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The Washington times., 1902-10-17
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty-fou
hours were reported at the Health De
partment up to noon yesterday:
Frederica Guide, 10 years.
Samuel T. Clark. 73 years.
Charles Miller. 6S years.
Clara Young. 81 years.
Edward T. Krantz, 66 years.
Clarina Campbell. So years.
Margaret Neumeyer. 80 years.
William H. Hoffman. IS years.
George W. Meyers. 81 years.
Dilsy Wyche. 30 years.
john Hamilton, 4S years
Anna r. Shanaham, 45 years.
Floris Miller. Al years.
Granville Madison. &c years.
Edward Kennedy, 36 years.
Robert p Hayes. "a years.
Amelia Barnes, SO years.
Joseph Walters. 27 years.
Lucy John. % years.
Walter Brinn, "a years.
John H. Sweeney. II years.
Josephine B. Holmes. l year.
Kosher Stokes, months.
John H. Wood. II DAYS.
Gurden C. Ashton. days
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MINOR MUNICIPAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST

John r. Shields, owner of the stable
in the rear of premises. 1916 Twelfth
Street northwest, has been notified by
the Health Department to connect the
stable with the public sewer. in the in
terests of public health.
John p. Turner, Hubert Young, Ried
6. Ashworth and Louis H. Grove, in
spectors, of the Health Department,
have been commissioned as additional
privates of the police force for duty in
connection with the enforcement of the
milk and pure food laws and regulations.
Lieut. F. F. McCathran. of the Fifth pre-
cinct station. has submitted report to
the Superintendent stating that the sta
BILE of the Anacostia substation, in
which the horses of the mounted men
are kept, is in bad condition, and he
requests that repairs be made.
On the recommendation of the Health
Officer. Henry McGlue has been appoint
ed special policeman in the smallpox
service. at the rate of 50 per diem. pay
able from the appropriation for the scar
let fever and diphtheria service.
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New Commissioner Takes
Oath of Office, Standing
by Chair Occupied by the
Late John w. Ross.
PoardReorganizes--Mr Mac
farland Again President
Commissioners to Take Up
Annual Estimates at Once.

Henry Litchfeld West was inducted
into office as member of the Board OF
District Commissioners yesterday after
noon. He arrived at the District
Building accompanied by Mrs. West,
and going to the Office of Commissioner
Macfarland remained there until the
time set for the meeting of the board.
Preceded by Major Sylvester and DR..
Tindall. secretary to the board, the
Commissioners entered the room ex-
actly at 2:30 O'Clock. Standing by the
chair so long occupied by his pre-
decessor, the late John w. Ross, Mr..
West took the simple. impressive oath
prescribed by law for officials of the
United States Government, and of the
District of Columbia.
New Official Greeted.
The board room was filled with the
heads OF departments, employees of the
building, and number of persons from
civil life. After the oath had been
administered. Commissioner Mcfarland
announced that his colleague would be
pleased to meet and shake hands with
all present. A long line of persons
fled through the .DOaru room, anu each
was cordially received by the new Com
missioner, the heads of departments IN
Producing their subordinates.
At the completion of the public re-
ception the Board of Commissioners
went into private session in order to
take up severa, pressing matters OF
business The first matter considered
was the reorganization of the board
made necessary by law each year. and
whenever new Commissioner enters
upon his duties.
Mr.. Macfarland President.
On motion of Mr.. West, Mr.. Mac
farlsnd was reelected president of the
board. and each of the other Commits
sioners was elected vice president, to
serve as president as occasion may re-
quire Commissioner Vests first Off
cial act was the signing of his oath of
Office TO be filed with his bond with the
Comptroller of the Treasury.
After the election of officers the board
entered into consideration of the con-
tracts for public work. discussing and
signing several of them. These and
other important matters occupied the
attention of the Commissioners until
s:30 O'Clock
1t was decided by the board that for
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A Pettic0at Remnant.

An odd lot of Women's Colored
Sateen Petticoats, in cerise, purple,
red, garnet, and green. made with
hemstitched and pleated ruffles,
soma have deep accordion
pleated ruffie Regular price 7rc
s1.25 and s1.4S. Remnant ~
price .........-.......... ~
Underskirts-Second Floor.
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IN most Instances the quantity Of
these House Furnishings are limit
ed. so an early call is urged to avoid
disappointment.
% Rolling Pins, made of nc
solid hardwood. Sell at &c. Il
Remnant rice.
80 Potato Washers. made in
one piece. very solid. &c is AZ
the price ordinarily. Remnant III
% Towel Rollers. of solid
oak, all in perfect condition. nc
Regular price 15c. Remnant III
price ................... "
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Sound N. c. Flooring, $3.50
per 100 IT.; long lengths. F. Libbey L Co.
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Remnants in Dress Goods.

500 yards Of Brocaded Novelties, in
navy, garnet. gray, brown, green.
Very suitable for waists and 4 EC
childrens dresses. Regular NJ
price 25c yd. Remnant Price. ~
700 yards of All-wool Homespun.
and Striped Novelties. Plaids and
Brocades. all desirable colors and
lengths. Worth in the piece 4 nH
from 25c to 39c yard. Rem 4N
nant Price ....-.............. "
500 yards of 3s-inch Brocaded WOOL
Novelties, black, navy. red. garnet,
green. gray. tan and mode. These
are in all lengths, suitable for
waists and full dress pat nnc
terms. Regular price 39c /4V
yard Remnant Price. .6O
1000 yards of Wool Granite Cloth
and Cheviot, in blue, brown. red,
tan, gray and black. Worth 0nc
SOC per yard. Remnant 1NI
300 yards of 50-inch Camel's Hair,
in blue and brown only, sells regu-
larly at SOC yard. On account 1nC
of having only these two 14S
shades the price is ...........VV
Third fioor-Remnant Dept.
The Washington times., 1902-10-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
TEMpERATIRE.

Fair today and tomorrow; light west
erly Winds
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s1.a5 to Baltimore and Return Via B
6 o. R. R. Saturday and Sunday,

October is and 10. Tickets valid returning
until midnight train Sunday night. All trains
both ways both days except Royal Limited.
The Washington times., 1902-10-17
AMUsEMENTs.

ADJUSTMENTS.
National-Anna Held liz "The Little
Duchess" evening.
Columbia Reuben Comes tc
Town. evening.
Chase'e-Hyde's Comedians. vaude-
Vile, afternoon and evening.
Latayette-'Lost, Strayed or Stolen,
evening.
Academy-"Two Little waifs." even
ing.
sidetracked." afternoon and
evening.
kerEan's--"Dainty Duchess" Bur.
iesquers. afternoon and evening.
Halls of the Ancients-New York Ave-
nue. northwest, near Fourteenth.
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Highest temperature, 4 p. m........11
Lowest temperature, a. m. 40
The Washington times., 1902-10-17

$I.25 To Baltimore and Return s1.as
VIA Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday. October Is and 10. good
TO return until last train Sunday. 10Th All
trains except Congressional Limited
The Washington times., 1902-10-17
TRACTION COMPANY WINS SUIT

The jury in the case of Mrs. Mary F.
Smith against the Capital Traction Com
pany to recover $1,000 damages for per-
sonal injuries. yesterday returned YER
diet in favor of the railway company. The
plaintiff was injured on August 13 while
leaving a Capital Traction car at the
corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and
Twentieth Street northwest. The case
was tried before Chief Justice Bingham
and jury in Circuit Court No. 1.
in favor of the railway company. The
6xzo No. Shingles, $500 per 1000
good cypress-at 9th st. and n Y ave. NV.
The Washington times., 1902-10-17
Upholstery Remnants.

y
100 half pairs of fine Nottingham
Lace Curtains, 3la yards long, worth
In pairs UP to S.. None OF nnc
these match. Remnant price. hui
Is pairs OF Brussels and Irish Point
Lace Curtains, 31a yards long, regu-
lar width. no two alike. G' n no
Worth up to 81 pair. \ ~
Remnant price, per pair. V6sOO
pieces of 50-inch Damask in
colors of blue, brown, and light
green. Worth SOC yard, and 1nC
every yard perfect Remnant w
price per yard. d........u ~
% odd pairs OF Ruffied Muslin Cur
tains, full 3 yards long, worth nor
up to sl.50 per pair. Rem QXy
nanI price w
small lot OF 36-inch Curtain
Muslin with red and yellow N1c
dots, worth 12'sc yard. Rem h5I
nant price. w
Upholstery Dept.-Third Floor.
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Low tide ........1:55 a. m. and 2:05 p. m
High tide ....7:47 a. m. and sos p. m
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EXCURSIONS

EXCURSIONS.
Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk at $3.50 p. IN.
Chesapeake Beach-See schedule In
der Railroads and Steamboats," for
time.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen-and-a-half Street for Alex
The Washington times., 1902-10-17
Remnants in Our Remnant Department.

cases of 36-inch Bleached Cot
ton, all good standard makes, in
lengths from l to yards. Worth
12]kc per yard. Remnant 16I
$500 yards of New Merrimac
Shirting Prints, in all the new per-
Gale styles. neat stripes, dots and
fancy figures. Worth in the Alc
piece 6l4c yard Remnant ~
cases of New Fall Prints. in a
complete line of new styles and
colorings, suitable for waists, wrap
ners and house gowns: also some
choice styles for quilting. k7C
Worth Sc per yard. Remnant n I6I
Price Observation-Disclosures. TO
500 yards of Good Quality Twilled
Canton Flannel. in lengths cC
from to 10 yards. Regular NJ
71ac value. Remnant Price. .....O "
100 yards of Outing Flannel,
mostly light grounds. In a neat line
of stripes. checks and fancy plaids,
in lengths suitable for any n 7C
purpose. Regular price 10c hOS
yard Remnant Price e... Vo
5000 yards of New Fleeced Flan-
nelette, &c inches wide, in navy. red.
black and purple. Suitable for
wrappers and waists Lengths 71c
up to II yards. Remnant III
Price .................... 4
1000 yards of Mercerized White
Cheyiot. 80 inches wide. suitable for
fall and early winter wear. Very
stylish material. Sells reg fHH
ularly at 25c yard. Rem ~
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STREET LIGHTING.
Lamps lighted today 5:57 p. n
Lamps out tomorrow ......5:2O a. m
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TIDE rARIE

THE SUN.
Sun rises.6:11 a. m. Sun sets. rs p. n
The Washington times., 1902-10-17

70 Cups and saucers. slight.
Clipped from being handled hC
during the G. A. r. rush. We IN
sold them at Sc. Remnant price
35 odd Saucers, all in plain lC
white. regular price is &c. ~
Remnant price ................. n
l Dinner Set, with gold tracing, a
few pieces missing. Reg e. n no
pn,sn,D slar price ,.,, was $3.50. NYM
/ Dinner Set in dainty pink and
pieces missing. The price Nh SX
was $lO.9S. Remnant price PVsOO
Housefurnishing Dept, 3rd floor.
The Washington times., 1902-10-17

1,5Oo yards of French Flannelette
In correct Imitation of the aIl-wool
fannels, printed in red, pink, light
blue, tan. mode. and lavender, in
lengths suitable for waists,
kimonos. and wrappers. Reg 71C
,ular price, 121sc yard. REM ~
nant price. q
$500 yards of new Teazle-down
Outing Flannel. in complete line of
light and dark effects In neat stripes,
checks. and plaids, in pink,
light blue. red, gray, and n ar
black. Worth 121sc yard. xIy
Remnant price. w
300 yards of extra quality Black
Sateen. heavy twilled, with fine lus-
tire. and finish. Guaran-
teed not to crock. Regu- fn1c
lar price. 2oc yard. Rem I/6J
nant price e........... w
$50 yards of Blue Twilled Flannel,
very good and seryiceable 1EC
quality. Worth zoe yard. ~
Remnant price ~
100 yards of Red Flannel. 80 per
all wool. in lengths from 1nC
2 TO s yards. Regular price, W
25c yard. Remnant price. ~
200 yards of fine All-wool White
Flannel. soft finish, all desi- orr
rable lengths. regular 35c nv
value. Remnant price. ~
$50 yards of fine All-wool Medicat-
ed Red Flannel, suitable for
underwear and undershirts. 11C
Regular price, 45c yard. Rem s.
nant price. e..............--.. w
Remnant Dept.-Third floor.
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Waist Remnants.
25 Sateen Waists. black stitched
with white and black with white
polka dots, well made. Sizes 3Sc
"a and "A. Were S1.25. Rem lh(,
Black Taffeta SILK Waists, trim
med with fine pin tucking, percaline
lined throughout in sizes r. n 7e
81, 36, 40, and AZ. Were \ ~
$3.9S. Remnant price. -. VEsl ~
White Linen Shirt Waists, one
trimmed with stitched straps, the
other tucked and hem
stitched. in sizes 3S and o. ~
40. Were $3.50. Remnant All
Misses Tan Covert Eton Jacket,
double breasted front, 90 m
one-half lined, age is. Hn
Was $3.50. Remnant price YOsVV
Waist Dept, End foor.
The Washington times., 1902-10-17

SAME DATE LAST YEAR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
A YOUNG LADY's LIFE SAVED.
AtPanama. Columbia, by Cha m beriain's
LColie, tnoIera and Diarrhoeas
Remedy.

DR.. Chas. H. Utter, Il prominent
physician of Panama, Columbia, III a
recent letter states Last March /
had patient a young lady sixteen
years of age who had a very bad at
tack of dysentery Every thing | pre-
scribed for her proved Intellectual and
he was growing worse every hour.
Her parents We're sure she woud die.
She had become so weak that she could
not turn over i'll bed. What to do at
this critical moment was a study for
me, but l thought of Chamberlain
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dv and as last resort prescribed it.
The most wonderful result was effect
ed. Within eigh. lours she was feel
ing much better; inside OF three days
She was upon her feet and at the end
of one week was en- irely well. " For
sale by AIl druggists
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
A NARROW ESCAPE,
DR. &c. C, Williams Jerked on His Feet
in Attempting to Board a Moving
Train Tuesday Morning.

In an attempt to board moving
passenger train at the Baltimore and
Ohio passenger station to go to Charles
Town last Tuesday; DR.. E. G. Will
Jams, the West King street druggist,
had Il narrow escape from serious ac-
cideut.
D.. Williams reached the station af-
ter train No s had arrived and as he
was going down the steps to the plat
form the train pulled out of the sta
ton. Anxious not to be left, he grab
bed the handle of one of the cars and
was ierked off his feet. Instead of
gaining foothold ON the steps, he
was thrown to the platform and rolled
a short distance after striking the
boards. Fortunately he rolled away
from the train and was prevented from
rolling back by stranger standing on
the PLATFORM, who grabbed him.
The DIR. arose with no injuries fur
Their than a, severe shaking up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09

soil Of this strange land, thousands or
miles distant from his widow and
child, who are probably now LOOKING
forward to the day when their hus-
band and father will return home from
the land of plenty, with his savings 70
keep them the rest Of their days, We're
several Of his fellow workmen, the un-
dertaker, grave digger and Rev Faith
er L. +. Kelly, who ofiiciated 1T the
grave.
The county officials have a. yet been
unable TO secure anything whatever
in their attempt to solve the murder
mystery. Prosecuting Attorney Woods
il endeavoring to devise some plan by
which police protection can be provid-
ed for that section of the county while
the p. & o. cutoff is in course OF
construction. He will have deputies
appointed to keep law among the la
borers. If he can arrange withTthe con-
tractors for the payment Of the expen-
SEES
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
B. & O. SECURING THE LAND
TAKING .rP OPTIONS FOR coNNGc-
TIoN WITH c. v.
Nearly 100000 WIN be Paid for the
Land ON Which New Tracks VIII
be Laid Between wilson's and
the Cumberland valley

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company is today taking up the OPP
tions ON land which will be needed for
the Cherry Run and Potomac Valley
railroad for the connection of the Bal
timore and Ohio low grade railroad
from Wilson'S TO the Cumberland Val
ley lat Berkeley station These options
had been secured sometime ago and
all but two of the land owners have
signified their willingness to transfer
the land needed for the cutoff to the
railroad companyI The papers have
all been made tut and every thing
was made ready for the taking over of
the land. The cost of this land APP
proximates $50, 900
Evrey thing is now ready for the
contractors to go ahead with the work
of construction and the cutoff will be
pushed to completion.
1t is the intention of the company
to have the work done as soon as pos
sible and every effort is being made
to accomplish this end.
Civil engineers and transit men are
in great demand here and men have
been solicited from all parts of the
country. Good wages are promised
and work for two or three years guar
anteed to those who will come.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
CLOSED DOWN FOR THE WEEK.
Southern Merchant Tailoring Compa-'
ny's Plant Closed Down for
improvements.

The entire plant of the Southern
Merchant Tailoring Company is closed
down this week in order to allow time
for improvements The building is a
frail affair and to protect the employees
from the chilly blasts of winter it
will be wainscoated throughout. The
work is being done at this time of the
year ON account of it being between
seasons.
These improvements will likely be
the last to the present quarters OF the
Southern Merchant Tailoring Compa-
ny, the company hoping to build i'll
the near future, as was the case with
its sis ter industry, the Shenandoah
Pants Company, which started into
operation in the same way.
Before the heavy business of fall be-
gins ten new machines will be added
to the plant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
A Cure for Cholera Infantum'

Last May" says Mrs. Curtis Ba-
ker. of Bookwalter, Ohio, IAN infant
child of our neighbor's was suffering
from cholera infantum. The doctors
had given up all hopes of recovery. |
took a botteof of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the
hose, telling them l felt sure it would
do good if FUSED according to direc-
tions. In two days time the child had
fully recovered, and is now (nearly
year since) vigorous healthy girl
| have recommended this Remedy fire.
ouently and have never known 1T to
fail in amy single instance, " For sale
by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
PRESIDENTS PASTOR HERE.
Says Work on New Grace Reformed
Church is Progressing-stOne
Masons strike.

DR.. J. ". Sclhck pastor Of Grace
Reformed church, Washington, popu-
arly called the Presidents pastor,
came TO Martinsburg Tuesday TO see
DR. HotTheius. lie is stopping with
his aunt Mrs. Cathariue Feuers, ON
North Queen street Dr SchicE says
that the work on the new church has
progressed rapidly, hat on account of
a strike among the stone mason there
is now some DELAY. If it had not been
for this strike the window frames
would have been placed this week. 1t
is expected that the church will be
completed by the first of the year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09

lected to do camp work How Jones
and Smith hate to hear their names
among those who will have to pick up
every little piece of paper, even, from
the entire camp ground They have
to do the work, nevertheless, though
their backs are aching before the task
IS over. Another detail has to erect a
kitchen; another store house for the
hard tack, bacon, brown sugar and
onions; or, maybe, all these rustic
structures will have been built before
the companies arrive; the boys hope
so. at any rate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
KILLED A BLACK SNAKE.
And Encountered Trouble Near tina
same spot on Return Home from
shni ghai,

While driving over the mountain ON
their way to Shanghai Sunday morn
ing, Mr.. r. E. Miller and family en-
countered a huge black snake lying
stretched full length across the road,
just on top of the mountain. Mr.. Mil
Ter jumped out of the buggy and sue
ceeded in planting a large stone just
back of the snakes head, killing it in
stantly. The snake was taken along
to Shanghai, where it was measured,
and found to be feet 8 inches long.
In returning home over the same
route late yesterday evening, just af-
ter passing the spot where they had
encountered the snake in the morning,
the tongue of the surrey became loose
and the surrey started directly towards
an eight foot empbankment. Mr.. Mil
Ter saw the trouble and just in the nick
of time touched the inside horse with
the whip causing it to jump over in
the road. They missed going over the
bank by about six feet.
Mr.. Miller tried to repair the broken
parts but had to walk to the foot of
the mountain to Mr.. Hess place where
he got help and a lantern. Just as he
got back to sthe surrey the oil had
burnt out of the lantern and they We're
in darkness. Repairs We're finally
made and the party arrived home af-
ter twelve O'Clock last night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
CONTINUES TO FAST
PROF. EARL PURIET0N or STATE
UNIVERSITY LIVING ON JUICES.
Claims 10 Have Discovered the secret of
Long Life and Healfh-Expecfs TO
Rejuyenate weak mortals.

Morgantown, w. Va, Aug. 6.-To-
day marked the 26th day of Prof. E.
r. Purinton's 30-day fast which has
| been undertaken and successfully ac-
complished thus far, for purely scien-
tific purposes Great interest is taken
in this experiment for the reason that
Prof. Purinton, is the elder son OF DR..
ID. b. Purinton, president OF the West
Virginia University.
Prof. Purinton gives some peculiar
reasons for his having undertaken the
fast. Nearly all NAV be summed up
III four words. Renovation, Domino
ton, Dedication and Illumination.
Renovation, !" he says requires
the physical body Of disease present
and potential.
"The second object is Domination.
want to declare that the voluntary
fast brings a mental control, a con-
scious power over the body, a tighten
ing grasp on Cosmos that is forever
beyond the scope of external healing,
or educating, or religionizing.
DINNER, Disease and Death are the
logical and lusty triumvirate at whose
slightest nod humanity's chief eXecu
n-Fear-smiles down at man
whose body should last at least 200
years and then be Transmitted into the
universal, unsullied by the fieeting
shadow we call Death. Break the
shackles of meal time, evolve from the
family table, forget the archaic dim
ner bell, let hunger alone dictate as
to the time and choice and manner and
amount and atmosphere and motive in
eating-and you've taken the first step
toward individual growth.
"The third item is Dedication My
own experience will prove this most
conclusively. After continuous fast
for ~ days am beginning to feel ac-
tual hunger, for the first time in ten
years. It's taken more than three
weeks to rid the body of the relics OF
white flour fare, fried potatoes, meat
microbes, pickles, condiments pastries
aud the rest of the poison procession L
used to swallow for food. And when
the child hunger fully returns, there's
going to be sensuous delight in eat
ing appreciable only to the pristine
purity.
1T is chiefly for revelation and psy-
chic power that am fasting Buddha,
Jesus and other world-leaders that
have tasted for forty days knew the
secrets of infinite illumining.
4 expect to eat a little something
on Saturday, August 9th, that day be-
ing the 31st since tasting food Part
of the time / have taken acid fruit
juice such as orange, pineapple and
peach. These liquids not being food,
but rather medicinal in effect. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-09
ENGINES BREAK DOWN.
IL a. q Train No 1 Delayed Yesterday
evening by Two Accidents

E. & Q. train No. /, due here at
6. rs Monday evening from the east,
did not arrive until about $40. The
engine which brought the train out of
Washington broke down east of here
and delay of over two hours was ex-
perienced in getting another engine.
The engine which passed through here
with the train broke down before it
arrived in Cumberland and a third
engine had to be secured The train
was over three hours late arriving al
Cumberland Train No Z, was de
layed on the Metropolitan branch
about 20 minutes by the train off the
Washington county branch.