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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
a. servlan Custom.

In Servia there still survives wonder
full old institution known as the Zadruga.
1t Is the living together OF awhole tribe,
numbering sometimes as many as 100 per-
sons, all under the absolute authority Of
one chief. He keeps all the money, makes
all purchases and decides the minutest de-
tails OF family life. AS family grows the
home has at be enlarged, and sometimes it
stretches the whole length OF q street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

Tho deterioration Of the garnet and to-
paz is much more rapid than that of tho
ruby, but it takes n; different form. While
the garnet becomes lighter tho topaz turns
cloudy and duh .und loses all its bright
ness. Is .l 3iG-4 4sli s.tS.s go 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

There are many curious things sold in
the Russian markets, and one can buy cells
and snakes ind chicken legs. Lambs feet
are sold as great dainty, and calves feet
are bought for soup.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

De Million-I must saysI I, am veTyon.
disappointed in you: on told YES
when you wero married You would es MI
that you had business abb
i puf Pcrely---E Veil L, my dear sir, gs;s
prd that W hen I married year aauIyi
fillmore lavish Com men Il
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
Whales Ages.

The age of whales Is ascertaincd by tho
size and number OF iaminB of the whale
bone, that increase yearly. Ages Of 300
and 800 years have been assigned to whales
from these Indications.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

Switzerland has special academy.
established by an association Of hotel keep
ers. at which every winter 80 men are spe-
cialky educate i for the hasal business. i,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
Weighing a Hor.e,.. s,a,.,,

Some Of tho officers and men Of 6 vessel
once anchored in the harbor Of Funchal,
Madeira, went ashore for q horseback rido
around the Island. t55l
About halS way un tho mountain va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
a Good job Coming.

Jewelet> low was your boy pleased
with the watch I sold your
Fond Very well, sir. He isn't
ready "a have II put together yet, but be
\ patient II send him around with 1T in
u day or two jewelers., Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
OF Wales again tooE off his hnt, smiled
and proceeded on his way.
Irish Legal wits.
(n|Ii;lII;'
Ne


The mots of the celebrated wits Harry:
Dcnne Grady, Lysaght and Keller--of tho;
IRISH bar carly in tho present century are:
now In largo measure forgotten: some
lew arc, however, on record. Harry Doane;
Grady, ~ leader OF tho Munster bar, voted
IN the Irish house of commons to support
tho union against the wishes of his con-
stitnonts, one of whom demonstrated in:
dignnntly with him on his intended course
OF action, What, do you 1nean to sell your
country" Yes" was the, COOL reply
and very happy 1 am to have a. country
to sell. y & Nm ~ ~:
Ned Iysaght, n celebrated wit and poet
nsteH OF the period invcry, en- barrnssed Cir!
cuinssances, applied to Mr.. La ,Touche, the
well kaown banker, for place in his
establishments. What situation, my dear:
Lysnght, could possibly suit your, said hts
friend, who felt himself inn diffioulty 4
Not only one but two was the reply.
Pray what are thcyG'E !. If you will only
my dear La Tonche, make me cashier, for;
London Law Nptes a e7iSA$
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
Gladstone Nieknnmes.

A collection Of tho nicknames that weras
from time to time conferred upon 4 Mr.
Gladstone would DO u fine dictionaryao Of
epithots alike of love and dislike. Besides
such perennials as the Grard Old Man.,
tho G. O. NJ, and the Peoples WIZ,
liam, we recall the Franchise Bill, the
Pope of England, St. William the Wood
cutter, the Malldis of Midlothian, the Old
Parliamentary Hand, the Peoples WILL
MIR. Mersypehble, the Ancient Senator
sYouart tho Man, Hawar1en Bill. Prime
Billy. W g. tho Only William and ! the
Old Gentleman. AT one time his name
was % faYorite thome for Christmas cha
rides, among which may beasremem bersd
the following elegant outburst Of o Com;
scrvative wit: l should 4be@my first, if 81
could throw my second at myswh hole. ,.sss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

-.--s4'.,t. - ;, !.pes. = - 49, =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
FOR LAZY LIVER.

FOR LAZY LIVER.
have been troubled n great
deal with II torpid liver, which pyo-
uuccs constipation. l found CASCA-
REFS TO he all you claim for them,
and secured such relief tho first trial
that purchased another supply nd
was completely cured. I shall only
oe too glad to recommend CnScarets
Whenever the opportunity is pre-
scntcd.o i. A. SMITH. 80
$3.50 SuSGuchanna Ave,
PlilNflplnhin p0
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
FOR DYSPEPSIA.

For ak yenrs L was n ylc-
Tim 81 Nysfsepstn in Its worst form.
could eat nothing hut milk t1nst,
AM a.. times my stomach would not
March began taking CAScARETS
nnd since then 1 have stendily- inn
was In my life" ~ fo}Ss,,g@t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
FOR the FAMILY.
E0R PILES,

"K aufKereu the tortures of
tho damned with protruding piles
brought on by constipation with
which was afflicted for twenty
years. ran across your CASCARETS
IN the town OF Newell, Ia, anu never
found anything to equal them To-
day nm entirely free from piles anu
feel like new man" e. II. kEtrz,
14lI Jones ST., Sioux CITY. in,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
lEs RIA.
QUEER 3 / q fE HIGH MAKES THE
SEA Pssospho REscENT.


" aaosr Tlaesa ImIneasurnBie N1illioas Of tho
I'M s1aaii wing Organisms Divide and
s5 la 11aultipiy -sA Ar : Necessity For Their
ss: Elashss 5os sslvery Fire.
::ss SatnEe 1azzles tho eye of man with
4 Il many; wonderful phenomena, but perhaps
4 never more SO; than when she turns the
gloomy night waters OF the sea into a sheet
Eofs silysryS FIRE It is only lately that any
very serious effort has been made to study
~ bis phenomenon, but the research has
y been abundantly rewarded, for it ia now
j pretty certain that the luminosity Is due
3 TO the presence In the water Of various
kinds Of bacteria.
Sst Ss now bacteria are the very smallest Hy-
ang organisms OF which we have cogni-
zance. Millions Of them can lie on q penny
! Therefore TO produce the cleaning ap-
pearance recognized by us as phosphor-
escenoe they must be present in numbers
I too enormous even to contemplate with
S0ur Unite minds. 1t would be immeasur-
] ansy$ easier to reckon with the stars for
B snnltitude than with those phosphorescent
q bacteria. They are colorless, rodlike bodies,
4 only known to lie in the land revealed BY
;oAAo snA8AeSG powers OF tho microscope, and
7 careful comparison shows minor differ
4 ences among them. For instance some of
Them are capable Of Independent motion
we can hardly call it swimming-others
are nonmotile. some IRE inclosed in G jelly
4 like covering, and others are without this
sheath Their power of motion is probably
due to excessively fine hairs at their e1-
tremtttas, which, moving to and fro In the
! water, act the part of oars. These oilia
ssaHo not been found in all forms Of BAG
; EisuSa which move, but their presence is
h.;em since every advance in the study
pra as aN sor1ns increases the number Of
Councilman II are seen to possess them
the rneetinaAt producing bacteria arc
Messrs J. Ito bacteria, and SO far some
Faulkner, therieties have been distin-
present. AIMED. The names In such
The bids willy either given from the To-
City Clerk J.ir appearance (thus, photo
1t is difficulticum, found in the Baltic),
lowest big discoverer (for example, photo
submitted Fisoheri, after Professor Fisch-
s spec "a, some striking attribute ito
a renort IS bactesium phosphorescens, the
member 1est light giving species).
they lie Mt the bottom of the mat
gineeithat phosphorescence ia due to their
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
FOR BIL.0uSRESS.
FOR WORMS.

~ t;spe worm eighteen feet
long AZ least came on the scene after
my taking two cASCAEETS sThfs i
AM sure has caused my bad health for
tne rast three years. l an still TAX
ing Sascarcts, the only cathnrsic
worthy OK notice by sensible people.n
GEO. w. BuwLEs, Bnird. Miss.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
FOR BAD BREATH.

have been uhlME CASCA.
IL E'E'S and nS u mild and ctfectIyu
laxative they are simply wonderful.
Ny daughter and were bothered
with sick stomach and our breath was
OF Cascnrets we have improved wen
derfnliy., They are n great HELM In
the family" wILnELMISA NAaEI..
1887 Rittenhousc ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

Roth my wife md myselr
they are the best medicine we have,
ever had In the house. Last week my
wife was frantic with headache for
TWO days: she tried some OF your
CASCARETS and they relieved the
pain in her head almost tmmeiintcly,
We both recommend Cascnrsts."
CHAS. STKDEroRD, &c.
Pittsburgh Snre i Deposit Co.,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18

FOR BAD BLOOD.
"CASC.A X FITS do all claimed
Tor them anu are 4 truly wonderful
medicine. have often wished forin
medicine pleasant tn take, and MT
last have found It In CaSCAleETS.,
since takinE them my blood has been
purified mnt. my complexion mas inlr
proved wondnrfullv. and I feel much,
better in every way" =
MIS-. SALiIE +. SELLARs. .-ss'--
~. r.e Luttrell. Tenn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-18
FOR c0NsTlphTloN,

y have gone IL days ut a tIeue
WitnOut movement OF the
bowels. Chronic constipation Tor
sven years PLACED me In this terrible
Of hut never found nny ro.ief until
heGan using CASCARETS. 1 now have
rem one TO three passages day, and
" was rich l would give 10000 Tor
eaen movement; II az SUCH "A reller,,,,15
AYLNER L. HUNT, aStS
l. 16S0 Russell ST.. Detrnff Mich.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
TO AVOID COUGHING.
Draw n Deep, Long Breath and Hold
1t Until II soothes Every
Air Cell.

A physician who is connected with an
institution in which there are many
children, says: There is nothing more
irritable to a; cough than coughing.
For some time had been so fully as
sured Of this that determined for one
minute at least to lessen the number
OF coughs heard in certain ward in a
hospital of the institution. By the
promise Of rewards and punishments
I succeeded in inducing them simply
to hold their breath when tempted to
cough, and in q little while was my
self surprised to see how some of the
children entirely recovered from the
disease. Constant coughing is precise
~ like scratching wound on the out
side of the body; SO long as it is done,
the wound will not heal. Let a per
son when tempted to cough draw a
long breath and hold it until it warns
and soothcs every air cell, and some
benefit will soon be received from this
process. The nitrogen which is thus
confined acts as an anodync to the mn-
cous membrane, allaying the desire
to cough, and giving the throat and
lungs chance to heal" Scientific
American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Montana has 90 Methodist churches.
The Lutheran church has liz institu-
tons Of learning in the United States.
In France degrees and diplomas arc
granted by the government, and not BY.
the universities, as in this country
The students of Princeton support a
foreign missionary, who is elected year.
~ by popular.yote.
The Lutherans Of Waynesboro, Pa,
have decided. to adopt the use of indi-
yidual communion cups.
The will Of James w. Keep, late Of
Westfeld, Mass, leaves the sum Of S.
600 to Mortified seminary.
Che number admitted to church mem.
bership in the Universalist church dur
ing 1s97was 2.512, showing net gain of
SOB names, and total membership Of
51,247.
In nearly 800 London churches and
chapels on recent Sunday sermons
were preached BY clergymen Of every
denomination on the duties Of citizen
ship. Five years ago movement took.
shape TO establish what is now known
as Citizen Sunday those clergymen
committing themselves to the plan
psedging themselves to tryson one Sum
day in the year at the time of the cleo
lions to inculcate the principles Of good
citizenship. : IA.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
A DURABLE SIGN.
1t Was Uaed at Harper's Ferry Thirty
Years Ago and h still i'm
Ey:Y. Good Order. IL

Inquiries have. been received by the
Baltimore G. Ohio railroad concerning
the man who painted a station sign at
1Iarper's Ferry. The Western Society
of Engineers has the sign now on exli
bition in its rooms in Chicago, says the
Baltimore American.
The engineers are using every effort
to ascertain who mixed the paint and
applied it to the sign, which was placed
in position at Harper's Ferry station
about 80 years ago.
The summer heat and winter storms
have in no way dimmed the luster Of
the paint used to make the words '.Har-
per's Ferry" The words stand out as
boldly as the day they were formed by
the artists brush.
The wood around the letters has been
worn about one-sixteenth OF an inch by
sand beating against it by fierce winds,
but the letters have withstood the ele-
mcnts.
It is clai.-.ed that no paint manufac-'
tured nowadaysis equal in durabi TO
that which was applied to the old sign,
and if the person who mixod it is living
and will take advantage of the secret
he possesses as to its composition, it is
said he can, by engaging in the paint
manufacturing business, soon accumu-
late wealth
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
THE EXTINCT WILD PIGEON.
A Liberal Reward offered Has Failed
to Produce Single
Bird.

The Smithsonian institution has an
nounced that all efforts on it's part to
obtain live specimen of the wild or
passenger pigeon have resulted in fail
ure. Notwithstanding liberal re
ward was offered by the institution,
and much correspondence and inquiry
carried on, no live passenger pigeon has
been produced.
That this native American bird is ex-
tinct will no doubt astonish many per-
sons, for but a few years ago they were
so numerous as actually to seem to out.
number the leaves on the trees through
which, they drove their amazingly
rapid fight. Persons yet in middle life
can remember the vast flights of pi-
geons that could be seen any day in the
fall after the middle of October. The
birds in these flights were SO numerous
that they stretched across the sky
from horizon to horizon, and were so
closely packed together that the sun
was hidden for hours at time.
Audubon, Americas greatest orni-
biologist, observed fight of pigeons
in Kentucky that extended as far as
the eye could reach, and was more than
five hours in passing. lie attempted to
compute the number of individual birds
in the flight, and found that beyond
question there We're more than 500 ,0OO,-
900. Further, he estimated that there
could not have beer less than that num-
Der in the smaller flights which were
observed passing northward in great
numbers early in the day; flying very
swiftly and unusually high. The first
flights appeared to be the vanguard Of
nm immense army patrollihg the blue
field of heaven, the advance unherald-
ed by banner or bugle, yet possessing
the dignity Of overwhelming numbers,
Audubon observed with the utmost
Wonder that the number of flights Wis
iblc early in the day increased and
multiplied until the earth was fully
canopied with the feathercd hosts,
through which only glimpses of the
sun could be seen. When the main
body Of the rank and file had passed,
there were yet detached regiments of
guards to cover the rear Of the fleeing
army. These stragglers continued to
80 $3.50. S=S--s.s.ss reHGezrd taGa In
-isioie. This wonderful Hight is wei
authenticated by many persons who
We're then living in the section cs the
country the birds flew over,-Indian-
apolis News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
HAYMAKING IN CHICAGO.
Good CropatArc Gathered in the Parks
ana Boulevnrds of the Great
t{k Metropolis.

4 Haymaldng in Chicago's parks in
autumn recalls to many city man tho
experiences of his boyhood days. This
feature. of rural life still survives in
the three divisions of the city. A walk
along the boulevards and in sequestcred
Eooks Of Washington and Lincoln parks
lately revealed q succession of nicely
stacked haycoclss, representing many
tons Of fine timothy hay. These small
stacks ares being carted away now to
adhe park barns, to furnish food for the
horses kept for service in the parks.
4 Seventy tons Of fine timothy hay
have been harvested this season along
Western avenue and in Washington
park. BY allowing the grass to grow
long in some sections the rustic beauty
of the pleasure ground has been en-
HANGED, and a considerable source of
revenue provided for park funds. In
nll about IS acres of hay has been hnr
vested this season, and the crop is
w@rtll in the neighborhood Of $500.
Hay enough is thus raised to furnish
fodder for the 100 park horses during
the winter. In former times, before the
4 big park meadow was improved for ath-
letic sports, the Washington park farm
ers harvested double the amount Of
hay now gathered, and haynnaliing was
carried on with modern moving ma
chimes and presses. Now the grass is
cut with scythes, stacked in cocks five
feethigh, and finally carried to the barn
In Lincoln park there are stretches
here and there where the grass grows
long, and is harvested within few
blocks Of the handsome residences on
the Lake Shore drive
In the West side parks the grass is
mostly cut by lawn mowers. Scores
OF women and children follow the
,workmen and carry away the grass as
1t is cut to feed their cows or pigs or
chickens Chicago Inter Ocean.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

and which is usually adopted by women
whose one thoughts simplicity.
For the "mannish" young woman,
however. there is displayed upon the
counters puff ties of the most brilliant
plaids, stripes and figures.
Then there are the points Of linen
sewed upon their tiny band and hem
stitched by hand, for elderly ladies and
those who are wearing black.
And these are only few of the many
designs displayed upon the counters for
the appreciation OF shoppers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Encourage Home Industry
De La Sale Institute

Hampton Roads, Grand Boulevard
and De La Sale Ave. For young men
and boys. Commercial, Scientific and
Literary. Also Military Tactics. Half
car fare from Newport News to La
Sale Ave FOR particulars apply at the
institute. oc2-3m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
~
The GLOWING very deslrable Properties g

he following very desirable Properties
-Four lots the
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renting
price s14500 Opera um.
- $500 = $3.50 - e Aeai A7e1y seeonu slee'
House
a month
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and
W.
street -
desirable
for
Three or
for
mont
for
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by thosehav
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Tobacco Plant as n Floral EmbIe

Tobacco Plant as n Floral Emblem.
There is one flower, says writer in q
london paper, which has apparently
been overlooked BY Americans in their
search for q suitable floral emblem,
which, I think, is worthy of their at
tcntion. refer to that of the tobacco
plant (nicotiana) in its many varieties.
It is handsome; the plant is. I believe,
indigenous to America, and its i'm
portance US the sclace of the human
race is indisputable. s.. 49,. ...
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
NOVELTIES IN TIES.
Variety Now Displayed Is So Large
That the Most Fnstidious Wom-
an Should BE Satisfied

This season brings forth novelties in
ties for the tailor made woman to salts
fy the most fastidious. There are SO
many designs ndallare SO stylish that
1t is confusing to make selection.
There is a dainty little bow of black
or colored sa tin which comes ready tied
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Territory Uncxp!ored.

Throughout the entire world there
are about 2o,ooo,coo square miles Of un-
explored territory. In Africa there are
100000 square miles; arctic regions,
100000; antarctic regions, $500 900;
America, 1900, ooo; Australia, 1900 1000;
Asia, 1000, and various islands, ooo,-
OcO. s.t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
I1nmid ne a pisto. shof

The sultan, in fear for his personal
safety, has taken to revolver practice.
He shoots at q target daily, and has, IL
is reported in Paris, become so prof.
cient that he can fire with equally fatal
fidelity with either his right or his left
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Rcd letter Day.

Counsel Ito witness, the father OF q
family)-Why are you SO certain, Mr..
Branch, that the event occurred on such
date? May you not be mistaken?
impossible, sir. It was the day I
didn't have to buy any Of my: children a
nair Of shoes london Punch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Dehorned Cattle i'm Maine

] The practice of dehorning cattle Is
largely increasing in Maine, and it will
probably not be many years before
cow with horns will Do a curiosity.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Population OF tho Earth.

. At The present ratio Of increase the
population Of the earth will double it-
6aS IN ESQ years. ny 49,.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Funeral Arrangements

Richmond, September 20-When the re-. mains of Miss Winnie Davis arrive here Friday morning they will be escorted to St. Paul's church, where her father wor- shipped and was confirmed. They will be placed in the lecture room and remain there under a guard of honor until S:So D. m, when the funeral will take place, the interment being in Hollywood, in the Davis section. Colonel Archer Anderson was requested to make the funeral ar engagements, but at a conference this aft ernoon of the Jefferson Davis Monument association and members of R. B. Lee camp, Confederate Veterans of which Miss Winnie Davis was a member, it was de- cided to place the --~.ails of the funeral in the hands of the camps. These have not yet been perfected. The active pall-bear- CTS will be members of the camp. Delga- tions are expected to attend the funeral from all parts of the south.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Order by Mrs. Curric

Dallas, Tex, September 20.-The follow ing order was issued to night by Mrs. Kate Cabell Currie, president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy:
 The president of the Daughters of the Confederacy, with sorrow too tender and deep for words to express, announces the death of Miss Winnie Davis, the much loved Daughter of the Confederacy." The love and devotion ever bestowed upon her by the entire southland was but just trib- ute to her glorious womanhood As daugh- e ter sister friend, she was true to every duty and we can proudly take her as lit ting model for all to initiate and revere.
 The entire south is bowed in grief, and every Daughter of the Confectionery extends to the heart-broken mother their sincerest sympathy and love. The president of the United Daughters of the Confectionery di- rects that each division and chapter of the United Daughters of the Confedracy, as soon as possible, take sIlitabel action ex- pressive of their sorrow, and as token of sympathy to the grief-stricken mother and sister would suggest that each Daugh- ter of the Confedracy wear for thirty days a badge of mourning, and that each chap ter hold memorial services, and that page in the book of records be set aside as a memorial on which shall be inscribed the resolutions to the memory of the "Daugh- ter of the Confederacy."
 (Signed) MRS. KATE CABELL CURR1E, President United Daughters Confederacy. MRS. JOHN HICKMAN,
 Secretary.