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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-30
THINK
ESTES INNOCENT
YOUNG MAN KILLED BY JUDGE.
LOVING IS THOUGHT TO
HAVE BEEN aUtLTLEss.

N-AEEl No. HHgtL u Hl4I
LYNcHBuRG, Va, April So.-The
friends Of Theodore Estes, son Of
Sheriff Estes, Of Nelson county, who
was shot and killed last Monday by
Judge W. G. Loving, at oakrilge. for
alleged assault upon Miss Elizabeth
Loving, declare that the young man
was gulltless Of the crime charged
against him by the Infatuated father.
a statement was made public satur.
DAY BY .. NJ, shipman, a well known
resident Of Nelson county, which dif.
sfers radically from previous accounts
of the tragedy. He states that Miss
Loving had spent Sunday afternoon
at the home Of E. L. Kidd, clerk Of
Nelson county, as the guest Of his
daughter, and that Estes, at the re.
quest Of the latter, took Miss Loving
out driving, returning 10 Livingston
before dark Miss Loving had been
III, and was given a drink Of whiskey,
which she took voluntarily from
Estes flask: Upon her return from
the drive a physician was sent for.
No Evidence Of Assault.
49, h.....#
Mr.. Shipman asserts that Judge'Lov,
Ing admitted that ut the car he hal
demanded an explanation from Estes
but did not wait for a reply, and slaot
before Estes could answer. ContlnU.
Ing, Mr.. shipman said that nowhere
In the testimony before Bail Com.
mission John NJ. Payne, or in his
testimony before Justice Perkins the
night before was there any statement
made by Loving that any assault had
been made on his daughter. Estes,
Shtprnan declared WIS utterly uncoa
sciots Of having done anything wrong.
He was, shot down without a word Of
warning. and without explanation
Shipmnn asserts that there Is q
strong and bitter feeling against Low.
Ing, which is only modified by the he.
2 lief that Justice will be done In the
courts Mr.. Shipman declares that
d Miss Loving was neither drupred ror
assaulted. He also denies tba, trn,,,
Oh the statement attributed IN ,trs
Estes as to her willingness IN seq
Judge Loving freed. provided he shall
not asperse her son Theodore. Mrs,
Estes, he declares, has made no such
statement. In conclusion, Mr., Ship.
mar denies that there has been any
threats against Judge Loving by Sncr.
III Estes or any Of his sons, hut rs.
serts that they express n desire tc
have the Inv take course.
Convinced Of Estes, Innocence.
Friends OF the Estes family arc firm
in the conviction that NO assault w,s
4 committed. They point TO the fact FIN.
Estes made no effort to concea, him.
self on Monday. In addition IN This
N ate f,,,tI,, so,, 49,
f. fropn' ,lo tn... II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-30

."Now that Grindle has made his
pile he has Joined the church,
Wonder why he didn't Join before?s
"He didn't want anything TO inter.
fere with his business Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
HERMANN TRIAL GOES OYER
Admits Dividing Clerks Salary Dur
ing Fifty-fOurth Session.
Tells How He Bought Lands While
Receiver for Roseburg Reserva-
ton Oaice in 1sz1-73.

EX-Representative Binger Hermann, on
trial for destroying thlrty-five Ietter-press
copy books of his office when Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office, made
his final appearance on the witness stand
in his own behalf yesterday afternoon.
District Attorney Baker pursuing relent-
lessiy line OF questions regarding a
division Of the salary Of Harry c. Rob-
ertson, a session clerk in the Fifty-fourth
Congress.
1t was claimed by the government that
Hermann accompanied Robertson 20 the
cashiers window each month and drew
a fake-off OF S1o5 Of the clerks Sis
monthly salary.
The defendant admitted there was an
arrangement requiring Robertson to split
his salary, but Hermann asserted the
amount turned over TO him went to pay
an assistant clerk who came TO his home
three evenings each week to take dieta-
tion in long hand, and that this was un-
derstood by Robertson.
Regarding his acquisition of public lands
while receiver Of the Roseburg land
Office in 1S71-i5. Mr. Hermann testified
shct he purchased 5000 acres Of wild
ground which had been for sale by the
government for ten years, intending TO
make a sheep ranch of the tract
lie said he paid S1-25 an acre for the
land. and sold il twenty-three years later
at s. an acre. The case went over until
next week
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
MAY INDICT SHONTS' DRIVER
Chaufeur's Case to Be Turned Over
to Grand Jury.
Glen EchO Mayor Announces State
VIII Consider Two Charges
Against Bell.

Maryland State authorities are now in
charge Of the case Of the Glen Echo town
officials against Vivian d. Bell the
chauffeur. who is alleged to have violated
the speed law and at the same time at
tempted to do bodily harm TO Marshal
Collins while driving machine belong
ing to Theodore 2. Shonts. Mayor Car
rett. Of Glen Echo. yesterday turned the
case over to Robert Peter. States at
torney for Montgomery County.
When the grand jury assemblies al
Rockville, Attorney Peter viii appear be
fore it and ask that Bell be indicted on
the two charges mentioned. Marshal Col
Inns and other witnesses to the affair will
be called to give testimony before the
jury. The jury was not 10 have met until
November, but Il is probable that "a
special session will be called TO hear the
Bell case, as well as several others await
ing action
II Bell is indicted, and Mayor Garrett
says that there IS no doubt that he
Will be. the governor OF whatever state
Bell happens TO be in will be asked to
surrender him. While she case is in the
hands of the State authorities, Mayor
Garrett and the town authorities of Glen
Echo have given them every assurance
that they will assist n the prosecution in
every way possible.
Mayor Garrett gave the chauffeur until
yesterday afternoon 10 put ia an appear
ance for hearing, and when he failed
TO show up. the details were turned over
to Attorney Peter.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
NEW FLAG TO BE UNFURLED.
Emblem VIII Represent Twenty
one American Republics.

A new flag is soon to take its allotted
place among the insignia of the nations
Of the world. II viii have the honor Of
being the first emblem of its significance
that has ever been unfurled from the top
Of Flagstaff. The new flag VIII decorate
the fag-pole Of the prospective Interna-
tional Bureau of the American Republics,
and with its green. yellow. red. white
and blue and twehty-one stars, will pro-
claim to the world the unity and spirit of
altruism between the republics of North.
Central and South America
\ special committee has been appointed
10 select a suitable emblem. The idea of
the green of the Mexican and Brazilian
flags, the yellow of Spain, Ecuador. and
Venezuela, and the red. white, and blue
of the other republican emblems. This
will be done in such a way that the colors
will blend.
The stars VIII be placed against a suit
able field and will represent the twenty
one republics of which the International
Bureau of the American Republics is the
representative. The new symbol viii be
entitled TO the same consideration as are
the other flags of the nation.
John Barrett. director Of the bureau.
has taken much interest in the arrange
ment Of the new flag, and its raising on
the day the new bureau headquarters is
completed viii be one of the features.
The colors viii fly from its highest point,
proclaiming TO the world a new flag and
the purpose of the new building as well.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
PUSHING WORK ON FAIR.
Decorations Placed in Annex one
Day Ahead of Time.


Director General Standiford wore the
most pleased look on his face yesterday
since he consented 20 become the execu-
tive head Of the Masonic Fair of 1857. II
was all because the temporary work and
the decorations in the annex 10 COnven-
ton Hall have been completed and the
force has been transferred 10 the main
hall, a day ahead of the time called for
in the contract with the owners. The
dancing palace, tho reception rooms, and
the rest room and smoker are all fitted up
and ready for occupation. and Mr.. Standi-
ford expects TO have everything ready for
the installation OF exhibits in the main
hail by tomorrow night
Another organization of women which
was completed yesterday was the corps
OF assistants IN the ice cream booth
above the museum. both of which viii be
in charge of Mount Vernon Chapter, r..
A. NJ Refreshments will be served in
the balcony and the following women
will assist
Mrs. Roe Fulkerso1, Mrs J. Claude KEEPER Mrs.
John II. Snapp. Miss Helen seaiferie, Aira. James
z. Shaw, Miss Edith Mouldon. Miss Haze Paileg.
Miss Minnie r. Aauns Mrs. ". II. Wanamaker,
Miss Woog Miss Lena NJ Woodruff, Miss Mime
b. Curtis Mrs f. H. PatteTs0ns Mrs w. G. BaO-
cock, Mrs. Thad Saugeant Mrs. Francis J. Phillips
Mrs William b, Sheibsy Miss Alice g. Martin
Miss Bessie II. Baker. Mrs. w s. Deshirst, Miss
Blanche Wiimot Airs. s H. Wilmot. Mrs Carter
B. Kcene. Mis- J. W. Nicholson. Mrs. David Grid
ler Miss Louise Seuferle. Mrs. Nellie Wiley. Miss
Emma Henuige. Ms. ". Z. Clark. Mrs. J. r.
Conway. Mrs. r. S. Woog. Mrs George SpEsnsy
Mrs Frank B. Curtis, Mrs. James 7. Gibbs. Miss
Elaine L. Sebting Ms. +. H. Daniel. Miss Virginia
Gardner Mrs. Rata Norris. AIRS. William J. Peters
Miss Nellie CoWles Miss Rachel Baker. Mrs. Roger
ODonnel. Muz T. L. Dodd Miss Rachel shaw.
and AIiss ". y. Gozenbach.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
NAY MERGE TRADE BODIES.
Jobbers and Shippers and Business
Men Plan ia Unite.

At a meeting OF the joint committee Of
the Business Mems and the Jobbers and
shippers associations, held yesterday, a
vote was taken on the general plan Of
merging the two bodies. worked out by
the committee, which resulted In practi-
cally unanimous action fayoring the
union Of the two organizations. The ac-
ton Of the committee was embodied in
the resolution passed. that the permanent
Organization Of the Washington Chamber
OF Commerce be now effected, and that
the membership be composed of the two
bodies merging. applicants who may be
elected to membership in the Chamber of
Commerce are 20 pay dues Of SO a year
each.
This resolution. it was determined
should represent the official action of the
committee, and with the p16n of merger
be reported back 10 the two bodies for
final action. The joint committee viii
hold a meeting next Tuesday afternoon
10 complete its work, and then il is eX-
pected that the membership of the two
bodies viii be called together next Thurs
day evening 10 vote on the report of the
committee separately Should the report
be adopted by both bodies, the first meet
ing of the Chamber of Commerce viii
probably be held the following week to
perfect a permanent organization.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Congressional Lihaary-open a. N. to 10 P. n. on
secular days; from ? p. m to 10 p, m on Sundays
and en- certain holidays
Puhlio Librsry-Open 10 a. m. 20 10 .. N. In vim
ter; 10 a. IN. 10 D. m. in summer holidays, usual
holrs; sundays 10 10 p. N.
Executive Mansion-Open 10 q. N. 90 p m
United states Capitol-0pen a. N. to ,. n.
United stases Treasury Open a.. N. to 2 ..
State. War ana Navy Departnents-open 3 a. m
TO p IA tfhe original Declaration OF Independence
is in the Library Of the State Department.
United States Patent Onice-open a. m to ,
?, m-
United States Pension Bureau-Open a N. to &
p, N.
United States Post-ofice-0pen a. m to p. m.
Washington City Post-osiee-Open ali hours 1he
Dead Letter Odice Is IN the city post-orlce
National Botanic Gardeis-0Den a. N to p nl
Fish Comnission-Open 3 q. N. 70 D M
Army Medical Auseum-0pen a. Il. TO p. m
National Mussum-open .. M TO p. n. IineiHd-
ing halidaysl.
Smithsonian InstiiutiOn-open q. N TO I D n.
lineuding holidays.
Agricultural Department-open 9 a. m to 4 p n
Bureau Of Engraving and pTinting-open 8 a N.
20 2s3l T. m.
Washington sIenument (5551s feet in heightl-open
g. ~ to $50 ,. N. Elevator does not run afteF
$50 D. nj
CoTcoran Gallery Of Art-Open s.se a M. 10 ,. n.
in winter; a. N. TO 4 p N. in summer. Sundays
80 p m 20 p. m. excepting in midsummer. Ad-
mission tree Tuesdays. Thursdays Saturdays. aud
Sundays. other days sc admission
Government Printing Ohice-0pen 10 g. n. to 2
Z. N.
Navy Yard-Open a. m. TO $50 p N.
IN THE SUBURBS.
Mount Vernon. the home and tomb OF Washington
Open II a. M 10 4 p. N.
Arlington National CemeteTy-Open ali day.
Cathedral Grounds, Tennsiytown road-open $.
m. 10 p. 10.
United States Soldiers Home-open a. N. to
sunset,
Geological Park-Open all day.
Rock Creek Bridge aud Park.
CHEVY Chase and Kensington.
Naval ObserEatoIy-Open 9 e. m. to p. IA.
Cabin John Bridge Catholic University. and Alex
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
Complain of 120 RniIroads,

complaint has been filed with the In
terstate Commerce Commission by tbs
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers AS
sociation, and several kindred organiza-
tions, against 129 railroads In the West.
The complaint mas TO do with freight
rates in the territory south Of Portland.
The list OF named defendants is so large
that the commission has asked the com
plainants to shorten the list, III order TO
save an enormous amount of work for the
commissioners.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
KNIGHTS WILL ENTERTAIN.
Former Meeting of BaiIding Com
pany Reason for Plans.

pussy ANNonRsA AHA
The Washington Chapter. knights OF
Columbus. VIII entertain all knights in
this jurisdiction Sunday at what is TO be
the first OF a series of joint meetings that
viii be held from time 10 time. The sue
cess Of the meeting held in January. under
the auspices Of the Knights Of Columbus
Building Company, was the incentive that
prompted the chapter TO take up the mat
ter and make it a feature for the order in
this city.
The meeting Sunday is so take the form
of a reception TO the Catholic clergy Of
Washington. and the invitations sent out
by the committee have been very. geuer-
ally accepted.
Among the orators who will be heard is
Hon. John G. Ewing, OF Chicago, who
comes for the occasion. He is a director
on the board of the national organization.
Other speakers viii be Rev Aioysius
Brosnan. 5. J., Of Georgetown. and Prof.
Charles \. McCarty, Of the Catholic Uni
versity Of America.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
DIsINFECTANTs TO BE USED.
Health Department Issues Instruc-
tfOns to Hospitals and Nurses.


Instructions relative to disinfection and
disinfectants were yesterday forwarded
by the health department to the hospitals
of the city and 10 physicians, nurses and
others, who come in contact with and are
required TO treat contagious diseases. The
purpose is to educate the average citizen
also as 10 what is necessary for the
proper disinfection of sick rooms. and,
under normal health conditions, to pre-
vent the propagation of disease germs
and the transmission Of contagious dis
eases.
The public is cautioned against patented
disnfectants, which are stated TO be usual
ly both expensive and practically worth
less. Bichloride solution, carbolic acid, So
luton of corrosive subliaate, formalde-
hyde. and other disinfectants of value are
recommended. Copies Of the Instructions
will be forwarded to those interested
upon request Of the health department.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
CANNOT DESIGNATE MARKETS.
Railroad loses Decision I'm Texas
Plaster Company Complaint.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
yesterday announced its decision in the
complaint of the Texas Cement Plaster
Company against the st. Louis and San
Francisco Railroad. holding that the rail-
road cannot arbitrarily determine that
particular mill shall or shall not com
pete in certain markets with other locau-
ties. He holds that the plaster company
is entitled to reparation for excessive
rates.
In the case OF W. ]. Johnston against
the same railroad and certain connecting
lines, affecting the rate on coal from
various Oklahoma and Indian Territory
fields, Judge Prouty upheld some and dis
approved of other rates made.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
VETERANS ENTERTAINED.
Drury Lane Dramatic Club Per-
forms at Soldiers Home.

The inmates of the Soldiers Home were
entertained last night by the Drury Lane
Dramatic Club at Stanley Han with u
programme consisting Of a one-act play.
entitled "a Christmas Chime" and the
one-act farce, "Batty Martin"
The members OF the cast were Bernard
Focke, jr., Miss Stella r. McFadden, Miss
Regina Sullivan, George Melting, John j.
Carroll, Miss Elizabeth Reynolds. Miss
Loretta Sullivan. and Miss Gertrude c.
Lyddane. Song solos and recitatiOns
we're contributed by Miss Irene King
Miss Jessie Good. George Mangan. George
A. Finch, and James = Kelly.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
Monareh Tem plars Entertain.

Monarch Temple, No. ?. Ladies OF the
Golden Eagle, entertained their members
and friends at dance at the Masonic
Temple last night. the following commit
tee being in charge: Mrs. Fitzgerald. Mrs.
Bauman, Miss Collingsworth, Miss McNa-
mara, c. Fitzgerald, w. Tip, F. Nc
Mama, and T. Burns.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
EXCLUSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk, Newport Ness, snd all
points South-Norfok and Washington steamers
every day In The year at so D. n.
To Mount Yernon-Steamer Maealester. daily. 70
a. m and l45 p. NJ. from Seventh street wharf.
To AlexsndTla-F0ITy steamer Callahan hourly
from go a. m. 10 80 p N.
To Rock Greek Bridge Geological rark. CheTJ
Chase. and kensington-Cars from Fiitsenth street
and New Hcrk avenue every fifteen minuseA
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
Goes 10 Marine Exposition.

Announcement was made at the State
Department yesterday that +. Alphonso
Daudelin, of Worcester. Mass. has been
appointed United States commissioner to
the Bordeaux Maritime Exposition,
which opens May l.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
Fancy Smoked BIoaters, &c,

Genuine Labrador herring, &c; small, fat
maekerels, 25c. scaled herring lie box
J. 7. d. Pyles' New Method Stores, 4l2
4th Sc, 9l4 1lth Sc, Harrison, AnacOstia:
II 9Th ne. Sd and Md. ave. ne, 4th and II
ne, pa II NV. 1888 NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
LOCAL MENTION.
An ExceIlellt Fond for ChiIdren

VIII be found in Jno G. Meinberg's
Bread. It's growing popularity in the best
homes attests its worth order it for your
table at your grOcer's. Bakery, 716 18th Sc.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12

Try Our Flour, You Can Save S1.5O
barrel Only two kinds, Better and Best,
IN sacks from 1Sc up; barrels, $3.75 and
S425. Pyles' New Method Stores, 412 4th
Sc. sl4 nth Sc. 6 Harrison. Anacostia; ii
9TH ne. Sd and Nd ave. ne. 4th and II
ne, PA II NV, 1893 NV
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
..RrrenS,, Is the - Rrenh Ynn

VIII enjoy most-the rye that will benefit
you the most. Made according 10 German
methods with absolutely pure materials.
One trial will establish it in your favor.
Ask for Berens' Rye Bread at groceTs.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12

EInbIems for Colleges, Schools, SOeie-
ties--Pins. Pillows. &c. Costinetts, 61s 18th.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12

c. & :. Velvet Kind, Fine Dessert.
It's d pure cream Ice Cream. Druggists
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at Park
Hotel, Winter Garden, Rathskeller, n. Y.
ave. and 1lth ST. +. Endres, Prop.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
DO Not Buy NTIIburn's

An Zee Cream that's in Favor.
c. & S. Famous Velvet Kind. Druggists
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
Fi0rnI Designs for Funerals.

I Guide VII suggest Ideas II you want them,
! or execute your ideas perfectly. 12l4 T.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12
Tolls Are Increased.

Following this, tolls were increased an
average of 10 per cent, according to the
companies computation. These figures
were denied yesterday by employees of the
companies. and by taking the increase in
the rates to q dozen or more places from
Washington they say it can be shown that
the increase amounts to nearly 20 per
cent
The Washington herald., 1907-04-12

Malaria Capsules unless you intend to fol-
low directions All druggists. 25c
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-06

therefore onselfish, Onprejudiced an
sincere,' 1 Wudden't undertake to adj
wise amy young fellow what career
he shud take up. To a young lady
wud give tn gin'ral instruction:
Grab tn first wan that comes along.
They're all alike But what wud
say to a young man who come to me
to pick out job FIR him? There are
so NANNY jobs in tn wurruld an so
few iv thin are worth havin'. Ye have
to hunt tn good jobs, but tn other
kind seize We whin ye'er off ye'er guard
They're tn kind iv office that seeks tn
man. Whin l was a young fellow l
used to think I'd like to be a king or
an impror, but there's very little flu
ture FIR a king nowadays, an as FIR an
impror, he's ayether got to larn tn bus
mess iv sellin' cotton pants to tn Chi
neymen, like tn inpror iv Germany,
or spind his days an nights in a
chilled steel safe like tn Impror iv
Rooshya. l wanst wanted to be a mil
lyOnd11e All CldHk l1e SODlO WdkCH
chain to make tn multichood mad at
me- But who wants to be a millyon-
aire nowadays, whin there are pleasant
er ways iv gettin' into Jail? Watch
yeer boy an see if he shows amy
signs iv becomin' capitalist, an if he
does. talk long an earnestly with him.
Tell him how tn thirst FIR money
grows on man; how he begins be TAX
in a little FIR socyability's sake; thin
he finds he can't do without it, he fire.
quents tn banks lIabitchooly; wanst
ten thousand dollars wud go to his
head; now it takes millyons to affect
him; fin1ly he's took up be tn polls
an his picture is in tn gallery marked
'habitchool millyonaire,' an he's dom
tn lock-step with prisidints iv railroad
companies an other NOTORIOUS maly-
factors. Don't let tn lad develop into
a millionaire Stop him now befure ii
is too late Don't give him amy money
Ye won't. but don't.
mo. sir. wudden't know how to ad-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-06

jidy iv Hogan's is hardly old enough to
penetrate tn cunning disguise that
Hogan assumes whin he's in tn bosom
iv his family. Up to now he thinks
Hogan puts on TIL appearance iv a
deep an thoughtful an gloomy man as
a joke, an It's highly amusin' to tn
offspring. Whin he larns that tits seer
yOus an that Hogan ra-aly expects his
family to look up TO him as kind iv
model Instructor. guide, judge an
hangman combined, don't know what
he'll think. But at this minyit Hogan
has charted tn whole eoorse iv life FIR
him. I'll not let him run wild tn way
1 DONE says he He'll profit be me eY-
peeryence, says he. 'Oho. says /, TIL
ashes are goin' to INSTRUCT tn fire
how TO burn says 1. 'Niver mind says
he, I'm goin' to study his pecoolyari-
ties an give him a shove TIL way he
seems inclined to 60 says he. AS tn
twig is bent tn three's inclined says
he. Well. SIR says I, he starts with
great advantages. Very few childher
III my Ilqle mas naQ Tn Dln1Ill Nv III eX-
peeryence iv man that be sober in
dusthry, great intelleck an intrepid
courage has rose firm almost nawthin
to be an Inspector iv gas meters. Has
he tipped himsilf off in amy way? Has
he given We amy indication that wud
show We whether ye ought to dig down
into tn vast threasury iv ye'er knowl-
edge an larn him boxing, step dancing
or thrigonOmethry? Not yet says he.
Some days | think he's goin' to be a
great MUSICIAN. FIR even now he can
sing King WilIum was King Georges
son." so we can tell it apart firm
Home, Sweet Home He shows a
good deal Nv hunger an thirst?' says L.
He does says he. He sleeps well?'
Like thrain dispatcher He wants
his own way? an without raisong
There's no raisoning with him, so
niver thry.' Well, thin says /, I can
see his future What's that?' says he.
He'll be a Hogan says /.
BE hivens, bachelor that 1 am an