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The Twin City star., 1912-06-15

vention hall. The numerous bands in
the streets and hotels come voluntarily
or are supplied by various candidates.
delegations and marching clubs.
! The foregoing covers but small part
of the machinery of the convention.
There are many other details, such as
doctors and nurses, for possible contin-
gencies. Among these contingencies is
not included free fight, or at least so
let US hope. Fighting there will be,
but not of the physical variety. Yet
there are many accidents that could
happen in a convention hall, such as
the breaking down Of platforms or
seats, fire, panics and the like. Dele
gates and visitors are liable to be over
come by the heat. All Of these contin.
gencies must be provided for. Various
concessions, including those for lemon
ade, fans, flags, canes, buttons, etc.,
are to be given out. Noise producers
are also in demand, although there are
always plenty Of these in human form.
The national committee makes up
the temporary roll This means that
It must hear all contests, Of which
there is an unusually large number
this year. OF course the committees
decision is not final since the conven-
ton passes on the credentials Of its
own members. Yet, in fact, the COM
mittee's decision will be final in most
cases, for the reason that those on the
temporary roll will have power to vote
as to determining all contests In the
convention except those in which the
delegates voting are personally con-
cerned. Thus the national committees
action on these contests may determine
the actual complexion Of the conven-
ton, especially If 1t Is close.
Largest Convention Ever Assembled.
The number Of delegates in the Re.
publican national convention Is 1,078
There has been some confusion on this
point owing to the fact that New Mex.
leo claimed 8 delegates, whereas the
call apportions her only g. If she is
allowed 8 the total will be swelled to
1,O78. In all the territories or de
tendencies, excepting Hawaii, the
number is 2. Hawaii Is allowed 6.
New York heads the list with 80. Penn.
sylvania comes next with 78. Illinois
is third with So, Ohio fourth with 4S
and Texas fifth with 40. Massachusetts,
and Missouri have 36 each, Indiana
and Michigan 80 each, Georgia and
New Jersey % each, California. Iowa.
Kentucky and wisconsin 20 each; Ala.
bama, Minnesota, North Carolina.
Tennessee and Virginia "a each: Kan
sas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Okla
homa 20 each; Arkansas and South
Carolina IS each; Maryland. Nebraska
and West Virginia 16 each; Connect
cut and Washington IA each; Colorado.
Florida and Maine II each; North Da-
kota, Oregon, Rhode Island and South
Dakota 10 each; Idaho, Montana, New
Hampshire, Utah and Vermont 8 each:
Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Nevada.
New Mexico and Wyoming 9 each. and
Alaska, District of Columbia, Philip
pine Islands and Porto Rico 2 each
That makes just 1.076-count 'em. The
Republican national convention Of this
year is larger than any ever assembled
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15
CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL
coLoRED DEMOCRATIC
LEAGUE,

A call has been sent out by the
Colored National Democratic League
with headquarters at Washington, d.
c., to the colored committeeman and
representatives Of every Democratic
Club in the country, connected with
the League, to meet in Baltimore on
June Gath next. The plan of repre-.
sentation is to be one committeeman
at large from every State with a con.
fierce to be elected by every club.
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15

been directed along constructive lines.
In view Of the fact that Mr.. King
has never sought to hold an Office in
any of the secret societies to which he
belongs and to which he has given
much time, thought and labor and in
recognition of his unstinted services to
the race along other avenues Of useful
ness, his friends all over the state have
decided to present his name for grand
chancellor Of the Knights Of Pythias.
His business acumen, his foresight and
his training in life's great school Of
experience make Of him an ideal man
for the place his friends desire him to
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15
Necessity For Educational Clubs.

The organization of educational clubs
in the large cities and rural districts
for the purpose Of encouraging public
school attendance. as recently suggest
ed by President John o. Spencer Of
Morgan college would be direct bene-
6t to our educational interests. 1t
would not only encourage those who
are in school, but would inspire many
who are Indifferent to take advantage
Of the opportunities for obtaining an
education which are open to them.
The suggestion Is most timely. and the
need for such organizations is imper-
alive.
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15
By JAMES ARTHUR.
AHE Republican national conven-
ton of 1912 meets on June 1S,
the one hundredth anniversary


ton of 1912 meets on June 1S,
the one hundredth anniversary
Of the beginning Of the war of
1872. If this Is an omen Of anything
1t Is that there will be war in that
gathering, thing so probable that it
100 years ago was at Fort Dearborn.
standing where Chicago now stands,
thus lending local emphasis to the fore
boding. II further proof is needed
that there is to be fight 1t is furnish.
ed by the fact that William Howard
Taft and Theodore Roosevelt are the
leading candidates. Robert M. La Fol-
lette and Albert Baird Cummins are
also candidates and are also something
in the fighting line.
The convention hall is Chicago's ia.
nous coliseum that has seen so many
conventions in the past 1t is the sue
cessor to the coliseum built for the
Democratic convention Of 1895, when
william Jennings Bryan won the nom.
ination by his ''cross of gold" speech
The writer was present on that occa.
sion and still remembers the tingle Of
that oratorical triumph.
For the coming convention the new
coliseum Is being remodeled and re-
furnished. This was all worked out on
paper long before the convention, and
as soon as the building was turned
over to the national committee force
Of carpenters began to rush the work
Railings were to be put in place. seats
arranged and all the thousand and one
details to be looked after throughout
the vast hall.
Thousand and One Details.
Another problem has been the decora-
tions. This contract was given sep
arately. The state guidons, festooning
Of the national colors. display of flags
and Of portraits all had to be planned
carefully and executed quickly.
The printing and giving out of tick.
cts were also a mans job. There are
many varieties of these admission
cards, as delegates, alternates, national
committee, stage, press and visitors in
all the various sections of the building
must have tickets for each session and
each day and for numbered seats. The
tickets are under the absolute control
Of the national committee. Because of
the press Of visitors the giving out of
these pasteboards has to be carefully
guarded. The hall seats something
more than 1900.
These represent only the beginning
Of the details. Elaborate preparations
have had to be made for the press.
Not only does every important paper
In the country send one or more repre-
sentatives, but the press associations
have a large number of men, and there
is small army Of telegraph operators,
stenographers, messengers and other
helpers. .a.
There is also an army of doorkeepers,
ushers and sergeants-at-arms. Badges
must be supplied. and there are almost
as many kinds Of these as of tickets.
Music must be provided although this
is comparative simple, since only one
official band Is stationed in the con-
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15
Color Prejudice and Politicians.

CoIor PreJudIce aho FoIItIoIaHs'
This. race question bobs up at the
most unseemly times. and especially
when folks are running for office,
says the Baltimore Afro-American
Ledger. It Is an awful thing to be
continually explaining why one did
this or that. But as long as men will
let their prejudices stand in their way
such things will continue to happen,
and this has reference to Jew, Negro
and gentle.
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15

pia" Is a classic and is not written in
the dialect which characterizes most
poems on the Negro. 1t gives reca-
pitulation of the deeds Of the race In
all ages.
1t begins:
Thou sovereign queen Of Afric's sunny
strands,
smite my Tyre to sing thy praise unsung
In strains far sweeter than seraph's
bands
Fair queen. although my years as yet be
young,
Deep thoughts and musings of thy history
old,
Where odes and fiery epics long have
hung.
Live centuries In my immortal soul
And strike sweet Lydian measures on my
harp Of gold!
This ode consists of nineteen Spen-
cerian stanZas. and into 1t the author
pours his soul A perusal Of 1t thrills
one with pride for his race and ami
mates his soul to put forth greater ef-
forts.
He pays the following beautiful
tribute to the virtue and charms Of
women:
call thee angel Of this earth.
For angel true thou art
In noble deeds and sterling worth
And sympathetic heart.
], therefore, seek none from afar
For what they might have been,
But sing the praise of those which are,
That dwell on earth with men.
This young versifer Of the higher
life Of the race is paid the following
tribute by william Stanley Braith-
waite In the introduction to "The Syl-
van Cabin" ITO this can only add
that, good as these are, they give US
hope for better from one who ought
certainly to go on and upward" The
Washington Star says: Though a rep
resentative Of the race which has CIV
en- Paul Laurence Dunbar to the world,
he strikes an even higher note than
that lamented pioneer in the field Of
Afro-American poetry. There is no
suggestion Of the plantation in these
verses, which are unidentifiable as the
output Of one born in Mississippi"
The Twin City star., 1912-06-15

SENATOR ELIHU ROOT, ADMINISTRATION
CANDIDATE FOR TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
though a young man, is editor and own
er Of the Omaha Bee.
As to the other events Of that great
gathering up to and including the
nomination of the Republican candi
date for president-well I am not now
working at the trade Of political
prophecy However. will hazard just
one prediction there will be fight
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

| All things come to him VIII,
waits. If he knows where % wait
Rev. Geo Gowen will preach
in Westville Church SUNDAY morr
ing and night.
Tabitha Plum ran her peek-a-
boo waist through the pianola
yesterday and it played a medley.
Mrs. BaiIy Adams, of North, il
very Ill with pneumonia. Her
condition is said to be slightly
improved.
Mr.. Wilbur Miller left on Mon
Tor Norfolk, where he will en-
gage himself. He has been with
his parents here for some months.
The rapidly gaining popularity com
mission house, beal & Loker, Balti-
more Nd, respectfully solicits a share
OF your shipments, and we suggest
, $50 NhCih d CndnCe, We are con
noent you will be rewarded favorab
Court will convene here on
next Monday. 1t is thought that
the Rafferty, case will be
ready for argument by that time.
Few other Cases of interest are
on the docket.
The Remington Arms-Uniop
Metallic Cartridge Co., are get
ting out beautiful calender
this season which thew will end
to anyone desiring same who
sends them four cents in stamps.
Address, Box 1850. New York
City. Mention the Journal.
The Southern Veteran, publish
ed at Nashville. Tenn, will send
a sample copy 10 anyone who de-
sres 1t or has an idea of becom-
ing a subscriber. For twenty
years it has been devoting its
best effCrts in chronicling doing
OF the old Rebs" and it deserves
the patronage of all Southerners
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High School Rote
NEW POINT

Miss Sadie Smith is detained
at home because of the illness OF
her mother.
Mr. Gilbert Digs. after suffer
ing for some time with toothache
has braved the dental chair and
had the refractory molar extract
ed. We expect Gilbert to wear
his customary smile again.
The next regular meeting of
the Citizens League will be held
Wednesday, ] n. 18TH. There
was no meeting last Wednesday
night.
The schoolhouse was thorough
ly scrubbed during the holiday
and the rest Of the Seats put I'D.
AT meeting Of the Trustees
on SATURDAY. January 9th, it was
decided to get another teacher
tor February Ist. II possible a
teacher from One the Normal
Schools will b secured. The
large attendance makes this ad-
dition necessary.
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Barclay and sons

Now that Christmas is over
let US call your attention TO our
ability to repair and renew any
thing III the watch, clock, Jewell
cry and silver line.
We are the onlv manufacturing
jewelers. in the neighborhood and
have the best equipped shop IN
the South. therefore we can ham
die with correctness and dtspatch
any re pairing or making left in
our charge,
We always carry a nice line OF
silver. and hand-painted china,
suitable for birth day and wedding
gifts, Please remember us when
YOU are wanting anything in our
line.
Barclay & Sons
ISL. 2Sth st. Newport News
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Rethraa-.Catarrh, Cured

Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by
Senpine
New HOrk:-Thousands are takinp
ADVANTAGE of the gerei Gus offer made
by The Woodwork Company Dept. G
1lol% roadway, New York CITY. re-
questing an experimental package of
Senpine, the great discovery for As
thna. Hay Fever, Bronchitis, and
Catarrh, which is mailed free of
charge to all who write for it. 1t is
curing thousands of the most stubborn
s.+. t1 makes 10 difference how
oSg you have eeen suffering or how
severe the climatic conditions are
where you live, Senptse will cure
you.
If you have Experimental with other
treatments and have failed to fine q
cutie do not be discouraged butsend for
a triad 0f this wonderful truly meritous
remedy which is a scientific compound
discovered by a Professor of Vienna
University, ana is Oeirg recommends
ors ands
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Of VQe But New

Could we but draw the curtains
That ourround each others lives.
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the action gives,
Often we should find il better,
Purer than we judge we should.
II we only understood.
Gould we judge all deeds by motives.
See the good and bad within,
Often we should love the sinner,
All.the while we loathe the sin;
Could we know the powers working
To overthrow integrity,
We should judge each others errors
With more patient charity
II we krsew the cares and trials,
Knew the efforts all in vain,
And the bitter disappointment,
Unders TODD the loss and gain
Would the grim, external rougHnesa
Seem. l wonder, just the same
Should We help where now we hinder?
Should we pity where we blame?
Bessie Smith, in Leader
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
7 0AcheTs Association

A meeting of the Teachers
Association was held as scheduled
at Mathews c. H.. on Jan, 9th.
Owing however to the severity
OF the weather. only a few were
present. Through courtesy of
Mrs. L, NJ. Blake the session con
vened at Hotel Mathews.
Attractive and instructive pa
pers were read by Miss Eva
Wright and Prof. George A. Jor-
dan. The date Of the next meet
ing was set for the first Saturday
in February.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
worlds Championship
The Underwood Typewriter wins
every contest and esta blishes
new records fOr speed and
&C uracy

Elsewhere iu this a er will be
found q new advertisement of the
Underwood Typewrit er Co.,
showing results OF the Worlds
Championship Contests recently
he'd Ia M@d'Son SQUARE Garden.
New York City. 1t will be
noticed that the Underwood won
every contest ia every class. IN
some OF which as many as six
different makes ot machlnes we're
entered. Much Of iuteres; will
he found in the persnai IL the ad-
vertisen.ent. AS this publication
uses the Underwood. we take
pleasure in dire, tiqg our readers
attent, on to it.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

We offer Que Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be dured by Halls Catarrs Cure.
Y. ]. Cheney &Co. Toledo, O,
Ne.the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last IS years, and be
iieVe him perfectly honorable in ala
business transactions and 2nanciany
able to carry ont any obligations made
by his firm.
WaldinG. KInnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, g.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
naily. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the sySsem.
Teste'nonials sent free. Price Is cent
der bottle. Sold by ali Druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for consti
patton.
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The Se1reIIa Corset
Nor SOLD IN STORES

Having,taken the agency for
the Spirella Corset. am prepared
to wait on the public. Measures
taken and corsets made to order.
Inns corset is Unbrakable. Non
unstable, Flexible. Retains its
shape. And is sold under a years
guarantee. Call and see SAMPLES.
Mrs, +. Theo. Miller,
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G~nSul$ ~ adam
@AT7to

Celebrated cAirsvont, card
reader and palmist. Permantly
located. Acknowledges to have
no equal. All can find instant re
lief and permanent help By con
sulting her. Always gives correct
advice on matters of love. mar
ElNRe. separation. health. busi
neNs. evil Influences, luck Visit
this wonderful lady Address
26IS County ST. ext Phone
1888 Portsmouth Va.
Make an Appointment by postal
Or send stamp for full information
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that DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
bsst medicine TO take for coughs and
colds and for every disease condition
of throat, chest or lung. says W. V,
has had thuty eight years of proof
that DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
best remedy Tor coughs AMI colds, la
grjppe, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis
hrmorVaGe Cf the lnrgs, aad early sta.
yes OF consumption. Its timely uSe Al
ways prevents the development of pnc'
monia Sold under guarantee at Il
drug torres. SOC and LOO Trial botli,
rec.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

The quicker Il cold is gotten rid of
the less danger from pneumonia and
other seriops disease. Mr.. b. ~. l..
Hall, of Waverly, Va. says | firmly
believe Chamberlain Cough Remedy
TO te absolutely the best PREPARATION
on the market for colds. l hove recon-
mended it &c my faiends and they all
agree with me. For sale by all deal
RS.
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office

Under the auspices Of Port
Haywood Lodge No. $50 and
Mobjack Ledge No. 1zs. OF the
L. .. F., Grand Master James
Mitchell will deliver an address at
Graz e NJ. K. Church. Mobiack, on
Tue. Jan. 10th. at 7 80 p. m.
This meeting will be a public
one and all the people both ladies
and gentlemen are cordially in
vited to attend.
G.. E, I. Lane, y. d. G.. M.
Mobjack Dist. Nc. II
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n Change

There was time when women were
so timid, thro' and thro'
Ahey thought 1t necessary to do what
men told them TO,
But the man who tells Z woman what
she ought to do to-day
Is the man to go back yonder to that
bySone age-and stay.
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"a OtiCe

As | desire TO settle all &C
counts EoC the year just closed
would appreciate very much pay
mert OF he part of those in tebt
Ell ~ me Tor lumber.
Bruce Bennett,
Ma hews. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

] had been hbicd with consipation
Tor two year tried all of the hes,
physicians in iStol, Tenn. and they
could do nothil Tor me, writes Tho.
Il. Williams. iddlcboro, XIV. Two
packages of c hamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets cured me. For safe
by all dealers.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

For fifteen years l have watched
TIKI working of BucklsRs Arnica Salve
AND 1t his never failed to cure any
sore, boil, ulcer or burn 10 which it WAS
applied, 1t has saved us many 4 doc
tors bilL says a. r. Hardy,of East
Wilton, Meine 2Sc at all drug stores
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For sale

Nice building built for Baptist
Church and situated near Bohan-
non. This includes lot and will
make good home. Will be sold
at reasonable price.
R,H Forrest. I>C.Curfman.
INV. Shackleford, Committee.
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NOTICE

Mrs. + Theo. Millers reputa-
ton as filter is already we'll es-
tablished. All those deswIag a
corset for style comfort and dura
bility. will do we'll to give her a
call. See adv. else where.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

A nice home fronting MobjacE
Bay, rear site 0! new wharf soon
to be bull. at New Point. Makes
fine Summer home.
Willie ]. White.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

The Grand Master of the I. 0.
F.. of Virginia, will visit Mathews
Lodge at a called meeting Wed.
night 18TH. Members requested
to attend. Brothers of sister
hodges invited.
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O. n. Patteson
NOTARY PURIIC

and Commissioners Of Deeds for
Mathews County. Va. Bills of
Sale written for vessels from 60
tons down. Your patronage is
respectfully solicited. Address
Mobjack. Va.
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Am overstocked with pigs from
two months to six months old. IN
prime condition for fattening this
year OF next, Will sell cheap. or
exchange for corn Have never
had any disease
Also 100 rods American and Pit
IS >urg wire fencing never used.
sc. Walcott.
1T Gloucester. Co, Va.