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The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Washington College Of Law.

Misses Christine Quick. Julia Banks
and Elizabeth C. Harris, of the senior
class, gave q tea on Thursday afternoon
at the Tea Cup Inn to the women men,
bers Of the senior and Junior classes.
The honorary dean, Mrs Ellen Spencer
Mussey, and the dean. Miss Emma NJ.
Gillett, were among the guests.
Mrs. Anna Conroy Sullivan. Of the class
of 1s1o, has returned to her home In
Brooklyn after q visit to her mother.
Mrs. Conroy. in Anacostia-
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, the honor
ary dean, has gone to Harpers Ferry to
spend q week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Keith. Of the
senior class. one OF the college brides,
has returned from her honeymoon. spent
in New Hampshire at her country home,
and will continue her csurse with the
class Of 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Andrew. Of the
classes Of 1915 and 1874 have returned
from Missouri. where Mr.. Andrew went
to vote.
Miss Mary Wood. class Of 1soe. has been
appointed chairman Of the legislative
committee Of the General Federation Of
Women's Clubs.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
Save Your Motor and Your Battery.

The weather getting cold hard and there is
danger of freezing radiator and cylinders
Go to the who you and his Recommendation
as to what is best to anti-free1ng solution
Different manufacturers recommend different articles
With of them hood NOT bad idea keeps your
in the coldest weather .-st
makes easier your starting battery your
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
A Tar Come 70 Stsy.

The Federal income tar may be crfti-
cised In some Of its details; Il annoys
many people Of means. But with "pre-
paredness" to finance it is already Prov
ing TO be q godsend. II is one Of the
most defensible measures Of taxation in
tho history Of the Federal government.
and II reflects substantial credit upon
the present administration which q re-
responsible for Its enactment The Presi-
dental candidate who Ihould demand
It's repeal would never set within SIGHT
Of the White House.-sprinEfIeld RE-
publican. I1d't
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Or. W. B. crumpton, Of Birmingham,
Ala. is raising money for missionary
work, by advertising in Alabama papers
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

It is said that q single drop of nico-
tine will kill q rabbit in three and q
half minutes.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Timken axles.
Hyatt Quiet bearings.
Steamline body.
Honeycomb radiator.
Atwater-Kent ignition.
Extra long vanadium
steel springs.
Cantilever type spring
suspension.
Roomy body.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19
No Car at Any Price Can Have Better Features

Wagner 2-Unit Start
ing a n d Lig hting
System.
Demountable Rims.
30 inch by 3 inch tires.
High-speed S axon-
Continental motor.
Reichenbach carbu-
reter.
3-speed transmission.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

40 inch wide seat.
New style top with
Grecian rear bow.
Electric horn.
Tire carrier.
Speedometer.
Heavy frame, channel
section pressed steel.
Venhlating windshield.
Adjustable pedals.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Well. Col. Cliff Long is back from his
visit to Ohio. but I am afraid that he
never will look the same again You
know. the State went Democratic.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

Dry plate clutch.
Combination tail and
license lamp.
0ne-man rubber top
and top cover.
Gasoline gauge.
Storm curtains.
Full set of tools and re-
pair outfit.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-19

BY the way. il you should happen to
run into Roy Livingston on your travels
through the West, tell him we are still
alive In Washington. Roy, you know,
has a big government contract on Hood
tires, and he is out studying conditions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

courage the ambition TO join the New
York division of all those who seek
enlistment. bur who may have mis-
conception concerning the discipline
which is enforced, the Mever-endinE
work required. the quiet. soldierly
bearing and self sacrifice exacted. the
constant vcrboten. and, finally. and to
he especially emphasized. the absence
OF liquor. In other words. men who
aim TO be staggering. lazy. drinking
soldiers. If they value their comfort
and freedom. should avoid enlistment
III the New York division as they
would the plague. and the public will
aid us in our work and confer a public
service IL they Will write me person
ally. stating fully the facts affecting
violations of these standards by sol
diers OF the New York division"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
CHANCES FOR PROMOTION
IN ARMY REORGANIZATION
Generals Willis and pcrshing Mentioned
In Connection with ADDED
Ranks Effective July !.

WASHINGTON, June "A major
general and I'VE brigadier- generals Of
the line are to he added to the army
on July l, In accordance with the army
REPRESENTATION nct. General A. L.
Mills, chief Of the miitian division Of
the War Department. and General John
j: P"rshinG. commanding the punitive
expedition in Mexico, stand number one
and number two. respectively, In the
list OF br!sadicrs, and /, Is accepted
that ono Of them will be advanced to
the higher grade.
Colonels of the line are eligible for
appointment TO the prospective vacan-
CLOS IN hriEad rank. and there is con-
siderable speculation regarding the
possible selections. The fact that
colonel Joseph r. Kuhn. United States
military attache az Berlin has been as
signed TO the Third Regiment of En-
sihecrs' thereby putting him on the
eligible lisl. Is taken Ivy some officers
10 mean mat he Is 10 be made a hrica
der general Although assigned to the
new engineer regiment he has been
ordered to remain on his present sta.
ton at Bcrlin until further orders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
FURTHER ARRESTS TO-DAY
TO TEST SUNDAY LAWS
Police. However. Prominc Tint NJ
Grcnt Number VIII De Hailed
10 Court.

Several additional test cases of the
Sunday-closinr laws probably will he
called in Police Court tomorrow as a
result of arrests which il is expected
the police will make to-day.
AT least one proprietor of cigar
store and confectionery has informed
the police that he will keep his place
open to-day. and it is said this will
cause his arrest. The confcctionerS
are of the opinion that the sale of soft
drinks and cigars are a necessity, baS-
ing their view on the decisions of
courts in other sections of the State.
They closed of their own accord last
Sunday, but now want their cases
taken TO court for test purposes.
The police likewise will arrest the
orEanISt of n church choir to-day to
test his right to work on Sunday 1t
WAS definitely stated last night that
there would be nothing spectacular
about this arrest--no interference with
services and that choir singers and or
being hailed into court until the test
case has been passed upon Follow
ing the morning service. by previous
agreement, Ernest II. Cosby. organist
at All Saints Episcopal Church, will
call on Magistrate Purdie, who will
recognize him without bail for his APP
Dearance when the case is called. MIR.
Cosby was notified last week that he
would he arrested.
No wholesale arrests. such as were
made on last Sunday. are expected
to-day, hut the police have given no.
tice that they will arrest all violators
OF the Sunday laws who come under
their notice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
HORSE RACING WOMAN's RUIN
'""""h bnnkrupt "pcni runuo f.,
Nv" Years "fur"--I,>trnyD
Ennrc admitted Il, IIer

rE.raNa gance was admitted nv Mrs.
ai" ~ VI" taiton, Of Buckingham raj
r,,,,, Wh" appeared a, the Bank
q her failure.
. she has spent during the last two
-.',,, "E"' i''"H and had lost over the
'Ul'h'He' runnin2 and sale of race
mo'Ses which she bought Tor fun :,
Icy sometimes won. and she some
.eS ""' on them. hut could not re
'n her bets ''S'
a. July, '','. she bourh, a near,
,,''oe iof under 1900. which sh.
e'iu som" four or Ave months late,
lier Liabilities .225-were all nor.
sons d""'s ana money borrower Ia
,"n@"h'Id ind general requirements
her assets we're fas2.
NN' mad an income OF 1900 per an
NUN derived from - settlement exe.
lt..e "tiote marriage. until Feb.ulrv.
~ when further settlemnn o.
'-"'n' VAS made in her favor on her
"''H'n'uE divorc".-London Globe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
COLONEL DECLINES TO TALK
VIII Brc"mc Active Again After rubIi-
cation of Letter TO National Pro-
greSslNe tOnmittec.
TO The Time.-nisp;

Especial TO The Times ElSpatCh
OYSTER BAY, y Y, June 24.-Colo-
mel Roosevelt will not hold any i'm
portant political conference until after
the publication of his letter to the Ma
uonal Progressive Committee. II was
learned to-day. He does not wish TO
he embarrassed, in view OF the fact
that It Is not positive the Bull Moose
committee will accept his declination TO
head a third ticket.
After Monday, however, there will be
many conferences at Sycamore Hill
between the Colonel and Republican
and Progressive leaders. Governor
Whitman. 1t Is understood. wanted to
see the Colonel this week, but Mr
Roosevelt declined to confer with him
Among the callers to-day were Chester
Fl. Rowell Progressive national com
mitteeman from California; Irwin r.
kirkwood. editor of the Kansas City
star. and Congressman Nicholas Long
worth the C"loncrs son-in- law.
John McCirath. secretary to Colonel
Roosevelt. left to-day for Chicag go.
where he will try to win over the Pro-
cressive committeeman to the accept
ance of tho colonel's declinatIon 10
head tho party.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
FOUR HURT WHEN AUTO
BACKS INTO STREET CAR
Joseph NJ. Peartnan Sustnins Injuries
to Foot-'Fhree- Other
Collisions.


A Broad and Twenty-nfth street car
crashed into an automobile near Allen
Avenue and Broad Streets early last
night. when The machine was backed
out Of a garage and across the street
car tracks, inturing four men slightly.
The police did not ascertain the name
of the driver of the automobile
Joseph NJ. -Pcarman. of 500 Holly
Street. was in the act OF aliEhtinC
from the car, when 1t struck the au-
tomobilc. He was thrown some dis
lance. and sustained an injury to his
foot. He was taken to Stuart Circle
Hospital. but was able to go to his
home n short time later.
w. c. o'Brien. of 1904 West Broad
street: Lawrence Wood, colored OF
SOS Federal Street, and Charles Wheel
er colored. OF IL North Twenty-third
street. were slightly Injured.
w. H. Sheppard. of 1915 AIosby
Street. driving a United States mail
wagon, collided with an automobile
driven by Elijah Robins. of 422 Eas.
Marshall Street. at Adams and Mar
shall Streets yesterday afternoon
Neither OF the men was injured, but
the cars were damaged
The automobile of r. H. Kline, Of
25l5 kensington Avenue. collided with
car driven by James Mckinney. of
1901 Jacquline Street at Floyd Avenue
and Laurel Streets yesterday after
noon. Both machines were damaced>
Another automobile collision occur
red at Adams and Broad Streets last
night. when Broad and Main Street
car struck an automobile driven by
Phil Morton, of IS West Duval Street.
The machine was damaged slightly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
U. S. ATTORNEY MARSHALL
MAY RECEIVE MORE TIME
Asks House Judiciary Committee for
Extension to Answer tcprescn-
tntlSe Buchnnnn's ChnrHcs.

WASHINGTON. June 24.--Represcn-
tative Buchanan. of Illinois. who
brought Impeachment charges against
United States Attorney II. Snowden
Marshall. after the lattcr had had him
Indicted In New York in connection
with the activities of I.abor's National
Peace Council, appeared before the
House Judiciary Committee yesterday
and argued that he had made out Il
case.
Mr.. Marshall. who had boon invited
to make statement. did not appear
but In letter he indicated that he
desired more time than the hour Of
fered. and Chairman Webb said it un-
doubtcdly would be granted. An in
VestiEatinS subcommittee already has
recommended unanimously that the
Buchanan charges be dropped
service OF a warrant by which It Is
proposed to bring Mr.. Marshall before
the bar OF the House for contempt be-
cause of his criticisms Of the investi-
eating committee is being delayed
pending the return, to Washington of
Sergeant-at- Arms Gordon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
WEDDING A FAMILY AFFAIR
BrideEroom's Mother and Brides
Fathcr Also Caught
the Idea.

The Colford-Pallus wedding at CO.
roma. Long Island, was quite a family
affair. Miss Jose phine Pallus became
the bride of Joseph n. Colford. and the
hrideSrooms mother. Mrs. Ellen l.. Col :
ford. became tho bride OF John a. Pal
lus. Miss Pallus's father.
When the four obtained their mar
riaSe licenses they would not explain
the genesis Of the four-cornered ro-
nance. But friends say that the parcn-
tai marriage contract arose when the
younger couple began discussing
whether to make their future home
with the brdegroom's mother or the
brides father. II was argued that IL
they lived with Mrs. Colford Mr.. Pallus
would he left alone: If they lived with
Mr.. Paulus Mrs. Colford would be left
alone
SO tho elder people solved the puz-
zle. and now nobody's going to have
to live alonc.-New York Tribune
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
CONNAUGHT QUITS OFFICE
IN CANADA IN OCTOBER
King Approves PInn for Duke to Re-
tire at End of Tcrm-EurI Cur
Hon Mentioned Successor.

LONDON, June 2+.-king George has
given his sanction for the Duke of
counaught, whose term as Governor
General of Canada expires next Octo-
Der. to return 10 England, says an an
nouncement issued by the Colonial Of
flee. The King also excused Prince
Alexander OF Teck, whose appointment,
was made before the war from being
the successor to the Duke OF Con-
naught. as the prince feels he cannot
relinqutsh his military duties
Nothing il known officially concern
inG the reports that Earl Curzon OF
kedleston, former Niceroy of India
Will become GovcrnorCieneral Of Can
ada.
The Times states that the rumor
that Earl CurZon is to succeed the
Duke Of Connaught is Incorrect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

, & Co. for s2.555.ooo was postponed in.
definitely to-day by action Of Associate
Justice Watts. OF the State Supreme
Court. i'm issuing an order OF super
sedcas. This order says the decision
OF Circuit Court Judge Mauldin. in
which he refused to grant an injunc-
ton requested by stockholders to pre-
vent the sale. Justice Watts's decision
also stops Immediate bankruptcy
proceedings instituted after Judge
Mauldin's decision. The next meeting
of the state Supreme Court is in No.
vember.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
COMES $1,000 MILES IN VAIN
EnEliShninn. ut End of Long Journey,
Finds Sweetheart Has Wed
His Uncle.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.1

ROANOKE, VA, June 24.-Thomas
Gilbert young rudy checked Brit
Usher. who left his home in Sydney,
Australia, seven weeks ago, and trav-
elcd a distance of $1,000 miles to this
city with the intention OF marrying his
ianccc, Mrs Hattie 3. Nance, Of Roa-
noke reached here to-day, but was
astoniShed 10 find his sweetheart had
married his uncle, Jacob Harvey. The
wedding took place two weeks ago.
Gilbert journcycd from his island home
10y way OF Genoa, Italy, passing
through the mine fields of the Mcdi
terranean Sea. He literally went
through fire and water" to reach his
sweetheart The reason for the
woman's change Of mind is not given.
Gilbert who is employed by Il sugar
refining company in Australia, says he
expects 10 leave for his home on Mon
day. He put UP cheerful front in
view OF his long journey and ultimate
disappointment.
Asked if he expected to land" an
American bride before returning 70
sydney. he smiled and shrugged his
shoulders: IL haven't time" he said.
Il must be getting back"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

Score by innings: r.
Epuntr"o. berry ...I 2 o :
Woodr0 y Cuarics 3 2 5 -
summary, Runs-kuiEht, Dohery ,2,. F.
Tlmm"ns !?l Timmons Cofey. y. Bin
tofn t-', kuNt, watson 60, Sillmon t9,.
trttnNlSS t2l. II Rinford. Two base hits
, iinmons. poherty y. Rinford. Hoich-
Kiss rhr'e bias" hits pnherty. Watson
HutehEss. Sacrifice hits-F Timmons col.
ll"r Hotchki's stolen hascs-N Rintord
-, Watson 90. Hstchkiss. S,llmon '2l. r
fuyF Rector Dohcrty Iirs-on EinforG
u IN innings; or Dunn. II IN : innings
nss's Oh o-llE-oH Binford .: on Dunn :
~ ~ H''cher-hv Dunn. J Struck oui-h,.
Sin'or7. By Dunn. Wild pttch-pohcrtv
inNh' '-0ro. Scor"k ecprr, Picot Time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
LABOR TO WORK FOR PEACE
Gompers Requests Me,icnn Leaders 10
Proceed to lei Pnso to Confer
with Americans.

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. June 2i.-Samue!
Gompers president Of the American
Federation Of Labor. announced to-
day that "a conference will be called BY
labor leaders in an effort TO avert
war in Mexico He already has sent
messages TO labor leaders I'm the war
torn country requesting them To pro
coed to FL Paso TO confer with Amer
lean labor leaders. MIR. Go,npers has
written President Carranza telling hin,
OF the plar Of the conference TO be
held at FL Paso
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
Cherries Plentiful in valley.

HARR1SONBURG, VA, June 24.-
In spite of the early predictions Of
havoc wrought by frost and cold
weather, the cherry crop In this part
of the Valley is enormous Berries
are also plentiful. a large peach crop
is expected but II Is generally con-
coded that the apple crop has been re-
duced to one-third of what was ex-
peCtod in the winter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
FIRST NEW WHEAT

The first new wheat Of the season
was sold yesterday on the local grain
exchange by Frazer & Tompllins TO the
Mayo Milling Company a, 95 cents
II was grown by w. S. Johnson. Of
Powhatan County. and was of fine quail
i'y. but too damp for grinding. Had
ii been in dry condition II would have
brought about Sll0.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

Totals, "a II - !" r"'"is.'." = 3
T W. Wood * Sun.......S q II
Cedar Works ............i %
Summary: Runs-Belt tSr schmidt. Burn
ham. Strain. overton Lutts t@, Clark 81.
Wharton Walton Two base hits-Clarlt.
1ohnstone Home run-ovcrton. Stolen bases
Fell a.. Rurnhain, Clark. Lutte. Curry.
.poubla play--Strain to OV"rton. Hits-of
GooduS,n : in : innings. of Walton. II
in iInincs. Bases on balls-oN Goodman.
>. off Walton, L Hit by pitcher-hy Good
man. Quito. .; Wharton u Struck out
10y Goodman. I; by Walton, q. Icf, on bases
II. w. Wood x Son. 5: Cedar Works {.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
COTTON MILL SALE DELAYED

GREENNlLLE, s. c., June o4.-The
proposed sale OF tho Harnpton group 7
Of cotton mills by the Parker Cotton
Mills Company TO Lockwood, Greene
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
The Duke Of Connaught hccan,

The Duke OF Connaught became
Governor-General of Canada in Octo-
her, 1911. At the outbreak Of the war
the duk. had arranged 10 leave Cam
ada, as the Prince of Tcck had been
announced as his successor. y dis
patch from Ottawa earlier this week
contained the report that Earl CurHon
would succeed him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
I<ocrn.
Totals. 81 4.-lo ! Totals. so 4.7n

SIUT' NN innlnEa: X
y. s Kcllam ..........n 90
koCenS ....... .........n q o-l
summary Runs-Ja clison Two base hit
Darby. Stolen bases-Tackson te>. Robert
son CO. Crostic 80. Eacho. Broadricli go.
Hits-on crostic. In innings: off SlauSh-
ter. In innings. Bases bals-oT
Slaughter. .. Hit by pitcher--Crosttc. l.
Struck out-by Cristic, L.. by Slaughter a.
Left on hases--A. S. kcllam, :; Kocens
Umpire. Harding. ScorokcepHr, \. NJ. Jones
Time. ZOOS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
Band Concerts.

PROGRAM FOR WEEK OF JUNE 20
to 10 Il. VI.
I. March. New York Hirpodromc,"
SOusa
=. Overture. .Orphrus". .Oneubnch
3. Medley. "Rcmtck's Hits, No. 49,"
Lnmpe
4. Waltz, "NvcddinE of the Winds,
=. Trof. "Silvcr Fox"
q. Enntusin. "In DRys Of Old"
Robinson
:. onc.ster. "whnt Wonderful
Mother You'd Be". .PinntodOst
=. Selection. "tiiEh Jinks"
fiaucrbach
q. Song. Garry Me Back to Old
Virginia" ............. Bland
IN. "Di1ic" and "Star-Spanglcd BAN
nrr."
Joseph &. Kcssnich, Director.
WHERE THE BAND PLAYS.
Monday, juno 28-Marshnu Park.
Tuesday. June 2.-Rfverstdc Park
Wednesday. June - Clarke
Springs Playground.
Thursday. juno DECENTRALIZATION
Park.
Frldny, June 30-Icferson Park.
saturday. July 1-William Byrd
Park.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
CENTRAL LEAGUE
I,csIilfs Ncstcriiav.

r w Wood & Sons. 1; Richmond IenaF
Works : Is innings. darkness>.
Woodall y cusrles. IL: Rountree-Cherry, :.
kutsn's Boosters, j; a. s. kellsm Inc o.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

N - KnNs-Ioh ~. Fiiser C'aldcr
irons t,ioam, ~ ~ base hits gins.
G.ii.. Gsses.'' ,Tomlin. roh a. Iii;er,
ilIn"f IN by pitch"r-.-i5y runiiin.
f.,. tMH.n' H'rurk out-by Tonilin :.
t,oi 'iH.rs"n ',cfi IN bases Srotb.r'
''''' - trays Umpire, Edwards
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
Standing OF Clubs.


4 s Kcllam. Inc. VS.. T. " Wood & Son.
At Barton Heights.
Woodau & 0uar!es Koccns Boosters.
AT Fulton Park.
Richmond Cedar Works vs. Rountree-
CHERRY Corp. a Elm Street Park.
T.. ". Wood n son. Cedar Works.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
Where They PLAY. Next saturd.
brotherhood.

$3.50 We HiH.rs. ~ Broad Street park
r,,.'''"'F ana Brotherhood a, Byrd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE
Results Yesterday.


.,F',f 7. Brotherhood o
-,,,, ''P'hH flk"rs postponed, military
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-06-01
Spare The Snake.

Among the best although least-appre-
ciated friends of the farmer are the harm
less snakes, such as the milk snake, the
"chicken" snake, the garter snake, the
bull snake, the blotched king snake, the
blue snake, the black snake, and some
others. All OF them are the natural enc
mics OF rats, mice, weasels and similar
animals that infest farms and village
homes, especially where there is poultry
or other small live stock. In an article
in the Scientific American Supplement,
DR.. Robert w. Shuieldt OF Washington
says that il would well repay every farmer
in the country TO keep half dozen harm
less vermin destroying snakes on every
acre Of his place. Thousands Of harmless
snakes are killed every year by boys,
ignorant farm hands and misinformed
women, in spite Of the fact that the De-
partment Of Agriculture has repeatedly
shown that rats, mice and other rodents
cause a loss OF a hundred million dollars
year 10 our cereal crops alone. Al
though most farmers believe that the COM
mon chicken" snake haunts their out
buildings in order 10 feed on their young
ducks and chickens, the snake does Moth
ing Of The kind but II does destroy great
numbers OF young mice and other pests.
Mans dread and hatred Of snakes, says
Doctor Shufeldt, has been from the earliest
time a matter OF erroneous teaching.
Harmless snakes are the easiest animals
in the world 10 tame, and il is high time
that the false ideas about them should be
corrected. More than that, il should be
taught that, like birds, they are among g
the best animal friends that the farmer
has. II we destroy them, We pave the
way for the destruction OF our forests,
our staple farm products, and good deal
else that now and always has been pro-
tected by snakes and birds.