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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

IN eject April Isl, 1891.
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-10-09
UNDERWATER & WESTERN R,,

Time fable In effect March. O. 1904
Bet Between gee Farmyille and Richmond y. =
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Taft Pays High Tribute
To Former President

NEW HAVEN. Conn, June 24-Sec-
retary William II. Taft was Profound
ly affected when Informed Of the death
Of former President Grover Cleveland
at Princeton today. Mr.. Taft aid.
Mr.. Cleveland was a great Ameri-
can a man in whom the nation justly
had cause for pride OF broad states
manship. wonderful capacity 10 grasp
situations, and indomitable courage in
carrying out plans which he deemed
for the best interest of the country,
he was in many respects an ideal man
for American public life.
Many Of Us disagreed with Mr..
Cleveland's views, and conscientiously
opposed his policies, but this fact did
not in the least diminish our admira-
ton for and pride in his sterling In
tegrity, his high purpose, and his splen-
lid conception Of the duties imposed
upon he man called to I'LL the highest
ofhce within the gift Of the American
people
''W aile for n number OF years Mr.
Cleveland had not taken an active part
in public affairs, his influence in favor
Of what he regarded as right has been
powerful, and will continue 10 be felt
FOR many years. The country can III
afford to lose a man like Grover Cleve-
land"
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
President ProCLaiHtS
SOToW of the NatiOE

OYSTER BAY. June 24-President
Roosevelt this afternoon issued 6.
proclamation on the death OF former
President Cleveland.
June "A
Grover Cleveland President of the
United States from 1855 to 1889 ana again
from lSs,S TO 1897. died at $40 O'Clock this
morning at his home. Princeton. y. I
In his death the nation has been de-
prived of one Of its greatest citizens
~ profesSion lawyer, his chief serv-
ices 10 his country were rendered tirrrfr--
MS long, varied and honorable careeF
IN public life. AS mayor Of hfs cfrv ~
governor of his State. and tvvi~e -
President he showed signal power as
an administrator coupled with an en-
ure devotion 70 the cOuntry's good and
courage that Quaiied before no hos
tiltty when once he was convinced
where b isiuty iay.
since his retirement from the Presf-
dency he has continued well and faith
fully 10 serve his Coultrymen hv the
simplicity, dignity, and uprightness or
his private life. IN testimony OF the
respect IN which his memory is held bs-
the Government and people OF the
United states, I 90 hereby direct Jhat
several departmental buildings be dis
played at half stan for q period OF
thirty days. and that suitable military
ant naval hOnOrs under the orders 0f
the Secretaries Of War and Of the Navy
De rendered on the day OF the funeral
Done this twenty-fourth DAY OF June
IN the year Of our Lord. one thousand
nine hundred and eight. and Of the in
dependence Of the United States OF
America the one hundred and thirty
second.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
ALVEY A. ADEE.
Acting Secretary Of Stats.''
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
WIRES
SYMPATHY TO WIFE
AbandonS Boat Races and
Plans to Attend Cleve-
land Funeral.

OYSTER BAY, June 24.-Imme-
diateIy upon the receipt Of telegram
from Mrs. Cleveland. announcing her
husbands death, the President dictated
the following reply
Mrs Grover Cleveland,
Princeton. y. J.
Your telegram shocked me greatly.
Mrs Roosevelt joins IN very deep and
sincere sympathy have, OF course.
abandoned nay intention Of starting for
New London and the boat races. SO
that ii the funeral lis either Thursday
or Friday / can attend. 1 also can at
tend If il is Sunday, but If IL IS Satur-
day a NUMBER OF men are coming here
from various parts Of the country on a
business engagement which I cannot
well break. VIII you direct some one
20 wire me when the funeral viii be ana
where2
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
oOEster EaN. i. L. Lmme u -
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
mLNEss LoNa 40 TRYING.

from lakewood 70 his Princeton resi-
oence, in large touring car owned by
John Hays Hammond. ne looked weak
and peaked, and the trip was made
slowly. the chauffeur taking more than
two hours for It Mr Cleveland at that
unle was attended & Instantly by Dr. c.
Rowe lockwood
EX-President Cleveland had been in
v1ted TO attend the conference OF gov
ernors at Washington. but was 700 III
% be present Through all the long
fight for health the one bright suot IN
the battle against disease has been the
devotion and untirinE affection or Ms
Cleveland. She was constantly at her
husbands bedside and no fatigue was
TOO great II It alieviated the slIfTeriur
Of her husband
1ae funeral probably VIII be held sat
urday. The interment viii be at Prince
ten beside the grave OF his daugbtaE,
Ruth
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Career of Grocer Cleveland
Inspiration to Young Men
Epftonlized Life
Of CIebeLand

Born in Caldwell. Essex county,
n. J.. March IS 1857.
Received an academfcal education
at Fayetteville and Clinton, the lat
ter in Oneida county. y. Y.
Became clerk IN a law office. and
was admitted TO the bar in ls5s.
Assistant district attorney Erie
county 1856
Sheriff OF Erie county 1903.
Elected mayor OF Buffalo in 1881.
Elected governor Of New York the
following year
Elected President United States
in 1884.
Was nominee for same office IN
lSSs. but was defeated By BENJAMIN
Harrison
Again elected President in 1Ss2.
Retired 20 private life. but 81
ways vas prominent IN movements
for public welfare.
Elected trustee Equitable Life As
surance Society OF United States
June 10, 1903.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Treasurer Treat Better;
Exhausted by Overwork

United States Treasurer Charles II
Treat who was overcome by exhaus-
ton In New York yesterday, telephoned
10 his office In the Trea.5ury building to-
day that he was feeling very much bet
ter, and that he probably would leave
New York for Washington at l O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. Treats illness was caused by his
attempt to DO too much work, accord
ing 20 Z, j. II. Thiel, his secretary.
with whom Mr. Treat talked over the
telephone He had a number of engage
ments in the financial district. and was
so hurried In his attempts to keep them
that he became exhausted. Mr. Treat
had intended to deliver an adress in
Troy tonight, but on the advice OF his
physicians he Cancelled the engagement
and will remain quiet for a few days.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
WEATHER REPORT.

There has been marked rise in press
ure, except in the Northeast, and this
morning it is high throughout the cen
tral valleys, the West, and the South
As a consequence. the hot wave has
broken in the central valleys and the
upper Lake region, after general thun-
der storms Tuesday High temperatures
continue in the East, and there were
showers and thunderstorms from the
lower Lake region eastward There
Were also local showers in the South
and Southwest
L will be cooler tonight in the Ohio
valley and lower Lake region, and cool
er Thursday IN the Middle Atlantic
States.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

There we're times during Mr.. Cleve-
lands recent illness that the physicians
spent seventy-two hours at his bedside
For seven weeks his diet consisted OF
nothing but milk and eggs While MI
Cleveland was at Lakewood the ruraor
was circulated that he was suffering
from cancer. but this was denied
The interest manifested in the fight
Of bdr. Cleveland for his life, was uni
versal Not only IN every portion OF the
United States. but in Europe, as well
King Edward asked very frequently az
ter his health IN May, when Mr.. Cleve-
land was 50 low.
To a slight extent NIr. Cleveland's 3
illness weighed upon his usually cheer
ful personality. Indeed this Is more
clearly voiced in an artICTe prepared by
Mr.. Cleveland during his illness for a
periodical
IN il Is this passage:
Like a chIld's outgrown toy buried IN
the family garret. tie American ex-
President IS a melancholy product OF
our Government system"
So astounding was the information OF
Mr.. Clev Glands death this morning. in
view Of he favorable bulletins. that il
was looked upon with doubt In some
quarters At Mr.. Cleveland's offices in
the Equitable building. New York. the
information was not believed until tele-
phone communication had been estah-
Nshed with the Cleveland home here.
Dr.. Bryant's Statement.
Dr. Bryant, who has been the Cleve-
land family physician for many years,
issued an Official statement today. in
which he said:
For many years Mr.. Cleveland has
been a sufferer from gastro-intestinal
troubles, complicated with liver and
kidney complaint. The cause OF his
death today was heart failure, compM-
Gated with liver trouble
Fortunately, when Dr. Bryant went
70 Princeton yesterday he decided to re-
main there overnight. Yesterday after
noon Mr.. Cleveland did not give any in
dication Of the attack which would re-
move him from tais life. but DR.. Bry-
ant decided to remain lnynow.
Before noon today messages began to
pOGr in expressing sorrow over the
death Of Mr.. Cleveland Among the first
received were from PRESIDENT Roosevelt
at oyster Bay and Secretary ". "a
Tart, at New Haven. All through his
illness. Mr. Cleyelands mail was filled
with letters expressing sympathy and
wishing him speedy recovery.
When Mr. Cleveland was removed
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

trict attorney, afterward formed-a law
firm. known as Lanning. Cleveland Z,
Folsom. ard then was drawn into no
litical life. His record as sheriff Cf Erie
county WAS 50 good that II secured his
election as mayor Of Buffalo. He saved
the citizens of the city 100000 during
the first six months Of his term bV
vetoing extravagant appropriations.
This attracted outside attention. and
he was elected governor OF New, York
State the following year. Arriving in
mansion and took the oath of Office
saying at the time that ''he fully an
preciate5 his relations to the people ana
he was determined 70 serve them faith
fully and we'll
Defeated Blaine in 1884.
In 1884 he was nominated by the
Democratic national convention at CHI
csgo, and after one of the most excft-
ing campaigns in the history of the
country. defeated James G. Blaine. the
Republican candidate. for the Prest-
dency.
His first administration. as compared
with his latter tenure OF Office afrer
the Harrison administration had in
tervsned. was unmarked by the political
and industrial apheavais that beset his
later term and although fraught with
important legislation. it's imprint ,,pon
the history OF the nation was iusienin-
cant as considered in the light OF tlls
four turbulent years from 1879 to 1897.
Both Of Mr.. Cleveland's terms of Of
fee. however. fell within a period of
peculiar dissensiOns and mutations in
our politics (lSS5-1S9O. for at that tire
the definite sectional lines which had
separated both parties since the great
civil war were breaking away and both
parties we're facing new conditions and
new theories EcOEcmic questions were
paramount The questions OF capital
labor and Of currency. old in themselves.
were taking on new forms under the
rapid development Of our country and
politicians were maneuvering for a6-
vantaseOus positions everywhere.
Continued on Third Page.)
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Day That Made Record.

When it comes 10 real warm weather.
however, one memorable June q in 1874
has them all licked 10 a frazzle Any
OF our Oldest inhabitants can tell YOU
about it; how they fried eggs on the
asphalt or the sidewalks and had to
pour water on the roofs to stop a con-
hagration. and how the Potomac was
about to fade away in steam. and how
Washington was only saved by a timely
thunder shower"
That was hot day. Even in the
frigidity OF the Weather Bureau the
mercury climbed and toiled upward un-
III II reached l02, and that IN the sprinp
Ih1s would be approximately 107 in the
downtown section according to the
usual marked differences between the
two standard registers for the last few
years
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
IS DEAD
AT PRINCETON HOME
Only Living Ex-PreSident Succumbs TO Complication of
Diseases After Long Battle Condition ImproY-
sg2sa =. ed Shortly Before Death zszkg
Wife at Bedside When Illustrious Husband Breathed
= His LaSt-ChiIdren With Their Maternal
Grandmother

PRINCETON, N. j., June 24.-Stephen Grover Cleve-
land twentyecond President Of the United States and
the last living exresiden died at his home here at40
o'clock this morning after lingering illness that had
caused him to be confined to his bed throughout the win
ter and spring, both here and at Lakewood, N J.
When the end came only Mrs. Cleveland, the physi-
clans and attendants at the bedside The Cleveland
children at the former Presidents summer home at
TamwOrth, n 81, of their maternal grandmother
Mrs. Perrine.
It some time after Mr.. Cleveland's death that
the sad news made public the announcement COM
ing in the form of official statement signed by Drs
Bryant Lockwood and Carnochan which gave the direct
cause Of death heart failure pulmonary thrombosis
and oedema also stated Mr.. Cleveland had been
suffering from gasronestnal disorders and organic dis
ease Of the heart and kidneys.
Mr. Cleveland took sudden turn for the worse early
Monday, but the kept from the public and even
while the former President passing away dispatches
were sent out that he improving and that there
real cause for the alarm. slight rally set in 1T
Eidnght but it of short duration, being followed
closely by sinking spell that once recognized by
Dr. Bryant and his associates the beginning Of the end
Shortly before daylight all hope given up and it was
foregone conclusion that only few hours Of life re-
manned for Mr.. Cleveland His vitality sapped by his
long illness and intense suffering which had caused him
lose $50 pounds in weight failed respond to the e
forts Of the physicians and at sac he died
Ill TWO YEARS.
During the years had been falling
but year condition gave any
Although the
physicians
suffering
tviner Br wasre
illness took such
his Of
season. wing hory open
distinguished patient Alarming reports
bedside
with the coming Of better weather the former President
little than fortnight he
hon Princeton
Throughout stay guarded
his intimate friends being
declined the
statements hat only 10 rease
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Wall Street Plans
To Pay It's Respects

NEW YORK, June 24.-Genuine and
general sorrow. coupled with the feel
ing that a valuable balance wheel for
the country's business had been re-
moved, followed the announcement OF
former Presidents death in Wall Street
today. But little effect If any, how
ever was noticeable in the prices Of
securities. for Mr.. Cleveland held no
large blocks. and his influence, while
great. was rather in the composing of
Continued on Eighth PageO
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

Pittsburgh on Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh Day Express" leaving
Washington daily at 1910 a m. and ar
riving Pittsburg at 500 D. n.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

Otlc lAulQEeC IN LuG SNaQe.
triumphant "OIG SOL" ignoring the
multitude, as diG Caesar. established
the hot weather record OF the year for
Washington today. Tomorrow will be
cooler. according to the Weather Bu-
ieau. today is still with US. Shortly
before 2 O'Clock the mercury in Afheck' s
standard thermometer registered 100 de-
grees in the shade and slowly. palm
fully with its last strength II is strug-
Cling still upward
All have heard DR.. WIIey's advice, but
tew have needed. Cold drinks may be
dangerous, but they are most refresh
ing and few men, and probably women
TOO, went through the day without
more or less long, cold ones" Mint
smash is getting popular.
Those unfortunates who could not
possibly keep from going out today,
struggled Imply through TIE streets,
with the heat from the asphalt beating
denantly back at the sun. II Ras not
unlike being caught in a b-oiler. In
every open spot the sun beat down re-
lentlessly, and never cloud even Of the
smallest dimensions sCurried 7cSCss the
skies Nothing scurried. " i!ving
thing had the ambition or = ergy to
SCITrE.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Rose From Clerk in Law
Office to Highes, Posi-
ZION in Land.
Only Man Who Was Re-
elected to Presidency
After One Defeat.

History furnishes but few more re-
markable careers than that now closed
by the death OF former President
Grover Cleveland. Even in the history
OF the highest Office IN the gift OF the
American people. Mr. Cleveland occu-
pied a niche OF his own and Is the only
man who can boast Of having served one
term as Chief Executive only 70 suffer
defeat when he offered for a second
and yet who reached the coveted goal
and was elected again four years later.
defeating his former victor
Rising from a position Of practical
obscurity as clerk IN a law office TO
the President Of the United States. the
life Of Grover Cleveland offers an in
spiration to every American youth who
has a Will to surmOUnt obstacles and
ambition and ability 20 succeed. 1t was
this inherent will power and a de-
termination 10 DO HIS duty as be saw IT
that made Cleveland one or the most
remarkable men OF his day II was
this same Characteristic that brought
down upon his head, from some quar-
ters, the seVerest condemnation ever
accorded a President OF the limited
St2tes- No First Citizen of the Land
when he left the office could claim
any viii ever leave that position with
more bitter enemies.
In later years. however, some OF those
who were first to criticise the President
during his second term and who vera
most bitter in their denunciatfon of some
OF his official acts, have experienced
a softening OF the heart. as cleveland
upon retiring to private life remained
steadfast N defense Of what he thought
was right.
Son of a Minister.
Cleveland was the son OF Richard
Fauey Cleveland, a Presbyterian min
lister. His mother was Anne Neal
daughter of Baltimore merchant. His
advantages in early life were few. for
the times Of his youth were difficult.
and even a ministers son could not
clearly see tie opportunities.
As a boy, he worked as ,lerl. in a
store. aiding In the support of his fam
ily. His two brothers were soldiers in
the civil war. He could not enlist b,1t
he sent substitute, and worked many
years afterward to pay him. zen
teen he was an assistant teacher in a
school for the blind in New York civ
and then went to Buffalo. Here he
secured q position as copyist with 2. law
drm and began 20 read Blackstone b.
ing paid in the meantime 81 n weak
After being admitted 10 the bar IN
1893. his rise with the law firm was
rapid, until ne became manager at a
alary or Sl,OOO a year. He supported |
his WIDOWED mother. He became dis-
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Leads Some Hottest Reco-I s.

This is by far the hottest June "A in
history. according to downtown figures
Not only that. but it is the hottest day
Of the present year. and the hottest OF
the present warm spell
Old Sol viii temporarily reach HIS
limit today, as cooler weather is prom
lsed for tonight and for tomorrow he
Is making a fitting wind-ur The gen
eral conditions according 10 the fore
cast viii stay about the same, except
that an area OF high pressure or low
pressure, or some other condition per-
ceptible to the fine eye OF Prof. CARROT.
Will bring with IL cooling breezes. OF
course they viii be welcome. That is
not very many people are expected TO
kick
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
TOWN IS SIZZLING,
HOTTEST JUNE "a
Mercury Reaches 100 De-
greeS in the Shade.
Still Going.
RELIEF ASSERTED
TO BE ON WAY
Hottest Day of Hottest Spell OF
Year, But Not Hottest Day
of Recorded JuneS.
Today'S Temperature.
One hundred in the shade!

Outlook-Fair and much cooler.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

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The Washington times., 1908-06-24
TEMPERATURE.
WEATHER BUREAU.
SUN TABLE.

sun rises. ..,.............-......... 4:33
S1n sets. ....-..4.................. 72S
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Through Parlor Cars and Coaches

Continued on Eighth Page.)
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

"oyster Bay, /. l., June iso a." L = :
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-12

$4,000 TO block plans for center park
Ing the lower portion of Cascade ave.
nne.
Mrs, Lucy Cammack, who was
fatally wounded by her husband 40
days ago at Pueblo, after which he
committed suicide, remains in prac-
ttcally the same condition as on the
day following the shooting although
the physicians entertain no hope OF
her recovery.
Harry Adler, a clothing salesman in
Denver, shot and killed his wife, Grace
Adler, and then killed himself in their
rooms several days ago. and the hor,
rtble discovery was not made until
the bodies commenced to decay The
landlady had the door of their room
forced open. Adler was jealous of
another man.
Clarence Knowlton. is years old, the
son OF wealthy man of Colorado
Springs. IL under arrest charged with
running down little boy while on
horseback and making his horse tram
pie on the boy, causing him serious
and permanent injuries, All the
Knowllon boy would say about It when
asked why he did 1t was that the little
boy had been "deviling" him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-12

the Shoreham II the proprietor hat
needed her siren songs of millions al
her disposal. By her own words she
was planning compaign against New
York society and her arrest was prob
ably very timely.
DENVER. March I0-In his open.
ing statement today, District Attorney
Stidger said that If there was any
doubt In the minds of the iuryme,
as to Alio's sanity. he would interrupt
the proceedings and proceed at once
to show the defendant sane. No re-
ply to this offer came from the Jury
or from the defendants attorney. and
the trial proceeded,
The first witness for the state was
DR. Hugh l.. Taylor, who with DR.. E.
II. Dean made the autopsy on the
body of Father Leo. Or. TayIor's tes-
timony was relative to the wounds
and the cause OF death. Demanding
the extreme penalty OF the law for the
slayer of Father Leo District Attorney
Stidger at the opening of court this
morning made brief statement. He
contented himself with outlining to
the jury the incidents surrounding the
assassination OF the priest and out.
lining the evidence upon which the
prosecution hopes to fix the responsl.
bility for the killing upon the man
who is on trial for HIS life
PITTSBURG, Pa, March l0.--An
unknown young woman, well dressed
jumped from the Smithneld street
bridge into the Monongehala river to
day. and was swept away Nothing
is known concerning the woman and
her body cannot be recovered until
the high water subsidies.