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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Chit-Chat.

William A. Richards, the United States
Land Commissioner, and Mrs. Richards,
arrived in Atlantic City yesterday. where
Mrs. Richards will remain for some time
in the hope of regalning her health. Mr..
Richards will come TO Washington In a
few days. Mrs. Richards was taken seri-
ously i'll while on a visit to friends on a
ranch in Wyoming AS soon as possible
she was carried to the nearest station, a
hundred miles distant. and taken to
Omaha. Neb.. where she remained with
relatives until her return East.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Weddings-E Engagements.

c. Urner Tabler, formerly of this city.
was married in Chicago on July 10 to
Miss Lillian Rose, of Denver. Col. The
wedding took place in the parsonage of
the Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. The
Rev. ]. n. Little performed the cere
mony. The bride was daintily gowned
in white. and was attended by several
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Tabler will live
in Chicago, where Mr.. Tabler is in BUSH
ness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
APPOINTED MESSENGER BOY.

Percival d. Emmert. of this city. has
been appointed a messenger boy in the
Patent once at a salary Of $500 a year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

An engagement Just announced in Par
is is that of Rene Nagelmackers, Of
the Wagon Lifts Company. to Miss H.
Dalziel, daughter OF Dawson Dalziel, Of
Dalziels News Agency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

van, Bertha Kenney, Minnie Knobby,
Gertrude Haslin, Genevieve Downey,
Regina Clancy Mamie Manglin, and
May Grogan; Masters Tommie Sullivan,
Earnest Dryer, Willie Keef, Allie
Bonds, Joseph Costello, John Keef.
Frank Sullivan, Jerome Colbert, and
Leo Sullivan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Miss Abbie Ware. daughter Of the
Commissioner of Pensions. is visiting
relatives in Topeka. Kan. Later she viii
be the guest OF friends in Colorado, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Manger gave a
birthday party for their eight-year- old
son, Andrew, last evening. They were
assisted in entertaining their little
guests by Mrs. August Schmidt and Mrs.
Flugge. Mr.. Flugge and Mrs. Heygster
furnished a delightful program of music.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Cabinet Notes.

Secretary Root left the city yesterday
for Sea Grit. n. J., where he will attend
the encampment of the New Jersey Ma
tional Guard. Mr.. Root will visit his
family az Southampton. L. l., before re-
turning to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Postmaster General Payne. Mrs.
Payne. and their niece, Miss Louise Van
Dyke Jones. who have been cruising
along the Atlantic coast for more than
a week past. are now in Boston Mr..
Payne is reported as much improved in
health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

The Rev. ". c. Naylor. formerly Of this
city. now of Berwick, Pa. viii arrive in
Washington today to spend short va
cation with friends. On Sunday next ne
will preach at Centennial Baptist
Church, morning and evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. John c. Hodges. Master Graham
Hodges. and Miss Dorothy Hodges are
located at Linganor Hills Inn. Maryland,
for the summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs Phelps. of Delaware Avenue. ac-
companied by her daughters, Misses
Anna and Clara, will spend the month
of August at Tuscarora. Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Miss Minnie Warren has gone to Tope-
ka. Kan, where she is visiting Mrs. Har-
old Bowlby.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Richard Hatton has Joined the
large colony of Washingtonians at Bar
Harbor She is staying at the Lyman
Hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Summer HauntS.

Capt. and Mrs. Seth NJ. Ackley. OF the
navy, will spend the remainder of tho
summer in Nantucket. Mass.
Mrs. Rodgers. widow of Capt John
Rodgers. L. s. A, is at Narragansett
Pier. p. l.
Charles H. Hagadorn. U. S. A.. is at
the Gladstone. Narragansett Pier.
Mrs. Richard Hatton has Joined the
large colony of Washingtonians at Bar
Harbor She is staying at the Lyman
Hotel
Lieutenant Commander Washington
Chambers, L. S. n. is at the Casino.
Newport
Mrs. Andrews. stenographer to First
Assistant Secretary Thomas Ryan. of
the Interior Department. is spending a
month In California
Mr.. and Mrs. Don NJ. Dickinson and
family are spending the summer on
Dickinson Island, in the st. Clair River.
Mr. arr Mrs. Frank e. Gass, accom-
panied by their infant son and Mrs. T. E.
Skinner. have gore to Blue Ridge sum
NIT, Pa. for months stay.
"
Mrs. Harry Barton, Of Brookland. ID.
C., is spending the summer at Buffalo.
Mrs Kimball and daughter. Miss Wini-
fred, are at Lake Michigan, y. Y.
Senator Hale and family have gone to
their summer hcme. the Pines. ELS
worth, Ne.
Mrs. Henry z. Copenhaver and Miss
Dorothy Copenhaver are guests at Win
tkrop Beach. Mass.
Mrs. Virginia Cumberland and Mrs.
Himer are at the Dunlop, Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank VI. Finley, Charles
B. Luce. William B. Altamon, c. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
News and Gossip in SoCietus Realm.

Roxon. and Mrs. J. A. Cooper are among
the guests of the Sterling, Atlantic City.
Mrs II. Raedy has taken the cottage
% New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic
City, fer the season.
A. H. Cooper ard family are located
at Kuehnle's, Atlantic City, for the sum
mer.
Mrs Thomas r. Harvey. Miss Evelyn
Harvey. Miss Jordon. and Miss NJ. l..
Fisher, of Columbia Heights, are So
journing at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Phelps. of Delaware Avenue. ac-
companied by her daughters. Misses
Anna and Clara, will spend the month
of August at Tuscarora Md.
Mrs. John c. Hodges. Master Graham
Hodges. and Miss Dorothy Hodges are
located at Linganor Hills Inn. Maryland
for the summer.
Miss Frances lola McCathran Will
spend a few days at Ocean City. Nd.
Major and Mrs. Charles T. Yoder and
their son. Frank w. Yoder. have gone
TO Mountain Lake Park to spend the
remainder of the summer Among
others from this city there are Mr.. and
Mrs. August Grages and Mrs. Samuel
Pole and her small family.
Among the number OF washingtonians
al Buena Vista are Count Mutsu. of the
Japanese legation; Mr.. and Mrs. Cana,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Donaldson, Miss Lucy
Luck. Mrs. p. n. McRary. Miss Rowe
Virgins. Miss Edes, E. Lyons. Miss L
Edmonston. DR. and Mrs. Gunnell. Miss
T. Baines. Louis Chew. DR.. J. C Boyd,
Miss Alice Boyd. Mrs. John Conroy. Miss
]. A. Hughes, Miss VI. Ryan. Mrs. s. G.
Kellogg, Miss kellogg, Andrew Bradley,
Mrs. NJ. NJ Benjamin, Mrs. Loring T. Gill
bert DR.. and Mrs. Rosenau, Mrs. B.
Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Davis.
Miss Manford Mr.. and Mrs. Hill, Robert
z. l.. Yellott, ". Leon Lepperman, Clar-
ence r. Wilson. Samuel S. Paschal, and
DR.. H. A. Donaldson.
Mrs. f. d. HOPKINS and son Joy, of
Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, ID. C.,
have gone to the mountains OF Virginia.
where they will remain until the latter
part OF September.
Mrs. Carrie Z. Moulton. accompanied
by her niece, Miss Edith Duryee, daugh
ter of Col RedfeId Duryee, is in the
mountains Of Virginia.
Miss Floy Noteman is spending the
month Of July in the Blue Ridge Noun
tains at Warrenton. Va.
Mrs. James Murphy and children. Of
Twelfth Street. are in Clarke county. Va
Albert Eccard, of 1880 New Hampshire
Avenue northwest, is stopping at the
Westmoreiand Hotel. Colonial Beach
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Charles H. Hagadorn. U. S. A.. is az
the Gladstone. Narragansett Pier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Thomas r. Harvey. Miss Evelyn
Harvey, Miss Jordon. and Miss NJ. l..
Fisher, of Columbia Heights, are So
journing at Atlantic City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Lieutenant Commander Washington
Chambers, L. S. N. is at the Casino,
Newport.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Miss Frances lola McCathran Will
spend a few days at Ocean City. Nd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

A. H. Cooper ard family are located
at Kuehnle's, Atlantic City, for the sum-
mer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Andrews. stenographer to First
Assistant Secretary Thomas Ryan. of
the Interior Department. is spending a
month In California.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Major and Mrs. Charles T. Yoder and
their son. Frank w. Yoder. have gone
TO Mountain Lake Park to spend the
remainder of the summer. Among
others from this city there are Mr.. and
Mrs. August Grages and Mrs. Samuel
Pole and her small family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs II. Raedy has taken the cottage
% New Hampshire Avenue, Atlantic
City fer the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Rodgers. widow OF Capt John
Rodgers. L. s. A, is at Narragansett
Pier. y. l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Roxon and Mrs. J. A. Cooper are among
the guests of the Sterling, Atlantic City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Capt and Mrs. Seth NJ. Ackley. OF the
navy, will spend the remainder of tho
summer in Nantucket. Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Don NJ. Dickinson and
family are spending the summer on
Dickinson Island, in the St Clair River.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Carrie E. Moulton. accompanied
by her niece, Miss Edith Duryee, daugh
ter of Col RedfeId Duryee, is in the
mountains Of Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mrs. f. D. HOPKINS and son Joy, Of
Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, d. C.,
have gone to the mountains OF Virginia.
where they will remain until the latter
part OF September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Miss Floy Noteman is spending the
month Of July in the Blue Ridge Noun
tains at Warrenton. Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse Rogers have
gone to Niagara Falls for brief time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Mr. an1 Mrs Frank z. Gass, accom-
panied by their infant son and Mrs. T. e.
Skinner. have gore to Blue, Ridge sum
nit, Pa. for a months stay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Little Folks Parties.

Mrs. James Kenney entertained a
party Of young people ct her home. 76
Myrtle Street northeast, in honor of her
daughter Wilhelmina's tenth birthday.
Among the guests we're the Misses Mel
lie Barry. Jennie Kenney, Lizzie Dryer.
Katie Barry, Nellie Keefe, Gretter Sulli-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
HIS AWFUL PERDICAMENT.

First Russian Nobleman-Great
Scottovich! What is the matterskoff
with the Archbishopski? He seems to
be having a fitovich!
Second Russian Nobleman--Oh, the
Grand Dukeski Ivan Alexandervich
Kutmynoseoff is about to marry the
second daughter of the Grant Duchess
Andabulosia of Schkinkenburg-K Kat
zenblatter, the Duchess Anastasia
Vienna Pauline Celesta; and the
clergyman, who stammerskoffs, has
got several of the names stuck cross
wisevich in his hroatski-Smart Set.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
GOOD YEAR
Good Year for Payment OF
County Taxes Will be SIN all
Oellnquent List.

Treasurer j. Royal Snyder stated
today that taxes have been paid up
more fully this year than any time in
the last five years at the same date
The delinquent list this year will be
smaller than ever before.
Nearly all the persons who have
been placed upon the tax duplicate
for the Dow tax have come ir and
settled up. The ''swankey" dealer at
Wilmot and the one at Justus have
cashed up and will go out of the bus
mess. The one at Minerva, IL was
found, was on the Carroll county side
and will have to settle over there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
JEALOUS WOMAN
Uses Revolver to Rid Herself Of
Rivai-Sensationai Shoot
ing at Warren.

Warren. O., Dec. 3O.--A sensation
was created here last night when 1t
became known that an attempt had
been made on the life of Miss Myrtle
Alderman, a popular Warren girl
That Miss Alderman was not killed
or at least hurt seriously is due to her
agility In lodging bullets. The shoot
ing was done late Sunday night, and
by mysterious woman, whose name
Is withheld by the police and other in
terested parties. She is said to have
come from Youngstown last evening.
and, meeting Miss Alderman, of which
she is said by the police to have been
intensely jealous, opened fire. The
bullets went wild.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

rights In her property.
Carry Keefer has sued his wife.
Clara Keefer, for divorce, upon the
grounds that she has been willfully
absent for more than three years
There are no children. No other
charges are made.
CROSS TIE CASE.
Edward Steinmetz has sued the In
ter-tTrban Construction company to
recover si32.56 which he claims is due
him for cross ties furnished the de-
fendant. A large number of ties were
delivered to the company by the plain
tiff, and upon the amount due $500
has been paid. It is alleged that the
company has refused to pay the bal
anoe and judgment is asked for the
amount Attorneys Craine & Snyder
represent the plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
TRIED TO SMOKE
MONEY OUT OF HIM
Burglars Near East Liverpool
Use Smoke House Methods
to Induce Farmer to
Produce.

East Liverpool, O.. Dec. SO.-Charles
Stevens. a mill man at Chester, W.
Va, and living half mile from that
village, awoke yesterday at an early
hour to fnd the muzzle of pistol at
his head and three masked men in
his room. His money was demanded,
and as he was alone in the house he
yielded with alacrity, telling the rob
bers they would fin6 all he had iii
his trousers pocket.
They got the money, few dollars,
but were not satisfied, and insisted
that there was more In the house.
They threatened to shoot Stevens
and then burn the house with him
in 1t unless he told them where the
cash was hid. Presently they threw a
lot of bed clothing on the floor and
set It on fire. The men remained In
the house as long as they could. think
ing to frighten him into revealing
where his money was hidden.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
LOVES MIRACLE.

'Tis not the touch of hands, it's not
the light
Shining from. eyes that ardentIy
do gaze
On the beloved face. tits not the
praise
OF spoken words or sung, that may
alright
Reveal the spirits worship; these
give sight
OF Loves fair flower ana tender
leafy sprays;
But Loves sruition must be found
in ways
More subtly sought. and moods
more recondite.
'Tis rather in the hours when far
apart
From the dear sight of her whose
very thought
Hallows the soul. the hours with
memories fraught,
With yearings filed, when to the
eyelids start
Unbidden tears; Loves miracle
then wrought
Touches with fire the altar of the,
heart
Atlantic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
M'CREGOR ESTATE
Sued for Foreclosure Of Mort.
gage Upon Job Printing
FIant.

Paul n. Rider, trustee for the Cen
tral Savings Bank company, has
brought suit against Jonathan Hudson,
administrator of the estate of Archi-
bald McGregor, deceased. and others,
for the foreclosure of chattel mort
gage given upon the McGregor job
printing Office TO secure a note for ST.
400.
The petition asks that receiver be
appointed and that the property he
cold to satisfy the claim. as through
use 1t is rapidly becoming less valua-
bic. Attorneys Shields G Pomerine are
counsel for the, bank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
SOCIETY AROUSED
Me m bers Of Warren 400"
Take Exception to State m ants
Made by q Pastor.

Warren, o., Dec. 30.-At reunion
Monday evening Rev. r. A. Jester
severely arraigned Warren society
people who are giving card parties.
Mr.. Jester, who is pastor of the Meth
odist church, declared that playing
cards for prize in the parlor is just
as bad as playing poker.
His action has aroused the local
400" for card parties have been the
most popular form of amusement here
so far this winter and scores of par
ties have been arranged for the next
few weeks. Mr., TESTERS remarks
have caused a perfect storm of criti-
cism. 1t is now rumored that he
may be asked to resign
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
EFT BY MAD DOc

Kenton, o., Dec. 30.-A report from
DR.. Ohlmacher OF Gallipoiis says that
the dog which bit seven people here
Saturday was mad. Carl Ellis, Earl
AugsbWger, Pearl Brooks, Ray Harbi-
sou and Alfred Mathews were taken
to the Pasteur institute, Chicago, yes
terday for treatment. All unmazzled
dogs will be killed. as many were Bit
ten.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Everything is in the name when It
comes to Witch Hazel Salve e. G.
Dewitt & Co.. of Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is a specific
for Piles. For Blind. bleeding. itch
ing and protruding Piles, eczema. cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal This
has given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the
genuine. Fishers drug store Shan
afelts drug store. Miller's drug store,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of Joseph ]. Piero. OF
Canton. the will has been admitted to
probate and Peter J. Collins appointed
executor.
In the guardianship of the Davis
minors, of Alliance. order to appraise
has been issued, and bond ordered.
In the assignment of John F. Blake,
of Canton, final account has been filed.
MARRIAGE PERMITS.
Ralph HartzelL 2S. and Mary Bar
ber 26. Canton.
Henry NJ Cartney. 22, and Leelih
Smith. 10, Navarro.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
BODY FOUND IN FIELD.

sanduslIy, o.. Dec 30.-The frozen
body of William Powers was found in
a field about three miles from San
duslSy yesterday. Powers was fifty
seven years of age and was the son of
Thomas Powers, one OF Erie county's
well known farmers. He left his faith
er's home Wednesday morning and
was not heard from until one of his
brothers found the body.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
COUGHS, COLDS. AND CONSTIPA
TION

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar. that they contain
opiates which are constipating be-
sides being unsafe, particularly for
children. Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tnlns no opiates. is safe and sure and
viii not ,constipate. For sale by Roth
g Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

Stevens made several attempts to
get up and out, but once was knocked
down with billy, and again was cut
with knife on the arm. He then re-
mained quiet till the men left. AS
soon as they left he ran out, almost
suffocated, and aroused the neighbors.
They returned and put out the blaze,
but not until large hole had been
burned in the roof.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
II you fee III and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Arc little surprisers.

Take one-they do the rest.
W. H. Howell. Houston. Tex, writes
/ have used Little Early Riser Pills
In my family for constipation, sicls
headache, etc. To their use am In
debted for the health of my family.
Fisher's drug store. Miller's DRUG
store. Shanafelt's drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
ALMOST, BUT NOT QUITE.

One OF our young men came very
near getting married last week. The
only thing that kept him from doing
so was the girl. She said no.-Whip-
porwill Ridge News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
A TIMELY TOPIC.

At this season OF coughs and colds
1t is well to know that F'oley's Honey
and Tar is the greatest throat and
lung remedy. 1t cures quickly and
prevents serious results from a cold.
For sale by Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
The Citizens Building
e Loan Co..
oppoSite PoItoffice.

Paid up capital, s24O, 900,
Total assets, 100000
PAYS
4 per cent on pass book accounts
5 per cent on time certificates.
.. B. Brothers. Pres.
~Wm. 1. Davis, Vice Pres.
VIM. Wagner. Sec. and Treas.
VIZ. Campbell, Asst Sec.
Wrs. n, Smith. 49, Atty.
y E. AunGst, Hiram Doll,
= N. Sarver, 7. w. CssscImsn,,
H ~, /. Arnold. g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-04
Two Persisted in
A TENEMENT FIRE.
Girl Ia Years Old Made He
rolc but Futile Effort to
Save an Invalid.
nv Associated Press

Z
NEW YORK. April 3.---Two persons
were burned to death and several per-
sons were hurt at q fire to-day In a six
story u tenemen W Ii rouse Henry Street.
on the East \ Side. Il n 5Iremen found the
dead bod atfFis otllsteln. eighty
four years old. an invalid, II son4 tho top
floor, Tho building was being renovated
for tho Feast Of the Passover, and paint
ers were at work In the halls and rooms,
"A similar fire occurred on Itlvlngton
Street last night.
When the cry Of FIRE was heard through
out the house there was only q 3fourteen-
yenr-old girl and the invalid IN the Roth
stein apartments, which are on the third
Aoor, The little girl dragged the old man
up three flights Of stairs and was trying
to got him$up the ladder leading to the
roof when, scorched, By the flames and
choking with smoke. she. was forced to
abandon him., Men and women who were
passing them on their way to- safety took
no NOTICE OF their appeal for help,
After tho fro q body, apparently that
of n woman, was found among, some
debris. Tho body was so badly burned
that It could nnot bef recognized, The
property loss la estimated at $500,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-04
TRIED i WRECK. TRAIN ] !; Il
Southern's Fast Mail Strikes Obstruc,
4 sg ton but is Not Wrecke 9! y

fSpeciol to The Times, DISPATCH
4 CHARLOTTE,5 O., April 3'---Ra llloaa
ofIicials here are very much exe q. y.
over dastardly attempt to wreck the
so,,therr1s fast mall train, No. ~ a. a.; q
point one mile south Of Blacksburg ms
fendlsh act was attempted WEDNESDAY .
night. and It was by the merest accident
lint the obstruction placed on the track a *
dit7snot prove disastrous. The tram s ,el.
:.Inckgburg on time Wednesday evening.
Al a point one mile from town the eng
neer felt his engine hit some KIND OF CD
struction, and before he had time to re-
verse the front trucks Of the fpoWertul
machine were on the ties. AS quickly IL. az
POSSIBLE tho engine was reversed and NE
trajn'aw brought to q standstlll; IN 2
sneaking OF the matter this morning. e
= eli known railroader stated that ne Iet
s,,re the trouble near Blacksburg ," 'as
s,1sed BY some one who intendeo g
wreck the fast mail train. and that me
,n,rnose was robbery. This train Is known N'I
(, carry aluable mail. and the person e
n :" who conceived the idea Of plaes
ina the obstructions on the track WeIe
hcnt On plunder. Detective Haney, oI-tne
Southern. has been sent to Blackspurg 70
look into the matter. Ri "a