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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

Sam Clemens, the cOlOred cabman
of the Third ward, was before Squire
Swindler yesterday afternoon on a
warrant sworn out by Miss Flossie
Fleming, secretary Of h Humane
Society, charging him with habitually
abusing his cab horses, not only by
whipping them unnecessarily, but also
in working them over time. He
waived examination until this morn
ing at line o'clock, when he appeared
with Fl. L. Grant as his attorney and
had the case continued until tomorrow
morning at nine o'clock when it viii
be tried with Or without Sam and his
witnesses whom he failed to secure
for this morning as promised.
Mr.. Jacob E. Hoult, III has been
visiting relatives and friends in the
First ward for some wee past, re-
to his home yesterday in East
Liverpool, Ohio, where he has a pc
sition as a skilled artisan in the
Thompson pottery of that place. Jake
is imbued with the spirit of politics,
and returned to help carry his State
for Roosevelt INC the whole Republi-
can ticket. He also minated that he
might give a little spare time at in
tervals across the line, and help us
save Vest Virginia from the Demo-
cratic olum this fall, but we Will
not need him for that purpose, for
we expect to give 4 large enough ma
joritv from Marion county alone to
their last star of hope.
"
Another Bridge Accident.
Yesterday morning a lady from the
First ward accompanied a frienl
across the river to see her off on d
Upon her return, while cross
the bridge, she accidentally step
ped on one of those loose curved up
so numerous now that they
cannot any longer be evaded. AS the
end suddenly flew up, her other foot
leadlone to the floor. One limb was
BADLY bruised and kinned by the fall.
one and braZed and fille1 with
sDIinters in throwing it forward to
q try to save herself from a worse in
The statement has already bee
that wisdom will not justify
he expenditure Of $4,000 for q new
and therefore the new bridge
must be built. But the present condi-
ion of the old bridge floor, absolutely
dangerous. and growing more SO, I'M
1~eratively demands the new bridge III
he shortest possible time, AMI not Ii
consumed in completing it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

The best-Hall's ice cream
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

excursion of about 800 from Mason
town, Pa, yesterday afternoon. 1t in
Guided the Odd Fellows of Lodge No.
SOS, together with their wives, FAM
lilies and sweethearts. They were &C
companied by a brass band which dis
pensed good music on their arrival
and departure. All made the most of
their two hours stay with us in sight
seeing about the city, and then return
ed gay and happy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

Mr.. Harry E. Robinson, Jr-, and fam
lily. with Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Powell,
left this city last evening for a two
weeks stay at Atlantic City. After
their return Harry will, no doubt,
swing his axe with recuperated energy
in his work for the Modern WooGmer
of America.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

Your want" is not important-to
anyone but yourself-until it has been
"put into type"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

LOST-By w. r. Houston, three
small trunk keys at Commercial Hotel
First ward. Finder will please return
them to the hotel at once.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

FOR SALE-One dresser, some a
curtains, stand tables, hall carpet and
other furniture. Will sell cheap at
once. Call at 1913 Jackson street..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

LOST-Hat box, containing lady's
hat, on Parks avenue, Monday even
ing. Finder return same to this Office
and ecu reward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

WANTED-Girl to do general house
work. Apply 1877 Maple avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

The Improved Order of Red Men,
Setting Sun Tribe No. 16, of the First
ward, will play a game of base ball
with the Tribe of Monongah next
Wednesday afternoon at Traction
Park. There will be music and dane.
ing in the evening, and at nine o'cloci:
the Tribes will unite in an exhibition
of the old Indian custom of burning u
pale face at the stake. They antici-
pate having a great time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

FOR RENT-A number of fine Office
rooms for rent in the Geo. M. Jacobs
building, Monroe street. Inquire OF
Geo. M. Jacobs, County Clerks Office
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. Ap
ply 1925 Walnut avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

FOR RENT-A few choice ONCE
rooms in the new Peoples Bank build
ing. Apply at the Peoples Bank.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-21

For Sale. s8s
Choice building lots on Virginia
avenue and Sixth street. Apply Ed.
win Robinson, Gas Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16
SPEED OF STREET CARS.
Judge Scott's Suggestions Regarding
Preyentions Of Violations Of Law.

Judge Scott of the District branch of the
Police Court expressed himself today as
being of the opinion that the street rail-
ways of Washington should equip their
cars with speedometers, so that the motor
men will be able to tell the speed OF their
respective cars and not violate the law.
The court also said the companies should
so adjust their running schedules that the
motormen will not have to violate the law
in making up for lost time.
The remarks were made during the trial
of John ]. Curtis and Archibald Latchford,
motormen on the Brookland line OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, who were arraigned in court on sep
arate charges of violating the speed law
with their respective cars on North Capt.
toll street Saturday afternoon. Bicycle Po-
liceman DuvaIl, who made the complaint,
reported that Curtis car was going at a
speed of eighteen miles an hour. and Latch
ford's car seventeen miles an hour. The
men did not deny the charge, but explained
that they were behind time and 1t was nee
essary to run fast in order to make up for
the time lost. They were allowed twenty
eight minutes, they said, to run from the
corner of 18th and G streets northwest to
Brookland, and that when they had good
many passengers on their cars and made
numerous stops it was impossible to run
on time without violating the law.
Judge Scott said he sympathized with the
men, but that there was nothing else for
him to do but fine them. A fine of 81 which
was imposed on each was paid.
George Peacock, motorman on the East
Capitol street branch of the same road,
paid a fine of 81 for running bis car at a
speed of twenty miles an hour yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16
INTERVIEWS WITH SPEEDWAY.
Dredging Operations Put Part OF the
Course Out of Use.

The newly-opened speedway on Potomac
Park west of 18th street has been put out
of use, temporarily, at least, as result Oh
the dredging operations in progress In the
Virginia channel of the river above the oio
Long bridge. In accordance with the ap-
proved project and the terms OF the con-
tract with the dredging company, the ma
tersal dredged from the bed of the channei
is being deposited on the low ground In that
section of the park lying south of 3 street
and west of 18th street. The speedway
enter the park at 10th street and runs
along the river front to 23d street, Where II
turns north to B street. 1t is CONSIDERABLY
below the proposed grade, and 1t SO hap
pens that the lowest ground is at the en-
frances at 10Th and 23d streets. The dreoe-
ing operations have already resulted IN
closing both entrances. There is about nve
feet Of liquid mud on the stretch OF roao
on the line of 10th street and about three
feet of water ove- the road at 23d street
The remainder of the driveway-along the
river front-is entirely clear at present, out
viii also be covered with mud when the
lower ground is filled in. Notwithstanding
the difficulty of entering the speedway sew
eral enthusiasts site horsemen crossed the shai-
low pond at ODD street yesterday and speed
ed their horses on the. straightway course
along the river front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16
DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS.
Industrial Advance in the Past Ten
Years Has Been Remarkable.

Years Has Been Remarkable.
Mr.. r. K. Erwin of Waxahachie. Tex, u
at the Raleigh. In conversation with re-
Porter of The Star today he discussed the
Industrial development of the south ano
southwest, with especial reference to Texas
W hich he characterizes as phe nomenal ano
beyond comprehension. The progress OF
Texas industrially, says Mr.. Erwin, has
been so remarkable that it caBrot be over
estimated.
According to Mr. Erwin, the influx of i'm
migrants to Texas is gradually increasing
and towns are springing up everywhere as
If by magic. Prosperity is Clearly apparent
In practically every line of business. Tex
ans, Mr.. Erwin states, have become great
rice growers and are reaping large proins.
Land that few years ago sold for dollar
an acre is yielding rice crops valued al
from $50 to SO an acre. The industry has
been made profitable by the medium OF IT.
rgation. Canals and pumping stations are
being placed into service for the growing
of rice in many sections TIN oughout the
state.
Mr.. Erwin declares that Texas has pc
come the greatest cotton-growing section IN
the world, and that petroleum and medici.
nal oils are a great factor in the Industrial
status of the state. The cattle business
however he says, has undergone serious
depression in the last year or elgnteen
months. But this &c preston Is now clear
ing away and great fortunes Will De mace
by men who buy up cattle at this time.
In closing Mr.. Erwin said that the south
and southwest are attracting the attention
and consideration of the world. II the COM
ing ten years witnesses Industrial develop
ment equal to that of the last decade ines
Unable results will be attained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.
ial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May Is, 1904
At the annual meeting of the Union
Turnpike Company of this county Mr..
Charles Kirk was elected president in the
place of Mr.. John Bready, who declined re-
election after serving in the capacity for
eighteen years. Directors were chosen as
follows: John C. Bentley. George Bonifant,
John A. Baker Donald Bowie. Washington
Bowie George w. Bready, Hanson G. Cash
ell, Josiah w. Jones, Charles F. Kirk and
Thomas W. Waters. Col. Washington
Bowie was elected secretary and treasurer
Mr. Colus A. Baker, formerly of North
cumberland county, Va, but now a resident
of Washington, and Miss Alice Manola
Taylor of Washington were quietly mar
ried here Friday evening by Rev. Thomas
H. Campbell. pastor of the Baptist Church,
the ceremony taking place at the home Of
companied and returned to Washington inn
mediately after the ceremony.
Thursday evening Mr.. Hollan N D. Par
ker of Frederick, Md, and Mrs. Susie w.
Hines of Mobile, Ala, were also married
here. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. F. Locke, pastor of the M. E.
Church South, at the home of the minis
ter. The groom gave his age as sixty and
that of the bride as thirty-six.
Prof. Robert w. Stout has been appoint
ed principal of the public school at Pooles-
Vile, this county, In the place OF Mr.. Hor-
ace Davis, resigned. Mr.. Edward o. Zieg-
Ter has resigned as principal Of the school
at GAINESVILLE
At a recent meeting of the common coun-
ell of Glen Echo, this county, Mr. Oliver
w Boswell was elected town marshal
There was quite lively contest over the
position. The board passed a number of
ordinances, and Mayor Garrett acquitted
three persons who were brought before
him on trivial charges
Miss Rachel Mothershead of Washington
Is visiting her cousin, Miss Mabel Shaw,
near this place
An entertainment was given in the opera
house here Friday evening by Miss Jean
Wilson of Washington assisted by a num-
Der of the young ladies and children of
Rockville. Miss Wilson's dramatic read
ings charmed her numerous hearers, while
Grecian tableaux, which were participated
in by Misses Ellen Brewer, Lavinia Daw-
son, Bessie Green, Lucy Hughes, Verde
and Mrs. Hugh Glascott and Mrs Clai-
borne Wilson, were very beautiful. A
fairy revel'' by a large number of chill
dren was also pleasing feature. The af-
fair was under the charge Of Miss Cox of
Washington
The barn and a number of other out
buildings on the farm of Mr.. John w. Keys,
two miles from this place, were consumed
by fire Friday evening. A large number of
The total loss Is placed at $500, about one
half of which was covered by insurance.
The origin of the fire. is not known
Mrs. Frank Simpson of Washington is
spending few day., with relatives at this
place.
Miss Sadie Reading of this place is visit
ing friends in West Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16
Window Shades.
17c.
Sold regularly at Csc.

Special tomorrow only-genuine Opaque
Window Shades, sizes 8xe it., mounted
on strong spring rollers, and complete
with fixtures ready to hand at lie. each.
All leading colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16

Superior Quality Reversible Cotton
Warp Japanese Mattings In rich carpet
patterns and White with Inlsid figures.
Beautiful styles and fine wearing
grades; s69s roll of 40 yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16

Very fine quality japanese Cotton
Warp Mattings, including $40 Warp and
Rice Straws, $50 Warp Novelties and
rich carpet effects In heaviest Akawa
Mattings. Handsomest designs and best
qualities imported into this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16

Extra Heavy Seamless China Mat
tings; close woven quality; strictly re-
versible; line of serviceable designs;
$4.9S roll of 40 yards; also fine Japanese
Cotton Warp Mattings in pretty stripes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16
Forfeits ZEN Dollars.

Ellery C. Benson was named in the Police
Court today as being responsible for VIOLA
ton of the anti-smoke law at the Colonial
Hotel recently. FIe failed to appear for trial,
forfeitlng $40 thereby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-16

Dave Quinn of Kentucky, Va. was lodged
In jail charged with assaulting Miss Mag
gle Dodd. a girl of nineteen, April /. Quinn
Is q married man with children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
Steers Dash for Liberty.

A steer escaped from herd of cattle
being driven across The Long Bridge,
about o'clock last night, and made
dash for liberty. All went well until the
runaway attempted to cross the bridge at
the outlet Of the tidal basin by walking
the ties of the railroad track Halt way
across he lost his footing, and in an in
slant was badly frightened and below
ing prisoner, his four legs straight down
between the ties. and only thin air be-
meath his hoofs. Attempts were made
to release the steer, but they failed. A
flagman was stationed at either end of
the little bridge, aud all traffic for time
was suspended A wrecking car, mount
ing a steam derrick, was dispatched to
the scene, equipped with ropes and other
necessary tackle. When the steer saw
the outfit approaching, however, fresh
terror seized him, and one desperate
lunge freed him from the trap and land
ed him in the water, ten feet or more
below. The animal was then secured
and driven into Washington. Several
electric trains were delayed by the incl
dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A called communication of Alexan-
dria- Washington Lodge of Masons will
be held tonight.
A train of passenger coaches OF the
Southern Railway was shunted into the
siding at Twelfth street southwest,
Washington, yesterday, with such force
that the buffer at the end was broken
down. The end coach was pushed of
its trucks and one end hung almost five
feet over the sidewalk when the train
finally came to a stop.
Mr., and Mrs. Franklin L. Van Auken. for
merly of this city bnt now Of Washington
have issued invitations for the marriage Of
their daughter, Ruth, to DR.. Chaplain Hyn
son Carter, of Roanoke, Va, on Tuesday
evening. October IL.
The terrific hurricane which blew dowI
houses, uurOofed others aud caused the deaif
of two persons in this city occurred eigh
years ago tonight.
Mr.. Julian D. Knight has been awarde'
the contract for the construction OF lnoderl
office at the Old Dominion Glass WORKS
Getting better. Select Annapolis Har'
Crabs received at the Opera House Caie u
| day. Soc per dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
Railway Improvements.

Az WAS stated in the Gazette, the
work of building railway entertainments,
making cuts and constructing culverts
west and northwest of Alexandria IS be-
inc pushed by large forces of men day
and night. The steam shovel Is now
abreast of St. Asaph junction, having
cut its way through the Poor House
land and into the land purchased IRON
Mr.. Andrew Cheshire The Washing
ton-Southern Railway has awarded the
contract Tor the construction of the man.
moth freight yards, north of and ADA
cent to this city, to the firm OF Refer
Curtis & Hill, of Philadelphia, and the
work of grading for the yards, the con-
tract for which is held by the same firm,
is already well under way. Two large
forces of men are working, one from this
city on the south, and the other IRON
-Four Mile Run on the north, toward
central point near St. Asaph Junction,
aud the changes in the face OF that sec
ton of Alexandra county are noticeable
each day. At the head of King street,
luSI DSyOuu tHC wi pOi"O i'"''9i
immense granite piers are being built
one on each side of King street extended
and one on each side of the electric rail
way tracks-each OF sufficient width TO
accommodate four railway tracks abreast
At and near Four Mile Run large fore
of laborers is at work. Steam shovels
are in operation from the run 10 ST. Asaph.
AZ il understood that between this city
and Ponr Mile Run, a distance of about
three miles, there will be sixty miles OF
railway tracks, exclusive of the four
tracks for fast freight and passenger
trains. This yard will it is said accom-
modate 1000 cars and 200 engines
1t is believed that the construction OF
wharves for the transfer of freight be-
tween cars and steamships is cOntempla-
ted, as the railway company has Purchas-
ed most Of the river front between Alex
andria and FOuf-mile run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
Stole Coat and Jewelry.

Shortly alter noon yesterday strange
man proceeded to the second story
Of building on King street,
and entering a room through the
transom emerged with an overcOat and
some minor articles. Later thecoat was
sold to a secondhand dealer on north
Fairfax street for one dollar. Suisse
quently two men, one OF whom Is be-
lieved to have been the man who stole
the coat entered the Hotel Appich, on
King street, and, while one engaged the
attention of the bartender, the other
proceeded to an upper room where ne
stole some rings and other jewelry, ana
picking up a satchel started down the
steps when he was intercepted by one OF
ahe guests, who OWNED that something
was wrong. He caught hold of the
thief, but the latter broke away and es-
caped, leaving the satchel but carrying
off the iewe!ry. The man who entered
with him had made his exit in the mean
time. The police were notified and they
made every effort to capture the two
men, but they failed to find them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
Police Court.

GJustice II. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Edward Farrell aud William Gilmer
arrested by Officers Nicholson, Allen and
Beach fjr vagrancy, we're fined $40 each.
Harry Armos, arrested by the same Of
ficers on the same charge, was fined So.
Mary Vincent, colOred, arrested ty
Officers Smith and Gill charged with
drunken and disorderly conduct, was
fined $3.50
Harrie Robinson and Edward Drowls,
arrested by Officers Allen, Beach; Young
and Lyles, charged with entering and
robbing Southern Railway cars, were
held for the action ofthe Fairfax authorl-
ties. Robinson is also charged with CAR
rying concealed weapons.
Henry jenkins, colored, arrested by
Officer Nicholson for sssaulting Mary
Sims, was fiued SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
Lost Child.

Shortly before noon today Mr.. George
H. Hinken saw a two-year-Old boy alone
and wandering aimlessly in the roadway
on King street, near Washington Inc
little one had had narrow escapes from
passing vehicles and electric cars, and
Mr.. Hinken took him in his arms ana
carried him into his store. The child was
unable to give his name, ana the only
answer he returned to interrogations was
hat he was "papa's boy" Mr.. Hin
ken subsequently turned the child over
to OAic,>, Henderson who carried the
lille fellow to the station house. In
the meantime Mr.. Henderson ascertsined
the child was tn son OF aweil-known
citizen and he Wa soon placed III
charge of his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-29
Rishop Attacked Divorce.

Bishop Henry G. Potter attacked d.
vorce in vigorous terms in his reportyes
terday in the annual convention OF the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New
York. He declared that unless the
church set itself against the spread of
the evil society would relapse into a
state of practical barbarism, and he
urged the clergy to set itself against
divorce, which he characterized as a
Goddess license which filings aside the
most sacred voSs because of vexatious
uncongeniality." The Archbishop o.
Canterbury was the central figure al the
convention yesterday. The delegates
$50 in number-assembled in the crypt
of the Cathedral of ST. John the Divine
in New York where prayer was offered
and communion administered. The
Archbishop of Canterbury occupied the
throne and conducted the services.
Other leading men of the church present
were Bi'hops WorthingtOn, of Nebraska
Johnston, of Texas, and Beckwith, OF
Alabama.