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Ireaaurv Statement.

Washington. August S.-Today's state ment of the treasury balances in the gen. eral fund. exclusive of the gold reserve shows: Available cash balance. sl7S,17S,lI3; gold coin and bullion, sl04924,1sS; gold cer- tificates S41, TOT, ,460
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Cotton Seed oil.

New Orleans, August s-Cotton seed oil: Prime. 37c crude. 27c.
 Memphis, August S.-Cotton seed oil: Prime crude BOG; prime summer yellow, 8Sc; prime meal. s27; prime cake. nominal.
 New York. August 3.--Cotton seed oil barely steady; prime crude f. o. b. mills. 23d26c; do yellow. 3shc. Petroleum bare ly steady. Rosin steady; strained. com mon to good, s3.50a4.05. Turpentine steady
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Local stapIe Groceries.

I -EOCdT ugar--Granulated, 5lsc. Y. C., 47sc. Flour-Fancy patent. $5.l5; standard patent. s5 straight. s490
 coffee-Green 1lQ13c: Arbuckles, $f6.O5; Porto Rico, $l6.05.
 Meat-Dry salted ribs, SAC; dry salted rib bellies, l0i4c; extra clear, 10c; hams fancy, l5ssc; medium 14ssc; bacon bellies 121sc; California hams, 10c.
 Lard-Leaf, 10c; compound iard. Sc. Molasses-Centrifugai. 3Oa35c: sugar house, 40c: Georgia cane. 34c.
 White Peas--Per bushel. s2.
 Beans-Navy, s2.25 per bushel; hand picked Lima, 7c.
 Grits-92 pounds. s1 .65.
 Meal--"Jfm Dandy" si.25
 Macaroni, 6Izc.
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Chicago Change.

Chicago. August 3.-Likelihood of large yield of wheat in the United States caused weakness today in the local wheat market the September delivery closing at net loss of 1hc. Corn was up isc and oats showed a gain of Ac. Provisions were a shade to 321ac higher
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
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New York. August 3-The following are the tctol net receipts of cotton at all ports since Septemberl: Galveston. 2,510, : 5s7: New Orleans. 1.636.410: Mobile 247,- 53o: Savannah. 1.4Oo.065; Charleston. 17871 i; Wilmington, 327. ST: Norfolk, e35034 Balti- more, sl .s3s; New York. s575; Boston, B. 4ss; Newport News. 15.os3; Philadelphia.
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Hides and Wool.

FFFNNo HIIN VT FVVFs Green salt hides. No. l. 101s@11c. Dry flint hides, No. 1. 16QlSc Dry salt hides, No. ?, 14016c. Clear washed wool. S5d96c. Unwashed wool. 25126c. Bury wool 14116c. SheepsSins. 15Qp75c. Tallow 4d4lhc. Reeswax. 25c-
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Ahercromhie & co.,s Market Letter.

There was a shrinkage in values to- day. The average condition of the crop as reported by the government being higher than generally looked for, S2.9 against S3 8 last month, 74.9 last year, 91.6 year before last and a ten-year average of SPA. Compared with one year ago. variation in condition of plant shows q relative improvement of IF points, the deterioration this year for the month of July averaging .O4 of point against 2.1 points last year, indicating probable yield of about 12.550,00O bales. the acreage and condition figuring r points better than one year ago on July S. In the detail report by states 1t was noted that little or mo improvement was allowed for the Mississippi valley, a section of the belt where it is generally admitted that the crop has improved materially during the past month, Mississippi re- rnaining same as last month, S, whilst Louisiana Is credited with a gain in con- dtion of only point. 8 against s7. Therefore. under the circumstances the general average as reported Is considered very good, being ta of 1 per cent better than the average of the past ten years. which was 824 Texas showed up in good form by recording an improvement for the month of points, averaging s6, and in this connection we might add that the two territories-Oklahona and the Indian.
 which border the state on the north. show a very high average of perfection. Okla foma 92. Indian Territory s5, the general
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ss.s11,s4s.s7
Corn hearts. s.2s.

Shorts-1O0 bound sack, s120.
 Hulls-SO-lb C. S., s9 ton: 20-lb. c. S.. 40d sack; 100-lb c. S., s11 ton; 100-lb c. S., 45c sack; 75-lb sack hulls 5oo.
 Hay-Choice timothy, s23: No. 1 tlmo- thy. s22; Johnson grass. s15; clover mixed, s26. 50.
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Seahoard Air Line.

Baltimore, August 3.-Seaboard Air Line common. 5e1z asked; do preferred, noth- ing doing
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Feed Stuff.

Corn--No. ? mixed, 72c white, 74c. Oats-No mixed, 43c; No. white. 52c white clip, 55c.
 Pure wheat bran, SO or 100. s25. Cotton seed feed meal. s25; prime. sH. Corn chops, s1.25.
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southern, ST. .75d1s. The London metal market will be closed on next Tues day.
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Try the Gawk for half-tone and Inc Illustrations. Age-Herald Building
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FOR ROAD SUPERVISOR

To the democratic voters and citizens of Jefferson County. am a candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of JeffSr- son county, subject to the action Of the democratic party. J. ED. HALGLER  l hereby announce myself as a can- didate for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic .party.
 JOE HILL. Joe s. Davis is Ieandidate for road supervisor of Jefferison county. subject to the action of thte demoel atic party. Will appreciate as much as any one your support and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and integrity
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Weekly Cotton Statement.

New York. August a.--The following statistics on the movement of cotton for the week ending Friday, August 3. were compiled by the New York Cotton Ex- change;
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Local Cotton Market.
Local Iron Market.
Local Securities.

Corrected by Citizens Savings Bank. Stock and Bond Department Phones s4) Bid. Asked
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WEEKLY MOVEMENT.
Total Net Receipts.

Brought into sight
 thus far for season. 10. .esl ,2ie ls.ssl .sos
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FOR MEpREsENTATIvE

I hereby annouce myself as a can didate for the office of representative from Jefferton county to the lower house of thel legislature. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 w. F. URQUHART.
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New York Cotton Futures.
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I am a candidate to represent Jeffer- son county in the lower house of the Alabama legislature, subject to the ac- tion Of the democratic party in it's pri- mary to be held on the 27th day of Au- 1ust 1906 JOHN T. GLOVER
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Sales. Hlgll.Low. Close.
Sales. High. Low. Close

sales for the day, I,oo2,soo shares.
The Washington times., 1906-05-11

law before the District could assume
jurisdiction over the premises and re-
move dirt and debris on sidewalks.
which not only hindered the work OF the
Street Cleaning Department in maintain
ing clean streets. but obstructod the
passage OF pedestrians.
The neighborkoods from which the
bulk OF the complaints came were those
in the northwest section. particularly
alCug Sixteenth street extended. where
there are many dwellings now under
construction, and from the northeast
section. In this latter section the mat
ter became Of such Importance that It
was taken UP by the North Capitol and
lexington Citizens Association.
Through II. z. Blau, chairman OF the
coiamittee on street improvements OF
this association, the Commissioners
were apprised OF several instances where
the nuisance complained of made IL in
convenient for passage along sidewalks.
Mr.. Blau earnestly advised that some
method OF compelling property owners
10 remove falling dirt from sidewalks
The Washington times., 1906-05-11
AMERICAN FISHBOATS
SEIZED BY HEIICANS
ohcial Account of Affair Of Yucatan
Coast Reaches the State
Department.

An Official account OF the seizure Of
American fishing vessels OF the Yucca
tan coast by MEXICAN gunboats has
reached the State Department in the
mail from Edward Thompson. American
consul at ProgresO. the nearest port 10
the scene, who has made a thorough
invest 'go ton Of the circumstances.
Complaint OF the seizures were made
ten days ago TO the State Department
by Senators CuIberson of Texas and
Mallory Cf Florida. TO whom the nshing
companies had appealed. Conferences
on the subject between Secretary Root
and the Mexican ambassador followed
the latter declaring that so far as he
knew the seizures were properly within
the letter OF the law on the subject that
has been in force for years. After re-
ceiJt of Mr. Thompson's letter. another
conference has taken place between
The Washington times., 1906-05-11
OFFICIAL IS JAILED
ON SHORTAGE CHARGE
City Treasurer of NeWbury-
port, Mass, a Defaulter
After IS Years.

NEwBURYPORT. Mass. May fl
City Treasurer James V. Felker. charg-
ed with shortage in his. accounts. was
arrested at his home about midnight.
and at session Of the municipal court.
hastily held. was remanded in default
Of $1,000 to the county Jail.
The Shortage is alleged to have been
discovered by Mayor Houston. who is
cashier Of the First National Bank.
In court Felker pleaded not guilty. but
Is said 20 have made a statement 80
Mayor Houston that during the last
four months he has negotiated city
notes for his own benefit
IT is said he has used the money for
investing in stock. expecting to make
a profit and return the money TO the
city.
The amount Of the shortage is not
known. but hasty examination OF the
books is said TO have indicated that il
will amount TO between $40. eco and
$50 600
Mr.. Felker has been city treasurer
for fifteen years.
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REAR ADMIRAL CONVERSE
CONTINUES IN SERVICE
VIII Hold Position Of Chief of Naviga-
tion Bureau at Request of
President.

Rear Admiral George A Converse.
chief OF the Bureau OF Navigation OF
the Navy Department. who was scbed-
uled 10 retire May 15 because OF his
having reached the age limit. will con-
tinue in the Office indefinitely.
This action IS taken on the request OF
the President, which was conveyed IN
Admiral Converse by Acting eerre-.---
Newberry- Although Admiral Con-
verse has been IN 81 health for some
time, frequently beiag confined 10 bfs
home by Illness. and some time ago
asked that he be promptly relieved OF
his duties az the time OF his retirement
he has consented TO continue in the ono
at least during. the summer months
Acting Secretary NeWberry. upon rA-
ceiving Admf raj COnverse's acceptance
OF the Request. sent him a personal let
ter OF the de partment's appreciation OF
his long and valuable services
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STEAMER ST. JOHNS
ON HER SUNDAY TRIPS
Enjoyable Excursions Down the t.
tomac and Other Resorts Planned
for St. Johns.

The steamer st. Johns. which Capt
r, s. Randall brought here from New
York about 8 month ago for excursion
work on the Potomac river. will make
another Sunday trip to River View and
down the river Sunday. She will leave
on her first trip at IL a. m. and Will run
10 River View. Returning she VIII make
another trip leaving here at 2:15 p. m.
On this trip after stopping at River
View to land those who wish TO stop
there, and to take on those who wish to
make the trip down the river. the ST
Johns viii make a run of about lforty
miles, down 20 about Smiths point and
will then return. On the up trip she
will stop at River View. and will arrive
in Washington about p. IN.
On the steamer and on the grounds at
River View a large orchestra will play
appropriate music, Planked shad dim
ners viii be served at River View, and
supper will be served in the dining room
of the steamer.
The Washington times., 1906-05-11

and alleys be adopted in the way OF a
legal measure.
The Commissioners thereupon con-
suited Corporation Counsel Thomas and
superintendent Twohey OF the Street
Cleaning Department. both OF whom re-
ported that the matter should be the
subject OF a special act.
The law proposed by the Commission
ers. which is drafted on the lines OF the
prc posed snow and ice law, provides
that wherever an obstruction OF this
Character occurs and It's removal is
neglected by the property owner. a
printed notice shall he placed on the
premises Informing the property owners
10 remove the obstruction within three
days. In the event OF failure the law
provides that the Commissioners shall
do so with funds available for the pur-
pose 10 be drawn frcm the Treasury
This fund to undertake the work is set
at $4,000, with provision that IL shall
be replaced from the amounts levied
against tho property
The Commissioners regard the pro-
posed measure as sufficient TO cover all
the needs OF the situs tiCn, and Will sub
NIT II 10 the District committees in
Congress within a few days.
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SOUTHLAND VISITED
/. BY DAMAGING FROSTS
Cold Severely Felt in Low
Lying Places of District,
Maryland, and Virginia

This section OF he country was this
morning and yesterday visited by the
heaviest frost in the history of the
United States Weather Bureau. The
records show that there have been light
frosts in May, but they were so insig-
nifcant as TO hardly be noticed. How
ever, the frosts Of the last two days
have been Of the class known as "kiIl-
ing frosts"
Through Virginia and in the low lying
places IN the District Of Columbia and
Maryland, the frost was unusually
heavy. In fact. the only heavy frost
which has ever been recorded in May
since the establishment of the Weather
Bureau.
Just what damage resulted cannot be
estimated as yet. Fruit trees will prob
ably feel the frost worse than anything
else
fCrerunner OF the cold spell in the
South was a damaging haiistorm in
northern South Carolina Sunday after
noon.
The Washington times., 1906-05-11
MT. VERNON MEMS SOCIETY
HOLDS ITS LAST MEETING

The Mems Society OF Mt. Vernon
Place II. z. Church South, held It's last
meeting OF the season Tuesday. Nav s.
President George NJ Moore officiating.
brief program Of humorous selections
was given by d. c. Chambers. w. B.
Robinson, DR.. Henry Knowles. and c.
o, Powell, after which the society en-
joyed a social :ime.
Returning to the regular order Of busi-
ness some important matters were dis
cussed, upon the conclusion of which
the annual election of officers took place.
resulting as follows: Isaac d. Arnold
dent; DIR. Howard r Moore. secretary:
and Charles o. Powell treasurer
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casassus and Secretary

Ambassador Cssassus and Secretary
Root.
Mr.. Thompson's letter on the sltua-
tion is as follows
.On the evening Of April IS the Amer
ican fishinE smacks Sllas Stearns, Nal
fidanO. master, Of Pensacola, and d L
Tsften. Lundbard master, OF Mobile.
were captured by the Mexican gunboat
Vera Cruz off the Alacranez reef north
east coast Of -Yucatan. charged with
Illegal fishing IN Mexican waters
The captains OF the two vessels are
sure they we're beyond the legal limit
The captains state that they have been
fishing in a like manner IN these waters
for nearly ten years.
In another letter the consul reports
that a third vessel. the schooner Lizzie
y. Adams. Charles H Squirting master,
Of Galveston, Tex, had Just been
brought in 70 PrOgresO, having been
seized by the Mexican gunbOat Vera
Cruz.
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SAMPLE CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENCY
Civil Service Retirement
Branches Want New Head.
INACTIVITY is CHARGED
President, Head of Treasury Adjunct,
Expected to Announce Aspiration
at Meeting Tonight.

The candidacy of James A. Sample
FOR the presidency of the United States
Civil Service Retirement Association,
will be announced tonight at a meeting
OF the members Of the Treasury branch
Of that organization in Metzerott Hall.
At present Mr.. Sample is president OF
the Treasury branch.
AS competitor for the office Mr..
Sample viii have the present incum-
bent Jacob w. Starr Much quiet cam
paigning, it Is claimed, Is being done
by Mr.. Starr in the matter Of securing
proxies from outside branch organiza-
tiOns in the hope OF eIecting him to
the office for a fifth time. he having
already served as president of the or
ga-:zation for four successive years.
Mr.. Sample is not a volunteer aspirant.
His candidacy will be urged by the
$500 or more members OF the Treasury
branch in addition TO the Postoffice and
Pension Office branches. and some of
the members Of the War Department
branch. Mr.. Starr is expected TO poll
the strength of the Navy and Land
Office adjuncts. The election will take
place at G.. A. r. Hall next Thursday
evening
Much Of the opposition 20 Mr. Starr
being reelected is said to have arisen
from the lack Of energy the parent or
ganizatiOn has shown in an effort to
get action on the pending bills reIa-
tive to the retirement of superannuated
clerks now before both Houses Of Con-
gress. The parent association has been
promising, according to reports, the
presentation OF a bill to be presented
10 Congress. to be considered in con-
nectiOn with the bills OF. the Treasury
branch. transmitted TO Congress some
tine ago. 1t now claims TO have such
a bill ready for reading at the an
nual election.
Some OF those who are active in the
move to provide some sort OF a way TO
get around the ''old clerk problem ex-
press themselves as provoked at the
spirit OF apathy evidenced by the pa
rent association IN supporting the move,
which has been in progress for over
four years. They even go so far as TO
assert that their efforts have been. for
the time being set aside by a request
from the parent association 20 stay
consideration Of the bills introduced in
the Senate by Senator Perkins and in
the House by Representative Gillett-
II IS or the Tack Of interest or
spirit OF Observation-Disclosures that the
branch association people are basing
their appeal for a new head. They say
they want action and support il ever
anything is to become Of the bills they
have drawn up. and believe that new
president would bring about the desired
spirit Of activity. Mr.. Sample was a
met defeat by Mr.. Starr's voting Of
proxies. At that time the branch or
RaniZatiOn scheme was born, and Mr..
Sample was placed at its head. 1t has
worked hard to arouse interest in the
move. and from reports seemed to have
accomplished a great deal Of good.
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Commissioners Ask Pow
er to Impose Special
Tax to Remove
Obstacles.

So frequent have complaint been
made to the District Commission so-s that
dirt. sand. and gravel in various sections
OF the city have been allowed to wash
down from abutting territory and COM
pie-ely cover tie sidewalks. the Com
mlssiOners have taken action 10 secure
an abatement OF the nuisance. They
suggest the enactment OF a law which
VIII empower them 10 levy a special
tax Of 81 per lineal foot against the
property from which the obstruction
falls.
The proposed law, the Commissioners
feei. viii place them in a position sue
cessfully 10 cope with a condition they
have long regarded as serious. They
deemed L necessary to secure such a
The Washington times., 1906-05-11
ODD CANNON AUTOGRAPH
OWNED BY T2ACEWELL

Comptroller Of the Treasury Trace
well is the proud possessor of a photo
graph of Speaker Cannon. bearing the
following autograph:
To dear Bob Traceweli. who has the
last guess on Government expenditures.
and IN exercising this duty walks in
rim. May g 1906"
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FUND FOR MONUMENT
TO WALLACE H. HILLS
Employees in Office of the Chief Clerk.
Treasury Department, Remember
Late Colleague.

The employees IN the office OF the
chief clerk. Treasury Department. re-
membered the first anniversary OF the
death OF Wallace II. Hills. formerly
chief clerk Of the department. by rails
ing the sum OF $225 toward a fund FOR
erecting monument 10 bis memory.
The purchase Of Il monument will be
delayed. as II is believed that other en-
ployes IN the Government service. a.
Wen as friends OF Mr.. Hills, Will desi4
TO contribute
II Is understood that the United
states Goyernulent boards OF the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition and the Lewis
and Clark Centennial Exposition also
contributed a considerable additional
sum Tor the purpose named
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SEC. MORRISON TO ATTEND
U. B. OF P. Nj. CONVENTION

Frank Morrison. secretary of the
American Federation OF Labor. leaves
for Dayton, Ohio, tomorrow, 10 attend
the annual convention OF the United
Brotherhood Of Paper Makers or Amer
ica. which VIII meet in that city on
Monday.
The purpose OF Secretary Morrlson's
attendance is 10 adjust the differences
existing between the Brotherhood OF
PAPER Makers and the Sulphite Work
ers He will also take occasion 70 ad-
dress the convention and inform the
delegates OF the status OF pe=ding labor
legislation in Congress.
The Washington times., 1906-05-11
ROOSEVELT TOASTED
BY DEMOCRATIC CLUB

MCSKEGON. Mich. May n.-Com-
mended by three Of the leading Demo-
Gratis in the State Theodore Roosevelt
Repubhcan President Of the United
states; was toasted last night at the
annual banquet OF the Muskegon
Democratic Club
The Washington times., 1906-05-11
GOULD AND CRANE
WINNERS AT TENNIS

LONDON. May 11.-Jay Gould and
Joshua Crane defeated Penneu and
Eopper-Key in an exhibition match at
tennis today by three sets to nothing
Tie score by sets stood 81. 6@. -
Eustace Miles. the court tennis cham
pion, was indis2osed today and the in
1ernaloE2l matches were postponed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-11-29
An Earnest Appeal for Homes and Thank
giving Donations.

Executive COMMUNICATION. Geo.
W. Atkinson, LII. D., Pres't.; Rev. Z.
D. Roller, D. D, V. Pres't. Hon. b.
G. Davis, Rev. T. G. johnson, D. D.,
Hon. 81. G. McWhorter, Hon. Geo.
E. Price; Secretary, j. D. Baines
Treasurer, Col. j. @. Dickinson Rev.
N. o. Sewers, State Sup't.; Office
Secretary. Mrs. Lillian R. Savers.
The above Society was organized in
1896 for the care and training of the
orphan and homeless children of West
Virginia.
Shortly after organization Hon Il.
G. Davis, the great friend of West
Virginia orphans, gave the Society a
home for their unfortunate little ones,
which is located in Charleston, W. Va,
supplementing this generous gift by
the yet more helpful donation Of 500
per month since 1896. To this first
building Mr.. Davis has just added a
two-story building, thus greatly In
creasing our capacity for caring for
orphan children.
Into this home we have received $50
homeless chill lren, they ere being adj
mitted at the rate Of 6, s, 10 and some
times Is per month.
We have fine lot of bright little
boys, ranging from year to II years
old. We are,anxious to find homes for
these homeless little ones.
Dear Reader Please help US to
care for them. You can do something
give home or money.
Can you not become parent to one
of them2 Perhaps you have a good
home and no child to share it with
you-you can make the little one a
blessing to yourself. They are plead
ing daily for new home, new papa
and new mama. Will you let US plead
with you for them? If you will give
one or more of them a place in your
home and hearts affections, address
the Superintendent. If you cannot
do 80 much, then aid us by sending a
Thanksgiving Donation by check or
P. o. NJ. o. to N. o. Sewers, State
Superintendent, lib Washington st.,
Charleston, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-11-29

John Grim, employed by the Ham.
liton Coal and Coke Company, with
other miners, caught a strong scent
of oil in one of the runs leading from
the old shaft at Newburg, W. Va, on
Thursday evening, and started to in
vestigate. A substance was dropping
from the roof OF the mine, and in rails
ing his torch Grim was surprised by
the sheet of fame, the crude oil tax.
ing fire. Before he could escape the
floor was a mass of flames and his
trousers were almost burned off him
before the flames could be e1tinguish-
ed. He hurried out for assistance
and it was only after three hours
hard work that the flames in the mine
were extinguished. William Rustes,
assistant superintendent of the mines,
secured quart of the fluid and took
it to Baltimore for analysis. There
has always been belief that oil ex-
listed at Newburg and this accidental
discovery, it lie believed, will lead to
the sinking of test well.