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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-28
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

Jew YORK. April 2s.-Cotton futures
,'ened steady. May. 1900; June. 1915
80: July, 1877; August, 1494; September,
80: October. 1918; November. 1904;
f'ecember. 1904; January. 1900: March,
i:;.12a1314.
The cotton market opened irregular at
IN advance Of 7a14 points on the old CROP
PUT 1 to points lower on later months,
with near positions Influenced by bull
support and rumors that notices would
re promptly stopped. while the new crop
effected prospects for better weather and
ak Of a big increase In acreage. Cables
we're about as due. and the early feature
lere was the active business in old crop
positions. which f1uctuated very erratically
after the call.
The circulation of May notices. esti-
mated at about 35, 900 bales. seemed to
De causing considerable scattering lqui-
1ation. but the leading bull brokers
bought on every little setback. and the
I'D crop sold Is points net higher during
he first few minutes. This was followed
~ a setback of 8 or 9 points. but renewed
about the best prices before the end Of
he first hour. The new crop continued
barely steady under southern selling and
realizing.
The western belt forecast for unsettled
and colder weather in Texas and Okla
loma and the eastern belt forecast for
showers in Tennessee. Georgia and the
Carolinas impaired steadier tone to the
lew crop during the late forenoon, while
I'D crop positions became rather easier
following withdrawal of bull support
and prices at midday ruled about l to
points net higher.
a private crop report issued this morn
ng foreshadows an increase of about
ser cent in acreage.
Spot quiet: middling upland, 1925 nom
nal
Estimated receipts at the ports today
1000 bales, against 1929 last week and
Iiii last year. For the week. 10000
sales. against II 1873 last week and 6S 10
Asc year.
Today's receipts at New Orleans, .594
taies, against 1854 last year. and at
houston, J4o bales, against 944 last wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-28
WEATHER
Unsettled, Showers Tonight or on
Saturday: Southerly Winds.

For the District of Columbia, unsettled,
showers late tonight or on Saturday;
light southerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-28
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2-Justi

CIRCUIT COURT NO. Justice
Barnard.
Donaldson agt. District Of Columbia
motions for Judgment non obstante vere-
dicto and for new trial overruled and
Judgment on verdict for plaintiff: plain
tiff's attorneys. Cuttings & Chamberlin;
defendants attorney f. II. Thomas.
Hudson agt Pickford; suggestion of
ton: plaintiffs attorneys. w. NJ. Ellison
and F, f. Mitchell; defendants attorneys,
Maddox e. Galley.
Fox agt. Lewis ct al: time to settle
bill of exceptions extended to May j.,
| 1911: plaintiffs attorney. p. H. Marshall;
defendants attorney. F. B. Rhodes.
Taylor agt. Weber; commission ordered
to issue to j. Chester Johnson, New
York: plaintiffs attorney, r. S. Huide-
koper: defendants attorney, Leon To-
briner.
Security Trust Company agt. La Nor
mandie Hotel Company: bill Of exceptions
tune: plaintiffs attorney. G. +. Williams;
defendants attorney. w. c. Prentiss.
Sprow agt Staples: time to file tram
script extended to May 81. 1911; plaintiff S
and Hayden Johnson: defendants attof-
neys c. II. Syme and II. F. Woodland.
Peoples National Bank agt Winship;
motion for continuance overruled; plain
tiff's attorneys. Mcneil & Mcneil; de-
PENDANTS attorneys, Wilson & Barks-
dale.
CRIMINAL COURT NO. 2-chief Justice
Clabaugh.
United States agt. Arthur P. Hubbard:
forgery: motion to Quash overruled: ar
raigned plea, not guilty; attorney, James
O'Shea.
United States agt. Leroy Hawkins:
larceny from United States: plea. guilty:
sentenced to workhouse six months; at
torney, J. f. Collins.
United States agt. Thomas Henry But
Ter: manslaughter: plea. not guilty; at
torney, A. w. Scott.
United States agt. Walter Washington:
assault with dangerous weapon; plea, not
guilty.
United States agt. William Henry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-28
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Ander
son,

Long agt. Moore & Hill: time to hear
motion for new trial further extended to
and including May ). 1911; plaintiffs at
tOrney. John Ridout; defendants attor-
ney, w. J. Lambert.
Scofield agt. Benner; order for publica-
ton; plaintiffs attorneys, Mckinney &
Flannery.
King agt. Sugar: motion to substitute
administrator for deceased plaintiff grant
ed: plaintiffs attorney. Alex. Wolf; de-
PENDANTS attorney. w. E. Ambrose.
Warrent agt. Thompson-Starret Com
pany: motion for new trial and in arrest
of judgment argued and submitted: plain
tiff's attorneys. Mather & Hopewell: de-
PENDANTS attorneys. Sleman & Lerch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-28

The Saratoga. New Orleans and Albany
have arrived at Nagasak, the North Da-
kota at Tompkinsville. the Triple at
Newport and the Cyclops at Hampton
roads.
The Justin has sailed from Mare Island
for Bremerton. the Delaware from Bos-
ton FOR Rockland, Me-, and the Perkins
from Annapolis for Chesapeake bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-28

Minimum temperature past twenty
four hours. So: a year ago. 81.
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CALL MONEY.
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Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition OF water at
g am: Great Falls-Temperature, -:
condition. ~. Dalecarlia reservoir-Tem-
perature, %: condition at north connec-
ton. 20: condition at south connection. 20.
Georgetown distributing reservoir-Tem-
perature. %: condition at infiuent gate
house. 20: condition at effluent gatehouse
Is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
GIVEN NO TIME TO
MAKE THEIR CASE
Cotton Interests File Emphatic
Protest Against Proposed
Revision.

Washington. August accomplishing;
mat the cotton interests had been
given no time for the presentation
Of their. case. steward Kramer. OF
charlotte. n c., representing the tarifr
committee Of the American Cotton
manufacturers Association. told the
senate Finance Committee to-day that
test against the drastic +, vision pro-
rcsed in the Underwood bill" This was
at the first ana only hearing on the
cotton thrift revision bill The com
inlttee viii report tho bin to the SEN
ate By Thursday
Mr. Kramer said the cotton manu-
lecturers had been allowed no oral
earrings before the House Ways and
.heans Committee, and had been told
MAJ II they had any facts to lay
netorc the committee they might give
them TO Chairman Underwood Asked
~ senator La Toilette as TO the ef-
iicct of the high tariff on machinery
IN the cotton industry. Mr. Kramer
declared that II he were given cot
ton mil under present conditions he
could not operate ii at profit
j.. L. Irving. OF Charlotte protested
against any reduction in the tariff on
!!nnercerizcd goods He said imports Of
TINS fabric had steady increased under
The Payne -Aldrich law. ana that even
win the protection now given. half
the mills In his line were idle
Chairman Penrose. Of the commit
zee. stata1 that ne had been APP
proached by representative of New
ENGLAND cotton manufacturers who
protested against the Underwood bill,
and said that in the short time given
Tor hearings he would be unable to
present the claims Of his interests in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
MANY ''BANzA|S"
GREET N|PP0NESE
Admiral Togo Warmly Wei
coined When He Visits
Senate and House.
iNsPEcTs GREAT GUN
Enthusiastic When He Looks
Through Glistening Barrel OF
More Than Fifty Feet.

Washington. d. c., August s.-Ad-
miral Count Togo paid formal visit
to both houses of Congress to-day and
thanked the members for his cordial
reception in this country. In both
the Senate and the House he was en-
Enthusiastically applauded each cham
Der recessing to allow the members TO
shake his hand
In the Senate the admiral sat for a
Few minutes beside Vice President
Sherman. while Senator Bradley. OF
Kentucky. concluded speech. Inme-
diately thereafter Senator Root. of
New York. asked that "a hftcen- minute
recess be taken The admiral wrote
his name on the Senate journal, told
the Woe President to announce his
thanks to the Senate, and was escorted
to the House by the ergeant-at-arms
OF the Senate
He was received in the Speakers
room by Speaker Clark. who chatted
with the Japanese until some parlia-
mentary method could be devised in
the House for recessing without inter
fering with the Legislative program
OF the day.
The admiral entered the chamber
amid cheers Representative Kinkead.
OF New Jersey. as he shook hands with
the admiral, wished him "banzai." and
told inquisitive members that It meant
wish that he might live 10000 years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
ASHLAND NEWS NOTES
Especial 70 The Times Dispatch. ]

tSpeciaI 70 me Times Dispatch.
Ashland. Va. August S.-Mrs. Ora
ham B. Hobson. Misses Elizabeth and
Leila Graham Hobson. who have been
guests Of Mrs c. c. Bridges. have gone
to The Forest" Goochland county
to spend August with relatives.
Mrs. George L. Christian and son
have returned to Richmond after a
visit to Mrs. j. 4. Riddick
Miss Page Nixon has gone to staun-
ton for n short visit.
Mrs. I. n. Vaughan has returned
from Nimrod Hall. where she spent
several weeks.
Rev. ]. L. Lawless and family left
Monday for their new home in Hol-
land.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Phelps.
who have been visiting the Misses
Blincoe. have gone to Blacksburg to
visit Rev. James Reed
Miss r. Augusta Nixon has returned
from Fork Union, where she was the
guest Of Mrs. a. Il. Kennedy
Miss Elizabeth Meyberg is visiting
relatives at Stokes.
Paul Blincoe left this week for
Cleveland, O.. after spending some
time here with his sisters. Misses Nfta
and Laura Blincoe.
Mrs Kate Vandiver and Miss Caro-
line G. Vandiver are visiting relatives
In Lowconing. Mo. Later they will go
with Mrs, e. e. Hartsook to Burling-
ton. w. Va. to visit Miss Anna VAN
diver.
Mrs. c. A. Ray and children are Wis
ting relatives In Orange county.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Duncan Hunter
have gone to Gordonsville to visit Mrs.
William Dunn.
Rice Warren is here for few days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
Engagement Announced.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.J
Boydton. Va, August s.-The Cur
ciai organization of Boydton, was de-
iishttuily entertained this afternoon
oy MISS Rachel Snellngs The usual
sathe oil ntty-two was engaged in. and
delicious refreshments served. Tho
most interesting feature OF the occa
SION. however, came as complete sur
PFise-the announcement OF the en-.
members. Miss Ella Homes. daughter
or Judge and Mrs W. E Homes. OF
this place. TO James ouenten Davis.
IT. prominent young banker OF Co
october "a AS Miss Homes has been
extensively entertained in Richmond
by her sister, Mrs. W. l. Clack at
100 West Franklin Street. this VIM
that city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09

soils and in advertising their salable
lands has been 20 beneficial as to dou-
BILE the value of farm lands throughout
the State, returning to the people many
times the cost of the department, why
should not the same results how from
centralized department of commerce
and labor or of mines and rnanufac-
lures. or of highways. navigation and
public work?
II the partially centralized depart
ment of education has within ten years
accomplished so much for the public
schools, why may not a centralized
department of public health. or a de-
partment for the care of the INDECENT
and unfortunate of the vagrant and
incorrigible. with adequate powers ac-
conlplish as much in its sphere?"
BUSINESS Session Held.
There was a short business session
held this morning. w. S. C. Graham.
Roosevelt Page. George S. Seit, r. II. T.
ADAMS and William H. Venable were
appointed q committee to recommend
officers.
Secretary Minor made his report.
showing the finances OF the association
70 be satisfactory. There are now As.
active and CT honorary members
1t was announced that the State
Board OF Law Examiners. upon the
request of the association, would here
after require applicants for admission
to the bar to be examined in legal
ethics.
number of Commonwealth attor.
neys and Judges are here. including
Judge S, G. White. of the Supreme
Court of Appeals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
DR.. Lyons
PERFECT
I Goth Powder
cieanses, preserves and beau
titles the teeth and imparts
purity and fragrance to the
breath. Mothers shouldteach
the little ones its daily use.

Other members thereupon added their
"banzais."
Before his visit to the Capitol. Ad-
miral Togo motored to Arlington Gem
etery where he placed wreath on the
grave of Admiral >. Sperry. whom he
met In Japan when the latter was in
command OF the American feet.
Looks Through Great Gun.
Admiral Togo. unfeignedly amazed
stood at the muzzle OF new fourteen
inch gun at the Washington Navy Yard
to-day, the first to be completed of the
wenty-four most powerful rifles in tins
world. with which the giant American
Texas and New York are
to be equipped. The japanese. GmiraI
stuck his head into the brcech of the
gun and looked through a gilstening
barrel of fftytwo and a half feet. the
longest the United States Navy has yet
attempted
Admiral Togo's ordinarily expression
less face plainly relaxed. and ne looked
at the latest product
OF ordnance genius. He continued with
acute interest his visit through the
yard. and though he moved around rap
idly he received vivid impression of
the resourcefulness of the United
States Navy
Tonight he was dined at the Metro
poIitan Club by Mr.. Winthrop. ard a
number of members OF Congress and
naval officers were present Later h.
was given reception at the Army and
Navy Club. which concluded his PRO
gram in Washington. He leaves to-
morrow for Baltimore and Philadelphia.
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GENERALIZATION
ONLY SAFEGUARD
(continued From First page.l

'NoH tiHueo from tlTst PaSe)
dom and efficiency in State affairs is
responsible for the condition which
evoked Roots criticism
Needs Capitalization.
What the State needs" asserted Mr.
Minor. lis centralized government
like the nation. The Governor should
appoint the heads of departments. Just
like the President. Ii would seem OBJ.
vious that the most natural check upon
strong central government would bs
strong State governments"
Briefly Mr.. Minor showed that in the
military. educational, agricultural and
corporation control departments there
Is certain amount of effective cen
tralization. There are certain depart
ments which are Observation-Disclosures
enue, justice. execution of legal pro-
cess. The success of centraliza ton Is
plainly shown in the failures of deccn-
traiiza ton in these latter departments
Mr.. Minor declared
Gould we have one chief executive.
with council OF advisers. consisting
of the heads OF the departments of
executive activities. appointed and re-
movable b. their chief. and responsible
TO him for their acts, each executive
function being referred TO it's appro-
pr!ate bureau or commission for in
vestig alton. study and final action or
recommendation of legislation where
existing Legislation is antiquated or
insufficient. great energy and activity
would be developed in the conduct of
State business. needed and wise reforms
in executive and judicial procedure
would be made easier, and the prob
lens of statecraft and the obstacles in
the way OF progress might be subjected
to n expert analysis and study iupos-
sible under a decentralzed govern
ment.
Would Extend System.
IF the labors of the Corporation
Commission since the adoption OF the
Constitution ten. years ago have re-
suited in large proportionate in
crease in State revenue derived from
corporations. why should not sim
liar Capitalization OF the general rev.
enue department have the like conse-
quences? II the work of the Depart
ment of Agriculture in teaching the
people better methods OF farming, in
giving them better fertilizers and bet
ter knowledge of the adaptablity of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
on business.

on business.
Mrs. Roy and Miss Kate Roy, of
Norfolk. are spending August with
Mrs C. c. Bridges.
DR., R. Z. Blackwell. who has been
visiting his brother, John Blackwell
at Trevillians. Will return home this
week.
DR.. Robert weisiger. of Cumberland
county. was the guest of his father,
5. c. Weisiger. on Monday
Mrs. y. III. Halberstadt of Pottsville.
Pa, Will arrive "Wednesday to visit
her sister. Mrs. II. C. Scott
Mrs. James Lyon Price. OF Chase
City. is visiting her mother. Mrs
Frank Wright.
Miss ODER, Of Baltimore. is the house
guest of Mrs e. w Newman
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Blanton, who
have been visiting relatives here. have
returned home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
GOVERNMENT CLAIM DENIED
LchiEh Company Declares II I. Bonn
Eide Concern


Eide Concern.
Philadelphia, August s.-The Lehigh
valley Railroad Company to-day filed
in the United States Cour, an answer
denying the allegation made by the
government in the commodities clause
suit that the Lehigh Valley Coal Com.
pany is merely an adjunct of the rail-
road corporation. The action by the
government was brought under the
commodities clause OF the Hepburn
iaiiroad act prohibiting railroad com
panies from transporting commodities
IN which they are interested
inc answer admits that the rail-
road company controls the greater part
OF the common stock OF the coal com
pany. but declares that the stock
noiders OF the coal company elect
directors 10 manage the corporation
without interference from the railroad
company. The Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany. the answer further declares. is
bona iide corporation, separate and
oistihct from the railroad company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
Climate Failed
Medicine Cured

Fresh air. rest and good food help
many who suffer from tuberculosis
we argue that, in addition. Ecknan's
Alternative should be used in every case
weldon, Ill
"Gentlemen: During 1905 my physi-
clan sent me to Texas, from there to
sent home TO die. Hearing OF Eek
mans Alternative. began treatment
and was cured.
ARTHUR WEBB"
tS!gned affdav!t)
Fuller details OF above case on re-
quest.
Eckman's Alternative is for Bronchi-
us Asthma. Hay Fever. Throat and
Lung Affections For sale bv owens
& Minor Drug Company and other lead
ing druggists. Ask for booklet OF
cured cases. and write to Eckman
laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa, for ad-
ditionai evidence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
LOST, STRAYED-NOT STOLEN
Revenue Cutter Window Cannot BE
Found by Uncle Sam.

Washington. August S.-"Lost or
strayed: One dark gray revenue cutter.
somewhere between Galveston, Texas.
and Charleston, S. c. Answers to the
name Window. Finder please send her
home and notify Uncle Sam"
The wireless vibrated something like
this to-day between Washington and
practically every wireless station on
the Gulf and the Southern Atlantic
coast.
Headquarters has been trying 10
reach the Window by wireless since
August !, when she cleared from Gal
weston. bound to Charleston, to dock
and overhaul. Captain John G. Berry
is her commander.
Revenue cutter officials believe moth
Ing serious is wrong with the ship.
they think her wireless may have
broken down. but have taken the pre-
caution TO send out an inquiry. They
think the Window will steam into
PLANTATION.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
TIE LAX-FoS WAY.

II you had medicine tina; would
strengthen the liver. the stomach. the Kid
Heys and the bowels. and at the same time
make you strong with systemic tonic.
oont you believe you would soon be we'll +?
mats The Lax-Fos Way"
we ASK you to buy the first bottle on the
fnoney-oack plan. and you Will ask your
druggist TO sell you the second
II keeps your whole insides right.
IAere Is nothing else made like I.ax-yos
Remember the name-LAX-FOS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
MORE POSTAL BANKS
List of 100 VIII Begin business in
Sente IN her.

Washington, August s.-One hundred
additional postal savings depositar'es
were designated to-day One group OF
hfty Will open for the receipt Of de-
rosits September 5 and the other group
OF fifty will begin operations sep
,ember $. This list. all of which are
oihces OF the second class. includes
Wytheville and Leeshure. Va
including to-day's list l.45O second
class post Offices and forty frst-class
oinees have been made postal deposit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
SCHROEDER is RETIRED
Rear-Admirai of Famous World Crui,,
Out Of Active Service

Washington, August S.-An order
was issued by the Navy Department
10 .day placing Rear-Admiral Seaton
Schroeder on the retired list Angus,
a. Admiral Schroeder recently was
In command OF the Atlantic fleet, and
he was one of the naval commando
ers who took the famous world cruise
with the Atlantic feet several wears
ago. HIS last active duty was as
president OF the Naval War College
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
HELPLESS WHEN PICKED UP
Two Fishermen Are Rescued After

wv F'Snermeh are RESCUED After
Storm mt Sea.
Baltimore, Md, August S.-Two fish,
ermen, whose boat had been disab
in storm and who were rescued
about Atty miles east of Cape Cod
on July 20, We're brought to this port
to-day on the schooner Alma b.
Holmes. which picked them up Tho
eastaways who belonged to tho
schooner Arbitrator. of Provincetown.
Mass, We're without sails or oars, and
were. helpless when picked up They
had been caught in a severe storm tho
day before.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
Special Service
VIRGINIA OAR ASSOCIATION,

On the above dates the Chesapeake
ana Ohio Railway Will operate special
i:ain, Covington. Va. 10 Hot Springs,
making direct connection with noun
tain special. leaving Richmond ll:45
\. VI. Arrival Hot Springs. I:30 2 NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
THE WEATHER

Forecast; NfrElnin-Fair Wednesdays
and Thursday; light to moderate south
to southwest winds.
North CarOiinn-Generaliy fur We'd
nesday and Thnrsdnyj light, variable
winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
Demonstration

A peep into an up-to-date bathroom il
only less refreshing than the bath itself.
We. have fitted several model bathrooms
at our salesrooms, showing the latest and
most sanitary fittings. Come and SCI
them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.

Tuesday midnight temperature. Is
5 p. NJ. temperature ............. SO
humidity .................. 6S
Wind. direction ................. S. L
Wind, velocity .................. )
weather ...-........ PIT. cloudy
* noon temperature ......... So
:, NJ. temperatur ............. So
maximum temperature up to s
\. NJ. ............. 50
Minimum temperature up TO s
u. NJ. se
Mean temperature . IS
Normal temperature " ~
deficiency In temperature ..
deficiency in temperature since
March ....... ............ 1sl
Accum. excess in temperature
since January / ..... Is
Deficiency in rainfall since March
go; s.sl
Accum. deficiency in rainfall since
January s.1s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-09

dom and efficiency in State affairs is
responsible for the condition which
evoked Roots criticism.