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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-11
SETS SPEED MARK
FOR SHORT CIRCLE
Aviator Wright, in Short
Flight, Shows Complete
Mastery of Machine.
CONTINUED from First Page.l

that he could make start even with
a passenger without any starting de-
vice.
Starter Wrecked.
After this one flight this morning the
machine was taken back into the shed,
and Mr.. Wright and Lieutenant Lahm
figured out the speed. Late Saturday
evening. just before the last fight
hslf-inch rope, which is used in starting
the biplane. broke al the point where
81 is attached 10 the flyer II was
pretty badly frayed in other places. and
yesterday afternoon the Signal Corps
men started 10 move the drag closer
10 the mOnOrail so that this shortage
could be made up. During the moving
in some manner. the Loo pounds OF
iron, used as a starting weight. bumped
up against one OF the spruce poles
OF the derrick and in twinkling IL
had tumbled 20 the ground. Repairs
the broken legs OF the derrick. and
clould be finished this afternoon in
- Tor the usual before dinner flight
Get Substitute.
M. Wright decided that while the old
rope may have been all right in its day
IL was coming alonr 10 the eventide OF
its career and Bieutenants Lahm and
HUMPHREYS put on their store clothes
climbed into NJ. HUMPHREYS red buzz
wagon and whirled of 70 Washington
10 get new rope.
Mr.. Wright talked genlally with the
newspaper men, superintended the re-
pairs for a few minutes then went 70
his boarding house 10 look over his
morning mail. II the rope gets out 70
College Park and the repairs are fin
ished, II is quite possible that Mr.
Wright will begin actual instruction this
afternoon
The weather this morning was not en-
cOura Eing. Mr. Wright few through a
half-hearted fog that wasn't particularly
bothersome but caused misgivings as to
the dryness OF the day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-11
AUDITOR SWORN IN.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Oct IL
A. T. Sawyer. Of Seattle. who was re-
Gently appointed auditor Of Porto Rico.
10 ucceed 6. g. Ward. took the oath
Of office before the supreme court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-11
CHILEANS WANT SHIPS.

VALPARAISO. Oct. n.-The Chilean
government viii invite representation
by all the navies OF the world at the
review here in connection with the in
dependence centenary. on September Is
next.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-11
KNOX MAKES PLAIN
open DOOR" POLICY
Has Another Conference
With Crane About At
fairs in Orient.
Ccontinued - IS o.

greatest reluctance. and it IS now con-
fidently expected that China will let the
rest Of the civilized world know through
diplomatic note or in some way that
she considers that an injustice has been
done her.
IN such q situation the action of the
United States would be most potent,
and it IS Of the greatest Importance that
this country's minister TO China, Mr..
Crane, should know how to make his
moves. In spite Of all that has been
qUire great prOVOCatiOn to make the re-
lations Of Japan and this country
strained 20 the danger point.
on the other hard, the United States
has pledged her support 10 the open
door policy in the Far East and would
not like to see il violated.
Activities In Manchuria.
She cannot very well undertake 10 fig
ure as the first objector to Japan's &C.
tivities IN Manchuria, but, II objection Is;
China, this country could come in as
one OF the governments to be consulted
in regard to II and still could not iay
herself open to the charge By Japan of
undue interference.
Mr.. crane expects to be here for sew
eral days, and will IN all probability
have further conferences with the Sec
rotary Of Sta te. The decision resulting
from these talks viii not be made pub
lie, for Oriental diplomacy is one Of
the most delicate problems this govern
ment has on its hands.
But Il seems safe to say that this
country is determined to keep inviOlate
the open door"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-11

that he could make q start even Wit
q passenger without any starting de
vice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-11

Lot / Comprises
about 175 Mems Rsincoa+s ,rba
regular values range from so "a ~
$500, Al OF these coats are hand
Somely tailored and there is a fine
selection of materials in sravs.
browns, blacks. About 80 Priest
ley Cravenettes in n,~
e,lTgdeed- An sizes All
All 70 go at one
price of....-..-..-..... ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
RUSSIANS PUSH ON
TO SAVE EUROPEANS
Army May Arrive at Tabriz
Too Late-Shah An
gers Ministers.

ST. PETERSBURG. April 21.-Rus-
sian Intervention in Persia may come
too late 70 save the lives OF the Euro
peans in Tabriz. 4 strong Russian
force is hurrying from the Caucasus
toward Tabriz. and the advices received
here are 20 the effect that their pres
ence is absolutely necessary. If the
lives of the foreigners are to be saved.
The rebels are reported on the verge
OF killing Europeans as a means Of
compelling the powers 10 restore order
and respect the constitution. It is a
certainty. however. that the Russian in
Vasion is the second step looking to-
ward the Anglo Russian division of the
country.
The time is ripe for this, and condi-
lions in Southeastern Europe are such
that they will prevent Turkey. Austria,
or Germany interfering. while It is not
considered that America could. under
any circumstances, find fault. It has no
claim for the killing OF the missionary,
Baskerville, because he voluntarily par
ticipated in the battle in which he lost
his life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
OH. TICKLE FRANKIE.
GAY, YOUNG DECEIVER
Intensely Human Tale of Two Hoboken Matrimonial
Wedding Hour and Leaves for Parts Unknown

NEW YORK, April 21.-Oh! what Ho-
boken knows about Frank Weaver. a
gay, young deceiver Of siXty-five. who.
up to within an hour Of the time he
was to have given his name 20 Mrs.
Mary Junker. a sprightly lass or sixty
two, lived at $50 BroOmfield street, Ho-
boken. II wasn't enough to leave Mary
tarrying at the church-thereby cheat
ing the Rev. Charles Thaiss out OF
little fee-but he had to go and make
fool out OF as fine a lot OF furniture as
ever decorated dovecote.
If the r.ckie Frank had furnished the
fiat at 9l2 Clinton street, Hoboken,
where the couple had planned to hold
hands after a modest wedding trip, il
wouldn't have been necessary TO drag
the innocent furniture into this story
But it was his bride-tO-be who footed
the bill
at wouldn't come half so hard on
me- explained Mary, 'ff I hadn't
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
WILL BREAK GROUND
FOR INGRAM CHURCH
Ceremonies at Tenth and
Massachusetts to Be
Held Tomorrow.

Ground win be broken tomorrow at
the corner OF Tenth street and Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast for the In
gram Memorial Congregational Church.
A feature OF the OCCASION viii be the
opportunity afforded each member of
the church TO excavate at least one
shovelful of earth.
A song service, prayer, benediction.
and greetings from clergymen of this
and other cities viii complete the pro-
gram. Among those who will take part
VI. Ross Fishburn, the Rev E o. Tade,
and the Rev. j. w. Frizzell, of Wash
ington; the Rev. II. c. Herring, the
Rev. G. J. Ryder of New York; the
Rev. James L. Barton, of Boston;
AlonZO w. Skunk, c. +. Thatcher, and
Tom J. Landergren. OF the committee
which has had charge of the move TO
raise funds for the purchase IF the
sland
This money was secured by a novel
plan under which individuals donated
$3.50 for each foot of the land required.
Under the terms of the donation Of
$4,000 by o. H. Ingram, Of Eau Claire,
Wis, in memory of his son, the ediflce
will have to be dedicated free from
debt
The church is to be a social center.
According to the plans prepared by
Architect James H Warner there will
be swimming and shower baths, gym
nasium. bowling alleys, boys and girls
club rooms. graded school Of
religion, lecture courses. and a medical
department.
The building is to be completed by
November ].
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plea not to desert him ,nd are again in
Hundreds Of the reactIonaries of the
capital. fearing that the end of the old
regime is at hand. are fleeing from Con-
stantinople.
Where Is Suitan's Brother?
Anxiety as TO the whereabouts Of
Mshammed Rechad Efendi. the Sui
tsR's brother, who had been chosen by
the Young Turks as the Sultan-s sue
cessor. is hourly increasing. He has
been Snissing from the palace for I'VE
days, and there is nothing to support
the report that ne has Joined the Young
Turks This leads 20 the belief that
the sultan may have made way with
him. II this proves true. nothing can
save the Sultan.
Several OF the emissaries of the Sui
tan were shot By TIE Young Turks.
who suspected them Of attempting to
bride the soldiers of the besieginS
army.
The Young Turks permitted the trans
mission Of kilograms from the capital
today, stating that while massacres are
lions there are somewhat improved and
the government hopes soon TO have the
situation well in hand.
The government will make what
amends II can 10 families of foreigners
who have been slain BY paying large
fndemnities
8sdiin. in the north or the Adana
province. Is the scene OF fierce fighting
between the Mohammedans and Ar
menians The latter are strongly barri-
oaded, and are putting up fierce re-
siEtance,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
GERMANS PLAY PART
TO UPHOLD SULTAN

VIENNA, April administrative evil
dence developed today that Germany Is
playing a leading part in the Turkish
crisis. and yesterdays dispatches indl-
eating as much are being fully borne
out
Germany realizes in the present Sui
tan too good a friend to see him deposed
without a protest, and she is reliably
reported 10 have offered the Young
Turks to supply funds for the rehabili-
tation and support of the government
If Abdul is allowed to retain his throne,
under whatever restrictions the Young
Turks may name.
This offer accounts for the prolonga-
ton of negotiations between the Young
Turks and the Sultan. While the offer
is attractive. owing to the terrible finan-
cial depression in Turkey, the Young
Turks are seriously divided as to the
acceptance Of il.
Nail communication between Vienna
and Constantinople is temporarily cut
through the Young Turks hands. SC
the exact situation at the capital is
more or less speculation.
The report that the Sultan and
Young Turks have reached an agree
ment IS generally accepted here. but II
is just as persistently reported here
that the Young Turks have entered
Constantinople in force, and that the
sultan has abdiCated and taken refuge
on the Russian cruiser Grieg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21

bought that fellow a new suit OF
clothes and pair of patent leather
shoes. And right at this minute he is
probably making love to some other
widow with 4 view to increasing his
wardrobe. 1 hope he never has 2. mo-
ment's comfort in those boots"
Members Of the German Methodist
Church at 129 Garden street, Hoboken,
where Mary and Frank worship9d,
VIII never get through talking about
the disastrous finish of the pretty ro-
nance Both were matrimonial rem
nants. Through their connection with
the church they met. and for five
months things have been shaping
themselves toward consolidation.
The Rev. Mr.. Thaiss. pastor of the
church, was engaged TO tie the knot.
The marriage certificate was filled,
but with the exception of the spaces
for the signatures. An hour before
the event Frank got leave of absence
from his bride and promised to return
In few minutes. His watch must
have stopped, for he didn't come back.
He is still missing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
COURT DISMISSES
SUIT ON RATE LAW
Effort to Prevent Enforcement of
Two-Year Order Fails
at Chicago.

a telegram was received by the Inter
state Commerce Commission today an
nouncing Snst the circuit court at Chi
cagO had dismissed the complaint
brought by the Chicago. Milwaukee and
St. Paul railroad against enforcement
by the commission Of that provision Of
the law giving il authority to continue
an order in force for two years
This has been a moot question ever
since ths passage Of the law, and 10 end
the controversy a test case was pre-
pared The railroad insisted that the
commission had no right 10 put into
force for two years a rate which the
railroad had voluntarily reduced. al
though after a complaint had been filed.
This IS the question embraced in the
case which the court has dismissed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
Why Does It Cure?

Not simply because it contains
SargapariIls, but because il is
medicine of peculiar merit, COM
pose Of more than twenty different
remedial agents effeetins phenom-
email cures of troubles of the blood,
~tomach, liver and bowels.
Thus Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
scrofula, eczema, anemia, catarrh.
nervousness, that tired FEELING, dys-
pepsia, loss Of appetite, and builds
up the system.
Oct IL today in the usual liquid form or in
chocolated tablet form called Sarsatabs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
Shah Insults Ministers.

TEHERAN. April 21.-The Russian
and British ministers called at The pa
lace today and asked an audience with
the Shah for the purpose of demanding
that the Persian constitution be put
into effect.
The Shah sent out word that he was
i'll and unable to see them
This statement was disproved, and
the latest insult to the foreign minis
tiers is likely to hasten the seizure Of
the country by Russia and England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
EXAMINATIONS.

HAGERSTOwN. Nd, April 21.-FoI-
lowing a conference between Prof. John
P. Fockler, superintendent of the
schools of Washington county, and Dr.
NJ. Bates Stephens. State superfntend-
ent. in Baltimore. il was decided to
have the Washington county teachers
take an examination in the new cur
riculum adopted by the State board on
Friday. May 2S Each teachsr will he
examined, not only in the grade he
teaches. bit also In the grade below
and the grade above
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.

WHITlEVILLE, N. C., April 81
Cleveland Russ was acquitted today IN
supreme court, of charge Of killing
Jerry Bigford. young farmer and
storekeeper, who was found dead In
his home on the morning of March
"A. Jealousy was assigned as the
motive for the crime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
CHAMBER PLANS
RIVER EXCURSION

Inc proposed river excursion by men,
oers OF the Chamber of Commerce win
PROBABLY be made between the 9Th
ana Eth Of June. A communication
10 the members on the subject will
De mailed early next week 1t is planned
TO nave the trip last from Saturday
evening until Monday morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
ST. ANDREWS CONCERT.

The concert to be given at ST. An
drew's parish hall Friday evening viii
bring out several well-knOwn Wash
inston musicians. The program has
hccu selected with great care, and
those who viii take part include Miss
Larxins 'cellist; Miss Nettlcton. con-
tralto: Mrs. Bailey. vlolinist: Miss /.
Rrickenstein, pianist, and Major
Stevens, baritone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21

day is to the effect that the Sultan
has reached an agreement with the
Young Turks whereby ne will be per-
mitted to retain his throne but will be
shorn of every vestige of power.
Under the arrangement which the war
office hears has been effected. a com
mittee of Young Turks will be the real
rulers of the country and viii so con-
troll affairs that a reactionary move
ment. similar to that responsible for the
the future
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
is GRANTED DIVORCE.

FREDERICK, Nd, April 21.-NIrs Bes-
sis Z. Allison was granted an absolute
divorce from Daniel L. Allison She
was given the custody Of their two
children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
GOES
UP IN SMOKE

BELFAST. April 21.-Haif a million
gallons of whisky were destroyed BY
fire at a bonded warehouse in Belfast.
The entire fire brigade was engaged
in fighting the flames, but the men
were driven back frequently by the
fierce heat and explosions Of casks OF
spirits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
What Saved Abdul.

Two things are said TO have finally
decided the Young Turks not to force
the Sultan's abdicatiop; inability to
prove cOnclusively that Abdul was
responsible for the recent mutiny and
veneration for the Moslem faith.
which prohibits the deposition of
Sultan on any grounds except that OF
insanity.
It is conceded that the Young Turks
are in position TO enforce the most
extreme demands, and their liberation
in the present crisis is declared here
TO be the greatest evidence OF states
manship that has ever been shown by
the Mohammedan race.
As proof. however, that London is
not satisfied that the safety OF the
Sultan is assured. underwriters here
today raised the price of insurance on
I his life TO 20 per cent for six months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21
ABDUL HOLDS PLACE;
SHORN OF HIS POWER

LONDON. April 2l.-ConfidentiaI in
formation from war office sources to-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21

Immense lot Of the newest shapes
IN untrimmed hats, In black, burnt.
and blue Made of fine quality rough
straw braids. Models inclr.5e high
and low-crown mushrooms, dome
and peach-basket effects. Also chill
dren's band sailors in white and col
oIs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21

High-grade untrimmed Hats. made
OF plain and rough straw braids. in
burnt, black, white. and ali colors.
Large, small and medium shapes.
including dome, peach-basket, fiared,
and mushroom effects. Also wOm-
ems mushroom band sailors, with
silk ribbon bands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-04-21

Contains 1000
yards OF pretty
Swiss and Cam
brio Edges and
insertions, from
4 to 8 inches
wide. The real
value IS 15c. You
never saw such
fine grounds and
attractive pat
terms at 1Gc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-12
Truth About Confederacy

We do not believe that the COM
ing generations i'm the South should
be taught To hold any resentment
against their Northern brethren, but
to believe that they ought TO be
taught the truth: that their fathers
were engaged in righteous cause,
which failed only because of super
Tor resources and superior numbers.
School histories ought 10 be writ
ten 10y Southern men for Southern
schools, including every grade, for
III they are not, Ill will not be surpris-
ing In few generations To come to
witness the humiliatine spectacle of
young men calling their ancestors
rebels and traitors. --Fredricksbury
Daily Star.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-12
Tuberculosis Sanatorium

Announcement Is made OF a re-or-
gantaztlon of the tuberculosis Sana-
tortum Mt Ironville, Va. DR.. Walter
f. Wood, late medical superintendent
of the we'll knownWhite Haven (Pa)
Sanatorium, is now in charge. With
such management, its climatic ad-
vantages and very moderate charges,
this institution should prove bless
ing TO many victims of the great
White Plague of limited means and
to their friends who, by availing
such opportunities, can prevent the
spread of this dread scourge to others
of the family.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-12
Sees Mother Grow Young.

cit would be hard To overstate the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to use Electric Bittcrs, "wrtse
Mrs. W. l.. Gilprtrick OF Danforth, Me.
although past 20 she seems really to
be growing young again. She suffered
untold misery from dyspepsia for 20
years. At last she could heather ca,
drink nor sleep. Doctors gave her up
and all remedies failed till Electric
BITTERs worked such wonders for her
health. They invlgorate all vital organs
ctre Liver and Kidney troubles. in
duce sleep, impart strength aud appe-
tite. Only 50c. at John Il. Jackson
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-12
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
S, M. GRAHAM, Clerk.
Tazewell, Va, Jan. 81, 1909.

Tazewell, Va, Jan. 81, 1909.
To ]. S. Whitley, K. p. Moore,
Geo. W. Keister, Felix Lake, ].
Powell Royal, Trustee, A. st. Clair,
T. G. Bowen, Trustee, w. T. Hufford
and w. l.. Moore.
You are hereby notified, that 1
have fixed upon the 25th day of
February, 1909, at my office at Taze-
we'll, Virginia, to take the account
ordered by the Circuit Court of Taze-
wellCounty, at the November Term
1905, i'm the Chancery Cause therein
pending, between j. :. Whitley
and K. p. Moore Complainants, and
George w. Keister aud others De-
PENDANTS; and if from any cause said
account be not commenced on that
day, or if commenced and not COM
pleted, the same will be continued
from day to day OIL from time to
time and from place to place If
necessary until completed.
At which time and place you are
required to be present.
ID P. Royal, pa. J.H.Stuart, Com
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N : e :: Va korfo!ksEestern RI
Schedule Effective
Oct. Is, 1908
Ly. Tazewell for Norton,

bN. L dZcWCll IOT NOTION.
9:27 am 1875 pm
Lv. Tazewell for luefield,
.1:35 pm 6:32 pm
From lue field East Bound.
900 M for Roanoke, lynchburg,
Norfolk and all points on Shenandoah
division, Pullman sleeper and cafe car
to Roanoke Pullman sleeper Roanoke
to New York via Hagerstown. Parlor
car Roanoke and Norfolk.
$50 m daily for East Radford
Roanoke and intermediate stations.
2.55 p m daily for Roanoke, Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and the
Shenandoah Valley. Pullman sleeper
Gary to Philadelphia via Hagerstown.
9.25 p n for Roanoke, Lynchburg,
Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeper
to Roanoke and Roanoke, Richmond
and Norfolk.
WESTBOUND.
SIS m for Kenova, Portsmouth,
Columbus, st. Louis and the west
Pullman sleeper TO Columbus
cafe car.
$50 M for Kenova, Portsmouth
Cincinnati, Columbus, West, Northwest
Pullman sleeper toCincinnati, Columbus
cafe car to williamson.
2.40 for WEIGH and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper cafe cars
Write for Rates, Maps, Time Table
Descriptive pamphlets to any station
Agent or to w. b. Devil, General Pas
senger Agent, Nj. f. Bragg, Travelling
Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
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NOTICE

The overseers of the poor for each
Magisterial District of Tazewell coun-
ty is provided with contingent fund
of Fifty Dollars for each year, which is
under control Of the overseer of the
poor and the member of the board, of
the respective districts, TO be used for
cases of emergency. After this emer-
gency fund has been expended by any
overseer of the poor, for any one year,
he has no authority. under the law, to
bind the county for any further
amount, nnder any circumstances. All
further allowances must be made bv
the Board OF Supervisors.
Published by order Of the Board OF
Supervisors of Tazewel county.
Teste:
S, M. GRAHAM, Clerk.