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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
WILL
HUSTLE IN VIRGINIA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, July 26.-En-
couraged by President Taft's desire for
an active opposition in the south, Vir-
ginia Republican leaders are determined
to begin at the state convention which
will be held here, July Is and 20, the work
of building up an organization in tho
hope of a Republican victory in Virginia
at the next national election.
Aside from being the first Republican
state convention to be held during the
Taft administration, this gathering will
lay claim to national attention through
the presence of one of the Taft cabinet
officers Secretary Nagel. of the depart
ment of commerce and labor, who will
address the delegates Wednesday night.
By putting up the strongest state ticket
the Republicans can muster and with
platform indorsing the party declaration
of the last national convention. the Taft
administration and the Aldrich-Payne tar
IF bill, and containing planks on all live
state issues, the party will prepare for
an active fight during the campaign. Next
year, when the congressional elections
will be held candidates will be put up
In each of the ten districts. and strong
efforts will be made to INCREASE the party
representation in congress. now center
ed entirely in Representative c. Bascom
Slemp, who is the recognized Republican
state leader. Mr.. Slemp says that the Re
publicans of the state hold strong hopes
of carrying Virginia for the national
ticket in 1872
AS the situation stands, A. P. Giles
pie. of Tazewell lawyer and cattle raiser,
will be nominated for governor by accla-
nation. Candidates for all the state OFF,
ces will be put in the field.
The liquor question is the liveliest state
issue in Virginia at this time. The Anti
Saloon league has been making a strong
fight for statewide prohibition. Both Of
the two candidates contesting for the
Democratic nomination for governor favor
local option. with the understanding,
however, that they would sign a prohibit
ton bill If passed by the legislature. Mr..
Slemp says that the Republican conven-
ton probably will advocate local option,
and the adoption of the county unit sys-
tenn in local option counties.
The state Republican platform will also
contain planks advocating the election of
state corporation commissioners by the
people, and the creation of two boards to
reorganize the present system of taxation
in the state, according to Mr.. Slemp.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
MRS. E. T. cambridge
DIES IN VIRGINIA

WINCHESTER, Va. July 26-Mrs
Elizabeth Taylor cambridge, daughter Of
Gen. Zachary Taylor, twelfth presi-
dent of the United States, and sister-in-
law Of the first Mrs. Jefferson Davis.
died at her home here Sunday, aged So
years.
Mrs. cambridge was the third daughter
Of Gen. Zachary Taylor, twelfth presi-
dent OF the United States, and was born
at Fort Smelling. Mimi, April 20, 1924
Death was due to heart failure. follow
ing a long period of illness. She will
be buried here next Tuesday.
Mrs. cambridge received her education
In Philadelphia. At the age of 10 years
she married Maj. William w. S. Bliss,
who was member of her fathers staff
in the Mexican war, and who later be-
came his private secretary. After her
fathers Inauguration, Mrs. Bliss, or Miss
Betty as she was popularity called, be-
came mistress of the White House. II
was said of ner that she did the honors
OF the establishment with the artlessness
of a rustic belle and the grace of a
Duchess She had a wide acquaintance
with public men of the day, and was
noted for her beauty and charm, and
the splendor of her entertainments.
After the death of her father, 16
months following his inauguration, and
the death of her husband In 1888, she
spent several years in retirement, later
marrying Philip P. cambridge, member
of a prominent Virginia family, whose
death occurred rs years ago.
Mrs. Dandridge's eldest sister, Sarah
Knox Taylor, was the first wife of JEFF
ferson Davis, president of the Southern
Confederacy Another sister was the wife
of former Surgeon General Wood, of the
United States army. Mrs Dandridge's
only brother was Gen. Richard Taylor,
a hero of the battle Of Winchester.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
MANCHESTER STARTS
PUBLIC WAREHOUSE

MANCHESTER. Ca, July 2s.-work has beer
started here by Little Phillips son y
Cordele Ga on the large public warenouse
which IL was announced would be built sons
weeks ago It viii be Of the best ana mosl
modern tyne built in sections with fire Waiis
between. and equipped with automatic Tire ex.
tineuisbing system connected with the big Io.vOe
gallon tank of Manchester's half millAon oollal
eo+to1 Mill also in course Of construction. This
fire protection viii secure such low rate tnai
the insurance will be paid By the warenouss
company, affordng its patrons the advantage Q.
both storage and insurance at The same nAte'
ordinarily charged for storage alone;
Grading is in progress and material Is otlne
asSerbIed for the handsome two-story Di1cx
bank. store and office building to be erected
for the Manchester Development company "
NJ "a FnIIer contractor Of this place mis-
bniiding will be erected at the corner OF Bfoso
and Main streets and VIII add greatly 70 tns
Appearance Of the business district
Work Is progressing rapidly on the large col.
ton mill and. with the usual favorable wsnfne e
of this season. 1t Is expected tnst u VII -
70 begin in the fall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
CARNEGIE HERO LOSES
LIFE BY ACCIDENT

NEW YORK, July 26.-With Carnegie
hero medal still pinned to his coat, the
body of Lawrence Halloran lies in the
morgue at Ozone park. Long island, near
where he was knocked from a railroad
train. Halloran was on the back platform
of a train when his hat blew off and in
trying to catch 1t he leaned out and his
head struck post, hurting him from the
platform and causing his death.
AS the engineer Of a tugboat in the
East river, Halloran saved the lives Of at
least IS children when the steamer Gen
eral Slocum was on fire June Is, 1904 For
this heroism he was given a Carnegie
medal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
GATES OPTIMISTIC;
BODIES PROSPERITY

NEW YORK, July 26-John w. Gates
came back from six weeks vacation
abroad yesterday by the new North Ger
man-Lloyd liner George Washington.
Two years ago." said he, Il said that
Americans were going to retrench and
wear their old clothes. They have done
so. and the money they saved has sur
prised them all, as is shown by bank
deposits the country wide. Two years
economy in the United States means a
world OF money, and believe the next
four years will witness the greatest in
dustrial development in this country that
the world has ever seen"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
CASHIER AND ASSISTANT
QUIT THEIR JOBS

wAYCROsS. Ga, July 26.-Announce-
ment is made that J. Hamp Parker has
rendered his resignation cashier of
the Exchange bank of this city and that
T. Augustus Parker, Jr., has resigned his
position as assistant cashier of the same
institution. both to take effect August l.
It is understood that DR.. w. H. Buchan-
an, one of the directors of the bank, and
well-known capitalist of this city, will
accept the position of cashier. No one
has been named as assistant cashier,
as vet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
TRADING STAMPS
ARE KNOCKED OUT

There will be no more trading stamps
given away in Georgia Which news viii
doubtless bring sorrow to countless house
wives and joy TO many merchants.
House bill q, which forbids the giving
of trading stamps, came up for considers
alton Monday morning.
Senator Morris stated that the pill had
the approval Of not only the merchants or
Augusta but the Retail Merchants as-
ISOLATION. He said H. B. Chafiin company
of New York, had entered the field in ktu-
Rusta and were extensive users OF the
stamps This gave the company an adj
vantage over the smaller merchants who
did not use stamps He did not believe IN
legislating foreign corporations out OF
Georgia, but in the present instance the
trading stamp company was parasite
on the community and detriment to the
retail merchant, he said.
The bill was passed by the vote of q
to 0.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Senator Pits bill, amending the road
laws of the state, passed. rs to 0.
Teachers Institutes will continue to be
held in Georgia. In spite of the efforts
of Senator McCurry to have his Dill re-
considered Monday morning. the senate
stood Dy us dcllOh Va
By Mr. Sadley of Camden-A bill to
amend the act providing for the city
court of Camden county.
NEW Bills READ.
BY Senator Jackson-To provide Tor
pleading and practice in county courts.
BY Senator Matthews-To provide Tor
the assessing and valuation of property
where no adequate provision is given tax
payers for a hearing.
The bill of Senators Rudicil and Mclean
TO REQUIRE males seeking marriage licenses
to submit to a medical examination was
defeated, the bill falling to receive con-
stitutional majority.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
BLUCHER' s ORDERLY
DIES IN ILLINOIS

QUINCY, Ill, July 26.-John Leonard
Roeder who died here Saturday at the
age Of los, was buried yesterday. During
the battle of Waterloo, Roeder acted as
orderly to General Butcher and is said
to have carried an ultimatum from Gen.
eral Butcher to Napoleon, demanding mis-
surrender. Although Roeder fought
against Napoleon, he entertained the
highest regard for his military ability
and by his request a beautifully painted
medallion of Napoleon which he found
on the battlefield and brought to this
country was buried with him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
HIT TEN BULLS EYES
OVER TWO MILES AWAY

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 2s-Battery
Boutelle. of the San Francisco presidio,
has made a worlds record with five-inch
guns, according to the official score an
nounced by Col. John A. Lundeen.
Ten shots with service projectiles fired
Thursday at a moving target IL miles
away scored bulls eyes.
The battery was named by the 18th
company of coast artillery and the officer
in charge was Lieut.. Gordon Robinson.
All ten shots were fred within a minute
and 80 seconds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
NEW YORK BESIEGED
BY LITTLE WHITE MOTHS

NEW YORK, July ga siege of New
Yory city by countless millions of little
white moths continued until daylight to-
day The visitation which was on the
anniversary of a similar event last year
was particularly annoying to the patrons
of hotels, restaurants and theatres, where
the moths were attracted in clouds by
the bright lights. Electric light signs
were dimmed by them, and they were
thick enough to obsucre the street lamps.
Sstreet car wheels crushed them until
it was necessary to operate the cars by a
liberal use of sand.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
FORCED TO RESIGN

MONTGOMERY. Ala, July 26.-Leon G. Nc
Cord, head of the Safe and Sane movement, an
organization OF business men against constttu
tional prohibition in Alabama, gave up his
place as teacher In the Dexter Methodist church
rrNigning as a result OF pressure
from Officers OF the organization. He did not
90 10 the church. the resignation being read
by the superintendent.
Members Of the class after Sunday school,
went to McCord's office and presented him
Get OF resolutions OF confidence and esteem.
for which he thanked them in short speech.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
FATAL ACCIDENT ON
JAP BATTLESHIP

TOXIC, July 26.-While the crew Of the
japanese battleship Asahi was engaged IN
gun practice at Ise Bay, yesterday, one
of the 12-pounders of the vessel blew up,
killing four and wounding five OF the gun
ners. Among the wounded were two Of
flcers of the batleship. Ise Bay, which is
slightly over 100 miles from here, in the
province of Ise, has long been used as a
place for target practice by the ships of
the japanese navy. No additional de-
tails Of the explosion have been heard
from there.
The Asahi Is one OF the oldest batleships
of the Japanese navy, having been built
at Clyde Bank in 1895. She is the sister
ship of the Shikishima and like her, bore
an important part in the sea fights Of the
Russo-Japanese war. Besides four Pinch
and IA e-inch rifles, the Asahi carried 20
guns of the calibre of the one that ex-
ploded yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
CHoKED TO DEATH
BY FENCE POCKETS

MILWAUKEE. Wis, July 7s.-Eis nsea
ved9ed between the pickets Of fence. tne
hodv Of william LEM, aged 45 years, Tor tniry
1e.r. coachruan for August T. Gallun. i1cn
;.1nsr was found in front Of his employert
residence yesterday. Lenz evidently had nee1
strangled. a.. ..,... -
A. ,rrs we're resting upon the fence. Int
knees had crumpled from under leaving tns
bodv SUSPENDED by the neck.
The poIIce saw he probably leaned over ne
,ance m rest for a while, fell asleep and as Ms
throat caught between the pickets' sio"iy
strangled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
OFFERS REWARD FOR
ESCAPED PRISONER

FAYETTEVILLE. Ca, July 2s-Sheriff 7. B.
Brown, Of Fayetteville. has offered a reward
OF SIS for the capture Of Sam Reid. a negro.
who escaped from the Fayette county jail last
eek The following description Of the negro
is given:
Black heavy-set. round. smooth face, had
moustache, one upper front gold tooth. Sam 10
a weIl-made negro, wears good clothes. slightly
bald; age, % years; height, feet, inches
weight, us pounds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
CLAIMANT OF MILLIONS
DIES IN POOR HOUSE

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 26.-Mss Josie
Pomfredt one of the claimants to the ST.
1000 Pomfredt estate in England. died at the
country poor farm in Independence yesterday.
Miss Pomfredt was a former newspaper womsn
Of Chicago and Cincinnati Leading papers or
the country have devoted columns to Miss Pom
fredt's claim.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
RAILROAD BRAKEMAN'S
FIND WAS VALUABLE

NEW YORK, July 26-When William
Robelin, a brakeman on the Long Island
the other day picked up a for
gotten handbag, he incidentally picked up
also 500 in money and two complete out
fits of clothing, two weeks vacation on full
pay and an offer of a life position at a
salary of S1O0 month as a reward from
the owner, Mrs. A. Schwab, of New York.
The bag contained gems worth about
$50 600
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
KILLED HIS WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF

NEW BEDFORD. Mass. July 2s.-After show
ing a letter declaring himself a wife murderer,
Robert NJ. Tanning, of Westport, shot ane
killed himself in the police station here today
The police later found the horribly mutIlatek
body Of his wife where the man had directed.
Fanning's father is said to be a wealthy manu-
facturer OF Providence. R. I.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
Merchants Plan Picnic

DALTON, Ca, July 26.-The local merchants
will picnic at DeSoto park in Rome, Ca, next
Wednesday, and a large crowd Is expected to
attend These picnics are held each year. and,
in the past, they have taken between five nun
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-27
TAFT'S WIFE'S FATHER
HAS PARALYTIC STROKE

CINCINNATI, o.. July 2s.-John W. Heron,
Jr.. father-in-law OF President Taft. who suf-
fered a mild stroke Of paralysis Saturday
was reported much better this morning.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-07-08

Mrs. Margaret Hsnsford has gone
10 Norfolk 10 visit her son. Gusts.
Mrs. Alfred Miles. of Newport.
K. l.. is the guest OF Miss Sue
HuDdley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-07-08

A postal viii bring dollar saving
information regarding our Whale
bone leather trimmed top buggies at
S4S.SO cash.-Miller & Gleason,
Newport News. Va.
Twnip and Ruta Baga seed at
Stones Drugstore.
A postal VIII bring dollar saving
information regarding our Whale
bone leather trimmed top buggies al
$3.50 cash. Miller s Gleason
Newport News. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-07-08
John Henry Seymour.

Mr.. John II. Seymour died last
Saturday morning al an early hour
in the Virginia hospital. Richmond. |
where he had gone for medical treat
ment. He passed away peacefully
while he slept. without apparent
pain or knowing that the end was so
near.
John II. Seymour was born IN
New Kent county. May p. 1887.
and was IN his SD year. His faith
er was a weu-known physician. the
family moving to James City when
the deceased was a child.
He came 70 this city where he en-
gagged in the mercantile business for
many years. After quitting that
business he became book keeper al
the Williamsburg knitting mill.
which position he filled with entire
satisfaction Tor the past five or SIX
years.
Mr.. Seymour served one term on
the City Council and was one OF rs
/ most useful and active members
He was a deacon in the Baptist
church. and superintendent OF Jh'
, Sunday school. succeeding the lat,
Peter 7. Powell. He was a devou
christian and loved 70 work in th'
Masters VINEYARD.
Mr.. Seymour was one OF the mos
3 lovable men we ever knew. On
loved him. more perhaps. becaus
he was one who loved bis fellow
, man. OF a gentle. sympatheu
nature. his hand was always stretch
!. ed out 10 help others Williams
: burg. bis home. his church. ID
d Masonic order. the Royal Arcanur
/, and each OF Us have lost a des
) friend in bis death.
Besides his widow ne leaves ~
sisters. Mrs. r. II. Richardson. 4,
Hampton and Mrs. J. w. Hubbard
Newport News. and a half siste
Mrs. Harry Clay. OF TOano. OF
brother. Milton Seymour. HamptO
y and a half brother. < Beverly ST
~ ter. OF Warenton
OF The funeral. which was preachc
by the pastor. Rev. q. 5. KEENAN,
l.. took place Monday afternoon fro
2 the Baptist church. and was large
attended. The Masonic Order. u
- der the rites Of which the burial "
IL held. attended in a body. The tx
a al tributes from the Masons. Roy
~ Arcanums and officers and emplo
he es OF the knitting mill were elabC
os ate and beautiful.
!" The remains were laid 70 rest
Cedar Grovece metery.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-07-08
SOCLAl AND -
= PERSONA


Mrs. Margaret Hsnsford has gone
10 Norfolk TO visit her son. Gusts.
Mrs. Alfred Miles. of Newport.
r. l.. is the guest OF Miss Sue
Hundley.
Mr.. Spencer Lane IS visiting her
mother. Mrs. w. G. Young, in
Hampton.
Miss Stella Wolfe has returned
home from a visit 10 friends al
Ocean View.
Miss Cora Smith is the guest of
Mrs. r. M. Smith at Little John Is
land. Maine.
Mr.. George Coleman. highway
missione. spent last Sunday here
with his family.
& Mr.. n. r. Proctor has returned
from a DELIGHTFUL visit TO his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Bryan.
Misses Emily.Christian and Pat
re Morecock are guests Of Ms. L.
q G. Tyler at Milton.
Mrs. c. B. Chapman and daughter
Annie. are az Little John Island
Maine. for the summer.
Miss Louise Harrison. Of Wash
ington. D. c.. is visiting her aunt
Mrs. Hartwe.l Macon.
Dr.. Stone. the druggist. is attend
ing the Pharmaceutical Associate,
meeting at Natural Bridge.
Miss Jetta Thorpe viii leave Sat
urGay for a months visit 70 he
former home in Monroe. Wis.
Mrs. Virginia Morecock and Mr.:
Leila Durfey leave today for Far
ouier county to visit relatives.
Mrs. J. r. Be.lamv leaves Saui
day for VirRilina 10 visit her dauGh
er. Mrs. a. L. G. Stephenson.
Mr.. Edloe Morecock and chlGrei
OF Newport News. spent several day
here this week with her mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Monte Brooks ar
children. OF Richmond. are spen,
ing the week here with relatives.
Mrs. Chsr,otte Hubbard and Nj
Mare Marshall have gone 70 Nat
"a Bridge 10 spend the summer.
Miss Margaret Murphy left Il
week for Chautaucua. y. Y. 70 Z
tend the summer kindergart
school
4. c. Hughes lParson) a stude
here twelve years ago, but now
Gated in Texas. was a visitor he
this week.
Miss Malone. OF Newport New
and Mr.. Holthouser. OF Wilmingtc
Del. have been visiting Miss Ne,
Sweeney.
MS. r. N. Smith and Miss Ed
Smith and Misses Re0ecca and NJ
garet Bird have gone TO Little 10
Island. Ne. 10 spend the summe
Mrs. Flora Boner and her h
hand arrived here this morning q
Will take the body OF their brou
John Mckinley. who died yesterc
back 10 Haverhll. Mass.
Turnip and Ruta Baga seed
Stones Drugstore.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-07-08
Toano News.

Toano, Va. July Mrs. NJ. l. ,
Whitaker. wife of the late r. II. {
Whitaker. died at the home of her
son, Mr.. Coleman Whitaker. last
Sunday evening At four O'Clock. /
Mrs. Whitaker was in her 18th year
Before her marriage she was Miss
Henley Of the well known Henley
family OF this county. She was a
member OF Olive Branch church.
from which place the funeral ser
vices were conducted by the pss'ot.
Rev. Renforth. Interment was in
the family plot in Olive Branch CEN
etery. Resides Mr.. Coleman Whit
aker. her only surviving child. Mrs.
Whitaker leaves a host Of friends
and corrections 10 mourn her death
The psl-bearers were Messrs. \.
! H.. T. D.. w. 6. and r. r. Henley
and T. II and +. L. Geddy. neph-
ews of the deceased
The death OF Mr.. John II. Sey-
mour. Of Williamsburg. was a sur
! prise TO his friends here. He wa
a James City man and half brothe
OF Mrs. Harry Clay.
A numbet OF Toano people spen
the Sth at Tenson's Grove. Norge
where they had a jolly good time
/ Still others made their way 10 Beacl
Park on the York.
Mr.. A. Cleveland Wright was a
his home. ClQvecdale, Sunday an
Monday Mr.. Wright returned t
Newport News Monday evening
resume his duties at the shipyard
! Miss Ellen d. Taylor. one
James C;tv's most popular your
ladies. is the guest of Miss Loui:
Farinho,t. Of New Kent.
Mrs. c. NJ. Cow,es. Miss Gra,
Davis and Mr.. w. G. Farinhol
spent Sunday at Ocean View.
The barrel factory VIII cio
3 down the.r barrel making dePa'
ment for a short slime tomorrow.
= Owing to the heavy rains Tue
I day the truckers could not dig ?
tatoes. Thursday VIII find the
IS busy getting TIE tubers ready (
J. the ever anxious commission m'
chant who na5s them by graz
IS market reports and when the chec
L come In they co not teNy with :
q reports bya long shot. To avg
robbery. for il is nothing more
nt less. the growers must come togeti
o and organize a produce eXchanl
K Il has saved many dollars TO
"ulers Of the soil in other p.ac
s why not here7 Think this over.
p. Miss Annie Elizabeth Mars
D. VIII leave Saturday 10 visit NJ
Saunders il Newport News.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-07-08
Expert Accountants Report.
II 3. Boudar g. Son

II 3. Boudar 81 Son
General Accountants and Auditors
Richmond. Va. June Sth, 1909
The Peninsula Bank.
Mr.. r. /. Spencer. Pres.
Williamsburg, Va.
Dear Sir.
We have today completed an ex-
animation OF the Peninsula Bank for
a period from June 4th. 1908 &c
June 3rd. 1909 inclusive.
WS6ind that all funds passing
through thS hands OF your Cashier
and his Assistants have been fully
and properly accounted for and thai
they have faithfully performed the
duties OF their positions. The in
suuron is conducted upon the mos,
modern business lines and is auch
that we take pleasure in comp!i-
menting is management.
Very respectfully yours.
II. B. BOudar & Son