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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
SCHOONER RAMiNED OFF
OLD POINT COMFORT
Passenger Steamer Columbia Bangs
Into Lumber Laden Boat With
y out Any Great Damage.

The three-masted schooner William
l.. Walker. was rammed off Old Point
Comfort yesterday by the Chesapeake
Steamship Company's Norfolk-Balti-
more liner Columbia.
The Walker. of which Captain Sim
mons is master, filled fast, but did
not go TO the bottom because of the
nature of her cargo of lumber. The
crews of the schooner and steamer,
and the passengers aboard the latter,
had scare but no one was hurt.
The Walker sailed from Brunswick,
Ga, May 3 for Fall River. She had
4unfavorable winds, was delayed north
of Hatteras and put in here for pro-
visions. The Walker was towed into
the harbor today and preparations
are being made to pump her out for
repairs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
AFTER COL, HARRISON
Vac Department Wants 10 Know
Why He Called Ladies' Out
FEELING F IS RUNNING HIGH
Affair at the Chamberlain Hotel Is
!, Creating Big Stir in Army and
+; Navy cIreles--Husbanda Insist on
Apology. ~

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 27.-
Army and navy officers are await
ing with keen interest the action of
1he War Department in the case of
colonel G. +. T.. Harrison, stationed
at Fort Monroe. who ordered from
the ball room Of the Hotel Chamber
lain. where he was giving dance,
Mrs. Archibald S. White and Mrs.
CHARLES 10. Thorn, wives OF prominent
New Workers. The matter is now in
the hands of the Secretary Of War,
and II thorough investigation will be
conducted
Mrs, White and Mrs. Thorn were
invited. verbally, to the dance in
question by Lieutenant Harris Pen
dieton. Am army officers wife hap
pened to notice them in the bali room
and dire cted the attention of Colonel
Harrison to their presence. Finding
that they had not received formal in
yltafions, he requested them to with
draw from the room.
1t is said that Colonel Harrison was
80 indignant at the presence of the
women that he directed the manage,
ment Of the hotel to ask them TO
leave. The hotel is on government
property and subject, In measure,
to government authority. Some of
the cooler heads, however, counseled
Colonel Harrison against such Il
course, and II Is said that he subsc.
seQuently withdrew his order, but not
until after Mrs. White and Mrs.
Thorn had been requested to leave.
u 1t has developed since the contro.
Sersy began that the women thought
they were entirely within their rights
in attending the ball. They had been
mt the hotel for sometime, and had
attended several functions given In
honor of the visiting naval officers
from foreign countries. In addition,
they had been received aboard sew.
eral of the war ships, and had receiv-
ed the attention due women of their
social standing.
Both Lieutenant Reecc and DIR.
'Schwerin, who escorted the women,
to the ball, believed that they were
committing no indiscrettion.l Their
course was approved by the court of
inquiry. and the matter is now up to
Colonel Harrison to explain his con.
duct. What action the War Depart
ment will take In the matter is I'M
decided, but there is much feeling
against Colonel Harrison because OF
his action, and 1t is said that the hus-
bands of the two women do not in
tend to allow the matters to rest with
out an apology from Colonel Harrison.
at least.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
Marlowe. C. A, Myers II. c. Smith,
II. NJ. Strickland.
"Woman In Blue" Sent to Asylum.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May ~
Miss Isabella Emerson Case. known
as the woman In Blue" who. by
reason of continued efforts to see
president Roosevelt was placed under
arrest last week. was today committed
to st. Elizabeth Asylum for tho In.
sane after the receipt nf Il telegram
from liaYcrhill. Mass, to the effect
that her father Simon Case. has ab.
solutely declined to have anything to
do with her.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
C0MMENc CEMENT WEEK AT
HAMPTON NORMAL SCHOOL
Senior Trade Glass Held interesting
Exercises in Cleveland Hall
Last Night.

!
Commencement week was inaugu-
rated mt the Hampton Normal and
Agricultural Institute last night with
Interesting exercises I'm Cleveland
Hall by the senior trade class.
Tho program az carried out fol-
lows: hs
Opening exercises.
Remarks-President
The Armorcr's Song-Class.
The Value OF the Mechanics Work
Il. j. Nichols.
Trades Display.
Music-Quurtet.
Glass History. A. Marlowe.
Continue ms You Have Begun ~
Dodson.
Trombone Solo, Polka, THE Emb-
lcm," by ELLIS Brooks-S. o. Nixon.
Representative OF 190G--E. A. CHS
holm.
Instrumental Duct-C. c. G. Robin.
son, d. G., Harris.
Glass Will-C. C. c. Robinson.
Farewell Address-T. Carey.
Tinker's Song-Clags.
Addrcss--Mr. w. 7. b. Williams.
Remarks.
Glass officers: = Il. II. Gardner,
President; j.. III. Dodson. Vice Presi-
dent; c. e. Hicks. Secretary: c. p.
Galloway. Asst. Secretary; L. L..
Fears. Treasurer: II. p. Weston.
Chaplain; II. II. Carey, Sergeant,at-
arms.
Program CommiLtec:-J. H. bod
son, Chairman; G. p. Galloway, ]. Cur
ran, t, c. Crockett, S. 0. Nixon, }. A.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28

Masrudcr Chapter of York county
county, Bethel Chapter of Newport
News, John w. Daniel Chapter OF
Newport News and Bcauregard Chap
ter of Warwick county have been in
Nited to participate in the banquet.
and 1t Is expected that representa-.
ttvcs from those chapters will be in
attendance at the meeting this after.
noon.
The meeting will be held In the
parlors of the Young Mems Christian
Association at 4 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Two White Men Accused of BEATING
William FantIeroy, colored.
ID. -. Gannaway and T. ]. Gannaway
were assested IN Phoebue yesterday
afternoon upon the charge of mali.
ciously assaultlng William Fantlcroy,
4 colored man, employed by T. NJ.
Tennis as driver.
Both of the men gave bond for
their appearance before Mayor Fur
ness.
Fantlcroy claims that one of the
Gannawoys held him up at the point
OF n gun, while tho other one admin.
istercd beating TO him with u large
stick.
d. d. Gannaway and Fantleroy had
mad dispute few days ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
10 ARRANGE FOR MRS.
JACkSON'S RECEPTION
Daughters of the confederacy VIII
Meet In the Y. M. C. a. ParIors
(, This Afternoon.

An important meeting OF the two
chapters--Hampton and Old Domin-
lon Dragons Daughters of the Con-
federacy has been called for this af-
ternoon to complete the arrange.
tments for the banquet and reception
to be giv,t Mrs. Mary Anne Jackson
upon her visit to Hampton next week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28
Japs Remain Calm.
(By Associated Press.

TOXIC. May 27.--Thc Japanese
press Is still generally calm and re-
served over the apparently unpro-
yoked attack upon Japanese In San
francisco. but 1t is only out of defer
enGc to President Roosevelt and his
government and the confidence re.
posed In them that public expression
of resentment is withhold.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28

FoUND-oN MAY 90. OFF WEST
Rip Raps, small fish boat. Owner
can have same by calling at Halls
Hallway, Hampton. 5-2S-1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-28

Prevents constipation, stomach and
kidney trouble. Makes everything d.
gestitle. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 30 cents,
Tea or Tablets. ]. C. Gorsuch & Co.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
1000
A NORTHWEST CORNER DWELLING NEAR
l.

sIH ND NIN. y r.
Six rooms. tiled bath. all modern improve
men's. The house Is heated by excellent
furnace. which Is most satisfactory even dur
Ing the coldest weather The lot is full %
feet wide, making all the rooms delightfully."-
vide and spacious. It Is not often tina. op
portunfy Is afforded 20 buy good prop
erfy this. with southern and eastern ex
posurc. and located in hts select and cOnven-
Tent neighborhoad. at such moderate price.
There is bargain offered here. Be sure to
investigate II.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
81 500
WE OFFER AT This FjCI-RF R4RG

WE OFFER AT THIS FIGURE A BARGAIN
In residence in the southeast. This is a
There are two baths In this house each mod
ern in every respect. porcelain tubs. station
AIRY washstands, etc The frontage of this
property is "a feet, OF which the house Itself
covers about 90. Every IS light, cool
and airy. having sidelghs. In fact tire
house abounds with windows, there being 81
in all. throughout the house. Another tca-
tGre about this house that will surely please
you IS the fine bay window In the dining
room. II Will he necessary, however. for you
10 go through this fac property in order to
appreciate It's worth.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

A CORNER on ID ST. NE.
This ls house. two stories cellar;
large rooms modern bath This house is
heated hy hot water The lot IS over "a feet
wide and 100 feet deep. There is more value
II this house tnr $500 than is offered in
many 81 900 houses. Let US arrange TO SHOW
Il U You.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
81 900.
~ EXCELLENT LOW PRICED HOME.

AN EN- 'F-l>ist-N / LOW -fRl' ri' HUME
II Is well worth much more hut the owner.
feCred 70 another city and has reduced the
price II 50 eO0 10 order to make an immediate
sale. The house contains six rooms and bath.
II is In good condition. having quite recently
been painted and papered The house has
frontages two different streets; on one
there is parking OF about lS feet. On the
other. a prominen, avenue, there Is a 30-foot
parking. This Is very cheap house. Let
us give you permit 10 inspect II.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE
BARGAINS IN HOUSES NORTHEAST AND
sol THEAST 4 FEW SELECTED FROM
THE BEST THAT ARE OFFERED on CAP
ITOL HILL, IN Low PRICE HOUSES.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
So. 80

SEAR THE CORNER OF 9TH AND c SITS. y. E.
good solid br *. two stories and cellar; :
rooms and bath. II is now rented to good
tenant at S25 per month. L will make nice
home or investment.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
$500
WITHIN 4 STONES THROW OF LINCOLN

We offer very comfortable little home
with a stable. ar this rid.Cuously low price
There are fine rooms and modern bath
that compares most fsvorahiy with those found
in 81 0On houses. The condition Of this prop
erty j. first class. The papering and wood
work are excellent. Granoiithc walk leads
from the lion fence to the front porch. You
will ind # impossible 70 duplicate this prop
erty in this delightful location at anything
Ike this price.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
WANTED--BUsINEss PROPERTY

WANTFD- FACTORY SPACE: FIVE THOU
saud s-uaf" feet in brick lul!ding. five I" ton
horsepower required. railroad siding preferred .
INN. 'rIai' possession desired: ~tnta par'irl-
lars md terms. ADDRESS FRANKLIN BROOKS
III - Nv Nnrh
Evening star., 1907-11-02
200

We offer n new six-room brick near
East Capitol st. with all modern i'm
provemcnts. AT Il price that 1t would
be linz csSihlc for you TO erect the
house for. II you had the lot given
you. The rooms are all large, beauti-
fully finished and light. \ frst-class
furnace heats the house most satisfac-
toriIy There is gas range and gas
water heater in the kitchen. The
plumbing is modern throughout The
terms can he arranged. II YOU are
looking for "A clean cut house that you
wish to make your home. you should
not fail to investigate this bargain.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE-l343 EUCLID STREET.
one Of the best constructed houses III"
heights. The owners having moved from
Washington VIII sell at a sacrifice. Entire
frcnt of light stone. Twelve rooms; three
baths; hot water heat; servants stairway lead
ing the third floor: beautiful msntels.
of the choicest locations around the city. H.
spection by perm, only.
STONE H FAIRFAX, l342 New York ave.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

HAITI MOUNTAIN CANARIES. 81 t'r; Also
ro.thnrl's. shell parakeets. parrots. m nkeys,
cockaioo-. m1raws. gold fish. dogs. gAbhts
euin pigs. LEES BIRD STORE. ieel 9TH NV.
oclG-tf
Evening star., 1907-11-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PROPERTY

FOR KENT-oLD ESTABLISHED WOOD AHD
coal yard 81 5th 81. nv; brick othGc; sheas
for coal: scales: rent. $50. ~ LEX lNllh
FERRO co. cor. 9Ih and II Sts. NV.
no. II eySu
Evening star., 1907-11-02
DOGS. PETS. ETC.

on" cont WoFd EaTh Tine for l5 words times
WANTEB-A TIlOROI GIBRED WIRE HAIRED
fox terrier dog for stud. c. j. II, sol l2th St
nv oc3l 81.
il # l;ECElN ED LOT OF HARTZ MOI NTAIN
cnLaEes. from 81 up; also have good Scotch
collie aud other dogs goilfshes. parrots rab-
tits. lncuisaiurs. chickens. fall bulls. etc.
SCiIAiIDS ) EiID STORE, H. l2th ST w.
p.7g
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SAIE-s4 200. 200. 81, 200
3-story brick. 3-story brick.
Near y. Capitol and Il. I. ave.
Address Box c37, stag once
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALES 81 jrpo.
Third at. northwest near l. eight rooms;
lot ~ by S6
Evening star., 1907-11-02

For SALE-ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS IN
Capitol Hi!l. The owrer Of an attractive
three-story. ten-r"cm hri'k dwelling. not far
from the Capitol, will take 81. $50: similar
houses adjoining have sold for SO 500; rooms
deep: cellar; furnace heat. lot Is by 30: south
ern exposure; near two lines; oppor-
tunity 20 purchase a taree-story house and not
pay any more than Others do for two-story
houses.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR NALE-{3,I'II
First ST northwest near II; eight rooms and
BATH. 2u feet trout
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALE-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BARGAIN.
IS. $50.
Facing south; , stories. cellar: HOT WATER
HEAT: many closets: open frepIac"s: TILED
BATH. NICKEL PLUMBING: handsome man
tells: built to sell for $7.bOO
ocal at
Evening star., 1907-11-02
COZY MODERN HOME.

COTTAGE CITY. MD. NEAR r. !. AVE & 3iTH
ne Dist line sta; one fare; water; sewerage;
cottages & lots, easy terms. ROGERS & RYAN.
ie2s-l50t.4
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SAIt-S5.IFU.
Cheapest corner IN Bloomincda-o. nine rooms;
our-of-t own owner must realize NJ once.
STONE & FAIRFAX 1342 \ew York ave.
Evening star., 1907-11-02
FOR sALE-RUSINEss PROPERTY

FOR SAIE-CIIEAP- GOOD RISINESS
properties ~. 81. s.w-, n"T'h OF Va. ave;
price 81 800 each. cheap at 5000.
c. II. PARKER 90 lncl
noo-6r 43l AZ -. s.w.
FOR sALE-s22 soon 7TH ST NW.: RENT
ing for 81. 500 per onnnm; l" 22xluoi S'np re
Gently sp.nt on the property. Rent can be In
creased. See
TIIOS. J. FISHER & co. Gncl.
or31 st 1ilf st n
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SAIE-s4 LOO
On vide street OF 18th; two stories
AMI cellar. ! rooms deep. Two stairways, rear
pcrchrs.
STONE q FAIRFAX I3i2 New York ave
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALF-FINE SEMI-DFTACHED HOUSE
1o5 Randolph st. NV; all the advantages Of
suburban surroundings. with complete city
convenirnces: @ stylish rooms. tiled bath; HOT
WATER HEAT; every room outside room
kitchen main floor: finished in selected hard
woods: front. side and lawns: unusually
handsome Out -of-town owner will sell remark
ably chcap at $4,000 snd easy terms
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS TOMORROW.
Take Brightwood cars to Randolph st. walk
book east.
WILIIGE GIBBS DANIEL. 8o3 4 ems 13tb
Evening star., 1907-11-02
NrAR NEW UNION STATION


81 ilu--A CORNER PROPERTY. consisting
q t.re" hri * houses. fronting 80 feet "n east
au! w., >trret. rented for 81 300 per lnnun;
all n good condition. and easily converted into
business pE"ltrry: one house is now used as
store. VII! enhance rapidly IN value and 10
cheap nov.
TIIOS J. FISHER CO Gncl.
ncY1 IiI4 + n ".
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALE-IOT 5oX156 FEET, NEAR 18TH
st extended now being graded. lust north ~
Mt Pleasant. The extension of 14th and 18th
SITS is greatly enhancing values in this locality.
Address OWNER, Box 282. City Post Office.
oc2
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALE-A VERY HANDSOME HOME IN
Columbia Heights; nine attraotIvely arranged
rooms and elegant tile bathroom hardwood in
terror finish: finely decorated; built with un-
usual care for the home OF the present owner
who is selling for business reasons. This is a
remarkably i"w-priced house for this choice
locality. Kitchen On first floor. Price. So, $50.
" l.. SALISBURY
1921 18th at "
Evening star., 1907-11-02

4 very handsome residence. finished withi1
the past near New Hampshire ave and
q st. n lettered street. facing south: built
by the owner for his home; modern III arrange
ulent: first class construction; handsome front
First floor Parlor library, dining room. pan
Try and kitchen.
Second aoor-Four bedrooms and beautiful
tiled "a til.
Third hOor-Three bedrooms and tiled hath
Hot water heat: attractive mantels: servants
stairway. laundry: electric lighting. lot 20 by
1no 10 an alley one of the few modern houses
offered for sale IN this hiEh-class section.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR ANGE-sPLENDID 2ST0RY. i
ROOM IfOJ Sc. FURNACE HEAT. n III oOM-
INGDALE. TO TRADE CLEAR Of INCIM.
NHhTnvS Nnh4nWEsT r9N OR i"Rh TIE nEIGITs % NoT
OVER IS 900.
MOORE X HILL uNCl. 1888 6 ST. NV.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALE-AN INVESTMENT WORTHY OF
special attention: 3-story pressed brick bay
window building. trimmed with white stone:
II rooms and two modern tiled bathrooms;
finely finished; lot 2o1l2o paved alley; Gle.
waited location on through street. Steadily
rented to frst-ciass tenants for $b52 year.
Price. ..................-... ............ $3.50
y. l.. SANSBURY,
1921 13th ST NV
Evening star., 1907-11-02

A very cheaD house on 9th ST. ne.
At this ridiculously low price We can
sell good solid six room brick on
this beautiful thoroughfare. with front
and rear yards and rear alley. We
have collected the rent OF this house
for years. and II IS never vacant. It
rents now for S13. 30 to white tenant.
who is friend Of tho owner and who
has been given reduced rent. If the
house ever becomes vacant there VIII
be no difficulty in Cetting $3.50 as
heretofore. Let us give You permit
IL inspect this property 1t Will make
an excellent investment nr Is suitable
for n low priced home.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FUR SAIL "a IiU
Rhode Island ave; nine rooms: wide parking
STONE & FAIRFAX 1342 New York ave.
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR sALE-l325 2lsT ST, VERY NEAR DU-
pont Circle: a threestory and basement brick
splendid lot. 21x152; price. $4,000: army and
Evening star., 1907-11-02

FOR SALE-No. Tl5 sTH ST Sc o-STOKY
brick six room house. with two large cellars /.
lot 22xio9 feet 10 80 II. alley: can te made Il
fine business stand Can AZ Tl5 oco7-6t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-14
A Life That Needs No Euiosy.

tifNtltlt Free llrSS.'
tt net" announcement thaf AIRED
Wt,ruau Gicd Sunday in Lawrence. Ks.
at the age Of 60, would perhaps Et"ail
not rim: IN PARTICULAR to the great mass ot
In" people N Ills country. 1t let IT he
SAIL that Mr.. " ttrl.iu was Supposed
to he idcrtiCa! with the Laurie of L.ohisa
NJ. Ncoit'S Little Women" aud Little
Men" and millions OF children. some
S,rili of stature. Su,rr long grown NJ.
will 30 conscious If a tWinSC of real
pain. They ha'r found and old friend.
only to lose hir MI WIi,n,an WAS an
Fastener, from Cambridge. Mass, af,d
Il few Years ago he wrote foi a woman :
lracaZinc an account Of his acquaintance
with Miss Alcn;t ard how nc came to
figure first as that authors hero. the
friend of Jo. Meg. Beth and ANY. ana
later as the Near-rourd Santa Claus OF
JOS little mel." AZ the same time lie
published many letters which he had re-
ceiNed from the authoreSS The memory
of Nr. " hitman may sooE fade from the
minds Of all but these of his closet
friends but Laurie will not die He will
live rs long As there are healthy -r:inded
American children who love fascinating
natura! stories of everyday boy ard cir.
life. Mr. Whitnar's mer'oly needs no
"u'ocN "t!Icl than that which Yves writ
ten years ago by Miss -Alcott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-14
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
How a Bank Deposit Grew.


An interesting Illustration OF tic Valun
of bank savings accounts has last come
to Milwaukee, from Connecticut. In 49,
Mr.. Rusl, deposited s. III Il savings Dani<
Of Mcridcn t. the credit of ms grandson.
The deposit book was lost but few
days ago the owner o. the account sue
ceeled in ;,ru.ing lis claim to il. and the
accumulated proceeds oi IN" di'nlnutiv"
account were termed over ~ Elm. The
account lad not been disturbed since 49,,
either by additions OF deductions. lii"
original s.. WAS found to have increased
TO no less than SOL. o" more than II
times the original principal IN only >,
Years. The principal doubled OIL The aver
age every four years.
The crIr| utati"n might Ii. carried 4 lit
tie farther. The deposit of Slw' at that
time Instead OF - would have caused an
accumulation ~ $1iGo2n \ d"Iosit or
Sl0rn would have produced the prii.ceiN
sun of $li.G2 Many people believe that
every Torture is the result Of great
SilrewGness and financial ability and &c-
Wncn. Fit here is an iiiStanc" where
money accln'u lated NJ Il treDlt ni"us rate
and without IL moment of attention on
the part of the owner Of til" deposit
evelyt. was attended to by the bank
er Surely the lollar accounts in the
financial institutions of Milwaukee are:
not IT, he des:.i*cd when they are tlau@It
with SO mach potential power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-14
Maine Gossip
N ovember.

II" thinks November day $ are gray
Must needs himself be sadly duh:
Let linn but ride, no longer :hrall.
In thi.; sincerest month of all
Over the hills and far away.
November winds are crisp and ken
so nluf Ii the more they warm the blood
~ nm who has the hardihood
70 trust himself unto their mood.
Nor fears to follow guides unseen.
me trees are bare, except the oak
winch mules still the hills with brown
n tones as soft as eiderdCwu.
IN an! Quaker lady's gown.
Along the slopes the brush fires smoke
kare Nature packs her clothes AWAY
~ ~ trunks of oak. rough parked and hrown
her her winter furs not yet come down
S S STAYS at home in dressing cow
VI hor'ely, heartsome, woodland gray
9ne not receiving" All but cali,
IL you would meet her face 10 fare
H Hnn leafn her unconcealing grace
Comt seek her in the jeafins1 sn.ca
VI tiis slncerest month of al
MARY Frances Wright
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-14
New Iersey's New Governor.

Justice John Franklin Fort who won
suc, a notable victory in the New Ier-
sey subarnatorial contest this month
ras been hitherto little known outside
his state. nut his friends predict that
as d result of his victory he will be-
come in the near future a national
figure He has long been leading
and prominent figure in his own state
ard it is interesting to note that he is
not the first of his family to occupy
the governors chair of New Jersey.
George |. Fort, was governor of the
state. His uncle was a Democrat
and when the present governor-elGct
was a young man his uncle advised
him to identify himself with the same
party il he wished to advance in poll
tics. The young man had different
ideas. however. and has been an ac-
tive and Jealous Republican.
When he was only .6 years old he
was upPoiiAtcu Wy WV. tcoI sc Nc
Clellan, father of the present mayor Of
New York a district court Judge in
Newark, and he was reappointed by
Gov. Ludlow. but he resigned soon af-
terward to practice law. In 1884. as a
| delegate -at-large to the Republican
national convention. he supported Sen
| ator Edmunds of Vermont as long as
his name was before the convention.
At tho convention of 1896 his two
speeches denouncing j. Edward Adj
dicks and placing Carrot A. Hobart in
| nomination for vice-President were
| features of the occasion. In 1895 he
presided at the convention which
placed in nomination John W. Griggs,
the first Republican governor to be
elected in New Jersey in 30 years, and
Gov. GriSgs was chairman of the con-
vention that nominated Judge Fort
last month. A prominent Democratic
lawyer of the state has said of him:
l"He is the most courageous man on
the supreme court bench today
Plainly Governor Fort OF New jersey
is a man for the country to keep its eve
on.