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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
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jamestown, Va. July tc.--After d
meteoric career whose lavish eXpendi-
lures rivalled the tabled prodigality Of
Coal oil Johnny Edward Valentine
Lee. crstwhile paymaster's clerk on
board the L. :. S. Georgia. VIII face
the judge and jury tomorrow. who are
TO determine the amount OF time he
must spend in Federal prison. 10
atone for his self-confessed theft OF
$4,000 from the paymasters safe OF
the Georgia, while She lay at Guam
tanamo Bay. His bride OF a few weeks
will be at his Side.
Lees carer as a spcndthrift has few
parallels in criminoiogy Scarce had
ne looted the cruisers safe. on Tebru-
AIRY u. and disappeared from the fleet.
before mysterious individual By the
name OF y. w Carmichael. CONNIE need
a meteoric career as prince of spend
crs'' in the cities OF the Southern At
lantic seaboard. This seeming mill
lionairc endeared himself 10 the heart
OF hotel mattresses, belboys and chauf-
feurs by passing out 500 bills as
though they were cigar coupons. Moth
ing was too good for him: nothing too
expensive, and at every turn OF the
hand he was ready with a huge bank
roll TO reward the favora ne asked OF
9th ers
Early in his wanderings ne turned
up at Atlanta, where in a few short
days, he distributed sufficient money to
make him known throughout the con-
tlnent. He presented q manicure with
$1,000 bank note for the pleasure of
her company during taXicab ride, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
WEATHER IS SEVERE
ON CROP CONDITIONS
Report Reflects Serious Effects of Drought, Indi.
Gated Yield Being Below That of Last Year
and Below Recent Average Yields

Washington. July lo-"Hot, dry
weather. drought have played some
thing akin to havoc with the crop CON
oitions during the last month" de-
cared Professor y. &. Murray. acting
chlef OF the crop reporting boali of
me department of Agriculture. to-day
after the announcement of the Julv
report on grain and produce.
The report" said Professor Murray
reflects the rather serious effects Of
the drought during June, most of tho
important crops showing y conoit.on
at present which indicates a Yield he
low that of last year and below recen,
average yield of production
'eed-stutf--nats and hay--scems I,
nave been hardest hit. Less than two-
thirds OF normal crop of hay is ex-
pec'eo ana the oats crop proba bly, will
be moro than rs per cent. less ,ha,,
iast years crop, and about /. par
cent. less than the average for the
last five years.
The corn acreage is the lorr.e+
ever recorded. but the condition of the
crop is about per cent. below me
average. That indicates a nro1,,r,i,,,
OF approximately per cent less than
last Years record crop. but nearly
per cent more than the average rro-
oHction during the last 1--WE years The
condition of the corn crop Oh tuiy !
however. was critical
Thc potato crop promises 10 be an
usually short. The acreage has fallen
OFF probably on account of unsn,is-
factory prices during the las. year.
ana tn" condition of the crop now is
lower than at any time on July in
the last twenty-five years Almost ;,
sensational advance in the price of
potatoes has been made durn. Tho
Ias' month The average prize
throushout tho United States on .niuo
was cas- cents bushel. on July
IL was 'o.3 cents bushel. Ordinarily
ne variation In that time is only
few cents a bushel
owing to the difficulty in the set
ting out OF tobacco plants. the acre
age OF tobacco has been reduced 2s
per cent. from that of list year. The
low condition Of the crop. together
with the shortage of acreage. have
combined to reduce the indications 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
BLACK SQUIRREL CLAIMED
Natural Curiosity Recognizes Its owne,
Sight.

-
Sight.
II did not require a solomon to de-
eide the ownership of the black SOUR
rel which was found in n rlow factory
Saturday and presented to Colonel
John w. Richardson, superintendent
of the Capitol Square. The squirrel
himself furnished the proof of the
identity of his master.
resident of East Clay Street called
on Colonel Richardson yesterday morn
ing. having read the story of the black
squirrel in The Times Dispatch of
Sunday. He said the animal was his,
and he was led to the cage. where the
little fellow was confined
The squirrel has a temper of its
own. and manifested rage when ap-
preached by any of the Capitol en-
ployes But when this newcomer ap-
peared he showed every symptom OF
delight He crowded to the edge OF
the cage nearest the man, giving vent
10 sort of low chuckie. When the
door was opened he climbed on tho
mans arm anectiopately circlcd his
head and neck. and ensconced himself
in one OF the coat pockets, whence he
Eazcd as If at home.
He's yours; take him. said Colonel
Richardson.
rhe man explained that he had re-
Gently brought the squirrel to Rich
mond from North Carolina, on moving
here. The animal was caught in the
woods and was presented to him
II is evidently n hybrid lie frequently
mas absented himself from home
for lew hours at time but on
the last occasion he evidently got so
far away that he could not find his
way back. The owner said he would
later release him in the Capitol square
10 see II he Will fraternize with his
gray cousins.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE
hcnifh Department. Tells of Effect of
Prosperity on Home.

prosperity ON Home.
In Issuing its latest bulletin. Sew
Homes" the State Health Department
mas made the occasion one for little
homily on life in general. II IS os
follows:
me prosperity of people is ALWAYS
mirrored in their domestic life. Given
n discouraged community. low prices.
onl! markets or bad seasons. and the
home inevitably suffers. Luxuries arc
eliminated: the average comforts of
life are reduced; even the simplest
conVenicrces are neglected On he other
hand, given prosperous community,
nigh prices, brisk markets or good
seasons, and the home invariably ben
ehts LuNuries are introduced. home
comfort is greatly increased. conven
fences of every sort are in demand.
THE great prosperity and marked
progress OF this Commonwealth dur
ing the last few years has proved this
general principle. In no similar
period has there been such a notable
increase in domestic comfort: at no
time has there been such demand
for the convcniences of the age. Fore
most perhaps, among the demands of
our rural population has been that to
secure running water in the house.
Bath rooms are being built; water tow
ers are rising above thousand OF
wells on Virginia farms; our people
are awakening to the fact that sani-
tary water supplies and sewage dis
posal add TO the health as we'll as TO
the comfort of the home"
The bulletin discusses the problem
indicated as presented in the coun-
try. condemninG the use of the cess
pool as In use in many sections.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

Norfolk; ]. j. Grove. fredericksburg
K. Catlett. Lexington; c. D. Richmond
Norfolk: +. y. HUFF. Bristol: \. NJ,
Hart, Norfolk; y. {. Smith. Lassiter: r.
e Burke. Virginia; C. p. Lonewell
panville: j. NJ. Bauserman, Woodst ock
!; r. Brumoack. williamsburg; r. Is.
Hudgins, New Canton: r. l.. fatty,
Norfolk. II. L. King, Virginia.
LeNinEton-Char.es +. Green. Viz
Sinia: G. I. Dance, Danville L. G. Ross,
Vile; j. a Reynolds. Danville: ]. ".
Topping. West Point T. w. Tucker,
IL; Ashland; Il. u. Lockerby. Clarks-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE
CAP TEARS MANS HAND OFF

Burlington, y. G, July 1o.-oscar
hand at his home on South Main
street this afternoon in rather pe-
crliar explosion OF dynamite caps. Mir
Curtis found handful of caps tn his
been left by we'll dggers who had
been dynamiting in the yard recently
He took them to his home and showed
them 10 members of his family. and
vas at loss to know what iispo-
sltion TO make of them but finally
decided 70 throw them away. and Just
as they left his hand the explosion uc-
CURED
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
DOUBLE CAP AC|TY
At SANATOR|UM
State Health Board to Consider
Proposition To-Day-Members
Go to Catawba.

Ac'ion upon report OF its tubercu-
sosis committee, which will recommend
doubling the capacity of the catawh,
S"natorium. Will be the most importan.
business before the State Board Of
ilea!th when, II holds bus
mess session at the sanatorium to-
"aE' me committees report is vigor
Gus in Its handling of the matter ana
urgent in its insistencc that the sta,a
board ask the next Legislature for
funds with which TO prosecute this en-
terprise for the protection of the ,ub
lie health
1t is shame" said DR.. w n
Smith, OF Alexandria, chairman of tho
committee. to Times Dispatch renra
1 sentative yesterday that public in :
stitution for the treatment OF dis
case which is durable In it's early
stages should have a waiting list
when delay means death. 1t should
nave capacity OF more than the de-
mand. and that all who seek relief NJ
the hands of the Commonwealth may
have chance for life. and may go
OUT and preach the doctrine of preven-
ton at their homes"
Elect County Bonrds.
one of the duties of the board at
t'ls meeting VIII be the election of
all county boards of health in the
state With view TO making these
boards active and to induce them 70
cooperate with State authorities, thew
ire now required to be elected every
| July. this being done for the first time
one year ago. There are some changes
I" be made al to-day's meeting.
To comply with the law. which re-
1uires that the sessions of the Stat,
Board be held in Richmond a quorum
OF the board gathered in the offices OF
the state Health Department las
evening. II was called 10 order at Gas
and at 6:+6 il adjourned to meet a,
the Catawba Sanatorium this morning
The only members present were DR. S
w. Hobson. Newport News; DIR. T. e
Fisher Midlothian, DR.. w NJ. Smith
| Alexandria; Or George Ben Johnston
and Dr.. Stuart Mcclure. Richmond
They left at 800 last night for Ca
iawba' and will be joined by the othe,
! members at Salem this morning
All the various departments of rub.
lie health activity under the board viii
report to-day. State Health Commits.
sioner Ennion G. Williams viii tel
OF his work for the past six months
DR.. Allen w. Freeman. the assistant
! commissioner, will report on hookworu
and typhoid Investigations; DR.. Ro,
Is. Flanagan. the director of inspec.
tons. Will tell OF the work under the
! new hotel law and other matters OF
/ inspection which have come under hi.
province, State Bacteriologist Meade
Ferguson will have something to sa,
OF the germs which he has corraled
while state Sanitary Engineer Richard
Messer Will relate some OF the Inv.
provements in the cities and country
alike in the disposal OF sewerage.
One of the duties of the board will
be to elect superintendent for c.,
tawba DR.. John j Lloyd, Jr.. is now
in charge temporarily, DR.. Jennings's
time having expired. after dcclInins
re- election
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

spect the sanitary troops at the Blues,
camp. Perhaps the department is not
fuily advised of the fact that but
one medical oincer-Captain j Fulmer
bright-will be there. 1t will he Cap
tain Hopwood's sole duty to instruct
DR.. Bright.
captain Oliver L. Spaulding, Jr., Of
inc fltth Artillery. is named to in.
speC' the Virginia artillery in camp at
Taylor's Crossing on August - to 70
No one is now named to do this dutv
at The CulNpeper camn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
KING NOT COMING
Army Officers Are Assigned TO Nir-
Sinin Instruction Camps.

Due to change of orders from the
Headquarters of the Department of the
East, Captain Campbell King will not
be on instruction duty with the First
Infantry+ in ca%np at Culpcper. Adju-
tant Genefa1 Sale has been notified
that Captain King has boon detailed
Instead as Inspector Of the Essen and
Middlese% county troops OF Massachu-
sets. in camp a the same time with
the First Virginia. hut in their own
State
First Lieutenant Robert 5. Knox.
of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, has
been appointed instructor and inspec-
tor for the camp Of tho Richmond
Light Infantry Blues at Basic City
nest week Captain Lucius T. Hop
wood Of the Medical Corps. Will in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

TSptc ial to The Times bispatchl
Harrisonburg, Va, July 1o.--Ben jamin
T, Jackson: aged ninety one years, and
propaplN the oldest man in Rocking
nam county died yesterday at Mo,sc-
Nideo He was native of West Vir-
ginia and leaves nine children, inoIud-
ing Mrs. Knowles and Mrs Kcckley,
Methodist and a Mason. lie had been
farming in this county for >twenty- Ave
years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Fruit Milk Sherbet

Take the juice from two
oranges and three lemons.
Add to 1t two-thirds cup OF
sugar. Dilute one pint can
of Van Camps Milk with
three pints water and turn
into the freezer. Pour in
the sugar and fruit juice,
with half can grated pine
apple. Freeze.
Write for our book of Isl
recipes. including all sorts
OF ice cream.
Van Camp Packing Co.
indianapolis, Ind.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Len,es for Pnnnmn

tSncciai TO The Times Dispa tch.J
iarrisonburg Va, July lo.-Se ymour
burg Times and son OF the late Judge
John Paul. leaves to-day for Panama,
where he will be engaged in newspaper
work on the Canal Record at Colon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

a total production of 63.3 per cent of
last years crop. or I1,3 per cent. of
the average for the last five years.
Notwithstanding the drought. the
wheat crop both spring and winter.
viii be well up to the average IN total
production. 1t is scarcely likely that
the amount of wheat in bushels will
vary great deal from the average
OF the last five years
On general crop conditions, the sec.
ton of the country which appears TO
have been hit the hardest by the hot
weather and the drought is the tier
OF states comprising South Dakota,
Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma.
The approximate total yield of the
important farm crops of the United
states. as Indicated by the condition
or the crops on July |, and estimated
by the crop reporting board OF tho
Department of Agriculture upon the
ratio of the average condition on that
date to the final Weld in the past five
years follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

has been boiled, add sugar and flavor, and freeze
Then you have an ice cream of exceeding rich.
ness, absolutely pure.
So in every sort of milk dish-so in coffee
and cereals-so in milk to drink. Van Camps
Milk means the maximum richness and utter
sterility. Milkman's milk means neither, as
you know.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Saves One-Half

Half the cost OF milkman's milk is the cost of
the daily delivery. We save all that. And, by
removing two-thirds of the water, we save in
shipping bulk. AS result, Van Camps Milk
costs less than milkman's milk. The cost will
figure about six cents per quart when reduced
to the usual milk's richness.
Then there is no waste-no milk left over.
When you open it keeps till you use it up.
BY saving in cost and saving the waste, the
use of Van Camps cuts milk bills about in two
Think of that Whole milk instead OF half
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Nirginians at the Hotels.

Stumpf's-J. Elmer White. Norfolk;
+: a. Perry. Wayncsboro j. Elan,
White. Norfolk
eilbert's-G. Burgess. Scousvine; w.
K Jones. Boydton; J. y. Davis. BOYD
ton; V. w. Turner. Mineral: \. r. Hart.
Ogburn Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Thomas,
Whites Mil; w. i. GIL. North View
Richmond--L. II Moseman. Clifton
Leake.
Murphys-A +. stewart. Clifton
Forge; j. G. Walker Virginia: James
3. Blanks. Petersburg; T. L. Harrison.
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Nothing Artificial

Van Camps is simply rich milk as it comes
from the cow, with two-t thirds the water evapo-
rated. Nothing is added, as to condensed milk
No sugar, no starch, no preservatve. Nothing
is subtracted save water.
Our evaporating plants are built after Swiss
models. There are seven, in seven states, each
built close to our dairies. They are conducted
with hospital cleanliness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

The fresh milk is
put into a vacuum.
Because Of the vac
uum, a moderate heat
evaporates the water
without scalding the
milk. Thus the milk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Cash Does It
We Save You 25q

Large Juicy Lemons, dozen. 80. zoo
Monticello or Calumet Best Sugar
Cured Hams, per h.. 1Sc
California Lemon Cling Peaches,
for 25c
Best American Granulated Sugar,
81 DO bottles a Duffys Malt whiskey Sc Sc
Good Salt Pork, h.. &c
New Clipped He-rines, dozen. IOc
Freezing Salt for cream, peck l0c
Calumet Best Sugar Cured Hams,
per pound 1Sc
Whole Grain Carolina Rice, Ib. &c
Good Canned Salmon lie
Good Mixed ca. per h.. 30c
lello Ice Cream Powders, pkgs. j. 25c
7 bars Swift Pride Soap for. 25c
Peerless Brand Finest Evaporated
Milk, can Observation-Disclosures. &c
Eagle or Brookdale Asparagus. can. 100
Best Lump Starch. SC pkg, now
pigs. Tor .............. Csc
Bakers Cocoa, can 10c
New Full Cream Cheese, iSc h., or
Smoked California Hams. h.. .1l15c
Good Creamery Butter, per lb.. -. 23c
Chef Brand Fish Roe. in 2-lb. cans lie
SILVER King Best Patent Family
Flour. SOC bag; or, per barrel. .S4.65
Finest Breakfast Bacon. h.. ..... 18c
Fresh Nearby Country Eggs. dozen. 19c
Winner Brand Condensed Milk, can. &c
Smoked Country Jowls. &c
Pure Leaf Lard, b.. .12c
Good Carolina Rice, b.. ...... SC
Good Lard, per ID. 100
Va. Pride Coffee, h.. -. .2Ic
Gold Medal or Pilsbury Best Flour.
soc bag; per barrel ...... .S6.15
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Judge 10 Designated.

The Governor yesterday designat ted
Judge l.. Lawrence Campbell, of Bed
ford to old a part Of the term of the
Circuit Court Of Bland county for
.ImdEc kMlton keEley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

is reduced to the thickness of thick cream Then
it is pasteurized after the can is sealed
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Its Amazing Richness

Milk dishes, hot or cold when made with Van
Camps, have amazing richness and flavor. Some
people think we add something to give it. But
don't.
Van Camps Milk as it comes to you is % per
cent solids, per cent butter fat. 1t is rich be-
cause it is whole, rich milk.
Milkman's milk separates. The butter fat
rises and the solids fall. When it gets to the
cooking it is rarely more than a haf-milk. Van
Camps is the whole mk-all of the butter fat
all of the solids. That is the only reason vhy
milk dishes made of it are so surprisingly good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

Van Camp Milk as it comes
to you las thick as thick
cream lis utterly free from
germs.
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Around the Hotels

State Hospital Commissioner j. NJ
Bauserman, of Woodstock. was In the
city yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

milk. Pure milk instead of germ-laden. And a
saving of half besides.
But that isn't all. Think what il means 70
nave milk and cream always on hand-a months
supply, If you wish it. No waiting for the milf
man, no shortage, waste.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

Former Assistant Attorney General
Robert Cat!ctt was at Murphys INST
night
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Ice Cream Without Germs
The Only Way to Get 1t

When make ice from mknans cream there are ol
OF germs spoonful There when YOU use Van Ca
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11

Use this milk once and
you will always insist on
it. You may as we'll have
the best. Order from your
grocer. Do it now.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-11
Be Sure of Van Camps

Van Camps Milk comes from pure-bred Hol.
stein cows, kept in model daries, constantly
inspected. 1t is eyaporated in modern aseptc
plants.
1t is reduced to the minimum-to the tbict,.s.
OF thick cream. 1t is % per cent solids. n.r
cent buttet fat.
1t Is the final result OF seven years of perfect
ing In which we employed the ablsst Swiss and
Dutch experts. 1t has cost US 100000 to bring
van camps Milk up to its present standard. It
is SO generally preferred that we now milk 80 ono
cows per day to keep up with demands.
Yet this premier milk costs no more than com.
mon evaporated milks. The 1902. cana fu,,
pint of Van Camps-costs 10 cents. The cor.
can costs cents
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-27
SoLoNS HUNGRY FOR GRAFT
Ohio Lawmakers Chased the Coin Too
Eagerly to Observe the
Trap.

You couldn't be unfair to that bunch Of
grafters," said Detective Burns, referring
to Ohio's lawmakers. why. things had
got to such pass that you couldn't get
bill against the plague passed unless you
paid for 1t. They were just hanging out
their tongues for money and would break
down a door to get II.
"Ail I did was to send my men there
and let 1t be known that they were inter-
ested in certain bills-which 1 don't know
and I hope 1 haven't done any harm by
using the names of good bills. One of my
men was introduced TO a member of the
calendar committee and he pointed out
another operative at a hotel and said that
he was interested in certain bill. They
were introduced, and then the legislator
said:
Were not here for our health, you
know 1t will cost you just $500 to get that
bill out OF committee
THE rest was easy. We had the off
cial stenographer of the district attorney
at one end of photograph, several rooms
away, and he heard every word that was
said by the legislators and my men."-New
York Sun
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-27
Iowa News Notes.

DUNDEE-While Elvin, the baby son OF
Mr,-and Mrs Earl Turner, was playing
near the stable door a horse kicked the
child on the head, fatally injuring IT.
LOGAN-The home OF ex-IAeutenant and
Mrs J, G. Mailman was the scene of a
pleasant gathering yesterday afternoon in
Cal, and Mrs. Elinor Rice OF Logan.
ESTHERVILLE-The funeral OF ]. o.
Youngman, a pioneer resident Of Iowa
and Emmett county, was held at the home
here yesterday. Mr.. Youngman was 65
years OF age at the time of his death.
LOGAN-Much interest was created by
those who saw the government balloon as
down in it's flight from Fort Omaha TO a
point south OF Woodbine, where It came
down.
and Miss Anna NJ. Storey were united In
marriage last evening Mr.. BeiFnes has
been associated in this city for the last
was Seattle, Wash.
LOGAN-The memorial sermon will be
delivered here next Sunday morning by
Rev. Mr.. j. o. Boyles and the baccalaure-
ate sermon by Rev. J. Thompson Baker
next Sunday evening. Both sermons will
be delivered at the Methodist church of
Logan.
of the Carsten Strive family, including the
mother and father, three daughters and
two sons, are sick with trichinosis, caused
by eating summer sausage. One OF the
girls and the father are dangerously I'M,
| but IL Is thought that the others have good
chances for recovery.
| NAsHUA,-charles, aged about Is years,
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Castor,
while standing on top OF a feed grinder
| when 1t was in motion. accidentally slipped
chine HHS' shee W nao ofn from OF his
/ big chunk taken from the fleshy part
Of the foot and the big toe was crushed
@ injury was sas u drssss Rss outcome Is
hard TO predict.