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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-11-25
THE BRITISH SOLDIER.
Ills Life seems 20 He One Hound OF
Misery and Filth.

Some of the reasons why Great Brit
ain finds II difficult TO get recruits for
the army are told by an English writer:
lin cold weather the coal supply for
each room for the week rarely lasts
bali that time. and IL becomes neccs-
rary for the men to buy coal for the
rest of the week out of their own peck
cts. In food. clothing and almost
everything else the free issue Is far too
small. TO provide tea. sugar. milk.
butter. vegetables and other Injuries
the soldier IL allowed threcpencc q
day. The greater part of mans pay
is swallowed up by the purchase Of
food. In addition TO this. the soldier
has to pay out of his own pocket for
all the necessary articles used for
cleaning IL. such rs backing. pipe clay.
brass polish. and. In the ease Of cav
airy. saddle soap and burnishcrs. Then
there are inntImerabe other charges
put upon lin.
'When II soldier first joins the serv-
Ice he IL supplied with free issue of
everything. including tiny piece OF
soap. which. like the greater portion OF
his kit. IL supposed to last him his
seven years. or twenty years II he
extends his service The same remark
applies To his socks. Undertaking and
all his small kit. while his uniform and
boots are supposed to last two years.
and all repairs have TO be betrayed out
of his own pocket. However careful a
man may be- II Is impossible for him to
make such things ms socks and shirts
last for seven years.
another evil Is the scarcity of eat
and basin for every man. Many Il re-
cruit. after leaving comfortable home,
has found himself sitting down to
breakfast at table where there are
twenty-five or thirty men with half Il
dozen basins between them. Cups and
. sauccrs are not known. Nor IL II Mt all
an uncommon thing to see two men eat
ing their dinners of the same plate or
even on the bare table itself. For the
most part. meals are eaten In shirt
sleeves with hats on. while in every
room Il few men will be short of knives
and forks. for which. MS substitutes.
they use their fingers. old raZors and
pockctknives.
"AlOst disgusting are the uses to
which bedding Is put. Whenever any
equipment is TO be drawn from stores
II is always carried in blankets off the
beds. Then. previous TO all inspec-
tons OF barrack rooms by the COM
handing officer. the floors are scrub.
bed. after which. TO keep them clean
until they are dry and the command
ing officer has been around. 1t is custom
AIRY TO spread blankets over them. In
wet weather the blankets get into n
fearful condition by being tramplcd
on by men coming In out of the mud
and stables. The same blankets are
used for drawing rations. The rcgi-
ment that has It's blankets washed once
In six months II the eXepption"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-11-25

King Edward Is reported 20 have Of
fercd Bible 60 the Episcopal church
nj Williamsburg. Va II will be cspe-
cially inscribed and will commemorate
the three hundreith anniversary OF the
establishment ~ the church at James
town. % which the Williamsburg
church is regarded rs the successor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
City Fathers Say Hampton Roads
Railway Is Running West
Avenue Paving.
MAYOR CALLED UPON TO ACT
variouo Mattero of Importance Dis.
cussed and Acted Upon by Board of
Aldermen in Adjourned session-Mr.
Walker Wants to Muzzle the Dogs
New Market Ordinances.

a resolution directing the city en-.
glneer To notify the receivers for
Hampton Roads Railway and Electric
Company to repair lis road bed on
west avenue ut once, adopted by the
common council, was pissed by the
board of aldermen last night. IN ad-
dltion 10 this Il resolution offered by
Alderman Robinson, calling mon the
mayor 10 take steps toward having
the Hampton Roads Company put It's
ron he'd In proper condition, was
adopted.
1t seems that the road bed OF the
line on West avenue is in such IL con-
dition that the inacaiam paving is be-
Ing damaged considerably, and unless
something is done without delny The
result will be serious.
Adjourned Session.
4 The bonrd of aldermen met In nd
]oiirned session last night to dispose of
h business 81 the calendar for the
regular meeting Tuesday night. Prcsi.
dent Jones was In the chair and the
members answering to their names
We're; Robinson, Mugler, Gayle.
Walker, Mnrye and Harwood.
a lengthy message from The mayor
was read and its various sections will
ne Referred To the proper committees
by the president.
The action Of the common council
III sustaining the mayors veto of the
Dog ordinance" was concnrrc,l In.
The new ordinance, which Is the old
measure with several amendments to
meet the objections of the mayor. was
adopted. This measure imposes fines
against persons allowing their dogs to
run mt large without collars and tags,
provides for the taking MP Of untngged
and collarless dogs by the police force
the regulates the keeping of dogs In
the city generally. All.
Money to Pay Judgment.
The action of the common council
in transferring $4,000 from the street
~improvement fund to the general
fund, was %concnrred in. This money
Is to be used In paying the Judgment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
tdl-Persond

f. .|H.." .THHH. Lf| |T -THfHH L
Arthur G. Lewis Southern passenger
agent of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
way, with Headquarters at Norfolk,
was In the city yesterday shaking
hands with n host of friends.
Mr.. Willard Saunders, who Is q stud
'r; ~ the Richmond Medical College.
has returned home 10 spend the sun,
mer vacation with his parents, MI.
aud Mrs. Il. NJ. Saunders, POI Thirty.
third street.
Misses Eleanor and Frances Carr
will he the ~hostesses at the meeting
of tho Fraternity Enclire Club next
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. G. l.. Newly and little son will
leave today for HEREFORD, N. c., where
they will be the guests of Mrs. New.
by's parents.
Miss Jennie Timherlakc, of VIII
liamsbnrg, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
j. j. Powers. on Thirtleth street.
Miss Mamie Curtis. of Lee Hall.
IS visiting Mrs. Il. w. Milstead on
Thirty.fomth street.
Mrs. j. l.. Patton entertained at
duplicate whist Tuesday evening In
honor Of Miss Martha Wheatiey. Of
Amerlcus, ca, and Miss Anne Burwell
Jones.
The Bridge Whist Club was enter
tanned yesterday afternoon by Mrs. w.
c. Foley at her home on West avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
recently secured against the city b,
SCOTS administrators.

recently secured against the city by
SCOTS administrators.
A ordinance approp, iating $f,0LO to
be used III compromising the suits of
Phillips, WoInble and others against
the city, adopted by the common conn.
ell, was adopted. These suits were
brought us the result of the changing
OF the grade ON Thirty-fourth street
and Phillips has already secured
judgment in the Corporation Court
for $3.50 damages. City Attorney
Massie recommended the compromise.
Cots Paid for MIR. Green.
The action of the lower branch In
adopting n resolution providing for the
payment of 5000, the amount expended
by City Electrician w. S. Green In de-
Tending the suit for damages brought
against him by T. e. Atkins, was con
Cured i'm after some discussion. Mr..
Green applied to the council for the
money OH the ground that Atkins sued
him for SANDER because of statements
made by him IN performing his duty
as city electrician and inspector of
electrical work.
Pure Milk Ordinance.
The ordinance prohibiting the sale
of impure, a%dultoratcd or skinned
milk in the city and imposing fines
for violations of the provisions, adopt
ed by the common council. WINS unnni-
mously passed. The ordinance re.
quires the health officer To make In.
spections and tests, to keep records,
etc. The millimlen are required tn be
licensed by the health officer aud TO
pay 81 for each stall or place where
milk is sold and so cents for each cow
they maintain.
An ordinance. offered by. MIR. Har-
wood, permitting farmers To sell their
produce to merchants and hotels In
tho market district during market
hours and to sell, to anybody, any
where, after market hours, was adopt
ed under Il suspension of the rules.
after much discussion. Mr.. Walker
strenuously opposed the hotel" clause
and MIR. Muglcr favored placing no
restrictions whatever on The farmers.
The report of the conference com
mittee. recommending that The ordi-
nance apportioning the police apprO-
priation he laid upon the table, was
adopted.
Another Dos-Muzzling Act.
MIR. Walker started another heated
discussion over the dog question by
introducing n resolution imposing u
line uron my person allowing q dog
to run ut large IN the city withou, u
mnzZlc. Mr.. Robinson spoke AT
length against Ibis measure and after
an argument It was referred To the
ordinance and police committee.
MIR, HARDWOOD created II mild sensa-
ton in the chamber by Introducing Il
resolution Imposing n fine of not less
than 81 nor more than $40 upon any
person allowing chickens or other
domestic fowls To trespass upon other
peoples property. This ordinance was
referred to tile ordinance and police
committee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board
Tonight.
The board of school trustees will
meet in regular session in the assem-
'Diy hall of the High school building To-
night q. 8 O'clock to transact the reg.
ular monthly business.
Size fnal arrangements for the com.
mcncemeni exercises of The High
school graduating class will be made
by the holy tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
False Alarm of Fire.

! false alarm of Grc. turned in from
.bcx III at the corner of Thirty.sec
ond street and Roanoke avenue, called
out the East End fire company yes.
terlay afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. Ow.
Ing to the fact that the Fast End
c%ompany's ensine is out OF commits.
SIGN. the engine from the Central sta.
lion responded to the alarm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
Fewer gallons; wears longer; Deyoe
s4s.25, Via southern Rail.

Southern Railway Will sell daily I'M.
I'll May 18th, one-Way %cnlonist tickets
at S4S.25 via their through route. Only
one change necessary to the Poetic
coast. Personally conducted exclr,
sion sleepers three times a week,
berth rate In same $3.50. For further
Information call l12 either phone, or
address w. w. sCROXTON, Pass. Agt.,
No. 90 CRANKY street, Norfolk, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11

LEWIS

WHITE FRENCH LAWN-Hea
46 inches wide. Yard ...... iGE
WHITE FRENCH LAWN-OE.
4G inches wide. Yard ......EGG
WHITE PERSIAN LAwn-pEa
AZ inches wide. Yard ......EJC
WHITE PERSIAN LAwN-Eno
4G inches wide. Yard Jul
WHITE WASH FRENCH
LAWNs-5O inches wide. Enn
fard ......... ...... ......OOG
WHITE WASH FRENCH
LAWNS-50 inches wide. o.
yard 1880. .jJG
WHITE FRENCH NAiNsooK-
90 inches wide. o.
WHITE FRENCH NAlNsook-
so inches wide. en-.
Yard ........ ........ .,...JUG
WHITE FRENCH oRGANpIEs.-
2 yards wide. 35c, En-
39c and ......... ....... ..UUG
WHITE BosNET-sG inches
wide. 25c, doc E0a
anu ........... ...... ....VUC
BLACK oReANDlEs- Ena
. yards wide ......... .....JUC
WHITE LINEN LAWN-3G
inch(r vile pQp f1
soc. G5c " and u.s.. "'e. ......75C
PILLOW LINEN cn.
sHEETlNG LINEN Q1 nm
30 inches wide y 1.UU
WHITE DOTTED swlss-rn.
25c. sac and ......... ......CUC
WHITE FANCY MERcERIzEp
WAlSTlNGS--l2 l-2c, 10.
lac, l9c aud ......... ......ECC
WHITE NAlNsooks- In.
IL Lee. 15c, l9c 25c. 39c and .JUC
WHITE LoNecLoTH- HC.
1Oc. IL ~, 15c, 19c and .....ZJG
WHITE INDIA LINoN- nC.
Sc, Zoe, ~ l-2c. l5c, 19c and. .EOC
H. ]. LEWIS CO., Inc.
Washington Ave-, Next to 2sth St.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-11
B 9 !

We are agents for the Eagle wheel.
one OF the,best on the market. See 1t.
Also q full line OF Bicycle Supplies.
Have your wheel put in trim for the
summer. Work guaranteed.
NEWPORT NEWS CYCLE CO.,
1900 Washington avenue,
w. G. RIDDlCK, ManaGtr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
New Purses.

The makers of pocketbooks and purses have certainly work ed wonders. Paris has been called upon for new creations galore.
 The envelope shape-its the proper thing; made in three compartments, with memoran- dunn and pencil, powder, puff and bevel plate mirror; strap handle. Made up in I0 m buff alligator .............lOsOo
 Enamel pocketbooks. all en- velope shapes, with two com partments, card case and purse; strap to wear them on m back of the hand. f.OO
 Envelope purses, in enamel. leather lined, change purse. Has pearl clasp and 7E0 strap hand clasp ......... i.JU
 Sea Lion with German silver mountings and frame. Dolly Warden lining, fitted with powder puff. hand mirror, and change purse, all In German silver with rose gold finish. Strap handles and gold I0 m harness buckles ...... .. lU.UU
 Sea Lion In wine color, blue, green and black, with mount ings to match. Fitted with card case, change purse and handkerchief pocket. ln nn Vienna handle ...........IU.UU
 Cowhide, buff alligator with German silver frame with rose gold finish. Full calf lining and fitted with car case and mir TOT combined and change purse, Vienna handle. This Is on of the swell member in I5 m grey .................... iosoV
 Japanese Damask, in an en- velope purse, fitted with hand mirror, change purse and pow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Our LOO Glove.
Fall Baby Millinery,

New arrivals in Baby Caps, dainty French cap of tucked silk with rows of hemstitching and finished with lace sO-
 Baby Caps with crown of lalntitly embroidered crown trimmed with footing ruch m md rosettes of ribbon. l.UU Baby Caps of shirred silk with
 ruch of muslin and rib- i 1S bon rosettes ............... isLJ
 Also the little French hand made Cap which will be worn a great deal this season with a silk padded lining, from ! Sn u,75 to ksJV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
5 olvin g the Or e a t Question "What-tO-Wedr'

Knowing the taste of careful, particular Birmingham wonen as this store does it is but natural that this new fall stock coincides with your ideas.
 Many of the creations exclusive with this store-the "Wooltex" garments for example
 They'll naturally great feature of this opening You'll want to see them
 Notice the coongs and textiles the newest mode the smart coat suits.
 Then too thee be dainty garments TOT special oc and the ke that will delight the heart of every woman De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
The Fall Opening at Steele-Smith' s
Fashion Says---In Dress Goods and Silks

Fashion says-nohing but very quiet things in dress and suit materials
 Fashion says Chiffon Cloths veneians Dapdeete Panamas Henettas Puneas Cheviots and kindred aocs Tor sus
 Of every rule must have its exception to prove tpu these still very quiet
 Small checks herngbone stripes shadow checks stripes effects mixtures and fancy chevlots
 For the dresses for formal occasion evening de nne texture Eoennes Vole usion Silk Cpes and olk Voes Chfons and Messalnes Chiffon PoPlns and the beautiful white Crepe Radiant and other novelties that are little nmth he nlain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Ribbons.

Mousaline ribbons, soft f1n- ished ribbon, ideal for collars and girdles, in the new shades. green, pink, blue, mais, scarlet, black, white, lilac, etc. h. Six inches wide at.......... fU(
 The plaids are the new things to be in ribbons. Plaids In the pastel colorings; for girdles and
 or the neck. Az inches knc wide at ...................-. OON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
For the Street Dress.

Paris says no pronounced ef- fects-so here they are-the plain fabrics, old-time fabrics made fashionable.
 44-inch ;.ll-wool French 7Ec Serge; s5 and. ...............l
 44-inch all-wool, satin faced Prunella, the new olive, garnet, navy, brown and m DlaCk ..................... isVO
 Silk finished Henrietta, made by d famous German maker, the fabric which gives you all the beauty there Is in t00 -olors .................. lsOO
 Shadow stripe Batiste, a fabric IuIss IoJ '9dHl 5uISuHo 9ql Jo 1ressy wear; 46 inches l00 Wiue ..........-......... hOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. l8-l9. What You Will See and Whats Behind It.

vueknoNg aes that they of getting good values
 
 We prevail widely positive conviction With the whole Duymg public.
 in the logical
 bigger better stock than Greater scope more Veg du o' better values fresh and abundant eVoenoe o ou and our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
For Evening Wear.

Crepe de Chine in the rich, high lustre Messaline finish, from the very delicate ethereal tints down to the staple and dark colors; and m superb quality; at........ I'VU
 Peau Messaline, an elegant weighty silk, yet as soft and supple as chiffon; a range of shades suitable for m dress of ceremony ....... i.UV
 Pure silk chiffon poplin, soft as down, rich and elegant in finish and favorite fabric in the lew French 1E models .................. lsAJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Dress Trimmings.

Fashion has been extremely generous in trimmings There ONE THING Coored Silk Appques have again been added There no limit to the variations in which trimmings will be used The danies of the dainty. Baby Irish has been added The edges and oriental aoves and bands beautiful than The appques verable flower gardens
 Another very distinctive trimming Base embroidery This is to be had edges insertions and aoyers They graceful the finest Point Gaze Lace Chiffon vvets be used small degree Altogether buying trim ming will be pleasure this season-the variety great and prices to suit all purses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
A Veritable Feast of New Things.

der puff. Strap handle back
 and pearl button m clasp .................. ~'O College bags-A large square frame bag with card case,
 change purse, side pockets to be swung from shoulder ' S0 or carried; s4, s5 and .... l.JU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

At $500 we have a special number in a coat suit that IS par excellence; the greatest value we've ever seen in ready to-wear.
 Suits in Sponged Lady's Cloth; red, plum, blue and black. A plain tailored style, with 52- inch fitted cc-st; plain but ele- gantly tailored. Taffeta lined: circular skirt. In suits this is par excellence the greatest value ever sold in any suit department in the 10 m South.... ........ ......... iO.UO
 Suits in a fancy woven solid color Cheviot, black and blue, made with {. loose coat, semi fitted back: coat satin-lined. Skirt has inverted plait I0cn at each seam. tL.UO
 Suits in light or dark grey Cheviot. Made with the long fitted 52-inch plain tailored coat with velvt collar and turn back cuffs. The coat satin n m lined; full plaited skirt. LU.UU
 Suit In green, dark red, blue and black, twilled serge, a "chic" litton Eton; collarless with all seams and edges tailor stitched and piped with velvet to match. Jacket is full taf- feta-lined. Full plaited 1t nn skirt.... ........ .... ..... Li.UU Suits in an invisible check, fancy worsted. Made with 52- inch fitted back coat. A plain tailored affair, trimmed only by single strap of the material over the sholder and down the front and back. Velvet collar and cuffs. Silk-lin-d. Skirt is circu- lar, plain with the exception of stitched straps near the 1S m bottom.. .... .... .. ..... JO.UU
 Suits in lady's cloth; blue, black and red. Another plain tailored style, with an inlaid collar and cuffs; black satin. The skirt has two ~laits at h seam stitched down to knee and released to give l0 m flare. Satin-lined coat... fV.UU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

"Wooltex" Suits in twilled Worsted, in a diagonal pin strips effect; a long coat with mannish collar and turn back cuffs. Satin lined to waist. Plain skirt with a cluster of tucks 1S m over the hips. s..............J JUsOO
 "Wooltex" Suits of an excel lent quality of soft finished, soft twilled Cheviot. A tailored full-lergth coat with velvet col- lar and turn back cuffs. Coat has double plaits over ths shoulders. Full Satin lined. The skirt plain with plaited l0 m flare. .... .......... fU.UO
 "Wooltex" Suits In hard finished fancy worsted. The short coat is double-breasted with strap seams. Inlaid collar and cuffs.
 Skirt is circular with two plaits at bottom in front and a cluster of tucks over An 0n the hlpS ................... fOsOO
 "Wooltex" Suits in an novelty 0edNe Ol grey eiolellne WOTSleu, with an invisible satin stripe plaid. Full length, fitted back coat with panne velvet and braid girdle. Collar, cuffs and vest to match in the panne vel vet Silk lined to waist. Cir cular plait with inverted E0 m plaits ..... ................O OOsOO
 "Wooltex" Suits in an excel mt broadcloth, plum blue and black.
 A Russian blouse with hand embroidered turn-down velvet collar. Has new sleeve with pointed and strapped cuff. The stole front is ornamented with braid ornaments.
 Skirt has inverted plait at front, sides and back. EE m Silk lined ........ ........ JJ.UO ''Wooltex' Suits in dark red imported cloth. A fitted, full length coat with fiy-back. All seams are tailor-stcapped. Col lar and cuffs are edged with braided velvet band. Fulhn m satin lined ............... UVsVO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Wash Goods s-Unsurpassable: Unnatchdble.

wash goods department every turn be ar inexpensive gngam chine for elaborate evening
 hold 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
DreSSnndking.

In connection with this excellent stock of new dress fabrics and trimmings, so full of suggestions for tall suits gowns special dresmalng department
 Mrs. Gnzler has returned from New York where exceptional opportunity study the imported modeste eqact things that Paris will be wearing
 Gnzler will gladly selecting of the things, making suggestions
 Dressmaking engagements should be booked early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

Fancy Silk Eolienne in light blues, dark blues, green and white. Heretofore we have
 shown the plain Eoliennes. This season we have the new fancy ones to show you for the ball 'oom opera and evening h0r wear, Monday ...............U UUS
 Chiffon Silk, new fabric for .vening wear. This is the first season to be shown. We have 1t in white, black, light blue, lark blue, red, light and dark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
Knit Underwear.

Ladies' lisle vests. soft finished Iuality, finished with hand :rocheted edges, ribbon sn. Trimmed ...................... JUL
 Ladies uniont suits, made in best quality of llisle, fitted or loose, knee trimaned with, ma- chinese torchon. 55c ones sn- t ............................ JUG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
w aiStS

silk waists in taffeta show all the new shadings-red, blues, green, grey and of course black and white.
 Simple and very elaborate and all the variations that go be- tween.
 Hand embroidered, tucked and the tailored effects.
 The price range is 4 m from $4.25 to .............. UsOO
 Another in mercerized batiste with circular collar of val. lace and hand embroidered yoke. back and front outlined with a single row of hem I1E0 stitching ................... iNsoo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17

green. The effect is about the same as Banzia silk, but 8 S0r inches wider, Monday..... JUS
 Wash silk Cord In solid colors. ihown only in this city by Steele-Smith. Just the goods for the coat suits and ladies waists. We have the colors in white, black, red, greens, blues and greys, (washable), 1S, donday ...................... OoS
 White Embroidered Batiste, a beautiful quality, mercerised. Very sheer with a beautiful lus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-17
A Showing of Evening Coats

They're in cream, champagne, white, new green and black chiffon cloth, with taffeta Things.
 The commentators are decidedly new-the "burnt-out effects, English Eyelet Embroidery, or hand silk embroidery