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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
MRS. JOHN SPENCER
PASSES AWAY
DEATH CAME FRIDAY
NIGHT AT 1890
She Had Been in Failing
Health for Some Time

Mrs. Spencer, wife of MIR. John r. {.
SDencer. proprietor of the Colonial i'm,
died Friday night at 1890 O'Clock. Mrs.
Spencer was stricken with paralysis last
Tuesday morning and never rallied. The
second stroke came Friday night. She
had been IN failing health Tor some
months, but no one thought the end so
near.
Mrs. Spencer before marriage WIS
Miss Sallie Peachy. the Youngest daugh
ter of the late William s and Virginia
Bland DaingeTfeld Peachy. She was
noted for her beauty and wit and was
probably the best known lady on the
Peninsula. She was a devoted wife and
mother and her home life was an ideal
one IN its complete happiness. Her hus-
band and three sons. Or. John aBlair
Spencer, and Messrs. Peachy and Oain-
| ger6eld Spencer. survive her. beside S
three brothers, Messrs. b. D. and I. g
Peachy OF Williamsburg. and A. c
peachy OF Newport News.
The funeral viii take place tomorrow
afternoon AT $3.50 O'Clock from the resi-
dence and the interment will be in Cedar
Grove cemetery.
The active pail bearers viii be Messrs
| Cary Harrison, Spencer Henley l.. W
Roberts. Spencer Lane. E. W. Warbur
ton, Hubbard Lloyd. Ben Scott, Gregor
Spencer. HOnorary-Dr. SOuthan. Lieut.
/ ID Il
X. Payne. Or. Garrett, Galba Valdez
Prof Willie Jones, Edloe Morecock. la
Booth, K. L. Spencer, l.. Henley, Lieu
Walker Joynes. Willie Harrison.
The Rev. Beverley ID. Tucker oiNorfol
will conduct the funeral services.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
COCIAL AND -
= personal

- v v Y y y " " v Y y
County news on FIRST page every week.
DIR and Mrs Jaeger of Gloucester spent
last Sunday with Mr. z. 7. Armistead.
Commemorative Attorney y. l. nen-
ley. who has typhoid fever, continues TO
improve, much 20 the qualification OF his
host of friends.
Stones Headache Salt is guaranteed
TO cure hot weather headachcs-as well
as other kinds. Price 1Oc. J. n. Stone
Master Maynard Lartin. who has
been visiting Mr. ". H. Sweeney and
family tor n week, has returned 10 bis
home at Magruder.
Mrs Henry ElBngsworth and chill
dren of Atlantic City visited Miss Helen
Sweeney during the week.
Miss Annie Henderson of Riddicks-
vile, n. g, is visiting Miss Helen Swsa-
ney.
Mrs W. L. Stubs and son. Carly sic. Of
Portsmo nth. are visiting relatives nere
Mrs Maggie Hundley has gone to
Richmond to spend several weeks with
relatives and friends.
Mr. aud Mrs A. {. Peachy OF Newport
News arrived here Tuesday evening &c
be with Mrs J. B. c. Spencer.
MrE. II. Cloves OF Richmond spen
Wednesday here.
Mr. A. Brooks. steward of the Easter
State Hospital, spent several days
Richmond this week on business.
Miss Virginia Bruce Braithwaite h'
returned from a most delightful trip
Whartou's Grove and Montague
where she has been visiting friends at
her cousin. Mrs Logan Newbil' wi
vas Miss Virginia Smith.
Mr.. ] { Nielsen Of Richmond, Is {
The latest novelties in Burnt WOO
and burnt leather postal cards, al
sluminum souvenirs at
Stone's Drug Store
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
PROVINCES OF VAST EXTENT
Albsgta and Saskatchewan About 20
Be Organized By the Dominion
Of Canada.

E. A. Lawrence said in a recent
speech In the dominion house of CON-
mons:
I'VE are Informed that each Of these
provinces will comprise no less al area
than 275O0O square miles. The mind OK
man almost fails % grasp the signin-
canoe. the vastness. the greatness OK
the figures. We can only family do SO
by comparison. and ! may be- permitted
Co say that each OF these provinces VIII
be nearly six times as large as the great
state of New York with it's population
Of 7.250.000.. each OF them will De i've
times as great ln point OF area as The
large state OF Illinois. with its popula-
ton OF 3. 200. go, each will be six times
as large as the large state OF Pennsyl-
yania. with a population OF 6.5OO,OOOs
each Of them will be seven times as
large as the state Of Indiana. with It's
population of 100000.
in point OF fact. each Of them is
| larger In area than the states OF Massa-
| chusetts. New York Illinois Iowa.
| Maine. Michigan. Delaware and New
| Jersey all combined together. Each OF
! them Is twice as large as England.
Wales. Scotland and Ireland with their
| immense population 81 42.OO0.OO0 peO-
| pie: each Of them is much greater than
| the German empire in Europe. with It's
| population Of $3.50 900; each Of them
is much greater than the republic OF
France in Europe. with lts population OF
80. 900 900
by a simple comparison OF that kind
we are enabled 20 realize the immensity
Of the heritage which we as Canadian.
have Ia our great northwest"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
a Martin Club.

The Martin Club. organized by the
supporters Of Hon. Thomas :. Martin
i in fall sway and has a large member
shin. All the members are working hare
for their candidate. The following arc
the officers: Mr. Il Holmes president.
Mr. W Warburton 1st vioc-president
MrM T Shipmeu I'd vice president. ~
A Barnes Sd vice-president. Mr +
Proctor secretary. Mr. John Leath assist
ant secretary. Mr. Frank Armisteac
treasurer.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
State Female Normal School,
FARMvILLE, VA.

The State Offers free tuition for worthy
youns women who wish 90 prepare them
selves tor teachers.
Lio<ral Courses IN Language. Liteza-
tnre, Science and Manual Arts.
Strong professional Course With Nor
nal Training.
Extensive improvements embodyin9
tho best features OF
MODERN EDUCATIONAL BQUIPNExr
are 10 be ready for the nxxt session
Ice Faculty has been strengthened by
tic appointment OF several graduates
from leadins American Universities
Session begins sept 8. Catalogues
sent en- sppheation.
!. L. IARNAN. Pssst.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19

Mr. Otis Bland Of Newport News was
here several days this week.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
An Ohio Editor.

MrC. E. Berridge, editor OF the Iron
touian OF IrOnton. Ohio, was visitor
In Williams burg Thursday. While here
he was the guest OF the Colonial lnr.
Editor Berridge was greatly pleased
with williamsburg aud expects 20 spend
a week here with Mrs Berudge next
summer. he comes from one of the
most fiourishing cities in southern Ohio
and is a stauuch Democrat.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
Judges of Election.

The Democratic Executive Committee
net Thursday night and elected the fol
lowing Judges for Tuesdays primary:
4. ]. Barnes. K. E. Donegan and J. II.
seymour. All are new men except Mr.
Oenegau TWO are for Montague and
one for Martin.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
Case of DiPtheria.

There is a case OF diphtheria on Col
lege avenue in the family of MIR George
10 oper DR.. Blair Spencer, health Of
6cer. has Guaranteed the house.
The child died and was buried this
morn n.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
TwO-StOry Addition.

KeeIer & Son of Petersburg are build
ing an addition 10 the Episcopal rec
tory. Ii will be two-story frame struc-
ture and will cost about $3.50. The
building will be used by the Rev. w. A.
k. Goodwin as a study.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
Gone on Excursion.

Among those who lett here Thursday
for the mountains on the { X . specis
excursion were Mr and Mrs " Burns.
who went TO Bath county to visit MF
Burns relatives; Mrs 7 Southah and
MIR b + Wolfe Mr. Wolfe goes 10 visit
Mrs Wolfe. who is ia stanton.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-08-19
BrutOn Church.

The work Of restoring Bruton Episco-
pal church is progressing rapidly The
plastering will begin next week, after
which grauolithic flooring will be laid.
Mr. {. J. Person has been awarded the
contract for installing a handsome
clock in the steeple of the church, the
dial Of the old clock. which came from
the Colonial capitol, 70 be used. The
new clock will cost over $500. and is the
gift OF the Colonial Danes of Virginia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
June IL i'm the Worlds History

sultan of of
Latin prncpay exingushed and the whole
Franks confined the
duke Burgundy
three days $500 sacrificed.
62The French Louis
Conde wounded the first
paigns but the young Duke de Longuevile
16S3-The plot discovered Monmouth
Essex and Lord John Russell and their object
the succession of the many
others suffered the scaod
in prison and Monmouth
179Couthon
Of
vice presidents public
fifty
defeated
Gen. Nugent This queled the insurrecon in the
179A division OF the French Olivier
Ausrians beyond the Pc.
emperor Of France
and 600 killed.
northwest boundary at the
foynnh parallel of latitude
island the free navigation of the
signed.
5000
a Johns, Newfoundland
at Prague Bohemia
insurgents.
as attack Richmond from
confirmed
agreed 10 the seates amendments southern
III 28
1SsOThe carrying
destined for the United
rived at New York harbor July 10 following.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
THE MENACE From EUROPE

IF every penal offender in jail In this country were
released tomorrow the ials could be rehled to their
capacity by criminals here by the ocal bureaus
Of European governments" That is part of a report
made by United States secret immigration agent 1t
also is stated that n of the European countries
It is the custom to promise convicted criminals immunity
from punishment il they will emigrate to the United
States or IL their relatives will send them there"
No wonder that nearly all American jals and state
prisons are crowded with cupris The flow Of immigra
on from Europe to this country has been far greater
this year. until the present time than It before
oicia estimates make the total number Of immigrants
for the year close to 100000. Criminals paupers and
other elements of Europes riffra make up large per.
centage of these arrivals
It is not difficult to perceive some Of the leading con-
sequences to be expected from this immense inflow of
social rubbish from abroad The most notable effect
reported by the agent referred is that
the luggage from European centers scourged with bu-
bonic plague, cholera trachma, smallpox and germs Of
deadly fevers, is permitted to enter ports daily"
That relates only the of public health in Amer
ican communities The proportion of criminals crowds
penal institutions while the paupers crowd alms
houses or impose upon people in other ways.
But in respect to the laborers in this vast im
grant there is of Industrial character.
The labor of that class is usually far inferior to Ameri
labor but is offered at such low rates of wages
that 1t already is crowdng American labor and will
inevitably crowd It harder in future Even that
American could not live inspire visions of wealth
in the minds of large percentage of the immigrants
who at home have been acustomed to working from day
light to dark for the equivalent of a few cents.
The government already has been too long remiss in
failure to shut the oodgaes of immigration from Europe
and to admit only the class likely to make reputable
at least decent American citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
STRIKE IS OVER;
THEATER OPENS DOORS

Likened somewhat unto the proverbial
Thomas cat, the feline which is charged
with the enjoyment of at least nine
lives, the Angelus theater was resur-
rected last evening from the cold depths
of oblivion and the management now
declares that their system of high
finance would make the Bank OF Eng
land look like a 100 to shot" in a SELL
ing plate.
The Main street song and dance fac
tory nearly breathed its last Saturday
evening, as the result Of a strike on the
part Of the lady who spends her odd
moments in tying herself into sailors
knot and the gentleman who swings
huge clubs about the stage 'for the
fun of it afterward," but when the
theater opened with boom last night
several of the strikers gathered about
the entrance and entertained the man
ager and the public with a couple of
cantos from won't You Open That
Door and Let Me In?"
The management remained obdurate.
however, and unless the fearful ladies
and gentlemen can find employment
elsewhere they may be forced to diet
on pie at some 10 cent lunch counter
or bite a few pickets Off some stray
fence,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
A ROYAL LOVE MATCH

Pleasing It is in this merry month of June to turn
in considering royatys doings from the wranges the
rows the and the scandals. to the idyc and beau
conclusion in the wedding of Germany's young crown
prince and the Duchess Cecilia, the bride of his
choice.
It marks delightful note in the chronicles of courts
and statecraft which all too writ in the reds
and grays of blood and battle and woe.
Even in this land of the free, where theoretically at
least wed whom please, have certain inde-
fnable castles strata of society These enable in
degree understand the satisfaction existing in Ger
because its prince found in his hearts choice
worthy bride The ranks of royalty circumscribed
its members have little selection in the picking and
choosing of their life mates Usually this is done for
them and they make marriages of convenience which far
too often turn out in wretchedness The courts of Eu
rope-and of Germany most of all-are wallowing in
sloughs of scandal because of such ovees marriages.
the of adultery is attribute of the
royal household.
How satisfactory then to know that the choice of
Frederick William settled fraulen not only worthy"
of him in rank and station but that at the time
she his hearts desire and he her Prince Charming
Over the teacups he pleaded his cause and it charm
ing fact to remember that she true girl that she was
forgot the crown he to and kept him dancing
in uncertainty that she might preserve her maidenly
Happy is the bride that the shines on" and its
warmes rays lumined Berlin Fredeick and Cecilia
pledged their MAY they live long and prosper"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
A CAUSE FOR SELF-REPROACH

new epoch may be said to be limited at In politics
by the actions of two eastern office holders One, in
Camden N. j., voluntarily resigned his position be-
he sad the place did provide enough work to
keep man busy.
The other, denzen Of Allentown, Pa refused an
increase in his salary because he declared his labors
didn't warrant It,
Both instances have caused widespread comment and
all of merriment has at the expense of
the two men.
This is sad commentary American politics
That in political life should be too honest to hold
useless Office receive excessive pay work really
ought to furore politics on a decent
honest and right basis If in public office realized
that he working for himself well for people
at arge that the good of his lob" consisted in the
faithful performance of his duties rather the OBJ
tanning from them the largest returns with the least
labor in fine If political office holders as honestly
by the state they ordinarily do by themselves and by
others, treated individually, then such actions would
cause neither comment disdain
But bad it may seem, the average worker for the
public to regard his position purely on the
graft basis. His idea is: How much get out of
with how little work? His whole aim object is not
to do his work we'll but to slight it far as the law
will allow, and "leg" for increase in salary and a
continuance of his place Public office private snap
he is wsest who gets the biggest snap he can hangs to
1t long he and makes from It all he cannot
necessarily in honest fashion but without being
caught.
Some day, perhaps public service will be placed
a clean sound and economical basis But 1t may take
a miracle a revolution TO do it. Meanwhile how low
must be estate when the honesty economy of two
servants of the people compelling them to act properly
and WELL are greeted only by jibes and scorn
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

Fairgrounds for children essential of modern
urban fe In other days, when each family had its own
home and dooyard there opportunity for healthfu
exercise in the open, to the poorest Now how
ever too many live in fats tenements and the young
sters IL there be any, must the sidewalks or the
streets utilizing of the vacant lots in any neighbor-
hood for play purposes ought be possible through
owners consent but large centrally situated public rec
reaton grounds are necessities which the city cannot
overlook in considering the welfare of its future men and
women.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
AmgelenOS Abroad

Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles Of Los An
geles has recently. arrived in Atlantic
City, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Finch and daugh-
ter of Los Angeles are visiting Mrs.
Finchs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Aimes
at San Bernardino.
Mrs. Bert Strawser Of Los Angeles Is
in San Bernardino.
Miss Maud Martin, Miss Frances
Thompson and Miss Maud McComas
of Los Angeles are guests of Miss Hat
tie McComas in San Jose.
A. p. Halfhill of Los Angeles is Wis
iting old friends in Mankato, MINI.
Miss Ora Brown of Los Angeles Is the
guest of her sister, Mrs P. A. Albeit
of Jamesport, Mo.
Miss Henry Fisher of Los Angeles is
in Fresno.
Charles N. Munson of Los Angeles
has been in Riverside.
H. L. Tomlinson of Los Angeles has
been visiting in San Jose.
Dr. Allen Clark Of Los Angeles has
been visiting in Modesto, Cal.
F. w. Taylor of Los Angeles has been
visiting in Davenport, Ia.
Arthur Scott Brooks of Los Angeles
has been in New London, Conn.
Mrs. r. H. Bean of Los Angeles Is the
guest of her brothers, Harvey and e.
G. Whitaker of East Liverpool, o.
Miss Inez Clark Of Los Angeles, who
spent some time at Mare island, the
guest of Mrs. Samuel l.. Graham, left
there to go to San Francisco, where
she has been much entertained.
Mrs. C. M. Sterry and her daughter,
Miss Ruth Sterry of Los Angeles, have
been visiting Mrs. Sterry's sister, Mrs.
H. c. Howland in San Bernardino.
Mrs r. G. Smith of Los Angeles is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Smith in San Bernardino.
Mrs J. P. Owens Of Los Angeles is
visiting friends and relatives in Lon
don, o.
Mrs. Lucy Morse Of Los Angeles is
visiting relatives in Boulder. Colo.
Mrs. c. H. Burr of Los Angeles is the
guest OF neT IIlOCner, MTS. OilVe carter
in San Bernardino.
Mrs. L. A. Hoskins and her children
of Los Angeles have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Hoskins of Houston,
Tex.
Mrs. Paloma Druilinger of Los An
geles is the guest of Mrs. g. e. Schal-
Ter of Cincinnati, o.
Miss Louise Mcfarland of Los An
geles has been visiting friends in San
Francisco.
Mrs. j. II. Lyser of Los Angeles is
the guest of Mrs. Edward Harris of
San Francisco.
Roland Coleman of Los Angeles was
married recently TO Miss Lima Burg
ner. daughter of ]. M. Burgner of Kan
sas City, the wedding being solemnized
in the latter city at the home of the
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anson Kelley of Los
Angeles are visiting in Chardon, III.
George Marcher of Los Angeles,
formerly of Oconomowoc. Wis, has been
visiting friends in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Glidden of Los
Angeles have been staying in River
side.
Miss b. D. Watson of Los Angeles is
spending a short time in Atlantic City.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
DISTRIBUTE FLOWERS
AMONG THE UNFORTUNATE
Inmates of City and County lnstltu-
tlons Receive Bouquets and Books
From w. C.. r u,


The w. G. II. u. held services in the
city and county Jails yesterday in con-
tinuation of the flower mission cele-
bration which began Friday. that day
being the annual flower mission day.
The services were under the direc-
ton Of Mrs M. T. Boyd, superintendent
of prison work Of the organization, and
Mrs. Laura r. Carter state superlnten-
dent of flower mission work. and 300
bouquets were distributed among the
prisoners in the jails and the inmates
OF the detention home. Each prisoner
in the jails received a copy of "Moody's
Best Stories as a gift from the Or
ganization.
The observance OF Flower Mission
Sunday is an annual service in memory
OF the invalid woman who established
the custom several years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

Jesse James. jr, and heir of the late gentleman
OF the road in Missouri Of the name has been ac-
quilted by Kansas City jury in an usury Jesse
is following in the hodup footsteps his notorious sire
but in a eleverer way-he is pawnbroker and loan
shark. His father was outlaw because he robbed
folks in bandit fashion, but young free because
he evades the law, though accomplishing the same re-
suits II respect is due either of them the dead
bandit is entitled to It, Incidentally the acqutta shows
the power of the Jesse james in the state Of Mis-
souri,.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

Nothing more Characteristic Of Angeles enternrsa
could be cited than the wreckng of the old Hazard ma
vlion Last Sunday church services were held in the
historic buiding yesterday scarcely enough remained
of 1t to give one idea of it's form We do things
rapidly in this fast moving town.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

Our city government and goody proportion OF our
business interests will Salt Lake City today there
to be the guests of the saints" for week This is
return OF the recent visit of the Utahans to this city
These interchanges of courteses make the good of
both communities and echoes Of them will be heard for
many months to come
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

The spirit of the old Vikings seems to have been
aroused in the breasts of the Norwegans of late and
freedom from their mountain tops is blazing in a thou.
sand beacon fires If the good people of Norway really
went republic, probably Wisconsin Minnesota and the
Dakotas could furnish excellent governing material
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12
Perverted Proverbs


'Tis long lane that has no turning
but every one can't go The distance to
find it.
Love laughs at locksmiths-also at jaw
smiths.
Never put a gift cigar in the mouth.
Every cloud has a silver lining-but
silver now is demonetized.
Marry in haste, divorce at leisure.
A strike in time saves the nine-if the
score is right.
A barking dog never bites-till he ceases
to talk, and acts.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks
he knows 'em already.
Man proposes, God disposes-and woman
does as she pleases.
1t has now developed that the sea
weed" that Shanghai saw hanging over
the sides of the Rojestvensky fleet was
merely the whiskers Of his Russian
sailors
Every rose must have its thorn" for
a while yet. But when Luther Burbank
finishes with the queen of flowers, things
will be different.
Having been treated" to a fine meal
of turtle soup and clam chowder the
editor of the Bison (Kas) Bee is now
hunting for IBID" to eat frogs legs and
mushrooms! And ye editor usually re-
turns thanks for a peck of turndps!
There is a profit of $500 per cent In
icing refrigerator cars. How'd you like
to be that ice man?
Mr.. Oxnard-Why Is it that a prophet
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

The time was when crowns fought for and new
nations were created that aspirants might wear them
Now Norway's imperial headpece goes begging for
wearer Servas boodstained diadem was also peddled
about considerably before it found rest The ruler of
today is president and drug in the market
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

Travel to Portland country is much more fire.
quent as well much easier than was in the davs NJ
Lewis and Clarke who introduced transcontinentaI
jaunts Also there is more in Portland to see Hence
1t may not be amss advise the journey as well worth
while Just now
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

The Ruskn art exhibit has closed. The display gave
Los Angeles opportunity to excellent pictures
though throughout the fortnight it lasted it seehed and
ooied with Ill feeling Strange that those who SO
much affinity with the beauty of nature should so often
fall into such lack Of brothery love- One would nat
urally expect it TO be the other way.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

GUAM having dropped out of the lately has had
big fire and Is once more mentioned among the places
that are. Guam is becoming rapidly Americanized
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-12

japan is willing and Russia is anxious Looks as IL
the dove OF peace may yet find roost in the far east
perhaps the "big stick"