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The evening times., 1899-08-31
Accidentally Shot While Cunning

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. Aug. 31.-Ed
ward Johnston, well-known wing shot OF
New Jersey, shot himself accidentally yes
terday and will probably lose his right arm
as result. He was cunning for mud-hens
near Longport in company with Charles
Rancorn, of Philadelphia. The two were in
small skiff. Johnston occupying the stern
of the boat and Rancorn the bow. John
ston's gun lay in the bottom Of the craft;
some birds were suddenly raised and John
ston raised his gun in a hurry. In draw
ing it toward him the hammer caught and
the weapon was discharged. The muscles
Of his arm were badly torn. Owing to his
precarious condition an operation has been
deferred.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
AN ECHO OF THE SHAW TRIAL.
The Man Acquitted of Double MUIR
der Forms New Marriage Plans.

CAMDEN, N. j., Aug. 31.-Eli Shaw and
Eva Wood, nireteen years old. are engaged
to be married. When Shaw was arrested
charged with the murder of his mother
and grandmother. Miss Wood visited him
in prison, and she and Miss Maybelle Neil
son, Shaw's betrothed wife at that time,
became bitter rivals. After Shaw's ac-
quittal he and Miss Wood were much in
each others company. The young woman's
mother is opposed to the match and refuses
Shaw her house.
Miss Nelson. when informed of Shaw's
engagement. said it was a matter OF utter
Indifference to her, as she never had any
intention OF marrying him since the day Of
the double murder. Pressure had been
brought to bear upon her. she said. to keep
up the appearances of an engagement for
the effect il would have on the jury. She
denounced Shaw as a coward and a man
Of no character.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
HECHT & COMPANY,
513-515 Seventh Street.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
the stockholders of the Union Building
Company for the election of the board of
directors, and for such other business as
may be proper, will be held at the Office of
the company. No. 123 South Royal Street
Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY, SEPTEM-
BER IS, 1899. at 1890 o'clock p. M
MYRON NJ. PARKER, President.
W. SCOTT TOWERS, Secretary.
au30 Itawk 3wks-em
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DIED..

COLToN-On Wednesday morning at $50
O'Clock, STEWART COTTON, in the thirty-f first
year of his age.
Funeral services at his home. Terra Gotta d.
c., at 2:30 o'clock Friday. Interment at Rock
Creek Cemetery. Friends cordially invited to
attend. su3l-2t
The evening times., 1899-08-31

HOall Utdl Oh GVSlY
young wife. Yet
often the vision is
never realized, and
as the laughter of
infant voices floats
from without into the
childless home the
\ eyes sadden and the
Y Laay} rrD-x,e Lu~,r
The evening times., 1899-08-31

- ~
1t often happens that childlessness is due
to conditions which may be corrected.
Many women have found that the vitality
and yigor impaired by Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescription to the wonanly
organs, has been the one thing needful
to fulfill the Joy of motherhood. This
famous medicine is not a cure-all, but
a specialists prescription. having as a
single aim the cure of diseases peculiar
to women.
Sick or weak women are invited to con-
suit DIR. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y, by letter,
free of charge, thus avoiding the indelicate
questions, offensive examinations, and
local treatments, generally considered
necessary by inexperienced practitioners.
All letters are held as strictly private
and sacrediy confidential. Each answer
is sent in perfectly plain envelope
There is neither alcohol nor other in
toxicant contained In "Favorite Pre-
scription." and it is absolutely free from
opium, cocaine and all narcotic drugs.
MY wife was sick for over -
eight years." writes Albert H. ~
Fulte, Esq, of Altamont Grundy K
County. Tenn. "Shc had uterine ~
disease and was treated by /N ~
two physicians and got no re- I/Gfs-SS
icf. AT last read III one OF ~ G
your Memorandum Books Nv
which you sent me. about DR..
Picrce-s n uedicines ~ AR
and we decided to try III @zU
his Favorite Prescrip- & H., " ~
don.' / sent to the ,Z6M
drug store and gotXpne
bottle and the first ~ -
dose gave ease and
sleep. She had not slept any for three nights
: Being sure that it would cure her sent for five
more bottles, and when she had taken the sixth
bottle she was sound and we'll We now Eave
fine boy at our house"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets promote
q healthy condition of the stomach.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
I ailoring dept. ready.

Over 800 styles in mems suitings,
trouserings, and tcp-eoatings, over
coatings. and fancy vestings are ready
for showing. together with the fashion
plates from the fashion settlers. Fa-
oilities have been doubled-fioor space
given to this department has been
doubled. Why not drop in and look
over what we show.
We shall be pleased to give you all
the attention you wish-even though
you do not leave your order More
than ever can We demonstrate the fall
lacy Of paying high prices for fine
tailoring.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

DIR. THOMAS M. TALBOT, FORMERLY
of 437 Seventh Street, has removed his
dental office to S13 Eleventh Street north
west au26-7tem
The evening times., 1899-08-31
10 to H..

Genuine Japanese habutai silks, in
all street and evening shades-posi-
lively all silk and exceedingly lus-
trous-instead of 3Sc yard, for 29c yard.
Double-width crepon effect fancy
dress stuffs. which are suitable for
childrens school dresses a splendid
assortment of patterns-instead of
II 1-2c. for Use yard.
Choice. this hotr. Of any lady's per-
Gale shirt waist in the store-and we
tell you now there are not all sizes
for 19c.
Lot of children's linen Tams, which
: sold for SOC, to go for 19c.
4S pairs of children's finest vici kid
spring heel lace shoes, in sizes 1-2
to 10. which are s1.50 values, to go for
69c.
Heavy 10-quarter blankets, in white
and grey, with pretty borders-instead
Of 75c. for 49c.
White applique pillow shams, instead
of Soc, for II l-2c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Dyspepsia. constipation. fatulency, and
hypochondria cured by medical gym
nastic. Consultation free, at the Gym
Hastic Institute. 20 Sd st. ne., JOHN E.
RUEBSAM. DR.. M. Th. au1I-tf
The evening times., 1899-08-31
9 to 10.


Waterproof Felt Window Shades, in
all colors. complete with all fixtures
ready to be put up, for 7Sc.
White Curtain Scrim-36 inches wide
and in handsome patterns, for 2 7Sc
yard.
Sixty pairs of Children's Dongola
Springfield Button Shoes, in sizes
to s. instead of SOC for 25c.
Boys All-wool Golf Caps. instead
of 25c for IL 1-2c
Ladies' fine Muslin Drawers. with
three tucks. instead Of 25c for II 1-2c.
India Linon which sold this season
for as much as DC a yard, for 7-8c
yard.
Striped and Check Outing Cloth. in
dark. medium, and light effects-an
excellent quality. which sells in other
stores for Sc yard. for 5 7-Sc yard.
Lot of Ladies' Navy and White
Trimmed Straw Sailors and fine French
Chip, in new round and turban shape
Sold for 49c to $1.25, this hour for 10c
Sprays of Wreaths and Flowers,
which sold for 39c, for &c.
Mems 2100 All-linen Collars, in all
sizes and styles, for 1-2c.
Regular 10c boxes of Talcum Pow
der. in metallic boxes, for 4c.
Ladies' Plain Hemstitcked Handker-
chiefs. in two width hens, for this
hour, only / 7-Sc.
A lot Of boys new fall suits; quail
ties which sell in season for $3-to go
in this hour for ,s1.9S.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Ladies' Plain Hemstitcked Handker-
chiefs. in two width hens, for this
hour, only 7-Sc.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

all colors. complete with all fixtures
ready to be put up. for 6 7-8c.
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10 to II.
CONTINUEn-

beSL o-QudTIeT COlOTGU ldDle OuClOlu,
in handsome designs and colorings, for
97-Sc yard.
New homespun skirts S3.9S-light or
dark greys-with the stylish habit
backs. We notice that others are ask
ing $6.98 for them. We shall have to
get two dollars more for them later on.
Lot Of ladies untrimmed, felt Rough
Rider" hats. in grey and red, instead
Of CSC. for 39c.
Grey felt Rough Riders. trimmed
with band and quill. for 69c. instead
of $1.79.
Lot of embroidery edgings and in
settings. in Swiss and cambria, the
regular SC sort, also lot of Torchon
laces-all to 60 for 2 7Sc per yard.
Mems fast black half hose, which
sold for IL 1-2c, in all sizes, for 1-2c.
Children's fast black hose, In sizes
to 8 1-2, for 1-2c.
Ladies' all-leather pocketbooks. in
stead of 25c, for IL lie.
15c black veiveteen binding. Sc.
sc and 10c papers of safety pins, in
all sizes. for 1-2c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

White Curtain Scrim-36 inches wide
and in handsome patterns, for 7-8c
yard.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Sixty pairs of Children's Dongola
Springfield Button Shoes. in sizes 6
to 8, instead of SOC for Csc.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

We've cut the pants
prices just in the same proper
tion as We cut the suits, and
any of these pants can be worn
right up 10 and some of them
through the winter.
Pants up to $500 for $2.35.
Pants up to $3.50 for $3.50.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Regular 10c boxes of Talcum Pow
der. in metallic boxes, for 4c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

The vision of the stork is one which
brightens the eyes and quickens the
The evening times., 1899-08-31

A lot Of boys new fall suits; quail
ties which sell in season for s3-to go
in this hour for ,s1.9s.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Boys Allwool Golf Caps. instead
of 25c for IL 1-2c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
II to r..

II to ~.
36 pairs ladies' dongola button and
lace shoes in black and tan, which are
$l.50 values, to go for 79c.
Ingram carpet remnants suitable for
rugs and mats, worth double for 19c.
Double bed size white bed spreads in
handsome Marseilles patterns instead of
S9c.. for 49c.
Heavy floor oilcloth. for II 7-Sc per
square yard.
Ladies Jumbo straw rough rider hats,
trimmed with folded band of velvet and
band and rosette of null; large eagle
quill in black and white, for csc.
All-over embroidery. which sold for
69c. to 75c., will be sold this hour for
15c. yard.
Narrow Valenciennes laces. which
sold for 15c., will go for 10c. dozen
yards.
59c and 75c mems madras and per-
Gale shirts, in sizes II, IA 1-2, 16, 16 IL,
II. for 19c.
10c. boxes Of "a sheets paper and "a
envelopes for SC.
Ladies four-in- hand or Ascot Ties,
in white and in colors, instead of 25c.
for Sc.
New cheviot serge skirts-biacks ard
blues-all wool-trimmed with three
rows of satin band-forming tunic
effect. s4.9S instead of S7.9S.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
3 to 4.

Ready-made hleached sheets-hand
ironed and hand torn-instead of CSC,
for 25c each.
Pretty sofa pillows. made of art den-
i'm, ruffies all around-instead of soc,
for 29c.
Heavy tapestry table covers in all
colors, fringed all around. for 39c.
Choice of any lady's white India Linon
shirt waist in the store. from 81 10 50,
for 59c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
1 to 3.


Good size linen finish huck towels,
which sell usually for IL 1-2c. for SAC
this hour. offering hotel and boarding
house keepers splendid opportunity.
Lot of ladies' cambric corset covers,
in square neck effect. which sell for
19c usually, for 9 1-2c.
Heavy stair or runner oilcloth, for
7Sc yd.
Large Smyrna rugs. fringe on both
ends. in pretty Oriental designs and
colors, instead of $1.50, for CSC.
Handsome black all-wool cheviot
serge skirts for s2.49. which would
bring s4.9S.
Ladies' rough riders, in grey. black,
tan, and garnet, with folded band of
silk and quill, for Csc.
Rough jumbo and split straw hats.
with double brim; also lot of straw
sailors-all to 60 for 49c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
2 to 8.


Choice, this hour. of any ladies' lawn
or batiste wrapper and there are some
percales in the lot, which sold for as
high as SIPS for 49e.
Wool medicated red flannel will be
sold this hour at the astonishingly low
price of II 1-2c yard.
Fast color indigo blue and good quail
ity of black and white calicoes which
sell for SAC yard, usually for 7-Sc.
Mantel or piano lambrequins. OF
pretty drapery. fringed all around, for
29c.
Yale Holland window shades. in all
colors. with fixtures complete, for
7-Sc.
Handsome black figured brilliantine
skirts, s1.29 instead of s2.49.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Mems 2100 All-linen Collars, in all
sizes and styles. for 1-2c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31
II to II.

II to ~.
CONTINUED.
Lot Of boys galatea cloth wash suits,
which sold for 69c, for 29c.
Boys indigo blue shirt waists, worth
as much as 39c, for 19c.
Lot Of ladies. muslin gowns. perfectly
finished garments, which sell usually
for 59c and 69c, to go for CSC.
Extra heavy unbleached muslin In
short lengths. but good lengths, in
stead Of 3-4c yard. for 7-Sc yard.
Genuine Fruit of the Loom" muslin
which sells for so much more else
where, to go for 5 7-Sc.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

sec. and 75c. mems madras and per-
Gale shirts, in sizes II, IA 12, 16, 16 IL,
II, for 19c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Ladies' fine Muslin Drawers. with
three tucks. instead Of 25c for IL I-2c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

10c boxes Of "a sheets paper and "a
envelopes for Sc
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Sprays of Wreaths and Flowers.
which sold for 39c, for &c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

36 pairs ladies' dongola button and
lace shoes in black and tan, which are
$3.50 values, to go for 79c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

India Linon which sold this season
for as much as DC yard, for 7-8c
yard.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Narrow Valenciennes laces. which
sold for 15c., will go for 10c. dozen
yards.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Ladies four-i hand or Ascot Ties.
in white and in colors, instead of 25c.
for &c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Handsome black figured brilliantin
skirts, s1.29 instead of s2.49.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Boys indigo blue shirt waists, worth
as much as 39c, for 19c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Ladies Jumbo straw rough rider hats,
trimmed with folded band of velvet and
band and rosette of null; large eagle
quill in black and white, for csc.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Double bed size white bed spreads in
handsome Marseilles patterns instead of
S9c., for 49c
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Striped and Check Outing Cloth. in
dark. medium, and light effects-an
excellent quality. which sells in other
stores for SC yard. for 5 7-Sc yard.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Heavy floor oilcloth, for II 7-Sc. per
square yard.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

All-over embroidery. which sold for
69c. to 75c.. will be sold this hour for
15c. yard.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Lot Of Ladies' Navy and White
Trimmed Straw Sailors and fine French
Chip, in new round and turban shape.
Sold for 49c to SIPS, this hour for 10c.
The evening times., 1899-08-31

Ingram carpet remnants suitable for
rugs and mats, worth double for 19c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
HOW TO BOIL MoNEE.
1t Is Not Altogether Profitable ls1.
pertinent, However, and In
Not recommended.

well-known chemical expert in Eng
land recently boiled q sixpence and
watched it dissolve and pass away IN
the form Of vapor, just as anyone migh1
do with pot of water. While he was
doing it lie declared that any substance
on earth might be boiled and made to
great enough to do it, not excepting
granite rock.
In boiling the sixpence it was cut up
into small pieces, which were placed in
the hollow carbon OF a. electric arc
lamp. Anyone who has examined the
discarded cartoons Of an arc lamp will
have noticed that one Of the carbons is
always pointed, while the other carbon
has small cuplike hole in the end.
When the lamp is lighted the carbons
stand one above the other, the sharp
point Of one carbon fitting into the
cup" of the other. Ii was in this little
cup that the sixpence was boiled
Probably it was the smallest pot and
the hottest fire in the world He placed
the pieces of the coin in the hollow end
Of the one carbon and fixed the other
pointed carbon down against them.
A-SA AtS : LIEU On We eIectTlC current.
lie had arranged his apparatus in
front Of magic lantern, so that the
whole thing could be seen on a large
white screen. The carbons, the coin,
and in fact everything could be viewed
plainly. OF course, the electric current
passing between the carbons made
them very hot, and the cup soon became
filled with a white heat. Itwas wonder
ful TO see how quick the silver melted
and simmered, and finally boiled-Chf-
cago Times Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
CHRISTMAS EDITION

CONTINUED from Fifth Page )
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The Flies of E-xnt.

The flies of Egyptdeserve tribute to
their peculiar qualities. y plague OF
american flies would be luxury COM
pared to the visit Of one fly from
Egypt. For untold centuries they have
been in the habit Of crawling over
thick-skinned faces and bodies and not
being dislodged. They can stay all day
il they like. Consequently, if they see
an American eye, and they light or it,
not content with that, they try to
crawl in. You attempt to brush them
off, but they only move around to the
other side, until you are mad with
nervousness from their sticky feet.
If they find out your ear they crawl in
and walk around. You cannot discour-
age them. They craze yon with their
infuriating persistence. If had been
the Egyptians the Israelites would
have been escorted ont Of the country
in state ut the arrival Of the first fly
Lillian Bell, in Woman's Home Com
panion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
The Foremost Manufacturers
Of the a their tes
10
10 oAr buyer,


anu you ne benefit fairy matched
has
merits ana real Lots
the
ed These hints eher: ~Sa " "
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$4,000
EidebOards

IN all the Old Colonial STYLES ard fin
iSne'l in golden antique ana m .hogany.
tiiiy styles u select from. We star;
an elegant selected oak. nicely mirror
Cd. finished in golden oak for Sll up to
500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
EYES EXAMINED FREE.
|Hn|a|nE. Qnd Louisa N. Hull
Opticians,

Are now permanently located. Ground
floor STlsby building, Twenty-seventh
street and Washington avenue, New
port News, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
TITLES ARE REWARDS
Men n ACCEPT Then, Because They Csn-
1er Distinction and Individuality
Upon the Possessor.

Henry .Labouchere, member of the
British parliament and editor Of Lon
don Truth, is moved to decry earthly
donors and dignities after this manner:
we live for a specI1 of time in an
eternity which has no time. We have i
name by which we are known as a
necessary consequence Of our indi7id-
ual1ty. But what pleasure can there be
IN being called in this srecl1 of time
Either My Lord or Sir John by the finite
worms that happen to be existing dur
Ing our brief lives? What pleasure, too,
can there be going about betlizened
with ribbons like prize COW? The COW
would prefer good meal to the r;h-
bons-so would IL
Before pursuing this commentary any
further 1t is safe to say that Mr.. La
bouchere is not insensible to distinc-
non. lie would not he an Englishman
OF his class and generation if he were.
The thrill the wearer of new title may
De supposed to experience when he in
Tor the first time addressed as NV Lord
or Sir John is precisely the same that
Mr.. Labouchere feels when passersbE
say of him: That's Labby." My Lord.
Sir John and "Labby" all enjoy tho
titles which serve to distinguish them
from otherR. Mr.. Laboucllcre's COM
parison of the prize COW is unfortunate.
The COW does not enjoy the ribbons
with which she is bedecked, because sls
1sonly COW and does not know enough
II she knew that the ribbons designated
her as the biggest or latest or best
bred or best miklerin Durham or Devon
shire she would not exchange the dec
grafton for bale f hay. Neither would
MIR. LaboucherwA
The taste for ribbons aud stars ana
carriers and medals snd swords Of honor
dates back to a time when they d:9
mean something, evan supposing they
mean nothing now. But they do mean
greatdeal this present time--in truth.
nearly or quite as much as they eva-
did The man who is not a lump of clay
would like to be regarded as good as his
fellows and - possible a little better.
He does not wear the heCIizcnInr rib
hons because they make him lo,oil pref.
tier. but becauso they male him appear
more distinguished. Tba~ convey th-
Impression, theso ;ris-hue5 cd Ornamental
that lie has done something or he would
Sot De wearing them. IL p was moth
Ing and nobody he would not have been
chosen as grand marshal of the day
with the big red sash. If he had nor
bean the tallest man in the regiment
aud good musician he would not have
been put forward as drum major u-ith
his fine clothes.
It all goes back to the beginning Of
things, when the tallest and svaftest
and bravest man was made the head OF
the government and was invested with
the lions skin cloak and the bear-tooth
necklace and the eagle feather coronet
and remarked to his sdmirlng con-
stituency: ''Ie call me chief and We do
we'll" It is not the bedizenment. 1t ie
not the color. Any man could attain
that by painting himself sky blue " LII
yellow streaks and without announcing
any title whatever. 1t is the idea -.
hind it all-Kansas City Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
Library Furniture

May be elaborate or modest some
sort OF library furniture must 90 in
cNcrN house. Every house nowadays
must be 4 place for Them. If YOU want
4 handsome. suitable table for reading
o.! writing we have some most re-
!narkitb!e values to show you If YOU
want 4 book case we can give YOU ey-
erEthlnS from Il simple. set OF shelves
az - to Il handsome hand carved glass
luulrd affair for
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10

Many advertisers having regular con-
list as they nave not been seen regard
ing the special edition. Most Of them,
however will use extra space in the
Christmas number. few il any. will
miss the opportunity to increase their
advertising space in an issue the circu-
lation of which is guaranteed TO be
10000 copies
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-10
$500
Extension Tables

\ dining room can be either Il great
convenience or Il constant source. ar
annoyance and WORRY. \ good table is
an "necleht servant 1t opens and slides
back and forth at Your bidding with0u,
;,aN Jerking or Juggling or perspirine
'n your part. \ bad table is like a
bulky horse. When You are. in lh,.
greatest hurry it Won't bulge. You
iull and push in in vain. We have the
famous leat'ess tables Come and ex-
;tnii!1e them. and the easy sliding kind
from SO to