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, 1905-08-16
FISHING IS SPLENDID
ANGLERS ARE ANGLING
HEREFORD CUNNING ASSOCIATION
Henry Hornickel Entertains Men
of Prominence on the Yacht
Thomas Martindale. A
Crowd of Visitors and
Plenty of Sport

That tshlng Is splendid IN the grand
old ocean now is the opinion of Henry
A. Hornickel. president of the Here
of this place. Mr.. Hornickel this week
took a large party of his friends out
from the club house, each one of whom
made a large catch of sea bass and
founders, many of which weighed as
high as ten and twelve pounds.
1t was in the fast sailing yacht
Thomas Martindale the trip was made,
and Mr.. Thomas Martindale, the well
known merchant was in the party and
seemed to enjoy the trip immensely.
The other gentlemen included H.
Woerthle, a prominent real estate
agent; A. Raiser, Charles Gruber, pres
ident of the Philadelphia Turn Verein
William +. Brennan, a shining light
in the legal profession; Charles Hart
man, w. Heimgartner and G.. Spaeth,
big brewers; Joshua Scattergood, Err
nest Haage, William Barry, William
H. Chambers, of the Bureau of City
property, and the great angler from the
clubs new pier which extends 200
feet out into the ocean; Harry Howell,
the great royal BUMPER, Charles
Weatherby, j. r. Gilmour, all o fPhila-
delphia, and c. Williams, a prominent
citizen of Ham, ton Roads, Va.
The club in April last celebrated its
twentieth anniversary by entertaining
many of the old Charter members.
The souvenirs were quite elaborate,
consisting of silver loving cups. The
menu cards were unique and represent
ed the clubs old treasurer, John Shett-
slime.
For Sale-Pony, with carriages and
harness complete. Must be seen to be
appreciated. Henry H. Ottens. n
Louis Simon, a Filbert street tailor,
A. S. Murphy and Frank Pancoast,
while on a fishing trip Monday in the
yacht zip" caught 161 pounds of
black bass, weak fish and founders,
which they shipped by eXpless to
friends in Philadelphia.
Tony A. Murphy, manager of the
Walnut Avenue House, and his bosom
friend, Chris. Weiss, the wealthy drug
gist of Sixth street and Girard avenue,
Philadelphia, who is touring the
county in his automobile, enjoyed a
tour of Five Mile Beach yesterday.
Mrs. Murphy has arrived in Anglesea
and will remain throughout August.
Charles Wood and family, of Phila-
delphia, are guests at the Beach Creek
club house.
JOURNAL advertising pays. Try it
and see.
Among the recent arrivals at the
Hotel Hoyal are Charles Bodenstine,
Harry Hulse, w. S. Mather, j. b.
Clayton and George B. Mather, well
known Tr~entonians. Alexander j.
Horrible, Philadelphia, and George b..
Good, w. B. Rightneour, B. l.. Ben
der, George H. Rhoads and Charles
Shaner, of Pottstown, Pa.
, 1905-08-16
HOLLY BEACH PARADE
TO BE A BIG AFFAIR
TO FORM IN ANGLESEA AT 80


An adjourned meeting of the Allied
Merchants' and Trades League of
Five Mile Beach was held in borough
ball Monday evening, at which all the
chairmen ofthe subcommittee report
ed in glowing terms of the mammoth
parade which will be a feature of this
wonderful season. The finance COM
mittee reported great progress all along
the line, and the reception committee
was empowered to employ automobiles
for the honored guests namely the
mayors of sister resorts. Baker Bros,
founders of Wildwood, were placed on
the reception committee. The line of
the parade as adopted is as follows:
Form on north end Central avenue,
Anglesea, at 2 O'Clock, p. m. Start at
go sharp. Move down Central ave-
nue. to Walnut avenue, west on Wal
nut to New Jersey avenue, south on
New Jersey to First avenue, east on
First to Pennsylvania avenue, down
Pennsylvania to Atlantic avenue, down
Atlantic to Cedar avenue, west on
Cedar to Pacific avenue, down Pacific
to Rio Grande avenue, west on Rio
Grsnde to Holly Beach avenue, south
on Holly Beach to Leaning avenue,
east on Leaning to Pacific avenue,
north on Pacific to Rio Grande avenue
and dismiss. The. Third Regiment
Band of Camden; lie Mifivfle City
Band, and Prof. Roselle's famous Scrap
Iron Band will be in the line. Upon
dismissal of parade the Holly Beach
board will be dedicated with i'm
pressive and elaborate ceremonies, foot
of Rio Grande avenue and boardwalk.
An interesting vesper service was
held last Sunday evening on one of the
spacious verandas of Brock Villa on
Andrew ven
For Sale-SiXteen foot batteau, fully
rugged. A bargain at S25. Apply to
f. H. Randolph, 5 and 10 cent store,
Burk avenue, near depot, Holly Beach.
William Eddishaw, a noted elocu-
ZIONIST from Germantown, was a recent
guest of John l.. deKalb and wife at
their summer cottage in Holly Beach.
Miss Media Mckinley, of Anglesea,
is occupying the position of clerk in
the Holly Beach post office.
James Young, wife and family, of
Philadelphia, are pleasantly located in
their cottage here.
Henry S. Alvord, a prominent mem
Der of the New Jersey bar, accompan-
led by his estimable wife and family, is
enjoying cottage life here.
Milton S. Feather, a handsome
heavy weig ut druggist, of Reading, with
his wife and family is at the Aberdeen.
w. l.. Douglas & Co. Union made
shoes for men, Russets and black, $3.50,
$500 and So. 80, at r. w. Ryan's Wild
wood Bazaar. II
Thomas Montgomery, tipstaff in the
Philadelphia courts, is rounding out
his twentieth consecutive summer in a
cosy cottage here.
James Butler, weekmaster of car
inspectors of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at Camden, with his wife and S.
H. Wilson, his assistant, was an over
Sunday visitor at the Ruric.
Mercantile Appraiser Mortimer f.
Carroll, of Philadelphia, and his fam
lily are among the cottagers enjoying
life here.
o. Brunell, familiarity known in the
Quaker City as "Pop" Brunell, accom-
panied by his family, is pleasantly
located at the Crown cottage.
Miss Felise Cavallo, of Philadelphia,
is enjoying cottage life here.
, 1905-08-16

Special Notice of Parker's Shoe Stores
The Parker Shoe Stores will close on
Thursday of each week at 7 p. M. dur
ing August and September.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
Wnlnnts ana Dutternuts.

The city boy OH n visit IT, the country
Is often puzzled In trying to distinguish
black walnuts and buttcrnuts III the
green state. The leaves are almost
alike. being compound and having n
variable number of leaflets arranged on
long stem. The butternut stem has
from nine to seventeen leaflets. and the
black walnut from fifteen TO twenty
: three. Tho teeth OH the latter are larger
and sharper than those OF tho butternut
and lack the fuzzy stem. but tho real
distinguishing feature is the odor Hav-
Ing once a.ne'lel the crushed leaves Of
buttcrnut and a blacli walnut, per-
son can mover fail TO know them there
after.-St Nicholas.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
DENTAL DECAY.
had Teeth, 1t a clnimed, May Lend
TO hI,i,entlicItfs.


Appendicitis is often due to bad
teeth. said DIR. Il. S. Thompson, lcctur
Ing at Gresham college. London. The
same organisms. lie sud, were present
Doth In defective teeth and iii the dis
eased appendix, which proved that den
tai decay was capable Of causing an.
pendicltis. !:
Il sec no evidence to show that, our
teeth are dctcriorniing to an alarming
extent with the:growth Of civilization, ;"
lie declared, md he pointed out that an
even larger proportion of diseased
teeth had been found among Egyptian
anu Roman remains than existed Mt
present.
Tobacco has all injurious effect on
the digestion" he went on, "but l do
not think thatanicptine has any more
effect OH the teeth than alcohol. But
tobacco certainly blackcns the teeth
anu so causes many persona who are
careful Of their personal appearance
to brush their teeth more often than
they would otherwise do
lie had found cod liver oil amazingly
successful III promoting the growth Of
teeth in children. and he recommended
the toothbrush, drill as part of the cur
riculiiin Of schools. Dr. Thompson al
so urged the practice Of washing the
teeth after meals and rubbing them
twice II day, and particularly the last
thing ut night London Mail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
THE ALLlGATOR's JAWS.
They VIII Open IL You Stick Your
Fingers In His Eyes.

ringers In Ills Eyes.
''If ever you have the luck to be
caught by an alligator put finger in
each eye" says an old Australian hunt
or. THAT will have The effect of max
ing him open his jaws. and then you
can make the most of your. opportunity.
There arc several known instances of
the escape Of natives by that means.
Aliigators prefer their food HIGH so tho
chances are If you are caught you will
be deposited on the bottom somewhere.
heard of one nntive esca2,ing even
then. When crossing the rivers the
natives carry stout sticks. SO ir en-
countercd by an alligator they can
ward him Off by showing stick down
his throat.
"That alligntors hive enormous
strength have evidence besides my
own experience. At Port Essington Il
buffalo WINS drinking in stream when
an. alligator nailed 1t by the head and
drowned 1t. Soon aftewar,l horse
was caught while drinking Mt the same
spot. 1t dragged the alligator about
forty yards before the brute let 60
Mr.. Robinson anchored the body of
n horse little distance out from n
cliff close to his camp. III due time lie
had his Glance and shot Il fifteen foot
alligator"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
APACHE SHREWDNESS.
The Indians RAFT Was Good, hut the
white MINI Didn't "Dfteo

The Indians RAFT Was Good, hut the
white Mnn Dfdn't "Bite."
With the Apaches rcnlly brave
man does not stand as high in public
estimation MS does n clever thief. His
chief excellence. from an Apache stand.
point, lies in his ability to outwit the
white man. says Mr.. Ceremony. the hu-
thor Of Life Among the Apachcs"
I was sitting. says Mr. Ceremony, In
front of my tent. writing letter, when
young Apache came up and asked
what was doing. replied was talk
Ing to my friend In Washington.
How can you talk to your friend so
far awuy?"
"When nh Apache wishes to talk OF
speed to Distant friend" answered,
che sends him n picture OF bird; IL he
talks of something sweet he nends Il
picture of II flower. Instead OF pictures
the white man has these little signs
which all understand"
The Indian took III the letter and
scrutinizch IT carefully.
II do not believe YOU" lie said. You
try to make II fool OF mo. These little
signs are MI alike"
VIII give YOU proof. will write on
this little piece Of paper that the sutler
is to give YOU some tobacco Go take it
to the store and see if do not speak
the truth"
The Indian snntchcd the paper and
was off. a few minutes later 1 saw
him slowly coming toward me. piece
of tobacco In his hand AMI look of he
wildcrment OH Ills face. Suddenly his
expression changed to satisfaction, and
he hurried forward.
Did YOU get the tobacco| asked.
Yes. but do not believe you. You
md he Ind an understanding before 80
that you might deceive me- Now If you
Will write some more of those little
signs OH paper telling the sutlcr to give
me much more tobacco and if he does
then will believe YOU"
But the Indians rusc failed. 1 did
not rise" to the occasion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
CHASE CITY MAN
rs THE PRESIDENT
lucius Gregory Chief Executive of the
Southern Vehicle Association.
Meet Next IL Charleston.

The Southern Vehicle Association,
which has been holding its fourth an
nual convention in Hotel Chamberlain.
Old Point, finished It's work yesterday
morning and adjourned. IL was dc.
cidcd TO meet next year In Charleston.
S. c.
President Charles Wcrp called the
convention To order at 10 o'clock and
the first business taken up was the
election of officers for the coming year.
The officers chosen arc:
Observation-Disclosures Gregory, of Chase
City, Va.
Ficc-Prcsidcnts- u. Kornagay, of
Goldsboru, n. c.: Is. NJ. Blount. of At
lanta, Ga; G.. II. Gillian, of Wilkes
barre, Pa.
Sccrctary-trcasurcr - Charles p.
Henderson. Val,losta. Ga
Members executive committee.
G. Anderson, of Rock Hill, S. c.; c..
w. Cathcart, of Wyoming, Ohio.
Freight committee. b. Creighton.
Rock Hill, S. c.: Nj. l.. Greene. Spring
field, Ohio.
Insurance committee-R. j. Corbitt.
of Henderson. n. c.. j. b. Carmichael,
JACKSON, Ga.
Membership comnittee-J II. Jo-
hanz, of Charleston, S. C.
The association adopted resolution
making an amendment to the bylaws
so as to allow all dealers in vehicles
10 become members of the association,
instead of combining the membership
To manufacturers as has been the case
Many of the delegates left yesterday
for their homes.
1t was exactly 12 o'clock when the
convention adjourned
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
THE LASTING BRICKS.
oncc, SIndc. Thcac CniScs OF Bakcd
Clay Arc Good For All Time.

Once, SIadc. Thcsc CniScs of Bakcd
Clay Arc Good For All Time.
From the time the clay is dug out
Of It's bed until 1t finds its permanent
place in some buildings walls rs n
brick it is handled not less than n hun
drcd times and by more than score
Of different individuals.
Take into account the persons and
processes directly and Indirectly in
terested In brlckmaliing, masonry
building and inlnbiting such buildings.
aud the human mind Is batllcl by iig.
ures reaching Into the trilliuns-and a
trillion is written LOCO 900, 100000!
Once made. n brick Is practically IN.
dcstructlble. Nearly every brick. that
Inns ever been made by man from the
beginning Of time Is still in existence
Oh this earth. The mon who made and
laid them and who directed these
operations have long since been gath
cred into dust Some Of them have
doubtless contributed in their bodies to
the making OF more bricks. But the
steadfast and enduring square of
baked clay persists and will until the
heavens and earth arc shriyeled like
Il scroll.
Upon inscriptions IN bricks our earll-
est knowledge Of human history dc.
ponds. Kings whose glory has passed
so utterly that all but their names
have persisted still owe the perpetual
ton of these names TO mark In the
perdurablc brick.-Chicngo Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
The Meaiclne sine wnntea.

.Vilnge Dame tdescribins various
aches and pains)-AIy throat e did so
tickle, tickle, tickle. till !, ses. II must
be a-goin' TO be ILL.," So Folds i'm tight
WI my and, but that didn't do no
good; puts my old stocktn' round un.
but tint didn't do no good So i'll the
mnrnln' ! talked it over VT Mrs Giles
next door, and we thought as we'd
send over to The White 'Orsc for three
pennorth O. gin. COS l SEES: "Prnps Il
may dos41gool and p'rnps It mayn't.,
But e1Sn 'f it don't" ! ccs, "you can't
take itiwllen you bc dead!"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
Why .Toncl,-rn.snnf

The columbine, geranIum and lark
spur we think Of together because they
are all named after bEds-the dove,
the crane and The lark. The meaning
of gernnium is cranes bill.'' and If
you notice the seed pods of n ,gernnlim
You will see that they do look like the
long bill Of crane. The touch-me-not
gets its name from n popularity of the
seed pod, too, but not popularity Of
appearance. 1t is the pod you must
not touch, for if You do 1t will burst,
md out will fly the seeds.-St. Mich
olas
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
THE pARsoN BIRD.
Tl:e TUT OF Sew Zealand Can Talk.
CroM and whistle.

Tl:c TUT of Scv ZeaInnd Can Talk.
Crow and Whistle.
Among the fcathcrcd inhabitants of
New Zealand there Is IL bird called the
parson bird, or "tui." 1t Is about the
size and s,npc OF n blnckbirl, but has
pair of delicntc white tufts mt its
throat and Is Il glossy dark green 9th
erwisc, which looks blnck in the sun
slime. 1t can be taught to crow, 10
speak. to whistle tunes, md, besides
these tricks, 1t has II rcpertory which
is not often cqualed by any other
fcathcrcd sonGster. At vespers 1t has
n. note like the toll OF hell or the
clear, high note of an organ It can
mimic every bird III the bush to per-
lection. 1t will break OFF III the middle
of an exquisite melody and indulge in
strange melody OF sounds which nrc
impossible to describe. but IL you can
imagine 'the combination Of cough,
laugh n s,inczc. with the smashing
of pane of glass;" 1t will be some mp
proach TO the Idea.
The 'fui' nests twice or thrice year
and has large families. Like the other
birds OF New Zealand. it seems to be
unconscious Of danger from man, It Is
pity that the birds OF this island are
becoming so scarce, for they speak TO
us of q time when nature was harm
less, when the snhkcs. tigers and fall
cons did not exist
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
A LOVER OF SNUFF.
The Queer VIII and Funeral of a
Qneor, .Enslishwnman.


Qneor I'm g1fshvnman.
The will of Mrs. Margaret Thompson,
which Is preserved rs n curiosity ut
Somerset House, England, is tribute
to the delights and consultations of
snuff. Tie tcstatrly directed that in
der coffin should be buried with her all
her handssrchiefs, and sufficient of the
best Scotch SNUFF TO cover her body
THIS She preferred to flowers. us moth
Ing could l,c moro fragrant anu 50 re-
frcshing 10 me MS that precious pow
der" Further. the six greatest snufr
takers In the parish OF St James, West
minister, Wcrc to he her bearers. Six
Oil maidsf each bearing In her hand n
box fillcni9vith the best Scotch snrff to
take for tDclr rcfreshmcnt us they
walked. We're to bear, tho pail Before
the corpse the minister was to walk,
carrying and pnrtaking of II pound Of
snuff. At every twenty yards hand
full OF snuff was to be delivered to the
hysthndera. md at the door of the tes-
tntriS's house were to be placed Two
bushels of the same quality OF snuff for
gratuit0us distribution. In order to in
sure the carrying out OF her wishes the
.tcstntriX made the lcgacics given by
the VIII dependent upon IN exact ard
literal frliillincnt of the conditions
above named. In closing she badc all
concerned to regard snuff rs tho grand
cordial OF nature:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
ARTIFICIAL FLIES.
The Peculiar business OF the Farmer
WHO Rnfsca Them.

Tho Peculiar Business of the Farmer
Who RniScs Them.
81 raise flies OH my farm-nrtfficial
lllcs," lie said. smiling. IL nm, in, fact.
an artificial fly farmer.
That confuses you, doesn't It? Yet
1t Is simple enough. I raise birds that
give those little delicate bright feath-
crs that compose fshcrmcn's flies.
That IS all.
1.-The finest birds raise are golden
phcasants. You have seen salmon
flies? You know their beautiful top
pings? Well, those toppings can only
he got from the golden pheasants
crest
at certain time Of the year
gather my golden pheasants around
me. take one between my knees.
pluck out his crest. How mad lie
gets! I wrap the crest in silver paper.
And so go on till every bird has been
plucked. DO you know what get for
these crcsts? l get $3.50 apiece for
them.
81 raise mynahs, finches, mallards.
jays and green parrots. supply ten
fly makers with all the feathers they
can c."-Philndelphin bulletin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
His Own Self.

There is time IN every mans edu.
cation when he arrives at tho convic-
ton that envy is ignorance: that imi-
tation is suicide; that he must talIc
himself for better, for worse. as hls
portion; TINT. though tile wide uni.
verse is full Of good. no kernel of
nourlshing corn Gun come to him but
through his toll bestowed on TINT ploi
Of ground which is given TO him to till.
Emerson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
A Blood Sucking Earthworm.

South Africa Is the lome.of species
of carthworm. n creature closely re-
lnted ito our common angleworm, who
is not only giant among the denizcns
of the soil, but which IS reputed to
have taste for human blood. There
nrc two species of this uncanny wig
gier-onc Of dirk red color and the
other almost black. They are larger
tllnn ones finger and from three to
four inches IN length.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
A Cornnnrfxon.

''Dit{Sou ever hear anything 50 idiot
ic as fhat!tallt ofsNiis. softer's when
she Embarrassing her baby?" qucriad
one wg:nnn' OF another on the street
"YesHI tlilnlsiI hnve," was the reply.
For 'heavcn's sake, what was it,"
81 once heard d fnt mhf thlking to
his canary bird. Chicago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
HAMPTON NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS Continued
Abaolutcly Ncccnrnry.

Nan-I don't see why Miss Muglcy
Yhould want to marry him With oil her
money. Dlck-I guess she had to.
don't believe he'd hive taken her with
out it.--Philadclphiu Press
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
A BOLD GirY.

Her Motller-If you marry him you
need never expect me to come to SEQ
you.
Dnughter-will you put that into
writing?
what for?"
81 want to give It to Fred as we'd
ding present"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
In Our New
Quarters

We have Just completed the
work OF moving into. our store
room In West Queen street,
vacated by the Elliott Furniture
Company. and next 10 the Pythi-
an Castle hall. and are now
ready To serve our customers
with the satisfaction and
promptncas that has always
characterized our business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
Force OF Habit.

"a thousand stars are looking down
on You this nightw said the poetlcal
young man to the girl.
And she unconsciously put her hands
up to arrange the position of her hat.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
The Hest Why.

Barber Shall take little of til,
ends Of your halr Off. sir? Customer.
Yes, think you had better take 1t OIL
Mt the ends unless YOU can get it out OF
the middle.-Ncw Yorker.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
Somewhat Mixed.

a yohns man WHO &a9 nbo}itE to be
married was very nervous and willie
asking Cor information MS to how he
must stt put thr question: els 1t kiss:
tor!arM to Gus the bride" Brooklyn
life
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22

If we did not take great pains and
were not at great expense to corrupt
our nature, orr nature would never
corrupt us.-.Clarendon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
FRIDAY, JUNE %.

Trip to be made ON steamer I1amp.
ton Roads, leaving Hampton wharf
mt 7:45, Ola Point at S, Newport News,
pier a, Si5 O'Clock.
Round trip 81 for adults and SOC
for children under 10 years. Splendid
opportunity to view the historic spot
and enjoy delightful river ride
Tickets Oh sale at Kecoughtan Dry
Goods store, Il. l.. Gardner and at
wharf. 6-1S-4t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
TO LOWER BRANDON.

The Sunday School of the Hampton
Baptist Church will give the first OK
cursion ever run from Hampton to
Lower Brnndon on
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-22
FOR s A H. e
/. gllTlE@ Farm known au
ship Point"

Fronting on Po1uoson River huff
a mile. stds
About 15 milcn from Hampton and
same distance from Newport News.
Convenient to steamboat landing,
churches and schools.
THIS property Is beautifully situated
OH the Poquoson River. contains 80
acres Of excellent trucking land In
high state OF cultivation, with large
orchard, some good oyster ground, ex-
cellent boating. battling and fishing;
full view of Chesapeake Bay; two
nice dwellings Oh the place, one with
8 rooms, the other with 8 rooms, and
plenty shade The buildings could not
be erected for price asked for entire
property.
This is rare chance for any one
looking for an Ideal home with good
frontage on salt water. Price $4,000.
Lawson & Outten
E Rsai Eststs and Insurance..
Hampton. Va.