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The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. Aug. 1.-THE tunnel on
the new line Of the Southern Railway
through Lynchburg. which is nearing
completion. caught fire this morning in
the temporary dmbers used for the
crown. and despite strenuous efforts to
check the blaze. the fire has made steady
headway all day. Tonight, after twelve
hours, It is much worse than at noon,
when the nremen were driven out Of the
tunnel
This afternoon the right Of way over
the tunnel began to cave in, and at s
o'clock a great hole seventy-flve by twen-
ty-five feet had been made, the edge Of
the depression being at RivermOnt ave-
nue. That the avenue will go before
morning is expected. and the street cars
have been stopped. while passengers are
taking another route.
Should Rivermont avenue fall. the
water and gas mains VIII be broken, and
portions OF the city viii be without
water or gas until the break can be re-
paired. Should the break extend a little
farther 10 the south, the high-current
electric wires from the Reusens power
house will go, and this will leave only
an auxiliary power house in the city for
the remainder of the night. The wires,
however, are believed to be safe.
The trouble is in the packing above the
timber crown of the tunnel. all OF which
is 10 be concreted over when complete.
The timber is all Of Y by Il pine and
oak. and above this where the top OF the
tunnel did not rest on the crown, was
packed with COTdwOOd.
A spark from the steam shovel at
work in the tunnel 800 feet from the
southern end few through a crack be-
tween these twelve-inch timbers. ignltng
the cord wood. When il was discovered
IL was burning lightly. but the small
stream from the shovel engine could not
be driven through the crack 10 the blaze,
which quickly spread.
In a short time the tunnel force was
driven out and the city fire department
was called upon. To fight the fire. $3.50
feet of hose was necessary. and this was
dragged the entire distance by hand be-
cause the wagons could not 90 over the
route
After three hours. when victory seemed
certain the dremen were hurriedly driven
out by a change Of wind, which drove the
smoke and heat into the faces Of the
men
Several men we're overcome by the
dense smoke and were carried out. They
recovered without trouble
The big cavern occurred just after
four persons had passed ever It. the
last one being a daughter Of II, Z. Nc
wane. president of the McWane Pipe
Works
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
PEACH CROP SMALL.
Some Orchards Near HaRerstown
viii Produce Only Half Crops.

Hagerstown, Md, Aug lit is saiu
by fruit growers attending the local
market that there viii not be one-fourth
Of the usual reach crop in a large sec
ton Of the South Mountain peach belt
this summer. Orchards that ordinarily
produce from Loo to 1900 bushels Of
peaches will not. they say, yield more
than 800 or 400 bushels this season, and
furthermore. the fruit Is OF an inferior
quality. owing TO the drought stunting
the growth just when it was IN the last
stage Of development
In other sections Of the belt there will
be a good-slzed crop Of peaches, and the
fruit is said to be Of fine quality. The
frest bearing orchards are in the Vi
ciuity of Smithsburg, Edgemont and
Midvale. where growers are picking ana
shipping fruit by the carload every day
Many of the orchards IN that section
will yield an average crop OF fine fruit.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
WILL GO TO LEXINGTON.
DIR. HeatwoIe VIII Investigate ID. q
o. Conditions I'm Valley.

SPECIAL % Tho Washington Heruld-
Baltimore. Nd, Aug. L-Practically all
of the business men OF Lexington. Va.
have offered 10 aid Baltimore in the
proposed investigation which It win in
stitute into the affairs Of the Valley OF
Virginia Railroad for the purpose OF
ascertaining what IS the cause OF the
city not receiving some dividends on its
81, l,000CC0 worth Of stock
City Councilman T. o. Heatwole, Of the
Twelfth ward. who is leading the move
ment to force a probe of the conduct Of
the Valley Of Virginia Railroad. has re-
ce!-ed a letter from the Business Mems
Association Of Lexington inviting him
TO visit their town and address them on
the subject under discussion. The Twelfth
ward councilman has accepted the invi-
tatiOn and will 60 TO Virginia the last
week in this month Dr. Heatwole has
some interesting things TO tell them about
the conditions existing I'm the affairs OF
the Valley Of Virginia Railroad, and he
expects to gather further evidence along
that line while IN Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
FISH KILLED IN OHIO.
Wholesale Slaughter Prompts n
Rigid Investigation.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

special 70 The Washington Herald.
Wheeling, W. Va, Aug. 1.-THE pOIlu-
tion Of the Ohio River with acids and
other death-dealing substances. which
caused the slaughter Of thousands Of fish,
has caused State Game and Fish Warden
J. A Vaquesney 10 issue Instructions to
every deputy warden In the counties along
the Ohio River TO make an investigation
Immediately and report to him by wire.
There is some mystery as TO the cause
Of the wholesale slaughter Of fish, every
fish in the Ohio River between Pittsburg
and Parkersburg having been killed last
week. At first II was reported the
slaughter was due 70 the bursting Of an
acid tank at Chester. but It is not thought
this alone could have killed all the fish
over such a great length OF the stream.
Efforts are 70 be made TO have the gov
ernment restock the stream. A move
ment has begun. too. to organize fish and
game associations in every city and town
along the Ohio River. and to hold big
convention in the fail, either in this city
or in Pittsburg.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Finds Gems on Train.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd, Aug. n--John Wat
son, porter on the Cumberland Valley
passenger train due in this city at night.
brought here with him jewelry TO the
value Of 5000 that he found in the Pull
man car en- route to HagerstOwn The
jewelry consists OF q handsome diamond
sunburst and a marquise ring set with
the same kind OF stones. The ring is
valued at about $500 and the sunburst is
presumed to be worth at least Sl,2OO
Watson found the jewelry shortly after
the train left Lancaster, and it is sup
posed TO be the property Of a woman
who got OF the train in that city
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
NEARS END
Rains Predicted for Virginia
and Maryland.
COOL WAVE ALSO PROMISED
Weather Bureau Issues Forecast, In
dfeating that Relief Is in sight.
General Rains VIII Fall by Middle
OF Next Week-ShOvvers Predicted
by the End of This Week.

Present barometric conditions, said the
Weather Bureau yesterday. indicate that
the prevailing drought in the Atlantic
States. from Virginia nOrthward over
Maryland. Pennsylvania, New York. and
New England, will be relieved in part
By showers by the close OF the present
week. and that more general rains viii
fall in the States referred 70 by the mid
die Of next week
The sweltering weather that has en-
veloped the East. with It's trail Of many
prostrauons ard a few fatalities, has
given place 10 a cool wave.
For the next thirty-six hours. accord
ing TO yesterdays official prognOstica-
tions, there viii be moderate tempera-
lures throughout the Eastern States.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
WARTHEN MAY NOT GET PLUM
Reported Republican VIII Land Sew
enth District Census Job.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Front Royal, Va, Aug. ia. L. War
then. former member OF the Virginia
house Of delegates. is slated by Repre-
sentative James Hay for census super
visor, II the Democrats are given the au-
thority TO name the supervisor for the
Seventh district.
It is stated upon good authority, how
ever. that a Republican will be named In
the Seventh district and the man Sc
lected viii come from Rockingham Coun-
ty. The appointment Of Representative
Bascom Slemp on the Census Committee
means. It Is said. that the Virginia Dem
ocratic Representative viii not pick as
many plums from the oensus-takiaS Is
they had expected.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
MAY RUN FOR CONGRESS.
fuckers Friends Believe He VIII
Oppose Hal Flood.

prevails among a number Of Harry ST.
George fuckers close political friends
that he will run for Congress against
Representative Hal D. Flood. Mr.. Tucker
carried the Tenth district by 2000 ma
jority
Mr.. Flood was very active in opposing
Mr.. Tucker for the Democratic nomina-
tion for governor. and although Mr..
Tucker has made no announcement or
his future plans, It would not be sur
prising 70 ind him in the field against
the Appomattox representative
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
HEAvENER IS SELECTED.

Succeeds GOddin RS Member of Ran
dOlph County Court.
speciGl 20 Tbs Washington Herald.
Elkins, w. Va. Aug. III. G. Heaven
er. a prominent business man OF this
city, has been selected as a member OF
the county court 10 succeed J. w God
din. resigned.
The newly elected member has rot
slgnifed whether he will accept or not.
Although Of the same political party as
the other two members Of the court, the
retiring member could not agree with
them on many policies and handed in
his resignation. The court Is now solidly
dry"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
FaIIs Church GirI Marries.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Luray Va, Aug. u.-Wfiliam l. Fox,
a member Of the firm OF Fox Brothers.
Luray merchants, and Miss Ray viands.
daughter OF c. E. Viands, Of Falls
Church. were married this evening at
the home of the brides grandmother,
Mrs. Lucy Griffith, in LuTay, Rev. c. T.
Matthews officiating.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Lunatic Eggs n Train.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. las the South
ern west-bound train was passing the
grounds Of the State Hospital for the In
sane here this afternoon, one Of a group
OF patients near the railroad threw an
egg at d passenger coach, which struck q
young woman student Of the Kings Busl-
ness College on the breast. The egg broke
and EpRteeFed In every direction.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
VETERANS AT ROCKY MOUNT.
Big Reunion HeId-GOv. swanson the
Principal Speaker,

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Rocky Mount, Va. Aug. u.-This was
a great day at Rocky Mount. the occa-
sion being the reunion OF Franklin Coun-
" Confederate veterans. Fully 5000 per
sons crowded the town. among them be-
ing 500 men who wore the Gray. Vet
er2ns were there from Roanoke, Dan
vile. Martinsville, and other places. Gov
Claude A. Swanson was the orator Of the
day. Representative E. W. Saunders also
made q patriotic address. Maj g. II. P.
Hale, Of Rocky Mount, was master Of
ceremonies. A barbecue dinner was
served in the open
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
killed by d. & o. Train.

SPECIAL @ The Washington HeToId.
Cumberland. Nd. Aug. IL - Charles
Starkey, aged twenty-eight years, of Har-
rison County. W. Va, was struck by
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight train
at Enterprise last night, and death re-
suited in an hour from the injury. He
was employed by the railroad.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
STOCKHOLDERS ASK RECEIVER.
Charge Made that Traders and
Truckers Bank Was SIismannEed.

Norfolk Va. Aug. n-At meeting this
evening Of the stockholders Of the Trad
ers and Truckers Bank, which closed its
doors Monday, a resolution was adopted
asking the court for the appointment of
a received for the institution. and the
charge was made that the failure Of the
bank was due to the mismanagement
and inefficiency Of the banks officers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
REORGANIZATION ASSURED.
METylnnd BaH Company. Is Recover
Ing from Receivership.
-.

Ing tronA hecetverEhtp.
eVsuial 20 The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Mo. Aug. 1.-THE Mary
land Ran Company, IN the hands of re-
oeivers. IS making rapid progress toward
reorganization. A voting trust has been
agreed upon TO safeguard the interests OF
the bOn6hOlders, who are to subscribe
somo $4,000 to put the plant in operation.
The primary duty OF the voting trust,
which IS composed Of Judge Robert r.
Henderson, Benjamin a, Richmond,
Harry E. Weber. and Henry Shriver, Of
Cumberland. and Van Lear Black, Of Bal
timore. IS to elect the board OF directors
each year until the bonds are paid off,
The Baltimore and Ohio is to subscribe
So5.Oo0 OF the bonds. provided Cumberland
business men subscribe to a similar
amount. OF this amount over 10000 has
been pledged. and the balance viii be
forthcoming. so the reorganization seems
assured. over 70 per cent OF the creditors
have already agreed TO the plan Of re-
organization. The employees, about $50
In number, agreed TO accept a reduction
Of 10 por cent.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
IN Health Prompts Suicide.

Special q The Washington Herald.
Monongah. w. Va. Aug u.-John NJ.
Shaver committed suicide last night at
the home OF Mrs. Florence Koon, near
here. He was homeless. and in failing
health. he shot himself through the
heart. BIS first wife Is dead, and he had
separated from his second wife. Three
children survive He was seventy-seven
years old In hls-pockets sl1s was found.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
HANGED SELF TO APPLE TREE.
Franklin County Farmer, While De-

Franklin County Farmer, Whlle De-
spOndent, Ends Life.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Roanoke, Va. Aug u.-Henry P.
PIunkett, a prominent Franklin County
farmer, whose home was in Kenneu
neighborhood, committed suicide by hang
ing himself from an apple tree in his
orchard last evening. He had been mel
ancholy and for some days had been
telling his family that something terrible
was going to happen. The body was
discovered by a son. Plunkett was
deacon in the Dunkard church He was
sixty years old, and leaves a wife and
ten children.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
shoots Man, preakinE poth Legs.

Roanoke, Va, Aug. u.-In an alterca-
tiOn near Cranes Nest, on the Toms
Creek division Of the Norfolk and West
ern Railway, to-day. James Harris shot
James Hunley through both legs. Harris
fred two shots and both ef Hunleys
legs were broken.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
BUSY DAY WITH FARMERS.
Important Papers Read Before Vir-
ginin State Institute.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville, Va, Aug 1.-THE sec
ond days session Of the State Farmers
Institute was a busy one, and several
papers scheduled for to-day had to go
over until tomorrow.
The afternoon speakers were Joseph
Ewing, Of Ohio, on sheep on the farm,
their value as money makers and improv-
ers OF the land H. w. Wood, Of Rich
mond. on THE Improvement Of poor soils
and how to increase crop production; :"
DIT. Z. w. NIagrUder. of Richmond, and
Prof r. J. Davidson, Of Blacksburg, on
Commercial fertilizers, their use and
abuse"
TO-nights session was devoted to Illus
trated lectures on Horse breeding as a
farm industry" by G. NJ Rommel, OF
the Bureau OF Animal Industry. Wash
ington, and on "Conveniences and com
fort Of the farm home." by DR.. 8 w
Fletcher. director Of the Virginia Expert
mont Station.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
CONTRACTOR FRACTURES SKULL
Fails from Residence He Was Build
ing for Self.

F'''-I.II71N-.
Buena Vista. Va. Aug. lie. II. Rid
ings, head OF the firm Of Ridings Broth
ers. Of this city this morning fell from
the dome of his new residence. which Is
nearing completion. fracturinG his skull
Drs. Mapp and Coleman performed an
operation, and fear his condition IS very
critical, with no hope Of his recovery. He
Is about thirty-two years old, married,
and has three children.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
MAD DOG IN LYNCHBURG.
Bites Ten Dogs when Chased
Through Streets.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va, Aug. u.-Another rabid
dog was shot this morning in the busi-
ness section by a policeman after the
dog had been chased for two miles. Dur
ing the chase the dog was seen 10 bite
more tnen ten other CANNES which chased
him on his run. This is the third rabid
dog to have been killed here within two
weeks, two OF them having bitten no less
than twenty others, few OF which have
eve= been confined since being bitten.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Special to The Washington Herald.
Parkersburg, w. Va. Aug. IL - Capt.
William Byron Paden. long a leading
business and river man Of the city. died
this afternoon He was sixty~eight years
Of aga
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
SERIOUS DROUGHT IN VIRGINIA
Corn Crop May BE Cut in Half in
Piedmont Section.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Hamilton, Va, Aug. 1.-THE drought.
which has been serious for some weeks,
has reached an alarming aspect TO the
farmers Of this county. While a few sec
tions have been favored with light show
ers, the main agricultural belt Of the
county, radiating for miles from Hamil-
ton as a center, has had practically no
rain for over six weeks. The promising
corn crop is believed TO be cut In half,
gardens have about perisned, and pasture
fields are drying up and present a parched
appearance. IN some localities streams
are failing. and unless rain comes within
the next week there can be but little hope
for the crops Of Loudoun this year.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
BROWNS LEAD IS FIFTY-NINE.
Two Counties Are Yet to ReDort
Primary Result.
SPECIAL n Tho Washinytm Hcraid

sym Aii AAN hf-a-AA-l-Ae.A AANAaAAA
Richmond. Va. Aug. u.-GeOrge ".
I6oiner. the incumbent and candidate 10
succeed himself as commissioner OF agri-
culture and immigration. is gradually
closing the gap between himself and his
opponent J. Thompson Brown, who on
the day Of the election, according to the
face of the returns received al that time,
had q majority Of 1900 in the State.
Browns lead has been gradually dimin-
ished by the later receipts from the coun-
try districts. until this afternoon the re-
turns show Brown only 50 votes ahead,
with Bland and Charles City counties 10
be heard from.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va. Aug. 1l-W. H. Martin,
a well-lSnown newspaper man. who has
been identified with the Blueheld Leader,
to-day assumed editorial charge of the
Sandy Vallew News, Of Grundy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Winchester. ~. Aug. r.-The Valley OF

Winchester. Va, Aug. 1.-THE Valley Of
Virginia is suffering from g severe
drought. Predictions are made in Clarke
County that If it does not rain soon the
corn crop viii be the smallest in ten
years. Fields Of grass and grain are
burning up, wells are getting low, and
the Shenandoah River is almost rock-bot-
tom in places. Such protracted drought
has not been known for years.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Big FIRE RACES In
RAILWAY TUNNEL
Feared Lynehburg Streets
Will Cave In.
CROWN TIMBERs ARE ABLAzE

New Tunnel, Under Lynchburg, De-
Ing Constructed by Southern Rail-
way, Is Giving Way Before Flames,
and Portions OF City May Have
LAght and Water supply Cut on.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
ENDS LIFE AFTER QUARREL.
Woman Drinks Poison While Hold
ing Infant.

opecial % Inc Washingtoo HeTaId-
Wheeling, W. Va. Aug. u.-With an
infant in her arms and In the presence
Of her husband, with whom she had been
quarreling, Mrs. Howard Pritchard
drained a bottle Of carbolic acid. at her
home at Bellaire, Ohio, to-day, and died
a few minutes afterward. Jealousy IS be-
lieved 70 have been responsible for the
deed.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
REFUSES TO LEAVE JAIL.
Woman Scorns Money to Pay Fine
for Keeping Vicious Dog.

Special % The Washington Herald
Charleston. w. Va, Aug. u.-Thougn
money has been offered 10 pay her fine,
Mrs. Max Overstreet. who was this
morning fined s. FOR keeping a vicious
dog. refuses 10 leave the city jail Il
am Just as contrary as any OF them. and
when they give you a home you ought
70 appreciate IT," said the woman, and
all day she has remained in the prison.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
CARS ITO KENSINGTON

Leave 18th ST. and ~ L. ave on quarter hoqrs; pass
Bridge MAIN ENTRANCE zoo PARK. % LAka
cornect with BensinZtOn lima
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Cumberland, Md.-The Western Mary
land Railroad has arranged TO light
through trains. Nos. 2 and between
Baltimore and Durbin, with natural gas
thus establishing a new era in the pro-
cess OF lighting railway trains. A force
IS now engaged in constructing a high
pressure line for the West Virginia Cen
trail Gas Company to the Western Mary
land station, where the storage tanks
will be filled
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
ALARMING CONDITIONS
ARE NOW REPORTED

Vienna. Feb. 4.-The situation
between Austria Hungary and Servia
is again giving rise to uneasiness. 1t
Is reported that Russia is demanding
that the powers make representations
here as we'll as at Belgrade. and the
statement that Germany has refused
to agree to this alleged action on the
part Of Russia II causing much con.
Germ These reports so disturbed the
BouIse that an official statement has
been made setting forth that although h
the gravity OF the situation cannot
be denied the rumors that war is in
evitable and had already been decided
upon are totally devoid of foundation.
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications. as they can.
not reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or const 'tutionsl |
disease, and in order to cure It you
must take internal remedies. HalI's
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years and Is q regular
prescription. 1t ia composed of the
best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing Catarrh. Send for testi E.
monials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. price 75o.
Take Halls Family Pills for cou-
stipation. $50
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
MACKIE & BAILEY.

For modern methods In barberipR
Public bath and electric massage.
att
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
MILLIONS VAUDEVILLE
COMING TO FLORENCE

Saturday the 27th will be the first
performance Of the vaudeville at the
opera house. Manager Milton of
Canon City, who has taken the opera
house there has made big success
with vaudeville. The theatre has
been packed every night the past four
weeks, so you know show that can
wake up Canon is good one. Man
ager Milton will present one of his
extra fine shows here at the lowest
price for vaudeville for one night.
Two shows, first one at go. tho sec.
ond at $3.50.
The attraction offered for this Sat.
urday will be Fletcher and La Pere
the great comedy acts-The Dutch
burglar and the old maid; Billy Far.
rel, the funny comedian; the De Long
Sisters, singers and dancers; four
films of moving pictures and an illus
trated song, 1t will be one hour and
half for 10 and 20 cents, make up
your mind to see a great show Man.
ager Milton says that If the theatre
goers attend the show lie will put in
vaudeville three nights weak, SO
turn out and see the big show at lit
tie money
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
TERRIFIC WIND STORM
CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE

Eureka, Kas., Feb. 2i.--A terrific
wind storm swept over the country
about o'clock yesterday. Several
persons are known to be injured. al =
though all wires are down and infor-
nation Is meager. The residence OF
Frank Snllyards. who lives seven
miles northwest Of Eureka WAS do
stroysd and Mrs. Sallysrds and dnugb.
ter were badly injured. North Of
Eureka tho residence Of John Alex.
nnder was wrecked and his wife budly ,
hurt Owing to all telephone lines
being down complete list OF the In.
jured cannot bc obtained. although h
many othsrs were undoubtedly In.
tured,
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chaniberlain's Lint
ment when you have rheumatism
We feel sure that tls result Will be
prompt and satisfactory. 1t has
cured others. why not you. Try It..
1t costs but u trifle. Price 30 cents
large size 80 cents. For sale by Dan.
iels drug store. III W
The daily tribune., 1909-02-24
PROFITABLE TO GROW SUGAR
BEETS.

Parties who have suitable land and
are interested to grow sugar beets.
please apply for detailed information
and blauk contracts to American Beet
Sugar Company, Rocky Ford. Colo.
rado. A. 90