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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11

After exposure or when you feel
a cold coming on take few doses of
Foley's Honey ar d Tar and it will ex-
pell the cold from your system, L
cures the most stubborn coughs and
colds, and prevents pneumonia.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-12-11

The New York woman who com
mitted suicide to slow'music from the
photograph probably felt that she
could leave this world with little re-
greet under the circumstances.
A Sioux Indian shot himself because
his mother-in-law would not live with
him. This seems strange, but then it
is explained he needed her to chop
the wood.
THE hand that rocks the cradle
rules the world" it used to be claimed
but since John D. Rockefeller gained
possession of the terrestrial ball the
cradle rocker has resigned in favor Of
Standard Oil.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Nearly SIxty-sevsn Thousand Pieces
Of Mail Handled In Week.
RECEIPTS OVER THOUSAND DOLLARS
Record Kept by Postmaster Hopkins
Upon Instructions of the Second AS
sistant Postmaster General for Test
Purposes.

The week ending October 10, total
OF 66.7l7 pieces OF mail matter was
handled at the Newport News post
Office. the revenue collected on the
matter amounting to s1,OS5.49. The
total receipts of the Office for the
week. however, amounted to $l14i.SS.
Recently the second assistant post
master general called for reports from
100 of the larger postofficcs in the
United States for the business done
during the week of October 1919. TINS
was the first report of its kind ever
asked for from the local postoffice and
therefore no comparison of the
business done during that week and Il
similar period in previous years can
be made.
The following detailed report of the
business for the week of October IL.
10. compiled by Chief Smith of the
mailing department of the local Post.
Office. has been forwarded to the Post
office Department by Postmaster w
II Hnnliins,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27

ing to the right of the man, bearing
in her left arm cornucopIa, while
in her left she Is holding a wreath
over the head of the man.
Governor Woodruff and the members
Of his staff sent the gift to Mrs. Swan
son as an expression of their apprc-
citation for the graceful manner In
which she entertained the visitors
while at the Exposition and IN this
city. The Connecticut visitors declar-
ed while they we're here. and just as
they were leaving, that in all the
trips which had been made they had
never before been received with such
cordiaIity and extended such hospit,
ality as thap which had marked the
Virginians under the lead of Governor
and Mrs. Swanson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
CALMNESS ONCE MORE
PREVAILS IN NEW YORK
Continued From First Page

York city showed today specie hold.
ings of $l96A2G.O0O. of which nearly
all was in gold and legal tender hold
ings of s5S.2S3.70O These items
showed a decrease OF Si2 $780, 900 in
the tank statement OF today as com
pared to that of week ago. hut the
total reserve on hand stood ut $25i,-
100 700. which was only 81 .233 200 be-
low the legal requirement of % per
cent. While a decline of reserve be-
low the legal limit is always n subject
OF remark, II is not infrequcnt during
the crop moving season ana still
leaves so large q fund of cash at the
command OF the banks that under or
binary conditions SO tritling deficit
rs that of today would not excite any
uneasiness.
The indications are that the cash re-
serves OF the associated banks viii he
kept substantially intact hereafter by
the importation of gold If the Bank
Of England decides to raise its dis
count rate at the regular board meet
ing next Thursday or earlier. this may
check to some degree the movement
of gold towards New York, but as the
English bank reserve is now large.
there arc indications that the bank Of
England will not interposc serious OIL
stacles to the relief of the American
market.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
The Real Meaning Of rhanksoIvloo,

nc neal Meaning OF ThanksoIvlnu.
Thanksgiving is OF little value II
our expression of gratitude have no
eject upon our own conduct. An.
probation of blessings is shown by
acts rather than by words. IL we
regard citizenship as priceless in.
heritancc. We should resolve to trana-
mt 1t, not only nnimpaired but im-
proved, to the next generations sc
our educational system has been
boon TO us, it should be extended and
nmpliiled for the penefit OF posterity;
If the resources of our country have n
value beyond computation, II behooves
us TO see to II that these resource
nre not sqnandeied and that the
bounties which the Creator intended
Tor all shall not be monopollzed by the
cunning. the craft, and tho avarice
OF few; II our government gives to
HE, liberty, and prosperity greater
protection than any other govern
inent grants, we can not excuse our.
selves If we fail to preserve it, in
all It's purity, for our children and
our chlldrens children; If In our re-
liglon we find consolation. n life
Plan, and moral uplift. we can not
but earnestly desirc-and ombody the
desire in deeds-that these shall be.
shared by those about MS and by those
also who, though separated from us
by seas, are bound to us by that pri-
mai tie that links each human being
to every Gsiier.-Irrom WHY we
Ought TO BE Thankful by William
Jennings Bryan, in The Circle for No.
Vembcr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
BASCOMB SLEMP WILL
NOT MAKE A STATEMENT
VIII Not Have Anything to Say Rela.
tive to the Nomination for the
Present.
(spcciaI to tho Daily press.

BRT5TOL. VA, oct. -Bascomb
Slemp. son of tho late Colonel Camp
bell. Slemp. Congressman from the
Ninth Congressional district of Virgin
ia, ana probable candidate to succeed
his father, was asked today If he con
templated entering the race for the nm
expired term. His reply was that he
intended to make no statement what
ever as to his purposes until after he
had received notice ms To the action
of the Governor in reference 10 cnll.
ing n special election In the district
Slcmp and Summers. who Is also n
prospective candidate. were In confer
oncc here today 1t Is generally be-
lieved that they have arrived at mu-
tual understanding
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
RELATIONS with Japan
MOST FRIENDLY, SAYS ROOT
How He Answered Direct Question
If the Japanese Had Objected
to Sailing Of Fleet.
(By Associated press.l

WASHINGTON d. c., Oct. 26-"No
such relations exist between Ameri-
ca and Japan, as would make IL I'm
proper to send the American fleet
into the Pacific. If there were, then
the relations between America ana
Great Britain and the relations be-
tween America and France. which are
the same would apply to the mainten-
ance of the battleships in the Allan
tic ocean
This was the reply returned by Sec
rotary Root TO the direct question il
Japan had entered any protest against
the despatch of Admiral Evans feet
to the Pacific next December The
statement was made at the conclm-
sion of long conference between
Secretary Root and Ambassador Aoki
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
SHIPPING REPORT
Saturday, October &c, 1907.
Arrived.

Steamer Azalea BrD. Henderson.
Las Pamas-to Berwind-Whito Coal
Company, in ballast.
Steamer Mancunia (Br). Dunbar.
Mobile-to Smokeless Fuel Company
for bunker coal.
Steameg Daleby (Br), Rrnscy. New
Orleans-to White Oak Coal Company
for bunker coal
Schooner Charles X Schulz Peck
worth, New York-to New River Con
solidated Coal Company, in ballast.
Schooner George w. Truitt, Elzey.
New York-to White Coal Company
III ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
COMMEMORATE ANNIVERSARY
Mag 'uder Camp to Hold Exercises at
City Hall.

Magrudc. Camp. United Confeder.
ate Veterans. will hold exercises in the
Corporation Court room of the city
hall Monday night in commemoration
of the first battle OF Manassas.
Col Maryus Jones will deliver the
address and the meeting promises to
he unusuaiiy interesting. All mem
hers OF local Confederate organza-
lions and their friends are invited to
attend the meeting
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
East End Christian.

Rev. Murdoch w Butler. the pas
tor, will preach at the East End
Christian church today on the follow
ing subjects II n. MA View of
the Lambs Life" 7:3O p. m.-"High
Prices and Low Wages. or an Unfair
Came" Sunday school will be held
at $3.50 a. m, as usual.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
SABBATH DAY SERVICES.
Subjects For Sermons Announced
by the Pastors.
REVIVAL SERVICES IN PROGRAM
Series win Be Concluded Tonight by
Rev. w. r. Marley-Rev. o. S. Hen.
KEEL at Thirticth Street Christian
Church-RaIly Day Exercises.

5 Rev. Il. II. Nelson will preach at the
Newport News Baptist church at II
o'clock this morning on the subject
Brace triumphant The pastor. Rev.
J. w. Porter, d. D.. will occupy the
pulpit at 1880 O'clock this evening,
preaching on the subject. Are You
Thirsty?" The pastor will meet the
Baraca class at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
a Scientist.

Sandy Pikes-Lady. could yer help.
a poor man dat has just found p
sample package of indigestion tab
let's?
Lady--How cas | help you?
Sandy Pikcs--Why. you can Give
me good solid meal of rich foods.
so can get the indigestion and try
de tablets.--Ch Chicago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Trinity Methodist.

Rev. W. Asbury Christian, pastor
of the Trinity Methodist church. an
nounccs his subjects FOR today as
follows: IL n. m.-"He Came Unto
Ills Own and His Own Received INN
Not" 1870 p. m.-"Where is tho Sym
pahty for which the Old World
Sighs?"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Woman Killed by Train.

SUFFOLK Va. Oct 26--Alrs. BETTE
Wright, wife OF Frank Wright. n wcif
known politician of the county, was
Killed today by train on the attain
tic Coast Line. Her daughter, Maud,
had her leg broken in two places. They
were crossing side track when struck
by freight train. Mrs. Wright lived
only n short time
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Boy Finds Gun and Kills Sister.

STODDERT, Va, Oct 26-rwo ne.
gro children between the ages of ana
ten were playing In the yard of Thonl-
as Scott, where they found gun a
negro man left while he stepped In the
house to speak to the occupants. The
little boy picked it up, took aim at
his sister and shot the top of head
of, killing her instantly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Engineer Killed in Wreck.
(By AssocIated Press.)

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Oct 26.-Pas-
scnGer train No. 40 on the Louisville
and Nashville railroad, was wrecked
In the Yards at Blocton TODAY. En-
gincer Charles Sillman was killed and
Fireman Phillips. Mail Clerk Goddard.
Porter Huston and Baggage Master
Adriel were injured. No passengers
were hurt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Amelia Hishwayman GETS Five Years

AMELIA, Va, Oct. 26-In the case
OF Thomas Jordan for highway robbery
ana using razor TO intimidate BEN
jamin Anderson at Jetcrsyille. in Aug
ust, ana robbing him Of $3.50. the jury
brought in n verdict OF five years in
the penitentiary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Funerai Of Mr.. PutzeI.

The funeral of the late M. c. l..
Pntzcl who died in Richmond early
Friday morning. took place Yesterday
afternoon at Martinsville. Va. where
the body was inferred. Mrs. Putacl and
her daughter and son. Mr.. c. l.. Putzel
.lr.. and Mrs. j. Holmes McMurran,
accompanied the remains from Rich
mond to Martinsyillc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Calvary Baptist.

"a Man With Marks on Him" will
be the topic of sermon by the pas
Tor, Rev. A. A. Butler, at the Calvary
Baptist church ut II o'clock this
morning. This evening at 1850
o'clock. the pastor will preach on "A
Plain Talk on an Important Subject"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Second Presbyterian.

The pulpit OF the Second Preshy.
terian church will be occupied at 7:45
O'Clock this evening by Rev p. b. Hen
derlite, Of Accomac county. Commun-
ion services will lie held at the morn
ing service at II o'clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Recital at Y. nj. c. A.

a musical recital will be given at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Tuesday night at $40 o'clock by Pro
fessor e. y, Asop, assisted by Misses
Ollie May Enlow and Mary Patton
Stearnes. A very interesting musical
program has been arranged and the
musical promises to be very enjoy
able one The public is invited to at.
tend
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Thirtieth Street Christian.

Rev. d. S. Ilenkel, pastor of the
Twenty-fourth street church of Christ.
will occupy the pulpit OF the THIRTEEN
street Christian church at both the
morning and evening services today
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Chestnut Avenue Methodist.

Rev. Mark NJ. Wells. of Baltimore,
will preach at the Chestnut avenue
Methodist church at III o'clock this
morning. Rally day services will be
held mt 1880 o'clock this evening and
an interesting program has been ar
ranged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Trinity Lutheran.

Al the Trinity Lutheran church to-
day, the pastor. Rev. f. A. Shenk. will
preach on the following topics: Morn
ing Lessons from the Reformation
Evening The Contrast Between the
Righteous ana the Unrightcons.n
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
MRS. SWANSON RECEIVES
HANDSOME BRONZE GIFT
Governor Woodruff and His Staff O.
Connecticut, Show Their Appre-
citation in Worthy Manner.

RICHMOND. Vt, oct. 26 - Mrs.
Swanson today received by express
fr m New York bronze sent her by
Governor Woodruff and the members
of his staff. The statue is handsome
affair. standing about three feet In
height the figures being that of The
It's and Vulcan. The woman is stand
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
sd. Vincent,s cathoIic.

At ST. Vincent's Catholic church to-
day. the rector. Rev. Joseph Frioli
will conduct first mass at 1880 n. m.
and the second service at 10000 a. M.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Grace Methodist.

The pastor Rev. II. w. Dunkey.
will occupy the pulpit of the Grace
Methodist church ut both the morning
and evening services today. His sub
iects will be: AIorning-"Persona
Thinking" evening-"The Close OF
Sins Banquet
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Japan at tho State Department to-

Secretary Root was particularly de-
slrous to have it understood that
the relations between the two coun-
trics-Amerlca and Japnn--were NOT
only Mt present harmonious. but TIM,
they had not been otherwise and that
there had not been the slightest fric.
ton between the governments of the
two countries.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
cl,uroh al christ

Rev. w r. Motley. pastor OF the
Thrtieth street Christian church. will
preach at the Twenty-fourth Street
Church of Christ at II o'clock this
morning and 500 O'Clock this evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
First Presbyterian.

Rev e w McCorkle, ID. d.. of
Kentucky will preach at the First
Presbyterian church at IL o'clock this
morning and > o'clock this afternoon
Sunday school will be held at the
usual hour.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Sailed.

Steamers Aagot (Nor). Sevald, Col
on; Daleby (Br). Ramsey Hamburg:
.%s;ai s8..! Robertson. I.iyercuc:
Mancunia tBr), Dunbar, Bremen.
Schooners Clara e. Randall. Carlson,
Havana; Charles G. Endicott, Bailey
Savannah.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
load a cargo of about $500 tons of Goa
for Havana, Cuba
Another cnruo for Colon.

he Norwegian steamer Aagot, Cap
tain Sevald sailed yesterday after
noon for Colon. Panama, with a cargo
Of 5.725 tons of coal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Calendar for To-day.
Calendar Tor Monday.
Coal for Havana.

The fourmasted schooner Clara Z.
Randall Captain Carlson, cleared yes.
terday for Havana. Cuba. with a cargo
OF 1928 tons of coal loaded here on the
account of d. Wittenburg. formerly
head OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Goa!
and Coke Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
ST. Paups Episcopal.

The usual services will he conduct
cd at st. Paul's Episcopal church to-
day by the rector, Rev. A. o. Sykes.
u. d. Sunday school and adult Bible
Glasses will be held at $50 a. IN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Baptist tabernacle.

Rev. w C. Sale will conduct both
the morning and evening services at
the Baptist Tabernacle today His
subjects will be: Morning, Things
that Remind" evening Spiritual Dr.
agnosis."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
Cleared.

Steamer Aagot (Nor). Sevald. Colon
chesapeake and Ohio Coal and
Coke Company.
Schooner Clara Il. Randall. Carlson.
Havana Cuba-D. Wittenberg
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27
W.Il IosI for cnha

The British ste amer Azalca arrived
in port yesterday from Las Pamas to
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27

Mr.. Motley has been conducting revl-
val services at the church during the
past week and his sermons have been
enjoyed by large congregations night
w.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-07-11
Paragraphs,

Freedom exists only in our
minds. No man liz really free.
1t doesn t take long for coming
man to get into the has been class.
Many a CRATER has built his for
tune on steal foundation.
Some men attempt TO do a main
tent stunt on side-show ability
Only a silent man is able to re-
alize the folly of talking too much
The average mar will forgive
you almost anything, except laugh
ing at him.
Success is the result of learning
just what the other fellows weak
spots are.
1t isn't hard to make a man
take water if you give him a little
liquor first.
Nothing has been fully forgiven
if the one extending pardon re-
members about it.
1t is nobler to help sinner to
his feet than to spend your time
entertaining angels
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-07-11
IN NEED OF A PILOT.

Practicing before the Federal courts
for the Southern district Of New York
are two classes of attorneys, who busy
themselves respectively with bankrupt
cy and admiralty, two widely divergent
branches of the law.
A noted admiralty practitioner APP
peared before Judge HOugh to argue a
motion for the discharge of bankrupt.
1T seems strange" said the Judge,
"to see maritime lawyer representing
bankrupt"
mot at all" replied the witty advo-
cate; eff your honor will glance over
the'record in this case, you will find
that, so far as his finances are concern
ed, my client is entirely at sea -
Harper's Weekly.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-07-11
Sheriff's Sales for August

Will be sold before the court house
door, in the city of Marietta, Cobb cOun-
ty, Ga, within the legal hours IF sale,
on the first Tuesday in August, 1907, the
following property, to-wit:
On lots of land Nos. 1901, 1909, 1856
and 1888, containing 40 acres each, more
or less, in the 10Th District and 2nd Sec
ton of Cobb county, Ga. Levied on as
the property of b. 7. Miller, to satisfy a
fila issued from Cobb Superior court in
favor of James n. Cheney, executor of
A. J. Cheney deceased, VS.. D. T. Miller,
ct. al said fla transferred to and now
controlled by John D. Peterson No
tice given in terms of the law.
Also, at the same time and place, lot
in the city of Marietta, Cobb county,
Georgia. in rear of lots owned by Black
and Smith, commencing at lower corner
of Blacks lot on alley between Black
and Mrs, Hirsch, and running on rear
line of Blacks lot, also on Smiths rear
line and western line to corner on
branch, and thence up branch or bank
of same twenty-five feet. thence to a cor
ner, and thence in direct line eastward
" to the beginning corner, containing
one-fourth of an acre. Levied on as the
property of r. Z. L. Howell to satisfy a
fila issued from the Superior court of
Cobb county, Georgia, in favor of o. O.
Smith VS.. r. Z. L. Howell, maker, and
]. S. Jackson, endorser. Written notice
given in terms of the law.
Also at the same time and place thirty
acres of lot of land No. 263, in the south
west corner of said lot, adjoining the
land of Thomas F Terry on the north
and west and the land OF Thomas ].
Lunsford on the east and south, being
in the goth district and I'd section of
Cobb county. Ga. Levied on as the pro-
perry of ]. T. Lewis to satisfy Cobb
Superior Court fifc. in favor of Mrs. A.
B. Hill VS.. j. T. Lewis, said fla trans
ferred to and now controlled by T. J.
Lunsford Notice given in terms of the
law. w. ]. FREY, Sheriff.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-07-11
TIrs. w. A. GatIin Enter.
tainS.

On Monday evening of this week Mrs
w A Gatlin was hostess at cameo
party given in honor of her guest, Miss
Mamie Lee, of Warreuton, Ga. Her
home was beautifully decorated for the
occasion with ferns and cut flowers.
Mrs II V Manning gracefully presided
at the punch bowl in the reception hall.
Mrs. Gatlin was assisted in receiving
by Miss Pearl Nell.
On entering. each guest registered
with the left hand, Miss Matt Black
winning the prize, a lovely picture.
White chewing gum was then given
the guests, of which different animals
were to be formed. Some very pecu
liar specimens were produced.
At late hour delightful refresh
ments were served.
The affair was one long to be remem-
bered by all present.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-07-11
Veterans Meeting.

At meeting of Camp No. 1853, United
Confederate Veterans, held on the 9Th
instant. committee of five, consisting
of W. j Manning, ]. Gid Morris, l. A.
Reed, w. B. Clinkscales and Colonel G..
d. Phillips, was appointed to make
preparations for holding a memorial
service to commemorate the death of
comrades who have died within the last
year. The date will be fixed later.
Election for officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: ]. Gid Nor
ris commander; h. E. Lawhon, adiu-
tant; w. H. Devices, first lieutenant /;
W. B. Clinkscales, second lieutenant !;
D. W Dobbs, third lieutenant; l. A.
Reed, chaplain; DR.. &. Tennent, sur
geon,
Camp adjourned to meet on Friday,
July 10Th. at O'Clock p. n.