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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
BACKING FOR BURTON
LETTER TO JOHN
SONS OPPONENT rs PUBLISHED.

CLEVELAND. Ohio September 1s.-Rep-
resentative Theodore E Burton tonight Is
sued a statement discussing the so-called
national phases of the coming municipal
election in Cleveland, in which he Is the
republican nominee for mayor He made
public for the first time the letter of Pres
ident Roosevelt. who urged him to accept
the local republican leadership in opposition
to Mayor Tom l.. Johnson. Mr.. Burton ex-
plains the letter Of the President thus:
Il should have been extremely reluc-
tant to have turned aside from national
politics without the approval Of President
Roosevelt and Secretaries Taft and Gar
field For this reason l have communi-
Gated with each of them. Their friendly
advice has come to me on my solicitation.
and there has been no attempt at inter-
ference.
Presidents Letter.
The Presidents letter reads:
oyster BAY, N. Y, August 30, 1907.
MY Dear Mr.. Burton: You put hard
question to me IN your letter to Mr.. Loeb.
There are certain qualities of leadership
you possess which could not be supplied
by any one else in the House, and you
have a mastery of certain subjects such
as no other man in the House can hope
to attain. For you to leave the House,
therefore, would mean that in certain lines
of leadership there would be a loss that
cannot be made up.
II would therefore be tempted to protest
against your leaving, If 1t were not for
nv profound conviction that 1t is exceed
ingly desirable that you should win out
as mayor OF Cleveland. In view of the
fact that our democratic system under
goes its most severe strain in the govern
ment of our cities l feel that IT Is of the
utmost Importance to have man of your
experience power and characte-, of your
long training. theoretical and practical in
public life, take such position as that
of the mayoralty of Cleveland. According
ly If YOU ask my advice l should say, make
the fight. With all good wishes, believe me
faithfully yours.
IAN erroneous impression" says Mr..
Burton has gone forth that the mayoralty
campaign here is to exceptional extent
complicated with national politics Such is
not the case. The all-sufficient reason for
my candidacy is the local situation. IN
less l am grossly deceived existing condi-
lions unde- the city administration de-
mand immediate and radical reform The
aim of the campaign in which l am en-
gagged is to redeem the city of Cleveland
from the administration of a ring
"Carfare Slogan Buncombe"
The speclous claim has been made that
the main desire of the present admnistra-
ton is to give the people of Cleveland cheap
street car fare. Under cover Of this slo-
gan there has been built up in the city of
Cleveland tremendous political machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
"Carfare Slogan Buncombe. u

The speclous claim has been made that
the main desire of the present administra-
ton is to give the people of Cleveland cheap
street car fare. Under cover Of this slo-
gan there has been built up in the city of
Cleveland a tremendous political machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
Taylor's Intention.

George Taylor was of middle age when
he came into his full rpharitance. He never
had any occupation and spent his younger
days largely at the Union and Knicker-
booker clubs Once he had a consular post
under the Lincoln administration. He trav-
eled extensively. He not fond of So
Ciety and formed no attachments.
About twenty years ago Mr. Taylor went
to Europe and returned with English
woman, Mrs. Betsey Head, and her infant
daughter. Who she the neghbors
never knew exactly, and how Mr.. Taylor
met her was never made public. She was
installed as his housekeeper and secretary,
and became the general factotum of the
place. Mr.. Taylor soon began to treat her
as social equal, and her child grew up as
a ward.
Mrs. Head was about forty years old when
she arrived in this country. She and Mr..
Taylor kept to themselves. He engaged
himself with improving the 1OOO-acre es-
tate he had bought He bought land from
time to time to enlarge 1t, and at his death
was one of the largest landowners in Suf-
folk county. 1t was said that he had more
shore front property than any other land
owner in the county. He built an elaborate
house and many outbuldings and enjoyed
himself as country gentleman. rarely
leaving his place and practically living apart
from his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-18
RICH RECLUSE DIES
Had S2O,OCO,OOO, Lived Alone
Near IsIip, L. |.
LAST CALL FOR G. c. TAYLOR
Member Of Prominent Family, Sew
enty-Two Years Old and Bachelor.
OLD ELOPEMENT RECALLED
LAST CALL FOR G. c. TAYLOR
OLD ELOPEMENT
RECALLED
Mrs Head, Taylor's Housekeeper, Who
Died Recently Leaving 1865, 900,
Was His Companion for Years.

NEW YORK, September 1S.-George e.
Taylor wealthy bachelor and son of the
late Moses Taylor merchant and banker,
died yesterday on his estate at Great River,
near Islip Long Island, at the age of
sevrnty-two. His wealth is estir ated at
about $50 Nn.O00. 1t is not known how he
has disposed of his estate, and there is
much speculation in ISlip as to whether he
has provided for Mrs. William Frederick
Bodlay. the daughte. Of his late housekeep-
er. Mrs. Head. The young woman was
looked upon the ward of Mr.. Taylor until
she off with Bodlcy, the foreman of the
Taylor estate, six years ago. Her mother
disowncd her for that left her only $40 in
her will. and Mr.. Taylor turned against her.
She had been his pet before that time.
George Taylor one of five children of
Moses Taylor. There were three daughters
and two sons. The father had accumu-
lated an immense fortune for his day. When
he III d, in May, 1850, it was estimated at
$20.COb go He had made large part of it
ih the sugar trade with Cuba. He gave the
use of his estate to his widow for life, and
provided that at her death it should be di
vided equally among the five children. Mrs.
Taylor died on December 81, 1892. There
story that the elder Taylor had pro-
vided in his will that his son George should
losa his share of the estate if he ever mar
ried but in the reports of the probating of
Moses TaylOr'S will no mention is made of
any such provision.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
DR.. THOMAS LAW COMING.
English Low Church Representative
to Visit Washington.

Rev. Thomas Law, D. D.. secretary
of the national council of the low
church of England. who is in this coun-
try in the interest Of church federation
and union. viii arrive in Washington
next Friday He will call on the Pres
ident in the morning. During the aft
ernoon he will address a meeting Of
ministers Of all evangelical denomina-
tions at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms, Rev.
DR.. Sanford, of New York, will also
speak.
Ministers are invited to attend the
meeting. Rev. DIT. Law has been the
leader and executive genius of the fed
Grafton work in England since its or-
ganizatiOn and has already aroused en-
thusiasm in his work in this country
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
asiIent Lipsv-Next Sunday.

The Washington Herald will begin.
IN its Sunday issue OF May 8, the pub
LEGATION Of a thrilling story OF mys-
terry and romance entitled silent
Lips"
All lovers Of good fiction will find
this a tale worth reading. There is
not a dull chapter in it. The action
is like a moving picture display. and
every picture is new sensation.
The author IS Mrs. Annie o. Tibbett,
and silent Lips" has had a wide
reading in England. It unquestionably
possesses the quality that holds the
attention of the reader and furnishes
good entertainment.
Do not miss the opening chapters Of
this story next Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
Prof. xunder in Charge.

Prof Henry Xander, musical director
OF the Saengerbund. will be in charge Of
the musical programme at the New VIII
lard, visiting singing societies from here
and New York and elsewhere joining IN
the chorus numbers.
The following committees have been ap-
pointed: Executive committee, Hon. Rich
ard BarthOidt honorary chairman; George
W. Spier, chairman John Waldman. A.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29

+. Jorss, Jacob Karr. Simon Wolf, Chris
'tian Heurich, z, F. Droop; committee on
arrangements and entertainment. Carl
Droop. Henry xander. a. +. Jorss, VIII
lam A Engel; press committee. G. ".
Spier. Rudolph De Zapp. DR.. Chr. Stracki
Isaac Cans, and William 2. Myers.
Frank Claudy. the chairman of the re-
cepti0n committee, is assisted by sixty
members. The various committees viii
meet every day at noon until next Mon
day, the meetings taking place at the
Rathskeiler at Eighth and E streets.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
EIks win Entertain To-night.

washington Lodge. No. Is. B. P. o.
Elks. will give a social to their woman
friends at National Rifles Armory this
evening. An elaborate programme has
been arranged, followed by a banquet
and dancing. The committee in charge
includes J. NJ, Dunn. chairman; D. E.
Summers, secretary: NJ. G. Mccormick.
treasurer: J. l.. Feeney, T. T. Ellis, Fred
Mersheimer. and Lloyd B. Brooke
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
COL. E. D. KING HONORED.
sey~ntieth birthday OF Veteran CeIe-
brated by Family Reunion.

Col. E. Douglass King. past command
er of Kit Carson Post, No. 2, c. A. R..
reached the allotted threescore and ten
years of age Saturday. a family reunion
in honor OF the occasion was held at his
residence. 1850 @ street northwest. It was
a strictly family affair. the attendance
being confined TO his children, grand
children, and a few near relatives. The
dining-ToOm was handsomely decorated
with the national colors, and the menu
was all that could be desired. After din
ner the guests assembled in the parlor
where a handsome gOld-headed cane was
presented to the veteran, along with
a number Of other valuable tokens of
esteem. Among those present were Mrs.
Florence King Helm, Miss Alice L. King.
Mr.. Frank D. Smith. wife, and FIVE chill
dren. DIT. and Mrs. L. NJ Roche, Mrs
John W. Reed, and Mrs, Laura Cheney,
Of Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29

Misses Skirts of Muslin, made
with gored top and finished with
tucked umbrella rufie; sizes 80 and
q inches in length. 7E
Misses Skirts of Muslin, gored
at top and trimmed with tucked
flounce edged with rufle of en-
broidery; sizes 80 and 81 Of M
inches in length. Each. D.. QI.OO
Misses Skirts of Muslin, gored at
top and finished with tucked UNI
brella rufle trimmed with lace in
serton, and either lace or ruffle of
embroidery sizes 80 and q IN
81 inches in length. Each. DI.OO
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
Largest Morning Circulation,

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circulation circula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the Cap
ital. It's books are open
The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
ChiIdren'S White Skirts.

II HEY include those Of muslin and cambria and aeuy and
appropriately trimmed with tucked rufes embroidery rue &c
- All hgh-grade goods and excellent values
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
NEW YORK'S CLOSED SUNDAY.

New York's ''blue Sunday" will be
remembered for long time. All the
theatrical managers combined to give
the public good taste of Sunday under
the strict Interpretation of the old '.blue
law, and no attempts were made to
open any of the vaudeville theatres or
to give concerts. For the first time in
the history of the city, $50, 900 people
who usually attend some amusement on
that day, were forced last Sunday to a
muse themselves by walking the streets
or the parks. There was not theatre,
not a concert hall, dance hall or lecture
room open in the city, and 400 penny
and nickel arcades that do an enormous
business on Sunday were closed. Even
the donkeys that carry children on their
backs for small fee in Central Park
rested. the police refusing to allow
them to carry on their regular business.
1t is estimated by actors, musicians and
employees, that various entertainments
usually open on Sundays lost SIS, 900 by
the forced closing of everything, and
the estimated loss to the amusement
interests of the city is placed at $780,
600. The Board of Aldermen will meet
and remove the cause of the difficulty,
insofar as it is possible for them to d. SO.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
DOINGs in CONGRESS.

Representative Flood desires to see
the Federal government appropriate
$25, 900, 900 for the purpose of good
road building. Mr.. Flood could not saw
if his bill would pass, but will lose no
opportunity to further the matter.
Congressman Carlin, of Alexandria.
distinguished himself at the Democratic
caucus by having his substitute adopted
over Congressman Jones' resolution by
vote of 124 to a. Mr.. Jones' resolu-
tion provided that the power to name
the minority members should be taken
out of the hands of the Democratic
leader and given to the Speaker. Mr..
Carlin's provided that John Sharpe
Williams, Democratic leader, should
name the committee members. 1t was
MIR. Jones who called the caucus. A
large percentage of the total number
of Democrats in the House,was on hand
and listened to Mr.. Jones for an hour
as he explained his resolution, but only
Messrs. Jones of Virginia, Slayden, of
Texas, Lamar, of Florida, and Hard
wick, of Georgia, voted against the
substitute.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
OBSERVING THE LAW.

Let the tongers of the Rappahan-
mock, and elsewhere in Virginia,
read an article we reproduce this
week from our Middlesex contempt
rary. 1t is rather strange that the
first organized action to be taken for
the protection of our rocks on this
side of the Bay should come from
negroes. That class is commonly
reputed to be the least concerned for
the welfare of the rocks, and we say
candidly that because of this there
is inclination on the part of officials
and lawmakers to place severe re-
strictions upon tongers as a class.
On the EasternShore, white tongers at
Saxis and Saufords, as recounted
recently. have organized to aid the
police officers in carrying out the
Gull law. This movement should be
taken up throughout the State, if
our people know what is good for
them, both white and colored.
Police and inspectors are making
no distinction as to white or black,
longer or buyer, but enforcing the
law upon all where possible. The
law gives police and inspectors the
right to compromise on fines, for the
two-fold purpose of saving the courts
and of being lenient to the offender.
If a tonger appeals to court the law
says the magistrate or Judge shall
revoke his license. The Board Of
Fisheries has instructed its subordi-
mates as to the details of these COM
promises, and there is uniformity
throughout the State. The Board
does not hesitate to request magis-
trates to place a heavier fine when
the compromised one placed by an
inspector is contested, which is u.s.
ually the minimum fine. The buyer
or longer who knows that he has
violated the law and resists payment
when fined by an inspector is not a
good citizen, and should be dealt
with vigorously. On the other hand.
the man whose intentis good is dealt
with in leniency, and when he slips
he usually pave up like man. The
State officials are firm in their deter
mination TO preserve our water in
dnstries, and gratifying results are
already apparent. To those who are
lending a helping hand the officials
feel greatly indebted.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13

IL the State of Yirg would re-
claim the swamp lands along the Chicka-
hominy, the Dismal Swamp. and mala-
rial morasses in various places, and
would rent out all the oyster grounds,
and would improve the upper James
River, and would conserve the water
sheds, taxable values would be 'ded to Sc
that it soon would be practicable to aic
the schools greatly and to devote NOR,
money to eleemosynary objects. Han
over Herald.
Now, friend Walton, cut out tina
proposition about leasing the oystel
grounds, and we will join with you
You really do not mean all your word
might imply. You would not rol
Peter to pay Paul, beggar fifty thous
and people that "eleemosynary ob
jects" might flourish.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
WHERE SWANSON MADE GOOD,

One of the few men officially con-
nected with the jamestown Exposition
who have come out of the melee with
out scars or bruises is Governor Claude
A Swanson. AS the official host on
the part of Virginia the Governor has
displayed tact and good sense that adds
greatly to his reputation. His duties
at times were both difficult and delicate.
but he always came out with flying
colors. In other words, the Governor
never failed to make good" and that's
what the people of Virginia have
reason to expect and admire in
any man who is called to the guber-
material Office Harrisonburg News.
When the record of the Jamestown
Exposition is finally made up there will
be clean and honorable score for at
least one State official. Governor
Swanson did his whole duty, his affec-
tomato duty, by the enterprise. and
whatever of failure there may have
been, none of it is fairly chargeable to
his account. No exposition ever had
more gracious host and hostess than
the jamestown Exposition had in Gov
ernor and Mrs. Swanson. Times
Dispatch.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
for the County of Lancaster on the
7th day of December 1907.
Frank Waddy, Plaintiff,
against
Eliza Waddy, Defendant.
The object of this suit is to procure a
divorce a vinculo matrimonii.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant Eliza
Waddy is not resident of the State of
Virginia, it is ordered that she do APP
pear here within fifteen days after due
publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect her interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once a week
for four weeks in the VIRGINIA CITIZEN,
a newspaper published in the County of
Lancaster and that a copy be posted at
the front door of the courthouse of this
county on the 10th day of December,
1907, that being the next succeeding rule
day after this order was entered.
Teste: VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
HATHAWAY & NORRIS, p. q.
A copy-Teste: VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
FISH AND OYSTER NOTES.

State Board of Fisheries meets next
Wednesday at Atlantic Hotel, Norfolk.
Chairman Lee, of the State Board of
Fisheries, by invitation, will address a
meeting of the Newport News Cham
Der of Commerce tonight on the James
River situation, and oyster matters in
general.
THE LOUISIANA OYSTER INDUSTRY.
tFrom Richmond News-Leader.)
There are few people who think of
it, and few who have ever heard of it,
but tits fact that the people of Lou
isiana are coming to the front in the
oyster industry" said w. Mcdonald
Lee, chairman of the State Board of
Fisheries, who was here Saturday night.
The oyster packers of that section are
beginning to give us trouble. They are
coming to Virginia and taking the
shuckers and tongers and men who are
familiar with our methods and are car
rying them away to the far South.
They are paying more money than we
have been paying, and consequently we
are being forced to pay more money
for this work. That adds to the in
creased cost of oysters. Heretofore
we have had to pay 20 cents a gallon
for shocking and fast workers have
been able to make SO a day at that.
Now the prices have advanced, and rs
cents is paid, and in many cases we are
paying as much as 30 cents. Just how
long this condition of affairs will obtain,
we do not care to say. When / refer
to the plural in the oyster business,
am speaking for the men who are en-.
gagged in the industry, rather than fol
myself and describing the conditions
which prevail at this time.
Eyes, l expect that Louisiana will al
an early date begin to send oysters al
over the country and thus cut into the
trade which Virginia has so long enjoy
ed. But cannot understand how they
can make any very great Roadway, be
cause of the necessity for much ex.
pense that does not apply in Virginia. ,
Mr.. Lee is engaged in preparing his
report for presentation to the Governor
which will be done along about the lat.
ter part of this month. He would not
discuss the matters connected with thai
paper, saying the Governor was tn,
one to give out all the facts in the case
It's known, however, from source in
dependent of the chairman that tn,
oyster fleet has been unusually active
this season, and that so far not very
much less than Sc, 900 has been colIecte,
in fines, and the fleet is still making i
warm for the violators from this Stat,
and Maryland. The swiftnees Of the
new boat enables the officers to over.
haul the violators at times when the,
believe they are immune from arrest
with another fast boat" said Mr.
Lee, eve would make the catching o.
oysters in violation of the law SO un
profitable that few would undertake,
the risk. And we want to put then
out of business and save to the Stat,
hundreds of thousands by protectin,
the beds and rocks
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
NEWS ITEMS.

Oscar III, King of Sweden, is dead
His son ascends the throne as Gustav V.
$50 men were entombed by the ex,
plosion of mine at Monogah, w. Va.
Alva H. Martin, E. T. Lamb>and w.
N Geddes have been named receivers
for the defunct jamestown Exposition.
A fraud order has been issued by the
United States postal authorities in
Washington to prevent the further de-
livery of mail, registered letters or
money orders to the Consolidated Or
der of Friendships, negro organiza-
ton, with headquarters in Richmond.
This company has operated branch of
fees in Hampton, Roanoke and Man.
chester, and its agents have worked in
nearly every section of the state, it is
said. The company claimed to issue
life insurance policies on a premium of
$40, but no money was ever paid the
beneficiary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-12-13
CAPTAIN SHOOTS MATE.
KECH-AWLS FROM EVERYWHERE.

The many friends of DIR. H. w. Hard
ing, of Wicomico Church, will regret to
learn that he suffered slight stroke of
paralysis on Sunday. N. News.
Mrs. Lucy j. Eubank, of Beuna Vista,
was guest Sunday night of Mrs. A..
P. Rowe, and left by steamer Monday
for Lancaster county.-Free Lance.
H. r. Smith has returned from Ir-
vington, to which point he was called
on Sunday by telegram announcing
the death of his sister.-Times- Herald.
Mr.. j. r. Douglass. formerly one of
the Sentinel boys and who has lust
completed the course of bookkeeping
at the Massey Business College, of
Richmond, arrived in town Sunday,
and will spend Christmas with friends
here. Sentinel, Urbanna.
Now that Christmas is approaching
we should remember that there are
hosts of poor homeless children who
long for present of some kind no mat
ter how small. If we would only think
about it Pm sure we would gladly give
something to help make them happy.
There is no happiness as great as that
of making some one else happy. When
you think of giving, don't give advice,
or tip on the races, or things like
that. People who need advice won't
take tiff they would they wouldn t
need it-people don't need tips on the
races, they can lose fast enough with
out tips. Brown.