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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
CHOP DOWN TOWN HALL.
Men Who Sold Site Angry Because
Land Was Not Paid For.

Wheeling. W Va. Jan. 3a-A short
time ago the town OF Elm Grove, this
county. purchased from half a dozen
property owners Of the town sufficient
property for a town hall site. promising
to pay the purchase price before the
building vas started 4 short time ago
carpenters started 10 erect the town hall.
and to-day the men who had sold the
land swooped down on the builders with
axes and started IN 10 chop the new
building down
Ii was partly destroyed. when town
officials called a special meeting Of the
city fathers and passed a resolution 70
pay the property OWuerS Immediately
This was done. and the razing Of the hail
stopped.
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eGcnre was played. and the prizes we're
won by Mrs. David Howell. Mrs Car
enee Leadbester. and Mrs Albert Bryan.
Miss Jean Brent entertained tae Junior
Card Club. on Thursday evening, at her
home IN North Columbus street Those
present were: Hiss Margaret Hoge. Miss
Florence Booker. and Miss meta FaGi.
c0ner. OF Washington; Miss Sibyl SmooL
Miss George French, Miss Mary Snow
den. Miss Clarence Snowaen, Miss
Pauline Nichol. Miss Kittie Bar
-ett. Miss Frances Dauenhower. Miss
Hattie Douglas. Miss Mary Glen UhIer.
Miss Ellen Fawcett. Miss Mary Phillips,
Miss Eva Dent. Miss Mary Dent. Miss
Rose AndeTton Miss Courtenay Green
ough Miss Alice Anderton, Mr.. Milton
French, Mr. Wilmer Waller. Mr. Wind
sor Snowden. Dir. Edward Faweett. Mr..
Gvin Dent Mr. Edmund Hunter. Mr..
Henry OBJ. Cooper. Mr.. Robley D. Brum-
bach. DR.. Vivian Berry, Mr.. Richard
Chicester. Mr. James Douglas. Mr. Wal
/ lace Lindsay. Mr.. Dennis Ramsey, Mr.
| I.ennox Uhler. NJ T c. Smith. Mr.
! Griffith Uhler. and Mr.. Howard Smith.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
BEALL SEEKS MANTLE
Announces His Candidacy for
Judgeship in Seventh.
WILL OPPOSE T. VAN CLAsETT
Entry of FILLMORE BeaH in the
Race Means that the Hardest
Political Battle in the History of
Prince George County VIII BE
Waged During the Spring.

Special 10 Tbo Washington Herald
Upper Marlboro, Jan. go-The antici-
pated fight among the Democrats in
Prince George County is on in earnest.
and from now until the close OF the polls
al the primaries. which will probably
take place during June next. one Of the
most picturesque contests in the history
OF county politics Will be waged between
the friends OF state Senator William 3.
Clagett. the leader of the organization
forces. and those opposed 10 him
The actual beginning Of the fight only
awaited the formal announcement Of Fill
more BeaI, OF Evansville district. rela-
tive to his attitude on the judicial situa-
ton. Efforts have been made. It Is IN
derstood. by the organization forces TO
induce Mr. BeaH TO accept the nomina-
ton for either clerk Of the court or
States attorney next fan, but to these
Mr. Beali has turned a deaf ear. and in
the HyattsyiIIe Independent to-day he
makes the positive declaration that he
is candidate for judge In the Seventh
judicial circuit TO be elected next fall for
a term Of fifteen years
Mr.. BeaH announces that he Is a can
didsie for judge. and inasmuch as the
statement has been published that con-
ferences have been held and propositions
made by Senator CIagett with the view OF
smoothing the way for the nomination Of
his cousin. T. Van CIagett. by giving him
the nomination for some other Office. re
wishes to say that he IS not and win not
be an aspirant for any position. except
I that OF judge. In conclusion. Mr.. BeaIl
states:
As 70 my fitness for this position. /
/ leave that 20 the public. 10 my brethren
/ Of the bar. and che members OF the bench.
| II faithful political service IS to BE- con
I sidered IN this matter. it viii be remem-
/ bered that I have been an earnest and
active worker in my party since attain
/ ing nv nsjoTity-over thirty years ago
| and except for one term in the Iegisla-
/ ture. have never received nor asked for
! any recognition until now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
RAILROADS ARE
TURNED DOWN
Gov. Kitchin Refuses Aid for
Higher Passenger Rate.
ANOTHER FIGHT IN COURTS
At Rate Conference in North Caro-
IiEa, When Railroads Were Seek
ing Relief from liz Cent Rate,
State Officials Refused to Cooper
ate for Necessary Legislation.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Raleigh. n. c. Jan 50-President Fin
ley, General Counsel Thorn, of the South
ern Railway: President Emerson. Of the
Atlantic Coast Line; General Executive
Officer Garrett, OF the Seabosrd Air Line;
First Vice President Andrews. Of tbs.
Southern. and other prominent railroad
officials held a conference with Gov.
Kitehin. Speaker OF House Graham. At
torney General Beckett, and Chairman
Mcneil. Of the North Carolina railroad
commission. in she governors executive
osIces this afternoon
The railroad men left tonight without
having accomplished the object Of the
conference, which they sought at an in
formal meeting with the governor one
week ago. In fact. they received not cnly
no encouragement OF their plans. bat a
decided setback II they seriously counted
on procuring Gov. Kitchin's cooperation.
Not a Fair Trial.
After they had made their statements
and arguments. Gov. Kitchin stated
pointedly that the people and legislature
now in session were in no humor 70
listen To proposed reopening OF the > II
cent passenger rate law passed last
March. that the new rate had not had
the test Of one year agreed on Ohe year
ending April 1 next, and that although
the railroads claim that eight months
receipts and disbursements show the
% cent rate is unremunerative n
North Carolina. he thought the test was
not fairly made in so short a tine, and
especially when the depression in The
period named IS considered
He stated he would not accede TO the
request Of President Finley and Others
TO recommend 10 the legislature the I'm
mediate passage OF the law that would
empower the State railroad commission
TO change the rate If at that time the
commission IS convinced that the rate
is too low
WOuId Help State, Says Finley.
President Finley. in his address. said
Tt would be of much benefit 10 The
securities Of these Southern roads for il
70 be said that We came down here anC
put our case before the governor and
other State officers. and the State took a
sound business view Of il, and il would
greatly benefit the State itself"
Speaker Graham and Attorney Genera
Beckett both expressed the belief thai
the state railroad commission ought u
be vested with authority 10 hear suci
cases and make a reduction, n deem Il
urgently necessary. But both added tha'
the present legislature would not gram
The authority 10 tie commission, though
IL might DO SC two years hence.
Speaker Graham asked President Fin
ley II the railroads would be willing tC
60 into reduction OF freight rates and
adjust Determinations against NOTtl
Carolina If the matter was reOpened- Bui
the railway man gave him no answer
II is probable suits in court viii b
Instituted later BY the railroads.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
STOPS SOCIAL BRIDGE WHIST
Stringent Anti-gambling Bill in
Norfolk City Council.
Measure Is Sweeping and Prevents
All Games in which Money or
Prizes Are Played For.
,neri.l 40 The washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Jan. S0.-Gambling viii Be
a thing OF the past in Norfolk should an
ordinance introduced in the city council
by I Wake Truxtun become a law. and
that law be enforced.
So sweeping Is the ordinance in the
provisions that not even the society bridge
whist party where prizes are awarded.
could continue TO flourish in the city
without violating the law. to say nothing
Of the friendly game OF poker at which
not more than 50 may now be won and
lost without a conflict with the Law.
The friends Of bridge and whist and
poker are watching the proposed ordi-
nance with no little concern. and The pro-
fessionaI gambler is fearful OF his voca-
tor.
Should II become a law. he viii have
TO move on. as Chief Of Police KizeI
saws that he viii enforce it TO the letter
II passed il Is the most prohibitive
gambling measure Of the kind ever pro-
posed in The state. The ultimate disposi-
ton OF it by the city legislature is yet
uncertain
The proposed ordinance follows;
BE Il ordained by the city council Of
the city Of Norfolk, as follows:
''First-It shall be unlawful Tor any
person. firm. or corporation TO use OF
knowingly allow 20 be used, his or theil
premises. or any part thereof, as q
place for gaming for money OF any
stake Of value. OF anything representing
or to be cashed IN as money
.'Second-It shall be unlawful for am
person, firm. or corporation 20 win 81
lose money On any stake Of value ID
betting al OF upon any game.
'@Third-Any violation Of this 0rdi
nance shall be punished by a fine nOl
less than one hundred dollars lSlo0. OF
more than i've hundred dollars $50. and
confined in jail not less than three month.
ncF more than six months"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
eDRYsD STRONG ON TEST VOTE.
Advance Prohibition Bill TO Third
Reading I'm West Virginia House.

clfCAaL 70 Inc Ma-lliLElQl ncfltl.
Charleston. VI. Va. Jan. 30-The West
Virginia house Of delegates to-day ad-
vanced the Williams prohibition resolu-
ton TO a third reading by a viva voce
vote after amendments had been voted
down and members had unburdened
themselves OF their opinions as 70 the
merits Of the issue The resolution
claimed the attention Of the house for
two hours. a greater part Of which time
was taken up with roll calls on the va
rious amendments offered
To Offset the effect Of the Model License
League petitions, to-day 5o.eo0 petitions
were presented by the Anti-Saloon
League and laid on the desks Of the mem
hers
Women filed al the available space IN
the side aisle Of the house. while the ca
paeity Of the galleries was taxed. Even
the senate adjourned so that its mem
bers might be spectators of the house
proceedings.
The first real test OF strength came
when an amendment was offered by NJ
gent, Of Kanawha. striking out the word
manufacture in the sentence. The
manufacture. sale, or keeping for sale.
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CHARGE 4DRYs" BROKE FAITH.
Predicted North Carolina LeEisIa-
tnre VIII sheIye Prohibition.

Raleigh. y C. Jan So.-Charging the
prohibition leaders with q breach Of faith,
members OF the senate and OF the house
are dropping out Of the ranks OF TIE
temperance forces. and it is predicted To-
day that the Statewide prohibition 5iIl
viii fail.
This change Of front IS said TO be due
TO the attempt OF the prohibition forces
to. substitute for the original bill a refer
endum bill
The opponents now have q majority q
two in the senate. and defeat is pre-
dicted for the measure in the house.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
CHILDREss IS ARRESTED.
Although Exonerated by COroner's
Jury, He Is Held for Murder.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
DanviIle. Va, Jan. 30.-Ottie B. Chill
dress. aged about thirty years. and a
painter OF this city. was arrested to-day
following his indictment by the grand
jury of the Circuit Court OF PittsyIvanis
County. charging him with the murder
Of Dan Glley. farmer. who resided
few miles from this city, and who
was killed On the night Of December 3.
ChIaress wss taken 70 Chatham to-day
and viii be tried in March.
The killing OF GiIley occurred at his
home az midnight and occurred after his
arrest by A posse on the charge OF the
theft Of a load Of tobacco Childress was
in the party, and, It IS said. was 6epu-
TIED as a special officer. GilIey was
shot in the abdomen and died q short
time afterwsrd-
The shooting. It was claimed. was &C
cidental, and the evidence before the
coroners inquest subsfantisted this
theory. A verdict generating ChiId-ess
q blame was returned. and the whole
case was supposed to have been dropped.
The widow OF the slain man recently ap-
peared before the grand jury and testi-
fed that numerous shots were fred al her
husband
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
Railroad y. ". c. A. Elect. OFFICER.

Suzczal 10 The Washington Herald
Spencer, \. c., Jan. 30.-The Spencer
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A held its annual
election of officers last night. Il was shown
that the organization made rapid strides
during the past year and now has the
largest membership in its history. more
than go men being on the roll The
following officers were chosen: H. W.
Holt, chairman; W. II. Burton, vice chair
man; c. J. Norman. recording secretary.
and c. Fl. Vun Canon, treasurer.
The association began to-day a special
religious work campaign. which viii be
aggressively waged for three days. The
local secretary, 3. +. Stevenson. is be-
ing assisted by Interstate Secretary G. c.
Huntington. Of Charlotte. and A. @.
Knebel, one Of the railroad secretaries OF
New York
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sues for Death of Husband.
ne EFashinrten Hsrald

S1ecial q TIE Nasaington HEAD
Spencer. y. G, Jan S9.-Mrs- Maggie
F. Stafford. widow Of William Fletcher
Stafford. Of Spencer. one OF the
four victims who met death in a powder
house explosion on the Southern Railway
yards in Spencer last October. has in
sJitUted suit against the Southern for
damages on account Of her husband 5
death, the papers IN the case being fled
at Salisbury to-day. Burton, Craige, Of
Salisbury. has been retained to represent
the plaintiff in the action. Il is stated
THAT $4,000 viii be asked Of the Southern
on account Of the death Of MI Stafford
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
NEWS BREYTTIES FROM
YIRGINIAS AND MARYLAND

Norfolk. Walt is announced that the
Norfolk rathskeIlers viii In future abso-
lutely refuse to sell intoxicents to min
|ors. Young men under twenty-one years
OF age who ask for drinks in the hotels
viii be held for trespass!ng. The an
.nouncement has created CONSERVATION
among the young men who were sccus-
toned 10 SIT IN Tsthskellers and drink
with their older ehums-
Norfolk. va-The Norfolk Board Of
Trade will be asked 70 raise s2sao for the
entertainment OF the officers and sailors
of the worid-encircIing feet when It an
chors in HAMPTON Roads next month
Raleigh. y. c.-Gov. Kitchin has an
nounced his personal STAFF, with rank OF
colonel. They are:
Alex. J. Field. Of Raleigh. military sec
rotary
Charles E. Johnson. Of Raleigh. aid-de-
camp.
.. L. Ward, Of New Bern. naval aid.
H. Montague. OF Winston. aid-de-csmp.
Finley L Williamson, OF Burlington.
aid-de-camp.
c B. Armstrong. Of Gastouia. abide
camp.
S. W. Cooper Of Fayetteville, ABIDE
camp
II. A Grady. OF Clinton. naval sid.
Other appointments announced are:
Inspector general. Thomas Struggled. q
Wsynesville. with the rank Of colonel.
Surgeon General. John A. Pollock, OF
Kinston, with the rank Of colonel
Newbern, y. C.-Howard Summerell.
aged sixteen. son Of the Rev J. ". II.
Summerell. who recently became pastor
OF the Presbyterian church here, wen;
cut hunting alone and was discovered
near the county home with the top OF
his head shot OF. When he did not re-
turn iaTse searching party secured the
country looking for him
Cumberland. Md.-W. H Conrad found
| in McCoole. this county. opposite Key
ser, ". Va. a large-sized bombshen. the
kind that was used IN the civil war. 1;
! Is loaded
Cumberland. Md.-Thomas z. Newman
road foreman Of engines for the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad in the Pittsbure
district. is dead. aged Afty-ave years
He entered the service as a brakeman,
/ Mr. Newman was q brother OF Mrs. Dan
Tel Bradley. OF Cumberland.
Grafton. w Va-Enthusiastic ward
conventions were held by the RepubIl-
cans Of Grafton. resulting IN the fellow
| ing nominations: First ward. H. D. Fore
man; Second ward. S. h White; Third
ward. Edward Lszad6er; Fourth ward
NJ z. McClain: Fifth ward. William
| WilihiGe
Cumberland, Md--The exodus Of miners
from Georges Creek to Blaine, ". Va
| continues. Fully go from Frostburg
Homecoming. and other points are nov
at Blaine and at Chaffee, steadily EN-.
ployed
Berkeley Springs. W. Ya--Gustavu.
Moss. who had charge Of the famou.
drinH:ag spring at Berkeley Springs ant
was known by hundreds Of city visitors
/ Is dead, aged ffty-six years.
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seIIs Lot to oda Fellows.

SPECIAL to TIE Washington Herald
Covington. Va. Jan. al. c. Athey. a
merchant here. has sold 10 the Odd Fell
lows the lot adjoining the site on which
the new Citizens National Bank building
win be erected IN Main street. The con-
siderstioa WAS 5000. snd It Is said tbs
Odd Fellows viii erect & nne business
and lodge room building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
OPPOSE CHILD PROTECTION.
Cotton Mil Men See Danger to In
dustry in North Carolina Bill.

Raleigh. y. c, Jan. 30-Cotton mill
owners and representatives assembled
here to-day prepared TO fight to the last
ditch the new child labor law. which
was due 10 come Up for discussion in
the legislature. They characterize II as
dangerous" and declare that If enacted
it VIII so cripple certain classes Of the
textile mills that they viii not be able 10
survive.
The bill increases the age limit. four
teen years being made the minimum for
a child employed at day work. No child
under sixteen and no woman can work
al night It is charged that union labor
leaders prompted the measure. being IN
able to effect an organization among the
textile workers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
Found Dead in Bed.

Special to The Washington Herald
Cumberland. nd. Jan S0-when the
beHboy az the hotel OF Peter n. Mouse.
In Cumberland street, this morning
sought to arouse James J. Gin the latter
was found dead Coroner Martz said
death was due to heart trouble. Gin had
been employed in q lumber camp al
Dobbin. W Va
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
KILLS BROTHER; GETS 8 YEARS.
William Spinks Is Found Guilty in
Fauquier County.
- . = - e.

cIlecsI q nc v ssnlIlZ7o1 EeIalc-
Warrenton. Va, Jan. 5o-Found guilty
BY jury Of killing his brother, William
Spinks vas given eight years IN the pen
court The trial OF Spinks has been in
progress here for several days. The evil
dence indicated that the two men had
ouarreled az the home Of William Spinks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
CASHIER BOWMAN RESIGNS.
Leaves Mount Jackson to Aeeep'
Position in New York.

Strasburg. Va, Jan. sc. Z. Bowman
has resigned as cashier OF the Mount
Jackson National Bank. 10 take enect
March J. He has been connected with the
institution since its foundation. and viii
go to New York to take a travelling po-
siti0n. He is to be succeeded by g. F.
Gsary, the present mayor Of Woodstock,
The Strasburg Hospital viii be tempo
rariIy closed tomorrow. DR.. Bruin.
owner and founder. has been in i'll health
for some time, and viii take needed
rest from his work, Re IS one Of the best
known surgeons OF the State
On account OF the great demand for az
rieulturaI line, the POwhatsn Lime Com
pany viii extend its business by making
2 specially Of this grade Of lime The
Plant viii be enlarged and machinery in
stalled for this product, which is TO be
put on the market in sacks after the man
ner Of fertilizers
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wade's preliminary Hearfnr.

Special 70 ne Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. January so.-The pre-
lIminaTy trial OF Ernest Wade. who Is
charged with the murder Of his sisters
sweetheart, Isaac HigEinbotham. win
come up n the Police Court during the
coming week. Wednesday IS expected 70
be the day. The police claim they have
a large amount Of cirCunstantial evidence
N the case
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
Petition. \. & w. to Enter Raleigh

Specsal % The Washington Herald
Durham, n. c.. Jan. So.-Tne Raleigh
Chamber Of Commerce has petitioned the
Norfolk and Western Railway to extend
fits line from Durham to Raleigh, making
the capital city the terminal, and DuThanl
Is joining in the move The distance
from Durham 10 Raleigh by rail and
country roads is twenty-six miles. The
Norfolk and Western can shorten tfsst
route TO tventy-one miles, and the line
would run through the Durham and Wake
tobacco belt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
wln Bula s1s.ooo nank nallalnE.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Covington, Va. Jan 3a-The directors
OF the Citizens National Bank Of Coving-
ton have decided to erect q new bank
building on their recently purchased lot.
on the corner OF Main street and Maple
avenue. J. r. Jones has been awarded
the contract. and work viii commence
at once. The building viii be two stories.
constructed OF white pressed brick. with
terra Gotta trimmings. and VIII be the
finest bank building in this part OF the
State. It VIII cost not less than $1,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-31
virginia Babies Wear Taft Smile.

Berkeley Spring. W Va. Jan. Sa-Mor-
gan County and her sister county Of
Frederick, Va, could take the premium
for large babies The largest is that OF
ar and AIRS. North H. Shoekey, OK
ShOckeysville. whose seven-month-oiSi
boy weighs forty-nine pounds The other
big fellow is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hovermale. Of this place. who Is
nine months old and weighs thirty-seven
pounds. They both wear the Taft smile.
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george I. lawrence Dead.

Special to The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Md. Jan. so-George Up
ton Lawrence. a well-known citizen OF
Leitersburg. who served four years IN
the civil war as member Of Coles Cav
airy, died to-day Of paralysis. aged sew
entv years He was a member OF the
Lutheran Church. and IS survived by
wife and FIVE children.
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Falls Through Elevator shaft.

Speeial % Tie Washington Herald
Dsnville, Va, Jan 50.-Naversy P.
Cousins. q prominent Danvine tebac-
conist. a member Of the firm Of !. n.
WyIlie & Co. was seriously injured to-
day by falling through the elevator shaft
at the factory to the basement, a dis
lance Of two stories. He was Internally
hurt about the abdomen and chest, and
the full extent Of his injuries may no,
be known for several days.
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confeaerate veteran Dead.

Special 20 Tie Washington Herald
Harpers Ferry, ". Va, Jan SD.-Lewis
Nichols. living near HsIltown, died at his
home suddenly this morning He was
eighty-seven years Of age and served
in the Confederate army In Capt. John
Hendersons company OF the Twelfth Vir-
gfnia Cavalry. and for q long time Was
supervisor OF roads in the county 4
wife and eight children survive him.