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The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
FARMERS WANT MACHINES.
Scarcity of Labor Makes Market for
Many Utensils.

The steady awakening Of farmers IN
many parts Of the world to the value Of
lavor-saving machinery is featured in a
bulletin on Agricultural Machinery in
Foreign Countries" Just issued by the
Bureau Of Manufactures.
In Russia 3O,0OO.O O0 farmers are listening
with interest to the travelling statesmen
with farm utensils from the United
States. It is estimated that American
makers of agricultural machinery sold
about T,OOo,OOO worth OF their manufac-
lures in Russia last year. The COMPETE
ton for that trade is keen, as Great
Britain sold 100000 worth and Germany
about 100000 worth Of farm machinery
10 Russia in 1909
Scarcity Of labor IN many countries IS
forcing the adoption Of mechanical de-
vices on the farm. During the fiscal
year ended June 80 1870 nearly $4,000. 600
worth Of American agricultural machin-
cry was exported. Russia and Argentina
are the best markets. each country TAX
Ing about the same quantities.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Word has been received at the State
Department that Gustave A Rist. an
American citizen. was murdered June IL
in Bolivia by a man named Augustin
Hunf. There is no record of Rist at the
department. and the officials are await
ing further word from Bolivia.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Negro smnahcs Big window.

Charles Davis. a negro. Of S12 Broad
alley, was arrested last night after he
had thrown brick through a SO plate
glass window in the store OF DIN. Wal
ford, 500 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
The negro was surrounded before he had
an opportunity to steal anything from
the window. He is held without bail.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Naval consfructor l. Retired.

Upon his own application. Naval Con-
structor J. H. Linnard, senior officer Of
his corps, has been placed on the re-
tired list He has been in active service
since 1881, having been graduated from
the Naval Academy. and is considered an
expert on naval architecture.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
COMPLAIN AGAINST W., B. & A.
Gregory Station Residents Say Fare
Il Too High.

The District electric railway com
mission has received numerous COM
plants, claiming that the Washington.
Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Rail
road Company, does not cater TO traflo
within the District.
Other complaints regarding the fare
required are being considered, as Il IS a
rule Of the company 20 require pas
sengers for points within the District 70
pay a car ticket and cents as the
regular fare % Gregory station.
The railway commission will investi-
gate the matter Of fares TO determine
whether the action IS legal.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
CUSTOMS MAY BE RECLAIMED.
Recent Ruling Brings Many De-
mRnds for Rebates.


Treasury officers are confronted by a
prospect OF having 10 refund a large
amount OF money eXacted as customs
dues, which under very recent ruling
were not lawfully imposed. The demand
for rebates is based upon the recent rul-
Ing that wearing apparel OF personal ef-
fects, including Jewelry repaired abroad
arc liable when brought back to the
United States only TO a customs tax
upon the repairs. provided the original
goods had once paid duty or were OF
American manufacture.
It appears that many American women
send the gowns abroad FOR repairs
every season, and iewelry is frequently
sent across the ocean for repairs. Until
the new ruling was made, the customs
officers at New York had exacted duty
on the entire article brought I'm.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Arcanians to Honor Tickets.

Persons holding unused tickets OF
August II for the Royal Arcanum ex-
cursiOn TO Marshall Hall, may have them
honored on September ?, when another
outing will be given by the Arcanians.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
GIRL HIIEs DOG BITE.
Tells Her Parents wound Was Re
ceiveG by a Fau.

Bitten on the LETT wrist by a savage
bulldog yesterday morning, Carrie Som
ers, nine years old. OF 42f Eleventh street
northeast. was taken to the Emergency
Hospital last night for treatment The
wound was cauterized by the physicians
and the girl returned TO her home.
Although her mother noticed the wound
early yesterday morning, the child main
tanned that it had been incurred by fall
ing on a sharp stone, and only admitted
that the dog attacked her after neighbors
had gone 70 the house 70 inquire L the
animal had been killed
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Chief Clerk Williams, Son III

A telegram from Tulsa. Okla. yester-
day told Roger Williams, chief clerk Of
the excise board. of the serious illness
Of his son. Roger Williams. r., who is
stricken with pneumonia.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Seeks Absolute Divorce.

Mrs Lillian B. Myers fled a suit for
absolute divorce yesterday against her
husband. Jofin F. Myers. proprietor Of
the Gem Floor Oil Company's store.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
BLAIR MEN WILL FIGHT.
PeHrre's Former LieutenRnts 20 At
tend Rally Tomorrow.

Montgomery County Republicans viii
outline their plans for a vigorous campaign
in support OF Gist Blair for the Republi-
can nomination in the Sixth Maryland
district at a conference TO be held to-
morrow night at Rockville
1t is said that practically all Of Rep
resentative Pearre's former leutenants
will attend and that others not hereto
fore regarded as supporters Of Mr. Blair
will also be on hand.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Awnrded Life-nnv,ng Mean1.

The Treasury Department announced
yesterday that a silver life-saving medal
had beer awarded to Patrolman Hard
wick, of Harbor Station 3. police de-
partment New York City. for rescuing a
child that had fallen into East River.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Justice Ashley NJ. Gould is presiding
over the Isstrict Supreme Court, reliev-
ing Justice Barnard. who left Washing
ton yesterday on his vacation.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

All advertising contracts made BY The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona ade circuiatiOn-a circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever -efors attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital Its books ays
open.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Firemen Are Invited Here

Guides Indoor Grown AsterS
the finest ever shown. Fresh cut, per.
ect specimens. Lowest prices. 1914 =
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

The Drillery Wants to Teach You
shorthand and tyDeWritinE and prepare
you Tor any civil service examination.
100 New York ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Many Men Are Saving Money by
taking advantage of Z. H Snyder q.
Co.'S closing sale of suitings, trouserinRs.
and overcoatings. Light and medium
weight patterns at cost Of production.
I'LL Pa ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Criterion Rye whisky, 81 Full Qnart
John 7. Crowley. S3i 18th st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
COURT DISMISSES
YOUNGSTERS CASE
Judge De Lacy Holds Evi,
dence Is Insufficient.
LAD TAKEN IN PUBLIC PARK

Maj. Sylvester Says Guy Wilson Was
Arrested for Violation of Law and
that officer Did His Duty-PMrents
Protest to Commissioners Against
Action of the Police.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

French Perfumes-True Flower doors,
At one-half usual prices. Brentano's.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
LOCAL MENTION.

Watch for Civ at Randle Highlands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24

In the country districts the season
of tho big Meetings Is on--the timo
OF the year when the countryside
meets at some country church and
listens to two or more big sermons
from the biggest preachers. morning
and afternoon, with big dinner on
the grounds during recess between the
services.
The Sunday school folk In many
counties are taking advantage OF the
time and using much the same methods
to carry out the avowed aim OF AN
inspiring and informing convention in
reach of every Sunday school in tho
State
In Culpeper county. on Tuesday AND
Wednesday of the past week. such a
was held near Salem Bap-
list. A very helpful program had
been prepared, and was carried out
successfully. The officers are: Presl-
dent, Rev. C. E. Peasants: Vice-Presi-
dent. Rev. &. w. Hurt, and Secretary,
Rev. t. w. Hooper.
The reports submitted showed about
twenty seven schools in the county,
two thirds OF which reported MEM
bership of something like 1900 per-
haps Some of them were in most ex-
ccllent condition. while others seemed
to need the stimulus of the convention
Besides the local workers there were
present as speakers for the corven-
ton Professor Herrin U. Roop. PhD.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
SOME GOOD JOBS
,iy11 Service Examination for His
torian In Gnxernmcnt Service.

Civil Service Examination for HIS
torinn in Government Service.
Bright young men or women who
know American and English history,
will have an opportunity to present
papers for examination as historian in
the office of Indian Affairs on August
81. The salary is from $1,000 to ST.
500.
Applicants must be thoroughly con-
versant with history. and must also
have an excellent idea of the relation
of the Federal government to the In
dian tribes. No special examination
will be held. but young men or wo-
men not under twenty years of age
must fill out the necessary blanks.
giving their education and qualifica-
tions for the position. The work Is
not permanent, but will probably last
for two years.
The government also wants a farm
superintendent for work in the Blu
reau of Plant Industry, in the District
of Columbia Those having the nee
essary qualifications may secure po-
sition at salary of $1,000 to $500
The examination will be held on Aug
ust "a. Only males will be permitted
to compete,
Information regarding these exam
nations may be obtained from w. II.
Hamm, local secretary, at the Federal
Building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
TO CONDEMN LAND
Government Wants Fairfax Tract for
RefOrmntOry Site.

Government Wants Fairfax Tract for
Reformntory Site.
In the United States Circuit Court
yesterday condemnation proceedings
were instituted by the United States Of
America against 1900 acres of land in
Fairfax county. Va, which the govern
ment wishes to acquire for the pur-
pose Of establishing q reformatory for
the District of Columbia.
The property Is known as "Belvoir."
or the white House Tract Efforts
to purchase the property have been
going on for some time. The suit
involves hfty-seven descendants Of
Philip Otterback, who was the original
owner Of the property. None OF these
resides In Virginia, though most of
them live In Washington.
Unable to reach satisfactory arrange
ments with the owners, Attorney
General Wickersham directed United
States District Attorney L. L. Lewis
to begin condemnation proceedings.
Yoluminous papers in the case have
been filed.
The petition asks that the value Of
the property be appraised. Judge Ed
mund Waddill, Jr., will hear the case
in Alexandria. Va. on September 2. A
fee simple title is asked,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
TWOLOCAL OPT TON
CAMP A|GNS BEGIN
Elections on Liquor to Be Held
in Fredericksburg and
Winchester.

Impending local option elections In
two of the cities of the State has re-
vived public interest In votes on the
legalIzed sale of liquor. which has
been so quiescent for some time. Tho
cities to vote in the near future are
Winchester and Fredericksburg
For much more. than year tho Vtr-
ginia Anti-Saloon League has been
kept on the defensive, position
which 1t still occupies. Unquestion-
ably the Petersburg local option cleo
ton was the turning point. Up to
the time of that contest. in April of
last year. the league had forced the
fghting. carrying Its propaganda from
town to town and from city to city.
1t had won In Winchester. in Freder-
icksburg, in Danville, in Lynchburg.
in South Boston. in Suffolk, and had
secured a majority In Roanoke, which
was overturned by decree of the
court on a point of law.
Tide is Turned.
But the crushing defeat suffered by
the Aanti-Saloon League in Peters,
burg seemed to turn the tide. Bristol
went wet. after two years without
saloons, Shenandoah voted for IL
cense. Harrisonburg refused to vote
cry, Roanoke went wet on the sec
ond trial, while later Danville re-
turned to the licensed saloon. Staun-
ton alone furnished encouragement to
the dry forces by abolishing saloons.
Petitions We're prepared in other
dry towns. including Charlottesville.
calling elections on the subject. and.
while the drys held their positions In
these localities. the situation kept
them constantly busy defending what
they had won, without carrying tho
fight into new territory.
It was announced by some of tho
league people. following the Norfolk
convention of February, 1909. that
llocal option elections would be held
within the next year in every city in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
DOUBLE TRACK ON
BELT Line ROAD.
Grade Crossings to Be Eliminated
With New Work Which
Starts Tomorrow.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company has com
pleted arrangements to double track.
improve and practically rebuild the
Belt Line Railway from Acca to the
bridge over James River. and a large
force Of hands will BIO put TO work
o.morrow morning.
The company acquired the necessary
property aid the right of way sew
cral years ago, we'll knowing that 1t
was only IL question of time when the
line would have to be double tracked
1t has now been determined to make
a complete job of 1T by making con-
siderable changes In the grade. also
numerous changes in the line itself,
end to ooviate all grade crossings at
INC various streets and country road
ways.
The lowering and raising of the
grade at street crossings. some to be
overhead ard some underground, and
the numerous heavy cuts and big nlls
to be encountered will make this
| Improvement a huge Undertaking, and
the engineers In charge of the work
express the opinion that II will he
fully two years before its completion.
However. tho work Will be pushed as
rapidly as possible. The overhead and
underground crossings will be at Cary
Street, Grove Avenue. Patterson Ave-
nue., Monument Avenue, Broad Street.
and, in fact. at every street and aye
nue. and roadway going out of Rich
mond in a westerly direction.
1t looks now as IL a new station
and freight depot, to be known as
West Richmond, VIII be established By
the time this work is completed. That
section is filling up so rapidly depot
will very soon become an actual ne
cesslty.
Other predictions are being freely
made, one being to the effect that
the Belt Line Bridge will at no dis
| tant day be materially changed, In
fact, rebuilt. and provision made for
trolley lines and a roadway for vehl-
Giles and pedestrians, thus forming q
connection with the growing suburbs
| on the Chesterfield side OF James
| River,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
TotheV
Of Morphine

I am a physician of large practice
in Virginia until disabled through the
use Of morphine took 60 to 70 grains
of morphine AND 40 to As grains of CO.
caine daily. in addition to alcohol. My
body was covered with the punctures
OF the hypodermlc needle as we'll as
my arms and lower limbs AT one time
i spent ten days without food or mo-
ment's sleep, and in desperation was
debating suicide as preferable to eth.
en- my deplorable state or insanity.
I was urged to come to Richmond.
I came and was treated. On the fourth
day Of my treatmen the awful "crav-
Ing" was effectually destroyed my
pains began to subside; my suffering
abated my appetite returned: my COM
plexion cleared up: began to sleep.
and for the first time In years began
to feel natural. The chains that bound
me a captive We're snapped asunder.
and am free. / wish every physician
thus afflicted and all others to know
that they can be saved from their de-
plorable condition. IT any poor SUI
ferer from morphine wishes to be
o,iled. and will write me. / will gladly
furnish him or her all the informa-
ton. ha or she needs,
wv MEDICUs.
E.t. t4,.. Box 10 Station B, Il,
~ Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
RADCLIFFE GO |
BUILDING CHEAP.
But Wednesday Club, Which Did
Not, May Send Protest to
City Council.

In view OF the action of the Council
Committed on Grounds and Buildings
In renting the City Auditorium to the
Radcliffe Lyceum Bureau for a series
of concerts and attractions at SIS
night. It was admitted yesterday that
a protest Will be sent to Council on
behalf OF the Wednesday Club, which
paid $50 q night for the same privilege.
and possibly by the Academy of Music,
which has heretofore leased its build
Ing for tho same attractions. But
what seemed to provoke the greatest
outburst OF Indignation was the fact
that the Wednesday Club, local In
stitution. which is not in the produc-
irg business, hads to pay double the
sum charged Mr.. Radcliffe.
Nearly all members Of the Council
were out OF the city yesterday. In
Guiding Chairman Batkins. OF the COM
mittee which rents the property. Mem.
bers who were here. however, con-
tended that the proposition was un-
fair, and that they would demand that
the matter be reopehed and adjusted
on a more equitable basis. 1t was
brought out by friends or Mr.. Rad
cliffe. who Is now located In Wash
ington, that by getting the auditorium
1t nominal rental he was in po-
sition to offer the public attractions
at much lower fsure than would be
charged IL he had to pay standard
rental. the point being made that by
this liberaiity on the part of the COM
mittee citizens In the end got some
benefits. The renting OF the Audi
torlum. however. was business prop
osi.ion. and complaint might not have
been made had not the Wednesday
Club officers felt aggrieved when they
heard that they did not fare so well
as Mr.. Radcliffe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
LIQUOR Seized
BY REVENUE MEN
About 1900 Gallons Confiscated
in Richmond, Petersburg
and Norfolk.

About 1900 gallons OF whiskey has
been seized by internal revenue Off
GERS in Richmond. Petersburg and
Norfolk during the past ten days. The
four inspectors sent here by Commits
sioner Royal Il. Cabell have been
working under Colonel ". II. Chap
man. Seizures have been made at
four plants in Richmond. one in Pc
tersburg and FIVE in Norfolk. The
names of the owners of the distilleries
where liquor has been taken tho reve-
nue. agents refuse to divulge at this
time.
Shortly after Mr.. cabell was APP
pointed commissioner he made tour
of inspection OF the various distillerles
and rectiiying plants in Richmond. ac-
companied by Collector Lowry and
Revenue Agent Chapman. The object
of his visit was to get an insight into
the workings of these big plants.
Colonel Chapman said yesterday
that the seizures are not large when
only little more than 1000 gallons
We're captured in three cities where
there are a number of big plants. He
said there is nothing sensational in
- work of his men. 1t is matter OF
routine with them. and there are no
startling developments expected al
this time.
The revenue agents are active in
seeing that the law is obeyed. In
order to do this seizures must be
pose of convincing the distillers and
rectiiers that no side stepping will
be allowed. Colonel Chapman said
that often misbranded whiskey is
shipped by the various mail order
houses. which the revenue agents have
diniculty In detecting. The investiga.
ton being made now is to put q STOP
to this practice If possible.
Not Startling, Says CnbeIl.
Concerning the liquor seizures
Commissioner Cabell said to the
Washington correspondent of The
Times Dispatch last night:
While / have not had full repor.
on the recent operations of the reve.
nue. officers in these two cities. from
those already received / gather that
the seizures made there have not
been unusual either In the number OF
offenders or in the quantity of crook.
ed whiskey seized, nor have l beer
advised that any firms or companies
of particular prominence have beer
implicated in wrongful conduct in this
respect. The total of the amount re.
ported seized was only few hundred
gallons, which is small haul for the
revenue officers to make. think that
had there been seizures of extraordi-
nary amounts or involving persons OF
prominence I would have been more
specifically advised of the facts. The
full reports on these operations vii
not reach me for several days, how.
ever and until then I cannot speak
more fully than what have Just said
The force l have In the field in thai
section consists Of some Of the bes
and most experienced men In the ser
vice, and may be depended upon t.
unearth whatever crooked in the wa,
of whiskey making or adulterSAng !:
going on there"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
STRICKEN family
LIVING in WAGON
Husband Has Appendicitis, but
Wife Declines Shelter From
Charity.
C o IN DIT.IoN is DESTITUTE
Travelling From Grayson to Nor
folk Like Gypsies When
Trouble Appears.

Ovcrtaken by sickness while in the
midst Of tedious journey, without
food, without means or adequate shell
ter. family OF the name OF Perkins,
consisting of father and mother and
two small children, Is living in q d.
lapidated wagon on the Petersburg
Road, near Richmond. and is facing
destltution.
Going about Richmond yesterday
peddling patent householder as a
livelihood for herself and family. Mrs.
Perkins attracted the attention ofsev-
eral big hearted Richmond women at
whose homes she called. She was not
begging, and 1t was with seeming re-
luctance that she told Of her misfor-
tunes.
The Perkinses are on their way
from their old home in Grayson coun-
ty to Norfolk. They were persuaded
to make the change of residence by
relatives in Norfolk. who held out Ger
tain business inducements to the head
of the family. They have been max
ing the journey by wagon. proceeding
slowly through the country, living
much in the fashion OF Gypsies. When
near tlCHUlOUu lIle W DIS SllAthcb
with gan attack. which has since
proved to be appendicitis.
Wife Stricken, Too.
For several days he was desperate
ly Ill. and 1t was feared that he would
die At about the same time the
mother also became Ill and the chill
dren were forced to shift for them
selves. even to preparing the little
food they had to eat.
Perkins is about fifty years old,
while his wife is more than twenty
years his junior. OF the two chill
dren. Doth of whom are girls. the old
est is only four years of age. AL
though he is somewhat improved Per-
kins continues In critical condition.
and the wife expressed the fear that
he would not live. She. herself, Is
by no means we'll, and 1t was only
through great effort that she man
aged TO walk to the city yesterday.
Until then the family had been with
out the bare necessities, and had actu-
ally been reduced to hunger. The
case was brought to the attention OF
Rev. James Buchanan. of the Associ-
ated Charities. who provided the wo-
man with both money and food. She
was also offered home In the build
| ing on East Franklin. but refused.
saying that she must return to her
husband and children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-24
INSPECT BLUES PROPERTY
BowIes Detailed to Make
Inventory of Supplies.

Inventory of Supplies.
Pursuant to the plan inaugurated
by Acknowledgement Sale, Of stringent
regulations regarding the care OF
military property, an inspection and
inventory will be taken of the prop
erty of the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues Battalion. Lieutenant D. w.
Bowles, of Company A, has been de-
tailed to make the inspection.
Heretofore much of the military
property, especially in the way of uni
form, has been lost and is unaccounted
for. 1t is feared that when the day
of reckoning with the War Departs
ment comes. it Will be found that the
State owes big balance on this ac-
count. to be deducted from Virginia's
quota of military funds. In the flu
ture the company commanders will be
held accountable for property in their
charge. They, in turn, Will charge up
ali supplies to the persons receiving
them. Credit will be given only In
such cases as when evidence is Sc
cured that the material was worn out
or otherwise used in the service.
Lieutenant Bowles will make his in.
spections as follows: Tuesday night.
July 26. Company A Thursday night,
July rs, Company c; Monday night.
August 1, headquarters and band;
Wednesday night, August 3, Company
Is,