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The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
FOR COMMISSION GOVERNMENT.
Virginia Mayors Call Meeting TO Pc
titiOn Legislature for Change.


Special 70 Ths Washington Herald
Staunton. Va. Oct sc. E. Ashburner.
Staunton's city manager. was elected
president Of the Virginia League OF Mu-
inequalities to-day. The other officers
are r. W. withers. Of Suffolk. first vice
president: Joel A. Cu;chins. OF Roanoke.
second vice president; Ira T. Holt. Of
Norfolk third vice president. and L. c.
Brinson. OF Portsmouth. secretary and
treasurer.
A paper read by T. S. Purdie. OF Nor
folk. raised a warm discussion. He dis
cussed the commission form Of govern
ment. and undertook 10 demonstrate that
cities may have a pure commission gov
eminent by simple legislative enactment
without waiting for a change IN the State
constitution. This was regarded as
radical claim. He showed that the con
stitution confers upon city councils only
three minor powers. and that the power
10 leglslate and manage It's affairs are
conferred by ths legislature. and may be
revoked and conferred IN a commission
or board.
The conference was held IN counec-
ton with the league convention 10 dis
cuss the commission form Of govern
ment, and II was decided 10 hold a con-
venticn in Richmond on January 7. 1910
10 formulate a measure to present TO
the legislature asking a change in the
constitution looking to more latitude In
city government The body adjourned
tonight after a reception and banquet
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How to Get Rid
of CataFrIn.
A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way, and it
Costs Nothing to Try.

Those who suffer from catarrb tno-,,
It's miseries. There Is no need OF tbIs
suffering. You can get rid of n ~, -
simple. safe. inexpensive home trnatrSa-,t
discovered by DR.. BlOsser, who FOR oS-ar
thirty-dve years has been treating GO
tarrh successfully.
His treatment is unlike any other T,
is not a spray. dOuche, salve. cream o.
inhaler, but is a more direct ana fbor-
ough treatment than any of these T,
cleans out the head. nose. throat ,nS
lungs so that you can again breathe frooiS-
and sleep without that stopped-un faaIt,S
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the diseased mucous membranes 49, o al,
rests the foul discharge. so thai von u vs a.
not be constantly blowing your nose spd
splitting. and at the same time II docs az.
poison the system and ruin the sto1,9a -
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II you want TO test this traatr,or.
without cost, send your address 10 M
J. W. Blosser, B1 Walton street A.
lanta, Ga, and he will send Won h., -
turn mail enough OF the me,jicins 20
satisfy you that'it is al. he elaine ~, ~ =,
as remedy for catarrh, Catarrhal boade
aches, catarrhal deafness. asthma hron-
chitls. colds, and all catarrhal comniico
tons lie VIII also send YOU free a. r.
lustrated booklet. Write him immedi-
ately. iiieN'-
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COMMISSIONER ROGERS DEAD.
BaltimOrean Held Federal Position
FOrty-tvO Years

Baltimore. Nd. Oct. S. Robert Lyon
Rogers, United States Commissioner for
Maryland a position which he had held
continuously since 1867, died to-day lie
was elghty-three years old. Mr.. Rogers
health had been failing for nearly a year.
but he would not give up. and attended
70 his duties until a few days ago.
Commissioner Rogers was widely known
20 lawyers and others having business in
the United States Court and was re-
garded as most efficient official. being
from his long experience a great help N
supplying data 20 the district attorney
and his assistant, and even 20 the fudge
himself, concerning cases in the court.
he was man Of striking personality,
Mr.. Rogers was a member Of an old
Maryland family conspicuous I'm the earlv
annals OF the State. He was the son OF
Mlca1ah Rogers and Mary Lyon Rogers
and was born May s. 1896, on what was
formerly the Won Kapft estate, now built
up as part Of the western section Of
this city. He was a lawyer by profess
sion, and graduate OF the Harvard Law
School.
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HIT BY CRIME WAVE
Two ShOOtingS, Robbery, and
Burglary at Lynchburg.
NEGRO KILLED; ANOTHER SHOT
Quarrel over n Woman Results in
Death Of William COx-Andrew
White, Another Negro. shot by n
COlOred Labor Observation-Disclosures
Knocked Down by n Negro.
50 o no Washinrton Hrnla.

opc-n 70 Iho washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va, Oct. "a murder, an
other shooting. a burglary. and a rob
berry almost In Main street is the Grim
mai record for Lynchburg to-day. all Of
which occurred within sixteen hours. and
not one OF the perpetrators is under ar
rest After midnight last night, in dive
IN Pearl street. within square Of one
OF tho most fashionable quarters, William
Cox. colored. was shot and instantly killed
after quarrel over a woman. A coro-
ner's jury this afternoon charged Jack
Frost with the shooting.
This afternoon Charles Brown a negro.
a labor agent. shot Andrew White. also
negro. three times. The wounded man
will probably live. This shooting fol-
lowed quarrel earlier in the day, and
Il occurred within a square Of the bust
ness section.
The burglary occurred at a store IN
South Lynchburg last night. and the rob
berry took place IN Appleman's pawn shop
this morning. where q negro asked to see
revolver. walked or with the pistol and
knocked the proprietor down when he at
tempted 70 regain possession OF his prop
erty.
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DAUGHTERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Mrs. EIler, of Lynchburg, Is Chosen
President.
Special 20 The Washington Herald

opeclAA % lhe " Asnliletou Head
Lexington. Va. Oct. S.-The Virginia
division Of the United Daughters Of the
Confederacy closed their fourteenth an
nual session this afternoon, to meet next
year in Suffolk. Following are the Off
GERS for next year:
President. Mrs. Nathan D. Eller. OF
Lyuohburg: first vice president. Mrs. E.
'. White. Of Portsmouth: second vice
president, Mrs. Samuel Griffin. OF Bed
ford City; third vice president. Mrs. Ca
bell Smith, OF Martinsville: recording
secretary. Mrs. Charles W. Black. Of
Blacksburg; corresponding secretary, Miss
Elzie Fleet, OF Lynehburg: treasurer.
Mrs. c. B. Tate, OF Draper; registrar.
Mrs Thomas r. Hardaway, Of Amelia:
historian, Miss Mary Nelson Pendleton.
OF Lexington; custodian, Mrs. J. H. Tim
berlake. OF Atlee. recorder OF crosses.
Mrs ]. z. Alexander. OF Alexandria: Gus
todian Of badges. Mrs. James Mercer
Garrett. OF Baltimore.
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Lynchburg. Va.-On the bulletin board
In front OF the corporation courthouse
seven notices OF suits for divorce against
defendants who are nonresidents OF the
State are posted. This number is con-
sidered large for LynchbUrg
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George $. Dove III.
,ecial to rhs Washington H.nid-

Upper Marlboro. Nd. Oct. S-George 8
Dove, Of Forestville. Prince George Coun-
". is dangerously I'll at his home as the
result Of a disease which required the
amputation OF his leg below the knee.
The operation was performed yesterday.
Perhaps no man is better known IN tha
Democratic political arena OF Prince
George County than Mr.. Dove He has
been sheriff. deputy sheriff. a member
OF the house Of delegates, and a member
Of the county central committee.
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DIR. MOORE HEADS DOCTORS.
West Virginia Medical Association
Meets at ParkersburG Next Year.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Elkins. ". Va. Oct. s-The fortv-seo-
ond annual meeting OF the West Viz
ginia Medical Association was brought
10 close here to-day. when officers were
elected. Parkersburg selected as the next
meeting place. and the delegates enter
tanned BY the local physicians at a ban
quet at the Randolph tonight.
The new officers are: President. r W.
Moore, Huntington; first vice president.
.. l. Holland. Fairmont: second vice
president, James McClung, Redwood;
third vice president. A. L. Grubb. Charles
town; secretary. A. P. Butt, Davis;
treasurer. II. G. Nicholson. Charleston:
Councillors, first district, G. Il Benton.
Chester; second district J. c. Irons.
Elkins; third district. J. G. Wheeler.
Hanford; fourth district, I. o. Rose.
Parkersburg. and A. S. Grim, 81. Mary:
fifth district, J. F. Radar. Huntington:
delegates to American Medical Associa-
uon. A S. Boswoth. Elkins. and c. A.
Wingerter, Wheeling
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Democrats start Cnmnnirn.

Rockville, Nd. Oct s.-The first mass
meeting Of the campaign in Montgomery
County was held last evening at Be
thesda, when a large number or Demo-
Gratis gathered in Masonic Hall 20 hear
Andrew j Cummings and John A. Car
rett, candidates for the house OF dele
gates, and Harry T. Newcomb discuss the
issues. The meeting was held under the
auspices OF the Bethesda Democratic
Club and was presided over by the presi-
dent Alfred Wilson.
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InterrO=ates Candidates

Rockville. Nd. Oct S-The legislative
committee OF the Montgomery County
Anti-Saloon League has sent TO each can
didate for the State senate and house Of
delegates a letter containing the follow
ing questions:
IF elected to the State legislature. will
you advocate and vote for a Statewide
local option bill. similar to the ono be-
fore the last legislature? VIII you also
use your vote and influence TO maintain
and strengthen our present local option
law In this county,
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weds LynchburR Girl.
- b u Nashington Hernld.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Oct. San interesting
wedding took place this afternoon al
the parsonage or the Court Street
Methodist Church. when Miss Pearl
Yates. daughter OF John r Yates. a.
Pittsylvania County. and a. T. Har-
wood. formerly OF Lynchburg. but now
connected with the ship yard in Newport
News, were married. DR.. r. H bennett
was the officiating minister Only imme-
date friends OF the principals witnessed
the nuptials.
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CURTAILMENT IS PLANNED.
American Cotton Yarn Mnnufactur-
erS Discuss Subject at Charlotte.

Charlotte, y. c., Oct. s-The advisable
fly OF adopting some plan OF curtanment
IN cotton yarn spinning is to-day occupy
ing the attention Of the board Of govern
ors Of the American Cotton Manufactur-
ers' Association. in session here.
While some slight advance in the price
Of cotton yarns is now noticeable. It is
said to be rot enough to neutralize the
necessity for curtailing. and il is believed
some cUtailment plan will be adopted
perhaps two days week or one week
q month
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
DEAL ALLEGED IN ROANOKE.
Charged DRY Republicans and
"Wet" Democrats Trade.
Sre-iaI Tn Tho YVs,bi,o4o,, rr.7s

Richmond, Va, Oct. S--According to a
dispatch from Roanoke. It IS charged IN
that city that there was a trade between
the machine element Of tho Republican
party and the vets" IN the recent local
option election. 1t IS stated that the Re-
publican leaders DO not deny the deal.
The story is that dry" Republicans
were approached by wet" voters and
told that II they would vote the wet
ticket that as many as four votes for
one would be given to the Republicans
In the November election for Capt. Kent
for governor in opposition to Judge Mann.
Wet Democrats are now openly sup
porting Kent for governor. and doing all
in their power against the Democratic
State ticket
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
STEAMER BAYvIEW ASHORE.
Telephone Call Announces that the
Vessel Ii in Distress.

New York. Oct s.-The ufe-saving
crews stationed all along the Jersey
coast from Sandy Hook TO Atlantic City
and farther south were called out at
o'clock this morning TO go to the steam
ship Bayview from Providence 70 New
port News, which. the call said, was
ashore somewhere near Sea Island City.
south OF Atlantic City.
The telephone call contained no particu-
lars relative TO her position or condition.
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special to The washington Herald.

Bluefeld, W. Va, Oct. S.-The Virginia
Iron. Coal and Coke Company is maxine
preparations 10 open UP two mines tbat
have been idle for about two vears
They will also build two miles OF trscI,
up Little Toms Creek and open another
mine. Three hundred coke ovens have
been fired up, making a total OF 500 now
10 blast
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
HOLDS POSSE AT BAY.
LeEIess West Virginian Barricades
Self in House.

LC kAGAA vest NAEk 6ARElCAOGH
Self in House.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Moundsvllle. w. Va. Oct g. - Armed
with two large Colt revolvers and barrl-
caded In a small house. Dick Minor,
legless man. this evening held eleven
men at bay and threatened to kill any
person who advanced. After holding the
fort for several hours, the chief OF police
finally climbed a tree and lowered him
self down the chimney OF the house. and
succeeded in capturing the man and plac-
ing him in Jail.
Returning home Minor. who has both
legs cut or above the knees, alleged that
he found a man named Daugherty max
ing love 10 his wife. He grabbed two
guns and started to shoot him. Soon
eleven men and the entire police force
gathered around to arrest Minor.
In West Virginia II is a penalty OF six
months in jail and a fine of not less than
500 20 carry a revolver, and this evening
Minor was given the full extent OF the
law.
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DOWN THE ALLEYS.
Pnlucc Skating Rink Opens.

The Palace roller skating rink. under
Chase's Theater, will open the season To-
day with all new skating features.
p. A. Dempsey. who is known all ova-
the country as a successful roller rink
manager VIII nave new and varied at
fractions every evening 70 amuse ~.
patrons. The rink has been renoyato5
and the floor surface Is declared nv -,
perts to be the finest they have e,,o-
skated on. band viii be in attendance
every night
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
PostmnsterE Annninteh

West Virginia postmasters were ap-
pointed yesterday as follows: Indian
Mills. Summers County, Lorenzo G.
Lowe; Newton. Roane County, Bennett
NJ. Rodgers: Pliny. Putnam County. Eve
Ign NJ. Wears. Sam c. Yeats was ap-
pointed rural carrier. Route 3 at Dry
ford. Va.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Norfolk. Va. Oct s.-The Republicans
Of Nansemond County to-day nominated
George Lloyd Barton. formerly Of Eastern
Shore Md. to oppose Col Junius E.
West, Democratic nominee for the gen
eral assembly. Republicans hereabouts
are making a more aggressive campaign
than for years
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Appointed U. S. Commissioner.

Clarksburg, w. Va. Oct. 8-Judge A.
G. Dayton. holding Federal Court. to-day
announced the appointment OF Maj. Alex
ander c. Moore, Of this city, as United
States commissioner, to succeed Col.
Thomas S. Spates. deceased.
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Cheaper Fares on N. & s.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Raleigh, \. C., oct. S-The corporation
commissioners announces that a ~ cent
passenger rate will be inaugurated on
the Norfolk and Southern Railway, IN
this State, beginning October %, in place
or the 3-cent fare IN force heretofore
through exemption for construction under
the passenger fare act.
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Too Young, Refused License.
ial to me Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd. Oct. S.-Nrlss Charlotte
c. Parry. OF Washington. and Robert
Allen Pennington, Of Hillsboro. Nd, Wis
tied Rockville yesterday afternoon for the
purpose Of getting married. but the
young man, who was under age failed
to bring with him the written consent
OF his parents. as required by law In
case OF minors, and the license was
refused
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
PAPKE BEATS LEWIS.
Illinois ThunderbOIt Has All Best of
SiK-rOund VIII.

Stx-rOund Mill.
Pittsburg, Oct. S-Bily Papke put it
all over Willie Lewis in a six-round go
tonight at Duquesne Garden. In the
first round the fighting was Of such a
parlor nature that the crowd continually
Missed: but in the second round Papke
rushed Lewis like a mad bull. knocking
lewis down twice almost for the count
Lewis was groggy when the bell rang.
Papke went after Lewis In the fonrtb
confident that he had his man at his ner-
ey. and both were tired and played for
time. Lewis repeatedly hit Papke in the
NTH. but he made little impression. al
though In a scientific bout the honors
would nave been even. In the sixth
PapSe rushed Lewis like a mad bull in a
vain effort 20 knock his opponent out
but he was unable to do so.
NO decision was rendered, but the VIC
tory was easily Papke's.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
Fire AT EIkin.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Eliins, w. Va, Oct. S-The building and
stock OF the Valley Feed and STORAGE
Company was totally destroyed by FIRE
to-day 1t is believed a burning spark
ignited the building which was stored
with hay and feed The loss VIII amount
TO about ts,0Oa
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
Midshipman Is Dfsmisred

Annapolis. Oct. s-Midshipman r. G.
Stern, member OF the fourth class Of
the Naval Academy, whose home is IN
Philadelphia. was to-day dismissed from
the service for making false statements
In order to secure liberty
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
eathrisht Named by Republicans.

oltNlAA 10 AAo nA~aAlLsLou hcIal0.
Covington, Va, Oct. S-The Republic
cans in convention Ri Clifton Forge unan-
imously nominated T. NJ Gathright. OF
this place. as their candidate for house
OF delegates from the counties OF ALLIE
shany ard Craig and the city OF Clifton
Forge.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
CROP CONDITION FALLS OFF.
Government Report Shows Spring
Wheat Only Is Higher.

The crop reporting board Of the De-
partment OF Agriculture yesterday made
public the following estimates OF crops
on October I last;
Corn condition. 72s. as compared with
rs on same date last year; spring wheat.
quality 500. as compared with ss1 IN
l9OS: spring and winter wheat combined.
average quality. e0.4. as compared with
S9.4 last year. and oats. quality 9l.4. as
compared with sl3 q year ago.
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TUCKER IN JOINT DEBATE.
He and Brown Allen VIII Meet nj
Hot Springs.
SPECIAL to Ths Washington Hcrald.

Covington, Va, Oct. S.-A political de-
bate between H. st. George Tucker. Of
Lexington. Va. and S. Brown Allen. OF
stanton, win take place at Hot Springs
on next Thursday. October a. 10 be fol-
lowed by a game Of baseball between the
Cincinnati National League team and
Hot Springs
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
nerkeIer CitInen nnnh

Special to Tho Washington Herald
Martinsburg, w. Va, Oct S-Otho II.
Cushwa. a native and lifelong resident
of Berkeley County. died at his home
here this afternoon or typhoid fever. He
was aged fifty-seven years. and is sur.
vived by wife, who was Miss Mollie
Myers. and six children.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Lynchburg. va.-The conservation Of
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church here
Sunday morning by Bishop Randolph
promises 10 be an event Of more than
ordinary interest 20 the Episcopalians OF
the city. At the evening service OF the.
church Bishop Randolph viii also con
firm large class OF persons.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Melilla, Oct. s-The Spanish troops have
occupied the peninsula of Tres Forcas
without opposition. The Spanish flag was
hoisted amid cheers.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
win Meet in Norfolk.

Special to Tho Washington Herald.
Roanoke, Va, Oct. S.-The Medical So
clety OF Virginia. which has been In ses-
sion here for the past three DAYS. ad-
Journed at noon to-day to meet next wear
at Norfolk
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Charleston, w. Walt is announced
that the new State board Of control Is
saving West Virginia $4,000 yearly in its
management Of the State institutions
the expenses having been reduced that
amount.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
RICHMOND RACES.
Victory of James d., in Pacing
Event, Il Contested.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, oct. S-The racing card
at the Virginia State Fair was again
to-day the chief attraction.
The sensation or The day came IN the
second race, the 30 pacing class. which
was won handily by James D, a brown
gelding. owned by James Draper. OF
Howell. Mich. the horse being contested
by the competing Jockeys on the ground
that he should have been entered IN
faster company and that his entrance
into this race was for the purpose OF Sc
curing the purse and not for tho sport
The purse was turned over 20 the Ma
tional Racing Association 20 be awarded
after proper investigation.
1t is estimated that nearly 5000 people
entered the fair gates to-day. Summaries:
FIRST RACE-2Is trot: purse. 500.
Russell g.. A. E OBrien. Roanoke. Va.......i
Lo'te Bed~oTth, W. L Ball, Nelfa, VAN. ?
Nette May Moutezuma Farm......................25
Edmee J.. E. L. Boze. Virgins.
Time. 2l7A. 2ITA- Other starters-Judse Palmer
and David Rossi.
SECOND RACED pace purse. $500
james D.. james Draper. Howell Mich. .........1 I
5. X. Bedworth. Y. V. shipley. Cobbs Creek.
-..................
Alma, T. f. Han. Washington. .................... 2
Sir Henry. +. 7. Elliott. Dillon s. C..........G )
Peter Case. D. c Armstrong. Princess Anne.
Time. 2Ifk 2lHS. Other starters-Maj Kiplin
Double Dick. and Trlby NJ. S. X. Bedworth and
Alma divided SECOND ald third money
THIRD RACE-Six and onehalf furlonss Bob
bic Kean. 10 (Walkerl. first: Jennie Wells 10
Swain. second: Judge Dundon. lls &C. Rowel
third Time, IN Merise Linnippee Deluds
Octopus. sam Fudge, George G. Hall. and TOlrney
also ran.
FOURTH RACE-FiTs furlongG Billie Hibb.. Ia
t1Iedlicott, first; Bethlehem IN Garner. second
Niokse. 10 Grimes. third. Time. los. Margaret
Octopus. Baby Willie. Fircbund. Merry Iassie
Jack Patten. Missouri Belle. and Marion c. also
ran.
FIFTH RACB-Steeplechase Ticket Of Lave
~ lSafeD. first; Bertha Barker l38 lHalD second
Lady Norwood AS CB0wser). third. Time 4l5
Tourney and RectortOvn also rsn.
SIXTH RACE-One mile. Eschau. iOs NIcCabe).
first; Saltram. III (walker). second King Of
BaEhAn Ill (WilbOumel. third Time. Ia LADY
Cay Spanker. Lady Melba. AuEpcious and How
About You also rar.
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GETS PENITENTIARY SENTENCE
Policeman Of Hinton, Who shot Man,
II Convicted OF MansIauRhteF.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Hinton, W. Va. Oct. S-JOhn Mullhern,
an extra city policeman. who shot and
killed Pat Musseilman on April 3 last
was found guilty OF voluntary man
slaughter in the Circuit Court here to-
day. the punishment for which Is from
enc 20 Ave years in the penitentisry. A
motion 10 set the verdict aside was made
by Attorneys Sawyers and Dunlap. Mus
Sellman was fleeing from three policemen
at the time OF the shooting.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09
CUMBERLAND RACES.
The Cannon Captures the Free-for-
NIL Purse.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd. Oct. S.-The track was
fast here to-day. The results:
Free-foran pace; purse 500.
The Cannon. ". L. Rhodes. Gut
tenburg. ~ J....................... s2zs11
Got Eft. J. Arosinder. Brook
lyn. \. Y......--.....-,.......-.....2 SIl77s
Mimic. Col 7. 3. Davis. Keyser,
w. Ya...,......................... Ils23s -
Tine 2osAs. 2le. 2l', 2il, 2l2, 2o9it, and 2lOl5.
2-Zj trot; purse. $50
John r., Albert Smith. Kcyser W Va ISL
Billy Patch. A. Friedman. Fairnont, W
Va. 43l2
Lady Ball, w. l. Longenecker Whitley.
Pa. IS
Hinemar an.s...s...................... 2 4
Allie Jordan, A. d. PAN, Clarksb1rg.
w. Na.-.....--...--. ..-.-.......-....... ; So
Susie Mack j. T. Viponl Altoona Pa & s
Time. 2:Ah. 2:24h. 22r1. and 215it
rs pace; pure. 500.
Joe Star, r. f. Bedford. Paris. Ky...............
Rei1stone o. II. Erskine- ...........- ..
FrHIlein Hal --.-.--------
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Lynchburg. Va--Material for the bridge
over Harris Greek. on the new line Of
the Southern Railway. has arrived. and
work viii start soon. The contractors
have more than a mile OF track COM
pleted and ballasted from the junction Of
the main line to this creek.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Suffolk, Va--Former Secretary OF the
Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw will open the
Republican campaign here on October %,
when he Will deliver an address. Mr.
Shaw IS we'll known 10 virginians as a
stump speaker.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-09

Newport News. Vac. W. Baines. gen
eral secretary OF the Virginia State Sun
day School Association. has received q
call from the Maryland Sunday School
Association 20 become the secretary Of
that association. with headquarters IN
Baltimore.