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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Norfolk and Western Earnings.

The Norfolk and Western makes a
good showing in its report for the fiscal
year just ended. The gross earnings for
the year amounted 10 $2I 100. 675. an in
crease Of 50 COS 40; operating expenses
s12, 697 ,4SO an increase of 81, sol POP; net
earnings, ss.463, 245. an increase of 81
O47,267. The total income was IS. Gil 500.
an increase of 81. 12O. 631. from which was
deducted for interest upon funded debt,
car trust obligations and rentals. 81
81 ,3l5, leaving a net income OF 5000
1888. an increase Of S917, 1873
From the net income were deducted
dividends on common and preferred
stock amounting TO s2.s4s,8 94 better
ment fund. % SOC, 900, together with dis
counts and commissions on securities
and deficiency of interest on Norfolk
and Western Pocahontas Joint bonds
amounting TO $500, 252, an aggregate of
S5.S55,l47 leaving a balance TO credit
OF profit and loss OF s1s5, O41. which, with
the previous credit. made the balance
on June 80. 1908. s.. 900. 5S7.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
FOUND GAS TURNED ON.

The four nephews OF Chief Pettey OF
the Alexandria fire department, George
James, Richard. and Edward Pettey. had
narrow escape from suffocation by gas
yesterday morning at their home in
north Fairfax Street. The men retired
Saturday night. At about O'Clock yes
terday morning. upon awakening, Mr..
Pettey had a feeling of suffocation. He
awoke his brothers and they all were
affected the same way Upon investiga-
ton 1t was seen that the gas Jet in the
room was turned on full and the tip had
been removed. But for one of the win
dows in the room having been left open
they would have been asphyxiated. They
are positive that the gas was not turned
on this morning about O'Clock, at which
hour George Petty was awake, and are
of the opinion that some one entered the
house and turned on the gas with malt
cious intent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Book of the Royal Blue.

The September number, Book of the
Royal Blue" has emphasized its po-
sition among magazines There are a
number of leading articles and contri-
buttons from the pens of well-known
writer's.
AS leader. a biographical sketch is
given of Christian Smith. probably the
only man in the world who has been
identified with the construction and
operation of the first railroad in Ameri-
ca. Mr.. Smith drove horses on the
original Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
in 1880. and was afterwards promoted
to engineer of one OF the first engines
used on the road. a Davis "Grasshopper,"
and after forty-four years of service
with that company. has lived in Mary
land near Harper's Ferry. and watched
the growth of American railways from
1928 to the present date.
Henry Edward Warner, president of
the American Press Humorists' Asso-
citation. has contributed a beautiful
child's poem entitled "a Nursery
Thought
Strickland W Gillian, vice president
OF the American HumOrlStS AssOcla-
ton. has breezy sketch on THE Book
We Took Along
Col. William Kilgour, of Maryland. has
written one of his characteristic
sketches descriptive of Western Mary
land.
The magazine has taken up new
feature which will be followed in all
successive numbers. that of descriptions
of cities and locations on the line of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. tech
meal description is given of the largest
and most powerful electric motor in the
world, which is used in the Belt Tunnel,
Baltimore.
The entire number is beautifully illus
trated.
The magazine will be sent and any
address for one year on receipt of 80
cents in money or postage. Send sub
scriptions to d. B. Martin. manager
Passenger Traffic, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
NURSE AND PATIENT,
DEATH AND FORTUNE
Woman Left Money by Man Whom
She Was 10 Have Wed.

EDINBURGH. Sept. IA fortune is
reported 10 have been left TO Maggie
Love, a nurse. OF Underwood Road,
Paisley. under psthetically romantic
circumstances
Some time ago she nursed a young
law student in Glasgow named Alex
ander Wyness, who was very I'll.
An affection sprang I'D between tbs
couple, and the student asked the
nurse TO marry him. She agreed to DO
so as soon as his recovery was COM
plete.
Unfortunately the patient had a re-
lapse and eventually died.
But before the end he made a will
bequeathing to Miss Love $4,000 in
money and also. it is said. an estate in
Warwiekshire producing an annual in
come OF $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
NEWS FROM B0YDS.

BOYDS. Md. Sept 14.-Friday even
ing about O'Clock while walking down
the track from her home at Washington
Junction to the town hall at Point 0f
Rocks. where a dance was being held,
Sadie Nichols. a well-known young LADY
OF that vicinity, was bitten by a poison :
Gus snake. presumably a copperhead.
She believed her dress had been caught
in a wire and her ankle pricked. and
thought nothing more Of II until taken
i'll at the hall. After her arrival ut
home she had a number OF faInting
spells. and an examination by a doctor
showed she had suffered a bad snake
bite Oh the ankle. the bad blood show
ing plainly in the wound, which had to
be lanced. The limb was badly swollen
to the knee and she has since been I'll.
but now is resting much easier.
though suffering some pain. Miss Mich
OILS is a daughter of Mrs. John Nichols.
of washington Junction
Dean Weber, an employe of the BaIti-
more and Ohio Railroad, was found dead
on the track near his home at KNOX
vic HTida! hlBht ABOUT ~ CLOCK. Stoth
legs were severed from his body, and ais
skull fractured. A widow and two chill
dren survive him.
Clarence Ayton. who went from here
TO Arnold. near Annapolis, last winter,
10 take charge of a mercantile business
for Baltimore firm. has returned here
with his family and will. 1t is said. en-
gage in business near Laytonsville, his
former home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
CHARLES E. MANK1N DEAD.

Charles E. Mankin. for number OF
years a prominent citizen OF this city
died at his home at Falls Church. Va.
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Mankin's death WAS due to heart
failure He was sitting in a chair at
his home and upon arising to go into
another room he fell on the floor dead.
He was in the sixty-fourth year of his
age and was the treasurer of the Odd
Fellows of Falls Church
His funeral will take place from bis
late home at Falls Church tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
INTEREST IN ELECTION.

Those who would run for Office at the
coming election tomorrow at the latest
must announce themselves. Interest in
the election has increased So far only
three names, A. ]. wedderburn, of Fair
fax county: Lewis Machen. of this city.
and E. Contee Meredith, Of Prince VIII
liam county. have been mentioned for the
Democratic nomination for State sena-
tor. James r. Cation so far has no OPP
position for the house of delegates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
IN THE MAYORS COURT.

In the mayors court this morning the
following cases were disposed of:
Harry Davis, arrested for disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
George Lamb, arrested on suspicion
of beating and rObbing Edward B. Kim
ball. was turned over TO the Fairfax
county authorities
Henry Butler and Annie Butler were
charged with being drunk and disorder
~. Henry was fined s. and Annie was
dismissed.
Emma Carter, charged with using
abusive language toward Ella Becker.
was fined IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
DEATH OF CAPTAIN coLoUHoUN.

Capt. w. c. R. Colquhoun. L. S A. Of
st. Louis, died suddenly at Atlantic City
last Tuesday. He had been spending a
portion OF the summer there, 10 regain
his strength. He was accompanied by
his wife. Until a few hours before his
death his condition was not serious. He
had been stationed at ST. Louis as as
sistant TO Major Thomas Cruise, de-
partment quartermaster for some time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Wabash Increases.

Despite the increased expenses of The
Wabash, and the money which is being
spent for the new extensions East and
West the railroad shows increased earn
ings during the year just ended. The re
port Just issued show: Gross earnings.
$2i $40, s2s; Increase, S2.Os7, 335; operat-
ing expenses, $15, BIZ ,662; increase. 81
96s, 227; net earnings, S5,325, 1855; IN
crease, $l19, JOG. After payment Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
oALEXAMDRLA ALEWS NOTES
NO LIQUOR LICENSE.

George Jones was in the police court
this morning, charged with selling liquor
on Sunday and without license. The
chief witnesses against him were Henry
and Annie Butler. who had been tried
I'm the same court for being drunk and
disorderly. The evidence proved that
Jones had sold liquor at his house last
Sunday week. and the mayor imposed a
fine of $50 upon him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
BIG LEGAL FEE IN TEXAS.

HOUSTON. Tex. Sept 1.-THE pro-
bate court OF Harris county has ap-
proved a fee of $780, 900 for legal ser
vices rendered the estate of W. NJ Rice,
who died in New York three years ago.
This is the largest fee ever allowed in
Texas in a single case
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

charges for taxes, track rental. addi-
ttons to property and miscellaneous
items there remained applicable to In
terest account $3,440,662, an increase OF
s64,446. After payment of interest on
bonds and dividends on the debenture
A bonds there remained a net surplus
for the year of s19s,15O, a decrease of
$3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

George Coombs, OF the Chesapeake G.
Ohio. has received many congratuia-
lions since the report became public of
bis intended marriage. However, he de-
mics the truth Of the report.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
RAILWAY SUPERINTENDENT.

J. II. Abrams has been appointed su-
perintendent of the Washington division
of the Southern Railway. vice w. P.
Choat resigned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
HAS TAKEN AN APPEAL.

John Green. convicted in the police
court last Saturday of permitting policy
10 be written in his barroom, has taken
an appeal to the corporation court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Vincent Marshall, Of Eighteenth Street
southeast reports 70 the police that early last
night some one broke into his house and got
away with he sum Of SOS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
]. o. q. A. M. PICNIC.

James w Jackson Council, Jr. o. L..
A. NJ. are making extensive prepara-
lions for their picnic and tournament
to Riverside Park next Wednesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Assistant General Passenger Agent
Morgan. of the Southern. yesterday re-
ported that business South for August
was the greatest in the history Of the
company
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Ticket Agent Harry Houser. of the
Baltimore and Ohio. who is a local rep
resentative of the Chinese in travelling
matters, reports that there are more
Cinnamon travelling now than ever be-
fore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Mike Bali. thirteen years old. is reported a
a fugitive from his home on the BIadensbu~x
Road. and the local police have established 4
general lockout for the lad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
VISITING MRS. sMITHERs.

Miss Lewis. OF Loudoun county
visiting Mrs. Smithers in North Colun
bus Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Skaters Flowers at Two Stores,
18th and SITS, I'LL Pa ave Phone, ens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Travelling Passenger Agent Percy
Baldwin, of the Baltimore and Ohio, is
back from a trip to the North.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Personals.

General Manager Ackert, of the South
ern, was busy yesterday showing the
members of the Virginia corporation
commission over the local property of
the Southern.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
LEFT TO GUARD CANAL,
AMERICANS MAY DIE
Major Black and His Force
i'll Danger.
THEIR WORK NEGLECTED
Company Now Employing Men Enough
Only to Hold It's Concessions
Until They Expire.

Left on the Isthmus OF Panama to
watch the United States interest In the
construction of the canal. Major Will
liam NJ, Black and his four assistants
are spending most OF their time fight
ing off alternate fevers and chills. and
despite all precautions Il is said that
Major Black IS now in a serious eondi-
ton. He has been attacked several times
with serious cases of dysentery which
have threatened his life.
At the Office OF the Isthmian Canal
Commission it has been stated that no
rerort has been received from Major
Black concerning health conditions on
the isthmus. From another source. and
one believed TO be reliable, it Is assert
ed that Major Black has reported that
his and the lives OF his assistants are
In danger. From the same source In
formation was obtained OF reports con-
corning work on the canal which are
far from satisfactory to the canal com
mission.
Work Neglected.
Major Black has reported that the new
Panama Canal Company has employed
the canal. this number being required to
retain the concession from the Colon
bian government. All Of the men en-
ployed on the canal work are engaged
in the Culebra cut. Outside of that par-
ticular locality nothing has been done
to protect the ditch that has already
been built
The construction placed upon this re-
port is that the new Panama Canal Com
pany intends 10 abandon the work in
the event the negotiations with the
United States fall through II is be-
lieved here that the company realizes
that it could not possibly complete the
canal. no matter how much the work
was crowded. in the time that remains
of the life Of the canal concession.
Concession in Danger.
The original canal concession obtain
ed by the canal company expires Octo-
Der 20, 1904. That concession stipulated
that there should be no extension un-
less granted by the President and his
cabinet and approved by the senate. In
1898. however. when Colombia was dis
turbed by a serious revolution the gov
eminent was seriously in need Of money
for ammunition. boats, and other sinews
OF war. The President applied to the
canal company, which agreed to furnish
the sum needed in return for an extern
sion of the canal concession for a term
of six years. The agreement was made
and an amount, yariously estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000. paid TO the gov
eminent.
The status of the concession is now
question for speculation According TO
The terms o. the concession the extea
sion Of six years is not valid unless Gp-
proved BY The senate. Al the same time
the President and his cabinet accepted
money from the canal company and
signed the contract for an extension.
II remains 10 be seen whether the
french government. which has little
sympathy for the canal company. would
enforce the seeming rights OF the or
ganization, which is Offered entirely
by French citizens
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
As a Table Beer ~Muenchener''

Invariably gives the highest satisfaction. Pure
delicious. Phone 222, Nat, Capital Brewing
Co., for case. Two dozen. 81. >. delivered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Genuine S., So, and 81 Sample Shoes,
Three hundred styles al g IS Keene's shoe
Store. 9oS C Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Cigars Stolen.

When Daniel Joseph went 20 his cigar store
at 1903 + Street northwest yesterday morning
he found some one had been there in the
night and stolen twenty boxes Of cigars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Col. Al Reed. of the Atlantic Coast
Line received advices yesterday again
calling attention to the size OF the
orange crop OF Florida: The crop is
expected to be the largest ever gath
cred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
a. Bottles of Lager Beer for 7se.

We use the aluminium stoppers-the latest pat
ent. Beavers, 423 ~ 81. Phone NJ IO06-D
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Rules for Guidance.

But remember also that the people OF
New York are intelligent. Remember
that the average New Yorker is a per-
son of strong character, with sturdy in
stincts and strong retentive powers. New
York is the imperial city OF the United
States. Approach it with respect.
DO not talk too much.
do not argue any questions.
do not do as you please, but obey or
ders.
do not talk about things you do not
understand -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
Fugitive From His Home.

And you'll take it always. Absolutely purs.
81 gal, SOC y gal. 235 G 81. Phone z 500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Col s. B. Hege. who is more than in
terested In anything appertaining to the
famous Royal Blue Line. is Just now
calling attention 20 the fact that the
magazine named after the line and train
has circulation bigger than any other
magazine OF the kind in the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

A Carload Of New Gas Ranges.
SIS l2th-C. A. Nuddimsn & Co.-I2Os q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
DONIE ALL READY
To INVADE THE EAST
Plans Complete for the Sal
Walton of New York.
TEN TRAINS ARE CHARTERED
Followers of Elijah II May Also Visit
Other Big Eastern
Cities.

CHICAGO. Sept. 14.-One month from
today John Alexander Dowie's "Restora-
tion Host will leave Zion City 10 be-
gin its campaign for the salvation OF
New York. The invasion of the East
by the followers of Elijah II" con-
templates incursions into Philadelphia,
baltimore. and Boston. but at present 1t
is against the ungodliness of New York
that the main strength of the host will
be hurled.
Ten special trains have been charter
ed by the general overseer. and in these
the invaders will embark. leaving Zion
City October Il, and arriving in New
York two days later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14


calling attention to the size of the
orange crop of Florida: The crop is
expected to be the largest ever gath
cred.
II. c. Macklin has resigned the posi-
ton OF general store keeper for the Nor
folk and Western Railroad. and has be-
come general purchasing agent of the
seaboard Air Line at Norfolk.
General Manager Sims. of the Balti-
more and Ohio. who has been angered
by the reports sent out by sensation
mongers concerning the conferences
with employees. has also sent out state
ments denying the truth of the reports.
The contractors who are to build the
Virginia Avenue tunnel and the big tun-
mel under First Street, between the Capt.
toll and the Library have signed the
last documents necessary before begin
ming the work. The companies are
Drake & stratton. OF Philadelphia and
New York, who have the Virginia Ave
nue. tunnel and the New York and CONT
nental-Jewell Filtration Company of
New York. John Wainwright, ST.. rep
resents the first named company. and
John Dougherty the latter
John McDermott. of the company
which is doing much of the Baltimore
d Ohio work in Washington, has the
reputation of being one of the best
stone masons in the United States, If
not in the world.
In conversation with some friends
last night, Col. L. s. Brown. general
agent Of the Southern. predicted one OF
the biggest winters for business the
reads in the South have known in years
Travelling Passenger Agent Cole, o.
the Seaboard Air Line. has returned
from his vacation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Travelling Passenger Agent Cole, o.
the Seaboard Air Line. has returned
from his vacation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
A Luxurious Train.

Dowie himself, with his wife, son and
bodyguard. Will travel on the train
which leaves Zion City last. 1t will be
solidly composed of vestibuled cars OF
the most luxurious type. and will reach
New York in advance OF the whole pro-
cession.
Meanwhile, the man who says he has
inherited the mantle of Elijah is ex-
tremely optimistic and very busy.
Through the coming month even his
tremendous energies will be taxed in
preparing for the movement of his host,
and. aside from the practical details. he
is laboring to get his followers into
thorough accord with the work ahead OF
them. This entails much tutelage and
the incubation of many precepts. In
his latest lesson. delivered last night,
Dowie warned his hearers that they
would find the city on Manhattan ISL
and far more wicked than Chicago.
Remember" he said, that although
New York has a large average church
attendance. it is not regular. for the
average New Yorker is without religious
concern, and ungodliness is rife on every
ct
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

Kas., this week. He will be missed
by two people here at least-missed
financially for the hire of horse and
buggy on Sunday evenings BY w.
I. Bingham, and also by Louis An.
derson ON Monday mornings By
finding his front yard gate on Ito
hinges.
Hotel John Teports q strange
quadruped In town last Sunday. He
said he could not give an accurate
description of IL, but thinks II re-
sembles a cross between q white
sheet stretched over q pair of Ar
kausaw quilting frames with . leg
under each of the tour corners, sud
the we'll known animal. the horse.
but Riley says II 10 his buggy mare
end she 10 related 10 Dan Patch and
can make Q mile In IN hour and 10.
II was close race between Whis-
kers and the snow storm last Mon
day evening, % to which should
reach Quspaw Arst but we think
Whiskers gained the decision, 40
there was only q few snowaakes ON
the rear end of his buggy when he
pulled up in front of the hardware
store. After . few demonstrations,
ne if he had absorbed some of the
strength of his neighbours corn
field, he departed for his home in
Happy Hollow.
Nov. q, 1903, which is just after
the ball given by Mr.. Hardman on
Thanksgiving night at his home in
Quapaw, where the merry dancers
enjoyed themselves till II p. m,
when they retired for supper to Ho-,
tel Johns where were found the ia
bles loaded with all the good eata,
bles that a hungry human could
desire. But one act met on the pro-
gram occurred to mar the enjoy.
ment of those present and that was
cut short by Marshal Merriss with
his gun which looked to be as long
40 piece of stovepipe, with a hole
in the muzzle about the same size.
Queer that a nice young man would
let the fluid extract of something
wrong cause him to start a fight in
the room among the ladies. w. r.
says Hotel John disappeared dur.
ing the fight and he saw him com.
ing in after breakfast next morning
from Price & Harbour's hay barn.
he had hay in his collar
and looked like he had run into 1t
head foremost.
MARK HANNAH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03
SteppeA ARalast Q Gee Steve.

A child of Mrs. Geo. I. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday
night bath, stepped back against q
hot stove which burned him sevese-
~. The child was Ia great agoay
and his mother could do nothing 20
pacify him. Remembering that che
had Q bottle of Chemberlaiuis Pain
Balm In the hoase, she thought abe
would try L. In less than halt N
hour after applying Il the child was
quiet and asleep, and Ia less than
two weeks was well. Mrs. Benson 10
q well known resident Of Kellar. Va.
Pain Balm 10 m antiseptic Imminent
and especially valuable for burma,
cuts, bruises and sprains. For sale
by A. r. Kane.