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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Deputy Sheriff j. H. Young, OF the
county, has resigned.
Mr.. a. Saubcr Of Baltimore, who has
been visiting Mr.. 3. Graft, returned
nome last night.
Mr.. l.. G. Joynes and bride have re-
turned from CINCINNATI
MIR. w. Lee Powell left las. night
for New York. He Will be gone sew
eral days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06

TIE NORFOLK AND WASHING
TON STEAMBOAT COMPANY. Tho
pew and Powerful Iron Palace steam
ers Newport News, Washington ana
Norfolk Will leave daily as follows:
NORTH BOUND.
Leave Portsmouth, foot OF
North street .... kno ~
Leave Norfolk foot OF Water
street .......... kAsn ~
Leave Old Point Comfort s4S SIX y r. u
Arrive In WASHINGTON. 7no -,
Arri y n : Philadelphia. Penn: -
arrive In Philadelphia. B. &
y. H. R...... ss11 ia m
Arrive in New York, Penn. -
Arrive In New York, B. & o. -
H. r. LBS D. m.
SOUTH BOUND.
Leave New York, Penn.
r. II. ...-...............o1 3 O0 n m
Leave New York, B. &c Q.
X. X "a ma n m
Leave Philadelphia, Penn. '0 = L.
X. r. BE n IN
1e 3 Philadelphia. B. & Q. : -
Arrive in Washington Penn. " = ~
q: r. ............ ........ a clio n TN
arrive IN Washington B. &
~ n. x. ............oa 40 0O n m
Leave Washington a "a n ~
arrive Old Point Comfort. 700 q ~
Arri,,o p rsoiioih .............. 800 q. m.
As snsn, PortS,nouth .......... $50 a. m.
rr D,ally, 'Da!ly except Sunday.
The trip down the historic potor,
river and Chesapeake Bay on the ala
gant steamers Of this company is nm,
surpassed. The steamers are comnara.
lively new, having been built In 1851
ana a. NJ are re htte1 up In the most luxuriant
llanner, with electric lights, call he'll
and steam heat in each room TIa
tables are supplied with every delss
Gacy or the season from the marker ~
washington and Norfolk. For ticketn
reservation OF state rooms and further
1rriiormatlon apply to IRWIN TUCKER
W 1sAet agent. TWenty-eighth street ana
Washington avenue, Newport Nep,. Nv ~
70 70 2. J. CALLAHAN, Agent, Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06

Before making your Holiday selec-
tiNns visit the Lapidary-. 26O5 Washing
ton avenue. and inspect their line Of
Christmas novelties. If you can pick
from their window display Of Crystalline
Gems a genuine diamond YOU can take
II home with you for fifty cents 2-6-1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06
MERCHANTS & MINERS TRANs-
VA PORTATION cos STEA AiSIIp

ERCAANTS & MINERS TRANg-
- P0RTATION cos STEAMSHIP
LINES FOR BOSTON, PROvI-
DENCE AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Newport News via Norfolk for
Boston every Monday. Wednesday and
rrleay. leaves for Providence every
iuesuay. Thursday and Saturday sail
Ing from Norfolk at 6P. NJ.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
sally. tuesdays except. at s p. NJ.
connecting. for Washington, Phlladel-
phia and New York
rare 70 Baltimore, one way. IS: round
trip; IS. including stateroom herth
Accommoda lions and cuisine UNEQUAL
leu. Freight and passengers taken for
all points north and south.
For further information apply to
L. G. SAUNDERS. Agent, 1
Newport News, Va.
W P. TURNER, G. r. a.
J. c. WHITNEY, r. M.
General Office. Baltimore, Mo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06

Before making Your Holiday selec-
lions visit the Lapidary. 2605 Washing
ton avenue, and inspect their line OF
Christmas novelties. If You can pick
rom their window display OF Crystalline
Gems genuine diamond you can tale
i home with you for fifty cents. l2-6-lt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-06

Came 70 see our Xmas goods now. be
ltEs picked over Aliens Drug Store.
l2-C-Ct.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

ley and up two flights OF dirty stairs,
the rickety condition OF which is
menace to the limbs of the unfortun-
ates who are compelled to use them.
And the outside environments were
but in keeping with those within. The
air was thick and heaps OF rubbish
Uttered the floor, but the inmates OF
the place did not seem to concern
themselves over trifles such as these.
About ten women were working on
machines and as many more little tots
were assembled around the finishing
tables. ! was set to work as an oper-
ator and got on fairly we'll this time,
considering my short experience. My
position at the machine afforded me
an opportunity to talk to the girls,
who were disposed to be friendly, and
not at all averse to answering ques-
tons. learned that they began work
at a. m, the closing hour being regu-
lated by the amount of work on hand;
that very often they worked as late as
were paid weekly. salaries ranging
from SO to IS. Here, too, the women
and children we're complaining Of head
ache, myself among the number, and
l soon was Obliged to seek the
open air. The proprietor said to me
before l left that he expected me to
be at work next morning at 6 O'Clock
and that my speed on the machine
would have to increase considerably
before | might expect an operators
| PAYS per week.
At another shop / made an unsuc-
cessful application for employment
but had an opportunity to see few
men and about Is children at work OF
| womans garments. The little ones
seemed to wonder why an adult Of
their own sex should be seeking EN-.
ployment there. Poor little sad faces
The sight of them has haunted me-
ever since. And yet there is supposed
to be a state law in effect at presen
which forbids the employment Of chill
dren under IA!
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

blushsd. On inquiring the cause Of
all the merriment l was told that the
men we're using awful bad" Ian
guage. One woman was sorry I did
not understand the language SO that
could appreciate the funny things that
were being said.
The proprietor ate his meals and
drank his beer in the shop. He seem
ed to take pleasure in provoking
quarrel between two small boys en-
ployed at the finishing table and on
more than one occasion during the
day pitted them against each other
In a retired corner. where they fought
1t out, the little fellows returning from
the encounter bleeding and swearing
vengeance on each other for all time.
Notwithstanding there were 10 large
windows in the workroom the atmos-
phere was abominable and the stencil
OF burning fabrics caused by too hot
irons was at times unbearable. l was
almost incredulous when told that
some Of the men slept there over
night until glance at their blanched
countenances convinced me.
Next day went to work In shoI
where mems coats and vests are made
To reach the place / was Obliged tt
plunge ankle deep through filthy al
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

1t as she might, her heart hungered for
the husband of her girlhood and 1t
overlooked with affection for her two
children. She grew nervous and de-
spondent.
Medical skill was called in. Tho
second Mrs. Keasy nursed her, advised
her and finally buried her. One day
the heart-broken woman, while ON her
way to the Office of doctor, fell I'M
conscious in the street, was picked up
and taken to the Polytechnic hospital,
where she died the same night. The
body was taken in charge by the sec
ond Mrs. Keasy, who accompanied 1t
to South Bend, Ind, where the funeral
took place. Mr.. Keasy went on about
his business.
Mr.. keasy said: Mary was a bright
girl, but the fact is she never cared
anything for me. did love her at
first, but ten years Of married life cur
| ed me. We began drifting apart soon
after we were married, but We hung
together for a long time on account
of the children. Finally she asked for
| divorce and got 1t. took the two
children, but she was always welcome
to visit them. She never did any
wrong toward them or me. We have
daughter IL years old, and suppose
that Is the reason why, after few
years, she wanted to come back and
live with us. My wife welcomed her.
She ate at the same table with us and
helped with the Homework. She and
my wife got along like sisters. They
grew much attached to one another.
That was because she didn't care any
thing for me-
you don't think she died of q
broken hearth"
mo, of course not. II she didn't
care anything for me. what could have
broken her hearth"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

To love and lose, to struggle and fall,
to go down to bitter. cruel death un-
der circumstances Of romantic and
extraordinary character. was the fate
Df Mrs. Mary Keasy. Painting on the
street, she died in charity hospital OF
nervous prostration, the doctors said
Of broken heart, her friends all know.
Living in the home of her former hus-
band, compelled to see the affection
Dnce bestowed on her lavished on an
other, forced to occupy mental po-
sition and contribute in a humble
sphere to the happiness of the house
hold, her nerves and heart gave out
and she died. Mrs Keasy was Miss
Mary Hammond. She was born In
Williamsport, Pa. where her mother
still lives. She was a niece of Con-
gresham Mccormick, of Pennsylva-
mia. In 1880, when Is years of age,
she married Charles c. Keasy In
South Bend, Ind The couple moved
to Chicago and lived happily for five
years. Two children were born to
them-Evaline, now II, and Oliver, 13
Then clouds began to gather. Hus-
band and wife found 1t difficult to
agree. Mr. Keasy finally refused to
contribute to his wife's support She
sued for divorce in 1890 on grounds OF
nou-support and got decree. Mrs.
Keasy, almost penniless, was thrown
on her own resources. Keasy agreed
to provide for the children. He mar
ried the following year and installed
his new wife in a fiat. Divorce had not
bettered the condition OF Mary Keasy.
She was forced to struggle in the army
of workers for her bread and she found
1t difficult. First she labored in the
stores until her health was attacked.
She visited her two children and for
mer husband and contrasted the happi-
ness of the family with her own mis-
cry. Several months ago she lost her
employment. Other children had beer
born to Keasy, and the former wife, at
her own request, made her home with
the family upon the understanding
, that she should assist In the house
hold duties. The appearance in the
family of the wife of his youth had
no effect on Mr.. Keasy. He was cool
tranquil and dispassionate. Even thu
present Mrs. Keasy was not disturbed
but learned to love and respect hel
predecessor. The children had learn
:, ed to call the second Mrs. Keas!
mother" and this sent a shaft to tn,
heart of the real mother If MI
!, Keasy was of clay, not so the woman
Every fiber in her body was torture'
by the scenes in that home Concea
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
vISITTOSWEAT SHOPS
JENNIE M'OOUOH GRAPHICALLY
TELLS HER STORY.
To Perceive That There IL Something
fundamentally Wrong in System
That ExScts the Impossible Against
Natures Protest
Especial Lottery

Miss Jennie McGough, a><young
woman employed On the editorial STAFF
OF daily newspaper in Chicago, ILL.,,
recently made tour OF some OF the
sweatshops OF that city Inasmuch as |
strong effort will be made at the
next national meeting Of the Fedora
ton OF Labor, which occurs next
month. to devise ways and means to
blot out these curses of great cities,
the narrative of her experiences is OF
timely interest at present. The pic
lures are from sketches made by Miss
McGough, and tell their own sad
story. Narrative and pictures alike
bear the impress OF careful observa-
ton, and are free from exaggeration.
Miss McGough writes: At the first
shop l visited / was obliged to COM
municate with the proprietor through
an Interpreter. This shop, like most
OF Its kind, is on the second floor OF
rear building over a stable. and Is
reached from the street by narrow
board walk between two brick houses.
Here, where two score pinched ana
pallid human beings spend the great
er part OF their lives, there is little else
than foul smells, hopeless drudgery
and weary hours that too frequently
drag their length far into the night.
AS l approached the entrance to the
shop man came out and spoke TO
me in foreign tongue-Bohemian,
afterward learned-but as we could
not reach a mutual understanding he
called a second man who could mum
BILE few words OF English. When l
said l was seeking employment they
seemed TO feel treasured and after be-
ing questioned as to my ability as a
tailoress was told to come to work
next morning at 6 O'Clock. Next
morning l was up at s, and after
swallowing hastily prepared break
fast set out. 1t required great hustling
TO reach the shop at 6, but ! managed
II somehow and was at once put To
work on a sewing machine and given
small pile Of Innings to sew together
with instructions that no basting was
allowed. Five or six men, about Il
women and is children constituted the
force at this place. The larger girls
were operating machines, the children
finished the garments as they came
from the operators, and the men wer'
variously engaged in cutting, basting
pressing, etc. Some of the children
assisted In cutting, some in basting th'
material to the Innings. and other'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
ITO be Continued)
A TORPEDO BOAT TRAGEDY
A sad Illustration of the Danger of
This Service.

This Service.
The Union squadron investing
Charleston during the civil war was
drawing closer and closer TO the DOOM
ed Mace. One Of the warships that lay
closest inshore was the Housatonic,
and that vessel was selected as the
torpedo boats victim. The Portland
Transcript tells the tragic story: The
evening Of Feb. II, 1865. closed In raw
and foggy. At s o'clock Capt. Corison
vave the command and the boat drop
ned down the river. AS the CLOCKS
we're striking the half hour In the city
the little craft pulled over the bar
Noiselessly she glided through the
water. guided by the lights on the
uonsatonic, for which she headed. so
heavy was the fog that she escaped
the notice OF the sentries. At quar-
Tor 20 nine she lay directly In front
~ the Housatonic, at a distance OF nVe
hundred yards. She was running faster
now and a little farther on she began
10 suhmerge. Two hundred yards more
and she disappeared. Five minutes
later there was dull roar, and the
water around the Housatonic boiled
like A caldron. The noble ship gave
mighty upward heave and then be-
can 10 settle. Ensign Hazleton ana
four sailors who were below perished'
I'M, fortunately for the rest of the crew
Tho water was shallow and they saved
,hemselves by climbing into the rig
r,ng The vessel was total loss, out
the submarine torpedo boat was no
where to he found. Two years aftor
Tho war, when the wreckase was being
renewed from Charleston harbor' the
uousatonic was raised. In her huil
,nsre was CHASTITY wound. inflicted
NV the torpedo, and in that hole was
NO ,orpedo boat with every man on
soard st,ll at his post. where he had
,,.a wars before. The little boat had
,nru 4 big hole in the cruiser. through
''.s,ch the water had poured in such
rn,nmo that the torpedo boat was
Lawn into II. And there Its crew dieo
y, susfocation, In the grasp OF the on
NV which they had destroyed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

were pressing with irons almost as
heavy as their own frail little bodies.
During the forenoon headache waf-
ers were frequently passed along the
work table. A pretty little girl who
sat near me was Obliged to go home
because Of Illness, but l noticed that
she was back at work again in the
afternoon. II the men and women who
patronize the stores where sweatshop
goods are sold could see the double
row OF emaciated little faces around
the work table: II they knew, from ac-
tual contact with these creatures, what
their daily lives are. they would turn
from the sight OF bargain forever
more, and the more philanthropic ones
would direct their energies toward the
betterment of these children, for whose
condition they are so largely respon-
sible. At IL o'clock most OF the wom-
en- and children went home for dinner.
Work was resumed at l2:45. During
the afternoon many were still COM
plaininx of headache, and great sur
prise was expressed all around when
tney ledTueu tAat WOO Aoe e4S"piSu
that way.
'Oh. you must be strong, you are
having such a good day." one girl re-
marked.
But l was not strong enough to re-
eist the sickening odor from overhead
ed irons pressing on the garments
that soon after polluted the already
foul atmosphere of the room. A girl
opeued a nearby window and l was
thus saved from fainting.-but my head
ached and throbbed for hours after.
ward. Along about 6:45 l felt so III
that / was forced to quit the place
They were still working when l left
There being but few girls who un.
derstand English, it was difficult t
get much information here. l learned
however, that wages are paid by tn,
week, the children and small girls get
ting So, and the larger ones IS: that /.
hours Is a regular work day, and tina
in busy seasons they work IA and Il
hours a day.
Because l did not understand tn
language OF these people they nick
named me English" and somehow
before the day was over l had con
csived a great and growing respect 10
the name. Coarse and ribald jestin
was indnlged in by the men, at whicl
some OF the women laughed and other
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

decisively. "She seems languid ana
neavy. The air here is very relaxing
during the hot months; think shall
take her to Scotland"
On. not to Scotland-poor child
the tourney would be 30 dreadfully
iatiguing!" pleads Ruby, as she thinks
with CONSERVATION OF the impossible
i'y OF inducing her mother to permit
her to go so far from home-Sor al
ready her quick brain has formed Q
plan for following the children.
Yes, II might be trying for 80 young
child" agrees Mr.. Champley thought
fully in that case l must be con-
tent with the moors or the North
Devon coast"
Il should just keep her at home, and
send her down by the sea every morn
ing-sea-air is always bracing," OBJ
serves Ruby, with a feeble hope that
her advice may be taken.
"Mudmouth is the reverse of brac-
Ing" corrects her companion decided
ly; besides, 1t is not only the air--the
children want a complete change"
"of course you know best" admits
Ruby, with reluctant and respondent
sigh; but / always think that chill
dren are happier at home than any
where else"
THAT depends remarks Robert
Champley vaguely. and with a sharp
sigh.
| "0h, yes, OF course!" agrees Ruby
eagerly; then after moment she con-
tinues slowly. However trustworthy
servants may be. they can't under
stand everything"
DO you mean that the children are
In any way neglected." he asks
quickly.
"oh dear. moi" laughs Ruby, with
a playful head-shake. Il am sure their
nurse is most attentive from all ac-
eounts-but you ought not. for in
stance. TO allow her TO choose their
clothes. or course she has no idea
how 10 dress them-how should she
poor womanr'
They seem very sensibly clothed &c
me-" answers Robert Champley, but
In rather a dubious tone-in fact q
tone open TO conviction. "As long al
they are warm and comfortable, til,
cut isn't OF much Importance"
But. my dear Mr.. Champley, how
can poor Meg be comfortable in dres
that allows Of no free play OF thu
limbs7 Children ought never to b
hampered by their clothing"
is Meg hRmpered?"
"Almos, tortured, should think. Il
her last dress. As for Bob, he ough
, TO be dressed sailor fashion now"
Dear me-what am ! TO do?" ask
, Robert champley. hslf-mocking. hal
In earnest.
] II tell you what" says Ruby sudden
. ly-"I will make clothes for each c
4 them as pattern. Now please don
4 protest-it will only be like the fn
| Of dressing dolls to me-"
| OF course Mr.. Champley does prC
test. but. as usual. he protests in vain
and when he takes bis departure frol
n the wilderness that evening he find
Y himself weighed down by one mol
# obligation TO Ruby Widen. As IL
G Ruby. she Is in great spirits-the onl
thing which troubles her in the matte
i Is her total incapacity either to cut OF
3 or TO make the clothes in question. Sc
z ing that in reality she knows far lie
e how children should be dressed tina
the nurse whose tastes she has beS
; crlticising.
n ITO be Continued)
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
IN MOROCCO.

The Moors are very superstitious,
and whenever a householder fancies
things are not going to suit him he
concludes the evil spirits have taken
possession of his house and enlists the
services of a professional, who clears
a house of devils with the ease an
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

Senator Hanna is the owner of the
manuscript from which General Grant
made his speech at Warren In the Gar
field campaign. 1t was gift from
Grant to the senator.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

81 notice, Miranda" remarked MI.
rrscho,ce, "that your first husbands
,e.sos do not 1T me- mo, Cyrus
49,. Mrs. Neggschoice, with 1T
. ~" s,uh "You don't them."-OhicaEo
u>xft,,tnn
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
DRIVING AWAY DEVILS.

DRIVING AWAY DEVILS.
American man drives out mice or
thriving waterbugs. This man n In
the act Of approaching house to
drive out devils and is already blowing
on his mysterious horn, tuning up"
one might say, or rehearsing the pub
lie performance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
In Plain Words.

Lawyer-What is your vocation?
Witness-I amt got none. I work in
a boiler shop.-Cleveland Leader.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

Amateur Scientist-Can you explain
to me the reason why SO many people
become insane?
Guyer-The answer ought to suggest
itself. They have no reason.-Boston
Traveller.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

WHY does a man usually nave 70
.,re,e ofy this mortal coil before no
cuts much of figure In history
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

Sad experience is the only remedy
for some bad habits.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-07-19
East Hickory.

There has of late been considerable pet
ty thieving going on in our vicinity, or
what looks like the same, both on the
east and the west side of the river. Eat
ables and chickens, with possibly an at
tempt at something larger, seem to be
the objects sought after. One night re-
Gently two brass pumps, one a liquor
pump, the other grindings pump, were
stolen from the West Hickory tannery.
A wagon and horses had been driven in
where the pumps were kept when not in
use and the pumps loaded on and hauled
away. The two pumps are worth about
$3.50.
A couple of months ago a brass link
and the brass bookings were stolen from
an engine belonging to the Sutley Bros.
over on Poverty Hill.
Mrs. Frank Albaugh and Mrs Jonathan
Albaugh were driving down the Little
Hickory road on Monday of this week
when the horses they were driving started
to run away, scared they think by clapp
of thunder. Mrs. jonathan Albaugh sus-
tanned bad shaking up, cut on the
head and some severe bruises. Mrs.
Frank Albaugh suffered in addition to
minor injuries broken shoulder. The
horses continued on down the road until
they were stopped by the winding Of the
lines in the wheel, the buggy and horses
being uniniured.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
G. Moulin of the West Side was buried
in the Riverside cemetery, Tionesta, en-
Friday last.
We have had and now have quite a
number of sick people, all of whom are
improving at present.
A series of revival meetings is in pro-
gross at Fagundus with good results.
Miss Gertrude Rumsey is conducting the
meetings.
Mr.. Brewster of Fleming Hill is build
ing himself pew house and has it about
ready for the plasterers.
1t is rumored that the West Hickory
tannery may be absorbed by trust. 1t
appears from said rumors that the afore-
said trust had until August 1st to decide
whether it will absorb or no. By the way,
the West Hickory tannery--an upper
leather tannery-is one of the finest plants
of its class in the country. The leather
it turns out is said to be of quite super
ior character. This latter fact is due to
several reasons. One is the superior
water used, and among the others, and
not the least at all, is the skill and knowl-
edge with which it is managed.