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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-08-12


Fos SALE CHEAP.
A good horse eleven years old;
sound, gentle; will work any
where.
H w. HUDGINs.
S-I2-It Digs, Va.
Mrs. E. A. Suineford and fam
lily, Mr., Elliot. Misses Elizabeth.
Marcia and Fannie. of Drewrys'
Bluff, Va. are yisiting her broth
er. Mr.. Daniel Richardson near
Fitchetts.
Electric fans. call and door
bells, Switches motors, etc, in
stalled on short notice. Switches
batteries. wire and other supplies
for safe. l.. A. Drake. practical
electrician, Mathews, Va.
Mr.. Taylor Garnett. who has
been for two years with the West
inghouse Electric Co.. in Pitts
burg, has left and gone with the
Tabulating Machine CO., of whom
Mr.. Herman Hollerwith. of Wash
ington is Pres, Mr. Garnett will be
located in Weonsocket, II. T. for
two months.
AS the season is we'll advanced
we are offering some Special in
fancy Lawns worth 10 and 21acts
per yard choice 6Tc. per yard
We still have some Bargains la
Boys Suits, now is your chance
tosecure enc that will make an
excellent schoo 81 suit for fall at Tow
Price.
WYATT WOLFFE.
If you desire to have your
house painted in the best, cheap
est and quickest way it will pay
you to consult us before engaging
anyone else. We are prepared
to do your work in a way which
is bound 10 give satisfaction, The
patronage of all Mathews people
will be appreciated.
X. GORDON FOSTER.
s-27-6m. Cardinal Va.
Insist ON getting the very best
cOffees and teas that can be had
in this county by asking your gro
Ger for ellis Queens Blend COT
fee and Polor BearTea." Award
ed Medal and diploma over ali
competitors at jamestown Expo
sition. For sale by all good
grOcerS.
Nv. HUDGMs,
Southern Sales Agent,
P. 0. box 234 Norfolk, Va.
1929 90.
WANTED A PARTNER Young
man OF some mechanical ability
to join me in establishing a small
marine railway and machine shop
on the Milford Haven or adjacent
waters. Have an excellent pro-
position to offer to the right par
ty, state age and experience in
answering No applications will
be considered other than those
who talk business.
Address. MARINE.
Care JOURNAL OFFICE.
7-22-Imo. Mathews. Va.
Having secured exclusive agent
cy for Mathews G. H. for Bohea
Importing Cos. Fine Teas. / am
prepared to supply you with any
grade of tea. absolutely free from
coating of Prussian blue and other
extranious matter. For ecOmy use
LADIES CLUB BRAND in TIN
cans. Excellent either not ordced
it prevades the body with a genial
glow and charms the spirit like an
old wine; try if and be convinced
Your up-to-date grocer and Pure
Food distributor.
L. M. CALLS,
Mathews. Virginia.
Special sale for the
month Of August.
We have 500 pieces of decora
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-08-12
LOCAL ITEMS.
Personal Mentions Around Mathews
and Vicinity.

and Vicinity.
Mrs. Page Nottingham is at
Ocean View Hotel.
Mrs. Barrett and family, OF
Norfolk. are at Woodstock"
MIR. Sands Smith. Jr. left last
week on his usual vacation trip.
Mr.. ]. w. Dix of Cheriton, Va,
Aspent several days in town this
week.
Mr.. Carroll Foster, of Norfolk,
and Frank hunley, of Baltimore,
are visitors in the County:
Miss Leone Ivey Coleman, Of
Richmond, has recently visited
the Borum family at Willow
Grove"
Mrs. Kregloe and daughter, of
Roanoke, are visiting Mrs Kreg-
loe's sister, Mrs. Greiner near the
fyillage.
Mrs. Claudius Foster and son,
Henry, of Baltimore, are visiting
Mrs. Fosters mother, Mrs. En-
incline Sears.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Booze, Of
Washington, ID. c., are spending
some time at the Hudgins H ouse
near Cricket Hill.
Mrs. c. M. Douglass returned
p from Norfolk this week where
there she attended the Deciples
Tidewater Convention.
Miss EdYthe Shawn is at home
with her grand parents at Cricket
Hill, after a pleasant visit to
relatives at Port Haywood.
Miss Ada and Miriam Miller. CT
Norfolk, who have been visiting
Miss Eoline Winn at her home
near Fitchetts returned home on
Monday.
Il Mrs. Johns, formerly Grace
Kidd. of Mathews, now living in
Portsmouth. and daughter are
visiting Mrs. Johns uncle, Capt.
John Drisgill.
Mrs. Lula S. Sears and grand
daughter. Miss Lucy Litchheld
Sears, leave here today for Ocean
View Hotel where they will spend
few DAYS
\ The friend Of Mr.. S. G.. Miller
Twill doubtless be glad to know
that he is now Convalescent aftel
suffering from a sharp attack o
pneumonia.
Mrs. Ruby Foster. Mrs. Addi'
Payne and daughter. Marie o
Norfolk are visiting toe former
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. Ma
chant at Hudgins.
Mr.. E. c. PercifuI, Division
Supt., of Mathews and Middlese
was in town on Wednesday 70
n tie purpose of settling with tn
ss~s County School Board.
Miss Virginia Sutton and Mis-
Florence Garrett, OF Richmond
Rev. E L. Powell. Mrs. Powe
and daughter. of Louisville. KY
are at Poplar Grove"
Mrs. H. H. TAYLOR and daugl
-, ter, of Tarboro. N. c.. and Mr.
/ w. c. Ward and son. of Mour
Olive. N. c.. are visiting Mr.. an
n Mrs. A. T. Hudgins at Laban.
Ernest Brownies Cigar Store
News Co. Souvenirs. TobacC
and Cigars. Headquarters e
Mathews county people. 3
Main st. Norfolk. Va.
Misses Edith and Maud Kir
patrick. who have been employ,
in Philadelphia Pa. for some tin
are spending their vacation Wi
their parents MIR. and Mrs. Ki
patrick.
Mrs. Hattie Cahoon. and lit
son who have been visiting tn
~o~orfc Mr. and Mrs T0hn SfOi
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-08-12

APPOINTMENTS ON MATHEWS
CIRCUIT.
July 4th. Salem, II A. M.
=" " .Bathel. $3.50 P. NJ.
nth. Central, II A. Nj.
!" " Salem. $3.50 P. Nj.
18th. Bethel II;oo A. M.
- Central. 400 P. M.
25th, Salem, 1900 A. NJ.
- Bethel, $3.50 P. Nj.
APPOINTMENTS ON EAsTMATH
ENS CIRCUIT.
Beulah II A.M.Ist and Sd Sun.
&" Bpm. I'd " 9Th
St. PaursII AN I'd" 4th
P.M.Ist" Sd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
News of AIbertVlIIe.

Albertville. September 11-lSpecial.)- J. After two weeks of darkness the electric light were on again last night. Some parts of the plant were undergoing re- pairs.
 Quite number of Albertvillians are building and improving their property. Mrs. l.. J. Fowler has just completed a pretty new cottage in East Albertville. Hogan Jackson and J. D. McCord have newly painted and otherwise improved their residence on Quality Hill.
 Mrs. F. o. McCord entertained the mem bers of the Home Beautiful club at her home on Friday afternoon.
 Messrs. Bales and Emmett of the Jesse French Piano company were in town this week.
 Miss Kate Walker has returned from three weeks visit to Birmingham
 Miss Kate Fowler left last night for Pratt City to accept a position in the city schools there.
 The football team of the Seventh Dis trict Agricultural school promises to be a winner as usual. MT. B. G. Sparkmau of Auburn has arrived to coach the team and a large number of men are seen on the field each afternon trying for places Manager Luck is arranging the schedule and some of the best preparatory schools of the state will be played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

the state copies of the new fish laws, which were passed at the recent extraor- dnary session of the legislature. There were two fish laws passed. No changes were made In the game laws. The first law provides for the protection of the finny tribe by prohibiting the use of seins or other devices for the purpose of catching bass or fresh water trout or bream between April l and July l of each year. The use of hoop nets and fish traps in certain waters of the state is legalized.
 The second law relates to the protec- ton of fish in Baldwin county, and for bids the catching of fish in any of the rivers, lakes, creeks or bayous except with hook and line.
 Bill Posters Torn Down.
 Mayor w M. Teague in carrying out the city councils ordinance against post ing objectionable pictures on bill boards of the city, today decreed that the posted bills pictorially advertising "The Soul Kiss to be played at the Grand theatre Friday night, September IT. must be covered up.
 The manager of the Grand William Arthur Mattice. at once sent out his bill posters and covered up the representa- tions of the play objected to. MT. Mattice in speaking of the incl dent remarked. ''I have no earthly objec- tion to covering up the pictures. They are the same we have spread on the walls of other cities, and I have seen more objectionable ones exposed In Montgomery This city has the distinc- tion of raising the first objection to them.''
 Country Club Sells Bonds.
 The Country club has effected a sale of ttfh is sue and as soon as complete details can be consummated. work will begin on the new clubhouse which Is to be built on the present site of the club Plans for this addition to the old build ing have already been drawn and ac- cepted.
 The sale of this bond issue enables the club to pay off its old bond issue, and also providing 1t with ample funds for constructing a new clubhouse. This will be up-to-date in every particular and will be one of the most attractive buildings in the south.
 The club has grown so rapidly in the past few years that the present build ing has proved entirely inadequate for the demands and needs of the mem bers. The property of the club which consists of six acres on the north side of the Garter hill road and 85 on the sOutl Slue, nus greatly llcredseu III value in the past few years, and it's value Is estimated at least $30,000. The club is situated on the north side of the road and on the S5 acres Is located the golf course of the club, which is con- sidered the best golf links in the south. The property has a mile frontage on a graveled road.
 With the new addition and improve ments to be made, 1t is expected that IL. l. .f-.-. IL m T- IL. increase and 1t will be a more popular resort than ever. A meeting has been called Friday. October 15 to ratify the recent sale of the bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
$3O,OOO PAYROLL
 NEXT WEDNESDAY
EMPLOYES OF SOUTHERN IRON AND STEEL COMPANY AT GADS- DEN WILL RECEIVE FIRST PAY. WILL JENKINS FOUND.

Gadsden. September 11-(Special J. Next Wednesday will be the first payday of the Southern Iron and Steel company at the local plants. There are some 50O or 600 men now on the payroll and the amount to be paid out will be upwards of S30,000. This will be bigger payday than Gadsden has seen since the closing of the steel plant two years ago. There are now nearly 1000 men employed in the work at the plants and more are being em- ployed as rapidly as they can be secured but only about 5G0 will get anything like full months pay on Wednesday.
 Ex-Mayor N. w. Scott of Ensley. who bought large lot here d day or two ago near the business center will at once pro- ceed to erect an apartment house thereon The lot is located at the corner of Chest nut and Eighth streets and Is only three blocks from the site of the new fed building
 L. L. Herzberg of the Herzberg Love- nan company today sold his stock in the Hayden-Pake theatre and retired from the presidency of that corporation. His stock was purchased by Charles E. Meeks and C. S. Ward was elected to succeed him as the head of the enterprise
 The real estate market continue active in Gadsden and many investments are being made by outside capital. Yesterday some Kentucky parties announced that they would build 30 new houses at the steel plant while today there is an an- nouncement of the building of an apart ment house. Deals of more or less i'm portance are made daily and developments are everywhere contemplated.
 The census now being taken in Gadsden for the purposes of certifying to the secre- tary of state to secure the city govern ment under the new law for cities of over G0G0 will be completed this week and will show that Gadsden proper has between Sooo and 90OO people within her limits. If the new territory now being considered is taken in the population will be nearly 12,O1o
 Win Jenkins, the Lonesome Bend farm CT, who has been missing, was found yesterday evening on the Paden farm east of the city. Although he had been away could give no account of where he had been. A physician pronounced him sut- eering from temporary insanity and it is thought that he will soon recover. He was taken to his home last evening. Jenkins left his home a week ago Satur- day to go to the home of a friend in Smokeneck but never got there and all trace of him was lost until he was found yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Building Active in Decatur.

Decatur. September u--(SpeciaLl At the present time several thousand dol- lars are being spent in the erection of new buildings in the Decattrs. W. w. Garnett will soon commence the erec- ton of brick business block containing four storeroons and to be built on Bank street. Work is progressing rapidly on a Sl0,oc0 brick wholesale house in New De catur for the 4. 7. Bailey Grocery coni- pany and building costing almost as much is being built in New Decatur for Will Fl. Aycock and to be used as n wholesale grocery house. number of new residences are being built A mum bcr of the smaller factories which have been closed down for some time are now making arrangements to start operations. Business of all kinds is getting better and on the whole the future outlook for the Decaturs is very encouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
DECATURS ABOUT
 ID CONSOLIDATE Merchants and Bus ness Men Getting Together WORK FOR BETTER ROADS Everyone Realizes Importance of Good Highways as Developer of
 the Resources of the
 County.
WORK FOR BETTER ROADS
BY WALTER HARPER.

Decatur, September 11.-(Special)- A slight depression in the geographical countenance of the landscape Is about all that divides the two Decaturs from each other.
 The stranger going from Decatur into New Decatur Is told that he will be able to identify the dividing line by the difference In the material with which the streets are paved Decatur has bitulithic while New Decatur uses brick for paving. If you go over on the street car you can ask the con ductor.
 By the way, the Decaturs have a system of electric cars now and the service is frst-class for a town this size. Even the present office holders in the towns and county can remember when horse cars were the prevailing fashion here. Oh, those were glorious, lazy. delightful days. The electric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
SOMERVILLE WILL MAKE LIVELY RACE Would Succeed 0enSon As
 Associate Justice THE PROBATE JUDGE ACT J. Lee Long Making Preparations for Reception of Delegates to Confer ence "Wednesday = Examina-
 ton Completed.
THE PROBATE JUDGE ACT

Montgomery. September 11.-(Spe- cial l)-Friends of Prof. Ormond Som erville. formerly of the University of Alabama, are wiring him congratula- tions on his intentions of entering the race for the supreme court vacancy which has been created by resignation of associate justice of the court N D. Denson. Professor Somerville spent Saturday in Montgomery and while heremapped out with his friends his plan of campaign.
 It has been known for some time tn at the educator was going to enter the primaries next year for preference at the polls. Immediately upon resigna- tfon of MT. Justice Denson, however, he decided to be a candidate for the job, and in support of this candidacy he has already received the hearty in- dorsement of the Mobile bar. as well as of the Montgomery Bar association. Capt. Fred Whiting of this city In one half hours canvass received the sig natures of 50 attorneys for the posi- tion.
 A novel campaign, in addition, is be- ing instituted by the friends of the ap- plicant. Last night 66 telegrams were sent to the secretaries of the various county bar associations urging that the associations wire Governor Conner indorsement of the Somervil1e applica- tion.
 Present indications along this line are that the fight is going to be most royalty contested one. The entrance of Thomas E. Knight of Greensboro in the arena greatly muddles the situa- tion so far as individual preference Is concerned. Judge Knight Is one of the best known and most popular attor- neys in the state.
 Supporters of Col. A. M. Garber, at torney general, are making a diligent fight on having him put in the office. They contend that by doing so Gov ernor Conner could both honor Colonel Garber and Assistant Attorney General Thomas W. Martin, who will likely make the attorney general race next spring.
 Henry c. Selheim of Birmingham Is universally recognized as having as good a chance as "any of 'em." At any rate. it seems that there will be a little more than a few pyrotechnics be- fore the appointment is finally made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Probate Judqe Act.

Action on the part of Gov. B. B. Co., mer in falling to sign the act known as the probate judges act" has ere ated considerable interest throughout the state It seems that Governor Co., mer and others see joker" in the act, while the probate judges and friends, according to information, do not put that construction on the act
 In replying to an article published in several of the papers, Probate Judge J. B. Gaston of Montgomery rallied to the aid of the bill, declaring that 1t was devised solely for the betterment of the election laws of the state. a situation that is universally accepted as the cause of the introduction and pas sage in both houses of the legisla- ture. He also stated that from a finan- cial viewpoint the bill does not allow any additional salary increment, as had been publish ed.
 It is also accepted that the bill was not intended to convey additional funds S to the probate offices of the state, but information gleaned from the friends of Governor Conner Is that the meas ure was not signed because of the al- legged joker"
 The act reads in part: Each judge of probate shall deliver or cause to be delivered to an inspector at each voting place immediately preceding each regu- lar or special election, an alphabetical list of all persons in the county who have paid all poll taxes due prior to February 1. preceding the election, and also an alphabetical list of all regis tered voters of each precinct in the county; and the judge of probate shall be allowed 2M cents for each name to be enrolled in such lists :"
 Complication has arisen as to this compensation. It seems that the guber- material construction was that the pro- bate official by the act would receive the amount specified every time-he sub mitted the names, at elections, of all the voters in the county to each pre- cinct manager. The bill was designed to put before each manager the full list of voters, the probate judge to re- ce1ve money only for the names of those voters in each precinct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
HUDSON WILL BE
 CROWDED TO LIMIT
INSTITUTE AT MARION WILL OPEN NEXT THURSDAY NORM LAYTON IN YEARS.

Marion. September 11.-{Special )-An- nonuncement is made by Dr. Robert G. Patrick that the registration at Judson college is complete. and every available bit of space that can be utilized has been taken. The opening on next Thurs day has promise of being the equal if not better than three years ago. when so many students had to be turned away for want of room. Applications continue to come by wire and mail, and that which puzzles the officials most is how to pro- vide In the future for Judson's popularity among the people of the southern states. The institute will open at o'clock Thurs day morning, September 16
 Among those of the faculty who have returned from abroad are Edward l.. Stranathan, who have been In Berlin on a years leave of absence. Miss Margaret Brown, presiding teacher, and Miss Eula Dawson, Latin teacher, have returned from a special study course abroad.
 Mrs. Pauline E. Gurganus. in charge of the vocal department, has returned from New York. Prof. G. P. Bruner of the organ department, has arrived from his home in Louisville. Miss Parry, in charge of the department of expression, is expected from Boston today.
 Among the new members of the faculty will be found Miss Roberta Wakefield of Emerson college, who will act as asso- ciate in expression; Miss Fife Landers, University of Illinois, modern language; and Miss Winnifred Lee, Judson college, assistant in English Miss Ethel Kennedy of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music will have charge of the violin department. Miss Kennedy comes from Tuscaloosa
 Special arrangement has been made with the Southern railway whereby the largest number of girls ever gotten together for a single college in Alabama will be brought to Marion on the morning of the 18th. The Southern train, which leaves Birmingham on the morning of the 18th via Selma, will be run through to Ma rion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
MEETING FOR GOOD
 ROADS IN PERRY
CONVENTION CALLED BY COM MISSlONERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15- SOCIAL AND GENERAL NEWS OF MARION.

Marion, September 11.-(SpeciaL )-The board of county commissioners has planned a good roads convention to be held at the courthouse in Marion on September 15 Commissioners John T. Curb and w. E. Ivey made a recent visit to Rome. Ga. to investigate the meth ods now in use fin improving the public roads along the sandy lands of that sec tion of Georgia. The improvement of topics in the county today. With the increased taxation for this particular benefit, 1t has been found absolutely necessary to devise and maintain a diff ferent system of work from the old meth od The board of commissioners has shown much consideration of the wishes of the people and many conferences have been held with representative citizens to devise the best methods that may be en- ployed.
 The city council has decided to refund to the owners of soft drink stands the amount of unexpired license funds. si
 The Marion academy has opened with the largest attendance in number of years.
 The Rev. W. Bruce Doyle. pastor of the Presbyterian church. has resigned and with his family will move to Indiana
 W. N. Thomas of Blocton, former citizen of Perry county, has moved to Marion and with Elisha Carter will open a general merchandise store in Marion Ostober l.
 Weinstein & Levine of Birmingham have opened a dry goods store in Marion, and this morning s. Goldstein of Bir- mingham arrived and will open a store at the old dspensary stand
 The last piece of available business property in Marion has been taken. and capitalists are now figuring on the cree tion of handsome two-story building on the corner lot owned by the Masonic lodge. The lot, which will bring 5000. has been offered to responsible person who will erect thereon a suitable two story building and give to the lodge the use of the second floor for lodge pur- poses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
MALLORY WILL
 MEET SPRAGINS
Will Debate on Constitutional Amend ment-Carmichae Will Also
 Speak on Question.

Huntsville, September n.-(Special) J. Senator R. E. Spragins has received a letter from Col. H. s. D. Mallory candi- date for governor, granting MT. Spragins a division of time at all his engagements in Madison county next week.
 Colonel Mallory will deliver several speeches in this county in the interest Qf tie constitutional amendment.
 Speaker A. H. Carmichatel. who is ex- pected to come for the same purpose for several engagements in the following week, has also granted the request of Senator Spragins for a division of time.
 The campaign is now on in dead earnest in Madison county The anti-amendment people claim that the amendment will lose in the county by heavy majority, whils the supporters of the amendment maintain that the result will be close.