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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
Greek Letter fraternity Men 10
Dine at ehamb rlln.
TO BE PAS-.HtlLlNl; AFFAIR
Number of Fraternity Men Nc. Las.
Night and Started Arrangements for
Dinner, Which viii DC Brilliant
Social Function.

number of Greek teller fraternity
men from Hampton. Newport News,
phocbus and Old Point met in the Of
flee OF MIR. Samuel Gordon Cumming
last night and decided To held Pan
Hellenic banquet in The dining room Of
the Chambcrlin Hotel OH Thursday
evening, May II.
The meeting was well attended and
considerable enthusiasm was manifest
ctl among those interested in bringing
about gathering Of all fraternity
men.
MIR. Henry l.. Schmelz was made the
chairman of the meeting. with Hr.
Harry III. Holt as secretary.
The banquet is an all Greek letter
college fraternity banquet. and it is
proposed to make the occasion one
ut the most notable social functions
ever given al the Chamberlin. Each
man attending the banquet will be
allowed to invite a lady friend
Messrs Nelson S. Groome and S.
Gordon Cumming were appointed a
committee to arrange the details of
the banquet, and Mr.. Harry r. Hous-
ton was constituted committee to
get up the menu cards and invitations.
committee, consisting of Messrs
Nelson S. Groome, III. II. Holt Paul
Tabb, j. a. Massie. s. o. Bland, r. A..
Holt and DR.. Thomas Fl. Parramorc,
was named for the purpose of ascer-
tanning The name of every man be-
longing to college Greek letter fra
tcrnity or society.
Any member of Greek letter So
ciety, who cares to participate in the
banquet. is requested To notify Score.
tary Harry II. Holt, as there will he
no invitations sent out, only To ladies,
ana no one but fraternity men will be
asked to attend the banquet.
Thirty-flvc persons were reDresentcd
at the meeting last night.
II is proposed to have program
OF toasts. to be responded To by local
men only, as the banquet will be strict
~ly local affair.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
FILL FROM WAGON
LITTLE RUTH DuvAL RECEIVES
PAINFUL INJURY.
Cash Fully Seven inches in Length
Made in Her Head by Coming in
Contact With Wagon Wheel.

Ruth. the four-ycar.old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Duval. who resides
near the cross roads, fell from a wagon
driven by Mr.. Hamilton, yesterday
afternoon and received painful inj,lr-
les. The little girl had been out driv-
ing with her father. When coming
along Mallory avenue the horac was
checked for some purpose. and while
MIR. Hamilton was looking after some
thing else. the animal gave lungc.
throwing the child out III falling
little Ruth struck her head against
the wagon wheel a cash probably
seven inches in length and pcnctrat-
Ing 10 the skull, was cut on her head
finn the forehead back
Mr.. Hamilton brought tho injured
child to the Office of DR.. G. w. Nc
Allistcr, where it was found that the
wound was filled with dirt. She was
placed under the influence of an opiate
anl DR.. McAllister, assisted by DR..
j. w. Brown, sewcd up the wound.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15

yesterday from a stay of several
weeks in Elizabeth City. N. c.
Mr.. l.. c. Pulley leaves today for II
visit OF several days in New York
city.
Mr. NJ. o. Lackcy returned ycstcr-
day from business trip to phila-
dclphia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
tiond News Still a Pfedonllaatlng
Influence.
yOtUaE OF EASTER BUSINESS
Unusually Good Demand For Dry
Goods, Clothing, Footwear and all
Lines Of Wearing Apparcl-Failurcr
Fc. tie Week.
N.y AssocialcL rrcssl

U'y Associated prcSS.)
NEW YORK April li.-R. &. Dun
d Cos weekly review of trade will
say tomorrow:
";icod news still prciomina,cs in.
rad" and industry. Easter business is
ri large vG;umc: dry goods. clothing.
lou:woar and all lines Of wearing an
parel reporting an unusually good de-
mand, ami shipping department are
taxed 10 their full capacity in many
cases.
The country as a whole is expcri-
cncinS mere settled weather, which is
reflected in better retail distribution
ct merchandise. Jobbing uadc in
goods for fall delivery is broadening.
and there is more inclination to pre-
pare for the future. Manufacturers
report less Idle machinery Textile
mills are also we'll engaged. as a rule
and forwarding Of footwear from Bos
ton makes favorable comparisons
with every year except 1900. A few
labor controversies nre threatened, hui
hnnc are Of sufficient magnitude tn
materially check progress. even if ex-
pcctcd settlements are not attained.
lur the number of hands involved is
comparatively small.
Conflicting Reports.
Reports are somewhat conflicting
as To mercantile collections, but i'm.
provement should follow the liberal
distribution of funds in starting agri-
cultural work. treasury shipments Of
small change to the interior. largely
exceeding the amount III transit a year
ago. Prices of commodities declined
~ per ccnt. G':ring March. according
to DunS Index Number logical con
cnmisart of the advancing season.
Eggs, dairy and garden products. grain
and coal made The most notable de.
clincs. Foreign commerce ut this port
is keeping pace with the improvement
IN domestic trade imports for the last
week exceeding the same week last
year by s6,656,7a5, aid experts gained
S3.lS5,I?s
Many steel mills arc several weeks
bchin'! With deliveries and in some
cases contracts are not taken where
shii'r,"nt is desired before July
Pressure is especially noteworthy in
all lines of supplies, particularly rails
Failures this week numbered 2l4 in
the United States against 225 las, year
ana 20 in Canada compared with ii u
year ago
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
will be exactly the thing
if you buy it from the
Boston
Clothing
House

VIZ have the most magnifi-
cent display of the children i
aud boys clothing to be
found on the Virginia PENN
sula and we invite you to in
spect the stock before making
your purchases.
We can also 1itthe boy in a
hat OF pair of shoes. In fact
we can fit him out from head
to foot.
We also have a full line of
the BEST styles in mems cloth
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
Got TWO Out Of Three.

III an exciting fox chase at Norfolk
Yesterday two of the brushes were
captured by Hanlptonians. There were
three foxes takcn ia ALL Mcssrs Cur
Ills and Sinclair wero tho local men
who won tho brushes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
Death of Spanish War veteran.

Charles Primo. who served in the
united States navy during the Span,
i ~ Z. war, died in tho National
soldiers Homo hospital yesterday. Hc
was 40 years old. IS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
elizabeth Elam al Home.

Elizabeth Elan. colored, who has
The distinction of having tho cross
roads lookup named after her, was
before Magistrate j. a. Dean last night
en- q warrant charging her with using
abusive language. She was required
To pay q fine Of 81 and costs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.
Lieutenant James Fulton and Mrs
dohn G. Fulton. OF Fort Dupont. Del,
are The guests of Mrs. King, III East
Queen street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-15

Mrs, Frank G. Roche. accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. Sutton, returned
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
HAIRPINS AND HAZING.
scFrashmen" in Girls College Sub
jected to Some Strange
Restrictions.

The sophomores Of Barnard college
have promulgated rules for their
younger sisters which, says the Wash
ington Times, are in these dreadful
terms:
Freshmen must not appear on the
college grounds in the company OF
young men.
Freshmen must not carry parasols
until after the inclass basketball game,
and then only II victorious.
Freshmen must not walk on the
grass plots or sit on the ledges Of Mil
bank hall.
THE number Of hairpins to be worn
by freshmen is limited to II, and none
Of these may be ornamental"
The penalties for breaking these in
functions are not enumerated, but are
doubtless sufficiently dire to make any
girl lose all her surplus hairpins at the
mere thought Of them. 1t is not the
present purpose to descant upon the
cruelty of forbidding fresh girls from
Haunting their gentlemen friends in
the faces Of their elder sisters, nor do
we strenuously object to the wise econ
omy in parasols enforced In rule 2.
Far be it from us even to question the
propriety Of keeping the yearlings on
the grass, or their banishment from
the delectable cud-chewing ledges Of
Milbank hall; but why, why should
a freshwoman's hairpins be restricted
to II, and these limited to the COM
mon old variety known as the button
hook?
By the way, why can't the women's
colleges find some other term for the
first year girls than freshmen? II it
were permitted us to suggest We would
use a word that is really descriptive,
like "miss-learnings."
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
BURGLAR FOND OF FLOWERS
The Luxurious Taste of a House
breaker Betrays Him to
the Police.

A recent English robbery case, which
reads almost like one of the Sherlock
Holmes stories, related to the detec-
ton Of a thief through his fondness
for flowers.
The only clew left by the robber
Of a house near Northampton was a
fragment of a flower. whose petals
were scattered over the floor. No
flowers OF the same sort were grown
in the garden of the house robbed or
by the neighbors, but an investigation
Of The florist shops in the nearby
town showed that a flower Of that sort
had been purchased the evening be-
fore by a man who was recognized
from the description given to be a
well-known burglar.
At the trial it was shown that, al
though the night had been warm. the
thief, who was Of delicate health. had
worn a light overcoaI, which crushed
the petals Of the flower beneath, and
these had fallen to the carpet when he
had opened his coat &c stow away the
jewels, which constituted the greater
part Of the spoils.
Although the clew vas q slight one.
n was correct, and the luxury loving
crook will have no need Of flowers
to decorate his broad arrow suit for
some time to come.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Literally Taken.

DR.. Barnardo, the London philan-
thropist, who died recently, used to
tell the following sorry: AT the door
q one Of the boys homes was q mat
with the words, Wipe your feet One
day as DR.. Barnardo was entering the
Souse he saw a new boy removing his
shoes and stockings and viping his
feet on the mat He had taken the In
structions in a literal sense" A Lon
don paper comments gravely: The
anecdote reminds one Of the notices a:
american doors, Wipe your gums re-
ferring to the galoches universally
worn In winter"
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Old PlafuSman-

Another Of those old Pacific coast
stage drivers has passed away. Jock"
Morgan Of Oregon crossed the plains
with his parents from Iowa in 1850.
and they were seven months reaching
Albany, Ore. The boy engaged as
driver for the old California Stage
company when 16 years old and he
Vas the lord Of the coach until the To-
Comotive reached Salem. This was In
1872. and thereafter Morgan became q
ranchman
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
California Elk priHa.

As q result Of the second days drive
Of the herd Of wild elk which for years
have made their feeding grounds on
the Miller & Lux ranch at Button-wil-
low, 80 miles south of Bakersfield,
Cal, % perfect specimens were cap
tGred with the lariat, and Of these 20
lived to be transferred to the govern
ment reserve at Sequoia park. At least
IT'S animals are still at large. TIE task
Of transferring the herd is to be aban-
doned for the present.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
English Towns in France.

La Monde Moderne," Of Paris, de-
seribes two little English cities near
Paris. Chantilly and Maisons-Lafitte
have become Anglicised because Of the
racing establishments there. Their
streets are filed with English sports
men, English horse trainers and Eng
Hsh jockeys. A great stable is labeled
In capitals BOX Hail." bar has the
sign English Tavern" and there is
an English Protestant Episcopal
church. The English rector and curate
are familiar figures in the town. Al.
together these cities have become
about as English as anything In Eng.
land.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
odd Walking Match.

Recently a turkey and goose were
matched to walk a race Of 100 yards In
London. There was great excitement
hundreds Of people witnessing the al
fair. After one false start the goose
got well away, leaving the turkey al
the posi-, and, following his master IN
good style. won easily amid great ap-
plause. Before and after the race the
goose, with a box on his back, collect
ed money for a local hospital.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
LOVED STARS AND BARS.
An Interesting Incident in the Life
Of President Roosevelt's
Mother.

There are many still in Georgia who
cherish tender memories of the presi-
dents beautiful, aristocratic mother,
says the National Magazine. Through
out her girlhood she was a noted belle,
admired everywhere for her beauty, ac-
complishments, charm of manner and
strong mentality. During a visit to her
sister in Philadelphia she met Mr..
Roosevelt, who was captivated by the
lovely young southern girl, and the an
nouncement of their engagement soon
followed. Fluctuations and regrets
were intermingled, for many deplored
her loss when the bridegroom rode out
from the north TO claim his bride.
Martha Bulloch Roosevelt loved with
ardor her native state, and mourned
with anguish the sorrows that the war
between the states brought to her peo-
pie. On one occasion, after hostilities
between the north and south had be-
gun and when her northern home was
decorated for some festive occasion
with American flags. she. to show her
loyalty to the south. displayed from her
boudoir window the confederate flag.
which caused angry sentiments in the
crowd that collected in front of the
house. They demanded the removal Of
the nag. She refused when told by
Mr.. Roosevelt, and no persuasion from
her husband could induce her to with
draw 1t. So he made a speech to the
crowd. by this time a mob. told them
his wife loved the flag. as she was a
southern woman, and the mob dis
DePSpd
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Why His Head Didn't Ring.

Two Scotsmen turning a corner came
into collision. The shock stunned one
CT them. He pulled on his hat, and
laying his hand on his brow said: sic
a blow. My heid's a ringing again.
Nae wonder" said his companion
your held was aye enpty-that mak's
t ring; my held disna ring a bit"
How could it ring" said the otner'
'seein' It was aye crackit?"-Scottisn
American.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Ought to Work.

Here Is an old recipe for making the
hair grow where you will have IT."
Take two ounces Of boar's grease, one
dIachm of the ashes of burnt bees, one
drachm Of the ashes of southern wood,
cne drachm of the juice of white lily
root, one drachm or oil Of sweet al
monds and six drachms Of pure musk.
make an ointment Of these and the day
before the full moon shave the place
and anoint 1t every day"
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
The Ideal Fiah

While scientists are taking liberties
with flowers, fruits and vegetables,
why don't they Try their hands on
fishes? The man who will invent a
fsh having the properties Of the pom.
pano and the shad viii confer q bless
ing on epicures and mankind. Think
Of ish having as few bones as the
pompano and the delicious favor and
tenderness Of the shAd. Get busy,
Messrs. Scientists.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
London Statistics.

London has 1000 ships and 5000
sailors in its port every day. 1t has on
an average upwards Of $4,000 persons
annually taken into custody by the po-
lice, $1,000 persons living in its COM
non lodging houses, $4,000 persons an
nually arrested as drunk and disorder
". and more than one<hird Of all the
crime OF the country Is committeo
within its radius.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Made Britishers.

Certificates of admission to British
nationality we're granted in the course
OF last month to 25 Russians, IA Ger
mans, six Austro-Hungarians, six
Swedes, three Dutchmen, three Norwe-
eians, two Danes, two Greeks, two
Turks, two Persians, one American,
one Italian, one Spaniard and one Rou-
manian.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Sex Of Angels.

Referring to the discussion In New
York over the sex Of angels, the Lon
don Standard remarks: in old Eng
lish paintings and stained glass, in the
works Of orcagna, and in the engraV-
ing by Albrecht Duerer, the angels are
depicted as robust masculine figures,
magnificent in their sturdy strength,
irresistible power and unspeakable
solemnity.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Roval Reception.

London's leading fireworks firm has
shipped enormous quantities OF its
wares to India, for display in honor oi
the prince and princess Of Wales.
When they arrive at Bombay several
warships will make a pyrotechnic dis
play, which will be in the hands OF pro-
fGssionals from London on each ship.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
WISDOM COMES BY READING.

Before purchasing books, etc., for
the HOLIDAY SEASON, l cordially
invite you to visit my store and exam
inc my assortment, consisting Of all
the NEW and POPULAR COPY
RIGHT BOOKS by FAMOUS AUTH
ORS of the RACE. Remember the
place.
e. H. FAULKNER'S NEWS AND
BOOK STORE, 3104 STATE ST.,
CHICAGO.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Africans in Africa.

At the recent meeting Of the German
colonial congress in Berlin, DR.. Maren-
sky, formerly a missionary in South
Africa, said, in speaking Of the negro
propaganda Of Africa for the Afri-
cans" there was no doubt whatever
that a great Ethiopian uprising would
take place sooner or later IN South
Africa, menacing alike British, German
and Portuguese authority.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
0Solan Geese. F"

Richard Bell in his new book, MY
Strange Pets" tells OF the solan geese
which, in Great Britain, in bygone days
used to be salted and dried for human
food: MANY years ago these dried
geese found their way to the lowlands
of Scotland and were used as an appe-
tier"
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Telephone Speeds.

Where the telephone wires are over.
land the speed of transmission is at
the rate Of about 10000 miles a sec
ond; where the wires are through
cables under the sea the speed is not
more than 5000 miles a second.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Rival Attraction.

Jinks-Were you ever in Niaagra
Falls?
Blinks-Yes, once.
What do you think Of the place?"
Didn't see it."
Didn't see it, How's that?"
81 was there while on my honey
moon trip."-Chicago Daily News.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
The "Lion" Sermon.

Canon Newbolt preached the annual
Lion" sermon before the lord mayor
Of London and the sherifs recently.
Two hundred and fifty years ago Sir
John Gayer, afterward lord mayor, was
pursued by lion in an Arabian desert,
but was delivered by prayer. In his
will he left funds for an annual serv-
ice as a thank offering.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
DiRerent Next paH.

You should have heard Bangs roast.
ing Cooley last night. He used some
pretty hard words"
Yes, but they didn't seem 30 hard
to Bangs last night as they did this
morning"
How do you mean?"
He had to eat them this morning. /"
-PhiladelphIa Press
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Extensive Cab Rank.

The largest cab rank in the world is
situated in London-viz., at Waterloo
station, the terminus Of the London &
Southwestern railway. 1t is a quarter
Of a mile in length. More than 1000
cabs are called in the course OF "a
hours
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Why he Loved Her.

Darling" said she, do you love
me as much as ever?"
'Yes, dearie," said he, with his nose
buried in his newspaper.
That ought to have satisfied her, but
she had to ask: "Why?"
"oh, I dunno. Habit, I suppose
Stray Stories.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Honored a Hen.

The Swiss village of Zofingen, In the
canton Of Aargau, was decorated with
hags recently in honor OF a hen which
had laid her thousandth egg. Five ad-
Jacent villages sent deputations, ac-
oompanied by bands, which serenaded
the industrious hen.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Wireless Towers.

The top Of the wireless telegraph
tower being erected on Mount Tamal-
pals, San Francisco bay, will be 1000
feet above sea level, and so will the
pole on a tower to be erected near
Honolulu. 4He messages will be sent
2,10O miles.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16

The Mount Hope Cemetery Associa-
ton this week sent out letters to all
the Afro-American undertakers IN the
city to the effect that on and after
December Ist no lots will be sold to
colored people," which means that its
officials have drawn the color line.
Hon. Miles J. Devine and his son
returned home Tuesday morning from
a visit to New York City, where he
was the honored guest OF the leaders
of Tammany Hall, and spoke at the
BANQUET and celebration held by it De
cember 4th.
The new city charter convention held
its first session Tuesday, and Judge Or
rim n. Carter was chosen as its perman-
ent chairman. Alderman Milton J. Fore
man will act as vice-chairman, and
Martin L. Mckinley, who hates to pay
out his money to support weekly news
papers, will serve as its secretary.
Mrs. Simon Ford, 5o42 Dearborn ST.,
this week forwarded to President Roose-
welt a delightful Christmas present in
the shape of an exquisite quilt which
she skillfully wrought with her own
hands. 1t is worth we'll on TO thous-
and dollars, and no doubt the President
will highly prize it.
Attorney Alfred B. Cosey, Centeral
Building, Newark, n. J., is one of the
most prominent Afro-Americsn law
yers in this country. He is an honored
Master in Chancery, and in the past
seven years he has successfully han
died some of the most intricate law
cases in his section of the country.
Mr.. CoSey not with wind, but with his
money. is a warm supporter of this
paper.
Mr.. J. Howard Braxton, Secretary to
Mr.. Howard Gould, of New York, is
stopping at the Palmer House. Mr..
Braxton is on his annual vacation,
which lasts a month. and will take in
many other cities for sightseeing ere
he returns to his Office in New York
Rev ]. B. Massiah, of Detroit. Mich,
recently appointed rector of St Thorn
as Episcopal church, was in the city
last week for conference with Bishop
anderson. While here he was the
guest of Mr.. Charles H. Smiley.
Miss Leonora Comerford, who has
for years been the efficient bookkeeper
for John ]. Dunn, the wholesale and
retail coal merchant, Fifty-hrst and
Armour avenue, is thoroughly posted
not only in business affairs. but also
on current events. Miss Comerford
possesses an agreeable manner, which
adds to her popularity with the numer-
Gus customers who patronize the reli-
able coal dealer. She is also an admirer
of The Broad AK, and peruses it each
week.
In the contest Mr. Hearst has been
waging to determine who was really
elected Mayor of New York in the last
election, the finest legal talent of the
city has been engaged Attorney Al
fred c. Carr, colored man, has been
selected by Corporation Counsel De
Laney to represent his office in the
company of lawyers overseeing the re-
count. Mr.. Carr is Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel, and was chosen from all
the others in the Office because of his
technical knowledge; of the election and
primary laws.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Danger SIGNAL.

Mrs. Naybsr-I see you keep your
husbands mustache cup and saucer on
the dining table when he is away from
home, just the same.
Mrs. Crossway-Yes; In case q bur
glar breaks in, you know, It makes
things look as II the man Of the house
was here.-Chicago Tribune.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Shining Of Snakes.

OF all the creatures TO be seen at
geological gardens, snakes are prob
ably the most easy to ship from one
country to another. Snakes take very
little room, and throughout a long
voyage give not the least trouble.
They do not require to be fed, nor do
they require looking after in any 9TH
Or way.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
LAYING Gables.

Atlantic cables are always laid from
west to east, because the prevailing
winds in the summer months on the
Atlantic are from the west, and ships
make much better weather going east
ward.
The broad ax., 1905-12-16
Danger in Chairs.

The Skibbereen Ireland) board Of
guardians has decided to replace the
chairs in the board room with sub
stantial benches. but vetoed a sugges-
ton to fasten them to the floor after
the clerk had pointed out that in that
case they would be Of no use in fight