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The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
FAILS In ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Negro Was Weary of Stern Chase
of a Job.
Roliy Fortune Hangs Himself to
Picket Fence by Suspenders, but
Friends Cut Him Down.

ROlly Fortune. a negro. forty years old.
residing with his family al 1910 Wylie
court northeast. awakening this morning
In a ward Of Casualty Hospital. VIII look
around him in bewilderment al the com
monplaces Of human life. He will be DIS
appointed that he is not reclining on a
pearly couch in the city OF gold. clothed
in white. wearing a pair Of white wings
that would put the Wright brothers
aeroplane IN the has-been class IN a fly
ing contest. and with a golden harp IN
his hand ready TO join the chorus at
reveille. Rolly is fortunate in that he
did not succeed in carrying out his deep
laid plans last night % shuttle of this
mortal coil in a novel suicide.
Rolly had been suffering from the heat.
Also he had been suffering with worri-
ment. Incidental TO family affairs. the
most important OF which was that lie did
not have a job. However. he MANAGED
10 gather enough Of the coin Of the realm
70 imbibe freely Of the cooling amber
fluid. and after that ordinary drink had
become insipid, and not having the de-
sired exhiarating effect the menu was
changed 70 gin.
After planting half dozen or more Of
liberal portions under his belt. he wan
dered toward home, reasoning that as the
bars had closed he might properly so
home. Before reaching his habitat he
became inspired 70 join the great white
throng on the other shore. Deliberately
considering the proposition, the more he
thought 1t over wandering on his way TO
his better half. the better il looked TO
him. He reasoned that II he left for the
Great White City. he would be relieved Of
all the cares Of this life and would have a
sinecure the rest Of the time flying
around, playing q harp, and singing
Reaching a convenient picket fence he
removed the remnant Of a pair Of sus-
penders, attaching moose around his
neck. hooked it to a palms. swung of into
space. and. while he did not really know
where he was going. he was on his way
How long he hung to the fence in his
efforts TO commit suicide the depOnent
sayeth not. but not a sufficient leng Of
time to accomplish his purpose.
A party Of friends found him, cut him
down, and Rolly was thought to be dead
This proved TO be hasty judgment, for
Rolly moaned and made a noise like a
man who wanted TO go to a hospital TO
get back TO life, as II lie had forgotten
something before he attempted to make
a hasty departure, unattended by the
usual formalities.
He was hurried 10 Casualty Hospital,
and the physicians say that while he is
one Of the finest specimens Of uncOn-
scious alcoholism ever on record there,
he viii awaken this morning ready 10
resume the burdens Of life and hunt a
Job
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
THAW is NERVOUS
IN WITNESS CHAIR


damned II he Is a Ounce on the stand
and doubly damned II ne happens to be
more than usually faciie.
Jerome was unhagging In his efforts to
reach his witness from some unexpected
angle. Before him was a man who was
legally insane. possessed. presumably. OF
all the cunning Of insanity; yet some
where. according TO all theory Of the
alenists, there must be a crack in his
armor which would be vital and alto
gether condemnatory. The district at
torney CROPPED for this crevice IN the
defense OF his witness.
Do you think that II you were re-
leased and you should ever suffer such a
strain as you did before that you would
have another brainstOrm7''
Not at all; because I would be careful
10 avoid the circumstances.
But you heard DR.. Pilgrim say IN
the hearing at Poughkeepsie that IL you
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
SEITZ RUN-GETTER.
Norfolk Left Fielder Leads Virginia
League in Scoring.

I.ynchburg. Va. July 29.-Seitz. the
Norfolk left fielder IS Up to this time
the leading run-getter CT the Virginia
League, having made forty-four Up to
Tuesdays game.
Chandler Of the same team, leads the
league IN the number OF safe hits. for
he has gotten lightweight up to date.
The next best is Boomer, OF the same
team, with Seitz third.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
ForfeIts His Collateral.

Capt. William T. Taylor, charged with
having killed the black swan on the
river that had escaped from the Zoo.
failed 10 appear in Police Court yester-
day morning. forfeitlng $ collateral
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
civil War Veteran buried

Funeral services for William q. Glenn
mer. a civil war veteran. were held from
the residence Of his son. los Eighth
street northwest, yesterday. Interment
was in Arlington National Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
ROANOKE HAS WALK.OvER.
Andrndn Allows but Three Hts and
Only One Man Reaches Third.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Dauville, Va. July 29.-ROanoke had a
walS-over to-day, Danvilie never having
z loolI-in during the nina innings and
not being able TO get man as far as
third
The Red Sox felded In Chinese fashion.
and rendered Walker the ronkest kind OF
support.
AndraGa. for the locals, was invlncible.
and three scattered singles, one OF them
a scratch, was all that the Red Sox
could secure. The visitors helded bril-
nantly and ran the bases cleyerly. Score:
r. Il l.
Roanoke............... 2 20 500 o-s 10 !
Danvilie. ......-.-..... O 0 o 0 0 90 /
Battcrios-Andrada and Ryan: Walker ard Laugh
In Umpiro-Mr. Hcnucgar.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

At Macc1-Nncon rs. Augusta: rain.
At KnoEvilie-C Columbus. 9; Knoxville. .
At ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 8; Jacksonville. 3
At Columbia-Columbia. (; Chattanooga, L
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
LynchburE Takes the First Game by
Good Batting and Fielding.


Special % The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, July 29.-By superior
batting and fielding, Lynchburg took the
first game OF the series from Richmond
to-day.
The Colts never had a chance 70 score
until the ninth inning, when, with three
men on bases, Seiber struck out and
Post knocked an easy grounder to Law
renee.
HOOker's work IN center field was the
best seen here this year. while Zeigler's
batting helped materially In the run
getting. Moser pitched steadily. Johns
was hit freely in the beginning. but
Twitmire. who succeeded him. held Dick
eDsOns team TO three hits. Score:
R.HE.
Richmond. 90 100000 o2s
Lynchbg-g. 0 90 ! O-5 9
Bat.eries-JcAns and Messitt and Twitmire and
Pot; Mgscr and Pratt. Umpire-Mr. Pcrder. Time
Of gamo-l hour and IS minutes. ATTENDANCE, 80.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
wiIIoughby Confirmed by Senate.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nomination Of William F. Wino, ghby as
assistant director OF the census. He
has resigned the position as secretary OF
the Porto Rican government 10 take Up
the new Office.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
Observation-Disclosures
Store of Harry Miller Is
Quilted by Fire.
BANKERS HONOR THE DEAD
Only Three Candidates Appear for
Teachers Examinations - Virginia
Glass COmpany's Plant VIII Be
Sold at Auction To-day-NegrO is
Frustrated by the Heat.

Alexandria News Agency. I5 SCUM KoTlI street.
Alexandria. Va. authorized agents and carriers
for The Washington Herald. The Herald viii DO
delivered daily and Sunday 10 any address In
Alexandria for " ceuts a month.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
WASHINGTON herald BUREAU.
Ia south prvl1 gtraat

-isexandria, Va, July @.-The store
md dwelling occupied by Harry Miller,
az the southwest corner Of Alfred and
Gibbon streets. was Quilted oy fire short
~ after 2 o'clock this afternoon. The orr
gin OF the fire IS unknown. although II
IS believed that mice ignited some
matches which were in the store depart
ment which at the time Of the fire was
closed. The occupants We're absent.
When the FIRE department subdued the
flames the entire store part OK the build
ing was in ruins. and the stock. together
with the contents 81 the house. was also
badly damaged The loss on the building
Will exceed $500. covered ~ insurance.
The First National Bank building was
this morning draped IN mourning IN re-
spect 10 the memory Of Charles r. HOOn.
its former president whose death oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon. The board
Of directors Of that institution VIII hold
meeting next week. when resolutions
Of respect viii be adopted, and It Is
expected that at the same time his sue
cessor will be chosen.
The board Of directors az the Virginia
Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation held
meeting at that institution this morn
ing and adopted resolutions Of respect
Mr. Hooff funeral viii take place Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock from the
chapel OF the Episcopal Seminary and
the burial will be In st. Paurs Cemetery.
The annual summer examination for
teachers in the public schools began this
morning at the Lee School building. and
is being conducted by Capt w II.
Sweeney, superintendent. The examiua-
ton viii be concluded Saturday But
three applicants presented themse.--S y
examination. They are John J. Snod-
grass Anna Cunningham, and Elizabeth
Quander.
The plant Of the Virginia Glass Com
peuy. together with its contents. viii be
sold at public auction at II o'clock TO-
morroY morning on the premises by
Capt r. +. Knox. auctioneer. The sale
win be made for William E. Gilbert and
W Gym Gardiner. trustees.
The funeral Of James R. Griffin took
place at o'clock this afternoon from his
home l23 South Pitt street Rev. ". T.
Watson. pastor Of the First Baptist
Church. conducted the services and in
/ terment was In Union Cemetery.
Within the next few days Armour &
Co will, II IS understood. begin the work
Of razlng several frame houses on the
east side Of Henry street. between Cam
erOn and Queen streets. preparatory %
erecting a modern packing house and
Office building on the site.
Oscar Austin, a negro laborer. was
Frustrated from the heat about noon to-
day while working on the building being
erected on the south side Of King street,
between Alfred and Columbus streets.
He was attended by DIT. ". n Smith
The members Of the Alexandria police
department have arranged for an excur-
sion 10 Marshall Hall August "A next.
Tickets will be placed on sale Saturday.
The proceeds viii be for the uniform fund
of the policemen.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
SETS A new RECORD
Prince Ahmed Shows Great
Speed at Empire City.
WINS IN WHIPPING FINISH

II. C. BedweII's Five yeHr-old Clips
One-hfth of a Second on six Fur
long Track Record, Formerly Held
by NimbuS-COIloquys Is Second
and Rose Queen Third.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
CARnLINA IEAGTE-

AZ winston-salGn - GreenviIe, :; wfnston-sa.
lem. 4.
At partan5urs-AhdoTson. 9; Spartanbgre. Z
A Claarin-ta-c l.arlat4a- x CzAnsIaau2- l.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
WILL COVER FORFEIT
Jack johnson Agrees to Post
Sum of $4,000.
SAYS he CAN LICK JEFF
Negro Boldly Asserts that he Can
Stop Champion Inside OF Fifteen
ROunds-BattIe Ground VIII Most
Likely Be California, and Purse
Split 20 and % Per Cent.

New York, July 29.-Jack Johnson says
he viii be here next Tuesday 70 cover the
5000 forfeit posted by James J. Jeffries
on Wednesday 10 bind a match for the
heavyweight championship OF the world.
Johnson declares that he will post the
fun amount Of the side bet, $4,000. and
Will sign articles Of agreement as soon
as the proper time arrives. He favOrs
san Francisco as the battle ground, which
means that in all probability James Cof-
froth will get the match The negro
cannot get 1t out OF his head, however,
that Jeffries Is not on the square. and
declares that he will not rest easy until
he sees the boiIermaIler actually In the
ring
i VIII stop him inside OF fifteen
rounds IS the colOred mans prediction
L hope he viii be Mt"
Jenries said to-day that he would be
IN his old condition when he entered the
ring and that Johnson would prove as
easy a mark as Jack Munroe.
To Train on Coast.
Jenries. however. declined 70 say a
word about the division Of the purse. It
Us believed that he VIII insist on a win
.ner's and losers end, possibly Is and .
-.er ut. in which case nobody can ac-
cuse the big fellow Of naming unfair con-
dltions. Jen also believes that California
is the place for the big MILL and shows
an inclination 10 do his training ct Los
Angeles.
Jen insists that he weighs only 235
pounds at the present time. although be
looks much heavier. II he trains vigor-
Ia rrrfff
reduce 20 a proper fighting weight. but
he may ind fl a rather difficult matter
10 perfect his wind.
Jenries II 1T, IS undoubtedly the great
est fighter IN the world. He has never
been defeated. and his willingness 20 re-
turn 70 the ring Will convince hundreds
Of ring followers that he is the real
champion.
Never Gave I'D Title.
For that matter. he says that he never
gave up his title. but simply went into re-
tirement after his ridiculously easy vic
tory over AIunrOe. because there were no
( frsr-class heavy-weights left FOR him TO
subdue. He also states that he would
never have returned the ring II a white
man had beaten Burns. and he further in
Inmates that II Ketchel should defeat
johnson at Colrna In October. he will give
up pugilism forever.
Those skeptics who stu think that JEFF
fries has no idea Of milling again, say
that Jen regards the KetChell-JohnsOn az
fair as a sort Of anchor 20 windward.
Jenries has never regarded the negro as a
irst-class pugilist. It is said, and has an
idea deep under the belt that KetcheIl, II
he takes care Of himself. can put the col
ored nan away.
The posting Of fOrfeits and the signing
Of articles by Jenries and Johnson can in
no way prevent the Johnson Ketcheu mill,
as forfeits are IN the hands OF a stake
holder, and Coffroth has the signature OF
both men 70 battle In his arena on Octo-
Der Y.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
COLCHESTER BEACH.
ANOTHER BIG EXCURSION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1.
CHANGE OF time.
MORE time atTOLGHESTER

At the request Of many who have enjoyed
the W.. D. < A. excursions 70 Iolchestcr
Beach for a time schedule that would permit
more time az the beach. and yst make Il pos
sble % reach home earlier IN the evening.
the company has arranged % run tie special
train next Sunday at 100 a. m from the
White House Station, 18th and II stu n h.
This vii connect with the steamer a. An
napolis and Washingtcnians VIII reach Toll
chester BEFORE THE BALTIMORE PEG
PIE ARRIVE. II will also siys 81 HOURS
at the popular resort.
On the return Washington VIII be reached
about 9a5. an hour earlier than usual.
The low rS--C Is CENTS for the round
TIP inclrding street - fare, viii obtain.
These Colchester excrusi0ns have proved %
be extremely popular with the Washington
people who are DESTROYS d getting 70 a resort
On salt water az minimum expense Of tine
ard money. The bathing beach az Colchester
and the famous dinners have aisJ proved not
able attractions COLCHESTER Beach Is one Of
the best bathing beaches On tie Bay. Under
the new arrangements ample time Is allowed
for bathing dining. fishing. and Grabbing.
TIE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND
WEST RIVER TRIPS.
Don't forget the popular trips on the steamer
Emma Giles I've times a week az $40 fU
the round trip. including street car iEre- Con
Meeting trains leave 18th and H SIS. n. Z. Mon
days Wednesdays and Fridays. at 90 a n.
Saturdays. at go ?. n, and Sundays. AZ
1870 a.. M
Tickets at station or at ety tictet oaoe.
New Evans Bulding. 1924 New York Ave.
y W.
Get cur list OF Places TO Co"
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis
Electric Railway Company.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
HRtpin in Evidence.

Next the district attorney cropped
around among his mass Of papers and
leather wallets. and brought forth long
hatpin, dogs head carved out Of
block Of Anythest, Evelyn Thaw. whose
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
NORFOLK LOSES AGAIN.
schrader Knocks TvO-base HIT and
Scores Two for Portsmouth.
-, 4. m. yV,,bivoto, Ere-,ta

special % The Washington Herald
Portsmouth. Va. July 9.-The Truck
ers won poorly played game from
Norfolk. TO .
Both Hannifan and Volz were wild.
but the latter was hit more freely.
tvo-bagger by Schrader brought in two
runs for Portsmouth in the first inning.
and one hit. q base on balls. a sacrifice.
and an out scored the winning run in
the fourth inning.
An error and other misplays scored
NorfOlk's two runs. Score
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
RACING CARDS FOR TODAY.

Empire City.
FIRST D. rr,e ycar-olds and upward sell
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30

Oscar Austin. a negro laborer. was
Frustrated from the heat about noon to-
day while working on the building being
erected on the south side Of King street,
between Alfred and Columbus streets.
He was attended by DIT. ". n Smith
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30

The members Of the Alexandria police
department have arranged for an excur-
sion 10 Marshall Hall August "A next.
Tickets will be placed on sale Saturday.
The proceeds viii be for the uniform fund
of the policemen.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30

Within the next few days Armour &
Co will. II IS understood. begin the work
Of razlng several frame houses on the
east side Of Henry street. between Cam
erOn and Queen streets preparatory 20
erecting a modern packing house and
Office building on the site.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30

The funeral Of James r. Griffin took
place at > o'clock this afternoon from his
home, l23 South Pitt street Rev ". +.
Watson. pastor Of the First Baptist
Church. conducted the services, and in
terment was In Union Cemetery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
Want River Grade Cutoff.

A number of Evans Creek people
who were in town this week talked
about the great need of river grade
road, instead of being compelled to
come over the dry diggings. They
must needs take a smaller load on
their return trip from Grants Pass
than they would If the short stretch
of road of about half mile from the
Ament dam east was constructed
Automobilists and others also would
use such a cutoff much more than
over the present tortuous foute. 1t
has been learned that a petition for
such a grade road has been placed
in the hands of the county commits
sioners, and there will doubtless be
JOY in the hearts of those in the
growing district east of the dam
should this petition receive favor
able attention.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07

Jud Pernoll, the Grants Pass kid
pitcher with Aberdeen in the North
west League, is proving himself as
one of the strongest twirlers in the
league this season, he having now A
games out of played so far. Last
week he shut out Vancouver TO
0 and yesterday Thursday he was
up against Seattle for the first time
this week and won his game 8 to / 4,
it being the first game that Aberdeen
has been able to win from Seattle
during the present series. His many
Grants Pass and Southern Oregon
friends are watching his games with
much interest and it is predicted that
if he keeps up his good work he will
soon be playing in one of the major
leagues.
Secretary Blanchard, who went
Monday night to attend the Town
Makers Convention, composed of
secretaries and managers of all COM
mercial clubs in the state, returned
home Thursday morning. Accord
ing to the newspapers, the conven-
ton was wonderful success. Every
commercial club in the state, with
few exceptions. had representatives
on the floor of the convention, and
many Booster" speeches were made.
Mr.. Blanchard went from Eugene to
Portland where he investigated the
condition of the booklets and found
that the first form containing 92
pages, will be off the press Saturday
evening, The next form will quick
ly follow, and the booklets will be
bound and delivered on or before the
Goth.
Millinery Reduction Sale at Mrs
Waughtal's. One-fourth off on all
trimmed hats. 5-7-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
ID Z O

Our eminent townsman, Mr.. G. IT,.
Garner, having purchased a Dlozo
Cabinet and phone dlslnrector says:
Having been q student OF bacteria
and microbes for years, cannot see
why the people do not awaken TO and
realize such dangers more than they
do"
Mrs. c. f. Dixon says. after
realizing the dangers Of the phone
| think the dlsnfector placed on our
phone Is Just the thing TO guard our
health"
A. G. strobel, druggist, says; "As
a dealer / have handled many diff
ferent kinds OF dlslnfectants, but
none have given the universal salts
faction that Is daily reported TO me
from the sales OF Dlozo. believe
as a general dlslnfectant II stands
without a peer"
r.. II. Oberdlck says: "Dlozo has
been used in my kitchen and bath
room to my satisfaction. like IT'S
odor."
To the Skeptlcal: Try u 15-cent
Diozo cake, which makes two gallons
Of dlslnfectant. Try II anywhere.
Spray your favorite bushes with II.
and II results are not satisfactory,
your money back.
On exhibit and for sale by De-
maray, the Druggist.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
n. P. L. Team visits Medford.

The degree team of First Oregon
Legion 2136, National Protective
Legion, left Grants Pass for Med
ford on the 2 p. IN. train Monday
afternoon, where there was a large
gathering of Medford and Ashland
members in the hall of Venus Legion
at Medford. The Grants Pass team
exemplified the Legion degree work
in a beautiful and impressive man
ner. The evenings work meant much
to the Medford Legion inasmuch as
class of thirty-seven new members
were received into complete mem
bership.
After the degree work refresh
ments were served and amusements
indulged in to late hour.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
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DR.. Flanagan,
Physician and Surgeon.
Rannie, the plumber.
J.E. Peterson, neerlnsuranccMan
M.Clemens. Prescription Druggist.
Curtiss & Co., jewellers, are still
in business at the same old stand.
Remember the Primary Contest
May IA, at S;45, in the w. o. w.
hall on 9Th street.
Alfred Letcher. Registered Optic
metrist and Jeweler In Dixon's old
stand, Front st. Eyes tested free.
For a burn or scald apply Cham
berlain's Salve. 1t will allay the
pain almost instantly and quickly
heal the injured parts. For sale by
M. Clemens.
Spring-tooth harrows that are
made for only one horse at Hair
Riddle Hardware Co.'s.
j, II. Ahlf has installed double
beam, pitless wagon and stock
scales on II street, between 4th and
5th, which are now ready for weigh
ing. 5-7-2t
The /. X. l.. marble and granite
works of north Central Point, Ore
gon, are agents for The Stewart
Iron Works Co.'s cemetery and lawn
iron fences. vases, etc. Write us and
our salesman will call with designs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
Ladies' Auxiliary.

On Monday, May 10, the Ladies'
Auxiliary will hold its regular meet
ing in the new rooms in the Williams
Block. New officers will be elected
and important questions effecting
every member will be settled Among
these is the matter of charging dues
for membership. All should be pres
ent to sign the new constitution at
the close Of meeting. 8 p. m, is the
hour.