The Washington herald., 1909-08-26
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
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the position OF supervisor OF the census
for the Eighth Congressional district goes
merrily on. and as tho time for the ap-
pointment approaches the number Of can
didates increases. Up to yesterday the
fight was a three-cornered one. and to-
day It appears TO be fve-cornered. two
new candidates having. II is understood.
filed their applbORSf0ns this morning.
The two latest applicants for the posi-
tion are Albert Fletcher. jr., and Col
Grenville Gains, both Of Warrenton. Both
men are said to have substantial back
Ing and will push their claims for the
Office.
Mr.. Fletcher was assistant supervisor
for the last census taken in this district
under r. r. Campbell, OF Farrenton.
II is said that there is no little amount
OF dissatisfaction among the politicians
over the position, and none Of those who
are in any way interested in the various
candidates seeking the position propose
to leave any stone unturned IN order TO
land IT. The other applicants are Raj
eigh T. Green. Culpeper; Robert Fra
zier. Warrenton; Edward Walton. Fair
fax.
Daniel H. Rucker. father Of George H.
Rucker. clerk OF the Alexandra County
Circuit Court. died at o'clock this after
noon at his home at Buena Vista, Rock
bridge County. Va. after a protracted
illness. The deceased was seventy-three
years Of age and Is survived by five
daughters and FIVE sons, all Of whom are
married.
Mr.. Rucker at the time OF his death
held a position as clerk OF the Corpora
ton Court at Buena Vista. which posi-
ton he had held for many years past.
He was well known and popular resi-
dent OF Buena Vista. where he had re-
sided most OF his life.
The deceased was a native OF Amherst
County. Va. His funeral viii take place
Friday morning from his home. and the
burial will be at Buena Vista George H
Rucker. Of Alexandria County. left to-
night for Buena Vista 20 attend the
funeral
Echoes OF the Schultz murder are still
being heard. although the crime was
committed March 6. and three out OF the
four negroes have been convicted and
sentenced 20 die.
The latest came this morning IN the
shape OF a letter from Richard Pines, one
Of the three negroes convicted. mailed
from the state penitentiary 70 city Ser
geant r. H. Cox.
Pines after extolling in the missive the
good treatment he received here. takes
occasion 10 profusely thank Mr.. Cox
and Warden Gambler and others for the
kindness showed him during his stay in
the city jail.
Pines. the old Alexandria Dick Pines. n
friend Of everybody. Read this and think
OF the old Alexandria Dick Pines, well
known-known as a friend OF everybody,
and never robbed a man IN my life
GoOd-by friends. I am innocent OF the
crime, and I hope you viii find out the
right thing about it some day"
Because a young girl employed at a
factory in this city was taken with a
case Of smallpox. Health Oficer German
I this morning appeared at the factory
/ and made arrangements 70 have all OF
/ the employees who are not vaccinated.
vaccinated at once. II Is not believed
/ that any other cases will result owing
/ 10 his prOmptness in the matter The
I quarantine. which has been over the
1 old Braddock House for several days
past, viii be lifted tomorrow evening
by order OF the health officer.
An improved roadway TO St Nfary's
Catholic Cemetery is being projected. and
II now looks as II the plans will be
/ completed within a short time. Sub
/ scriptions for the project are already be-
/ ing taken UP among the citizens. and It
/ IS reported that the response Is gen.
| erous
/ Il is proposed. II IS stated, 10 improve
/ the roadway from Franklin street south
ward. TO limits OF Washington street, a
| distance of about four squares. The
| cemetery proper extends to the most
southern boundary Of that thoroughfare.
This road has for many years past
! been In bad condition. On numerous oc-
! easions. the matter OF improving IL has
/ plished It is now regarded as a GER
tainty that the work will be done.
It is estimated that about 5000 viii be
netted from the excursion given BY the
police force yesterday to Marshall Hail.
/ although the police were unable to-day
/ to give exact figures. Twenty-three hun
dred people patronized the excursion yes
terday.
A lawn party and festival was given
this evening on the lawn in the rear of
the Methodist Protestant Church. 1t was
well patronized. The fete will be con-
tinued tomorrow and Friday evenings.
The newly organized military company
known as the washington Rifles. vii
hold a meeting at O'clock tomorrow
night at 1ss North Royal street, when
plans for the new company's work viii
be outlined.
Elizabeth Sisson has purchased from E
p. Graves a house and lot on the east
side Of Fairfax street. between Franklin
| and Jefferson streets. A deed OF convey
ance was placed on record to-day In the
Office of the clerk OF the Corporation
Court.
George T. Duffey, infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Duffey, died this morning
at his parents residence, 1916 Duke
street.
Mayor Pan has severed his connection
with the Paf Shoe Company, and Will ir
the future represent two Philadelphis
shoe concerns in this section.
VirEinian's Longest Coal Train,
Special to The Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va. Aug. GA single loco
motive on the Virginian Railway to-day
pulled 107 loaded cars OF coal from tht
coal fields 70 the sea. It is believed this
is the longest coal train ever drawn by
single engine on railroad in th'
South.
n. & w. to Improve Bridge.