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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Judge Blackstone Offers a Com
promise, Which May MOI Be AC-
copied by The Magistrate
DECISION TO BE- GIVEN TOMORROW
Mi s.
Unless the Resignation OF tho Justice
is Handed to The Cour, Then an Or.
der Diminishing tho Magistrate Is TO
be Entered on Reoord-May Go L.
Higher Court

Unless Magistrate l. H. Stith hands
in his resignation to- Judge i w G.
BlaCkStop" by tomorrow morning nm
order will be entered in the Circuit
Court removing the justice from Office
This is the decision rendered hy
Judge Blackstone Yesterday. after he
had heard the rulc brought against the
officer to show cause why he should
not be removed from office Tho mag-
istratc was accused al malfcasanco
misfeasancc aud gross neglect of duty
He was represented in the court by
Judge Edgar H. Montague ami Com
monwealtha Attorney r. A. Lewis
looked after tho interest of the state
The evidence infuduccd brought
out the Tact that The magistrate had
failed in n few eases to give the legal
receipt for fines imposed. although in
two cases he had given his personal"
receipt. II was also shown that Mag.
istraie Stith had failed to make pro
posed and collected.
Sensation in the Case.
a sensation was sprung when man
named Fyfc appeared in cour, and re
Questcd that he be allowed Ia testify
In tho case fyfe said the Justice had
fined him $685. including the costs
either in November or December The
report OF the Justice failed to show
such case.
Magistrate Stith's statement
Magistrate Stth made long state.
ment disclaiming any intention of
wrong doings. lie stated further that
two of the missing warrants were m.s-
placed by him and for that reason he
failed to make The proper returns
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

Daily Press Want Ads" bring the
desired results.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
NEW POINT.

Mr.. Claude Brooks, of New
port News, spent Easter and part
OF the following week with his
sister, Mrs. Hubert, Of Baltimore.
Her mother Mrs. Brooks, OF
Mathews, has spent several weeks
with her and is expected to stay
some time yet. On Sunday Mrs
Mason gave a large supper in the
honor of Mr.. Brooks at which
there were a large crowd of young
people in attendance. He spent
the few days Of his visit in sight
seeing and no evening lacked
amusement. Daring his stay he
has nal lie friends, but they al re-
greet that his trip was Of so short
duration. Mrs. Hubert has as }
become quite popular in Bal;i-
more.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. McCrum Of Brook
Ign, n. y, are the guests Of Mrs.
]. -. White. Mrs. McCrum, Who
is a very large lady, in coming
out of the store made mis-
step which caused her to fall.
breaking both ;ibia and fbula Of
one Of her limbs. She is attended
by DIX. G. NJ. Rains.
DR.. Rains returned from Nor
folk yesterday, where he had gone
TO take Mr.. Hawkins son to the
hospital to be operated on for
appendicitis.
Mr.. r. b. Gayle continues i'll.
Mrs. Walter Gayle left yester-
day for Cumberland county 20
see her father, who was reported
hopelessly i'll.
Ice this morning (24th). Their
mcmeter, 81.
The Rev. Mr.. Remagen will
preach q sermon at Oak Grove
Church on the Goth before Mob
jack Lodge No. 273 l. O. O. T.,
that being Anniversary Day.
Vet.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26

Sue Diggs, representing a pilgrim
seeking the way to the beautiful
city; Lizzie Hudgins. teaching
the Way. and Lillian Diggs, the
TemQter. Each were robed in
oriental costumes. Much has
been said Of church entertain
ments, some deem them wrong
worldly and sinful, while others
find them helpful spiritually IS
well as financially. No doubt it
IS Gods plan for us to give vol
UNFAIRLY, that is. whenever the
church is in need, we should dive
down IN our pockets and give
without expecting anything in
return. But how many will do
this? The answer is, "a tiny
few, and under, such circum-
stances there is nothing left fer
us to do but to indulge in socials,
festivals and the like.
Rev. w. /. Ware will preach
at Bethel Sunday morning.
ChiCCmekec.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
SuSANS.

After painful illness patiently
borne for many weeks, Capt. G.
Diggs passed away on the cath,
at about O:IO p. M. In his death
his family loses a kind and H.
dulgent husband and father, the
community good neighbor and
the church one of its best mem
bers. His funeral will be at the
Friends Church on next Thurs
day, the 20, at $50 ?. NJ, con
Quoted by Rev. Frank Hall assist
ed by Rev. w. /. Ware. May
Heavens choicest blessings rest
upon the bereaved ones.
Jeumas.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
DIGGS.
Mr.. Willie Smith is quite sicl

Mr.. Willie Smith is quite sick.
The little children Of Mr.. John
Forrest are improving.
Mr.. Roland Calls and Miss
Ollie Forrest were married at
Salem Church on Wednesday
night last.
Mrs. w. w. Morgan gave a
quilting party last Tuesday.
Mr.. William BROMLEY had a
fall Tuesday and lie is suffering
very much from the effects.
We fear the cool weather Of
the past few days will damage
the fruit,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26

BAN.
rs dear old neigh
closely around it.
( reserve and hides
lpublic, but | think
and every week
be a few remarks
B udgins who a few
BIKE his leg is very
Diggs who has been
asst Winter has been
I'm the sunlight.
|Fge Hudgins of Hog
her three sons are
his locality.
liars was realized as
# a cantata held at
rch on Tuesday night
kaster Sunday. The
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
PuRLlC wERNINC

We shall not be responsible if any
person takes any but the genuine
fOley's Honey and Tar Tor coughs
and colds. limitations are worthless
ana may contain Opiates. The gcnu-
ire toley's Honey and Tar in the
yellow package contains no opiates
and IS safe aud sure. For sale by
s. l.. Richai dson.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
re office TO Taxpayers.

Saturday, May 5. is the last
day on which you can pay your
poll tax to qualify yourself to
vote at the election in November,
so please be prompt and settle
before that time.
]. ]. BURKE, Treasurer.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
LITTLE LOCAL ITEMS.
DOingS Of the People
TcrSely Told.
VISITORS SEEN IN TOWN.
II. H. Hale is in town this

WCGk-
MIR. and Mrs. H. L. Nelson
I'VE returned home after a de-
sshtful bridal trip.
Mr.. A. w. Hepburn spent Sun
day at "Bluewater," the home of
Mr.. D. G.. Baker.
DIR. ]. B. Rutherford and fam
lily, who have been living in the
county for several years are expec-
ted to leave in about two weeks
for their new home at Ocean
View, Va.
Mr.. S. L. Bowen of Wayne, w. Va.
writes: Il was d sufferer from kidney
disease, so that at times ! could not
get out of bed. and when did 1 could
not stand straight. took Foley's
Kidney Cure. One dollar bottle and
part of the second cured me entirely"
Foley's Kidney Cure works wonders
where others are total failures. For
sale by s. E. Richardson.
HORSES and cattle taken in
pasture after May 1. Separate
fields with water in both. Stock
visited daily, but no responsible
ity will be assumed for accidents
or escapes. No barbed wire.
PERCIvAL HICKS, North, Va.
Wolfe & Nelson have just re-
Ceived a full line of mems and
boys ready-made clothing, and a
line assortment of ladies hand
made low-cut shoes. Call and
see them before buying.
FoR SALE-Two good Mich
Cows. Apply to 7. c. LILLY,
Diggs, Mathews Co., Va.
Vacation in the mountains 1!
Do not use Patent Leather shoes
tor tramping, nor Tennis, shoes
f~r dancing. The proper shoe
tor the purpose is economy. To
chlnge your boots frequently is
1a rest for the feet. Dolly Madison
Shoes for all occasions are fitting
and economical.
What good does it do you % e;t if
your stomach fails to digest the f cd?
None. X does you h3rm-causes YOU
belchiuS, sour stomach, fiatulence, &c
When the stomach fails "A little KoGoi
Dyspepsia Cure after each meal will
digest what you eat and makes the
81 a
ardson.
w. +. Jarvis, Deputy Trea
surer, will be at the Court House
on Saturday afternoon and will
be glad to meet the taxpayers Of
the Chesapeake district to collect
taxes.
Miss Della a. Forrest, who has
been visiting in Baltimore for
some time returned home last
week.
J. ]. Burke and L. c. Garnett
returned from Norfolk on Satur-
day last.
Be sure and pay your poll tax
by May 5, so you can vote in the
primary in June and the election
IN November.
Living indoors so much during the
winter mouths creates a sort of stuffy,
want-of-ozcne condition in the blood
and system generally. Clean up and
get ready for spring. Take a few
Early Risers. These famous little
pills cleanse the liver, stomach and
bowels and give the blood chance to
purify itself. They relieve headache,
sallow complexion, &c. Sold by S. E.
Richardson.
Mrs. Melissa Powell, the mil
liner at Hudgins & Grimstead's,
has all the latest styles in stock.
She has had three years expe-
rience on the island and is an
artist in her line. Any one de-
String to see or buy the latest
and best in millinery, - do
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-26
Sour
GO I'm aCTa

No appetite, loss Of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation. bad breath.
general debility, sour riSings. and catarrh
Of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol cures Indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices Of diges-
ton as they exist in a healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconsl-uctive properties. Kodol Dys-
pcpsia Cure does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
hops al stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying, sweeteaing and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. s. S. Ball. CT RavensWood, W, Va, SAYS
" was troubled with sour stomach fer twenty Yeas.
kodol cured ne and We Ecw using K in milk
for BABY"
Ko9oi Digests What You Fac.
Bottles cfy Sloo Size holding ~ tines tie trisI
size. which sells for so cents.
era@zrsd BIZ s. Q. poNsTT & CO.. CHICAGO
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

Nine times out OF ten she answers the call within
few seconds, and il the yOu want is in his Office
she will have you talking with him within few
seconds more. All operators are trained before
ever they cit at an exchange switchboard to
calls and make connections accurately and prompt
ly, and to treat the patrOns cOurteOusIy. They do
their best, partly because that's their duty, and
partly because there watched. They know that
carelessness negligence will be punished; that
peated failures in any respect must result in dis
charge; they they try reasonably hard .Ot to
fail. Men couldn't do half SO we'll. That is prov
en- by experience. When the Bell companies frst
went into business young men were employed as
operators, but it soon became evident that wOi1en
did the work better, and SO the hello Rirl' made
her appearance in the business world for the Bell
and All other companies.
"What the chronic grumbler should understand
clearly is that the telephone girl is hopeessly busy
She hasn't time to answer abuse, and she wonldnt
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

diamond busted, gold crusted island of Celebes, in
the East Indies tb
This war was begun when New York had been
settled by these same Dutcmen only thirty years
before. Peter Stuyvesant was then stamping about
is half dozen streets edging the bay bis wooden
leg, ordiDg it over the handful OF people who, be
fore the war ended, we're to become the 4,O00,.
600 of the great metropolis OF the West.
The Pigrime had been in Massachusetts only
forty years. A locomotive was as unknown as a
fyi machine or an autombile, electricity was not
dreamed OF, and steam was not driving single
wheel Dywhere. The world was awakened from u
great sleep and girded itself with the myriad
modern devices while the Dutch have been subju
eating these far Eastern Macassare.
Charles ii, the prOhigate, was ri0ting on the
throne Of England in the beginning Of the RestOr.
atiOn; NAPOLEON, who was to change the map Of
Europe as only Julias Ceasar had before him, was
not to he horn on the little Ise Of Corsica for an
other hundred yeart; England was only beginning
to realize that Ehakespere had Just completed the
greatest literary work In the language; Murillo and
Velapquez we're painting their masterpieces in dii.
ierent parts Ot Europe and Queen Victoria, still 10
be born, might have been merely little, insignif.
can't German princess, instead Of Queen ,of Great
Britain and Ireland by the grace Of God, Defender
Of the Faith and Empress Of India,' il William
Henry, the Stakeholder OF Hollsnd, who began this
war against the MacaSsars, had not become William
III, OF England.
The last thousand OF the dusky Malay tribe,
driven back foot hy foot from the southern cOaet oi
the leland made their final stand in wild fastness
on the topmOst crag Of the center Of Of Celebes'
extinct volcanoes. With it's natural bAttlements Of
solid rock and up on s'the roof Of the world,' II
was more like an eagles eyrie than fortress.
But the Dutch soldiers trained TO meet their
enemy by the lessons Of the almost interminable
war, pushed their way up the mountain side,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19
7s IS s. g. W@S

the time the problem OF saving seconds. General
patrons are satis6ed with the service, but some
people rehi nd Of these men who walk all over you
In the street. He's evidently in On awful hurry.
After letting him make staircase Of you for q
minute or two you decide to step out Of his way.
He goes by You like an automobile ih an iDterDa,
tiona race. You say to yourself that be mnst be in
q desperate hurry. Now he bowls overs couple Of
children, bumps light weight citizen into door
way, scattefs group Of fair ladies, saying goodby
to one another, an1 holds mp an express wagon and
half dozen private carriages at the crossing
Everyone sees that he's In q tearing hurry. You
are glad he's gone and yOu hope be will get there
on time-wherever he's going. Then You meet
him block farther down the street standing look
ing into jewelers. window, admiring some brilliant
81 98 diamonds.
s'Its the same with some people at the telephone.
II they don't get response the instant they lift the
receiver from the hook they make speech TO the
operator; they tell her she ought to attend TO her
busiuess-that she isn't paid for reading novels,
but for attending to the needs Oi the subsCriberS
Probably che hasn't been doing anything elsel
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

spring and proceeds to hand down On ex cathera
opinion whicn, in his estimation, settles the whole
matter.
Mr.. Bryan thus contributes measurably to the
nations stock OF innocent merrlment, Ont, ike
many other public entertainers he is prone to drag
his performance out to uncomfortable lengths ana
thus he degenates into q bore.
1t is to be observed that though Mr.. Bryrn
prOmnlgates his diliverance in the name of the
Democratic party he has no warrant whatever for
doing so. He holds Office, he is not even a
member of the Democratic national commitee-in
Decd he is distinctly at variance with that body.
So far as evidence and influence 90 be speaks
for nobody but himself, hut he has prepared
"responpe'' to President Roosevelts message, as if
publishing the Commoner invested him with the
functions of house Of comulons and imposes upon
him the duty of preparing reply to the speech
from the throne so to speak.
MI Bryan is always "respoDdiDg" to somebody
something He is always ready with an editorial
or lecture to tell what the Democratic party
thinks, rather what it ought to think, for Mr..
Bryan assumes to crtise the Democratic party as
he assumes tc critcse the Republican party. He is.
in his own estimation, sort Of ratiOnal political
tribunal OF last resort whose decision is final be-
cause they are inspired.
In the pres Mt instance Mr.. BrS ans pretensiOns
are more tiresome than they are diverting In his
personal capacity he enjoys the right OF every Am.
erican citizen to critcise the judgment and the
policies Of the President OF the United States Iti
when be sets up as the diViney constituted censor
OF all American political papers or utterances-
by the voice Of his prophet" that Mr.. Bryan ex
cites the dersion OF his opponents and tests to the
utmost the patience OF his friends.
Mr.. Bryan has neither official nor sentime ntal
authority to assume the functions OF political
Pooh Bah.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19


75 to 80 per cent of the insane females farmers
wives. Their arrangement, according to her au-
thorites directly traceabe to the fact that the
bad roads prevent them from communicating with
the outside world, and this isolation, combined
with the mono.ony Of their lives on the farm, acts
as a crushing depressant upon their minds.
Few stronger arguments could be advanced as to
the Importance of good public highways than this
presented by this young wumen. Everyone who
has lived in the country, particularly on the widely
scattered farms Of the West South, has felt the
terrible isolation OF which she compIains and in
the estimation Of socnogiss this fact alone is suf-
cent account for the constant gravitation of the
boys and girls to the cities. Certainly in most
other respects country life is sweeter and more at
tractve than thu lot OF poor workers in the crowded
city; but the fatal drawback is the lack OF hum
AN companiOnsbp with those who might bring new
influences and fresh interests into the lives OF the
young people. As it is they prefer the citys cease
less grind living in garret OF tenement with Its pitt
fully small wages anu humiatng contrasts between
their lot of dependence and self denial and the
luxurious lives of the rich, to the free, wholesome
air and independent conditions OF country life. And
as Miss Robertson says, older persons, especially
women feel the pail of this onliness also and lose
their poise and atience under its heavy load.
Some idea of the isolation OF the dwellers ON
farms Of the country may be CLEANED from the state
mert that in many counties in Missouri and PLACES
in the South last winter aud spring the roads were
so bad that the people were virtually kept prisoners
on their farms. morse would bog to his knees, to
drive wagon was impossible, and the farmers were
often compelled to walk miles to the Aearest town
to buy their supplies, carrying them home on their
shoulders In some instances mail routes we're
abandoned account of the inability OF the carriers
to travel the roads, and was not an uncommon thing
to see farmer walking ten or twelve miles with
a fifty pound bag Of -four on his shoulders
Besides the considerations OF sentiment which In
ali conscience weighty enough, the folly OF bad
roads is manifested by the heavy pecuniary losses,
amounting to millions OF dollars every year. whien
the farmers sustain by reason OF their inability TO
market their products at season when prices are
highest When it s considered that in this respect
alone the cost OF system Of fine public highways
would be saved to the people every year, 1t is truly
remarkable that state administration after
another has remained utter ndierently to the sub
ject, and still more remarkable how patiently the
long suffering people endured the neglect and in
OF their called statesmen who pass i'm
endless succession through the public offces-gov,
ernors and Legislators alike doing nothiDg gnOant-
dumb and deaf to the peoples needs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

he can't wait at the telephone for five seconds with
ont demanding to know what the matter may be-
and whether everyone at Central has gone to
Sleep"
1--WE try to give the promptest service possible;
every telephone engineer or manager is studying all
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19
HAIL TO THE HELLO GIRL.

T'S curioue, said the telephone man,
"what impatiente some people
show at the telephone. A man
will stand il line at the boxofflce
OF the theater for ten or fifteen
minutes without grumbling or he
will 60 into a hairdresser's and
submit without a murmer to all
sorts of delay and inattention, but
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19
INSANITY FROM BAD ROADS.

NOVEL and interesting argument
in favor Of good roads was made by
Miss Alice Robertson, postmistress
OF Mnskoeee, |. T., last week at the
annual convention Of the National
Good Roads Association. She de-
clared that the bad roads OF the
country we're largely responsible
for the inRanity OF farm women,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

The Pennsylvania man eighty years old who
married read-headed young woman to keep his
feet warm is reminded that some old widows re-
frain from such marriages to keep out OF hot
water.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

Now that Thanksgiving IL over, che various unf-
versities and colleges will begin TO teach thelr
students something else than football.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

Maxim Gorky says Americans are 'sa silent and
gloomy race" When he was over here Gorky's
principal complaint was that they were too loQua-
CiOua about personal and domestic affairs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19
A LONG WAR.

LITTLE cable dispatch of not
more than fifty words from The
Hague, in Hollard, tells in q
matter oi-fact fashion OF the end
ing of a war which lasted 243
yeare, probably the longest in
the history OF the world, waged
ceaselessly, decade after decade,
by the stroDghearted, dogged
Dutch against the savage Mac
assars for the possession Of the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

through the tangled tropical forests and ringed
themselves around the craDter.
At last the natives surrendered, ending war OF
more than two centuries.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

Japan's declaration that abe would not take the
Philippines as gift is final evidence that her IOr+
mer friendship with us was only diplomatic soft
soap.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

Bradstreet's and Dun's agencies agree that the
Christmas trade is breaking all records. II it
breaks nothing else some Of us will consider our
selves lucky.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

But Why should Mrs. Bellamy Etorer boast that
she 'smade Roosevelt'' II be ID the perfdiOns ana
nntruthinI migrate that she now regards hint
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

There will be little popular opposition to the
proposed inheritance tax. 30 few people expect to
inherit anything that they take no interest in the
subject.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

More amendments to the constitution are pro-
posed. Happily, nobody y yet has proposed end
Ing that revered document.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-19

be permitted to answer il II she had time. II peO
pie fancy they have just ground for complaint they
should ask for the sdesk.' That's the best way to
end trouble. But he reasonable. You don't make
q iuss when you have to wait for q few minutes 10
crowded store downtown before the clerk inquiries
what she can do for yOn. Now, sometimes q tele-
phone girl hasto answer ae many "a 100 Or 200
calls an hour in the busiest part Of the day. Per
haps your call goes in at that time. Don't say
you've waited ap honor half an houT-or quar-
ter Of an honT--oT even five minutes. That would
be impossible. Your call must be answered 10
comparatively few seconds or the operator must
explain her remssDess, not to You perhaps, but to
those who are over her."