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The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
MANN At MANASSAS
Speaks to Large Crowd in
the Courthouse.
ADDRESS FREE FROM ABUSE
Declares He Has No Comment to
Make on Malone Letters Further
Than to Say They Were Written
Before the General Joined Forces
with the Republicans and Negroes.

Manassas, Va. July 2s.-Judge William
Hodges Mann addressed a large audience
at the courthouse at this place last
night.
Robert A Hutchinson introduced the
speaker.
Judge Mann's speech was entirely free
from abuse. 1t was confined principally
to discussion OF schools. good roads.
and other economic and public questions.
The temperance issues were dwelt upon
at length. ard the speaker declared in
the most impressive manner. that he had
made no deals, knew Of none, and would
be bound by no agreement claimed 10
be made IN his name or interest He
said that II elected he would be gov
ernor OF the whole State Of Virginia.
The Malone Letters.
In discussing the Malone conference,
the speaker said he had no comment 70
make upon the propriety Of exhuming and
publishing a private correspondence be-
tween himself and a dead man without
the consent OF either Of the parties. For
himself. he was perfectly willing to have
NAAE emu e NAA AfN AOAAANAANN AAAeNAAE RAbAAAf
that he had no apology TO make for II.
He then briefly reviewed the civil condi-
tons existing Immediately after the war.
and described the prominent and efficient
part which Gen. Malone. working side
by side with such men as Gen. Robert Z.
Lee. took in recognizing the State gov
eminent.
Allied with Negroes.
Subsequent to that time. however, Gen.
Malone went into tho Republican party
and allied himself with the negroes.
And then It was" cried the speaker
with dramatic effect. that Gen Malone
and parted company"
But he declared these letters were writ
ten before Gen. Malone went over 70 the
Republicans and while he was being sup
ported by thousands OF good men now in
the Democratic party.
His speech seemed 10 make a profound
impression. and at its close Judge Mann
received an ovation.
In the morning ne was az HaymarBet,
and drove through the county to Man
assas.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29

tioh by ono political power. as has been
Virginia for tho past twenty years.
bipartisan Election Boards.
"All good citizens recognize and admit
that good government, the best govern
ment, comes through an equal division Of
sentiment IL not an equal division or
power and official authority. We believe
that our judiciary should be nonpartisan,
that boards OF election should be nom
partisan or bipartisan, that our schools
should be nonpoliticaL This Is made man.
fest in our national affairs and in many
OF our States, The platform which We
will adopt viii express fully and un-
euuivocally our position on the questions
OF the day. What principles and policies
our opponents have we cannot even guess.
They make no promises, they offer no
pledges
"a vote for the Democratic ticket Will
be a vote In the dark, q vote on sus-
picion, a vote for the oficeholder and
his emoluments. Such a vote is not for
the best interests OF the people. such a
vote is not for an economical admins
tration, for good schools or good roads.
OF equitable taxation. Such a vote IS not
in support Of either good State govern
ment. or a progressive national admins
tratiOn.
Il do not say that we will win in the
coming election. but as fellow said. who
hoped TO have a certain pretty girl 10
accept him. Il do not know whether she
will take me or not, but when I get
through with her. she VIII at least know
that she has been courted' We may
not win. but IN my judgment, we have
the best chance to do so we have ever
had"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
5psclal to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lexington, Va, July 28.-The death Of
Charles A. Adams this morning by his
own hand was a great shock 70 the
community.
He had borrowed the pistol for the pur-
pose Of killing rats, and as he was en-
tering his house at 8 o'clock the weapon
went of and the ball entered his mouth,
killing him instantly.
Bad health had preyed on HIS mind for
some time, but It IS thought that the
shooting was accidental.
Mr.. Adams had been tailor and cutter
at the Virginia Military Institute for
more than fifty years. and viii be re-
membered by hundreds OF young men
who have attended that school He was
born IN Williamsburg August 10, 1870 and
came to Lexington about the year 1882
He was a Confederate soldier and
served a time in prison at Camp Chase.
Ohio. lie was the oldest Odd Fellow in
Lexington. and was also a member OF
the Pythian lodge. He VIII be buried to-
morrow afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
WITHDRAW FROM PRIMARY.
Citizens League Enraged at Action
of Roanoke Democrats.


Roanoke. Va, July 2&-Because the
city Democratic executive committed
combined the city primary with the State
primary next and barred from the polls
any voter not willing to accept a pledge
TO support the city ticket in the fall cleo
ton, the Citizens League last night
adopted a resolution that all It's members
stay out of the primary.
They will use their influence TO pre-
vent all other citizens who are interested
in the welfare Of Roanoke and desire TO
see established In said city a clean.
economical and businesslike government
to refrain from taking any part in said
primary
Thus. Mann and Tucker, the guberna-
tOrial candidates, viii lose all the Cit
liens Leagu votes that might hive gone
10 them had the state and city primaries
not been held Jointly In Roanoke
The Citizens League has several hun
dred Democrats as members.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Investigates wOman,. Denth.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Wheeling, w. Va, July 2S.--As the re-
suit OF the inquest conducted by Coroner
Rogers into the death OF Miss Addie
Elizabeth SettelI. who died while under
the care Of Christian Scientists. Prescott
ing Attorney J. B. Handlan IS conducting
an investigation. When the body was
taken to the cemetery az West Alex
ander, Pa, for interment the sexton re-
fused 10 allow the burial there, owing 70
there being no death certificate rendered.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Charged with Selling LIQUOR.
Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 70 Tho Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va. July 8.-Six warrants
were issued here to-day against James
German. charging him with selling liquor
in the city since the saloons were closed
in March.
The cases VIII be fixed for trial after
being called in the Police Court to-mor-
row. German Is now conducting a saloon
in StauntOn. Before the saloons closed
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
CAN'T RIDE AsTRIDE.

CIendennin's Fair EQuestrieDnes
Must Stick to Old fashioned Way.
Special TO Tho Washington Herald.
Charleston, w. Va, July B.-Clendennin's
fair equestriennes are dismayed at the
action Of the council OF the suburban
town, which has passed an ordinance pro-
hiding women from riding astride through
the limits of that town.
Clendenning boasts OF women who can
manage the fiery steed reariessly and
well. The women have been riding astride.
This departure from custom shocked the
town solons, who took the action men
toned. The women are indignant. and
they say the officers would not dare en-
force the ordinance.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
VETS FILE DEMURRER.
Declare Petition to Change Bristol
Election Is Invalid.

Special 20 The Washington herald.
Bristol. Va. July 2S-The "wets" to-day
filed a demurrer TO the petition Of the
"drys'' to have the result OF the local
option election held here July changed
go as 20 show a dry majority in which
they allege that II IS invalid because not
signed by the petitioners and that the
allegation that about 100 persons had not
personally paid their poll taxes as re-
Quired by law is contradicted by the GER
uhcate of the treasurer.
They ask that the petition be dismissed.
The taking Of dispositions IN the case
began to-day. The 'drys" sprung a sur
prise by calling L. Bunting, leader Of
the ''wets," as their second witness, but
after probing him all the day they failed
10 get any evidence 10 sustain the charge
in their petition. He refused to answer
the chief question, and the court will be
appealed to TO compel him TO answer
The taking Of dispositions will probably
require several weeks.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
FARMERS ORGANIZE.

Campbell County Has Branch Edu-
catiOnRI and Cooperative Union.
Special to The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. July 2S-The local
unions OF the Farmers Educational and
Cooperative Union have organized a
county union in Campbell County. with
the following officers: President. w. F.
Wood. Of Concord: vice president, P. J.
Marshall. Of Brookneal: secretary and
treasurer. ]. d. Evans, OF Concord; chap
lain. r. II. Jones; conductor. w. B. Har-
vey; doorkeeper. E F. Tweedy; county
organizer, J. Watt williams.
The county union Is the result OF the
organization Of local unions by B. F.
Earle. Of Anderson, S. c., State organ
iZer
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Building Many Homes

Special 20 Tho Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va, July 2S-According to
local architects and builders, never before
in the history of Lynchburg have so many
fine residences been in course Of erection
and the trade is busy in all parts Of the
city, this being particularly true OF
Rivermont. The activity promises to
keep up as long as the weather win
permit
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Attempt to burn store.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Nd. July 2S.-An attempt
was made last night to burn the store
and dwelling Of Francis Willetts. at
Midlothian, in this county. Some young
men noticed a stiff blaze and found a
quantity Of waste that had been collect
ed from cars along the siding. placed
against the building and fired. Willetts
and his family had retired.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Staunton. Va. July 2s.-Henry S. Run
dispatcher at the stanton post-oflce
died here to-day. he was thirty-seven
years Of age, and leaves a wife and two
children.
Alfred Armstrong died this morning at
Doe Hill. at the age Of eighty. He was
= Confederate veteran, and widely known.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Valuations Increased.
fall 70 The Washington herald.

Special 10 The Washington herald.
Charleston, w. Va. July 2S-The boards
Of equalization and review in the various
counties Of the State have increased valu-
atoms 100000 over last year The realty
valuations in West Virginia this year will
be about $l.0OO, 100000 The increase in
most instances is made in coal and tim
Der lands
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
SMALL BOY KILLED.
Run Down by Thrashing Machine
Passing His Home.

Special 20 Tie Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd, July 2S.-Hubert. the
twelve-year-old son OF Brinton Toms. liv-
ing along the Western Maryland Rail
road. five miles from Smithsburg. was
run over by a thrashing machine. drawn
by a traction engine, and instantly
killed.
The boy had been gathering black
berries, and seeing the thrashing outfit
passing along the road, he attempted 10
crawl on in order TO get a ride
Charles Wolfe. who had charge Of the
engine. heard the boys cries. and look
ing back saw the crushed body lying in
the road An inquest was declared IN
necessary.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
MRS. DANDRIDGES FUNERAL.
Daughter of Zachary Taylor Buried
at Winchester, Va.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va, July 22-The funeral
OF Mrs Bette Taylor cambridge. widow
Of Philip Pendleton cambridge. and mis-
tresS Of the White House during the ad-
ministration OF her father, President
Zachary Taylor. who died at her home
here Sunday evening. took place to-day
from Old Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church. the rector. Rev. W. D. Smith,
officiating.
Services were marked by extreme sim
plicity and no sermon was preached. In
terment was IN Mount Hebron Cemetery
Many people from a distance attended
the obseQuies.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
TRIES TO END LIFE.
Cumberland Man Cuts Throat and
Jumps Into River.


Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Md. July 2S--Frank Ham,
mond. who resides three miles west Of
Cumberland. was pulled out OF the Poto-
mac yesterday with his throat gashed.
He was unconscious and was brought
here on a train. He is confined in the
Allegany Hospital. He had been an en-
ploye Of the Western Maryland Railroad,
and left his home early Monday morn
ing. beating his way on a freight train
20 Blaine, W. Va. He had been drinking
heavily. and ii is thought his mind be-
came unbalanced. He cut his throat
with a razor and either fell or jumped
OF the bridge over the Potomac River.
When pulled out he was weak from the
loss OF blood and was half drowned. He
is abnut thirty-fve years OF age.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
DRY FLY FISHING.
Hints 20 the AnsIer-HOw to En-
tice Big Fish.

Dry fy fishing Is very little practced in
this country for the reason that almost
all authorities seemed 10 agree that the
wet fly method is the only one suited 10
our streams. G.. n. L. la Branche, IN an
article in Recreation declares that a fly
'doctored" with a very slight application
OF paraffin is nearly always 10 be pre-
ferred 20 a wet fly. II an angler once gets
wise" 70 the right way TO cast. A few
Of the points he emphasizes are as fol-
lows:
IF the angler wants big ashland we all
dO-the dry fly VIII take them when moth
ing else viii; but Il must be presented
properly 20 the highly 'eduCs,cE trout Of
streams that are much fished. Ny one
great difficulty al the start was a seem
ing inability 20 check the impulse 10 give
the fly. after it had alighted. few spas
modic jerks. thinking 10 make Il look
alive. This action is fatal. The small fish
viii take Il. Of course. as they viii also
when II is Just floating with the current,
but have never taken a good fish except
when my line was quite slack and the ny
floating naturally with the current. What
is known as the drag also destroys any
N4-ALDC VI Il AAsG, DuL A4ll1 - uUL llM ~
the fault Of the angler. II must be
avoided II possible. and the only remedy
I can prescribe is practice. If a cast
should be bunEled, don't become exasper-
ated and snatch the leader and fly of the
water IN disgust. You court disaster
when this IS done. for the chances are
better than even that you will hang up
good and fast in some tree behind you.
Permit the fly 10 drift down stream until
# reaches a point nearly opposite you
and then retrieve. and the danger Of
soaring FISH that you might get on the
next cast IS minimized.
The fly should rest on the surface for
but an instant, then be lightly whisked
of and a false cast or two made IN the
air TO dry it before dropping il again on
the water. Each cast must count! Il
the point OF the rod Is raised gently al
the end Of the cast, just before the fly
alights, and this elevation continued aft
erward, the leader Will be kept out of
water, and the danger Of drowning the
Fly, +. e.. drenching IL, win be avoided.
Care must be taken. however. not 10
make this action too quick. or a motion
will be impaired 70 the fly which is as
unnatural as that caused by the drag "
When you have lost or found anything,
falpnhOua an advert Car1pnr IN The NNach-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Omen bids Snturanv.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va, July 2S.-The Brook
vile district road board will open bids
for the Improvement Of Rivermont ave-
nue. from the city limits TO the Bedford
County line, where 1t viii connect with
the new macadam road in Bedford, next
SATURDAY.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
CLASH IS FEARED.
Tin Plate Company Planning to
Operate Plant at Wheeling.

Spccal 20 The Washington Herald.
Wheeling. W Va, July 2..-Trouble is
feared here as a result Of the intention
Of the American Sheet and Tin Plate
Company to start operations at the la
Belle plGntt
Pickets are being erected about the
plant. and fires have been lighted in the
furnace. The strikers are on the qui
vive. but they are powerless even to
approach the strikebreakers owing to the
injunction granted by Judge Dayton. Of
the Federal Court, which restraints them
from any such action.
It is reported the company has made
arrangements TO import men TO man the
plant.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
WILL BUILD RACE TRACK.

Thomas +. Ryan Let's Contract for
Course on Oak Ridge Estate.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. July ga contract for
the construction OF a mile race track on
the Oak Ridge estate Of Thomas Fortune
Ryan. has been let 10 Lane Brothers
Company. Of Altavista- The cost OF the
track viii be between $4,000 and $1,000.
and II is understood that Il IS 20 be used
exclusively for running horses.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
FIRE AT HUFF FARM.
Damage TO Crops and Building Is
$4,000.

Special TO Tho Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va. July ga large COW
barn, together with ten tons OF hay,
Loo bushels OF wheat. a modern thrash
ing machine. and a lot Of modern impIe-
ments on the farm OF Peter c. Hun.
three miles from Roanoke, were destroy
ed by fire last night.
The loss is $1,000. with S. 900 insurance.
There were seventy-six fine COWS in the
barn when the fire was discovered, and all
of them were gotten out safely.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
EXCURSIONS.
JUDGE MANN SPEAKS.
Discusses Educational Question and
Good Roads at FrederIcksburn

1tO.t'13 u u EtutEIcRAsDuFE
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Fredericksburg, Va, July S.-Judge
William Hodges Mann addressed the vot-
ers OF this city tonight
lie denied the numerous charges pre-
ferred against him by his opponent, Mr..
Tucker.
he discussed the educational questions
at length. He also declared himself in
favor Of good roads
Ills views were the same On the tenn
Perance question as he had made known
In numerous other speeches. He was in
troduced by Capt NJ B. Rowe.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
D. & 0. FIremnn nicr

Cumberland, Nd, July 29.-Cau Il Hy-
att. Baltimore and Ohio fireman. died
at his boarding house in Lame avenue.
Cumberland, yesterday, after a brief III
ness, aged twenty-six years. His body
was sent to Confluence. Pa. to-day for
interment
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
DOG BITES MANY.

Two Victims Go to Pasteur Institute
from LynchburG.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va, July &.-TwO more per
sons who were bitten by a dog Monday
have gone 10 the Pasteur Institute az
Baltimore 10 be treated. The dog. which
was pronounced TO have had rabies b.
government experts at Washington. Is
known to have bitten five persons and
many more dogs. and much excitement
exists IN the White Rock Hin section Of
the city as the result.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
MANN CLUB FORMED.
samuel T. Montague President and
Richard j. Davis Secretary.

Richard J. Davis Secretary.
Special % Tho Washington Herald.
Portsmouth, Va. july 2S.-With Samuel
T. Montague, chairman OF the city Demo-
cratic executive committee. as president.
the william Hodges Mann Political Club
has been organized in this city, and all
who are in sympathy with the aspirations
OF the Nottoway candidate have been In
vited to become associated with the or
ganizatiOn.
Attorney Richard J. Davis is secretary
OF the Mann club.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
VETERAN KILLS SELF
Pistol Is Accidentally Dis
charged by C. A. Adams.
V. M. I. TAILOR AND CUTTER

Had Been Connected with Institute
More Than Fifty Years, and Was
SInIa-OIdest Odd Fellow in LexinE-
ton and Member OF Pythfan Lodge.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
DIES OF PELLAGRA.
Carolina Woman Victim OF the
Strange Disease.

Camden. s. c., July 2S.-AIiss Clara
Rush is dead here after an illness Of
two months from pellagra There are
several other cases Of pellagra in Ker-
shaw County
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
Carolinas, Maryland,
and Virginia News
Political and Otherwise.

Hinton. W. Val. NJ. Ayers. one of
the Oldest citizens Of Hinton. was para
yzed at the home OF a relative near
Bertha. up New River from Hinton. Tues
day evening, and is reported 10 be IN
critical condition. Mr.. Ayers has been in
feeble health for some time, and II IS
feared he viii not recover. He was coun-
" clerk OF Summers County for a num-
Der OF years, and was also a successful
merchant.
Charleston, W. Vac. b. Scott. former
mayor Of Bethany. has been appointed
by Gov. Giasscock 70 represent West
Virginia al the Alaska Yukon-Paclfc EX-
position. Mr.. Scott has gone 10 Seattle.
Salisbury. n. ca marriage OF unusual
interest In this section Of North Carolina
took place here Tuesday night. when Miss
Annie NJ. Kizer became the bride OF w.
Thomas Bost, the ceremony being per-
formed In ST. Johns Lutheran Church by
the pastor, Rev NJ NJ Kinnard, d. D.,
in the presence Of a large gathering Of
witnesses. The bride is a daughter OF
Prof and Mrs. r G. Klzer, the former
being secretary OF the Rowan County
board Of education. The bridegroom, a
native Of Rowan County. is city editor OF
the Durham Herald.
Fairmont, W. Va.-The deed OF the Bar
rackville Coal and Coke Company 70 the
Jamlson Coal and Coke Company has
been admitted 10 record In the county
clerks office here. The deed passes the
title for O. 800 acres OF coal near this city
The consideration recited IS N,350,OOO $780,
OO0 Of which was in cash
Lynchburg. Va.-The Lynch House. a
hostelry Of bygone days. at Ninth and
Main streets Is 20 be fitted Up for an
Office building In which will be forty
eght modern Office rooms. which appear
10 be in great demand in the city now.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
DELIGHTFUL ae-HouR OUTINGS
CARS TO KENSIRGTON

Leave 18th and n y ave on quarter hor.rs. pas,
Bridge. MAIN ENTRANCE zoo PARA "a ~
connect With kenSinEtou INA -
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
PHILIP RUFFNER DEAD.
Ancestors Were First White Settlers
in Valley of Virginia.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Luray. Va. July 2S.-Philip Runner,
aged about seventy-seven years, died to-
day at his home in this county. Death
was due TO infrmities incident 10 old
age.
His ancestors were the first white set
tiers IN the Valley OF Virginia. His
grandfather. Peter Runner. is said 20
have been the first white man 10 locate
in this section Of the State.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29

When you have lost or found anything,
telephone an advertisement 70 The Wash
inston Herald. and bill viii be sent you
at 1 cent a word
The Washington herald., 1909-07-29
COLCHESTER BEACH.
ANOTHER BIG EXCURSION
SUNDAY, AUGUST /.
CHANGE OF time.
MORE TINE atTOLGHESTER

At the request Of many who have eufgyed
the W, b. & A. excursions 20 colchester
Beach for a time schedule that would permit
more time az the beach, and yet make & pos
sible % reach home earlier IN the evening.
the company has arranged 20 run the special
truin next Sunday Al 100 a. N. from TIE
White House Station. 18th and II SIS n z
This viii connect with the steamer a. An
nap0ls. and WashingtoniAns VIII reach Tol-
chester BEFORE THE BALTIMORE PEO-
PIE ARRIVE. Il viii also give 81 HOURS
az the popular resort
On the rstum Washington viii be reached
about 9a5. an hour earlier than usual.
The low rate Of Is CENTS for the round
tlp. Including street car fare. viii obtain.
These Tolchester excursions have prOEed %
be extremely popular with the Washington
TcoTle who are desirous Of getting 70 a resort
on salt water az a minimum expense Of time
and money. Tho bathing beach al COLCHESTER
and the famous dinners have also proved not
able attractions. Colchester Beach IS enc OF
the best bathing beaches on the Bay. Under
the new arrangements ample time Is allowed
for bathing dining dshing and crabhipr