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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
sEABOARD HEARING GOES OVER.
Argument in Ryan Injunction Case Against
the Roanoke Postponed.
Special % Tee Pest

Special % Tee Pest
Richmond, Va, Jan. 22-The new ap-
plcation OF Thomas z. Ryan against the
Roanoke and Southern Railroad. John
skeltOn Williams. ard others for an in
junction TO prevent the Seaboard Air
Line consolidation. will not be heard by
Judge WaddilI, Of the United States Court
tomorrow. as arranged. The hearing was
to-day postponed until Friday. February
., at ID a. m. on motion of counsel for
Ryan. and with the consent of counsel
for the defendants.
Judge Waddill was rather worried when
the request was made, as ne had notified
counsel. when in Norfolk. that if any
change was TO be made he should be notI-
fed by Friday last. 1t seems that Mr..
Carter, Of counsel for Ryan, has import
ant engagements that will occupy his at
tention until February 2 and Messrs. Car
ven, Cross and Bond, senior counsel for
the defendants, agreed to the postpone
ment.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
HORTICULTURISTS MEET.
North Carolina Association Discusses san
Jose Scale and Other Matters.

Special 70 The Post
Raleigh, y, c., Jan. 1o-The annual meet
ing of the State Horticultural Society was
held at Southern Pines to-day. Mayor
Smith welcomed the delegates and Presi-
dent George T. Winston, of the Agricultur-
al and Mechanical College. here, responded.
B. Won Herff, OF New York. on whose
lands the horticultural experiment farm at
Southern Pines is located. delivered an adj
dress on the prospects of exterminating
the San Jose scale. J. Van Lindley. the
president of the society, has very large
peach orchards at Southern Pines, and
last year, finding that the scale had gain
ed footing. cut down and burned 1000
trees, which were valued at at least 81
each. President Van Lindley made his
annual address.
Among the other speakers were w. F.
Massey, Gerald Mccarthy. George E.
BOggs. \. Rhodes, Z. II. Beck. DR.. Saddle
son, Eugene Levitt, Otto Katzenstein, H.
T. Bahnson, and Thomas l.. Brown.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
FUTURE OF THE T.. & O. ROAD.
baltimore and Ohio. Probable Purchaser,
TO spend Millions in improvements.

special 10 The Post
Cnarlestown, W. Va. Jan. H-Concerning
inc probable sale OF the GAINESVILLE and
ONO Railroad to the Baltimore and Ohio.
Frank A. Durham. attorney for the Zanes-
vile and Ohio, is alleged to have stated
mat the acquisition would prove very
valuable to the Baltimore and Ohio, and
that the company proposed spending sew
erai millions upon the road next sum-
mer
He stated. however. that there were
other bidders for the GAINESVILLE and
Chio. among them a Cleveland syndicate,
which proposed to extend the line into
west Virginia, and not dispose of it to
the Baltimore and Ohio. He thought it
possibly the intention of the Baltimore
and Ohio. should they be the purchasers.
to extend the road into this State and
connect with the Baltimore and Ohio, at
Walker From Walker the route would
be to West Union and Clarksburg, over
the main line, making a direct line
through the oil fields OF West Virginia. be-
sides close tributary to the coal fields.
line 10 Newark would connect with the
links TO the lakes and all the important
cities on the Baltimore and Ohio line.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
TO REUNITE AFTER 6s YEARS.
Two Presbyterian Churches, Disrupted in
1892, 10 Form One New Congregation.

Special 20 The Post
Winchester, Va. Jan. 22.-COmmittces
representing the Loudoun\ Street and the
Kent Street Presbyterian churches, this
city. have about agreed to reunite as one
congregation, after disruption extending
over a period Of siXty-eight years. Both
congregations are unit for reunion.
The committees having charge of the
matter will make a report to their re-
spectiVe churches tomorrow, and il Is
stated that they will recommend that
the Presbytery dissolve both churches
and form one new one, composed of both
congregations. with Rev. DR.. James r.
Graham. the present pastor of the Kent
Street Church, at the head of the new
church. An associate pastor will be pro-
Vided.
The Loudoun Street Church has been
without pastor for several months ow-
ing 10 the resignation OF Rev. Dr. Henry
Nj White, and this was deemed a favor
able time for consolidation. Rev Dr.
Graham has been pastor of Kent Street
Church for fifty years
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
BOY BUTCHERS MAIN BROTHER.
Infant Furnished the Hog in Playful Emu.
intion Of Their Fathers Work.

Special 70 The Post.
Lexington, Va, Jan. 17.-The infant son
or charles Alexander had a narrow es-
cape from being bI,,chered by his broth
ers Yesterday. They were playing in emu
iation Of their father. who is employed as
butcher by an establishment here and
WHO resides near the slaughter-house.
ABOUT a mile from Lexington.
Alexander has large number OF chill
dren, and Is assisted by the Oldest boys
at his work, the others frequently watch
ing the operations. They play killing
oeeves among themselves, using one from
among their number alternately as cattle.
Mrs. Aiexander's attention was attract
ed by the screams of the baby to-day
and rushing upstairs, she saw two of the
youngsters holding the baby down on the
floor and another one saving away on its
throat with rough stick. They had drag
ged the baby across the room. broken its
arm. aid dislOcated its shoulder
They explained that they were killing
a hog" after they had sufficiently recov-
cred from their mothers heroic atten-
tons to be able to explain anything.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
OLD DOMINION NOTES.

The Newport News Light Infantry was
mustered into the service OF the State
last night al It's armOTy-
W. p. Oliver * COS stOrehOuse al Lola.
SpOttsylyania County. was burned with
It's contents Sunday night. The loss Is
$500 insurance, SZ6D.
Judge Barham. OF the Newport News
Corporation Court, yesterday appointed
Clarence IS. Robinson commonwealth
attorney 20 az the unexpired term Of the
late J. X. II. e-eHton.
The mandamus case Of Railway Com
missioner Hill against he T. & o. and
the Southern Railroads Will be heard Is
Judge Harrison IN the circuit court at
Woodstock to-day
State Commissioner o. Agriculture G.
". KJlner yesterday held a consultation
With the projectors ~ the FTederickgbuFg
sugar Beet plant and sfteF1ard address
- the people u Orange a. the court
house. that place on beet sugar culture
ard other subjects.
Preparatory 10 the coming nunicipll
campaign ia Norfolk which promises 10
be the hottest and most sensational since
Evangelist sam Small revoluslOnized the
city government six years ago. a party
OF ministers made a tour % the Sums
Sunday night and took account Of Viola
lions Of the Sunday law. There were
many Instances. they say.
Robert Dixon. colOred. was convicted
Of receiving stolen goods In the mayors
court, Fredericksburg. yesterday, and
fined 400 Or six months inDTisOnment.
the goods pad a similar hne. settled yi,5
y J. Marshall. me owner. for the articles
stolen, sold out all he owned and left
town.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
BANK BURGLARS MAKE HAUL.
Three Doors Of yauIf Blown Open and
$4,000 Taken

Special TO The Post
Morgantown, w. Va, Jan. IA dar-
ing robbery was committed at Philippi
last night Expert burglars cracked the
safe of the Tygart's Valley Bank at Phil
ippi and got away with $4,000 in cash.
The burglary was one of the boldest and
most complete jobs of its kind ever COM
mitted in the State.
Three men are supposed to have rad a
hand in IL. A window was forced by
means of jimmy. Holes were drilled in
each of the three heavy iron doors of the
vault, and nitro-glycerine was used. No
attention was attracted by the explosion
and the robbery was not discovered until
early morning. The cash consisted of
gold and greenbacks, the thieves taking
but little silver. The robbers rode away
on horses, and officers are securing the
country in every direction. The town is
in a state of excitement. 1t was at first
stated that 100000 had been stolen. Pink
erton men have been telegraphed for.
The doors and vaults are a complete
wreck, and new safes will have to be Sc
cured. The bank is sound, having good
financial backing and stockholders
1t is thought Philippi persons aided the
burglars.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
RAILWAY LINES EXTENDED.
Norfolk and We.teru and the -sufhwcsfern
10 Tap Timber and Iron Lands.

Special % he Pest
Bristol Va. Jan. Sit is reported here
on good authority that the Norfolk and
Western Railway Is negotiating for the
purchase Of the Abingdon and Damascus
Railway. with view to extending IL TO
the timber forests OF Johnson County.
Tenn. distance Of ten miles 1t is be-
lieved the deal will be consummated.
The extension Of the Virginia and South
western Railway through Sullivan. Carter,
and Johnson Counties. Tenn. is nearing
completion. Steel bridges are being con-
strueted over the Watauga River at four
different places. The iron deposits of
Johnson County will be developed by the
Virginia Iron. Coal and Coke Company
upon completion OF this railway.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
KENTUCKY GIRL ENUMERATED.
Verdict Of Acauiftal In Sensational Trial
for Murder Greeted with Cheers.

Special 10 The POsf-
Williamson. w. Va. Jan. 18-Miss Mar
tina Daniels, the young Kentucky girl ar
rested at IrontOn. Ohio, and indicted In
this county for the murder Of Mrs. Belle
Collins last November, is tonight sur
rounded by her friends at her home, near
here, in Kentucky after having been in
carcerated in jail for almost three
months. Her trial was concluded this
evening by the jury. after a few minutes
elaboration, returning d verdict Of not
guilty.
Mrs. Collins was carved to her death
with a bUtcher-knife, and as Miss Dan
iels, who lived on the opposite side OF the
river, was her only known enemy. and
had al one time threatened her life, be
cause she interfered between her son and
the girl. suspicion rested upon her. Her
sudden disappearance from home, which
seemed like flight. and the allegations %
the two little children OF the murdered
woman that Miss Daniels had murdered
their mother. left but little doubt OF her
guilt, but al the trial an aIibi was proven.
Cheers went up in the courtroom when
the verdict Of the jury was read. The
case attracted wide attention In the south
ern part OF the State
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
VIRGINIA y. VI. c. A. CONVENTION.
Extensive Plans Under Way for The Annual
State Gathering at Hampton.
Special to The Post

special TO The Post
Newport News, Va, Jan. H.-Extensive
preparations are being made for the State
convention of the Young Mems Christian
Association, which is to be held in Hamp-
ton February 1918.
Among those who will address the con-
vention while in session may be noted
Rev. A. Coke Smith, d. D., pastor of Ep-
worth N. r. Church, Norfolk; Mr.. 7. T..
Brown. State secretary of the Illinois Y.
NJ c. A; International Secretary c. l..
Gates, Of the field department; II. o.
Williams. of the railroad department. and
II. VI. Mcllhany. jr., of the college de-
partment. Mr.. Williams was formerly
State secretary of the Virginia associa-
ton, and has hosts of friends in all sec
lions OF the Old Dominion
Bible studies Will be conducted by Rev.
c. +. Hurlburt, president of the Pennsyl-
yania Bible Institute. Mr.. Charles r.
Towson, secretary of the railroad depart
ment of the Philadelphia association, will
have charge of the services of praise.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
Newspaper Enterprise at Newport News.

sFtcIAI 70 Ihe FbSL
Newport News, Va, Jan. 1.-THE New
port News Publishing Company was char
tered here to-day to publish a morning
and afternoon paper, 10 be called the
Herald. The first issue viii appear about
March /. The officers named are: Presi-
dent. l.. p. Stearnes; vice president, Frank
s. WoOdson. who viii also be business
manager: secretary and treasurer. ID. D.
Bruce Salley. Irwin Tucker. c. W Rob-
inson. and J. b. Kimberley. with the
above officers. constitute the board Of d.
rectors. The capital stock is $1,000 20
80 co
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
WILL BURY HIS ERRING son.
Body Of w. w. Watts, Victim of Lynchers,
Rescued from the Dissecting Table.

Special to The Post.
Richmond, Va, Jan. 19.-The body of
young W. " Watts, of Roanoke, who
was lynched Tport News a few days
ago for criDiE- ssault upon married
woman. WAS ed from the dissecting
table to-day and viii be given a decent
burt The fatf err of Watts refused to
tax barge Of tie remains when informed
of c5'Ime FOR wh!ch his son had been
lynChed
The body was brought to the medical
college Of Virginia, here, and the third
years class had begun dissecting il. A
representative Of the father, who lives in
LynchbUrg, called on DR.. Clifton NJ. Mil
Ter, the secretary of the anatomical board
to-day, and asked for the body. The re-
quest was granted, and undertakers took
charge of the remains. which will be TAX
en- to LynchbUrg for burial.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
SMALLPOX IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Number of New Cases i'm the Leading Creek
Section-Dras;ic Measures Taken.
Special to The Post.

Special TO The Post
Wheeling, W. v, Jan. 22.-SOme eight
or ten new casese of smallpox are report
ed on Leading Creek. Dr.. Starkey, the
physician in charge, gave cut the infor-
nation tonight that six members of a
family named Rinehart hos the disease.
and that there were r OF others
who had symptoms, bUr e he would
not pass upon them tonight
The town of Troy has been du&rantined.
At Linn there is one case, and at Glenn
vile a man named Bush is 81 id to have
the disease. There are two cases at
Byron, and a reported case at Buckhan-
non. Supt. Stathers has ordered the vac
cinatiOn of all the hospital employees.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
PAY FOR CEDAR GROVE LAND.
secretary Of the Treasury Directed to Cash
Warrant for the Amount.

Norfolk, JAM l5-Judge WaddilI, of the
United States Circuit Court. to-day en-
tered an order directing the Secretary Of
the Treasury to deposit sl32, 800 to pay for
the Cedar Grove property. adjoining the
navy yard, recently acquired by the gov
eminent. The clerk of the court, Hon.
George Z. Bowden, has directed his war
rant upon the Treasurer for this amount,
which will be paid out according to the
recommendations of Judge Thomas IL.
Wilcox, special master of the court
Hon. John Goode Is allowed s3,274.19 at
torney fees, and Judge Leigh r. Watts
Y ID per cent. of the entire amount to
cover payments made By him to agents
sub-agents, attorneys, &c, and will be
refunded 81, AL s. advanced for taxes
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
TWO SHOT BY UNkXOWN NEGRO.
Willard s1err0H Killed and George War.
ing W 0unded.

Special 10 re PoSt
Raleigh, y. c., Jan. Ia.-Durham has a
sensation in the shooting of two white
men, Willard Sherron and George Waring,
by a negro, as yet unknown. Sherron Is
dead. He served in the First North Car
DINA Regiment in the war with Spain
Waring is badly wounded. He says he is
from Cleveland, Ohio, and is a nephew of
the late Col George Waring, of New York
He is a painter and worked for Sherron.
The men were shot in the worst part OF
town about midnight. Three white men
heard Sherron and Waring quarreling with
- negro. The latter fired five times and
fled The spectators pursued, but he elud-
ed them and escaped.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
Found Many Prurient Victims.
Special 10 The Post.

Lynchburg. Va, Jan. 1.-Two young
men, W. A. Coon and J. II. Ferguson.
were lodged in Jail here to-day by Deputy
Marshal Felts charged with using the
mails for immoral purposes. They reside
in AppOmattoX County. 1t is alleged that
they sent circulars all over the country
advertising vulgar books and cheap
watches. The inducements offered were
such that they found ready responses. and
letters containing money poured in by the
hundred. A post-Office inspector was sen.
10 AppomattOX 10 investigate and the ar
rests followed.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
STILL HOPE TO SAVE ARIOsTO.
Nrecking Tugs Working on the Stranded
British steamer at Cape Hatteras.

special 10 The Eost.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 22-The Inflated
British steamship AriOstO. twenty-one of
whose crew were drowned, still lies where
she stranded, near Cape Hatteras. De-
cember "A. The Merritt Wrecking Com
pany still entertains hope of saving the
ship, and to-day dispatched their power
ful wrecking tug Rescue TO make another
attempt TO haul the ATiostO off.
The six survivors of the Ariosto's crew
who came to Norfolk have been sent by
British Vice Consul Myers 10 the British
consulate at Baltimore. where they will
be cared for until it is seen whether the
Ariosto will be saved
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
TEN YEARS FOR CHICKEN THIEF.
Cumulative Sentence system Fixes Heavy
Penalty on Chronic Offender.

Special = = Post.
No Va, Jan. T-John Brown
nctor. us negro chicken thief, was tried
on a second indictment in the County
Court to-day for breaking into the chick
en-hoUse OF F. l. PortlOck. Judge White.
of Princess Anne County, presided, as the
plaintiff is a brother of Judge PortlOck.
The prisoner pleaded guilty and his pun
ishment was fixed at three years in. the
penitentiary This, with the two years
given Brown last Monday for breaking
into r. F Gibsons chicken-house makes
five years.
AS he has previously served a term in
the penitentiary. five years more will be
added, making his term of imprisonment
ten years.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
FOR AN OLD ASSAULT.
Naval Recruit Who Took Part in the CIeye
land Car Riots Arrested.

Special 70 The Post.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 16.-Just on the eve
of his assignment to an outgoing warship,
j. w Alderman, of Cleveland, Ohio. was
arrested at the Norfolk Navy Yard to-
day on a charge of assault, which may
develop into murder
The case grew out of the Cleveland street
car strike last fall, when it is alleged
that Alderman shot II. Weice during one
OF the riots during the strike. Later he
enlisted in the navy at the Columbus
Ohio. recruiting station and was trans
ferred to this yard. Meantime, the condi-
ton of his alleged victim became critical
orders came from Washington to hold the
recruit for civil officers, and to-day, armed
with eXtraditiOn papers, Detective KiIsO,
of Cleveland. arrived and carried Acker-
man away.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
virginia Postal Matters,

The Post-office Department announces
that the name Of the office known as
Lucretia. Va, has been changed 10 Drap-
er. Samuel T Gerberich continues in
charge as master.
Powhattan B. Meadows has been placed
in charge at Hazel Spring, Va.
Jane W Buchanan has been appointed
pcstmistrsss al KimballtOn. Va
James l.. Eg0n has been named as post
master at Revel, ". Va
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
HELDRETH TRIAL BEGUN.
Sweetheart Kept Prisoner by Father to
Prevent Testifying in Slayer's Behalf.

Special e Inc Posi-.
Tazewell, Va. Jan. 19.-The trial of Tobe
Heldreth for killing Worth Bane at
Burk's Garden last November began here
yesterday Self-defense is claimed. Held
reth was counting Bane's sister and Bane
objected. He met the young woman at
church, and With her permission escorted
her home.
As they neared the house the couple
We're Overtaken by Bane. who became en-
ragged when told that his sister had con-
sented TO Heldreth's attentions, and felled
the latter with a stick. As he lay on the
ground Heldreth drew a revolver and shot
his sweetheart's brother through the
heart, killing him instantly
1t is stated that Miss Bane will testify in
Heldreths favor If produced in court. but
ttat she is kept prisoner by her father
who Is very bitter against his sons slayer
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
DENY PASSING BAD COIN.
Men Arrested in Newport News Held for
United states Court.

Special &c The Post.
Newport News, Va, Jan. 19.-S. W.
Smith and Thomas II. Pagan were to-day
sent on TO the United States Court on
charges of counterfeiting. Pagan denied
all knowledge of counterfeiting and pass
ing spurious coin, and also that ne mad
made an admission of his guilt TO the city
authorities in the presence Of Secret Ser
vice Agent Grown, of Washington. Chief
of Police s. J. HARDWOOD and Officer T.
A. Mitchell, acting as sergeant, were the
only witnesses. Commissioner Garrett or
dered both prisoners confined in the city
jail until the May term.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
AWARDS A WIDOW $4,000.
Oyster Craft Held Liable for Drowning Her
Husband-VesseI sold for 1928.

SPECIAL 70 The Post.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 20.-Judge WaddiH,
in the United States Court to-day, award
ed Maria Allmand, eolored. 5000 damages
in her suit against the pungy Levin A.
Insley. and the vessels former command
er, Capt Jefferson Davis, of Baltimore
The suit was for $4,000.
Maria Allmand is the widow of Carey
and the mother of Levi AIlmand. who
with the formers brother. were drowned
July Is last, when the pungy Insley ran
down a CT e in which they were longing
clans j" river. The pungy was libeled
shortly the accident She was Sold
but only D ought $3.50, which is now in
the hands Of the court
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
Meeting OF Seab0ard Officials.

Special 70 The Post.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 16-In view Of the de-
cisiOn Sf the Federal court sustaining
the right OF the SeabOaTd Air Lire 10 con-
sOlidate its seventeen auxiliary lines, In
GLIDING the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar and Georgia and Alabama railways. a
meeting held at the general Offices Of the
company in Portsmouth to-day excites
much interest. The meeting was attend
ed by former President Hoffman, Vice
President St John and General Counsel
Watts. who left the CITY Immediately af-
terWaTd Important Developments are ex-
pected in the Ryan-Sea board litigation,
and the company is apparently IntTench-
ing itself for further battle with its per-
sistent adversary.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23

Unique Jail Delivery AT, Charlottesville. Va.
Violated City Ordinance.

Special 70 Inc FOsL.
Charlottesville, Va, Jan. 19.-Sixteen
prisoners were released from the city jai.
to-day upon decision of Judge r. T. W.
Duke, of the Corporation Court. At the
courts direction Attorneys Harmon and
Gordon investigated the legality of COM
mitments made by the mayor, who, un-
der the city charter, has the same powers
as justice OF the peace and is required
to try police cases arising under city Or
dinanceS.
In their reports the lawyers say that the
city council cannot, under the charter
prescribe confinement in Jail as a punish
ment for the violation Of an ordinance:
that the only punishment allowed is a
fine. Confinement may be allowed as a
penalty for nOn-payment, but cannot ex-
coed thirty days.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23
GREENSBORO CALLS FOR AID.
Physicians from Richmond Requested to
Help Fight Smallpox Epidemic.
Special 10 The Post.

Richmond, Va, Jan. ia telegram was
received last evening by DR.. w. T. OPP
penhcimer, president Of the board of
health, OF this city, from the officials Of
Greensboro. y. c.. asking that five or six
physicians be sent to that place immedi-
ately TO vaccinate the city%s inhabitants
DR.. Oppenheimer communicated the re-
quest 10 number of physicians, and Drs
Edmund Harrison. Frank Upshur. and
Fuller Bright left to-day for Greensboro.
Others may go.
There is an epidemic Of smallpox at
C,reenghCFO