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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
DISEASE AMONG CATTLE.
Several Farmers I'm Greene County
Suffer Heavy Lossen

Stanardsvillc. Va. March 16-Tha
cattle disease which has been preva-
lent In Greene County for the past six
weeks still prevails. Treasurer w. B..
Cole has 4 calf sick with it. In a ter
ritory comprising an area about six
miles square about twenty five cattle
have died, some of them very valuable
animals. Senator ~. b. Early thinks
he is rid of the disease on his plan
tation now. His loss has been heavy--
seven head out OF fourteen sick
amounting to several hundred dollars.
Most of the farmers in the lower M ~
OF Greene County have suffered the
loss of cattle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
s-nltnr FIc,t nc.,r,,.d

HALIFAX, \. 3, March lG--Hnlf OF the
Gulf sealing feet of eight vessels
which left here recently, has met with
shipwreck, according to advices re-
ceived here.
The steamer Lloydson struck n
sunken rock while breaking through
the ice and was so seriously damaged
that the voyage had to be Abandoned
She sprung leak while in ehavy Ice
and had to be beached in st. Mary's
Bay The Boothic and Bellaventure
were damaged in collision and are
being repaired at ST. Johns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
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ON WAY TO ARLIN GTON.
French Officers to Engage In Tests
WITH American Officers

With American officers.
New York. March 16.--Four French
army and navy officers arrived here
yesterday bound for Arlington. Va, to
cooperate with officers Of tho Amor
lean Navy to determine tho precise Diff
ference in longitude between Washing
ton and Paris. The preliminary tests
Will be made at the government wire.
less station.
Tho Frenohmen are Major Gustavo
A. Ferrie. of the engineering corps,
who has charge OF tho Eiffol Towor
wireless station; Captain Levcque, OF
F. II Driencourt, ofSthe hydrographic
5ofnce, and sLieutenant agnon, or tho
navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
HORSESHOE NAIL IN THROAT.
boy, Swallowing Cake, Hns N Most
Uuusual Peril

! "V'' HNHIiUWIhE CnKc, fnH n Most
Unusual Peril.
south bethlehem, Pa. March 10
With horseshoe nail sticking in his
throat, Frank Roebuck. lad, is walk
ettects. He was eating a piece of cake
when he suddenly felt n sharp sensa :
He was taken to /, hospital where
the nail was located through an X-ray
examination. Young Roebuck will prob
ably have IT removed within a few
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
Train rails Through TrcstIe.

Warm Springs, Ga, March 16.-Engi-
neer Burton II Smith and Jules Jen-
kins. negro fireman, were killed near
here yesterday when the engine of pas
senSer train No. 23 of the Atlanta.
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad fell
through a trestle. The trestle had
been WEAKENED by recent floods. None
OF the passengers on the train was
injured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
GonKY DECLINES AMNESTY.
Decide" Not 10 Avail Himself of Czar's
Recent OHcr.

;, Naples. March 10. Maxim Gorky. the
RUSSIAN author. who has been living
years. has decided not to take advan.
taec, at least at present. OF the arm
ncsty order recently issued by the
Russian Emperor in celebration n tha
Romanoff precautionary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
News Of Petersburg

will soon have them ready. They will
be OF dark gray In color. with %
small maroon stripe. and will be at
tracttve In appearance Meanwhile
MANAGER Busch ia carefully arranging
FOR his team. releasing and engaging
payers. as the case may be- They
will all report for training by March
GO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
HE ACCEPTS INVITATION

Bryan VIII he Guest OF Honor mt Pan
American banquet.
Washington, March 16.-Secrctary
Bryan has accepted an invitation
second annual banquet in New York
next month of the Pan american So
ciety of the United States. of which
Henry White, former amba ssador from
this country to France, is president
All the Lati American diplomatic
corps viii be invited as special guests
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
WORK OF KINGS DAUGHTERS.

Many Needy Families Relieved md
Sick Attended TO.
Az the meeting of the Petersburg
Circle OF Kings Daughters the mast
week the report of the work OF Miss
'oainsbury for the past month was
received She reported twcntv-fvc
cases on her list. and that l44 visits
had been made during the month. A
large ;-nount OF charity was t,spensed
ana many needy families were relieved
an many sick We're ministcred to
The circle is doing a notable work
in the community.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
NEW UNIFORMS OF TEAM.

VIII BE Dark Gray in Color, With
Narrow Stripes.
Contract for the new uniforms for
the petersburg baseball team has
been awarded to d. w Branch, who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
HUSBAND sTINGY, SHE SAYS.
Wife Asserts lie GIVE Her Only ?.
GeuiS In INnur NNeclSs

Cents In -Four Weeks.
New York. March 16.-Asserting that
he had given her only % cents in four
weeks. Mrs. Mary Hicks. of Carona.
l.. l.. caused the arrest of her hus-
donment.
My husband is employed by the
city and can we'll afford to support
me-" Mrs. Hicks said He is q Civil
War veteran. and receives "A pension of
$42.5o every three months" The
Hickses have been married forty-fve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
CAMP or Y. NJ. G. a. noYs.
Five TidcWnter Associations ScIect
Site Ncnr HrooIknrnL

Site Ncnr BrooIsneai.
Suffolk, Va, March 1e-The Young
Mems Christian Associations OF Tide.
water Virginia. comprising Newport
News, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth
and Norfolk. are planning a combined
camp for the boys of the five cities dur
Ing June and July.
a fine site has been secured on the
Roanoke River, near Brooknenl. l45
miles from Suffolk. In the mountains
OF Virginia. on the Virginian Railroad.
Fifteen acres OF land. lying in n bend
OF tho river, Ia where about $50 bows
OF the Tidewater section Will have an
opportunity to spend two weeks OF real
sport and fun, and where there will he
supervision and the best of care taken
OF the boys.
Tho large area OF land will provide
FOR two baseball diamonds and tennis
courts and camping ground, The
river is swarming with fish at this
point. whilo n fine, sandy bottom and
water ranging from two to fifteen feet
makes tho swimming unexcelled. The
river for miles Is OF sufficient depth to
carry the canoes OF the campers, and
this VIII be ono OF the features OF the
camp.
The utmost care has been taken in
selecting the camp site so that health
conditions will be of the very best. as
we'll as an enjoyable place for camp
life a large spring IL few hundred
yards from the camp site will furnish
the purest mountain water. The loca
ton is about 500 feet above the sea,
witch will insure health and freedom
from mosquitoes and fever.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-17
HEALTH CAMPAIGN ron NEGROES.

April Is Named ~ Date for 4CIcan-Up,
Dny In NirGiniR.
Hampton, Va. March 1.-THE Ne
gro Organization Society of Virginia
has issued II state wide call for "Cloan-
up Day on Aprii.6ti Colprcd people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
SAYASIN AND OLET HERE.
Distinguished Foreigners Visit De.
partment of Agriculture.

There were two foreign visitors at the
Department of Agriculture yesterday. One
was Maimo Sayasin of the department O.
agriculture Ia Uruguay. He was In
search Of parasites of the coddling moth
and other pa sasites which the department
is rearing TO IiiIl off agricultural insect
pests.
the secretary Of the International Asso-
citation of Congresses. The object o. this
association is To outline and smooth the
way for international meetings where
more than one language IS In use MIR.
Diets immediate interest IS Ii the coming
meeting of the American Association Tor
the Advancement OF Science, to DE held
In Atlanta, Ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
DEEP CRACKS
ON JOINT
OF Toes and Fingers, Hands So
Bad Had to Sleep With Gloves
On. Suffered Agony. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Completely
Cured.

Z. o. Box 31S. e. Paso, Texas.-"My trouble
began December. 1911. 1t commenced on me by
causing scurf-like skin and my toe joints, fin
ger joints and lips commenced TO crack and split
open. Ny finger cracks would bleed all day
long: the cracks were very deep and my thumbs
seemed 20 be cracked 10 the bone. Ny hands
SO bad that l had TO sleep with gloves on.
The cracks in my lips would bleed often during
IRE day and used 10 put adhesive plaster across
them to try to keep them closed. Ny toes would
heed and 1 would find blood in my socks when
The days work was done. The skin around the
cracks was red and inhamed. l wore shoes one
size too large on account Of ny feet being 50
sore used 10 become frantic with pain at
times Ny hands and feet used 10 smart.
Il suffered agony for four months. ! the
advertisement of Cuticura Soap and Ointment
and as last resort ! answered and got samples
Immediately. After trying them one night the
next morning ] found relief. ] went 10 town ami
got some Cuticura Soap and Ointment. From the
time commenced with the Cuticura SOAP and
Ointment until completely cured just nine
teen days (Signedl Jack Harrison. Nov. TO-
1912
Cuticura soap &c and Cutieura Ointment zoe
sold throughout the world. A single set is
often sufficient. Liberal sample of each mailed
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard
'-Cutieura, Dept. T. Boston
UMen who shave and shampoo with Cuticura
soap Will ind it best for skin and scalp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

going and coming" continued Mr.. Dempf
But that met on the return voyage was
by far the worst that We experienced.
The monster battieships. the pride OF
naval construction. rocked and rolled as
is they were mere play toys. The pro-
pellers half of the time were out OF the
water, but the vessels kept up their fif-
teen-knot speed throughout. Every time
the vessel l was on--the Arkansas-met
a wave she would hesitate, and IL
seemed that every portion of her steel
hull shivered and strained like a buck
ing broncho. The prevailing opinion
among the regulars seems TO be that the
new ships are topheavy.
The waves beat over the highest OF
the turrets, and as the water receded after
a dash from each wave the appearance
was much the same as Niagara Falls.
No one could go on deck, and those on
the bridge navigating the vessels were
dashed to their stations. Water even
came into the matches. and the water
flushed up and down the gun decks in
streams.
But nobody seemed to mind the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

storms. Very few were seasick. and In
many cases the naval militiamen stood
IL better even than some of the regular
officers.
II believe l saw every nook and corner
or Rome, where ] spent about fifteen
days l went there with one party on
shore leave, and then returned TO the
ship and went back TO Rome with an
other party. Viewing the various build
lngs there i found TO be very obstructive
feel sure that my trip was made all
the moro enjoyable because OF the fine
spirit of the regular men. | believe the
other District boys will tell you the
same"
The experience We received was fine.
Every part OF the ship seems 10 be a
school room, where any one can learn
something. j am certainly glad I took
advantage of the opportunity to make the
voyage. 1T is talked of among those IN
the fleet that the vessels will 40 to kiel
Germany, next year. and IL they do
hope the naval militiamen viii be given
the same privileges they were on this
trip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. 14-orphan Grandchildren.
GUILTY OF WHITE SLAVERY.
Charles B. Jones, Former Prize
Fighter. Remauded for Sentence.

Guilty of white slavery was the YER
dict returned late yesterday afternoon
by a jury in Criminal Court No. l
against Charles B. Jones, who is said
to be a former prize fighter. Tine COM
plant was made by nineteen ear-old
girl from New York city, who was EN-
ployed in cafe on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. AS Jones is married, he was also
indicted on charge of misconduct with
the young woman. To this latter indict-
ment he pleaded guilty, but denied the
charge of commercialZed vice. The
jury disagreed with him and returned
a verdict of guilty. He was remanded
for sentence.
The prisoner was represented by At
torney William L. Ambrose. The prose
cution was conducted by Assistant
United STATES Attorneys Wampler and
Mudd. Chief Justice Clabaugh presided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
Proceeds Go to Charity.

A substantial sum was realized at tht
second annual box party and dance of
the Strauss Charity Club, held last night
at Eagles Hall, 9th and E streets north
west. The receipts will he devo,ad r.
the relief of Hebrew poor of Washington
onicefs OF the club are Miss Anna Sill
Fefstone, president; Miss Lillian &c.,
vice president; Miss Mary Serrate. sec,
Tetary Miss Esther Feinstein treasurer
, nshefs at the dance last night We're
MISSES stem, Gutenberg, Bernstein, Coop
er ana Sokal. Those in charge of re-
1reshments We're Misses Rosenfeld Ros-
enpers, Bronstein and Geschichter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
NAVAL M|L|T|AMEN
ENJOY EUROPEAN TOUR
Members of D. C. Naval Battalion
Back From Cruise on Warships.
Delighted With Experience.

Full of enthusiasm over their trip with
the Atlantic fleet to European ports, five
of the eight members of the Naval Bat
talon, n. G.. d. c., who made the trip
returned to Washington early yester-
day. The other three remained in New
York and will come to Washington prob
ably tomorrow. Those who returned We're
Ensign f. L. Nudge, Chief Hospital Stew
ard Martin A. Dempf. son of Commander
Joseph A. Dempf. commanding the bat
TALON; E. j. Brosnan, c. +. Avery and
r. L. Plarr Those who remained in the
metropolis were H. r. McCleary, N. Il.
Grain and w. l.. Siebel
The naval militiamen left the big bat
tleships soon after they anchored at the
Brooklyn navy yard. said Mr.. Dempf,
who was met by his father While the
naval militiamen are declared to have
had the time of their lives while away.
they were glad to see American shores
again.
Fine Glass of Men.
Il had plenty of time ashore to see a
good part of the old world while L was
away" said Chief Hospital Steward
Dempf today, in discussing the trip.
THE regular navy men are fine class
of men and good entertainers. and al
though I was a naval militiaman, they
treated me just the same as IL l was a
regular who had been in the service fol-
a number of years.
1.-The shore parties were orderly and
they made valuable use of their time I'm
studying the various places of interest
in the cities they visited.
Few Places Overlooked.
eve visited Vesuvius, we went to Ven
ice, Genoa and almost every city in
| that part of Europe. There was hardly
a place that We overlooked.
Heavy weather was encountered both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
To Discuss French Drama.

The study club of the Washington
Center Drama League will meet tomor-
row evening at the Public Library at
SIS o'clock. The subject for discussion
will be the French drama of the classic
period. with papers by Miss Jessie Mac
Bride Miss Kate Gunther, Mrs. Fred
eTtck Emory and Miss Myra c.. Hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
New Counterfeit Is a Crude One.

new counterfeit ten-dollar United
States Treasury note has made it's ap-
pearance, the secret service says in a
circular of warning just issued. The
note is of very crude workmanship and
is printed on ordinary bond paper. The
silk 1bers of the genuine note are imi-
tated with pen and ink, while the color
of the seal and counter is brick-red.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
HOW TO GIVE POOR
AREAL CHRISTMAS
Fourteen Opportunities That
Will Benefit GiverS and
Recipients.
ALL ARE WORTHY CASES
WHERE FIGHT Is BITTER
Families That Can Be Kept Together
Only Through Generosity
of the Public.
GIVE EARLY.

"Give early' Is the slogan Of
the Associated Charities. Here
are fourteen families waiting
anxiOusly for Christmas which II
worth while. Seventeen adults and
sixfy-One children are waiting
to hear whether their homes can
be kept intact.
contribution Mt once to the As
ISOLATED Charities. 023 HI street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

| they can do if this home is to be kept
together.
No. 9-Deserted.
This young woman was deserted just
after the birth of her youngest baby,
some two years ago. Separation from
her children stared her in the face, until
friends called in the Associated Charities,
and Immediately relief was organized.
Five dollars a week. or $50 year, is
needed in addition TO what friends and
relatives can do.
Contributions received: Miss E. A, 81.
No. 1O-Blind Father.
The father of this colored family. until
stricken with blindness. took good care
of his family. There are seven children.
the eldest just sixteen Two of the girls
make $3.50 each a week. The fourteen
year-old boy works in coal yard. earn
ing 81 30 week The wife takes in lau1f-
dry work. making $; a week, and the
husband helps her by running the wash
ing machine. Their church and relatives
are only able to assist little. Five dol
lars week, or $500 a year, Will help this
afflicted man to keep his home intact.
Contributions received: j. l. s., s..
No. IA Widow.
A widow with four small children, the
oldest rosy-cheeked little girl of ten
years, and the youngest fine, healthy
baby boy Three brothers, who are all
Woodworking men, with large families,
are taking from their meager incomes
to pay rent and buy fuel for their needy
sister To keep this mother and children
together under good living conoitions' 90
a week, or $3.50 year, IS necessary.
Contributions received: Mrs. a. q. NJ,
s625.
No. 12-White Plague.
This is a family stricken with tubercu-
losis. The father is SO ill, that the ply 4
sicians say he can live only few weeks !.
He has been a Woodworking man, and
always took good care of his family
There are five children. only two OF whom
are old enough to work Four dollars a
week, or sos year, will help the family
No. 13-Fulfilled.
Last year Opportunity No 13. a de-
serted wife with five children to sup
port, proved anything but unlucky.
1886 was raised to keep the children for
one year under the mothers care and
home Less than 800 was used for this
purpose Why? Because in March the
man started in TO support his family,
being backG by the District Supreme
Court, his employer, his church and the
Associated Charities. Did this 81 a day
Christmas gift pay? With the written
permission of all of the contributors to
this opportunity the remainder of the
fund was used for other opportunities.
One of these is now:
No. 13-Extended
Another deserted wife with four little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
.Et cUUhIEEN OPPORTUN1T1E
No. First Real Home.

Mother and four children. This mother
says this is the first real home / have
ever had Yet she is born homemak-
er. The father was homebreaker. \
weekly pension of s. throughout last
year kept this mother radiantly happy,
working for her four little ones in
home of their own This home has be-
come a neighborhood center of good
cheer. Again So per week, or $3.50 per
year, is needed to continue this good
beginning in homemaking. $500.
Contributions received: F. w, S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. 6-Husband a Cripple

A young woman of refinement and
education. who has recently undergone
a serious operation superinduced by
overwork- The husband, who is a erin
pie and will never be able to do any
thing more for his family. is being
cared for by a relative The three oldest
children show unmistakable marks OF
good home training. II IS week or
sl3o a Year can be raised. this mother
Tor her children will be able 10 keen
them. op
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

children to support; another DESERVING
man to bring to justice and reformation.
This young man is strong and able
bodied and capable of earning 81 per day.
The woman Is giving her full co-opera-
ton in having the man traced. The AS
ISOLATED Charities wants to save them
for the mothers care in her own home
until the return and reformation of the
deserving and delinquent father. 1t will
take 81 per week, or 1850 per year, to
keep this family together.
No. 14-Orphan Grandchildren.
A grandmother with two orphan grand
children to support. She is veritabie
Mrs Wigs, managing to live on next
to nothing, and always bright and cheer
full. Her home is neat as a pin. Five
dollars per week or $500 year. will
enable this grandmother to give these
orphan children the love and care they
SO much need.
Contributions received: Mrs. n. W., $40
Contributions undesignated: Cash, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. s-Widow With Small Children

A widow with three small children, the
eldest a boy Of thirteen. who hopes in
another year to be able to begin to take
his fathers place as breadwinner. Friends
are already helping. but So a week. or
$50 a year, Is needed to supplement- what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. 3-Breadwinner Ill.

The father of this family has been a
hard working man and took good care OF
his family. wife and four small chill
dren, until he became i'll with tubercu-
iosis He gratefully accepted hospital
treatment. saying: Il won't be passing
my trouble on to others If / go to the
hospital. and my family could then have
the money that it now takes to feed me.
also l might get well there" His wife )
not strong. but is always brave chserf,,,
and thrifty. Church friends are be,n,n.
70 Keep the family together. but cannot
20 ali tnat Is necessary. Other friends
nave already contributed 500. SO that
only - per week or s1O4 per vesr ;s
needed to keep these children with their
mother. S1O4.
Contributions received p D e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. 4=Handican

Both the father and mother of these
six lovely. entirely normal little chill
dren are handicapped by blindness. The
man is blind in one eye and the woman
is totally blind as the result Of an &c
cident. The children attend church and
school regularly. They are unusuauv
bright and helpful. and are being
trained to be eyes for both parents, SO
that eventually the family will be self
supporting through the children If
helped now. Five dollars per week or
$500 per year, is needed.
Contributions received: j. l. S.. 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. Widow.

\ thrifty German widow, sn,end,a
mother with five children under fourteen
years OF age. She is able to make 81 Der
week. but this is not enough for ALI their
expenses. and "a per week. or so0a !.
year. must be raised II this little family
is TO be kept together.
Contributions received: Mrs. N. w s,o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17
No. "A Model Housekeeper.

Blind father and four motherless
girls (colored). All the girls now are
living happy, useful lives. In another
year they will be able to care ent rely
for themselves and for the helpless ia
Their. AS relative pays the rent, and
the girls have become such efficient man
ayers, only $l04 is needed to keep this
home together for another year. s1O4.
Contributions received: j L s. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-17

Fourteen opportunities for real. brother
ly Christmas giving are offered in the list
made up this winter by the Associated
Charities.
Fourteen opportunities to bring actual
Christmas cheer into homes threatened by
biting poverty with destruction; fourteen
chances to add mite to the funds that
will keep together widowed mothers and
their orphaned children. or the families of
those who, through no fault of their own
simply by reason of the misfortunes of
various kinds that seem to pursue unre-
Ientingly those who are already down.
are face to face with the prospect of final
and lasting separation.