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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS GROWS.
Homes Rising from Ground Almost
Like Magic.

The new method of pouring cement
houses at Virginia Highlands axes fast
construction possible.
Fifteen working DAYS is the record for
completion OF all cement work for a
home now finishing, and each building is
put up more quickly than the former.
The experimental stage in this novel
method OF home building is now past. and
plans are on foot to start large group
Of these damp-proOfscement homes which
will be sold at no greater cost than the
ordinary frame houses.
The layout of garden work is progress
ing. and it is intended 10 push sales dur
ing the fan months
The vines are adding beauty to the
italian garden about the station. and
brilliant water lilies and rare water
flowers in the goldfish pools are in bud.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

A large dredger has been purchased
by the Canadian government and another
by private parties. through the United
States Engineering Company. of New
York. at $4,000. The dredgers were
brought here from Galveston, Tex, by
sea, and will be used in the habors OF
Nova Scotia. and later on in retaining
land
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
SOILS OF The SOUTH
Government Completes Its
Investigations.
RESULTS BRIEFLY REVIEWED
Atlantic and Gulf states Have
31,7I5,I18 Acres Suited TO Raising
UnSuited TO Farming, and should
BE Kept In Forest.

The Bureau OF Soils. under the direc-
ton of the Secretary Of Agriculture, has
completed Investigations of the soils OF
Sl,15.1i6 acres In the Atlantic and Gulf
States. The soils classified In this inves-
tigstion are essentially those adapted
under extensive culture to early fresh
vegetables for the Northern markets. of
which this province has a clear monopoly
for six months from January until the
last Of June.
The Investigations show that about :
per cent of these soils are capable of
yielding more per acre If they are i'm
proved under scientific farming methods.
Only 1,250. 900 acres of this territory are
incapable of profitable farming: this area.
the reports indicate, should be kept in
forests
Nearly 100000 acres are especially
adapted to early and extra early vege-
tables, especially turnips. radishes, let
tuce, peas, string beans Irish potatoes,
heets. cucumbers. watermelons, and can
taloupes. Nearly 100000 acres are
adapted to early crops of the same va
rieties maturing about two weeks later.
and especially TO early squash. peppers.
sweet potatoes, okra, tomatoes, lima
beans, spinach. and cabbage.
Vegetables Mature EARLY,
-Four and a half million acres constl-
tute a sandy loan, adapted to vegetables
which mature for market at a medium
period and on which the lightest type Of
general farming comes in with early
crops and light yields.
Ten million acres constitute a fins
sandy loan which may be used for vese-
tables for medium late spring market
and a light type Of general farming.
There are 100000 acres Of loan, the best
general purpose soil, adapted to vege-
tables for the late spring market, the last
that can be served in a fresh state from
this territory.
There are over 100000 acres classified
officially as the silt loan. adapted to
canning crops and heavy types of gem
eTal farming, with about equal adap-
tations TO wheat and grass. Four million
acres Of clay adapted to very heavy gem
eral farming and ensilage forage crops
make up the remainder.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

The government of Venezuela has be-
gun a series Of public works in and about
Caracas. among them being the opening
Of new street across the vegas of the
Guaire River and the construction Of a
steel bridge across the stream.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

the service in the past few years. Within
three years large extensions have been
made in the lines, new tracks and
switches have been laid. and in several
instances the Improvement OF the older
tracks has amounted to practical recon
struction. Traffic on the lines has been
growing al an enormous rate, and it is
a known fact that a large part of the
revenue derived therefrom has been put
into new ears, track betterments, and the
general growth of the systems.
II is no exaggeratioi. 10 say that over
most Of the suburban routes the service
is 50 per cent better than it was three
years ago. All this could not be ac-
complished without great outlay of
money. which the companies have put
out both as a business necessity and a
means OF greater returns in the future.
Closed Cars Necessary.
A great part of this betterment Is found
in the new long closed cars which the
companies have put into service. A line
superintendent said the other day that II
would be physical impossibility TO move
the traffic OF his line in the old open cars,
for the reason that in the downtown
section the cars could not run often
enough to keep within the District ordi-
nance. which prescribes that cars shall
not move a, a less distance than 100 feet
apart
The superintendent said that limit was
now reached during the rush hours on F
street, Fifteenth. and on part OF G
street, and he declared It to be ridiculous
to talk about carrying the passengers
now necessary TO carry In the Older type
of cars. Those cars have served their
day" was his closing observation.
The companies foresaw that with the
rapid growth Of the city in the suburban
sections great advances must be made in
the street car service In the years inn
mediately to come, Il is already be-
coming a serious problem what to do
with the additional cars when they reach
the business district, and the time is fast
approaching when other streets will have
TO be utilized to allow the outside cars
room in coming into the city and making
the return trips
Congestion Already Here.
NnSh cEoWuS OF NlSltOFS are IN the CITY,
and in the rush hours Of the morning and
evening traffic. congestion is seriously
threatened. The number Of crossing
policemen is increased frequently and
still the problem grows.
To one who understands something of
the problem of street railway manage
ment, it must appear that at least within
the period sinces the acquisition of the
Washington Railway and Electric sys-
TEN by local interests the Improvement
in facilities has gone forward about as
fast as good and economical manage
ment will allow.
1t is probably true also that the big
closed car OF the pay-as-you-enter type
has come TO stay. Of necessity and as
part OF the evolution Of trolley car con-
veyance in our big and growing city.
Aviation Association Incorporated.
The international Aviation Association
Qimited). Of Montreal. has been incor-
porated with 10000 capital. to manu-
facture aeroplanes. balloons, and SINH
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

The yield of olives in Spain Is not ex-
pected to be more than one-third the
crop OF 1909. but the merchants do not
anticipate any shortage as a result OF
this decreased crop. as large stocks Of
both fruit and oil are on hand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
KENYON Street Dwelling sold.

The corner dwelling at 601 Kenyon
street has been sold to Mrs. L. r. Lyd-
dane. II contains six rooms and bath
and was built several years ago. The
consideration was $3.50 The sale was
made through shannon & I.uchs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

Cotton planting In the regions Of Ara
qua is receiving a great deal Of atten-
ton THIS year, and the prospects are for
a very satisfactory crop. The same re
port comes from Barcelona.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

to turn their attention 70 the problem
OF domestic service. make IL a dignihed
and profitable profession. and then pos
sibly the working woman will want 10
enter the field for no better reason than
10 drive the men out.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
WEALTH IN In POPCORN
Iowa Farmer Specializes and
Gets Rich.
HE BEGINS WITH rs ACRES
4. H. Reuber, of OdeboIt, Is known
rs Popcorn King"-Acauires Title
Else Had Thought About-HOW
His Venture Succeeded.

Few persons would realize that it
would be possible 10 amass a fortune
raising popcorn. yet that is what an
Iowa farmer has done within a few
years. He is known widely now as the
Popcorn King" and he arrived at this
distinction by Selling an opportunity in
agriculture that no one else had thought
OF
This farmer Is A. II. Reuber, and about
seven years ago he made the discovery
that there was a real demand for pop
corn in the markets. especially in Chi
cage. He found that a lot OF popcorn
was used in the United States. and that
the demand exceeded the supply. Ae-
cOrdingly, Dir. Reuber planted twenty
five acres TO start with. and sold the pro-
duct at good price. He was so much
encouraged by his first years crop that
he increased 1t the next year. and con-
tinued to do so until his whole farm was
growing popcorn. He then bought more
land and extended his operations. al
ways disposing Of his PRODUCT easily and
at a good price.
Others Join Industry.
Some of Mr.. Reuber's neighbors OBJ
served that ne seemed TO be making a
good thing out of popcorn. and they set
about trying it on their own account.
BY that time Mr.. ReUber had established
reputation as a popcorn grower. and
was receiving more orders than he could
fill So he bought the crops of his neigh
bors as they matured. People kept on
getting interested in popcorn until the
little town of Odebolt. with a population
Of only 1900 claims to be the popcorn
center of the world
Last year 100000 pounds were pro-
duced within a radius of fifteen miles OF
the town. and more of it is being grown
every year. Mr.. Reuben is popcorn king
and Odebolt Is headquarters for popcorn.
The average profit OF the crop is said
to be about $50 to the acre, though there
are instances Of larger profits being
made. One farmer near Odebolt receiv-
ed $3.50 for the output of forty acres,
and others have done approximately as
we'll
Handles Vast Quantities.
In the meantime. Mr.. Reuber is hand
ling vast quantities of the grain and is
encouraging all his farmer friends 10
raise more of It, as the demand is con-
stantly increasing Popcorn has now
been introduced in Europe and the peo-
pie over there like it. Foreign orders are
piling up at Odebolt. and if the excite
ment keeps up the whole State of Iowa
is likely to catch the infection and go to
raising popcorn for the crowned heads
and for the orownless ones at home as
we'll
The farmer who adopts a speciality and
devotes thought and energy to It is
level-headed man and will more than
likely reap the reward of his efforts.
There is more money in field of pop
corn we'll tended than in a large volume
and variety of products which must
needs suffer at times for lack of proper
cultivation. To one who would make
farming a life vocation there is a good
deal in the career OF Iowas popcorn
king that may be prohtably studied and
emulated,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

Through the Argentine minister, in Ca
racas, arrangements have been made for
transmitting Venezuelan news happen
ings TO the press Of Argentina by cable
via London.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
OPEN STREET CAR
NAY NOT RETURN
Reasons Advanced Why the
Closed Type Is Better.
RESULTS OF OvERCRowDING

Pay-aS-YOu-Enter System simple
and Results in EcOnOmy-Danger 20
Conductor and Passenger Avoided.
Companies Do Wei in the Face
of Growing Traffic.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
No Motor Boating on the Upper EIb,

No Motor Boating on the Upper EIbe.
Numerous freight and pleasure boats
pass on the Elbe River. but motor boats
are not in evidence. though there is no
reason why motor boats should not be
used. as wealthy landowners have homes
on the river, and many people spend
their summer vacations at Schandau and
other places on the Elbe or in the near
vicinity
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

An effort Is being made by German
agency to secure the introduction into
Venezuela of the Telefun<en system Of
wireless telegraphy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
PLAN 4 Big dam
IN The RIO GRANDE
Engineers Complete Surveys
for Irrigation Work.
BIGGEST IN UNITED STATES

Reservoir VIII Be Forty Miles Long
and Three TO Six Wfde-WOuId
Space Required Wipes Out Five
Settlements Near EngIe, \. II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

Aviation Association Incorporated.
The International Aviation Association
Qimited). Of Montreal. has been incOr-
porated with 10000 capital. to manu-
facture aeroplanes, balloons, and SINH
lar devices for travelling in the air and
10 hold aviation meets.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
F | Ii P | N @
T W IN s in
OGDEN

People at the Union depot wit
messed an unusual sight this morning
when the Filipino twins, second Slam
csc twoins. passed through ogden en-
rouse to Salt Lake City where they
Will be placed on exhibition.
The twins are boys and about two
years of age, They are In the care
of their mother and father and an
American manager The bodies are
joined almost back to back. from
above the hips TO the end of the spin
al column Both are very bright APP
pearing youngsters. They are tuo
young 10 walk, but their mother said
that the Joining portion Of the body
will almost permit their walking side
by side, as the connection has much
elasticity. She also stated that when
one sleeps the other Is awake.
Since the arrival OF the twins in the
United States they have attracted n
great amount of attention among the
medical profession Of all the cities
visited
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
@ B 7 A | Ms A
NE Y ADA
MINE

r NJ Farrell, who has returned
from Nevada. Is making arrangements
for an active campaign in tho develop
ment of the group of claims owned by
the Lucky Man Mining & Milling
company and situated in the old Rob-
ert Dollar camp, and in the same
district as the Lucky Boy property,
which is the sensation of the day in
Nevada mining circles,
Mr. Farrell, until lately was in tho
foundry business in Ogden. but sold
out his interests to devote his time
to the mining business He had made
many trips TO Nevada, TO place mining
machinery, and on one OF his journeys,
his attention was called to the prop
erty In which he Is now heavy
stockholder
Robert Dollar was a mining camp
when the west was still scene of
Indian deprcdations and 1t was one
OF the most promising. The mill op-
Grated there In 1876 was robbed and
the company was forced To temporar-
ily close its works. Four Italians at
work on the property, believing that
they would not be paid, set fire 90
the big mill, and today four graves
and huge stone walls tell mute
story Of the occurrence.
But the camp never recovered from
the series of calnmities until Mr.. Far
rcll bought an interest from one of
the men who was employed I'm the
camp in 1876 and who had held on 10
his interests all these years, with a
faith that could not be shaken
Mr.. Farrell after going through
the old workings, became convinced
that with lttlo capital. one OF the
most productive properties in Nevada
could be developed He has shown
confidence in his own judgment by In
yesting his own money and IS inviting
his friends to poin with him
This morning, ]. r. Lemme, one OF
the most prominent colorod business
men Of the west. bought block of
the stock. and since then he has taken
an option to July 10 on 100000 shares
to be placed with his associates In
Chicago.
Mr. Farrell Is encouraged to be-
lieve he sees his way clear TO raise
sufficient funds TO accomplish all he
has planned In the restoration OF the
old Robert Dollar camp.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
P A Y
" OR K MEN
FRIDAYS

Editor StaHdnrd 1t would ks
very helpful 10 tho ! O'Clock closing
movement, to the men who have
checks 10 cash, and to tho merchants
who are required to cash them. IL
pay checks were made on FRIDAY in
stead OF on Saturday Since banks
have begun closing on Saturday We
find IT. impossible to cash all of the
chacks the working men present We
suggest that YOU may render a great
service 10 tho working men just now
by urging through the columns Of
your paper that Friday be made n
general pay day among contractors
AID business men instead of Satur-
day. Yours truly. (SiGnedl w. IT.
Wright & Sons. w. c. Wright. ger
cral manager
The suggestion is good one The
workingmen OF the city. II paid, Sal-
urday night, cannot shop early and,
therefore. they must be al a disad-
vantage because of early closing but
the foregoing. If acted on. would do
much to make early shopping possible.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
GRAIN FIRM IN
A BAD TANGLE

Albany. n. Y. May 23-Tbrough
the alleged manipulation OF ware
house receipts the firm OF Durant C
Elmorc, grain merchants with offices
in Albany, Chicago. Buffalo and Bos-
ton has become involved In a fInan-
cial tangle. which promises sensa-
tional developments. Tho National
Commercial bank of Albany holds the
company's paper for 100000, the
First National bank has Sf7.500 and
many thousands moro are said 10 have
been obtained from outof-town insli-
tutlons.
According to statement by Vice
President James II. Perkins OF the
National Commercial bank. the com
pany Is "hopclessly involved"
: 1--WE arc informed said Mr.. Per
kins. ofhat eight or nine banks hold
the firms paper. besides grain com
mission brokers with whom the firm
has dealt and number of individuals,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23

of tho company is expected To pay n
visit 10 ogden late this afternoon or
tomorrow morning The party is On
route east from California.
Divorce 6ranted-In the district
court, before Judge Howell this morn.
Ing, an interlocutory decree OF divorce
was granted Julia c. Joyce from Wade
II Joyce. upon the grounds of cruel
tv and non-supDort The couple
were married at Salt Lake City, April
S. 1903
Case Oismissed-The case of ]. w.
F. Volker against w l.. Russell was
dismissed In the district court today
by Judge Howell upon the grounds of
the insufTlcicncy OF the evidence
A petition for letters OF administra-
ton In the estate 10 MaDgus lnGc-
bretscn, deceased. has been hled in
the probate division OF the district
court by Martha C. Ingebrotsen,
widow Of the deceased, The deceased
died at Ogden City. April %. 1910.
and left an estate valued at $1,250-
Bauer Mining Company-Articles Of
Incorporation OF the Bauer Mining
company have been filed with County
Clerk Dye The company is organized
TO do a general mining and milling
business, The capital stock Is $780,
900 with shares of the par value Of
81 each. The officers and directors
are Charles A, Bauer. president.
Carrie A Zimmerman. yice-president,
Fred L. Bradley, secretary Annie
White, treasurer, and Frederick Gun
narson. director.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
BABY ARRIVES IN
A TELESCOPE GRIP

Not the action of the stork. but that
OF two lads, employed as messengers,
gave the home of Thomas W Read,
who has a grocery store m 1908 Wash
ington avenue, q surprise Saturday
night.
To the nstonisbment OF Mr. Read
two boys appeared at his grocery store
Saturday evening at about 10 O'Clock
and told him that they had a pack
age for him, al the time presenting
him with a telescope grip. To the
great surprise of Mt Read and his
wife. when the telescope was opened.
they discovered a baby boy about s
days Old
The boys stated that they
had been asked to deliver the pack
age TO Mr. Read by a well.dressed
stranger whom they had met a short
time before on Twenty-nlnth street
between Washington and Grant ave
nues. The man. they said. had re-
marked that he had to go to work
and would return TO the store later and
get the package ...-
Depositing the package on the coun-
ter. Mr. Read noticed a slight move
ment within. md upon investigating
was startled 10 find living infant
asleep IN wrapping of cotton wool
The baby was dressed 10 well.made
garments of good texture. apparently
the handiwork OF painstakIng
mother
Mr., Read Immediately telcphoned
the police and the city physician. DR..
Anna Rels. The latter arrived short
ly afterward. and upon examining the
youngster stated that In her opinion
he was about eight days old and had
been two weeks prematurely born, its
weight being but a trifle over three
pounds.
The world was too harsh for the
little piece OF human flesh brought TO
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w
Read. Saturday night, by a boy who
stated that it was given him by well
dressed man. for today at IL o'clock
a, m. its spirit took it's flight to the
world beyond.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-05-23
IN POLICE COURT

In the police court this morning
there were number of Sunday I'm
blbers. and not a few OF those who
started out early Saturday evening to
drink freely OF the flowing bowl
Bail in the sum OF 50 each was de-
clared forfeited in the cases Of Jas.
X. Jensen and Nick Borl. who were
arrested Sunday night on the charge
OF drunkenness.
Henry Read and r. Mullan. both
acknowledged that they were "unlaw-
fully drunk" yesterday, Read saying
he thought he was more sick than
drunk and they We're sentenced TO
pay fine of So each. or serve five
days In the city bastile
J. Butts and Urban Cole, anoth-
er pair arrested last night on the
charge OF drunkenness, failed to make
their appearance In court this morn.
Ing and their bail for IS each was de-
clared forfeited
j. NJ. Shea pleaded guilty to tho
charge OF mendIcancy and he was sen.
fenced TO pay fine of S15, or spend
hfteeD days In the city jail The man
offerod no excuse whatever for beg.
ging and he seemed to be a strong,
able-bodled man The court looked up.
on him as a travesty on human be-
ings. He VIII do service on the rock
pile"
May Smith appeared before the
court and pleaded guilty to the charge
OF vagrancy preferred against her by
ohlcers She was sentenced to pay a
me OF $40 or remain In the city jail
for period OF ten DAYS
in the vicinity Of the red light dis
trict carrying n revolver. He was
charged with carrying concealed
weapon and was placed under a SIS
ball for his appearance In court this
morning. He failed 10 appear. how
ever, and the bail was forfeited
j. Mckay was charged vita he
ing "uDlawfully drunk" yesterday,
but he was not in court today TO
answer the charge His ball In the
sum OF S. was forfeited
The case of the City against Geo
Sickler, charged with disturbing the
peace. was set for hearing tomorrow.
Sickler appeared in court and entered
a plea Of not guilty. He was re-
leased on his own recognizance.
a. Rose pleaded not guilty TO the
charge OF disturbing the peace. and
his trial was continued until wit
nesses for the city could be brought
into court
The trial OF rho State against l. 2.
Deem Of Plain City on the charge of
cruelty 10 animals. was taken up and
it will occupy the time of the court
during the entire day.
The complaint charges that Mr.
Deem failed 10 provide sufficient food
for a bunch OF cattle that he kept In
his pasture from January lst Ia
February 18th OF this year, II being
sworn to by Joseph Hutchinson.
Ten or twelve witnesses were
sworn to testify this morning those
who were placed upon the stand by
the state up TO the time Of going TO
press, stating that the defendant fed
his cattle on salt grass hay" which
has but little if any punishment, and
that the cattle became very poor.
some of them diving of what was con
sidered actual starvation
In his defense Mr.. Deon will main
tain that he fed the cattle as best he
could. and that other hay was mixed
with the salt grass hay.