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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22
FREE SEED FARCE.

A subscriber to the Practical
Farmer, of Philadelphia, writes a
plain letter to his congressman
who favored him with the annual
small package Of free seeds. His
letter, given below, expresses
some sensible views in common
sense way.
THANK you for the courtesy
and good intention evident, but
don t want them. | have a reliable
dealer who supplies me annually
with such seeds as | require and
he does not expect my continued
trade unless he supplies good
seeds. Hence he sends me only
good seeds, true to name, and just
such varieties as suit my needs. |
note that Of these five papers you
nave sent me, none are claimed to
be anything but old standard
sorts. wish to call to your atten-
ton the fact that this free seed
distribution was originally intend
ed to place in the hands of the
farmer new or improved varieties
whose success or failure was de
sired reported to the secretary Of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22
CLEANUP DAY, SATURDAY,
APRIL 30.

The mayor will issue a proclama-
tion early next week setting Satur-
day. April both. as official cleanup
day for the city, when concerted
effort will be made by citizens and
city authorities to clean all rubbish
out of the public streets and alleys.
The city viii furnish teams free
of charge for hauling the rubbish
away, and the citizens will be asked
to have the litter raked up in front
of their respective places, when
teams will cart it away.
Saturday was selected as the best
available day, as the school child
rem will be at liberty, and are eX-
pected to do good work in aiding
their elders.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

The president is expected to issue
proclamation early next month eli
minating certain tracts of land good
for agricultural purposes from some
of the western forest reserves. The
present law seems to cover the
ground pretty thoroughly. Agricul-
tural lands are now open to home
stead within the reserves, and the
supervision of the forestry depart
ment over large areas good only for
grazing has an excellent effect upon
the stock industry. To throw these
lands out of the reserve will omen
anew much of the old range war
that government supervision of range
lands makes impossible.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

ready occupied, and increased
cost of raising food animals due
to other high prices, which are
likely to prevent a return to the
level of prices formerly prevailing
in this country for food products
in general, unless there is great :
economy in consumption. -
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

An agreement has been entered
into between the city council and
the college authorities whereby the
city takes over the college sewer,
from the college grounds down Mai
den Lane, and the college connects
up with the city park sewer. This
relieves the Maiden Lane sewer till
it will be ample for the demands
upon it, and gives the college a
direct outlet through the ten-inch
park sewer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

There never was time when the
back to the soil" idea had so firm
a hold on the American people as ii
has today. 1t has become almost a
craze, and there is some danger in
OVERRIDING it. Not every quarter sec
ton of Uncle Sans domain that is
still available TO homestead entry
is worth the filing fee. Upon some of
these claims a grass hopper would
die of starvation The danger lies in
uniformed people being imposed
upon, and being located upon home
steads without value. and where both
time and money will be squandered
There are good homesteads available.
and if you can find just the right
one. 1t becomes a most laudable am
bition to become a homesteader.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22
HIGH PRICE OF MEAT.

A great many politicians and
newspapers are trying to persuade
the country that the Farmers
Union is responsible for the high
price of meat. Such is the purpose
of the following editorial:
"The opinion of Wallace Pierce,
given before the senate cOSt-of-
living committee, to the effect that
the farmer is enjoying most of
the benefits Of the higher prices,
adds to the accommodating testi-
mony to the same end. In due
time we may expect an array of
statistics and arguments from the
Farmers Union and the cotton
planters organization Of the West
and South in effort to refute that
charge, but until all the facts are
in the public is at least likely to
entertain the suspicion that the
farmers, those who have effected
organization, are eXerting "trust
methods" to good effect on their
own profits and to the disaster
of the consumers pocketbook. -
Rpcton A J1,nrt ;c,,,
Fortunately the argument of the
Advertiser and others of the same
kind are completely refutcd by a
bulletin issued by the government
Bureau Of Statistics which bases
It's comparisons on figures and es-
Inmates furnished by the Census
Bureau and the Department of
Agriculture. These figures show
that while during the past 10
years the population of the Unit
ed States has increased by 10000
600, the number of available food
animals, has decreased 5000, 900
during the same period. The bull
letln also shows that while the
population has increased Is per
cent. and the supply of food sni-
mails has decreased 3 per cent. the
value of that supply shows an in
crease of y per cent. At the same
time the price of grain has risen
56 to 70 per cent. According to
the estimates here quoted there
were ten years ago about % food
animals to each person in the
united States, while now there ara
only about 10. Commenting upon
these figures the New York Jour
nal of Commerce says:
1T is impossible to trace closely
or in detail the relation between
the raising of food animals. with
their cost ON the farm, and the
prices Of the various meat pro-
ducts in the markets Of the coun-
try, but the general relation and
ITS effect are sufficiently obvious.
The failure of farm production
generally, Of grain, vegetables.
and hay, to keep pace with the III
crease of population caused an
advance in the cost of raising
food animals and preparing /! en-
Tor the market, while the I'rice
they would command did not re-
spond at once. As result fewer
were raised and the supply fell
IN relation to demand. Then the
advance in price was bound to
come. That will naturally stimu-
late larger production, but this
takes more time with those than
with most other supplies. There
are certain general causes, such
as less unoccupied land to be
taken up, higher cost of that al
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

The enactment of the ordinance
proposed by the city council pro
hibiting the obstructing of streets or
alleys with building material, ma
chinery, etc. will go a long way
in assisting the Pullman beautiful
committee in its work The rights
of the citizens are sufficiently safe
guarded by the provision in the or
dinanee by which the council can
grant the use of streets or alleys
for the temporary use of builders or
others when occasion requires. No
city can ever be very beautiful when
the streets are used as annexes to
stables. and we believe the proyi-
sions of the ordinance should ex-
tend over the entire town. The eoun-
ell can be depended upon to deal
with the matter with firmness and
justice.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

With the announced retiring of
Aldrich from the u. S. senate, and
the spiking of the congressional
Cannon, the powder of the insur-
gent has been greatly dampened. The
republican situation has been
largely clarified, and the side shows
can come within the main tent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22
Roses and ASterS for the
Churches.

To the Committee on Pull
man Beautiful:-To further
encourage the movement of
identifying Pullman, we will
give to any and all of the
churches in Pullman two dozen
asters, to be planted on the
church property, and will give
to the church that takes the
best care of them during the
season of 1910, $40 in cash.
College View Greenhouses
Thos. Neil & Son, Props.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

If the west side expects this por-
ton of the state to stand behind a
candidate for United States senator
from over there, they should kill off
some of the big grist of would-be
statesman. King county should insist
upon the preliminary primary, and so
eliminate most of the bunch.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

Assist the census man in every
way possible If you think he has
missed you, tell him about it. We
don't want a padded return, but we
do want all that's coming to us.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

Senator Jones is being strongly
commended for the attitude as ex-
pressed in his open letter, published
in these columns last week.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-04-22

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PULLMAN HERALD
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
U. S. Dept, o. Agriculture, weather Bureau.

Z. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. Monday, July Is, leie-s j. m
Attending the passage n the low baEnmetFLe area
Monday morning from Virginia ont to SEA, scattered
showers have prevailed from Southern New York
southwark along the Atlantic seaboard and in the
East Gulf States Showers also reported from
Northeastern Texas, the Dakotas. and Wyoming.
and generally fair weather continued over all other
sections
The high bsT0metric area central over the Upper
Lakes has caused northeTly winds and cooler
weather over the greater portion 0f the country east
Of the Mississippi River. and the temperature IS
now below the seasonal average over the eastern
half Of the country While the temperature con
tinues high oger the greater portion Of the North
west. IL is somewhat cooler than reported sunday
The indications are that the weather viii be gen
orally fair the greater portion Of the country
Tuesday and Wednesday, except that there viii be
showers in the South Atlantic and Gulf States,
ana probably over the Middle Northwest.
Moderate temperature viii prevail. but inclining
TO somewhat warmer Wednesday over the eastern
half Of the country. Continued high temperature
viii prevail over the Northwestern States and in
the Southwest
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts viii h. moderate nOrtheriy: on the
South Atlantic coast light to moderate variable on
the East Gulf coast light TO moderate southeTly
becoming nOTtherly: on the West Gulf coast ligh:
TO moderate southery. becoming variable; on the
Lower Lakes light 70 moderate northeTly; on the
| Upper Lakes light 70 moderate variable. mostly
sastsrly.
Steamers departing Tuesday ior European ports
will have moderate TO brisk north 90 northeas,
Sinds. with clearing weather % the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
MILKMEN IN ARMS.
Declare Action Of Health Depart.
ment to Be Outrage.

An unwarranted imposition. il not an
outrage upon our rights as business men
OF the District" is the way the Dairy
mems Association of the District OF Co
lumbia. Maryland. and Virginia view the
alleged action OF the health department
in preventing the shipping Of milk 10
the District.
Through its secretary, A, S. Trundle,
an appeal has been made to the Commits
sioners for a hearing in the case. in view
of the fact that the sanitary require
ments are complied with in detail.
The reason milk is so scarce in the
District at this time. officials of the
Dairymen's Association say. is because OF
the stringent rules and regulations en-
forced by the health department.
Health Officer Woodward. in a report
to Commissioner Johnston. claims that
the complaint of the association is based
on a misstatement of facts. and declares
that in nc case where all the sanitary
requirements have been met has an ap-
plcant for permission to bring or send
milk into the District Of Columbia beer
refused a permit
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
GIRL DISAPPEARS
WITH Her MOTHER
Florence Leavy May Have
Been A Abducted.

Developments IN the mysterious dis
appearance of Florence Almira Leavy,
who has been missing from her boarding
place l00S Tenth street northeast. since
July S. tend to show that the girl has
evidently run away with her mother
Search by the police and the girls
father and guardian. Albert A. Leavy.
Of 927 New York avenue northwest, has
failed to locate Mrs. May NJ. Leavy. who
has been living in this city.
Whether the girl was abducted by her
mother or went OF her own accord is puz-
zling Mr.. Leavy. Miss Lsavy. who is
fourteen years old and pretty. left the
house where she was boarding. AT the
expense Of her father. on the afternoon
of july 8, presumably TO visit a sick rela-
tive.
She carried a suit case, which she told
Mr.. Foster she was taking to an aunt
who was going on trip. No trace has
been seen of her since. nor can any trace
be found OF the sick cousin.
MIR. ard Mrs. Leavy have been sepa-
rated for nearly three years. and during
that time Miss Leavy was placed under
the guardianship Of her father.
Miss Leavy has been living at the Fos-
ters' for three months. and has attended
Rust Hall. a boarding school In North
Capitol street She did not like the school,
life, and at her request her father placed
her in the care Of Mr.. Foster
The girl took all of her clothing and
jewelry with her except a few things
that she did not need
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
FOUR-HOUR CONFERENCE
AT PITTSBURG IN VAIN

Pittsburg, July 1S-There was a four
hour conference here this afternoon be-
tween representatives Of the dissatisfied
tralnmen on the Pennsylvania lines and
General Manager G. l. Peck. When
adjournment was taken at 6 o'clock 1t
was announced that there would be an
other meeting tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock and al the same time il was
practically admitted that no progress
had been made in reaching an agree
ment
It is possible that orders may come
from Philadelphia tomorrow morning in
effect that everything has been settled. but
the workmen on the lines west of Pitts
burg appear anxious 10 settle their own
case without interference, and some trou-
ble is anticipated at this end.
According TO unofficial reports made
by those who were in the meeting, Il
was rather warm. General Manager
Peck is said to have announced that he
would stand by the statement OF Presi-
dent James McCrea, OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad, that the road could not afford
the advance demanded BY the men. that
they should be patient now that the road
was beginning TO ger back 10 its old
stride. &C. The workmen were shown
also where the company had arranged
10 run their trains by the use Of outside
workmen in case the men decided to
strike.
The workmen however, place great
confidence in the word OF Sheriff Judd H.
Bruff-himself formely a Pennsylvania
brakeman-who has said HIS deputies will
be sworn In TO protect property. but not
to protect men who may be brought 10
take the places OF strikers. Many work
men tonight declare they viii strike to-
morrow If the forenoon conference is
not productive
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
OFFICERS WILL BE GUESTS.
Heads of Royal Areanum to Attend
Outing To-day,

Kismet Council. No, 1856, Royal Area
mum, win hold its ninth annual excursion
to Chesapeake Beach to-day.
There will be field events and contests
for ALL Sixty prizes will be given to the
winners of the different events. Arthur
f. Cook is chairman of the committee,
and James E. Dren has charge of the
field events.
The special guests will be the following
officers of the Grand Council: Grand Re-
gent Harry G. Lenz. Grand Vice Regent
S. I. Besselievre, Grand Orator Glendie
B. Young, Past Grand Regents George S,
Britt, w. w Chase. John L. Beatty. and
E. B. Eynon, and Claude II. Zappone.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
DRAKE SERIOUSLY
ILL In HOSPITAL
Superintendent of Insurance
Victim of 0verwork.
BREAKS DOWN ON REPORT
Physicians Regard HIS Ultimate Re-
cOvery as PrObIematieRl-Stren
Overtaxed Leaves Little Hope of
RaIIy-Came to Washington ina 1902
TO Organize Department.

In an energetic endeavor 10 finish his
annual report on time. Thomas E. Drake,
superintendent Of insurance Of the Dis
triet, overtaxed his strength and lies
dangerously near death. through nervous
breakdown, at Providence Hospital.
Owing to the serious condition OF his
patient, DR.. ". Sinclair Bowen. Mr..
brakes physician. declared last night
that his chances of recovery were prob
lematicaL
Physicians at Providence Hospital ex-
pressed hopes for Mr.. brakes recovery,
and said he was spending a very COM
Portable night.
Commenting on the case. DR.. Bowen
said
"Afr brakes condition is undeniably
serious, but we. Of course. have not
abandoned hopes Of his recovery. In at
tempting To finish his annual report he
endeavored 10 accomplish an almost i'm
possible task in a very short time
Leaves His office.
kr. Drake was obliged to turn over the
duties Of his ONCE to his deputy more
than two weeks age. being confined to
his residence. 1892 Riggs place north
west. His condition grew steadily worse
until, on the advice OF his physicians, he
was sent TO Providence Hospital last
Thursday. Since that time DIR. Bowen
and Dr., 3. r, Logic have been almost
constantly at his bedside. Since. his re-
moval 10 the hospital. Mr.. brakes con-
ditlon has not improved. He is allowed
TO see no one except his attendants,
When the Office Of commissioner OF in
suranee was created In 1902 by the Dis
trict Code, Commissioner Macfarlapd was
at a loss 10 find a suitable man. There
were many applicants for the position.
One By one these were rejected, owing
10 the fact that insurance men Of Wash
ingtOn were unable TO agree. Finally
Mr. Macfarland was obliged TO select a
man from one of the States Mr.. Drake
was then deputy commissioner of insur-
ance in Ohio, with headquarters at Co
lumbus and residing at Warren.
He was selected 10 iii the position. and
moved. with his wife and two daughters
20 Washington. Since 1902 Mr.. Drake
has lived in Washington at his Riggs
place home In very delicate health, he
suecumbed once before. in 1906. TO neFv-
Gus breakdown. brought on. as was his
present illness. by overwork.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19

If there Is any body OF men in any OF
the police precincts OF Washington finer
than that of the Tenth, no one knows IT,
The aesthetic members Of the Sixth may
protest against vegetables Ia the front
yards of the residents Of their precinct.
but the speciality OF the Tenth Is in trail
ing down crime Whether footpads creep
softly around back doors or the brethren
Of the black belt get busy with razors,
il is ali the same-they are on the job
Nevertheless, there are several MEM
bers CT the GLORIOUS Tenth" who are
Bit touchy to-day when any one men
tions "sleuth" In fact. the air is chilly
around the station house, and all be-
cause Of the jealous following Of their
profession by four OF the eoppers.
AS in all of the precincts of the city,
the Tenth had been warned TO look out
for a negro wanted on several charges Of
! HOUSEKEEPING
Evidence AZ every depreciation pointed
20 one man as guilty OF all the crimes.
Every policeman had his eye out for
him. but he discreetly kept under cover.
"Hist. The Thief Sure"
On Sunday afternoon one OF the police
men from the Tenth precinct was leisurely
/ walking down street northeast. There
was not ripple of excitement until
he saw a negro stop before a house. look
/ carefully about. then open the gate and
walk 70 the porch. In one hand he car
RED a small black satchel. AS he reached
the door he put the bag down and COM
menced 10 tumble at the key. The police
man almost jumped from his clothes. Out
came the description of the negro. Very
black. about FIVE feet ten, slender buiid
may carry small satchel." This was
/ the mani
Not moment was wasted by the police
man. Down the street he sprinted 10 tn,
station house and called on three OF hi:
brother bluecoats 10 follow him. On the
way he explained the circumstances. Tn,
family had gone to the country for tn,
day. the house was deserted, and the ne
gro for whom the police OF the city haC
been searching was looting the premises
At the house the police guarded botf
doors, front and back. The doors wer,
locked. A copper raised his stick. pound
/ GU S4AaA Et9f anu ~ OENsS0 IL
the name of the law" There was hur
ried movement inside. and the door was
slowly opened by the negro.
In his hand was an open razor. Murder
filled the polieeman's mind. you are
under arrest" he shouted, and reached
for his handouts.
Shave Is stopped.
The negro was frightened, so frightened
that he could not speak. He finally re
covered composure enough to ask why
The officer looked at him with disgust
Come. hurry upr' he ordered. The negri
gasped.
Fore Gawd, ain't nothing but poo
nigger barber como heah to shave thi
sick man." he cried. Then bewildere'
family crowded into the hallway 10 con
firm tha story
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
Deck Hands Body Not Found

The harbor police were unable yester-
day to find the body of Newton Ball. the
negro who was drowned off the launch
Virginia Sunday night while returning
from Occoquan. Va The accident oc-
CURED between Shepherd Point and Gies-
boro Landing The river was dragged
all day yesterday. The search viii he
renewed this morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
LYONS FUNERAL NOT SET.
Body Lies nt Undertaker's Pending
Directions of Friends,

Nothing could be learned last night re-
garding the disposition of the body of
William Lyons. the race track gambler
who committed suicide at the Sixth pre-
cinst station Sunday morning.
Undertaken J. William Lee took charge
OF the body upon the request Of friends
of Mrs. Lyons, but has received no direc-
tions as 10 time or place OF burial.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19

said that although he would remain in
this city while the readJustment was in
progress the major part OF his work was
done.
while would not for one moment
assert that there is now no possibility OF
strike, I can fairly say that a settle
ment seems probable after the meetings
to day" He said. 1T now remains for
the subcommittee 10 meet the various
superintendents OF the different divisions
of the railroad and work out the new
basis OF paying wages on the different
lines
we feel that we have gained what We
were ighting for. which was a principle.
We were after better working conditions
for the men. the adoption of the Eastern
federation award without any reduction
of pay for men getting high wages, and
above all for the adoption Of the l0-hour
minimum day"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
SUICIDES BODY HELD.
Burial or Cremation Awaits Location
of Spinster's Relatives.


AS far as could be learned last night
no arrangements have been made for the
cremation or burial of the body of Miss
Mary Arentrue. the seamsress who end
ed her life by asphyxiation Sunday aft
ernoon in her room at li05 II street
northwest.
In a note left addressed to Mrs. Mary
D. Strong, Of 700 Twentieth street. the
woman asked that her BODY be eramated.
but the authorities at the morgue. where
the body was taken. state that they know
nothing Of such action being taken BY
the health department
Nothing is known Of any relatives that
the woman might have had beyond a
slight reference in some OF her letters 70
a nephew No address or name was
given. Il was stated at the house last
night that Miss Arentrue for many years
kept diary. and il is thought that when
this is found some direction will be given
as to the whereabouts Of her relatives.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-19
seven Months for Shooting.

For taking pot shot at Policeman
warfield. in attempting to evade arrest.
Edward Stewart. negro, drew seven
months sentence yesterday In Police
Court Warheld was arresting four
other negroes who had assaulted John
Taylor, q special officer. and In the mix
up Stewart drew a s2-caiiher revolver
and fred two shots. Neither sook effect.