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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
BELIEVEDA BLUFF"
Joseph Trammell Said to
Have SlaShed Throat TO
Arouse Sympathy.

That Joseph Trammell. the alleged
murderer of his bTother-in-law. Frank
Peacock, and who supposedly tried 10
commit suicide last Sunday while n
prisoner in the Fairfax. Va, county Jail.
was "bIuf1ng" and did not really in
tend to take his own life, is the opinion
Of persons who have seen him since
Sunday.
That Trammell merely wished TO in
jure himself TO such an extent that even
the physician who came 70 him I'm haste
might for the moment think he Was seTi-
ously wounded. is the conviction held by
persons in the little country town which
is much wrought up over the shooting
by Trammen.
Trammeu, according 10 DR.. MOncure,
who attended him after he welded the
razor, told him he had not been wor-
ried by the shooting Of Peacock, but
that he had heard that his mother, borne
down by her sons act. had died. His
mother came hurrying to the scene i'm
mediately AMI furnished the $1,000 bond
required to have Trammell released.
When TrammeH got OF the train at
Colvin Run. Va, near which he lives,
he appeared able to walk, and while
the wound in his throat bothered him
some, he could still talk. He was able,
without much assistance, 20 get into
the wagon in which he was TO ride
home.
His neighbors say that he wished to
make a play" which would bring his
mother to his side and to insure her
battling him out Of confinement.
DR.. Arthur Leigh. Of COlvin Run,
who attended Trammeu when brought
back from Fairfax, said this morning
that Trammeu cut himself on that part
Of the throat between the chin and the
neck where the jawbone would form
an almost impossible barrier to the
raZOrs thin edge.
He said that to him it did not seem
possible that any man who really
wished TO kill himself should select
this particular portion Of his throat,
protected as it is better than any other
part He did not speculate as to Tram
melIs reasons. but did say that he did
not believe that TTammell tried 10
make away with himself.
Trammeu. he said, IS getting along
very nicely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
WOULD DIE QUICKLY;
HIS WISH is GRANTED

MIDDLETOWN. n. Y. Oct. The
frequently expressed wish OF Frank J.
Curran, once assistant chief engineer
Of the fire department here. that he
might die suddenly, was granted.
He startled his wife BY arOUS-lg her.
saying that Re was about to ole AMI
requesting that their three children be
called TO hear his farewell words
When the family had assembled at
MS bedside. Mr. Curran shook hands
with each, telling them he was goIng
aWa% and requesting them not 10 mourn
Ior nm His condition suddenly he
chfnc worse and he died in a few mo-
ments- Mr. Curran vas affIfcte+ ,--1-L
lung trouble nd prayed that ne might
not De compelled 10 -ake 10 ais he'd
he was fhirty-nine years ola.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
PLAN
LIVELY WINDING UP

With the best local talent the man
ayers Of the new Masonic Temple
Eousewarmiug plan 10 make the remain
ing nights the best and most interesting
OF the two weeks round Of fun and
amusement
Special features for tOuights vaude-
Vile viii include Miss Cora B. Shreve' S
class; LasZl0 SZabO. the blind Hungar-
Ian viOllulst; Miss Grace Ross and Ed
Muth, and Yankee and his pups
We viii get through the week in
good shape said Chairman Wilson last
night, the attendance mas been very
gratifying. and the success OF the house
warming is now assured. The public
has accorded US splendid support, which
ADDS greatly 70 our cup Of joy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
OFFICIALS EXAMINE
SCHOOL ESTIMATES

With the request that they be trans
mitted 20 Congress the Board OF Educa-
ton has forwarded 10 the Commission
ers their estimates for public schools
for the fiscal year, 1910, a total OF
SASS. $40.
The estimates are now being consider
ed by the Commissioners in connection
with the preparation OF their annual
estimates for the District OF Columbia.
The estimates OF the board for the cur
rent fiscal year amounted TO S4I61 30
IN forwarding them To Congress the
commissioners reduced the estimates by
$4,000. and Congress chopped them
down to s. 42f SIG.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
CUTTERS FLOODED
WITH COSTLY VINE

CHICAGO, Oct THE cutters Of
Hammond, Ind. ran brimming with
liquor yesterday. DereIlcts from the
city's sIums fought with one another
10 drink from the foaming stream.
thousands OF other men and women
cheered while barrels OF beer were
poured into the sewers and bottles oi
wine were cracked and tossed on the
city dump.
-Four thousand dollars worth Of
IiQFUr was emptied by the authorities
because Of the new county option law.
The wine and beer had been seized
two months ago in a raid on four
..bfiud tfgers' near Whiting L had
been stored in the basement Of the city
hall and was destroyed by orders OF
Judge Reiter-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07

Timble apartment wore the air Of a
correspondence school after the semi
weekly or tri-Weekly buTnings.
Il really can't remember just what
was In all those silly letters" said Miss
Timble, last night at her home. The
were all so much alike, and l got tired
Of reading tlem. Dear Miss Timble,
they all say. I have fallen In love with
your picture. and II you are half as
beautiful as that, I know I should love
you devOtedly all my life
1T has become an awful bore, and we
actually had to leave our LennOX ave
nue home and hide ourselves in an
apartment we don't like half as well to
be rid OF the letters The mail carrier
Got awfully cross, too And why
shouldn't he? Poor mani 1 hated TO
laugh at him and his Joiling up the
steps with a lot Of special delivery let
tiers; but one day / had 700. He said
the limit had been reached. and an
nOunCed that II men didn't quit propOs-
ing TO me he would either resign or de-
rnand an assistant. That was the day
he poured four bushels Of love letters
into our front door"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
HISTORIC SWORD
BOUGHT BY LABORER
Lost by One of CromwelTs Round
heads, Now Sold at
Auction.

NEW YORK, oct AT sale In the
appraisers warehouse a sword sent 20
John d. Rockefeller by Miss Annie Par
~. ( Vernon street, Leigh lane, Lon
don. was sold for $50.
In letter accompanying the weapon
Miss Parry asked Mr. Rockefeller 90
send her 500 for Il, and gave its history
as follows.
7 send this sword for your museum.
IL was in the ground for 80 years near
Leigh Parish Church. and IL was lost
IN tie bombardment Of the church by
Oliver Cromwell. making il nearly 30
years old"
M Rockefeller refused 90 take the
sword at any price. and Colonel Storey.
Of the seizure department at the custom
service, sold the relic 10 pay duty. a..
W. Woodbridge. "A labOrer IN the APP
praIser-s warehouse. was me purchaser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
Beauty of Department Store
Gets FfUe thousand Proposals
Girl Whose Dmples Attracted So Much Attention She
Was Forced to Resign Has More Chances to
Wed Than Any Other in World.

NEW YORK. Oct. Rose Thnble,
the Harlem girl who was compelled to
give up her position IN a store bee Sc
OF her extraordinary beauty, has gaiIed
new laUrels.
She has received more proposals Of
marriage than any woman in the world.
And all in a few months.
Since her photograph was first pub
lished a short time ago, more than 1900
men, from all parts OF the world. have
written or telegraphed 20 her. offering
their hearts, hands, and fortunes; bUs
10 all of them she has maintained the
same attitude. entirely ignoring their
existence. and refusing even to read
their elusive eplstIes in many cases.
Two or three times weekly Miss Tim
bic and her mother have been having n
bonfire. It is not known whether it
burned with a fiercer flame because
Of the fervent words which went up
In smoke. but certain II Is that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
Opens His Veins to SAGE Life
Of Boy Dying From Anputafon,
And Blood TRANSMISSION Succeeds

NEW YORK, Oct. Frank Middle
ton. who is at the Mills Hotel, Sew
enth avenue and ThiTty-siXth street.
responded to a hurry call from Belle
vue Hospital last Friday afternoon
and offered himself as a means Of
saving the life Of John Deunison,
thirteen years old, whose leg was
10 be amputated, but who had not
sufficient blood to stand the opera
ton. TRANSMISSION was successfully
performed and Middleton today is
eating heartily, while the boy is
stronger than ever.
Middleton is a chauffeur He was
talking TO the clerk at the cigar
counter last Friday. when the tele-
phone rang and request was made
for a willing subject for transfu-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07

sion Many men offered at first, but
when they learned that they must
give up their blood the volunteers
vanished Finally three men besides
Middleton went over to Bellevue. but
as soon as Middleton was seen he
was selected.
Middleton was COmplimented and
assured that he was a life saver. He
was promised $40 for his services.
and when all was over received his
guerdon with many more good words.
The TRANSMISSION was performed by
opening a vein I'm the boys right arm
and an artery in MiddletOn's. These
We're stitched together for nearly
four hours. The blood from the artery
pumped its way into the boys vein
because Of its superior force. John
DeuniSOn will have his leg ampu-
tated as soon as Frank Middleton s
blood gets him in complete good
shape
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
N.
DEMOCRATS TO HEAR
SEVERAL SPEAKERS
Bryan and Kern Club Will
Meet Tomorrow
Night.

The Bryan and Kern Democratic Club
Of Georgetown VIII hold its next meet
ing tomorrow evening at s O'Clock at
Red Mems Hall, corner OF Wisconsin
avenue and n street. All the Democrats
Of Georgetown and vicinity have been
invited 70 be present. The full list OF
speakers for the occasion has not as
yet been announced, but among the
number viii be Edward Peter. Of Rock
ville' Nd, who is prominent in the
State Democracy; Capt. Z. T. Benton,
Jr., Of Washington. and Capt. John S.
Miller, Of Virginia
II is likely that at the meeting ar
engagements will be made TO assist the
Democrats OF the Sixth Maryland dis
trict. and hold a raIiy in the Bethesda
district
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
VAUGHAN A MEMBER
OF DENTAL COMPANY
F Street Dentist Joins Forces
With the Red Cross
Firm.

Recent damages to the offices Of DR..
Carleton Vaughan, at 10l2 + street
northwest, have been found so serious
that DIT. Vaughan has decided to stay
at 500 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
where he has joined forces with The
Red Cross Dental Company. Friends
Of Dr.. Vaughan have just received no.
tiCe TO that effect.
BY the addition Of DR.. Vaughan TO its
forces, the Red Cross Dental Company
becomes one Of the largest dental -
adjustments In the entire South. The
management believes in consolidation
and TO this eud number Of dentists
who had built UP private practices. have
been united under joint arrangement,
thereby comprising the Red Cross Den
tai Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
SECRETLY DIVORCED
FROM HER HUSBAND
Wife of Chicago Master in Chan
Gerry Maritally Free Since
September 81.

CHICAGO. Oct L-George Mills Rog-
ers. master In chanCery Of the circui,
court. twice candidate for Judge. and
"a member of prominent Kentucky and
Chicago families. was secretly divorced
by his wife on September p last.
Under the name Of George Rodgers,
the decree was entered by Judge 9. B.
bOus Of the circuit court.
The ground specified in the bill ~
Attorney Walter c. HaiEht for Mrs
Rogers IS unfaithfulness. but friends OF
Mrs. Rogers say the real grounds were
lnCOmpatIbility
The effort TO hide the identity Of the
principals inCiuT cd not only the mis-
spelling Of their name in the first bill
but ihe omission Of Mr.. Rogers mid
die name and the misspeIIing Of Mrs
Rogers middle name Philippa-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
ELECTION TOLURE
DEMOCRATS HOME

Three thousand District Democrats
will go home to vote next month, accord
ing TO the estimates Of ]. Fred Kelley,
chairman Of the District Democratic
Central Committed
An advisory committee. composed of
five members from each district. has
been formed, and assigned to the special
duty of inducing every District Demo
use it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
CHAUFFEUR WINS BRIDE.

SANTA BARBARA. Cal, oct. 7.-Lo-
cal society received a shock today
when II learned that Miss RosamOnd V.
Pierce one OF the leaders Of the young
er set, and Benjamin c. Barry, Il
chauffeur. had gone away TO Los An
geles. Barry came here a year ago
from New York and was engaged as
chauffeur for J. Hobart Moore, a
wealthy Chicagoan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07

The board Of lady managers Of the
Georgetown University Hospital held a
meeting yesterday. There were ninety
one members enrolled. Mrs. J. Eaki'l
Gadsoy, president Of the board, pre-
sided The ladies decided 10 have a
card party on October q 10 mark the
opening Of the new dormitories for the
nurses, which have just been completed
II VIII be for the purpose Of raising a
fund 10 help pay on the debt on the
building
The $4,000 annex donated by A Lis
ner IS nearing completion. DIT. Kober
Well-knOWu physician OF Georgetown
VINO has donated operating rooms for
the other part Of the hospital in the
past has again come to the front, and
has donated the operating rooms, com
pletely furnished for the new wards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07

Benjamin W. Magaha and wife. Of
2sA y street, are spending a fortnight
or more in Maryland visiting friends
and relatives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07
ABANDONMENT CHARGED.

NEW YORK. Oct Oscar Snyder.
the partner OF Honest John" Kelly IN
the Rye Beach Inn bankruptcy proceed
inEs, was arrested yesterday at the Fed
cral building on the charge OF abzn-
dUnment- preferred by his wife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-07

The Finest American Beauties
are grown BY Guide In his AnacOstia hot
houses. Specimens on exhibit at 12I4 F
-Advt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
MAN SLuMBERS
ATH|sCOMMAND
Hundreds Of People See GAL
vani Put a Man to Sleep
in Store Window.


The performance of Galvani, the
hypnotist, in putting a man to sleep
in the window of the Globe clothing
store was witnessed by large crowd
Tuesday night.
Long before the time scheduled for
the commencement of the act, people
began to collect on the streets and the
air was rife with arguments, discus
sions and opinions as to the possibility
of the feat. The postofiice steps were
crowded. even tho roof being sought
by number, while the streets were
filed with almost regular mob, all
alive with excitment.
The famous hypnotist finally made
his appearance and made a short
speech to the crowd. presenting his
claims in clear and unmistakable
manner.
Applying the hypnotic suggestions
the subject was soon put to sleep,
and placed in the cot in the window,
where he will lie until tonight, when
he will be taken to the opera house
and awaked. His attitude is that
of the ordinary sleeping person, and
pedestrians on the street stop to gaze
and comment on the strange sight,
not knowing his hypnotic condition,
until Informed of the fact
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
MANY Eel ONES
ARE TOCOME UP
SENA TOR DOLLIVER
WILL BE ORATOR
And Sherman and Beveridge
at the State Campaign
Opening.

Chairman S. v. Matthews, OF the
Republican State Executive Commit
tee, is making extensive preparations
for the opening of the Republican
campaign in West Virginia in Char
lesion. Saturday, September II.
The opening of the Republican
campaign will be one week earlier
than the firing of tie first Democratic
gun at Weston. The opening WIFI be
IA daylight meeting and thousands Of
Republicans will be there.
Chairman Matthews has announced
that 1t is probable that James S.
Sherman. Republican, candidate for
vice president, will be secured AS the
main speaker. and this walls be an
nounced definitely from state head
quarters here in few day.
The National Committee Vas Offer
cd the services of either Senator Bev-
eridge, of Indiana. or Senator Dolll-
yer, of Iowa. for the opening of the
campaign.
Senator Dolliver is native of West
Virginia and has thousands OF adj
mirers in this state who believe him
the greatest stump speaker in the
country Senator Beveridge, of In
diana is-rated among the leading ora
tors of the country. and there is Gu
riosity among Republicans to see and
hear. him. Choice between the two
will be made at State headquarters.
Senators Scott and Elkins have an
nounced that they will be present.
together with all the candidates on
the state ticket, headed by Charles
Wesley Swisher. All the congressman
have also been invited, -
Charleston committees viii see
that everything possible is done for
the accommodation. care and comfort
of the many visitors. .
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
COL, BRADY MOVES
TO WASHINGTON CITY
Owing to the Demand Big Bust.
ness Proposition Makes
On His Time.

Thomas G. Brady and family leave
for Washington City tonight to take
up temporary residence there. They
will move their household effects.
Mr.. Brady's Cuban proposition de-
mands a greater portion of his time
in Washington and Cuba and as a
matter OF convenience he decided to
move to Washington. He has been
a resident of Clarksburg % years and
a leading Industrial promoter, largely
responsible for the splendid industrial
suburb, Grasselli, where the GrassellI
Chemical Company located through,
him as an fundamentally. The de-
parture OF himself and estimable
family is regretted by many friends
but best wishes accompany them
The Oldest son, Camden, will remain
here and continue to hold the posi-
ton he has as civil engineer. The
Telegram constant visitor at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Brady will
continue its visits, as he has ordered
1t sent to his new address to keep
posted on what Clarksburg is doing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
SHAFT DEDICATED
In Honor Of the Dead Who
Fought in War of 1912
at Fl. Meigs.

TOLEDO, o., Sept. 1.-The main at
fractions of the G. A. r. encampment
today were the dedication of the Fort
Meigs monument and civic parade.
In the latter three thousand members
of local organizations marched, while
the veterans, whose parade will take
place tomorro. looked on approving
~. The dedication exercises occur
red at the village of Perrysburg,
twelve miles from Toledo, where a
granite shaft eighty-two feet in
height was dedicated in honor OF
the dead of Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsyl-
vania and Virginia. who fell in bat
tie around Fort, Meigs in the war of
1912. Governor Harris made an in
troductory address and other speak
ers were Senator Foraker, Governor
Wilson of KY, Governor Murphy, of
Pa, and Major Robert w. Hunter, OF
Richmond, Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
ERWIN CHOSEN
As PRESIDENT
of the Ancient Order of Hibern-
ians of the State of
West Virginia.

ELkINS, Sept 2-One of the most
successful conventions ever held by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians in
this state closed here last evening.
The place chosen for the next state
convention Is Montgomery.
The following officers were elected:
State PRESIDENT. L. Erwin, of
Fairmont.
State Vice President-owen ]. King
of Elkins
State Secretary-John j. Higgins,
of Benwood.
State Treasurcr-M. j. Hughes, of
Parkersburg.
State Chaplaln-Rev. j. j. Flan-
agan. of Montgomery.
The L. A. OF A. o. H. elected the
following officers:
State Presldent-Mrs. j. NJ. Nc
Donald. of Fairmont.
State Vice President-Mrs. Gather
inc Shea, of Elkins.
State Secretary-Miss Ellen Havey,
Of Benwood.
State MISUNDERSTANDING Lyons,
OF Martinsburg.
The most brilliant and enjoyable
feature of the convention was the
ball and banquet given the visitors by
the local division F. 20. E., hall and
and-K. of C. hall last evening. Thorn
as J.NDeegan. of Benwood. was toast
mastek The following toasts were
given: CITY of Elkins," Mayor A.
NJ. Frcdlock; "a. o. H." Rev. John
Fl. Cocoran. of Kingsville; Irish in
America" John j. Byrne. of, Wheel
ing; Our Irish Women" Miss Mary
j. Gilligan. of Wheeling: "our Young
IIibcrnians." Charles T. Martin; 1.-THE
Ladies'" Raymond NJ. Cunningham:
"Hibernianism," John j. Higgins, of
Bcnwood. 2
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
To Take Steps for the Conduct
of the County Cam
paign.

The Harrison county Republican
executive committee held a meeting
In the court house Wednesday after.
noon with fourteen members present
the chairman presiding and the sec.
rotary keeping the minutes.
The chairman announced the fol.
lowing central committee:
S. E. w. Burnside, John G. Will
liams, Thomas Coleman. Jr.. DR.. z. N,
Flowers. S. H. White, George Hill, ].
e. Law, L. j. DAWSON, Leslie Hawk.
er and Henry Swiger.
Harvey w. Harmer declined to
serve as treasurer OF the committee
and Leslie Hawker was chosen al
such.
Leslie ,Hawker, James N. Hess and
G. NJ. Cunningham were appointed q
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
Vermont Election Returns Show
a General Apathy by
All Voters.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT.
Sept. with practically complete
returns received of he votes cast for
governor in yesterdays state cleo
ton, 1t is estimated. that the plural
ity of Prouty, Republican, is about
$4,000.
The Republican vote shows a de-
crease of six per cent, and the DEM
ocratic three per cent.
Political leaders are inclined to
look upon the returns as indicating
that the voters are somewhat apa-
thetic in regard to national issues.
The Republican majority In the
legislature is practically unchanged
and will insure the election of Re-
publican successor to the late Sem
ator Proctor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
INJUNCTION CASES

The Hope Natural Gas Company
has made motions in the circuit court
to dissolve the temporary injunctions
against it in the cases of William Jar
Wis. Almira Strother ct al. and Her
man E. Strother. Jarvis obtained his
to prevent the company from laying
a pipe line of the Coburn's fork road
and the Strother lnjunctions are to
prevent the drilling of wells. The
motions will come up before Judge
c. w. Lynch Monday, September Z.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
SAVED FROM DEATH
Beneath Wheels Of Train Are
Three Girls by 0per-
ator Owens.

Three young girls were saved from
a terrible death beneath the wheels
Of passenger train No. 55 on the Bal
timore & Ohio railroad in East
Clarksburg Tuesday evening only by
the quick action of Operator Owens.
who stopped the train just In time.
The girls, who are employed at the tin
mill, were passing another engine
which prevented them from hearing
the approaching train and they were
unaware of their danger until the
fast train had stopped within few
feet of them. Their names were not
learned.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-09-03
CONSERVATION
Is Caused by the Action of
Germany in the Nor
rocan Situation.

PARIS. France, Sept 2-The action
of Germany in breaking up the con-
cert of powers with regard to Morocco
by notifying the signatories of the
Algeriras act that she considered that
the actual situation demanded an inn
mediate recognition of Muiai Hafid,
the uprising Sultan of Morocco, caus-
ed CONSERVATION in official circles
here. Officials see in Germany's act
ion only a virtual proclamation of her
intention to seek special position in
Morocco for herself,