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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

Miss Belle johnson will return TODAY
to Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freear are occupying
their new house on High street
Mrs. j. E. Robinson is home from
a pleasant visit to Norfolk and Ports.
mouth.
Miss Rosa Blanton has returned
from a pleasant visit to friends in
Stanton.
Miss.Emily Selden left on Wednes-
day for a visit to friends in Prince
George county.
We are advised that the Rev j. H.
Davis has been made principal of the
high school at Cumberland C. H.
If your horse beats Sadly" in the
running race at the Fair he or she
will have to git up and git.
Miss Judson Robinson has returned
home from Philadelphia and other
points where she spent a very delight
full summer.
Our friend, Bob" Booker. has re-
turned from Saranac Lake, n. Y,
greatly improved in his health He
fattened fifteen pounds while away.
Rev DR.. S. C. Hatcher's subject
for Sunday will be: At II a. m.,
Temptations to presumptuous sins, "
and at night a welcome to the young
ladies Of the State Normal.
The condition of Mr.. John A. Book
er IS so much improved that several
members Of his family have returned
from Richmond. The catient is on
the good road to recovery.
The merchant who will sell most
goods during the fall will do most iu-
dicious advertising. And advertising
in the columns Of the local paper is
best form Of advertising.
As there is no Town Ordinance for
bidding the delivery of ice on Sunday
and ice being a necessity as well as a
luxury, Mr. w. j. Barow's wagon
sill continue to run on that day and
deliver ice to parties wishing it.
That's good news we are receiving
rom the oyster beds They are rising
rom them as strong men, refreshed
by sleep, and ready to run a race.
But how about prices? Is there an
,yster trust Or bivalve combine?
Rev Arthur c. Zepp, of New
ialiee, Pa. will begin a series of re-
igious meetings in the Armory on
ieXt Tuesday night, the l4th. All
denominations Of the community are
invited to participate in these services.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10
Go With a Rush

iae demand for that wonderful
,..'ilac., Liver and Kidney cure, DR..
a.-s s. New Life Pilis-is astounding.
~ '.s d Co.,, say they never saw the
lag. d , because they never fail to
.-.s ,olI stomach, Constipation, In
.,.s''on' blliousness, Jaundice, Sick
'..''iaeAe Dhills and Malaria. Only
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10
NOTICE.

Professor Richard Ferguson, of Fer
guson Bros, Piano dealers Of Rich
mond, Va, will be in Farmville about
LIST. All orders for artistic
tuning left at Prof. Schemmel's Con-
will receive our best atten-
ton. Yours truly,
S-27 st II. o. FERGUSON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10
The Road to Success

any distractions, but none so
t.- ..''e q, poor health. Success to-
b. 'u'la, health, but Electric Bit
al, SIC greatest health builder the
t.- ever known. 1t cOmpels
be-. i.'n of stomach, liver, kid
o. "e.-, purifies and enriches
De-. ald tones and invigorates
ssa stem. Vigorous body and
sa. 'oI.oW their use. You can I
-at Electric Bitters if weak,
.t..t y ,Ickly. Only soc. Guar
White d Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

.. -.s'y bottle warranted, but not one
, , is The report regarding DR..
.. iN"Ib.S BALsAM, the best
.. --'.lsi hemedy from a large num-
.. ..o. druggists in the South. This
ic '''''' is warranted to you by White
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10
Walding, l(innan q Marvin,

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil, strongest, cheapest lini.
ment ever devised. A household
remedy in America for p years.
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How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Caiarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. ). Cheney for the last ID years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made
~ his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
H@lDs Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for const-
patton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

You had better secure some Of the
fine lots now laid off in Serpell Addl-
ton as they are only three squares
from the business center Of the town,
and will be valuable, and one Of the
best paying investments in or around
Farmville.
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list ONE CENT A WORD.

rr.~fe For Sale Lost. Found-in fact
.-4 IAN advertisements inserted In
c.i4mr for ONE CENT word. each
.-ti,n. with minimum charge Of ten
Signatures counted as part Of Id
,.r.I-ement.
r--ia.s the number Of insertions desired
..tal al the time Of entering the adj
.. ament. 10 VIII be continued al the
hate until notice 20 discontinue is
-.sea.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

Dyspepsia is our national ailment.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for it. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes, promotes flow Of digestive
juices, purifies the blood, builds you
up.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

You won't regret it. Smoke Prince
Edward Cigars.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10
.lt nBald Mountain.

ol night, Alex. Benton.
Ha-l y. y, climbed Bald
-..'i " .lc home Of a neighbOr,
a asthma, bent son curing
.tl 'r Kings New Discovery.
hrs... ...i lImselfOf asthma. This
MEDICINE soon relieved and
,l .l Ids neighbor. Later il
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ADS odds, Group, Hemorrhages
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lgc 'isy Fever. Grin and Whom
De ~. a0c and Sl.6O. Trial bot
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,ass.5 f friends to smoke Prince
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SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS

On the Sunday School Lesson by
Rev. Or. linscott FOR the In.
ternational Newspaper 6bls
Study Club.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE PEG
i" PIES NATIONAL BANK OF FARMVILLE.
At Famvie. in the State Of Virginia. at the close
IF business Sept. lst. 1909.
RESOURCES.
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e idward Cigars will please
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-09-10

Tie Itching is temper-tester.
'cle, you scratch the worse il
eIsQs .'.an Ointment cures piles.
iagr..iy skin itching. At ali
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PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Notes Of Happenings and People You
know.

II loves first ideal grows wan.
And thou wilt love again love me.
For what ] am no hero. but man
Still loving thee
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.sss.. ,.f friends to smoke Prince
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
APPLE CROP is SOLD
Berkeley COunty's Orchards
Bring Farmers S325,OOO.
BIG YIELDS ARE REPORTED
IL Is Estimated that $4,000 Barrels
VIII Be Picked, Which Have Been
sold at Prices Ranging from So 10
sS-one Farmer Has $4,000 Barrels.
Not All OF Crop Disposed Of.
Special 70 The washington Herald

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Martinsburg. w Va. Aug. 30.-Deals
heve been completed here during the past
day or two whereby practically all the
apple crops from the largest commercial
orchards in Berkeley County have been
sold, while negotiations are now under
way for the remainder OF the apples in
this sesctlon.
The aggregate output Of the orchards OF
the county is estimated by Postmaster
Alex Clohan. president Of the Berkeley
County Horticultural Society, at more
than $1,000 barrels. and the prices now
being paid range from 50 to IS per barrel.
1t is estimated that the growers Of the
county will receive q total OF about
$4,000 for their crops this year. The
crops that have already been sold are as
follows:
John Miller. 1900 barrels: o. B. lie
Fevre. 1900 barrels; w. S. Miller Com
p0ny. 5000 barrels s. H. McKown, 1900
barrels; J. n. Thatcher. 1900 barrels. and
l. H. Pancake. 5000 barrels. to c. p.
Rothwell & Co. OF Martinsburg. ] W.
Stewart, 5000 barrels. to Carl Kinban.
Of Illinois; r. G. Horner, 1000 barrels.
and p. s. Sperow, 1000 barrels, TO Har-
mon & Evans. Of Illinois: J. T. Catrow.
1000 barrels. and J. r Catrow, 1000 bar
rels. TO Phillips & Son. OF New York.
and S. NJ. Feitner. 5000 barrels. to Slmp-
son & Co, Of Illinois.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
CARLIN PICKS FLETCHER.
WarrentOn Man VIII BE Recon-
mended for Census Supervisor.

WarrentOn Man VIII BE Recon-
mended for Census Supervisor.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Alexandra. Va. Aug. 3O-Albert
Fletcher, jr.. OF warrenton. he's been rec
commended BY Representative c. c. Car
lin to the Census Bureau for appointment
as census supervisor for the Eighth Vir-
ginia district Mr. Fletcher Is a Demo
crat. and he makes four straight-out
Democrats who have been appointed IN
Virginia. the fifth Democrat. Supervisor
Hyde. in the Tenth. being regarded as a
Taft Democrat"
There were four applicants for the
Eighth district appointment. They were
Raleigh T. Green, OF Culpeper, who was
at first recommended by Mr.. Carlln. and
who was on the Democratic slate recon-
mended by the two Virginia Senators:
Edward Walton, OF Fairfax. Republican:
Robert Blazier. OF warrenton. who was
backed by Col. John S. Mosby. and Gran
Vile Gaines. OF Warrenton. Mr. Green
withdrew, and then Mr.. Cariin. after
some days OF deliberation, recommended
Mr.. Fletcher.
1t was understood that when the other
Virginia census enumeTators were naraed
last week the man Mr. Carlin select
ed would be appointed by the bureau.
Mr.. Fletcher served as an assistant to
the supervisor ten years ago. Ho will
have, it IS stated, near 175 enumerators
to appoint.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
PROSPECTS ARE GOOD
Season in Virginia and Maryland
Opens Tomorrow.
Failure Of Crop in North VIII Bring
Strong Demand for Chesa-
peake BiVRlve.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk Va. Aug 80-Virginia oyster
growers and planters are pleased with
prospects for the season, which begins
on Tuesday.
1t is stated that the advance orders
already booked give evidence OF the fact
that the public is oyster-hungry, and the
dealers are pleased with the outlook for
supplying the demand.
Virginia oysters are. It Is reported.
somewhat further advanced than those
OF Maryland. and for this reason the
local dealers expect that the trade will
be brisk from the start. more so than
usual The failure OF ,he "set" In
Narragansett Bay and Long Island
Sound viii. It is said. result in better
demand for Norfolk oysters. from the
fact that Northern markets usually sup
piled from the Rhode Island and Con-
necticut beds VIII have TO look TO Tide
water Virginia and Maryland 10 supply
their demand.
Last season Norfolk dealers were prac-
tlcally barred from the more Northern
MAJ hcts oH aONouht VI lAo pltnllAul Clop
In the Connecticut and Rhode Island
beds. Consequently. they had only the
Southern and Middle Western trade TO
depend upon. Hot weather I'm these To-
calities contributed toward decreasing the
demand there. for II IS a well-knOwn fact
that the average consumer viii not eat
oysters unless the temperature is un-
usually low. Warm weather seems 10
destroy entirely the taste for the bl-
valves
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
TENNIS TOURNEY ENDS.
Miss Grove Wins Ladies' Finals at
Cumberland.

" AAe A1anACa
Cumberland.
Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Nd. Aug 30.-The annual
tennis tournament at the Potomac Club
for the championship OF the Allegheny
Mountains ended to-day A number Of
players went to Fairmont, w Va. to par
ticlpate in the tournament there this
week The cup. won by Spencer Cor
don in singles over Frank Geoghehan.
OF Washington. is OF silver, and is valued
at SlOO.
In the finals, ladies' singles, Miss Mar
garet Grove. Of New York. formerly OF
Frostburg. defeated Miss Ruth Cochrane
Of Cumberland, rs, 60 She also won
from Miss Hamilton, OF Montrose. Pa.
6-S e-S. thereby securing the cup.
Geoghehah and Karr, In finals, mems
doubles, defeated Dr.. Karl p Heintz. Of
Cumberland. and a. Jack Colborn, OF
Frostburg. g.. SIS. 6-3.
Miss Ruth Ccchrane and Miss Elizabeth
Shearer both Of Cumberland. defeated
Miss Mary Randall and Miss Elizabeth
Randall both OF Annapolis, winning the
championship in ladies doubles, S. 6-
The mixed doubles, between F. Edger-
ton Powell and Miss Ruth Cochrane. and
DR.. Allan Bowie and Miss Randall, were
played to-day. the former winning By
10, 10 12-10.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
HUNTINGTON'S NEW DEPOT.
Work on Structure VIII Start the
First of June.

First of June.
specsal 70 The Washington Herald.
Huntington, W. Va. Aug. 30-PresIdent
George W. Stevens. Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway, who arrived in this
city on a tour Of inspection in his private
car. accompanied by Superintendent OF
Motive Power Walsh and General super-
intendent Grice. gave assurance that
work on the new depot here will begin
the first Of the year or very soon there
after.
II Is regarded as significant that Presi-
dent Stevens should arrive in the city on
the day the announcement was made that
the Huntington Northern Railroad had
published notice OF application FOR a fran
chise covering the approach 20 the bridge
that Is projected over the Ohio River at
this point
President Stevens said the Chesapeake
and Ohio would establish a gravity
yard here II that railroad could secure
line to the Lakes, and that n such a line
were secured Huntington would be the
terminus. The Huntington Northern IS
evidently the connecting link.
Mr.. Stevens said his visit here was
mainly for the purpose OF inspecting the
progress Of the reconstruction work on
the Chesapeake and Ohio shops.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
BROWNS SELF IN RAIN BARREL
Death Of Tennesseean Believed to
Solve Murder Mystery,
Spencer Leaves Slain Mans House
and Ends His Life I'm
Peculiar Manner.

Bristol. Va, Aug. sO.-The suicide al
Newport Tenn. to-day OF John Spencer,
a prosperous farmer living near Jones'
boro, is believed 10 clear up the mystery
surrounding the equally sensational mur-
der on Saturday night OF A. ]. slagle, a
wealthy lumberman, who was shot TO
death at Newport and robbed.
Spencer was suspected Of having com
mitted the murder. but as there was no
evidence against him he was not arrest
ed In fact he went to the Slagle home
TO attend the funeral and slept there
He left HIS bed at o'clock this morning
and drowned himself by plunging head
foremost into a rain barrel His body
was not found for several hours, and It
was al first thought he had fed.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
ROCKVILLE IS READY
Montgomery County Fair Has
Strong Racing Card.
WASHINGTON HORSES ENTERED
Secretary BOgley Believes Track
Records VIII Be Lowered This
Year-Exhibit Buildings Are FILLED
and Poultry Show Larger Than
Ever-Lasts Four Days.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd. Aug. 30.-The AIontgor-
cry County Fair. which opens tomorrow
and continues for four days, promises 10
outclass any previous exhibition in this
county. All OF the races are well filled.
Many exhibitors have also covered the
entire ground
Secretary James T. Bogley says that he
looks for a record-brealxing crowd, and
believes. on account or several fast horses
being entered, the track record will be
lowered.
The fair house. in charge Of Turner
W. Welsh, is filled with articles OF farm
produce. domestic articles. and choicest
culinary exhibits.
The poultry exhibits are heavy. and
space in the yard adjoining the fair house
is being allotted to the birds.
The following programme OF racing
events will be carried out during the fair:
TUESDAY. AUGUST e.
II class pace-Trixie. W. T. Miller. Washing
ton. ID. C.: Nay Queen. c. Fahney. Brightwood
~ {; Bonnie Lassie. c. Fahney Bughtwood,
-. " hacpy c. G. Hieary, Washington, D. c.
MElsNESDA1s " SEPTEMBER /
~ class trot-J. E. s. Boze. Richmond. Va.
Sountry Jake. VIII McHeny. Hagerstown. Nd
CafOctin. Or. G. II. Conley Frederick. Nd Emma
G.. John kinley. z500 Pennsylvania avenue Ralt-
moref Aid Nathaniel Prince. IS C. Bull Fairoaks.
Va Mis- Nina. George c. Hneary. Washing
Ton. ID. e: taracita. R. J. Clegett Marlboro. Nd
20 class tot-COuntTy Jake. Wll MeHsnry Ha-
gerstoEn. Nd: shannondale, n. o. Rouse. Charles
town. W. Va: Lilly gin. Thomas C. Kevs Rock-
vile. Nd Victor. r. T. Edwards, Richmond Va
2@o class pace-TrXie. ". E. Miller. Washing
ton, ID. c.. May Queen. C. Fahney. Brightwood
y c. Lena Directly. W. L. Bull. Fairosks. Va
Happy g.. G. c. Hileary, Washington. d. C. Black
Fatchen. L. c. Corbin. sgert. Washington. d. G.
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2
Fredericksburg B.. Harry Hasley. 5l4 Court
street Reading Pa; DR.. Chase. Misenheid Bath
Nd; Ed. Bali. George L GoodaSTe, 6sn Bright
wood avenue. Washington y. O. Charley Hal. L
9. Corbin. agent. WGEhinEtou ID. C. ManueIla L
9. Corbin, agent Washington, D. c.; sweetheart.
Il o. Corhin. agent, Washington D. O.; Miss
hooson, L. G. Coroin. agent, Washington Il. c.
z'l5 Class; trot-Edmee J.. Z. 6. Bozs Richmond.
va; Barun RODGERS. John Kinslsy. Baltimore. I'D
Lottie BedwoTth. W L. Bull. Fairnaks Va
Russell g.. Z. B Able Washington. u. G. Miss
Nina. Ge0rgo c. Hileary. Washington. D. q
z;A class; pace-Sidney B.. Harry Hasley. 50
Court street. Reading Pa: Black Patchfn h G.
Coron. agent Washington. D. c.; Miss Hobson.
Z. . Coroin agent. Washington. d. Q. Manuella
L. q Corbin. agent. Washington, d. C.; Sweet
heart, L Q. Corbin. agent. Washington. d. @.
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER i
County nce-LAlly GU. Thomas @. Kew. Rock-
Vile Nd; Edna G., F. c. Getzendanner. Rock-
Vile Nd; Howard O.. Charles yeis. Rockville.
All running events are omitted from
this entry list because the entries are
made the evening before the day OF the
race.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
ANOTHER TIN PLATE MILL.

Taylor Company VIII Open Plant at
Cumberland.
Special 20 The Washington Herald
Cumberland Nd. Aug On. &, G.
Taylor Co. of Philadelphia. viii start
another tin mill In Cumberland at once
and take on 125 additional men. The
plant which has been idle for three years
VIII be started up. and both open
hearth furnaces win be put in operation.
Only one open hearth furnace has been
IN operation regularly. Business has
been exceptionally good at the Cumber-
land plant. orders coming IN regularly.
With the exception or the shutdown
during the month OF July, due 20 the
wage scale not being signed. work has
been very steady
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
NO PARDON FOR QUILL.

District Prisoner at mOundsviue
Killed Companion in Pen.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Charleston. W. Va. Aug 30 - Gov.
Glasscock to-day refused a pardon 70
Wiley Lewis, serving a lifo sentence for
the murder OF John Cochran. In Kanawha
County in 1897. Lewis is alleged to have
been a member OF band OF criminals op-
Grating in Fayette and Kanawha coun-
ties, OF which band Albert Voires and
Clark Lewis were later hanged for the
murder OF Charles Gibson. pardon was
also refused to William Quill. colored. a
District Of Columbia prisoner. who killed
a fellow-convict IN the Moundsville peni-
tertiary
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

hual letters warning the public
germ Laden food and water. &c.
people 10 keep their bowels well
open these hot days. and this ap-
plies 10 young and old. but espe-
cially 20 the extreme Of ages. To
be constipated is TO be IN danger
or germ Infection. Also, II thick
ems and Overheats the blood. pro
ducing sick headache. loss OF an
petite. &c. Instead Of trying to
get bowel movement by overeat-
ing yourself with fruit (Which is
more likely TO produce diarrhoea
than cure the constipation use
DIR. CALDWELL'S SYRUP PEP
SIN once or twice a week before
retiring. It viii clean out the
bowels. tone the stomach, and put
the blood in good order. This
remedy is a vast Improvement
over salts and purgative waters.
tablets, pills, &c, for these are
only temporary eXpedients. DIR.
CALDWELL'S SYRUP PEPSIN Is
permanent in It's effect and con-
tains ingredients that tone and
strengthen the body. It's pleas
ant taste and freedom from grin
ing recommends &c 10 children
and old people. who especially
need gentle laxative. Any drug
gist will sell you a bottle for
only so cents or 81 and guarantee
results.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Freak Lightning Kills Farmer.
pecal 10 The Washington Herald.

oI'-Lll % INC WlslinsI01 HtraIl.
Cumberland. Nd. Aug. 3o.-StanIey
May, aged twenty-one years. a son of
Uriah May, near Sulphur Springs. was
killed by lightning The boy and his
father were engaged in digging potatoes
when the storm came UP. Both sought
shelter, the younger man carrying a hoe
on his shoulder. This was struck by
the bolt The clothes were completely
torn from his body, and one shoe was
torn OF. There was no mark on the
body that would indicate the cause OF his
death, as the skin was not even broken.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
PLAY WAR IN HEAVY SEA.
Fleet Tackles High Wind in Prac-
Siee EvoIutionS.

fiee EvoIutions.
Norfolk. Va. Aug. SO.-with a north
east wind, velocity of twenty-four miles
an hour. kicking up a high sea. the At
lantic battle ship and cruiser feet to-day
had the roughest weather since their tar
get practice and mimic war evolutions
were begun on the Southern drill grounds
of the Virginia Capes. The flagship Con-
necticut and five other vessels Of the
feet which came into Hampton Roads
late Saturday put 10 sea this morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
PiOneer Manassns Merchaut Dead.

Special to The Washington Herald
Manassas. Va. Aug 30.-E. f. Connor.
a well-known citizen Of Prince William
County. died at his home near here yes
terday after brief illness Of ten days,
IN his eightieth year. From 1872 to 1876
he was one Of the two merchants in the
village of Manassas. He Is survived by
a son. z. r. Connor. and by two daugh-
ters. Mrs. James G. Kincheloe and Miss
Minnie Connor. He was an uncle OF J..
w. French OF Washington. The funeral
services to-day az o'clock were conduct
ed By Rev. Mr.. Walters OF Washington
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
TRIES EIGHT TIMES TO DIE.
Prisoner in West Virginia Makes
Life a Burden to JaiIors.


Wheeling. w Va. Aug. 3a-The au-
thorities OF Ohio County w. Va. are at
loss to know what to do with Henry
Grafton. Of Milwaukee. who is locked up
in the local jail Several days ago the
police OF Wellsburg, a small town north
Of here. found Grafton hanging from a
railroad bridge, and cut him down just n
time 70 save his life. In the Wellsburg
jail he made two more attempts at sui
eide. In order that he might be better
cared for, he was brought 10 the Jail in
this city, where he has tried five times
to end his life four times by hanging and
once by cutting his throat with a spoon
that he had sharpened.
He Is watched night and day. and II
the guard takes HIS eyes of him for
moment. ne invariably renews his efforts
10 terminate his own existence.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Big Attractions FREE
at GLEN ECHO PARK.
SEASON WILL NOT CLOSE UNTIL SEPT. d


Srcc1al 70 Ine washington Herald.
Martinsburg. W. Va. Aug. 9o-Oficials
Of the Baltimore and Ohio and the Cum
berland Valley at a conference held re-
Gently in Chambersburg. Pa. decided
upon a plan for the construction OF joint
yards at Cumbo. two miles north Of Mar
tlnsburg. The yards viii have thirty-nve
tracks. with e capacity Of about 5000
cars
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Frederick Farmer Dead.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va. Aug. 30. - Marquis
Jones' retired farmer, died to-day near
Kernstown. this county on the farm
where he was born and reared. He Vas
eighty-four years old, and unmarried.
Ten nephews and nieces survive.