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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
No Christmas Arrests at Annapolis.

tice Charles G. Feidmeyer to-day es-
tablished record which breaks all
those of preceding years. Usually the
day following Christmas Justice Field
meyer is busy disposing Of the cases
of drunkenness and disOrderly conduct
This year, however, those who imbibed
of John Barleycorn were able to find
their way home, and not a single arrest
was made.
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l0i lW AIlerl, Il TO s. second st. Francis. IL
(Brewnl, 10 g. third Time. 90 &5. Bedenord'
kumiss Grass Gutter. and Manda also ran
FIFTH RACE-One and one-eighth miles fola-
day lo5 w. MiIlerl. 10 s. won; GranhIte, 10
&C Miller TO ). second: Prince Nap, los iHesnerl'
i6 to l. third. Time. 50 70 Invader. W. L Gates.
JCrusha and bismarck also ran.
SIXTH RACE-Oue mile l. C. Glen, l0i lhog
nerl Tn l. won; King Cole, los (AbIlerl. 10 TO ],
second Woolma. S. a. Walsh. 70 TO- third
Time. ~ 30 Theo Case, Rightfui, Clamore, and
NiVrptta also ran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
FOUR HURT IN PISTOL DUEL.
Two Men VIII Probably Die as Re-
suit of Encounter.

Williamson, ". Va, Dec. 26-FOur
men were wounded, two critically. in
pistol battle here last night. Leander
Gilkerson and John Browning. while
attempted to take charge OF
local store, and Deputy Sheriff James
McCOmbs and Policeman James Starr
were called TO arrest them Shots were
exchanged. the deputy sheriff was shot
and is in a critical condition, two bull
lets penetrating his body.
Gilkerson was probably also mOrtally
wounded. one bullet entering his abdO-
men another penetrating his left breast.
starr and Browning were also injured.
but VIII recover.
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Miss CIarissa RIegIe weda.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va, Dec. 26.-Aliss Cla-
rissa Riegle daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
J. N Riegle, OF Emmittsburg. Nd. and
T. BaSmickIe. OF Knoxville. Tenn, were
married last evening. Rev T X
Cromer. of Centenary Reformed Church.
Officiated.
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Shot with Christmas Rife.


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Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 26.-Eugene
Sewers, aged sixteen years, is lying in a
critical condition at his home as the
result of being accidentally shot by
George Bailey, another youth, while
they were shooting at a mark with a
rife given TO Sewers by his father as
Christmas gift 1t is not believed young
Sewers will recover.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
Miner Is Frozen TO Death.


Cumberland, I'D, Dec. 26-William
Geary, a miner. aged forty-eight. was
found frozen to death last evening on
the road leading from Eckhart to his
home at Allegany. He spent Monday
night with friends who had invited him
to celebrate Christmas. When he failed
to arrive search was made. He leaves a
widow and nine children.
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shot by Christmas CeIebrators.


SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd, Dec. 26.-W. Scott
Collins, a resident of Potomac district,
was accidentally shot in the head yes
terday while some neighbors were cele-
brating Christmas Day by firing
pistol. The crowd Of young people was
about 300 yards from Mr.. Collins resi-
dence. Some one pointed a revolver in
the direction of the Collins home and
fired. The bullet. struck Mr.. Collins in
the head. His physician says that the
wound is not likely to prove dangerous
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FATHER FATALLY SHOT.
Boy Fails and Discharge of Gun
Passes Through Parents Body.

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Richmond, Va, Dec. 25.-Oscar FIippo.
a well-known farmer of Caroline County,
who was accidentally shot yesterday by
his son, lies desperately III at the Memo
rial Hospital in this city He Is not ex-
pected to live. Flippo and the boy were
returning from hunting excursion when
the accident occurred The boy slipped
and fell, the gun, which he was carrying.
being discharged, the load taking effect
in the breast Of the older man, who was
walking in the rear. The bullets passed
entirely through the mans body, one Of
them killing a turkey. which he had over
his shoulder.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED.

The following building permits were Is
sued yesterday by Building Inspector
Ashford.
To George H hgbee, for one nine-siorv s.eel
and brick Office building at 1875 street northwest
Architect II. L. A Jekel. Builder, Edwin Gilber;
& Co. Estimated cost. $4,000
NJ. Philllpsbon & Co, for repairs to one three
story stone building at el2 Eleventh. street north
west Architect. George S. Cooper Builder. John
H. Nolan. Estimated cost. s. 900.
6. 7. Porter. for repairs to one three-stoFy brick
building at l325 New Hampshire avenue. Architect
+. B. Pyle Contractor, II. V. Sanford Estimated
cost, 500.
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sumner Arrives from Havana.

Special to The washington Herald
Newport News. Va, Dec. 26.-The United
States army transport Sumner arrived
in port to-day from Havana with six
frst-class, three second-class, and forty
seven troop passengers, the latter being
sent TO Fort Monroe to be discharged.
The ship also brought several prisoners
who were sent to New York tonight.
The Fitzpatrick will make the January I
trip for the Sumner.
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Capt. Josephus G. wnrd Married.
pecial to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
HagerstOwn. Md, Dec. 26.-Capt.
Josephus c. Ward. Union veteran of
the civil war, and Mrs Susan Poper
were married here by Rev. A B. Station,
of St. PaUls United Brethren Church.
Capt. Ward. who was formerly justice
of the peace, is now connected with
the internal revenue department, with
an Office in the courthouse here.
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Totals. SO $50 81 Totals. ..
FINDERS IFACT-E


Paris. Dec. 26.-Prime Minister Glenn
enceau received this evening a promi-
nent mOtorist, who urged that pernis-
sion be granted for the holding of the
prize run of the Automobile Club in
France in 1877. ". CIemenceau promised
that the government would give tile
matter careful attention.
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WILL REBUILD At ONCE.
Newport News COmpany's work on
Minnesota Delayed.

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Newport News, Va, Dec. &.-General
Manager Post, Of the Newport News
ShipbUilding and Dry Dock Company. an
nounced to-day that the company would
rebuild at once the ship carpenters shop.
destroyed by fire on Christmas afternoon.
The fire viii cause a delay Of several
months in finishing the battle ship Min
HesCta- The Old Dominion steamer JEFF
feTson was only slightly damaged. Eddie
Eddings. the injured fireman, IS stilI
alive, but will probably die.
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BUYS FINE COUNTRY ESTATE.
Robert Garrett Gets Home 10 Live
in After He Is Married.
Special to The Washington Herald
Raltir.nnrn Nd DEC 2s " Id b m

Special % The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Nd, Dec. 26.-Wyndhurst,
the country estate of William g.
Baker. president of the Baltimore Car
Wheel Company, has been purchased by
Robert Garrett. The engagement of
Mr. Garrett to Miss Katharine Baker
Johnson, daughter OF DR.. and Mrs
Robert ". Johnson, Of 101 Franklin
street. has been announced, and it is
understood that Mr.. Garrett will make
Wyndhurst his home after his mar
riage.
The place consists Of about forty
acres. 1t is said that the consideration
was in the neighbOThoOd of $4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
Dickerson Girl a Bride.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd, Dec. 26.-At the home
of the brides parents, ex-County Com
missioner and Mrs. Lawrence A White.
of DickersOn. this county, their daugh-
ter. Miss I.ottie E. White, was married
to Frederick A Jones, formerly of
Dickerson, but now prominent young
engineer Of New York City. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Walter
P. Griggs. pastor of Poolesville Episco-
pal Church.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27

In addition to the projected young peo-
pies building TO be erected as an auxil-
larry 70 the Washington Street Methodist
Episcopal Church South, it is proposed
10 construct a new parsonage on the site
adjoining the young peoples building on
the south, so that the three structures
will be in q group. The erection OF the
parsonage will not be undertaken until
after the present home Of the pastor on
King street is disposed of. Between the
church and the young peoples building
will be lawn sixty-fve feet deep. On
the first floor OF the structure viii be
parlors. reading room, chlldren's apart
ments, &C. while above viii be a large
hall. intended for young peoples social
entertainments, mems meetings, and other
affairs Of that character.
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Drops Dead at Christmas Dinner.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Newport News, Va, Dec. 26.-After fin
ishing his Christmas dinner. surrounded
by members of his family, P. p Wright.
one of the most prominent citizens of
James City County, suddenly expired.
near his home at ToanO. He was the father
of AIRS. G. Bert James and Mrs. Pollard
Walden. of this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
Fails Overheard and browns.

Newport News, Va, Dec. 26-While
boarding his ship, the British steamship
RappahannOck, after celebrating Christ
mas ashore, James Mcdonald fell over
baord alongside pier 4 and was drowned
An inquest was held over the remains to-
day.
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Mrs. Emma v. Gensmer Dead.

Miss Emma Virginia Gensmer died this
morning after a brief illness at the home
of her daughter. 113 South Lee street
She was hfty-fye years of age and was
the widow Of jeremiah Gensmer. De
ceased was a daughter Of the late F. c
Stone She was q member Of Mount
Vernon Council, Daughters Of America,
which met this evening and took suitable
action in regard 20 her death Several
children survive her. The funeral Will
be held Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
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BENJAMIN c. Rigg. Seriously III.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd, Dec. 26.-Benjamin c.
Riggs is seriously Ill of diphtheria He
is prominent in Republican politics Of
the county. and is at present a clerk
In the District Building at Washing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
shoots His Father-in-Iaw.

Newport News, Va Dec 26.-W. c.
Fagg was shot twice in the head by his
son-in-law, George Mizell, because he at
tempted to strike his daughter Fagg is
still alive
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
Woman Is Burned to Death.

Clear Branch, Va, Dec. 26.-Her cloth
ing catching afire while sitting before an
open CRATE, Mrs. w. A Massey, eighty
four years old, was burned to death at
her home here to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27
Johnson a Good Loser.

People who say that Davy Johnson
wants an ace up his sleeve before making
heavy wagers in horse races" said Z. r.
Smathers at the Waldorf to-day. do not
know the man Johnson. He viii bet more
money on any kind of proposition than
anybody 1 ever saw.
''The fact that he lays heavily at times
should be sufficient proof that he takes
chances with the rest Of us. Johnson was
d big loser on the turf this year. He bet
steadily and on all sorts Of chances which
looked good 10 him, but he was strictly
on the square in his methods, and never
hOllered. A man who plays the races
with an ace in the hole generally finished
each season with a bundle. Every specu-
latOr likes to have shade the best of IT
now and then, but that does not neces-
sarily mean underhand methods
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Herald Want Ada

will be received at Kener's Pharmacy,
Ninth and s SITS. NV, and promptly for
warded to the main Office.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27

Large audiences attended the Christ
mas celebrations this evening OF the Sun
day-schools Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South and the chapel OF the Sec
Ond Presbyterian Church. The celebra-
tion Of the Baptist Sunday-school Will
take place Friday night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-27

Dr. Alexander Murray. L. S. A, who is
now visiting at his old home here. has
been ordered TO Panama and will sail
from New York to Colon December q. DR..
Murray has been stationed at Fort Bay
ard, y. Mex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-12
BREWER IN COLUMBUS.
Candidate for Governor of Mississippi
 Makes Many Friends.

Columbus, Miss, July 1-(SpeciaD .-Erle Brewer, candidate for governor, who re- sides in Coahoma county, arrived in Co lumbus this morning. He was invited by friends to attend a big picnic and barbe cue at Lake park, given under the aus plces of the local lodge of Odd Fellows.
 Immediately after dinner MT. Brewer addressed a mammoth audience in the park auditorium for forty-f1ve minues. His address was along the lines of his announced platform. He paid special at tention to denouncing graft trusts, bucket shops, gambling, and promised, if elected to devote his every energy to squelching all these things. He pronounced himself a strong advocator of public and state schools, and was most complimentary in his remarks of the Industrial Institute and College and other foremost state schools. One point he laid especial stress upon and advocated strongly was that the Mississippi code be so amended that women who had been graduated from the leading state colleges could be appointed as superintendents of education through out the different Mississippi counties He pointed to the cultured lady in Memphis who holds this position.
 He Is a fluent speaker and made many friends in Columbus. He asked full investigation of his record as a senator froIr his county for four years, and also invited the attention of Missssippians to his record as district attorney. the office he now holds sir. Brewer was the first candidate for any office in the campaign which is about to be launched to speak in C.<umbus
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NEWS OF CENTREVlLLE.
Town Is Practically Deserted for the
 ScottsvllIe Barbecue.

Centrevlle, July 11.-(Special.)- Jon Mon day afternoon and night a splendid rain fell in this section which did great good to the growing crops. In some communi- ties the rain was very hard and some damage was done to fences and crops by water
 Congressman O. w. Underwood and II. B. Gray, a prominent candidate for lieu. tenant governor, were in Centreville this morning shaking hands with the people. From all indications, MT. Gray is the ia vorite of this county for the position he seeks. Today they went to Scottsvile to attend the annual reunion of the Con federate Veterans of Bibb county. Nearly every person in this section is at Scotts- vile today and no doubt the crowd will reach in numbers several thousand per sons special train from Blocton will be run and a great many people from Birmingham and other points will be pres ent Former State Senator Jones G. Moore will be master of ceremonies. The reunion will last two days and will no doubt be greatly enjoyed by all persons who attend.
 On Sunday, while engaged in a crap game a mile or two south of town, one negro shot another in the leg, n1ictlng a slight wound.
 About two miles west of Centreyille Dan Clark, a negro, on Sunday fired u shot at his wife but she was not fatally hurt.
 Quite a number of persons are now camping at Gary Springs to drink the water at that place.
 Little Miss Myra Moore. the bright 10- year-old daughter of Dr. J. S. Moore, Is desperately i'll at her fathers home at this place and grave doubts are intertain- ed of her recovery.
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 The aFayorite Prescription cures all woman's peculiar weaknesses and de- arrangements, thus banishing the periodical headaches. backaches, bearing-down dis tress, tenderness and dragging down sen sations. in lower abdomen, accompanied by weakening and disagreeable catarrhal, pelvic drains and kindred symptoms.
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TRAFFIC ROUTES
 AROUSE INTEREST.
Bankhead's Slogan is Appeal
 ing to AIabamianS
TALK OF REGISTRATION
Prominent State Official Says Special Pains Should Be Taken to Allow
 Qualified Negroes to
 .hf5A Register.
Register.

Montgomery. July .-(Speeial)-The speech of Congressman John H. Bank head, candidate for alternate senator, at the court house here last night, attract ed a line of attention and interest that the other aspirants have not been able 10 arouse, in the talk about three means of transportation by water. by rail and by the public roads. For several years the state has been particularly busy with this problem. or series of problems, and any man who can tell something of what has been done to help along the movement and tell it lntellgently is assured of hearing and of accomplishing good for his people.
 Some of the best known men of the south have stood for better roads and have preached them. In fact, the rail lines have always been anxious to develop the dirt highways as a means of supplying feeders to them. and let the people have quick and economical movement for traf- fc in the country The good of adequate country roads Is shown In the success that has come to Jefferson, Montgomery, Mobile and other counties which have built fine systems of bikes. If the truth were known there is as much of a sen tlment for this improvement as there is for any other thing now earnestly de- airad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-12
Fish for Rivers of Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss. July 11.-(Special.)-It is understood here that the United States fish commissioner will send a car of lit- tie fishes into Mississippi during this or next month. and that the streams of the state will be stocked with all the best varieties that are supposed to flour ish in this latitude The hatcheries es- tablished a few years ago at Tupelo, the town made famous by Private" John Allen, are said to be stocked to over flowing and will be called on to furnis.. many of the varieties wanted by other towns in the state. Black bass and trout of several varieties that were planted in Mississippi waters a few years ago are doing we'll and with little pro- tection by the laws will furnish great sport in course of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-12
Blq Sunday School Picnic.

Gadsden, July 1.-(speciaD Two large steamers were required to carry the Sec ond Baptist church picnic down the Coosa river this morning to Lock Three. The party, consisting of the Sunday school of that church and their friends. num- bered about one thousand. Just before the boats drew anchor, the pastor of the church, Rev. J. w. Dunaway, offered prayer for the safe return of all. The two steamers, the Alabama and Dixie, were lashed together and steamed down the river. presenting "a novel appearance. This was thought to be the largest river excursion that ever left the local wharf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-12
Neoro Took His PIunder Home.

Huntsville. July 11.-(Special )-William Hatcher, negro employe of the Hunts vile hotel. was arrested yesterday after noon and lodged in jail on charge of grand larceny. His wife was also ar rested on the same charge. Articles of clothing belonging to guests and many portable articles belonging to the Hunts ville hotel had been disappearing for quite a time and Hatcher was suspected A constable went to the negro's house yes terday and. searching it. found a dray load of plunder consisting of silverware and dishes belonging to the hotel man. agement and many articles of clothing stolen from men and women guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-12
Etowah Peach Crop About Ready.

Gadsden. July 11.-tSpeciaD.-The FL berta peach crop of this section will be- gin to ripen within the next ten days. The large growers announce that they have completed all arrangements to handle their crop promptly. The Elliott orchards will ship sixty cars besides canning several cars that will be too ripe to bear shipping. This company will employ about three hundred people to handle their crop, and are making every arrangement for their comfort. A num- Der of tents will be used to shelter the pickers during their stay at the or char1s