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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
IF WOMEN
REFUSE TO MARRY?


NEW YORK. June l5.-"woman would get
the suffrage In eighteen months II every woman
would pledge herself not 90 marry until sur
frage was granted. / think every woman sut-
fragfst should pledge herself not 10 marry out
% the cause. just as every member OF the sal
vation Army has to take an oath not 10 marry
outside the srmy."
In these and other statements. Mrs. OIIver
II. +. Belmont reiterated her recently avOwed
purpose 10 assist the cause OF woman suffrage
In this country.
II have been In favor Of woman suffrage all
my Iife." she continued. 81 do not understand
how any woman who respects herself and other
women can feel otherwise. But. IL was only
sitter observing the methods and achievements
OF the English suffragettes that 1 saw how
I might Be able 20 take active part In the
ncht-you know, IL may come 20 actual fight
ing In Engiand--yes. 20 warfare between mon
and women battling for their rights
Il think that II most women over Is told
the truth they would say that they hate men,
Bu. OF course, under the present unjust and
unequal conditions, they conceal their feelings
How many wives would dare 20 tel their nus
bands what they really think Of them7 How
long would the husband live with them II they
did, What IL a home today? Often the lone
Hest place earth. A place from which the
husband goes away and leaves his wife alone !;
from which the children 80 away and leave the
mother alont." sa..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
BUTCHER" SCOTT
WANTED IN OKLAHOMA

CHICAGO, June 15.-"Butcher" Scott,
who is wanted in GAINESVILLE. Okla, on
a charge of having murdered Joseph
Marshall, was arrested here today and
will be taken south as soon as requisl-
ton papers can be obtained The kill
ing of Marshall is said TO have grown
out of a feud between the Scott and
Marshall families.
Two years ago Joseph Marshall shot
and killed Thomas Scott, a brother Of
the man now under arrest. Marshall
was arrested, tried and sentenced to be
hanged. On a new trial his sentence
was committed to fourteen years i'm
prisonment. A third trial was granted
him and while he was out on bail
awaiting his trial he was shot and
killed by Butcher Scott, according TO
the police, while he was sitting on tho
Steps in front of the home of John
Pools in GAINESVILLE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
NANTICoKE
WILL BE STOPPED

WASHINGTON, June 4.-Telegr graphic
orders have been sent by the govern
ment to collectors of all ports in the
Virginia and North Carolina Atlantic
coast districts TO retain the steamer
Nanticoke and the ocean tug Despatch
for supposed violation of the neutrality
laws.
The Nanticoke at latest advices was at
Franklin, Va, on the Blackwater river
and the Despatch was at Norfolk, Va.
BY direction of the department of COM
merce and labor an inquiry was made on
Saturday last by the collectors of various
Virginia and North Carolina ports into
the operations of the two vessels. Re
ports received from the collectors by
Acting Secretary McHarg, indicated that
nothing was found that would warrant
the detention of the vessels. 1hereupon
Mr. McHarg directed that they be per-
mitted to proceed il they desired.
Meantime the treasury department Is
sued orders to revenue cutters to watch
he suspected vessels. Yesterday tho de-
partment of justice, through Its agents
discovered evidence that the two vessels
were either loading or had loaded with
co atraband material destined, ii was sup
posed, for the Venezuelan revolutionists.
This information was communicated TO
Acting Secretary McHarg. with a request
that the TWO NeSsiS De uetalheu OS Inc
collector of the port from which they
might attempt to clear.
In compliance with this request the Vir-
ginia and North Carolina collectors were
ordered to hold the vessels, II possible.
The nature of the evidence discovered
by the agents of the department of JUS
tice has not been disclosed, but it was
sufficient in the judgment Of the officials
of that department to warrant the adop
ton of drastic measures to detain the sup
posed filbusterers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
QUIT SALVATION ARMY !.
FOR CAREER OF CRIME

PARIS, Ill. June 15.-Thomas Nc
Carly, known as Red, the Bad" a
.paroled convict from the Indiana state
prison, is under arrest here on three
charges of burglary and theft. Me-
Carly was paroled by Governor Mar
shall, and has a Bible inscribed as
gift from Governor and Mrs. Mar
shall. He has been ostensibly engaged
in Salvation Army work and since MS
arrival here several days ago has been
staying at the home Of Captain Cnar-
lev smith. of the local Salvation, Army
corps.
/ Last night he stole sum Of woney
from Captain Smith, it is alleged. arid
took a bicycle, wnicn he abandoned a
few miles out of town, owing TO
punctured tire. He returned to this
city and when arrested was trying TO
dispose of another wheel, which, II
'transpired, had been stolen from
dealer at Terre Haute. =
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
LITTLE WATERMELONS
HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED

WASHINGTON. June 15.-Individual
watermelons about the size of a cante-
loupe, of delicious flavor, in color yellow
and red, which can be grown in any sec
ton of this country, have been introduced
through the department of agriculture by
Horace G. Knowles, former American
minister to Roumania, who discovered
them in the foothills of the Carpathian
mountains in Roumania.
For use in hotels, restaurants, ciuos'
on dining cars and elsewhere, the new
arrival will I'll a long felt want. Exten-
sive experiments have been made by the
department through its numerous sta
tions, which prove that climatic condi-
tions, soil, etc, in practically all parts
of this country are adapted to the growth
of the melon -.- .--.s
This season large quantity are being
raised by the government for the pur-
pose of seed propagation and for the in
PRODUCTION to the public. 1.4f
1t is proposed TO name the new melon
Princess Marie, in honor of the crown
princess of Roumania, whose guest Mr..
Knowles was when he discovered the
melons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
INDIAN FUNERAL -
" ABANDoNs CANOE

/ TRAVERSE CITY. Mich. June l6.-An
Indian funeral on Lake Michigan yester-
day in which power launches were sub
stituted for canoes. marked striking
departure from the customs depicted in
Michigan's legendary literature.
Down 10 the present time. the Indians
Of this region have chung tenaciously to
the canoe OF the ''Hiawatha" period.
Very recently funerals occasioned pictu-
rescue professions almost Identical with
the ancient one that accompanied the
body OF the pioneer missionary, Pere
Marquette. from its temporary burial
place near Ludington TO 81. Ignace on
the straits OF Mackinac.
But yesterday at the funeral OF Joseph
OOrnstsIk. the traditional canoe was alb
sent. Fully 100 Indians escorted the body
OF the well-known red man from his late
home on Beaver Island 20 the cemetery
on Garden Island, two miles and a half
10 the north. but all the company travel
ed In modern power launches. The funer-
al ceremonies began at O'Clock I'm the
morning and lasted until late in the af-
ternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
LOSS OF BANK BOOK
- REVEALS SAD, STORY

NEW YORK. June 15.-When police
found the bank book of Mrs. John Doug
las on street car Sunday. they called al
her home in Harlem, and besides learning
that she had been strangely missing from
there since Thursday, they found that
her three little children had had no care
and very little food since then.
A matron was placed in charge of the
children and last night Mrs. Douglas
was found wandering in Morningside
park Jewels worth $500 which she had
worn when she left home. were missing
and she said she had given them to 6
strange small boy who had none of his
own.
In the psychopathic ward of Bellevue
hospital where Mrs Douglas was sent, II
was said that several months would be re-
quired before her mind would become
normal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
SOLDIER ENDS LIFE
WITH SWIFT BULLET

NEW YORK, June 16.-Within a week
of completion of three years enlistment
in the United States army, ]. Soalt, p
years old, of Brooklyn. ended his life by
shooting in Central park last night. He
was a member of the I'D company Of the
Coast artillery corps at Fort Monroe,
Va, and according to a note which he
left to his father, Benjamin soalt, ne
had been absent without leave for four
days. A younger sister, who identified the
body. declared that she knew of no rea'
son for his suicide.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
PRESSED HARD
Coffee's Weight on Old Age

When prominent men realize the injuri-
Gus Affects OF coffee and the change In
health that Postum can bring. they are
clad 70 lend their testimony for the bene-
ct OF others.
A superintendent Of public schools in
enc OF the southern states says:
Wy mother. since her early childhood.
was an inveterate coffee drinker. had
been troubled with her heart for a num-
Der OF years and complained Of that weak
all over feeling and sick stomach.
Some time ago I was making an Of
hclAl visit to a distant part Of the country
and took dinner with one OF the mer-
chants Of the place. I noticed a some
what peculiar flavor of The coffee. and
asked him concerning IT, He replied that
n was Postum.
II was so pleased with 1t. that after the
meal was over, / bought a package 10
carry home with me. and had wife pre-
pare some for the next meal. The whole
family were 50 well pSased with Il, that
We discontinued coffee and used Postum
entirely.
II had really been al times very anxious
concerning my mothers condition. but
we noticed that after using Postum for q
short time. she felt so much better than
she did prior to It's use. and had little
trouble with her heart and no sick stom-
ach: that the headaches were not so fire.
quent and her general condition much
Improved. This continued until she was
rs well and hearty as the rest OF us.
Il know Postum has benefited myself
and the other members OF the family,
but not in 50 marked a degree as In the
case OF my mother. as she was a victim
OF long Standing Read The Road 70
Wellviiie." In pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time 10
time. They are genuine, true, and
full Of human interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
BURIED WRONG WOMAN
FOR CORPSE OF WIFE

CHICAGO. June l5.-Theodore Selling,
who is proprietor OF a small restaurant
a telegram on Wednesday from
the oficials OF the Dunning hospital.
where his wife was a patient, in which he
was Informed that his wife was dead, He
at once engaged an undertaken and a
priest and the body was taken TO the GEM
etery. where the funeral took place.
On Sunday Mr.. Selling received a second
communication from the Dunning author
ities advising him that his wife is feel
ing better and asking him to call and
see her. He spent the afternoon with her
in the ward at the hospital.
Now the husband and hospital authori-
ties are endeavoring to ascertain the iden-
tity Of the woman buried as the wife of
Selling.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA
IAN INHUMAN BRUTE"

LONDON June 15.-william James Thorne
the rahid Socialist member from Westham, got
up quite an excitement in the house Of com-
mons this afternoon by a heated denunclatiOn OF
the emperor OF Russia. In connection with this
sovereIgn's proposed visit 10 King Edward dur
ing the Cowes regatta. Mr.. Thorne. In the
Euise Of a question 70 Foreign Secretary GREY
declared that there vas intense feeling in this
country against the visit. The speaker called
Mr. Thorne TO order. hut the member would not
be Quieted. and shouted out;
1T viii b good Job II the Russian emperor
gets bis deserts when he comes here; he Is
inhuman brute
The speakers efforts 70 stem this abuse were
quite Intellectual until an uproar Of protests
from the other members drowned Mr.. Thorne's
iuvectivr
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
HUNTER MANGLED ~..
BY AFRICAN LION

NAIVASHA. British East Africa, June
IA member Of the party. OF +. c.
selous, the noted African hunter and
George Mcmillan, nephew of the late
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, was
brought in here yesterday MORALLY
wounded by a lion.
The mans name Is Williams. and he
was in the service of Mr.. Mcmillan as a
secretary. The encounter with the lion
occurred in the Sotik district, where the
party has been shooting.
The Roosevelt party left here ten days
ago for the Sotik district, but nothing
has been heard. OF the expedition since its
depa rture. - =
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
CURTIsS FLYING CAR
GOES ON EXHIBITION

NEW YORK. June 1.-THE first public
view OF the much-tslked Of Curtiss flying
machine viii be had here probably to-
morrow. when Il il expected that Mr. Cur
9izs viii operate IL. Experts are watching
3his aeroplane closely. because Of the
light construction OF the motor. Wilbur
n. Kimbalrs aeroplane with eight propell-
ors VIII probably make a flight today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
IS SENT TO SING SING
FOR THEFT OF PENNY

NEW YORK, June 15.-Thomas Quaile
was standing in front of a Fulton street
lodging house one night six months ago.
gazing at the iast penny he had in the
world which he held in his hand, when
John Curran snatched it from him and
ran away.
Curran was yesterday sentenced TO two
and half years in Sing Sing prison for
the theft.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
ROUNDUP OF BUFFALoES
Is STARTED OUT WEST

BUTTE, Mont, June 16.-One of the
most unique round-ups in the history of
the west will start today at Roman, on
the Flathead Indian reservation in west
ern Montana, when. the Pablo herd OF
buffaIoes will be eorralled' and driven to
the big stockade at Ravalla. There the
animals viii be loaded in specially con-
structed cars. number of the finest
specimens, going to Canadian National
park. Others Of the animals will be ship
ped to eastern parks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
killed Nine in Fight

Annoy, China, June 16-The clan fights
in the Houwah district, north of Annoy.
continue. A number of Moelim villagers
recently captured a junk with a crew
OF Chimboh villagers on board and killed
nine of them. The remainder escaped
overheard. Two of the Moelim men were
killed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Rural Carriers Named

WASHINGTON. d. c.. June 15.-Rural
carriers appointed: Montrose, route 2,
John T. Rogers, carrier, Vim. F. Towson,
sub. Savannah, route l, Percival II. Pc
drick. carrier. VIM. II. Bradley. sub.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-18
Indiana Village Burns

WARSAW. Ind, June l6-The village
Of Aetna Green was almost destroyed by
IRE early this morning. The loss 10 $4,000,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
CONTESTiNG FOR MEDALS
Prizes Offered for Best Essay. Reel
tation, Defamation. Grafton,
Poem, Etc.

Seven medals have been presented
to the graduating class of the New
port News High School to be award
ed to the various members of the
class who excel in the various con-
tests which are usually features OF
the Literary Society and class day
exercises of each graduating class.
The medals to be awarded are as
follows:
For the best recitation delivered
at the final celebration of the Literary
Society. presented by City Sergeant
f. w. Milstead.
For the best defamation delivered
at the commencement exercises at
the Academy of Music, presented by
Superintendent of Schools w. c. Nor
ton.
For best Grafton delivered at the
Literary Society celebration presented
by Mayor Maryus Jones.
For the best story in the High
School Student during the school year
presented bv Mr.. r. G. PetZOld.
For the lest poem published in the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
CHAIRMAN MACK DEsinfS
"BrST KIND OF A DEMOCRAT"
Says First Principle is Obedience 70
viii Of Majority Of His
Party.

RICHMOND. VA, May l3.-The
Evening Journal this afternoon says
The Journal yesterday sent the
following Telegram TO Norman Il.
Mack. of Buffalo. chairman of the
Democratic National committee edi-
tor OF the New National Monthly. n
Democratic publication. aaG leader o.
the BRYAN Democracy OF the nation:
please wire briefly early today
your opinion on this. . man who
IN 1896 opposed 10 to ! coinage. yet
voted for Bryan In ina; and every
subsequent campaign, is accused by a
political opponent of not beng emit
tied 10 Democratic support The
Journal contends that such man de-
serves fully as much credit as one
who believed In 10 TO |. In other
words. if boiling Democrats who voted
for either Mckinley or Palmer and
Buckner had followed this mans ex-
ample, Bryan would have been elect
ed. AS YOU perhaps know, the Jour
nal Is a strongly BRYAN paper
RICHMOND EVENING JOURNAL
BY Charles Il. coonc. president ana
Editor.
The following reply was received:
Buffalo, ~ Y, MAY II, 1909.
|" Mr.. Charles b. Cooke.
President and Editor,
Richmond Evening Journal,
Richmond. Va.
4 consider that the man who
votes his party ticket while personally
disagrecing with many OF the planks
in his party platform the very hes,
kind of Democrat, as one Of the frs
principles of the Democratic party is
abiding ly the will of the majority,
and | consider that he should have
the support of all Democrats for any
office that he NAV be nominated for
on a Democratic ticket.
NORMAN r MACK
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
GETTING WARM.
Both Sides Bestirrine Themselves in
Local Option Fight

Both Sides Bestirrine Themselves in
Local Option Fight.
PETERSBURG, VAs May 13.-Sea-
bon Wright, a lawyer of Rome. Ga,
who led the prohibition fight in Geor-
gia and largely aided in carrying that
state dry. will speak In Farmers ware
house tonight under the auspices OF
the Anti Saloon League and in favor
of abolishing the saloons in Peters
burg.
The Business Mems Association will
have another big meeting in the Acad-
envy of Music tomorrow night, The
association brings no outside talent
here to speak, but relies on home peo-
pie, men OF lifelong citizenship ara
of large interests to explain the situa-
ton and TO tell of the evil that will
result TO the business interests and
material welfare Ct the city should
prohibition be forced upon US.
The Anti-SaloOn League Is distribut-
ing dry literature with a free hand
through the city and business is very
brisk at headquarters. The campaign
is waxing warm anu will be at boil
ing temperature before the end
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
CHESTNUT AVENUE BOYS WIN.
Beat ST. vincent's Second Team il
We'll PLAYED Game.

In fast and exciting game OF base
ball before a good sized crowd of spec
tators, the Chestnut avenue ball team
walloped the st. Vincent's Academy
second nine On the Casino diamond
yesterday afternoon by the score q
a to 3.
The batting order follows:
Chestnut Avenue: Eaken and Car
ter, catchers; Wilson. pitcher; III
Smith. shortstop; w. McCallum. first
base: y. Clarke. second base; A.
Jcrning. third base; W. Clements, left
field: r. Sailing, center field; Eaken
and Carter. right field.
st. vincents Academy: Rayfield
catcher; Roth, pitcher, Asst, shortstcp;
Corbell, first base; T.. Wade. second
base: Murphy. third base: Hunter LEFT
field. Hagan, centre field; Goldsmith
right field.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
Young Takers Solicited Funds For
High School Baseball Team.
PRESENTED LETTER TO CITIlEASl
Pretending to Be Connected With
School, Three Strange Youngsters
Made Canvass and Secured Many
Small Subscription.

Manager Frank Davis and the
members of the High School base
bali team are very anxious TO meet
three plausible young strangers VIII
spent most of yesterday afternoon so
liciting financial contributions from
the merchants along Washington ave.
nue. under the preteXt that these con
trihuticns were for the benefit OF the
High School team.
According TO the accounts of those
who were approached and asked for
money. the young men carried with
them letter about a page long set
ting forth the needs of the team and
soliciting the aid of the citizens OF
the city.
The young men are described as
well dressed youngsters, CARRIED III
brown suits. wearing caps 10 match
and TO have been quite good looking
youths of about nineteen years oil
age.
AS far as Mr.. Davis can ascertain
the young men Obtained abol; tween
" dollars in all. in small sums OF
one dollar and less. He thinks they
probably left town last night, as he
has been unable 70 locate them.
The members of the team are very
indignant about the affair, and Mr..
Davis stated last night that if he is
able TO locate the young men that
they will be prosecuted as Tar a. pos
sible both by the students and the
school authorities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
HEED Tie WARNING.
Many Newport News People Have
Done SO.

When the kidneys are sick they
give unmistakeablc warnings that
should not be- ignored. by examin
lns the urine and treating the kid
neys upon the first sign OF disorder
many days Of suffering may be saved
Sick Kidneys expel dark. ilismeiiins
urine. full OF brick dust sediment
and painful In passage Sluggish Kid
neys cause duh pain IN the small
OF the back. headaches. dizzy spells
tired. languid feelings and frequently
rheumatic twinges.
noan's Kidney pills are for the Kid
Oevs only: they cure sick Kidneys
and rid the blood Of uric poison. Il
you suffer from any OF he above
symptoms you can use no better rem.
cdy.
Newport News people recommend
?oaa's Kidney pills.
Mrs. j. |. Colo, living at 311 Twen'
ty.seventh street. Newport News, Va,
says Il think Just as highly OF
Doans Kidney Pulls al this time as
when gave a statement publicly
recommending them IN 1902. They
cured my husband al that time OF
backache from which he suffered SO
severely for long time. that he
could scarcely attend to his duties
The cure has proven permanent one
as Mr.. Cole has not had the slightest
symptom OF kidney trouble since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster-MiIburn Co. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14
Special Venire to be Summoned for
Case Against City.
MISS LILLIAN RIDDICk PLAINTIFF
Asks For Damages on Account ct Al
legged Permanent Injuries Sustained
Broke an Ankle.

A special venire of thirty jurors
from Elizabeth City county viii be
summoned by City Sergeant Miistead
to try the case of Miss Lillian Rid
dick against the City of Newport
News. This case Is set for trial next
Friday morning, May u, at 10 o'clock
in the Corporation Court before Judge
Jesse F. West, sitting for Judge Bar
ham.
Miss Riddick is suing for damages
on account of injuries received when
she hau a fan at Huntington avenue
and Twenty seventh street several
months ago. She claims that there
was an obstruction ON the sidewalk
which caused her 10 fall. She broke
an ankle. and it is claimed that per-
manent injuries were sustained.
Messrs. Ashby & Read are counsel
for the plaintiff. and the suit will be
defended by City Attorney ]. A. Mas
sic.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-14

this new sales plan recently, Just 10
feel the pulse of the people. Sim
ply small cash payment--then IL
cents day. That is the plan In
nutshell.
The result has been such a deiugc
OF applications for machines that we
are simply astounded.
The demand comes from people OF
all classes. all ages. all occupations.
The majority OF inquiries has come
from people of known financial stand
ing who were attracted by the nov
ely of the proposition. An impress
sivc demonstration of the immense
popularity of the Onver Typewriter.
A startling confirmation of our be-
lief that the era of universal type
writing Is at hand.
A Quarter of Million People Are
Making Money With