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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-15

ter day, nevertheless the originators of
penny newspapers could favorably be
compared with the most brilliant OF their
SUCCESSORS.
II take that view" said Mr.. Stanton.
because those who came later had the
advantage of the example and experience
of the men who established newspapers
at such low cost that every one was able
to buy or to subscribe.
1.-THE newspaper of today is only an
evolution from the newspaper establish
ed in the thirties and in the early forties.
This evolution was in great measure due
to the invention by Prof. Morse. of the
electric telegraph and to rapid transpor-
tatIon furnished by the swift develop
ment OF our railroad systems.
II sometimes think that there has not
been due acknowledgment to the pioneer
work performed by Erastus Brooks. He
was a brother of James Brooks and, like
his brother. was born in Portland. Me.
Erastus Brooks was more of scholar
than James. but / don't think he wrote
any more brilliantly than James Brooks
did. These brothers established low
priced afternoon paper in New York, and
for the first few years it was a hand
to-mouth fight for existence. Both were
interested in politics. and both became
members of Congress.
Il am inclined to think that Erastus
Brooks, who was about hVe years
younger than James, had keener per
ception Of the relation Of the railroads
and the telegraph to newspaper publ
cation than his brother. James. did. At
all events. Erastus was the first to DEM
onstrate the ACCESSIBILITY of the tele-
graph for speedy publication Of news
1T happened in this way: One Of the
earliest Of the telegraph lines built In
New York State was from Albany to
New York City along the banks of the
Hudson That was before the Hudson
River Railroad was constructed, and
then the only way to reach Albany by
rail was via Chatham. New York, a
roundabout trip.
James Gordon Bennett never hesi-
tated at any expense in the procuring Of
early news. and in those days Albany
was an important news center. Mr.. Ben
nett therefore established a pony ex-
press, which covered the distance be-
tween New York and Albany in about
twelve hours. Shortly after the tele-
graph line was established. Ezra Cor
nell, who founSed Cornell University.
and whose fortune was made in the de-
velopment of the telegraph, and Erastus
Brooks met. Mr.. Brooks asked what
the cost of sending news by telegraph
from Albany to his New York paper
would be. Mr.. Cornell replied that he
would name a price which he thought
would be satisfactory to Mr.. Brooks.
The price was satisfactory. and New
York City was amazed one afternoon to
find in the columns of the Express a
report of proceedings at the Capitol in
the morning. In this way. Mr.. Brooks
became the leader in the use of the tele-
graph by newspapers. And 1t is I'M
necessary to say that his leadership was
speedily initiated"
Copyright 1915 by E. J. Edwards All rights
resersed)
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tel of "A
Pioneer Newspaper Correspondent
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MERCHANTS ASK WILSON
FOR SATURDAY HOLIDAY
Association Representatives. Through
Secretary Tumulty. Request Shop
ping Time for EMPLOYEES.

r. p. Andrews. president of the Retail
Merchants Association. and Charles J..
Columbus. secretary OF the association.
yesterday were received by Secretary
Tumulty to lay before him a resolution
adopted by the association on Monday
night asking the President to make
Saturday holiday for government en-
rloyes that they might be permitted to
do their Christmas shoppins
1t was explained to Secretary Tumulty
that government employees had inadequate
time for shopping since the stores OF the
District were open but eight hours a
day because of the eiSht-hour law for
women.
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HISTORY BUILDERS.
The First Paper to Get News by
Telegraph.
BY DIR. E. j. EDWARDS.

The late Henry B. Stanton. who for
fifty years was an intimate association
with all OF the newspaper proprietors
and distinguished editors of New York
and with many in other large cities. and
furthermore, who remembered wildly
the establishment In New York of the
penny papers, said to me in the course
of reminiscent conversation that he was
convinced that brilliant and successful
as were many Of the journalists of q lat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-15
TALKS ON WIRELESS RESEARCH.
Capt. Billiard Demonstrates Apparn-
tus to Railway Men.

lecture on researches conducted
by the Federal government in wire
les telegraphy was delivered Monday
night before Company Section No 4,
of the American Electric Railway As
ISOLATION, in the offices of the Poto-
mac Electric Power Company, by
Capt II. G. Billiard. L. S. ". superin-
tendent of the government wireless
service.
a wireless receiving set had been
installed in the electric power COM
pany's offices and the audience of sew
eral hundred was permitted to listen
to radio messages sent out and re-
ceived by various government wire
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-12-15
G. W. Buys Another Building.

The building at 2G7 G street northwest
has been purchased by George Washing
ton University as an addition to the de-
partment of arts and sciences. The third
story will be used for Offices for the men,
bers of the faculty. The remainder of
the building will be converted into large
ciassrooms. One of the largest of the
rooms will be used as a history lecture
hall.
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MOVING. PACKING. sIORIHG.
Free moving Tor stor.
IN Sf SMITHS TRANsEER :
STORAGE CO. Oh q
6kU NiRht Ph. N. 0oo4

less plants Continental Morse code
messages received at the Ssyville
IL. - plant which tower was taken
over by the government to prevent vio-
lations of international neutrality, were
reproduced and shown by Col Billiard.
A feature of the program was a
demonstration of DeMolls Aeolian
Vocation. A buffet luncheon was
served
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Mrs. Clark's Suit Settled.

The damage suit instituted by Mrs.
Francis Clark against the Washington
Railway and Electric Company was dis
missed yesterday on the request of At
torney Alvin l. Newmyer. representing
Mrs. Clark, who stated that Compro-
mise settlement had been effected. The
terms of the settlement were not mad,
known.
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS or THE
District Of Columbia, Washington, December II.
1915. Sealed proposals will b received this offer
until O'Clock D. NJ. DECEMBER %. 1915. fer
furnishing all necessary labor and materials foe
printing and furnishing ist II deiin1uents in tins
PAYMENT Of taxes. levied and in the first
day Of July. 1915 Specifications and form Of pro-
Insa NAV Be obtained from the Purchasing Offior.
u. g.. Room ID. District Building. OLIVER P.
NEWMAN. LOUIS BROWNLOW, CHARLES W.
KITZ Commissioner ID q
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FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUS.

FOR sALE-FIANO BARGAIN. NEW. BEST
make sSnote. - roles. Cos. me SO will deliye-
for SO. Cash. Gall ". 10. see it at once. Leaving
city. CONwELL. 1870 II ST nv
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No business can attain GREAT sue
cess without aid of intelligent adyertis-
ing.-Dan sayles.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE
m SMALL and large sumA All transac.
hons crnductei with economical consid-
grafton for borrowsrA VIM H SAUN-
DERS q 20. Southern Blds.. so7 18th =
estate At lowest current rates; special
privileges with RESPECT to prior pa ymenta
xylor 4 Rutherford. Inc n lSth n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20
TONY CERRA
ACQUITTED
WIDEST DEMONSTRATION VEL
COINED ANNOUNCEMENT OF
VERDICT.
Defendant Shakes Hands With Jury
Other Pending Indictments Will
Not be Pressed.

When the jury sitting TO Try Tony
Terra on a charge Of Conspiring as a
blackhauder, returned "A verdict OF not
guilty al N o'clock last night. specta-
tors IN the court room broke into the
widest of applause. 10 took the com
bined efforts OF judge \. Il. Robinson
and Deputy Sheriff +. n. Smith TO re-
store quiet. Harry l.. Hess vas fore
man Of the jury.
Cerra. the defendant. with a twenty
three -day-old babe in his arms. walked
TO d jury box. shook hands with the
Juryinen IN turn. then Assistant Prose
cutting Attorney F. 4. O'BTien. his own
attorneys. :. O. BoyCo and Carl O..
Schnidt and lastly Prosecuting Attor-
nltN H. \. Mckee. sympathy was with
the defendant The jury caught the in
lection and b]al;oted once.
I'm aCquittinE Cerra. other indict.
mcntS pending AGAINST him were auto
nlatlcailN dismissed. as Prosecuting
Attorney MCN', stated that ho would
axe the same stand on these as he
did his predecessor. Mr. Addleman. in
refusing ia push tire second indiCt-
msuts against the LOTUS boys. after
iheN had been acquitted on the first
one.
As ne was leayiQg the room with his
family, teTra said that ne would re-.
port for work on the Baltimore and
ONO railroad lines this morning as
though nothing had taken place. The
ushl session OF court was axe up
entirely with tho arguments OF the at.
iorneys with the exception of Mr..
OBrien who finished before court ad.
Journsd al . 30 yesterday evening.
Mr.. Schmidt opened for Ihc defense.
and Mr.. Buyce closed. Mir. Mckee clos
ING FOR the state. Allegations concern
lug witnesses We're made i'm which Mr..
Mckee termed Joe cambria as a Judas
isoariOt.
n testimony yesterday was un.
interesting, generally. Cgrra was
cross examined and clunu doggcdly TO
his original story that ne knew moth.
ln- of the workings of the Black Hand
Lou r. Walters. court st~cuographcr.
testified a. Co the records taken Of
The confessions. Fred Frazier testi.
fed as To statements of Cerra. i'm r..
buttal and was followed by Freddie
NaZuka.
one of the most pathetic sights. and
which was really "a part OF the case
and did much to impress the jury was
the wife of Cerra sitting detected i'm
The COurI room. while wing ON the
floor were her five It'll, children
asleep. n they stirred in their sleep.
terra. himself. would arise from his
chair and move 90 the side of The room
and comfort the little ones.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20
Or. eULLARO TO TALK.

ur L.. :. Billiard VIII deliver "a lee.
lure sunday 'NDIIu- before the y. VI.
4 \. He viii take ass his topic Tor
discussion 9TH. Gateway tu Wu.
mauIty Dr. HuiIarI i- one of the
prominent dentists OF the CITY and his
talk on the care OF the teeth will boz
most Interesting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20
MATINEE TODAY.

y special matinee performauc. of
\ Night I'm Fairylsnd. will be- given
ar the North street. VI. T.. church. an
- O'Clock This afternoon. This will
enable an school children To see th.
IIuN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20

Children's Cloth Hats-In velvet plush. cordu.
roy and felt-were up TO 81 .9S-white and
colorS-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20

Washable Kid Gloves A well known !
Sl.3O grade-one-claSp-in mode, bis
cunt and grcy-certain to wash
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20

Children's Bingham Aprons-High neck and
long ~SleeveS-pocket and strap. Sizes ,
10 : years
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20
SMOKE ABATEMENT Is PLEA
OF TALK TO WOMAN'S CLUB


The work .u many OF tho large c.us.
n This country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20

New 4-in-Hand Ties-A selection of colorS and
original dcSigns-brand new stock-a reg
ular soc quality
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20

Tailor Maid Corsets-An unusually good
makc-medium bUSt-long hipped. elastic
mSct>-m pink coutiI-regular S1.5O-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-20

Men All Silk Socks-Extra good-in medium
Welght-renforced heel and toe-grey,
black and navy-every thread silk.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
FIFTY YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE.

A very pleasant occasion was that
Of the celebration of the fiftieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
H., T. Perkins at their home on
Adams street, Friday, October 90.
1t was response to invitations
issued by their son and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Perkins, that
number of friends marched into the
home of the "old folks" unaware,
and they were surprised to learn
that others were keeping close tab
on Father Time"
After cordial greetings were ex
changed and a few snap shots taken,
the merry party was invited to the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Ben
nett to remain until further notice.
By and by it was announced that
partners would be chosen for the
wedding march-which was not
"Mendelssohn. After this a sumpt-
uous wedding dinner was served.
Toasts were rendered as follows:
Autobiography of the Welded
Life, Mrs. Joe Perkins; "a Glorious
Golden Wedding. j. P. Veerkamp;
Marriage, S. s. Heilman; Re-
sponses by both bride and groom.
The many presents received were
beautiful and useful.
The time was then spent in social
converse and telling stories appro-
pirate to the occasion until, when the
sun was sinking in the golden west,
the company departed, each one feel
ing to had been an event long to be
remembered Those permitted to
enjoy the occasion were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hook from Kansas City, Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Hook from Rock
Creek, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Perkins,
Mr. and Mrs. j. p. Veerkamp, Mr..
and Mrs. d. ]. Elliott. Mr.. and Mrs.
s. S. Heilman, John B. Heilman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Moore. Mrs 8.
Moore. Mrs. II. NJ. Bennett, Ruth
Heilman and Leo Perkins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
Charley Asher of Monte Vista, al

Charley Asher of Monte Vista, ar
rested recently upon complaint of his
wife, Sarah G. Asher, for non-support
OF their child, was acquitted Thurs
day by jury in the County court. 1t
seems that Asher had let one pay day
20 over without contributing the US
ual amount to the support of his fam
lily, having paid some necessary bills
with the money. and was arrested
before the next pay check came in
o. e. Linderholm and Scott Carroll
were counsel for tho defendant.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
PEA CROP DESTROYED BY FIRE.

About 1880 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon disastrous fire occurred
on the 8O-acre tract OF land owned
by Mrs. Hattie j. Newmye- just west
Of the Oliver place and adjoining the
right-of-way of the San Luis Central
Railroad. One half of the field of
peas owned by Vern Bow3her and
Earl Allen. was consumed by the
flames in less than thirty minutes.
With able assistance from the neigh
bors and voluntary helpers from
Center, part of the crop was saved.
the estimated loss is placel at about
$500.
We were informed that the fire
was caused from section men burning
thistles along the right-ofway.-
Center Dispatch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
PIG CLUB AND SHEEPMEN
TO HEAR DR.. GEO. GLOVER

Tonight (Friday) the Young Mems
Auxiliary club will meet at Wallace
hall for permanent organization. A
name will be chosen for the club and
officers elected for the ensuing wear.
FOLLOWING the christening" of the
club, there will be program of en-
tertainment consisting of music, re-
freshments and an address by DR..
Geo. c. Glover of the State Agricul-
tural college.
When any trouble with the hogs
or sheep strikes the residents of this
valley they always call DR.. Glover.
Likewise when there is any fun or
frolic in connection with the hog
raising industry or the sheep feeding
industry the program seems incom-
plete without one OF DR.. Glover's ad-
dresses in which wit and humor are
cleverly introduced to make the prac-
teal thoughts drive home.
This Saturday afternoon Dr.
Glover will address the Sheep Grow
ers' association at the city hall to
which the public is invited.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

The body of Mr.. Keough, who died
mere Thursday was shipped to his old
nome at Providence, r. l. Thursday
night Mr.. keough came here a
short time to go to work with the
Quigley Construction Co, on the Rio
Grande drainage canal. While at
work one day cable struck him
across the chest injuring him severe
ly and while he was in bed as a re-
suit of the accident pneumonia set in.
Mr.. Keough was 62 years OF age.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Alamosa sheriff was notified and he
appl ehended Gordon at once. Mar
shall Abernathy drove to Alomoso
and brought Gordon to Monte Vista
"here after a consultation with Mr..
Goudy it was decided to accept a plea
OF guilty to petty larceny and i'm
pose a nominal fine. This propram
was carried out upon recommended
ton of Deputy District ATTORNEY
howard and Gordon was getting off
easy when he spoiled it all by getting
heaVy. He refused to pay the
part of the costs which provided for
the use of the Goudy car and also for
gasoline and oil, whereupon the
Court refused to accept any of Cor
don's money and also withdrew the
acceptance of the plea of guilty. This
put Mr.. Gordon up against the
charge OF grand larceny as defined by
the statute and he was bound over
to the next term of District court
under bond of $3.50 upon waving
preliminary examination.
Mr.. Gordon was released Tuesday
upon bond furnished by Mr.. Waller
of Creede.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Chas. Bishop is reported as recov-
ering nicely from his operation at a
hospital in Denver Mr.. Bishop was
operated on last Saturday for very
serious case of ulcers of the stomach
and his condition following the re-
moval of the foreigh growth was so
unfavorable that he was not expected
to recover. The danger period
passed, however, and the patient will
probably make rapid progress toward
getting we'll
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
lSURANCE AGENT LEARNS COSTLY LESSON
EHISKEY WON'T MIX WELL WITH GASOLINE

While no specific statute governs
!. theft of Ford cars, there is a
er drastic statute enacted by the
At state legislature which pre-
.,hes the taking of an automobile
INN garage, street, alley or other
,ee and running 1t without the
ousent of the owner as an act of
rand larceny.
Harry X. Gordon, known quite
.ell in the valley towns, was bound
yer to the next term of the district
ourt BY Judge Hender in Monte Wis
Tuesday, upon the charge of hav-
II stolen a Ford car belonging to
| H. Goudy, and driving 1t to Ala
bosa.
Il seems that GOfQOn borrowed
car owned by one of the Weiss
rothers at Del Norte Monday night
I'd drove to Monte Vista. When
y arrived here the car was minus a
5ind shield and had other damages
Which prevented Gordon continuing
Us journey, so he went to Chapman
! Mcintosh garage and succeeded in
biting the night man to let him
kve Goudy's car. When it was dis
pvered that the car was gone, the
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

l.. J. Chapman. had an accident
while at work on the highway near
South Fork last Friday, which has
caused him to "lay off" for while.
The men were blasting and large
rock hit Mr.. Chapman on the leg
above the knee. but fortunately with
not sufficient force to break the
limb.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
EBERT HUBBARD ON ADVERTISING

advertising is simply announcing to the world
in effective way where you are, who you are and
what you and what you have to offer in the way
of commodity. All live are advertisers and the
only who should not advertise is the man who
has nothing to offer the world in the way of human
service and such man is a dead one whether he
knows it or not.
advertising is a legitimate and ethical PROPOSE
ton Life is too short for you to hide yourself away
mantled in your modesty and let the world hunt
you out.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

The Ladies of the Maccabees of
Center will give mask ball at Cen
ter this Saturday. evening. Pro-
Vista will be large enough to warrant
it the San Luis Central will run a
special train from Monte to Center
for the benefit of those who wish to
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
A MORE PERTINENT QUESTION

At recent meeting of literary society of the
Teachers college at Greeley, the question debated
was, "Shoud Women Go to War;" The judges de-
cided in the negative.
Suppose the society discuss the question
Should Men Go to War;" If the decision were
put to popular vote the answer would undoubtedly
be MOI
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30
LARGE SUGAR REVENUE
MUST BE RETAINED

The duties on merchandise imported from for
eign countries has fallen off nearly $126 900
during the past year, while sugar continues to turn
into the federal treasury $50 900 900 annually
Most of the sugar imported comes from Cuba and is
not materially reduced by the European
Congress must devise means to meet the
deficiency of 5000, 900 caused by the wars. On
October 7 Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo issued
a statement announcing that in his annual report he
will recommend the retention of the present tariff on
sugar. The statement is as follows:
In reply to many inquiries about the revenue
measures that will be proposed in the next Congress,
have determined to recommend % that the emer
gency revenue act which expires by limitation
December 81, 1915, be extended until peace is
stored in Europe; and (2) that the existing duties
sugar shall be retained for several years, until
normal customs conditions restored. These
distinctly revenue measures, and are necessary in
view of the extraordinary conditions prevailing
throughout the world.
Sugar is much luxury" as tobacco and as
measure might be treated such This
seems to be Secretary McAdoos idea.
The imports of sugar for 1914-15 fol-
lows:
CuDa .......... .4,1oo,ooo POUNDS
Hawaii ................ l ,281 900 pounds
fhupplneS ............. 3Zl,OOO POUNDS
u S. Cane Product. ...... a939,O0O pounds
u S. Beet Sugar ........ ,448, 900 pounds
More than half of the sugar consumed in the
United States comes from Cuba.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Frank Hopper returned Monday
morning from Denver where he went,
after attending the Odd Fellows Con-
vention at Colorado Springs. for a
visit with his son Everett who is at
tending ID. U.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Fred Startling took crew OF
workmen out Friday morning to do
some repair work on structures
north OF Monte Vista for the Rio
Grande Land and Canal Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Miss Olive Cooley who was oper-
ated on at the local hospital for ap-
pendicitis few weeks ago. has en-
tirely recovered and returned to her
home at Creede. Friday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

The twenty-frst annual meeting Of
the San Juan Pioneers, held ct Ala
mosa last Thursday and Friday, was
greatly enjoyed by those fortunate
enough to attend. The next meeting
will be held at Del Norte.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Dr. Moore, DR.. and Mrs. Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Savage, Mr.. Boutwell,
Mr.. Baxtrum and Mr. Roughton
motored to the La Jara reservoir
Thursday and spent the day fishing.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Mrs. John Hageman of Del Norte,
has been in Monte Vista this week
visiting friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stow left
Thursday night for the Eastern mar
kets to purchase line of Christmas
goods for the Stow Mercantile Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

The theft of complete suit OF
clothes was suffered by one of the
roomers at the Valley House last
Saturday,
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. John Owsley OF
Creede passed thru here Thursday
night enroute to the Panama Pacific
exposition in California.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

l.. II. Morgan who has for some
time been proprietor of the o. X.
restaurant on First ave, sold out this
week to Lester Munford.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

The Monte Vista Motor Car Co.
sold five-passenger Ford to Mangus
Goodman this week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Robins have as
their guest. their daughter-in-law.
Mrs. Mary Robins OF Frankfort, Ind.