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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
TEACHING BY TRAIN
Farmers of Virginia Are
Eager to Learn.
LECTURERS GO TO THE PEOPLE
Experiment of Southern Railway
Proves beneficial TO Planters in
Piedmont RegiOn-Sixteen Meet
ings Held between Alexandria and
DanviIIe in six Days.

Farmers in Virginia have taken great
interest in the agricultural train sent
through that State by the Southern Rail
way. II Is said that more than 1900 far
ners OF the Piedmont region visited the
train in the week it spent in that part
OF Virginia Meetings were held at
every stop. and the farmers listened
TO talks upon crops. soils, and modern
methods of agriculture from represent
atiyes Of the Agricultural Department.
The train was in charge Of G. W.
Koiner. commissioner of agriculture for
Virginia, and bore a corps OF experts
who gave instructive lectures on sub
jects Of particular interest to farmers OF
the various communities visited. The
train was out sixteen days. and sixteen
meetings were held between Alexandria
and Danville.
Flock 10 the Train.
At nearly every stop the two passenger
coaches which were used as lecture
rooms were filled. and at some places
II was necessary TO hold outside meetings
to accommodate the crowds. Farmers
wives turned out and showed as much
interest as the men. At the close OF
the meetings at almost every stop far
mers remained to ask questions about
topics which interested them especially.
At every stop appreciation of the work
done by the Virginia department OF agTi-
culture and the Southern Railway Com
pany was expressed. and at a number of
points Of thanks were given.
Immediately after the tour OF the train
letters began to come to Commissioner
Koiner and the land and industrial de-
partment OF the Southern Railway Com
pany from farmers requesting that IN
formation be sent them. At all places
where meetings were held abe names and
addresses OF farmers In attendance were
taken, and to these will be sent special
information referring to crop growing. OF
20 other subjects on which these farmers
especially desire instruction In this way
the influence OF the train will be made
permanent.
Train Sent Out in 1909.
Twelve months ago a similar train was
operated over the lines OF the Southern
between Richmond and Danville and
Norfolk and Danville, at which time a
large number OF farmers attended the
meetings held. A large number Of names
were taken, and short time ago NJ. V
Richards. head OF the Southern's land
and industrial department. wrote to each
asking them the extent to which the run
ming Of these trains had been of practical
benefit TO them. The replies stated that
great practical good had resulted, and
this showed the value Of running such
trains Soil Improvement. crop diver
sifcation. more attention to live stock
and improved methods OF culture had al
resulted from attending the meetings AM
many farmers reported greatly increased
profits.
A similar train was operated over th'
Mobile and Ohio Railroad. in West Tenn
essee a few weeks ago under the auspices
OF the Southern's land and industrial
department, and large numbers Of far
mers attended the meetings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
District Petitions.

No. ssi. In re opening alley. square 73s; condemn
land. Attorneys. Z. II. Thomas and A. Bs-DuyalL
No. ss5. In re opening alley IN square ri CON
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SIN. P. 2. sEC-FHLERs.

SUN. r. E. SEC.-FILLERs,
In the past twenty-three years nearly
100000 British subjects have emigrated
from the United Kingdom. of whom
about SO per cent went to the United
States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
NEW YORK GRAIN.

New York July .-wHEAT-Unsettled slow; No.
Northern spring. to arrive. I. O. b., lslk No. 2
red new, T. O. b.. ulA; No macar0ni T. o. b..
IOsk No / Manitoba, (. o. b. l25A- Quotations
are on canal basis
CORN-Strung but dull Summer mixed nominal
export basis export No 2. nominal 7s7 10 arrive,
c !. f. IN elevator.
WHEAT Omen High Low Close
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co..
members Of the New York Stock Exchange, Hibbs
Building.
Call money Open, ~ high "a low. ~ close. ~.
SALE OF SHARES BY HOURS.
Shares 10 II a % zoo
shares 10 70 m .. SsS 800
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WALL STREET NEWS
Market Reaction Continues,
with Feeble Rallies.
NEW LOW PRICES FOR YEAR

Extraordinary Improvement in Con-
dition of New York Banks-In-
crease of $I4,5OO, 900 in Cash Is
ShOwn-American Smelling and Re-
AnInE Holds Well After Break.
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DAILY COURT RECORD.
Saturday. July %. 191O1
DISTRICT COURTS.


No. SzB. Berry & whitmore Company Nag
ness; Judgment b. default Attorney, Z 3. Mccall
mont.
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GOOD RECORD WILL
AID RAILROAD MEN
Lehigh Valley Company Be-
gins Merit System.
EMPLoYE MAY CLEAR TITLE

"Record Suspensions I'm Vogue May
BE Wiped Out by Faithful Service
and Heroic COnduct-PIan Works
Both Ways and Results in Good
observation-disclosures a Hardship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
CITY DRAINS LAND
New Orleans Will Reclaim
$4,000 Acres.
MUST DO IT FOR SUBURBS

Large Drainage Projects in Louis
iana Grow Out of the Need for
Expansion of Its Chief City-Win
Result in Great Benefit TO the
People of that State.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

Largest Morning Circulation.
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Largest Morning Circulation.
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curb MARKET.

Quotations furnished By W B. Hibbs & Co. mem.
bers Of the New FORK Stock Exchange. Hibbs Build,
fng. Bid. Asked
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Well Shrunk

TTYHEN making Up washing I'D
wv terials It Is important 70 shrink
the goods before cutting. An
such materials as duck. madrAA. linen
and chsv8ot shrink an inch IN gard ens
first time they are washed, and q -
quite possible that every time they are
washed subsequently they VIII con-
tinus the shrinking process 60 some ex-
tent
An expert dressmaksr recommends q
simple and satisfactory way OF shrink
ing washing goods. FIJI a bathtn0"
she says. ''one-Quarter full OF clear
water. Fold the material in a clean
towel. to prevent dust settling on It;
place It in the water, and let It remain
there all day and overnight Then
hang It up dripping wet to dry. II win
take long time to dry. but It Will dry
in time and be smooth enough to make
up without ironing. When the dress or
blouse IS complete. dampen and press"
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

to present as surprises the round box
decorated by hand offers a delightful
little hint for decorating wooden
forms In this day of typography and
the many wooden articles that are
bought for song there should be no
difficulty in purchasing boxes of
various sizes and shapes.
Draw two sprays of leaves and ber-
ries on the lid. and use the festoon
arrangement of circles on the side. It
is matter of few minutes to sketch
this design in, and a few more will
fill in the forms with red and green.
If you wish. the monogram of each
recipient can be written or printed in
the center.
For the high-stemmed glasses. IN
which fruitcups or any desserts are
served. the little sprig of pine. with
cone and, perhaps. festoon of red
and green ribbons will do much to
decorate a table, and. if artificial, can
be worn in the lapel of a coat for many
days.
The little things are deserving of
your attention, If you wish to be a
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Etching and Cutting
Glass

u O-H etching and cutting glass may
X be accomplished with care BY the
- ans teur. though the latter espe-
c-z..y IS a dangerous process. The de-
scr-rl71 here given must not be taken
rs any fuu instruction. Acids are good
1Es 10 keep away from.
10 etch glass cover the object with
7zN by melting and letting II harden.
1 with a sharp-pointed instrument
o-aw your design and leave the wax
covered g-ass in the fumes OF hydro
-7-ic acid. This VIII eat into the glass,
and after the wax IS removed the design
V-- be found 70 be etched into It.
II cutting glass the design IS first
drawn with wet chalk and then
sc-atched in with a diamond or a glass
--f- A pencil is then made OF lamp
..acE combined with other chemicals
Ha-1l VIII eat into the glass
This is lighted and the pattern Is gone
OH, with II. For a heavy line bear
.e7n hard and 70 one side Of the point.
Tie glass is thus not really "cut" at all,
nachlne-cut glass being not one-half so
valuable as the real article. Glass Of
-ae less expensive variety IS pressed.
t-1t Is. run through machine
7rich cuts the pattern into It ANY one
H--h adequate implements and some ar
-z-ic ability could. after practice, learn
-5 c1t glass herself. but as have said,
s is a process much more difficult than
g sounds
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
A Homemade Present

ROW of and-embroidered seal
n lops to trim a corset cover is not
4 Il an unacceptable gift for a friend.
Just enough to apply to neck and arm
holes (but enough without a doubt is a
reasonable amount to make Get hand
kerchief linen and stamp upon it tiny
scallops, with an eyelet in each or in
every alternate scallop if simplicity is
the point you strive for. This bit Of
handwork, perfectly padded, button
holed. eyeleted and then cut out, pressed
and mounted upon colored tissue paper,
will not be scorned by the friend in need
or the woman who never embroiders.
1t is entirely applicable to the next cor
set cover, and easily done at that.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

Purchase pasteboard boxes at any
store that sells artists supplies On the
outside sketch in border of holly
leaves. Use India ink or hard pencil
and fill in the forms with crayon.
Now at the Noah's ark counter buy
little trees and place them in the little
boxes. They are not useful, you will
say. No. of course not! But they serve
as delightful little souvenirs of a holiday
feast, and whether for little folks or
their grown-up sisters and brothers they
will stand as pleasing memories, keep
ing green for long time.
The mistletoe on the card is not real.
1t can be bought at the millinery de-
partment in a large bunch. After cut
ting two horizontal Sits in a card insert
the sprig that suggests the Christmas
season and write the name of the guest
on the card.
Just here are some lines that might be
written instead:
"At Christmas play and make good
cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year"
'At Cnristmastide the open hand
Scatters its bounty DER sea and land.
And none is left to grieve alone
For love is heaven and claims It's
own
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
A New Method

IF RUST stains prove very obstinate.
here is a method OF which few
- know. and yet which has q repu-
tation for infallibility:
The stain should be held over
basin Of warm water to which am
monia has been added A piece OF
wood should then be dipped in solu-
ton Of Is per cent Of hydrOchloric acid
and applied to the spot. AS soon as
the stain disappears the portion OF the
material which has been treated
should be rinsed in the basin OF am
mOnia and water. so as to prevent
the acid from destroying the texture
of the cloth.
AS hydrochloric acid has an injurious
effect on some fabrics. however, il is
always best 10 test IT'S action on a
corner of the material before treating
the stain. Keep all acids away from
FIRE and never pour water on them.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Lanan WickS

a THOUGH the day OF the lamp
IA is passing. some persons prefer
A. - the glow in the reading room TO be
-tr1m OH. That brings Us 70 the question
cf WLcks.
YOU wish to prevent wicks from
smoking when first lighted, it is a
GOOD idea 10 boil them before use. I'm
merse 2 few wicks in boiling vinegar
and place the pan at the side OF a stove
for two or three hours. Drain off the
liquid and hang the wicks up TO dry
A good substitute for q wick is a
strip Of woolen underwear or felt, pre-
,sously soaked IN vinegar for few
hours. This is ali right in a lamp with
8 single burner.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Most Useful

/" URPENTINE can be used in all
sorts Of ways. Here are some:
II Spirits of turpentine viii restore
the brillianey to patent leather. Bags
and boots rubbed with a rag moiStened
with it look almost like new.
A few drops in boxes and cupboard5
will keep moths away.
If a few drops are added to starch. IL
viii prevent the iron from sticking.
A flannel dipped in hot water sprin-
kled with turpentine and laid on the
part affected will often relieve lum-
bago and rheumatism.
Turpentine mixed with beeswax makes
a good floor polish.
A little added to the sleeping water "a
tablespoonful to a gallon) makes clothes
beautifully white.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

It by long bow at the right-hand one.
With the bracket we come to the
question of joining. The bracket is
whitfield IN three pieces-the back, the
shelf and the middle support. The
whitfield edges are sandpapered to make
them smooth; the shelf and support
edges are rounded, the back ones per-
pendicular. The joining is done by
means OF the smallest size furniture
nails, driven into the wood obliquely.
first TO the right and then to the left.
Those fastening the support to the back
are TO be long enough to drive the en-
tire bracket into the wall and hold 1t
there. This little bracket is very con-
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
TO WASH HAIR BRUSHES

spoonful OF ammonia. Now take your
brushes one by one and keep dipping
the brfstles UP and down IN the water
being careful not TO wet the bacl% and
In a minute or two the dirt and dnae
win come out OF them as II by magic,
leaving them beautifully white. Nov
dip up and down several times In the
second dish. containing the clean waesr.
to rinse them. Shake we'll and place 70
drain across a rack OF towel-horsA
No soap Is needed and no rubbing
with the hands. II you adopt this
method OF cleansing your brushes, you
viii ind that they win last three tinas
as long as II clsansed with hot watsr
and soap and that the brigtlss win pre-
serve their stiffness.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

venient for holding flowers, Fsmall china
vases, etc; or it may serve "a household
purpose by being placed in the bath
room or kitchen to hold bottles.
The tie rack comes in four pieces-the
rack proper. the side suppprts and the
square back. They are nailed together
as just described, with extra heavy nails
in the back. which serve the purpose of
a means of fastening to the wall or shelf
Or. il desired. this back fblock may be
dispensed with and a brass hook be m
serted. as here shown. f'The brass rod
on which to hang the tiles Is inserted
by boring holes in thej side supports.
fastening it firmly on zone, standing it
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

rrAIR BRUSHES need to be washed
"A frequently, because Of the perspi-
\ - ration of the head, which readily
retains the dust IN the air. The best
brushes may be ruined by careless
washing, and If the bristles are allowed
to become soft, a hair brush becomes
practically useless for its intended pur-
pose. Many persons cleanse hair brushes
by covering them with wheaton Hour
and simply rubbing the brtstles to
gether This method, however. IS not
thoroughly satisfactory.
To keep your brushes in good condi-
ton proceed in the following manner:
Have two dishes Of cold - not hot
water. To the first dish. which contains
say, a quart Of water. add a dessert
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

up on edge and hammering the other
support on to it. This, of course, is
done before the supports are fastened
to the rack
The fower-pot stand, for keeping
flowers indoors. is the final word in
whiting. Each piece must be made
separately and nailed strongly to the
side blocks. It Is really work that is
better done with plane and chisel.
but with practice and determination the
whittier can achieve it.
All these pieces are to be stained;
green is best for the fiower-pot holder
dark walnut for the others Simply
rubbing with oil viii darken prettily the
natural wood. A varnish may also be
applied if desired, but it is really bet
ter to leave the dull finish.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

TT ? HITTING and whistling used
wv both 10 be considered boys
Drerogatives. but In these for
tunateiy progressive days they have be-
come common property. and form the
recreation and occupation OF feminine
as wen as masculine devotees.
For the Whitfield work described here
ne only implements necessary are
pieces Of soft wood Cpine is beso about
half an inch thick. heavy jackknife-
the sloyd knife, which may be pur-
chased in any hardware store. is made
especially for the purpose-on and
colOred stain. The knife is highly
tempered. and must be rubbed with oil
before using IN order that it may not
-oss its temper IN the heat Of friction
and the whittier lose her temper as
vel. Polish on a piece Of leather
accer using.
For the apprentice in the art there
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
To Remove Mildew

TT KID gloves have become spotted
with mildew they should be placed
= in a bottle with a lump or am
monia about she size Of a walnut;
cork the bottle tightly aud leave them
for short time. when the mildew
spots will quite disappear. II left too
long, however, the ammonia will rot
the stitches: SO they must be watched.
as a bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

factory substitute has hitherto been
found. But now the flowers of ribbon
have stepped into the breach. and these
Adequately ill Gil requirements. They
are pretty. not expensive, practically
indestructible, and so easily made that
they seem TO almost make themselves.
If wrapped away in tissue paper when
not in use, they will never become dusty.
Fer .he rose, which s. TIE ciearest 81
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
aRsrZeN e9a0aZz

are a number of fat pieces that may
be cut out for early practice. A thread
winder. made in the shape of a maltese
cross, with triangular arm-ends, the
cross form supplying notches for the
thread. is one Of these. Then there is
the key tag, with one rounded end. and
a small hole for the key ring to pass
through. The cordwinder, with a tri-
angular notch al each side, and the
rounded ends showing a wide square
notch IN each. IS a bit more involved
Perhaps the easiest of all is the plant
label. which is simply long oblong
with one end pointed into a triangle.
and the whole painted white.
Once past this stage of the proceed
ings. the pencil sharpener comes next
to hand This has a long rectangular
shape, rounded at one end, like the key
tag, but is also provided with a handle
that must be rounded The wood
chosen is Of the thickness of the handle.
and the sharpener proper is cut down
10 half the size of this. The handle is
whitfield in round shape, like brush
handle. A strip Of sandpaper is then
glued TO the sharpener and it is com
pleted.
Now we come TO the more dificult ex-
amples Of whiting, yet not so difficult.
after all. when once skill has been OBJ
tained. The spool holder. shown in the
photograph, IS a fat piece of wood cut
with deep notches at the ends, which are
slightly wider than the middle strip A
holo the size Of spool hole is bored
at spool-width intervals; the length Of
the holder. of course. depends on the
number of spools It is to contain. Two
pieces Of baby ribbon are needed to hold
the spools in place; one is laced through
the holes IN the wood. coming up through
each spool hole, where the other is loop
ed through It. This second piece. which
thus passes over the tops of the spools,
is knotted or sewed TO the first piece
at the left-hand notch, and fastens to
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
AzzwWg ne Rkcozz

The ribbon is first doubled to the re-
quired length for the petal and then
gathered together and puffed so that no
open edges show. The second is done In
the same manner and caught to the first
at the bottom, and so on until the
proper number of petals is reached. The
artificial stamens are then laid cross
wise on the flower, so that their
stems are in the middle, snd are fas-
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
A Washing Hint

TT IS not generally known that a
slice OF lemon put into the copper
= when boiling clothes viii make
them beautifully white. and take all
the stains out OF pocket handker-
chiefs and children's dresses Cut the
lemon with the Tind into slices. and
let 1t remain IN the boiler till the
clothes are ready TO come out
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

tened tightly with thin wire, which is
then cut off close. With the addition Of
a short artificial stem and cup. the
flower is now complete.
OF course. any number of these flow
ers must be made-enough to fill bas-
lzet or to form wreaths and bouquets.
The important thing is to observe the
natural fower--by all means have q
modei-and to follow II closely. Ribbon
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Az1L2Ne, e,6isWMMuaLSNgAN LhUea1-

lustration, satin ribbon is best. but
taffeta may be used for the more deli
cate flowers, and watered silk some
times gives a pretty effect. Artificial
leaves and centers are used. and the
whole is quite lifelike, especially when
the flowers are placed in the satin
basket. which, by the way is plated
and knotted over heavy millinery wire
a deep hat frame In the Corday style
viii 90.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

can, OF course. be bought to match any
blossom that ever grew. and with ex-
perience and added skin the amateur
mower maker can copy many rare and
beautiful blooms.
Ine ribbon should be at least three
lncnes wide, end about two-thirds OF a
yard would be needed for single wild
rose. Other flowers can be estimated
approximately from this hut the ribbon
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Smile

TN HERE is quite enough trouble IA
the world. Try to Danish some
OF it with smile or a kind word.
It is duty you owe TO yourself and
TO your fellow-beings
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Newly Painted Rooms

DLACE a vessel fulI OF lighted char
= coal in the middle Of the room and
4. throw on it two or three handfuls
of juniper berries. shut windows. chin
uey and close the door for twenty-four
hours. When opened the smell win have
entirely disappeared and no delicate
fabric VIII be found damaged.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

"OR the city dweller who cannot
always obtain fresh flowers. and
4 Tor the country dweller whose
sastes run 20 the expensive blossoms
of high cultivation. the question of ar
tihcial flowers for table and other fes-
tive decoration Is always present. Paper
flowers. unless they are Of the ex-
travagant and fragile rice paper. are
cscsp taW1Tv 'o5lxsng. and % z1tis-
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

successful entertainer this month The
greens and reds are seasonable and
effective, and nothing quite repays the
worker so much as the delight Of the
favored guests. 5s.& - 2
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

is best bought by the piece in the more
usual coIors. The only other imple-
ments needed besides the artificial
flower parts are wire and wire scissors.
though a strong pair Of shears viii
Usually take the place Of these.
The work is simple and fascinating
ard might well be a renunerative occu-
nation FOR a shut-in OF a semi invalid.
And most certainly they are boon FOE
the city hostess
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-09-24
NEW WORLDS RECORD
MADE BY TROTTER UHLAN

Allentown, Pa, Sept 23.-Uhlan,
the worlds champion trotter, made a
new worlds record for a half-mile
track here when he stepped mile
in 2:05 1-3. The previous record for
a half-mile track was 2:06
When the horse was brought out
at 230 there was scarcely a zephyr
stirring and the track was in perfect
condition.
After the horse had been given a
warming up spin through the stretch
he came to the wire and DR.. Tanner,
who held the reins, gave the nod.
Uhlan was off like flash, but before
he reached the first quarter went of
his feet. 1t required but few Sec
onds for Tanner to get him back to
his gait.
After the first break there was not
a skip and when the big horse swept
down the stretch for the first time
and the figures for the first half