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The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
MEET, but NO DEBATE
Tucker and Mann Speak from
Same Platform.
LITTLE INTEREST IN ORATORY
GubernatoriaI Candidates Speak 10
Small Crowds at AbinEdOn-JudG-
- from Expressions, Washington
County Is for Mnnn-Fnrmers More
Concerned over the Harvest.
Special to The washiagtoa Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Abingdon, Va, June S.-Owing TO the
demand upon farmers by the wheat
harvest, which is now at its height. the
crowd here to-day 10 hear Harry St.
George Tucker and Judge Mann was not
larger. II as large. as on usual court
days. There was no joint discussion
none was considered. Mr.. Tucker spoke
first, holding a good. but not a crowded.
house for more than an hour. He was
aggressive along the lines usually fol-
lowed and often reported in the news
papers.
Judge Mann followed addressing an
audience largely on the same lines as
Tucker. There was no excitement, and,
in fact, little enthusiasm.
This is a Mann county. it would ap-
pear, judging from the expressions OF
those in town to-day. There were not
as many people az any time in the han
where the speaking was held as on the
outside. There was not enough change
from the inside 10 the outside. or vice
versa. when the speakers changed places
20 show any preference OF the crowd for
either speaker. II was a draw. so far
as that feature was concerned
There was one feature. however. most
notable. Voters present hesitated less
20 announce their preference than was
ever before known here. The great pre-
ponderance Of sentiment was unQuestion-
ably for Mann This was particularly
noticeable among the country people.
John Thompson Brown. candidate for
~ mis- Of
the scene a stranger and addressed a
small audience at 3 o'clock. He had made
many friends. however, before he reached
the speaking point. and undoubtedly made
a good impression. The special interest
OF the people was centered IN reaping
wheat. the rainy weather. and the grass
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
WHITE FIREMEN DISSATISFIED
Georgia Railroad Arbitration Board
Raises SegrOs' Wages.

Atlanta. Ca. June &-There is wide
spread dissatisfaction with the award OF
the board OF arbitration IN the Georgia
Railroad case. The arbitration board ruled
that the negroes and white hremen were
20 receive the same pay for the same
hours. but the seniority section. 20 which
the white firemen objected. has been
abolished
Vice President Kelly. OF the white fire.
mems union. Is openly protesting against
the boards award. Vice President Ball.
however, is reticent and promises TO
make detailed statement this afternoon.
The negro firemen are jubilant. as
they receive & substantial raise IN wages.
which they had not hoped 20 procure.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
TO REJECT OLD BOARD.
Next Legislature May Not Re-eIec
State Educators.

Richmond. Va, June 2S-The present
State board OF education VIII not be
elected by the incoming general assem-
bly,
This was the declaration OF a member
Of the senate who has been here in
connection with the matter OF a super
intendent for MS district. The board
at this time consists OF the governor,
the attorney general. the superintendent
OF public instruction. and three educa-
tors-Dr. c. ". Kent. Of the University
OF Virginia; Col n B. Tucker. OF the
Virginia Military Institute, and Prof
J. J.. Jarman, Of The State Female Nor
nal School Trouble has begun for the
educational system OF the State
The next senate viii have 70 elect
three members 20 succeed the three last
named. Not one OF them viii ever again
See the light OF day so far as the state
board OF education IS concerned
The only man 10 be retained on the
board is J. D. EgglestOn, ir.. superinted-
ent OF public instruction, who win sue
ceed himself in that Office. A new gov
ernOr comes IN. a new attorney general
is 10 be chosen. and The other members
OF the present board are 20 be defeated.
And all because OF the revolution in The
election OF superintendent OF schools.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
WOULD CUT TINE ONE-THIRD.
Proposed ParkersburE Charleston
Line "A Valuable Link.

Special b The Washington Herald
Parkersburg. W. Va. June ZS.-Parkers-
burg's board Of commerce has taken Up
the matter OF aiding the proposed direct
Psrkersburg 10 Charleston Railroad
through the of fields Of Roane County,
and results are expected.
BY the present read the distance from
Charleston 10 the city is over 80 miles
and the trip IS nearly a days journey
The distance between Charleston and Par
kersbUrg IS only forty miles. A short
time ago a company was chartered 70
build a direct line railroad. and prelim-
mary surveys have already been begun.
encouragement IS being given the pro
iect on al sides. West Virginia needs
new roads 70 develop her resources. and
none is more badly needed than the
Charleston 10 Parkersburg road. Were
the road % be built. Parkersburg would
become one Of the most important rail-
road cities IN this section
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
BROADDUS' NEW HOME.
Baptist Institution VIII Be Moved
to Philippi.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herlld-
Philippl. ". Va. June 2s-The Broad
dus College VIII be moved from Clarks-
burg 20 Philippi on July / The buildings
Tor the institution at Philippi have been
completed. The main building is 2I5 feet
long and forty-foUr feet wide. with a
wing at each end forty by eighty feet.
The style Of the architecture Is colonial
II is constructed OF brick, with a facing
Of impervious gray brick. II has lofty
white columns, a spacious piazza, and
a low red tile roof.
The north wing is named Wills Hall.
in honor Of Rev. z. J. Willis. tho founder
OF the school. and the south wing Is 20
be known as Payne Hall, as a memorial
20 Jed. g. Payne. who for many years
was a trustee OF the school. The build
ing has three stories and a basement
The cost OF the building with furnishings
will be 10000. which. together with the
grounds, endowment, and other assets,
VIII make a plant estimated at SIS. zoo.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
BIG STORM NEAR CUMBERLAND
bridges washed Away and Crops
Almost Entirely Destl- 1yed.

Cumberland. Nd, June .. Reports
from the country districts tell OF unusual
damage by hail and cloudbursts. The
path OF the storm was a mile wide IN the
vicinity Of Flintsgone and GHpintovn. A
number Of small bridges were washed out
while a big iron bridge on the National
pike over Town Creek was badly
crippled. The wheat fields are mashed
fat, and II will be difficult 10 harvest the
grain. Growing corn and other crops
were destroyed. and garden and truck
patches were ruined Great gulleys were
plOwed through the fields. and mountain
streams became torrents. Fences and
small buildings were blown down by the
high wind which preceded the hailstorm.
On the Baltimore pike, in the neighbor-
hood Of Moses Il. Wilson's place. the low
lands were inundated and tons OF sand
and debris were left by the food.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Miss Fletcher weds Cashier.

Special to The Washington Herald
Warrenton. Va. June 2s.-At high noon
to-day at the homo of the bride. with
only the immediate family present. Miss
May Mauzy Fletcher and Curseu Elgin
Tiffany were married. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. F. r. Boston.
Miss Fletcher is the second daughter
Of T. N. Fletcher. and IS one OF the most
popular and attractive girls here. She
Is also well known in Baltimore. Wash
tngton, and Denver, Colo. where she
has visited. Mr.. Tiffany IS the cashier
OF the FauQuier National Bank.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
New POstmnsters.

Postmasters were appointed yesterday
as follows:
MISUNDERSTANDING, Hartford County
George H. Smith, vice R. T. Opperman
removed; Big Pool. Washington County
George I. Brewer. vice E. J. Hart. re-
moved; Hebron, Wicomico County, James
20. Wilson. vice W. H. Wilson. resigned,
Lord, Allegany County. John A. Dawson.
vice c. z. Cherry. resigned
Nirginia-Debusk, Dickinson County. y
B. Austin.
West Virginia-Guthrie, Kanawha Coun-
", Benjamin F. Robertson: McWhorter
Harrison County. Ernest Fletcher.
Rural carriers were appointed as fol
lows:
Virginia-Hart, route 3, Robert W. Mat
tox, carrier; John d. Jackson. substi-
tute; Ivy Depot route 2, Gennad A.
Greaves, carrier; Carl o. Smith. substi.
tute.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Low Rate for Druggists Meeting.

Roanoke, Va. June S.-Dr. E L
Keyser. secretary Of the Virginia Phar-
maceutical Association, was to-day nOti-
fed by William II. Fitzgerald commits
sioner Of the Associated Railways OF
Virginia and the Carolinas, that a two
cent rate each way viii be granted par
ties attending the annual meeting OF the
association to be held at Natural Bridge.
Va, July 70 9. inclusive Tickets will
be good from July till July u.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
READY FOR ENCAMPMENT.
West Virginia Troops Go to Parhers-
burg in July.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Parkersburg. w. Va. June 2s-Prepara-
tions are complete for the annual en-
eampment Of the Second Regiment. West
Virginia National Guard. here from July
u 20 q. One thousand men viii be in
camp.
In former years Il has been the Gus
tom for both the State regiments 70 hold
their encampment together. but this year
each encampment Is held separately. This
was done on account OF the cost OF trans
porting the soldiers TO some central point
The biggest event Of the encampment
VIII be Governors Day" Friday. July
Is. Thousands Of visitors are expected
that day. The feature viii be the review
OF the troops by sthe chief executive and
his stan
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
To Erect New Coal PLANT.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
KingmOnt. W. Va, June &.-The Fair
mont & Lincoln Coal and Coke Company.
recently organized at Fairmont, viii
shortly begin the construction Of a
plant at Kingmont. The coal has al
ready been opened and a plant OF 500
tons capacity daily has been ordered.
The entire output has already been sold
to a New York manufacturing concern.
o. R Brownheld, Of UniOntOwn, IS presi-
dent Of the company.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Parkersburg Joins League.
] to The washington Herald-

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Parkersburg. W. Va. June "a con-
tract was closed to-day whereby Parkers-
burg becomes a member OF the Pennsyl-
West Virginia League Of bah clubs.
composed of six cities Of Pennsylvania
and West Virginia The clubs in the
League are FairmOnt. Grafton. Clarks-
burg. and Parkersburg in West Virginia,
and Uniontown and COnnellsville IN Penn
sylvania. The first game will be played
here Thursday between the teams Of the
Fairmont and Parkersburg clubs. The
proposition will be financed by popular
subscription
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
EIope 10 Wn.hinrton.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va. June 2S.-Anthony NJ.
Staubley. letter carrier, Of 8IaTtinsburg.
W. Va. and Miss Virgie Printz. of
Winchester, left here this morning for
Washington, where they were married
this afternoon. They left tonight for
OLD Point Comfort on a tour.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
BIZ Fire nf Sunolk.
cial 10 mo washington Herald.

SDeCial % Tho W1shirEt0n Herald
Suffolk. Va. June 2S-An early morning
fire in Washington square. the business
center Of Suffolk. proved disastrous. The
losses are: ". T. Pearce & Co.'S cloth
ing store. $1,000: Insurance. $500: Jones
& Co. $50. A l. White. photographs
studio destroyed; J. c. Bell. hotel. s.. .00o:
Mrs S. c. Jones. $3.50; Norfolk and
Portsmouth Traction Company's Offices
and supplies. $500. no insurance.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
captures AneEed Marderer on Trim.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Charleston. ". Va, June 2S-Deputy
United States Marshal Dan Cunningham.
while on a Virginian train in Raleigh
County. captured Thomas Farrell. col
ored, wanted for the murder OF Thomas
Johnson. at ParraI. July 5. 1s0S Far
relI was accompanied by four friends, al
armed. who drew their guns. but were
Overpowered- The men were lodged IN
jail al Beckley. W Va
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
CUPID AT SWITCHBOARD.
Winchester Unable to Hold "HeIIo
Girls"

Special 20 The washington Herald
Winchester. Va. June "a bride a
year has been the record at Winchester
central Of the Bell Telephone Company
for the past FIVE years. the fifth romance
Of the switchboard eliminating LAST even
ing in a marriage at Berryville OF Miss
FRANKIE Venable. daughter Of John w
Venable, Of Winchester. to John E. En-
deTs. train dispatcher OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad at Berryville The
marriage was 10 have taken place in
August but Saturday evening the groom
telephOned his sweetheart, asking her
to change her mind and have the cere-
mony performed Sunday which was done.
Rev. DR.. Julian Broadus, Of the Baptist
church, officiating.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Drowned i'm YadIzIn River

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Salisbury, n. c.. June 2S.-Claude Liv-
engoed, aged twenty years. Of Jerusalem,
Davis County. was drowned IN the Yad-
kin River, near that place, Sunday after
noon. With two companions. he was in
bathing, when he suddenly sank In four
teen feet Of water. His body was re-
covered yesterday afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Railroad Man Drops Dead.


Roanoke, Va, June 2s.-Peter L. Powell.
for e score Of years In charge OF the
Norfolk and Western turntable in the
West End yards. dropped dead while sit
ting on the porch OF his home TODAY.
Heart trouble was the cause He was
forty-seven years old and leaves a family.
He belonged TO a number Of secret or
ders.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
Italians Go Beyond Their Depth
Near R0mney.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd, June 2S-Three Ital-
ians-Fedele Dessi. Giacomo Sabiln, and
Fileppo Stati-were drowned while bath
Ing in the south branch Of the Potomac
River, near Romney. this morning. The
men could not swim and miscalculated
the depth Of the water the river having
risen as result OF rains. Two bodies
were recovered, while search is being
made for the third. The Italians recent
ly went TO Romney 70 work on the New
Hampshire Southern Railroad. being built
from Romney 10 Petersburg
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
TAX CASE ARGUED.
Test Rs 20 Whether National Banks
Are Subject TO state Taxation.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Charleston. ". Va, June 2S-Judge
Keller. in the Federal Court. to-day heard
the argument on the demurrer In the
cases OF the national banks of this city
against J. J. Melton, former sheriff OF
Kanawha County, restraining the latter
from collecting taxes from the stock
holders OF national banks
The banks contend the State laws are
in conflict with those OF the national
government governing national banks
The State contended that because the
banks had made no tender Of payment
they were not in equity in asking a court
Of equity for relief. and that the state
is not seeking double taxation
The court took the matter under ad-
visement and viii render decision later
IN the week. II the decision is adverse
to the State, the revenues OF the State.
counties, and districts viii be greatly az
fected
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
No More Drinks for shepherdstovvn.

Hagerstown. Nd. June 2S.-At Il O'Clock
next Wednesday night the three saloons
at Shepherdstown will have 10 90 out
Of business and the town viii become
dry" II is said the Entler Hotel and
J. P Watkins viii continue their places
for the sale OF soft drinks. while Lane &
Hamilton VIII leave the town
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
DEBT Is PROVIDED FOR.

Presbyterian OrphaBaEe Trustees
Meet at LynchbuFE.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. June 2S.-The trustees
OF the Presbyterian Orphanage. which IS
maintained here by the Southern Presby-
terian Church in Maryland. Virginia. and
West Virginia. and the District OF Co
lumbia. met here tonight IN annual ses-
sion. The report OF President George Z.
Caskie shows the institutions debt IS
provided for. this having been $4,000 a
year ago. Tomorrow the board meets at
the Orphanage. a mile outside the city
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Mrs. Nash Granted Divorce.

Norfolk. Va, June 2S.-8Irs. Lula Car
roll Nash. formerly Of Baltimore. has
been granted divorce from A. Rowland
Nash. Mrs. Nash is also given custody
OF the two children, a son and a daughter.
and the defendant IS 10 make provision
for their support.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Bur. More ConI land.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Grafton, W. Va. June 2S.-The coal un-
darlylng three farms in Cass and Clay
districts. MonOngalia County, has been
conveyed TO Josiah V. Thompson, OF
Uniontown. Pa. Cor about $4,000 The
tracts we're owned by Marshall Carlow,
Perry w. Moore, and James Patrick
Donley.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
GeOrge w. Peace Dead.

Special 10 The Washington Heruld
Staunton. Va. June 2S-George w.
Peaco. aged seventy-fve, a Confederate
survivor, was found dead in bed to-day
by his daughter. He leaves five daugh-
ters and four sons. one OF whom Is Harry
Peace. who is in the United States navy.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29

The prizes offered are:
First-Pony and cart
SecOnd-Bicycle.
Thlrd-Bicycle.
FoUrth-Gold watch.
Fifth-Trip 10 Washington
Sixth-Trip 70 Washington.
Seventh-Trip TO Washington.
The winner Of the fifth prize will be
given the privilege Of inviting his father
and mother 10 accompany on the Wash
ington trip The winners Of the sixth
and seventh prizes will be allowed TO
invite one person 10 accompany them
on the trip
The Washington Herald viii present
Miss Evelyn Sanderson with a gold ring
on account Of the good fight she put up.
even until the contest closed
Three Million Votes Cast.
The Washington Herald's most popu-
lar boy and girl contest attracted a
good deal Of interest among the chill
dren OF the representative Lynchburg
families as well as in nearby sections OF
the State. over three million votes were
cast
Miss Juliet Ford the winner OF the first
prize, whose parents are Mr.. and Mrs
Julian Harrison Ford, is the only grand
daughter of Mrs. ". S. Litchford. OF the
weIl-known Litchford family Of Virginia
She lives in the famous old Litchford
mansion, one OF the landmarks Of Lynch
burg, and a historical spot because many
affairs OF honor in days gone by were
settled on its grounds. The estate enjoys
the name Of Point OF Honor" for that
reason.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
John W. Cather Dend.

Winchester, Va. June a-John w
Gather. a member OF one Of the pioneer
families of the Shenandoah Valley. died
on his estate near Gainesboro, this coun-
! ty. to-day. after lingering illness. aged
sixty-five years. He leaves a wife. Mrs.
Fannie Gather, one son, and one daugh-
| ter
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Post-Offiee Robbed.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Raleigh. ~ C, June 2.-Leaving no
clew behind. a burglar broke into the
West Raleigh pOst-office during the night
and carried away Sc. a quantity Of stamps.
and a revolver belonging 10 Miss Hunt
ington. a clerk In charge OF the Office.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Boy Drowned while Bathing.

oitt-ll q me NaalIIltIuu fitldIl-
Hagerstown, Nd. June 2S.-Allen Swain.
aged ten years. son or Clinton Swain,
Sharpsburg. was drowned this afternoon
while bathing in the Potomac River near
Snyder's warehouse. Up 10 late this even
Ing the body had not been recovered
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
MISS JULIET LITCHFORD FORD.
nIPALED ON SHAFT.
Boy DOdEes Street Car and Is Struck
hr

BOY hodges Street Car and Is Struck
by Wagon.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Salisbury. n c., June 2S.-Clarence
Monroe. aged sixteen. a Western Union
messenger boy. son Of Mrs. Robert Mon
roe, OF this city, was seriously injured
here late this afternoon, while on a
bicycle. In avoiding a collision with a
street car he ran into a delivery wagon.
the shaft Of which pierced him in the
side. So terrific was the blow that il
required two men 70 pull the boy from
the shaft, his shoes were torn from his
feet In an unconscious state lie
was carried 10 a physicians Office and
his condition IS precarious.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
TWO ENGINES CRASH.
Destructive Freight Wreck in Cum
berInnd VALLEY.

berIand Valley.
Hagerstown. Nd, June 2S.-The most
destructive wreck that has occurred IN
this city in years happened in the Cum
berland Valley Railroad yard this morn
ing. TWO large engines. one drawing q
heavy freight train. going in opposite
directions. were sideswiped and demol-
ished, and several cars smashed. Three
tracks were blOckaded by the wreck. The
crews OF both engines escaped by jump
ing
Both engines were hurled from the
tracks and overturned. the only parts
remaining intact being the boiler and
one tender. The damaged Is estimated
at between $4,000 and $4,000
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Banker Hopkins III.

SPECIAL to Tue Washington Herald
Lexington. Va, June 2S.-W. S. Hop
kins. president OF the Bank OF Rock
bridge. and a lawyer OF Lexington. was
taken TO Charlottesville to-day to be
operated on for appendicitis.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Reappoints D. EiII.nm.-

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Charleston, ". Va, June S-GOv.
Glasscock to-day reappointed DR.. ". A.
Williams, Of Huntington, a member Of
the State dental board for a term OF
four years.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
JULIET FORD WINS
PONY AND CART
Lynchburg'S Popular Boy and
Girl Contest Decided.
SEVEN OTHERS GET PRIZES
Over Three Million Votes Were
POlIed I'm The Washington HeraId's
Contest-Others VIII Get Bicycles,
and still Others VIII Get Free
Trips to City OF Washington.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. June 2S-Pretty and at
tractive little Miss Juliet Ltchford Ford
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Julien Harri-
son Ford. Of n2 Caben street, is the
most popular girl in Lynchburg. accord
ing 20 the popularity test inaugurated
by The Washington Herald among the
boys and girls OF the Hill City.
This contest was started two months
ago To the girl or boy receiving the
highest number OF votes. The Washington
Herald promised to give o pony and cart
The bailoting ended Saturday night at
midnight. and when the totaling or the
votes had been completed it was found
that the vivaclous little daughter OF Mr
and Mrs Ford had captured the honor
There were ether candidates for the
honor. and Miss Ford. as popular and
attractive as she is. did not have u run
away race OF il
How the Vote stood.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
soeIety to GIve ricnic.

The Cosmopolitan Society, composed OF
members Of the National Negro Labor
Unions Of America. win give a picnic
July AZ Afadres Park, Eekington. IN
the afternoon Representative J. ". Keifer
viii make an address.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Mrs. Peters Dies suddenly.

: -becial to The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va. June 2s-Mrs. Annie B
Peters died suddenly IN her home earl,
to-day. aged sixty-five years. Mrs. De.
maine. OF Washington. Is q daughter.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-29
Polo Match Postponed.

London. June 2s.-The international polo
match, which was postponed from last
Saturday 10 June 80, has been again post
poneds this time 10 July /
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