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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
WISH GRATIFIED
This Paper Wanted an Earthquake
And it Got Big One.

The matter-of-fact manner in which
the natives of the Pacific coast regard
earthquakes is strikingly set forth in
an editorial which appeared in lid
tings," a small publication at Los An
;geles, copies of which were received
in this city yesterday.
The issue of this paper of April Is
which was received by Paul Verkamp
yesterday, III commenting on the re-
cent ill-behavior of Vesuvius, says
that "a genuine true-blue, double
milled and copper-riveted earthquake
would be interesting to the natives
there, and incidentally settle some
rnooted questions relative to whether
or not skyscrapers are earthquake
proof The following is a copy of
the editorial:
THAT Vesuvius is mindful of his
old-tnne exploits, and is ready to
take a hand at mischief as 1000 years
ago is shown by the recent dispatches
from Italy. The earth is very delib-
crate in the cooling off process. The
unfortunate inhabitants in the coun-
try around Naples are getting a dou-
BILE visitation, volcano and earthquake
Either is enough to satisfy most peo-
pie In California we have had no
history, although we have had occa-
sional earthquakes. The only seismic
shock attended by any loss of life to
speak of occurred at San Juan Capis-
trano, at the beginning of the nine
teenth century. The church connect
ed with the old mission at that poin.
was thrown down, and some forty
~orshipers, who were attending high
mass at the time, were killed. This
casualty gave California a most ro-
mantle ruin. which the foresight OF
Bishop Conaty and number of our
enterprising citizens is about to trans
init to pcsterity. 1t has been cur
rent remark i'll Los Angeles for some
years past that it is high time that
We should have an earthquake in the
.kngelic City. They are looking for
as a matter of course by old-timer rs
and a good, round shake would de-
termine a number of most interesting
questions.
at has always been supposed that
the single stored 'dobe buildings,
with patios and verandas-the typical
California home of the old days in
this Statc-were built in fear of the
earthquake. That theory is probably
the correct one, and it is diametric-
ally opposed to that on which we arc
rushing up to ten and twelve story
and concrete REINFORCED buildings.
IA genuine, true-blue, double-mill
and copper-rivcted earthquake would
settle that question for all time. There
mas only. been one really intimidatins
quake in the city of Los Angeles since
the American occupation, and that
was about twenty years ago. 1t came
came somewhat after dark and was
intermittent all through the night.
1t is literally true that the whole pop
a1lation of Los Angeles spent thai
might in the streets. and yet nobody
was killed or even seriously hurt, nor
was there any serious damage to
Droperty. But it should be borne in
mind that the highest building in Los
Angeles at that time was a scani
three-story. and that re-enforced con-
crete was then an unknown building
material. &. ii -. = .14EzHl
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
THE McNAIR ORGY TO BE IN
VESTIGATED.

AS it should have done-in fact, as
1t was bound to do-the State SEN
ate, by a vote of Is to 10, has ordered
an investigation of the allegations of
scandalous and disgraceful action by
President McNair of the State rail
road commission; of which publica-
ton was made in yesterdays Herald.
Just how fragrant was that officials
Sunday violation Of the decencies of
life, the following further details
will show:
Another phase of the Rankin coun-
ty State farm occurred when the
president of the railroad commission
returned late Sunday afternoon to
the capitol building from the farm.
As result the Rev. DIR. T. J. Bailey,
Baptist divine and editor of the
Baptist Record, stated Sunday night
that he would file an affidavit against
McNair, charging him with drunken
ness and disturbing the peace of the
neighborhood. DIR. Bailey intended
to sign the affidavit today, and it was
drawn up by the city attorney, but
he was prevailed upon to deter action
on the matter tomorrow morning.
Mr.. McNair himself. Dr. Bailey
outraged about the matter, and that
he would not decide what course he
would pursue until he had consulted
four prominent citizens, after which
he will have had the interview with
Mr. McNar
Il live just north of the capitol
building said the Rev. DR.. Bailey
tonight, land l could plainly hear
the language that was uttered in the
capitol building. 1t was most dis
graceful scene on a Sabbath after
! noon. The swearing could be plainly
heard at my house. and it was very
humiliating to me-
True to- their record and their fac
ton and false to their duty to the
public. the Jackson papers were mute
upon this disgracefui display, until
it was published i'll the papers abroad.
After the senate had decided to take
action, the Jackson News was forced
to notice it. In doing this it side
stepped the verities in the following
1T became public late yesterday
(Monday) evening that such a reso-
luton was being framed, and an effort
was made by the friends of Commis-
sioner McNair to suppress it, but
without avail.
In truth and in fact the story was
notorious on Sunday, and the fact of
the resolution and the attempt at
suppression was commonly known
on Monday morning. No one can
believe there was any other reason
it was not published in the Monday
Evening News and the Tuesday
Morning Clarion Ledger. than that
1t was their OK which was gored.
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
State of Mississippi,

State of Mississippi,
Washington County.
To H. R. Virgins, Pinekney. Arkan-
sas. and Presley Rucks Virgins, :
minor, Memphis, Tennessee:
You are hereby commanded to be
and personally appear before the
chancery court of said county, on or
before the and Monday of May, 1900,
to plead, answer or demur to the bill
filed in said court by 7 c. Burrus, ct
al. executors. wherein you are de-
PENDANTS.
Given under my hand and oficial
seal this 18th day of April, A. D. 1000.
T. H. Hood, Clerk.
Shields & Boddie, Attorneys for
compliments. 7~4t
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
A. c. Downs, deceased, were granted
to the undersigned, by the Chancery
Court of Washington County, Mis-
sissippi, on the 9th day of April, 1906,
and that all persons having claims
against said estate are required TO
have the same probated and regis
tered by the clerk Of the said court
within one year from the. first puhli-
cation of this notice, and that fail
ure to probate and register the same
within one year will bar the claim.
CLARA B. DOWNS,
AI4-3t Administrative
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

A business man or a corporation
that would refuse to sell to persons
or corporations. because they are nor
honestly rich would be very foolish.
The way to judge persons or corpo-
rations is by the certainty and CELEBRITY
with which they pay. The Mississip-
pi Home Insurance Company IS not
an Immensely rich company, but it
has ample resources 60 promptly set
tie all losses on the risks it takes: It
has done so for twenty-one years,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

Wanted-By Chicago wholesale and
mail order house, assistant manager
oman or woman) for this county ana
adjoining territory. Salary $40 and
expenses paid weekly; expense moi
ey advanced. Work pleasant; posi-
ton permanent. No investment or
experience required. Spare time val
liable Write. at once for full partic-
ulars and enclose self-zddressed en-
velope. superintendent. I3z Lake St,
Chicago. Ill. tmayIo
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
BANKRUPTCY SALE.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned trustee. in the matter of
the bankruptcy of Andrew Wynn.
will, on the ninth day of May, 1906,
at or about the hour of II o'clock
noon, at the store house ii Green
vile, Mississippi, lately occupied by
the said bankrupt, sell at public out
cry, to the highest bidder, for cash,
all of the personal property in his
hands as such trustee.
MAX LEMLER, Trustee.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

Wanted at once 20 tie makers,
20 levee hands, 20 farm hands (big
wages, pays weekly, 3 good cooks,
2 marble cutters, 10 month hands,
8 house servants, 4 tenants, 20 extra
gang laborers. Delta Employment
Agency, 7o4 Washington avenue. up
stairs, Greenville, Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

Wanted or lady with
good reference to travel by rail or
with = rig, + roa firm of $7so,ooooo
capital. Salary $I,o72.oo per year and
expenses; salary paid weekly and
expenses advanced. Address, with
stamp, Jos. A Alexander, Greenville,
Mississippi.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
CLASSIFIED ADS.
MISCELLANEOUS
Wanted-Lurnber.

Correspondence with reliable mills
that can get out cypress and gum
lumber Will make advances, green
in stacks Address thew. & H. Co.,
Greenville, Miss, Hotel Cowan.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
FOR SALE

For Sale-PIantations and timber
lands, city lots and residences. Lib
eral terms. Emery Realty Company,
Times building.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
Bicycle Trick Rider.

The bicycle trick and clown rider
was in the city this week, and coin
was shelIed out to him like peas from
a pod. They were clever, both on
the wheel and with their lips, and
proved jolly pair.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
BOARD and ROOMS

Wanted A couple of gentlemen
for nice front room. Apply Valley
Laundry.
HELP WANTED
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

For Rent-A good Hve-room cot
tage on South Shelby street. below
Archer school house. For terms APP
ply to Mrs NJ. G. Campbell. 500 S,
Shelby street
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

and it IS a home company. and makes
all its investments in the South
George Wfleatley is the Greenville
agent
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

For Rent = One furnished room.
Phone 783 Mrs Kelley.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
FOR RENT

For ent-Commodious two-story
dwelling on Broadway, opposite Cen
trail school Apply F. N. Robertshaw
az Citizens Bank.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
In the Matter Of the Estate Of n. G.
Downs Deceased

zseoo IN lel
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28

$4,000 IN 1910
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-04-28
Could Not Be Better.

5000 X I9il
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
WILDWOOD CREST NOTES ~
First Child Born at Wildwood
Crest Christened Baker
Crest Thurber

The first child to be born at Wild
wood Crest has been christened Baker
Crest Thurber and the happy parents
are Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Thurber, of
Camden, who have handsome cottage
on the corner of Pacific and Lavender
Road which they occupied the past
season. The date of birth was Septem-
Der 8. 1906. If the boy grows as
phenomenally as has the Crest during
the past year he will be Juvenile
wonder. May junior Thurber grow
strong and lusty. He should be proud
of his distinguished birth place.
Baker Brothers have been busy this
week directing the movements of the
"white wingo gang and great improve
ment has resulted In the general APP
pearance of the resort, especially on
those blocks included in the premium
sale to be held Thursday of this week.
Not an unsightly bit of rubbish is to
be seen anywhere, walks have
been carefully graveled and rolled and
the resort fairly shines in its cleanli-
ness. If the inhabitants of the average
Jersey town could be persuaded to take
such pride and painstaking care OF
their city this state would have more
of the "beauty spots" of the land.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
Halloween Party

The Wildwood Twentieth Century
Girls Club gave Halloween Party
at the HEtna last Thursday evening
The party was set for Wednesday
night but owing to the bad weather II
was postponed until the following even
ing.
The hotel had been trimmed by the
girls for the occasion and was very
pretty.
Games of various kinds were played
and greatly enjoyed by all. Late In
the evening the guests marched tc
the dining tables where fine Hallow
e'en treat was awaiting them. Re
sfreahments included ice cream. fruit
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
At Wildwood Crest

You can buy, on any of
Is blocks, of Baker Brothers,
founders, on the best site on
the island, Two lots for
$500, on which to build, with
gas, water and sewer pipes
laid, streets graveled and
pavements and curbs made
and all paid for. This is Of
fered to advance building and
is the most liberal proposition
on the coast. You can also
buy just as desirable lots at
the Crest without building,
on the lowest and easiest
terms.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07

them.
Those present were Misses Alta Ryan,
Pauline VanHorn, Lena Washburn,
Eva Washburn, Marie Eadline, Mabel
Campbell, Hazel Larcombe, Claire
Goslin, Cynthia Bradley and May
Ingersoll; Messrs. James Brannan,
Mason Jess, Frank Clark, Harold
Hilton, Armis Martinez, George Ead-
line, Harry Benson and Ethan Reeve.
Mrs. r. w. Ryan, Mrs. John Camp
bell and Mrs. Bertha Hackney.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
Card OF Thanks

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis E. Cordery wish
to express their thanks to their many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and sympathies shown to them
during the sickness and death of their
father, Mr.. David III. Kirk.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
To Whom it May Concern

The regular $500 and $500 Hygienic
Sweaters, all wool, high and low neck,
latest style. Closing out at $4.0O at
Weisler's Merchant Tailor Establish
ment, N. w. Cor. Wildwood avenue.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07

be of an informal
nature with no set musical or literary
program but with abundant provision
for delightful time, including games,
refreshments, etc. A cordial invitation
is extended to all the members of the
congregation and their friends.
When you get hungry stop at Town.
sends for quick lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Leake, after
spending the summer here, have gone
to Vineland to spend the winter. Mrs
Leake is great admirer of the ocean
and they will return to Wildwood
early next summer. They own lots
here and are thinking of building a
cottage here.
Walter Robinson, of Millville, was an
over Sunday visitor.
Miss Jennie Kinkade has returned
home from five weeks pleasure trip
and will now continue millinery work
at her home 141 Lincoln avenue.
Try Townsend's restaurant for
Maurice River cove oysters 40c per
quart.
Elmer Tice spent Sunday in Cape
May.
Geo. Thompson, prominent Phila-
delphia contracting plumber, spent
Sunday here.
The new lodge of Shield of Honor ex-
poets to organize on Thursday evening
of next week.
JOURNAL advertising pays. Why
don't you try it.
Among those down to vote yesterday
were Chas. HI. Simmerman, Chas. S.
Livezey, Geo. Reinhardt, F. Asbury,
David Smith, Grover Smith, Thomas
F. Seward, VIM. Bechmann, John III.
Baumann, VIM. e. Zeller, Oliver
Peirce and Robert Dunbar.
Lost-In Wildwood, small open
face gold watch with G. III. engraved
on case. Liberal Reward if returned
to Sd and Pennsylvania avenues,
Anglesea.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
WILDWOOD NEWS. in
SHORT PARAGRAPHS
n. H. Means Pine Avenue Prop
erty Changes Hands. ThOS.
Clark Loses Horse
OTHER HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST

Hubert s. Foster has bought of R.
Howard Means the cottage on Pine
avenue, adjoining the residence of Con-
ductor G. A. ]. johnson for $4050, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster have taken up
their residence therein. Mr.. Means
and family will remove to their farm
near Lewistown, Mifflin county, Pa,
for the winter, but expect to return to
spend next summer in their 26th ave-
nue cottage.
Thos. U. Clark lost very valuable
black horse one night last week. On
Monday it got out of the stable on Pine
avenue with another horse and started
down the street on a gallop. Near the
station it fell on the cement sidewalk
and injured itself internally from the
effects of which it died. Mr.. Clark
valued the horse very highly.
Delicious fresh made taffy and peanut
brittle, 15c and 25c Id. at Ryan's. n
Pastor ]. w. Riddle spent three days
last week at Atlantic City in atten-
dance upon the Baptist State Anniver-
sary Meetings, going thence to Phila-
delphIa, where with Mrs. Riddle he
spent the remainder of the week visit
ing friends. They returned to their
Wildwood home on Saturday night.
1 will have car load of Fancy York
State Potatoes at Wildwood this week,
will deliver them as ordered right from
the car. Give me your orders early.
Samuel A. Laning, Phone No. 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Olson, of Atlantic
City, were here on Wednesday of last
week looking after their property in
terests on 26th street.
Look up Horner's free clock offer on
another page.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Baptist church will hold social or
Saturday evening next at the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1906-11-07
The RESULTS OF
TUESDAYS ELECTION
Local Offices Holly Contested In
Holly Beach and Wildwood
Total Vote of Boroughs
7Ss VOTES CAST ON The ISLAND

The election yesterday in Wildwood
and Holly Beach for local offices was
bitterly contested. The most strenuous
campaign was carried ON in Holly
Beach where Mayor Frank E. Smith
was reelected Mayor over Carl A. Has
win by "a plurality. In Wildwood
Mayor Latimer r. Baker was reelected
over Editor T. g. Hamilton by 8 plur-
ality. Mayor Augustus Hilton was re-
elected in Anglesea without opposition.
In Holly Beach and Anglesea there
was no opposition for Council, and but
slight opposition in Wildwood. There
were 759 votes cast on the island, 150
in Anglesea, 100 in Wildwood and 4l9
in Holly Beach.
wILDwooD's NEWLY ELECTED
OFFICERS
In Wildwood the following borough
officers were elected
Mayor, Latimer r. Baker, for two
years.
Council, John Bright and Thos. S.
Goslin, three years.
Collector and Treasurer, Jed Du Bois,
one year, to fill unexpired term of B.
V. VanHorn.
Constable, VIM. D. Middleton.
ANGLESEA BOROUGH OFFICERS
Mayor, Augustus Hilton.
Council, Jason Buck, VIM. Turner.
Collector and Treasurer, Edward M.
Shivers, to fill unexpired term of Will
bur E. Young.
Constable, George Redding.
HOLLY BEACH BOROUGH OFFICERS
" yor, Frank E. Smith.
Council, Charles Albig and George
MatsiHger.
Constable, Lesfe,l w. Smith.
in the enonf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-31
MINERS 70 STOP
To.kia Anthracite Districts 70 BE- Suspended
Monday.

Tic miners oil the three anthracite
zelda were ordered to suspend opera.
,ions Monday pending o Joint conference
of scale committees in New York Tues
day.
The operators and miners of Indiana,
Illinois and Ohio adjourned without
agreement. aud il seems likely D strike OF
the 27j 600 mcn 0i that strict VIII al
so bedeclared.
The miners asked the restoration for
two years OF the l903scaIe, which would
mean au increase OF DO per cent IN
wages.
Operators OF Western Penn-ylvania
voted for thc proposal
Bituminous miners affected by strike
are:
In Pennsylvania 100000, Illinois 3D.
600. Ohio 10000, West Virginia 1000,
yiroinia $4,000, Indiana $1,000, Iowa
| 1900. Maryland 5000, Kentucky A.
coo, Michigan $500, Southwestern
states 10000 Total 3Sl, 800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-31
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Bya vote of to John c. Ashton was
Wednesday elected superint OF
schools Of Portsmouth, to succeed them
cumbent. j. p. Saunders, whose appoint
ment the senate refused to ratiiy.
]. E. Clements was chosen superinten-
dent of Alexandria county, to succeed Mr..
Baldwin, whose appointment the senate
refused to cOnhym.
The board confirmed the superinten.
dents nomination OF r. c. Stearns, OF
salem. as secretary OF the body and FIRST
clerk Of the department. Mr. Stearns
will assume the duties OF his Office April
I. MIR. Stearns will succeed +. 7. Brent.
A committee was appointed to select
books for the travelling libraries Tor the
public schools.
The board decided ii possible to have
seven summer Institutes, and will also
continne the normal school at Char
lottesville. One and probably two sum
mer institutes will also be held for the
colored teachers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-31
LETTER 10 IA HARRIS
Spotsylvania, v


Dear Sir: Fit took 10 gallons topaint
your house last time with somebody
clse's paint, and takes with Deyoe, we
save you IS or $40; for painting costs
two or three times as much as paint.
Nr Ezra Rathmel, Williamsport, Pa,
always used II gallons OF mixed paint
for his house; Devoe took 8.
Bot that isn't all; that Is only tirstcOst;
how long will it wear?
The paint, that goes furthest in cover
ing, wears best too.
An paint, true paint, and iull-measurei
are on one side; part paint, false paint,
and short-measure are on the other.
What can you expect? Yours truly
% FW DEyoE & Co
p. S.-J. Willard Adams sells our paint
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-03-31
SPOTSYLyANiA
4 fuliasa Nan.sd- Saw X.li Work ACiyt-
farming aad GARDENING sciardSd-Ih, Mails.

. ID q fiii itH WeHtNA san ffit WIN NAlfN
farming aat Glrl,r'aa sciardod-Ih, Nails.
Sr9hyyaug. ta., March 29 1906.
continued bad ucuthrr and mud
o., l0ld- have greatly iD--onai thc travel
oi .au from this uuI udI Joining section.
IIl fredericksburg. aul Wc mI-- tAc sgui
oi wagons and teams which help io De-
uryc tne du.l uou0touy Ol rural llr
+ NLlr other sections ODD our grand odd
state ago l.iu. imadcdhs railroads har-
biur, Ul Improvement aud enterprise.
Wul .AIuiDu.t ilu- section have "a -team
4 orr.,ctIic l0ud tD connect us With Fred
crrl.uurg and other points Bad
weather aul muddy roads l wc had
s..h boon. would all.rt but httletrndc
f aui trlilr from herabuuts. There i-
I0 nr.on uuy Spnfst lymiu county ana
tuou,r OBJ fredericksburg. acting jointly
f iu such au enterprise. might NOT have "A
good paying wIiroul to rmu through
+ this section. NMtg boon .l'hu ruud
would %. o. ou. merchants und iarmrre
f u.n..uoutt iDl -uma oi oar nearby
capitalists .o tulu ip.-e ti-ir tuI d~ I'D
m.ho tH. roHd 20 possibility, uid ..r D..
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. t.r...t hO.p .na r.... hui- anl SNut
49,. l-Hnil. Who WANTS m.,r glory ui
uulor thau I. is ueuHl.l D., tne rub.r
spirited uau I'D MEANS who gives hl~
Imn.y uar.r.lp bis country uui ml-
F traily a--.-t boss n,uHmen' it must
indeed he mobile. mrpl Iwlng that PES
. possessed lY thr Muu who h1- been Doc
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