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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

= WAS so newhat amused while visit
ing the Juvenile Court yesterday TO
listen 70 the ruminations Of an aged
colored woman. WHO had apparently
just received q stipulated sum from her
husband Her gestures drew my atten-
ton first, and, interested, I stepped near
er. She was communing with herself:
''Yas," she grumbled, "heah An Is a
20 hard-wo kin woman VIII 'leben chill
len an only gettn' s. rum that husband
OF mine Him maxim fo'teen doilahs q
week. too.
when All come tur dish yere OF
cote" she continued. "Ah kinder
thought dat All could git NAH fist on all
nah husbands dough. Why. All amt
even gittin' as much as An did when All
first cum tub cote"
She paused a minute, evidently buried
IN meditation
abs gWine tuh quit dish we're foolish
ness an so back tuh nah OF man, she
finally asserted.
I really would like 70 know what she
finally decided to 30.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

My idea. says the Vice President.
'1s that the paramount issue is prosper
ity." Whose prosperity?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

z JUSTICE ASHLEY NJ GOULD, Of
tae Supreme Court Of the District
Of Columbia, is a great believer in
the philosophy Of life that individ-
aus, TO a large extent. are masters OF
their circumstances, and. OF course. that
hard luck" plays a small role in the
affairs OF men When a prisoner is
brought before him and pleads hard
luck" IN extenuation OF his criminal ac-
lions a look OF ennui oveTs2reads the
features OF toe judge. and IA can readily
be OWNED that unless there be ether
and favorable evidence introduced the
prisoner win not get of WITH a light sen
tence.
one day last week two young men
were brought before him. both having
been indicted BY the grand jury foi
grand larceny. TO which indictments
they mad pleaded guilty. Justice Gould
viewed them with pity, and sought to
ascertain all the circumstances Of the
crime before passing sentence. The first
man was asked why he committed the
theft, ana began with well, Judge you
see. 1 had little hard luck" TIE tired
expression was evident on the judges
face. but he made no remark.
The second man followed, and, in the
course Of hIa explanation OF his actions.
he made 2 similar references to hard
luck" Two in succession proved too
much for Justice Gould. who said In
annoyed tone: Don't you come before
this court with a tale OF nard luck as an
excuse for stealing. It is never an ex-
cuse"
While II would make a better story.
perhaps. 10 say that a severe sentence
was thereupon administered. this cannot
be truthfully set down IN this instance,
for the large-minded man upon the
bench evide ntly carefully weighed the
youtnfulness of the prisoner and his pre-
vious record. and pronounced a light
sentence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

The motor boat IS now in the automo-
bile class. One of them has exploded
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15
{ TALTER wELLMAN has \

TX TALTER wELLMAN has no
NM more thorough advocate I'm
HIS experiments than an old
negro who has lived with the
family for many years, and who has a
firm belief that Mr.. Wellman will one
day reach the North Pole. She drinks
in every word uttered about HIS experi-
rilents. The parents of the woman were
slaves, and she Is a supplemented soul.
who believes much that is told her. and
draws on her imagination for the rest.
BEFORE the family eft Washington re-
Gently Jane frequently asked the ex-
plorer many questlors concerning his
proposed trip Afte' the departure Of
the family, Jane returned to work for
some people with vhom she had lived
long ago. She diseussed Mr.. Wellman's
trip, and never failed to conclude with
the hope that Mr.. ,Weliman would tell
the Lord that she was stIiI here. and
please to take care Of her.
Why Jane" said her mistress. one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

Whatever will We do without the In
spiration Of those architectural triumphs
at New Jersey avenue and c street. and
Sixth and 3 streets northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

him. What we need IN Railing is a
reorganization of that there railroad.
and I think the man what dia IT would
come nigh on 10 getting the support Of
tie entire State"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

n CIV that the jamestown Exposf-
ton Is IN fun swing and large
crowds OF visitors to the big
fair are stopping over IN Wash
ington every day. all OF the hotels are
doing land office business. Any even
ing about 8 o'clock lower Pennsylvania
avenue Is thrOnged 10 an extent that
gives one the impression that Il is in
auguration time or a big convention Is
holding forth here.
The bulk Of this transient business Is
centered IN the hotels and lodging
houses in the vicinity Of both railway
stations, and il has become a regular
practice for the clerks at tEese lotteries
% turn away from fifty to z hundred
guests daily. because of lack Of ac-
commodatious.
The sightseeing automobiles. too, are
reaping a harvest. and every time the
''rubberneck" wagons make a trip every
seat is filed. Restaurants In all parts
ot the business section are feeding
large crowds daily, and souvenir aud
post card dealers report a noticeable
Increase In business.
Altogether, Washington is getting its
share Of the 'long green as a result
OF the exposition, and whether the fair
VIII be a financial success for its pro-
motors is a question that is not worry
ing Washington business men. The
National Capital, at least viii profit
by the venture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

day, you don't think that Mr.. Wellman
Is going TO see the Lord. do you?"
Certainly" replied Jane, confidently
Hes not going 20 die she was told.
Il know. know" she said, wagging
her hea,.. sagely. but he's goin' to see
de Lord, all right"
One day the conversation among MEM
bers Of the family at dinner turned TO
the Wellman trip, and there was some
discussion as to how high Mr.. Wellmen
woule go. AS the family talked, Jane
wba was something of "A privileged
character, stood IN the doorway, her
eyes getting bigger every minute
rs he goin' dat far?'' she finally
asked, unable to longer conceal her In
terest.
How far?" she was asked.
why. up in de Heavens?'' she said.
why. no, he isn't going Up IN the
Heavens. Jane. What makes you think
500" asked her mistress.
We'll. I know he is" Jane replied,
with an injured tone, "'eause he's a
g,ln' straight up 70 the North Pole"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

A n old family servant who takes
N more or less privileges among
n members Of the household. and
who has happy habit Of join
Ing in the conversation frequently Of
fers much amusement during dinner
hour or al other times when the family
is together
She can neither read nor write but no
one cap be mentioned of whom she has
never heard nor whom she has not
known. She is absolutely impervious to
surprises. One day the younger mem
bers Of the family were discussing plans
being made by their classes at school
10 celebrate the anniversary OF Ia
fayette's death
Law, is he dead2' said old Anna IN
her Characteristic way, 7 didn't know
he WIS sick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

TT Is always appropriate at this sea-
son TO remark upon the hopeless
case Of the small boy who sees the
approaching end Of a strenuous
vacation thanked by the realization that
the ball and bat must give way 10 the
book and slate.
The seriousness Of the situation is not
mitigated IN the least by the boys en-
vironments during the summer Whether
he comes from the alley or the mansion
upon the HILL he has had a ''bully time "
and school days and school teachers are
just as much a nightmare to the one as
the other.
The girls, too. may seem rather re-
luctant to return. but. then. girls don't
have much fun. anyway. according to
the boyish standard, and they might as
well be IN school as in the nursery.
Walls and protestations to the contrary
Notwithstanding, the Hateful moment IS
soon to arrive. and there are thousands
Of sad young hearts in Washington to-
day
yer know what / t'lnk?'s said an
urchin. yesterday. Vacation ought ter
be as long as school. We rest four
months and work eight. That amt
right. That's short division. and we
boys git the short end. An it'll always
be this er way TIL we git together and
organize q union an strike for half and
hali, It's bad enough. at that"
And the length OF the urchin's face. as
he trGdged of. indicated that Is meant
every word Of it.
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Easter Entertainments

A fair will be held and oyster sup
per served at St. Thomas Church,
Easter Monday, April 1st. Proceeds
for benefit of church. Public invit-
ed.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
at Bloxom will have on Easter Mon
day supper. Win serve oysters and
other delicacics of the season. In the
afternoon there will be an egg. hunt
for the Sunday school children.
ga Fisherman's Luck" will be play
ed at Bloxom, Monday, April Sth, for
the benefit of the Methodist Church.
If that night should be stormy, the
entertainment will be the first fair
night. Admission, adults % cents,
children 10 cents.
The Onley Dramatic Club will play
"a Gilded Youth in the Town Hall
at Onley, Easter Monday, beginning
promptly at p m. Reserved seats
80 cents, admission 25 cents. Every
body is invited to be present and
have a hearty laugh. Tickets on sale
at drug store.
There will be an entertainment at
the barrel house, at Atlantic, on Eas-
ter Monday, at night, April 1, 1907,
consisting of Timothy Delanco
Courtship," and 1.-The Obstinate
Family " There will also be tableaux
and music. Admission-l5 cents for
adults and 10 cents for children. Pub
lie cordially invited.
Committee.
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Accemsck Traction and Power
Company.

A meeting of the stockholders of
the Accomack Traction and Power
Company was held at Tasley, Tues-
day afternoon. The president, Mr..
Spencer f. Rogers, presided. me
resolution adopted at the previous
meeting held March 10th, asking an
expression of preference from each
stakeholder as to the routes named
was read, and the chair appointed
Messrs b. r. Gunter and Stewart X.
Powell to assist the secretary III can
wasting the subscriptions and votes.
The result was: for route from Oman
cock to Accomack G. H., via Tasley,
direct, S24, 10000. From Onancock to
Accomack G. H., via Onley, thence
to Tasley, 50, $4,000. The following
contingent subscriptions were an
nounced: From Onley to Wacha-
prague $4,000; from Bayly's road,
near Accomack 9. H., to Battle
Point, on Metompkin bay, S4,475.O CO..
A number of subscribers declined to
express a preference, and a number
had not paid the assessment of three
per cent.
On motion, a committee of five was
named to have a preliminary survey
of the route made; to secure the right
of way, and to ascertain the cost OF
construction, said estimate of cost to
include every necessary expense to
place the road in a condition ready
for operation. Messrs. Spencer F.
Rogers, James II. Fletcher, Jr..
Robert L. Hopkins, Q. @. Long and
T. w. Taylor were appointed mem
bers of said committee.
The solicitors of stock subscriptions
were continued, with power to APP
point assistants.
A meeting of the directors was
called to be held at AccOmack Q. H.,
Friday, April 9Th, at 2:3O p. m.
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Onancock.

Mrs. VIM. j. Rue, of Belle Haven,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
It. Wise, during the week.
Mrs. Mary f. Evans returned Satur-
day from a visit to her son, Mr.. A. L.
Evans, of Baltimore.
Miss Elizabeth b. Wise left Thurs,
day to visit her sister, Mrs. j. Paul
Jones, of Lynchburg, Va.
Capt. VIM. F. Joynes of the Steamer
Pocomoke, with his wife, is spending
several days with relatives i'll town.
The condition of DR.. Edgar W;
Robertson continues to improve, and
the indications are that he will soon
be able to resume his practice.
Proof of death in the case OF Mr..
Joshua p. Thomas of Accomack Lodge
Knights of Honor is being made. lie
had been a member of the order ior
twenty six years.
Mr.. Louis H. Boggs while at WORK
nm q harm for S. L. Burton, Thursday
morning. fell from the roof to the
Ground a distance of 16 feet. lie
struck on his shoulder, and was PAIN
fully bruised and shocked.
Cant. w. E. Tunnel, of Lewes,
Delaware. who was recently appointed
SUPERINTENDENT of Life Saving Sta
t;on for this district arrived Tuesday,
and entered upon his duties. lie re-
tanned Miss Madeline Rich as CLERK
Revival services are still continued
at the Baptist Church, and at nlghU
are largely attended. -Four nave Deeh
baptized. The morning service mas
been abandoned and one from 10
O'Clock in the afternoon is now heiu
in it's stead.
The work of a number of the Acco-
mack public schools for the James
town Exposition was displayed in the
main auditorium of the Onancock
Hiph School, Monday afternoon: "A
LARGE number of patrons and others
interested attended and the express
sions of admiration for its excellence
was general. One of the noted dis-
nlavs was that made by the Chlnco0-
teague High School. Nicely mounted
con1d be seen the growth OF the oys-
ter bv the shells of one month OF age
two months, three months, ana Ior
each succeeding month up to Twelve
and then, for the years up to ana IN
Guiding five years. The life OF the
clam was shown in the same way;
Another feature was the plnmagee 81
many of the salt water birds. with
each department was snort wen WEI
written account of the object treated,
the whole furnishing lesson history
seldom surpassed. The work, OF the
other schools was of a dlIerens
nature, and consisted of drawings oI
nature study, accounts OF local anu anu
historical events, description OF Of! t u"
products of the soil maps OF locaiUieS'
histories of persons and places OF u u re- re-
nown and other matters connecueSu
with house and home events. Much
Of the work was admirable, ana is
alike creditable to teachers and Pupils;;
Three fourths of the work exhibited
was done by the pupils of the oman
cock High School.
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Belle Haven.

Mr.. e. s. Nottingham is dangerous
w i'll at his home in town.
Mr.. and. Mrs. George II. Ihomas
have moved to Stewards WharI'
The infant child of Mr.. and MIS-
William j. Mapp died on Tuesday
Miss Sarah Y. Anderson of Read s
wharf is visiting friends in Newport
News.
DIR. Geo. II. Truitt is sick at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. DaViS' Oh
Lee Street.
Rev. Charles Friend will fill his pull
pit at this place and at Wachapreague
on Sunday.
Mr.. Murray Floyd, wife and child,
of Washington, ID. O., are VisiVlhs
parents in town.
Mr.. Sargent p. Ward, wife and son sol
have returned from trip TO baiVi-
more and Philadelphia.
Arrangements are being made 10
begin the work on the bank buliulng
and the Episcopal church at an carry
date.
Mr.. George E. Winder has purchased
the property recently vacated by MIs'
Bette j. Ward and is improving uhe
same.
Mrs. John II. B. Hyslop and daugh-
ter, Nav, visited Norfolk and the
Jamestown Exposition GROUNDS VhiS
week.
THE handsome residence OF MI
William l.. Humphreys on Lee StreeI
is nearing completion and will short
ly be occupied.
Mrs. Charles Friend, who under
went an operation at the VHsiiia
Hospital, Richmond, about ten gay D
ago is rapidly improving.
Mr.. A. d. Doremus, formerly Oh
Northern n. j., after a residence ~
90 wears in Belle Haven has SOFA an
his property and will move April ISL
to farm purchased by him, near rocco
moke City, Md.
Mr.. w. IT. Savage, VINO Narrowly
escaned passage on facilitated Loren
mont that sailed from Providence
last winter. and who was wrecked on
a TUG near Providence few DAYS DC
fore and came very near DelAg lUs9,
is home for few days to see MS
mother and friends.
MIR. James T. Walkley is improving
the storehouse purchased from MI
A. ID. Doremus on Main StreeU pre-
paratory to moving his stove anu anu
hardware business to that place INC IN,
shop at present occupied by MI
Walkley on Lee Street Will De IT,
built into comfortable dwelling
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Oak Hall.

Mrs. J. L. Byrd is at this writing in
St. Joseph hospital, Baltimore, for
treatment.
The Misses Taylor, of Bullbeggar,
were among the visitors to our town
the past week.
Hogs iowl and turnip greens now on
the bill of fare daily of the most OF
us in this section.
A mad dog passed through our vii
lage a few days ago and gave our in
habitants quite a scare. Two OF our
marksmen took a shot at him but he
kept his go and has not since been
heard from.
Miss Anna Matthews died in our
village Tuesday, Goth inst, aged sc
wears, and had been resident OF this
section the most of her life. She was
a member in good standing in Down
ings NJ. E. Church, South, and was a
regular attendant of that church until
few years ago.
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Wachapreague.

Norfolk Presbytery meets here
Tuesday, April 9th.
Mrs. Geo. W. Doughty, of Hog
Island, is visiting relatives and friends
at this place.
Miss Louise Powell, who spent WIN
ter in Norfolk, returned home Tues
day.
Rev. S. Otto Wright, pastor of NJ:
E. Church, South, is holding revival
services at this place.
w. H. Wooley, wife and daughter,
of Ferguson's Wharf, Va, are at
Hotel Wachapreague, awaiting stur-
geon nets &c.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. G. Mears and
daughter Ruth, and Miss Maggie Il.
Smith are in Baltimore looking up
latest things for the store.
Mr.. Albert Smith and Clyde Smith,
of Pensacola, Florida, have returned
home after short visit to E. j. Smith
and other relatives and friends.
Our sympathy aud prayers go out tc
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Friend for the re-
covery OF Mrs. Friend, who is IL
Richmond hospital under treatment
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Chlncoteague.

kUfnCOLcdSuCs
Mrs. Esther Reed died Wednesday,
aged "a years.
Rev. II. I. Jester, Of Liberty Cir
cult, is visiting his parents here TINS
week.
Capt. N. B. Rich spent several days
in our town this week, looking after
business affairs.
A matter of interest now with the
fair sex of this place-who will have
the prettiest hat and gown next Sum
day.
Mr.. Leonard Bodley and Miss Belle
Cherricks were married at the BRIDES
home on 9th inst, Rev. E. II. Jones
officiating.
DR.. r. w. White is on business
trip to Philadelphia this week. Mrs.
G. r. Coleburn and Mrs. j. j. Jones
spent the week at Ocean City.
Mr.. Levin Booth has bought the in
terest of his partner in the stock of
goods of Powell & Booth and is now
running the business of the late firm.
Messrs. ]. 7. Beninger and w.
Heferes, of Pittsburg, Pa, have
bought homes here with the intention
of becoming residents of our Island.
Rev. E. II. Jones will preach his
last sermon of the Conference year on
Sunday, and leave on Monday, &C
companied By Mr.. j. w. Evans for
Nj. ?. Conference, which meets Ill
Washington, d. @, April LIST.
Our town has been alive this week
with sturgeon fishermen, here to put
down their nets. One of the number,
Capt. Lambert Ayres, now putting
down two at sea, has recently fallen
heir to an estate of 100000 or more
of his ancestors in England.
The remains of Ebe Williams, who
died in Philadelphia last week, were
brought here for interment. He was
As Years old and bachelor; was a
native of Delaware but spent most OF
his life at this place. He was brother
to Mrs. Reuben Jester and Mrs. j.
Burton, WHO survive him.
The Schooner j. F. Whitcomb,
with cargo of 200, 900 cocOanuts, went
ashore Sunday morning, u miles N.
E. of Assateague Life Saving Station,
and will probably be total loss.
Messrs. Babbitt and Bunting are tax
ing out the cargo and will wreck her.
The schooner was on her way from
Porto Rico to Ellsworth, Me-, where
she was owned by Whitcomb and
Haynes. The crew was rescued
promptly by force of Assateague Life
Saving Station.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotelthis week
j. B. Wheatly, w. IL. Andrews, Bal
timore; F. Wilson, H. F. W. Trout,
w. A. Sack, Philadelphia S. A. Rus
sell, w. H. Stills, Wilmington; H
Foster, Washington; A. G. Riley, Ban
gor. Me-. d. Brown, Nova Scotia; j.
K. Renning, II. Hefers, Plttsburg
Pa; G. T. Phillips, Brooklyn, n. vi
]. r. Henson, n. j.; S. Russell, Mil
ford; G. F. Mills, Seaford; j. P. Lank
ford, Franktown; J. r. Rev, Q. j.
Rev, N. B. Rich, &. G. Kelly, Acco
mac
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1Odestow1.

Misses Alice and Ida Northam are
visiting friends and relatives at oman
cock.
Mr.. William Bundick and Tom
Ross. sick of late, are much improved
at this writing.
Modestown and Mappsville Baptist
Churches have called Rev. W. war
rem and he will preach a trial sermon
Sunday, 31st.
Miss Ethel Pannell gave very en-
iovable birthday social on the 18TH.
Among those present were Misses
Beulah Justis, Lula Ross, Eva Gardner,
Sadie Fanton, Annie Metcalf, Stella
Vessels and Pansy Barnes; Messrs.
Edward Mears, Marvin Only, Stately
Iittleton, Edward Only, John Ross,
,Tohn Miles. Preston Northam, Preston
Ross. Willie Phillips, Hanson west,
Milford Hickman and Leon Scott. AL
1890 elegant refreshments were serV-
ed and at half-past eleven the com
nanv retired with thanks to the host
and hostess for pleasant evening"
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In 1emorlam.

In sweet memory of mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Shrieves, who departed her
life two years ago, March 3Oth, 1908.
Mother, thou was mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low,
Thou no more will join our number
Thou no more our songs shall know
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with Joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are she'd.
A few more years shall roll,
A few more seasons come,
And we shall be with thee at rest,
Asleep within the tomb.
Asleep III Jesus, peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremacy blest
No fears, no foes can dim that hour
That manifest the Savior's power.
Gone but not forgotten,
By her Daughter,
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Millinery.

The Misses Doughty, of Belle Haven,
have returned from the city with a
full line of millinery and kindly in
vite the public to call and inspect
their stock before purchasing else
where.
Mrs. g. f. Mears, Wachapreague,
Va, has just returned home from
New York with complete line of
spring millinery. She invites her
customers to call early and make
selections.
wish to inform my former patrons
and general public that have just re-
turned from Baltimore with full line
of spring millinery, as well as an up
to-date dressmaker, and am prepared
to accommodate the public in either
line of my work. My opening days
will be Friday and Saturday, March
22nd and 23rd, 1907.
Respectfully,
Bette f. Martin,