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The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
SAVES INNOCENT NAN
Negro Shepard COnfesSes to
Engneer Holt Murder.
BARBEE IS NOT IMPLICATED
White Man Was Held for the Crime
on Purely CircumstantiaI Evil
denee, which NegrO's Confession
Now Shatters-Barbee VIII Now
De Released from jail.

Special to Tie Washington Herald.
Durham. y. c., June 27.-The mystery
shrouding the murder Of Engineer Holt.
who was killed while In his cab on
southern Railway engine, was lifted To-
day by the confession OF solomon Shep-
ard. colored. who declared that ne killed
Holt. and takes all the responsibility for
the crime.
ShePard's confession also exonerates
Reuben Barbee. who was held for the
crime. and skaters a strong case OF cir
cumstantial evidsce woven around an
innocent man. who many believed was
connected with the murder. hut who
stoutly and calmly has denied all knowl-
edge Of it.
Up until to-day Shepard has implicated
an unknown white man in the crime.
Shepard now says that ne killed Holt
while shooung az brakeman. II seems.
according 10 Shepards confession. that
he had been making a call upon his
sweetheart, nineteen miles from Durham.
He boarded a freight 10 return 10 Dur
ham ard was put of the train by
brakeman.
Engineer Holt was running an extra
freight. and the negro. seeing the brake
man near the engine cab. fired at him 10
seek revenge and hit Holt by mistake.
Shepard stayed here for six weeks. when
ne left He was captured at Columbus.
Ohio
After the Holt murder Reuben Barbee.
Well-known white man. was arrested
fer the crime. His trial was postponed
from time 20 time. Barbee's alleged con-
nectiOn with the Holt murder was Gre
ated by the belief shat the same man
who fred al Holt also shot into Green
berg's house. Barbee had had trouble
with the GTeensbergs. Shepard also SAYS
he committed this shooting in the house
70 frighten the men
a move for Barbee's release viii be
made tomorrow.
The killing Of Engineer Holt was one
of The biggest murder sensations OF North
Carolina Holt was very. popular man.
and his friends az several times threat
ened % make II warm for the murderer
should he be caught
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
GORED BY COW; DIES
Animal Sewers Mans Artery
with Her Horn.
BLEEDS TO DEATH IN FIELD
Charles Feierstein, OF BIadensburE,
Meets Peculiar Death-Accident-
ally Struck by Cow He Was Lead
ing 10 Pasture-BOdy Found After
Lying Out All Night.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Hyattsville. June p. Charles Feier-
stein, fifty-eight years OF age, q prosper
Gus truck gardener residing near Bladens-
burg. was gored by a COW he was lead
ing from pasture last evening. and bled
TO death during the night His body was
discovered early this morning lying st
the pasture gate near the home Of c. w
Beckwith by members Of his family when
they returned from the Washington mar
ket
Miss May Fesing. who lives at Mr.
Beckwith's home. saw Mr.. Feierstein
about O'Clock last night leading the
COW near the gate. and this is the last
time he was seen alive. Il IS the impress
sion that one OF the cows. in attempting
10 fight of the flies. inflicted the wound
which resulted in Mr.. Feierstein's g death
The horn severed the main artery IN
his left leg, and from the position OF the
body IL appears that the man became
weak from the loss of blood. and, not
realizing how seriously he was injured,
lay down 81 the hope OF regaining strength
enough 10 reach his home, about Go
yards from the pasture
When the members OF the household re
turned from Washington this morning
they noticed that the cows were not in
the stable. and upon investigation dis
covered the body Of Mr.. Feierstein. Mr.
Feierstein enjoyed an enviable reputation
IN the community, and was a prominent
member OF the Order Of Vorwaerts in the
Biadensburg nelghbOrhoOd.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Boyds. Nd Miss Esteue Moore. OF
Sandy Spring. wiz Join a party Of
Richmond friends and sail for Europe
the first OF July. They wiz tour Ger
many, Switzerland, and France, thence
10 London, where Miss Moore win be the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. Alexander Sim
mOnds. a former resident Of Baltimore.
She viii be absent until December.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
INDORSE DR.. WELLS.
Mass Meeting in Rays District Gives
Opponent Big Reception.

oAe-lil 70 4Gc washington nCFhlQ
Upper Marlboro. Nd. June "a sig
niAcant political event OF the past week
was the gathering on Friday night OF a
large number OF mechanics. comprising
the greater part OF the Democratic vote
Of what IS known as Mechanicsville. near
Brentwood in the heart Of ChiIum dis
trict II was the first public reception
rendered Or. Charles A. Wells. candidate
for the nomination for State senate. out
side OF his home district Of Hyattsvllle.
Chillum is the home district OF j. EnOs
Ray. speaker OF the recent house OF dele
gates. who IS making a contest against
the candidacy of Dr. Wells. recognized
as tie Organization" candidate for the
senate.
Dr. Wells attended this meeting with
James < Rogers. who introduced Dr.
Wells.
After other speeches were made by
Messrs. r. A. Van Horn. Stephen A Mil
Ter, and other leading citizens, a motion
was carried. by a unanimous rising vote.
indOrsing Or. Wells for the senate. The
meeting was attended by about 100 voters
in The NechanicsvlIIe section OF ChuIum
district, and 1t Is said that Dr. Wells
candidacy has equal strength IN the rural
sections CT the district. where many OF
his old patients and friends reside. DIT
Wells has already been indorsed n his
home district
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
NO END TO BIG VEIN
Maryland'S BituminOus Coal
Almost IneXhauStible.
MINING INSPECTORS REPORT
John II. DOnahue Says, on Account
Of Panic, Coal Mined shows a De-
crease, but Many New Openings
Were Made-COnsiders MaryIand's
Deposits OF Coal Endless.
- . - - -.

epec1al to The Washington Herald.
brostburg. Nd. June 27.-The annual re-
port Of John II. Donahue. OF Frostburg,
State mining inspector, has been sub
mitted TO Gov. Crothera The report SAYS
there We're mined in Maryland In 1908
t,le6,442 short tons OF coal. as against
b.5s2.ezS short tons reported IN 1907. show
Ing decrease Of 1.S66.1s5 short tons
or the output for the year 1903 Auegany
County produced 3774S05 tons. OF which
S.54o.sg we're mined by pick work and
2SS.40S tons by machines. Garrett County.
which is becoming a factor in the Mary
land coal field, produced S92.1SS tons. all
mined by pick work The total number
OF men employed in the mining Industry
In the State in 1903 wag 5.s96.
The report says:
This deposit OF bituminous coal Is the
finest steam-making coal In the world and
IS geologically known as the Pittsburg
or big vein seam. with many smaller
seams OF various names. For more than
half century the big vein seam has
been worked, and an enOrmozs quantity
OF this coal has been mined and shipped
from the region 70 nearly all parts OF the
world
The Industrial depression throughout
the country during the year 1908 caused
nuller times IN the Maryland coal field
than the people depending upon this in
nustry experienced IN many years. While
there was poor work during the year, yet
great many new openings were made IN
the smaller coal veins in the region
Nearly all these veins are an excellent
quality OF bituminOus coal, and when
the Industrial conditions OF the country
become normal the Maryland coal neld
VIII be in condition 20 produce as much
coal as in the past"
Inspector D0nahue SAYS he visited q
number Of mines and found them IDLE
This caused him a loss Of time that could
have been devoted TO mines that were
working. The inspector adds:
In many places I found that the law
had not been compiled with as 10 the dis
tarce between the brake side OF the mine
cars and the rib-two and a half feet In
every Instance OF this kind I called the
attention OF the mine authorities 10 these
defects, and IN most cases my requests
were compiled with at once. 7 found that
the manways needed attention. and near
" all OF these are now IN fair condition
It seems 10 me that some mine officials
are not fully acquainted with the mining
laws"
The report concludes:
Many fears have been expressed and
opinions offered on the early exhaustion
of The big vein OF this there need be
no alarm. II is true during the early
years OF mining the big vein there was
always rushed TO I'll the daily orders
without regard 10 the economical re-
moval OF the coal. ana much OF the seam
was left behind But IN recent years
the improved methods IN removing the
coal. in ventilation, drainage. haulaEe.
and IN careful management assure the
mining Of thousands OF tons OF this seam
IN Maryland for many years to come.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Boyds. SId-Jesse c. Stoddard. soa Of
Maj. and Mrs. J. c. Stoddard, OF Garrett
Park. who graduated last week from Le-
high University. receiving the degree OF
mining engineer. has received an appoint
meut in the service Of the Juragua Coal
Company. at Santiago de Cuba. he re-
Gently sailed from New York for his new
post OF duty.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Cumberland. 1Id.-Fish are dying by the
thousands in New Creek. in Mineral
County. ". Va, a tributary branch OF
the Potomac. and also in the North
Branch Of the Potomac. The game war
dens OF Maryland and West Virginia are
investigating. They become torpid, float
on the surface. and gradually die. The
fish measure from one 10 ten inches IN
length.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
ENLISTED WHEN THIRTEEN
West Virginia Veteran Claims to Be
Youngest Confederate Soldier.
Though but n Boy, He Was Wounded
Three Times-RHn Away
10 Join Army.

Special TO The washingtoa Herald
Franklin. " Va. June Z7-It IS claimed
FOR J. F. Carter. justice Of the peace at
Franklin. now fifty years old. that be
was the youngest soldier actively engaged
on either side in the civil war When
but a boy he ran away from his home in
Warren County. Ky, and went 10 At
lanta, Ga, where, on Nay q. 1869. being
then only three days over thirteen years
Of age, he enlisted IN Company c,
Eighty-second Georgia Regiment. Con-
fecerate ertillery service
He received a saber wound IN the head
at the battle OF Frede5cksburg; at the
second battle at Manassas he received
a wound In the hand, and at the battle
OF the Wilderness he had his leg broken
by q piece Of shell, which incapacitated
him for active service and crippled him
for life. After he recovered from the lat
ter wound, he was IN the hospital service
at Richmond. Va. until the close OF the
war.
Claims for the honor OF being the
youngest soldier in the Confederate army
are also advanced by Judge sam Will
lams. OF Wytheville. Va. who is q can
didate for attorney general OF Virginia.
and Police Chief George c. Rlcamore. OF
Berrvviua Va
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

PFE0VN Oclln ave. coza 10 Beach. Pizs.
y = ~ y ~ and al atr-c1ous. lara. aIry
rocass superior tahls: SO daily. Sd ueekly.
Mrs Z l. LOWER
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
WILL AID BOTH LINES.
Bridge Over Kanawha, Giving Vir-
giniaN Western Connections.
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giniaN Western Connections.
Special % The Washington Herald
Charleston. ". Va, June 27.-Bankers
and railroad men in Southern cities in
terested in the future OF the Virginian
Railway. the enterprise fathered by the
late Henry Il Rogers, have expressed
the belief that both that system and the
Hooking Valley VIII profit greatly when
pending agreements regarding traffic and
the construction Of a bridge over the
Kanawha River at DeeDwater, W Va,
the western terminus of the Virginian
Railway. have been concluded.
The bridge problem has been one OF
paramount interest as there has been a
dispute as to which road should bear the
greater proportion OF the cost OF its con-
struction. The matter is IN the hands Of
three officials for final adjudication
The bridge at Deepwdter, when con-
structed. viii connect the Virginian road
with the Kanawha and Michigan. a sub
sidiary OF the Hooking Valley, and If the
latter road and the Kanawha and AIichi-
gan should be iTrevOcably separated the
status Of the latter would be materially
changed.
The final disposition OF west-bound traf-
fic Of the Virginian Railway after It ar
rives at Deepwater IS a matter Of inter
est TO the railroad world. for here is
high-class road, costing $4,000 a mile.
which. within the course Of a few years.
will have 10 earn perhaps $4,000 gross a
mile 10 be able 20 pay the interest on
It's SSS.W0O00 first mortgage bonds and
other debts
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Wheeling. ". Va-John Moore. super
intendent OF the machine shops OF the
Carnegie Steel Company at Bellaire. Ohio.
had his head amputated and ground 70
pulp IN a machine. He was a member
of the city council and a candidate Tor
mayor.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
eoNTlRENTAL

Ter1eszso ave. nla- Beach- Always open Pr
T1-9 hr-hs. E-c1st0r. Own flru I-ot1c-z Be1
so C1T h0u5e -1 A1zu-ic CITY Spccizl weekly
-tes- Bcotle- MARGARET WALSH DUNCAN.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
TIE RcLMHuRS ST.

PENNSYLVANIA AVE. NEAR BEACH 'Uuoo-
s-ructed ocen rieW- Private baths Eleratc-. Opez
al Tie yesr. HESRY DaRNErI.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
Finest Railroads in south.

Bristol. Va. June 27.-'virginia has two
fine new railroads in the Carolina Clinch-
field and Ohio and the Virgiaian." said
Judge William F. Rhea, corporation com
missioner OF Virginia, who was in the
city on Saturday, along with the other
members Of the commission. after an Of
fetal inspection Of these two lines. There
are not two finer roads in the South. in
my opinion than these"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
PUSHING SHELBY MEMORIAL.
Bristol Behind Movement TO Honor
Kentucky's First Governor.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Bristol. Va. June 27 - The matter Of
erecting monument over the grave OF
Gen. Evan Shelby at East Hi Gene
terry, in this city, viii be pushed aggres-
sively. Representative Brownlow has a
bill in Congress for an appropriation OF
$1,000 for the erection Of the monument.
and il is said thar the chances OF Its
passage are good. Shelby settled on the
spot where Bristol is now located. and
from here the Kings Mountain expedition
was started His son, Gen. Isaac Shelby.
who won fame at Kings Mountain. was
the first governor Of Kentucky.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
HOTEL IAcKSoH
BeTkSniYe I'm % e =, Q,
HoTEL STAaLEY.

So-r5h Cz-oll7a ave. near Bssch- Re1uflt azd
r1sc--lis.od- B0oEist I. II 7. CURRAN
NEW CLARION. KENTUCKY AVE.
u house from beach. elevator book
let Open AL year s K BONIFACE
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
DEAD CASHIER BURIED.

F. G. Mauzy, Killed I'm Automobile
Accident, Taken 10 Virginia Home.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Durbin, ". Va. June zZ-The funeral
OF F. Glenn Mauzy. cashier OF the Bank
OF Durbln. who was killed in an auto
mobile accident. occurred this afternoon
at his old home at Monterey, Va. In
terment was made IN Crab Bottom Gem
etery. Mr. AauZy was a member OF the
Nasons. at Monterey. and Of the Elks. at
Elkins. W Va He was thirty-four years
OF age and was unmarried
Air. Afauzy was killed by his automobile
going over a cliff 100 feet high. landing
on the tracks Of the Coal and Coke Rail-
road. His head struck a rail and was
crushed.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
Good A1faIfa in Ionteomery.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Boyds. Md. June Z7.-The farmers are
well satisfied with the wheat crop, Of
which over half has been harvested. The
rainy weather injured It somewhat. but
the cooler weather later saved most Of
II. The wheat harvest win be finished
this week, when the hay crop VIII be
cut. Bearded wheat showed no signs
whatever Of scab this year. The alfalfa
crop Of Mrs. Sara E. Boyd. which was
sOwn some years ago. has been cut and
II had big yield. Others have tried the
experiment with success.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
ARGUE CASE TUESDAY.
Legal Battle to Recover Taxes from
Camden Estate.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Parkersburg, W. Va. June 27.-Tr0 pre-
liminary skirnish Of a legal battle OF
importance viii be fought here Tuesday,
when the case OF the State OF West Vir-
ginia against the estate Of the late Sena-
tor Johnson y. Camden viii be begun.
The proceedings are on the demurrer OF
the Camden heirs 10 the petition Of the
State asking Tor the forfeiture OF over a
million dollars FOR failure 70 list property
fer taxation Under the forfeiture clause
Of the tax law, the State may collect %
per cent Of all property Improperly listed.
II Is the contention Of the State that the
late United States Senator from West
Virginia failed 10 properly list between
100000 and 100000 worth OF stock in
coal companies. The case VIII be carried
Up TO the Supreme Court OF the United
States
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
DELAWARE RESORTS.
10 HONOR sPENCER,s MEMORY.
Memorial Library Planned 10 south
erR Railway President.

Spencer. y. c.. June 27.-The speneer
Railroad Y. II c. A has inaugurated
movement 10 establish q Samuel Spencer
memorial library IN honor OF President
Spencer. Of the Southern Railway Com
p2ny, for whom the town was named and
who was killed n q wreck
Through the secretary. b F. Stevenson.
AID the committee OF management $500
viii be raised among the railroad men of
Spencer and upon the FIVE freight divi-
sionS touching here. after which en- ap-
peal viii be made 10 one or more wel-
known philarthropists for additional
funds Tor the library.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
southern Railway Aids schools.

sIaclal % Ihe Washlngf1n Hcrald-
Spencer, y. G.. June 27.-AIayor II. c.
Bueck. OF East Spencer. has received a
draft Of $500 from c. H Ackert, general
manager Of the Southern Railway Com
pany. in payment Of a contribution from
that company to the East Spencer Graded
School building. This makes a total Of
more than Sl0.0o0 in cash and property
given by the Southern Railway Company
for school purposes in Spencer and East
Spencer.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
AUTO TOUR III THE VALLEY.
Lady HadheId and Mrs. Wiekersham
Among Those Making Trip.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Richmond. June 27.-Lady Hadheld and
her mother, Mrs. Wickersham. and Mrs.
Frank S Tainter, who are spending the
sumner season al the Homestead Hotel
al Hot Springs. are ROW on an autOmO-
bile tour Of the beautiful Virginia Val
ley as the guests Of Henry W. Anderson.
OF this city, and Robert 3. Tunstan OF
Norfolk
The party VIII probably be on the road
for several weeks, travelling by easy
stages with frequent stopOvers. They
expect 20 go through 70 Mountain Lake.
beyond BlacksbUrg, which is said 10 be
the most picturesque section Of all Vir-
ginia- Lady Hadfeld and Mrs Wick
ersham viii remain az Hot Springs until
the early fall
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

While nothing has been given out for
publication. il is generally believed that
the recently organized chamber OF com
merce VIII soon elect a business secretary.
This viii be the last step 10 complete
the organization, and then a most vigor-
Gus campaign OF publicity viii be in
augUrated. Charles G. Craddock IS presl-
dent Of the chamber. and Walter Z. Addi-
son is the secretary Of the board Of di-
rectOrs.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
Sewerage Election for Laurel.

Special % The Washinst0n Herald
Laurel, Nd, June IA special election
has been called by the mayor and city
council, to be held on Tuesday. July Is.
when vote on the sewerage system will
take place A petition signed By over
100 voters was recently sent 10 the coun-
Ell asking that date be set for the
election. Mayor Gilbert and the council
are heartily in favor Of & sewerage sys-
TEN for Laurel, and it Is very likely that
It win win out next month by a good
ajority
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
&c at Academy Boathoune.

Annapolis. Nd. June 27.-The old boat
house Of the Naval Academy was nearly
destroyed by fire early this morning. All
the valuable racing shells Of the rowing
teams We're saved. but an electric launch
belonging TO Prof Dodge was ruined.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
SHOT IN A STREET BRAWL.


AnteF1eFeo With OIucer While Max
fng an Arrest.
Special to The Washington Herid
Roanoke Va. June Z.-At Graham last
midnight in a general fight at a street
carnival A. ". Sanders, Of Blueheld. was
shot in the side and seriously wounded
by Policeman Grace Hall The officer
was beating a man who had resisted ar
rest when Sanders interfered and was
shot by Hall Sanders Is IN a hospital al
Bluefeld. Many other persons came out
OF the fight with bruises and bleeding
faces. One man suffered a broken jaw
bone.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Frye & Chesterman. local architects,
are completing the plans for the ne, y
city market and city auditorium to be
built upon the present market site IN
Main street. Bids viii be asked as soon
as the city council adopts the resolution
which provides for a bond issue OF
$4,000. The building win cost about
S55.O0O
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Wheeling, ". Va. June 27.-StOckades
are being built about the mills OF the
United States Steel Company in this dis
trict in anticipation of the strike which
will be inaUgurated in the tin mills next
Thursday, when the cut in wages Of the
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
becomes effective. There are about 10e00
men involved IN this district
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

The last week was a favorable one FOR
the tobacco planters OF this district, con-
ditiOns good for cultivation as well as
for the growth Of the plants prevailing.
The sales here last week aggregated only
5000 pounds, the smallest amount OF any
week during the season.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
WEST VIRGINIA MARRIAGES.
Prof. Grumbein, OF University, Weds
Miss Nell BasseN.

Grafton. ". Va. June 27-Prof. John
r. Grumbein. OF the engineering depart
ment Of the University of West Virginia.
and Miss Nell Bassen were marned at
the home Of the brides mother, Mrs
Daniel Basseul. at Lost Creek. W. Va.
yesterday. Prof c. R. Jones was best
man.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
Big Race Purse. at Morganto,vn.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Morgantown, W. Va, June q. The
MorgantOwn Fair Association will have
some high-class racing at the meet in
Morgantown this fall The entire pro-
gramme has been completed. and $3.50
viii be offered in stakes and purses.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
MAY CLASH AT ABINGDON.
Tucker and Mann Scheduled 10
Speak There.

oIeclaL 70 1he " asillI gtOH Herald
Bristol, Va, June 27.-Judge William
Hodges Mann and Harry St George
Tucker, candidates for the Democrats
nomination for governor, are both sched-
uled 10 speak AT Abingdon tomorrow. It
is thought that a joint debate is I'M
probable. since Judge Mann has posi-
lively stated that he viii not enter an
other
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
URGING SUMMERS TO Run.
II lie Can Hold CoIIectorship, He
VIII Take Nomination.

VIII Take Nomination.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Bristol, Va. June 27.-It is now believed
Collector Of Internal Revenue L. p. sum
mers viii be urged to seek the Repubu-
can nomination for governor OF Virginia.
though he has hatly refused 10 resign
his position as collector 10 accept the
powers that be" have determined that
If Summers makes the race he must re-
sign. He is willing 10 run. but will not
resign as collector. II he is permitted
20 run without resigning, II is under
stood that he win gladly make the race,
IL it Is the wish Of his party.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28
RAID AT LYNCHBURG.
Alleged Gambling House Is Closed
by Police.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va, June Z7-An alleged
gambling-room over 905 Main street was
raided early this morning by the police.
and Monroe Southern was held on the
charge Of operating the joint. A number
Of occupants were summoned as Wit
nesSes-
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Grafton. ". Va. June 27.-Announce-
ment is made OF the marriage OF George
Henry Colebank. OF Warrington. W Va.
and Miss Grace Alber1ine CasseU, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs John n. Casseu OF
Grafton, on June %
The Washington herald., 1909-06-28

Lynchburg Lodge, No. Z, I. o. o. F.,
this afternoon held memorial exercises
in honor Of deceased members at the old
Odd Fellows Hall Rev. J. l. Nichols.
pastor OF the Methodist Protestant
Church. delivered the memorial Grafton.
The music was under the direction Of
Mrs. Z Blaine