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The Washington times., 1907-12-25
RUN DOWN BY AUTO,
MRS. YODER HURT
Barely Escapes Death
Under w. 6. Blum
dOn'S Machine.

Mrs. J. z. Yoder. Of IA Eleventh street
southeast, who was knocked down and
severely injured by Mrs w. c. Blum
don's automobile on + street near Ninth
street northwest, was reported some
what improved by physicians at the
Emergency Hospital today Mrs. Yoder
received a long and painful laceTatiOn
OF the scalp on the back Of her head
and a serious confusion on the left
side below her heart. Although Mrs.
Yoder was conscious today and able to
recognize her husband and son. J. Paul
Yoder, who spent the night at the hos
pital. the doctors say they will not
be able 70 tell for ten or twelve hours
whether or not her condition is pre-
carlous.
Mrs. Yoder and Mr.. Yoder had been
on shopping tour. and were on their
way home at the time Of the accident
Mrs. YOder stepped from the pavement
on the north side Of + street and started
toward the south side when she heard
an automobile horn. blown several
times. She attempted to step back on
the pavement, but the front wheels Of
the automobile struck her. She fell
heavily, striking the back Of her head.
Mrs. BluDdOn. who resides at 30
Quincy street northeast. made heroic
endeavOrs TO stop the machine before
IL struck Mrs. YOder. but her attempts
were futile. She steered the automobile
into the gutter with such force that the
front wheels ran up on the sidewalk
before they came TO q standstill. Mrs.
YOder and her relatives are satisfied
that Mrs BlundOn did everything in her
power TO avert the sad accident The
injured woman and her husband and son
believe the accident was due to the
crowded streets and entirely unavOid-
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
FIREWORKS BAN
OBEYED BY CITY
Many Former Residents Re-
turn to Spend Day With
Families.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

ALSHS(aA-NlDtNAAr A. De-.
Christmas Day IS Icing celebrated I'm
Alexandria in a Quiec manner. Owing TO
the orders of Mayor Paff forbidding the
use of pistols cI-d dangerous explosives,
the day has been free from this noise.
The day In the main part has been one
of family reunions. and many Alexan-
drians from out OF town are here today.
At noon the members of Old Dominion
Commsndery, knights TempIar, assem-
bled at their temple and drank TO the
health of the grand master Of the grand
encampment Of that order.
Lee Gaines. a popular young Alexan-
drian, died at his home, 321 South Pitt
was the son OF Eek Gaines, and was
about eighteen years Of age No ar
engagements have been made for his fl-
neral.
While crossing the railroad track
south of Alexandria, with a horse and
wagon yesterday afternoon. c. r.
Rainey, of Fairfax county, was struck
thrown from the wagon. which was de-
molished. Rainey was picked up and
brought TO the AlexaDdria Hospital.
where IL was found that his injuries
while painful were not Of a serious ma
ture. After having his injuries dressed
Rainey was able TO so TO his home.
The fire department was called out
about II o'clock last evening, but after
cunning hither and thither in search
or the fire, returned TO their houses.
Benjamin Thomas. coIored. walked in
10 police headquarters last evening and
surrendered himself. Thomas is charged
with assaUlting Sarah Bailey. cOlored,
ten years of age.
Judge Louis c Barley. who has been
kAEzath county on business. has return
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
JOHN MITCHELL IMPROVES.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 81 n n
Mitchell, president Of the United Mine
Workers OF America, rested easy last
nlgdt and is feeling much better today
The pain IN his side has almost ceased
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
How TO Get
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Rate of a Pound a Day.
Send Eor Free Trial Box. It DIay save
Your Life.

A quick, harmless reducer Of fat. called
RengO. has come into popular use which
far eClipses any method or treatment
heretofore used.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
S6OO,OOO,O
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
SIS Draft FOR YOU
IF YOU SEND YOUR NAME

Christmas Gift drafts in denomina-
tions OF 5000 and $500 have been
issued 10 the amount OF six hundred
thousand dollars and are now being
sent to the prospective students Of
Draughons Spencerian Business Col
lege Company, which has a chain Of
30 eges-biggest and best in the
world send your name and address
to Draughon's College, Ninth and d
StToets, r. ~ ,IIas SoLi, ana si you
Drafts.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

Judge Louis c. Barley. who has been
S.Ezath county on business. has return
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

The fire department was called out
about II O'Clock last evening, but after
cunning hither and thther in search
or the fire, returned TO their houses.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

Benjamin Thomas. coIored. walked in
20 police headquarters last evening and
surrendered himself. Thomas is charged
with assaUlting Sarah Bailey. cOlored,
ten years of age
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

ought to be more careful ana pointed out with
some feeling that lot Of mischief was caused
that way.
eaid Mr.. Sims, valianty. He'll get MS head broke
one OF these days"
Mr Gunnin acduieseed. II remember when
on the Peewit." he said musingly "one time
when were lying at Cardiff. there was police
afterWard another OF chaps pushed the police
man down In the mud and ran on with his stan
Miss GnnniIi's eyes gIistened. What hap
He had TO leave the force" replied her father:
The couldn't stand the disgrace or IT, The chap
that pushed him over was quite q ntle chap' TOO.
About the size OF Herbert here.
Very much ike him IN face. too" pursued Mr..
Miss Gunnill sighed. II wish he lived in Little.
stow" she said, slowly. ia give anything 20
would be the laughing stock OF the town"
MessTs. Sims and Drill looked unlla ppy. 1t was
hard 10 have 10 affect attitude OF indifference In
the face of Miss GUnnfs lawless yearninesi to
cravens. Her eyes, large and sorrOwfui. dwelt
III is'T IN only get chance COoperi murmured
Nr. Sims, vaguely -,
chair and lrIpping his hand shook II fervently.
He looked round and Selma regarding him
With glance so tender that he lost his head COM
pletely before ne had recovered he had pledged
dorbtabls NJ Cooper az the fest OF Miss Gunnill;
exact date not s.eetnea.
ssOf course, ] shall have 20 wait my opportu-
nifty" he said, az last -
''Kou wait as long as you hAes my boys said
the thoushtless Mr.. tsunnlii
Mr. Sims thanked him
ssTsft tlll CooDers an old man" urged 1TF Drill
Azisa Gunnsl secretly disappointed st The lack os
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31
THE CHANGING NUMBERL X

boldness and devotion on the part Of. the latter
gentleman, eyed his stalwart frame Indignantly
timid himself. she turned the valiant SIMS
and made herself agreeable to that daring olaae
company a curt goodnight and withdrew 49,.
He stayed away for nearly a week, and then one
evening. he approached the house, carrying a
carpet bag, lie the door just opening 10 ADMIT
arrived just in time 10 follow him In. Mr.. sims
who bore under his arm brown paper parcel
seemed somewhat embarrassed nj seeing hiil anu
after brief greeting walked into the room, ana
with q triumphant glance at Mr. Gunnill ana Sc
lima placed his burden on the table.
''Y6u-you amt got itY' said Mr. Gunnill. leaning
forward
4 brought it for Miss Gunnill.'' said the young
man. simply. He uufasteued the parcel, and, TO
the establishment OF all present, revealed police
mans helmet and short boxwood truncheon. -,
Gunn Look at H. Ted"
whether the head OF Mr. Cooper itself could have
caused him more astonishment. Then his eyes
gazing enderiy at the gratiaed but shocked selma
How did you do it?' inquired Mr.. Gnnnill
Mr. Sims nonchalantly. "He that scared.
believe could have taken his boots and all. II I'd
Mr.. Gqnnl patted him on the back 7 fancy
can & see nj MIN & rGnnins sa5eneadsd through the town.
kept quiet for the credit OF the force he said.
sIdwIy unless Of course. they discover who did IL
slight shade fell on the good humored counte-
nance OF Mr. Guunill. bat Il was chased away al
most Immediately by Sims reminding him of the
chan OF Coopers brother COgst bles.
And you might take the others away said Mr.
Mr.. Sims said douotfully that he might bur
guard FOR the future
Yes you've do1e your share" said Miss Gunnill,
gazing in bSWdered fashion at the trophies
You can come into the kitchen and help me draw
Mr.. Sims followed her Joyfully. and, reaching
drew the 5ear All women love vsior Sut Miss
Gunnill. gazing sadly at the slight figure OF Mr..
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

him him from doing so. He paid, instead, a fine Of ten
Silllngs, and after listening q sermon, in which
ms Silver hairs served as the text, was permitted
His feeling against Police Constable Cooper IN
creased with the passing OF the days The con-
ana Mrs Cooper's remark that her husband had
Lad ms eye upon him f0r long time, and that he
had better be careful for the future" was faith
iuily retailed TO him within half hour Of its
utterance. ConviVtal friends counted his cups
1or him; teetotal friends more than limited that
sqip vas IN the employ or nus 1000 angel
erduous task TO perform. They had TO attribute
Mr. GunnllIS disaster to the VlndiCttVeuesS OF
Cooper and at the same time 10 agree with his
daughter that IL served him right Between father
and daughter they had difficult time, Mr.. Gun
pills sensitiveness having been much heightened
by his troubles
Cooper ought not 20 have taken you" said Her
bert Sims for the hftieth time.
He must ha' seen you ike It dozens O times
before" said Ted Drill who IN his determination
not 10 be outdone by Mr.. Sims not display
Ing his usual judgment. why didn't he take
you then? That's what you ought 10 have asked
the magistrate"
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

had knocked Cooper down and taken It from him
Wouldn't look at al Weu." said Mr. Gunnin
nOddng his head sagely
Mr. Jenkins bTesthed hard and looked from
to the other II was plain that il was good
reminding them that he had not had a case for
five years
when l say that / know who did it he said
slowly, Il mean that have my suspicious
"Ahr' said Mr.. Drill. that's a very different
thing"
Nothing like the same" said Mr.. GUnnill, pour
ing the constable glass OF ale.
Mr.. Jenkins drank il and snlacked his lips feebly.
Sims needn't know anything about that helmet
being repaired" he said at last
Certainly not said everybody.
Mr. jenkins sighed and turned to Drill
Its good spOling the ship for ha'pOrth o
tar" he said, with faint suspicion OF a wink
No said Drill looking puzzled.
Anything that's worth doing at all is worth
doing WE'LL continued tho constable, "and while
I'm drinking another glass with Mr.. Gunniu here
suppose YOU go Into the kitchen with that useful
bag yours and finish repairing my truncheon?''
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

che Lion they started singing. and just hummed
70 keep 'en company. 1 wasn't singing. mind you.
only humming-when up comes that interfering
Cooper ana takes me on"
Miss Gunnill shvered. and with her pretty cheek
IN her hand sat BY the window the very picture
oS dependency. why didn't he take the others?''
abe Inquired.
"Ahi' said Mr.. GunniIl. with great emphasis.
thars what lot more OF US would like TO know
ibstsPPs - ySgd been more polite to Mrs Cooper
Ss9esn 70 be his mother. It wouldn't have hap
His Daughter shook her head impatientIy and. on
~. Slnniu making an slusion 10 breakfast ex-
pressed surprise that he had got the heart 10 eat
anything. Mr.. Gunnu pressing the point how
ssst. she arose and began TO set the table the
cEeasss Of the tabiecioth ana the nathemstios r
tt5zssesne5s with which she placed the various an
.Sisb al being many extra Emarts in his wound
Hhen she finally placed on the table enough food
iiSt,S @ @G9zsn persons he began to show signs Of a
MA Ant going have aay?' he demanded. as
Meg" said the girl with a shudder .sBreal-
SAst!, The disgrace is breakfast enough for me.
= Ar. Gunnll eyed her the rim OF his teacup.
- come cone down aR hour ago. he said casually. as
49, 41iss 0unniu started despite herself 'Oh' she
And I ZEE you making very good breakfast all
~ yourself IN the kitchen" continued her father
The discounted Selma rose and stood regarding
MN; ~. eunnill, after vain attempt 10 meet her
The idsR OF watching every mouthful I eatP'
eslQ Miss Qunnil, tragicRlly: the idea OF COM
planning because have some breakfast Ia never
nave believed Il OF you. neveri It's shamefuil
cRtsi" ~
AR. Gunnin eyed her In dismay. In his confusion
ne had oVeEestiDated the capacity OF his mouth.
anc he now Etrogs In vain 20 reply 20 this shame
~ peryersion q hig meaning. Eis daughter stood
@Atchng him with grief IA one eye and calculation
= the other, and. Just as be had put himself into
teye pafhst.o snin and walked out Os the room
ehe stayed indoors all day. but the necessity OF
tetAshin8 his innocence took Mr.. Gunnsli OUT =
frset deal His nezhborz in the hope OF further
settlement, warmly pressed him % go priE0F,
fstAeF ttGn pay a Inc, ane tnstancee the s1ampla
"a an ortceT IN Tho Salvation Army who. IN very
tglIse. AF. Gunnll assured them that only ne
SnoWL 4nLgGfly 70 tLs army md lhe fear AZ
eslny eexax6sd ~ cns OF tu followers prevented
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31
Copyright. 1908. By W. W. Jacobs.
illustrated by WIN owen.

The tail clock in the corner OF the small living
room had Just struck 8 as Mr.. Samuel Gunnill
came stealthily down the winding staircase and.
opening the door at the foot, stepped with an ap-
pearanoe OF great and humility into the room.
He noticed with some anxiety that his daughter
Selma was apparently engrossed in her task OF
attending 70 the plants in the window. and that
no preparations whatever had been made for
breakfast.
Miss GunnIIIs horticultural duties seemed inter
minable. She shipped OF dead leaves with pains
taking precision and administered water with the
Jealous care of a druggist compounding a pre-
BcElption: then. with her back still toward him,
she gave vent TO a sigh far too intense IN its
nature to have reference 10 such triv1alities as
plants. She repeated It twice. and at the second
tIne Mr.. Gunuill, almost without his knowledge,
uttered deprecatory cough.
His daughter turned with alarming swiftness
and. holding herself very upright. favored him with
glance "a which Indignation and surprise were
very faiEly mingled
'srhat white One-that at the end" said Mr.
ounnin, with an appearance OF concentrated inter
est, that's my faVFite."
Miss Gunnil put her hands together and look
Of Infinite lOng-sunering came upon her face but
she made reply.
always has been" continued AIr. GunniIl. fever
ashly. ''from a-from a cutting"
''Bailed out" said Miss GunniIl. in deep and
thrilling voice; 'bailed out at ] o'clock in the
morning. brought home singing loud enough for
hale dozen. and then talking about howers.'
Mr. Gunnln coughed again.
81 was dreaming" pursued Miss Gunnill. plain
t3vely. sleeping peacefully, when was awoke by
q horrible noise'
''Thas couldn't ha' been me-" protested her
father. 81 was only BIT cheerful It was Ben
samin Ely's birthday yesterday. and after left
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31
HARsR CRITICTsM.

Ripley Hitchcock was talking at the Century
Club about harsh criticisma
''As harsh criticism I know off, no saId
''was compactly and neatly uttered by a bishop
last spring.
"A minister wrote a commentary on the Lam
entation Of jeremiah and sent 1t to the bishop
along with note asking for few critical
words
1.-THE bishop sent the book back. after he had
read It, with this Judgment:
There is but one thing that regret about
this work-namely, that Jeremiah Is not living
now 20 compose fresh book OF lamentations on
your Commentary"
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

Sims. could not help wishing that Mr.. Drill pos
sessed little of his spirit.
She had just finished her task when a tremen-
dous humping noise heard in the living room
and the plates the dresser were nearly shaken
WHATS that?; she cried
They TO the room and stood aghast in the
doorway at the spectacle Of Mr.. Gunnill with his
eIenched lstR held tightly by his side. bounding
INTO the air with all the grace OF a trained acrobat
while Mr.. Drill encouraged him from an easy chair
sbed gaHe and With na Il bound e de licked some
thing along the fioor and subsded into his seat
Mr.. Sims. suddenly enlightened. uttered a cry OF
dtsmay. and darting under the table picked up
he snatched a partially consumed truncheon from
the fre and stood white and trembling before the
....Whats the matter?" inquired the latter
What of ftp said Mr. Gunnn staring.
CT II was-Eoing to take 'em away" stammered MI.
Well, they'll be easier to carry now" said Mr..
Mr. Sims glanced at him sharply and then, TO the
extreme astonishment of Mr.. Gunnill, snatched up
hfs out aof o Ee E%FaPas 66a9s l R R
lock of blank inquiry upon Mr.. Drill .,, -,
. 1t wasn't CooperS number on the helmet, salo
''T1R?'' shouted Mr. Gunnill
How do you known inquired Selma
81 just happened to notice" replied Mr. Drill.
bag E6oR h a aaeG R t. d up
ana then, apparently thinking better OF it, leaned
o.I DO you me mean to tell me- said the 81 latter that
Mr.. Drill shook his head. That's the puzzle
He smiled over at Miss Gunniil. but that young
lady. who found him somewhat mysterious, looked
away and frowned; Her father sat and EXHAUSTED &
conjecture, his final conclusion being that Mr. Sims
had attacked the first policeman that had come In
his way and was now suffering the agonies OF re-
morse
He raised his head sharply at the sound Of hur-
Fied footsteps outside There was q smart rap at
the street door. then the handle was turned and
the next moment to the dismaY OF all present the
red and angry face Of one OF Mr.. CooDer's brother
constables thrust into the room.
Mr.; Gunnil gazed az Il in helpless fascination.
The body OF the constable g1rbed "a plain clothes,
tolowSd the face. and standing before him IN 2 2
stan.
Have you seen these afOre3' he inquired. IN a
terrible voice.
NO. said Mr.. Gunnill with an attempt at sur
prise. What are theyT'
'.Tl tell you what they are" saiG Police Consta-
css Jerkuss tsroclouslyS they're my heiTnat snd
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

4 don't understand you." said Mr.. Gunnin. with
air OF cold dignity.
Why said Mr.. Drill. what mean is-look
az that night, for instance when
lie broke of suddenly. even his enthusiasm not
being proof against the extraordinary contortions
Of Visage in which Mr.. Gunniu indulglng.
When" prompted Selma and Mr.. Sims to-
gether. Mr.. Gunnill after first daring him with
his eye. followed suit.
That night the Crown said Mr.. Drill, awk-
wardly- You know; when you thought that Joe
Baggs the landlord. You tell EN-; you tell II
best. I've roared II"
II don't know what you're driving al" said the
harsssed Mr.. Gunnl. bitterly.
HIM" said Mr. Drill. with weak laugh. I've
been mixing you up with somebody else"
Mr. Gunnill obviously relieved, said that he
New-York tribune., 1907-03-31

Sims, could not help wishing that Mr.. Drill pos
sessed 4 little of his spirit.
She had just finished her task when tremen-
dous humping noise heard in the living room,
and the plates the dresser were nearly shaken
alr oil .Ittaa
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11
LYNCH OFFICERS ASSAILANT.
Negro Kicked and Shot to Death at
Cumberland. Md.

The first lynching in the history Of
Cumberland. Md. occurred early sun
day. For shooting Policeman August
Banter Thursday night William
Burns. a negro desperate. was kicked
and shot to death.
Only Deputy Sheriff Pendley was at
the jail when. after midnight. 100
men, a few of whom were disguised,
demanded the keys. These being re-
fused, a telegraph pole was used as a
battering ranF and entrance 10 the
building was forced. Other negroes
in the neighboring cells were care
full to guide the lynehers 10 the cell in
which Burns was confined. and here
again the battering ram was used.
The lynchers found their victim
crouehed behind his cot and seizing
him by the feet, dragged him into the
street, where within a few yards of
the Jail Burns was kicked and shot to
death.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11
TO FREE MISS MORRISON.
y Movement Ii Launched by kansas
Friends.

Friends ~ Jessie Morrison, the Kan
sas woman convicted Of murder. have
decided to ask Gov. Hoch To grant her
a pardon. and they are soliciting let
tiers TO aid them when the application
is presented. The father Of the con-
yicted woman is said ~ be near death.
Jessie Morrison was brought to the
penitentlary the last time on May 10.
1909, and has served nearly -Four yea rs
and q half. She was convicted If mar
der In the second degree ard Is under
a twenty-five year sentence.
Jessie Morrison has had three trials
and was under only a ave-year sen-
tence n time. which She was brought
in under and was serving time on
when an appeal eas made. Il new trial
granted. and she WIS taken back IL
Eldorade and another trial had at
which she received the long sentence
Had her attorneys permitted tn. first
sentence 10 stand she would have been
free three months ago.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11
HARTMAN GETS BUSY.
Several Surveying Parties Rushed Into
Southeastern Oregon

Ii Is reported that three surveying
parties Of the hartman system have
recently been rushed into southwest
ern Oregon. The paper also says tina.
surveying parties from both the Union
Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande
lines are being poured into northwest
Colorado, locating routes parallel
80 h a Of the Moffat road, which is
building through that country into
eastern Utah.
1t Is deduced from that that the
Hartman system and the Gould road
purpose to put up a stubborn fight
against the Moffat road in northwest
ern Colorado and by appropriatlng all
available routes that the Hartman
system Is e~naeavoring To keep cornpet-
itive roads out Of southeastern OREGON.
The III. Hood railway. now con-
structing an electric line between
Portland and Mt. Hood, is presumed
60 be the western terminus of n new
trans-continental line, TO be composed
81 the Salt Lake. Moffat and Rock Isl.
Sand systems.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11
BIGGER STOCK PAVILION.


The state Of South Dakota tn ex-
pending about s3.9e0 on fits live stock
exposition building I'm Mitchell az the
present time in ~sntargtFss IL for tke
breeders association. After two meet
lrgs were held In the building for the
sale of registered cattle ard hogs tt
was seen that II was wholly inadequate
for the purposes intended. particularly
the sale pavilion. which viii accom-
mofata but about pos people. ard
when from Loco 60 a.5aa stock grow
ers come tn the January meeting there
II o room TO take care OF the big
crowd, Al the legislative session last
winter an appropriation Of t@sa0e Was
made Ia enlarge the building to a ca
racfsy that Will meet the require
r1ents. The sheds for housing the
stock Wall also have 10 he enlarged
shortly. rs az the present time they
VIII accommodate less than Toe head
ard on that account the examination
committee which inspects the stock
that IL brought fn the sales makes the
standard pretty higs. and as a result
much good stock h kept cut of the
sale. The breeders association has
done much toward building UP the reg
lstered stock of the state. ard Az a rev
suit there Ia 80 per ceat more hicodei
es0ck on the farms than ever before
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11

6ishop Is In Charge ~ DessAcasson 81
New Cathode Church.

81. Agnes church. the new catha~
lie house % worship AZ TerrnlssInn.
which has tnst been completed 80 4
cost Of gtS.eae. was dedicated We'd
nesday morning with Impressive cers-
monies. bishop G'1seruaan. 81 Slaux
Falls. Was In charge ~ the EXERCISES.
Falls. was In charge of the exercises
Yamktun, Eysne ri Cavour, Desmond
% Huron. CanET cf YankFon. Sh@a ~
Mitchell. pooiey ~ Cenearvssfe. r@Esara
~ Parker. Egam of Wakanaas and
Flood OF ycrualitson. This sermon was
delivered by Rev Father oTHara. af
Parker.
At the esase of the service. EiShep
0'Gornan made a short talk. and on-
graduated the people of Nerruitlfan IN
the work they bad defe.
A class Of tweuty-slx MSS confirmed
by Bishop 0'tforuaan.
Owing 80 the muddy condition of
the roads many people IN the country
we're unable 10 attend the services