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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
ORIGIN OF "CRACKER."

Dear Daddy m:-Here I come
again. This is my second attempt;
as I saw my other letter in print,
thought I would come again. Papa
takes The Jeffersonian and GER
tainly enjoy reading it. I always
read every thing Mr.. Watson writes.
I will answer some riddles: Lena
Clarice Miller, your third question is,
Georgia is called the Cracker State"
because years ago several families of
people would often go to the large
cities together to trade, each driver
carrying a whip which he would
crack until it sounded like the rapid
firing Of a pistol. If I am right, I am
going to expect card. I am like
some of the Cousins, I think some
history or geography questions would
be more beneficial than riddles. An
tia Cox, I certainly enjoyed reading
your letter from the Everglades
With best wishes to Daddy Jim and
the Cousins, Raymond Kicklighter,
Glennville, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
SECOND SHOT.

Dear Daddy Jim:-Here I come
for the second time. I hope the old
waste basket will have it's mouth
shut and not catch me this time
Papa takes The jeff and we all enjoy
reading it very much. I live on a
farm and like it fine. How many of
the Cousins like to go to school?
do. for one. I have blue eyes, light
hair, fair complexion. I am nine
years old and in the fourth grade.
/ weigh fifty-nine pounds. I will
close by answering and asking some
riddles: Arthur Rivers, your riddle
is a broom. Ina Belle Sizemore, the
answer to your riddle is deck of
cards. Now I will ask some: What
is it that is of no service OF a wagon,
and yet it can't get along without it?
/ will give a card for correct an
swer. If have answered those right
| will expect card from each of
them. Hoping to see this in print, I
will close with best wishes to all,
Ethel Watts, Pelham, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
FROM OLD VIRGINIA.

Dear Daddy Jim:-Will you let a.
Virginia girl join your happy band?
Have been reading The Jeffersonian
for quite while, and think it is very
interesting. I am fifteen years old.
weigh one hundred and ten pounds,
have light hair, fair complexion. and
blue eyes. Will answer some riddles:
Arthur Rivers, yours is broom.
CIov1e Gilstrop, yours is a month.
Ina Belle Sizemore, yours is a dress.
II these are answered right I will ex-
pect card from each of you. Come
again, Anita Cox, your letter was
line, and we'll worth reading. If the
plymouth waste basket gets this.
guess I will try again. am your
new cousin, Minnie Mattox, Union
Hill, Va.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
THE JEFFERSONIAN
COME AGAIN. ANYHOW.

Dear Daddy Jim viii you admit
little Georgia girl into your happy
band? l have black hair, black eyes
and dark complexion. 1 am eight
years old. Papa takes The jeff, and
like to read the Post Card Club
very much. I have one brother and
four sisters. Papa is strong Tom
Watson man. will answer some rid
dies: Lettie Cure, yours is nine cats.
Mary Jackson, yours is COW. Ar
thur Rivers, yours is a broom. I will
expect card from each of you. Now
| will ask one: AS I went over Lon
don Bridge I met lot of people;
some were mickey, some were mack
ey, some were the color of a chew
OF tobacco? I will send card to the
one who answers this right. I guess
had better close, as this is my first
letter I will come again if this gets
into the waste basket. With best
wishes to Daddy Jim and the rest,
Jewell Goodwyne, Vienna.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
LONDON BRIDGE RIDDLE AGAIN,

Dear Daddy Jim: Here come to
join your happy band. I have been
a silent reader for some time and
have decided to write at last. I have
been taking music lessons for almost
three years, and am getting along
fine. Our school will begin the first
Monday in October. I have a brother
in the PHILIPPINE Islands. How many
of the cousins have brother that
far off? I will answer some riddles:
Katie DeLoach, your is his feathers.
John Dean, yours is a black berry.
Bula Mary Delke, your first one is
saw. If these are right, will expect
a post card from each of you. I
will ask one: AS I was crossing
London Bridge, I met my sister;
killed her, ate her, drank her blood,
and left her body standing: All that
answer this will get a post card. I
will come again if this does not jump
into the waste basket.-Your little
friend, Eva Williams, Lucette, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
The Current Hdrper's Weekly

The issue of Harper's Weekly for
September 18th contains number
of interesting articles. William In
glis contributes some further ''pages
from the notebook Of New York
newspaper reporter" in a story en-
titled Through the Great Blizzard
on Pilot Boat 49," Colonel Roose-
velt's tour of the west is shown pic
torially. How Peterboro honored the
late composer, Edward Mcdowell,
by musical pageant is told by
Louise Collier Wilcox. Francisco
Cocina, reviewing Mr. Zane Grey's
new book, The Heritage of the Des-
ert, tells of the wonder and charm
of the Mormon country. An inter-
esting story of war and peace is con-
tributed by Edgar Wallace. Many
other illustrated articles and photo
graphs are shown, together with the
usual editorial, humor, and financial
features.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
LIKES MUSIC AND FLOWERS.

Hello there, Daddy Jim:-Will
you let little girl from Clito join
your happy band? I am fourteen
years old, have black hair, black
eyes, and dark complexion Papa
takes The Jeff, and he likes to read
it so much. I like to read the Sunny
South Brotherhood page and the
Postcard Club, as we'll as the other
pages. Papa and mamma think
there are no men as great as Mr..
Watson. I think he is fine myself.
am going to school now, and like my
teacher fine. How many of you girls
like music and flowers? I like them
both, but cannot play very much. AS
this is the first letter I have written,
will close for fear of the waste bas-
ket. Will ask a riddle: Four fingers
and one thumb, neither flesh nor
bone? Wishing Mr.. Watson all good
luck and best wishes to all, Alice
Louise Lindsey, Clito, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29

SOUTH GEORGIA AND FLORIDA
We are now prepared to locate YOU.
DO you want a Home? We have it. Do
you want a Sawmill or Turpentine To-
cation? We have it. Do you want an
investment that will double in a short
time? We have it. Try US
GEORGIA-FLORIDA LAND & IN
VESTMENT COMPANY,
Triton. Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
HER FIRST LETTER.

Dear Daddy Jim:-Here I come
for my first time. Have been read
ing the letters from the little Cousins
of the Post Card Clcb and think it
is SO nice for the children. A few
days ago | was asked who I thought
was Daddy Jim, so I told them Mr..
Watson. Loise Josephine Pelley,
yours is two pigs. Arthur Rivers,
your first one is broom. Now I
will ask a riddle: Why is "a"
like twelve o'clock? I will send a
post card to the first that answers
correctly, and will expect one from
those I have answered.-Arizona
Pitts, Boston, Ca, r. F. D. 1.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29

Progressive people everywhere are
fast throwing off the slavery of drug
medication-all that remains to
make the days of superstition, witch
craft, wood oism and antiquity.
Drug medication has no place in
this enlightened age.
Read the OXygenator advertise
ment in this issue.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29

me third is a wheelbarrow. Arthur
RIVERS, yours is broom. What is it
That is black on the inside, red on
the outside, and has four corners. T
Will send card to the one who an
sWers this right.-With best wishes
to all, Edna Cline, Cloverdale, Ind,
r. f. d. f.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29

Gold! Gold! Gold! We will give
away fifty-five dollars to our agents
in the next ninety days. See adver-
tisement of The Jeffs' prize contest.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
ANDY E. BROWN, Lumpkin, Ca.
SOUTH GEORG' NORTH FLORIDA

FARM lands, Pecan lands, Timber
lands, Colonization lands, Cut-over
lands. Best roads in Georgia.; good
nelghborhoods, schools and churches
1t is like living in town. Easy terms
prices.
w. E. CRAIGMILES, Townsville, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-29
Farms, Land and Real Estate
LAND FOR SALE

STRONG, productive land. Price from
$500 to $4,000 per acre. Convenient
to schools churches, markets and rail-
road. Plenty OF pure running water.
Large and small farms, on easy terms.
Situated in Stewart county, Georgia
Send for list.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
NEGRO MURDERER
ELUDES POSSES
Community Aroused, and if He
Is Caught a Lynching
Is Promised.
fsnec,a, 10 The Times-Dispatch.)

(Special to The Times-Dispatch)
Wadesboro, N. c., July 19.-Posses
that are searching for the negro.
Claude Thomas, who shot Town Con-
stable j. NJ. Sing, of McFarlan, last
night, have not yet located him, al
though they think that they are on
the trail. This morning, negro was
found in the woods and when or
dered to halt attempted to get away
and was shot by one of the officers.
He gives his name as Edwards ana -
not seriously injured Officers thihh
he was In communication Wlth
Thomas. Sing is still alive, but there
is no hope of his recovery.
Last night the blood-hounds traced
the negro back to the railroad camp
and from there to Pee Dee River.
where they lost the trail oeVeral
ma rites are searching and kilograms
have been sent in every direction. Inc
town OF McFarlan has offered re-
ward OF $50 and the citizens have
offered as much more, ana kilograms
have been sent TO Governor hltcnl!l
a skiing the State to offer a reward
The entire community is aroused, and
| IL the negro is captured ne VIII pro-
| badly be lynched.
| Several years ago negro was lynch
| ed in that neighborhood for murder
| Thomas is a black faced young ne.
| gro weighing about one hundred ant
siNty-fye pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
Park er-9Inrtin.

Especial to The Times-DIspatch.l
Charlottesville. Va, July l9.-Pro-
lessor Don Parker. one of the princi
pals of the Cooperative School for
Girls, BEDFORD City, and Miss Eva Mar
tin. f;raiaate of Rawlings Institute,
this city. and former teacher in the
Bedford school. were married to-day
n: the residence OF the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Martin. near Car
ter's Bridge, this county. the cere-
niony neins performed by the Rev.
e. E. Lamb, of the Baptist Church.
Joseph Parker. brother of the groom.
was best man: and Miss Marion New.
man. of bedford City, the maid OF
honor Master Carter Martin bore
the. tray with the wedding ring. ana and
nower bearer. The bride. wearing a
travelling suit of soft gray, was given
away by her father. a reception fol-
lowed the ceremony. after which the
bride and groom drove 10 this city
where they took the train for a we'd
ding tour After trip to Washington
Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Professor
and Mrs Parker will visit relatives
in Franklin county befoe going to Bed
ford City. where they will make their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
ALLEGED TRUNK THIEF
INDICTED By GRAND JURY
,snac,,, 70 The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatcho
Charlottesville, Va, July 19.-ln the
Corporation Court to-day, Judge ";
burnley Sinclair presiding. the grand
Jury returned an Indictment against
Martin Jackson, alias William Mar
tin. alias Martin JacobstE, the al,
legged trunk thief. who has been held
In the Henrico county jail since his
capture in New York, about five years
ago. Jackson. who is also under IN
dictment in Orange. was one OF inc
trunk robbers. 60 the police say, VINO
was associated with the celebrated
Miller, who is serving time in the
penitentiary. after chase across two
continents and involving SENSATION
al TAIL breaking episode in New YORK
city. -
The grand jury also returned In
dictments against Ed. Hennery, James
Burley. Granville Goode, Johnny Hen
derson and Nick Graves, for felony.
Not true bill was found in the cases
of Victoria Taylor and Alfred Brown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
pREsBY,rERY ACCEPTS
PASTORS RESIGNATION
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch.l

rs,pecial 10 The Times-Dispatch.l
Roanoke, Va. July 19.--Montgomery
Presbytery met here today, and kew.
Mr.. McWilliams rendered his resigna-
t ton as as pastor of Buchanan and High
bridge churches, in order that he may
accept a call as assistant pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church; OF Pe-
p lu. Shy. sI decided to accept the resig,,
nation. and ordered that the. stated
clerk be Instructed to grant Mr.. VIII
liams certificate OF dismissloh 10 the
A request was read from the Blue
field Presbyterian Church asking for
permission to call the Rev. s.. w.
motion the request was granted.
There being no other business. the
meeting adjourned.
The regular fall meeting OF the pres
bytery will be held In Falling Springs
Church. Rockbridge county. early In
September.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
NOW WORKING ON
RAJ LROAD PLAN
Claiming Ward Has Proposition
for Development Of
Northern Neck.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Especial to The Times-DiSpatch.1
Fredericksburg, Va, July 1s.-The
working on new railroad proposition.
Charming NJ. Ward, native of the
Northern Neck now engaged in the
construction of railroads in the South
and West, in the employ of the great
Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Rail.
road Company, has proposed to pro-
vide the capital and build and equip
steam railroad from some point on
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, In
Hanover county. between Hanover
Courthouse and boswell, to the Kappa
hammock River. at or near Tappahan-
mock, in Essex county; thence by ferry
down the Northern Neck to some suit
able deep water point on the great WI
comico River or the Chesapeake Bay
provided land owners along the pro-
posed route will contribute the sum
OF $4,000 and donate the necessary
rights of way, the money to be paid
only after the road has been built and
put in operation. Mr.. Ward says he
and his associates will build the road
within two years IL these terms are
accepted. Two meetings have already
been held, at which the citizens We're
much impressed with the proposition,
and others will be held this week.
Many believe that the present move
ment will result in something tangible.
Work on the power house here OF
the fredericksburg Electrical Com
pany is progressing rapidly, About
fifty workmen are re now s,s engaged IN 'he
Professor Donald Mcqueen. of Car
isle KY, will be member of the
faculty of Fredericksburg College the
coming session. he will succeed Fro
/ lish and history. Professor Shaw has
| accepted a position as principal of the
High School at Wilmington, n. c.. his
home town. Professor Mcqueen re-
.,,-tN nf
schools in Carlisle. Ky. in order tc
| accept the place IN Fredericksburg Col
| lege.
The telephone line from this city Z
/ Screamersville. in SpotsylvanIa county
will be extended to the Wilderness
! near the Orange county line. additional
| stock having been subscribed for that
! purpose
Governor William Hodges Mann vii
{, deliver an educational address to me
| summer institute in this city on Fri
day evening next.
D. B. Powers. Sr. who died recently
at his home in Caroline county. left an
estate estimated to be valued at $751;
! 600.
Caroline County Camp Of confed
crate Veterans has appointed a com
mittee. composed of Judge z. G. Mon
cure. George T. Boulware' John J.
arrange for the annual reunion OF Con
| federate veterans in Caroline county
which will be held at Bowling Greor
on a date to be hereafter named.
S. j. Fleet. in Middlesex county. was
destroyed by fire, caused by lishtnin,gs
a few days ago. The loss was SIO0
and insurance $500.
James H. Pierce. doing merchan'
has made an assignment for the bene,
fit of his creditors. Liabilities about
$4,000. Assets unknown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
EAyIlLL GOES AS INFERNO
no DELLEVuE HOSPITAL.
rsneciaI TO The Times-Dispatch.7

. SpeCldl " ! IiC 1A'iACS-I/loldlCu.l
ctarlotles>nl Va, July 19.-Dr. M.
r. Fuvile who graduated from the
medical scheoi Of the University of
Virginia at tho June commencement,
and who successfully passed the en-
animation before the State Medical
Board, held in Richmond July 81 to "a,
lott TO. Gay fof New York to take up
his residence IN Bellevue Hospital, to
which he mas been appointed an in
terne. He will spend year at Belle
.vuc, and then specialize in diseases OF
the ey1. ear and throat. ,,.n.s
Dr. Fayillo was one OF the most pop
ular atudents at Virginia For two
seasons lie was member of the foot
ball .s1unI. Rerore coming to Virginia
he played on the Cornell varsity eleven.
Tipping the SCALES at over 200 pounds,
he was 0 toner of strength In the line,
During his four years ct the uniyer,
slty lie was neld In the highest esteem
by his, FELLOW. Is tudeMs. and last session
was elected TO tho office OF president
&C the General Athletic Association, the
highest position within the gift OF the
lstudent ttdys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
Engagement Announced

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Winchester, Va. July I9.-Announce-
nent was made to-day of the engage
ment of Miss Nena Whelan Brown,
Few Brown, OF Winchester. to Walter
T. Gore, also of this city. The wedding
will take place early in October. and
Will be one Of the most notable events
OF the fall season in Winchester. Miss
Brown is very popular in society cir
cles, and is also a favorite among the
younger set at Annapolis. Mr.. Gore
is a member of one OF the Oldest fami-
Hes OF the Valley of Virginia. His
father was the late Perry C. Gore,
and he is nephew of Professor j.
Iicward Gore, the eminent scientist of
WASHINGTON
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
GROWERS NOT READY
TO GIVE OPTIONS
tsnecial to The Times-pispatch.

= ISpeCIaI- 10 LIS 7 IeS-IytsPsts III NJ =
owners Of the large commercial apple
orchards OF Frederick county, have
decided to entertain no propositions
from buyers from distance for some
time to come. Already, Northern and
Eastern dealers have been here seek
Ing to induce some of the growers TO
give options on their orchards, but all
such offers have been turned down.
According to the government reports,
the crop throughout the country VIII
be from to 10 per cent, shorter than
last year, and in many sections OF the
Middle West the crop Is FAILURE.
not very desirable Local growers are
as we'll informed as the buyers, and
knowing that the Frederick county
fruit IS Of the best quality, and that
the commercial orchards Will produce
over 200. 900 barrels this fall they have
decided not to give options until later
In the season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
Convention Meets To-Day.

Especial 10 The TImes-DIspatch.1
Bristol, Va. July 19.-Large delega-
lions of Republicans from Lee. Wise,
Dickinson, Scott and Washington coun-
ties arrived here this evening en- route
to Abingdon to attend the Ninth Dis
trict convention tomorrow. The size
of the delegations indicates the
largest convention in recent years.
Representative Slemp will be renom-
mated by ncclamat ton. He will ar
rive from New York tomorrow morn
ing, where he went to meet Colonel
Roosevelt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
POLICE STILL LOOKING
FOR ZACHARY'S MURDERER


Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Roanoke. Va, July 1o.-The police
are still looking for the murderer OF
Henry Zachary. the North Carolinian
who was killed in stable loft here
Sunday night r. S. Zachary, of Mt.
Gilead n. c.. brother of the slain
man. wired the police to-day to learn
what disposition had been made OF the
remains. The body Is being held here
for instructions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
A. L. French. Rockingham; ]. S. JEFF

A. L. French. Rockingham; J. S. jeff
reys, poultryman to the State Depart
ment Of Agriculture; r. w. Scott, A.
r. Hindson. j. A. Conoyer, dairy DEM
onstrator, Franklin Sherman, State
Entomologist; ]. w. Robinson, OF Ca
tawba county; A. Cannon, Henderson
county. These people are distributed
among FIVE series of institutes. Alons
with the Seaboard Air Line and the
Southern Railway parties there are
carloads of agricultural implements
and a car for farm house and domestic
science demonstration for the ladies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
Storaho,,xe Burns.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Etna Mills. Va. July 19,-rhe store-
house OF S. I. Bowles, Jr., at Epworth,
was struck by lightning Saturday
night about i o'clock, and DESTROYED.
Nothlng was saved The loss was
$4,000. The insurance had Just run out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
Acors-stanley.

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.1
fredericksburg. Va, July l9.-Julian
Arors ard Mss Sarah Stanley, daugh-
ter az Mr. unc Mrs. Randall Stanley.
OF Sr.,tsylra..is county. We're married
at the lone Of the bride Rev. Decatur
Edwards. OF this city. officiating. Ihey
vii, reside In srotsylvania county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Miss Marie McCulen, who has been
visiting Miss Helen Lipscomb in Rich
mond. has returned to her home In
Ashland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20
ROOSEVELT WILL
SPEAK FOR SLEMP
Colonel Promises to Aid Republi-
can Candidate in Ninth
n;c+r;c+
rspecial 10 The Timcs.Disnatcy

Especial 70 The TImcs-Dispatch.l
Bristol, Va, July 19.--Represent ia
tice C. Bascom Slemp. of the Ninth
Virginia District who has been in
New York to see Colonel Roosevelt,
to-day wired that he had secured
Roosevelt for q speech in Bristol on
October in connection with his
Southern tour. 1t is expected that he
will discuss politics here and urge tho
re- election of Slemp.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Miss Eudora Ramsey left Richmond
on Monday for the mountains of South
Carolina. where she will spend the
months of August and September.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Miss Matte East, Of Richmond, Is
the guest Of relatives in Newport
News for several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Mrs. Thomas Mayo Binford, Mrs
Rowena Winter Macdonald and Miss
Gellno Macdonald left yesterday for
Brunswick Inn, Waynesboro, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Duke spent the
week end in Ashland, as the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. Duke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Charles Young. OF this city. is visit
ing relatives In Portsmouth, for few
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Miss yalery Freeman, OF Hunting-
ton. West Virginia. is spending seve-
raj weeks In town with relatives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Mrs. n. T. Cooke is spending some
time with relatives in Staunton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-20

Miss Mildred Dulaney, of Baltimore
will be the guest of Miss Rebecca
Beverly at her home near The Plains
Va. for several weeks in August.