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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-05-14
LOCAL ITEMS.
Personal Mentions Around Mathews
and Vicinity.

Ernest w. Browne, souvenirs,
Tobacco and Cigars. 279 and 3I3
Main ST., Norfolk. Va.
Mr.. r.. 7. Drlsgill, Of Balti-
moreN IS visiting his father, Mr.,
John Drisgill, at Poplar Grove. "
Children Day services will be
held at Westville Baptist church
next Sunday night beginning at
SEQ p. m.
Mr.. Miles Eudgins, Of this
county. and Miss Rosie G. Sauers
were married in Baltimore on
"Wednesday OF last week.
Mr.. G. S. Marchaut and little
daughter, Josephine, left Tues
day for Baltimore, where Mr..
Marchant goes to purchase goods
for his store.
Misses Susie Williams, Eva.
Armi9tead, Matte Hudgins, Ellen
Williams and Mary Hudgins, Of
near Susans, left Monday for a
ten days visit to Baltimore and
Washington.
Among the travelling men reg
istered at Hotel Mathews the past
week were: !. II. Butler. A. c.
Fitzhueh, Overall, Hart, Route,
Davidson, syTTcoe, Comick, Mac
-A0nald, Major,
Mr.. Robert Lee Sears has just
returned from Baltimore with a
fail and up-to-date line of Dry
Goods, Notions, Millinery and
Shoes. and invite the public to
call and look them over.
Mcssrs. Il. T. Brisgjn, J, c.
Morgan, Harvey Rcspess. A. \.
Brooks, I. a. Sha(er, T.. II. Nor
gan, ]. r. Foster, { y. Hudgins
ani J. II. Miles, j., were proGta-
bic callers at our Office this week,
Miss Bertha Miller had the mis-
fortune 10 fall down flight OF
steps Tuesday, breaking her left
arm Just above the wrist and scar
ring her face very badly. Dr. A
G. Walden was called in and set
} the broken bone.
Mr.. L. w. Mariner, Of Balti-
more, is a guest of Hotel Mathews
this week. He was a former resi-
dent OF this county, but moved to
Baltimore after the death of his
wife which occurred about twelve
months ago. Mr. Mariner is 81
years old. but gets around as lively
as others who are far from this
age.
Master Andrew Davis, son of
Mr.. w. +. Davis Of Hookemfare.
is now a full-hedged apprentice
at the Office OF the MATHEWS
JOURNAL. We have known An
drew for some time, and have
every confidence in his ability and
integrity, and we are going to see
if we cannot make a useful news
paper man out of him.
Mr.. G. S, Marchant has just
received his second stock OF mill
merry, lie SAYS his business is Of
such an up-to-datc nature in this
line that he has resident BUYER
in Is ltimore sending the newest
things every week and often the
STYLES he will show you are select
ed from a forecast OF fashions
rather than from stocks. This
will be his first showing o. sum-
mer STYLES and he will have his
4 second opening and special sale
beginning April 23rd and lasting
10 days,
There is no use sending your
orders away for clothing when
YOU can get the best quality, best
fit and perfect satisfaction right
here at home by giving your
orders 10 Il. Wesley Foster, the
up-to-date merchant tailor. lie
not only makes clothes, but re-
pairs. clean and presses them.
4 If you are IN need Of a new suit
o-,,,al,t ,our old emit 70 look new
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-05-14
Zinc metal made into Oxide Of
Zinc.

and then combined with white lead
is used to make L *. M. PAINT.
Zinc is impct .shable and makes the
paint wear as long as pure linsced oil
will hold it 60 surface. The ,. & NJ.
PAINT costs only about 81 20 per gal
Ion. VIM. II c. Murray, J.. c NJ
Paint Agent, Wm. Wharf, Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-05-14
Ubt 3ournaI.

Entered at a. Post Office at Mathew
{. H.. Va. as second class matter.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-05-14

THURSDAY. MAY IA. 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
GATES ARE CLOSED
AIlsulic 0cesD Il6es Arc Now Barred From ibe CbsTlss
 River q Bosles.

Boston. Oct 20.-With the drop ping of the gates of the Charles riv- CT dam at half'tide to-day, the opera tions of the tides of the Atlantic ocean on that part of the Charles riv- CT above the dam ceased for all time. The dam which thus far has been five years in the course of construction will provide fresh water basin al- ways averaging 7h feet above the present low water mark. It is equip ped with lock accommodating ves- sells with draught of 17 feet, which will be the only lock in these lati- tudes operated throughout the year.
 Although the dropping of the gates to-day was not formal affair, 1t was the occasion for the gathering oi Gov ernor Curtis Guild, Lieutenant Gov ernor Draper. Mayor George A. Hib- bard of Boston and the mayors and selectmen of several towns along the river.
 The dam has been under construc- ton for four years and another year will be necessary for its completion. The site of the dam Is the line of the old Craigie bridge between Boston and Cambridge made famous by Longfellow's poem The Bridge" It provides fresh water basin of a depth of seven and half feet above the present mean low water mark and prevents the mud flats in the river from being barred at low tide, and in this respect is sanitary im- provement. The dam has a 3S2 foot; lock, and smaller lock for motor boats and other pleasure craft. The basin above the dam will be filled with fresh clear water instead of salt and muddy water affected by tides. Up to date the dam has cost $2,50O,- 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Sentence Affirmed.

Chicago. Oct 20.-A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Little Rock. Ark. says: The state supreme court yesterday affirmed the sentence of Elijah" Skaggs to twenty-one years in the penitentlary for attacking Mrs Irene Taylor, member of his peculiar sect, in park at Fort Smith Mrs Taylor at first declared she had been attacked by Skaggs. but later she and Skaggs testified their relations were spiritual and that they had sought to bring about the hanging of Skaggs to enable him to prove his divinity by rising from the grave on the third day. Recently mob seized Skaggs in the pulpit at Warren, Ark, gave him hundred lashes and chased him out of the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Improvement in Market

Boston, Oct. 20.-The improves ment in the local wool market which began a month ago continues with an active demand, prices firm and increased confidence in the situation. The inclination is apparently grow ing to hold on to- stocks. Activity in Ohio wools is largely in fine de- laine and half blood unwashed. washed delaine selling at 35c and the half blood at 27c. Fine Mon- tana clothing is selling freely, at 17c and Utah fine medium at IA 1-2c. Quite a little Oregon, eastern staple has been transferred at 18Mc while good northern California Is quoted at 17c. Other lines are also iS de- mand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
CLEVELAND LETTER
Hrs Clevejssd . Wilpsss-Ar. rest Looked For h This
 Famous Case.

New York. Oct. 20.-Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland, widow of Grover Cleveland, was witness before the general sessions grand jury yester- day in the matter of the antiByran letter attributed to MT Cleveland and published after his death. She came to the district attorneys office With President Finley of the City college and Frank s. Hastings. bne Of the executors of her husband s VIII. She wore plain mourning gown and a thin black veil.
 At MT Jerome's office she met Dr Joseph D. Byrant, who was her hus, bands physician sand friend, and Richard Watson Glider, who had a bundle of her husbands manuscript. These five were asked before the grand jury to identify MT, Clevelands handwriting and also tell If they be- lieved that MT Cleveland prepared any such article as the one which was sold to the New York Times by Broughton Brandenburg and which purported to be authenticated by MT Cleveland's signature.
 Other witnesses before the grand jury were William c. Reick, Charles N. Lincoln and the cashier of the Times, and David N. Carvalho, the handwriting exeprt It took the en- tire afternoon session of the grand jury to hear all the evidence.
 After the session there was a re- port that an arrest would be made. As soon as District Attorney Jerome left the grand jury room he sent for Lieutenant Peter Beery and when Beery returned to his office two of his men, Flood and Fitzsimmons. started out.
 Broughton Brandenburg was witness before the grand jury last week. Before that. he had made q statement to Mir Jerome in which he asserted the genuineness of the let ter.
 The grand jury did not file an in. dictment last evening. When the district attorney believes one is com ing he can issue his own warrant. It is understood that the detectives had a Jerome warrant,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
watchman Shot and Killed.

Little Rock. Ark. Oct 20.-A spe- cial from Pine -Bluff, Ark. says George Molette, white, aged 50 years, employed as watchman at the plan- ing mill operated by the Saline River Lumber Go at Draughan. near here. was shot and killed last night by Elijah Mays, a negro fireman at the same mill. Mays escaped, but pos sees are securing the woods with bloodhounds. bent on lynching the negro. Mays is said to have resented a reprimand from Molette about an hour before the killing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Haskell After Roosevelt.

Dallas, Tex. Oct 20.-Speaking in the lobby of local hotel last night, Governor c. N. Haskell of Oklahoma declared 1t was his intention to call President Roosevelt ito account" in connection with the lease of the Osage Indian oil lands, and re-assert- ed that the president alone Is re- sponsible for the pipe line franchise held by the Prairie Oil and Gas Co of Oklahoma. He declared that as gov ernor Oklahoma he would demand an accounting" of President Roosevelt in behalf of the Osage Indians of Ok lahoma.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
License of NO.I.icenSe

Providence, R. l., Oct. 20.-Four- teen of 3S cities and towns of this state will have an opportunity to register their choice on the question or license or no-license at the cleo tion on November next. according to the petitions duly signed and cer, tined which were filed with the sec retary of state before the time siS1it expired at midnight last night. This state of affairs is largely due to the efforts of the Rhode ~Tsiand- temper ance league assisted by the commit. tee Of 100 under the direction of Rev A. B. Cristy the superintendent of the league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
DIED ATTENDING MASS.
Young Nun Falls on Floor During
 Service at Convent.

:.
 Hartford, Oct 2O.-Sister Mary Agnes, one of the youngest nuns in the Mercy order in this city, died yes- terday. morning at Mount St Josephs s convent of heart disease. While at. tending morning service in the .con- vent chapel she was seen to fall over on the floor. The other sisters first thought she had tainted, and she was removed to the parlor nearby. The priest who was saying mass hurried to her and anointed her. Medical Examiner H. s. Fuller was called and he pronounced her death probably instantaneous. to be due to heart diesase.
 S.ster Mary Agnes, who was 22 years of, age, was kown to the world as Miss Agnes Halpin,s-the daughter of James Halpin of Bridgeport. She entered Mount St Joseph's convent in April, 1906, and if she had lived un- til next April, would have been pro- fessed. She was a graduate of the Sacred Heart school in Bridgeport and later attended the Bridgeport high school, from which she was graduated in 1904. She was also graduate of the State Normal school. She was teacher in the Immaculate Conception school, where she taught the sixth grade. Sister Agnes was a iovable young woman and was a fa- vorite with all who came in contact with her. She will be missed, not only by the sisterhood with whom she lived, but by large number of friends. She is survived by her par ents, MT and Mrs James Halpin, three brothers, John, James and Thomas Halpin, and four sisters, the Misses Helen, Mary, Alice and Katherine Halpin, all of Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
He Lost His Case.

Beverly, Mass, Oct 20.-H. Clay Pierce, chairman of the Waters Pierce Oil Co, who yesterday lost his fight in the United States supreme court to prevent extradition to Texas to answer to charge of violating the antitrust laws of that state, ar rived late last night at his summer residence at Prides Crossing, four miles fro mthis city. An attempt to see Mir Pierce last night met with the announcement that he had retired and could not be disturbed. Another attempt to interview MT Pierce early to-day brought forth the statement that Mir Pierce was not at home and that his whereabouts and probable time of return were not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Damage by Typhoon.

Annoy, Oct 20.-The damage done in Thursdays typhoon was much greater than at first reported. In Chang-Chow 5000 houses. including the prefect's yamen, were destroyed, and HOO persons killed. In Lam- Cheng, fifteen miles west of Chang Chow, 600 houses were destroyed and 1,200 persons killed. Five years ago Lam-C -Cheng was flooded and 5000 persons were drowned. Fifteen miles north of Chang three villages were entirely destroyed in Thurs days storm, 400 persons being killed. Admirals Sperry and Emery of the American battleship fleet now in Japan, have sent messages Of con dolence to Commissioner Mark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
EMPEROR'S ADDRESS
Ruslssn Parliament Was opeu. cd Teddy - The Balksus
 SllualIoD.

Berlin, Oct 20.-The Prussian par lament was opened by Emperor Will liam today In his address his ma- )esty indicated the intention of tho government to introduce modihca- ton of the existing antiquated three class electoral system, which has been the object of much agitation of recent years Alluding to the Ball kans, the emperor said that Ger many was less interested there than the other powers, but that the coun- try worked with the others for a epaceful and satisfactory solution of the present difficulties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Bryan's Ten Day Trip.

Chicago, Oct 20.--Starting on a tour which in the next ten days will take him into some of the eastern states and to New York city. w. j.. Bryan left here this morning in his special car attached to a regular train on the Monon road. After speaking at various places in Indi- ana during the day MT Bryan to- night will speak at Louisville. Ky.i From then on up to the eve of the election he will be busy speechinak- ing. In Ohio he expects to speak 1t many places recently visited by MT Taft. He will run through West vir- ginia and New Jersey before reaching New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Arguments in Murder Case.

Litchfield, Oct 20.-Argumepts in the case of William Mclaughlin, charged with murder. were begun to- day. Attorney Iandon, who is asso- ciated with the states attorney for the prosecution. made the first plea. He explained the different degrees of murder and called attention to the fact that the evidence showed that Mclaughlin was able to walk straight at the time of the fight. In his opin- ion he said the prisoner knew what he was doing Attorney Robberts and Attorney Ryan, who had charge of the case, spoke for the prisoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
What Elkins Says.

Elkins, ". Va, Oct 20.-When the cable dispatches in connection with the alleged engagement between Miss Katherine Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi were brought to the att tention of U S. Senator Elkins 10. day. he said: ''The information is news to my family and myself. We cannot say anything. because we don't know anything about it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Knights of Pythias Convention.

New Britain, Oct 20.--The fortieth annual convention of the Knights of Pythias domain of Connecticut, was held in this city to-day. Upward of 150 delegates were In attendance while the visiting knights who ac- companied the delegates totalled twice that number. The sessions weer held in Vega hall. Grand Chan cellor Thomas w. Mitchell of this city presided The morning session was taken up with the presentation of reports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Waived Examination

New Haven. Oct. 20.-Dr George I. Hemenway. charged with murder in the second degree in connection with the death of Mrs Mary Shearer waived examination in the police court to-day and was bound over to the superior court under bonds of S2,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
sixty.sixth Encampmcnt.

Bristol, Oct 20,-The sixty-sixth annual session of the grand encamp- ment of Odd Fellows of Connecticut was held here to-day with Grand Patriarch Smith of Bristol presiding and all the other officers present. Theer were one hundred and twenty one delegates in attendance. The re- ports of the officers were presented and approved. Among the officers elected was C. l.. Winters of Water bury to the office of grand senior war den.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
GIVES WEDDING NOTICE
Abruzzi Will Come Here in Novem. Der to Make Miss EIkins His Rr;de

London, Oct. 20.-A Rome dis patch. to the Daily Mail reads:
 The Dowager Duchess of Aosta. stepmother of the Duke of the Abruzzi has officially informed the Mayor of Asti of his approaching marriage. Miss Elkins's Duke will leave for America the middle of No- vember. On his return with his bride great celebrations will be held in Rome and Turin. Cardinal Gib- bons will supervise the conversion of Miss Elkins to Roman Catholic ism"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Quarrel in Beet Field.

Adrian. Mich. Oct 20.-John Soc sill of Toledo is dead and Haywood Godfrey is under arrest as the result of a quarrel yesterday in beet field
 near Addison. where the two men were working. II Is charged that Godfrey hit 6oesll in the head with q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Prof Norton Sinking

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 20.-The condition of Prof Charles Eliot Nor- ton of Harvard who has been gradu- ally sinking from old age at his home in this city was still living at g a. m. to-day. There had been no marked change in his condition and the family had been warned that death was likely to come at any mo. ment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
At Last She Consents.

London, Oct 20.-A special dis patch received .here from Rome says that Margherita, the dowager queen of Italy, has at last consented to the marriage of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins. King Victor Emmanuel's present to the bride, according to the same source. will be diamond tiara valued at $10G 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
TnIman in New York.

New York, Oct 20.-United States Senator Benjamin Tillman and Mrs Tillman of South Carolina returned to-day on the steamer Kroonland from summer spent abroad in re- cuperation The senator said: No, will not take an active part in the campaign as 1t is so near the close. I do not know the situation but from what little I do know Bryan is going to make some of the eock-sure fore casters sit up and take notice before the end"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20

4 disturbance of considerable en- ergy Is central this morning near Williston, N. D.. where the barome- ter reads 2S.9S inches. Rain has been very general during the past 24 hours between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river.
 An area of high pressure central over the St Lawrence valley is pro ducIng cool pleasant weather in the eastern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and continued cool to- night, followed by increasing cloudi- nez and rising temperature on Wed Rerday. Probably rain by Wednesday uixtk or Thursdsy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
THE ROOF COLLAPSED
Many Employees Caught and Killed Under Falling Structure.

Wellshoro. Pa.,. Oct. 20:-A roof over the round house of the Lehigh Valley railroad, here collapsed to- day, .Itsis. reported that d score or more of employees were caught un, derneath when the roof fell that many of them were killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Wnrkmen Badly Rurnesi.

Salisbury. Oct 2o.-Three laborers were seriously burned here yester- day at the iron foundry on Ore hiti. One was probably fatsiiy Injured and there Is very little hope for his re- coyefy.e He is John Eibiski. The cause of the accident vas an explos- ion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
;. Work of Might Riders. {.

Trenton, Tenn, October 20.-Cap- tain Rankin, leading lawyer and Colonel A. c. Taylor were taken from hotel on upper Reel Foot lake last night and were murdered, it is alleged by night riders" The men left Trenton several days ago to look after the leasing of some land in which they were interested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Drnamife in Orcn.

Clare. Mich, Oct 20.-Harry and Lewis Lanarr were killed yesterday. and their mother. Mrs James Quick. was fatally injured by the explosion of sixteen pounds of dynamite which had been placed in their oven to dry and was forgotten.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Died from Cholera.

Manila, Oct 2o.-Lewis Connor, member of the fire department of this city. died to-day of cholera. This is the first American death reported in some time. The average of new cases reported has fallen to two daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
Married sixtr-one Years.

Packerville, Oct 20.-Sixty-one years ago to-day Jared Fuller Phil lips of Plainfield and Caroline NJ. Lewis of Groton were united in mar riage at the Jewett City Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Phillips. aged s3 and S2 respectively. have lived in this village nearly the whole of the time since their marriage. Owing to the illness of Mrs Phillips there will he quiet celebration of fie event to- day. Fl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
SUPERIOR COURT
0peped By Judge BeDpsn z Prisoners Phi 10 Plea- Mol.
 usku Declared Insane.

The superior court, criminal side, opened at 2 o'clock to-day. Judge William l.. Bennett of New Haven presided and the Rev John G. Da- venport offered prayer.
 The following prisoners were put to plea: Timothy Ryan. 2S,, poultry stealing. He pleaded guilty. All of the others pleaded not guilty. Ray mond Hanley, IS, Peter Smith, 16, breaking into railroad car; Vim cenza DeLuca, 3S, theft, third off, fense, and breaking into railroad car in the day time; Guiseppi Co., lucci' 25, mayhem, by biting off the right ear of Marie Masanno; Thomas Nolan, 22, Patrick Riley, 25, break ing into Joseph Nolan's store on Hamilton avenue and taking grocer les of the value of $4; William smith, colored, assault with intent to Kill Emma F. Hankey of Middle bury by beating her with a club Counsel having been appointed for prisoners who had none, court ad- Journed to 3 o'clock
 The opinion of the commission of three physicians who were appointed by Judge Bennett of the superior court to inquire into the mental con- dition of August Molusky, is that he Is insane. Molusky was charged with the murder in the first degree of James Meehan on the railroad tracks in Brooklyn one evening last sum- mer. Both were railroad hands and Molusky was the victim of many, a rough practical joke by his fellow workmen. On the night in question he believed Meehan had played 8 rather doubtful joke on him and as Meehan's back was turned Molusky hred at and killed him instantly. Az sistant States Attorney Kellogg will draw up an order for the mans in- stant removal to the hospital for the insane at Middletown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
puke of Abruxri M,.sinr.

Turin. Oct z0.-The Duke of the Abrnzzi has suddenly disappeared from Turin and as search has failed to locate him. the report has gained circulation that he has left for Amer lea. sailing under an assumed name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night; Wednesday fair, warmer in west portion; light easterly winds.