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Alone Mt Christmas.

If in this age of organizations innu-
merable there is room for Il more, it
is for an organization which would
bring together, especially on Christmas,
those who are alone in the world, par
ticularly women, says the Ladies'
Home Journal. Many of us who have
our kin closest to us on Christmas day
do not stop to realize what our feelings
would be if they were not with us. 1t
is so hard to imagine ourselves in a po-
sition other than the one we are in.
We remember some poor family at
Christmas, but at least it is a family.
1t is together. The one is company for
the other even in poverty. We remem-
Der the sick, and God blesses those who
do. Would that some of us might cast
a look around and give a thought to
those who are not sick, who are not
perhaps poor as the world judges, yet
who are alone some girl, perhaps,
alone; some woman, alone; some young
man, some old man. alone! Alone at
Christmas!
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derstanding of the subject illustrated.
This is the origin of the mystery or
miracle plays and also of the sacred
tableaux viyants which in time were
enacted in the rural churches. These
living pictures always illustrated some
Biblical subject and were probably of
great spiritual benefit to those who
could not read.
1t was thus that the great features
of the Christian religion were made i'll
telligible to the public. The practice
began early in the tenth century and
grew in favor for at least 200 years.
In the thirteenth century, however, the
custom had become SO subject to
abuse that the clergy began to frown
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upon it. and finally they prohibited all
fr~.ns of Biblical representation in the
church -.
In time most of the Easter mys-
terry pictures disappeared from the
churches, but many of the Christmas
illustrations had acquired such a firm
hold uron the ropu.af heart that they
remained and have been brought down
to the present day in IA somewhat modi-
fed form. Such is the ~"Bambino,"
which is seer today in all parts of the
Christian world and which has come
to possess almost u ritualistic signif-
cance
Another Christmas mystery which
still survives. although its perpetuation
is confined to Il limited region, is the
quaint and decidedly impressive Christ
mas ceremonial known as the offer
ing" This custom has been repeated
for centuries Oh Christmas day in the
churches of the Italian highlands. 1t
il illustrative of the visit of the magi
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little boy is chosen to repee 'cnt the
Saviour. ORES ed in Il white robe
wearing a gilded crown and holding Il
globe in his hands, he stands upon an
altar surrounded by olive branches and
a multitude of lighted candles. Notive
lamps hang above him, and abundant
offerings of fruit and flowers are ut his
feet. a crowd of peasants, both men
and women, clad in festival attire and
wearing the picturesque head cover
ings of the Tuscan m%ountaineers, bring
oranges and pomegranates from their
ltiny gardens and offer them devoutly
to the weary little representative Of
the Lord of the harvest.
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CHRISTMAS CARDS.
w. A. DObson, II. A.. II liz Claimed,
WIS Thei- Originator.


Was Their Originator.
Until now most people who took an
interest in the matter would have cred
tied either the latc Sir Henry Cole or
j. C. Hershey, K. A., with the produc-
ton of the first Christmas card, and
they would have put the date down as
1916. But a new claimant is now put
forward, the late ". y. Dobson, X. A,
and his claim is supported with cir
cumstantial detail.
The birth of the Christmas card is
put back two Years, TO 1911. Mr.. Dob
son was IL lonely young man, who n
day conceived the idea of acknowledge
ing the kindness of Il friend by sending
him a picture illustrative of the festive
seasonal cheerful family group sur
rounded by the familiar Christmas ac-
cessories.
The distant friend was delighted,
showed it to other friends, and Mr..
Dobson was encouraged the following
year to secure the aid of the local
photographer. Then came imitators one
after another until ten years later the
business man stepped in to make mon
ey out of what was originally a work
of love. But the ambitious Christmas
cards of today are a long remove from
the primitive Father Christmases and
Robin Redbreasts of sixty years ago.
London Chronicle.
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Take a medium sized turkey and
stuff it with the following ingredients:
Chop four ounces of suet very fine, mix
it with six ounces oil breadcrumbs, the
grated rind of half a lemon, a tea
spoonful of chopped parsley, salt, cay
enne pepper and grated nutmeg to
taste. Take the boards off two dozen
oysters, add them and their liquor,
strained, and lastly two eggs. Truss
the bird, tie it in buttered paper and
then in a cloth. Place the turkey,
breast downward, in boiling water; let
it come again to boil, skim it well and
simmer gently for an hour and a half
or longer, according to the size Of the
bird. Serve with rich white sauce.
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IN IL LANE n
from any other dwellings and lighted
by one small lamp which sen its rays
through the narrow window, he fol-
lowed the men through the door into
Il barely furnished room. On a cot
in the corner lay a child, small and
wasted, marked with deaths stamp,
and beside her sat the weeping moth
er. Some strange mystery haunted
the room. What were these poverty
stricken people trying TO conceal? The
clergyman shook off the feeling and
opened his prayer book at h bap-
tismal service.
Having performed his mission, ac-
companied by the two men. he was
passing a clump of trees on his way
home when one of them stopped sud
denly and, pulling a long blaGed knife
from his pocket, flashed it before the
young rector's face and instantly point
ed it toward his heart. He uttered a
piercing shrek.
"Ughr' said John Hare as the sound
of his own voice Weakened him and he
sat up in bed. "What an ugly night
mare!' Then, with a look at his watch,
at is high time l was up anyway,
with fifty parochial visits before me.
| must make sure that not a single
family has a cheerless Christmas to-
morrow"
His eye caught the picture of a girls
face, gentle eyed, yet CHEEKY, hanging
in a frame on his wall. and if there's
any persuasion in John Hare's poor
eloquence he won't have a cherries
nor a lonely Christmas the next 25th
of December"
This young rector had come to
Spottsfield, a rising manufacturing
city, three years before, after serving
as curate in a large city parish. He
had transformed his new congregation
from a disgruntled, quarreling COM
munity composed of a few rich and
many poor to a great family interested
in each other and respecting his Christ
like principles. And incidentally his
strict resolution for a busy bachelor
hood had beer somewhat disturbed by
a pair of interested, laughing eyes
which belonged to the daughter of a
factory owner.
This energetic, but rather shy, young
woman was famed and loved among
the poor and sick of Spottsfield for her
gentle and unpretentious way of help
ing when and where she was needed.
Though of different faiths, she and
John Hare met often while on excur-
sions of mercy. He had seen her, too,
at her fathers home, where he was
popular as a dinner guest because of
his appreciation of a good cigar and
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IN THE
VAL DI ROSE
ga By /
WALTON WILLIAMS
WALTON WILLIAMS

I'm medieval times, when learning
was rare and confined mostly to
the regular clergy living in mo-
nastic communities, it became the
fashion to Illustrate the gospel nara
tives by means of more or less realis-
tic dramatic representation. This
method of i%nstructing the unlettered
was borrowed from the old heather
mysteries. and the monks and nuns
who devised the pious scheme made
every effort to impart Il reverential un-
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Immune.

"You know, they say" remarked Mr..
Sloman, gazing obviously at the mistle-
toe above her head, that kissing really
spreads disease sometimes"
"Yes?" replied the sweet girl. "By
the way, did you know 1 was vacci-
mated recently?
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A Dreams
n Fulfillment
rhe Rector's Christmas Chari-
ty and What Came
of Ii.
By SALLY CHAMBERLAIN

copyright. 1904. by Sally Chamberlln.1
" ANG. Bang! Bang.
John Hare jumped from his
warm bed into his dressing
gown and slippers, switched on
the electric light and vas on he lower
1 cor swinging wide the heavy, massive
door before his eyes were fairly open.
Through the ~blackness of the outer
night peered the hard and forbidding
fIces of two roughly clad men. The
taller man stated in gruif tones that
his baby was dying and his wife want
ed the child baptized.
In less than five minutes the young
rector was dressed and back to he
men, whom he had left sitting in the
hall. and the three started out. The
trip to the outskirts of the city
through dark and strange streets was
anything but pleasant. Finally reach
ing a little low cottage, set quite apart
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JOHN BRIGHT
Conveyancer
WILDWOOD, N. ].

NI0xTT is the time to buy
lNO w Real Estate. | may
- have what you are
looking for. If not l am in a posi-
ton to help you find it. Call on
or address
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Rent
~ Plate Glass
Accident
q Health
- Employers Liability
" Elevator Liability
General Liability
Teams Liability
n Workmens' Collective
* Physicians Liability
Druggists Liability.
a Steam Boiler
Fly Wheel
NJ Burglary
~ Larceny
Theft
Automobile
Fidelity
H For Insurance in all its
II branches
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
Indictments Along That Line are
Now Expected.
INVESTIGATING TIE WITNESSES
Beef Combine inquisitors Not Salts
fled With Some of Testimony Re-
ceived-secret Service Men Eneag.
ed in Original Investigations.
tby Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. April Interpretations
are making. il is said. by The federal
grand jury. Investigating the so-called
beef trust, 10 ndict certain witnesses
who have appeared before the inQuisi-
torial body. on charges of perjury and
for interference with other witnesses.
Evidence, tending toward positive
Information, that some of the promin-
ent witnesses had committed perjury
ON tho witness stand before the grand
jury, is said to have been produced to-
day and word was sent to Springlie id
for Federal Judge Humphrey TO come
10 Chicago.
The jury was empaneled by Judge
Humphrey and it is asserted that he
was summoned for advice concern
ing the proposed perjury charges. The
jury today remained in session until
almost o'clock, and ii is thought that
some important developments may he
expected within short time.
Special efforts have been made in
the last few days. il is said. by federal
officers tn secure evidence that num-
Der OF important witnesses before the
jury have not been truthful in testi-
flying.
Secret service men have been work.
Ing along these lines and other wit
nesses have been questioned regarding
the testimony OF previous witnesses.
Fifteen subpoenas were issued today
for additional Chicago witnesses whose
names have been secured by secret
service men.
The witnesses. il is asserted have
bcen summoned in connection with the
supposed attempt to show that per-
jury has been committed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
TRACEY ENDS "A
LOVERS SCRAP
Young Woman Kills Her Sweetheart
and Then Shoots Hersel;
Through the Heart.
Thy Associated Press.)

HUNTSVILLE. ALA. April G.--iIill
y. Ballard was shot and killed here
today Ivy Miss Omu Harding. his
sweetheart. VINO followed her attack on
HIM by shooting herself through the
heart, dying Instantly The tragedy
is believed TO have hecn The result of
IL lovcrs' quarrel.
The woman came 10 Huntsville .his
morning, purchased a pistol and went
IN Billiards. boarding house. called him
TO the door and opened fire on him.
'fhc hEllcl passed into his left breast
and he ran into the kitchen and fell.
The woman killed herself on The front
porch
Young Ballard died at The civ hos.
pital this afternoon. lie was II ncp.
hcw q! Governor Cox. OF Tennessee,
aud d son al y. G.. Ballard. OF Bristol.
He had been cunning a dollar a day for
acvcra! weeks hiiss Harding was 81
daughter CT Mrs. Mary Harding. of
Sparta. Tenn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
JIU JITSU NOT SO
VERY EFFECTIVE
American Lightweight Champion Wins
From Exponent OF the Japanese
Method Of Wrestlno
Nry Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. April G.-ln the wrcst-
Inns 'natch al the Grand Central Palace
tonight, between George Bo,hner, The
A?mcricaE lightweight champion, and
hatsusuma iiisash, tie exponent OF
l'ii Ji'su, iic'hncr won the first three
l;i's, he first i'll fourteen minutes
inlriy seconds; The second in one hour.
lhirlN-onc minutes and eighteen see.
uit''. and the third fall and match in
iiiteen minutes and twenty seconds.
ne match was best three ont of five
pin falls.
On The first fall Bothner used n
crothch hold and half Nelson. and in
the Two succeeding falls under mo
crotch hold.
IN he course CT the second bout
iiisa*hi threw i'othner twice over his
h.ah ior ilyinS falls, lut neither was
allowed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VAL.
UADLE TWO-STORY FRAME
DWELLING AND LOT ON WEST
SIDE OF ROANOKE AVENUE. BE.
TWEEN TWIGNTY-NINTHS STREET
AND THiRTIETH STREEETS.
BY virtue of and pursuant TO a de-
cree entered in the suit of II. 10. Nor.
ton VS.. ]. c. Stodtlarl ct al, trustees,
ct al, in the Corporation Court of the
city OF Newport News. Virginia, on
Dec her 18th, 1904, shall offer for
sal as special commissioner on the
premises in the city of Newport News,
Virginia. on
Saturday the Eighth Day of April,
1905, at Twelve O'clock, Noon,
the lot and the improvements thereon.
known and designated as follows, to
wit: Lot number five mo 50, in block
number four-C (No. Icy, located and
being on the west side of Roanoke ave-
nue.. between Twenty-ninth and Thir-
teth streets. us shown on q certain
map. entitled, "Map of Part of the City
OF Newport News, Virginia." n copy Of
which was filed in the clerks Office
of the county court of Warwick coun
ty, Virginia, on the 18th day of May,
1890
Terms: CASH.
j. c. sToDDARD,
Special Commissioner,
REYNOLDS BROS,
Auctioneers.
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court for tho city of Newport News,
the 18th day of March, 1905.
The bond required of the Commits
sioner In the above named suit, has
been duly given with security mp.
proved by me and fled
Teste:
y, G. SMITH. Clerk,
By &. c. I1ARGRAVE,
!, !, Deputy Clerk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07

i0nnd for the possession Of tho presi.
dents or championship trophy. :,
IN The first division consolation
event l.. Brccker. OF the Woodland
Coli Club, of Auburndale. meets l.ath.
rop u. baldwin, Of the Flushing Conn.
Try Club. Of New York.
The day was ideal for golf and bril-
liant matches were the features OF
the days play. conspicuous among
which was Mr. Herrescliofr's match
Win d. n. Armstrong. of the Ideal
COLI Club. New Jersey, and Dr.. Har.
bans match with Allan Lard, of the
Columbia Golf Club. Washington,
hoth OF which were won with narrow
margins al two mp and one To play.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
Miss Mamie Roberts Becomes
Bride Of Mr.. Walden.
ASKED TO PAY up POLL TAX
Democratic Executive Committee is
Anxious to Have All Voters of the
Party Qualify to Participate In the
Coming Contest.
Especial to The Daily Press,

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. April c.
quiet wedding took place yesterday
afternoon ut the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
w. Il. Davis in tho West End when
their niece, Miss Mamie Roberts, he.
came the bride OF Mr.. James b. Walden.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Daniel r. Merritt, pastor of The
Methodist church. in the presence of
relatives and intimate friends.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Walden left on Il
bridal tour. which will extend to Mary.
land. the former home of tho bride.
Upon their return. in about ten days.
a reception will be rendered them.
The young couple are well and favor.
ably known, the bridegroom being en-
gagged in the timber business in this
section.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
FOR RENT-DESIRABL ROOMS.
$50 Thirty-third street. 4.G-2t
aneciAL NOTICES

SPECIAL NOTiCE-WHY WORRY
with boardcrs? Here's safe and
pleasant business for woman or
man. much more profitable Well
established and splcndidly located
flower gardens; nice six-room dwell
ing: large green houses, with 500
boiler for heating; on two lots adj
Joining city limits; only $4,000 for.
the whole, including the full stock
OF iiowers and plants. No encum-
brance. Will give time. Owner
sold $1,000 worth of flowers last
year, besides plants, etc. This Is
q per cent interest on $4,000. or
30 per cent on $4,000 Satisfactory
reasons for selling so cheap. See
,-M rs ,Ta9fyij G snA s. aJ w Az
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
MASSACHUSETTS MYSTERY.
Prominent Banker Found Dead on
Beach Near Swampscott.
D.o..,


Beach Near SWampscott.
tBy Associated Press.)
LYNN. MASS. April G.-Medical
Examiner J. G.. Pinkham will tomorrow
perform an autopsy upon the body of
David Phillips, which was found today
ON the beach near his home In Swamp.
scott Ebcn Phillips. n nephew OF the
dead man. declared tonight that his
uncle had not committed suicide. as
was determined by the medical exam
incr soon after the body was found
Mr.. Phillips is believed to have had
several thousand dollars on his per.
son and this. with his watch, was miss.
Ing from his clothing. MIR. Phillips
was president Of the National Grand
Bank Of Marblchead He left his home
today. going in the direction of Palmer
Teach, ostcnsibly for stroll Some
hours later his body was found ON
the beach with the head wedged be.
tween Two rocks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
27ii WASHINGTON AVENUE

cla'l in thci, Uniforms of gray and car
rying an old battle flag recently &c.
turned In them. called ON Admiral and
Mrs. Sciley and paid their respects.
On behalf Of the camp Hon. O.. !.
Scmmcs son of Admiral Semmes. pre-
sentch the admiral with magnificent
iliry.sccond degree Masonic jewel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
KILLED BY PRoHlslTloNlsrs.
Overwhelming Majority Against the
Dispensary in Asheviiie.
Try Associated Press,

IHy ASSOCIATED PrcSs)
ASllEVlI-l-E. n. G., April G.-Ap.
nroximntely three-fourths of those
casting their ballots at today's election
pied up an overwhelming majority
against The establishment al m,ini.
cipnl dispensary in Asheville. 10 re-.
hinccihe open saloons. The landslide
was q surprise to The leaders of each
side The actual majority was 50?
The campaign was one of Inc most
bilicr In the history OF the city. Tho
loss Of the Prohibition vote, upon
which the ,lispensary advocate, mad
counted. proved q death blow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
cttEAP ADVERTISING. . ;ss.
cash IN ADVANCE.
: ONE CENT a WORD.

Advertisements under classified
heads in this column will be inserted
at the uniform rate of one cent 4 word
for each insertion. No advertisement,
however small, less than 25 cents for
the first insertion. Cash in advance
invariably. Special rates made on long
contracts. Orders for discontinuance
must be made in writing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
More c. G o. Double track,

II is said That Chesapeake & Ohio
railway will double track between
i-iGhiion; and Diascunt, and that work
VIII begin This spring. There are ru
mofs that new route will leave Tonne
station considerably to The south. hui
the present line will not he discon.
timed for passenger service.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
Another Weddino.

MIR. William w. Bryan. former
Williamsburg hoy. led To the altar re-.
Gently. Miss Bcaltie. of Charlottcs.
vile. MIR. Bryan is engaged in teach.
Ing on the Eastern Shore. and is IL
son of Mrs. j. II. Bcllanmy, Of this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
Personal Mention.

MIR. and Mrs +. w. Vickers. of Ed
Serion, Wis. have arrived here to re-
mann indefinitely. Mr. Vickcrs will
ehsaSe III the hard lumber business.
Mr.. ). H. Bellnmy will visit here
chiidren in Norfolk and Virginia
Beach next week.
Mrs. Banks. OF Altoona. Pa. is visit.
ing her sister. Mrs. w. j. King
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
North Carolina Victorious.
fBy Associated Press,

ATHENS. GA, april G.-In tho
eighth intercollegiate debate between
the representatives OF The University
oil Georgia and North Carolina, held To.
night in the college chapel. North Caro-.
lima WAS tho victor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
Anxious About Poll Tax.

The Democratic executive committee
has issued an address calling upon all
voters who have not done so, 10 pay
their poll taxes within the allotted
time. which is May T. There are
many who have not paid the tax yet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
The Savings Bank
Of Newport News
27fi WASHINGTON AVENUE
We make an earnest effort

We make an earnest effort
to accommodate all classes.
Our aim is to make this in
every respect the Peoples
Bank; bank where all may
feel at home: q place where
those of moderate means may
expect the same treatment MS
those more favorably situated.
Our business hours are mr.
ranged especially to accom-
mediate all the people; daily
from . n. IN. to 3 p. m., and
Saturdays until . y. III.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
EDWARD In GAYPARIs.
Ia -----------
King and President Have an
Hours Chat.
,,-:'ts.;sl -
ANdLo-FRfNcH CORDIALLY
His Majeety's Visit Seized Upon as
an Opportunity for Manifestation Of
Friendship OF tile Two Nations
Reserve of British Ruler.
fny AssocIatea prcss.N

PARIS, April G.-Thc arrival Of
King Edward in Paris today was the
the occasion for Il notable manifesto
lion OF Anslo.Frcnch cordially. which
Is being generally interpreted tonight
rs conspicuous response To Ger
many's attitude regarding Morocco. al
though lie King remained here hui Il
short lime.
lie was mel outside The city by
President I.onhcl, who held private
conversation with his majesty. last
ing nearly an hour.
The details of the conversation cX-
cite wide range of speculation, but
It's actnal pnrport has not been dis
closed
Meeting Less Reserved.
However. Il scmi.ollicial conlmunica-
ton lrcite. that The meeting was far
less reserved than that between King
Edward and President l.ouhct last
year and hat il was marked by The
freedom of The c0nlidcncrs exchanged
Beyond Ills private conversation
King Edward confined himself Ia Tie
usual public expressions of good will.
lie spoke al the station of the pleasure
!,
hut there was not The slightest public
mtcrancr having Significance upon
pending political affairs. In this re.
spect the Kings reserve Is being com
parcel with The freedom OF Emperor
Williams recent liltcranccS
No Spectacular Features.
The passage of the King was nm.
attended by any spcctncmlar features
MS IL was he earnest wish Of the
hnllorities 10 avoi, political demons
traiion.
President I.nnhci Joined the royal
ram nj pierrcfiitc station. where, sur
rounded by distinguished officials OF
'p'h governments, the two rulers OK
changed their first greetings
The King conducted President Lou.
bet To his private car, where c0nvcrsa.
ton was continued until The railway
station was reached. Outside the sta.
lion tho crowd was held back by cor
donS cT police. the absence Of military
disnlay hcing noticeable During the
hall hour III HE station King Edward
iiinci to talk with President Lou
bet and held an extended conference
with the british ambassador ut Paris
Sir Francis l-cvison Dertic.
Left for MarseilIes.
King Edward left Paris Mt 7:lO
ncl"ck for Marscillca. where he will
ION queen Alexandria on board the
royal yacht Victoia and Albert.
The effect of The visit appears TO he
20 strengthen the determination to pro.
rccd with Frances policy in Morocco
~ accordance with he terms of the
AhGlo-Frcnch agreement. as the visit
~ construed as il timely expression
from the sisnalores of that agreement
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-07
Mananer for comnanu

Mr.. l.. }. Graves. OF Wisconsin, has
Dceh appointed manager Of the Vir.
Sihla Land anu Improvement Company.
which has purchased the windsor
Shades farm i'll New Kent county.
joel i'oley. the former manager. has
returned North