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The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
a'NIachInev for Mann.
TO SHAKE UP DELEGATION.
fuckers Friends Reported TO Be
After Carlin, Hay, and Flood.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. July 1L-If Harry St
George Tucker IS the next governor OF
Virginia there are many indications that
there viii be a merry war IN Virginia
politics for the next few years. Il Is
stated that the weight and force OF the
Tucker administration will be thrown
TO shake up the Virginia Congressional
delegation. Considerable discussion is
heard now Of the plan. and the matter
is being seriously discussed in Mann
circles.
tt is stated that the Tucker crowd will
go after the scalps Of Representatives
Flood in the Tenth district. Hay in the
Seventh. and Carlin in the Eighth. and
slated to oppose them for the nominations
are Attorney General W. a. Anderson In
the Tenth. Henry Downing. Of Front
Royal in the Seventh. and Joseph +.
Willard, now a member Of the CORPORA
ton commission. in the Eighth
This opposition TO Messrs. Flood. Hav.
and Carlin. IL is stated. IS due to the fact
that they are supporting his opponent.
Judge Mann The Mann people. or friends
or the Virginia Representatives, are re-
senting this new phase of the guberna-
toTial situation. They do not mince words
in saying that Mr.. Tucker had better con-
fine himself TO fighting Judge Mann and
not every man who opposes him. They
point out that Judge Mann's friends have
made no plans to unseat w. A. Jones. Of
the First district, Harry L. Maynard.
Of the Second. and Col Lamb Of the
Third, because they. are supporting Mr.
Tucker.
It is further stated that Senator Mar
tin VIII have a mighty hard row to hoe
IN the event Mr.. Tucker is elected gov
ernOr. for the Tucker crowd is also go
ing after hi scalp for his activity in be-
half OF Judge Mann.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
HERE'S A BEAR STORY.
Man and Woman Capture Cub After
TuSSIe with Mother Bear.
special % TIE Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Davis W. Va, July U-Whue George
Sine was hunting in Canaan Valley. in
Tucker County, his dogs found four
bears IN one tree. the mother and three
cubs He mad no weapon. and hurried
hcme for HIS gun. His wife followed him
10 the scene
Sine with one shot brought the old bear
down. but she scampered away over the
mountain. Then he climbed the tree and
tried 20 snare the cubs with a rope. but
they would push the lasso or their heads
Failing 10 catch the cubs IN this way.
Sine shook one cub down and Mrs. Sine
caught il in her apron. The cub put up
such a howl that the mother bear re-
turned. This frightened Mrs. Sine, who
let the cub so. and il escaped
Mr. Sine descended TO the ground and
killed the mother bear with another shot
from his gun. Two cubs were still in the
tree, which Mr.. Sine again climbed
shaking one down, which Mrs Sine
caught and held fast The last cub was
shaken down. but Mrs. Sine could not
manage two, and IL escaped.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
TO SELL EASTMAN EFFECTS
Public Sale of Murderer's Personal
Property.
Land VIII BE sold Later, and II
May Bring Double what 'sLame
BObs Paid for II.

EastOn Nd. July u.-Probably the last
scene in the WoOdnl-Eastman tragedy
win be enacted on next Saturday morn
Ing when all the personal effects Of
Lame Bob Eastman. the murderer Of
tho beautiful Edith May Thompson
Woodnl. and who committed sufcide by
shooting himself through the heart when
brought 20 bay IN Harris Creek by
posse. viii be sold at auction at the
courthouse. This announcement was
made public to-day by W. Mason Shee-
han, the Easton lawyer. who has been
given power OF attorney By Mrs. East
man
The sale was ordered by Winnie Brad
combe the chorus girl wife Of Eastman.
The most valuable article TO be sold Is
probably the motor boat In which Mrs.
WoodiH took her last ride on Miles River
on that fatal Saturday afternoon. It has
no name, as Eastman. in spite OF the
remarks Of his neighbOrs about having
no name for his boat refused 20 give il
one II is an open launch. is twenty-five
feet long. and Is capable OF q speed OF
twelve miles an hour. other things 10
be sold VIII include the bed on which the
body OF Mrs. WOodm was placed after
she was killed, all the furniture in the
bungalow. all the books and all the
clothing. Eastman had a great deal Of
clothing.
A great crowd is looked for at the sale.
Good prices are expected especially for
the smaller articles that VIII make good
souvenirs There has been a great de-
mand for souvenirs OF the tragedy. and
fl is believed that the morbid will be
willing 10 pay for them.
Strange as Il may seem, the Eastman
farm. il is believed, VIII sell for double
what Eastman paid FOR Il last February.
He purchased Il free of all membranes
for 500 The house had been destroyed
by FIRE. the owner had died. and the
heirs were anxious 10 dispose OF H. The
farm commands one OF the finest water
views in the county, and Is said 20 be
worth Sl,55o at the present time. II viii
not be put up for sale on Saturday as
Mrs. Eastman believes she can secure a
better price by holding II for q few
months longer.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
Bank Officers Elected.

Special 10 TIE Washington Herald.
Fredericksburg. Va. July 1.-THE stock
holders OF the Farmers and Merchants
State Bank, OF this city. held their an
nual meeting Thursday night and elected
the following officers: N. G. Willis. presi-
dent: Lee J. Graves and Z. d. Cole. vice
presidents; John r GOuldman. jr..
cashier; D. Gordon Gouldman. assistant
cashier; board Of directors. Z. D. Cole.
NJ. G. Willis, Lee J. Graves, W. H. Peden,
W. s. Chesley, Dr. George H. Chewing,
David Hirsh. +. G. Heflin, A. P. Rowe, 3.
P Willis. F. p. Stearns. Z. C. Ninde. NJ.
F. Waite, and John F. Gouldman, jr. A
dividend Of 8 per cent was declared on the
capital stock Of $4,000, and S45OO was
placed to the credit Of the surplus fund.
increasing that fund 10 $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
SWEPT BY WELLS FACTION.
Garry SIX out of seven Districts in
Anne Arundel.

Garry six out of seven Districts in
Anne Arundel.
Special 70 Tho Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Md. July u.-COmpiete re-
turns from yesterdays Democratic pri-
maries held throughout Anne Arundel
County show that the faction under the
leadership OF Or. George Wells. chair
man OF the State central committee for
the county. carried six Of the seven dis
tricts instead of five. as indicated by
the early returns.
The contest IN the primaries was one
Of the hottest ever waged. The additional
district that is now in the Wells column
is the fourth. IN which Bruner r. An
dersOn. who received the support OF the
anti-Wells faction, made the principal
fight for the judgeship nomination.
Complies returns from one Of the pre-
cincts OF this district We're received late
last night and il went against DR.. Wells
by @ majority Of four votes. But the
hitch occurred in the other precincts.
where there was a dispute, the Judges
declining 10 count the vote u was taken
for granted at first that Dr. Wells lost
the district. but late In the night the
judges consented 10 count the vote and
the result showed a majority of twenty
six votes for the Wells faction. thus Civ
ing that faction the district by the small
majority of four.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
DOWNS FREE. BREAKS DOWN.
III at His Fathers Home Following
HIS Release.

Baltimore. July u.-Broken down with
nervous strain. white as chalk. and too
weak 10 stand alone. William z. Downs.
the alleged city hail embezzler, who was
released on bail yesterday. is confined IN
bed at the home Of his father. in Bos-
ton street.
Willie Is a sick man." said Harry 3.
Wolf. his attorney, this morning. When
he left the Jail yesterday I had 20 sup
pert him 10 my Office.
DIR. Gehring. who Is attending him,
told me that il will be al least a week be-
fcre he VIII be able 10 get about After
he had been in jail so long. the greeting
Of his family and friends was more than
he could bear" continued Mr. Wolf
This breakdown IS great dlsappoInt-
ment 20 Downs. because he wanted 70
get around the city and secure evidence
in his favor Il VIII be perhaps a week
before he can leave his home"
Mr. Wolf said he has made no plans
for defense in the next trial
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
FACTORY MAY OPEN.
Move to Aid Maryland Rail Com
pany M Cumberland.

Move to Aid Maryland Rail Com
Pany nt Cumberland.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Md. July n.-Active work
was begun yesterday toward securing
$500 subscriptions toward the 5000
bond issue TO rehabilltate the Maryland
Rail Company. which is in the hands OF
receivers.
In short time 5000 was pladged- It
IS proposed to sell S25.0OO bonds 10 Cum
berland citizens the bonds 20 be a G
per cent first lien on the real estate OF
the company in South Cumberland, which
is unincumbered- If the citizens sub
scribe S25.Oo0 it is assured that the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad viii take SINH
lar amount. while the stockholders have
already subscribed s25.O00 So all that
remains TO be raised to start the plant.
which was one of Cumberland's most
important industries. is the S25.o00 among
the people OF Cumberland
The mill employed about 300 men. II
did a business Of S9.O000O0 a year and
had pay roll OF Sl50.O00 The old en-
ployes are willing 20 go back on a 10
per cent reduction 10 encourage the re-
organization.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
FOUND DEAD ON FARM.
Mystery ShroudinE Disappearance of
David Dale Cleared.
SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.

Special % The Washington Herald
Laurel, Nd. July n.-David Dale.
widely known and respected farmer. re-
siding about two miles from Laurel who
mysteriOusly disappeared from his home
yesterday. and for whom a search was
made yesterday afternoon and last night.
was found dead this morning near his
home alongside a small stream, known as
Walkers Branch
Death, IL is supposed, was caused by
heart failure II Is thought he had gone
for stroll through the woods. and had
sat down when he was stricken. Search
ing parties were within a few feet Of
Mr.. Dale last night. but they were un-
able 10 find him until to-day. He was
seventy-two years OF age and Is survived
by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Dewilton
Haslup. of Columbia, s. c.; Mrs. Sycmore
Clagett. Of Havre de Grace. Nd. and
two sons. David Dale. ir., Of Pittsburg,
and Clarence Dale. OF laurel Coroner
Harry Frost gave a certificate OF heart
failure. The funeral viii take place Tues
day afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
MANGLED BY TRAIE.
HnrDerS Ferry Negro Killed Near
HagerstOSn.

srecial to Tho Washington Herald.
EagerstOwn. Nd. July u.-With head
severed from the body. both arms and
both legs cut on. and one shoulder crush
cd. the body OF Albert Green. negro. was
.ound to-day along the Western Mary
land Railroad, short distance out from
Hagerstown- His home was ar Harpers
Ferry. W. va. and he had been employ
ed al the plant Of the Maryland Portland
Cement Company a. Security, two miles
east OF this city.
He was in Hagerstown last night. and.
with several companions. left about mid
night 10 walk 10 Security. following the
railroad track. Green was under tne in
huence of liquor, and it is supposed he
became separated from his companions,
and later was run over by a freight
train Justice Hoffman. IN the capacity
OF coroner. accompanied by officers. vis-
tied the scene and decided an inquest
unnecessary. Green's body was brought
10 HagerstOwn and tomorrow VIII be
sent TO Harpers Ferry for burial. He was
twenty-five years old and unmarried.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
PLEASED WITH BRISTOL ROUTE
Auto scouts Had Good Roads from
Washington TO Seyen-mIIe Ford.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Bristol. Va. July 1l-This section viii
have a splendid chance Of being selected
for the route between the north aad the
south, over which the automobile racing
contests Of the New York Herald and
Atlanta Journal viii run this fan.
The scouts were here Saturday and say
they were more than delighted with
the roads from Washington 10 Seven
mile Ford. twenty-five miles east OF
Bristol, though they complained OF the
condition of the road between Abingdon
and Bristol.
The road viii be repaired at once. a
movement having already been set on
foot with this object in view. Sullivan
County, Tenn. which adjoins Washing
ton County. Va, is spending $4,000 in
building arteries Of macadamized roads
and the scO' = enjoyed the new roads
on their ride southwark. They spent
Saturday night in Knoxville and will
arrive at Lookout Mountain, Chatta-
nooga. late Sunday evening.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12

While the Virginia Congressional dele
cation is split over the governorship. a
big majority cf the members pick Judge
William Hodges Mann 10 capture the
gvbernatorial nomination in the Demo-
cratic primary on August ..
There are twelve members Of the Old
Dominion delegation-eleven Democrats
and one Republican From statements
made TO friends and TO a newspaper re
preventative. it is learned that the dele
cation is not far apart when It comes TO
a personal choice between Judge Mann
and Harry St. George Tucker, Is stand
ing six for Mann and four Tor Tucker,
with Senator Daniel and Representative
Slemp, Republican. not being counted.
Many Pick Mann.
In prophesylng the winner. however. a
large majority believe Judge Mann Will
be nominated. With the views along this
line Of Senator Daniel and Representa-
tives Lassiter and Lamb not learned.
eight OF the remaining members pick
Judge Mann as the winner. while only
one believes Mr.. Tucker will win.
Representative Bascom Slemp, the lone
Republican, is confident Judge Mann will
be nominated. All sources Of Republican
information bearing upon the Democratic
primary, according 70 Mr.. Slemp. indi-
cate that the NOttowsy candidate will
win. The Republican leaders Of Virginia,
however, are anxious for Mann 20 win,
acCo-df0o n etatar,errs - v-7s--- - -t,.,,,
They assert that Mann viii be a less
formidable candidate for them to tackle
than Tucker. and they believe they will
be able to cut down the Democratic ma
jority. II not wipe it out entirely, with
Mann as the Democratic candidate.
Daniel Taking No Part.
Senator Daniels position in regard TO
the gubernatoriaI situation cannot be
learned. The senior Senator from Vir-
ginia takes the position that the duty
OF a representative is TO look after Vir-
ginia's affairs IN Washington. and not 10
dabble IN factional politics in the State.
The delegation lines up as follows ac-
cording to statements to newspaper men
and TO friends:
Those inclined or VIII vote for Tuck
er-W. a. Jones, Harry T. Maynard. Col.
Lamb, and Carter Glass
Those inclined or viii vote for Mann
Senator Martin. Francis r. Lassiter. w
f. Saunders. James Hay. c. c. Carlin.
and II. D. Floods
Those who believe Mann will be nomi-
nated-Senator Martin, Representatives
MAYNARD. Saunders. Glass Hay. Carlin.
Slemp (Republican), and Floods
Those who pick Tucker-Jones.
"Machine" for Mann.
A large majority OF the Virginia dele
cation is allied with what is known as
the Democratic State organization" an
organization OF of1ce-holders and others
in Virginia who dominate the Democratic
party This organization is for Judge
Mann, and is working hard 10 secure his
nomination.
The strength Of the Democratic ma
chine" IS the most powerful support Judge
Mann is receiving, and reports from Vir-
ginia indicate that its influence is now
being forcefuIly felt in Judge Mann's be-
half.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
NEW RAILROAD PROJECTED.
Will Tap Highland, Bath, PendIe-
ton, Grant, and Hardy Counties.

Franklin. ". Va. July IA New York
syndicate has had completed a survey
for a railroad. $50 miles in length. 70 be
built from a point on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad up Jackson River Val
ley 20 the divide at Monterey, thence
down the east side Of the South Branch
OF the Potomac via Franklin, Peters
burg, and Maysville. W. Va, 20 Keyser.
on the Baltimore and Ohio.
The road is projected 70 cross the coun-
ties OF Bath and Highland. Va. and Pen
dletOn, Grant. Hardy. and Mineral. W
Va. The grade is an easy one. at no
place exceeding ! IA per cent. and the
cost of construction viii be about Ss5.-
0O0 per mile. The aggregate cost IS
placed at approximately S70Q9.OOO.
No monetary subscriptions are TO be
asked Of the counties which the road will
traverse.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
MoNoNGAH IS DRY"
Court Refuses Licenses for West
Virginia Town.
SPECIAL n The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Fairmont. ". Va. July 1.-THE hopes
Of the wet element Of Monongah for
retail liquor licenses this year were blast
ed yesterday when the county court OF
Marion County failed 10 issue such per
mits. Because the commissioners had no
alternative under the law. the wholesale
license OF the Fairmont Brewing Com
pany was allowed By them. as We're nU-
merOus permits for various places in
FairmOnt that require them. While the
action Of the commissioners was not en-
tirely unexpected by the public IL will
be received as a surprise by many who
thought that. because Mannlngton has
retail places In operation. the court
would not refuse permits 10 all other
towns which had shown by the vote of
the people that they desired TO be wet"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
CruIsinr on the Rar.
~ 10 The Washington Herald-

SPECIAL 20 Ihe washington Herald
Fredericksburg. Va. July Il - Miss
Sallie r. Carter. with a number Of her
friends. left here Thursday evening in her
boat. the That's. for a ten days cruise
down the Rappahannoek. the Chesapeake
Bay, and the Potomac River. The party
is composed OF Miss Willie Gayle. Mont
gOmery, Ala; Miss Nancy Pearson,
Orange. Va: Miss Laura Pollock, Brook
lyn. n Y; Miss Beryi Barber, and Spott
Hail, Faud Jerwan, Douglas, E. w. Car
ter, Frank Sutton, DR.. Hughes. DR.. c.
Mason Smith, and DR.. James Smith. The
party was chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs.
w. D. Carter.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
KILLS SELF WITH SCISSORS.
Veteran Commits Suicide While
Wife Is at Church.

: >Fac-al fF ne N a,-lilgl1 on heEl-l-
Newport News, Va. July u.-Edward
Barton. sixty-fve years Old. committed
suicide IN the woods here 81 his home on
Bickford street. In Phoebus. this morn
ing. while his wife was attending church.
He stabbed himself in the heart with an
Old pair OF rusty scissors
No cause for the act IS assigned He
was a veteran OF the civil war. serving
with the Pennsylvania troops. and was
brother Of James Barton, a former the
atric2l maguate of this city.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
TO MAKE RAG PAPER.
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Com
pany to Enlarge Plant.

West Virginia Pulp and Paper Com
pany to Enlarge Plant.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Md, July 1.-THE West
Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. with
mills in several different parts Of the
country. viii this fall enlarge It's already
enormous plant at Luke. this county. by
erecting another large addition for the
manufacture Of rag paper
The company now makes'aH wood fiber
papers. but the fact that specifications Of
certain papers for the state and national
governments require that a certain per-
centage Of the paper be Of rag has de-
c!ded the company 10 erect this fan a
rag mill.
The mills VIII shortly be supplied with
gas from the natural gas belt OF West
Virginia. which viii make unnecessary
the present use Of 400 tons Of coal a day
at the plant The laying Of the natural
gas mains from the main line 20 the plant
Is well under way.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
Edward charrington pead.

SPECIAL 70 Inc washington Herald
Warrenton. Va, July u.-Edward Char
TlngtOn, the Oldest son Of Mrs. Z. Ashley
Cooper. OF ''waverly." died last night
after a lingering illness OF many months
Mr.. Charrington had been an invalid for
several years. and his death was not IN
expected. He is survived by his mother
two sisters, Mrs. Matchell and Mrs. Whit
tie. and one brother, A. NJ. CharringtOn
The funeral VIII take place onANondayS
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
Union. veteran Dead at HaEerstown.

Hagerstown, Nd, July l1.-Frisby J.
Davis. a well-known retired citizen, died
this evening at his home at Boonesboro.
this county, from paralysis. aged seventy
years. He was educated at Franklin and
Marshall. served IN the Union army dur
ing the civil war, and Tor years was con-
nected with the Office Of subtreasurer in
Baltimore. He was membeF OF the Re
formed Church. His wife and four chill
dreR survive. be was a brother Of George
A. Davis. secretary 10 the Republican
State central committee.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
spOttsyivania Primary Date FIXED.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Fredericksburg, Va. July Il - The
spottsylvania County Democratic com
mittee at meeting held a few days ago
fixed August as the date for the pri-
mary. and assessed each candidate for
the house Of delegates SO. with the re-
quirement that each candidate file a writ
ten notification Of his candidacy with the
chairman on or before July 10. c. Richie
lieu Coleman, candidate for the house OF
delegates rendered his resignation as
chairman Of the committee. and J. w
Massey was elected to fn his place
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
New Cave Found fn West Virginia.
sr,o.lnl "a T7,.. Masl.irr4r.l Hnrald


MasontOwn. W. Va, July H. - Grant
Weston. OF this city, has partially ex-
plored a heretofore unknown cave four
miles from Mas, ltCwn, back Of Herring.
1t is a limestc ceve, and Mr. Weston
has spent two in its exploration
During the entir weeks a different
passage was taken r.-,aI day but the end
Of the cave was not reached IN a single
instance. The rooms are numerous and
possess great beauty. one Of the peculiar
formations in the cave is 10 be found in
stalactites hanging in the form Of eIe-
phant ears. They are OF various sizes.
and when struck emit musical sounds.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
FAIL TO REACH AGREEMENT.
Independent Telephone Company
May Not Consolidate.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Parkers5Crg, W, Va, July u.-Repre-
sentatves OF the independent telephones
in the Upper Ohio Valley failed TO reach
an agreement for a consolidation. In case
the companies were able 10 reach an
agreement, the new company 10 be formed
would be- part OF an Independent iong-dis-
tance telephone company 70 reach from
the East 10 the Rocky Mountains
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
Celebrates Niuety-afth Blrthday.

Special to Tbs Washington Herald.
Winchester, Va. July u-Mrs. Anne
Elizabeth Afieck. widow Of Alexander
Affieck. spent to-day celebrating her
ninety-fifth birthday az her home IN this
city and a family dinner was held in her
honor. Mrs. Afieck was formerly a Miss
Hober. and was born ar KernstOwn. Fred
erick County. She is the oldest resident
Of this section and has good health.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
COL. THOMAS s. SPATES DEAD.
Constructed Part OF Baltimore and
Ohio I'm West Virginia

SPECIAL tr ne Washington Herald
Clarksburg. ". Va. July u-CoL
Thomas 5. Spates died here last night
He was a native Of Maryland and was
born in Montgomery County I'm lS22 He
was railroad contractor. and IN lS51 he
constructed the first work on the Balti-
more and Ohio between Grafton and
Parkersburg- In iSS7 Col Spates was
grand master % Odd Fellows for West
Virginia and a member OF the Masonic
order for many years He had been
president OF the Merchants National
Bank. a member OF the West Virginia
legislature mayor OF ClarksbUrg. and q
director Of the Northwestern Virginia
Railroad. now known as the Parkersburg
branch OF che Baltimore and Ohio. Al
the time of his death he was United
States commissioner.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
wealthy Farmer nend.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, I'D, July 1f.-George W.
HORNE, wealthy retired farmer. died
to-day at his home near Benevola, this
county, from Bright's disease, aged
eighty-three years. He was a native Of
Middletown and a member Of the Luth-
eron church. His wife and eight chill
dren sllrViVe
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
DIR. Thacker Declines can.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk, Va. July I--Rev. ]. z.
Thacker. pastor Of the Second Presby-
terian Church. announced to-day that he
had declined calls recently extended him
from churches In Jacksonville, Fla. and
New Orleans. The pastor has yet Ia
dispose Of a call from the Southern Pres
byterian assembly for evangelical work.