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The Washington times., 1909-02-13
Assistant Superintendent OF
Street Cleaning Will
Resist.
HIS RESIGNATION
is SOUGHT TODAY
Department Row Is Promised By
Act of the Com
misSi0nerS.

interesting disclosures Of methods iu
the Street Cleaning Department may be
made, il is said, as the result of the
action OF the Commissioners. who TO-DAY
asked for the resignation OF Major
Newell Ball, assistant superintendent
OF that department
The Commissioners have asked Major
Bail to- submit his resignation, to take
effect February 25. The assistant super
intendent. in reply. asked that nc be
furnished with a copy of the charges
against him, and that he be given
hearing
The nature OF these charges is for the
present shrouded In mystery. Commis
sioneF West. who has supervision OF the
Street Cleaning Department, is at Har-
pers Ferry. and the other Commission
ers declined to discuss the matter in Isis
absence. JGmes NJ. Wood. Supernten-
dent OF Street Cleaning, today denied
that the C0mmissioners' action was the
result Of charges filed by him 9r irstl-
gated in his office.
Ball Talks Of Charges.
Directly contrary 90 this is the state
ment of Major Ball, who said ne had
been informed by Commissioner West
Mr. Wood
81 have nothing to conceal and for
this reason viii ask for the fullest. in-
vestigation, which I prefer should be ia
the form of public hearing" said Ma
jor BAH today. while I am not de-
pendent upon the Office OF the assistant
superintendent OF street cleaning, j am
OF the opinion that In justice 10 myself
and 10 the public That there should be
E..HH
vogue in the department under the
present administration.
Disclosures May Come.
some interesting disclosures are apt
to follow, concerning which I am not At
liberty % speak az present.
C1mulafnfs concerning the street
Cleaning Department have been fres
quent during the last few months. and
if is probable that If a public hearing
is given as requested hy Major Ball.
testimony viii be offered by contractors
dealing with the department as wei as
citizens and employees The Commis-
sioners win decide upOn Major RslTs
request upon the return OF Commission
er West. who is expected 10 reach
Washington Monday.
Major Ball was appointed 10 assistant
superintendent of street cleaning jan
uary 16. 1906 and, following the resigna-
tion of John T. ". Tvohev, Ras acting
superintendent Bntii November ., 1905,
the date of the appointment of Mr.
wood.
shortly after his Induction into office.
Mr.. Wood was called upon by COmmiz-
sioner West for an explanation OF his
remarks before the Northwest Citizens
Suburban Association in which ne was
quoted as saying that appointments i'm
the District service went by congres-
sional influence and that IL was his in
tentiOn to revise the Street Cleaning
Department on an honest basis
Commissioner West said information
concerning his department was 10 be
given out by the Commissioners and
not in public addresses.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
BILL SMITHS GLORY
BEGINNING TO WANE
Chicago Man Now Lays Claim to Honor Of Having
Discovered Bar to the Appointment Of
Knox to the Cabinet

NEW YORK. Feb I3.-The glory
which. for a few hours at least. hung
about the dazzling white brow OF WI
liam Wolff Smith. OF Washington, is
bedimmed by the light OF another day
and Chicago, proud OF its smoke and its
lock yards. f. trying 10 lay claim 10
being the home of the original and
only 'I-DiscOvered-Senat -KIox's-In-
eligibility -the-Cabiuet" man. Here
is the sad tale printed i'm the Tribune
this morning.
1T was "a ChicaEoan, who put over a
quiet little joke the other day on Phil
ander g. Knox, William II Taft and
several other persons supposed 70 know
a good deal about constitutional law.
eat least this is the assertion OF DR.,
Eugene Tay-AarOus president Of the
American Geographic Institute.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
FAILS TO KILL HIMSELF

CHICAGO Feb. I5-Three times Ben
ismin Martin. a farmer, of HopedsIe,
III. tried 20 drown himself iu the Chi
csgo river. Twice he changed his mind
and swan ashore. The third time a
policeman iuter1erred by throwing out
3 lifeline and hauling him TO shore.
When taken out he became unconscious,
but recovered at a hospital. lie said
Ae had grown despondent because OF the
loss OF $4,000 in land speculation in
Nebraska TWO years ago, and because
there IS now a mortgage OF Sle0u5 on
his farm al HOpcdaie.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13

'Dr Murray-Aaron SAYS ne sent the
following letter to Senator Knox on
January d last.
Dear Senator Knox: Allow me to
call YOU attention TO the second para
graph of section 8, article I, OF the
United states Constitution. Is not
this bar TO the position now offered
You by Judge TaftP Is not an en-
abiing act called for frst2
EUGENE AUTHORIZATIONS
7 have been working lately aIons
lines OF that sort, on a volume touch
ing on constitutional matters. DIR,
Murray-Aaron explained. and as soon
As the Senator's proposed appointment
came up ] saw the difficulty. NV
first thought was TO write Mr. Taft
Then II occurred TO me that the ap-
pointment was unsettled. and mas
much as I have known Senator Knox
for several years, decided write to
him "
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
DIR. HUNTLEYS DEATH
HEARD WITH REGRET

News OF the death of Dr Z. d. Hunt
ley. pastor of the Metropolitan Metho-
DIST Episcopal Church during the mem
bership there OF President AIcKlnIey
has been received with great regret by
a wide circle OF friends in this city
The body viii be brought here for burial
and the funeral arrangements will likely
be announced tomorrow.
After leaving the Metropolitan Church
DR.. Huntiey served three successive
terms as chaplain OF the Senate Ia
1865 he retired from the ministry after
service OF thiFty-nve years. and for "A
time lived At Washington Grove. Md
His death occurred yesterday at Clifton
Springs, y. X
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
ABRUZZl SOON TO GO
ON MOUNTAIN PEAKS
Permission Granted Duke TO Enter
Himalayan Territory-Through
Tibet Also.

ROME, Feb. B.-The Indian govern
ment has at last given its consent for
the Duke or the Abruzzi to enter the
HimaIayan territory for his explors-
tIons. He VIII leave Brlndisi within a
few days for India.
The duke intends TO attempt the as
cent Of Mt Everest, the worlds high
est peak. He win also pay a visit To
the Lama at Tibet. having obtained
government.
The duke has no thought OF rivaiing
Sven Hedin's travel in Tibet but he viii
spend considerable time in this, the
worlds most inaccessible country.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
SEVENTY LIVES LOST
IN FAR-OFF WRECK
Passengers and Grew of the PEN
gum Tried to Reach
Shore.

WELLINGTON New Zealand, Feb.
13--The number of drowned In last
nights wreck Of the steamer Penguin,
off Cape TerraWhits IA Cook Strait. is
now placed at seventy. out Of total
passenger and crew list OF ninety-six.
Thirty bodies have already been
washed ashore AT the passengers ana
crew tried 10 escape In fTnUrOvieed RATS
and two small boats. the other life
saving boats having been destroyed
when the cruiser was wrecked.
Nearly all Of these RATS and boats
were destroyed Ia the heavy sea.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
PRESIDENT IS BACK
FROM LINCOLN TRIP
Train Bearing Roosevelt
and Party Reaches
City on Time.

The President and his party back
from the lincoln memorial celebration
at Hodgenviile, Ky, reached Washing
ton at O'Clock this afternoon. The
special train carrying the Presidential
party was one hour and twelve minutes
late. having been delayed en- route be-
tween Louisville and Washington. The
President entered a carriage with Mrs
Roosevelt and Miss Ethel. and was
driven directly to the White House.
The other members OF the party fol-
lowed in carriages which had been pro-
vided to meet the travellers at the sta
ton. Besides the President, Mrs.
Roosevelt and Miss Ethel, there were
ia the party Surgeon General RiXey,
Capt A. ". Butt, the Presidents aid,
Secretary Loeb, Secretary of War
Wright, and o. w. Boyd. Of the Penn
sylvauia railroad, who had charge OF the
comfort of the party.
When Nhe President arrived at the
White House he immediately entered
the executive offices, where much mail
had accumulated during his brief alb
senCe lie remained at work, however.
only q few minutes, and soon left for
luncheon.
An extra passenger, not provided
for in the makeup OF the original
party, came with the President from
altoona, Pa. 1t was in the form OF a
demijOhn Of corn whisky, which an
admirer In the Pennsylvania city gave
to Mr.. Roosevelt. The demijOhn, how
ever. did not arrive at the White
House with the President 1t re-
mained behind in the keeping of the
station master, and viii be sent TO
the White House later.
All of the members of the party. in
Guiding the President. We're in excellent
health and spirits Aside from the
ordinary discomfort OF train travel. they
had an enjoyable trip, and experienced
good weather during the homeWard part
of the trip.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
BRITISH STEAMER
FOUNDERS IN BAY
Forest Castle Is Victim of Fierce
Gale That Sweeps the Eng
lish Channel.

BREST, France. Feb. 13.-The Brit
ish steamer Forest Castle fouudercd
today In the Bay OF Brest. nine OF her
crew being drowned. She sailed from
Bordeaux on January %. The Bay OF
Brest and the English channel have
been swept by "a fierce gale for the
last two days.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
WEATHER REPORT.

TIC win be much colder tonight and
Lake region. and colder Sunday In the
greater portion OF the Atlantic States
Steamers departing today for Euro
pesn ports VIII have moderate south
west 70 west winds with rain or snow
40 the Grand Banks
The Washington times., 1909-02-13

HandSOmest and quickest train in
Florida service. Solid Pullman electric
lighted throughout, Office, 1921 Pa. ave.
r-Advt,
The Washington times., 1909-02-13

SIzS 10 Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and SUNDAYS via Pennsylvania
railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains ez-
cept ths Congressional Limited, ''-AdYt,
The Washington times., 1909-02-13

ALTOONA. Pa. Feb. .13-Becauss the
President did not want TO run at a
high rate of speed no attempt was
made by the Pennsylvania Railway
The Washington times., 1909-02-13

To-day High tide 1:1S a. m. and I.a5
2. m-, low tide. 1,29 a. no aud S.2s o. M.
TomorroW-IIigh tide. 2:l0 a. m and
o
The Washington times., 1909-02-13

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Rain and slightly colder tonight. sun
DAY colder and generally fair: light 10
moderate southwest 90 north west winds.
The Washington times., 1909-02-13
Seaboard Florida Limited

CContinued on Ninth Page.)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Hugh Nrrananl. DuDlAncL AfAhit7 treal Star. is one of the leading citi- zens of Canada who wero honored by their sovereign during the past year with knighthood.
 simon s. Barr. who vpas born In Hollidaysburg in 1s40. and who Is now a resident of Altoona, Pa, has the dis tinction of being the last survivor Of the twelve active bearers at the fu- neral of Abraham Lincoln.
 Maria de Luz Monroy. if she lives another year, will be a leading figure at San Luis Potosi in a celebration ot the centenary of Mexico as a repub- lie. She is 11s years old and was a grownup when Hidalgo liberated her people from the Spaniards n 1SlO
 John Burns, president of the local governing board of London, has al
 ready granted funds up to SS,7S2,0o0
 and loaned $50 G00,0OO ct a low rate of interest for use in starting public
 works on 4,200 improvement schemes
 in order to give employment to the unemployed.
 Congressman John A. Ketiher ot Boston and Miss Nellie VI. MhNeiL an attractive young telephone operator living in East Boston, were recently married at Holy Cross cathedral late Sunday, and started on the tl1idntsnt train for Washington. Hundreds or ! congratuatory telegrams were sent to l the couple to be handed them In | Washington.
 In selecting Assemblyman John Lord | OrBrian of Buffalo as United states 1 district attorney for the westefn dls- ! trict of N eWYor6. President Roosevelt ! has given promotion 10 a young man l of undoubted talent and worth MI ! OBrian las made a good record Tn the 1 lower house Of the legislature ,haTlng l bcen a. steady supporter Of Governor | Hughes and having also fatrered | number of very excellent measures There is much satisfaction among l the alumni of Union university, Sche- ! uectadv. N. Y, over the recent eAection i of the Rev. Dr. Charles A. Rtch hmond l as nresident of that noted instit ution l of learning. pr. Richmond has far the ! last fifteen years been pastor oe the | Madison avenue PresbyteFian cqnren | of Albany. and he is known in that ! city and throughout northern New
 York as an eloquent and schdiaFag preacher.
 Mrs. catharine W. AIccrHosh pf 1 Evanston. IT.. said to be the only l woman justice of the peace in this country, astonished the Society of An | thropoiogy at a recent meeting by da- 1 nouncing Adam as loafer. Sae osS ! cIsred that Eve was the mother of ell the arts and sciences and by data which carried her back to the peas.ao . l lithic age she sought to prove nnat
 woman was the originator of most Of
 the good things in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Wasted Energy.

A woman who looked 19 years Tor missing husband displayed a ucternh- nation worthy better cause or pfr- haps. better man Cincinnati coaa- mereial Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Summary Outline of the Main Poli- Cies of the New Administration
PREDECESSORS REFORMS ADVOCATED.

No Race Feelnq in the White House-Ihe United States Must Arm as Other Nations Do-Revision of the Tariff-Work of Friendship for the South Monetary Laws Need Change-Ihe Japanese Cues ton-Many Other Important Matters Touched.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
PERSONS TALKED ABOUT.

Hugh Graham, publisher of the Mon treal Star. is one of the leading clti- zens of Canada who wero honored by their sovereign during the past year with knighthood.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

simon s. Barr, who vpas born In HoIlidaysburg in 1s40, and who Is now a resident or Altoona, Pa, has the dis tinction of being the last survivor of the twelve active bearers at the fu- neral of Abraham Lincoln.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Maria de Luz Monroy. if she lives another year, will be a leading figure at San Luis Potosi in a celebration or the centenary of Mexico as a repub- lie. She is 11s years old and was grownup when Hidalgo liberated her people from the Spaniards tn iSlO.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
The Labor Question.

There is one other matter to which shall refer. It was made the subject of great controversy during the cleo ton and calls for at least a passing reference now. My distinguished pred
 ecessor has given. mych attention. to
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21
IN MEMORIAM.

Among the pleasures of the
yearly reunions OF the Lamar
lsiiies is the calling the roll.
bringing many memories Of the
past, associated with each name
But the number Of the survivors
IL lessening as the years go bv
IL became the sad duty of the
company at its last meeting to
note the death of comrAde James
NJ. Gilmer. a committee was
appointed TO draft suitable reso-
tions in regard to this comrades
dealt, TO be presented at the next
reunion. These resolutions will
doubtless be adopted, and thew
are given to the press at this time.
James NJ. Gilmer was BON in
south Carolina in 1912. His
family removed to Mississippi.
and at the beginni x of the war
ne was "a student at Oxford. in
his nineteenth year Of age. He
promptly enlisted and was en-
rolled a member OF the Lamar
hiiles, April 70, 1861. His com.
raues Dear witness to his courage
and fidelity as c soldier. His
record is an honorable one. He
was present at the battle of Seven
Plne:, Gaines Farm, White Oak
swamp, Malvern Hill, Freeman's
fpri' Thoroughfare Gap, Second
Manassas, Sharpsburg, Gettys.
burg, Falling Waters, Bristow
Station, The Wilderness. TOTES
Mil, Spottsylvania and Hanover
junction. At tie latter place he
was wounded and captured. He
was promo,ed corporal in Janua-
ry 1868.
such Is the outline of his ca.
reer as a soldier. Were the de.
taiis hiled out, the story would
De = long one OF toll, privation
and hardships patiently endured.
OF manhood tested and not fopnd
wanting, and Of patriotism wor-
thy Of all honor.
After the war he married and
engaged in farming near Tocco-
poia. His comrads recently con.
graduated him on the fortieth
anniversary of his marriage. His
children have been a credit h,
taelr parents and useful citizens
BE it Resolved; That in 70.
cording the death OF Ccmrade
Gilmer, the Lamar Rifles" 70.
cord their appreciation of his
character as soldier and as a
e. b. NELSON,
JOHN F. BRowN, COMMITTEE.
W. ID. HEDLEsToN
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21

tho number ut 70 furnished by
College Hill. II there was n de.
serter from this number we have
never heard OF it.
There were all sorts of charac-
ters among the first settlers. they
differed on political questions.
some Wings aud some Democrats
IN same family, but they were a
unit on the issues which divided
this country in 1861 and although
the results vi that Struggle prov
ed most disastrous to them and
their section never man or wo-
man of them faltered until the
armies OF the Coafederacy sur
rendered. When you would point
your children to the example of
a loyal people you need not re-
call the Spartan band nor later
the Boers for you have that ex-
ample right here in the lives of
your fathers and mothers. Manv
OF your nearest and dearest kin.
dred sleep in the cemetery, and
you Will not go wrong if YOU will
iollow the example they have set
Tor you IN whatever tends to low
atty to church or state or wha :
ever m axes the very best citizen.
tor the very noblest and best
whom We have known rest In
your silent church yard. They
are known to you so it is not
necessary to call their names
here. Rev. Newton Smith who
Is writing on this subject and
VINO has access to the church
records will be relied upon to
give us this part of the history.
These first settlers were a law.
a aoidlng people. They were sci.
dom or never plaintiff or defend
ant IN court. do not recall that
there was ever a murder or crime
that deserved the death penalty
committed in the community.
Those first settlers were strict
disclplinarians as to children and
servants. At that time the rod
was a necessary article and was
more frequently used than now
on children; since Line oln's
proclamation and the passage of
the 10Th amendment To the con-
stitution of the U. s., the servant
is free from this corrective AS
we'll as other Injuries they en-.
Joyed under the old regime.
Just here | wish to repeat what
! have written elsewhere, that the
former slave deserves. a monu-
ment to tell TO coming genera
tons bow faithfully and Loyalty
this race served and cared for
the helpless women and children
while the men We're at the front
from 81 to '65. Let us not for.
get the loyal slave, we owe him
. debt cf gratitude.
OCCASIONAL,
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21
COLLEGE HILL COMMUNITY.
Reeal'ssSi's's Of us Early Days and
FFa Settlers, BY an Old Gililen.

Lis- OF names ~ the first set
tlere in the bounds of College
Hill, Miss, in the order in which
thsy came to the new settlement
Philemon Buford, seven sons.
one daughter, Alexander Shaw
and family, Levi Hope and fami-
ly, Yanoey Wiley and family,
tne Mitchell family. Frank Nc :
Guirs. Alex. Wiley, W. D. Pettis,
ralph Waller, Dollahite,
Vim. Warren, Reuben Tankersly
a9d family, Rev. Russell. Rev.
Hurd, Rev. Wetherby, William
Gordon. Dudley Isom. the Hurt
family, Chas. A. Smith, J. Y.
Boyd. Wm. A. Barry. DR. MeCor-
kle, VIM. Bulord, Elisha Mat
rhews. 3. Q. Johnson. Wm. Carr,
Rabors, John c. Richmond. Mr..
Allen, Branend Paine, Ephraim
Davidson. Nat Warren, Dickey
Frierson, Z L. Frierson, C.. C..
Frierson, Col. Dooley and family.
and Marion. Mr.. Sam Plakesly
and family, DR.. Moss and femily.
Luckie, John and Eugene An
Jsrson, Wat Thompson. Capt.
Paine, James Dunlap and family,
Mr.. Pulliam and Griffin, Cannon,
Morgan Buford and John Buiord,
Rev l.. g. Castor, Rev. Doak,
Abner Lewis, James Young. DR.,
Payne. Nick Sims, James |. Hall,
Waller Davis, Robert Webb, Lee
Godfrey. Tom, George and Will
liam Sueed. Wm. McWhirter,
.!ohn Sims, Dsbney Sims, Camp
Bell.
There are doubtless other
names which should appear in,
the above list, but have escaped
my memory. These are the peo-
pie who cleared the first fields
and occupied the land as tho Red
man moved across the Missis-
sippi River. They were slave
holders and farmers as IA rrle,
very few professional men or men
ri leisure among them, at that
time there WAS no place for the
dr1ne.
The church and school house
was built first; often the same
building served both purposes.
Mills were started and water was
utilized for this purpose that had
previously only slaked the thirst
oi the savage or the wild animals.
Roads were opened to the court
house and other important points.
SO my young friends you see
your grandfathers were not idle,
and ! suppose you think that you
have harder job 10 keep up the
repairs on church and school and
mill road. These first settlers
we're hardy set and lived to a |
good old age. II it was not nec-
sssary for ttem To do the work
themselves, they We're actively
in managing and direct
ing the work. They took q lively
interest in az public affairs as,
well AS matters pertaining to the y
welfare of their own neighbor.
b. I'd: They were patriotic al ?
,viaeLcsd by the nymaer Of vols
mteers furnished Il the state byI =
ter sons in the war betwy
~ states. ''m<kdfff u these
ass:t,ie
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21
Mt. Zoin Notes.

Things are rather dull here
since the freeze. Roads are al
most ostlmpassable
Master Gale Russell is seriously
SEX again.
Mr. a.. +. Galloway, of Oxford,
was in our midst one day this
week.
Mics Irene Gamble, of Gomez.
Wis a ttcr here Sunday.
irs. }. W. logan, of Oxford, !.
It'll fnded charch'here Sunday.
Rev. D. b FulliIove filed his
ppoxEtrH"- here Sunday. He
the second and
? in sach month
At;crsrA. q
- 1871
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21

List OF unclaimed mail matter iet,
In the Oxford. Miss, Post Office for
the week ending Saturday, In. 18th: :
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21
Denmark News.

The health OF our community
is very good at this writing.
Mrs. Hyde and family, Of La
Fayette Springs, visited the home
of Mr.. j. l.. Clifton Sunday.
Miss Lula Heard, of the King
dom neighborhood, is visiting the
homes of Mr. l.. M. Brummett
and Mr.. w. VI Heard this week.
Mr.. l.. II. Brummett attended
the MITCHELL Welch wedding last
Sunday.
Willie Mathis is on the sick list
this week.
MIR. l.. NJ. Brumuett made a
business trip to Ox6rd Monday
Mr.. Ike Pattersoa, OF Cornish,
passed through Cur community
Friday on his way to Lafayette
Springs.
Miss Berunie Watson, who has
been visiting in this community
has returned % her home in
Jonest orc, Texis. Nick.
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21
VERY MOTHER,

VERY MOTHER
"s>Morried. when thu
q s.ongh or aoIsa. =
or pisurisY or pn6o
efbaaG H1sr>s'61re
shoued EDgoua> >rfl1
'1oesen0 NrSpoH6oR
sos ~ 4. = |.
--a----- &
ORCE
q divorcs
and BAD
Ufs Pilsy
tev -
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21
roo MUCH FACl.

You feel a. II You had one face too
many when you have the neuralgia.
don't ysu' Save the face. you may
need II; but get rid OF the neuralgia by
applying Billiards. Snow Liniment.
Finestthing in the world for rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, burns, cuts, scalds,
lame back and all pains. For sale BY
a. H. Kendel.
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21

A great many people have kidney
and bladder trouble, mainly due To
neglect Of the occasional pains ia the
back slight rheumatic pains. urinary
disorders, etc. Decay in such cases is
dangerous. like D1Witt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. They are for weak
back, backsche. rheumatic pains aud
all kidney aud bladder trouble. Sooth
ing and snth,ptic, and act promptly.
Dou't tail .og.t De Wits Kidney I'd
Bladder Pills Accept no substitute.
Regular sifs SOC. Sold BY all druggists
Oxford eagle., 1909-01-21

Many little lives have been savsa
py roies's Honey and Tar, for couyhs
eoias, Group and whooping cough, n
- ,hs only safe remedy for inIanss
an1 chiioren as II contains no oniat-s
Q, other narcotic drugs, and eb,ldrsr
IKE roley's Honey and Tar. Car.fni
ppo,ners keep bottle in the honse
al nsIuss substitutes. Sold BY McCona
gill & Lit,lejohn. 'nA