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New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

Samuel Katz. who gave his address as No 240
West Ssth street, when arrested Wednesday after
noon on the strength of his resemblance 10 a pen
and ink sketch of a pickpocket made by J. c.
Frisch who was robbed of $40 Broadway
car on Monday, was fined $40 charge of iost-
ling by Magistrate steinert, in the Jefferson Mar
ket court, yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

James Nugent. who said he lives al No. ss2 West
l84th street. and Theodore Gunyn who gave his
address as No. 109 East 10ith street, held in
$500 bail each by Magistrate Finn in Yorkvile
court Yesterday. for examination to-day on
charges Of extortion and impersonating officer.
preferred by Miss Elizabeth Trayer.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
BANK OF BENGAL INCREASES RATE.

Calcutta ian. 1.-THE rate Of discount of the
Bank of Bengal was increased from TO : per cent
to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
DESKS AND OFFICE F5RNrrURz

ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions Tor
Ths Tribune received al their Upto~a
once. No. 1854 Broadway. between 3eth
ara STth sss-. until 2 o'clock p n Ad
vs-tfsements received - the folhlutu<
brzrCh Offices at regular Office rates until
oscicck .. m. viz: 264 ( ave. T. o
cor. 231 st: 163 SIN ave-. ser- 1eth st.. 10
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
MokK WANTED.
Mala

kessa-f "a. !, fSR -E2xperieneed hotel hook
a.. charging present .,ili5; oeeli
sc= Me-, 4ree or ofice. energetic. quick
kss, .esl recommended. r. Sehisif.rN a43
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.


HANDSOMELY furnished. sunny loom;
steam: one dfght: American family. near
Broadway and t03d st. subway. Homelike.
Box 2i6. Tribune once.
T6 WEST sgd ST.-Bright. sunny. large
outside rooms. breakfast. dinner II de
sired terms moderate. Adams.
LARGE front parlor bedrooms: steam heat:
private family: reasonables references.
Rocher, - West Goth II
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

ADVERTISEMENT and subscriptions for
The Tribune received at their Uptown
once No 1864 Broadway. between 3oth
and 37th sts.. Until o'clock p. m; Ad-
.srtisements received at the following
branch effices at regular office rates until >
cor 2sd St: i55 9th ave. cor. 18th st. fO4
East I4th st: 25T West 42d St between
7th and sth aves: 263 West I25th st loss
IN ave 1876 Sd ave, near 6ist ST; 11OS
1st ave near seth st 15T East 10th st;
76s fremont ave: $50 Sd ave and any
American District Telegraph once.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
HEAT AND LIGHT

sunlight Patented Latest
improved Gas Lamp
$50 candle power never
hIackens mantle. saves sUs7o
an gas bills: brighter than
ths sun; best in existence
INTRODUCTION prices 70 Trin-
une readers. SOC. Toe. ~;
nantes 10c- up sUFlO
HEAT & LIGHT CO. -
Nassau St, near John ST eec
r i6Ist 81. Tel 4424 MeIrose-
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
FLORIST.

ROIIOuETS decorations Sut-fowers. ex-
prsSsed mailed or delivered Karadontes
4. Demetropulos. IL Cortlandt ST. and Si0T
Broadway
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
FURNITURE

PARIOP SUITS REUPHOLSTERED. N
CTJrDTNC; TAPESTRY, springs repaired.
90 dining room chairs recovered iuclud-
fng feather SOC: don't throw vour old
T-srpes away we rsupholster and polish
them equal 20 new az half price can De zone
IN rssifence or free delivery. send postal.
ne will call with samples. city or country.
TOPpFRNfAN 30t East SD ST
PARLOR SUITS reupholstered. Including
tspestry springs repaired. 50. mattresses
ran1ade 81 %. work guaranteed thinner
mann 221 East SD st
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
BOARD AND ROOMS

BOARD AND ROOMS
/ Each 5 Words- % ctA /
! ia words. tir1As- --------...-- u %
MADISON AVE-. SIS. $4,000 t61st st)--
Double and single rooms; private bath;
excellent table board. reasonable.
5TTH ST. AL WEST ia Grangel--Un-
eorIaIled accommodations. steam heated,
double fboard twol. SIS; single. 81
4TTH ST. III WEST.-Large rooms. well
good location.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

RED D LINE
For Porto Rico. Curacao ara vsnezuelA
Pier IL near Wall St Ferry Brooklyn
For san Juan Porto Rico.
At REDUCED RATES
S. Philadelphia Saturday jan II noon
: = Caracas Saturday. Jan 80 noon
For la GuayFa, Pto- Cabello, Curacao and
Maracaibo.
SIS. Karen. n.-..... Saturday Jan is rsoa
5. s Msracaibo. ... Saturday. Jan q noon
Freight only.
These steamers have superior accommoda-s
tionS for passengers
BOTLTO$. BLISS & DALLETT
General Manaz gers. - Wall st
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE & CHIC R. R.

BALTIMORE & CalO 2. <.
ROYAL BLUE LINE TRAINS.
Every Other Hour on the Even hour
TO BALTIMORE AND WASHINGIOS,,
DIRECT CONNECTION IN NEW INiO-'
STATION WASHINGTON. WITH
ALL LIES SOUTH
Leave New York Daily. 20 81 Ltoy 81
Washington. Slespers- III &C I'm so an
Washington, Diner. Perlor - am SSO S IN
Washington. Diner Psrior o - srn ~ - - al1
WASHINGTON. Diner. .PArloT- IL 30 am I1-tS q
washinEton Par:or - IS0 pm 200 pr1
Paricr car. New YORK 70 Richmond. Va
srRoyaI ia ''Dfnsr Parior 8 so pm so pm
Washington. Diner. Parlor $50 pm o-Sv psn
Washington. BufIet- Parlor $50 pm l-Vo pm
Through Daily Trains 20 the West
Chicago. Ptttsburg- 1-o9 am 5-oO az
Chicago. Columbus II 80 am lZyu .
Pittsburx. Cleyeland. -. s-50 pm 400 pm
''PftfsbuTg Limited $780, $50 pm 5-tN prn
Gin. 81 L. Louisville. - so pm 159 am
Gin. St L. louisville = 50 am 40 ~ Arn
Gin. St l. LouisyilIe. 49, 8 80 pm 500 pna
Ofices. e45. 4s4 1870 Broatwsy Asto-
House. 225 5th ave. New York; 343 Fulton
at. Brooklyn: West 23d st and Liberty ss
After P. NJ Sleeping Car reservations
snd full Information regarding trains. Sc.
can te obtained st Bureau OF Information
3. & o. P R.. e5d St Ter. Phone 3144-
Chelsea
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

LAJTNDRESS.-First class; shirts. collars
and cuffs personal city reference. 80
citv or country. Industrial Association OF
America. Inc, 2 East 42d st. Phone 2BS3
-SSth.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
REDUCED RATES
To Bermuda

II DEL4NrE1 Il " IN x RE-
SORT IN THE WORLD IDEAL CLI-
MATE.
THE GARDEN SPOT OF THE
WORLD
LESS THAN TWO DAYS FROM NEW
YORK BY THE SUPERB NINETEEN
KNOT TWIN-SCREW OCEAN FLYER
PRINCE GEORGE" THE FASTEST
AND MOST COMFORTABLE STEAMER
TO BERMUDA. SAILS EVERY THURS
DAY FIRST-CL4ASS ROUND TRIP
FARE. IN . L L D ING STATEROOM
BERTH AND MEALS $40 AND Up
HANDSOME BOOKLET AND FULL.
PARTICULARS OF YOUR LOCAL TICK
ET AGENT OR
THE BERMUDA-ATLANTTC 5. s CO..
2I-2i state Street. New York. n. z
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
BOWLING SUPPLIES

REGULATION
~ BOWLING ALLEYS
~ ROWLING BALLS. TENPIN9
\ and SUPPLIES OF every de-
~A~ scription- REPAIRS BY EA-
PERT MECHANICS
Tbs brunswick k-BaIke-Coilerder Co. OF " 4.
saIesroorns 81 & 33 w sd ST. near b Say
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
CHIROPODY AND MANICURE

Dr.. LESCH. Chiropodist. Flat fooS
p Painful-arch, Weak-ankle. Ingroytns
Nail Specialist. 9sO-9S2 Sd Ave
~ Phone 543e-Piaza-
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

LAUNDRESS.--Young Swedish woman as
plain laundress in boarding house; will
ing to essist cook chambermaid or wait
ress. A. 81 class worker. Address Mohr. 1856
West jOtn 81.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

IATrNDRE,SS. ,SS.-Capable Finnish Glrl. first
class laundress; best reference from New
Yori, families JussIia Bureau. $50 Lex
Iugton ave Tel 445S Plaza.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15
wOR2 WANTED.
Female

CHAPERON. &c.-Cuitured woman desires
Te-engagement as chapeTOn. supervising
hOuSekeeper or seCTtary in private home.
school or institution. visiting or resident;
city or vicinity; highest testimonials. Ad-
dress Responsible. c53 West I25th st
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

ing to ~Ssist cook. Chamhermald or walt
ress. II. 81 class worker. Address Mohr. 335
West jOtn 81.
NURSE E-J-ndergruduate nurse. with in
valid or infant; no objection to assist
with Iirht housework. references Address
Rohmor, 400 Palisade ave, Jersey City.
NIrRSE.-By neat girl: assist with wait
ing good references; wages $50 10 So
Nine Bsrzer's Bureau. 43S bth ave, near
27th at Phone a3O-Madison-
TRAINED NURSE. Companion. secretary
10 semi-invalid: or care delicate child.
II s. i16 Esst iO6th st,
WORKING HOUSEKEEPER ER.-Competent.
i'm bachelors or widows apartment. fine
references Nine Bergers Bureau. AIS
9th ave, near 9th St Phone 230-Madt-
WAITRESS. English: competent: excel
lent references: city or country: will as
sist with chamberwork NJ S, Miss Fitz-
Ge-alds Bureau. 5G3 5th ave, cor. 42d ST.
WAITRESS S--First class neat young girl;
hest references; wages $50 Flaherty's
Bureau. 4SJ Columbus ave. Tel 14l-RiNer-
class; able take buffers place, excellent
references: friend first class chambermald.
good seamstress: wages S2a separate.
Csterberg's Bureau, 716 Lexington ave
Tel IC55-PlaZa.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-15

COMPANION, &c---English lady as COM
panion or housekeeper to elderly lady or
couple: no objection to country Address
A. l.. Tribune Uptown Office, 1854 Broad
way
VISITING GOIERNESS.- French
English. elementary Latin. algebra, MI
sic; has morning hours disengaged- \. 3.
c, Sc East 6sth ST
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Overfatness Condemned.

Fat, CT even fattish, women readers who
want TO be in the mode this year must
understand that the demand is for lines.
not curves. and govern themselves ac-
That means OFF with the fat It has
become a duty. Many are trying exercise
oF dieting; but It is certain they VIII find
Inese methods too slow and unreliable
ne cheapest and safest way TO get in
IoTm Tor the DirectOire made Is bv
means OF Msrmola Prescription Tablets
Any druggist (Or-the MarmoIa COMPANY
Detroit, Aich-) VIII give you a large
sized case Of these elegant little fat re-
oucefs containing a good. generous suu-
Ply Tor seventy-fve cents, and even this
Quantity should be enough 70 make a 6e-
clded impression on your excess Fat
day P---~ .
These Msrmola Prescription Tablets
may De used with impunlty and likewise
perfect confidence for. being made sfricf-
" N accordance with the famous Nar-
mola Prescription. they are. OF course.
quite harmless They are rather henefcsal
than otherwise: IN fact, never disturbing
tne stomach OF causing a wrinklinr Of
the flesh
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
AUTHOR KILLS SELF
John Gilmer Speed Fires Bull
let Into Temple.
WAS ONCE PROMINENT EDITOR
Had Remarked Several Times that
He Was Tired OF Life-SuHered a
Breakdown at Christmas Time-He
Edited LesIie-S Weekly for Time,
and Issued Wen-knovvn Works.

MorristoWn, y. :. Feb. 2-Bolstered Up
in bed at the Phoenix House. Menham.
John Gilmer Speed. author and Journalist.
was found bleeding from a bullet wound
in the right temple this morning. In his
hand he clutched a revolver with one
chamber empty. he died an hour after
ward without regalning consciousness.
The coroner. after viewing the BODY.
said it was clear case Of suicide. The
last seen OF Mr.. Speed before he shot
himself was by 8 servant Of the house
who took up a cup OF coffee TO the author
about ? O'Clock this morning. He was
then IN bed and said he did not feel well
Some tine after this a postol shot was
heard
No motive for Mr. Speeds self-destruc-
ton has been given. except that he spoke
several times OF being tired OF life. Al
though he had received considerable
money for some recent publications. and
had a small income from the sale OF
his books, he IS said to have been a lfb-
ersl Ependsr. A week before Christmas
he broke down physically and was taken
to the Memorial Hospital, In this city.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03

He leaves a daughter, Mrs Dudley Gray,
OF this city.
Mr. Speed was born IN Louisville. Ky
September 2, IS55. and was a son Of
Philip and Emma X Speed. he was
graduated from the University OF Louis
vile in 1853 with degree Of master Of
arts. He later took a course in civil
engineering and engaged in this work for
q time, and was once city engineer OF
Louisville.
IN IS0 he became a member Of the
staff Of the New York World. and was
its managing editor from 1873 10 ISSs. he
was connected with the United States
board OF transportation al the Centennial
Exposition. He was secretary OF the
American exhibition In London IN ISL.
He edited the American Magazine from
1881 70 1sSs. and was for Two years editor
OF Deslie's Weekly. He edited Keats
Letters and Poems" and wrote a life Of
that poet
Among his works were "a Fall River
Incident The Gimlers IN America"
a Deal In Denver" and The Horse
in America"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
McKINNON DEFEATS LEWIS.
Boston Boxer Has Shade Best of Ii
In TweIve-rOund Bout.

In TEyelve--OUnd Bout.
Special 70 Ths Washington Herald
Boston. Mass. Feb. 2-Biu McKinnon.
OF this city, won q weIl-earned decision
over Harry Lewis. OF Philadelphia. after
twelve rounds OF hard boxing az the
Armory A A. tonight
The Qusker's cleverness did not avail
much against the bulldog aggressiveness
Of the local boy, who won an the way.
Several times, however. Lewis wonderful
footvork stood him in good stead. and
he was able TO go through the distance
by scientific stalliRg tactics.
McKinnon from the outset kept on TOD
Of his man. and did not allow the latter
an opportunity 10 box at long range.
Several times Lewis met NcKinnon with
hard body blows as the latter was com
ing in. and several times, also. he landed
his faVorits short right-cross to the Bos-
tonian's jaw, but the blows did not have
any effect.
Lewis jabbed well, but even at this
style Of boxing he was oUtpointed. In the
sixth round McKinnon staggered Lewis
with right swing 10 the Jaw. but was
unable to land the finishing punch.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
wiII pi.cu.. con- cron.-

Manassas. Va. Feb 2-The Farmers
Institute OF Northern Virginia win be
held here IN connection with the Agricul-
tural High School Tuesday next, Fe5ru-
airy s. at 10 O'Clock Il will be conducted
by Prof. Campbell, Of the United States
Department OF Agriculture. assisted bv
Prof Button, the director OF the school
The main topic viii be THE corn cro19s
including the preparation OF the son
the breeding and selection OF seed corr
The farmers and their wives are invited
20 luncheon at noon. IN the afternoon
the session viii be continued and the
officers for the ensuing year viii be
chosen.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
BALTIMORE SHIPS COLLIDE
The Steamer Columbia Rams Oyster
Pungy In Hampton Roads.
Atlantic Transport Liner Crashes
Into British Steamship DunkeId.
Both Are Badly Damaged.

Baltimore, Feb. 1.-Two collisions IN
which Baltimore vessels figured occurred
early this morning-one in Hampton
Roads. when the Chesapeake Steamship
Company's steamer Columbia ranrned
and sank the oyster pungy Milton S.
Lankford, and the other IN the English
channel. where the Baltimore-bound
steamship Mobile. Of the Atlantic Trans
port Line. crashed into the British steam
er Dunkeld.
The Columbia came out OF her collision
unharmed. but the Mobile was not SO
fortunate. Her bows were crushed and
she was compelled 70 put into Gravesend
for repairs.
A dispatch from Norfolk says:
The Chesapeake Steamship Company's
bay steamer Columbia. from Baltimoro.
coming Up the harbor early today, struck
and sank the oyster bugeye Milton s.
Lankford- The crew OF the Jankford was
rescued and brought TO Norfolk on the
Columbia uninjured- The accident hap
pened or Crany Island
The accident to the Mobile Is described
in a dispatch from Dover, which Gays:
''The Atlantic Transport Line freight
steamer Mobile. bound for Baltimore, was
in collision this morning with the British
steamer Dunkeid. OF Beschy Head, and
TO Gravessnd with her bows
badly stove in
The Mobile rammed the Dunkeld on
the starboard side. The Dunl1eId was
badly damaged and anchored IN the sd-
nliralty hsrbor"
The Mobile at the time OF the collision
was bound to Baltimore from Antwerp
with a general cargo consigned 10 the
Atlantic Transport Company. The vessel
Is commanded by Capt Wylie, who is
well known at this port.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
OyE.ermen Earninx Good Monev.

Annapolis, Nd, FEB. p -Sotwithstand-
ing the fact that the oystsrrnen complain
OF the small prices which they have pten
receiving for their catches duri1g the
present season. more tongers have taken
out licenses this season than during the
whole OF last season, snd the number IS
greater than e has been for about ten
years. During the yesr 1s0s-leos I'D TO
the present tine. 1.oSs licenses were
issued, while l,eS2 took out licenses dur
ing the season Iao7-Isos. The prices re-
eeived for the oysters by the tongers IS
about % to 30 cents per bGshel. The
catch for two men and cutler. generally
a youth. is from twenty to forty bushels
On q good day.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03

It Is believed he was a resident Of Char
lottesville. Va The nan vas apparently
about forty-five years old. hsd sandy
mustache, slightly gray. was about five
feet. nine inches in height, and weight
about 200 pounds On his ring were the
initials IN B. "" 1850. On a collar
button was the letter W.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
APPOINTS TRUXTUN BEALE.
President Declares He Wishes TO
Show Appreciation of Service.


President Roosevelt gave out the FOL
lowing statement a. tha White House yes
terday:
The President has for some tine been
anxious to recognize in suitable fashion
Mr. TruItun Beale's signal service 70 the
community in which he lives.
''As It is approaching the end Of the
Presidents term, and a suitable vacancy
has not yet occurred. the President has
appointed him on the assay commission,
because the President was unwilling 70
retire from ofics without thus having
marked his appreciation OF Mr.. BeaIe as a
citizen"
The services referred 70 By the Presl-
dent as having been performed by Mr.
Beale are supposed TO be those which he
rendered In cooperation with Francis :.
Heany, the graft prosecutor, in San Fran
cisco.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Push valves Preliminary Hear,px.

DanviIe. Va. Feb. George Pugh.
former ticket agent for the Southern
Railway here. who IS charged with en-
bezzlement OF $50. waived preliminary
hearing to-day in the mayors court
Application for bond was heard before
Judge A. II. Aiken, Of the corporation
court, and Pugh was released On a $500
bond. The trial win likely CONS I'D in
March
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
FEARED COMING INSANITY.
Wealthy Man Shoots Himself IN New
York.

New York. Feb 2-After writing
note IN which he said he feared he
would eventually become insane. Horace
K Butler, who recently came on here
from San Jose. Cal, where he was vis-
iting relatives. shot himself through the
head to-day IN the HoUel Roland and
died an hour later IN Flower Hospital
He left q note 10 a friend, which reads:
God to-giTs ne foz co1nnittinE tbs rash act. su
10 lonSE able % endure this terrible sufEsrinE- ]
hzEs ben unable 20 sleep fa- Ex months and /
fear the tine IS not far o. Ehs1 I shall becoms
insane. Mr.. KuI, TIE fuEs-sl director. q lH Sec-
ood aveuue, has tas deeds % ny plot at WoodlsTn.
Piease take fun charge o. ny remains Thanking
you for many hnd fsEors, VII say good-by
Butler, who came from an old New
York family, lived At SIS Lexington ave-
nue. up 70 November, 1s57. when his
mother died and left him a fortune.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
LUMBERMAN ENDS LIFE.
virginian Blows Out Brains with
Revolver.


New Church, Va, Feb. 2-Sylvester E.
Pzrnsu. thirty years old. q member Of the
firm Of :. S. Gordy & Bros. lumber deal
ers Of Painter. Va, committed suicide
at the home OF D. 7. Justice. near here.
BY blowing out his brains with a .s2-caII-
Der revolver.
PurneH had retired to the sittIng-room
after eating his noon meal and lay upon
a lounge. About o'clock in the after
noon the family were startled by hear
ing the sound Of g pistol shot, and on fr-
vestigation found Purneu, with a re-
volver cutched In his hand. lying
on the floor. He died at 10 O'Clock last
night
PurHeu was native OF snow Hi. Nd.
and came here about six months ago. He
was a WidOver. II IS believed worry
over financial affairs prompted him to
commit suicide.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Local Option Election in Franklin.

DanviIle. Va, Feb. "A petition ask
ing for a wet and dry election In
the district IN Franklin County, embrac-
ing the town Of Rocky Mount. has been
in circulation for some time, and enough
names to order an election have been
secured Rocky Mount has two saloons,
each paying q license OF 2,0o0. Both sides
claim they VIII be victorious. though
chances are favorable for tne drrs.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
ATTACKS JUDGE IN COURT.
Prisoner Enraged Because He Was
Found Guilty.

S1e1al u Ths Washington He-uid.
Winchester, Va. Feb. 2-Enraged upon
being hned and bonded TO keep the peace
for asssulting James Mcintosh with a
sharp stone. Edward knight made q
savage attack upon Justice c wilson
n court to-day.
As he rushed upon the justice. knight
was caught by Court Officer Massey, who
had leaDed across the bench, and after
a desperate struggle, overpoEered the
prisoner, a mob gathering in the mean
time. While order was being restored
knight vas sentenced 10 jail and Bur
riedly taken from the court room.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Banker Commit. suicids.

Madison. Ca. Feb. as B. Cohen.
president OF the Jefferson National Bank,
OF this place, killed himself this morn
Ing IN his Office at the bank few min
utss after the doors were opened for
business He had been despondent be-
cause OF personal losses in which the
bank was not concerned
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03

DanviHe. Va, Feb. 2-Mrs Rosa Paul
me Williams. wife OF Green Williams.
formerly chief OF police OF DanvIle. died
at her home here to-day after q long
Illness. She was in the hfty-frst year
OF her age and vas born In Alabama.
She has lived here since her marriage IN
1875. and leaves = husband and seven
children.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03

Macon. Ga-, Feb. 2-Beu. L Jones, the
wealthiest man in Macon. committed sui
eide this morning By sending a bullet
through his head Jones took his lie IN
his bedroom at his home He had not
been well lately and had gTisved greatly
over the death OF his mother
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Marine Commits Suicide.

specisl 70 Tbs Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. Feb. ALFRED ". Harris.
private Of marines. took his life in
the marine barracks. near the Norfolk
navy yard. to-day. Sitting IN the guard
room. he suddenly drew a pistol and sent
a bullet through his heart
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Local Option in washinEtOn County,


Hagerstown, Nd, Feb. A campaign
to make Washington County vote dry
at the election next fall was inaugurated
by temperance workers here this after
noon, when q largely attended meeting
OF the general temperance committee,
composed OF delegates from every dis
trict In the county. was held IN Christ
Reformed Church. This committee meet
Ing was followed BY a mass meeting
held tonight in court hall, where Sea-
born Wright, the Georgia temperance
lecturer. and ". H Anderson, late su-
perintendent Of the Anu-Saloon League,
addressed an audience that taxed the ca
pactty of tbs hall
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
virEinian KIN. self in Greensboro.

GresnsbuTg.> n. C., Feb. 2-At a late
hour last night. man at Clegg Hotel.
registering as 2. A. Yarn. Virginia. com
mitted suicide By shooting a bullet
through his brain There were no papers
70 indeE.ify him. and he had no baggage.
he carried an emblem Of a Charlotte
Masonic lodge, and his clothes had been
purchased Of Charlotte merchants. but
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
REV. DR.. BOYLE TO REMAIN.
Church Declined 20 Ac-
eePt His Resignation,

Hagerstown. Nd. Feb. Rev. Robert
Alexander Boyle VIII continue as pastor
Of the Presbyterian church in this CITY.
Several months ago DR.. Boyle rendered
his resignation. bur the members and
trustees declined 20 accept it, and he
has announced that he viii remain in
Hsgerstowa-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
chio Man dc. IN Tirrinia.

Speclal 20 Ths Washington Herald.
Buray. Va Feb. 2-Jehn II. shaner.
formerly OF Redwood. Ohio. died yes
terday in this county. where he came
N the hope Of regsinlng his health
he was a native Of Page County. and
had been living in Ohio about sixteen
years.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Clerk KILLED hr Train

Railway. N J., Feb. z-WendoIin Le-
Der, chief clerk at the Pennsylvania Rail
road Jersey City grain elevator. was
killed here tonight BY Pennsylvania train
No 134 Leber's head was cut OF.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-03
Take IniffaI 1rnIl-

The Friends School Walking Club wiz
take its initial hike Thursday after
noon. going out to the Rock Creek bridge
and returning.