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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-04
CARLOAD OF INFECTED
\ PoTAT0Es SENT HOME

Portland. April A carload Of
potatoes infected with the tuber
moth, were ordered out Of Oregon
today BY state onicials, after q hur-
rled trip from Los Angeles, from
whence they came.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-04

Washington. April 4.-rhe armed
American line steamers st. Paul and
Finland have arrived safely at their
destinations. the navy department
announced today. .e. II,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-04
SENATE EXPECTED TO
VOTE FOR WAR TONIGHT
Senator LaFolete Again Takes Up Gage Of Battle, and
Action on Resolution Is Not Expected TIL 5
org O'clock This Evening

Washington, April A. Pacifism.
noted Internationally during a historic
day. broke out in the senate late
tonight. in full blast. when Senator
LaFolIette. Wisconsin. started his ex-
pected fight against passage Of the
state OF war resolution.
Al that time II was predicted by
the leaders OF both parties that the
senate would pass the war measure
6y eight or nine o'clock Eastern time.
at the latest.
II 80. the house Is ready for IT..
That body Is expected to pass Il o
few hours after II receives II. The
house meets at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
LaFollette's speech followed short
ly after a sensational clash In which
. dozen soions denounced Senator
Norris. Nebraska. for a speech that
the latter made.
The clash was as bitter as any that
has ever marked senate debate. Reed.
Missouri. branded Norris remarks a.
giving aid and comfort to the enc
my"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-04

Washington. April Though
pacifism ran In a discordant under
tone In congress today. support Of =
war to the finish was assured by both
the upper and the lower house.
The house foreign committee voted
favorably upon the senate amended
resolution, and leaders served notice
that the measure would come up to-
morrow for passage. II objection
arises. Il will be forced through under
rule checking debate. Two paci-
fists. Cooper and Shackleford. voted
against the resolution.
On the senate side this afternoon
Senators Stone and vardaman decried
the war move. but stirred staid MEM
bers 10 the depths by declaring
themselves ready personally to 80 to
the utmost limit In making war
against Germany a success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
JOHN S. IRBY LETS
BIG POLITICAL PLUM


Friends OF John s. Irby. who was
managing editor OF the old Richmond
Times for about ten years. were
pleased yesterday when they heard
of his appointment TO the important
post of surveyor Of the port of San
Francisco. The office is an important
one. 1t carries salary of $1,000. Mr..
1rby has been secretary for Senator
James d. Phelan, of California, for
some time. He left Richmond for his
health, landing in Denver. where he
soon entered into newspaper business
again, writing editorials for the Dem
YER Times. He afterward acquired the
Cripple Creek Times, was elected to
the state senate and became the bal
ance of power in that body He be-
came prominent in politics. and WAS
as effective in his efforts as when
he~ was editor of the Richmond Times
Mr.. Irby Is Firginian of the truest
blue, and his many friends here wish
him all kinds OF prosperity in his
adopted home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
READY NOW 10 ISSUE.
NEW AUTO LICENSES

All persons operating automobiles
must, under the recently approved
traffic ordinance, secure license &c
SO operate. Each applicant will be
examined as to his fitness by Sergeant
Bradley, who will pass upon the oues-
ton. He will have two clerks to help
on the start as there as about 5000
persons in the city who desire to OPP
crate automobiles. The ordinance Is
Operative as of August 81. but chief
of police Werner is taking advantage
of the time, so that all may be prop
erly supplied with licenses by the
date of effectiveness. Copies Of the
pink book" the ordinance in full. may
be had by application at the office OF
the chief of police.
Where several members Of the same
family desire to operate the family au-
tomobile. each one must pass examina-
tion demonstrating his ability,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Southern Railway System

Trains Leave Riehm ond-Main-s st.
Station. Schedule figures not guaran-
teed. For the South-Daily: 7;3o A. NJ.
observation parlor cafe car: 500 r. NJ.
sleeping car to Atlanta: HAS p. NJ.
express; sleeping cars to Danville and
Asheville open 300 P. M; $40 p. NJ.
local for Keysville. Chase City and OK
ford-week days.
York River Line-7:35 A. NJ. and 4:15
P. NJ. daily local to West Point. S:f0
P. NJ. daily. except Sunday. Steamer
Train connecting for Baltimore.
Trains Arrive Richmond-From the
South: 7:05 A. NJ. las P. NJ. $50 p. NJ,
daily; $40 A. NJ. except Sunday. From
West Point: $40 A. NJ. and S:l5 p. n.
daily. Steamer Train. S:45 A. NJ, daily
except Monday.
Office GOT E. Main st. Phone Mad. ara.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENGINEER.

July 81, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received
at this Office until IL o'clock noon
August 3 for grading and paving alley
and granolithic sidewalk paving al
certain locations. Forms OF proposals
can be obtained on application. A GER
tilted check for amount stated on pro
posals must accompany each bid as 9
guaranty OF execution of contract
The administrative board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids,
CHAS. f. BOILING,
City Engineer.
July 30, 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
May Arrange for All.

Members Of the Richmond Howit-
zers now In the city seeking recruits
have asked the administrative board
to rescind It's order permitting chill
dren to use the swimming pool at
the Howitzers' armory. until they
leave the city The gunners wish the
use of the pool for themselves. The
board will try TO arrange the SEIZED
ule so that all may enjoy the waters.
Certain days of the week have been
opened for girls and others for boys.
and the pool has become popular
place this hot weather.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

Wellington Gregg. colored. who was
arrested early yesterday morning with
four quarts of liquor in his posses
sion, claims he was passing through
Richmond on his way from New York
to Florence. S c. and had no intention
OF stopping in this city. He says he
was simply changing trains. His coun-
Sci. Edgar B. English. will endeavor to
have the case certified to the United
States court. and will make the plea
OF interstate passage. The case was
continued until August 9th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
SEALED PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENGINEER.

July 81, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received al
this office until IL O'Clock noon. Au-
gust 3. for the construction of sewers
in Graham street between Williams
and Moore. Forms Of proposals can
be obtained on application.
A certified check for amount stated
t$25.00) on proposals must accom-
pany each bid as guaranty OF exc
cution Of contract. The Admins
tratlvc Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Yours very truly,
CHAS. E. BOILING,
City Engineer.
July 81, 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
SITUATIONS WANTED
FEMALE

Positioif a. Music Teacher
In public or private school or in
private family. For reference. ap-
ply to Or. Jas. Cannon, president
Blackstone college. Blackstone. Va.
Apply. stating salary. terms. etc.
tMtse) ELIZABETH HADDoN. Din.
widdie. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

!. J. r. Blackburn, clerk of said
court do certify that Geo. d Stpe
Is authorized by decree entered in
this cause to receive the purchase price
OF the land in this cause In his ca
pacity as general receiver of said cir
cult court.
Given under my hand this l4th day
of June, 1917.
J. r. BLACKBURN,
Clerk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

5 7 f \ DY EMPLOYMENT
FOR YOUNG LADIES, 16
TO 25 YEARS OLD, AT
TELEPHONE OP F r A T.
ING. PAY WHILE LEARN
ING DURING COURSE OF
FOU r W f X S. IN
CREASES THEREAFTER
FREQUENT. EXCELLENT
OPPORTUNITIES FO r
ADVANCEMENT TO I'M
PORTANT OSITION s
WITH SALARIES TO COR
RESPOND. r f F / n F. D,
PLEASANT AND COOL
SURROUNDINGS. CAFE
TERRA FOR EMPLOYEES
WITH MEALS BELOW
COST. REST AND REC
REATION ROOM PRO
VIDED. CALL OR WRITE
TO OBTAIN FULL IN
OR M TION. c.. & P.
TELEPHONE COMPANY
OF VA, MISS BOLTZ,
ROOM 202, 700 E. GRACE
STREET.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R. R

Richm ond- Washington Local. Leave
$3.50 PM. week days; s4I5 Pm, Sum
days: Ar, sli.26 AM. daily. Fredericks.
burg Accom-. week days. Nv. s4l5 PM:
Ar. 1910 AM. Ashland Accom-, week
days. Lv. s7.25 AM. $50 Pm: Ar $3.50
AN. 5.42 Pm.
Abba ticket and baggage Offices not open
for this train. sMatn 81 Sta
Hs I'd ~. sta ts,oppins at Elbsl iFlha ste
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

Wanted-Young Ladies AL
ages for all departments, in
=. Guiding hand packers. We
viii pay beginners $3.50 per
week who are sixteen years
old or over. Can earn much
more in a short time. Steady
work. Can also use a good
many boys sixteen to eigh-
teen years old. Amply at once
Allen q Ginter Branch,
Seventh and Cary Streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
TYPEWRITERS.

sale. Machines for
every requirement at prices from
$z2.5O up; cash or easy payments.
Rent. 50 month; 3 months, $3.50. Three
months rent applied on purchase:
every machine Remington. guaran-
teed. REMINGTON TYPEWRITER
COMPANY. 61e East Main street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Norfolk ana Western Railva,

ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
FOR NORFOLK. se:35 A. NJ. 1900 A.
NJ, 800 p NJ. zs:&5 P. NJ, x4:oo p. NJ.
FOR LYNCHBUR0 AND THE WEST:
1915 A. NJ. 1850 A. NJ. $500 P. NJ
.s:35 p. NJ Local to Crewe. se:sS P. n
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: I'll 40
A. NJ. 1915 p NJ. 800 p. NJ From
the west: 's:l5 A. NJ. $40 A. NJ
x2.I0 p. NJ. z1.so p. NJ. 's:17 P. NJ.
1900 p. N.
.Daily. xDaily except Sunday. sSunday.
W. B. BEvILL. w. c. SAUNDERS.
p, T. NJ. Roanoke @. F. A.. Roanoke
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Chancery Release Deeds.

J. y. Carneal and D p. Wallerstein,
trustees, to Roxie c. Thacker. 21xI10
feet north line r street, 104 feet
inch west of Twenty-fourth street:
1,3i1.10.
Stuart Bowe. trustee, TO B. NJ Rose
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

New York. Aug 1.-PIans for
world peace without annexations and
indenlnities were considered yesterday
by the executive committee OF the
Central Federated union. 1t was de-
cided to bring the matter to the at
tention OF the American alliance on
labor and democracy for action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

=. r. Roper 4 Co.. Virginia Farms for
sale or trade. Old Dominion Trust
Co. building, room GOT. Ninth and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
HENRICo TRANSFER

One Decd OF Bargain and Sale Re-
corded Yesterday.
Abner G. Goode. special commits
sioner, to Armstead r. Harvie, "a a
Iacres about miles below the city.
adjoining lands of Chas .Childrey.
Mann and Keesee's John James
property $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
SCHEDULES.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

Gin. Louvle & West. 1901 p. s11;eo p.
Main Line Local ss:31A, 1913 p.
James River Line. 1000 A.. ts:1s P.
" News. MIX. Old Pt, 80 90 A.. 1900 P.
Newport News. Local. "7;4o A.. 1918 P.
Trains ar'v I'm Nix I1:40A.. s6:4o p.
y. News. 1855 A. ss:o5 p. From. West.
$50 A. 's:f5 P. 1880 A.. 1850 P.
James River. ts.25 A. 1910 p, 7:1o
P. NJ. Sundays only.
'Daily. Except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

Alice Wade ct vir to The Building
Loan & Trust Co.'S trustees, No. $500
Holland street. lot 3, square /. Hol-
lands addition. 35x130 feet south line
Holland street. at west line Clopton
street. $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Richmond 4 Chesapeake Bay
Railway COMPANY.

schedule effective January ,s,.
.,nerseding schedule Of April IL is11
schedule subject to change without
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

bro, etc, s8xf55 feet south i4ne Grace
street, at east line Henry street: $685.
500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

In Chancery.
The object of this suit Is to obtain
a divorce from bed and board by the
plaintiff from the defendant upon the
grounds OF desertion and cruelty And
after three years have elapsed from
the date of said desertion. the court
will be asked to merge said decree
into a decree OF divorce from the bond
of matrimony.
And affidavit having been made and
nled that the defendant Ia not q resi-
dent Of the state OF Virginia, 1t is
ordered that she do appear within
fifteen days after due publication OF
this order and protect her interests in
this suit.
Teste:
LUTHER LIBBY.
Clerk.
A copy-Teste:
LUTHER LIBBY.
Clerk.
English and Moss, D. q.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
AUTOMOBILES.


ANNUAL SALE OF Used CARS.
Many BarGaips. Cars Overhsuied ana
painted Sacrifice prices.
saxons. two and fvs-passenger; -FOUR
and ix-cylinder.
Cadillac Chalmers
Overland Mitchell
Ruick Maxwell
Fords, two and nve-passenger-Foro
sedans. Ford trucks.
WHY'S utility truck. 4 ton capacity.
Smith Form A truck. 1-ton capacity.
KAEHLER MOTOR COMPANY.
Broad at Ryiand.
Ran 1855 Ran 1887.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
BILE REAL ESTATE.

In pursuance of decree OF the cir
cult court of Rockingham county, en-
tered at the June term. 1917. in the
chancery cause of ]. J. Nicholas, etc,
VS.. Frank l. Nicholas. etc. the under
signed commissioner will offer at pub
lie auction at the front door of the
courthouse of Rockingham county. at
noon on Saturday, the 21st day OF
July. 1917. certain real estate of which
George n. Nicholas died seized: en-
braeing among the several parcels.
seven lots in Highland Park. a subuar b
Of the city of Richmond. designated
on the plat OF said suburb as lots
number three ta), square thirty-six
t3s): number twenty-one (2l,. square
fifteen G5l; number nine (s). square
four 90; number twenty-three t23).
square twenty-one t2D: number ten
Uo). square nineteen tls); number ten
Go). square twenty-six t2s). and
number eleven UI). square twenty
six (2sl,
TERMS; One-fourth of the purcha Sc
price In cash. and the residue upon
credit o; six. twelve and eighteen
months. the bonds Of the purchaser to
be taken for the deferred instruments
with approved security and the title
to be retained until the purchase price
has been paid in full
GEO. T. STPE,
Commissioner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
Court News
Collected by the Daily Record.
CHANCERY TRANSFERS

Seven Deeds Of Bargain and Sale
Recorded Yesterday.
Chas. E. Tucker ct ux. to Julian
M. Hord. No. 2125 Paramount avenue
and No. 1920 North Twenty-second
street, being 80 liz by 125 feet south
west corner Paramount avenue and
Twenty-second street: Tax, IS; $40.
T. L. Simmons to Harvey G. Borwn,
50x129 feet irregular lines) south
line Broad street. 80 feet west OF
Monument annex property; tax, $2.lo;
$40.
Jos. c. Mason ct ux to w r. Elicit.
SOx110 feet north line State street, l2o
feet east of Fulton: also 46x130 feet
east line Twenty-seventh street. at
north line 0 street. tax, $3.50. $40.
L. c. Hazelgrove, special commits
sioner, etc, to II. w. Spratley, lot z,
block A. Falkland; $3.50.
Milton J. Straus, trustee, and Ger
trude II. Levy, to E. w. Gee ct ux.,
No. 1890 West Grace street, being
3ox1Ss feet north line Grace street
20 feet east of Ryland street (E.)
tax $3.50; $40.
Hers'y s. Hutzler to Jno. James, Jr.,
No. 2s10 P street, being 20x132 feet
north line p street. 100 feet east OF
eighth street; tax, 81; $40.
Esprella P. Ruskell ct vir to Frank
W. Brown. "a ga by 124 feet south
line Grove avenue. 9s la feet west
Iof Allen avenue tW); $500.
Chancery Deeds of Trust.
Thos. Z. O'Connor ct Tx. to II. Sell
don Taylor, Jr.,. trustee, lot IS. block
", Battery Court addition; s2.240.
Julian M. Hord ct ux. to Wallace
F. Brown. trustee, No. 2125 Fair
mount avenue, and No 1920 North
ITwenty-second street, being 80 feet
l inch by 125 feet south line Fair
mount avenue at west line Twenty
second street; $3.50.
The Corley Co, Inc, to Richmond
Bank & Trust Co. trustee, 27x163 Ia
feet north line Grace street, 104 feet
Is inches east Of Second street;
.s7.42o.
E. w Gee ct Tx to Irving J. Stratus
and w. Chester Evans, trustees, No.
1890 West Grace street being 3ox1 80
feet north line Grace street, 100 feet
east of Ryland street; s11.7oo.
z. w. Gee ct TX to w. Chester
Evans, trustee. lots &. s. block 6; also
lots 3, 4, II. %. block r, Park Place
corrected plan); $3.50.
Jno. James, Jr., ct Tx. to r. j.
Levy and I. 3. Sims trustees. No.
'2Sl0 p street. being 20xi32 feet north
line + street 100 feet east of Twenty
eighth street; S265
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
WANTED.

:
Write a." No. 7o1 East Grace street.
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
SENT TO GRAND JURY
FOR PUBLIC DRINKING

Milton White was sent to the grand
jury by Justice Crutchffeld yesterday
for drinking intoxicating fluid In a
confectionery store at No. 736 West
Broad street. The case will be heard
in October.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

VIRGINIA: IN THE CLERKS OFFICE
OF THE Law AND EQUITY COURT
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND. THE
siST DAY OF JULY. 1917.
IN VACATION
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT.

Second Fiat, 2sI7 East Franklin. for
rent. SIS. Fronts Libby Hill park
Very attractive. Call Mad. <s23-W.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
J. d. Carnival 4 SON.
4 n. Eleventh Street.
DWELLINGS,
Possession Sept. list.


Possession Sept. list.
1910 West Cary .......=.....
1117 West Main ..........-.... 5
1918 Hanover Ave. ...............
S. First st. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
1905 Floyd Ave. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. II
8 s. First st. ..................
1904 Park Ave. f.,................ 1G
1875 Floyd Ave. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
los Stewart ST. Observation-Disclosures.
16 East Main st. Observation-Disclosures. II
922 West Main St
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02
LOST.

Losf-Near EIba station, Fraternity
pin. D. X. E.: number 1S1 on PACK
Reward IL returned to B-S7. care Vir-
gilman
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-02

J. c. Little ..................Pl Plaintiff,
VS..
Emma B. Little ..... Defendant
In Chancery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-11-24
Australia Prepares for Soldiers.

Australia has, from the first, Crap
pied with the question Of providing
for her soldiers after the war with
commendable energy and forethought.
For some months the Australian
patriation fund has been devoting IT.
self to the consideration and devel-
opment Of various plans whilst many
practical steps have been taken by
individuals and communities toward
the formation Of definite settlement
schemes, says correspondent. Inc
state government Of New South Wales
has set aside special areas for cultlva'
ton by returned soldiers. These eff
forts were supplemented by the gen
crosby Of one landowner who gave a
tract of land amounting to thousands
Of acres for that purpose. Australians
first need is population and the com
monwealth will have an opportunity.
after the war, not only to supply her
own need but also to do a great serv-
ice to the labor market by affording
that room for adjustment" which 1t
will need. The federal government
has already promised S1O,OOO,OOO for
the work and has pledged Itself to
raise an additional $15O,OOO,OOO in the
future.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-11-24
OUR BOYS IN FRANCE AND
HOME PROTECTION

The men on the firing line represent
the pick of our American youth. One in
four of our boys at home was sick, re-
iected because Of physical deficiency.
Many times the kidneys were to blame.
If we wish to prevent old age coming
on too soon, or II we want to increase
our chances for a long life. DR.. Pierce of
the Surgical Institute Buffalo, n. Y, says
that you should drink plenty Of water
daily between meals. Then procure at
your nearest drug store Anurc double
strength. This An-u-rc drives the uric
acid out and cures backache and rheuma-
tism.
If we wish to keep our kidneys in the
best condition q diet of milk and vege-
tables. with only little meat once a day
IS the most suitable. Drink plenty Of
pure water. take Anuric three times day
for month.
Step into the drug store and ask for
soc package of Anuric, or send DR.
Pierce 10c for trial pkg. Anuric. many
times more potent than lithia often elm
mates uric acid as hot water melts su-
gar. A short trial will convince you.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-11-24
SOME KINDS OF sTlMULANTs
Alcohol and Wine Favored by Euro
peans, Poppy by Chinese, Bhang
by the Indians.

WAcn the European Is weary he
'nlls for alcohol 90 revive him: when
ne is joyful he takes WIN. that he
| nay have more joy. In like manner
the Chinese Woos his white lady"
the poppy flower, the Indian chews
ohang. the West African seeks sur
cease In kola. observes Il correspond
mt in National Geographical Maya
zine.
khnt Is more to the Yemen Arab
than any Of these to its devotecS 1t
j. no narcotic, wooing sleep. but II
Stimulant, like alcohol. Unlike al
rohol, 1t conceals no demon but a
fairy. The khat eater will tell you
that when he follows this fairy ii takes
him into regions overlooking paradise
lie calls the plant the flower of para
disc"
How and when khat came into the
Yemen Is not certain. BotaniSts say
that it was brought over from llarrar,
in Ahyssinia, many centuries ago.
men Of the East that the sheik lhrh-
him Abou Zarbayn introduced 1t Into
iIodeidnh from Ethiopia about l43O.
But ask any Yemen Arab and he will
tell you 1T has been always. Allah
gave it to Us in the beginning, to make
Us forget labor and pain
Contrary to the general opinion held
by those who pretend to know any
thing about it ut all, khat is never
used as beverage in the Yemen. but
the fresh leaves are invariably chewed.
The youngest leaves are the best. They
have sweetish. slightly astringent
taste, not unpleasant to the European
palate, but certainly not allurins.
When brewed. they lose most of their
strength and the flavor of the decoc-
ton is much like that Of those grape
vine cigarettes" which most Of US en-
joyed 60 in boyhood days. The OLD
leaves are tough and ought to tan
leathern tongue.
Just what Is the exact toxic eff
feet Of khat on the human system
has never yet been ascertained. 1t Is
certainly stimulant with lively
and nearly immediate effect upon the
brain and nerve cells; the gloomiest
man becomes cheerful under its influ-
ence, the most enervated active. With
al, l have been unable to learn Of
single case Of immediate or harmful
reaction such as invariably follows the
use Of other stimulants.