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The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
STILL FIGHTING DrsPENsARY
Bristol again Plans Warfare o

Bristol Again Plans Warfare on
AbinsdOn's Liquor Enterprise.
SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Bristol. Va, Feb. 27.-Bristol VIII make
an effort to elect a delegation IN the
next general assembly OF Virginia pledged
to work against the Abingdon dispen-
ssry. which is reaping a harvest OF $500
a year. largely from this city.
The temperance leaders are anxious 70
have the dispensary system either wiped
out or the law so amended that a mu-
nieipality cannot gain q profit but must
turn the proceeds over 20 the State. They
think the latter plan would effectUai!y
solve the problem in Virginia and wipe
out the dispenSaries, as the revenue argu-
ment is the only one advanced in support
Of the institutions
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

with an interesting account Of some ex-
perences encountered by him during the
late war with Spain He has been dec
GRATED by France as a reward for vslu-
able services in securing justice from
AguinaldO for q French citizen.
Letters and kilograms were read az the
meeting from a number Of absent mem
bers- Among the number we're letters
from H W Reed, Dr Charles N. Bu-
chsnan, OF Haskell Institute. Lawrence.
Kans., Mrs. J. Cavanaugh Somers, Ger
msntOwn. Pa: Dr. Linnaeus z Ia Fetra.
New York City: Mai H Q. Fisher and
Mrs Fisher. Columbus Barracks. Ohio.
8lT. and Mrs l. 9. Hine. honorary men,
bers. and who are spending the winter
months az Miami, Fla. Mrs. J. u. Shin
del, Lebanon. Pa: William Chisolm,
Huntington. Pa, and Paul II. CTomeiin.
New yo-t CITY
Miss Marian White contributed the class
poem
The officers elected 70 serve for tbs
ensuing year are: President. Allan Davis:
first vice president Mrs. J. r Nevitt:
second vice president, Mrs. II 3. Dodge:
secretary and treasurer. Miss A Nay At
Lee. reelected; poet, Miss Marian White.
reelected; historian, George Francis Will
iams: orator. Mat William E Norton.
Among those present were Mr.. and AIRS.
Allan Davis. Mai Norton Mr. Beckham
and Miss Blanch Beckhsm, Charles H
Bates. Albet E Shoemaker. Dr.. and Mrs
William Bevard Miss Margaret E-ar-
conbe. gr. ard Mrs G. F. Williams, Mrs.
N. 3. Dodge. Dr. and Mrs J. Ramsay
Nevitt. Miss Marian White, Miss A May
A. Lee, Mrs G 7. At Lee, and Miss
Louise At Lee
Miss Margaret Archer contributed sew
eraj piano solos and also accompanied
Miss Larcombe in Songs. which showed
10 advantage the singers sweet soprano
voice
Rev. Dr. Shahan. new rector OF the
Catholic University. VIII be present ~
the opening lecture tomorrow evening 70
introduce the lecturer, DIT. Pace. with
whom ne has been associated on TIE
faculty Of the university since 1871. and
more recently as cO-worker on the ed
itosial staff OF the Catholic Encyclopedia
DT. Shahan's presence furnishes addi-
tional interest TO the opening OF the lee
tUre course. as this viii be his first sp-
pearance before 3 Washington audience
since ais installation as rector.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Hagerstown, Nd. Feb. 27.-Fire late last
night destroyed the West Virginia sand
Works, between Hancock and Berkeley
Springs. ". Va The loss was estimated
at between $4,000 and $S0oO0. The origin
is not known The plant was the largest
Of several in that section, and employed
a large number OF hands The plant was
destroyed by IRE two years ago, and was
rebuilt
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
PRESERVES DYING DIALECT.
Paper by II. VI. Hays on Virginia
Germans Has Been Published.

Charlottesville. Va, Feb "a paper
recently prepared by II. NJ Hays. in
structor in Greek at the University OF
Virginia. and published by the American
Djaltct Society. treats Of the German dia-
iect spoken IN the Valley Of Virginia from
the time OF its early settlement. which is
now rapidly becoming a thing Of tie
past, with the death OF the older people
% German ancestry.
The dialect has no written existence,
and Mr.. HAYS has performed a valuable
work in the collection OF the material
which forms the basis Of his paper. All
the material he states. ne secured from
his mother. who used the dialect from
her childhood
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Confederate Veteran Dies.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Staunton. Va. Feb. 2z-Y. NJ BieEle,
aged seventy-eight years. died here this
morning Of old age. He was a Con-
federate veteran with fine record, hav-
ing been g member Of the historic West
Augusta Guards during the civil war He
had been blind for the past twenty-five
years. His wife and eight children sur
vive him.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Winchester Fair Changes Dates

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
winshester. Va. Feb. 1.-Two inno-
varons were ordered BY the directors OF
the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So
ciety, in session here. to-day. One reduces
the days for the Winchester Fair from
four to three. and the other. changes the
date from late in october to September
:. s and 2
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Southern Puts on More Men.

oTet1al q Isle v asilingtoh Head.
Spencer. y. c., Feb 2I.-FoIlowing the
sale yesterday Of S21.0o00o0 Of bonds. the
Southern Railway Company to-day re
sumed the regular work at its Spencer
shops. adding Saturday 10 the list OF
working days. A number Of additional
men are also being called into the service
in all departments 1t is stated that
with the beginning Of March the work
ing hours for the employees viii be IN
creased from eight TO nine hours per day.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
LynehburE Plan. improvements.
speasl % The washington Hsnld

Specssl % The Washington Herald.
LynchbGrg. Va. Feb. Z7.-The common
council viii, it is expected. be called upon
at its meeting on Thursday night 10 con-
sider the Issuance OF $4,000 Of bonds.
S1ea0O0 for street Improvement and S9asO00
for new high school and three grammar
schools
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Found Dead in Bed

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Luray. Va, Feb 27.-John H. Finn
aged seventy-four years. was found dead
in bed this morning at his home near
kimbaii. this county When he retired
last night he was in his usual health.
Death Is supposed 10 have been due to
heart disease
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
PoSfmasters Anpofnted

Postmasters were appointed yesterday
as follows;
West yirginia-Burch. MIngo County.
Valentine Hatfield: Cofman. Greenbrier
County. Katie z. Boone; Glaee. Monroe
County. Carrie r. Webb: Oscar. Green
bTier County. Roy NJ. Walton. PattersOns
Creek, Mineral County, Jacob E Long.
Maryland - GuilfOrd, Howard County.
Andrew NJ kirkpatrick. vice a Brunner,
resigned.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Talking to Friends; Drop. Dead.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Nd, Feb. E.-Thomas G.
Hayes. aged sixty-seven years. died sud
denly this afternoon while sitting in a
watch box at the Central Station con-
versing with friends In the palrny DAYS
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal ne
operated several boats. and was well
known between Cumberland and George
town
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
PARENT FINED $40.
Assaulted Teacher for whipping His
Son af school.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. u. ". Com
mander. a citizen Of high standing. was
fined SO ard costs IN Justice simmons
court to-day for assaulting Joseph H
Saunders, principal Of the Omohundro
Avenue Public School Commander struck
the school principal because the principal
had whipped his Soy
The assault was one OF the exciting
Incidents Of the city. The committee on
teachers Of the school board advised
Saunders TO prosecute Commander.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
"Addrcss GARFIELD ADKINS.
Care JsH
FarmviTe Market Breaks Record

Farmviile Market Breaks Record.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Fermyille. Va. Feb. Tobacco con
tinues 10 pour into this market. and the
season viii be a record-breaker for guam
tity offered here. Prices during the pres
ent week have been well I'D. decidedly
higher than quoted week ago Nearly
2.o000co pounds has been sold on this
market during the present month Il Is
estimated that, exclusive OF the tobacco
received here al the Tobacco Associa-
tons priZing house. there will he at least
11,o50.0o0 pounds disposed Of on the ware
house floors
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Tablet to New Market Csdet Heroes
Special 20 The Washington Herald.

Fredericksburg, Va. Feb. "a marble
tablet was placed in the courthouse Of
Westmoreland County 10 the memory Of
Cadets Joseph Christian Wheelright and
Samuel Francis AtWill. who were killed
in the battle OF New Market. MAY Is
1854. Wheelright was a private in Com
pany c and Atwill a corporal in Com
pany A. Both were natives OF the county.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
The Southern Between Two Fires.

SPECIAL 70 Ibe washington Herald
Lynehburs. Va, Feb G--The Southern
Railway has been haled before the Police
Court here on the. charge Of sounding the
whistles Of the locomotives within the
city limits in violation OF the city code
The company claims the state Law COM
peIs Il to violate the city ordinances. The
case will be heard next Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Taft oraer. Automohile..

been ordered b. President-elect Taft, and
viii appear in the White House stables
after March : One viii be a steam car
and the other gasoline. II is understood
arrangements Tor the purchase OF tie
automobiles have been completed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Surveying Roate for New line.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Bristol. Va. Feb. 27.-Surveying corps
are In this section, locating line FOR the
Cairo and Eastern Railroad. a new line
being projected from Cairo. III. by way
OF Bristol. to Norfolk. Va. It is said
that a wealthy English syndicate IS in
terested In the project. The road was
originally surveyed some forty years ago
but the project was abandoned A new
company has been formed, and It is said
that there are prospects that the road
will be built
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
NEWS OF THE CAROLINAS.
MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA
POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE

Richmond. Va, The Fredericksburg
local option case, which involves the con-
stihutionaII3y test OF the Ward election
law. win be heard in the Supreme Court
OF Appeals Of Virginia next Tuesday.
Upon this decision hangs local option
election results in half dezen cities in
the Stafe.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
FarmviIIe win Have Big Creamery.
SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald

.
FarmviIle, Va, Feb Z1.-Farmville Is
10 have a creamery in fun operation with
in the next ninety days. General interest
has recently been worked up on the sub
ject. and subscription Of about $500
was raised for its establishment Con-
tracts have been made for the building
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
B0NAPARTE WILLS
AWAY TROUBLE
BeQueaths Many Actions at
Law to Successor.
"a CHOICE COLLECTION
Wickershaw viii Not Have
Much Spare Time.

Actions Against Standard OH, To-
baceO Trust. Powder Trust. Naval
stores Trust. Anthracite Coal Car
rierS. and the Libel Suits Against
Newspapers Arc the Things Bona
parte Turns over to Successor.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
BEGs wIFES FORGIVENESS.
Husband in Jail Charged with
Shooting Woman.

Shooting Woman.
spscisl % The Washington Herald
Hinton. ". Va. Feb. ZI-Gsrfeld Ad-
kins. now In the FAYETTEVILLE JAIN for
shooting his wife at Fayette Station a
few days ago. has written a letter 20
his wife. which she received yesterday.
The letter is as follows:
Fayetteville, ". "a. Feb. y. 1879.
Dear Little Kid; You doa't know how
sorry I am. didn't mean to hurt you.
only meant 20 scare YOU. I wouldn't
harm hair on your head for the world.
hope that you are not hurt bad II
you VIII 90 TO the hospital 7 viii pay
for everything, and If you viii forgive
me I viii 90 anything YOU ask You
know, hid. that love YOU so. and If
I hadn been drinking I wouldn't have
that old - with me. II YOU viii for
give me 7 won't drink any more Now
write me a letter and let me know how
YOU are
ADDE'S GARFIELD ADKINS.
Care Jsiler, Fsyst;oriIe. v. Va"
Mrs Adkins treats the letter with con
tempt She thinks that II her husband
wished 10 show his love. and at the same
time administer a gentle reprimand he
might have adopted milder means. To
scare a woman by shooting her. she
thinks hardly the proper course 20 pur-
sue
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
VIRGINIATROOPS HIRE SPECIAL
First Regiment VIII Arrive Here
Wednesday for Inauguration.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
LyDchburg. Va, Feb. 1.-THE DsuviIIe,
LynchbUrE Farmville StaUnton. and
Charlottesville companies OF the First
Virginia Regiment viii 80 to Washington
for the Inauguration by special train.
which VIII be made up here
The Farmville troops viii take the train
here and the Stsunton company az Char
louisville. These companies viii reach
Washington on Wednesday morning about
O'Clock. and they viii leave there at
midnight after the inauguration.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
DR.. WELLS 4 CANDIDATE.
Announces for Democratic NounIna-
tiOu for state Senator.

SPECIAL n The Washington Herald
Upper Marlboro. Va. Feb. 21.-One OF
the most important political announce
ments made in Prince George County
for many years appears in the current
issue Of the HyattsviIIe Independent For
several weeks past the name of DR..
Charles A. Wells. Of Hyattsville. has been
prominently mentioned in connection with
the nomination for the State senate from
this county.
Dr. Wells says;
'T am not a candidate for the state
senate II ny candidacy VII tend 20 ere
ate contest and # I am expected 10
enter into any combination 10 secure IL
I deeply appreciate the offers Of support
already rendered me. and feel that II
would be a distinctly high honor TO serve
ny native county Of Prince George in
the senate Of Maryland After Weighing
the matter carefully and cOnsCientiOusly.
I have finally determined 10 permit my
name TO 90 before the Democratic con-
vention. hoping. If nominated and elected.
to be Of some service not only 10 my
party, but 10 all the people"
II is the general Impression that this
announcement from DR.. Wells practically
decides the matter of who is 10 be the
next Democratic candidate for State SEN
ator. State Senator William 3. Claggett
when asked tonight what he thought Of
Dr. Wells announcement, replied that
the doctor would make an ideal senator.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Motorrnan Nonger Exone-ated

Special 10 TIE Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. FEB. z7--Jett Moazer,
the naotorman In charge Of the street car
last Monday which killed seven-year-
old girl. was discharged In the Police
Court to-day on a charge OF criminal neg
ligenCe.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Fairmont, ". Va--The board az truss-
tees appointed by the citizens Of Fair
mont 70 consider the proposition OF the
Independent steel and Wire Company. Of
Pittsburg. which offered TO build a $780,
600 plant here II the people raised q bonus
OF S000e has been dissolved. -Four OF
the tr1stees-John " Mason. William S.
Haymond. L. L Malone, and sam r
Nuzum-signed the statement, claiming
that the company was unable 10 comply
Elth their contract The bonus was
raised At FairmOnt. and the site had
been secured.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

While you think OF It, telephone your
Want Ad- TO The Washington Herald,
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
MANY MEASURES FAIL
West Virginia SOlOns Adjourn
at Seven i'll Morning.
WORK FIVE HOURS OVERTIME

Prohib,tiop Amendment, primary,
Local Option, Coal and Gas Tax,
and Railroad Commission Bills Are
Among the Most Important sieas-
ures which Failed to Pass.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
Big Fire at GoIa Hin, \. c.

Special 50 The Washington Herald
Salisbury. y. C. Feb. 27-Fire Of un-
known origin at Gold Hill last night de-
stroyed two store buildings and seven
dwellings. entailing a loss Of s5,ooo. with
no insurance. Among the buildings
burned was the dwelling Of J. n Proc
tor, where the FIRE started. while the fam
ily was absent. and the dwelling and
Office Of Dr R A ShimprOck. two stores,
and a livery stable belonging TO ". L.
Shaver. The Methodist church was also
slightly damaged.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Cumberland, Nd. William Martin.
through attorneys, has filed a petition
for leave 10 sue the Western Maryland
Railroad for damages in Illegally being
pu: or a train 1t is cllmed Martin
paid his fare. but the conductor forgot
the fact. and mistaking Martin for an
other man with whom he had trouble,
put him OF the train, and he was com
PEELED to walk several miles 20 his desti-
nation.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Durham, y. C.-The revenue officers are
having trouble enforcing the prohibition
laws that have driven whisky manufsc-
turing from the State In Durham Coun-
y the officers have captured a distiHery
and 1.000 gallons Of beer this week. the
copper having q capacity Of 60 gallons
daily.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Harrisonburg. Va-An infant, less than
q year old. was burned 10 death on the
farm OF A P. Dudley. few miles west OF
Bridgewater. The child was left sleeping
by its mother, Mrs. J. ". Shifaette while
she went Out Of the house for a few min
utes. Upon her return she found the
house in flames.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

The class OF 1856 Washington High
School. held its annual reunion Tuesday
evening at the residence Of Miss \. May
Az Lee Miss Margaret Larcombe presided
over the brief business meeting, after
which refreshments were Sc red
In the course Of the evening Mai VIII
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Salisbury. y C.-By order OF the ex-
ecutive committee Of the North Carolina
Lutheran Synod. which met IN Salisbury
this week. new Lutheran church build
Ing viii be erected at MocTesviIle at
once. A desirable site FOR the edifce has
already been purchased, and the work of
building viii be done this year. The
synod has resolved TO build az least one
church each year
Weston, y. Fa.-The three-year-old
child OF Mrs. Lille Wilson was burned
10 death here while the mother was tenn
porarily absent. An older child escaped,
while a younger one had been left with
the neighhor.< The fire was kindied by the
child at play and the house, with furnish
ings, was destroyed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

BeTryville, Va--An interesting engage
ment announced recently is that Of Miss
Rosalie Lyle Wheat. daughter Of Mrs.
F L Wheat. Of near Berryville to Town
send BurweH, OF Millwood- The wedding
VIII take place in the spring. and Mr.
and Mrs. BUrwell viii reside at Garter
Hall" the beautiful colonial residence OF
Mr. Burwen. IN this county The Cere-
mony viii be solemnized at the nome OF
Mr.. and Mrs D. z. Potter Of CIarks-
burg. U. Va, the brOther-in-law and sis
ter OF the bride-to-be Miss Wheat and
her mother are now visiting at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs Potter
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

Bristol. Va--Work viii begin this week
on S25-00O annex to the ST Lawrence
Hotel, in this city. George s Bum, the
lessee Of the present hotel has leased the
annex for a term OF years. II viii con
tain fifty rooms
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-20
TODAY IS YEARS AGO
FROM DAILY SENTINEL
CSaturtIay.1

Last evening the members of The
Mesa Dancing Club assembled at the
Armory and enjoyed "a pleasant social
dance until / . O'Clock.
A large party of young people went
from this city 10 Fruita last night 10
attend the masquerade ball at that
place
Miss 10 Williams entertained a
number of her friends last evening
al her mothers residence. corner of
Seventh and Rood.
J, w. Brockway, Of Denver, is I'm
the city today
Mrs. L. A Bedwell returned to this
city today
one of the largest and most en-
ioyable receptions ever given in this
city occurred this afternoon. Mrs.
Josephine Rich and Mrs. Chas. B..
Rich at their elegant home on North
Seventh received their frignds to the
number of about ninety from ESQ
until 6 o'clock.
As "A meeting occurred in the X p.
hall last night, il is fair TO presume
that the organization OF The A. p. A.
lodge was effected
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-20
NOT GETTING A SQUARE DEAL.

When a superintendent OF a reser-
walton writes two different years to
the superintendent of Grand Junction
that there are no children on this
reservation for transfer TO non-res-
ervation schools" and then deliber-
ately transfers large classes TO Has
kell and Riverside school, The Rev
ellie thinks il high time an Annauias
club is organized in the Indian ser
vice as well as in circles higher up
of which we read so much The Grand
junction school is chock fun of pu-
pills and good ones TOO. but it respect
fully demands q square deal This
school is not jealous OF Haskell and
Riverside but glories in their great
success but it is simply Tired" at
double-deaIiug and weakness that
can't say the truth, and call a spade
a spade If superintendeuts and
agents do not want to send children
to Grand junction. why not kindly.
or unllndly say so, and end all CON
troVersy.
The truth itself is not believed
From one who often has deceived. ."
Grand junction Indian School
Reveille.
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-20
Free-Gas seryioe-Free,

The management of the company
has decided to connect free of charge
one hundred 10O) gas services in
the city of Grand junction, for this
coming season. Connections To he
made during the months of March
and April.
Persons whose residences are 50
connected must agree to pay at least
the minimum charge of S1.OO per
month for six months after conncC-
tion is made for gas.
Applications will he received and
connections made in numerical order
and no more than one hundred (1OO)
Will he made free.
THE GRAND JUNCTION ELECTRIC
GAS AND MFG. co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-20
NOTICE.

City of Grand Junction, County Of
Mesa, State of Colorado.
The Grand Junction Water Company
and j. Marshal Miller.
You are hereby notified that the
City of Grand Junction. Mesa county,
State of Colorado, under the provis-
ion of the statutes of the State of
Colorado, and sections l, ., 3, I, >. 8
ana Z of Article l, and section I of
Article II, of Ordinance No. / 6, pass
ed and approved September %, 1891,
and entitled AN Ordinance concern
ing Sidewalks, has built and con-
structed ON the east side of north
Seventh street in front of lots Cl)
one, en- two. and C3) three in block
oG2) siXty-two, in said City, side
walk at cost of Nineteen Dollars
Eighty-eight and one-third cents in
front of each said lots, making Il to-
tai of Fifty-nine Dollars and Sixty
five cents, which amount of Fifty
nine Dollars and SiXty-five cents has
been certified and assessed against
said lots or parcels of land, and you
The Grand Junction Water Company
and j Marshal Miller, as the owners
of said lots, are hereby further noti-
fled to appear before the City Council
of said City of Grand Junction, at the
city council room on Tuesday. Feb
ruary 9, 1909, at O'Clock p. m. that
they may hear and consider any and
all complaints you may have against
said certification and assessment, and
be heard as to the iustness and cor
rectness of the amount so certified
and assessed against your said lots or
parcels of land
Given under my hand and seal OF
said City this 18th day of January
A. D., 1903,
JOHN NJ. CONLEY.
City Clerk
First publication January 16, 1909.
Last publication January 26, 1903.
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-20
INSTALL THEIR OFFICERS.

Last night in the Elks' hall the
ladies Of the Maccubees met and had
public installation of officers. The
following Officers were installed
PasJ Lady Commander-M Mrs. But
ton
Lady Commander-M Trechter.
Lady Lieut. Commander Mrs,
Hoesch
Lady Record Keeper Mrs. Olson.
Finance Auditor Mrs Trobitz.
Lady Chaplain Mrs. Knowles.
Lady of Arms-Nrs Wus5on.
Lady Sergeant Mrs Ereigbaum.
Lady Sentinel Mrs. English.
Lads Hicie. Nlr= Iinjhard.
Captain of Guard Airs. Bcye
official Fromp er-Ara. Ray.
They had an euIcrta'Hueut af-er
which refr hman.s were served.
Vau Hou ion alauouery 55l
Main
sae we for fa-- u.- ~--I. 90
Mckenzie. 5a6 colorado as.rus.
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The daily sentinel., 1909-01-20

You can have the best time of your
life at the dance of the young ladies'
of the Catholic church. Date is
February 3. Get your tickets