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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
TO SUCCEED MORTON
ulllEs ]. BsHlPAlTE 70 Be
SECRETARY Of NAVY.
announcement Of ms Selection ~
HE presldeat lsusea Surprise IN
Political Clrctes-rae floetoa YIN
Take Charge OF New York SUB.
way Construction.

Warrington, juno 1.-President
Roosevelt has authorized the an
nouncement that Charles ]. Bonaparte,
Of Baltimore, would b appointed eco
rotary Of the navy, 70 succeed Paul
Norton. who earlier in tho day stated
he would retire July /. 10 60 TO New
York TO take charge OF the plans for
the construction OF the subway system
for operation In connection with the
surface lines.
The president also authorised the
statement that NO other change in the
personnel Of the cabinet was likely 70
take place in the near future.
Secretary Shaw has already indi.
Dated his intention Of retiring from the
cabinett, probably next February.
Rumors Of the retirement Of Attorney
General Moody have been published,
but 1t 10 understood to be his intention
now to continue in the cabinet for =
year and half, and perhaps longer.
Announcement Causes Surprise.
To all except President Roosevelt's
closest advisers the announcement of
the selection Of Mr.. Bonaparte a. the
head Of the navy oamso 90 . distinct
surprise. although IL had been deter.
mined on for some time, in anticipa-
ton Of Mr.. Morton's retirement. In
all the gossip Mr.. Bonaparte has mot
been suggested % Mr.. Morton's posi-
bic successor.
For many years Bonaparte has been
an intimate friend Of the president.
So great 10 Mr.. Roosevelt's confidence
in him that ON many mateezs Of nation.
81 importance he has sought his advice
and counsel. To determine accurately
the legal phases Of the postal frauds
the president designated Mr.. Bonaparte
and Holmes Conrad to investigate tho
subject, and on their report he took
decisive action without hesitation.
Accords With President.
Eminent % lawyer and a. q pub.
licist and consistent advocate Of CIV
IL service reform, Mr.. Bonaparte may
be supposed to have little more than
an academic interest In the navy. In
the upbuilding Of the navy. however,
he 10 known to DO in perfect accord
with the president and doubtless will
carry into effect the views VI Mr..
Roosevelt in the strengthening Of the
navla establishment.
When Mr.. Morton retires he will
have rounded out exactly one year Of
cabinet life. He succeeded william H.
Moody, Of Massachusetts. who became
attorney general.
rr. r10rt0n'S Statement.
SECRETARY Morton gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
paul Morton announces that he
will retire from the cabinet on July /,
1905. He will 60 TO New York to live
and will become associated with Mr..
Thomas F. Ryan. II IL understood
that Mr.. Morton will At once take &C..
tive charge Of the plans for the con-
struction Of the proposed comprehen.
sive system Of underground rapid tran
sit lines in New York city for opera.
tion In connection with the existing
surface lines"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07

CehtOfnto oCSeat&d VoShlM0t0N.
Seattle, June 5.-The University OF
California won the intercollegiate boat
race on the two mile Lake WASHINGTON
courss BY ten lsusths over Washington,
followed one-hslf length behind BY
Stanford. The freshman race was won
BY Stanford, California second. Wash.
ington third. Starting tine, SSH.
Finish time, 6:25. There ~ no
wind and the course was smooth.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
MUST PUBLISH INGREDIENTS.

Attorney Genersl Upholds Food Com.
misslOner's Construction.
Olympia, June 1.-The attorney
general has decided that Food Commits.
sioners L. Davies 10 right in his CON-
struction Of the pure food law that
takes effect June 9 and that all food
packages must have stenciled ON the
outside the names Of the Ingredients,
or component parts Of the contents.
The ruling will be far reaching In
it, effect on manufacturer who In
nearly every instance object to pub.
fishing the formula Of their products,
and 1t 10 possible that IL the courts up
hold this construction Of the law some
mnaufacturers will withdraw their
products from the market OF tho state.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
At Parting.

Az fofttu8s
Until we meet again! That Is the mean
Ing
OF the familiar words that men repeat
At parting in the street.
All, yes. till then. but when death inter
vening
Rends us asunder, with what ceaseless
pain
We wait for the again!
The friends who leave us do not feel the
sorrow
OF parting as we feel II who must stay,
Lamenting day by day,
And knowing, when We wake upon the
morrow,
We shall not ind in its accustomed place
The one loved face.
--LongfellOw.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
/ OLD /
oFavoriteS

~~sss~~se.~eS~
Dublin Bay.
They sailed away in a gallant bark.
Roy Neal and his fair young bride;
They had ventured all in that bounding
ark,
That danced DER the silv'ry tide:
But their hearts were young and spirits
light.
And they dashed the tears sway
A they watched the shore receds from
sight
OF their own sweet Dublin Bay.
Three days they sailed when q storm
arose.
And the lightning swept the deep:
When the thunder crash broke the short
reposs
OF the weary sailors sleep.
Roy Neal he clasped his weeping bride.
And he kissed tho tears away.
"Oh, love. twas 4 fearful hour" he
cried,
when We left sweet Dublin Bay"
On the crowded deck Of the doomed ship
Some fell in their mute despair,
But some more calm, with 4 holier lip,
Sought the God Of storm In prayer.
"She has struck on q rock" the seamen
cried.
In the depth Of their wild dismay;
And the ship went down with that fair
young bride.
That sailed from Dublin Bay.
Mrs. Crawford.
The World 10 Too Much with Us.
The world il too much with W; late and
soon,
Getting and spending, We lay waste our
powers;
Little We see In nature that h ours;
We have given our hearts away, 4 sor-
did boon!
This sea that bares her bosom to the
moon:
The winds that will be bowling at all
And are up-gathered now like sleeping
flowers;
For this, for verifying, We are out OF
tune:
1t moves US not-Great God! I'd rather
/. BE-
A Pagan sucked In 4 creed outworn.
30 might l, standing on this pleasant
lea.
Have glimpses that would make me less
forlorn;
Have sight Of Proteus rising from the
Or hear old Triton blow his wreathed
horn.
William Wordsworth.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
Signal Is Given.

When all was in readiness for Presi-
dent Roosevelt to give the long-swaited
signal from the White House, Presi.
dent Goode Of the exposition forwarded
him the following telegram:
President Goode Of the Lewis and
CLARK Centennial Exposition extends
greetings to the president Of the United
States and has the honor to announce
that the exposition management awaits
President Roosevelt's pleasure in trans
uniting the electric energy to ring the
chimes in the United States govern.
ment building and start the machinery
of this exposition.
Almost instantly, through the thou
sands Of miles Il wire, flashed the SIM
gle "olick" which formally opened the
exposition, releasing hundreds of flags
t.. the breeze and setting the ponderous
machinery in motion. Almost BY In
tuition the great throng knew that the
expedition was opened and one wild
cheer after another echoed among the
immense buildings surrounding the
sunken gardens. at the head Of which
the speaker platform had been
erected.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07

Gossip has wonderful acoustic prop.
sstisA
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
POR7LANDFAIROPEN
PREslDEM Presses KEY 10
STAlT MACHINERY.
Vice pres,1ent. Seastoss, Repeesea.
tsslves, Army, Nsvv aRa State
Ofelcials psrslcipoie In CEREMONY
% poeteoma = tiloh Government
OSflclsls present % white House

Portland, Or, June 2.-By the touch
of his hand upon . golden telegraph
instrument, President Roosevelt, from
the White House, gave the signal that
formally opened 70 the world tho Lewis
and CLARK Centennial Exposition. q
monument to the memories Of Captains
Merri Wether Lewis and william CLARK,
the pioneers who hundred years ago
blaxed the trail which opened up TO the
world the "Old Oregon County,
A moro auspicious day for the OPEN
ing could not have been desired.
The literary exercises which proceed.
cd the formal opening were Of extraor.
dinsfy excellence. Seldom has such
an array Of orators gathered on the
same platform. and certainly never in
the history Of tho Pacific Northwest
have it, people been privileged 10 hear
in few short hours such eminent
speakers a. Vice President Fairbanks,
Speaker Joseph Cannon Of tho house of
representative, Senator Clark Of Wy
oming, Congressman Tawney of Min
nesota, n. A. TAYLOR, assistant secre-
tary Of the treasury; Gov. Chamber
lain Of Oregon, and Mayor Williams,
Of Portland.
The program was carried vut with
but few changes from the original
idea. A feature which was looked for
ward to with great expectancy. the
playing Of America" upon the chin.
ing bells Gin the government building,
was unavoidably omitted, the cleo
tricsl apparatus by which the chimes
are operated being found ont Of order
at the crucial moment.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-06-07
Message to President.


Following the receipt Of the presi-
dents signal, Mr.. Goode forwarded the
following telegram TO President Roose-
veit:
In response to your telegraphic Gig.
nal, the Lewis and Clark Centennial
Exposition has been declared opened in
the presence of vast assemblage Of
distinguished and enthusiastic specta.
tors from all parts of the globe. The
exposition management desires me to
express our heartiest appreciation Of
the honnorc onferred BY the chief ex-
ecuttve Of the whole nation in formally
inaugurating this centennial celebra-
tion Of the important historic achieve.
ment which resulted in our great coun.
try's remarkable continental develop
ment.
Reply From Roosevelt.
Further clicking Of tho telegraph in.
strmuent and Mr.. Goode was handed
the following telegram from President
Roosevelt:
II congratulate you aud those asso-
ciated with you in commemorative
this occasion. hope and trust that
; the great enterprise you have under
taken will be q fitting memorial TO tho
sturdy explorers who in the service Of
their country faced the perils and
hardships Of q vast unknown territory.
I send greeting to the Representatives
Of foreign countries who are oo-ope-
rating with no in fittingly celebrating
the one hundredth anniversary Of this
great event which meant 90 much for
the expansion Of our country in the far
Northwest.
The bands broke out, hats were
waved, and amid great enthusiasm
Speaker Cannon was ushered to the
front OF the stand and delivered an I'd.
dress full Of the well known logic and
wit OF the picturesque speaker Of the
house.
Following Mr.. Cannon. Archbishop
Christie pronounced the benediction
and the formal ceremonies attendant
upon the opening OF the exposition
ended.
In tho evening dinner was rendered
Vice President Fairbanks and the cou-
gressional party in the New York stats
building, followed BY formal recep
tion TO the distinguished visitors.
Warrington. June Ala the prss-
ence Of . Distinguished asssmblage, In
Guiding al the msmbses Of the cabinet
except 6sorslAry Hay. who 10 in En-
rops. asDooitas Justices Of <hs supssms
- a. =
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-06
Pretty Home Wedding.

One of the prettiest home weddings
which have been celebrated in Farm
vile for a long time occurred on We'd
nesday, December 2Sth, when Miss
Mary Elizabeth Moore became the
bride of Mr.. James Madison Nenable.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
J. b. VIM, of the Methodist Episco-
pal church in the presence Of only a
few of the most intimate friends and
relatives Of the contracting parties.
The bride wore a gown Of silver
gray crepe de chine and carried Brides
roses. She had for her maid Of honor,
Miss Ruby Venable, sister Of the
groom, while Mr. r.. II. Moore, a bro
Their of the bride, of Norfolk, acted as
best man. The maid of honor was at
tired in white organdy and carried a
boquet Of carnations. The ribbon and
flower girls first entered the parlor,
forming an aisle for the bridal party.
They were little Misses Eloise Wat
kins, Martha King Bugg, Elizabeth
Sutherland and Willie Everett Moore.
Next the license and ring bearers,
who were Masters Reginald and Pet
tit Venable, respectively, and follow
ing them came the maid Of honor,
groom and best man, and last the
bride leaning upon the arm Of her
father, who gave her away. The par
lor was decorated with exquisite taste
with chrysanthemums and Christmas
green. and the solemn VOWS were
spoken beneath an arch from which
was suspended a large bell made Of
flowers.
After the ceremony a brief reception
was held during which many congrat-
ulations and good wishes were offered
the happy couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Venable were the re-
cipients of many presents both useful
and ornamental. They left on the
east-bound train for a ten days trip to
New York and Washington, and on
their return to Farmville they will re-
side in the home Of the groom's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William G.. Ven
able
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Everett Moore and
is one of Farmville's most charming
young women and a favorite in the
circles Of society.
The groom is well known to the
people of this entire section as one Of
Farmville's most promising young
business men.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-06
Picked al Pntner,s.
Putney's, Va, Jan. 2, 'O5


Rev. J. VI. w. Elder preached quite
an interesting sermon to a large and
attentive congregation at Bethlehem
last Sunday.
Miss Grover, Of Keysyille, was the
charming guest Of Miss Mamie Oliver
during the holidays.
Mr. Jim Foster and family visited
in the home Of his brother, Mr.. Henry
Anderson last Sunday.
Mrs. Allie Lipscomb, Of Throck, Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Nathan Bell, last
Friday.
Mrs. Tom Anderson and son, Chas.
Roland, visited her sister, Mrs. Jim
Foster, several days last week.
Mrs. II. l.. Womack and little son.
William Lockett, visited her mother,
Mrs. w. w. Swan, of Five Forks, last
week.
Miss Mamye Putney spent the holt
days at home. We were glad to wei
come her home again.
Quite a delightful entertainment of
the Missionary Society was held at
Mr.. Nathan Bells last Friday night.
\ large crowd attended and all SEEM
ed to enjoy themselves very much.
We wish all Of the readers of the
Herald happy and prosperous New
Year.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-06
An Afternoon Of superIatiyes

The Christmas spirit Of Mrs. o. b.
Sears led her to give few Of her
friends a most glorious time Thursday
afternoon, Dec. %, from three to five
p. NJ.
The principal feature Of the after
noon was the animated discussion be-
tween hostess and guests Of the follow
ing: The prettiest time Of the year;
the prettiest tree; the most beautiful
poem; the tenderest verse in poetry;
the sublimest thought in poetry the
best novel you have read; the most
interesting history you have read; the
best woman Of the times; the best
man Of the times; the most humorous
incident in history; the most humor-
Gus incident i'm your life.
The most delicious refreshments
were served i'm a charming manner by
the hostess, and all went home thank
full for the good time they had had.
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Long, Mrs.
Jarman, Mrs. Vim, Mrs. Tate, Miss
Redd and Miss Hill.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-06
The Toke is on Another Now.

Editor Herald: / wrote you some
time since Of an old topper who l saw
steal into his own parlor aud steal
thereirom bottle OF whiskey which
he bad carefully hid from wife and
children, and now / am going to say
that on yesterday heard that same
man tell Of neighbor who he caught
In the same act. He described the
rake of" with telling effect and to the
delight Of listening crowd Of chums,
and what amused me so much was
that in picturing the movements Of the
other fellow he faithfully and actually
photographed his own just as hsd
witnessed them. l wanted to tell OIL
him but | was just too merciful Let
me say here that this fellow man is pc.
sessed Of some excellent virtues, but
the one weakness Is simply too strong
for him.
That NAV smack Of the Irish but IL
the truth as l would tell it. Don't
steal your own whiskey but II you
must drink it do 1t "open and above
board
FRIEND,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-06
Sanco Siltlngs.
Sanco, Va, Jan. 3, 'O5

Sanco, Va, Jan. 3, %
Miss Ercelle Overton, the attractive
little daughter of Mr.. J. w. Oyerton,
gave her little school mates a verynice
time last Thursday night Dec. %.
They engaged in playing many games.
They were given a nice treat Of cakes
and confectioneries. Miss Ellie Over
ton and brother, John, INDUCED in all
the fun which made it much more
pleasant for the little ones. Among
those present were Misses Iva, Mamie
and Olive Foster, Nellie Atkinson and
Patsy Watkins. Masters. Sam Wat
kins. Cabell and Lawrence French,
Robert and Elwood Atkins. On the
following night there was social gath
ering at the home Of Mr. William At
kinson. We played and enjoyed our
selves very much until the clock CHM
ed twelve which meant lit is time to
bid goodnight but it went to our
hearts to do so.
Miss Bessie Hubbard, Of Rice, re-
turned home last Sunday, after spend
ding several days with Miss Myrtle
French.
Mr.. Nat Morton, Of Briery, spent
part Of Christmas with Mrs. W. II.
Morton.
Mr.. Allen Stokes spent Christmas in
North Carolina with his sister, Mrs. c.
r. Monroe.
Miss Myrtle French spent several
DAYS with relatives near Rice last week.
Mr.. John Overton, who is attending
Hampden-Sidney college, spent Christ
mas with his home people.
Mr.. Ernest French and family, Of
Rice, spent Saturday and Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. II. French.
Some Of our girls who have been at
tending school all the fall had antici-
pated quite a nice Christmas by visit
ing, were disappointed the first few
DAYS on account Of inclement weather.
Nevertheless some Of them certainly
enjoyed being in their own homes with
their nearest and dearest.
Mr.. Flavins French visited friends
near Mount Leigh last Sunday.
Mr.. Son Stokes, Of Blackstone spent
Christmas week with relatives in this
neighborhood.
Messrs. Willie and Colin Stokes
visited their mother last Sunday after
noon.
Miss Carrie Virginia Xix started her
school last Monday.
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Dr. James Murray preached 10 a
large congregation at Lane, Chapel
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Antysh Allen and SIR. Phillips
spent last Saturday night az the home
Of Mr. Jim Overton.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Digg. were
guests Of Mr.. and Alr,. Jim Scott SUM
day.
Mr. J. =. McCraw and daughter
Miss Mamie. visited I'm the home of
Mrs. Emily Hatchett Saturday night
Alr,. Kate Jones and Miss Emma
Allen returned last saturday from a
pleasant visit 20 relatives i'm Norfolk.
MrJ.s S. Chappell and family have
moved TO Crewe, where they will
make their future home. They Will
be very much missed in the neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Nathan Scott spent several
days last week with Mrs. Charlie
Redd.
Nearly every body around here has
been sick with colds.
Among the visitors I'm the neighb0r
hood during the Xmas holiday were.
Misses Bessie Calhoun, Of Pulaski,
Daisy Davis. Of Farmville, Mr. Frank
Calhoun and family, Of Roanoke,
Messrs. Phillips, of Hampden-Sidney,
Graham and Bonnie Leigh, of Norfolk,
Norman Ransom, of Hampton, Clyde
Ransom, Of Lynchburg, sam and
Granville Chappell, Of Charlotte and
Miller Keet0n, Of LaWrenceyille.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-06

Adele. Va. Jan. 4 'Ol.
We are going 90 turn over oneu
lear and Try 10 contribute our shan
OF cheer and good news 10 the column.
OF the Herald more regularly in On,
future than we have in the past.
Since lastwe renderedou account
several events OF interest have taken
place, and one was the marriage OF
one of our esteemed young ladies. Miss
Ellen Mickle, 10 Mr.. W. II. Morgan.
Of Appomaitox. She was deseNedly
popular and is greatly missed in Che
vicinity, but what is our loss is Mr..
Morgan's gain. May success and hap
piness hold full sway ina their life.
We are just finishing up the festiv-
titles Of Xmas, with which our neigh
borhood was quite gay. Several par
ties were given and immensely en-
joyed by every one who was SO fortu-
nate as TO be present
Miss Ann Eliza Harris. ofyour town.
was the welcome guest of Miss May
Cunningham the first of the Xmas.
She made many friends while at
Adele and much regret was manifest
ed on her departure.
Miss Florine Hunt, of Bramwe1
W. Va, was al home for the holidays.
and her visit was like the passing Of
sweet music and was all too short.
She returned TO her school on ye,ter-
day.
Dr. j. ID. Terry paid a flying visit TO
his home people on December 26th
and returned on the 2Sth 20 his post of
duty in Richmond
Miss Mary Paris, who teaches the
Buffalo school, has just returned 70
her duties after pleasant visit 70 her
parents, Of Charlotte county.
Mr.. Charlie Berkeley, of Famyille,
was in our town during the holidays
and visited in the home OF Mr. w. NJ
Cunningham
Miss Nan Hunt expect, 20 leave us
on the 9th inst. 10 take charge of a.
school near South Boston. We hope
her undertaking maybe crowned with
success.
Mr.. III. r.. Booker, OF Pamplin, spent
several days i'm the home of Mr.. Geo.
Booker last week. Come again Mr.
Booker, hearty welcome awaits you.
Mr.. and Mrs. Booker Hunt have
been spending the past week I'm Rich
mond with their SON, Mr. Fred. G.
Hunt, who is engaged i'm business n
that city.
Quite number of our young men
have left the neighborhood i'm search
of work, thinking that there is more
money in many other thing, than in
the farm. Success 90 them.
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Briery Briefs.
Briery, Va, Jan. ,, '05.

i'llNi ~ esf Jam - we
May this be a happy and prosperous
New Year for the Herald and its many
readers.
The Christmas holidays are over and
our people have begun work again
with renewed spirits after a week Of
rest and fun-making.
Miss Lizzie Chappell is at home
again after spending several months
with her sister, Mrs. ;. b. Sublette in
Staunton.
Miss Emily w. Redd, who is teach
ing near Norfolk, spent the Christmas
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Redd, Of this place. She
had as her guest Mr.. J. Calvin Liler
Of the Union Theological Seminary.
Mr.. F. c. Wilson and family visited
relatives at Waldo aud Green Bay
during the latter part Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Redd Of Farm
Vile, spent Sunday and Monday with
Mr.. G.. w. Redd and family.
Mrs. Nathan Scott was the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Chas. VI. Redd for sew
eral days last week.
Mr.. Granville Chappell from near
brakes Branch, spent a few days with
Messrs. Orsborne and Bennett Chap
pell. all Of whom attended the dance
at Mr.. Greed Ranson's on Tuesday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. Dance Spencer and
Master Clarence visited relatives in
the village on Friday.
Mr.. Nat Morton spent the holidays
with his sister Mrs. Holiday, Of
Hampden-Sidney.
Mr.. James Hurt and family, of
Eureka Mills, visited relatives i'm the
village during the past week.