davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-17

The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co
Furniture, carpsts. and Llnoleums.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-17

A close friend is all right-until he
declines to lend you money.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-17

Garden hose at Anderson's.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
TORTURED, MAN UPCASH
Burglars Resort to Cruelty to Get
Wallet.
Victims Arms Twisted-After Secur-
ing Money, Match Is Applied
10 the House,

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 16-Clarence
Berlew at West Pittston this morning
heard burglars in his bedroom. and as
he jumped up he was felled with black
Jack. Then the burglars bound and
gagged Mrs. Berlew. and when Berlew
recovered his senses he. too, was bound
and gagged. They were thrown on the
bed together and their little child was
pitched beside them.
The burglars then searched the house
and the store and finding nothing they
desired. returned 20 Berlew and threat
ened TO torture him unless he told them
where his money was hidden. AS evil
dence Of what they would do they picked
him up and let him drop on the floor,
twisted his arms and wrists. and finally
induced him 10 tell that his wallet was
underneath the mattress They got $3.50
and departed.
Before they left, however, they poured
kerosene about the floor and set fire to
It. Not until the smoke reached their
room did Berlew realize this Then he
renewed his struggle 10 get free. and
finally succeeded and aroused the neigh
bOrs. Then he tried to carry his wife
and children out. but as he got them
downstairs the flames broke through the
door upon them, and he had to retreat
almost overcome to the bedroom. There
he just had strength enough to drag
them 10 the window and hold their heads
in the air until the firemen arrived.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
GIRL SUBMITS DESIGN
New Shaft Is Suggested to
Southern Women.
CENTRAL FIGURE IS HEROIC
Miss Belle kinney. of Nashville,
Presents New Design for Memorial
Original Design Was Suggested by
the Memphis Reunion.

Atlanta. Aug. IA design for the mon
ument to the women Of the lost cause"
by Miss Belle Kinney. aged twenty-five
years. Of Nashville, has been accepted
by several States 1t is probable that all
the States which left the Union in the
civil war will adopt the design, and that
replicas OF the monument will be placed
IN the capitol OF each State.
The central figure OF the monument Is
OF heroic size. enblematic OF the Goddess
OF Fame At the right a reclining figure.
with an expression Of sadness. represents
the self-sacrifcing Southern woman Of the
war times. Fame is represented as plac-
ing q wreath on the Southern womans
head. while she supports at her left a dy-
ing and emaciated Confederate soldier. 20
whom the Southern woman is extending
the palm Of victory in death. The design
lends itself TO reproduction in either mer-
bic or bronze.
The Daughters OF the Confederacy and
the Sons OF Confederate Veterans decid-
ell on the erection Of a monument In every
State capitol in Dixie. The work was 20
have been done by an Italian sculptor,
but when his design was submitted at the
last Confederate reunion In Memphis Il
was not approved. The artist had pic
tUred the woman as an Amazon, carrying
IN one hand a sword and in the other the
banner Of the lost cause" This was re-
jected
The artist declined 20 submit another
design and Miss Kinney was asked to
undertake the work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
YARRELL is OUT FOR BYRD
New Greensville Legislator Favors
Reelection of Present Speaker,
Declares Finest Gravel Roads in the
south Are Being Built
Around EmpOria.

Leonldss D. Yarrell, OF Emporla a
prominent lawyer OF Virginia. who repre-
sented the interests Of Mrs. Florence
Maybrick in the famous land case. and
who recently was elected a member Of
the Virginia house OF delegates over five
competitors in Greenesville County, while
in Washington yesterday. announced that
Richard Evelyn Byrd. the brilliant Win,
chester lawyer and legislator will be
reelected speaker of the house Of dele
gates. Mr. Yarreu announced that he viii
support Mr.. Byrd 20 again preside over
the Virginia legislature lie does not an
ticipate that Mr.. Byrd viii have serious
opposition, If any opposition at all
Mr.. Yarreu declared that EmpOria will
in the course OF a few years be the
center OF best gravel roads in the South.
He said that as a result OF a good roads
movement in Greenesville County. all the
highways in that county, which lead in
TO Emporia like spokes 70 a hub. are
now being coated with a fine gravel He
says that Emporia IS on a big boom. and
he predicts that it will be the Atlanta"
Of the Southside Virginia section.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
MAYNARD READY FOR FIGHT.
Confident of collection, Despite Op-
position of Organization"

Representative Harry 7. Maynard. OF
the Second Virginia district, spent yes
terday in Washington On departmental
business. Mr.. Maynard was friendly 70
Harry st. George Tucker in the recent
gubernatorial race, and Il Is said on &C
count Of this he has been marked for
slaughter by the organization I'm Vir-
sinia. as the Organization" leaders were
championlnE Judge Mann. who won.
Mr.. Maynard. While a little annoyed at
reports Of the organization opposition.
SAYS he has managed 10 win the nomina-
ton for ten years against strenuous op-
poncnts, and expects to land il again
next summer.
James Barron Is an avcwed candidate
against Maynard in the Democratic pri-
mary. Barron is said TO have the solid
support OF the Norfolk organization"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
DROUGHT is BROKEN
Heavy Rains Fall in Pied
mont Section of Virginia.
TOO LATE TO SAVE CORN CROP
Drought Ii the seVereSt on Crops
for Nearly Sixty Years - Record
Prices Are Expected for Corn This
Winter-Hay and Oats Prices Are
Already Soaring High.

Special to Tho Washington Herald,
Hamilton. Va. Aug. 16-The drought
which has prevailed in this county since
June p was broken last night by a
heavy rain. which seems 10 have been
general all over the county. To-day has
been one OF general thanksgiving
Old citizens claim that such drought
has not visited the county since 1854
when there was a total failure OF the
corn crop. and the grain sold the follow
ing spring for S6.25 per barrel
The prospects for an abundant crop was
very promising in this section this year
but experienced farmers claim now that
the average acreage on good land viii
not be more than FIVE barrels.
There IS a big supply Of old corn In the
county. but it is being held, many be-
iieving that It will reach enormous prices
locally, before the winter Is over. Prices
on hay and oats, of which there were
good crops. are soaring. SIS being de-
manded for hay and 20 cents for oats
There Will be a great shortage OF fruit,
peaches and pears being especially scarce.
Only here and there in the county can
be found a promising crop Of apples.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

Ashevile, y. Con account Of old as
sociations, George w Vanderbilt, owner
OF Bntmore. has loaned SEQ 10 George
Logan, colored, a locomotive fireman.
Logan sold a portion Of the Bntmore es-
tate 10 Mr.. Vanderbilt and is now buy
ing new home which he is having some
difficulty IN paying for. The other day
George was stoker for the engine 70
which was attached the Vanderbilt pri-
vate car on its run 10 Washington HIS
need Of money was explained in a grimy
note written in pencil and sent in 70 Mr.
Vanderbilt by a friendly porter 30 an
sWeT came at once. but George received
word % come 20 New York. He did so
and called upon Mr.. Vanderbilt with the
result that he was told that II he called
at the Biltmore Office he would set a
check for $500
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
BURGLARS USE CHLOROFoRM.
Portsmouth Mayors Residence Is
Robbed of 81 800 in Jewels.

Robbed of 1880 in Jewels.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Portsmouth. Va. Aug l6-The resi-
dence Of Mayor Reed. 101 Middle street.
was entered last night. and while the
family slept the house was burglarized
and jewelry worth $500 and cash
amounting to SIS stolen.
The jewelry and money were taken
from a dresser IN the room where a
sister Of the mayor was sleeping. and
the fact that neither she nor any other
member Of the household was aroused
creates a suspicion that the burglar
probably used chloroform. causing them
to sleep soundly.
A napkin was found in the yard. which
was probably used by the thief IN apply
ing the chlOrofoTm. Nothing but valuable
jewelry and money was sought by him.
Jewelry cases in each Of the rooms
were opened and the contents OF each
examined. The costly articles were sort
ed therefrom and those of less value
were left strewn about the dressers.
The iewelry stolen( consisted Of two
diamond rings and two less valuable set
rings. In the case from which they were
taken were number Of other rings and
various kinds OF jewelry. The police
have no clew as to who committed the
burglary.
Mayor Reed this morning issued in
structions 20 the police 70 arrest all sus-
picious characters found in the city. and
the authorities OF Norfolk have been
requested TO join with the local police
In an effort TO apprehend the burglars.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
G0nflNE En- Ia

Tennessee ave. ueaE Beach. Always opc1. F-i-
vate baths. Elevator. own farm products Be.
500 day house IN Atlantic City. Srecla. weekly
rates. Booklet MARGARET WALSH DUNCAN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
BERRYvuLE SHOW TODAY.
Entries Exceed Those of Previous
Years by One Hundred.

SPECIAL % Inc washington herald.
Berryville. Va, Aug 1.-THE Clarke
County Horse and Colt show Association.
one Of the biggest exhibitions OF it's kind
on the Virginia circuit. opens tomorrow
for three days. The entries for this years
exhibition exceed those OF previous years
by over 100. while there are twenty-five
more exhibitors. Berryville IS making
big preparations for the event.
In addition 20 the prizes offered in
each class, two special cups will be pre-
sented-one. a silver cup. given by George
linn. Of Orange County Va. TO the horse
winning the greatest number Of blue rib
bOns at the shows OF the Virginia Horse
Show Association that has not won a
larger number than ten blue ribbons prior
20 1909. The other prize is the blue rib
bon cup donated by Charles Mullikin, OF
BoyCe Va. to the horse winning the
greatest number Of blue ribbons AZ the
Berryville horse show that has not won
a larger number than ten blue ribbons
prior to 1909
On the first day OF the show eighteen
classes viii be shown. together with the
heat races at 8 o'clock, and the three
quarter-mle dash open TO all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
FIRST SPEECHES OF CAMPAIGN
Both Kent and Mann Will Make
Addresses on Labor Day.
Republican Nominee VIII Be AT
Newport News, and Democratic
Candidate Mt Norfolk.


Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Newport News, Va. Aug. IS - Capt
William 2. Kent. Republican nominee Cor
governor Of Virginia in the November
election. to-day accepted an invitation 10
deliver an address at the Labor Day cele-
bration In this city on September 6.
Judge William II. Mann. the Democratic
nominee for governor. also has been in
vited. and as he speaks in Norfolk on
the morning Of Labor Day. Il Is expected
that he viii come here in the afternoon.
The celebration planned here this year
is the biggest ever held in Virginia. The
committee on arrangements, through Rep
resentative BascOm Slemp. is trying 10
have the Navy Department send the bat
tie ship Virginia here on that day. The
Virginia is at target practice with the At
lantic feet. and will be in Hampton
Roads with the feet on Labor Day
The speecheS OF Judge Mann and Mr..
Kent will probably be their first since
their nominations for Office OF governor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Tapestry Brussels Rugs.
Hartford Body Brussels.
Wool Velvet Seamless.
Woven in One Piece.

Woven IN One Piece.
Reg. Sale
Price. Price.
9xl2 feet. ...-.........S2 2.50 $1,000
Z Wool Velvet Rugs. IS
x63 ..........,...... SG25 S2.55
8 BigelOW and other
Administer Rugs, 36x
SO .................. $3.50 s4s7
5 Franco Persian Rugs
36xG3 ...............s16.5O sI325
Plain-Center. Shaded
Border 4 m y can
Rugs. 36E63. .S11.OO SS.75
9 Fig. MOhalr Rugs.
1885 .......-....... $500 Soy
7 Fig. MOhair Rugs
2fx54 ...........-... $3.50 sz.e5
4 Fig. Nohair Rugs.
30X64 $1,000 ST.J5
5 Fig. Mohalr Rugs.
2Cx72 ...............S15.0O 1915
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
ROANOKE "DRYS" GET BUSY
Start Early in Morning and Procure
Signatures on Petition.


Special % Tie WasLinE1n Herald.
Roanoke. Va. AUG. 16.-PeuuOns bear
ing between 600 and 7-O signatures Of
rreehOiders asking the Corporation Court
20 order a local option election Tor Roam
exc for the latter part OF September were
presented to-day TO Judge W. r. Staples.
The registrars in the various wards Will
90 over the list and compare IL with the
tax books 10 ascertain If the signatures
are bona fde. The registrars will report
20 judge Staples. and II Is expected he
will give his decision within the next
two or three DAYS
"Drys" were on the streets at s o'clock
this morning getting signatures % their
psit!ons. They are confident now that
the election will be ordered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Dead Engineers wife Asks Damages

oInClaI 90 Inc washington Hera.,
Strasburg. Va, Aug. 16.-Mrs- Lizzie
Darnell has instituted suit in the Cir
cult Court Of Shenandoah County against
the Southern Railway Company for sl0.-
eco damage for the death Of her hus-
band. Engineer Walter Darnell He
was killed last winter IN the yards here
by being run down by an engine while
going to his engine 10 take his train out.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Washable Bath Rugs.
PINIxS AND REDS.
Shirvan Rugs.
French Wilton Rugs.

Highest class domestic rugs made.
Patterns and cOlOrinEs exact repro
ductious Of the best Orientals on the
market.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
MEETS AGAIN TOMORROW.
Yorktown Historical Society TO Com
plete Organization Plans.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Yorktown. Va. Aug. 16.-Considerable
interest IS being manifested in this and
adjoining counties over the advent Of the
recently organized Yorktown Historical
Society Of the United States. the main
purpose Of which is TO devise ways and
means for the taking over and preserva-
ton Of the many historical landmarks in
the town and surrounding country. par
ticularly the old home Of Thomas Nelson.
r.. one OF Vrginias sIgners OF the Dec
laration Of Independence and governor
Of the State and a major general IN the
American army at the siege Of Yorktown,
the Moore house. about a mile outside
the town, IN which the British and Amer
lean officers prepared the articles of sur
render: the first cUstOm-house erected in
America, and the remaining Notifications
that were constructed by the American
and British armies during the siege. It
IS also contemplated 70 acquire, If pos
sible, and have made a great national
park the field upon which the actual
surrender Of the British forces under
CORVALLIS was made 10 Gen. Washing
ton.
An adjourned meeting Of the society
will be held here on Wednesday after
noon in the old Nelson house, when there
Will be many new members received and
much interesting business transacted, for
all now In the organization are very ac-
tive in progressing the affairs Of the So
ciety. although yet In the formative state
Some very positive action is proposed
looking to a general cooperation upon
the part of citizens Of the vicinity Of
Yorktown and Gloucester with the So
ciety Of Descendants Of the Slgners in
it's contemplated celebration here in Oc-
tober OF the l2Sth anniversary Of the sur
render Of Lord CORVALLIS 20 Gen. George
Washington on October 10. 1871. which
was the virtual conclusion Of the war for
American independence
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
clifton Forge Man KILLED

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Fairmont W. Va Aug. I6.-Allen
Christie, Of Clifton Forge. Va, was killed
by being struck by a coal car at Grant
mines. Of the Federal Coal Company
near here to-day. Frank Mooney and a
motorman were injured a coal car
jumped the track, breaking a rail which
caused another car 70 run away and
strike the men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
AFTER TIDEWATER OUTLET.
Norfolk Believes that y. & c. Has
bought Waterfront Property.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. l6.-AnOther big rail-
way terminal deal, believed by many to
mean the early advent in this port Of the
Norfolk and Cairo QHJ Railway. now
building. is foreshadowed by real estate
purchase cousummated Saturday. An OPP
ton on 1000 feet OF waterfront property
between the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railway Company's pier al Port
Norfolk and the Southern Railway prop
erty at Primers Point, on the western
shore Of Elizabeth River has been Sc
cured by W. ". Robertson. Besides hav-
Ing frontage OF 1000 feet on the harbor,
# Is bounded by the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Belt Line Railway on one end, and
the Southern and Atlantic Coast Line
railways on the other. The property Is
admirably located either for manufactur-
Ing or terminal purposes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
VICE CONSUL ARRESTED.
LhndIady Has Mexican Official Held
for Board Bill.


Newport News, Va, Aug. I6.-Senor
Manuel d. de Leon, former Mexican vice
consul at this port, was arrested to-day
on a warrant sworn out by Mrs. NJ d.
Walker. charging him with failing 10 set
tie a board bin Of $3.50. De Leon told
the police that he had left his uniforms
with Mrs. Walker as security for his bill.
He viii be given a hearing tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
REJECTS BOND BIDS.
LynchburE Council Committee VIII
Advertise for New Bidders.

Special % Tho Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. Aug. l6-The council
committee on finance to-day opened bids
for the proposed $4,000 bond issue. and
rejected all Of the bids. While no state
ment has been made. it is said the bids
were lower than desired by the commit
tee. No action was taken looking 20
advertising for additional bids. This Is
the first time such action has ever been
taken in Lynchburg.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Arrested for stealing Medicine.
Special to The Washington Herald.

speciaI 10 The Washington Herlld.
Hagerstown. Md, Aug. 81. Irwin
Cramer formerly engaged in the livery
business in Hagerstown. where his father
is a well-known horse dealer. was ar
rested at Waynesboro. on the charge
Of stealing medicine fom a drug store
and later selling It back to the druggist
giving as an explanation that the medi-
cine had been purchased by another per
son by mistake. At first he denied the
charge, but later admitted ne had been
working daring and original trick for
some time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

Company Is increasing It's capacity by
an addition Of four kins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Found Dead I'm Orchard.
50 % - Washington Id.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va. Aug. 1s.-Samuel Metz,
one Of the largest apple growers in this
section, was found dead in his orchard on
Bent Mountain. this county, yesterday
Death was due 70 heart disease. He was
in Roanoke on Saturday attending q
business. He was sixty years old, and
leaves 4 large family.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
VIRGINIA OYSTER NAVY READY
RRDid-fire Guns VIII BE Mounted
on Boats 10 Chase Pirates.

Norfolk. Va. Aug. l6.-The Virginia
oyster navy is being made ready to go
in commission next month. II is stated
that the depredations Of the oyster pi-
rates last season were so great that there
will be determined efforts TO capture the
boldest Of them and bring them into
port this fall. The boats will all be
equipped with rapid-fire guns this year
Chairman Lee. Of the State board Of
fisheries, is here and he declares that
the survey that is being made OF the
oyster beds in the Chesapeake and its
tributaries by the Federal authorities viii
probably settle for all time the contro-
yersies that have given the board IN,
greatest trouble
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Heaviest Rainfan I'm 25 Years.

Parkersburg, W. Va. Aug. 16-AI rec
ords since the establishment Of the local
weather bureau. over twenty-five years
when IN twelve houJ5 there was a rain
fall OF $50 inches. Ihe artificial lake at
Terrapin Park burst. INJECTING heavy
damage. All creeks in this region over
flowed their banks. Crops suffered Sc
verply
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
Incendiary Burns Barn.
Special to Tho Washington Herald.

Special 10 Tho Washington Herald
Hagerstown, Nd. Aug 16-Fire. be-
lieved to have been the work OF an IN
cendiary, destroyed the large bank barn
on the farm Of John P. Hull, five miles
north OF Indian Springs this county,
causing a loss OF 5000 The insurance
is one-half Of that amount. Several hun
dred bushels Of wheat and twenty tons
Of hay in the barn at the time were de-
stroyed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17

Leesburg. Va-Henry c. Gibson has
purchased from the Wildman heirs the
old Loudoun Hotel property, on Market
street. Leesburg. The sale includes sew
eral buildings and the livery stable prop
erty now occupied by Asbury Myers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
BURGLARS GET 1892.
Cumberland Robbers Miss Pocket
book Containing S53.

Special to Tho Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. Aug. l6.-Robbers en-
tered the house Of Alexander McLuckie.
a dairyman on the Old Town road. two
miles from Cumberland early this morn
ing, and took from the bureau drawer a
pocketbook containing S232. but missed
another containing $50. The bureau was
IN a third story room. The family heard
a noise. but it was thought It was by
one OF the little girls. sleeping in an ad-
joining room. The front door was found
open. and an empty pocketbook was later
discovered in the yard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
NO GAS IN CUMBERLAND.
CIOudburst Causes Break in Pipe I'm
Line Across Stream.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Nd. Aug. l6-The sup
ply Of natural gas failed in Cumberland
this morning because Of a break in the
line in the bed OF n creek near Douglas,
" Va. seventy-nine miles south Of
Cumberland A cioudburst had caused
a sudden rise in the creek and two sec
tons Of the main of the gas line were
carried out This cut of the supply to
all points this side Of the break, and great
inconvenience was the result. The com
pccy maintains a patrol and night watch
at the stations along the line and the
discovery that pressure was getting low
was made about o'clock this morning,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-17
BUYS OLD NELSON HOME.
Cincinnati Organization VIII Pre-
serve Revolutionary Building.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Newport News. Va. Aug 16.-Announce-
ment was made here to-day that a large
social and patriotic club OF Cincinnati
mas purchased the famous old Nelson
home at yorktown, and will have II fit
tea out and use il as the headquarters
OF the club. This famous old building
was me headquarters Of Lord CORVALLIS
az Ihe battle OF yorktown. and Col. Mel
son lhe owner, fired on the house to
drive CORVALLIS from II. The holes
made in the massive brick walls nv the
shells have never been repaired. The
house Is In a good state Of preservation.