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The Washington times., 1910-05-22

For the first time since it shifted us
position from the East 10 the west ana
became an evening phenomenon instead
Of an early morning mystery Haliey
comet was visible in Washington lor
short time last evening.
With only a small flare Of light hover
ing in its wake for a tail, the celestlaI
visitor was not distinctly visible owing
to the high cloud banks, but the blur
of light that observers saw in the west
ern sky was positively idenuhed as the
elusive star-Iike body with the neoulous
train, through which the earth passed
last Wednesday night
From nearly every house-top and high
elevation in Washington last night
thousands Of people watched patiently
for the much heralded light, which ap-
peared and disappeared without a large
majority OF the watchers being able 10
distinguish II through the cloudy Vapor,
from the other stars
Prof. Hall Sees 1t.
Among the local observers first 70
discern the comet and identify II, was
Prof. Esaph Hall, chief astronomer at
the United States Naval Observatory
Professor Hall has maze a detailed
study OF the comet in all its phases
and was on watch last night in the
Tower of Mystery ct the observatory,
when he suddenly exclaimed, There 1t
is"
That was at 500 .. m. and from that
time until after o'clock the comet
could be plainly seen through the pow
erfSn telescopes at the observa tory.
During the short white that IL was
vist5le. hundreds Of visitors hung
arotlnd the observatory grounds, but
only a few naval officers and invited
guests were able TO gain adnittance TO
the telescope towers.
Still Has a Tail.
Professor Hall does not agree with
a number Of astronomers, in that the
tan Of Nthe comet has disappeared, but
stated that it was plainly visible last
night ami he could not distinguish any
change I'll IT from the last time it was
visible.
For tonight the promise is that with
clear weather the comet should be visi-
BILE thirty minutes after sunset and
should remain in view until 9:5S o'clock
With a clear sky II should be the plain
EST betweeuA and $50 O'Clock
II the CONDITIONS permit. another at
tempt. VIII be made this evening at the
Naval Observatory to secure photo
graphs, Of the comet
The Washington times., 1910-05-22
The Continuation of This story WI
BE Found in Tomorrow
Issue of The Times.
HOLMES TO PRESIDE
AT SPECIAL SERVICE

Special Christian EndeavOr services
will be held this evening az the Eastern
Presbyterian Church. Sixth and {
streets northeast The Junior Christian n
Endeavorers viii attend in a body. ac-
companied by their superintendent. ard
Will take part in the exercises.
The meeting will he presided over by
r. l.. Holmes. Edward p. Gates, vice
Dr. sideut Of the Christian EndeaV1r
Union Of the District OF Columbia. Will
speak
The Washington times., 1910-05-22
COMET IN THE WEST
VISIBLE AT T8O'CIOCK
For Two Hours 1t May Be.
Seen Just Over Sun
Set Spot.
STILL HAS A TAIL,
SAYS PROF. HALL
With a Clear Sky 1t Should Be.
Seen Plainest Between 8
and $50 Tonight.
; WHEN AND WHERE
TO SEE THE COMET

The comet will rise tonight at
about 7,45 o'clock, and will set at
9.5s o'clock. 1t should be clearly
seen between S and o O'Clock If the
weather il favorable. II can be To-
cnted in the western sky, directly
over the place where the sun SETS
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
LEE TO LOSE THE
CADILLAC AGENCY?
Captain F. w. Cole and A. E.
/ Morrison Go East, 1t Is Said,
to Close Contract

Automobile row is on edge with ex-
pectancy of an early change in the
agency for the Cadillac cars For the
last week plausible reports have been
in circulation that the Cadillac factory
had decided to make a change in it's
San Francisco representation and that
the agency would be taken away from
Cuyler Lee. This is not a surprise to
those familiar with the condition of af-
fairs In the automobile trade, which has
heard many complaints not only from
Cadillac owners, butfrom Packard en-
thusiasts, who have heen compelled to
do business with the same agency. 1t
has even been intimated that the Pack
ards local agency might be put in
other hands.
1t looks now as if the new agency for
the Cadillac would be a company head
ed by Captain f. w. Cole and A E.
Morrison of the Pacific motor car COM
pany. These two left last Wednesday
for the Cadillac works with Factory
Representative Pierson, who had been
in the city for 10 days quietly investi-
eating the conditions of the Cadillac
interests. He did not call on Lee or
any of the others at present interested
in the Cadillac in this city.
From Persons talk and his associa-
tions it is thought that Cole and Morri-
son are to have the agency and that
they nave gone east TO close the con-
tract at the factory.
On the completion of the arrange
ments Cole probably will sell out his
interest in the Pacific motor car COM
pany to A. B. Costigan and he and
Morrison will devote all their atten-
tion to building up the Cadillac bust
ness. The Cadillac has a splendid
name and with the right kind of man
agement here it should do big bust
ness.
The change is scheduled to take
place about July 1, when the e1911
demonstration car will be shipped to
San Francisco. This is to be followed
closely by Il of the 1911 models.
When asked about the change Cuyler
Lee said that he knew of no deal af-
fecting the Cadillac agency.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
CHARLES singer
IS MADE MANAGER
Auto Expert Appointed to Con-
troll Selling for New Palmer
Singer Factory

William Wagner. head of the Wagner
motor car company, which handles the
Palmer and Singer cars in this city,
has received word from the factory
that the company will only put out it's
big ftsix" in the long wheel base model.
The shipment OF ears which has just
been received in San Francisco con-
sists of 1911 models.
The company also announces that
Charles A. Singer has been made sales
manager of the new Palmer & Singer
factory. Preparations for the 1911 out
put have been we'll advanced at the
new Long island plant and two-thirds
of the projected product has been al
ready placed in the hands of the agents.
The last of the 1910 cars LII leave the
factory the first week in July.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

Makes CLEANING
OF engines EASY

The Auto supply company has just
received shipment of engine cleaners.
This is one of the most satisfactory
accessories that has been seen this
season. 1t is a tank which contains
distillate, operated by air pressure.
which is easily furnished by tire
company.
When released the air pressure sprays
the engine through flexible tube with
sufficient force and economy to COM
pletely cleanse the engine and all parts
where it is applied oe grease and dust
accumulations. This appliance Will be
welcomed by all owners of automo-
biles, especially the man that takes
care of his own car.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
SHOCK ABSORBER
PROVES POPULAR

Dorman & Buvinger, agents for the
Ernst Flentje's hydraulic jounce and
recoil preventer, have enjoyed very
fattering trade the last week During
the six days they have received orders
and installed five equipments The
mechanical perfection and the benefits
of this appliance which has SO lately
reached the local market have been so
self-evident that it has needed merely
demonstration to prove its worth
Among those who have equipped their
cars are Frank Foote, ]. Kelsey of Mer-
ced Falls, ]. c. Shaw of Ferndale, Mr..
McEwen of this city and Modesto
owner sold through a local agent.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
RAPID TRUCK Is
HERE BY CARLOAD
Cartercar Company Receives a
Big Shipment of Popular
Commercial Car

The Cartercar auto company. agents
for the Rapid truck. yesterday received
a carload of three Rapid trucks. two of
which have already been sold From
the demonstration of these recent mod
els, as seen yesterday. they are un-
doubtedIy going to prove of great
value as commercial vehicle in this
city.
All three cars were put through
demonstration on several of the steep
hills of the city and more than made
good surprising those who witnessed
the power and speed and ease of con-
troll with which they were operated.
There are one one ton and two two
ton vehicles in the shipment.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
new AGENTS FOR
FIRESTONE Tires
Hillsborough gh.

c. C. Eichelberger, manager of the
district branch of the F'irestone tire
and rubber company, yesterday an
nounced that the business that the
branch has enjoyed in Oakland since
its establishment has increased to such
an extent across the bay that he has
found it necessary to appoint agents
there so that owners who are using the
Firestone equipment may enjoy the
care and attention that theirs trade
demands. He has closed with Holmes
& Olson, who are agents and distribu-
tors across the bay.
Holmes & Olson will carry a fun
line Of Firestone tires and tubes in all
sizes and models, making quick service
possible for Oakland consumers. Among
the latest transbay automobile owners
to equip their cars with Firestone quick
demountable and detachable tires and
rims are d. II. Mclaughlin, who has
placed them on his new Stevens Duryea,
and F. J. Hart on his locomobile.
Charles A. Warren of the Warren
Improvement company also purchased
from the San Francisco branch the
equipment of So by Firestone de-
mountable rims for his Peerless car.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
JEFFRIES BUYS A
STUDEBAKER CAR
Fistic Exponent Purchases One
of the Handsomest of
FactOry's Output

James J. Jeffries has joined the ranks
of motorists in earnest Yesterday he
became the owner of a new Studebaker-
Garford touring car, and after accepting
delivery of his machine shortly after 8
o'clock drove at once TO Rowardennan.
The fighter was accompanied by his
manager, sam Berger, and his staff Of
trainers.
Jeffries' new Studebaker car is one of
the finest machines that has ever been
turned out of the 'Studebaker factory.
II Is a big, roomy, seven passenger
touring car of the 40 horsepower type.
Throughout the automobile is euuipped
with all the latest Studebaker improve
ments, including the celebrated Bosch
magneo plug, the American rights of
which are controlled by the Stude-
baker company. The new quick dis
appearing extra seats are also part of
the cars equipment 1t is the same
type of extra seats which caused Presi-
dent Taft to declare that the Stude-
baker was the best arranged automobile
that he had ever seen.
The machine is painted a beautiful
brewster green with a fine black stripe.
The upholstering is in black leather.
Rene J. Marx, manager OF the Re-
nault selling branch, reports the sale
and delivery of a
RuxS a Rig 35-45 French gray
Renauit Car finished. close cou-
pied touring car
Hinsborough.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

and delivery OF a
80 -45 French gray
finished. close cou-
pied touring car
TO +. T. Walker of
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

f. Stewart has returned from his trip
of delivering Crawford cars in the San
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

Rene J. Marx, manager of the Re-
nault selling branch. reports the sale
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
New Owners
OF Crawfords

Mr.. Pftezer Of the same place He also
reports the delivery of a Crawford to
John s. GILL the Plea asanton agent, who
has sold 1T to rich rancher of that
section.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

The Reliance automobile company
claims the record for quick delivery
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

J. ". Leavitt Of J. ". Leavitt & Co
has received a copy OF a cablegran
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

The Standard motor car company has
just established an agency in Vallejo
under the supervi-
New Agents for sion OF l. u. Jones
/ Ford at Vallejo ahu T. A. Brad-
-- q bury. The firm has
lr dy placed
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

Neil A Mclean of Belvedere upon
reading the article which appeared in
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
Find Pleasure IN
The Calls Trip

made the trip the fore part of the week
in his Studebaker car. The start was
made from Tiburon at o'clock and
the road to Olena, Inverness taken
then on to Point Reyes and back to
Bolinas and Willow Camp, then over
the cliffs back 10 Belvedere, reaching
home about o'clock Mclean was
accompanied by his family and Fred
". BoOle and family.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
OVerlands
in Australia

=. =. Brinegar Of the Pioneer automo-
bile company has received word from
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
Lozier in Big
Endurance Meet

stordrome, for a Lozier BriarcliR Can
der is one OF the best known anna teur
drivers in the south and viii drive the
ear IN the Atlanta-New York run. He
IS the owner Of a number OF cars and
his placing Of an order for a Lozier is
very gratifying to the company.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
Cars Equipped
NObby Tread

hobby tread tires. The company has
been advised Of 3 record tire service
by the Morgan & Wright tires over the
hard roads found throughout the Coal
anga oilfelds. The tires were put on
r. W. Palmanteer's Chalmers 80 the
latter part Of January and have been
averaging over a hundred miles every
day since. The Chalmers is a rent car
usage that Is not exactly conducive 70
Yong life Of tires. They already have a
mileage OF over 1880 miles.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

I ne OaiI recently
concerning { = e
beauties of the
loop at the foot of
Mount To arnalnnir
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

Buys a Big |
RenauIt Car
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

sem ~ AA IL = AlAC
week to the over
land factory from
+. @. Eager, the
AllStl.alian . r.arrn-
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29
Quick Delivery
of Knox Cars

The Nichols company re-
ports the equipment Of the cars Of
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-29

. Vd4 NIL dIIty. F1E
delivered d one car
each to the three
Ba ambauer broth
prC of Uo7+o .11 -
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Conditions Sound, is United
Verdict of Business Men
Interviews Gathered Here and Abroad Reflect AS
surance That Stock Market Manipulation
Cannot Halt Wave of Progress.
POSTMASTER-GENERAL POINTS TO
GREAT GROWTH OF POSTAL BUSINESS

New York City.-Emphasizin the
basic soundness of the prosperity of
the United States. despite the depres-
sion of stock prices through artificial
courses, the Herald prints interviews
with leading bankers and business
men of the country.
In a special cable from Carlsbad
Jules S. Bache expresses the belief
that the recent market depression
was caused by disappointed railroad
veterans" as a protest against the
new railroad law. Henry G.. Ickel-
heimer agrees with Mr.. Bache that
intrinsic values have been enhanced
rather than depressed, and John F..
Carroll joins Mr.. Bache looking for
ward for results that will benefit the
country
Postmaster-General Hitchcock sees
in the reduction of the deficit of the
Postoffice Department to the extent of
$4,000, 900, involving an immensely
increased volume OF postal business,
an indisputable evidence of the fun
damental strength of the nation S
finances. He also points optimisti-
cally to the hopeful outlook and
bountiful crops in the West and
Northwest.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

One Of the most desperate attempts
on record to influence the stock mar
ket was perpetrated by the publica-
tlon in malicious report. from an
apparently authenticated source, that
Germany had rcpudiated the Monroe
Doctrine and intended to do as she
pleased in South and Central Ameri-
can affairs.
Fortunately. the absolute falsity of
the report was so speedily and so au-
thoritatively exposed that but little
DAMAGE was done. but it is quite pos
sible that the Federal authorities will
proceed against those responsible for
this last rash and stop-at-nothing ef-
Tort ut stock jobbinc. with it's mis-
chievous possibility OF stirring up en-
nifty between two friendly nations.
Washington bankers believe that
the temporary depression of securi--
ties Is due to n misinterpretation of
the Government attitude toward the
railroads.
Western capitalists declare that
crop prospects, even with 4 possible
wheat shortage, are most encourage
ing. Paul Morton's opinion that this
Is no longer a one crop country has
1ound wide approval.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Stamps by the Billion.

Washington. Spccial.-Tcn billion
postage stamps. worth almost $2OO.-
ONO.oOo. will be used by the people
of the United States in the fiscal wear
which began July l, 1910, and will
be ended June 30, 1911. These be-
wildering figures are set down in the
requisitiun which the PostofIice De-
partmcnt has forwarded to the See
rriary of the Treasury, by whose or
der the stamps will be engraved and
delivered by the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing. The total of stamps
asked for is 9,S64,2 900, but that
number will not suffice, it is known.
the rrTuisition being made for .the
sakH of economy" smaller than the
probable needs. Las; years first
supply Of $l70,74G.S00 worth failed
and mor" had 10 be ordered. The
face value of the first reuniSition this
Year is $1,0}6.200 greater than last
years
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
OFFICERS ARE REBUKED.
Navy Department Censures Superior
Officers in the Marine Corps-Jeal-
ousic- and Personal Strife.

Washington, Special pcr-cr-
al St1ic among the officers ui the
OElird States marine corps Friday
reached climax when the Navy De
pariinent. as Il result of i court Of
inquiry, sent letters of ccnsure to-
nearly all the officers concerned. No
further judicial proceedings are con-
templated.
The censurcd officers are Major
General George +. Elliott, command
ant of the coTTs; Col. Charles II.
l-aunchheimer, adjutant and inspec-
tor; Gel. Frank l.. Denny, the quar-
,ternastcr at Washington: Colonel
Charles a. Doyen. commanding the
marine barracks at the naval academy
at Annapolis; Lieutenant Colonel
Ihoruas G.. Prince, assistant quarter
master at Washiu-t"n: Lieutenant;
Colonel Henry &. lIaincS. assistant
adlutant and inspector at Wa,hiur-
ton. and Majors Louis J. Mnyul and
i1avi" ID. Porter as:,ist&nt aiiutants
and Inspectors at Philadelphia and
Washington. respectively.
The court hrld that General Elliott
ha! been rr"tamc, irritable anl ir-
aHcihlc at times. inLulging moderately
Ill ini"Xicatin" liquors. but never ia
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
FILL STORAGE HOUSES WITH BUTTER AND EGGS
Never Such Quantities Time Of the
Interest and Expenses Plns UpRls Charges Users to
Meet Next Winter Promise Highest of Prices

New York City.-Butter ard eggs
are now stored in the warehouses of
New York and vicinity in greater
quantities than ever before at this
time OF year. Last years figures on
storage and prices made high records
uD to that time, but they are exceed
ed by the totals of the present month
Butter is now higher than it has been
in July Of any other year since the
Civil War times.
The hgureS were contained in 4 re-
port completed from twenty-nine Of
the thirtytwo food warehouses in the
metropolitan district. This report
shows that 2,234,000 cases, each con-
tanning thirty dozens of eggs, are now
In storage. while year ago the total
was 1911. 900 cases. Never before
has the total in these warehouses er-
ceeded 1000, 900 cases in July.
Receipts OF eggs have not been
greatly In excess of those Of last year,
so some of the dealers infer that a
speculative movement has something
10 do with the conditions. The re-
ceipts for the last two months have
been 2,417, 900 cases. while in the
same two months of last year 2,3OO.-
600 cases were received. The storage
OF eggs began in April.
he DeSC grades or eggs going into
storage are quoted at twenty-three
cents a dozen in car lots. They are
Western eggs, and two years ago SIM
liar grades We're sold at eighteen
cents. Fresh Eastern eggs. which
are now quoted at twenty-four to
twenty-seven cents a dozen In the
wholesale markets, were sold for
twenty-five cents year ago.
All the egg prices will be increased
the dealers say, by the warehouse
expenses, interest charges and profit
when the eggs are taken from the
warehouses for consumption next fall
and winter.
The total amount of butter now in
storage in the metropolitan district
warehouses is placed at S3,S20,000
pounds. A year ago the total was
23,78S,000 pounds. The receipts of
butter in the last two months have
amounted to $4,000 tubs Of sixty
pounds each; last years total receipts
In the two months was $4,000 tubs.
The best grades of butter, called
specials" were quoted at twenty
nine and a quarter cents wholesale,
which is two and three-quarter cents
pound more than year ago.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Distressing to Georgia Fruit Growers

Fort Valley, Ga. Spccia!.-It was
stated here Friday that thirty car
loads of peaches CEibcrtas) will be
dumped into the Flint river. eight
miles from here. Saturday. as a re-
suit Of the failure TO move the crop
quickly. Eighty thousand crates
were awaiting cars here Friday. and
ii Is feared will be dead loss. Al
ready growers here have lost 500.
OGo because cf lack of iced cars. The
situation is said to be ihe worst in tine
history of the industry in this section.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Eust Call for Registry Receipt

Washington. Sprcial.-An interest
ing change in regulations affecting
registration of postal matter is nct ed
In All order Just issued by the Posi-
maSicr-Grncral. Whenever rcuucst
is made by the sender of registered
mail matter receipt showing person
to whom ana time when the natter
was delivered will be taken bv post
master at point of delivery and re-
turned TO sender. "Rcccipt desired"
must be inscribed, however. on the
registered matter from which tbc
sender wishes such receipt. For the
present the Pcstmaster-Genera in
strlcts pcsimasters TO ask if rcturn
receipts is desired and. where indicat-
ed. TO lndorse mail for patrons of the
Office.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Trade With U. S. $3.50 900

Washington. Special. Trad
United States with lis nnn-rul
territories for the fiscal wear j
ed aggregated about $l9d.GOO
cordimr - statistics al the
mrnt of Commerce. and l.aEo
department contrasts this with
cord of 1897. when the trade w.
contiguous territories a-.rc-At
SO. 600. .O10.
Statistics Show tha, for
months Of the last fiscal We
shipments from the United s
Port" Rico. Hawaii. The Phil
Guam. Midway. Tu,uila and
amounted 20 So. .OOU. .OOl. and /
mcntS thrrrtrom to the Unite,
800, 900. This trade. be
ports and imports. was larg,
that of the prrcriim" wear
largest percentage of cain wa
Philippines. to which tn" rcce,
act extended the privilege q
change of merchandise free of
Imports from the Philippine
eleven months ending with Ma
were valued ut $l5.SS7.4lS.
$S.S6O.429 in the same months
Exports for the corresponding
amounted to $l5. .l4O.445 in |
S9,S25.0S3 in 1909.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Every Town Should Do This

y syndicate was organized wear
ago at Darlington for the purpose of
guaranteeing TO the farmer the best
prices for cotton sold on the local
market: 1t Is a body made up entire
ly OF the business men of town. and
the funds necessary TO carry on their
work are furnished by them. They
engaged a cotton buyer last season,
and instructed him to be on tn.
ground at all times, and see that every
bale that was brought to market was
taken at the very highest market quo
tatlons. The cotton marketed last
year as a result amounted TO far
mare than the town had ever receiv-
ed before.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
GHOST JOKE KILLS Nj
Barber Shop Porter While Dru
Asleep III Chair BARRIERS :
Him White and He Drops
When Awakened.

Omaha. Spccial.-Whilc Il co
jury has determined that Tom
a negro porte: ii a barber sh'
scared to death, it remains
that his death was indircctl,
buiablc 10 the victory OF (.
OVER JctfrIcS. Green had bet
money on johnson and had
gagged his salary for weeks I,
Having won. he collected h
and celebrated. In the cvcni
ing considerably intoxicated
sat in a harrr chair and W;
sound asleep.
When the hour for closing
two of the LarbcrS concluded
a Joke upon Green. They Fl
his face and wool until they
white aS SNOW and then {
white sheet over him. Whcr
awokc and looked in Il;
shrickrd in terror: Good
WIS always black. Now an
1t is no: me. am dead. and
my ghost II" fell back in Il
and expired.