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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

Of Frederick County. Md The elder man
has paid hundreds of dollars 10 Frederick
lawyers for looking up the tit 10 the
estate, but for lack of funds investigation
ceased. Jesse ElderidEe-Bailey. who says
his fathers share amounts to SIS, 90 e9.
will make final effort TO prove his claim.
he Is poor man, and works for mar
hle-cuIting firm in HagsrstnXn.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
FEUD CAUSES BLOODY AFFRAY,
One Man Is Reported Dying and Another
Wounded AT StannardsviIIe.

special 10 Inc Pott
Luray, Va, Jan ia shooting ARRAY
occurred at Stannardsville. Greene County.
Saturday, between Mac" Mayors and
81 Young, between whom there has
long been bitter feud. Mayors went 10
Young's room, picked a quarrel, it is said
and was shot twice in the abdomen.
He made rush at Young, after being
wounded, and three more shots were fired
one by Young, ii is thought, which
struck Mayors near the heart, and the
other two by Mayors. Young is wounded
in the forehead and arm. He will re-
cover.
Mayors is reported to be dying. He has a
wife and five children in Greene County.
Young is from Pennsylvania
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Died While Orderiss a Tombstone.

Special % The fczt
MorgantoVn, W. Va. Jan. 14.-Ars. Jen-
ME Cummings. Of Myers Fork. Ritetie
County, went to a Tombstone Grm yester-
day 20 order a monument for the grave Of
her husband. who died rec entity. " hiie
examining some designs she was suddenly
stricken with apoplsxy. dying Almost in
stantly.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Training Firemen for New ships.

Speclal 20 The Post
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Navy De-
partment is organizing a large auxiliary
force of firemen for assignment 10 the
new ships as fast as they are commits
stoned. To these fTe-room novices the
most careful training is being given. and
the torpedo-boat Porter, now at the Nor
folk Navy Yard, has been assigned to
duty as practice vessel for the firemen
She has made several runs out the Capes.
and Lieut.. ellis, her commander, consid-
ers the results of the preliminary trials
satisfactory. Firemen trained in the lin
tied space aboard tOrpedo-boats are said
To be most satisfactory on larger YES
sells
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Two Years for Using a Gan.

Special % Tie POST
Suffolk. Va. Jan. s.-After an all-day
session of Nansemond County Court to-
day Pomp Cross was to- night given two
years Ia States prison for shooting Thorn
as Bryant November II. last year. Bry-
ant, who Mas experimenting a gang OF
houae movers in Nansemond County, call
ed Cross 8 fool. Cross stole q gun and
used IL on Bryant, inficting a flesh wound.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
West virginia League Clubs TO Meet.

Special TO The Post
Charleston, W. Va. Jan. 5.-Secretary
ID. T. Hughes has called a meeting for the
State League of Republican Clubs for
March s. The president OF the league,
Howard Atkinson. is with the American
army In the Philippines, and Secretary
Hughes called the meeting under instruc-
tons from the Republican State executive
committee Reduced rates viii be offered
by the railroads. a big meeting is looked
70
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Respitea Negro Attempts Suicide.

specIAI o Inc FDsL
Raleigh. y. c.. Jan. 12.-Reuben Ross,
the negro respited by Gov. Russell. en-
deavored 10 take poison IN Lumberton
Jail. He induced prisoner who was given
some liberty to procure the poison. The
attempt was frustrated at the last mo-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Murderous soldier a Degenerate.

Spe.lal 10 The Post
Newport News, Va, Jan. 12-Dr. Styll
was called as d witness to-day in the
murder trial OF Louis August. the Fort
Monroe artilleryman. 10 testify as 10 the
defendants physical sanity" August
was examined. physically, in the presence
OF the jury, and pronounced by DR.. StyIl a
degenerate. The case was given TO the
Jury soon after.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

Richmond. Va, Jan. s-Argument In the
Seaboard Air Line injunction case was
concluded before Judge Waddill, In the
United States Circuit Court to-day. and
the case submitted. Tae judge reserved
soon as possible
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
HARBOR LAWS ARE INVALID.
Virginia Act Allowing Fees Without Serv.
ices Declared Unconstitutional.

Special 70 The Fost
Norfolk, Va, Jan. Elm a lengthy Opin-
ion handed down to-day Judge Hanckei.
of the Corporation Court, declares I'M
constitutional the harbOr laws OF Vir-
giria allowing fees to harbor masters
whether or not they render specific ser
vices 10 vessels.
The action was brought by Capt. Jones,
of the barge Blades. of Philadelphia,
which makes frequent trips to Norfolk
and upon which the tax fell oppressively
heavy.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

Special 70 Inc Post
Parkersburg, ". Va, Jan. 9.-The Amer
lean Baptist missionary conference, with
ministers and representative Baptists
from all parts OF the coCntry present
opened here to-day. Rev Dr. T. c. John
ston, of Charleston, PRESIDED
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
ASSASSIN WAS HIRED TO KILL.
Rumors Of Sensational Developments
Looked for ia the Turner Murder.
Special 70 The Posi-.

Suffolk, Va, Jan. 12-According to word
from Isle of Wight County to-day, the
murder of c. Beverly Turner is likely to
result in sensational developments soon,
and especially if A. C. Gilligan, for whom
active search is being made by the au-
therities, is brought to trial or arraigned
on suspicion.
1t is now claimed that scorned love had
nothing to do with the murder, but that
motives, and that some one was hired TO
shoot the old man down in the dark.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

sEeclaI 70 I8t Fo7C
IorgantoWn. w Va. Jan. li-Inyita-
tons have been received here for the mar
rage Of Prof +. II. Vickers 10 KiyO Hen
rietta Nellie al Tokyo. japan. Prof Wick
ers occupies the chair Of political science
in the University Of Japan. He II a ma
tive Of Jefferson County, and a graduate
OF the West Virginia LniyeEslty.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Claim. 10 BE Heir to $4,000, eoe.

stfclaI % lts FDaf
Hagerstown. Nd, Jan 15.-Jesse FL
deridge-Bailey. OF Hagerslows. claims 10
be enc Of the heirs to S. 10000 said 10 be
lying In London awaiting the Fightfui
claimants. He is the son Of George W.
Bailey. aged seyenty-seven. now resi-
Gent Of harrisburg. w. Va. but formerly
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

Der Of witnesses to prove that the de-
PENDANT was scbiect to spells Of mental
alteration Later on the defense asked
for the appointment OF q Iunacy commits
sion. and a number OF local physicians
we're named by the court for the pur-
pose
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
SENATE WILL REJECT
House Amendments to Regis
ter Bill in DiSfavOr.
0THER EXTREME NAY Be TAKEN

Upper Branch of the Assembly Opposed 10
the salary Reduction, and MAY Endeavor
re Accord Laad Ofice a Higher Standing
.eaator and Mrs. Martin Cali Upon tie
senate Measures Passed Bin 10 Do
Ava, with spring Elections,
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Claim aiiesed Murderer IL Insane.

sgeci4l % Tie Post
Newport News. Va, Jan. n.-At the re-
sumption OF the trial this morning OF
Louis August. the Fort Monroe artillery
nan, for the alleged murder OF Annie
Benedict. the defense introduced num-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
yirsiuia Postal Changes.

These postmasters have been appointed
! for Virginia and West Virginia: Carter
/ p Nelson. Num-. Va: Leander A. Ellis.
/ Pleasents. Peasants County, W. Va.
and Susie ID. G4ddis, Wh!tcomb, Green
new Offices
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Proceedings In the House.

An interesting discussion was had In the
house over the bill to amend section S33
O, the code SO as 10 provide for the as
sessment of capital used or employed in
the mercantile business for local taxation.
Nlessrs. Parks and Early supported the
bin and Messrs. Pitcher and Cardinell
strenuously opposed it, The bill was
passed by and made the special order for
tomorrow at l O'Clock.
Delegate Whitehead, OF Norfolk offered
a resolution designed to repeal the bill
passed by the house on Wednesday last
Incorporating the Southern Investment
Company, which is given extraordinary
powers. II developed in the discussion
senate. Mr. Whitehead withdrew his reso-
lgriDD
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

s.-lu &c he Post
i am9ua, Va, Jan. l5-Intcrest in leg
.arg. circles to-day centered chiefly IN
,.a work % committees. many Of which
f... meetings 10 consider important mat
faf- Routine work was the rule in both
houses The senate session lasted less
i-au aa hour. and there were very few
s.r.rors present.
Iar bu passed by the house on Sat
.-sag. retaining the office OF register OF
-.a .4r! Office, but reducing the salary
So. aae taken up, but was passed b.
without being considered. There IS some
saH whether the senate viii consent 10
..- salary reduction. There T. talk OF
so-Ur-.rg the salary. and Of introducing
abb. .o give the register clerk. 80 that
rs Office may b. given proper dignity and
h.Gr every facility for handling the bust
ness belonging 10 Il.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

n. kerz.I-Le cato measure. providing
=, ."7 merging Of spring and fall eiec-
- was reported favorably from the
'I Justice committee. 10 take ef-
". .-e IAN election II 1901. This bill
a.. away with the spring elections. aud
-. ..--eAey 10 curtdil largely election
81. The measure Is "A joint rcsoiu-
''' 'L.4l "eat through me house and
The true northerner., 1900-12-21


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The true northerner., 1900-12-21

Showerman Bros. have made reduc-
ton of 50 on all overcoats from $40 up.
Through E. E. Downings agency,
Robert Chapman yesterday purchased
96 acres of land in Waverly.
Joe Sherman arrived yesterday to
make his home in Paw Paw. He has
been in the West for some years.
VIM Keene of Breedsville has bought
the Henry Eye place in the east part OF
this village and will move here; consid-
Grafton, S6l5. E. E. Downing made the
sale.
A child that cries for the moon may
be expected to cry for the earth when 1T
has more grasping strength; men in want
of an overcoat can pretty nearly get the
earth at e. Smith & Co.'S closing sale.
The funeral services for Daniel f..
Robb occurred at the First Baptist
church last Friday and were largely at
tended The service was an impressive
one. The burial was at Prospect Hill.
On account of failing health, Dr. Bes-
sic Hutchinson has been compelled to
abandon the practice of dentistry for the
present and has closed her office here.
She goes to Ann Arbor today, for treat
ment and rest. She has no definite plans
for the future. During her residence in
this place, she has made many friends,
who wish her well wherever she may go.
The Michigan Monthly Bulletin of vi
tsl Statistics for November shows an un-
usual prevalence of small poX in the
state The disease was reported from
81 places. but in mild form with few
deaths. There were 1854 deaths in the
state in November, 356 less than in Octo-
ber, being at the rate of 1919 per 1000
population per year. Van Buren, county
reported 81 deaths, of which three were
and 13 were of persons more than 90
years. Communicable diseases were re-
ported as follows: Typhoid fever at AL
meua, Bloomingdale, Columbia, Keeler,
Pine Grove Il death) and South Haven;
scarlet fever, Columbia, Geneva, Hamil-
ton, Gobleville and South Haven;
whooping cough, Columbia, one death.
In villages, deaths were reported as fol-
lows: Bangor 3, Paw Paw 3, Decatur ,,
Lawrence, South Haven and Breedsville
l each. In townships, outside of villages,
Keeler and Waverly 3 each, Ant
werp, Arlington, Geneva, Hartford aud
South Haven each. Bloomingdale, Col
umbia, Hamilton, Pine Grove and Law
renee ! each.
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Circuit Court

The time of the circuit court during
the past week has been largely occupied
in hearing the case of the 7th Day
Church of God VS.. the Church of God
The complainant in the case alleges that
it purchased the so-called North Side
school building in Bangor for church
purposes: that the defendant is made up
of secede7s from the complainant and
that they have taken possession of the
property and have expelled the com
plainant therefrom. The defendant, OF
course, claims TO be the rightful owner
of the property. The two factions are
headed and led by their respective pas
tors. A large number of witnesses were
sworn and the case was taken under ad-
visement by the court.
Charles w. Baker VS.. William NJ
Branch ct al; bill for accounting
Heard and submitted. In this cause
the complainant seeks to recover against
the defendant and j. G. Warner, surety
large sum of money which he claims
to be his due on account of sales of Bak
er's patent hay binder and sales of terri
tory made by Defendant Branch.
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Paw Paw School Notes

Misses Gail Parks and Grace Hayden
played duet Monday morning.
Joe Buck was caller of the high
school Monday forenoon.
Examinations began yesterday morn
ing at o'clock.
Christmas exercises Will be held in the
first grade this afternoon.
The basket bali teams have elected
Edith Harvey and Louise Everest as
managers.
At meeting of the athletic associa-
ton last Friday afternoon, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Ward Bartram; vice president,
Earl Burhans: secretary, Frank Sanger:
general manager, j. A. OLeary; football
manager, Charles Morrison; board of
managers, Harry Pepper, Glenn Warner,
Fred Mason, j. A. OLeary.
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Christmas IN the Churches

At the first Baptist church, there will
be Christmas trees and program Mon
day evening.
There will be exercises by the Sunday
school at the M. Il. church, Sunday even
ing, and Christmas tree Monday even
ing.
The Sunday school of the Christian
church will have a Christmas tree and a
program 10y the children, Monday even
ing, December "a OF course all are in
vited
Christmas eve, concert, THE First
Christmas in America" will be given at
the Presbyterian church. after which
presents will be distributed by Uncle
Sam and the Puritan children. A cor
dial invitation is extended to ALL
The true northerner., 1900-12-21

Among the tens of thousands who
have used Chamberlain Cough Remedy
for colds and la grippe during the past
few years, to our knowledge, not single
case has resulted in pneumonia. Thos,
Whitfield a. Co, 240 Wabash avenue,
one of the most prominent retail drug
gists in that city, in speaking of this,
says: I'VE recommend Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy for la grippe in many
cases. as it not only gives prompt and
complete recovery, but also counteracts
any tendency of la grippe to result in
pneumonia" For sale by Longwell Bros
Paw Paw. IL
The true northerner., 1900-12-21

TRUST THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED
suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
and never hoped for cure but Ely's
Cream Balm seems to do even that
Oscar Ostrom, 40 Warren Ave-, Chicago
Ill. / suffered from catarrh; it got SC
bad / could not work; | used Ely's
Cream Balm and am entirely well.-A. G.
Clarke, 341 Shawmut Ave, Boston, Mass
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold 10y druggists at 80 cts,
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
ST., New York.
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Will 1t Strike Paw Pawq

A Grand Rapids dispatch to the De
troit Free Press says: j J. Cummings
of Chicago, who is an officer of the Chi
cago city railway, is in this city in the in.
terest OF his road and announces that there
is every probability of the construction
of an electric line from this city to Chi
cago He says the promoters have the
route all figured out and plans we'll adj
yanced, and have the money in sight to
back up the enterprise. He looks for
action next spring toward formally start
log the work. Ben. S. Hanchett, secre-
tary of the Grand Rapids Railway Co.,
admits that he is interested in the pro-
ject, and believes that it will eventually
succeed
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to
the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
or pains in the side or chest, give it a
trial and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which it
affords. Pain Balm also cures rheuma-
tism. One application gives relief. For
sale by Longwell Bros, Paw Paw. If
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Snow Bros.

We make four sizes of AHeatng Furnaces and when you
buy furnace from us,
We Guarantee Il to Warm Your House
in the code weather We
put in and for repairs Our
as good as the best, and we you money.
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
New Suits.

Lizzie B. Voorhees, VS.. Augustus Voor
hees; divorce.
Ethel T.. Wells VS.. Meier Wells; di
vorce.
S. III. & f.. r. r. Co. VS.. William
Quackenbush ct al; specific perform.
ance.
Frederick II. Giddings VS.. George II.
Rix ct al; injunction bill. Cause settled
and dismissed by stipulation.
Albion NJ. Ward VS.. Amy Votaw ct al;
bill for partition Sale and division of
proceeds decreed
George Lowry VS.. Paw Paw Savings
bank; on trial
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Twas Funny.

The "Spinsters' Convention" given at
the opera house Tuesday evening for the
benefit of the First Baptist church, was
a most laughable affair, and one of the
best of home talent entertainments. The
musical part of the program was very
fine, and was participated in by Misses
Jane Broughton, Matte Cooley, Ray
Showerman and Martha Mason, Mes
danes Paige, Harrison and Sellick and
Mr.. Joe Buck.
The entertainment was success in a
financial way as well as otherwise, and
the ladies of the church desire to thank
those who took part and worked so faith
fully to make it a success.
The cast of charaters for the conven-
tion proper was as follows
The true northerner., 1900-12-21

Now is the time when Group and lung
troubles prove rapidly fatal The only
harmless remedy that produces immed-
late results is One Minute Cough Cure.
1t is very pleasant to take and can be
relied upon to quickly cure coughs, colds
and all lung diseases. It will prevent
consumption. L. b. Longwell. (tf
The true northerner., 1900-12-21

The person who disturbed the congre-
CATION last Sunday by coughing: is re-
quested to call on r. b. Longwell and
get a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t always gives relief Itf
The true northerner., 1900-12-21

For HoARsENEss.-B Ingerson of
Hutton, Ind, says he had not spoken a
word above whisper for months, and
one bottle Foley's Honey and tar restor-
ed his voice. 1t is used largly by speak
ers and singers. Take no substitute. Il.
b. Longwell. [tf
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
L0eoI 07 d Miscellaneous
IF a Body.

IF a Body.
If a body meet body
Comm thro' the rye;
If a body kiss body,
Need a body cryY
Well, not hardly,
| am sure,
Unless a body
Cries for more.
w. j. l.. in Detroit Free Press
The true northerner., 1900-12-21
Cure Cold In One Day

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-24
POCKET PHONES NOW.

Nlnha''1n nr"m"n VIII soon 70 10 rir.s
With tsioph mes In their pockets en-.
neotilrs are bsinE made between tho
Department central telephone uliIcn
ana N" various hrc-alirm b.Ae.. aad
In a short I'm, telephone hrr.a.afn
system vii, be n operation In coniun -
tiun with the telegraph bureau.
a small pocket telephone has lecn In
vented by Supt Iicn'y J. P'acAwcl.
ir. % the bureau. and al. chief cheers
vii. b" supplied with ,hesc phones
They 'an h- attached 70 The hfe-aiarm
boxes and the officers Will be rcgiired
to 'ep1r the extent and progress Uf
each hrc Immediately On taclr arrival
~ the scene
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-24
LAMONT and CARTER.
Ex-srrr~ssr, Of War WIN Not B~
n WNnrs. tgniust the AI,rk~d
Ncromplirra.

Nv ntcrcs, Was added to-day IN ~"
rase ~ IA. owners 81 the Atlantic Con-
tracing Company who were Indicted
with cant pbrrlin ". Carter, I. : A.
sentenced to i've years In prison FOR
rnhl Ing the Government, OF S.Spel
when the herring came NJ before Com
missioner Sh rlis.
II was expected that ex-Secretary o'
War Daniel : Lamont would be called
~ witness. but II was decided not 10
on,i him
IN. defendants IN the case are Capt
u u. Gt".n. Michael 4. Connolly and
N. three Gaynor brothers. John +.
william 7. and Edward
Tho money thai Carter sole. 1t IL al
eyed. was takci BY means ~ fa.s" pa
p,fs sent 10 the War Department AZ
work don. 10y The contracting COMPANY
Tor dredging Savannah ilarbor.
IN. Government now wants 10 try re
prlp-Ir'ur8 of the contracting company
IN Savannah. and the accused are night
Ing FOR ,ri,l In New York city.
The n-s witness to-day was James
S,hcrmcrho'n. who testified that ne had
put IN - biI FOR the Savannah work. and
tls1 l. Sanford Ross.
These two swore hat they were pres
en-, al he opening of the bids and that
-y,ry'hlrg was FAIR ana honest.
capt. q Gillette, 4, =. A.. who sue
--d-i capt Carter ~ head Of the
Savannah district was called. lie
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-24
W0FUl TALE
Of DR.. AYRES.
She Is Suing Her Hus-
band. the Colonel, for
Separation.

pr Rehsgga J Ayers Il widely known
female phy-ici,n ~ brooklyn. took the
wi'rc'- stand Today IN her suit for
separation from her husband col va.
win ID. Ayers. ON the ground II cruelty
and nnn-suppori The case IL nc,ng tried
IN the suprem. Count before Justice
Jerks
NJ Ayers, WHO Is n'iy. p.rhips. and
c"riainl" purt'y a2i dls,lns iishcd- look.
ing. trld = story ~ narrowing p,rse-
cuilon. She said ttat her home Il AZ
's Greene avenue brooklyn. where she
resides with her daughter. Msude. y no
Is teacher In BROOKLYN pubic
school Her husband hasn't lived with
h'r sine" last September They were
married Dee -. lsss
Nv husband. she saii. has not con-
irtbui"i toward m support since icg
The chief 'roubic between Us. though.
has arisen over the calls AZ my house
= J. Eben shuttlsworth. lie (. q stu.
lent. twenty years old. and calls 70
study and for nothing else.
col Aver has taken advantage OF
his 10 tell every one he meets that
receive Improper visits Jan. 10 ~ past
year he returned home and. finding Mr..
Shultleworih talking tn my daughter.
s~lr'd hl- hat roughly. threw II GU, Of
the window and ordered him to follow.
lie has thrcasnei me repeatedly. but
has used force only once
When questioned about the threats.
Mr. Ayers said that the Colonel had
often said ne would eat al he nesh
from her bones. then when she was
dead and buried stand over her gravs
and call ner vile NAMES
she sail that the Doctor Inundated her
hy making love to the servants In her
presence and greasinF the knob o, her
Once dDos. When patients ala come.
fhe said. the Colonel tod them that she
was a had woman 20 associate with.
A. the conclusion 81 tn. Testimony
counsel for Col. Ayerr said he would
make NJ defense. Justice jerks gave
him ISo days to prepare . brief.