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The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
PROGRESS IN WADE TRIAL.
Jury Selected and Nearly All Evil
dence Given in One Day.

dence Given in One Day.
sFc-5al 70 Ths Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. April 27.-The jury 20
try Ernest Wade the second tine for the
murder OF his sisters sweetheart. Isaac
HigginbOthEm. here January 2 was com
plsted early al the morning session Of
she Corporation Court to-day, and before
the court adjourned the Commonwealth
completed its evidence and a number Of
witnesses for the defense were heard
Tomorrow the defense viii complete
its testimony al the morning session.
when the States rebuttaI will then be
commenced This viii be lengthy
The state appears 20 have woven
strong chain OF circUmstantaI evidence
against the accused, this being even
stronger than at the first trial. when
verdict OF first degree murder was rem
dered- The defense has been along the
line OF rebUttaI only. strong efforts be-
ing made TO refute the evidence OF Wit
nesses VINO gave strong circumstantiaI
evidence for the prosecution.
Numerous exceptions have been taken
70 the rulings Of Judge Christian, and IL
appears that the defense is preparing for
an appeal in case Of an adverse verdict
The case may be given 20 the Jury to-
morrow evening
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
MORE BODIES UEEARTHED.
wOrkmen at Princeton Come Upon
PrtvEte BuTyinE Ground.

Princeton. \. J., April 27.-Twenty-nine
more bodies were discovered by wOTkmen
in Princeton to-day while excavating for
the foundation Of the new Russell Sage
dOrmitoTy, which brings the total number
VI 10 thirJy-tWO-
The result Of to-day's work leaves the
situation more mysterious than had been
expected. for as Yet there have been found
absolutely no traces Of Identification
It Is known that a private burying
ground was located in this locality, but
there are no records extant to shed any
light upon the persons Inferred there.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
FLOUR PRICES FALLING.
Normal Conditions Predicted in the
Market by MiIIers.

Chicago. April 27.-Flour prices are go
ing down rapidly. now the bottom ap-
pears TO have been knocked out of the
so-ealled ''Patten wheat corner and
millers to-day predict that they would
be back 10 close to normal before many
days
Several local miliers announced to-day
that they had cut the prices TO $3.50.
which is % cents under the prevailing
prices last Saturday, and 80 cents below
the top price which prevailed when the
wheat huetated around Sl.G.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
seminoIes continue 70 win

The seminoles defeated the Logan
- c yesterday in a ten-inning game
g 70 u The contest was loosely played
throughout
The Semin0les lined up as follows: Nc
Intyre, C. Z; Kimbau. IS; Copenhaver.
1st b.; Treanor. !. E.; Gusdorf, :. T.; Darr.
"a b.; Smith, 81 B.; Powell, G.; Hallani, D.
All twelve-year-Old teams wanting
games address r. H Hsllam, no L
street northwest
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
site for Big Steel Plant,

Pittsburg, April 27--The United States
Steel Corporation has decided to begin
al once the construction OF its S3.0o0.e0
new steel wheel plant IN the Pittsburg
district. Official announcement OF which
was made here some time since. Il has
been decided to build the new plant ~
Universal, Pa. few miles out Of Pitts
burg
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Ivory Gave1 for Judge CIagett.

Special 70 TIE Washington Head
Upper Marlboro, Nd. April TT. Van
Clagett. who took the oath OF Office as
associate justice OF the Seventh judicial
circuit OF Maryland Saturday last, sue
ceeding Judge George 9 Merrick. was
presented by the bar associations OF
Prince George County with q handsome
gavel of solid ivory with q gold band
shout the center and appropriately en-
yrzved
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Second Grand Prize:
White Steamer.

We purchased this automobile from
the Dewey Garage, and It cost Us
Sz,25o. We shall give it to the oontes-
tant receiving the second largest number
Of votes in this contest. This is a prize
well worth the winning, being the very
best machine obtainable at any price. It's
advantages are innumerable, its excel
lence beyond dispute. You will find a
world of pleasure in the possession Of
this car, which is easily yours If you want
it It is only question Of securing sub
scriptions to The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
steeI Prices Adyance-

Pittsburg, april 27.-The Carnegie Steel
Company to-day advanced the price on
merchant sheet bars, steel plates, and
structural shapes 81 a ton above the ruI-
ing selling price Of large orders. This
Is the first sign that turn upward has
taken place IN the market
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
J. Gordon Pavne Buried.
SPECIAL to TIE washington Herald.

SPECIAL 70 TIE Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, April 27-The funeral
Of !. Gordon Payne. prominent in local
business affairs, who died suddenly e~-lv
Sunday. took place from nis residence in
Cabeu street to-day. The service was
conducted by Rev. Oscar F. Sans. Of
Cabel Street Baptist Church
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Dies suddenly from Ipdire,,io,

Charlotte, Va. April Z7.-John N. Bros
nan, chief engineer Of the CharIottes5
vile Ice Company, died suddenly Of acute
indigestion. al his home on South Sec
ond street He was forty-eight years old.
He had been IN 80 health for the last
six weeks. but kept at his work I'D 20
Saturday night The end came last night.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Drops Dead Seeking Reelection.

Special % The Washington Herald
Bristol, Va, april Z7--At a meeting OF
the executive committee Of the Bristol
Board Of Trade, IN which there was
movement on foot 70 defeat him for re-
election as secretary and general man
ager, Col. J. B Peters, ffty-eight years
old. dropped dead. The meeting was
called 20 elect officers. Heart failure is
attributed as the cause o. his death.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
JUDGE ExONERArEs SHERIFF.
Court Denies Cromwell Requested
PoIieeman's Reinstatement.

POIieeman's Reinstatement.
special 20 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. April 27.-The arraign-
ment Of Police Officer Detriek, OF Nor
folk County. contained IN an official re-
port read in open court before Judge
White. last Saturday. involving al the
same tine Sheriff Cromwell. OF Norfolk
County. was revived in court to-day.
Judge White taking occasion to say that
he mad orcered eXpunged much OF the
report. especially that part OF It refer
ring 10 the sheriff.
The court deEied that the sheriff had
asked him 20 reinstate Policeman Steven
son, who had made charges against the
sheriff, although Attorney Lawless' re-
port stated that the judge had himself
told MIN that that was TIE case, and il
Is further denied that TIE retractlon Of
the charges was obtained under durese,
which was the opinion Of Lawless.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Southern Granted Right to
Use Henry Street Tracks.
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE SCORED
Crowds Arriving on Every Train to
Take Part In the Homecoming
Week FeEttTfffes-GeOrEe Bender
sues the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway.

AIexsndris News Agency. so Kiag street. Ais1
EndTis, Va. authorized agents and caIe5 foz
The Washington Herald. The Herald VII Be C.
Eve-sd daily and Sunday to any address IN Alez-
Endriz for Sc cents q month.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

While you think Of it. telephone your
Want Ad. 10 The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Carolinas, Maryland,
and Virginia News
Political and Otherwise.

Roanoke, Va--It mas been reported for
several weeks that the Clinch Coal Cor
poration, which has Offices in the Watt
Rettwe & Clay Building. would move TO
Dante. in Russell County
The report was confirmed al the Of
fees Of the company yesterday. II was
stated that the Offices would be moved
July 1.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Fourth Grand Prize:
A Building Lot.

This lot (which is practically "two"
lots, Nos. 2I and ~ is located in beau
tiful Chevy Chase. on Morrison street
east, just off Connecticut avenue. It has
an actual value OF S2,359-5o, but as we
paid Thos. J. Fisher & Co. the sum of
S2,I45 for it, we are advertising It as a
S2,I45 lot The explanation Of this lies
in the fact that the property, since the
purchase by us, has advanced 10 per cent
in value, which only goes to show what
The Washington Herald is trying 10 do
for itself and It's readers.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
GIVEN CHANCE TO
BID FOR SETTLERS
South Can Have Agents at
immigration Stations.
PRESENT CLAIMS TO ARRIVALS

Department OF Commerce and Labor
VIII Put In Operation section of
immigration Act, which Gives
states Offices and Agents at Immi-
grafton POrts-HeIps South.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
INVALID CREMATED
WHEN Home BURNS
Tragic End of Aged Abe
marie Citizen.
FLAMES BLOCK WAY TO ROOM

Horace Smith Dies IN Fire Which
Destroys NePheW's House on Top Of
Pfney MOuntain-Dead Man Sur
vfved by Son and Daughter Re-
siding In the NationaI Capital.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Leesburg. Va--Ths general council OF
the Episcopal Church OF the Diocese OF
Virginia viii meet in St James Episoo-
pal Church in Leesburg in May The
council viii al its meeting here elect a
Misrepresentation 70 assist Bishop Gibson
10 I'll the place made vacant by the resig-
nation Of Rev. Bergman Green. OF Alex
sndria. who was chosen at the meeting
OF the council at Wsrrenton last May.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Pettey Electrical Signal
Indicator held to-day. the following Of
GERS were chosen to serve for the ensuing
year: F. NJ Hill. president; J. NJ Hin.
secretary and treasurer. and George ".
Pettey, general manager.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
STRAIGHT TALK

Sy<HE WASHINGTON HERALD mas been talking pretty straight
you about this while have become
recognize opportunity
lifetime something nothing speak
that expect to profit and the beauty Of
it that have arranged that YOU profit And why
5 nOtbe so? We glad to be this
only OF Washington Herald will
parties
expect among little lively
getting subscriptions which necessary securing votes
which necessary winning Of these prizes We
YOU disappointed
continually advising you your very Only
days until the First Voting Period will close. Between
that the put your hardest work Don't let
single escape Approach all your story Don't
discourage YOU Go Immediately the friend
Keep You viii work And
besides you'll something The Washington Herald
by That just after.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Wheeling. u. va--Nellie Steele. a nine
year-oId SRI. VIII die as the result Of
having drunk pint Of yeast. The child
did Eot know what il was, and drained
pint bucket
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Norfolk. vs.-Ruf1n Euqusrt. we'll
known 10 the Norfolk County cOnstabu-
lazy, having served several terms IN the
Norfolk County jail for operating blind
tigers" IN West Norfolk. was shot 10
death IN a quarrel over u cents by Solo
mon Wright The shooting occurred in
West Norfolk. and Wright has thus faT
eluded arrest
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Plans for the parade TO be held Fri
day next are being rapidly completed by
the committee IN charge. This event viii
be big day IN this city, and it is ex-
pected that thousands Of strangers VII
witness the big military pageant
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
First Grand Prize:
HOUSE AND LOT.


This house and lot is located in the
best residence section Of Washington, on
Bryant street. two blocks north Of w,
and half block west of North Capitol.
This section is literally filed with homes
such as we are giving away, the homes
being owned by the dwelIers themselves.
The locality is dotted with churches and
schools, and this particular home is with
in 800 feet Of the second largest park in
the District It Is one OF Middaugh &
Shannon's Homes OF Hundred Ideas"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
Third Grand Prize:
Columbia Electric.

This little car is the very height Of per-
fection and elegance. and is particularly
adapted to the use Of professional men.
It IS also the safest car for both ladies
and children. It will 60 to the oontes-
tant receiving the third largest number
of votes in this contest. We paid the
Dupont Garage $1,000 for It, and we can
assure you that it is worth every cent Of
the amount paid. For Hghtness, durabil-
ity, and smooth running this car is in
class by itself. It is yours If you want it.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Frederick. Md.-Dr. Eph-aim II. Kline.
a veterinarian, anC lifelong resident OF
Frederick. died al tis home, OF paralysis,
aged sixty-six years. He leaves wife,
TWO sons. HaTy and Charles. end two
daughters. Misses Margaret and Daisy
Kline. al OF Frederick; a brother. Frank
Kline. Of Dayton. Ohio, and three sisters
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Richmond, Va--Thirty-fve additional
dent George ". Stevens. OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway. ali of them 70
be built by tie Richmond branch Of the
American Locomotive Works. The order
for fifteen locomotives was placed a
month ago. Each OF these fifty loco
motives viii cost Sl5,00o
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

ParkersburE. " Fs--Ada Spencer. fV
years old, was shot in the face AT ROcl
land yesterday while playing with son
other children The shooting was dor
by Willie Smith. also quite young, WI
found a small loaded rife in a buildir
where they were playing Three OF q
shots lodged n the Spencer child's tOngu
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
III. Christensen
Gets a Verdict
Obtains $s42 in Record Suit Against
Omaha Ice and Cold StOr-
age Company.

The record suit OF the present term Of
district court came to IN end this morning
when the jury returned IA verdict for $s42
against the Omaha Ice and Cold Storage
company in favor OF Hans Christensen.
The trial began November IL.
The jury. which has been sitting under
Judge Kennedy these weeks, took the case
at 4iR p m. Thursday and federated all
night in agreement was not reached until
sAG m.
The suit Is a record one for the length
OF time taken in consideration with the
comparatively small amount at stake. The
plaintiff asked sI,sG5 for damages alleged
done TO his farm near Carter lake by over
flow from a dam built by the ice COM
perry.
An East Omaha manifested an interest
IN the osAe and nearly all East Omaha
came to give testimony. The attorneys let
no possible point OF law get by without a
battle and went to the mat over the ex-
animation OF practically every witness.
One member OF the jury. Rev j. w.
Flock. enlivened proceedings by marrying
q pair from Coin. Ia. one day recently,
and the jurymen. who considered them
selves groomsmen, ehipped IN and bought
a dozen silver forks and knives for the
bride. Mrs. Ira Lavely,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

Of miles from the real seat OF trouble, I am.
not thoroughly oonversant with the local
situation"
When DR.. Henry's cablegram to CLOSE
up reached state Auditor Barton, Mr..
Barton, instead Of complying. eomnuni-
Gated with John w, Hansel, general man
ager, and the result was an effeetive pro-
test against the CLOSE up" mandat The
Insurance risks we're transferred TO the
Security Mutual Life Insurance company
OF Lincoln and the Board Of Control Of the
Fraternity met and decided 10 try to keep
the old ship floating despite DR.. Henry's
failure TO supply the munitions OF war
promotion funds A meeting Of the direc-
tors is expected to be held in a few days
to determine future action.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
Or. HENRY IS NOT CERTAIN
YET ABOUT HIS FRATERNITY
sayh No More Business Il Omaha at
Present-BOaFd Meeting In
Few Days.

For the present the Christian Fraternity
viii do no business IN Omaha said Dr..
". o. Henry, its founder and general chair
man, who has returned from England.
"By special cablegram from London 1
ordered the ompany to close up its bust
ness for reports indicated that affairs were
IN a generally muddled condition"
DR.. Henry came direct to Omaha after
ordering the company to close up It's affairs
81 Omaha, He sailed from Liverpool on
the liner MauTetania and after reaching
New York took the first train for Omaha
what steps viii be taken to adjust the
affairs OF our concern, | cannot state. "
says DR.. Henry. Il ave not had an
opportunity TO confer with the Omaha
sfnosrs and. stopping As ! was thousands
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

watchss-FRENzER-ibsa and Dodge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

OF the boys. Each OF the lads had taken
the p%recaution 70 stow away a $40 bill in
the toe Of one Of their shoes. the remainder
being hidden In various parts OF their
clothes.
The lads confessed 70 the theft and said
they were on their way west TO grow up
with the country. No formal charge was
lodged against them and they agreed TO
the return OF the balance OF the money to
the party from whom Il WAS stolen.
Browns father is now enroute 70 Omaha
10 get the boVA
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
YOUNG ROGUES ARE CAUGHT
Two GFinnen Boys WHO steal Money
90 Come West Are Headed
Off Here.

Bernard Smith and Lloyd Brown, two
i5-yesr-old boys from Grinnell, Ia, were
picke1 up by the police officers in the rail-
road yards this afternoon ON suspicion OF
being runaway boys. The Grinneli officers
were notified and II was ascertained that
young Brown was wanted there for steal
ing $40 from a ~neighbor named Bfnler
Ftfty-fouF dollars was found In possession
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

in a resort to hunt a friend. He thought
by leaving hts money on the outside he
would not be subjected to the dangers of
being robbed. but the Montana man was
missing when he returned. He reported
the matter to the police and asked them
to find the stranger. but he was going
south when last heard from.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
Into Fits

by fear of appendicitis, take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, and away goes bowel
trouble. Guaranteed. CSC. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
HIS FAITH CATCHES A FALL
e. Lindsay leaves $40 with the
WrOnE Mah and Now .
Can't Find Him.

p. Lindsay trusted a friend from Mon
tant with his poeketbook that contained
$ and a certificate OF depoait for so at
the Omaha National bank while be went
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
But rheumatism seized him and com
PEELED him to think out play In which

#FHafN1H.Hh rhPH-Hk ALHf
But rheumatism seized him and COM
PEELED him to think out a play In which
he could depend upon something be.
sides the nimbleness Of his lege. He
knew tho Yankee character and built
upon It using as a composite to build
upon i droll character in Swan7ey,
his old home. Captain OTIS Whitcomb,
together with the sweet temper. great
heart ard unworldly wisdom Of one
Joshua Holbrook. Tried drst as a
nhort vaudeville sketch, and later as
a threeact drama, this play, Joshua
Whitcomb" was a SUCCESS. Denman
Thompson and ]. M.'Hill, a Chicago
merchant, divided 100000 profit from
Il between the summer Of 1876 and
1881. But Thompson had to have q
new play and wrote 1.-THE Old Home.
stead" retaining the character Of
JOSHUA Whltcomb, however This was
done on the road in Is days. The
first weeks receipts were3$l1'ooe; IN
New York 100000 people saw 1t IN
It's first three months, the receipts
averaging sl,e24 daily THOMPSON
says: II have played Its principal
character 50 many hundreds Of times
that l huve almost wondered whether
I was nenman Thompson playing aa
Joshua W'hltcomb or Joshua Whitcomh
masquerading at come and on Sthe
streets In the character Of Denmau
Thompson"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

19QI1
times aeen b aa nianyamfiiions Of
people al saThe Old Homesteadss then
Iskaow M head would rest far less
peacefully On the}plliow.s
But my satisfaction goes beyond
this negative point for thousands Of
assurances have come 10 me that
.".rhe. Old Homestead" mas changed
misguided and unfortunate lives and
restored careless and discouraged men
toSa right sense Of their human rela.
tlonships-- particulars their relation
ships T., their father"
For Illustration Thompson told Of
a young fellow, Malto born, who came
to see him at . hotel In the North.
west overcome with remorse for leav.
Ing parents who needed MIN, he hay.
Ing seen the, sorrow Of Uncle Josh;
the role Thompson Eakes-for his
Reuben. when | saw how the abb
sence and indifference of the son
wrenched the heart Of Joshua Whit
comb this young fellow told me. =
saw myself In the place Of Reuben,
the son, and. my. own father in the
place Of Uncle Josh. And when It
came to. the dream in the play, / was
50 mellowed that / cried like a child.
And I Just thought that some how
It would be q comfort to talk It over
with you-perhaps a satisfaction to
you to know tnat you had accomplish.
ed more for one lonesome and anx!-
Gus fathe. and In q certain old acme
|stead down In Maine than any preach.
or has been able to-for I'm going to
get IN clole touch with that home and
keep 30 near to the old folks after
this TINT they'll know right where to
find me, at any rate He did as he
said he would, and the father and
motaer were about Is happy about It,
glesz. as Joshua Whitcomb at the
return 81. Reuben from his wanderlngs
In New York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
Old HOMESTEAD
RhED$!2!,OOO,0!lOl]IO!!
Il sAhtchorAetorFIells The story$of
tsL ife, Being Better PLEASED ,i..tI With With
fleet ofs His Homely Drama Than Al
70 Golden rewards.

fnce aTheSo old Homestead was
4 u produucedsin the old Boston Thea:
Ii Aprfl of 1855 1t has earned
STsre than 81. 100000: this b the state
i Ill hi Denman Thompson himself
has written q. the forthcoming
vi Issue ~ tho "Wotnan's World"
Chicago the story u this remarka-
drama which won for the homely
wholesome play the record OF
Tsatest SUCCESS 81 any ever produced
the United States except Uncle
ans Cabin
IL has been performed 10 many
Sthnusand, Hmes and enjoyed BY so
gmanyS millions OF folks that ! nave
entirely lost track Of tae number.
says Thompson, IN his Retrospective
monologue "perhaps the figures might
aatord me some subtraction u had
Stllrm-but5not q tenth Of the pleasure
and comfort / set from reflectng that
no human belng-man, woman OF
ehlld-hns ever goue away from a per
iosr.manraS 81 The Old Homestead
the worse for having witnessed It
AOn thet other hand, literally thousands
$faye told: me, and other hundreds have
written NE, that they have been moved
Dy 70! new sense of moral obliga'
Bfttors-.a sense which actually moved
them 10 do something to mend The
mistakes Of :taelr past and to keep the
present clean and courageous.
4 like to think about this-and I'm
not asoamed to admit 1t. Perhaps
would not seem SO important and
so2 pleasant to me II I were a young
man today. with all the tutur bright
and eglowing before me. my heels
I'LL Sof ginger, my head full Of plans
snd my heart fairly bursting with lite
md hope. But a little chang hal
ONE over tits particular Joshua
Whitcomb" since tae "old Home
toad" was lrBt staged. ! am now
0 years old and Sol look at things q
~ tile more soberly than I once did. Il
had to look back upon a play MOI
cIean ands wholesonle and sweetening
lit which hadi,been produced as many
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16
Crf,s.PSt 1'f7f5lfiE 1g q
WHAT MONEY WILL DO.

You may talk about money and what
II will DO. but acre is Q pointer We R
want to give you: II you're going 70
pain, and paint It white, you'll ind.
our Spartan Lead ID right, Spartan
Lead stands ever test, and Is nov low
acknowledged to DO the best. Manu- Manu-
factured ~ the Marietta Paint 9 9
Color Coy Marietta. Ohio Sod sbyM
.B Christie, 800 Maln4stree
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

~ fsIihtf
Your helD.vanted I'D. will enable
you 70 interview all Of the people IN
the city who would be 'teligtble" for
the position.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-16

times. aeen 81 ass many millions Of
people az The Old Homestead~ then
know my head would rest FAR less
peacefully on the}piliows