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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12
CHARGED WITH ARSON.
Prominent tlcburnr Merchant on
Irinl In John~nn tnunty.

CIeburue. Texas. June i2.-lu tne
district court here Yesterday the case
~ the state OF Texas rs. X. NJ.
sp.er was taken up Mr. Speer is .
prominent citizen OF Clehurne ana
PROPRIETOR ~ large furuitur" stof"
her. ou Chambers street The con-
tents ~ this store wvrr partiall'
DESTROYED by fife SOME months sln'r'
and Mt spe,r is ebafsed hy 'nd'c'-
meat with arson The statrH ma'u
witness. Mr Thompson. 'e#'ll'ed
chat b. was au employs 't th" sp"r'
fsruifur, storr tt the time ~ '""
nfs ana that be- overheard che pro-
psietor aud another vmr''fr spFaN'
lag iu al uudestaus. tn eti'h h'
beard retsfeucs f1 huFutaw 'hr store
seA that frv wowsuft iAiFf. aa H'
sas fo.ne ta tlanef. th% tifr aia'"
xas sauuasd rbu trial H a'irf'''Hs
.ansiAeratie atfenftHH HH4
+ aatmaaI fesfIHHH. HIp
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12
{ AffIRnS THE SENTENCE A snip IS POISONED


Jackson. Miss. June rs Tls su-
ptcme court yesterday 9elivaeud iIa
decision ia the case of Mira Aagle
nifdaong. charged with the murder
OF nr Thomas Butler at Monticello.
i,ssc. %. 1906. aud sentenced to fgYe
years iu the srate pcnitentlsTy un.
der a verdict n guilty of manslaagh.
ter. Chief Juati,e Whitefield deliver
ed the decislnn. which Was partici-
pated ln bg associate Justice Mayes.
Associate Justice Calhoun dissenting
The opinion was yery brief one
and wound up with the following
words.
AS men. our deepest sympathy
goes out 10 this most unfortunate ap'
pellaut. as judges. we are bound 20
pronounce the Judgment OF the Law
The right OF pardon. the disinest at
tribute of deity Is vested not In us
but In the governor OF the state.
Immediately after the Judgment OF
the court was made, Governor Var
deman granted Mrs Birdsong a stay
Of execution for thirty days. in which
time she can get up and have pub
lished her petition for pardon as the
law requires.
Mrs Birdsong left for her home
at Mendenhall. and already numer-
GUS petitions are being circulated in
her behalf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12

Owing to the big increase IN our
kodak finishing we have found IL
necessary to finish oftener thah
rwice a week as has been our custom
Hereafter we will finish every tues
dav. Thursday and SATURDAY BRING
in your films the day before either
of the above days and get your I'm
ished pictures the following after
noon rain or shine. IL you have never
had us do your kodak WORK We
would like for YOU 20 give US tFiaI.
II We don't give you the best WORN
,,y ever saw Il won't cost you a cent
rIud41n.s Photo studio.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12

Half a Block Purchased on WhiCu hO1-
era Hotel win Bs treCtet.

Bv the contamination of a real es-
tate deal which has been pending
several days Robert Harrison, pro-
prietor of the Rogers Hotel, becomes
owner of a valuable piece OF city
real estate located between West
Main and Water streets aud front
ing ON Elm street rhe property De
tonaed 10 Mr and Mrs +. II. Aeklel
0, Canyon City and has been sold by
them 20 Mt Harrison for "a consul
Grafton of 10000. Nll the papers in
tbts trauactlon were signed this
morning and are ready to be placed
uu record The property as deHef'p'u
Ia the deed is balf 'hr block e"''na'a
bv West Main. Elm. Water And Mon
rae streets The Iot has "a frontage
NJ 800 fver on West Main and Water
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12

Willie Green. aged about fourteen
wears and son of Cooper Green. haa
an arm broken this morning as the
result OF % team he was driving run
ming away. The boy was deiiyerin-
wood for j. A. Synco when the ac-
cidenf occurred When the team
started to run the seat on the wagon
gave way and the young driver "a-
thrown to the ground He was taken
home and physicians summoned ''
reduce the fracture
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12
ICED CAR OF FURNITURE.
Ridiculous Mistake That HAFpr1e0
During Recei& Car shOsta1r.

Speaking about funny consssn-
ments OF freight said an official OF
the Frisco yesterday. "a caAe happen
ed last winter during the car short
age that certainly was one on tn
railroad company. A carload of FUR
niture was shipped from Chicago II
Dallas. The billing clerk at Chicago
| made the abbreyiation 'furnt and
| at the next transfer point. the bill
ing clerk understood the word to be
fruit AS it happened. the furniture
had been loaded into a refrigerator
car. as it was the first thing avail
able, and as the consignment was
thought TO be fruit. the car was
promptly iced and sent on. from
Chicago to Dallas is along trip and
the car was iced several times during
the long ride When the stuff was re-
ceived in Dallas. almost every piece
had fallen apart the damp atmos-
phere of the car having a bad effect
IN the glue. Denison Herald.
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Rev. J. f. Crawford, young man
who was reared in Ellis county mas
been appointed by the board OF ste
wards of the Methodist church as
assistant pastor under Rev. j. l.
Mcclure. Mr.. Crawford is a gradn-
ate of the Southwestern University
at Georgetown and spent laSt Sea'
as student in Vanderbilt uniVersi-
~ at Nashville After leaving
Georgetown Mr.. Crawford served
church in Hillsboro few months De
fore going to Vanderbilt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12

Mr.. J ". Thomson. "a well known
ieweler OF the ciS. was bitten oH
the leg Tuesday morning by a dos
that was guarding "a buggy in th'
uiiey behind Mt Thomson store
Mr Thomson was passing thr"1sH
tho allies and when near 10" 'chi'"
the dos uu 3t him. lnflictins "a pain.
ful bite uu the calf of the i"g. NJ.
Thomson eallrd eu H physician 'hie
murnihe f0 have thc wound treated
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-06-12

alone landed at the South American
port and that bis vessel did not come
within five miles of the place
Dr. Brumby was of the opinion
that rodents which are said TO scat
ter the plague might possibly be on
the vessel, and as precaution he
held the vessel In quarantine. sub
jeeting the compartments 10 two
fu migations.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
SUITS STILL IN DEMAND.
kanh's store Offers Many Attrae-
items 20 To-nlorroys's Shoppers.

kanh's store Offers Many Attrae-
items TO To-morrov's shoppers.
If the women who read the Kann
stores advertisement to-day want suits
for wear Immediately. and for the rest OF
the chilly spring. also for early fan wear.
they'll be told in a very convincing man
ner just where they can purchase some
OF the most desirable Of the season s
models at actually less than half former
selling prices.
Summer silks. white goods, and other
wash fabrics will interest the woman
who is clever enough 20 have learned the
value of reading and keeping up with ad-
vertising news.
A big, timely list Of practical notions
viii appeal 10 those who are contemplat-
ing doing. OF having done for them, a lot
of spring aud summer sewing.
An interesting exhibition for tomorrow
will be that Of the process Of braidmak-
ing. showing every step from the rough
thread 10 the finished braids.
Whether it is 70 correspond with the
state Of the weather or for some other
reason. 10 IS difficult tc say. but from some
cause blue, and particularly navy blue.
is running the new shade Of brown an eX-
ceediugly close race for first place. Espe-
cially IN wool goods is this pre-eminence
Of navy blue very marked.
Every woman wants an individual style
for her own in shirt waists, and yet she
does not have the time 20 spare 10 do her
own embroiderins. and what has this
season been provided is the dainty en-
broiHarcH eIfrf-Vy4fgf fronting
Mattings for the summer, and a special
notice Of summer bedwear, pillows, and
spreads. will interest the housekeepers.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
POTOMAC WATER BAD
Cumberland Receives Analytical Re-
port on Drinking Supply.
Maryland Municipality VIII Vote on
Extension Of Works at Election
Next Week.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Md, May 1.-THE Cum
beriand Board OF Trade last night in
dorsed the proposed issue of $4,000 bonds
for an extension Of the Cumberland
Water Works. II is proposed TO put in
an 5000 O00-gall0R pump and make other
Improvements. This viii be voted upon
by The people at the c0uncilmanic cleo
tiSn May 20 and q is feared by those
interested IN increasing the city's water
supply that it viii be defeated. because
Of the cry that there might be graft in
it for some one" Mayor King. the city
council. and the board OF water commits
sioners say that the city has outgrown
the present system. and that the inn
provement is imperative. IT is especially
necessary to provide protection against
fire.
DR.. Charles II. Brace to-day received
reports on the drinking water now in use
in this city Many win not use. the
Potomac water at all while others are
Obliged 10 use it OF 60 without any The
analytical report on the Potomac water
brands it bad"
The municipal contest promises 10 be
very warm next week. The Democrats
are charging the Republicans, who have
long beer in the control OF the city, with
doing high-handed things, but there has
been little charged that can be regarded
as specific. although. it is reported. that
the Democrats have something up their
sleeve" for next week.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
ROCKVILLE COUNCIL MEETS.
John ). Higgins Elected Town Clerk
and Treasurer.
c-..,f.g q. tn, 4x-,-t.s-,. --. IL

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Md. May 1.-THE Rock
vile town council met last evening and
elected John J. Higgins town clerk and
treasurer, and reelected James r.
Green baiIiG Mr. Higgins succeeds
Carey Kingdom. who was not an appli-
cant for reappointment When the
board organized. a year ago, there was
a lively fight over the cieTkship. and a
compromise was effected. the terms of
which were that Mr.. kingdom was to
serve the first year and Mr.. Higgins the
second of the two-year term of the
board. A resolution was adopted thank
ing the retiring clerk for his efficient.
faithful. and courteous" services.
The annual statement of the receipts
and expenditures OF the town was pre-
sented, approved, and ordered pub
lished The receipts and expenditures
were as follows: Receipts-COrpora-
tion taxes, S6,74S.55; water rents,
SS53.14: county levy (roads). Sl15.99;
corporation fines. S166; dog licenses,
S93; miscellaneous, S2e. Expenditures
Redemption waterworks bonds Nos.
and s. $1,000; interest on bonded in
debtedness, 81. 1.305.77; gasoline. s1.22e.31;
work on streets and sidewalks, SS9S 65;
material for streets and sidewalks.
S54S.12 salaries, $4,000: premium on
fire insurance policy. $50: taxes paid in
error, $50; work on water main and
material. $500; printing. $500; mis-
cellaneous. $140.33. The balance on
hand Is $2,57O.33.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
STRIKE QUICKLY ENDS.
WeFkmen ON Anae0stia schools
Walk 0ut, Then Back.


There was another strike and rapid ad-
tustment in the building trades yesterday.
The men employed in the erection Of the
new public school on Harrison street.
Anacostia. laid down their tools because
the II. b. Casey Company. the contractors
for the plumbing work put nonunion
plumbers TO work on the job. As was
the case on the new municipal building,
several weeks ago, these nonunion men
were taken off and the trades returned
10 work with but little loss of time.
As reflected IN the meeting last night
lit is the sense Of the building trades JLat
a conference be held with the Employers
Association of the Building Trades. with
d view 90 devising ways and means by
which the men now on strike return 10
work, Secretary John J. Purcell was di-
rected TO send letter 10 this effect 10
the Employers Association. in reply 10
the request received by him several days
ago, at which d conference was requested
Although, IN view of the action taken
last night, both parties have expressed
themselves as desirous of a conference
with a view 10 the final settlement OF the
long standing strike. the conference is
by no means assured. Both sides have
advanced negative propositions, and it is
possible that they may not be able 10
agree upon terms. The Employers As
sOciatiOn wants 10 confer if the men on
strike on the Metropolitan Club return 10
work. and the building trades want 10
confer under existing conditions.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
ARMY AND NAVY.
ARMY Orders.


Capt HUBERT L. WIGMORE. Corps Of Engi-
neers. 20 Temporary duty in ofice Of Chief Of
staff Washington. and viii then report 10
Chief Of Engineers.
First Lieut.. EDWARD 3. YEDDER, assistant
surgeon. from san Francisco to Port Douglas.
First Lieut. HENRY F. PIPES, assistant surgeon,
from san Francisco 70 Washington Barracks.
General Hospital
Contract Surgeon ALBERT Z. MILLER. now in
United States. from further duty in Philippines
TO United States Military Prison. Fort Leayen-
worth. for duty June j
Contract surgeon LEE ROY DUNBAR. from New
York City 90 Fort Terry.
Gel DANIEL II. BRUSH, 20 Twenty-foUrth In
Lieut.. Col ROBERT F. ANEs. to Twelfth In
Mai HENRY D. sTYER to Tventy-ninth Infan-
ty Philippines.
Capt. OLIVER S. EsKRIDGE. to Eleventh Infsn-
Col. EDWARD B. MOsELEY, assistant surgeon
general having been found ty retiring board
incapaciiated for active service on acc8unt of
disability incident thereto, his retirement an
nounoed.
First Lieut.. CHARLES L. FOSTER, assistant sur
geon from Washington to proper station.
Col JOHN e.. D. KNIGHT, Corps ot Engineers
detailed member beard of engineers, Office Chief
of Engineers. 20 New York City relieving Col.
DANIEL ". LOCKWOOD, Corps Of Engineers
Lieut. Col CHARLES e. AYRES. to Fourteenth
Mai Henry T. ALLEN. to Eighth Cavalry.
Cant. HI b. MYERS. % Sixth Cavalry.
First Lleut. JOSEPH X. BARNARD 70 Fifth
Cavaly.
Bre cen. HENRY T. ALLEN. chief Of Philippine
Coustabulary, upon arrival at San Francisco
proceed 70 Washington and report 10 Secretary
Of War
ounrterraster sergt. FRANCIS GEEHAN. Elev-
eHJh Infantry placed upon retired list.
Recruit RICHARD T. MELVIN, infantry, recruit
depot. Columbus Barracks, transferred 90 Hos
pital Corps as private.
Second Licutk. CHARLES A. HUNT, Twelfth IN
fsntrv; HARRY G. LECKIE. Twenty-sixth n
fantry; GILBERT II, STEWART. infantry
fOrtnance Department.; JOHN NJ GILBERT.
infantry fOrdnance Department.; EDWARD J.
MORAN, Tweuty-seventh Infantry. and JOHN
r. McGUINNESS Sixth Infantry. before board
motion.
Recruit CHARLES J. MARTINEZ, infantry, re-
cruit depot. Fort slco8m. transferred to Hos
pitals Corps as private. 80 General Hospital,
Washington Barracks. for duty with Company c,
Hospital Corps.
Pest Commissary Sergt, JOHN GLENN, from Office
purchasing c7nmissary. San Francisco to Fort
Flagler. relieving Post C6mmissary Serzt Az
GUST BAUAfANN.
First Lieut. GILBERT A. YOUNGBERG. Second
Lieuts. HAROLD 5. HETRICK. WILLIAM A.
JOHNSON, FREDERICK r. DOWNING,
HENRY A. FINCH and FREDERIC f.
HUMPHREYS. Corps Of Engineers. from Third
to Second Battalion Of Engineers.
Private WILLIAM II, WYNN. Company B.
Twenty-sixth Infantry. Fort sam Houston, haT-
ing enlisted under false pretenses, discharged
without honor from the army.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
MEMORIAL TO PROGRESS.
All Patriotic Americans should visit
the jamestown Exposition.

Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. of Wash
ington. now at Norfolk, sends a Mes
sage" home that viii be aeceptables TO
friends of the exposition, for the justness
Of her judgment is known:
thank you so much for the editorial article in
The Washington Herald Of yesterday. It was like
well known voice from friendly country and
found echo In the hearts Of those who love home
and histoTy-those who realize what the great ex-
position stands for. Let the pilgrims OF the James
1901 look backward, from comparative point Of
view. 10 the pilgrims Of 1907. and rejoice in the
progress and prosperity Of home and country
Even if detail Of finish he not complete the "a.
position is q magnificent memorial to progress, and
win be an enduring honor to all interested IN It's
Success It is point Of interest that every AmeFi-
who possbly make the pilgrimage should do
So and make jamestown a Mecca Of patriotism.
! can say TO our peonls vith patriotic pride.
Gone A" and md "WeiI "a" and if everything Is
not just what you expect and desire. remember IL
Is much better than could have been imagined hy
the pioneers Of wilderness period where the cradle
Of TIE nation was rocked to the war cry OF danger
only 800 yeaB ago.
FLORA ADAMS DAZZLING, A. ST.
Norfolk Va. May le
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
VIENNESE sing IN BALTIMORE
Wiener Maennergesangyerein Gives
Concert for Charity.
Visit Mayor at City Hall, Take in
Sights, and Wind Up Day
with kOmmerS
- b DC Washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. May Ito the music of the
United Singers Of Baltimore and martial
strains from the Fifth Regiment Band.
the Wiener Maennergesangverein $50
strong, poured out of ten cars of special
train at Union Station this morning.
loaded into special trolley cars. and went
to the Belvedere and Stafford to pre-
pare for the concert at the Lyric tonight
under the auspices OF the Harmonic Sing
ing Society.
The programme for their entertainment
began with an automobile trip in 10 ma
chimes this afternoon. leaving the Belve-
dere at 1870 o'clock and going to the city
hall for a reception by the mayer. From
the city hall they went out Pimlleo road
to the Pimlico and Country Club, return
ing in time for dinner at O'Clock. The
concert began at 8. and at 1870 there was
a k0mmers, the luncheon for which cost
s2,000. The men were served in the ball
room and the ladies in tire banquet hall
After breakfast Tomorrow morning the
society VIII leave for Buffalo. To-nlghts
programme was as follows.
'sforgensanderuug' fwith piano.. Heinrich Esser
Die Wasserfahrt Felix Mendelssohn-B Bartholdy
Die Aboesung Herman Hutter
Der Gondelfahrer with piano.. .FTanz Schubert
Mir IraeIImte Franz Abt
''Deutsehes Heerbannlied' solo with
planoi- .Rud. Weinwurm
HeTbst i'm Meere Wilhelm 6fericke
Der ScheeTenschleifer" and "Puerschlied' folk
songsl
Vein Webb and Gesang waltz with
planOl Ohm Strauss
The proceeds will be divided between
the Maryland General and EudOwOOd
Hospitals and the Federation of Jewish
Charities and Home for Austrian Immi-
grants
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
TELEGRAPHERs MEET TODAY.
President small to Make Principal
Address.

The Telegraphers' Union, of Washing
ton, viii hold aa open meeting at Typ
graphical Temple at o'clock this after
noon. Samuel J. small, president of une
national organization. VIII make the prin-
cipal address.
"A similar meeting Of the telegraphers OF
Baltimore was held last night, when
about twenty-five Of the local telegraph
ers attended They remained in Baltimore
and will escort President Small 10 Wash
ington to-day.
President Small, it is expected viii
have much of interest 10 say TO the union
and TO the members personally
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
WRITES MESSAGE IN BLOOD.

Mrs. n. Lfngie Patterson Ends Life
in Fft of Religious Insanity.
Special TO The Washington Hsald
Salisbury, n c.. Nay n.-Scrawling the
insane words as she bled rapidly to death.
God has revealed to me the day that I
have overthrown the kingdom Of God. -
Mrs Bina Lngle Patterson last night
explained the haIIucination that made her
take her own life. The suicide occurred
ten miles from Salisbury Mrs. Patterson
left her room and. going into the yard,
cut her throat with a razor.
Mrs. Patterson was a sister of Rev.
Dr. Walter Lingle, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, Of Atlanta Recent
religious revivals appeared 70 unsettle
her mind The funeral will be held to
morrow
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
FRANK JONES RETURNS.
Former Cashier OF National Bank
Causes Surprise in Charlotte.

Charlotte, n. c, May 1L-After being
away for eight weeks. curing which time
no trace of him was found, Frank Jones
former cashier of the Charlotte National
Bank. returned unexpectedly to the city
to-day, in company with his wife and an
attorney, who is supposed to have gone to
Florida TO find him.
Jones return was entirely voluntary
and has caused big sensation.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
William W. smeIser Dead.

Special "a The Washington Herald
New Windsor. Nd. May I.-W. smeiser
died last night. aged seventy-eight years.
He was found dead. sitting in his chair,
by member of his family. Mr.. Smelser
was formerly tax collector OF New Wind
sor district, and was a brother of David
p. Smelser, clerk of the Circuit Court for
Carroll County. He left e. wife, six
daughters. and two sons.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
Gets Damages for wife,n .nen,h

Special to The Washington Heiald
Cumberland, Nd. May 1.-THE jury
tonight awarded Charles Eline $s.5OO
damages In the removed suit against
the Frederick County Telephone and
Telegraph Company. for the death Of
his wife, which resulted from an elee-
trio shock while at the telephone, last
AUGUST.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
speeehes nt seminarr

Milton R. Worsham. OF Kentucky, was
awarded first prize at the Wallace con-
test in public extempora1eous speaking
at the Episcopal Theological Seminary.
near this city, last evening. The second
prize was won by W C.. Pendleton. OF
Virginia. Eight students participated. The
judges were DR.. r. NJ. Slaughter Angus
Mcdonald Crawford J. c. Shackleford.
of Seminary Hin. and State Senator
Lewis II. Machen and Z. S. Leadbeater,
Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
Mr.. Gans on Human Nature

Mr.. Isaac Cans addressed the officers
and men of the United States Realty Com
pany. The subject was Human Nature
he was listened to very attenuveIy, and
the address was very enthusiastically re-
ceived. At the end of the address Mr..
Cans was requested to deliver another
address in the near future, which he
promised to do.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
Funerai of Mrs. Creighton.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. Mary E. Creighton. whose death
occurred Thursday, were held this after
noon from the residence of her husband,
J. c. Creighton, 1l02 King street. Many
friends and relatives Of the deceased at
tended. Rev Charles D. Bulia, OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. con
Quoted the services. The paIlbearers
were DR.. William NJ. Smith, Col. Theo-
dore H. Ficklin, J. Brooke Carter, c. F.
Eskridge, Frank c. Creighton, and S. II.
Lunt.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
Nrnsons Give Rnnnnet.
ecial 10 The washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Fredericksburg. Va, May u.-Masonic
Lodge, No. Z. OF this city. the mother
lodge Of Gen. George Washington. gave a
banquet last night in honor of Most
Worshipful Master Capt s J. Quinn,
grand master of the State. and Grand
Junior Deacon Of the Grand Lodge Of Vir-
gnia p. K. Baughman.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
Must Answer Charge of Forgery.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md. May n.-Sheriff ].
Iinthicum left this afternoon for Jersey
City, n. J.. to bring back Lee McCallin,
who is wanted here on a charge of
forgery. McCallin. whose home is in
Pennsylvania. was a candidate for the
Naval Academy, but failed in the recent
examinations. He is charged with having
forged the name OF a fellOw-candidate,
PaTmenter TO a check for $40
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
Alleged Negro Murderer Caught.

oIstlaI % Ine washington Herald.
Danville. Va, May IA telegram
was received to-day announcing the ar
rest, at Roanoke of Sam Moore. colored.
who is charged with having poisoned
his wife and three other negroes by
giving them corn whisky and cocaine.
at frolic at which he was the alleged
host. The tragedies We're enacted in
the servants room at the residence of
Rev. W. II. AtwiH AprIl q.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
WILLIAM CHALMERS DROWNED
Accidentally Falls from Boat at
Naval Academy Pier.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Annapolis, Nd, May n.-William Chal-
mers, ffty-three years old. formerly of
Shenandoah, Pa, but for a number of
years a resident of Annapolis. was acci-
dentally drowned in Severn River by fall
ing from his boat at Naval Academy
pier this afternoon. The body was recov-
cred at 10 O'Clock tonight. A wife and
seven children survive him.