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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-08
FINE

What's the matter with the new
hired mann"
ne says it's the ague.
And why did YOU engage him %
II thought he'd be fine at shaking the
furnace. cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
An Evening Echo.

A false accusation accuses the ac-
cuser. Majus.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25

One West Virginia jury condemn
ed Mrs. Legg to die for the murder
of her husband. Another jury in
the same State set her free by say
ing she was not guilty. She may
count herself lucky. Unless there
was new evidence in her behalf,
there was assuredly wide differ
ence in the way the two juries look
ed at it. Both were extremists but
just the opposite to each other.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
MEETS TUESDAY EVENING

The Sunday School Union will hold
Its regular monthly meeting in the
Central Presbyterian church on
Tuesday evening at o'clock. The
principal address will be by Rev. s.
X. Arbuthnot. After the address OPP
portunity will be given for general
discussion.
The purpose of this union is to
further Sunday school work along
all lines in the city and suburbs. The
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
settlement under the insolvency o

settlement under the insolvency OF
the association, II is the duty of the
courts to ascertain to the satisfac-
ton Of the losers what brought
about the insolvency and either ex-
onerate those connected with the
management or indict them, as may
be the actual position they are
found to occupy.
Not until 1t is. made plain where
the money went win any of the
losers be satisfied.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
SWEEP MELODY FLOUR.
Report of the condition OF
THE WALLACE RANK

Located at Wallace, in the State of
West Virginia, at the close of bust
ness May 20, 1907.
Bank first began business June 8,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
ison county in 1906 received s18,-

rison county in 1906 received s1S,.
1907 and this year $S9,17O.1O, or
three times as much. Yet the Dem
ocrats tried to defeat Dawson for
governor and the bitterest opposi-
tion was made to the new tax meas
ures on the grounds that the cor
porations would escape taxation.
These figures are sufficient to show
the Democrats the error of their
way.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
Mhere DID the Money 90?


The final findings in the defunct
Eureka Loan & Building Associa-
ton can not be very satisfactory to
any one interested. The bondhold-
ers have sustained a very heavy loss
and the stockholders have lost all.
This is not meant as criticism of
the manner of arriving at these
findings as that was doubtless ac.
cording to law and the findings may
stand the test of the law. Doubt
less they will, though the Telegram
would not by this be understood as
trying to prejudice the case against
the stockholders should they decide
to appeal from the decision of Judge
Hervey. But, the point this paper
here aims to direct attention to is
the unsatisfactory manner, in which
the business of the association was
conducted, as disclosed by revela-
tions thus far made.
The average man fails to UNDER
stand how such heavy Indebtedness
came about and how the business
was conducted so long without APP
parent detection or disclosure of
this immense shortage. There was
no public idea even after the asso-
citation was declared insolvent that
there would be losses aggregating
about one hundred and thirty-five
thousand dollars, after the property
had been realized on and the amount
devoted to liquidation. But, such
now appears to be the amazing sit
uation.
is not to be wondered at that
some 81 the stockholders inquired
what became Of the t6sBay, and now
even the bondholders, who az first
through lack of familiar knowledge
OF the actual conditions, felt reason
ably secure, are inquiring, what be-
came of the money?
There is nothing explicit on this
point, nothing as yet to satisfy the
Interested parties and those sustain
ing such heavy losses of money en-
trusted to the care of others. They
have found as yet nothing upon
which to base a comprehension OF
the manner of the loss to them
There has been no explicit state.
ment showing them why and how
these losses came about, except the
general statement that the associa
ton was working on an inflated plar
or basis. Certainly, if this be the
real reason of insolvency. it would
have long ago lreen discovered anG
steps ought to have been taken tt
correct the faulty and unsafe system
even If the insolvency had then t.
he acknowledged. Indeed, tha
claim alone would stamp the man
agement with carelessness anC
neglect. and, indeed, there might al
most be justification In saying there
was Encouragement unjustified IL
the eyes OF the law ana certainly e
be condemned from the viewpoin
of business integrity.
There Is cause for these heav!
losses, these losses that fall 81
heavily on many wholly unable Il
stand them, and who must suffel
hardship because of them. and Their,
should be the most searching inves
tigation Of the conditions tina
brought these losses about ant
which were allowed to exist unit
Insolvency was the result.
Whether or not there is really an.
criminality attached to the conduc
of the association is a matter tina
ought to rest with the courts
First, having arrived at basis o
------------
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
GREENLAwN

A beautiful and well kept cceme-
terry near the city. All lots under
perpetual care. Think what thai
means, perpetual care. For any In.
formation desired call $50 w. Main
St, the cemetery. or ait HON.
'pnone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
LEAPS FROM STREET CAR

Miss Ella Frum, of Jane Lew,
sustained fractured ankle Friday
evening in making a flying leap
from a street car, when 1t did not
stop at the place she desired to
alight. She was taken to the home
of DR.. CASTOR where she was going
for a visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25

The clarksburg Industrial Com
pand have decided to sell lots at
Industrial" for $1,000 cash, and
$500 and up per month. Anthony
Bowen is the general manager. Of
fee 317 West Main street. Home
phone 2O7.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
Wet Mud Restores Life.

Wet mud, is useful in many ways,
as all know, but a Parkersburg
physician is about to make dis
covery of its use that, IL successful.
will cause a very simple remedy to
become renowned in medical science
He proposes to bring the dead to
life by means of wet mud, especial
ly those who have been killed by
electricity. The success of this dis
covery will also dispel the idea that
people are dead, when they appear
lifeless undlr the influence of cleo
tricity and then it will be reasoned
out that many a man thought to be
dead has been buried alive.
According to dispatches sent out
from that city, if the proverbial
newspaper liar there is not busy as
usual. one DR.. G. B. Blubaugh has
already accomplished the remark
able feat of bringing the dead to
life by resorting to tie use of wet
mud. The dispatch says that on
"wednesday of this week DR.. Blu
bangh got, permission to try his
scheme at the power house OF the
Parkersburg and Marietta Interur-
ban company. AS subjects he took
three rats. The first he electrocuted
with sixteen hundred volts of cleo
triicty, and after waiting three min
utes applied the wet mud, with the
result that the rate was soon able to
walk away. The second test was
made after the rat had been electro
cuted for five minutes. and was
equally successful. To cap the
climax another rat was electrocuted
and an appliance of the wet mud
given 1t after ten minutes had clap.
, sed. 1t was also able to walk slow
ly away after being resuscitated.
Local physicians who have wit
messed the wonderful test say that
they see no reason why it should not
work better on human than on a
rat. It is believed that a man could
be resuscitated much quicker, as the
preparation would not have to take
effect by going through thick COW
ering Of hair. Further tests will be
made by DR.. Blubaugh. and results
win be awaited with interest.
State Treasurer Newton ogdin has
issued comparative statement OF
railroad taxes for the year 1905, and
railroad and other public service cor
poration taxes for 1906, refunded to
the counties in the years 1906 and
1907, the first uader the old tax
laws and the second under the new.
He shows that the counties received
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25

cooperation of all teachers and
superintendent is. desired. All in
terested in Sunday school work and
the general public are invited to be
present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
81 PETTICOATS 75c

Black and white stripe and
red and white stripped Per-
Gale skirts, all sizes, sale price
75c
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-05-25
soc CORSET COVERS 25c

Excellent Cambria and long
cloth Corset Covers, lace trim
med, tgcks, beading, ribbon TO
select from, 9 styles, price Csc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
DRUNKEN NEGRO WITH Gun.
Willie Andrews, Another Negro,
Dangerously Shot by Goodc.
[special to rho TImea.plsnnich,l

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
BOYDTON, VA, December 9.-Elijah
Goode, young colored man, about
twenty-one years old. was brought
here YESTERDAY morning and lodged in
Jail. charged with shooting Willie An
drews with a pistol on Saturday night.
Andrews had close call. as tho bail
entered his left side near his heart.
Goode claims that the shooting was
accidental. He says he. with several
companions. We're out, and all full of
whiskcy. They began firing off their
pistols and a stray shot struck An
drews. 1t is not thought that the
wounded man will die.
On Saturday night difficulty oc-
Cured in this place between white
man. Mr.. John Cooper. and colorad
man named Deney Lyon, in which
Lyon was dealt severe blow over
the eye with an inch board, almost
killing him. The parties have all been
summoned to court. and the case Will
be heard to-day by Justice Duggan.
Mr.. Cooper. who lives in the coun-
try, claims that Lyon followed him
up and he thought he was attempting
TO shoot him, when he struck him with
the board. Lyon was so badly In
Jured that he has had to have a ply
stefan to see him several times.
Mr.. Philip Deeinder. worthy; Ger
man, who came to this neighborhood
about two months ago, has had Il
terrible experience since reaching here
from Pittsburg, Pa. Mr.. Deginger
bought farm here and had his fur
niture. and indeed. everything he had.
such as clothing, bedding, etc, shipped
from Pittsburg on the first of October.
and he has been unable to hear one
word about his furniture since. He has
no money to buy more. He has becn
unwittingly thrown upon the charities
Of the community. and the citizens
have responded literally to his necessi-
ties. He has wife and five children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
.DEBAR THOSE FOR
WHOM OTHERS PAID.
Restrain Persons Whose Taxes
Were Paid by Others
from Voting.
MUST PERSONALLY PAY TAX
Certain Parties Interested Alleged
to Have Enabled Many to
Vote Tllus.
lsnee,a,to ,,bo rlme.. 1,,.na,c,, !,

Especial to The Times. Dlspatch.1
NORFOLK. December ,s.-Messrs. Z.
y, ". Tazewell. George =. Arps and q; y.
to.dass before Judge 4t Martin p' that has
for its object the prevention or the
payment OF poll.taxes OF persons who
did not appear in person and pay up.
registering at the time in person. 1t
Is charged that hundreds OF voters
were quail fled By certain politicians on
the last day. Saturday. and that the
parties thus qualified did not appear In
person.
The proceeding cites City Treasurer
Herman to appear before the court for
a herring Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock to show cause why hes should
not be restrained from certifying TO
the cierk of court the enfranciisc-
ment OF all voters WHO did not appear
II pesIssn} AND thsir pollta fSa elt
Constitution. as requiring the payment
OF taxes Il, person.
The petitioners are represented by
John B. Jenkins and N. T. Green, and
they allege. in the petition that City
Treasurer Herman has the Information
in his possession that will allow him
to differentiate between those paying.
had their. taxes paid by others. They
ask that he be required to do this and
only certify to those who personally
paid their poll-taSes and registered
under the provisions Of the law.
Rumor has 1t that on Saturday poll
ticians interested at the last moment.
paid and qualified hundreds of voters
further reported that any voter who
was known to be "all right" politically
was paid up. 1t Is to prevent this
that the suit has been instituted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10

Ia q . Il .
libernte manner, stated that he was
n no. guilty OF the crime. and eoid !h,
autliorities would like to know the
story of his life. He asserted that
y, would not be revealed until after
hts execution. He also stated that one
OF the witnesses testified falsely
asainst him. although lie declared
that hc forgnve him, for II. Midgetf.
Snid he was not afraid to face death.
=. lie. he said. had been a disappolnt;
mcnt, although lie had done several
good things during Ills career.
When Nftdgets had concluded. Judge
tSarldy told him that lie lad had :,
.rair and impartial trial. and ns good
g jury served III his case as ever be-
fore occupied II Jury box.
/, MIdgets was nfterward conveyed to
the jail. ana he VIII be kept there TIN
der close guard until the date OF the
execution. The courtroom was crowd
ed with Interested spectators. and as
M!idgets made hls last plea for his Ire.
he was listened to with Keen interest
by the curious throng.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
FORM NEW SLATE coMpANY.
Charter Granted 10 Connecticut Cons
rnny to Operate in Duckingham.

M
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
.ARyONIA, VA. December 9.-Anew
company has been organized in the
Buckingham slate field Tor the pur-
pose of quarrying and manufacturing
slate The company Is known as the
James River Slate Company, With Of
fee headquarters In New Haven, Conn.
a large tract of slate and mineral
land, including some rich James River
lcwErounds, has been purchased from
the Brown estate. near -Arvonia, the
upper portion of which will be quar-
sried for slate.
1t is understood here that the com
pany has large capital and almost
unlimited backing, and that It will be
gin at once upon the development Q
the}quarries. It lis specified in the le
gnl papers in which the transfer
made that the company proposes no
only to quarry, but also to manufac
stnre the slate products duarrled int
roofing slate and other things Int,
which slate can be made such as door
stills, steps. beams. hearths. mantel:
ana tubs, Whether or not. this will b..
Gone depends upon the quantity ana
auuulity.of the slate found upon the
tracts secured.
I The president OF the compasy is
Cbaples j. Anderson, of New Haven,
Conn. Other officers and stockholders
in the company are Hugh L, Kirby, of
West NIrginin; f. v. Farinholt, OF
Richmond, aud John, 7. MclAenna OF
New Canton. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
tiles
Cured
f re g
Get rid of Your Piles Right Now
Pyramid Pile Cure Can Do 1t
Quickly aud I'ninIcssly.
FREE P.lcK.AGE SENT TO PROVE q 3

FREE PACKAGE SENT TO PROVE III.
Piles is a fearful disease. but easy to
cure II you go at 1t right.
AN operation with the knife is dan
gerous, cruel. humiliating and ull-
Pyramild Pile cure has cured the
worst form Of piles Known. We prove
BY every mail We get ,etters like
Wishing to give credit Yhare credit
Is due. ! feel 1t my duty to humAnlty--
as Well as yourselyes--to write you re-
gardtng your pile remedy. I have not
sllnlshed my. ti"st boS,, and am now well.
After the first treatment of Pyramid
pll g, , Cure the soreness left. and the
used your pills. and am feeling like
myself again. Thanking you Kindly,
Avenue, Seattle. WASH"
We do not ask YOU to take our word.
We are willing that you sholld try
our treatment and decide for Yourself.
Send TO the PyramH1id rYg Ry
YOU Will re eive q free trial package by
return mail, After. you have, used the
contents OF this package you can secure
exactly the same medicine from any
druggist for 80 cents. or on receipt OF
price, we will mai you same ourselves
IL he should not have 1t. III
You can so right ahead itll your
Work and be easy and comfortable Gil
Isn't 1t worth irving!
Il,pusaIld 8 have been cured In lhts
the privacy Of theiy own home, III
~ No tort IRE, No hills,s4 s. end to- q az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
cAYoLINE cIRoUIT COUNT.
Cnses on Docket Postponed, Owing 10
Illncsa OF C0unkel!
Especial 10 the mines. ptspatch !

[special to The Times Dtspatchl
BOWLING GREEN, VA, December
9 The regular term OF the Caroline
Circuit Court convened this morning
Will, Hon. John Il. Mason presiding.
The cl'nncerv, civil and criminal dock.
cts were called but owing to the sick.
moss OF Mr.. r.. q. Moncure and Mr.. IT.
w Chandler, counsel in most OF the
crlMtral cases. they were continued
until the next term OF the court.
special grand jury was et1pan-
nellod, and brought In an Indictment
against Geo. w. Burt, Edward Burt
ana John Smith, for breaking into the
depot at Milford
u, to this writing the Jury is still
In session, having before 1t several
cases.
The board or supervisors and the
building committee met and received
tho new, clerks Office, which Is an up
to-date building. fre-proof, and will
be fitted up with modern cases and
files forrecords.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
NEWSPAPERS CONSOLIDATED.
The Mirror, Published Mt Mineral, Alb
sOrhcd by LoulNn Entcrprisc.
'eclal to The Times Dispatch. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA, December
s.-The weekly newspaper known as
The Mirror. which has been published
for several years at Mineral, In Louisa
county, has discontinued publication.
having been purchased by and merged
into the Louisa Enterprise, published
at Louisa Courthouse.
Rev. Mr.. Cleveland, of Maine, has
accepted the rectorship OF the Episco-
pal Church at Standardsville, in Greene
county, and will also have charge of
the several mission chapels in that
neighborhood.
new barn belonging to Frank
Kerr, In Essex county, was burned u
few nights ago. together with guam
ti.y OF corn. hay. fodder. harness,
buggy and farming implements. Loss
$1,000; insurance, $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
BELIEVED TO DE DEsERTEns.
Russian senmcn Ginning to Have Been
Shipwrccked Are in NOrfOlk.

NORFOLK, December 9-Thc four
Russian seamen. who walked to this
city from an alleged wreck in North
Carolina, are at the City Mission still.
The Russian consul at New York is
willing to send tncm hack to Russia.
but the men do not wish to CO. and for
this reason will not give any infor-
nation as to what port they came
from originally. They prefer to secure
work here. 1t is believed that they
were sent out on Baltimore oyster
dredge and deserted. not liking the
hard work and rough treatment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10

which she Will sell to pay for his de-
Tense. lie claims that he did not know
his gun was loaded at the time OF the
shooting. He says his mother owns a
ranch OF 1000 acres, and that govern
ment allowance IS pnid.to her. as well
as to him. The prisoner is one-fourth
white. his grandfather on his fathers
side having been n Canadian French
Tribe
The grand jury also returned q YER
diet of murder in the first degrees
against Mrs. Mamie 3. Baker. who is
alleged to have murdered her new
born infant boy several weeks ago.
The woman is out on bail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
WILL or JOHN W. BURKE.
Rnnker Leaves business to His Son,
AMI ESTATE to Widow.
Especial to The es-Dtspatch.I

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
ALEXANDRIA, VA, December o.
The will Of the late John w. Burke, a
well-known banker was probated In
the Corporation Court to-day. The de-
ceased bequeathes his interest In the
banking house of Burke & Herbert to
his sons, Julian T.. N. T.. T., and Harry
r. Burke, and directs that they con-
tin,le the business. To his son, Ed
nund j. Burke. and three daughters,
Misses Fanny NJ. and. Virginia r.
Burke and Mrs. Ellen c. Burke Eddy.
he states in the Will that he had made
provision for them during life. To his
widow, Martha Burke, lie leaves all of
his property and directs at her death
that 1t revert to his seven children.
Messrs. j. T., n. P. 7. and II. r. Burke
are named in the will as executors.
and he. directs that no appraisement Of
the estate be made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
POSTPONE WRIGHT TRIAL.
Defense Asked Delay In Essex County
Murder CnNe.
rspeclal TO The Times. p,spa tell. 4

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
TAPPAtIANNOCK, VA. December ..
After consultation by counsel for
both the defense and the prosecu-
tion In the case of NJ. 8. Wright for
killing Mcdaniel, continuance was
agreed upon on the grounds of tho
defense not being ready. Judge Null
Inns was telegraphed to ON Saturday
not to come, and did not make HIS
nesses were recognized to appear here
on next Monday, December 18th. the
regular term of the Circuit Court, at
which time a date for the trial will
be fixed.
John l.. Lee. of Lynchburg, has been
retained for the defense, Nand has been
In Tanpahannock for several days In
consultation with his associate coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
~ 7sT-7I777I7 - NJ gLngi
Cadet sItnton Now

NORFOLK, December o.-Congress-
man Harry Maynard. OF this district,
announces that Hugh G. Minton, son
OF Mrs, Sue A, Mlnton, Of Sinithfield,
having stood the best examination In
the recent competition, has been APP
pointed a cadet In the United States
Military Academy. at West Point, to
fill vacancy. Alinton Is seventeen
years Of age, aud declared to be Q
promising young man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
.|ND|CT INDIAN FOR
KILLING WOMAN
Harrison Witcheway Claims That
Shooting Of Dora Hall Was
Accident.
DID NOT KNOW TWAS LOADED.
Especial to The Times.ptspatcl,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.J
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. December $.
An indictment for murder In the
first degree was returned by grand
against Harrison Witcheway, an In.
dian cowboy. who shot and fatall3.
wounded Dora Hall, white woma,l.
hero Saturday night. The dying state
the Indian shot her because she would
not go, with him to New York, is the
My direct evtdenc, against tile man.
as there was no eyewitness to the;
shooting. =
Witcheway says trat he LAS leo
acres Of land in Indian Territory,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
.POLICE,IAN Ll'LEs DIES.
Alexandria Officer Was to Have been
Beneficiary Of Play.

~ 5000 Special TO Tue Tlmes-D 1sDatch.I M ~
ALEXANDRIA, NA.,F December o..
policeman lillian Lyles. who has boon
Ill TOR some time past. died Il few
minutes after o'clock this afternoon
at the Alexandria Hospital. Flo was
about FORTY eight years at ago. Sey.
eral children survive him, Il.
4 feature in connection with this
death Of Policeman Lyles is that the
members Of the police force have been
4 for several days busily engaged In
selling tickets for benefit performs
anca entitled '.The Merry Cobbler,t1'
which was TO have been presented at
tho Opera Mouse for him next Thurs
day night The play was tn have beer
given by the El.ks' Dramatic CLUB
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-10
Ribs broken ny Fall.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
sPOTSYLNANIA.t VA, December o.
Mr.. Arthur NJ. Alsop. farmer. living
near Curlew. in Livingston District.
OF this county, fell from a loaded wa
gon few days since and broke several
of his ribs and was otherwise pain
fully bruised and hurt.