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The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
WILL HAVE NO NEW DISTRICT
Virginia Conference settles Ques-
tiOns-COmmittees Named,
gre-iaI n The Washirg-,r u.-.1s


Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Edenburg, Va, March 15.-At the third
days session of the Virginia Annual Con
ference Of the United Brethren Church
it was unanimously decided not 10 estab-
fish another presiding elder district.
The greater part OF the day was taken
up principally with the reports Of various
church committees and addresses on vari-
Gus topics Of interest to the body. Bishop
Mills delivered his annual address 10 the
ministers in the conference this morning
He spoke for nearly an hour. and gave
the pastors some excellent advice relative
to their work.
Rev. DR.. s. s. Hough, Of Dayton. Ohio
secretary OF the foreign mission board.
made an excellent address on his work, as
did also Dr.. o. Whitney. also of DAYTON.
secretary Of the home mission work. Drs
Hough and Whitney spoke In connection
with the reports Of conference commit
tees on these subjects. Following the re-
port Of the committee on candidates for
the ministry. Rev. W. D. Mitchell, of the
Georgia Conference. /. Z. Brill and A. l.
Maiden and W. r. Chapman, OF the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South. were ad-
mitted TO membership in the Virginia
Conference. W. A Black, of Staunton.
was made local preacher Of the church.
The following committees were named
on two Of the most important branches
Of the church work: Foreign missions. ].
II. Ruebush, A, 3. Wilson, and T. o.
Harper; home missions, Bishop ]. S. Mills.
j. H. Brunk. c. p Dyche, A. S. Ham
mack, and ". +. Gruver. The interests
Of Quinsey Orphanage. in Pennsylvania,
were represented by Rev. G. W. Slime
spring, ]. II. Ruebush and Bishop Mills.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
ASKS DIVORCE FROM ALBAUGH.
Decree Asked Against Bal
timOre Actor, Now in New York.

Baltimore. March I5.-John ". Al
baugh, jr-, who is well known in local
theatricals, was made the defendant in
r suit for absolute divorce to-day by
Mrs Marie Castner Albaugh. Mrs. Al
baugh charges that her husband de-
serted her on March 4, 1908, and has
never returned to her
Mr.. and Mrs. Albaugh were married
at Long Branch. \. J., on July 3, 1883,
and shortly after the ceremony they
came to this city 70 live. Mrs. Albaugh
declares that her husband is now a res
ident of New York. They have three
children. and she asks the court for
the custody Of all of them
Mr. AIbaugh's theatrical career in
Baltimore has been chiefly identified
with the playhouse on North Charles
street belonging TO his father, who
lives at Long Branch.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
Growth of The Washington Herald.

a newspaper that the people read
is the newspaper that gives results
to its advertising patrons. The
Washington Herald is such news
paper. Every morning in the week
it is a welcome visitor to over one
third of the homes here and here
about It's circulation is largely a
home circulation. It IS a home news
paper because It is clean and whole
some, and fit TO go into the home
a paper worth reading all the way
through. It's circulation is not a
forced circulation secured through
prize or premium schemes. 1t is
free from all such things. People
take it not because Of something that
goes along with it--a set of books or
dishes, for example. or a eateh-penny
coupon-but Tor itself alone, and be-
cause it is the newspaper they want.
There is quality as we'll as quantity
in such circulation.
The Washington Herald, on the
strength of the success that has
come to it in the short space Of It's
You get the best when you get
Herald, and to-morrow's issue will !
color and no comic.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
TAX COMMISSIONER SUED.
Senator Blair Lee Takes Action in
Assessment Case.
srscial tn The Wasbinytor Herald

Assessment Case.
Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Md, March Estate Senator
Blair Lee. of Montg tgomery County. to-day
fled two suits against the State tax COM
missioner.
One suit is in the name OF the commits
sioners Of Montgomery county. It IS to
restrain the tax commissioner from un-
derassessing the capital stock Of three
Montgomery County corporations.
The other suit filed by Senator Lee as
q taxpayer, includes the same question.
and also asks that Commissioner SchIey
be restrained from deducting from the as
sessment against these corporations the
amount Of the stock debt of Baltimore
City held by the said corporations The
three county corporations mentioned are
the Montgomery County National Bank,
First National Bank of Gaithersburg, and
the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Montgomery County.
The taxes involved affect the taxable
basis Of Montgomery County to the
amount Of S235.0O0
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
Warrenton Hunt Race.

Leesburg. Va, March 15-The an
nual hunt races Of the Warrenton Hunt
Club viii be held near Warrenton. Fau-
quier County. on April . The follow
ing events viii take place: Sweepstake
Of s5, with $40 added. for horses owned
by members of :he club and to be rid
den by a member, sweepstake OF s5
with $40 added. for horses owned and
ridden by members of any recognized
hunt club; purse Of S45. for horses
owned by farmers over whose land the
club hunts. These races are q social
event and are largely attended.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
soldier HELD for Horse Theft.

George 3 Clucds. said 10 be a soldier
from Fort Myer, who was arrested yes
terday on the charge Of stealing two
horses from P. 7. Harrington. OF this
city, was given a hearing to-day before
Justice Harry B. Cation In the Police
Court. and the case was referred 10 the
grand jury. The prisoner was committed
TO Jail. IT was testified that CIuous had
hired a vehicle and two horses in this
city and had placed one Of the animals in
a barn in Alexandra County. then pro-
.ceeding 70 Washington. where he was ap-
pretended h - alleged attempt 70 dis
pose OF the other horse MT Harrington
said that he valued the outfit at 500
Cluous is about twenty-eight years Of age.
and IS said 10 be a member OF Troop F.
Thirteenth Cavalry l.. s A.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
AUDIT FORESTS ACCOUNTS.
No Formal Claim Yet Made on Ex-
secretRry's Bondsmen.
So b d Wsshinston -


Special 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. March l5.-In the case Of for
mer Secretary Clarence II. Forrest. OF the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton. who was dismissed from Office after
the discovery OF a shortage in his ae-
counts, estimated AT about $1,000 the
auditors are ascertainlng just what the
shortage vas in dues. banquet returns.
and rebate money, and are placing the
proper portion 10 each department. Thus
far no formal claim has been made upon
the United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Company for the payment of $500. in
which sum the company insured Forrest.
A writ of replevin has been secured
in the Superior Court by Gusdorn K
Joseph, furniture dealers, against For
rest and the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association for furniture which
Forrest is said TO have conveyed 10
the association as partial reimbursement
for his alleged defalcatiOns The bond
was $500. and it was secured through At
torneys Steiner & Putzel
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
Augustus W. Owens Dead.

Special % Inc Washington Herald.
Norfolk, Va, March 15-Augustus w.
Owens. once prominent in North Carolina
politics and the author of the jim-crow
bill. which passed the North Carolina
legislature, is dead at the home of his
daughter, Mrs Richard s. Downing. in
this city. lie had been III for many
months. Born in Chowan County in 1852,
he afteTward lived in Columbia. n. c..
and vase sheriff of Tyrrell County for
seven years.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
OLD DEPARTMENT CLERK DEAD.
william r. Parish, for 48 Years in
War ONCE. Pnsses Away,

Special to The Washington Herald
Lanham. Nd. March 15.-Willlam F.
Parish, a clerk OF the War Department.
where he had served continuously for
forty-six years, died at his country resi-
dence. at Lanham. Nd, at 10 o'clock this
morning. after an illness Of only four
days Of pneumonia.
Deceased had just passed his eighty
second birthday. and was remarkably
active for one of his age.
One of his daughters Is Mrs. R. A.
Downes. Of Frederick another is Miss
Annie Farish.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
HnEerstown Man Tries to Die.

SPECIAL 10 ihe washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd, March 15.-"To get
out of my misery" as he stated after
ward, George W. Greenawall, aged fifty
five years. attempted suicide at his home.
in HagerstOwn. by inhaling Illuminating
gas. When discovered by his wife. he
was IN a semi-cOnscious condition, and
physicians were hastily summoned. This
evening it was stated he would recover
Mr.. Greenawall has been in bad health
for some time.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
WASHINGTON A WITNESS.
Signature of Father of Country on
Paper Introduced in Suit.


Norfolk. Va, March 15.-George Wash
ing was a silent witness IN the big suit
in equity Of William y Camp against the
Lake Drummond Canal and Water Com
pany. to-day. which terminated in the
United States District Court by decree
OF Judge Waddill.
Camp, lumberman, operating at Lake
Drummond, asked the court to award him
heavy damages or the ground that his
business had been greatly injured by the
falling Of the water in Lake Drummond
as the result Of the deepening and widen
ing Of the Dismal Swamp Canal by the
defendant company. Many old land
papers were introduced as evidence IN the
case, and on some of them was the sig
nature of the Father Of his Country, who
was interested in much land in this sec
ton.
The suit was decided in favor Of the
company. An appeal will be taken.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
George Lynch Passes Away.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Boyds, Nd, March 15.-George Lynch,
of near Barnesville. Montgomery County.
died to-day, aged sixty-eight years. of
general debility. He was until few years
ago a large landowner He died at the
home Of his only brother. John w. Lynch,
a prominent farmer. sister also sur
wives. He was unmarried.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
stockhoIders Elect Omcers.

At the annual meeting held yesterday Of
the stockholders Of the y. Auth Provision
Company, Of Washington. the following
directors were elected for the ensuing
year: y Auth. Charles Graf. George W.
Firor Frank NJ Firor. John n Auth. j.
George Auth Henry j. Auth, Frank J.
Auth, and Anthony j. Auth
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
George D. Keller May Recover.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd, March 15.-Telegrams
were received by relatives here TO-DAY
that George D. Keller, the former Hagers.
town business man. who attempted sui
eide by cutting his throat at Denver.
Colo. was improving, and unless compli-
cations arise he will probably recover.
He is now in Denver hospital. and has
expressed regret over his act. His son.
]. Edgar Keller. Of Hagerstown, IS on his
way TO Denver.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
strive for Judge Tavenner's seat.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va. March l5.-The politi-
cal pot is boiling in the valley, and the
fight for State senator wakes warm.
Judge F. S. Tavenner. of Shenandoah
County is a candidate for reelection.
Robert NJ. Ward, a prominent Winchester
attorney, has entered the field against Mr.
Tavenner and makes an appeal to the
voters of Shenandoah and Frederick on
the ground that rotation in Office is a
good thing. Judge Tavenner stands pat
on his record of the past four years. The
fight is TO be decided at a Democratic
primary in June Thus far the Republi-
cans have brought out no candidates.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
Fined for seIling Liauor ON sundar

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va, March BIB II.
Smith, a bartender at the TAYLOR Hotel.
and c. A. Hooper. employed at the saloon
Of Frank Brown, were found guilty of
selling liquor on Sunday. In the Police
Court, to-day, Magistrate Wilson imposed
a fine of 800 in each case. An appeal was
taken. II the case is sustained by the
higher court. the licenses will be revoked
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
school Funds Dtstrtbuted

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Nd, March 15-The quar-
terly distribution OF the public school fund
to the various counties of the state was
made by the comptroller to-day. In the
distribution for this quarter Baltimore
City schools get S120. .550ss. while the Balti-
more County schools receive s., ,5I377.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
A Tramp Abroad

Mr. o. r Oldroyd viii give an illus
traJed lecture Of his walking tour through
Ireland, Scotland, and England, in the
First Congregational Church cor. 10Th ana
G nv, under the auspices Of the Ladies
Aid society OF the church, Friday evening.
March % Admission. S5c. Tickets on saI
at ONCE OF the Church and by the ladies'.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
FRAuD-LoOk OUT FOR HIM.

Any solicitor who comes 90 you
with n prize scheme, representing
himself, directly or indirectly, TO
he connected with this newspaper,
The Washington Herald, Is a fraud
and an fmDOstOr, bent upon swim
ding ven. be on the lookout for
him and turn him over 10 the
police.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16

existence, does not claim the earth
and sll the fulIness thereof. A sane.
sensible newspaper is given to no
such vain boasting. But in ali mod
esty it may submit that, in FIVE short
months, it has become an established
factor in Washington journalism,
and, in the morning field, gained a
circulation wholly unprecedented
here-a circulation larger by thou
sands than was ever attained by a
morning newspaper at the Capital.
Not only this, but in that short time
it has become well known TO the
country at large, and IS to-day the
most widely quoted newspaper
printed at the National Capital.
These are facts that speak volumes
for The Washington Herald. They
tell OF ready appreciation Of news
paper that stands upon its merits.
The Washington merchant who
fails to use The Washington Herald
in making his announcement is
missing an opportunity to put him
self in immediate touch with the
Washington homes.
Sunday issue of The Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16

The stockholders Of the United Publish
ing Company. Of Washington, at their an
nual meeting in this city, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year. W J.
Dwyer, president; c. +. Sudwarth vice
president, aud John j. Walsh, secretary
and treasurer. These. with Joseph r
Lucket and Wilton J. Lambert, constitute
the board OF directors.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
Double wedding at Cumberland.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. March 15.-T. E. Green
and Miss Lille Foster and Walter Bare
and Miss Matte L. MeMiIlen, all of Al
tO0na. Pa. were the principals &C = double
wedding at the Olympia Hotel, Cumber-
land last night. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. William A. Melvin.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
NEWSOF FALEXANDRIA
Teachers Institute Hears I'M
pOrtant Addresses.
ANNUAL MEETING CLOSES

Soldier OF Thirteenth Cavalry COM
mitted to Jail ON Charge OS Theft
of HOrses-Hnd Hired Vehicle aud
Span Worth s5eO-Washington Cor
DoratiOns Hold Elections.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
Reeeding at Haeerstown.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd, March 15.-To-night
the Potomac River at Williamsport is
slowly receding, but it will be several
days before the stream is back within its
banks.
The river reached its highest this morn
ing, when it was about twenty-three feet
above normal The amount OF damage
done 10 the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
VIII not be known until tomorrow. when
General Manager George /. NicOlsou win
make trip along the waterway from
WillamspoTt 10 Cumberland. The food
will doubtless delay the opening Of the
canal for transportation.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
FLOOD IN MARYLAND
Port Deposit and Havre de
Grace Under Water.
THE sUsoUEHANNA ovERFIOwS

Gorges Started and Cakes of lee
swept Into Streets of the Towns.
Water Reaches SecOnd-story VIM
dOyvs-ChesaDeaISe and Ohio Canal
Is Submerged for Many Miles.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
HEAVY DAMAGE TO B. & 0.
/. Trains at Cumberland over

No Trains at Cumberland over
Southwestern i'm Three Days.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Cumberland, Md, March l5.-The flood
is subsiding here. although Wills Creek
which is still a torrent. has fallen but a
few inches in the last twelve hours. The
company's loss between here and Pitts
burg is estimated at Sl,0OO,O0O. Trains are
arriving from Pittsburg. but none from
the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern has
reached here in three days. The new
yards Of the Baltimore and Ohio at Con-
nellsville are flooded.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
WINTER RESORTS.

The Atlantic City Office OF The Washington Herald located in
the Bartlett Building Of Atlantic and North Carolina ave-
where advertisements be inserted regular Office rates
H. S Wallace special representative.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16

1t has been decided that William John
son, colored. charged with the murder of
Charles T. Smith, October % last, will be
placed on trial In the Corporation Court
either March y or 2S Commonwealth's S
Attorney Samuel G. Brent will conduct
the prosecution. He states that after
careful investigation Of the case he antici-
pates a conviction. The court has as
signed Attorneys Douglas Stuart and
Howard Smith to the defense.
The cases OF John Travers. jr., Tanner
Trigger, Luther Sutherland. and Z ]. Nc
Dermott. charged with assaulting Rev.
J. B. Hopkins, colored. last Wednesday
night, were called in the Police Court to-
day, and continued until next Wednesday.
Owing to his injuries, the complainant
was unable to appear. Each defendant
was released under bond in the sum of
S1OO
A portrait Of DR.. L. NJ. Backford, prin-
cipal Of the Episcopal High School, near
this city, was to-day presented to the
University of Virginia.
An amendment to the charter OF the
National Electrical Supply Company. of
Washington, increasing the capital stock
from 100000 10 S200,00 has been granted by
the State corporation commission.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
- q IL - -.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Nd, March IA flood which
caused the Susquehanna River 20 over
flow its banks and start ice gorges TO
running has done great damage in Port
Deposit Havre De Grace, and Elkton.
The rise began at midnight last night and
continued until this afternoon,
There was from three 10 six feet of
water in Port Deposit. and when the
water went out temporarily the streets
were filed with huge blocks Of ice.
The ice has jammel in front Of Havre
De Grace. and water is up TO the second
story windows in the town. Railroad
trains along both sides Of the river are
blocked with ice. and trains are at a
standstin
tAt La Pidum the water is fourteen feet
above the normal AT McCalls Ferry the
telegraph operator was forced to fee for
his Hfe.
The grinding ice has cut all cables con-
tanning telegraph and telephone wires in
the bed of the river. Ice is piled along
the shore twenty feet high. and many
buildings are being swept away.
c. & o. TOwpath Under Water.
special 20 The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. Va. March 15.-The gov
eminent gauge erected at the confluence
Of the two rivers at this point registered
the highest since the high water this aft
ernOOn. being sixteen and one-half feet
above low water mark. but has fallen
foot and has been on the standstiH for
several hours on the two-mile level of the
canal
The river is over the towpath tor about
a mile. The meadow lands above for
miles are inundated, and the river road
leading to this place is impossible the
county bridge al Peaches Mill being
several feet under water.
The stores and residence are in gloom.
in addition 10 the darkness of the streets,
OWNS TO the effect of the high water on
the light plant, while the mill has sus-
pended making pulp.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16

You the best when the Sunday of The Washington
Herald and tomOOw issue will be brighter and better than No
color and comic.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
EARL-MAR HALL

Directly on ocean front, Vermont ave
LOng-distance phones. running water ID rooms:
winter ratss- L. ]. BROWN. 5z26-Set
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
VERMONT HouSE

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J., Michigan Ave and Beach
Open ali the year. Steam heat. Elevator % street
evei. Booklet On application. WI. R. HOOD.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16
HoTEL RUpoLE.
new BELMONT .I.FIsl. .ag s...s, Ss',
THE PENNHURST

6-stoTy brick; steam heat. sun parlor, elevator.
Special spring rates s. up daily; SO up weekly "
]. WARRINGTON fe9-tll III = s9t
The Washington herald., 1907-03-16

STRATH HAVEN KSsgsq'ig S.es k..sg Ave.
Homeke. Spec Easter rates. N. L. ROYER & co.
mhls m III : S-s1t
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-17

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-17

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-17
A Card

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-17
His Dear Ola Mother

NY dear old mother, who is now 81
Ars old, thrives on Electric Bitters,
Mites w b. Brunson, OF Dublin, Ga.
She has taken them for about two
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he way Electric Bitters affect the
ia aud the same happy results fol-
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-10-17
CityD Delinquent Tax List
tF.r.. publication October 10. 1907,

(First Publication October 10. 1907
Office OF the city Treasurer Of the City Of kik
Point, In the County of Union, In the state OF
South Dakota.
Notice Il hereby given, that the following de,
scribed real estate will be sold az public sale ~
the Office OF the City Treasurer Of the CITY o.
Elk Point, In the said county, on Monday, the
nth day Of November, 1907. for the delinquent
taxes charged thereon for the year
1906, and prior years, including personal
and special taxes that are a lien on
said real estate. together with one percent per
month interest and penalty added on the same
from the lst day OF March, 1907. and the cost OF
advertising and sale. Said sale to commence AZ
o'clock A. M. and close at 4 o'clock r. M. OF
said day
Dated at Elk Point. \. d.. Oct. I, 1907.
}. W. COvERDALE. City Treasurer.