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The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
Reptile Attacks
Night Operator
At Telegraph Key

Cumberland, Md, Aug. IL
William Ditto. Baltimore and
Ohio telegraph officer at Orleans.
Md. was attacked by a five-foot
black snake while sitting at his
Keyboard Thursday night.
The first time the snake ap-
peared Ditto fought the reptile
off, and finally drove it from
the room when he bounced an
inkwelI on its head
AN hour later" Ditto teIe-
graphed to other operators along
tho line, the snake came in
through the oflce door for a sec
Ond attack. l killed it"
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
U. S. TROOPS TO QUIT
CAMP CUSTER, MICH

The War Department announced
yesterday that the commanding
general of Camp Custer. Mich, had
been directed gradually to abandon
and eventually to salvage the camp.
The 10th Infantry, now at Camp
Custer, will be transferred to Camp
Sherman, Ohio. and the Fourteenth
Infantry to the Panama Canal de-
partmcnt.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
Potato Dumping Story False.

Investigation Of the reported
dumping OF eighty carloads Of po-
tatocs into the Delaware River, near
Wilmington, Del. has disclosed
no foundation for the report, De-
partment OF Agriculture investiga-
tors reported yesterday on their re-
turn from Wilmington.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
Arnstein Accomplice Deported.

Arthur Ecremont. charged with
unlawful entry into the United
States from Canada. alleged to be
connected with the "Arnstein" case.
was deported across the Canadian
border, yesterday, the Labor Depart
ment announced.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
MACDALENES WE'D;
QUIT PASSION PLAY
CWaShingJon Herall-CroSs Atlantic
Service, Special Gable DiSpatchD


Munich. Aug. 1.-THE famous
Oberammergau Passion Play will be
resumed in 1922. but with an almost
entirely new cast. Preparations are
already in full swing and the new
players are receiving the necessary
education and stage training.
The management is still looking
for a new man to take the part of
Christus in place Of Anton Land.
who is considered too old. \ new
Mary Magdalene will also have to
be found as the women who have
previously filled the role have been
married. one to a wealthy Ameri-
can. There is keen COmpe tition
among the maidens Of Oberammer-
gau for the privilege of filling the
role.
Copyright, 1870. Cross Atlantic NewspaPcr
Service, lnC.I
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
J. P. Morgan Goes Abroad.

New York, Aug. III. p. Nor
gan and Mrs. Morgan sailed for
LuIrope today on the Adriatic They
VIII De gone six weeks. touring the
O"I'eu hlngdom and the continent.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
Carload of Whisky Seized.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-FederaI prohi-
bition agents seized a carload Of
whisky, valued at $175.OON. and ar
rested eight men in connection with
its shipment, this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago. August IA. - Future prices in
grains and provisions are:
Wheat: Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
Rsf, RsS, 2,tih ~ a4sn .n "a "a
Corn:
Sept. 1.4s% 1.5oss 147% 1.47S las 1915
Dec. LIS 3-16 1.261s 1.24 1.24h 1855 y
Oats:
Sept. II 1916 .7oK II 1-1s
Dec. .7oh .s9h
Rye:
Sept. 1.91 1914 1.s7 1.7 192A
Dec. 17sh 1.7sh 1.74s 1.74% L77%
sept. 1900 1905 1895 1905 1895
oet... 1927 1887 1877 1877 1879
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15

and vitality Of body and mind derived
blood IN turn derives from the food
breathe Dr. John Horne formerly Medical nsnetor and
Clinical Physician the Board the C of New YORK u un
less the blood rich
develop living tissue muscle bn:or keep active the vital forces
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
What Every Woman Should Know
About Her Blood

Physicians Tell How Red Blood ich nron Lifts Women
to Health, Strength and Happiness While Thin Watery
Blood Lacking Iron Drags Them Down to Sickly,
Worn-Out Condition = Explain How Organic sIron Like
Nuxated Iron, Helps Build New Rich Red Blood
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
SATISFACTION

All that our slogan, YOU MUST BE
SATISFIED" implies. You secure all OF
this in addition to saving from IS0r to 4o0r
in our great August Sale. Your CREDIT
is good.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-15
AMT 1T A GRAND AND GLORIOUS FEELIN'?

WHEN ToO HAVe
a CRICK IN 1oUp
NEcH FROM
TRYING 10 keep
ToUR eT6 ON NAs
"A. c. os |.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
Interesting Health Queries
AN" EISED BY DR. BRADY.
Copyright. 1918. National Ncv.paper s.rvIs,

teanot butter.-l am very fond OF peanut
.oer aho cat 1t daily. Please tell me tho
s0oo a9d bad qualities Of this food. tE. k.)
Ans"er.-lt Ia very nutritious, wholesome
and diGestible. i know no bad qualities
saginaw Kid.-You said you wanted Kids TO
"rite' SO mere l am. n Saginaw kid The lady
across the way doesn't let her kids drink emf
lee. hut ma told her that she thought one Gun
Oh coucc with cream wouldn't hurt us. But
che said cream In coffee was like leather. Ia
IL! toVer) Does cutting tho eyelashcs make
them grow! Well, ! an much Obliged TO YOU
Tor agreeing that irs all right for kids to co
swimming. And say. II you can't have girls
wheels Is II all right to ride your brothers.
Without people calling you a tomboy. Your.
truly. IS. L. c.
Ahswer"-The lady across tho way wa, RICH,
soys and girls under sixteen years OF nre Ger.
talniy should not drink tea or coffee. MAX 10
the stun that makes boys and girls healthy
cutting the eye'hshes doesn't make them
crow. You're welcome to my advice tina, I, IL
All risht Tor Kids TO go Don't cheer.
girls, but let us pity the poor old fashioned
Souls who Imagine 1t is "tomboy' to ride
brothers. bike.
Aladdin's Lamp have been told ,b,, hv
massaEinE a bunton ten or fifteen minutes n
uay u VIII entirely disappear. (M. f. H.
"er-Someno was spoonng you. Oper-
alton Ia the only cure for established bunion
chronic Appcndicitis-Can chronic appen-
dicitis be cured without n surgical, operation.
and IL 80. how? (Mrs. C. G. S.
Answer.-So.
Decay OF Children's Teeth.-What causes tho
lee'n OF a child four years old to decay? Can
you suggest anything to give to prcvent such
decay? &C. u. L.
use flood too refined.
ana hence little need for mastication). a d,et
containing too much carbohydrate and insuf-
"o'ent mineral matter such as the sickly
oreakfast FOODS" commonly fed Instead OF
wholesome natural cereals. insufficient fresh
fruit and vegetables.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
Voice Of the People on Topics Of the Day
Tobacco Growers Association ON
e, ciai Tolls Why Farmers
Should Hold CrOp.

To the Editor of The Tines Dispatch:
Sir,-Beiow arc eight reasons why
farmers should hold their tobacco.
1. Because 1t Is selling below cost
OF production. The present prices
for tobacco arc below tho actual
cost OF production, according 10 the
most careful calculation OF ngrlcul-
men. The most conservative esti-
mates Of these men place tn. cos,
OF tho average pound OF tobacco at
50 conts. and many are inclined to
place It at n accent average. To
sell tobacco crops at the present
severe financial blow TO every to-
oacco grower and TO many II would
mean bankruptcy.
!, Because It lie poor business to
sell the product OF HIS years labor.
risk, and investment at a price below
the cost OF production or even equal
to the cost OF production? Would
not such a sale represent tho poor
est sort OF business management?
Is n dollar worth more TO you to-
day than 50 tomorrow-oven though
means could be provided to enable
you to walt until tomorrow for the
S2? II you sell now at prevailing
prices. you Will not have anything
when you get through except n debt
10 begin another year with. for. &c
the selltnR price is below the cost Of
production. how can you have any
thing left except n debt, You may be
the creditor. but Il will still be n
debt, with which you will be COM
peeled to begin another year. And IL
you repeat such a process ncxt year
ana n few more years. how long
VIII 1t be before you are don" for"
j. Because to sell now Is unfair TO
our family. To pursue such an un-
wise business policy and cndangcr
tho welfare OF those dear to you.
who are dependent upon you for sup
port and Tor education. would be de-
cidedly unfair and unwise.
Because to sell now will hinder
upkeep and Improvement Of your
farm and farm buildings. II you
begin another yea with a debt from
;his years crop on your hands, you
will not be IN n position TO pro-
vid adequately for those things
which are necessary in order to main.
tain the fertility OF the soil. tho
efficiency OF your work and opera
lions. and the appearance OF your
farm.
3. BOGUS" TO soil now ia unfair 20
your neighbors. Many OF your neigh
hors are holding their crop for a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
Was 1t a Democratic Blcssing2

HERE are worse things in politics than
defeat. Sacrifice of principle, sur
render of honest conviction and resort to
mere expediency in gaining an end are
greater misfortunes than the loss OF an
election. Fidelity 10 a cause, even though
that cause does not Immediately riumph
is the greatest of political virtues and q
party which adheres unwaveringly to the
finer things in the life of a nation can well
afford TO be overwhelmed at the polls, not
once, but again and again, If need be. 1t
is because the Democratic party has stood
uniiinchingly for sound political ideals for
moro than a century that ii has survived
many defeats, the rancorous Civil War days
and the Acknowledgement of the negro.
Moreover, If il remains true to those
ideals and to the principles upon which it
was founded il will survive other defeats.
1t will survive this war and other wars, If
more must be fought. II is the only politi-
cal party in America that has maintained
continuously an org IMITATION in every State
and county in the land from the end of the
second Washington administration, and it
has lived through succeeding generations
because it never at any time or under any
circumstances stultined itself In order to win
a victory.
in the present situation the election Of
Senator Harding may prove TO be the great
est blessing ever experienced by the Demo-
cratic party. The Republican administra-
ton now ordained cannot by any policy or
program or practice satisfy the demands
which will be made upon It. No adminis-
filtration could give the American people
what they will expect and insist upon dur
ing the coming four years. 1t is an i'm
possible thing to do. 1t is not within the
power of the Federal government to guar
antee prosperity to all men and women of
this country. 1t is not within its power to
force down the cost OF living. without at
the same time forcing down the high wages
now being paid to productive labor. It Is
not within its power to give the wheat
grower SO a bushel for his crop and at the
same time give the American family cheaper
bread. 1t is not within its power to give
the cotton planter 80 cents a pound for his
product and at the same time insure cheaper
cotton goods.
Nor is 1t within the power of Mr.. Hard
ing or the men with whom he will sur
round himself, TO satisfy the Irish, who
voted the Republican ticket. or the Ger
mans who voted It, or the Italians who
voted 1t, or the negroes who voted it., or any
other racial element who voted for the Re-
publican candidates. without offending n
vast number of straight Americans who also
voted for the successful ticket.
From n Democratic standpoint, therefore.
II is prob bly, just as well that Harding has
been elected. He will not endure longer
than one term, unless he is O miracle
worker. which is one thing he positively is
not.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
Mark the City's Streets

. EGlSTRAR Woodson's suggestion that
N when the City Council rearranges the
ward boundaries ami fixes the new precinct
lines. as 1t is required to do under the law.
as quoted to 1t by Mayor Ainslie, It also
eliminate the duplication in street names,
is sound and timely. It should be lone as
he suggests, and doubtless. tho Council will
see the wisdom OF the proposal and govern
itself accordingly In this connection. The
suggests that the Council
undertake to carry into execution its long
delayed plan OF marking the city's streets,
so that strangers in the city. and even citi-
zens themselves, may be able to find their
way about without the necessity Of inquir-
ing their Whereabouts al every corner. 1t
has made the suggestion many times be-
fore. but apparently without appreciabIe
results. II now renews II with all the ON
phnsis at its
Richmond is raising itself out OF the
sina!i-town class i'll other respects, so why
not undertake the marking OF its streets
now: II will cost a Comparatively small
sum. and il will add mmeasurably to the
satisfaction and convenience OF the city IT.
self and OF the tens OF thousands OF visitors
who come here each year.
The confusion incident to a multiplicity
of "Stuarts,' "Norths,' "Virginias." etc.
III the street nomenclature is bad enough
in all conscience, but 1t is as nothing com
pared with the bewilderment that ensues to
one who attempts to find his way through a
maze OF streets. all Of which look alike to
unfamiliar eyes, not one OF which, through
markers or otherwise, discloses it's identity
TO a stranger. who OF necessity must employ
q guide or lose his time In asking questions
OF casual passer-by il he hopes to reach
any particular spot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
WILL Be @RE0RGAN|zED
White to Call Conference Early I'm
December to Discuss Fu.
ture Plans.
IRv Assocint.d Pross.l

NEW YORK. Nov. 6-Rcorgan,za-
tion OF the Democratic National Com
mittec may take place In Washing
ton carly In December. When Gno-vc
White. chairman. expects to call q
conference OF committee members. ne
announced here today.
The situation Is entirely differ
nj from eight and four ycnrs ago"
Mr.. White said. Like the Republi-
ans OF those years. we can have the
anvil, chorus after March 4.
The chairman declined TO comment
on The suggestion yesterday OF VIII
liam Jennings Bryan that Presldcn'
Wilson resign.
Chairman White had planned to
ave here tonight on Il ten-days'
hunting trip in oklahoma. lie was
Unable to get away. however. blu,
aid he expected to leave tomorrow
light
Discussing plans for the future. he
Expressed the hope that arrangements
can be made ut the meeting In
Washington whereby. IL he remains
AZ chairman of the national commit
tee. some other person can be APP.
pointed to handle affairs It the
Washington headquarters.
II cannot remain Mt headquarters
all the time" he explained. II have
considerable personal business TO do
and I am way behind"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

United States, and that no nation had a
right to interfere with the management OF
the waterway by this country. This feel
ing is shared by Democrats and Republic
cans alike. At the same time. no sound
thinking American has any desire to breach
international faith.
1t will be recalled that ut the tims the
frce tolls measure was passed by Congress.
Senator Knox was Secretary Of State, and it
was principally upon his arguments that the
measure was enacted. Senator Knox has
never receded from his contention that the
legislation was not in violation OF treaty
obligations. and it is stated that he will
lead the fight to restore the right to Ameri-
can commerce. He will contest the claim OF
the British government that Great Britain
still retains residuary rights in the canal
under the Hay-Pauncefote. treaty. In his
representations to Congress-, he dismissed
the arguments which supported this claim
of n sort Of continuing territorial right as
fallacious, proceeding on the theory that
tho canal was entirely American and for
American interests.
1t is expected that as soon as the issue
for repeating the law crystallizes in Con-
gress, England will at once renew its pro-
test TO the State Department.; but backed
by the pledges Of the Republican national
platform and Of President-elec Harding,
end with Il big majority in both houses of
Congress. it is easily forescen that such
protest Will be ignored and the repeal of
the act effected. That such indicated action
may disturb existing cordial relations be-
tween the two countries is probable. but as
England must upon mature reflection come
TO see the justice Of the American position,
1t is unlikely that the assertion Of the Amer
lean right. will rankle in its feelings to the
extent OF producing serious arrangement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07

ar price-a living price-and arc
nskihB you to help them and II
selt as well by holding your crop
secure such a price.
8. Because the market ia ahnorm,,
inc prices offered for tobacco today
arc abnormnlly low, considering IN,
cost Of production and other exiat.
ing conditions. This statement ia
norne out by the following Guo,a-
Mons from men who are in a sttua-
non 20 speak authoritativcly: I'VE
can see no reason why tobacco this
year should sell for less money thar
last year with the crop estimated
from 35 to 40 per cent short on NO
count or damage from the prolonged
koiner. Commissioner OF AgrIcultnre
Under existing conditions. armcrn
have no insurance OF receiving nde-
luate prices for their productB."-E.
Meredith. Secretary of Agriculture.
l. Because holding your crop has
market opened at n very low aver
.Ee-17 or 20 cents or whereabouts.
The Tobacco Growers Association
OF virginia and North Carolina
spLunG Into existence as n protect
the rights OF the tobacco gro vera;
the warehouses OF Danvliie closed
their doors for Il rev DAYS. In n
short time. the prices began to ad-
vance. Since then. the organization
has grown and tho market has ad-
vanccd. But II you fail to get INTO
the organization and give IL your
support and dump your crop OF to-
hacco on the market at the present
prices. you may expect no mntnrisl
Increase In hose prices or cspect
the organization to help you much.
). Because organized marketing
VIII insure higher prices. II nil to-
bacco growers viii cooperate and
market their crop In an organized
way SO FAR as Ia practicable. they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
ENGINEERS SEEK
TO SPEED UP SERVICE
Efficiency Men Also Turn Attention
to Low Salaries OF Carriers
and Workers.
[By Associated press.l

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Rcstoration
OF the sea-post to sort Americas
mai during its voyage from foreign
efficiency engineers employed to
investigate the entire Post-otice
Department with u view to speeding
w It's work.
Before the war post-omce en-
pioycs travelled on all maIl-carrying
steamers. sorting and routing Letters
and packages during the trip. Gov
quarantine and rushed the pouches to
railway terminals here and in Jcr-
scy City. but this has been discon-
tinued. Now mail arrives unsorted
until they dock. often many hours
after arrival at quarantine.
Speeding up the transmission OF
mail to the men In the navy. nearly
york 10 tho ships at sea, also Is be-
ing considered. Expediting the mil
lions OF letters which pass through
New York from Canada, New England
various parts Of the country is an
other aim OF the efficiency cngin-
GERS.
They expect soon to make a thor
ough investigation OF salaries in the
department. pointing out that n ef-
itciency OF the system Is affected by
the morale OF the employees. All other
phases OF the Post-ofice Department,
from its biggest terminals connected
y, fast airplnne to remote rural
gated.
Whatever changes the engineers
recommend TO abolish sluggish spots
in the rnaIl-movine apparatus Will
mittec on postal service. which then
Will pass the matter on to Congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
The Question OF Free Tolls

MYTH the incoming OF the new admins.
w tration the question Of free pass,c.
for American shipping through the Panama
Canal is certain 10 be & dominant issua in
the next Congress. Prcsidcnt-clec Hardin,
stands pledged To restore to America, com.
merce the right OF free pass re. ard w;,h
both houses OF Congress heavily ReouhI-
can. there would seem to be every rcas-
enable assurance that the Harding policy
will be put into effect.
Notwithstanding the act which provide,
freedom from tax or toll to American sbt,s
was repealed by Congress upon insistcnro
by President Wilson, that the discrimina-
lions involved in the free tolls measure was
a breach OF the good faith OF nations and
good international morals. there has con.
tinued to be a dcep-rooted feeling in ,bo
American mind that the canal, having been
buiit. by the United States, belonged to the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-07
A Question or Proof.


TO the Editor OF The Times-Dispatch
Sir-Permi mo TO Say. In the in
terest OF truth. and In Justice to the
noble band OF anti-suHrayc women
who-ngainst every Instinct OF their
naturcs-cas their ballots on No
vember 2. that this does not prove
as you editorially say, that they
wa to vote"
1Ihcing desire on their part to avert
20 tho limited and superficial cxicn,
or tho ballots powcr-tho frixhtfui
Sonseauences to Virginia and In.
south OF woman's suffrage, forcoJ
the Susan b. Anthony Amendment
through corrupt. corrupting fru,idn-
lent methods. The protests of thea,,
women In the elevators Of the Ci,y
Hail and among the ovcrwhelmini.
daiiy In tho registrars once iert no
doubt az TO whore they stood: whit,
many OF them have since declarel
innt their INST vote Will be their
Eratifying result of this uni
a~nti-surraEc sentiment
which 1t has brought to tho surface.
showing q breadth and strength M
opposition to this unnatural move
nienl undreamcd Of even by tho most
S1 a"i among US. TO these We
great public is 4 childNuntold Nun ume
oers. Who needed this object Lesson
70 teach them the unwisdom OF this
h"ydra-headed will. $500
the best way to repcal a bad law
BEHIND THE SCENES.
H'chinohd. Va. Nov. G. 1920.