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The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
O. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.


Washington. Sunday. Oct. Is. 1875 ,. m.
It now seems improbable that the West Indian
disturbance hitherto mentioned in these synOpses
will strike the shores Of the United States The
latest adTices 20 indicate nCItheastward more
merit toward the Bgrmudas
Fair weather has prevailed during the last twenty
four hours in practically all parts Of the country
In the Missouri Valley and the Northwest the tenn
perature has risen, but generally east Of the Missis-
sipId relatively low temperatures prevail. Light 20
heavy frost was reported Sunday morning in North
ern Georgia and Northern and Central Alabama and
Mississippi and killing fIost general through
out the Middle Mississippi Valley.
Fair weather is indicated for Monday ard Tues
day east Of the Rocky MouutaEs with slowly rising
temperatures in Eastern districts and the Middle
valleys Monday and in Eastern districts Tuesday
The winds along the New England and Middle At
lantic coasts viii be light northwest 70 north;
the South Atlantic coast fresh nOTtheastTly en- the
East Gulf coast light noTtheTly; on the West Gulf
coast fresh northeasterlyi the Lower Lakes light
and variable and the Upper Lakes light to fresh
southerly
Steamers departing Monday FOR European ports
viii have light variable winds and fair weather
10 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
BARGE AND CREW LOST.

Saxon Founders in Gale on Cape
Hatteras.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Oct. 13.-The barge Saxon,
its master. Capt Frank, and two of its
crew Of three men We're lost in a gale
last night off Gull Shoal life-saving sta
ton. ten miles north of Cape Hatteras
and ninety-five miles south Of Cape Hen
~. The barge. in tow of the lake steamer
Katahdin, was bound from Georgetown,
D. c., to New York with a cargo of lum-
ber.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Engagement Announced.

Special to The Washington Herald
Salisbury, N. C. Oct. 13.-Burton
Craige, a young barrister. announces to-
day the engagement of his sister, Miss
Josephine Branch Craige. to DR.. W. c.
Kluttz. Of Albuquerque. N Mex The
wedding is to take place in December.
Miss Craige lived for years I'm Washing
ton, where her father Kerr Craige. was
Third Assistant Postmaster General un-
der President Cleveland's administration.
Sne is the granddaughter of Burton
Craige. sr.. and Gen. L. o. B. Branch. of
Confederate fame
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
POLITICS DIsRUPTs COURT.
Judge and Prosecuting Attorney De-
cline TO Prosecute Case.

Richmond. Va. Oct. 1S.-Judge Thomas
". Harrison, VINO presided in the famous
Strother-Bywater trial at Culpeper.
has been designated by Gov, Swanson to
sit in the case of Henry C. Hechier in
the place of Judge r. Carter Scott.
The trial Of Hechler. charged with cleo
ton frauds in connection with the re-
cent county Democratic primary. which
comes up in the Circuit Court Of Henrico
County on Monday, viii be unique. Not
only has Judge Scott declined to preside
owing, presumably to high tension in
county politics. but Louis o. Wendenburg,
Commonwealth attorney, will resign the
conduct Of the prosecution to Attorney
Harry NJ Smith.
Heehler, who was deposed from Office
by Judge Scott because of alleged irregu-
larities. was afterward reelected by the
people to the office. The election was
questioned. and a special committee was
appointed 20 review the returns. This
committee vindicated Hechler.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
VALUABLE BIBLE DESTROYED.
Norfolk Synagogue Damaged by
Early Morning Blaze.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, oct. 13.-Fire early this
morning practically destroyed the altar,
paraphernalia other furnishings. and
valuable books in Ebenezer Synagogue
on Cumberland street, this city.
One Of the books lost, a Bible. belonging
10 NJ Bremen. Is said to have been
valued at 81. 200. The damage TO the syna-
gogue by fire and water viii probably
amount to 1880, which Is fully covered
by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Judge Thornton Will Pre-
side at Hitchcock Trial.
NO ACTION IN THOMAS CASE
Commonwealth Attorney Mackey
May Ask that Negro BE Tried at
Next Term of COurt-Rev. Edgar
Carpenter Talks to Men in wash
ington Street Church-Ne,vs Notes.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
tBell Telephone So.

81 King Street.
Alexandria, Va, Oct. 1s.-severaI Grim
inal eases viii be called for trial aud
several matters viii be presented to the
grand jury at the October term of the
Alexandria County Circuit Court which
begins Monday, October p. Judge ]. B.
T. Thornton, who was recently appointed
to the bench, will then preside for the
first time in Alexandria County. Among
the cases which will be considered by th&
grand jury is that of Frank Hitchcock,
who is charged with attacking Mrs. Susan
NJ. Beach, wife of Reginald Beach. Aug
ust 6 last while Mrs. Mach was walking
from her home in Wastng district to
visit a neighbor. Hitchcock is under bail
in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance
Attorneys Mechen and Moncure will ap-
pear in his defense
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
'.Fashioned IntellieentIy."
One of the Brightest and Best
The Way TO Succeed.

Frcm the Punxsutawney Spirit.
The Washington Herald which was Just
one year old last Tuesday, celebrated the
event by printing a large anniversary
number containing history of itself and
portrait of its eighty-five employees
The Herald started out with first-class
equipment. both mechanically and intel
lectuaily, and Immediately took its place
among the leading newspapers of Amer
lea. The moral of which is, Deserve
success and you are likely to attain it.
II you do not, it won't be your fault.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
WANT RESIGNATION DECLINED.
Lynchburg Church VIII Ask Pas
tors Return.


LynChburg, Va, Oct 13--At a congre-
gational melting to-day the Westminster
Presbyterian Church. by a vote OF 95 TO
25, decided TO ask the Montgomery Presby-
terry to decline the resignation of DR.. r.
II. Fleming, pastor of the church The
presbytery will meet Tuesday to hear
commissioners from this church in refer
ence To the resignation.
Dr. Fleming has been pastor Of West
minister for twenty years. having come
here from Washington. where he went
from Woodstock. Va. 1t is believed he
will be sent back by the presbytery TO
continue his long pastorate.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
R. VINT0N CLAYTON DIES.
Was state OmeIaI for Nearly Forty
Years

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd, Oct l9-R. Vintop
Clayton, aged seventy-seven years, for
many years chief deputy clerk to the
Maryland Court Of Appeals. and a man
Of wide acquaintance, died at his home
in Market street early t-,s morning af-
ter a lingering illness Of kidney trouble,
yellow jsundice, and other complications,
Mr. Clayton had been in bad health for
over a year, but his late illness began in
july last, and he had since been con-
fined 10 his home.
He is survived by a wife and four
children-R, Vinton Clayton. jr., Mrs
Joseph S. NJ Basil jr, Miss Margaret
Clayton, and Mr. Vinton z. Clayton.
Mr. Clayton was a prominent member Of
the Red Men, Masons. Odd Fellows, and
knights OF Pythias. He was first
employed at clerical work in the Court
of Appeals Office at the age OF sixteen
years, and for nearly forty years had
been chief deputy clerk. having served
under both Democratic and Republican
administrations
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
EXPRESS MESSENGER KILLED.
Passenger Train, Passing Wrecked
Freight, Is DeraiIed.

4 aNHNhEtE AEaAnf EAtht9E wrecked
Freight, Is Derailed.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
LynChbuTg. Va, Oct 13-NO. 3, a west
bound fast passenger train on the Nor
folk and Western, was wrecked this aft
ernOOn at MOntvale, thirty-five miles west
OF LynchbuTg. in a unique way, and The
express messenger, whose name cannot
be learned tonight, was killed and six
passengers injured.
Just as the passenger was passing an
east-bound freight on double track, the
latter was wrecked. and fifteen cars were
thrown on the track and against the pas
senger. wreClting il and badly demolish-
ing the equipment.
Details cannot be obtained here to-
night. but It is thought the freight was
derailed by a broken f1ange or a broken
rail- No one seems TO have been hurt On
the freight
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Ererrhodr wIshes It well.
EnsiIy One of the First.

From the Salisbury On. c. Post
The Washington Herald was one year
old Tuesday The Herald is easily one Of
the first newspapers Of the country. and
its circulation of 34.OOO speaks eloquentiy
of the favor 1t has won in the first twelve
months Of its existence. Scott c. Bone is
its editor and his page never carries a
dull line. The Herald deserves all and
more than the success it has realized
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Anti-whislsy Campaign Planned.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Salisbury, n. c., Oct. 13.-The Salisbury
Anti-Sal0on League was reorsanized last
night, and ". B. Smoot chosen president
A plan of campaign against the saloons
and distilleries was proposed
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
BROWNS IN CANAL.
George Migrants Fall from SeOvv
Proves Fatal

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd, Oct 13.-George In
gram. aged about forty years, was
drowned to-day in the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canai near Sharpsburg. this county.
He was aboard a scow en- route from
Shepherdstown to Mountain Lake. and
while passing through what is known
as Wade's Wide Water, where the water
is about eighteen feet deep, fell from the
scow and perished before men on the
scOw could reach him.
His body was covered several hours
later A wife and several children sur
vive him.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
AFFLECKl
Tide TabIe

To-day-High tide. 80 a. N. and IN p N. ; low
tide 81 a. m. and sc p. n.
To-moTow-High tde. 50 a. m. and 23o p m. /;
low tide. AS a. m. and 913 p. N.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Condition of the Wnter.
Temperatures in Other Cities.

special 20 The Washington Herald
Harpers Ferry. ". Va. Oct. B-Shenandoah
clear Potomac cloudy.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Fat and Sassy.

From the Rochester Herald
The Washington Herala, fat and sassy,
celebrates its first birthday. 1t can now
walk alone.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Nnt AfIsnnderatnna

From the Norfolk Landmark
Now that The Washington Herald is a
year old. We trust it will not misunder-
stand US when we say that it is a big
baby
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
sp n yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14

Lieut. Bettis and Officers Garvey. Fer
guson, and Beach swooped down upon
Jerry Willis. colored. at his home on Pitt
street, between Oronoco and Pendleton
streets. this afternoon, and took him into
custody on the charge OF selling Iquor
without a license. Willis will be given
hearing in the Police Court tomorrow
morning. 1t is alleged that for some time
he has been dispensing drinks to custom
ers at his home.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Rector Talks to Men.

At a meeting for men, held this after
noon In the lecture room Of the Washing
ton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South. Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector Of
Grace Episcopal Church. addressed a
large audience on the theme, A specimen
Of nobIeness-" The meeting was the sec
ond Of a series recently inaugurated at
that church. A special musical pro-
gramme was rendered, in which the fol-
lowing participated Miss Margaretha
Vierkorn, solo; II. X. Field. chorister; A.
L. jameson and c. J. Howell. violinists:
c W Fleet. cOrnetist; Frederick Hill.
clarinetist, and Tebe Creighton, pianist.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Its Paragraphs Valuable Feature.

From the Columbia State,
The Washington Herald has just cele-
brated its anniversary. The Herald en-
tered field already occupied by good
papers, but rapidly advanced to a promi-
nent place among leading newspapers.
It's daily column Of clever paragraphs is
a valuable feature.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
THE WASHINGTON HERALD.
BIRTHDAY GREETING S.

ingtOn. The owners of the paper wisely
contemplated the issuance of a paper to
appeal to the most intelligent readers
and at a price which would place it
within reach of all The wisdom of their
decision was apparent from the start.
and their progress has been remarkable.
We congratulate The Herald upon its
showing and the city of Washington in
having in it another paper with so much
character and energy.
Thought 1t the Hundredth.
From the Richmond Journal
The Washington Herald has just cele-
brated its first year, but really, it is so
well conducted and much like The Rich
mond Evening Journal. we had thought
it was celebrating its one hundredth an
qiversary.
Fashioned InteIIigentIy."
From the indianapolis Sun
The Washington Herald has completed
its first year. Scott Bones venture inter
ested Indiana people who know Mr..
Bone. They predicted success for The
eieLu' HSOduSS tiiSS AAS" something OF
Mr. Bones ability 10 organize journalistic
success. The Herald has come to stay.
apparently, because it is fashioned intel
ligently to MI a popular need. Congratu-
lations
One of the Brightest and Best.
From the Bristol (va,D Herald-Courier
Congratulations 20 The Washington Her
aid, one Of the brightest and best news
papers in the country. upon the first an
niversary of its birth
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Healthy and Optimistic.

From the Nashville Tennessean.
The Washington Herald reached its
first anniversary on Tuesday last, in a
thoroughly healthy, optimistic. and praise
worthy condition. Without frills or fur
bellows, but by straight-out merit, it has
taken a leading place among the news
papers of the country Conservative
without being dull, progressive without
being fanaticaI, and always interesting.
The Herald is one of the most welcome
Of our exchanges. The Tennessean
wishes it long life, continued prosperity,
and its fair share of newspaper fame.
Everybody Wishes II Well.
From the Chattanooga Times
The Washington Herald the other day
celebrated its first birthday anniversary,
and everybody wishes it we'll If its
earnings have been as large and profit
able as its columns have been bright and
newsy, it will become very satisfactory
Investment for its promoters.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
Local Temnernture

Midnight, a: a. m. 50 a. m. a; G a. m, a0;
s H.. g; 10 a. n, 30: z noon, 53; 2 D. n, 81;
p n. 81: p. m, 20; p. m, IS; 10 p m, 45
Maximum a minimum, 40
Relative humidity--s a. m, = s p. m. 2 Hours
Of sunshine IL Per cent Of possible sunshine. 100
Temperature same date last year-Maximum, 60;
minimum, 81
AFFLECKS
Registered Standard thermometer: a. m. IS; z
n0Cn e. , 2. m. S. p m, 70 ?. m. 81
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14

Judge Barley viii open the October
term Of the Corporation Court Monday
morning at 10 o'clock. There is only one
criminal case on the docket for this term
that Of John Dogan, colored, indicted
for burglary. It VIII be called, Tuesday
morning.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14

Arrangements have been made for an
attractive musical programme at the
meeting for tomorrow night in the
Second Presbyterian Church, when Di-
rector John Barret, OF the international
Bureau Of American Republics. will de-
liver an address on the subject of the
Panama Canal. The affair will be un-
der the auspices OF the Presbyterian
Brotherhood
The Washington herald., 1907-10-14
A Paper for Intelligent Readers,

From the Alexandra County VA Monitor
One year ago, on October s, The Wash
ington Herald made its bow to the news
paper world and to the citizens Of Wash
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
Garments Made of Paner.

Sufficient attention has been direct
ed toward the warmth generated in
the body by paper vests to demon,
strate the fact that there Is reason
for serious consideration of paper gar.
ment manufacture. There have been
for some time past vests made Of pa
per, also cuffs, collars, shirt bosoms,
etc, but 1t has remained for a firm in
SaXony to spin narrow strips of pa
per and cotton into finished fab,
RIGS of common use Paper and cotton
and paper and wooden are so com.
binGd that serViceable outing suits,
jackets, skirts and many other ar
ticles Of dress wear are now being
produced. The new textile, IL so it
may be called, Is cream colored, and
may be washed repeatedly without in
juring the surface, and is marketed
for a ridiculously' small price. Stuff
cient xylolin, as it is called, to pro-
duce complete plain suit costs but
two or three dollars. Doubtless a
means will soon be found by which
the finer fabrics may be reproduced
through the use Of paper, to which
end numerous inventors are now at
work.-Dry Goods.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
Way.Biii Told Truth.

A scientific gentleman in Washing
ton recently returned from South
America, bringing with him, not as the
fruits of his labors, but merely for the
purpose of science, collection of Pat
agonian skulls.
At New York the customs officers
opened the chest containing the skulls,
duly inspected them and informed the
scientist that the consignment must
be classed as animal bones, and as
dutiable at SO much per pound.
Whereupon the scientific gentleman
evinced great Indignation. After some
parley the customs people agreed to
submit the matter to the treasury de-
partment If the way-bill was revised
in a way they suggested. The result
was that the way-bill was altered to
read as follows:
Chest of native skulls. Personal
effects, already worn"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
SURELY WINS THE PALM.
One Mean Man Who Outdoes Some
Others.

Many stories have been told Of
mean men, such as he who used q
Wart for collar-button and he whose
birthday gift to his son consisted in
washing the windows so that the
led might watch the cars go by.
This man, however, seems to have
Won the palm:
There was an extremely mean man
h New Hampshire, who was the pro-
prietor of hotel. By his direction
rules we're posted in the hostelry for
bidding almost every conceivable priv
!lege to those not guests of the place.
There was absolutely no chance for
The casual loafer to get newspapers,
pen, ink, stationery, etc. There were
cot even free seats In the office.
One day, relates the Success Maya.
sine. he Glanced to observe a chronic
loafer gazing at the old clock that
hung on the wall. The next day a
sign was placed over the clock. It
read: This clock Is for the use OF
the guests of the hotel only"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
Shoes Made in Quick Time.

"These two-and-a-half shoes" said
the salesman, were made in rs min,
utes. All our shoes are turned out in
that time.
"You ought to see our plant. There
are 116 men there. Everything is ma
chinery-no handwork for us.
"From the time the leather is laid
on the cutting board 1t takes two min
utes to cut it out, eight minutes to
stitch 1t and two minutes to put in the
lasts. In eight minutes more the soles
are sewed on, in six minutes the edge,
setting and farewell touches are com,
pleted, and in two minutes the laces
are inserted and the shoes packed,
Total. % minutes.
think of that" said the salesman
land yet I know people who still pay
$12 and SIS pair for their shoes be
cause, being handmade, they last a
little longer and look little better.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
IhorouuhIY Reliable.

II ever there was reliable and safe
remedy it is that old and famous por-
Gus plaster-Allcock's 1t has been In
use for sixty years, and Is as popular
to-day as ever, and we doubt II there
is a civilized community on the face
of the globe where this wonderful pain
reliever cannot be found. In the selec-
ton of the ingredients and in their
manufacture the greatest care Is taken
to keep each plaster up to the highest
STANDARD 1T excellence, and 80 pure
and simple are the ingredients that
even child can use them.
Allcock's are the original and gen.
uine porous plasters and are sold by
Druggists all over the world.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
WITH THE slNEWs OF WAR
And In oilskin overalls, Mr.. Sweeney
Went Forth Rejoicing.

IL came upon Mr.. Anthony Sweeney,
'ronWorker, standing at Tooth street
and Second avenue, yesterday after.
noon that II he would maintain the al.
cohoiic status of the celebration some
tnlng must be done at once in the
financial line, says the New York
Herald.
sWaylng Slightly. he ran over in his
MIND his friends and the barkeeners
ne knew. with a view to monetary
negotlations. The outlook was posi.
"'eiy unpromising. He had not one
penny anywhere. His watch. a min
and several other trinkets had gone
long ago.
over across the street was a pawn.
Droklng establishment he was wont To
patronize on OCCASION. A great idea
came to him. He stiffened up. thought
a moment and then headed for the
place.
Ihere was the usual late Saturday
afternoon crowd in the establishment
Mr. sweeney steered delicate course
through the patrons into little cubby.
mole marked private box" Several
minutes later he thrust forward q
paWnable article and demanded
Two dollars on EN-"
What, two dollars-two dollars on
those, | couldn't do it-look. it's cot.
ton' It's old-one dollar and fifty
cents and then I'm giving away
money"
Mr.. Sweeney took the money. As
ne went out into the store there was
a gasp. Making toward the door was
Mr. Sweeney, clad as usual as to his
coat, vest, hat and shoes, bit the in.
tervening space showed a scarcity of
clothing.
Come back! You can't go out that
way" asserted the pawnbroker.
Here take back your pants and give
me back my dollar and half"
Il will not" answered Mr.. Sweeney
calmly.
There was great excitement as Mr..
Sweeney hid himself behind a show.
case for further diplomatic conference.
Finally pair of oilskin overalls were
handed out, and Mr.. Sweeney put
them on and walked out into the
world.
Il hope they freeze you!" was the
pawnbroker's parting shot.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25
Sherman, Texas. r. f, D. 65, July IS, 1906.
J. l.. Ward Medicine Co.,

Big Springs, Texas.
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]. L. WARD MEDICINE CO.,
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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-25

at times dizzy spells when everything
was a blur before me. The passages
of the kidney secretions were irregu'
lar and painful, and there was con-
siderable sediment and odor. / don't
know what | would have done but
for Doans Kidney Pills. could see
an improvement from the first box,
and five boxes brought final cure"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.