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Newark post., 1910-07-20
ONE CAUSE OF RAILROAD
ACCIDENTS

kAILKOA1)S ask Tor county CO.
operation.
While the railroad companies are
making every effort to bring about
greater safety in railroad travel and
reduce those statistics which horrify
the reading public, they find one weak
link in the chain being forged for the
public good. due to the lack of coop
Grafton on the part of the local authori-
ties. The matter OF trespassing be-
comes more and more common as the
railroads make their network more
and more widespread. The railway and
engineering review gives the figures
which have resulted from this during
the last eleven years as $4,000 deaths
and $1,000 injured throughout the
United States. In 1900, 732 trespassers
were killed on the Pennsylvania road
alone and this in spite OF the fact that
10000 were arrested for the same Of
tense. 1T is not within the power of
the companies to do this alone. They
are placing cautions and warnings on
every hand. and giving us certain facts
which speak for themselves.
The death rate increases as the miles
OF main track increase, for main track
lllcdHS lHolC tlldll SllSlS II DIN, anu II
is in the double tracks that the danger
lies. As pointed out by the Journal,
nine persons out oi ten will step from
one track to the other upon the ap-
proach OF train. Ii the train should
be a freight the chances are one to
one that the noise of the freight would
drown the warning whistle OF the APP
preaching engine. In this way the
largest number OF accidents occur.
The hosts OF careless at the cross
ing bring their awful returns daily.
Impatient to be across, they so often
rush by the end OF the last car, only
to be struck by train on the opposite
track.
The intoxicated men, who seem to
prefer the railroad track for their bed.
etc. make the number OF deaths from
that cause enormous.
The Pennsylvania Company has been
carrying on a vigorous campaign
against all forms OF trespassing and
although the figures do not show a
marked Improvement. there may be a
proportionate decrease in the death
rate.
Their complaint of lack of co-opera-
ton on the part OF the count authori-
ties is just one 'Ehe statement that
the jais could not be overcrowded nor
bear the expense of such delinquents,
If all deserved arrests were made, was
enough to call forth a remonstrance
The public must realize their part III
the situation before this lamen.able
condition OF affairs can be remedied
Let the howl against the railroad be
heard less often until the public cease
to treat the tracks as their private
lanes and the irresponsible county
officials can hold up clean hands
Newark post., 1910-07-20
Coincidence

Whereas, 1t has pleased our Hea-
venly Father to remove from our
midst. our dearly beloved Sister Mary
E. Crow, wife OF Samuel Grow, and
Whereas, Sister Crow, during the
short time she was affiliated with us,
has proven herself an active and effl-
cient worker, and one who speedily
endeared herself to all who knew her:
therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the Divine Will
yet we most greatly deplore our loss
and deeply sympathize with her family
and friends in their sad affliction. and
Resolved That these Resolutions
be spread on the minutes of this Cir
Gle, and that copy be sent to the
family of the deceased and also that
copy be sent to the Newark Post.
Newark Circle No. 7 OF Heptasophs or
Seven Wise Men:
Charlotte Ferris,
Susie Pruitt,
Hanna r. Mercer.
Committee.
Newark post., 1910-07-20
The Sewer
Mr.. Editor:

WI. Lullol
The sewer question has been agitat-
ed for some years, but during the last
few months the need of it has been
felt more keenly than ever before No
one has been bold enough to say that
it is not needed There are many,
however, who are luke warm AMI dread
the additional expense; others who do
not see how it is possible for the town
TO handle the financing Of this propo-
sition 1t has got to come--and to
get at it legislative action will have
to be taken at next session OF the
General Assembly There is absolute
ly no doubt but that this action will be
taken.
What | can't understand is the
apathy shown! Practically all OF us
know it is coming. We will let this
drift until the last minute and then
rush into it haphazard VII" not take
up the suggestions that have been
made-have the survey made, find out
the approximate cost, have a general
discussion. BY doing this we can Sc
cure data and could talk and decide
more inteligently what is really best
to do. Now we are simply drifting
bindly "i@to the sewer" (oh, yes, it is
comine) and some day we will awake
to the fact that Newark has spent
another large sum OF money-and not
as wisely as was in her power
The water main will have to be
moved before we put in sewer From
the arguments and information | have
received on the street and in the
shops | have been unable to get anv
real information
III wager the Postmaster has not
received a line in answer to your re-
quest of citizens to take part in a mass
meeting to discuss the sewer aues-
ton,
Am | right?
WORkING-MAN
Newark post., 1910-07-20

So we return the flowers and trim
kets thou SO modestly gave us and we
didst think there was truth i'll your
eyes. And before Booker Washington
and the Every Evening we stand un-
covered.
What we wish to impress on our
friend is that we realize with him that
Booker Washngton's visit was for the
improvement of his race, and we ex-
pect. with the Every Evening, to do
our small part toward that improve
ment. We feel that when the colored
man realizes his place in the world,
makes his living, and by education,
training and observation gains an in
sight into our government, that he will
vote, as has the majority OF American
citizens for the last forty years-the
Republican ticket with the same ''un-
falling Regularity as many of the
Every Evening cohorts vote for Viii
liam Jennings Bryan.
Newark post., 1910-07-20
Get Together

Editor NEWARK POST
Ibis is the first chance have had to
reply to Kicker" in your issue OF
May 18th. kicker's arguments are
excellent. but he answers his own
questions in his last sentence-"Get
together. Will kicker join with the
writer. with the gentlemen who are
trying TO get a sewer i'll the town arc
various other matters OF Improvement
and aid us with his ability and energy.
Newark needs lifters-those who are
sincere to get together" 1t was
found last year with Business Mems
ASSOCIATION which had no back bone
We need Boomers Club-and bv
getting together, all defects in orr
town will be remedied
BUSINESS MAN.
Newark post., 1910-07-20
STORY
OF A
Business Growth

This month 3 years ago !
started here at "a New London
Avenue just above b & 0.
From a very small stock OF
groceries l have now a full line OF
general supplies.
My store is considered a little
out of the way but some one has
said, you know, that if a man
make better mouse trap or sell
a better article the world will
make beaten path to his door.
| am getting that path.
l buy flom the leading firms
and my goods are fresh and OF
the first quality. l positively re-
fuse to hold goods. So l sell at
small profit.
| carry full line of fIours and
feeds of leading brands.
A line of Shoes and WORKING
Mems furnishings of all kinds.
am very proud OF my store.
am grateful to my patrons. /
have built up this business and
hope to continue.
l have purchased this property
during the last year; have improv-
ed it and am ready to give you
my best service.
s, f. K|LMON
Newark post., 1910-07-20
The Gorilla Shoe
Merchant ailor

Altering, cleaning and pressing
neatly done. Clothes bought and ex-
changed. Some clothing for sale now
at reasonable prices.
Notify me by postal and | will cali
for work Address,
JOHN II. HERBENER.
Newark, Del.
Near Squire Chambers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
BASEBALL TOMORROW.

What promises to be one OF the
best games seen in this city thisjseason
is the one to be played tomorrow be-
tween the Cardinal Athletic Club and
the Southeast y. NJ. G. A., of Wash
ington. The Southeast boys have the
reputation Of defeating some Of the
best teams OF the District, and snappy
game is expected. The line up OF the
Cardinals will probably be: Mcbride,
catcher; Trenary, pitcher; Astryke,
first base: Wilton, second base; Pitts,
short stop; Hayden, third base; Muir
ply, Cockrell, Zachary or Dudley will
be in the outtield. The game will start
promptly at 500 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
THE LIGHT COMMITTEE.

The committee on light OF the City
Council met last night and directed
that the SO gas lamps in the city (Which
are auxiliaricS to the electric lighU be
at once fitted with Welsbach burners.
When these lamps are so fitted the city
will be much better lighted than ut
present. The committee also awarded
the contract for reslating the rctort
house at the gas works to Mr.. II. j..
Strider. This is probably the last
meeting the present committee will
hold
The retiring committee has done cN-
cellent work and their successors will
probably have little TO do for some
time. The gas works and the plant
generally are now in better condition
than for many years, while the earning
capacity of the works has been largely
increased: financially, too, the spmmit-
tee and the clerk could hardly have
done better, Notwithstanding the price
OF gas has been reduced to one dollar
per thousand feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
Praise for the Negro.

New York, Aug. 19.-High praise
for the negro race was bestowed to-day
by Col. Theodore Roosevelt, in an nd.
dress to the convention Of the Negroes
Business Mems League, meeting N
Terrace garden in 59th street. The
colonel was introduced to the 5000 ne
groes by Booker T. Washington, presl-
dent of Tuskegee Institute. Among
other things Roosevelt said: 1t is a
real difficulty to make reformcr real
ize exactly that he wants TO reform.
You may contrast the types OF race or
nationality, but behind all there is al
ways desire to do better for your
own class. The progress OF the
negro has been wonderfully. Ten
years ago you had little. Today III
the United States there are 4Oo,o oo
houses and 100000 farms in this coun:
try owned by negroes. cannot blind
myself to the great race question that
is here and cannot withhold my trlb-
uto to the negro race for the part it has
borne in the solution Of this problem.
In the last ten years the negro race has
advanced until today it is next to the
white race, the leading factor i'll the
progress Of the country. +"
The colonel's speech was received
with enthusiasm. After his address he
hurried TO lunch and then returned to
his Outlook Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
PERSONAL

The Vinita, Okla, Leader of August
II contains the annual report of the
county treasurer, E. ID. Ficklin, brother
of Col. T. III. Ficklin. of this city.
Mr.. Ficklin, who was an officer III the
Confederate army, is well remembered
here and his many friends will be
glad to learn that he is now one Of The
prominent men of the new state OF Ok
lahama.
Messrs. James Patterson, j., Rich
ard L. Finks and Ashby Rcardon left
yesterday for a tcn-days visit to Colonial
Beach.
Mr.. j. G.. Creighton, accompanied by
his daughter, Mrs. c. S. Eskridgc, OF
Washington, left Yesterday for a
months trip to st. Louis and Okla
homa.
Miss Mamie Davis, of Alexandria, is
the guest of Mr.. f. G. Cullers and
family at Rileyvilc.. She is accompa-
MED by Miss Willie Fairfax. Miss
Lily Makcley, of Alexandria, is with
Mr.. J. w. Huffman and wife, at Riley
vllle.--l Page Courier.
Misses Julia and Carrie Hardwick, of
Atlanta, Ga, are spending Il few days
with Mrs. Richard Purcell on north
Columbus street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, who has been
under treatment at the George WASH
ington Hospital in Washington, has
returned to her home in Nelson county.
Miss Eva Newlin, of Alexandria, is
visiting Misses Tinsley's .-Amhurst
New Era.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Emerson Woomcrt
who have toured the north for the
past two months have returned to
Mrs. Woomert's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Clapdor, in this city for visit.
The condition Of Captain James f..
Webster remains unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
A SUGGESTION.

The condition Of King street on
Sundays is neither neat nor clean ana
its appearance by nc means attractive.
This is because the street is swept TOO
early in the day on Saturdays. king
street is now paved with vitritied brick
from the riverto the union station and
is the principal thoroughfare OF the
city. Tn days gone by Washington
street was the street on which most OF
the citizens strolled on Sundays, but
conditions have changed and the crowd,
both of citizens and strangers, now ire
uuent King street, using that street for
their walks to the union station or to
the suburban villages. To these the
untidy condition of the main street OF
the city is most noticeable and it is
suggested that King street be swept on
Saturday nights after the close OF the
market and after the many country
vehicles and horses have passed up
that street and beyond the city limits.
A little night work would not cost the
city much, but it would add vastly to
the clearly appearance OF the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

MIR. Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. l9,-W'lllam
Jennings Bryan declines to approCme We 4
recent editorial suggestion by Col.
Henry Watterson, of Louisville, !lla'
BRYAN should consent to the nomlhaI
ton OF a candidate in 1912 who Dolteu
in 1896. Bryan serves notice that nc
will fight anyEsuch plan. In the Com
moner, Bryan says: -,
TT seems to be assumed upon Tue
part of those for whom Mr.. Nattcrsoti
speaks that no man is fiji to be demo
cratic president unless be helped TO
elect republican president IN the
critical campaign OF fourteen years ago
If it would promote harmony for the
six and a half millions to announce
that they will gladly follow one VINO
laid down his arms and went over to
the enemy, would it not also promote
harmony for those who left to an
nounce that they will gladly support
some one who has an unbroken record
of regularity? Generocity should not
be one-sided. Mr.. Bryan is not At
liberty to consider the matter. from 4
purely personal standpoint. He owes
something to the men who have thrice
nominated him in spite OF the m
fluences that are now at work trying TO
emasculate our platform and substitute
a reactionary for a progressive pro
gramme."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 10. = The stock
market showed steadier tone during
the earlier trading today, although on
the first transactions some material
fractional declines were shown. At the
end Of fifteen minutes trading, how.
ever, the list was generally slightly
above yesterdays close.
\ strong tone developed soon after
the opening, and an advancing tendency
was in evidence during the last half OF
the first hour.
Stocks ranged lower in the late fore
noon. the market again rejecting pres
sure for both long and short account
and the room traders, finding little
demand while this pressure was in evil
dence offered stocks at concessions
causing some substantial declines after
midday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
What Caused the Break.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 19.-The point Of
difference between President Taft and
Col. Roosevelt, it is pointed ont here
arc as follows: Taft's acceptance OF
counsel and aid from Aldrich, Cannon,
Hale and other so-callcd rcactionary
leaders. Taft's tacit Endorsement OF
the reading OUT OF the republican
party of the insurgents by Attorney
General Wichcrsham. Ballinger's
construction of the conservation law"
and the Presidents seeming acqnlcs-
ccnce in it. The alleged deal with the
New York machine republicans where
by the administration, through Vice
President Sherman brought about the
defeat of Roosevelt as temporary chair
man of the republican state convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
STEADY SMOKER AT THREE.

The fact that Phoenixville, Pa, con-
tains boy but years old who is an
inveterate smoker Of pipe was dis
covered yesterday when John Doenek
was seen at a railroad station with his
little son, Peter, who was blowing
whiffs of tobacco smoke from big
bowled pipe which filled his chubby
hand. While the aStoniShed commuters
eazed at the pair, the little boy smoked
three pipetuls Of an ordinary
brand of tobacco. Some who ques-
toned the father about the little
fellow we're told that Peter bad Just
nassed his third birthday and had
been a pipe smoker since he was
six months old, when a pipe was play
fully thrust into his mouth. He set up
great howl when it was withdrawn, in
sisted upon having it and wanted il
filled and lighted. Soon the lighted
pipe became greater favorite with the
precociouS youngster than his milk
bottle and since then he has been
smoking daily, all efforts made to break
him of the habit having proved un-
availing. The boy shows no bad effects
from the tobacco habit and his growth
has not been hindered nor has he ever
been sick. He is native Of this coun-
try, his father having been born in
Austria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
DEATH OF MIR. BURSON.

Mr.. John w. Burson died this morn
ing at 7:S0 O'Clock at his residence
GOT Oronoco street.
Mr.. Burson was member OF Harry
Heath Camp, No. 119, Confederate IN.
Veterans, of the Grand Camp OF VIZ
ginia. located in Washington, ID; y.
Before the war he was employed IN
the Land Office in Washington. Al
the beginning OF hostilitics, Mr. Burson'
being in such great sympathy for the
south, and expressing freely his senti,
ments he was'arrestcd and incarcerated
in the old capitol prison in Washington.
After being confined there Tor some
time he was parollcd and proceeded to
Richmond, where he joined the Con-
federate navy, and after serving f1aret:
for a wear was captured ard !.i,pJ Julg
at Point Lookout, hF jS'isss}.
was again rarl,iesi $50 g,s'72ai S1iIt }
d, Srd f-lreja i,tGat.y 6aat..'ion, IN
II iar., na3ay ;a .gnt in battles
emf ua.c,.,. and was later de-
t.lis resident Jefferson Davis to
charge Ol tuc Supl)lieS III 1Iit oCCoio
auditors office in Richmond. Mr..
Burson was personal friend OF Presl-
dent Jefferson Davis, and left Richmond
when the city was evacuated, on the
train with Mr.. Davis.
After the war Mr.. Burson returned to
Washington and was i'll charge OF the
money order department OF the Adams
Express Company, then he moved to
Des Moines, Iowa, a republican city,
where he edited paper, theDcmocrat.
Afterwards he again returned to Wash
ington and later to Alexandria where
he had since resided. Mr.. Burson was
of quiet and retiring disposition and
was very popular and well liked by his
host of friends and acquaintance.
His wife, Mrs. Emuella r. Burson,
relative OF the late president OF the
Confederacy, and two daughters, Mrs.
S. A. Sizer, OF Seattle, Wash, and
Mrs. VIM. Chapman, Of Savannah, Ga,
survive him.
The members Of Lee Camp are re-
uuested to meet at the residence on
Monday at 10 O'Clock to attend the
funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
PLAYING INDIANS.

Several small boys, supposed to have
been inspired by moving picture shows,
a few evenings ago while on Joncs's
Point, concluded to engage in the III.
nocent diversion of playing Indian. :
A small boy was selected as the victim,
and after imaginary tomahawks had
been hourshcd about his head, the
child, it is said, was taken to atree, and
bound and preparations made for hls
exit out Of this world in the manner oil
Joan of Arc. The fire was kindlcd, but
the boy managed to escape serious
injury. although the great toe OF one OF
his feet were painfully burned. 1t is
said that 4 warrant will be issued for
the arrest OF the braves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
-, = - !: ....50 -.

Is pl.:,ne ol the Masonic Me-
a :..i Temple committee held on Mon
day night it was decided to request the
Grand Master OF Masons in Virginia to
give his consent to the canvasslng III
other grand jurisdictions for contribu-
tons to aid in the building in this city
of the proposed Washington Masonic
Memorial Temple. An association for
this purpose, it will be remembered,
was organized i'll this city on February
22d last when the Grand Masters or
their representatives from number OF
the states were present and expressed
their hearty approval of the memorial
temple plan. Already q number OF
contributions for the temple have been
made and il is proposed to put a num-
Der OF canvassers in the field and solicit
aid in this undertaking. tits understood
that solicitors will in - short time take
the field in behalf Of the temple and
will open the canvas in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
WEDDING.

A very quiet but pretty wedding was
solemnized in Washington last night
when Miss Ada B. TIGER became the
bride of Mr.. G. Louis Folmar. The
ceremony was performed in the par
sonage OF the Christ Evangelical L'!th-
eran Church in the presence OF the I'M
mediate families of the contracting
parties, the Rev. ]. f. Wcnchcl Of
fciating. Mrs Alice NJ. Arnold, sister
of the bride, acted as matron OF honor
and Mr.. Harry E. Arnold as best man.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Folmar left for trip to Niagara Falls.
Toronto and Thousand Islands. The
bride and groom are we'll known in
this city and have the best wishes OF
their many friends and acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
The Nebraska Election.

Lincoln, Neb,, Aug. 19.-NebraSka
primary returns are hazier than ever
today and the figures on the Democratic
nomination for governor still lack one,
third OF being complete. Mayor Dahl,
man, of Omaha, is nearly 1000 TO the
good, but Governor ShalIcnbcrgcr will
not admit defeat, and reiterated hi:
prediction today that the full returns
from the western countries would show
that he had won. Only the governors
managers, however, have faith in hi
prediction and Dahlman looks like 3
winner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Mr.. Stephen Taylor, jr., had one OF
his legs badly crushed at the Potomac
yards this evening.
A magnificent rainbow spanned the
eastern sky yesterday evening about 3
o'clock.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to James W.
Payne and Margaret G. Cary, OF Della
plane.
Maria Crump. colored, was arrested
today charged with an assault upon
John Hasley with brick. She was
locked up.
The Woodlawn Farmers Club will
hold it's annual picnic tomorrow at the
i.Dme OF Mr.. J. F. Carlin, at Arcturus'
sirfaX county.
The funeral Of Mrs. Philippe Allen
took place from her home at BraddocK
Heights this evening. Rev. MIR: Lank
ford, OF the Baptist Church, OBLIGATED
The intcrmcnt was in Bethel cemetery.
The independent Fire Company OF
Norfolk Wednesday night decided not
to attend in body the annual conven-
ton of the Virginia State Flremen s
Association which will be held IN TINS
city next week, but appointed dele
CATION Of five members to represent the
company at the convention.
Mr.. l.. II. Thompson, the contractor
has broken ground for 4 handsome
brick Catholic church upon the site re-
Gently donated by Mr.. Charles Ra,ls-
cher. near Clarendon station. MIR.
Thompson has the contract to have the
building under roof by December l.
The building will cost over 80, OOO.
Seating capacity of 500.
The only case before the Police
Court this morning was that OF VII
liam Fountain and James Carter, both
colored, who were arrested yesterday
bv Officers Nicholson and Talbot for
lettering on the corner of King and
West streets. They were fined 50
each.