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of First Street. right resting on the west side
OF Fifss Street northwest
The second division will form on Second
Street, right resting on the north side Of Penn
sylpsnsa Avenue.
The first brigade, third division, will form on
the south side Of Pennsylvania Avenue right
ling On the cast side OF Third Street The
second brigade will form on Third Street. south
side Of Pennsylvania Avenue. night resting on
so,,ri Avenue vest Of Third Street The third
brigade will form On Third Street north Of Penn
sylvsnia Avenue, with right resting on Penn
sylysHia Avenue.
An organizations will report at their place oi
rendezvous at O'Clock p. m, and division com
mandcrs VIII form their divisions in the order
named herein and viii be prepared 10 move
promptly at p. m. They viii hold their com
rnands in readiness to take up the line OF march
as soon as the head OF each division is cleared
by the rear of the division which precedes H.
The general formation Of org-.i@Ations under
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arms will be in columns OF companies; cavalry
and artillery, column of platoons; organizations
with side arms only will conform TO this for
nation as nearly as practicable.
Commands arriving too late for assignment
to their proper position will be given u place
in the rear of the third division.
The guide throughout the march will be left.
Companies will he brought to port at a dis
tance Of six PAGES from the reviewing stand.
Officers carrying drawn swords, all colors, non
commissioned staff officers, non-commissioned of
fcers commanding subdivisions, and drum majors
VIII salute and resume the carry as prescribed
in drill regulations. Men in the ranks will not
salute. Each commander and staff will salute
and resume the carry together.
The street cars will cease operations dur
ing the progress of the procession, and
Pennsylvania Avenue Will be kept clear
from curb to curb.
AT p. IN. the National Guard Band will
give an open air concert at the south front
of the Treasury. The programme will
last until 7:30.
Tonight the first of the colossal war
spectacles will be given at the Monument
Grounds. The spectacle will be the Bat
tie of Manila" Here a stage setting $50
feet long has been erected and thrilling
reproduction of Dewey's victory Will be
presented. 1t is promised that the display
will be the most magnificent ever Witness
ed in this country. A vast structure con-
tanning 5000 seats has been erected and
all may enjoy the pyrotechnics. With the
booming of cannon, the glare of fire, and
the sinking of huge battleships the spec
tacle promises to be thrilling Six hundred
soldiers and 100 naval reserves will take
part in the attack on Cavite.
At the conclusion of the spectacle the
| following programme of fireworks displays
| will be given. This programme Will be
repeated each night after the spectacles:
Signal guns.
Magical illumination of grounds with con
| stantly changing colored fires.
Meteoric balloons ascending with dazzling bril-
| lisncy. changing they rise TO spiral for
nation, leaving in their wake brilliant corrus
| cations which fall 10 the earth.
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saIutcs and Chimes.

Gen. S. S. Yoder is the man who is re-
sponsible for the opening chorus OF bells
guns, and whistles. which announces the
opening of the celebration. General Yoder
is Chairman of the Committee on Salutes
and Chimes. He is a native of Ohio and
has been Representative in Con-
gress from that State. He serv-
ed one term as Sergeant alarms of
the House of Representatives.. He is active
in all matters which may promote the vel
fare of Washington. and has many friends
here. The Committee on Salutes and
Chimes is as follows: Thomas Calver, ].
p. Church, A. T. Dinsmore. Nelson Gapin,
Capt. A. J. Huntoon, II. l.. johnson, a. b.
Mackenzie. ]. E. McCabe, DR.. j. T. Raub,
William 7. SMiggert. W. L. Walter.
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Somerville thereupon set to work to make
the Jubilee success. He has worked hard
and faithfully, and has always been en-
hand whenever needed to give the pageant
a boost. He is also member of the Ex-
ecutive. the Finance. the Stands. and the
Decorations committees. He is native of
Washington and is the head of the firm of
Thomas Somerville Sons, brass founders.
He has for several years been the Presi-
dent of the Mount Pleasant Citizens Asso-
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Special Features.

The Committee on Special Features has
charge of the public speaking on May %.
The members are as follows: Chairman. C.
forth. Calvin Farnsworth, Amos Hadley,
+. Fl. Hosford. Dr. f. S. Howe V. Baldwin
Johnson. w. S. Knox, Col. Henry May,
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given birth, in his Office. which was aso
used as Jubilee Headquarters for many
months.
James W. Somerville, Vice Chairman of
the General Committee, attended the first
meeting of that body, bearing resolution
that the Peace Jubilee be deferred until
after the Centennial Celebration in 1900.
The resolution was defeated. and Mr..
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handsome publication. AS practical pub
Usher he went about the matter in prac-
tical manner and as a result the pro-
gramme will net the Jubilee Committee a
very handsome profit. Mr.. Parker was
born in Philadelphia. in 1860. and was ed
ucated in the public schools OF that city.
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For many years he held a position of trust
in the cash room of the Treasury Depart
ment in this city and has been in the
publishing business for over five years. He
is at present publisher of the Washington
Amusement Guide.
The Badges and Programmes Commit
tee is as follows: Chairman, r. P. Muir
ply; vice chairman, Alexander Wolf; Sec
retary, George T. Parker: John X. Burke,
S. A. Douglas, r. A. Dobbins, Robert P.
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The Pres. Committec.

The members OF the Press Committee are
as follows: II. L. West Chairman: Chas.
A. Boynton, ]. A. Matthews. A. S.
Ayres, w. b. Bryan, f. w. Brady, w. F.
Coyle C. w. Campbell, Otto Carmichael.
r. L. Fearn, Louis Garthe. E. NJ. Hood, F.
H. Hosford. Rudolph Kaufman. John P.
Miller, Thomas C. Noyes. Norman Pruitt.
w. p. Spurgeon. W. W. Smith. and H. N.
Thompson.
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Emerson. ]. B. Green, William Gait. Hen
ry Hammond, S. Porter House. John R.
HILL Mas F. Ihmsen, Simon Kahn. Joseph
E. Luckett. Thomas Orndorff. John Pestel,
Clarence Reisenstein, T. ]. Sullivan. F. A.
Sebring, Byron P. Turner, William NJ.
Walker. and Z. T Warwick
The times., 1899-05-23

Frank spent his vacations in the store,
where he became familiar with mercan-
tile methods. After gaduating at the
academy he located at Cambridge where
he established a large business in dry
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THE GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Made Up of WashinEton's Represen-
tatfye Business Men,

Frank X. Raymond, Chairman of the
General Committee. was born in 1856. in
Champagne county, Ohio. where he was
educated in the common schools, gh duat-
ing later from the academy. His father
was a dry goods merchant at Urbana, AMI
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into the Jubilee scheme with more than
usual enthusiasm and from start to finish
be has never allowed the word can
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Capt Allison Naiior. jr., S. C. Palmer. F.
G. Schafer, E. X. Somborn, Col. III. E
Ureli. II. l.. West.
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plause than Mitchell Dyrenforth, Chair
man of the Committee on Decorations and
Illuminations. Always a hustler, he went
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Simply Preparing for an Emereency

Wy iN't Sli Fii.J
LONDON, July I'm the House of
Commons today. Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerlnan Liberal leader in the
House, asked the government leader
a. j. Balfour. if he had any statement
to make on the apparently official com
munication published in the Times to-
day, giving the names of number of
officers said to have been ordered to
proceed to South Africa for the purpose
OF organizing the residents as we'll as
the police and local forces at various
points on the frontier.
Mr. Balfour replied that he was not
aware it was an official communicat ton.
lie added that no cc~.tinEency had vet
arisen which in tho opinion Of the gov
eminent nccessitates 4 material in
crease in the forces now in South AZ
RIGA He added:
We. however. think it necessary. I'M
DER existing circumsta noes, to take .;ucl;
steps as may bring the present T0rcc IN
TO the proper standard of efficiency ana
mobility. The war office would have
been extraordinarily wanting in its most
obvious duties il 1t was not prepared for
any emergency"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
|IPE5)l lES|El!;[
| PRESCRIPTION
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
FOR WEAE& WOMEM /.

The fire alarm system was tested last
night.
Mr.. ]. Fl. Noonan has returned from
a visit to Akron, q.
Miss Annie Borden. Of Lynchburg. is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. l.. l.. Math-
cws
Mr. and Mrs. j. d. Shaw have re-
turned from Atlantic City, where they
spent their honeymoon.
RMS. Stakeholder and daughter. who
have been TIL" guests of MIR. Frank
Stakeholder, have returned to their
home in I;;tltinorc
Newport News Lodge NO. So. T. O.
O. f. met last night and initiated FIVE
new members. The lodge will install it,
recently elected officers next Friday
night.
Mr.. II. Q. Williams. International
secretary, railroad department Young,
Mems Christian Association, is in the
city as the guest OF G. {. Kent, Jr,
local secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
He Needs IL.

The chief of police last night rccciv-
Cd :, telegram from Indianapolis from
a Mr.. Donovan stating that he had re-
r"lv:d from gentleman here tclc-
gram to the effect that Mr.. William
Donovan his brother. was dangerously
sick, and asking for $40. He asked the
chief TO investigate and report to him
The chief investigated as requested and
found that Mr.. Donovan was really i'll.
threatened With fever. The doctor had
recommended that he be sent either to
his homo or to a hospital. Mr. Donovan
was wired to and Informed Of the con
dltlon of his brother who will probably
be sent away in a day or two
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Received ~ it'll Satisfaction.

The announcement Thursday after
noon of the probHble consolidation of
the Chesapeake & Ohio and Big -Four
railway systems was received with a
great deal of satisfaction here and ii is
generally hoped that the union of TIN. 20
two splendid roads will be brought
about as soon as possible. 1t is now
stated authoratively that they will he
operated rs separate bran 49, ana of
course the name Chesapeake & Ohio
will not be changed.
dispatch from Cincinnati confirms
the report Of consolidation and ii is IN
dcrstood that it will be effected in the
carly future.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
OLD DOMINION CRIPPLED.
Steamer Towed Into New York Harder
Having Broken Her Center Pin.
(Bv TelcgTaph)

NEW YORK. July 1.-The Old Do
ninion Steamship Company's side
wheeler Old Dominion, from Richmond
and Norfolk, broke down on her pas
sage north and was taken in tow by
the steamer Jefferson Of the same line.
bound from New York to Norfolk and
brought to this port. The Old Dominion
broke her ccntcr-pin when off the
Northeast END lightship about l o'clock
yesterday afternoon. During the night
the southbound steamer Jefferson Of
the Old Dominion line, hove in sight
and on signal passed a line to the dis
abled steamer and towcd her to the
Sandy Hook lightship where she was
taken in charge by tugs. The jefferson
resumed her voyage. The Old Domn-
ion had seven passengers.
At the Office Of the line it was stated
1T was expected that the Old Domin-
ion would be in service again within a
week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Sale of House and Lot in New
port News, Va.

BY virtue of a deed of trust bearing
date on the 23rd day of November, 1896
executed by II. c. Noteworthy to the
undersigned trustees. and recorded in
the Clerks Office of the Corporation
Court of the City of Newport News.
Virginia, in Deed Book number three
(No. -. page one hundred and ffty-six
ono. 1850, and default having been made
in the payment of the debt secured by
said deed and at the request of the ben
eticiarieS named therein. we will sell ut
public auction. on the gath day Of july
1899. at 1900 O'Clock A. NJ, at the cornc.
of Washington Avenue and Twenty
fifth street. in the city of Newport
News. Virginia, all that certain lot
piece or parcel of ground, situate and
being in Newport News. Warwick. coun-
~. Virginia. and known and desi grated
Of the City Of Newpor News made by
&. NJ. Eraxton, Civil Engineer. ard duly
liled in the Clerks ONCE of the County
Court Of Warwick county Virgil III. on
the 18th day Of October, 1890 by the 10.
number tifty-four (No. 54) in Block
number fourteen c. (No. IA ''I'rD to
Scther With all and singular all the
tcncments thcrcunto belonging or an
pertaining.
On this lot is q two-story st Ore and
residence. This property is situate be
tween Roanoke and Chestnut avenues
on TwcntNsiNth Street in the City Of
Newport News, Virginia.
Terms Of sale cash
Newport News. Va. July 18th, 1889.
w. J. NIcLMS,
LAURIN f. SMITH.
Trustees.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Carlln ana c,arks A,,n.,r.,,s Again.

,aril!l and Clarks Refined Minstrcls
VII De the attraction at the Huckruc
beach Casino next week, commencing
Monday evening.
ne mnstrels made a big hit at the
, Inaiiio week before last and. having
since reorganzed, and rchcarsea an en-.
treiy new performance, the manage.
ihent OF the theatre conceived the ha;,
py ioea of bringing the merry band of
troubadours back for another run.
IN the bill will appear Cariin am,
LARK IN an entirely different. but iusi
ds luhhy German specially; Collins and
Collins, with new songs, dances ,,I
funny sayings; Jimmie Dunn. with !,
new lot Of limitations: Taylor William.
With new ballads and Bryant and Sa
Vllie, with brand new musical special.
~ = new afterpicce. called The
watch Dog introducing q very funn,
clown canine, will wind up the perform
ance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

Sealed proposals will be received until
noon, Monday, the tenth day OF July
1899, and opened Immediately thereaf-
ter, for the construction Of about s35
lateral sewer connections from the
main line Of the city sewers to the curb
Of the street
The total length OF pipe to be laid
will approximate 1900 feet.
The specifications and forms Of con-
tract and proposal. together with all
necessary information may be obtained
upon application to the city clerk
A certified check payable to the city
treasurer for $1,000 must accompany
each proposal.
The right to reject any or all bids is
hereby reserved. j. A. MASSIE,
6-9-1n. City Clerk
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Newport News, Va. June 81 1896

Newport News, Va. June o. 1899.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
have this day by mutual agreement
bought out the interest Of my partner
Mr.. IL. Wcfblum, of the firm of Mcssrs
Woody & Co., doing business at 25S
TWcnty-cighth street Newport News,
va. All parties indebted to the said
firm will settle their accounts with me
The business will be continued at the
same place. Thanking my friends for
their kind patronage and soliciting a
continuance OF the same. / am most
respectfully, A. l.. WOODY
7-2-4-l-mo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
HE HAD AccoMPL1cEs

SEMLIN. AUSTRIA. July 1.-The
fireman who attempted to assassinat"
former King Milan. is a Bosnian named
GJura KneZcvic. He had accomplicrs.
During his flight Knezevic cndcavOr.d
to shoot himself and when he failed nc
jumped into the river Save which joins
the Danube at Belgrade. but he was
dra Eged out by the police.
Fourteen members of the former rad
ical central committee. including OK
Premier Tauchanovics were arrested
yesterday sn suspicion of being con-
nected with the affair. Another cx-
premier. Pascs. has been placed under
police SupcrVjSiOn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Taking Dispositions

The Bonewcll faction in the county
fght took dispositions in Lakevill.
yesterday. Five voters testified. there
being nearly as many lawyers on fani
az witnesses. among them Mr.. II. NJ.
Lett \. -. Clark, Q. Arthur Neal. NJ.
O. y. Ratchelor. Neal appeared in place
OF Attorney Field who is sick.
Among those who testified on Ivy
avenue was Charlie Tucker. a colored
man, who swore :hat he never signed a
certain affidavit which was produced.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Relics from Norfolk Navy Yard wanted.

F
WASHINGTON. July 7.-Omcials of
the Smithsonian Institution. after Wis
ting the Norfolk Navy Yard. have APP
pllcd to the Navy Department for "A
number Of relics both of the civil anu
the Spanish wars. which were found IN
the yard. These include parts of the
equipment of the Spanish cruiser Rcina
Mercedes and of INC Maine and the gun
ports from the old friGatc Cumberland
The department will turn over the relics
to the Smithsonian.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Little Dmmae Q Done.

Fire was discovered yesterday
about $50 O'Clock in the new house
building for MI. W. T.. Barrett On Yves.
avenue. between Thirty-third and Thir-
ty-fourt4l streets The fire department
responded to the alarm and extinguish-
cd the blaze before much damage re-
suited.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
To Branch Out for himself.

MI. Barton Ewcrs. who has been with
Mr.. NJ, II. Lash for several years. will
leave in i few days for Washington,
where he viii engage in business With
his brother Mr. Ewcrs has many
friends in this city who will regret tr
see him leave. lie will embark in the
furniture business in Washington.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Admiral Cervera Acquitted.

MADRID. July =. dmirai Ccrvcra
and the ether commanders of the Span
ISL fleet destroyed in the battle OF San
llaSo, whose conduct has been the sub
Ject OF inquiry by special court martial
were to-day acquitted and formally lib
eralcd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
Lincoln. Big Eo,e, Abiaxe.

LINCOLN. NII2.. July s-12:4o a. NJ.
a bad fire has broken out in the Lin
dcll the largest hotel in the city A
general alarm has been turned III
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
In Jl,AtiCa Charles Court.

In Justice Charlie Rnbinson's court IN
ltlo"dtlrld yesterday Jennie I.arkin and
jamie Henderson were fined 81 and cos s
each for disordcrly conduct. They did
not have the money and 50 We're sent
UP in default
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
BuCkrOe Beach Casino.

WEEK BEGINNING JULY 10th.
Return of the Brightest and Best
Company OF entertainers ever on the
Peninsula.
The same people With q brand new
show. New Acts, New Songs New
Dances.
Every night and Saturday matinee
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

WANTED TWO NURSE GIRLS. a
waiter and cook. Steady work and
good wages. Apply Newport News
Employment and Collection Agency.
Corner Washington avenue and 28th
street. over drug store
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

SEND YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS TO
our store. We use Squbbs and
Merck's chemicals in compromising
them. B1LlSOLY & BILISOLY, 351D
Washington avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
KING MEANS AssAILANr.
(By Telegraph.)

Attempt at Suicide.
(By Telegraph)
BELGRADE. July 1.-THE man who
attempted to assassinatc former King
Milan here. yesterday evening. firing
four shots from d revolver at him, and
wounding him slightly in the back. is Z,
fireman employed by the municipality.
il is supposed he was hired by an enc
my of Milan
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

WANTED-HOUsEK DEs1R-
ing help to make their wants known
at this Office. Newport News Employ
ment and Collection Agency. Corner
Washington avenue and 2Sth street.
over drug store. M.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

CASH, OLD POST
age and revenue stamps; valuable
stamps found on backs OF old photo
graphs. Send for buying list, F. S.
Cook, Box 302 Hampton, Va. 5-3tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Holders Of the paidup stock OF The
American Loan and Savings Company
are requested To present their coupons
for their sc!ni-annual interest. due On
July LIST. at the First National Bank for
payment. w. L. COIrRI.LL,
'-1-bt. Secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
LOST AND FOUND.

FOuND-IN CASINO, AT IMMUNE,
banquet. white pmrasol. Owner can
recover by describing and paying for
adv. Apply at Daily Press Office
7-7-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
SPECIAL. NOTICES.

FOUR NICE YOUNG MEN CAN Sc
cure board in a private family. one
door from West Avenue on Thirty
first street, by applying 7-S-lt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

BUY OR SELL ALL
kinds Of furniture and household
goods. Repairing and upholstcring
at short notice. a Rybner, 226 2bth
street. 4-30-6mo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

w \ N r. L, D-ROARDERS. 1c<CyIJ
lent board and rooms can be secured
at the Wyandotte, 1876 Thirty-sccond
street. Everything first class.
7-o-1W
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
FOR RENT.

ROOMS FOR RENT NO. 3ol0 WEST
avenue. Newly papcred and painted.
cooi and airy. Moderate prices; use
OF bath. Apply at once at the house
1-G-2I
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08
FOR SALE.

l. Q II SALlc-4AN ESTARI.ISHEp
plumbing business. one Of the Oldest
IN the city; good opportunity for the
right party; good reasons for selling.
Apply z. @. Box Sill
1-1-6t :
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WANTS.

WANTED-A GoODN COOK GOOD
nome and pay for right person 291,
Washington avenue. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

TAKE RILISOLY'S LITTLE GIANTS
FOR all Liver Complaints. Prepared
~ BILISOLY & BILISOLY, 35l0
Washington avenue
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

WANTED TO RENT by SEPTFM-
Der lsi, Il nicely finished house unfu.-
nshcd, with electric or gas lights and
modern improvements. between West
ana Lafayette avenues ana Twenty
eighth and Fhirty-fourth street. Di-
rect all answers to OCCUPANT. this
office. --tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

NOW is THE TIME YOU NEED A
Tonic. Try Beef, Wine and Iron, il
gives you an appetite. BIL!SOLY a.
ElLlSOl-Y, 1910 Washington avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

WANFED-TO EXCHANGE 500 NEW
singer. Sewing Machines for 500 old
OFFICE, 300 Twenty-cirhth street
j. II. Parker. manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-08

GOOD SIN FOOT
show case and stand. Chcyncs stu
no hampton. "a. 1-G-:t
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Notice to Contractors.

Bernard Nclms. Cricr.