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The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
Kent County harvesting wheat.

Chestertown. Nd. June 2--Wheat har-
vest began in this county this morning.
Opinion varies as 10 the amount OF dam
age done 10 the crop by the recent fre-
quent rains. Some are OF the opinion that
wheat is badly scabbed. while others say
II is not damaged The prevailing opinion
seems 70 be hat the yield win be good.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
FOX STILL MISSING.
Another FruitIess Search Made for
Postmaster.

Laurel. Nd, June 22.-AnOther fruitless
search was made today around the home
OF Postmaster Albert Fox, who has been
missing for nearly two weeks. Owing
10 the fact that the last seen Of Fox
was when he was walking from Laurel
toward his home, II is likely that the
lake near where he was seen. and from
which the town gets its water supply. will
be dragged. A number OF the young
mans friends are confident he is alive and
will be found in Washington, where he
frequently went. while others fear he
will be found dead, owing 10 his condition
when he left home. suffering from what
seemed TO be walking typhoid.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
BIount sent to PenItentiary.
ii r. n. Wasbt1eeoa Head


Charleston. " Va. June 2.-Jesse
Blount was to-day convicted in the Fed
eral Court Of robblng the post-ofice al
Ward. v. Va. and was fined 500 and
sentenced 10 i've years al hard labor
IN Fort Leavenworth prison Il was
BlOunt's second conviction. he having
served a term for Tobbing the same
post-Ot7ce-
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
-WINCEESTER PLAYS TTE CANE.
Cy McDonaId shows Up Wen at the
Bat.


Bat.
Special 20 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. June 22.-Johnson held
Frederick without run until the seventh
inning to-day, when some yellow field
ing and a couple OF bsngles allowed the
visitors to score. Frederick went out in
order IN the eighth, and the umpire
called the game Just as Winchester's s
heavy stickers were coming up. 10 allow
the visitors 10 catch their train, the score
standing 4 10 T.
Cy Macdonald and Mabry did good
stick work for the locals. while Brent
and COggtns were strictly on the job for
the visitors. Dolly Gray's arm continues
sore. and Manager Baker had Jackie
Ssiner for the locals in uniform this
afternoon. though he did not have a
chance 10 work.
Batteries-Winchester. johnson and
Mabry; Frederick. Maher and Peaster.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
DR.. MOOR Hends Ronrd-

Special to The Washington Herald
Charleston. W. Va. June 22.-The state
board OF agriculture met here to-day and
organized by eiecting DR.. Archibald
Moore. Of Warrington. president.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
Debt Hearing Case Po,tnoned

Richmond, Va, June Pat the request
OF West Virginia counsel who could not
reach here Special Master LIttleheld
has postponed the Virginia-West Virginia
debt hearing until one week from to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 70 The Wash
ington Herald. and bill VIII be sent YOU
at cent a word
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23

While you think or It. telephone your
Want Ad. 10 The Washington Herald.
and bin viii be sent YOU at cent a word
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
LynchburE News Notes.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va. June 22-Mrs. Sauie
T Lakes, a wel-knOWn woman, died to-
day Of heart disease at her home in the
city. She was the mother Of Policeman
Lakes.
Infelder Green. Of Baltimore. who play
ed earlier in the year in the Tri-State
League, reported here this afternoon for
q trial with the Shoemaker
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
ROANOKE PREPARES FOR FIGHT
Anti-SaIoOn League VIII Investigate
Tax Lists

Anti-SaIoOn League VIII Investigate
Tax Lists
Special to The Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va. June 21-At a meeting
last night OF the Anti-Saloon League II
was decided 10 examine the tax lists and
ascertain as far as possible how many
qualified voters are Dry and how
many are Wet" with a view to deter
mining whether another local option cleo
ton VIII be held here this summer. II
the league believes II has a chance TO win
there will be an election. Roanoke went
dry last December but the election
was thrown out because Of irregularities
Election in StauntOn.
StauntonA> Va. June 22.-Judge Henry
". Holt, Of the Corporation Court has
designated Thursday. July .. as the day
for the local option election in this city.
This action was taken upon a petition
signed by AZ voters. or $50 more than
the requisite number, the statute requir-
ing such petition 10 have the signatures
OF al least One-fourth Of the number or
votes cast at the last general election.
There are something more than 1.500
registered voters on the voting list
Staunton has voted on this question
three times heretofore. and has always
been carried by the vets by a small
majority. The last local option election
took place on July p. 1907. when the mar
gin OF wet votes was cut down TO 3
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23

Hagerstown. Md-Justice John Clark.
one OF the Oldest presiding magistrates
in Washington County. died at Beaver
Creek. aged seventy-three years. Justice
Clark was appointed a justice by Gov.
Oden Bowie. He is survived by two sons
and a daughter.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
DECK PILLOWS.

From the Baltimore star
Among the necessary little items for
the seashore visit the deck pillow is a
handy accessory.
one can buy or make a hair pillow
eighteen inches square. This must ba
covered with cOlored linen. and on one
side is sewed a fat pocket large enough
to hold a magazine. with a small pocket
on each side. In these little pockets can
De placed a bottle OF smelling salts or
a flask
At the top is loop by which TO carry
the pillow. For this loop cut strip
Of linen eighteen inches long and six
wide. hem each edge OF II. and turn IL
over in the middle.
Holding the edges together. measure on
three inches at each end on the hemmed
side. and from this point cut diagonally
10 the other side, making a point at the
fold. These diagonal edges must be
sewed into the upper Sc Am OF the pillow
cover, and then, when n pillow is hung
on the arm, the linen hand Will spread
out. making the pillow hung down even
ly. so that the books and salts will
not slide out.
A tOOtnDFush aud soap case Is neces-
sary. There are two pockets for soap
at the top and underneath them a strip
Of strong elastic. covered with shirred
ribbon, is sewed to the back az intervals.
leaving small spaces In which TO put q
buttonhOok, shOehorn, or anything one
wants. ready TO use at any time
The pockets for sponge. toothbrush. and
soap must be lined with rubber At the
middle Of the top and at each upper cor
ner must be sewed a loop 10 hang the
case 10 the wall.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
SUMMER VANITIES.

From the PhilSdelphh Buietin.
II IS hard TO preserve the fresh. cool
appearance which goes so far toward
making a girl attractive in the summer
time II the skin is greasy and has the
constant aspect OF oiliness.
The gin who perspires viii find that
she Will aid matters immensely II she
viii carry a tiny vial Of rosewater and
alcohol
Another efficacious mixture is bOraX
and water. and II the face Is wiped oc-
casiOnally with either OF these prepara-
tions the unpleasant look OF olliness dis
appears.
An athletic girl remedied matters i'm
mensely In her case by carrying pow
dered borex In a tiny vanity case. and
busting the face freely with Il before
starting 10 exercise.
This is apt 10 be trying 10 a sensitive
skin and a pure talcum is q safe and
good substitute.
The girl with a sensitive skin must be
prepared 10 endure the ravages Of sun
AMI wind which are wreaked by exposure
or to taboo outdoor sports altogether II
freckles and peellng are the inevitable
results
Wells and shade hats should be worn
or all occasions. and stock Of soothing
and cooling lotions should be kept on
hand.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
FEAST DAY AUGUST 2.
Special Services for Churches of
Orders Founded by ST. Francis.

Special Services for Churches of
Orders Founded by ST. Francis.
At Mount st. sepulchre. Brookland, d.
c., and In all the churches OF the three
orders founded by st. Francis Of Assist.
August is observed as one Of the great
feasts Of the year
This festival is called the Dedication Of
Portiuncula. or the feast Of the Holy
Mary Of the Angels.
On other ecclesiastical festivals the
church commentaries some mystery Of
the life of the Divine Saviour or His
Blessed Mother, and though a plenary In
dulgence due. to sin may be gained on
such occasions. yet the festival itself is
the special feature of the celebration;
but as to the festival OF the Portiuncula,
It is celebrated solely on account Of the
indulgence.
Portiuncula is neither a saint nor a
mystery. but the name OF small church
near Assist, in Italy. which. although
very small, has become famous through
out the world through its association
with the great saint and the indulgenees
which ne obtained from the Pope. Homo
RUS III. for visit TO the little chapel.
Since August. A. d. 1223 thousands OF
pilgrims have visited Portiuncula on
August 2 each year to gain the in
diligence.
AT Mount ST. Sepulchre. Brookland.
solemn high mass Will be sung AT 3
o'clock by Rev. Father Bede. o. F. NJ,
celebrant Father Vigil 0. F. NJ, deacon,
and Father Solamus subdeacon. Com
pline will be sung and benediction given
al $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon The
monastery Will be open all day for pill
grims who wish 70 gain the full indul-
gence Of the feast
Il Is necessary TO supplement the usual
conditions. with which all Catholics are
familiar, by visit TO the monastery at
BrOOkland or some other church Of the
Francisans. The visits can be made at
any time between 2 o'clock IN the after
noon and 9 o'clock at night, August /,
and from sunrise to sunset August 2.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
ROCK CREEK PARK.
writer for The Warrington Hss.la:

Writer for The wAStington Herald.
The forest there Is vast and old
shade 30 deep. 50 carkly green
That morning Sands her shaft Of goid
In vain TO pisrce itG leafy screen
Cool and fresh the wild creek sIrinC.
O'ershad0w0d BY the forest kings"
The sumach waves his scarlet plume
The wild rose sheds hfr clustered bloom
The s1nshiI-e dances thro' tho trees.
Gentle zephyrs kiss the leaves
Through the qujet Of the twilight dim
Ths insects hng their Vesper hymn
Rock Orrck signs az yundor she passes.
kissing and loving tho swoot marsh zTassCs:
Tho ptncs that stand In TrteStly vesture
Ware the creek on. with solemn gesture.
The days pale slories sink and swell
O'er the black rise Of the wooded height;
The moons thin Gcsconc. like stranded she'll
Lies ali alone on the shores Of night.
There arc dancing lights IN tho marshes damp
Whore the frofy kindlea his fitful lamp
And baby raindrcps keep gliding soft
To tho leaf below from the leaf aloft.
Now the ssrs IN the szy al anchor stand
cloud shades the moon With snoE-white hand
Boughs q the trees that love the night
Tun their leaves about IN pure delight
New life 10 the woods. in tho sunny air
The grRss astr Ike floating hair;
God looks down from tho bending sldss,
And the earth is glad with laughing eyes.
Big trees, green gr1ss. wet earth a flower
Rock Greek Park "prodsstinod DOVER
Gods voice u there, list! Inward ear,
Lot your soul be open, His voice 20 hsar.
Gods voice along the forest Ways
Along ths fields Of rest. he srays;
The trees. the gas: no ponp, no prayer,
But tired heart, Gods peace Is thora
ALLIE SHARPE BALcH.
lS8 Euclid street.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
BACK TO OLD IRELAND.


Dedicated 70 Francis J. Kilkcnuey.
Back TO old Ireland. the home Il our fathers.
The land Of the roebucS and freedom Of mind.
The Wild heather cags Of grand Conamaua.
With hope. love. and ioy for the good q manSino-
Back to ole Ireland 20 show tyrnt landlords
How Irishmen grow N the home Of the free.
Away from the roo Of all royal robbers.
Who reign BY OPPRESSION 0'er land and oe sea-
Back 70 old Ireland. the land q Saint Patrick,
Where the eagles Of liberty soar On the wing.
And Cclts q tie aEes triumph o'cr trouble
Zach mortal Of valor a. proud as A king
Back 70 Old Ireland where poets and sages
Have p(ned their lone harrs 70 the griei ot their
race
With songs Of the soul and heart oi Dame Nature
That echo forever through seasous and SPACE
Back to old Ireland. the lard Of the shamrock.
The home q the orator. hero. and saint
Where virtue ard oloqufnce now intemingle.
And love uigns triumphant without any tatnt.
Back 20 old ireland 10 visit the glory
Of martyrs who perished for truth and foT night,
VINO shine down the ages in song and IN stogy.
For God and for liberty, land, love, and light.
Back to old Ireland. from dear old Columbia
The lard ci the patriot exile and law
Where freedom Of thought Is waited forever.
And manhood IS matchless Wiihc1it any flaw
JOHN 4 JOYCE
Washington. D. c.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

are worried by visits from Americans who
90 TO consult them on the most ridiculous
matters.
J. Question: Does enc address the President -
simply President as one uses the tide general o.
'''''-- '1' ~ '-'' F. G. NJ
Ansxer-AIr President
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
what shnn the Harvest nef

Mr. Oldheld-Don't worry about your
husband. Helen: he Is only sowing late
crop Of wild oats"
Mrs. Youngbiood-Oh. Uncle, don't
mind the oats. but when il comes TO
crops or rye and corn and barley, I am
uneasy about the harvest
ALICE GARDINER WHIPPIER.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
PAINT BEAUTY.

sAssuraA Of durability. the next
thought Gin painting j., beauty the
complete aim being durable beauty.
q heautifN durability.
National LEAD Company here again
Offer you the cooperation of their
paint experts-this time in the line
Of color schemes. artistic. harmoniou,
and appropriate. You have only to
write National Lead Company. 1902
Trinity Building. New, York City, for
"Houseowners' Painting OUTFIT No.
a." and you Will promptly receive
what 10 really . complete guide to
painting, including . book of color
schsmes for either exterior or interior
painting (as you may request), a
book q oscillations, and also an in.
strumsnt for detecting adulteration
In paint materials. This OUTFIT il sent
tree. and. to say the least, 10 well
worth writing for.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
TO GRACE THE SUPPER TABLE
FsrmuIs Ter Fruit omsist That Has
Rsesntly Sprung Into osssrved
Popularity. L-,t.

"os.es Az no" se'v'ns . 'Fu''
o"e'et maze " the io''o"'ns toE"u'
Cnop Hs's'ns cuFrants' canoleo
peis' citioa. oranges ana 'emons' nss
sne enSa psohes OF any s.@''s1
.r.'ts un''' .oo nave : scsns nsu-cup'
.u1 veen m'4eo' me! caa % p"s
sosVVSu tne meat cuttst. Using
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

1t the top to form two arms. with the
opening between them Just wide
enough to admit the handle of =
spoon. inserted sideways. and with
the wide part Just narrow enough to
keep the handle OF the spoon from
slipping through. The lower part OF
the holder consists Of nat strip
which runs down inside the glass and
. spring clip ON the back which goes
outside the glass and clamps the
whole firmly on. The spoon. when
not in use. 10 hung on the holder and
does not fall into the bottom Of the
glass. While the device fts on the
edge Of any receptacle, It 10 chiefly
employed where the receptacle 10
deeper than the spoon 10 long.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
Wedding Fee In lnst.lImsnts.

Weoosn0 rec IN InotAllmento.
Some Of the 'sQuires in rustic New
Jersey seem to be pretty hard pushed
for cash. To get the cash they do not
hesitate to use most unusual methods.
One Of these ]. P.'s advertised the
other day that he was ready and will.
ing to marry couples at any time. day
or night. for . consideration Of IS and
that he was willing to accept 81 In
cash down and the rest in weekly in.
stallments Of 81 until the fee OF IS
was paid up. The very night after the
FIRST appearance Of this advertisement
the ]. p. referred to was called upon
to make good" his bluR. Shortly after
midnight couple which had come in
an automobile awakened him from hi.
sleep and asked to be married under
the installment plan offered In the
advertisement. And the J. P. was
game and made good.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28


The department of agriculture IL
conducting an experiment in the cult.
walton Of blueberries in Its green.
houses In Washington. and the chief
botanfst says the outlook 10 promis.
lag. The aim is not to greatly in.
crease the size Of the berry. but to
improve the navor. II possible. An i'm.
portant discovery 10 the fact that the
blueberry requires an acid soil. which
agriculturists generally seek to miti
gate a. the irst step toward genera.
cultivation. A fungus ON the roots Of
the BURBERRY enables the plant to a..
simulate the food which II draws from
the acid coll. Success 10 therefore in
Gicated on nearly worthless areas pos
sessed Of the proper SOD elements Oh
which the necessary .eftdtty can be
retained. In other words, blueberIy
culture may BE- prontabll on soils
which are good for nothing else and
for that reason have been practically
abandoned. The experimsnt at Wash.
inston hints At somsthing profitable
II the future for the owners Of cut.
over lands In some OF the old timber
sections OF the country.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

The whale fisheries "petered out"
years ago. when mineral oils and
other products took the place Of the
oil gathered from the cetaceans. To
b sue. there are still . number Of
vesselS engaged In the business. and
there also 10 . moderate demand for
the Ell. whalebone and other products
they secure. But the industry has nc
such proportions ~ in the days Of old.
Now II begins to look a. though the
sealk 3 industry were also doomed to
exits :tion. An experienced captain
Of . sealing craft who has jvst re-
turns ID from Halifax after Q ten
moSths' cruise. says the business 10
the South Atlantic at least 10 unproat.
ahe and will soon become . thins
OF the past In this he 10 sustained
By other veteran seal hunters. The
main reliance. apparently. 10 to b on
tho Alaskan sealing grousds. and care
viii have to be taken to prevent thsil
depopulaton. i Iit
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

A story coming from the east sounds
like an echo OF the strenuous past
The report 10 to the effect that pi
rates In North Dornso. East Indies,
have captured an A@srican citissn
To this 10 added that . British war
ship 10 on the track Of the pirates
and will cooperate with Americans 10
s3orts at rescue. The old days Of
brisandass and piracy have disap
psared. no doubt. forever. But noW
and thea deed - the sort IL Qsss
tioa serves 70 remind the world that
here and there the spirit survives
Raisuli's exploit In Morocco. the
latest East Indian attempt and the
modern train hold.up are survivais d
the former practices. and the Iast
mentioned ID the most daring and
dangerous.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
hs Was We'll Equipped.

A Methodist bishop was recently .
guest at the home of friend who had
two charming daughters. One morn
ing the bishop. accompanied by the
two young ladies. went out In the hope
Of catching some trout. An old fisher
man. out for the same purpose. wish
Ing to appear friendly. called out:
"Ketchin' many. pard!"
The bishop. STRENGTHENING himself
to his full height, replied: Brother
I am . fisher Of men,"
You've got the right kind O. bait,
all right" was the nsherman's 70
joinder.-Success Nagaxine.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
HOLDS THE SPOON IN GLASS
Handy 0svies That viii % its Psse
Towas1 the Promotion Of
Comfort.

Among the numerous minor inven'
tons that seem trihing in themselves
but add 20 much to the comfort OF
humanity 10 the spoonholder devised
BY New York man. 1t 10 simple
little device. but is Of great conven-
fence for use on tall glasses. such ~
those used for iced tea. etc. The Do
vice consists of piece Of metal bent
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

Business IN chiaatown. New York
10 said 70 b stagnant - q result Of
fear bred BY the revelations Incl
dent TO the Elsie eigsl murder. shop
men are Idle and restaurants ars
without patrous. The good CAinansc
are suffering With the. wicked. and
the snttFs eoloay 10 receiving s'lsssor
which aAnIopishss az 70 the authee
ities y tespiag out agitators q ths
vasSoue toAgs, ao1 nAlntainins As
81 er1ee
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
MONEY. POWER AND WISDOM.

II would hardly bs thought nsces'
sary for anyone now to advise youns
men about to leave college to "honor
money. honor monsy.sstting and hon.
o. power" yet such was the strongest
aots Of the baccalaureats orator at An
eastern college. says the New York
World. II there 10 anything on the
earth or under the earth that on.com.
Ing Americans do not need to have
urged upon them It 10 love Of money
and love Of power. This may b said
without indorsing in any respect the
malicious and. for the greater part. in.
sincere attacks upon wealth 20 often
made By demagogues and hypocritss.
The passion for money and tho obsss-
sion Of money getting have become al.
together too conspicuous ~ American
traits. They bring little content to
those who are thus amicted and they
awaken resentment in the breasts Of
millions. In spite new teachings
and practices. knowledge still 10
power. Supplemented BY wealth.
knowledge becomes power triumph.
ant. Without wisdom the power Of
money IL lawless and destructive-a
curse to its possessor and an evil ex.
ample to the world. ,--- ...
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
Unfortunately Coupled.

Allison tells how during Napoleon,
Egyptian campaign NO sooner were
the Aamelukes observed at q dis
lance than the word was Owen:
Form square: artillery to the an
giles; asses and Swans to the center
The command Afforded no little nsSri
meat to the soldiers even at sucA On
exciting moment, and made them cal
the asses demi.savan0.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28
Clean Dsth 1vbe.

No matter how carefully . house.
keeper Is In doing Der work. there 10
generally stain on the bottom Of the
bath tub; which viii not give way to
soap and water. Powdered pumics
stone. which can b procured at most
81 the hardware stores, will Immediate
~ remove the staia and leave the
enamel white aud shining.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

Take cold boiled potatoes: slice one
large onion. cut up ane: half tea.
spoonful pepper. same Of salt. half
teaspoonful sugar. two slicss bacon
cut up In dice. fried brown. Then put
half cupful vinegar In bacon and
pour over potatees and you have Q
Dice salad.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

Two quarts q psramne oil. one
quart turpen,ins, 'oae btnt wood aico.
boil. ooe pin, vinegar. Apply q door
with cloth. Il 10 suitable for hard.
wood Aoors--sny ktnd, IN fact. but Of.
dinary paint-scts like magic In TAX
Ing UP dust. II . labor and time saver
and ID inexpensive.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

"what kind * part have I In the
rev piece! II tAsfs any chance n
NJ pleasing the au1ieHcsr'
Every chance. .yes lis IL The Orr.
act. Judge.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

n 9eenemieet leARsna1e.
Put. the iemoa .throush the meat
chopper and In this way, the jeics 10
oil extracted. OHe lsAoe VIM make
. quart Of lemoo66d. 'sti Hs'H
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

Shows No Improvement.
Il don't So that her college educa,
tion has improved her much"
MOI"
mo. She helps her mother with
the homework just ~ II she hadn't
been educated. Free Press
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-28

Don't forget that Q divorce sui
costs more than . wedding suit.