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The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
BLUEMONT LINE
MAY BECOME AN
ELECTRIC ROAD
Negotiations for Purchase
from Southern Railway.
ENDS AT THE MOUNTAINS

Negotiations are in progress, if
they have not already been COM
pleted, looking to the conversion of
, the Bluemont branch of the South
ern Railway into an electric line
under new ownership
= THE BLUEMONT BRANCH.
About three months ago officials of
the Washington and Virginia Railroad,
, formerly the Washington. Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway, entered into con-
ferences with officials Of the Southern
Railway looking to the acquisition Of the
Bluemont branch Of the latter corpora
ton. This branch, as is well known, Is
the old Washington and Ohio Railroad
which originally ran from this city to
Round Hill, between Leesburg and the
Shenandoah River.
After the Southern Railway acquired
control of this Bluemont branch the road
was extended to Bluemont, some miles
beyond Round Hill. but at that point the
mountains rendered further progress i'm
possible without expensive tunneling
Officials Disinclined to Talk.
1t was reported yesterday that the ne
gotiations for the sale Of this road to
the Washington and Virginia company
had been completed but this fact could
not be subStantiated last night President
Finley, of the Southern Railway. was
disinclined to talk about the matter but
would not deny that there was e posi-
btlity of the sale being consummated.
Other officials of the Southern said that
the proposition which was under consid-
Grafton was apparently satisfactory to the
prospective purchasers and that Ii was
believed that the deal would soon become
fact.
VIII EIectrify the Road
1t Is the intention of the owners of the
Washington and Virginia road to convert
the present steam road into an electric
proposition According to the present
programme the terminal will be at the
corner of Twelfth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue instead of the Union Sta
ton, as 1t is at present
connection with the tracks of the
Bluemont branch will be made in the
neighborhood Of Glen Carlin, in Alex
andria County, and the electric cars will
then proceed to Bluemont While there
has been no definite talk of an extension
OF the road, it is realized that it would
be matter of comparatively small ex-
pense TO build an electric line through
Smokers Gap to Castleman's Ferry, on
the shenandoah. where there is a bridge,
and then carry the line to Berryville.
Alexandria County Interested.
The fact that it was announced On
Saturday that the deal had been con-
summated created great interest in
that part Of Alexandria County which
lies upon tie Bluemont branch between
Glen Carlin and this city, for the rea-
son that the residents in that section |
would find it difficult to reach Washing
ton. The principal stations in this sec
ton are Cowden and Bancroft.
II the Bluemont branch is converted |
into an electric road it will mean a much |
greater development for Fairfax and |
Loudoun counties. The growth Of the |
country along the Great Falls and Old |
Dominion road has been phenomenal, |
hundreds of houses now standing where
there were formerly only vacant fields
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
VESSEL CARRIES
FLOWERS TODEAD
Ceremony Held for Soldiers
in Graves at Sea.

Floating with the tide In the faint
glow of the evening sun, a small, white
craft, laden with roses and ferns. drifted
down the placide waters Of the Potomac
late yesterday afternoon. bearing to the
sea its message Of love and sorrow for
the soldiers. sailors. and marines who
sacrificed their lives in defense of their
flag. now in graves beneath the waves
On the wharf at Washington Barracks
veteran soldiers and sailors stood with
uncovered heads as they silently watched
the vessel. bearing their message to the
dead, disappear down the river.
Services were held under the direction
of Admiral George Dewey Camp, Span
ish War Veterans. The veterans listened
to Rev. A. L. Hughes praises of the
mothers Of the nation, who alone were
responsible for the unQuenchable spirit
of the fighters as they marched to bat
tie filled with love for the girl wife or
sweetheart left at home.
1T was the American womanhood,"
said Mr.. Hughes, that made the Ameri-
can heroes. and everything that was
great in the hero had its source In the
admirable qualities Of the American mo-
ther"
He declared that the services all over
the country were dedicated to the brave
men who died for the flag. but when all
things were duly considered. the history
of the country could never be correctly
written unless a great part OF 1t was de-
voted to the services and self-sacrifices
Of American mothers.
Union L. Permanent.
William E. Andrews, Auditor for the
Treasury Department. told Of the true
lessons Of American patriotism. looking
now toward the development Of a re-
united country. which another war can
never divide.
Mr.. Andrews deplored the vast expendi-
ture Of money in preparing the country
for war as the best way TO maintain
peace, and pleaded for a universal peace
that would dispense with war and re-
sort to an International tribunal.
Bugler D. D. Deeters. U. S. A., retired.
of Hardee Camp. No. , G. A. R., blew
a blast on his bugle that announced all
was ready for the launching of the yes-
sci Of flowers.
The little craft was towed into the
middle Of the harbor by a launch from
the navy yard, and as the notes Of
Taps" were sounded for the dead, the
craft was cut loose and drifted with the
tide to bear its message to the dead.
Those IN charge Of the exercises were
Capt Henry c. Porter. chairman Of the
committee; George A. Joynes,
]. A. Mccarthy, R. A. Osborn, and A.
Jarboe.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
GRADUATES HEAR SERMON.
Howard University Head Gives
Sound Advice.

Rev DR.. Wilbur Thlrkield, president
of Howard University. delivered the bac-
calaureate sermon yesterday afternoon to
100 members of the graduating class and
friends in Rankin Memorial Chapel
He urged the graduates to maintain
the honor with which graduates of How
ard University are everywhere respected
and to set an example to other classes
by setting a standard for themselves.
Rev. DIR. w. r. Wedderspoon, pastor
of Foundry NJ. E. Church; Bishop Cor
don w. Clinton, and Rev. DR.. Fisher
also spoke.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
PRAYER FOR C0-PAST0R.

Rev. DR.. Power Slightly Improved
Mt Home Last Night.
Rev. Earl Wiley, co-pastor Of YER
mont Avenue Christian Church with
Rev. DR.. Frederick d. Power. who has
been Ill at his residence, 1236 Irving
street northwest. yesterday spoke OF the
improved condition of DR.. Power. and
delivered prayer for his recovery.
Dr. Powell was resting comfortably
last night, and. according to Mrs. Pow
er, Is slightly better.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
GOES AFTER TELEGRAPHER.
Detective to Bring Alleged Forger
Back to City.

Detective Robert Hewlett went to Pitts
burg. Pa, yesterday to bring to Wash
ington Harry Lewis. alias Duskin, who is
wanted to answer a charge of forgery
preferred against him and Thomas Wynn
by the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany.
Hewlett is expected back in Washing
ton this evening with the prisoner 1t
was said last night that 1t was probable
that Wynn was in Pittsburg also. and
that Hewlett might be able to bring both
men back
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
DEATH RECORD.

John q o'Nsl. 70 year1 Q. g. soldisus' Home.
d. G..
william n. Conway. ID yea1, Govt Hosp Insane
Maggie Station, 20 year., LIS st. nv.
Mary B. Shelton, 8 yean. 100 l2th St -
william II. Csrroll, g years. Providence Hospital
Amy I. Dixon, II years. l20 Eighth q. nv.
COLORED.
Carrie Duke. 70 years. Freedmen's Hospital.
Elenore Coleman Il years, Tabercilosis HOSPITAL
Cherry Bridget. g years. Ffeedmen's Hospital.
Leroy Hughes. 5 years 1919 VI st. nv.
Mahals Brooks. s. ycan. SIS st. NV.
Geuee w. Dyer. - years. Ffeedmens HOSPITAL.
Infant q Aksel ard Jessie Hansen. 30 minutes
ll4o N. Chpito ct.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
Anti-saloon League Rally.

A rally Of the Anti-Saloon League ok
America was held In three Washington
churches yesterday. with p. A. Baker.
general superintendent Of the Anti-saloon
League Of America, as the principal
speaker. Baker spoke ut First Preeby-
terfan Church IN the morning. at Tie
First Congregational Church In the att
Gnoun. ana at the Nsfrupol1tnn 1o.
0ee1n1 - = Church g uighr
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
Boy Bitten by Dog.

While William Payne, eleven years old
OF 1880 H street northwest, was playing
at Twentieth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest yesterday afternoon he
was bitten on the wrist by q collie dog
owned by Oswald O'Nein. of 2oa1 II
street northwest
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
BOGUS COPPER NABBED.

Negro Wearing Badge Arrested by
Real Policeman.
James A. Jones. a negro. was arrested
by Policeman L. A Farquar. OF the
Seventh precinct. yesterday for impef-
sonating q policeman.
Jones pinned q special policeman's badge
ON tho breast Of his coat and halted
several persons In Conduit road. His
actions aroused the suspicious Of John
c. Hughes. of 2o2 Ninth street northwest.
who told Policeman FarQuar. Jones was
found on the road with the badge still
pinned on his coat
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
q. s. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau

q. s. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington Sunday. May g. lsll-s p. m.
The weather viii be generally fair Monday and
Tuesday In the Atlantic States although conditions
will probably becpme unsettled in the Middle At
lantic States Tuesday The weather will be un-
settled. with local thunder showers Monday and
Tuesday In the Gulf States. Tennessee. and the
Lower Ohio Valley Showers also probable
Monday and Tuesday in the Plains States and the
Southern Rocky Mountain region. and Monday night
o. Tuesday In the Upper Mississippi Valley. Cen
e1aly fair weather will continue west Of tho Rocky
Mountains during the next forty-eght hours.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
Feu. KuIea - Wfeelk.

Charlotte. N. c.. May 2A-Four men
wsre killed and several others badly in-
5ured wnen double-header coal train
plunged through burning trestle on the
6eaboard An Line Railroad near Bostic
shis afternoon Those reported dead are
DnI1nooEo GroGn ana Eananv 81 INV
~ Ooo10 90 lAept-
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
Bench Sleeper Loses vvatch.

While indulging In sleep on . bench
IN front OF his home 1t sm Twsnty-fourth
street northwest late Saturday night,
Charles Gray was relieved Of his watch
and fob by . passsr-by. He did mot rnisa
the watch until yesterday. mos1l1es and
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
Railwaymen's Uniforms slsshed.

Raf1waymen's Uniforms Slashed.
Because the conductor reprimanded him
for loud talking. while riding on q Rock
Creek Bridge car in U street. near Tenth
street northwest. last night. negro
pulled . knife on Frank Thompson, the
conductor. ana slashed his clothing and
also the uniform Of the motorman, Will
son OIL Neither Of the men was hurt.
The negro escaped.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29

Tide Table.
rcday-High tide. $50 q m. and si5 .. m. Low
tide, 2:0 O. m. snd 38 p m.
Tomolrow-High tide, s:A q. m. and 1910 D. m.
Low tide, 3N . m. and An p N.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
Local Temperatures.

Midnight g; a. m. 81; a. m, 81: 6 a. NJ, So;
O. m. 60; 10 a. NJ, IS; II noon, g; p m, s.;
p m, s6; p m, 81; p m, 70; 10 p. m, 2.
Maximum, 8; minimum, S.
Relative humidity-s a. m, s6: 8 p m, & Rain
fall 70 p m. To p nj. o. Hours Of sunshine. Is.
Per cent Of possible sunshine 100.
Temperature same date last year-MaIimum, 7s;
minimum. 81.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29

Temperatures In Other Cities.
Temperatures other cities. together with ths
amount Of rainfall for the twentyfour hours ended
at .. %. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1911-05-29
VIII See Secretary Knox.

Senators to say that they will seek early
opportunity to confer with Secretary
Knox in order to learn the extent OF
the treaty and be able to answer intel
ligently the letters Of inquiry which they
are daily receiving.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29

una srawK, nut sn1 couldn't DO nothin'
land then to have him 60 back on her
the way he did-slip out 'twixt two days
and never write: that Just about shot
her to pieces. never could under
stand that In Ed; he 'peared so mortal
" fond of you and Of her too. He sure
was fond of you! She shook her head.
"No, can't anybody make me believe
Ed Wetherford Is alive"
Lee Virginia started. "Who says
he's alive?'
snow. don't get excited. girl. He
amt alive. but yet folks say we don't
know he's dead He Jest dropped out
SO far as yore ma Is concerned and so
far as the county is concerned. but
some thought you was with him in the
sast."
The girl was now aware that her
visitor was hoping to gain some fur
Their information and 20 CURLY an
.swered: i've meyer seem my father
since that night the soldiers came and
took him away to the fort. And my
mother told me he died down In Tex
az"
Mrs. Jackson rose. "Well. I'm glad
to We had a word with ye; but. you
hear me, yore ma has got to have
doctors help or she's a.goin' to fall
down some day soon.'
Every word the woman uttered. ev-
cry tone Of her drawing voice. put
Lee Virginia back into the past. She
heard again the swift gallop Of hoofs,
saw once more the long line of armed
ranchers and felt the hush Of fear that
lay over the little town on that fate
full day. The situation became clearer
In her mind. She recalled wildly the
words of astonishment and hate with
which the women had greeted her
mother on the morning when the news
came that Edward Wetherford was
among the invading cattle barons-
was indeed one Of the leaders.
In Philadelphia the Rocky mountain
states were synonyms Of picturesque
lawlessness, the theater Of reckless
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29
ire N ooHTUsUDJ


The readers of this paper win be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
in all it's stages, and that il CateTIh. Aa1le
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. iCatarrb
constitutional treatment. Ha1Ys Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally. acting direc tly
upon the blood and mucous suIfaces OF the
ton of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list of testimontals.
Address,; F. ]. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, 0,
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
TakeHalIsFamilv Pills for CO nsti patio n
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29

rares from beginning 70 enc, ana we're
not wholly reformed yet"
Some one at the table accused Red
field OF being more Of a town site
boomer than cattlemaD.
He was quite unmoved BY this charge.
'The town site boomer at least believes
In progress. He does not 60 - far %
to shut out settlement. d1a't care
to have my children live the life I've
lived. Besides. what right have We to
stand in the way Of = community'sr
growth? Suppose the new life IL less
picturesque than the old. We don't
like to leave behind Us the pleasures
and sports Of boyhood. but We grow
up nevertheless. I'm far more loyal
to the state az forest supervisor than
was when was riding with the cat
tlemen to scare up the hester"
At this moment Sam Gregg entered
the room. followed by young man IN
an English riding suit. Seeing that
1.-THE star boarder table, offered a cou-
pie Of seats. they pointed that way.
Sam was plainly in warli1e frame Of
mind and slammed bis Sombrero on its
nail with the action Of man beating
an adversary.
'That IL Sam Gregg and his son joe
Used to be ranch cattleman, now one
Of our biggest sheepmen," Cavanagh
explained. Hes bucking the cattle
men now"
Lee Virginia studied young Gregg
with interest. for his dress WAS that OF
a man to whom money came easy, and
his face was handsome, though rather
fat and sullen. In truth, be bad been
brought into the room BY his father to
see ':Lize Wetherford's gill;" and his
eyes at once sought and found her. A
look Of surprise and pleasure at once
Lit his face.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29
Cdyanagh. : Forest : Ranger
By tAMLIN GARLAND
copyrieht. 1910. BY Hamlin Garland

nestIy: IT want to help you. I shall
be here for lunch. and meanwhile !
wish you would take Red6eld into
your confidence. He's wise old boy.
and everybody knows him. No one
doubts his motives. Besides. he has
family and is rich and unhurried.
Would you like me to talk with him."
If you will. want to do right.
IndeA. do"
I'm sure Of that" he said. with
eyes upon her flushed and Quivering
face. There's a way out, believe
me-" j. -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29

JUST Decauis you're Wetherroro.'.
But I'm your daughter!
Again Eliza fixed a musing look upon
her. II reckon II the truth was known
your Aunt Selia was higher to being
your mother than ever was. They
always said you was all Wetherford.
and reckon they were right"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29

IlzB wAs IN VIOLENT ALTERATION WITH
~ 4 WAITRESS.
romance. and Virginia Wetherford.
loyal daughter Of the west, had de.
Tended it, but in the coarse phrase OF
this lean rancheress was pictured
land of border warfare as ruthless as
that which marked the Scotland OF
Rob Roy.
Commonplace as the little town look
ed at the moment, it had been the
scene of many a desperate encounter
as the girl herself could testify, for
she had seen more than one man killed
therein.
Then her mind came back to her
mothers ailment. Eliza Wetherford
had never been one to complain, ana
her groans meant real suffering.
Her mind resolved upon one thing
"she must see a DOCTOR" she decided.
And with this In mind she re-entered
the cafe, where Lie was in violent al
tercation with a waitress.
Mother" called Lee, II want to see
you" ......
With a parting volley Of vitupera-
ton Mrs. Wetherford followed her
daughter back into the lodging house.
Mother" the girl began, facing her
and speaking firmly, you need help,
and IL the doctor here can't help you
you must 60 to Sulphur or to Kansas
City. can run the boarding house un-
til you get back
Eliza eyed her curiously. Don't you
20 to counting on this 'chivalry Of the
west which story writer's put into
books. These men out here will eat
you up If you don't watch out.
wouldn't dare to leave you here alone.
No; what I'll do is sell the place, If
can, and both Of US get out"
"But you need doctor this minute"
"Ill be all right in little while; I'm
always the worst for an hour or two
after eat. This little squirt Of local
doctor gave me some dope to ease that
pain. but I've got my doubts-1 don't
want any morphine habit in mine. No.
daughter virginny. it's mighty white
of you to offer but you don't know
what you're up against when you con
tract to step into my Shoes"
Visions Of reforming methods about
the house passed through the girls
mind. There must be something
can do. Why don't you have the doc
tor come down here?"
II might do that if get any worse
but l hate to have you stay in the
house another night. It's only fit fol
these goats Of cowboys and womer
like Hett Jackson. l don't care til
somebody like you or Reddy or Ros:
comes along.
"No, child; you get ready and pull
out on the Sulphur stage tomorrow
I'll pay your way back to Philadel
ply"
II can't leave you now, mother
Now that know you're i'll I'm goini
to stay and take care Of you"
Lie rose. "See here. girl. don't yo'
60 to idealizing me neither. I'm wha
the boys call an old battleax. Nv
been through the whole war. I'm abb
to feed myself and pay your board be
sides. Just you find some decen
boarding place In Sulphur. and I'll Sc
that you have $40 week to i've n,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29

II CAN'T STAND THIS AIR AND THE8E FILE
ANY L0NGER."
because she's keeping boarders; it's
something else.' At this point her
voice failed her.
sIet us go out into the air." suggest
a the ranger presently 1.-The noun
tain wind will do you good"
She followed him trustfully. and as
she stepped from the squalor OF the
hotel into the splendor Of the morning
her head lifted. She drank the clear'
crisp wind as one takes water In the
desert.
'The air Is clean, anyway" she SAID.
Cayanagh to divert her pointed away
n the mountains. '"There is my DO
minion. Up there am sole ruler. NO
one can litter the earth with corrup-
ton or poison the streams
She did not speak, but as she STUD
led the ranger her face cleared 10
beautiful up there
Ha went on. II. hate all this scrap
heap quite as heartily as you do' put
m there are sweetness and sanity. Inc
creams are germless, and the FOREST
cannot be devastated. That Is why l
an = ranger. could not endure lie
IN q town like this"
He turned up the street toward the
hixh hill to the south, and she kept
stsp with him. AS she did not speak'
NJ asked. .What did you expect to DO
out here" -
II hoped to teach" she replied, ner
voice still choked with her emoton:
II expected to find the country mucn
improved" 49,.
"And SO it is, but it is still long
nv from an eastern state. Perhaps
you will find the people less savage
than they appear at first glance.
at isn't the town or the people; 1t 10
NV motherv she burst forth again.
sTeu me! A woman in the car yester'
dav accused my mother OF selling
whisky unlawfully. Is this so? Tel
mev'
She faced him resolutely. and, per-
ceivinp that she could not be evadeo'
he made slow answer. II don't kno"
that she does. but I've heard it charged
against her."
.sWho made the charge"
zone of the clergymen, and tnen IL
common talk among the rough men OF
the town."
"But she's my mother" walled the
girl, coming back to the central 1act
.sShe has sent me money-sne mas peen
Kind to me. What am l to do: she
needs me, and yet the thought OF stay
inc here and facing her life frightens
me-"
The rotten board walks. the low
rookeries, the unshaven. blear eyeo
men sitting on the thresholds OF tne
saloons. the slattern squaWs Wanoer
ing abroad like bedraggled hens. mac
the girl stare with wonder and g
NAV. She had remembered the tow
street as a highway filed with spien
did cavaliers, list wherein neroi'
deeds were done with horse and pistol
She perceived in the ranger the MAI
az the new order, and with this N he
mind she said: "You don't belese sess
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-11-29
The Great Conserve
ton Novel
tCoNTINuED.J

ial;l'r too,rr0-D.,
R4dneld rose and followed his land
lady behind the counter and there sat
in earnest conversation while she made
change. The tone in which her moth
er addressed the supervisor, her action
Of touching him as one man lays hand
upon another, was profoundly reveal
ing to Lee Virginia. She revolted
from It without realizing exactly what
II meant and. feeling deeply but vague
u the forest rangers sympathy. she
asked:
'How can you endure this kind Of
lfe?''
II can't, and I DON'T" he answered
cautiously, for they were being closely
observed. II am seldom in town. My
dominion Is more than mile above
this level. My cabin is 5000 feet
above the sea. 1t is clean and quiet
up there"
"Are all the other restaurants in the
village like this?'
"Worse. l come here because it is
the best"
She rose. II can't stand this air and
these flies any longer. They're too
disgusting"
He followed her into the other
house, conscious of the dismay and
bitterness which burst forth the In
slant they were alone. "What am I
to do? She is my mother, but I've lost
Ill sense Of relationship to her. And
these people, except you and Mr.. Red
field, are all disgusting to me. It isn't
because my mother is poor, it isn't
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-06


SAl.ES-Between Boards: 10 Me-
Bryde, s6.37h: 30 McBryde. $3.50; 100
McBryde, $3.50; 100 II. c. 4 s. Co..
1915; 10 II. c. 4 s. Co., $39.75: 263
II. c. e. $. Co, $40; 2l0 II. G. 4 s.
Co., s4o; 10 II. c. & S. Co, $40; IL
H. C. & S. Co.. $40; Is Kckaha. SEQ;
Is Pioneer, $2l750; 10 Pioneer, $217.-
500 90 Waialua, sl19: 80 Waialua
sll9: 90 o. X. 4 l.. Co., $l45: 10 Ke-
kaha. $3.50; 200 Olaa, 1925; 100 Olaa,
s512ia; 25 Eva, $3i; 5 Eva. sS1: %
EVA, $3l; 10 EVA, $31 10 Eva s3l /;
IS EVA, sSl; $4,000 Hilo 1901 Gs,
600.
Session Sales: 100 Olaa, $5.37iG +:
30 Olaa. $3.50: 80 Olaa, $3.50; so Olaa
$3.50; 30 McBrydc. sG.75.
Latest sugar quotation $40 cents
or $3.50 per ton.