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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
BOY AND GIRL EXPERTS
OF FARMS HERE TODAY
Eighty Champion Gardeners and Can
ners win See Sights
of Civ,

Eighty boys and girls who have
achieved things worth while in agricul-
tu1e, gardening and canning. and are
champions in their respective States and
districts, are scheduled to arrive in Wash
ington today and spend six days seeing
the sights, under the auspices of the De-
partment of Agriculture Each of the
party Is q champion either at corn or
potato growing, or at gardening and can
ming.
The champions come from thirty-four
States and are being sent to Washington
either by their State or county, some
organization or a citizen interested in
their work. The elaborate program which
has been arranged by the Department of
Agriculture includes a reception by Pres
ident Wilson, when moving pictures of
the party will be taken They will call
on Secretary Houston, who will give
them special diplomas.
A yield of 3S2 bushels of potatoes from
his half-acre patch, Is the record that
earned a trip to Washington for Merle
Hyer, of Casche County. Utah. In the
opinion Of the Department Of Agriculture
Merle is the champion potato raiser OF the
country.
Hattie HoIbrook, fourteen years old,
also from Utah. has had the best garden
and the largest product, as well as the
best net profit. OF any girl in her State.
In addition to growing a tenth of an
acre of tomatoes and canning the sur
plus. she learned how to can all kinds OF
vegetables and fruits that grow in Davis
county.
While the champions are being enter
tanned by the committee from the De-
parture of Agriculture, the leaders of the
Boys and Girls Club will hold their
annual conference.
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conversation, and distributing to tina
others copies of his dry dock bill.
They had a big gallery. The act went
big after a couple Of rehearsalz in
which the men were instructed to regis
ter heated discussion" Lee was told "a
quit talking with both hands and uss
the right hand a little, Donohoe was toId
to quit grinning. and Logue was called
down for trying to hog the camera
Professionals Almost Jealous.
Lee took first honcrs Of the cast with
Donohoe playing up to his strong. Lee
wis firm as rock. one could see his lines
as he declared, Nothing (down stroke
Of the right arm) win induce me to live
up the fight for the dry dock" And
when Donohoe registered" Something
like well fight for It until the last dron
Of our blood has been sucked in by This
asphalt"-or words to that effect-tha
waiting professional actors were aimozs
jealous. and Representative Richnor6
Pearson Hobson who dashed across N.
camera fresh from his near fight with
Representative Donovan, Of Connecticut
paused to see IL his militant service.
were again to be required
Some fifty spectators were certain thar
the observation-disclosures act was mart ~
the professional film. but the "movies,
stage manager insisted that thew ver.
wanted because Of their dry-dock nsht
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
Ohio STATE GRANGE
angry AT HOUSTON
Passes Resolution Regarding His Re-
fusal to See Corn Boys and
Girl Cooks.
HOUSE MEMBERS PLAN ACTION

Secretary Of Agriculture Houston is in
trouble with the agrarian interests. The
Ohio State Grange passed a resolution
expressing disappointment because the
Secretary refused to receive the Ohio
corn boys and the prize cooks among
the Ohio girls, who came here last week
to the number OF 1000. accompanied by
Gov Cox. Secretary Houston was on the
program to make a speech and help en-
terrain the visitors. but he declined to
do so. and was criticised by the officers
OF the Ohio Agricultural Commission,
who conducted the trip.
Secretary Houston has been at war
with the National Grange for some time.
and at the meeting of the Ohio State
Grange the resolution declared II was a
shock TO that body when President Will
son announced the appointment Of DR..
Houston.
For several months the Department Of
Agriculture has been at war with the
Ohio Agricultural Commission over the
corn boys organization. There is q
national prize-winning contest for grow
ers Of corn and for excellence in domestic
science, carried on under the auspices
Of the Department OF Agriculture. The
department has arranged to bring to
Washington the prize winners for each
State in these contests
The State of Ohio went further and
provided fo= the bringing to Washing
ton of the prize winner in the corn
contest Of each township in the State
and to bring several hundred girls who
had taken prizes offered by the State
Agricultural Commission for excellence
in cooking. It cost the State Of Ohio
about 100000 to bring this army to
Washington.
Under the circumstances, friends Of
the Ohio corn boys felt that Secretary
Houston should have entertained the
visitors They attribute his attitude to
disgrunlement over the way in which
the State of Ohio entertained its corn
boys and girls prize winners in domestic
science. in advance of the national gath
erfng.
Representative Frank B. Willis and
other Ohio Representatives in the House
have been planning to attack Secretary
H0uaf0n
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
PROPOSED Freight
Rates ARE DEFENDED
ECONOMIST GIVES TESTIMONY

The Interstate Commerce Commission
yesterday resumed its inquiry in the
matter OF the application OF the rail-
roads operating east OF the MississippI
River and north OF the Ohio and Po-
tomac rivers. for an increase in freight
rates Of 5 per cent, the railroads con-
tinuing the presentation OF these cases.
When adjournment was taken Commits
sioner Harlan announced that the hear
ings viii be resumed at date to be fixed
later by the commission. II Is presumed
that the commission VIII resume the
hearings some time about the middle of
January, when the railroads will con-
tinue, as it was announced yesterday by
their representatives that they had not
completed their case.
Yesterdays session was devoted to tes-
t-moEy with regard to increase Of wages
by railroads and also the Investments of
the carriers during the past ten years
One OF the chief witnesses Of the days
was Charles A. Conant economist ana
author Of The Principles of Money and
Banking" who was called by the rail-
roads to testify regarding changes In the
purchasing power of money and the
worldwide demand for capital The
substance OF Mr.. Sonants testimony was
that the value OF the money received BY
the railways for their services has Sc
riously declined in purchasing power so
as to deprive them of the means OF
meeting their legitimate charges and OBJ
tanning new capital He said that the
railroads were not on an equality with
other Industries, and they are receiv-
iEg a much less proportional share OF thu
proceeds Of the economic output of the
country than they formerly received
Charles p. Crawford. representing the
Erie Railroad system, also appeared be-
fore the commission.
John G. waIber, assistant 20 the vios
president of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, testified concerning wage IN
c-eases which have been made by tire
railroads participating In the application
for increased rates.
George Steuart Patterson. general so
Iicitor OF the Pennsylvania Railroad.
made q statement with regard to wages
which have been increased on the lines
comprising the Pennsylvania RAILROAD
cas- and west OF Pittsburgh during tho
past eleven years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
SAYS HE REFUSED AL1MoNY.
Former Wife of Department of JUS
tire Attorney Obtains Writ.

Granting the petition Of Mrs. Susan
Rose Graves, Justice Stafford yesterday
afternoon issued a writ requiring James
Harwood Graves, an assistant attorney
in the Department Of Justice, to show
cause why he should not be adjudged
guilty Of contempt Of court, on the ground
Of refusing to pay 1856 back slimony, and
also issued q writ preventing Graves
from leaving the Jurisdiction, fixing his
bond at 1900
Mrs. Graves alleges that defendant re-
ceives an annual salary OF $500. and that
November L. 1909, the court issued q de-
cree granting her an absolute divorce
from him on the grounds Of misconduct.
and also awarded her so allmony per
month
Plaintiff claims that Graves married
again June. 1911, and, that his wife has
In Independent income Of 800 a month:
that they have no children and live at
the Rochambeau. Mrs. Graves alleges
that up to his marriage he paid the ALI
mony as decreed by the court, but that
he Is in default now to the extent OF
$3.50, and, though requested to pay, de-
clines to do so.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Biological Park, Chevy Chase. the County Clubs
and kenSington. Cam from Fifteenth ST and N y,
Ave every Y Minutes. also from 7th St point
every u minutes.
utek Connect with Renington line at Cher
CHASE Lake.
Geological Park. Chevy Chase, the Country Club.
and kensington. Cars from fifteenth and New
York Avenue every quarter hour.
Steamer Charles Ascalester leaves from foot q.
Seventh Street Southwest for Mount Vernon, home
and tomb Ct Washington. daily. except Sunday, At
10 a m and lzs ,. m
Norfolk and WaShington Steamboat Compsny
steamer from foot Of Seventh Street. for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk, daily, ut eas D N
10 Great Falls-Washington and Old Doninion
and n Streen
10 Mount Washington Virginia RAILWAY
Company cars every hour on the hour from 10 q n.
10 : D m. last car. Station. Twelfth Street and
RennsylTania Avenue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
HALF-HoL1DAYs FOR CLERKS,
State, Labor, and Interio
Departments Give Consent.

Half holidays on the days Immediately
preceding Christmas and New Year are
the orders issued in four OF the govern
ment observation-disclosures State La
Dor. and Interior. In the State and Com
merce Departments, employees who get
on In the forenoon OF these two days
viii be charged with three hours lost and
not an entire day, as has been the cus-
tom heretofore.
Although no executive orders have been
received covering the subject. II Is
thought that the other departments will
follow the usual custom of half holidays.
The departments that have issued orders
haEs-aspe a It thsir sNp initiative.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
LAUDs HOLY NAME SOCIETY.
Mr.. 0'Shaushnessy Says Religion,
Prejudices Are DIsappearinR.

Religious prejudices in the New Eng
land States, and in fact all over the
world are fast disappearing" said Rep
resentative George F. O'Shaughnessy, of
Rhode Island. last night before the Holy
Name Society of st. Mathews Church.
Representative O'Shaughnessy told of
the work Of the Holy Name Society in
his State. and lauded their efforts. The
future, he stated, held much in store for
this society and for the church of which
1t Is part He counseled life of
charity toward others, as being the only
life worth while. Judge Henry A.
Palmer also delivered a short speech. on
the work done by the Holy Name Society,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
ELKs TO GIVE OYSTER ROAST.
Second Event Of Season VIII d
ENJOYED Tomorrow Evening.

The second. oyster roast Of the season
will be given by the Washington Lodge OF
Elks tomorrow night at Elks' Hall. A
program Of vocal and instrumental music
win be given by local talent. and profes-
sionals from the theaters, and oysters
cooked in all sorts Of ways, VIII be on
hand to tickle the palate.
The following committee viii be In
charge: James A Farrell, chairman
AL Huber, vice chairman; ]. Hogan sec,
retary: Charles Herman, treasurer; Fred
Mersheimer, George Humphrey, DR.. HON.
man, Arthur Abbott. Hugh Harvey, Ed
ward Murphy, August Hedgemann. Otto
Brahler, Arthur Buchanan, and Z. Hutch
inSon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
TWO GET DIVORCES.

Mrs. Helen II. Ruehsam and Emory
L. BaldersOn Obtain DEGREES,
Mrs Hen H Ruebsam has been granted
an absolute divorce from Harry v.
Ruebsam by Justice Stafford. She was
also awarded the custody of their child.
The charges against defendant included
desertion and misconduct.
Emory L. Balderson has been awarded
a decree of absolute divorce from Ehie
J. Balderson. They were married April
80 1905 and have no children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11

London, Dec. 10.-Miss Helen Gowdy. Of
Chicago. noted beauty OF the American
colony. today became the bride of Lieut..
Gerard Leig, of the First Life Guards.
The wedding took place in St Georges
Hanover square, and was attended by
guests prominent in the Official and So
cial life OF Great Britain.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
BROTHERHOOD TO MEET.
Tri-diocesan Convention of st. A
drew to Gather in Baltimore.

drew to Gather in Baltimore.
The executive committee Of the trt-
diocesan convention of the Brotherhood
of st. Andrews, will hold a meeting
Saturday at the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
Building in Baltimore. The committee Is
composed Of the following members living
In the three dioceses of Maryland
Easton, and Washington: Ogle n SIN
gleton, Washington. president; Commo-
dore William II. Beehler, Maryland. vice
president; Edwin II. Brown. Easton, sec
ond vice president; r. Earle Carson.
Maryland, secretary-treasurer Arthur r.
Anderson. Thomas Donaldson, john
Hodges. Walter B, Vessels. of Maryland;
Col William II. Gibson, DIR. Brice Colds
borough, OF Easton; Colley w. Bell
Richard Goode, Richard N. Mason. Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11

- ~ Work days remaining in
which to do your CHRIST
MAS SHOPPING. Don't
49, be selfish. SHOP EARLY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
BnI for Pittsburgh ro.tomee.

Representative Porter, OF Pennsylvania
introduced a bill IN the House yesterday
to authorize an appropriation Of 100000
for a new postoffice building and site at
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
GROGAN'S

We make it possible for
you to buy many of your
Christmas Gifts for a very
small amount of cash at this
time.
Nothing is more sensible
or more acceptable than some
article to add to the furnish
ings of a home. A handsome
Parlor Table, an Easy Chair,
Piece of Cut Glass, and a
hundred other things to be
found in our store make ideal
presents.
Buy them now and let us
mark them for Christmas de-
livery. A little later will come
the rush, and hurried selec-
tons are not always the most
satisfactory.
We are perfectly willing to
charge your purchases on an
open account, with future
payments divided as you may
ask. No notes are required
and no interest is charged.
Peter Groean & Sons Co.
S17 to 1923 Seventh ST.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11

Parker Lucky Curve Fountain Pen.
Can't leak Fountain Pen Shop. 1l21 Pa. Az
=7>AdY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-12-11
THE MANS STORE
Official Weather Report-Fair

Nothing he would appreciate more
as an Xmas gift-now's the time to
get it.
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
rraInin. Children Of Wealth.

Not all wealthy people are foolish.
although many who inherit means
may do foolish things. No mother.
who has 10 work for living. has
more sensible methods Of bringing up
children than Mrs. Edna Reahirt OF
Toledo. O.. whose fiveyear-old son is
to Inherit a million when he becomes
of sgs. He is being taught the value
of money by being obliged to earn the
pennies he would spend. Then he Is
being taught habits of thrift by a sim
pie bank system Of his own. His
mother is not asking the courts for a
big allowance annually In order to
bring up the boy according to his
station" as II the possession of a
million made the child different from
ordinary children. 1t is safe to say
that he will not grow up with ex-
travagant. foolish notions. and that
when the million is put in his hands
he will not know what to do with 1t.
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
HAD TOO MUCH ELOQUENCE
Mr.. Chase Succumbed to the Force
and Length Of the Orators
Argument.

William T. Evans OF Cincinnati Is
what might be termed exhaustive in
his oratory. II he undertook to tell OF
an adventure with taxicab chauffeur
he would begin with Adam and finally
reach the street crossing where yellow
taxi No. 41l4i hit him.
Mr.. Evans was one of the principal
speakers on the program of the Wom-
an Press club at the Waldorf one
afternoon. One of the other gentle
men on the program was William A.
Chase. the dean Of American painters.
Mr.. Chase occupied seat upon the
platform somewhat to Mr.. Evans left.
And so," said Mr.. Evans. II believe
that my conclusions are justified. |
am sure that our dear friend, Mr..
Chase, will support me in this. Is not
that so. Mr.. Chaser"
Mr.. Evans turned to gaze benignant-
ly upon Mr. Chase. The feminine au-
dience rustled expectantly and craned
its several rounded necks to behold
Mr.. Chase.
Mr.. Chase, shead slightly upon one
side and eyes closed, slept sweetly on.
"Ah-p0o." Mr.. Chase breathed soft
ly through his parted lips.-Baltimore
Sun.
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
The Real Poem.

The sss; poem of ule present age,
ai,,7l.ng to a prominent utw=C,lp n
editor. is Mr.. Klpung's "If.'-A bot of
of ps,pla, especially poas may take
RAaIc with the edioo:ial award. but for
our pant, We prefer to agree with the
ganttanan OF the typewriter.
This poem of Mr.. Kiplng's csrtal1-
ly IS in tune with mod Tn ideas, or
wiah the modern trenn OF thought. "if
you can keep your head whom oil about
you. Ana losing theirs and blaming L
on yoI'--whaf could more nearly de-
s,ribe the mental attitude gt this
time, when the air has been fillsl with
sa'udslry advice all Of GAess lnouble-
sDme years? Verify, no. one among US
but has hpd tls nhous't, In bass
classic words, perhaps drilled into ha7,
until 1t has be0sme a part of our rv.-
hgion. But TAKE the fnrst ani Last
WAISTS of the po I'M, ln their conplete-
ness-wl,at nLone stimulating lines haze
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
CANADIAN MONEY A MENACE
New $40 ooIdplece and New Penny
Look Much Alike, Accord
ing to Banker.

Similarity in appearance Of the new
Canadian $40 gold piece and the Ca
madam penny and the consequent dan
ger of confusion of the two caused j..
W. Spangler, vice-president of the
Seattle National bank. to issue specific
directions to the men at the windows
10 look out for the penny.
The coins are nearly alike In ap-
oearance, excepting that the penny is
1 trife smaller than the gold piece.
The obserse and reverse sides of both
.oins are similar. excepting that the
ettering is respectively ten dollars"
md "one cent"
The penny is of unusually light cop
)er color the bust of King George be-
ng shown in relief on both coins, and
he gold coin is the first ever turned
ut by a Canadian mint, paper cur
'cncy having been the circulating me-
lium above the value of 80 cents.
Business men have been warned OF
IN attempted fraud on the part of men
n Canada who have triple plated the
lew Canadian penny with gold and
iave floated the coins in this country
is $40 gold pieces, relying on the hur-
y Of business to successfully conceal
he tell-tale lettering, and it is stated
hat such coins have been passed in
he Pacific Northwest.
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
TELEGRAPH POLE OF CRYSTAL
Streets In French City Paved With
GLASS Blocks Also Asserted to
Give Satisfaction.

The Increasing uses to which crystal
Is being put are little short of mar
rvn,ous. In Lyons there are many
ssuEets paved with glass blocks, these
boang adjusted so perfectly that water
AZ not able to pass between them. II
ds said that the glass pavement has q
greater resistance than stone and Is a
gs2sS conductor of heat, for which rea-
ss2E ice does not form readily on the
surface. Moreover, II Is Gcyond ques'
1ion more durable than stone. it Ia
-rntayrsr and more easily portable, and
iE oilers neither interstices nor hol-
Hlu0S where mud can lodge.
Vn Germany, near Frankfort, there
IS a factory for the manufacture of
crystal telegraph poles. In order to
gl. better solidity to the crystal mass
.oof The posts they carry a framework
OF thick wire. These posts are better
tExB wood because they perfectly re-
sist the attacks of insects and are i'm.
peryious to atmospheric influences.
Dresses made of crystal thrrac
have been known for some time.
Dresses of spun crystal have a bril-
8iazcy like silk. Curtains, carpets,
rnz8,Ies, and relatively fine textures
gezerally are being made of crystal
wfslle factories are going up in various
paris of western Europe for the fur
-TnsrHg of this industry.-Harper'
Weekly.
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
WANTED TO KNOW THE PRICE
Monte Carlo Visitor Had Learned Cau-
tion From the Size Of His Bill
at the Hotel.

Judge William II. Moore, at horse
show supper in Gotham's newest ho-
tel, discussed hotel prices.
They are worse at Monte Carlo.
perhaps he said, than anywhere
else in the world. The German tour
list is sneered at in Monte Carlo be,
cause when he enters a barber shop
for a shave he always asks what the
charge is to be before he sits down in
the chair.
But what is a man to do in bar
ber shop where it is no uncommon
thing to be charged two or three dol
lars for the simplest operation?
And it's the same thing in the ho-
tells. / know a man who took suite
at Monte Carlo hotel without asking
the price of anything-and in the res
taurants of such hotels it's a common
thing to find no prices even on the
menus.
"Well, when this man came to pay
his bill it was enormous. But he paid
it. Then he said:
"'Have you any 25-centime stampsT
"'Yes, monsieur said the clerk.
How many do you wish?'
MY friend smiled blandly
"'Tell me first, please he said,
what you charge for them here"
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
Weddinq RinQ.

saUs1 people know that the reason
o5lae wedding ring is put on the fourth
finger of the left hand is said to be
oeeanse the first two fingers and the
Shumb were counted all as fingers
anG therefore as three. The thumb
z11ed to be the ring finger anciently
s47xS the seal rings of those in author
L;ry were placed on this first short
thick finger, the most useful of the
hand. The wedding ring is the mod
sya descendant of this old-time thumb
xinw and was removed to the fourth
6Eger in this way: The first three
Tssrs named for the three persons OF
Ikss Trinity, and at the word amen
-after the naming of the three, the
giRg reached the fourth finger and was
kess shere. In reality. the ring finger
IL Sbe safest place for it.
There is another and less pleasant
eoris.B, too, for the wedding ring. The
s,,o rings were the mark Of bondage
an well as OF dignity.
The Hartford republican., 1913-01-24
SILK GROWERS IN COMPLAINT
Manufacture Of Artificial Article Is
Bitterly Resented by French Deal
ers in the Real Thing.

TS,s silk makers of France are wag-
.4ye an unusual war against the max
e.7x of artificial silk, which was pro-
-1uced last year to the amount OF
s,00O, 900 kilos "a kilo is % pounds),
according to the Berlin chamber of
<rOX4nerce.
The better grades of this artificial
.s5lE sell for SO kilo, and tAs cheap.
.zs1 as low as $1.2O. On the other hand,
reaI silk costs at least $S.40 kilo to
g)JC6pce.
The effect of this competition is
sr2wn by the falling off in the produc-
sioa of silk. The number of silk worm
Talsers has declined since 1892 from
31S.O0O to 1000, and the product has
declined 40 per cent. to only $4,000
kilos.
Appeals to the law are being made
ny the silk growers, who saw that the
Use OF the word artificial in connec.
lion with silk is not enough to protect
,Abem against ruinous competition.