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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
THE BOWEN-LOOMIS CHARGES.
President Roosevelt and secretary Tart
Have Conference on the subject.

President Roosevelt and secretary tart
Have Conference on the subject.
WASHINGTON, May I2.-The Bowen
LOOMS case was discussed at the White
House tonight at the conference between
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft.
Mr.. TaftsVent to the White House at Q
o'clock by appointment to take up the
various matters which have arisen during the
Presidents absence. The charges made by
Min ster Herbert W. Bowen against Assist
ant Secretary Of State Francis b. LOOMS,
and which resulted in the recall OF Mr.
Bowen from his station as Minister to
Venezuela, were reviewed, Secretary Taft
telling the President about all the steps
he has taken in the case Mr.. Bowen
will come to Washington from New York
either to morrow night or Sunday. The
investigation will be taken up early next
week.
The Bowen-Loomis case was mentioned
at the Cabinet meeting this morning. but
no action was taken other than 10 arrenge
for the meeting between Secretary Taft
and the President tonight,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
THE PRESIDENT HARD At WORK
Was busy In Ills Onice Yesterday and Re
ceived Many Callers.

WASHINGTON, May l2.-President Roose-
welt was in his Office before 10 O'Clock this
morning, hard at work on matters Of busi-
ness that had been awaiting his return TO
Washington. He found time, however, TO
receive a number Of visitors before the
meeting Of the Cabinet,
The Cabinet meeting began at II o'clock,
the usual hour of the semi weekly meet
inas. All the members were present ex-
cept Secretary Hay, who Is In Europe.
The first caller this morning was Sena-
tor John Kean of New jersey, who came
TO invite the President to attend the cele-
bration at Elizabethtown on June Of the
i25th anniversary Of the Revolutionary
battle at that place. Mr.. Roosevelt said
he would be glad to accept the invitation,
but that IL would be impossible on account
OF other engagements.
Vice President Fairbanks paid his re-
spects 10 the President. He said he should
have left Washington before this, but he
wished TO remain Until the Presidents
return
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
No EiEht Hour nay In Canal zone.

WASHINGTON, May I2.-The question Of
the eight hour day in the Canal Zone came
up incidentally at the Cabinet meeting
to-day. Acknowledgement Moody has
reached a decision on the quest ion, but Il
has not been made public. II IL understood
that he has found that the eight hour law
does not apply to employees ofth Isthmian
Canal Commission In Panama. This de-
cision is pleasing TO members Of the com
mission, as an enforcement OF the eight
hour law would make much difference In
the time OF building the canal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
Thrown Prom EIevated ROAD.

A dead train going into the yards at
Thirty-sixth street and Fifth avenue,
Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon. suddenly
swung from a switch and bore down on
Fifty-slxth street, borough Tark. was
struck by the car and knocked over the
side Of the structure, landing In the street
below. Several ribs and both legs were
broken and he also suffered from Ghook.
He VII probably de. -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
WOMEN TO GUARD WOMEN.

Police MatrOns Assigned TO Prison ward
at Bellevue Hospital.
Matron Brown Of the Highbridge police
station and Matron Lynch Of the Kingsbridge
station we're assigned yesterday by Commits
sioner McAdoo 20 duty in the female prison
ward at Bellevue. A policeman has hereto
fore had charge Of it.
The change was made upon the recon-
mendation Of Acting Superintendent
Richard Of Bellevue. The policemen who
have been attached TO the ward in the past
will now do duty in the hospital reception
Office, where the need Of an ofiioer has been
felt in the past.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
SIS 900 verdict Against city Upheld

The Judgment for SIS 1913 obtained by
Ms. Almira Godfrey. as administrators
OF the estate Of her husband. James W.
Godfrey, against the city, was afirmed
yesterday by the Appellate Division. God
frey was killed on Nov Q, 1901, while driv-
ing up st. Nicholas avenue. There was a
heap Of broken stone at l53d street, not
lighted nor guarded. and Godfrey's wagon
struck IL and he was thrown out on his
head
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
Army and Navy Orders.

WASHINGTON. May i7.-The following Army
orders were issued to-day:
Capt. Robert r. Wallace from the Seventh
Cavalry 70 the Tenth CayalaTy.
Capt Ewing Booth, from the Tenth Cavalry 10
the Seventh Cavalry.
Capt. John 2. stephens. artillery corps. now at
Fort BarTanoas, 20 General Hospital. Hot Springs
Arb.
Major Jefferson r. ReAn. surgeon 20 Panama
on business pertaining 20 supplies for the depart
ment OF health.
The following named ofncers are relieved from
duty al Army War College IN this city. and will
proceed 70 proper stations. Major Charles @ Nor
ton Sixth Infantry. Capt. Louis g. Scherer FOURTH
Cavalry. Capt. Ralph n. Van Deman Twenty -hrst
Infantry and Capt John G. Gilmore, Jr.. artillery
corps.
The resignation OF Capt Joseph L. Donovan,
twenty second Infantry, has been accepted.
These navy orders were issued
Lieut., G. p. Burt. from the Wilmington 10 the
Mohcan.
. Enslgn C D. bingham. from the Frolic to the
Capt. h. ?. Ruenhouss. y S. NJ c. from csvits
station 70 home
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
WON'T PUBLISH TARGET SCORES.
Navy Department VIII Keep secret the
MarkSmanship Of the Atlantic Fleet.


Workmanship Of the Atlantic Fleet.
WASHINGTON, May i2.-Greater secrecy
than ever before will be exercised this year
concerning the scores made at target prao-
tiss this spring by the various vessels Of the
Atlantic feet. While some Of the details Of
the results may be made public, IL Ia not the
intention Of the Navy Department 10 give
out the scores.
This Government has never been able 10
gather information concerning the target
praotises Of other nRvies and there seems
10 be no reason why the scores Of our navy
should be made public. Great Britain
carefully guards all OF the scores made by
her warships. Some yeerH ago an officer
Of British vessel on the Asiatio station
told Of the results OF the target practise
then Just finished. The Information
reached this country and was published
A thorough Investigation was made and the
ofiioer would have been couTt-Tna rtialed n
IL had been possible 70 produce positive
prod AGAINST him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
mADOO co.'s on on TOWN.

Beyond Reach Even by WIre-SO Jobs 60
I'm. Crowds Haunt His waiting Room.
Police Commissioner McAdoo left town
last night for a short vacation. He left
at Headquarters for the reporters this
memorandum in his own handwriting;
Mr.. McAdoo has gone, with some friends.
into the country for a few days Of much
needed rest He has left no address as
there Is neither railroad post office. telegraph
or telephone where he has gone.
There are nearly eighty vacancies TO be
filed above the rank Of noundsman. Mr..
McAdoo's waiting room has been crowded
for day or two by men who wanted to see
him hut didn't
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
Fssex Feus Postmaster Arrested.

ESSEX FILLS, n. j., May I2.-Edward j.
Maher, postmaster at Essex Fells, was ar
rested to-day charged with falsifying the
returns OF stamps cancelled by him in
order 10 increase his compensation. He
pleaded not guilty and was released on
81 600 bail.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
SHOT AFTER BITING TWO.

Small yellow Dos Nipped DOnnelly Brothers
Then Came Crowd and Cop.
James Donnelly and his brother Edward
Of "a West Fifty-sixth street were walk
ing on Ninth avenue near Fifty-siNth street
Yesterday afternoon when small yellow
dog nipped at James, leg. The dog got a
hold and Edward kicked az the brute,
which let go Of James and put his teeth
In Edwards leg.
Both brothers cried Mad dogI' and a
crowd gathered and chased the animal Po-
licsman Judge Of the West Forty-seventh
street station got into the chase and ended
the dogs life with two bullets,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
FREED BY LITTLE DAUGHTERS.
They Haunted Judge NewburGer's Court
Door UntIl lie Looked Into Fathers Case.

Door Untn lie Look ed Into Fathers Case.
Two little girls dressed in white summer
gowns have stood for the last two days
outside Judge Newburger's court in General
Sessions. Every time the Judge entered
and left the court he noticed thera. Nester-
day he asked them why they were waiting
around. One Of them explained that her
father, William Sinnott, OF i7e West 1O2d
street. had been indicted for obtaining $40
on a bogus check
Papa was always good 10 us, chonlsed
the little girls. Hes a good papa, and
we want him home
Judge Newburger made investigation
and found that Sinnott was a mining engi-
neer, steadily employed except when he
drank too much. He passed forged check
on a ealoonkeeper 10 get money for rum.
Judge Newburger had him released.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
W. 2. ComIy for As.lstant Appral,er.

WASHINGTON, May l2.-william +. Comfy
has been appointed assistant appraiser At
the Port Of New York TO succeed Thomas C.
Wordin, deceased.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-13
nay RIDGE TERMINAL ASSURED.
Company Agrees TO Build a vIaduot over
First Avenue.

An agreement was arrived at yesterday
by which the Long Island Railroad will
gain the consent Of the borough authorities
and the property owners in the vicinity,
for the closing Of Sitty-fourth and Sixty
fifth streets, and the construction Of the
railroad terminal at Bay Ridge. The
railroad company promises 10 built a via
duct over First avenue for the concession
asked and granted.
Il b the purpose Of the company, in con-
nection With the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company and Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany TO make the Bay Ridge terminal one
Of the most important in New York, for the
handling Of freight and general mer-
chandise
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
THE LEXINGTON SCHOOLS

We publish in this issue report
to the Lexington School Board
from Mr.. Harrington Waddell,
principal of the Lexington Graded
and High Schools, which reviews
educational conditions in Lexing-
ton for the past ten years and also
suggests certain improvements
which seem imperative. The white
schools have shown steady growth
in public favor, as evidenced
by the increased attendance,
not only from the immediate COM
munity, but also from the county.
In fact the capacity of the school
has been taxed I'd accommodate
the applicants, and in many in
stances children from the county
have been unable to gain admis-
sion.
The Lexington schools have at
tanned a high standard of excel
lence, and their work compares
favorably with the schools OF
other towns of the State. Gradu-
ates from the high school find no
difficulty in entering the regular
classes of Washington and Lee
University and the Virginia Mill
tary Institute, where they take
high rank for their thoroughness
OF preparation.
We have no doubt that the Lex
ington School Board will recon-
mend to the Town Council the ad-
ditional appropriations asked for,
which seems to be important If the |
schools are to continue in their ad-
vancement and efficiency, and the |
friends of the schools are hopeful
that the Council will make the APP
preparations needed. 1t will be
noticed from the report that
tuition fees amount to over 81 300
per arnqm, whereas ten years ago
it was nothing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Cold Weather and Ice Reported
in Sunny South

PENSACOLA, FLA, Feb. is.
No nice weather to report yet. Fol
lowing the cold snap, of which l wrote
In my last, we had more than tive
weeks of ohangeable temperature,
ranging from 90 down to 2s degrees,
and the larger part of the time
raining by the job. The changes here
are much more sudden and extreme
than have been conceived by those who
have not been here. On one occasion,
the only real warm day since M com
ing, the thermometer ran up to IS and
during the following night, went down
40 degrees. We have had but four
days of all-day sunshine in four weeks.
II what am writing about the weather
conditions were to be published and
generally read here it would be neces-
sary for me to take with leaving
right away, and seek for safer quarters.
These people don't relish any kind Of
adverse criticism as to climate, and it
IL wonderful what short memories, as
to the past, and confident hope for the
future. But few can call to mind such
February as this and none expect to
see the like again while the record
shows that this lacks whole lot of
being without precedent.
All growing vegetables were ruined
by the freeze. This is, however, fol-
lowed as rule, by very quick re-
gaining Of lost ground, as vegetation
comes on 80 very rapidly when condi-
tions get favorable. Shade trees, such
as water-oak, live-oak, magnolia, etc.,
retain their usual verdure excepting
this showing Of slight effect Of freeze.
The leaves of the orange, as we'll as
the most of last years's growth, are
killed. This is matter, however. of
little concern in this locality. as there
is but little effort made in that line.
Grippe has slackened it's hold very
much and, otherwise, the city seems TO
be in very healthy condition. Vast
has been made, since my
last visit, In the way Of erection Of
new residences, most OF which are one
story buildings. This is the rule.bsre
As guest, | think 1t is conservative
% say, that not more than one resi-
lence in twenty has second story, |
From my observation, there is a
bright future for this place. There
ire few things that appear to stand |
n the way OF rapid progress There
S vast need for one or more additional
'ailroads. There is Trades Union
hat very much rstards, what would
,e, otherwise, spirited go-a.head.
Another thing seems TO be a neces-
ity-a first class fire. The old parts
Il the city are, to a large extent, In
UGH state Of dilspidation as to give
he appearance Of all that is the oppo-
lite oithrift.
Since writing the above, think that
t is safe to add one more clear day, as
he prospect looks favorable this a.
D. S. W. w.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Buena Vista Situation

Information received this morning
from our Buena Vista correspondent
is to the effect that the smallpox situa-
tion there is gradually being improv-
ed. The chairman of the board OF
health, DR.. J. H. Mapp, reports con-
ditions greatly improved since last
week. Compulsory vaccination is still
in progress, with very few subjects yet
to be vaccinated. No new cases have
developed since last week, and thefew
that are now sick are nearly we'll
improvements on the Lexington
Mutual Telephone system expect to
be completed this week, and our com
munity will then have a complete and
modern system OF phones.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Real Estate 1ransfers

The following deeds Of bargain an
sale were entered Of record in ths
Clerks Office OF Rockbridge county
for the two weeks ending February 28
Thomas Edward Reid to Lacy r
Armstrong, tract OF land on Collier,
Greek, adj. Mrs. S. NJ. Sehorn, il
Buffalo district, 500.
Rachel Johnson to Henrietta M
Brown, acres u miles east of Nat
trail Bridge, adj. Robt. Brown, de
ceased, 800.
Margaret V. Harrington to Cora B
Hayslett, n square poles adj. F. G.
Ruff on Moore's Creek in Buffalo dis
trict, $45.
Henry. r. Miller, eI'or. to ]. Scott
Moore, house and lot on Main street,
Lexington, $1,000
w. s. Hopkins to r. u. Moodispaw,
I6 acres OF wood land on Brushy Hill
adj. lands of town of Lexington, $40.
Trustees Central School District to
Benton Tankersley, house and lot at
East Lexington, $113.
Frank T. Glasgow TO g. W. Moxley,
house and lot in Glasgow on Anderson
street.
G. w. Moxley to John w. FRANKLIN,
house and lot in Glasgow on Anderson
street, $3.50.
Horace H. Bell and wife to r. L.
Robertson, their interest In 900 40
acres in Walkers Creek district,
known as STANDARD" property.s1, 300.
Horace H. Bell and wife to Mrs.
Ella G.. Cameron, their interest in
10. 20 acres in Walkers Greek district,
known as Standard property, 5000.
John S. Hull to Maggie A. Morrison,
% acres and "a poles In Kerr's Creek
Robert L. Saville to Adolph Elhart,
acre on Buffalo Creek, 800.
, Emmett Curry to Minerva Nowlin,
house and lot in Glasgow fronting on
Catawba street, 5000.
hrs. Elizabeth p, Allan to George
B. Larrick, a strip OF land fronting 3
'eet on Main street and running back
entire length OF southern side OF Lar
lick property, SIS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
cONyICTs ON OUR ROADS

Suppose the convicts should
be worked on public roads; would
there not still be a hue and cry
about competition with honest
labor there?" Thus queries the
Richmond Times-Dispatch after
quoting the following from recent
issue of The GAZETTE:
cit does not seem right for the
State to hire out her convicts to IL
rich corporation at such low
figures, ghus allowing them to reap
such large profits from the crimi-
nal element, whose labor thus
comes in direct competition with
the handiwork Of honest men who
are trying to provide a support for
themselves and families.
We think there will be no COM
petition of that sort in Rock bridge.
At present, even with the limited
amount Of money at the disposal of
the county for road Improvement, it
is sometimes difficult to get hands
to prosecute the work. Besides,
make even repairs that are abso-
lutely needed. And when it is
taken into consideration what
permanently good roads mean to a
community, by increasing the
value of lands, strengthening the
church and the school, thus i'm
growing the moral and intellectual
life of the people, the outlay in
money seems insignificant in pro-
portion to the good results that
follow.
Therefore, we repeat the senti
merit formerly expressed, that the
only solutio appearing at prese
for permanent road improvement
in Rockbridge is the utilization of
eonvict labor.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01

A fac-simile of IA letter from
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant, wife OF
General u. s. Grant, was publish
ed in Sundays Richmond Times
Dispatch, stating that her husband
owned slaves from the time Of his
marriage up TO the date of Presi-
dent Lincoln's emancipation pro-
clamation. Five slaves were own
ed by Mrs. Grant at the time oil
her marriage, and they were held
by General Grant as above stated.
The letter is dated November %,
1901.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01

Fsther;take bottle OF DR.. Fahrney's
Teething syrup home with you and
stop walking the floor while baby Is
teething.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Land for Sale.

offer for sale privately 2S3 acres OF
good tillable land, all well set in grass,
and known as the Figgatt and Champ
land, which Is situated ! miles east of
Lexington. The Improvements consist
of a fiye-room dwelling house In good
repair, stable "a by 26 feet, and other out
buildings. Good cistern and we'll in the
ward. 100 fruit trees, ready to bear.
Possession given at once. Will sell the
Oh ain D lot OF acIes with all improve
ments separately IL desired. Easy
terms, good title. Apply to
J. r. CRIsT
Phone 100. Lexington, Va.
eb-15.mar-20.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Col. George w. Miles Dead

Colonel George w. Miles of Rad
ford, died shortly after noon Sat-
urday at Memorial hospital, Rich
mond, of cancer of the liver with
kidney complications, alter having
been confred TO his bed for about
two months. His life ebbsd away
very quietly. His family were all
about him.
Col. Miles WAS born at Rhea-
town, Tenn, January 10, 1858,
the second son of Rev. George w.
Miles, Methodist minister and
presiding elder. He was educated
at Emory q Henry College and the
University of Virginia. Colonel
Miles distinguished himself as a
teacher, having established the
st. Altans school at Radford,
which he conducted for number
Of years. He was one of the in
tellectual men of the State, and a
man or nigh character. All Will
recall the bitter fight made on him
wien it was thought tie Univer
sity Of Virginia board would prob
ably make him the first president OF
that institution. Besides being a
teacher Colonel Miles also distin-
guished himself DIS a mali of
affairs.
The burial took place at Mar
ion, Monday. A wife and sew
eral children survive Colonel
Miles. Two sons are students at
Washington and Lee University.
Messrs. Vincent Morgan and
George Holland Miles.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
To rlothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish
aud cross will get immediate relief
from Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders
for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, making a
sIckly child strong and healthy. A
certain cure for worms. Sold by all
druggists, zoe. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
1T KEEPS THE FEET WARM AED DRY
Ask today for Aliens Foot-Eass, .
powder. 1t cures ChIlblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp Feet.
At all Druggists and Shoe stores, 95c.
feb-2e-4t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01

The inau guration of President
Roosevelt Saturday promises to be
the mcst spectacular in the history
of our country. 1t is said that
more tina n one hundred tickets to
the inaugural ball have been sold
to negroes, and that negro women
are making great preparations to
attend in grand style.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Is 1t Right?

Isit right for you to lose "a. 30 that a
dealer may make so cents more by sell
ing fourteen gallons of ready -for-use
paint, at $3.50 per gallon, than our
agent will make by selling you eight
gallons OF L. e. NJ, and six gallons OF
linseed oil, which make fourteen gal
Ions OF better paint,at $I.20 per gal
Ion. Is 1t rightf
The Longmsn & Martinez L. & N.
Paint is sold by McCrum Drug Co.
Lexington and H. L. Gilkeson-Buena
Vista mch-l-8m.