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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

men were seriously scalded by steam
accidentally entering the boiler where
they were working.
The men, Il Brown and his Mexican
assistant, named Serata- who are en-
plOyed by the rbyshire-Harvle Iron
and Machine company, were repairing
the flUss in one of the two main boil
ers. The boilers are connected by
steam pipe. Steam was up in one OF
the boilers and the steam cock, con-
Meeting the other boiler, had been &C
cidentalIy left open.
While the two men were working IN
the dead" boiler the steam press sure
became so strong in the Tive" boiler
that It was forced through the open
cock into the boiler the men were
working in. Before either Of the men
could escape they had been badly
scalded. They were removed to q hos
pital, where 1T was STATED on Thurs
day, they would both recover
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

The Deming office or the Ell Paso
Herald is in the Chamber Of Com
merce. Roy Bedichek is agent and
correspondent
The Herald's distributor IN Dem
ing is c. c. Rogers, room 1, Deck
ert building, telephone 213. The
Herald viii be delivered to all
parts Of the city same night Of pub
lication, at so cents per month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
ROBERTSON MAY BE IN
nHr p ACE EnR CONEHEss

Lubbock, Tex, Sept. 25.-It IS re-
ported as probable that A. B. Robert
son, formerly Of Colorado City, but now
living on his ranch in she southeastern
part Of Lubbock county, viii be a can
didate for congress from this district.
Mr.. Robertson is one of the best known
men in western Texas. and has long
been one Of the leading spirits in the
cattle raisers' association It is said his
candidacy viii be officially announced
within the next few weeks It is well
known that Mr. Robertson has been
strongly urged to make the race.
Other probable candidates are Judge
ThOs. L. BlantOn, of Abilene; Callan,
former president Callan Of the Texas
Cattle Raisers' association, and w R.
Smith, Of Colorado, the present IN
cumbent, who is now serving his fifth
term
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
Ell PASOANs SEE
CIRCUS PARADE
Ringing Bros. Big Aggre-
cation Pays Visit to
the CITY

Thousands watched the big circus
parade this morning IN the downtown
streets OF the city. Half the popuIa-
ton Of small boys was also on hand
in the gray hours Of dawn to witness
the unloading and the setting I'D Of
the big canvas covered city.
me parade was a remarkably clean
and attractive looking one for a circus
tnat has been on the road all season.
as the hlngllng shows have. Texas Is
ABOUT the last shOWgrOund for the cir
Gus this year. Twenty eight stands
viii be made in this state and the show
VIII then 90 to Wisconsin into winter
quarters
Many new features are promised this
year by the circus management and
from the west, where it has been per
forming, comes the news that the big
snow IS very satisfactory in every way.
me elephants camels. lions. 1eODards
tigers and the fine. sleek horses, num-
erOus bands, steam CaHOpe and clowns
AFFORDED much entertainment this
morning and this afternoon they are
affording much more at the show
grounds The performance win be re-
peated at o'clock tonight
Fresh buttermil<. E1 Paso Dairv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
INSPECTOR SAFETY APPLIANCES;
INsPECTOR HOTRS OE SERVICE

The United States civil service com
mission announces an examination on
November 81 at FL PasO to secure
eligibIes to fill positions Of inspector
of safety appliances and inspector OF
hours Of service in the interstate com
merce commission The salary Of in
spectOr Of safety appliances is $500
per annum and for inspector Of hours
Of service $500 per annum, with nee
essary allowances for expenses in
CURED while absent from headqUar-
tiers in the discharge Of official du-
ties
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
nm coon rs RECOvERTvc

Ben Good, of Chihuahua. who is in a
hospital here. is recovering slowly from
the attack Of typhoid pneumonia with
which he was stricken during the
period Of Accommodation last spring.
He expects to be in Chihuahua again
soon en- route to Maguariachic, where
he has mining interests
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
Fresh buttermiIk. II Paso %.
STACKS CARDS AT RATE
OE E~ORTE-0NE A VTTNTrTE

Stacking cards is not altogether a
gambling profession as Van n. Thomp-
son. a railway mail clerk Of the FL
PasO-LOs Angeles division, proved
Thursday morning, for he stacked them
at the rate Of Al q minute Taking
29O cards he threw them into the card
case used for examinations, IN exactly
seven minutes. Not a card went in the
wrong pigeon hole.
The examination was held IN the Of
flee OF the railway mail service in the
federal building.
Fresb hnttsrmi1l,- F1 Pasn Dairy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
IS OUT FOR OFFICE
OF CONGRESSMAN AT LAF

IS OUT FOR OFFICE
OF CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE
Houston. Texas, Sept 28.-D. z. Car
rett. Of this city. announces as candl-
date for congressman at large in Texas.
He says he will favor an income tax;
an amendment to the constitution pro-
viding for the election Of United States
senators by direct vote of the people,
and that since the supreme court OF
the United States in its opinion in the
famous Standard OIL case undertook to
read into the Sherman antitrust law the
word unreasonable and virtually de-
strOyed the act. IL elected to congress-
in order to overcome this decision, I
shall vote for an amendment TO the
Sherman act which shall specifically
state that all restraint of trade is un-
reasonable"
4 am unalterably opposed to the fed
eral government interfering with the
states in the making and execution ct
their constitutions and laws" he furc1-
er states
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Olympia, Wash. Sept. 2S.-The state
supreme court has sustained the con-
stitutiOuality Of the workmen's com
pensaion act passed by the legisla-
ture last winter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Ukiah, CAL Sept 2S.-StruggIes be-
tween settlers and the L. 2. White
Lumber company for the possession Of
the rich timber lands along Alder
creek reached a crisis again when H.
2. Warren, a settler. was driven off a
claim. Warren's cabin was RACED and
he was warned not to come back. The
secretary of the interior Walter L.
Fisher, admit that they await with
fear the next move.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Paris, France. Sept. 28.-Le Patrie
quotes admiral MARQUIS, inspector gen
eral of navy materials, as attributing
the explosion on the battleship Liberts
to the chemical decomposition Of old
powder. The water Conduits to the
magazines were too small In diameter
to permit Of a quick flooding, he
added.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

East Brookfield, Mass, Sept Is
Bound together by straps about their
wrists the bodies of Mrs. Mary Lacey
and her son, J. G. Lacey, Of Fitchburg,
were found I'm Lake Lashway. Grief
over a charge on which the son had
been arrested IS supposed to have led
them to commit suicide. Mrs. Lacey
was IS years old and her son 80.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Monthly Dinner Of Mems Club.
The St. Clements Mems club held its
monthly dinner at the rectory OF st.
Clements church Wednesday night. J.
NJ GOggin delivered an address on the
history Of Ireland and there was a
musical program. Dinner was served
by the women Of the congregation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
DONA ANA DEMOCRATS
SELECT THEIR DEL

scLEC1 -4-E4AEt DEL Ia -
Las Cruces, n. NJ, Sept. 2S-The
Democratic primary for precinct 20 was
held at the county courthouse and the
following delegates to the county con-
ventiOn to be held on Wednesday were
elected y. c. Frenger. J. D. Isaacs, J.
H Paxton, E c. Wade, IT., Francisco
Robes, c. o. Bennett Richard Travis,
W. f. Jacoby, Felipe Robes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
DELEGATES CHOSEN TO

ALAMOGORDO CONVENTION
MayhiII, n. NJ. Sept. 2S.-J z. Q. Bell
and J. f. Mayhill were chosen as dele
gates TO attend the Democratic con-
vention to be held at AlamogordO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
Dr.. Ebert, Dentist, 216-21s MINIS Bldg.
Workman's Act LEGAL.

DR.. r. d. Robinson. diseases Of chill
dren, ana orthopedic surgery. 200 Mesa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
More Bodies From the Maine.

What is worth doing is worth doing
well Highland Park Laundry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
votes AFalnBt CommissIon.

Atlanta Ca, Sept 2s.-By a majority
Of 2045 votes the people OF Atlanta
today rejected the proposed new char
ter providing for a modified form OF
commission government.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

You can easily sell It. Call Bell us.
Auto Ills. tell the girl what It is and
The Herald viii sell It. No bother, no
formality
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
ReDorfs suIt case Stolen,

John Martin, OF 116 East Franklin
street, reported to the city detectives
Thursday that some one had taken
suit case containing clothing and a
travelling outfit from his home while
he was absent Wednesday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

A. p. Coles & Bros. are offering for
sale several very choice pieces in val
ley land at unusually low prices. CAN
and see US
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

DR.. Prentiss, diseases Of stomach and
intestines. ROberts-Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

New Fire Hose Put In.
New fire hose has been placed IN the
corridors OF the federal building for
protection
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

DR.. a, y. slIII UHteOD0InIC InIIFm0rT,
DR.. Ira w. Collins, physician ir chief;
DR.. Amelia Burl1 DR.. Grace Parker, Dr.
Paul R. Collins. consulting physicians;
POI West Missouri street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

c. L. Ellington, zoe Magoffin. Tel
1899, painting, paperhanging, decorating
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
Golden. The PFonto Plumber.

Dr.. Auerbach. eve, ear, nose and throat
moved to els Mills building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
TuIarosa ehiekens Ii 1900 Groeery.
Fight over Timber Land.

DR.. Pearce, Osteopathio Physician.
moved offices to Roberts-Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Pollock 6 CO., Cigars. Tobaccos and
Billiards. 207 san Antonio street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
1TerIcnn HeraId on -

At Wards Pharmacy, in FL Paso.
Complete and reliable news OF what
happens in Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
nv s@ ss.sss5s.
eLUS
TraIn RuIIetin

S. P. train No. 2. due to arrive at SIP
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Havana, Cuba, Sept. 28-Six more
bodies were discovered Wednesday in
the wreck Of the Maine, making with
the four found Tuesday, a total Of "a
bodies found since the beginning Of
the present work. Two bodies were
found beneath the after 10 inch turret,
the victims evidently having entered
below the barbette, expecting to es-
cape through an opening in the tur-
ret floor.
Dr.. Jameson, genitO-urinary, skin
and rectal diseases, SIS Mills Bldg.
DR.. Cameron, Dentist, 22S Mesa Ave.
reliable dentistry; reasonable prices.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Dr.. Deady. moved to SIS Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Picture framing glass. paints. Mckee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Have your electrical work done by
the old reliable Texas Electrical supply
Co., 119 n. Stanton St Both phones.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Drs. schusjer and ReInemund, Rob-
erts-Banner Bldg Providence hospital
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Chicago. III, Sept. 2s.-Wm. Corey.
former president OF the United states
steel corporation, made a statement
here tonight in which he denied re-
ports concerning a proposed merger
OF American copper interests.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28
DenIes Conner lTerrer.

Dr.. KeItner, SIS Minis Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

"WANTED-Office girl at $500 a
week; must have common sense"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-28

Fresh buttermilk- FL Paso Dairy.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1911-10-26
NEWS FROM TUCSON
WESTERN UNION IF

Tucson, Oct. 25. Daily Examiner, Yuma, Arizona Tucson complete gives Ives 374; Smith -2S0; Ashurst 108; For Cover nor, Hunt 220; Weedin 177; Congress, Cobb, 14S; Winsor, IA; Hayden 139;- Republican, Wells, 371; Young, 2Ss; State Superintendent. Jones 3S6; Phil brook 165;; Democratic judges su- preme court, Franklin 95; Pattee, 13e; Rouse 121; Democratic corporation commissioners, Cole 123; Geary 1Q1; Jones. 139.
 TUCSON CITIZEN.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1911-10-26
Election Returns
YUMA PRECINCT Republican Ticket

Republican Ticket U. s. Senator
 Ralph H. Cameron .... 1S3
 Hoval A. Smith =. .i.. =. 164 Representative to Congress
 John s. Williams -. =. ... 159 Judges of State Supreme Court
 Fletcher M. Doan =. ... .. 155
 Edward M. Doe ..... ...... 155
 Edward Kent .... =. =. .h68 Governor
 Ed. w. Wells .... =. =. Il
 George U. Young ....$. ..... 114 Secretary of State
 J. Fred Cleveland .. =. =. 16S Auditor
 Geo. A. Mauk ...-. - ..\.. 161 State Treasurer
 w. D. Fisk ...... ... .. /. ..16S Attorney General
 George D. Christy ...( =. .. ITO Superintendent of Public Instruction
 Claud D. Jones ...... -. .. 175
 Charles F. Philbrook ..... ..I S7 Corporation Commissioners
 E. S. DePass ..... =. .. ..154 F. M Pool -. -. =. ...... 155 w. S. Sturges =. =. ..... 160 State Senator
 o. F. Townsend ...... -. =. S4 w. w. Woodman =. -. .. 90 State Representatives
 J. E.. Ludy ..... .... c.. ..1S9 N. s. Parks ..... .. .. .. 158 Judge of Supreme Court
 Thos. D. Molloy =. =. .. 152N Clerk of Superior Court
 Earl B. Smith =. =. =. ..161 Sheriff.
 U. G. Wilder ...... ... =. 159 
 Walter A. Moser ..... =. :. 167 
 A. H. Kent ...... .-. .. 80 Perry O. Spittler .. =. .... 108 School Superintendent
 J. H. Godfrey =. ... -. =. 11e G. H. Hobart ...... =. .... 67 A. H. Mcclure =. ... .. .... 12 County Attorney
 c. H. Colman =. -. -. .. 120 H. Wupperman =. =. =. .. 63 
 A. Y. Greer ...... =. =. .. 161 County Superintendent of Roads M. M. Briggs =. =. -. .. 37 J. W. Fuquay =. =. =. .. 80
 D. c. Rose .... .. .. .... 57 
 R. H. Maddox. =. =. .. .. 154 
 H. HI Donkersley =. -. .. 164 c. V. Meeden ...... ..- =. 159 Cash M. Smith ...... .. .. ..172 Precinct Committeeman H. V. Clymer ..... =. .... 166 Max Czuczka. -. -.. -. 157 A. Y. Greer ..... .. .... .... 162 H. c. Haupt ...... 160 J. A. Ketcherside -. =. =. 162 Louis Levy ..... =. ..:.. 159 J. M. Polhamus ..... =. =. 162 Geo. H. Redwood =. =. .. 163 Mont Smith .... .... ..... 160
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1911-10-26

All the best and latest magazines at Shorey's.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1911-10-26
Election Returns
Parker Precinct

Parker Precinct Senator
 Norton, D ..... =. =. ..8 Vessel, D ..... .-. .. .. ..!. 17 Townsend, R .. =. =. .. 10 Representatives
 brennan, D ...... =. ... ... 31 Kerr, D ...... .. .. ... IS Neinstedt, D ...... ... .. =. 5 Ludy, R ...... .. .. .. II Parks, H coco. =. -. .. 10 Judge Superior Court
 Baxter D ...... ... ~ .. 1s Westover, D coo. .. :. ...15 Moiioy' h =. ... =. 10 Clerk Superior Court
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1911-10-26
Election Returns
YUMA PRECINCT Democratic Ticket

Democratic Ticket U. s. Senator
 Henry F. Ashurst ... -. ... 89 . Eugene S. Ives ...... =. =. 174 Reese M. Ling ...... =. .... 36 Eugene Brady O'Neill .. =. 182 H. L. Pickett ...... ... .. .. 15> Mark Smith ...... ... =. .. 73 Representative to Congress- Lamar Cobb ...... =. ... .. II Carl Hayden ...... .. .... .. 75 Mulford Winsor ..... =. =. 230 Judges of State Supreme Court D. L. Cunningham =. =. .. 101 Albert Franklin ...... ..... 187
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-04-13
SHARPSBURG NEWS.

w. d. Cotfman, who has been the B. &
o Railroad agent at KeedySVille for the
past twenty years, has resigned, and S.
A. Gates, who has been agent at Gap
land, has been appointed TO fill the Kee-
dysville office.
Albert Leaf, undertaken, formerly Of
Roanoke, Va, has rented the Mrs. Beel-
er property near the public square and
will carry on the undertaking and furni-
ture business.
About 40 public and private buildings
in this town now have electric lights in
and quite a number more will be put in.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. S. Myers spent Sum
day with Mrs. MyerS's brother, H. c.
NORM, at Fair Play.
HAYS Cronice has returned to Philadel-
phia, after spending some time here with
his family.
Seventeen members OF the ElkS order
spent Sunday at their club house near
Miller'S saw mill.
Leslie Evans, agent for the A. M. Ord
way Co., has sold number OF phono-
graphs to persons in this place.
Samuel Stouffer has set out an orchard
OF AIS young locust trees on his home
farm.
Harry Shackelford has built on their
property new waSh-houSe and sum-
mer kitchen.
All of the maple trees around the City
Hotel have been trimmed, making il look
very much better.
Mrs. Eva O.. Dulin, OF Washington, is
spending the week with her parents here.
Her husband will join her on Saturday
and spend Easter with Mrs. Dulln'S pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. 7. Reilly.
An election will be held at John p.
Smiths May 9th to elect officers for the
management OF the affairs Of Mountain
View Cemetery for this year.
Superintendent Cook, of the National
Cemetery has several men at work cleaI.-
ing the head-stoneS in the cemetery.
There is lady in our town who would
like to know how to make duck 90 on
the rooSt with the chickens. She whips
it and places il on the rooSt, but it won't
stay there. Then we have man who
whips his chicken hens because they get
in his garden, using lath on them until
they can't fly any more.
Whitfield GraySon reports the loss OF
about lis OF his 240 young chickens, be-
ing poisoned by some one giving them
feed with paris green on If.
Earnest Highbarger has gone to Wash
ington, where he expects to get employ
ment.
Miss Ena Boyer, of this place, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Boyer, and
Mr.. Earnest Allen, of Shepherdstown,
now employed in Washington, were
married there last week. They have
gone to house keeping in that city, and
have the best wishes OF their friends here.
Miss Blanche Jones, of KeedYsville, is
spending the week with her sister, Mrs.
c. L. Mongan, in this town.
Harry and George Cook trimmed the
large maple trees along the street at the
public school building.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs VIM. o.
Cox, near town, is seriously i'll with in
flammation OF the stomach.
Beachley & Cllpp have been awarded
the contract 10 make some repairs to the
buildings in the National Cemetery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-04-13
Acknowledge 1t.
Shepherdstown Has to Bow to the
Inevitabte-Scores of Endorse
mentS Prove Ii.

After reading the public statement Of
this fellow-sutferer given below, you
must come to this conclusion: A remedy
which cured years ago, which has kept
the kidneys in good health since, can be
relied upon to perform the same work in
other cases. Read this:
c. T. Cullers, SIS w. Washington ST.,
Charles Town, w. Va, says: ''ln De-
cember, 1902, ! gave a testimonial tor
publication, telling how greatly Doan's
Kidney Pills had benefited me. AT this
time still hold a high opinion of this
remedy aud | gladly confirm my former
endorsement. | was troubled off and on
by dull pains across the small of my back
and my loinS were lame and sore. II
was hard for me to Straighten after Stoop-
ing and could not stand on my feet for
any length of time. The kidney secre-
lions were also irregular in passage and
unnatural. Having my attention called
to Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
supply and they helped me so promptly
that continued taking them until every
symptom of my complaint had disappear
ed. am glad to say that during the
years that have since passed, have been
entirely free from kidney trouble
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster MiIburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's - AID
take no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-04-13
WHY HESITATE ?
An Offer That Involves No Risk For
Those Who Accept it.

We are so positive our remedy will
completely relieve constipation, no mat
ter how chronic it may be, that we offer
to furnish ii free of all cost if it fails.
Constipation is caused by weakness Of
the nerves and muscles OF the large in
testines or descending colon. To ex-
pect cure you must therefore tone up
and strengthen those organs aud restore
them to healthier activity.
We want you TO try Rexall Orderlies
on our guarantee. They are eaten like
candy, and are particularly ideal for chill
dren. They act directly on the nerves
and muscles OF the bowels. They have
neutral action on the other organs or
glands. They do not purge or cause any
inconvenience whatever. They will pos
itively overcome chronic or habitual con-
stipation and the myriads of associate or
dependent chronic ailments. Try Rexall
Orderlies at our risk. Two sizes, 10c.
and 25c. Sold only at our Store-The
Rexall Store. Owens & Miller.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-04-13
NOTES FROM NEARBY.

/. Irwin Bitner, well-known citizen OF
Hagerstown, died last Monday from pa
ralysis. aged Is years
Mrs. Anna Rosenberger, former resi-
dent of Martinsburg, died last week IN
Denver, Colo, aged 70 years.
Capt. w. c. Kilmer has resigned as
captain of Company F, West Virginia
National Guard, Martinsburg.
The people of Boonsboro are going to
vote on proposition to erect a town
building, including public hall and mu-
nicipal offices and lookup.
The State of Maryland has bought for
S22, 500 the Hagerstown and Conoco-
cheague turnpike, six miles long, and the
tollgates were taken of last Saturday.
Lucy Wilson, an eighteen-year-old girl
of Hagerstown, tried to commit suicide
last night by shooting herself in the alb
domen with a revolver, because OF love
affair. She is in critical condition.
Iohn L. Livers has been inspecting the
properly of the Charles Town Light and
Power Company, with a view to pur-
chasing the same. The company is in the
hands of receivers, and its property will
be sold.
The statistics OF the census for Wash
ington county, Md, have been made pub
lie. The population OF the county is 49,
GIT, an increase in the past ten years OF
4,4S4. The population OF Hlgerstown is
l7O57, an increase OF 3, 0l6; OF Williams
port 81, an increase Of 90; of Sharps-
burg 900, falling off of 10; OF KeedyS-
Vile 367, a decrease OF SO; OF Hancock
1913, an increase OF "a.
M. o. RouSs, one OF the pioneers Ill
apple raising in this county, has added 10
his orchard at "Avonwood" 100 more
trees, which now makes it a l00-acre or
chard and probably one ofthe largest and
finest in the county. Having raised some
of the finest fruit that was shipped out last
season. and by wrapping in paper and
packing in boxes similar TO the way
oranges are packed, he secured some
very fine prices for his choice fruit
Spirit
DR.. T. A. Ashby, of Baltimore, has sold
to Arthur L. Warthen, president OF the
Front Royal National Bank, the place
known as Belmont, situated about mile
south of Front Royal. The purchase
price was $4,000. The tract contains 1926
acres and is one of the finest fruit farms
in Virginia. The vineyards and wine
cellars of Belmont had national reputa-
ton when Marcus B. Buck owned and
operated them, and it is said that Mr..
Buck spent 100000 in improving the
property, which Mr. Warthen will re-
store to its former beauty. From the ele-
walton OF Belmont view OF the Shenan-
doah Valley for 20 miles may be had. 1t
is understood TO be Mr.. Warthen's pur-
pose to turn the present house into a
handsome colonial residence.