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WHERE CHALK WAS useru.
Emergency Found phe.xnuu
Equal to the oce,,ic,

Nsa' W VIC OcCaseh
Senator Depew had ouss,.s
address a convention Of ,.a,oI
pliers. When he rose be lsgs
piece OF white chalk.
DO any OF you ever r,k. ~
this In your business" he ists..
There weP affirmative cha -
different parts OF the table
What for?" said Senator D,;ss
Then various uses for eh,li d u
Biography were cited by v,aSs n
sons. The speaker nodded AZ nd
I'M tell you OF ano,he, ~ n
have not mentioned to ne P1:s
this new use for chalk vii h Nd
able TO you. Perhaps 4 vii C. I
amusing.
AT any rate. II IS vouchec .s |! |
friend OF mine. an old fried. u, !
bald. My old bald friend vet u
Georgia photographer duIiss ~
cent trip south and he said ls ND
his picture taken.
THE photographer pu, tiis !; -
Of q camera. got under trf "A
and finally emerged again VI
piece OF white chalk In bis hir!
with u smile Slightly eubzrnn
he made a gesture toward ny trss
vast bald head.
Excuse me. sir he said. ?
top of your head shines so Il VI =
extra big; so II you don'i rix
just chalk II bit.''
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

Mrs. E. A. Doan, Deputy Grea,
Commander of the Ladies of the Mod
ern Maccabces, has been here the pa !,
two weeks, soliciting members to or.
game lpdge OF that order She
will hold public meeting Saturday
afternoon at 2;30 o'clock, at Harris
Hall. All the ladies of Ordway and
vicinity are invited to be present.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

great many of our cotton " vood
shade trees are being devastated by
borers. These worms bore holes into
the trees, and an examination will
clearly show the work they do. IL no
remedy is found there will soon be
many dead trees as the rcNuit. The
agricultural authorities ut Denver say
there Is no remedy. and to let them
Die and plant GONG, other variety of
trees. Ft
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oRDwAY. COLO. JUNE s. 1906.
OBITUARY.

John II. Helms. highly respected
ncighbor, kind and login. father.
aud true Christian brother, was re-
Gently called by the hand of death
from tune into etcrnity, which was a
great shock TO the community as we'll
also, humanity speaking an irrepara-
b,. loss.
He was born in Austin. Hanover,
Germany, November s. 1852. and died
near Ordway, Colo, May 25, 1906. ged
50 years, o months. and II days When
a young man he. came TO America. To-
eating near Harrison, Calumet couu-
ty, Wisconsin, where he resided until
four and a half years ago. when he
came to Colorado. Being favorably
impressed with the country he at once
purchs ed the farm where lie resided
at the time of his death. Bro. Helms
manifested his faith in the country by
the Improvements he made aud the
condition he had everything in at the
time of his death. He had planned
other improvements to be made this
year. so that had he lived his would
have been indeed a model farm, for he
was careful. model farmer.
Bro. Helms was married Nov. s,isI7
in Harrison, Wis. which union was
blessed with eleven children. Two
died in infaucy ; another sou, Henry,
Just recently gone on before into his
eterdal home, where he so soon was
joined by his papa. The remaining s
children, with mother and son-in.law,
Geo. Trabant. also sister of Mrs,
Helms, from Wisconsin, were presen,
and with the assistance Of a large coii,
pany of sympathizing friends and
neighbnrs, followed the remains from
the hou ,e. wuere Il short service had
been held, Conducted by the pastor in
German, TO the chusGb, where a fun.
erai sermon was preached to congre.
CATION that completely filled the house
even standing room being taken.
Then his body was followed by kind
friends ana tencerly laid TO rest in
the Ordway Cemetery by the side of
his recently departed son, to awai,
the resurrection of the just.
Bro. Helms was converted when bu,
- years of age, united with the Evan
gciical Church, and was a true and
faithful member. having occupied va.
rious Offices in the church, and at the
time of his death was exhortcr, stew
ard and secretary of the trustee board
In Sunday school. a teacher for YEAR.
where his kindly face. cheerful ad vice
and words of encouragement will be
greatly nissed. Ia the home he wa,
indeed u kind, loving husband and ia.
ther, always anxious for his dear ones.
In the comrnunity a kind neiphbor,
never speaking eyil, but always hav
ing some good word for all and will
ing always to DO what he could tc
make It pleasant for ali With whom he
came In contact. While will thus be
rnissed by all. We submissiveiy submi,
to the will Of Hin Of whon Brothe,
Hei - said, All u IL Gods hsnd, foi
hi does All things we'll. Thongh he Z
gtas, yet be y NOT forgottsp, for III
life VIII live o. II other iives, and 81,
loss 4 ~ etsssai - 6, Is.
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STRAYED-Oue +.year-oid brown
horse, branded FF on left shoulder,
white spot on forehead, halter on when
last seen. Suitab. c reward for return
OF animal or information leading to
recovery of same. Alois NessclhufT,
Mauzauola, Colo.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

Wait and see Winfrec Bros. Dry
Goods and Notions before buying.
They are Gu the road and will be in
this week IL not delayed in transit.
They have some Eye Openers la Cling
hams Lawns. Prigts of all kinds,
Linens, Fiannels. Embroideries, La
ces, &c &c.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

With regard to the Ith of July. II
you want a celebration it is time to be
up and doing. There is no question
of our ability to get up one that will
scoop anything in this neck of the
woods. But you mus, get move on
you.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

a valuable horse belonging to Ell
mer HOsler broke a leg by Il fall while
running across a sidewalk last even
ing. 1t had to be killed.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

The chiidrsn's Day EIse,s !
take place a, the Al. E. Chsrts /,
Sunday evening. An eIsa,sa .
gram has been prepared and 1, !
invited to attend.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

We understand Wiufrce Bros. are
going to put in the mos, up-to-da' c
,hreshing rig that has ever been seen
in this part of Colorado, and those
having grain to thresh will do well 10
call on them. NJ. +. Winfre., one of
the firm, is in the east now making
the purchase.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

Ordway HOW has a good winning
ball team and it should be sustained
by all lovers of the game.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08
Notice of Registration.

Notice Is hereby given that the Registry list
viii be opcn for revision, correction aud regis.
tra,ion on the
9TH DAY OF MAY, A. d. 1906,
anu mat me Judges will be st thS Harrs Hall
CLOCK a. A. en- said day. and remAin there
uh.l' o'clock =. NJ, for tho purpose Of rsvi-
.on' oo!ree'ion and rsaistration. on account OF
,ne special election to bs hold on thps,h day Of
.ane' a. y. iyoc. At which time ths quAiined
onp'ois OF said Town win be priyiis. "a 70 70 .
upon 'ne onesticns whether or not the Town
'n." establish water works system aud puf-
on.'s oortain 'prioes for = supply Of water.
-"u 70 yo'o bonds y pay for the ssms. !.
fap.,, Q. X. AtLEN., ~
!SENL.l CJerk Of the Town Of Ofdxays
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

The oluey Springs Bo;,linE Works
made a delivery of their excellent pro-
duct here Wednesday.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

Baby Shoes. We have the fines,
lot eyer shown in this part of Colorado
Call and see them. Gallavan's
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

Have you voted? II not. you had
better hurry up. If You don't vote,
don't kick about the water.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

C. II. Green's handsome new resi-
dencc will soon be ready for occuPan'
cy
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

Our Dry Goods line i. hummer.
Gallavau Bros.
The Ordway new era., 1906-06-08

who-Carries bigger or better line
of Dry Goods than Galiavan Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
GOOD BILL AT AIR DOME.
Dudley & D'Ornlond Are Making a
Pleasing Success.

Dudley & D'Ormond are making hit
at the Air Dome this week. They are
two young men who sing separately
and together and both play the piano
with equal facility. Among their feats
is playing '-Narc1ssus' IN ragtime, a
performance heretofore declared iT1i-
possible, especially the second move
ment They also rag" Mendelsohn 3
Wedding March and other classics.
The Accomplishments played by the
brothers, for such they are. are among
the best features Of their turn. No
matter which one essays a song the ac-
compartment is SO perfect that It gives
the vocal effort double value
In Old Virginia. a coon shout.
and Forty five Minutes From Broad
way" from George Cohans play Of
that name, were two new selections OF
fered last night that they did not give
Sunday They will present new songa
each night throughout the week. BY
request they sang ''Mary's a Grand OLD
Name" from "F'orty-five Minutes From
Broadway" which was such d big hit
Sunday night, and also repeated
Floating Along and other numbers.
Every number offered by Dudley &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
THIS Is A HOT DAY.
Cool Breeze From south Makes Condi-
lions More Tolerable.

While the mercury has not reached
the high point Of the season today by
several degrees the excessive amount
of humidity IN the air makes it an ex-
cesively unpleasant one notwithstand-
ing the fact that there is a good stEf
breeze blowing from the south at the
rate of ten miles an hour.
The weather man says to look out for
showers and the humidity indicates that
there will be something doing this even
ing or tonight. The minimum for the
past twenty-four hours was reached
Just before daybreak when the mercury
fell to S. The maximum for yesterday
was 50, or two degrees higher than the
mercury has reached today. The fol-
lowing were the hourly temperatures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
HOCH CONDIUTEs a SENTENCE.
George Stewart Was Serving a siS
Months Sentence.

Governor Hoch today commuted the
sentence of George r. Stewart Of Reno
county. who is serving a six months
sentence in jail for bigamy- Stewart
has only four weeks more to serve,
and the county physician, DR.. c. May
field. says that his eyes are failing and
that he viii have to receive good medi-
cal attention to save them
J. u. Brown, county attorney says
that Margaret Stewart, Of Chicago,
whom Stewart married under the sup
position that she had no husband, had
deceived him concerning the divorce
from her former spouse. Brown rec
ommends the Communication.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

register, for last night was warm and
the patronage at the bar had been
extra good.
The cash register was found in
patch of corn which is growing on
some lots just back Of the hotel when
a search was made this morning. The
thief had taken time to cut a shock
of corn in which he hid the cash reg
lister after rif1ing it of its contents.
This is the second robbery that has
occurred in the Holiday house re-
Gently. About two months ago the
night clerk decamped taking about
three hundred dollars with him and up
to this time has not been captured and
probably never will be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
sHoAF MUST BE EASY.
This Time a Thief Gets only Eighty
Dollars. However.

E. E. Shoaf, proprietor of the Hol-
liday house, is loser again to the ex-
tent Of $50, which was stolen by a
sneak thief last night some time after
midnight. The money was in cash
register which is in one of the up
stairs rooms and after business had
Quoted down the bartender came
downstairs to visit with the lunch
counter man and several who were
hanging about When he returned to
the barroom the wash register was
missing and was not found until this
morning. There was about $50 IN the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

dollars on account of misrepresenta-
ton. In his petition he states that he
met Colonel Booge one day in July
last year and they fell to discussing
financial matters when the colonel In
formed him that he had 1000 acres of
timber land that he wanted to dispose
of. That seemed to strike Moore as a
chance to dispose OF. some of the coun-
ties which he owned as far as the sale
of a patent right was concerned He
says ne traded for the land but hasn't
been able to ind it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

D'Ormond received one or two encores.
The Sisters Fay are two little girls
who sing and dance pleasingly. Roy
Shreve sings Meath the Spreading
Chestnut Tree with the aid OF color
ed slides and the motion pictures have
an unusually thrilling subject IN me
operation Of the Black Hand.
The present bill viii be given every
night this week at and 8 o'clock. A
new bill viii open Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

City of Topeka Appeals.
The city Of Topeka today appealed
from the decision of the Shawnee dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

trict court in the sidewalk damage cass
OF Rebecca A. Pert. Rebecca Pert Is IS
years old, and on December s. 1865.
stepped into a hole in the brick sidf-
walk in front of number 1911 Kansas
avenue. She hurt herself badly, and
sued the city for $1,000. The jury gave
her 81 500, and the city thinks that err
ror was committed IN the trial Of the
case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Miss Mabel Nicol returned last
evening from Dodge city. where she
has been employed as a nurse at DR..
McCarthy's hospital.
Mrs. Agnes Laughlin of Waukesba
wis, IS visiting her son. VIM. IA
Laughlin, at 307 West Fifth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

New York, Aug. 14-MONE Y-Afoney. on
call steady, 3G14 per cent, ruling rate 3Q3zz
per cent, closing bid ~ and offered at 8
per cent. Time loans strong and dull.
Sixty days. 44k15 per cent; 80 days. ~ 40
per cent; six months, 53zd5 per cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper. 57z1o
per cent; sterling exchange frmer, at
81 ssS5 for demand and at s4S195 for Cd day
bills: posted rates s. S25k74.S SO and s. $50
IS; commercial bills, $4.S11zI4 S1ss.
SILVER-Bar silver, 6594c; Mexican dol
lars, 501kc.
BoNDs Government bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
sAYs HUsBAND IS a DRUNKARD
Accordingly Emma L. Smith Seeks Di-
vorce From w L. smith.

ASSOEsAH8AJ E-AlAAAa -. SAhAAlu SEEKS III
vorce From W. L. Smith.
Because her husband. ". L. Smith.
spends so much Of his time away from
his home, his wife. Emma. wants
divorce from him though she admits
that it Is not altogether OF his own
volition that he remains away but 70
satisfy the majesty Of the law. The
petition states that he is a drunkard
and that as such he spends consid-
cradle portion OF his time working for
the city breaking large rocks.
Then besides all Of this when he
does manage to get home he is fire.
quently drunk or drinking and a hard
person to get along with and during
these times abuses his wife. 50 she says.
The matter has been placed on file and
will be heard some time during the
September term OF court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

Clyde Miller. a travelling man who
has a patent right for sale, wants Col.
H. D. Booge to pay him ten thousand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14
s Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Odds from Drapery Dept.

Remnants of Curtain Swiss and Mad
ras, Rummage price ONE HALF
Odd Patterns and short lengths of silIzo-
line, embroidered swiss, cretonne,
denim and scrim, all on one table
Rummage Sale price per yard. - sc
/ Pair Ruffled Muslin Curtains $1.25
quality ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SOC
4 pair Embroidered Muslin Curtains
$1.75 quality Observation-Disclosures. Soc
1 pair Ruffled Muslin Curtains 5000
quality .........-........ .70c
3 pair Net Curtains, Battenberg edge,
$500 quality ...-.............. $500
pair Brussels Net Curtains, $11OO
quality Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
IL Pair Irish Point Curtains, worth
from 81 to -Rummage Sale price
Less than One Half.
5 Pair Tapestry Portiers, worth from SIS
to -Rummage Sale price Less
Than One Half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-14

Junction City. Kan, Aug. 10. Il
Heath, one Of the cattle kings IN the
Barly days OF Kansas, died at his home
Aare today. aged 81 years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
Nelson's Right HIND.

Nelson's attachment to his friends
was az ardent as his courage. When he
was presented TO King George III. a.
his leyee, his majesty congratulated
him on his great actions. After this
eulogium he condoled with him on The
loss of his arm. Nelson turned around
10 Captain Berry, who had been the
companion OF many OF his exploits. and
introduced him to the king with this
remark: My loss. 1 assure your maj
esty, is not SD great as you imagine,
for here is my right hand"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
Accident j. Coai Pier.

Two coal laden ff:y,ton gond =
'as were derailed on the approach q,
,aal pier No. 10 by the sprcadia"
CT the track late yesterday after,
icrn, causing tin-up on the ,irr
far several hours. When the accident
occurred when the gondolas were be
ing pushed upon the pier by one OF
the yard locomotives and hafore the
engine could hc brought 20 n sand
still! the two dcrailad cars Tore III
several feet OF Tho decking of the
Bier.
A force of mea va, pu, II work
replacing the cars on The rach and
repairing tho pier, hut il was near
ly midnight before the tract. was
cleared and tho coal OF vessels he
side tho pier could he resumed.
Neither of Tho hig cars woro dam.
aged in the accident.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
STAR COURSE CONCERT.
larry r. sutterworth Company at
the Y. "a. c. A. TOMORROW Ninht.

larry r. Butterworth Company at
the y. RI. c. A. Tomorrow Night.
The Harry y. Buttcrworth c.
viii give the second of the Y. NJ. c.
A. star course concerts tomorrow
night ut the association hall. The
company has appeared al Old Point,
Norfolk and Hampton within the past
week, and nj each place gave salts
faction.
MIR. Butterworth. the leader OF
the company is basso Of more than
ordinary merit. He is supported by
Il soprano and violiniSt. These
three make very pleasing company
and will no doubt repeat the success
they have already made in this sec
ton.
Tho secretary ut Old Point SAYS:
rel your people TO come and hear
them, they are good, especially But
terworth."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
VIRG|N|ANS ARE ANXIOUS TO
GET DEGREES FROM CORNELL
Miss Laura May GiIdner of Newport
News Among Whose Those Are
After College Honors.
Special to tho Daily Press


ITHACA, Jan. 16.-'The following
Firginians are candidates for de-
grees from Cornell University.
Edna Virginia Mofiett, Richmond,
Phi. d. mot in residence) Mary
Chcves West, Farmville. Phi. D. !;
John Carlos Bollard. West Falls
Church. NJ. E.: Emily Nay Bee2on,
National Soldiers Home. A. r.;
Landon Robinson, Berkeley, Orange.
Va; Ralph Burnett Day. Vienna. q.
T.; Laura May Cildnor, Newport
News. A. B.; Thomas Crovton Cor
don, b. S. Richmond. N. T.: james;
Markham Amber Johnson. NJ T..
Mrs. Iiearn Patton. Jr.. Danvilc. "
L.; Frank TrayerS Woods. Il s..
Richmond. VI. T..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
jury Returns True Bills Against
Men Who MuICted Ba|Iantine.
Owe OF THEM STILL At LARGE
Truth viii Soon Come Out About AZ
far as State intends to Press Case
To Early Trial--Victim's Family
Employs Additional Legal Talent.
Especial to the Daily Press,

Especial TO tho Daily Prcss)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Jan. I6.
The grand jury today completed its
consideration Of tho cases against +.
c. Duncan John S. Hawkins and Hen.
~ G. Niche. charged with blackmail.
ing he late Rober; d. 3aliantine.
Seven indictments were returned
aEni lst the trio for conspiracy and en-
tort.on. Seven separate indictments
W ra also returned against each of the
IL n. the charge being the same
Hlwkins and Niche will be ar.
ron I'd tomorrow
Now that Duncan has been indict-
g" is arrest will probably fol
low Immediately. He is said to he in
t. va. Fla.
The checks produced before the
EI44r jury aggregated s14, 100. Three
ifoi $4,000, and two for $1,000 each,
w one for 800 YVES given to Haw.
kin.
q e new checks unaarthcd were All
dat-l ahead in anticipation of the in
cor , Of the deceased.
Captain Richard s. Ker, Common
we!lth's attorney Of Augusta, Ia
been employed by members of M
Baiantine family 10 prosecute uhc
nj
Tinsley Coleman, counsel for
Niche, arrived from Lynchburg TO
day
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
THE.
Savings Bank
OF NEWPORT NEWS
27t1 WASHINGTON AVENUE.

there with sadness ami melancholy
As q climax TO this interesting
Welsh Rhapsody" there comes in
sonorous. pomDous outburst. that
stirring, strong-fsted Welshman'S
song, Men Of NarIech. 4"
THE Diplomat" is the latest Of
MIR Sousa's creations in the march
form and most eloquent proof that
there is not sign Of waning in
his ability 10 invent good, healthy,
original melody.
THE Ride OF the Valliyries" will
he voted splendid closing number
Tho Valityr,es were known in le-
rend as long.haired. wild-eyed maid
ems, flying through tho air on fiery
charges and sent by the gods 10 CON
vcy fallen heroes from the battle
field TO Walhalla, there TO quaf ce-
lcst!an meal and pass their lives in
glorious ease. In this Ride OF the
Nalkyries" Wagner has depicted vi
wildly and most powerfully the wild
ride skyward OF these warrior
maidens.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
THEATRICAL.

AS there will he only one AT
traction at the Academy OF Music
this week, the management has ar
ranged to have two performances of
Tile Rajah of BhOng," Friday mat
inee and night.
he Rajah OF Bhong" is in two
acts and is said 10 be gorgeously
staged, the first act showing the gar
dens OF the Rajahs palace in the
tropical Island of Bhong and the
Second revealing the throne room
OF Inc palace.
Aecord!ng to the advance man,
Mr. Eugene Spofford, under whose
direction the production is exploit
ed, has selected an especially strong
cast, the list of principals including
Mamie El-More, who will be remem
bcrcd fer her work as the Princess
Ne!!a in The Beauty and the Beast"
W II. Brown, the deep voiced bias.
&c a. c.. Burgess, well-known
comedian; Richard Bartlett. who was
with "Pin Paff Pouf" last season;
Jennie El-NIore, Lucy Burgess and
Ralph Moore.
Manager Booker has Just signed
contracts for the appearance here in
the near future OF "The College
Widow and James O'Neill in Mont q
Crsto"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17

for mis- concert in this city presents
It list of selections that are not only
o! exceptional brilliance. but are
certain to afford all classe of hearers
several hours of genuine satisfac.
tioa and delight
re "Oberon" Overture is a beau
Ht9'y-wcven web of charming mel
o. and instrumental combination
thsr suggest most subtly that mys-
ferrous world, said TO be peopled
VI elves, fays an dmermaids.
f"e welsh Rhapsody" is a mag
nttcent lattcr-day composition con-
strncted OF harmonies that leave I'M
mistakably their impress OF vigor
and sturdiness, tinged only here and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
NRturnlly.

There is good story told OF Hert-
fordshirc farmer. y few nights ago he
went home late and drank a pint OF
yeast in mistake for buttermilk. He
rose three hours earlier the next morn.
lng.-London Tit-Bit&
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-17
FREIGHT CAR DEnAILED.
Traffic On C. g. o. Road Blocked
for Several Hours.

A Chesapeake G. Ohio freight train
was derailed near Clifton Forge yes
terday afternoon, blocking traffic on
the road for several hours. The in
ward bound 1920 O'clock passenger
train was held up between Richmond
and Clifton Forge until the track
could be cleared and it was af-
ter 10 o'clock last night when tie
Train pulled into the local depot.
The cause for the deraiing of the
freight train could not he ascertiin-
ed last night.