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The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
RICHMONDN
4TH IN SOUTH
Jumps from 100000 to
171,667-M Marion, Home
Of Harding, Grows.

Richmond, Va, has jumped to
fourth place among the cities OF
the South in the last ten years, and
Marion, Ohio, Harding's home, has
increased its population by ALMOST
half, according to the 1920 statistics
of the Census Bureau.
Among the astonishing increase of
city populations throughout the
United States since 1910, Richmond s
record is most startling. From a
city struggling to claim 100000 in
habitants in 1910 it has risen TO
fourth Qopulation in the South, now
boasting 171.667 people. 1t now ranks
thirty-seventh among the cities of
the United States, having risen two
pegs in the struggle for prominence
since 1910. leaving Memphis. the for
mer holder of that place, 5000 people
in the rear.
Senator Harding's home town. from
1922 population ten years ago, has
grown to 1881.
Numerous other towns and cities
show recent bOoms. according to the
late census, some with 65 per cent
increase since 1910.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27

onor" on a charge of Transporting
whisky?
Ever been in trouble bsfore?"
asked Judge Aukam.
NO" said Dick. the personifica-
tion Of sadness.
Know anything about this man.
qUeried the bench of Policeman
Livingston. who, it is said. Richard
mistook for good customer
Wednesday night.
Something"
NO, sir l amt never been in
trouble before" broke in the pris-
oner-witness.
What about that time you stole
the bike" Livingston snapped back,
oh, that's right" said Richard.
4 forgot that"
What did they do to you?" asked
the judge.
7 went to Occoquan."
And you forgot it?"
Yes. sir; I didn't know"
We'll. don't forget this. Sixty
days" and Richard entered the
dock to ruminate upon a self-im-
provised course in memory devel-
opment
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
GIVEN BERTH
OF ROOSEVELT
Gordon Woodbury., Of New
Hampshire, Named Assist
ant Secretary Of Navy.

Gordon Woodbury.. former mem
Der of the New Hampshire State
legislature, was yesterday appoint
ed Assistant Secretary of the Navy,
succeeding Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The appointment was made by
President Wilson and announced by
Secretary Daniels.
Woodbury. is now in Washington
and will assume his new duties at
once.
The new Assistant Secretary is
said to have been a pioneer advo-
cate for woman suffrage and has
been a Democratic leader in his
State, a candidate for Congress in
1916, and a delegate to the last
Democratic convention where he
acted as a member of the resolu-
tions committee. He was at one
time editor of the Manchester Union,
and is a graduate of Harvard and
the Columbia School of Law. Dur
ing the war he served in France
as a Red Cross officer.
Woodbury. comes from an old
naval family. and according to
Daniels has always taken a deep
interest in the navy and the ques-
tion of naval enlargement" Lew
Woodbury., his great uncle. was
Secretary of the Navy in JaCksou's
administration. His uncle. Gordon
Woodbury., was an officer of the
U. S. S. Catskill and was killed in
the attack on Fort Wagner. Charles
ton Harbor. in 1853. His cousin
was Gustavus Fox. Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy under Gideon
Wells.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
BALTIMORE GRAIN.

Baltimore. Aug. 26.-Wheat-Re-
ceipts, 234,239 bu., including 9OS5
bu. nearby; shipments from eleva-
tors, 157,7S5 bu.; stock in elevators,
3449,1l6 bu.
Sales of cargoes on grade at $2.61
for No. red winter. garlicky; $2.57
for No. 3, and $2.52 for No. red
winter, garlicky.
Sales of sample lots Of nearby at
$2.15. $2.2O. $2.2S, $3.50. s283, $235,
S2.40 per bu.: No. red winter, S2.7O;
No. ? red winter. $2.7O: No. red,
garlicky. S261: August, $2.61; Sep
tember, $2.61E.
Corn-Receipts. 1,172 bus. West
ern. Shipments from elevators. 13,-
794 bus: stock in elevators, $4,000
bus.
Track yellow corn. No. 2 or better.
for domestic delivery. is quotable at
$1.6O per bu. asked for carloads on
spot.
Contract corn was offered at the
noon call al $3.50 per bu.
Rye-Receipts, 1871 bu.; ship
ments from elevators 1926 bu.;
stock in elevators. 539,741 bu. A bag
lot of nearby rye sold at $2.l5 per
bu. Closing prices, per bu.: No.
Western. export, spot, s2.15; bag lots
nearby rye, as to quality, S1.85a2. 10
Oats-Receipts. 1867 bu.; ship
ments from elevators. $500 bu.;
stock in elevators, 1898 bu. Do
mestic basis old oats, quote: No. .
white. soc asked; No. 3 white, 79C
asked
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
viii Have All Powers Of
Mayor as Petersburg
Manager.
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
Naming Of Woman as Sue
cessor Here Thought
. Unlikely Now.

whns Speculation as to the new
Commissioner or Commissioners is
running riot, with no official word
or rurnor to base facts upon, Com
missioner Brownlow is speedily
bringing pending affairs in his Office
to a close, so as to take Office at
Petersburg. Va. September Is as city
manager.
BrownIow received word yesterday
that the organization OF the new
form of government at Petersburg
was about completed. Samuel w
thinner, Petersburg attorney, was
named yesterday as chairman OF the
city council, Mr.. Brownlow was ad-
vissd. The council is composed Of
Ave men and is considered as the
legislative branch Of the govern
ment AS manager Mr.. Brownlow
will be the chief executive and will
have all the powers. and perhaps
more. Of the mayor of the average
city.
Wilson Writes Acceptance.
President Wilson yesterday ac-
cepted Commissioner Brownlow' s
EESlE nation AE ACNNSA -ASAA4 -
President read:
of course, I accept your resigna-
tion to take effect on the 18th, be-
cause it is so evidently your desire
that I should do 50. I hope that you
will find your new duties as stimu-
lating and as we'll worth while as
you expect them to be-"
Can't Guess Successor.
District officials are at a loss ir
&C nsidering the probable successor
Of BrOwnIow. Many consider it un-
likely that a woman will be ap,
pointed at this time, in view of the
fact that two vacancies exist an6
there is little time for gaining prac,
tical experience before big questions
must be taken up. Many think that
only one vacancy will be filed now
and that with 4 man, and that later
possibly a DOMAIN will be appointed
TO the third office.
Bhe name of Mrs. Nina Var
} iWinkle, lieutenant of the police,
woman's bureau. was mentioned
among officials yesterday in the
consideration Of possible women ap.
pointess. 1t was pointed out that
Mrs Van WinkLe is well acquainted
with many of the District problems
through her work in the police de.
-partment.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
CoIored Farmers Hold Outing.
.DANVILLE MAN SAVES
BOY FROM DROWNING

Danville, Va. Aug. 26.-While driv-
ing in an automobile near the beach
at Wrightsville. L. c. Robertson EN-
ployed in a store in this city, heard
the cries of women, and found them
pointing to a man in the water
struggling frantically. Roberts re-
moved his shoes and coat, plunged
into the water and succeeded IN
reaching the drowning man and with
difficulty brought him to shore.
He proved to be John Johnson ~
years old. He had gone down TOT
the second time when Robertson
reached him.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
TEST WARSHIP
RADIO CONTROL
Commander Of Hampton
Roads Naval Base Believes
Experiments Successful.
tspeci.l 10 wa.sinston Her.Id3

Hampton. Va. Aug. 2s.-Rsdio
control of battleships was tested
out yesterday in Hampton Roads.
Nothing definite has been learned
as TO whether the tests were sue
cessful. According to the comman-
der of the naval base 1t was conf
IDENTIFY believed that the experiments
would prove successful
BY radio control an operator with
his hand on a wireless key on shore
will be able TO direct the maneu-
vers of a battleship at sea without
a soul on board. Flagship opera
tors will receive days orders from
the admiral, and instead of flashing
the orders TO the various masters,
will switch a key and move the
whole feet. Reports of the tests
are expected at the naval base to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Rockville, Md.

Rockville, Nd. Aug. 26.-John
afternoon in the Montgomery County
General Hospital. at Sandy Spring,
of paralysis. He is survived by his
wife. Mrs. Martha Smith. and the
following children: Mrs. William o.
Dosh, Mrs. Joseph Rabbit, Oliver
and John Smith. OF Gaithersburg,
and Miss Elizabeth Smith, Of Wash
ington. Funeral services will take
place at o'clock tomorrow.
Miss Annie c. Jackson and Will
liam r. Millman, of CulPepper, Va
were married in Rockville yester'
day afternoon by Rev. J. W. Duffey,
pastor Of the Methodist Church, as
were Miss Dorothy E. Simpson and
Charles Z. Cooper, of Loudoun
County. Va, the home Of the min
lister being the scene Of both cere-
monies.
The annual fair ball Of the young
men Of Rockville and vicinity was
held in Seco Hall this evening and
was attended by a large number Of
young people from all parts Of this
county, the District Of Columbia and
elsewhere. 1t was in charge Of a
committee of which w. Valentine
Wilson was chairman. The Chape-
rons were Mrs. Edward c. Peter
Mrs Howard Larombe. Mrs. A F
Prescott
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
NEGRO KILLED
FIGHTING POSSE
Virginian's Slayer Wounds
Pursuers Before Meet
ing Death,
CBy United Press.)

DanviIIe, Va, Aug. ga negro
who shot and wounded James Bap-
tist was cornered and shot to death
in a camp near here today, accord
ing 10 word brought back from a
posse which pursued the man. Be-
fore the negro was killed he wound
ed a member of the posse.
The shooting of Baptist, wealthy
resident of Halifax County, occurred
at Buffalo Lithia Springs. 1t was
said the unidentified man wanted to
play tenpins but the girls employed
to set up the pins demurred.
Baptist and a party of men pur-
sued the man off the property after
which he is alleged to have turned
and fired twenty shots. Baptist was
the only one wounded.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
SLAYER ASKS MELON
FOR LAST BREAKFAST

Ossining. y. Y Aug. 26.-Wster-
melon, fried chicken and biscuits
will help Frank Kelly, negro mur-
derer, feel more optimistic as he
climbs into the electric chair here
tonight to suffer penalty for the
killing Of Elizabeth Dunn, Brook
lyn houEemaid.
The largest watermelon on the
New York market was obtained by
Sing Sing authorities at the neErO's
request. For his last meal he or
dered fried chicken, fried potatoes
and biscuits.
Kelly will die with JOY Egan.
the Bronx bandit, who h4s-a wood
en- leg.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
10000 ATTEND
.ROCKVILLEFAIR
Record Crowd Visits Farm
Exhibits as Awards
Are Made.

Rockville, Nd, Aug. 26.-The
Rockville fair made a record for IT.
self today when crowd estimated
at 10000 attended. Awards for ex-
hibits were made.
Despite the fact that the lure oil
horse racing was reduced by the en-
forcement of the law against bet
ling. the grandstands were filled with
horsemen from Washington, the Vir-
ginias and other coast States.
Financial success for the fair al
ready is assured regardless of the
gate receipts tomorrow, the closing
day of the fair.
Tht large exhibits attracted farm
ers from all parts of Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
SITS BEFORE MIRROR
TO COMMIT SUICIDE

Hagerstown, Md. Aug. 26-Sit-
ting in a rocking chair in front of
a mirror into which he looked to
direct his aim. George 3. Adams, 64
years old. committed suicide yes
terday by shooting himself through
the head with a .3S-caliber pictoI.
The bullet entered his right temple
and came out above the left ear.
Adams was found some hours
later by his landlady. He was
dressed IN pajamas. Dependency,
caused by impaired health, is be-
lieved to have impelIed the act.
Adams is survived by five brothers
{ and three sisters.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
.AUTOIST AND FAMILY
ESCAPE HIGH WATER

Danville,. Va, Aug. 26.-lsaac
West, his wife and child, feared
lost by high water while motoring
from Floyd to Stuart, are safe ac-
cording to a message received here
from Stuart.
They arrived after being delayed
bv impassable roads and washed
out bridges.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Woman Spy's Reburial
In W. Virginia Planned

Martinsburg. W. Va. Aug. 26-
After many years absence from
Martinsburg, the body of Belle
Boyd, famous Confederate spy. most
likely Will be brought back to her
native home. MaEtinsburE. and
buried in Green Hill Cemetery, this
city 1t is now at kiIbourn, Wis.
One Of the wOman's sons. John
e s Hammond. of TompkinsviIle.
Staten Island, y. Y, has taken up
THE matter with authorities of the
local cemetery. The body will be
placed beside the resting place Of
her father. the late BENJAMIN
Boyd.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

Chicago. Aug. 26.-Hogs-Market
fully - to 25 cents higher than yes
terday's average, mixed and heavy
packing gaining most.
Cattle-Market steady to 25 cents
higher on beef steers. She stock 10
to Is cents higher. Bulls slow. Bo-
loEnas quarter lower. Calves bare
ly steady with yesterdays close.
Stockers slow. steady.
Sheep-Market strong to unevenly
higher. Very good range lambs bid
s14. held higher. Early top West
erns $3.50. Montana 2-year- old
wethcrs. SS.25. Choice Western
ewes late Wednesday, IS.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Death in Midocean
Threatened Crew,
Charges in Suit

Norfolk. Va. Aug 26.-Chsrg-
ing that Capt Thomas McIver,
master Of the American schoon-
er. Marie F. Cummings, had
threatened them with death in
midocean for demanding their
unpaid wages, and attempted TO
assault them, members Of the
crew filed a petition in admi-
ralty in the United States court
here yesterday.
They ask that the schooner be
attached for their wages. and
that they be granted release
from the vessel.
The attachment order was
served by Deputy Marshal Phil
Yeatman.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
NEW YORR PRODUCE.

New York, Aug. 26.-Butter quiet.
Creamery extras, 56& a59Isc; frsts.
81 ha57 hc. State dairy, tubs. asa
SIC.
Cheese firm. Whole milk specials.
2Sa2sAc; fancy 26Ra27lac; State
SKINS, specials, 16ha17kc; choice,
l5alSc; fair to good, 12a141ac.
Eggs firm. Nearby white fancy,
lla73c; brown SSaS7c; extra, e0a
sic; firsts, 53a56c-
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Prince Georges County

Upper Marlboro, Aug. 26.-Dr.
Reverdy Sasscer, health officer for
Prince Georges County, today re-
minded parents that children at
tending school in this county are re-
quired by law to be successfully
yaccinated. DR.. Sasscer urges that
children be vaccinated during va
cation.
CoIored Farmers Hold Outing.
Colored farmers of Prince Georges
County at their annual outing and
picnic today at Upper Marlboro
were addressed by Judge Fillmore
Beail of the Circuit Court for the
county; ]. \. Evans. chief of exten-
sion work in the Southern States;
DR.. Thomas B. Symons, director OF
extension service, University OF
Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Ball Play Causes Death.

Danville. Va. Aug. 26-The cru
Cial moment in a negro baseball
game proved too much for Dr. A
P. West, negro physician of this
city at Reidsville, n. c., yesterday.
He collapsed and died from heart
failure
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Neuer in Trouble Before, Says Dick
To Judge Aukan, But Poiceman's
Rude Reminder Gets Him 90 Days

What's a few days in jail be-
tween such old acqUaintances as
Judge George c. Aukam, sitting in
the Federal branch of the Police
Court, and Richard Jackson, col
ored, who yesterday faced "hizz-
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Child's Arm Amputated.

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 26.-Edith
Thomas. of Columbus. Ohio, little
granddaughter of c. B. Mosely. of
Campbell County, has just had an
arm amputated as a result of an
automobile accident at a family re-
union.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Accepts Senate Nomination.

Birmingham. Ala, Aug. 26-
Judge L. H. ReynOld has accepted
the Republican nomination for
United States Senator and will
wage a vigorous campaign, he an
nounced today.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27

6reen corn carrots beets ana
other fresh vegetables are from Is
per cent to so per cent below the
peak price" he said. This should
be reflected in grains Meat prices
have not been lowered but they
should soon feel the lower grain
prices prevailing. Reported closing
down Of clothing factories and other
industries should affect prices con-
siderably within a short time"
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
FOOD TODROP
STILLLOWER
Chicago Dealers Predict
Decline In Leather and
Clothing as Well.

Chicago. Aug. 2s.--Food prices
will reach still lower levels" Sol
Westsrfeld. chairman Of the execu-
tive committee Of the retail food
distributors. said here today.
There possibly will be eXoep-
tons. but foodstuffs in general will
go down" he asserted. predicting
the downward tendency would be
felt in grain products. leather
goods and clothing materials. West
erfeld cited the following table Of
lower costs:
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
Second

In order to get most ad-
vantage out of wearing ones
clothes, it is necessary to buy
them early.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-27
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago. Aug. 26.--Future prices in grain
and provisions are:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
kACEYS AND TAFTv|LLE 10 BATTLE

Everything is all set for the game to- morrow between the Norwich k. of C., and the Taftville team for the chahnpiOn- ship of the Town of Norwich. Taftville will have their usual lineup which in ciudes Dugas. Caron, Murphy, DeCelles, Gley. Mills. Germaine. Iii are not giving out who their battery will be but II is thought will be Left Lyman and Bill Coyle. This is ve-y pleasing to the K. of c. as they like left handed pitchers Both teams have been playing an excellent game Of ball and hard and fast game is expected.
 Both teams have their friends and il Is thought considerable money will be wagered on the game. A few changes will be made in the K. of C. lineup Tinker Murray who has been playing left will play third base his regular po- sition and Jimmy Gallagher will play left ueld. Billy Berger of Worcester will catch The manager has decided to class relief man on the bench
 The K of C. team will lire up as follows; Daoust or Mcleod. pitchers j; Berger catch: Stapletda lat base: Hayes 2b; Eddie Murray ss Tinker Murray 5b, Gallagher If; Austin Of ; Mckay If; Kelleher and John tBunk) Walsh and Kellar subs It is hoped that the weather will be fine and that the best club will win. Game called at 2 S:15 9. m. Adequate car service to and from the games
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
soUTHBRIDGE MEETS BRAVES;
 SLATER VS, MANHASSET

With a team headed by Mike Moran, phenomenal pitcher of the Graton 6, Knight team of Worcester, the South bridge Independents are coming to North Grosvenordale Sunday afternoon for a tussle with Manager Thomas Me Dermott's Braves. The Independents have been playing a fast game this season and have been winning con- sstently. The Braves have been doing likewise, and when the two mines come together flashy brand of ball is as sured. Moran has a big record be- hind him and folloWing<Of Worcester fans will probably be on hand to sec him perform against the GrosvenOr- dale nine. Manager Tom will play his usual lineup, and hopes that Powers, the plucky first baseman who has been out of the game two weeks, will be pack in uniform Jack Dowd, an old time wieider of the indicator, will um-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
JEWETT CITY TEAM WILL
 PLAY IN STONlNGTON

Jewett City plays at Stonington this Sunday where they will clash with the American Legion team. The last time these two teams met, the game was called in the 12th with the score 5 3.
 Manager Woods of Stonington will have a dark horse who has seen big league service do the heaving for the borough by the sea, with Gilmore catching. For JeWett City, Buck Sha- han, who allowed the Sub Base three scratch hits last Sunday, will pitch and Bill Liberty will catch Red Melady will cover first, Liberty shortstop, Bernier of Assumption college will cover second with 'Heibert at third. The outfield will be Buddy Jodoin left; Joe Faber, of the crack navy team at Hampton Roads. Va, centerfield, and Art Cyr will play his old position, right field. Jewett City will also have Clocker and Barry, reserve.
 The Jewett City players will leave for Stonington at 12:45 by auto.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
American Leacue
Eastern League.
WEBSTER 4. A. TO PLAY
 ASHLANDS TOMORROW

Sunday at Ashland Fa;k Jewe-t Citv. the Webster consolidated team Will en- deavor to break As.l:AaPs winrine streak '-'e
 Manager Potter of Webster has prom ised to appear with a s:r3n5s lineul. IT. ciudlHg Cleveland ). Columb'a lTn;vers lty and De Forrest of the Slarr- A. A.
 In addition to these men he has p:ched the best from the Industrial league of Webster, Mass.
 Ashland will have l,eyg third base man and one new ou-Ea;Ior. ross1blv two for this game. Two of tbe :egular Ashland outfield are out of the game cue to illness.
 Spike Liberty will F on the mound and Frechette will do the ca:chiag.
 The Ashland club is r3w traveiing at a fast clip and the re na.1d=r of the schedule is practically filled with teama of known ability and the fans ale as sured of some classy basapal
 Among the special attractions ar ranged are Roy Rocks Proviiance All Stars, and another battle wi+h Tom Me Dermott's Eastern Conn. champs whom Ashland defeated a few weeks ago Taftville is also booked for two games.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET LESS RULLISH.

New York, July 30.-Further collapse of internatio exchange served as de- cided check to bulIish enthusiasm in the stock market today, although the ten dency among representative issues. in ciuding rails. was upward until the final hour. heavy tone ruling at the end.
 There was constant pressure upon such .\dustrials as rubbers, feathers and other low priced specialties, shorts resuming their attacks against those issues on more adverse trade reports. Net losses in these and kindred issues ranged from one to almost three points. oils and steels also giving way. Sales amounted to 400 900 shares.
 The market was sustained during the greater part of the day by the compara- tive ease Of call money. much of which was loaned and renewed into next week at per cent Increasing belief in an early advance of railroad rates was an- other sentimental factor.
 Exchange on London was again most affected by the general decline in foreign reuittances, sterling demand falling to within fraction of s3.T0 to the pound. other allied centels. A large part of the British bills represented, according to re- port exports of foodstuffs and cotton.
 Bankers were not altogether in accord with the opinion of Governor Harding of the federal reserve board relative to easier credit conditions. Advices from agricultural sections were mainly to the effect however. that plenty of money is available for crop-moving purposes.
 Forecasts of tomorrow's clearing house statement indicated a correction of last weeks deficit Of actual reserves, mainly as a result Of the weeks liquidation in the Etock market.
 Bonds. including Liberty and interna- tionsl issues. were irregular. Total sales, par value, were se,S75,O0.
 Old L. S. bonds were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
SLATER A. A. TO PLAY CONN.
 MILLS IN DANIELSON

Danielson. July S0-Manager w. E. Reach of the Connecticut Mills base ball team said Friday that when the Slater A. A. team of Webster appears here Sunday the organization will have it's strongest lineup on the field and one of the hardest games, of the season is anticipated.
 Knowing Connecticut Mills great record, Slater A. A., which played at Goodyear recently, is going to try to put crimp in Conn. Mills long win ming streak, and with that idea in mind will put its strongest possible team on the field This game is cer- tain to attract one of the largest crowd of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
sLUGGERS WIN THE BEST ITO
 OUT OF THREE GAMEs

On Thursday evening on the Shetucket company grounds. the Second Street Sluggers captured the second game of the series from the Strong Onions by the score of 15 to '. The score for the first game was 10 to in favor of the Sluggers. The games were played to determine the amateur championship of Greeneville. The teams lined up as follows:
 Sluggrs-Karpina, catch: Moran D Glymski 1b; Gromko 2b O'Keefe 3b F.. Nevins ss ]; McGlone If; Ferguson of :. Irks If
 Strong Onions-M. Goldblatt c; Su!li- van p; Swanton 1zb; Higgins 2b; H. Wilkin 3b; J. Goldblatt ss; G. Doo!ey If i; B. Witkin If; Haskell of. Thomas liar rington acted as umpire for the se-ias