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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1905-04-27
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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1905-04-27
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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1905-04-27

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tirte.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Entered at the Newport News, Va,
POstolf1ce as second-cIass matter.
FRIDAY. JA;lUARl IS. 1906.
The SCHOOL BOOK LISTS.

IL its c,iOrihl conn cnt upon Hon
Jos J. Wizards gut.ernatorial plat
rc:n,. tie esteemed Richmord News
Leader says
One OF the strongest parts Of his
announcement is his clean-cut DECLARE
tlOn for Il single list system OF public
school books. This is a direct chal-
Ienge 70 the SchOul-hDOl: trust and a
direct blow at one Of the most prolific
sources Of corruption in our local and
state politics and OF confusion in our
school affairs
X the members Of the State BOARD Of
Education hal performed an obvious
DUTY when the matter Of selecting
school book lists came before them,
'io,c woull have been no necessity for
injecting the Issue into the ,ubcrnnto.
rial campaign. Now that the practical
workings - the double list system,
tu:y 10 All save those who are benefit
ed by Il you ticklc-nc -anuI'll-ticilla-
$Gu policy tie matter is bound to
come w fnr extensive Ills c,ssioH dur
ing the threc-ccrncred fight tor the
%oHernorship Mi. Wllar,l's straight
forward u.tcraEcc Oh the subject
places the matter in such shapc that
it is Bound 10 receive ;hc attention it
deserves; The cost Of school books is
NO incorsidernhle tax upon tie citizens
g.. he state anG sho:,l DC made rs
Light as IS consistent With proper ef
ftcirrry "t The schGnl Svsrrr,. 10 mat.
ter whose commissions" ar. Tins cut
OF or decreased
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
ARGUMENT FOR COMPULSORY
EDUCATION.

J: f."luc1.t!y has hcan said ,ha, one
ce;ncietc eSa!.plc is worth :: dozen
ti,ee'ies. On this basis the esteemed
Columbia IS. CO State comes forward
With the following: we have fire
Guec:.y pointed nlit rs an argument
for compulsory education. how much
moro eager for education were the ne.
aro<ss than The whites. AS evidence OF
this ii may he noted that two negro
youths hell up Il white boy on the
streets OF Atlanta ard took from him n
copy Of Hyde's liighcr Course In Ems.
liHh an! an English history And it is;
Intimatetl that the white hoy. Who was
On Ills way TO school! offered absolutely
no resistance"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

contest between the navy yard whir.,
| is building the baltleship Connecticut.
:tAd the Newport New; company,
! which is constructing her sister shin.
tnr Louisiana. Cna reason for this j.
the Inability 10 Get the arn:Or plate fc:
~! t"rI.oCt:cut delivered While thtr.
has l'ecn no lack OF il at Newport
News
II cur esteemed contemporaries had
gwen Secretary MOrton's report Il
cal"!"l po:usal they would have noted
" go" 'siI:: admission tina. the Navy
Department was unable To co.unt.te
W:;h i!> Newport News Shipbnildiny
ana Try Peck Company. They simply
SelzrI upon The expenditures Of tho
different bureaus. however. :ln, wer,
'rtraycd by their zeal into expllitin" q
most ridiculous "Ilarc's nest When
government navy yards become abb,
TO compete with private companies III
'.';'l';ins ships business principles vii!
Ne reversed. political parasites will DO
come patriots aud the sum Of TWO plus
Two will cease to show four as It's IT,
evta bio result
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Copper and Disease.

That there Is somethirs about cop.
For per Sc which is singnlarIy health.
fu' HAS been repeatedly demonstrated.
Tie men who work in the meal are
Immune from typhoid and cholera
germs which attacl; all ether crafts,
men. The rrench,nan Burg has lef,
The :ecGIded observation that in the
er'demics which ravageG France il!
l%:2. 1919 and 1851 the men employed
IN copper funndlies were uniformly i'm.
nlne. although men in other trades
Who lived N The same tenement
houses died by thousands Whether
under attua! conditions OF typhoid or
cho,rc. epidemic The use CT copper sui
pirate will accomplish all that it prom
i:eS III the experimental stage remains
i'o &c seen. out much confidence ca1,
DC placed in the claims that it will
PROVE effective in protecting mankind
| against all the diseases which are
caused by infected water.-Chicasc
Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
wH,SkEY ADULTERATioh

Or Il. w. Wiley, chief Of the. Blu,
rcau OF Chemistry OF the Agricultural
Department shows no inclination /,
rett-;tt from the position he assumed!
:'Et. time ago IN regard to the prey
stlencc OF bad whiskcy re says:
The statement that I have denied
the report OF I previous interview to
the effect that s5 per cent Of the whis,
key sold over the bar ir the United
STATES was compounded. blended or
adulteratcd article, is a mistake |
have never made such denial. although
have ceo,l solicited TO do SO on more
tnan one oc6 asion.
that my own view may rot lie mis-
understood. I desire To repeat II. be-
l',:ve that at least So per cert, if not
more, OF the whisAcy sold over thu. BIZ,
in tie tinted STATES IS not STRAIGHT
"i!elicy. II is a compound made OF
neutral spirit, or alcohol artiticial!y
cclored. often Favored. with artificial
essence and sometimes mixed with
more or leas straight whiskey to give
flavor. When sold as straight wills
Key it is an initiated or adulterateG
article"
In the meantime hose who belong
ny the white rihEcn" brigade need no:
Tea" the dcleterious effects OF either
inc 50 per cent of bad booze" or
even OF the IL per cent OF better
nocze They arc not even in danger
frcm the wood alcohol cmulsions
~ach now seen; to be coming into
favor. and which may. in time lend
rev meaning to that expressive term:
designate your rizen!"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
We Will deliver it to you daily.

FOR SAlE-A very desirable pro.
perry in Santa Cruz, California. over
looking beautiful Santa Cruz, Califor-
mia; Monterey bay, the Pacific ocean.
San Lorenzo valley. Santa Cruz: Mont
Grey. Fremont and Iona Prieto noun
talns; one mile from the finest bath.
ing beach on the ocean coast; $50
elevation; the most beautiful, compre-
hensive scenic view on the Western
coast between Patagonia and Alaska.
A winter and summer residence, com.
prisins u acres under the best DOS.
slble state Of terraced hillside cultiva.
ton, planted il the greatest variety Of
roses, flowers, vines, apples, peaches.
peas. pdunes, olives, oranges, lemons.
figs bananas, nuts OF all sorts, and
every variety ORIENTAL and ornamental
tree and shrub pastures. OF red anu
white clover, and blue grass, surround
Ing most elaborate residence and two
new cottages, all equipped with the
latest modern plumbing improvements,
heaters, telephones, electric lights and
elegant outhOuSes furnished with
horses. buggies, carriages, cows, &C,
all combined to make a most quiet.
restful, beautiful spot on earth for a
gentleman Of culture desiring rest In
a matchless climate.
Owner is compelled to move East
on account OF his growing business in
Chicago and Toronto Price $4,000:
$4,000 cash. balance at !, per cent.
interest for 20 years, IL desired.
Lawson < Outten,
Real Estate. Hamoton vs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
MORE ABOUT COSr or BATTLE
SHIPS

The Wild cyed "roorbacks" which
certain esteemed contemporaI les hav;.
featured to show that government
built ships are cheaper than those
built BY private contract have pro
vukod the Navy Department to make
an explanation Of certain detailed ils-
ures pres cnted il the annual report 10
Congress.
Secretary Morton says that while IN.
formation sent to Congress in regard
to the money expended on the two bat.
tlesAips UP to September Goth last was
correct. il as misleading. and that 10
falr comparison can be made as to the
cost OF building ships in government.
yards and private yards from the fig
u-cs furnished These figures show
tnat up 10 Scptc mbt.r Goth S2.3334 SO I
q had been expended on the Connecticut,
sssSDd s. o48 o5O on the Louisiana They
did not show thu, only 1921 900 was ex
:speadel by the Bureau ii Ordia!cc on
the Cdnaeciicut while the same bu
reau expended SllGS. 900 on the .ouis
lana.
The figlres. il is declared, should
no, be used to show that it costs more
lin private yards TO build hattleshipe
/ 1ls:n IL docs in government yards OF
vice versa. until in every respect bott
Ships have Keen completed.
C!Iiceis Of the New York navy yare
admit that. unless the unexpected hap
\ pel's. they will be beaten IN the time
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
CURRENT COMMENT.
Commons Sense in Dispute,

The settlement OF the controversy
between tho Pennsylvania Railroad
Company ard the trainmtn IS further
proof Of the value nf common sense
when labor disputes have started
There We're the elements for Il serious
strike in this dispute. but the business.
Ike way IN which the Messers. After.
bury and Morrissey took up the task 0!
Strengthening out the difficulties soon
made it eviden, that the trouble would
be annie ably adjusted. 4 great rail.
road strike at this time would have OIL
set much OF the industrial improve
ment which has occurred il. the last
few weel:s.- Buffalo Express
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
MRS. HoWARD's FUNERAL.

Will Take Place From Providence
Church in York County Today.
Tie funeral OF the late Mrs. Lucy
Nelson Howard will take mace from
Providence church in York county,
this afternoon at l O'Clock, and quite
a number OF people from Hampton
will probably attend the oDseqrie4s;.
Mrs. Howard was a woman OF bril-
liant education and charming person
ality She had lived 76 years in York
county and coming from family that
had been connected With the county
for many years. she was thoroughly
versed in it's history. Before her mar
riase she was teacher OF high stand
ing
In her death York county loses one
OF her oldest and most respected wo-
men
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
POUR DEADLY FIRE
INTO The STRiKtRS
Continued from first pa.c.)

'Eu-oughfares have resumed th.i.
nurr:al appearance" Several mills ar,
reported 10 have offered an Increase
OF wages III their employees
Tie Associated Press correspondent
visited the Industrial ds,ric, today
ana found tlat no factories were in
operation in the whole region south
Ct TN: river With the exception of che
large establishment which Was amply
guarded in order TO prevent possible
naturalization of worksacu. but there
was no attempt at such intimidation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Circuit Court.

The entire time Of the Circuit Court
was taken up again yesterday with
the case OF Mr. ". r. Clarke, executor,
against the Newport News and Old
Point Railway and Electric Company.
Mr.. Clarne j. suing for $4,000 dam
ages for the death Of his little daugh.
ter several months ago. The argu-
ment in the case will be taken up this
morning and it is expected that the
case will go to the jury by the hour
OF adjournment for dinner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

Mrs. r. Z. Norecock. who has been
visiting Mrs. w. II. Avery. in Holt
street. returned to her home in viii
liamsburg
Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Payne, OF Ocean
View, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
3. J. Megginson, in the West End
Clerk OF the Courts Harry Fl. Holt
entertained a number of his friends
at q stag card party in his home In
Mallory avenue, Wednesday evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Colonial Tea" a Success.

The Colonial Tea" given in the
lecture room of the First Methodist
church last night, proved great sue
cess in every particular. The audi.
ence was large and most appreciative.
while the program rendered Included
splendid musical numbers by many OF
the most prominent local musicians Of
Hampton and Newport News
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
TWO VESSELS ASHORE.
Schooner and Slooo in Trouble on
Hampton Creek

a tW1.lEa Steti schooner and large
slonp. the names OF which could not
be learned, are ashore on Hampton
creek, Just below the crab factory OF
VIZ. s. S. CoStiH. opposite the Hampton
Normal school The TWO vessels were
chased into the creek by the heavy
storm that swept the Roads Wednes-
day night. II was said by several
persons who witnessed the bleaching
OF the vessels. that bot! OF the crews
escaped.
The schooner which is ladeneG with
brick. capsized shortly after reaching
the shore and now Hes With half OF
her body in the water
1t is thought that both OF the YES
sels can be saved.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
GENDARME sroT AND KILLED
While Wrestling Flag From Hanc
Of Strike Leader

IHAU, Jan. PA sendarne was
cho: lead today while III the act Of
wrestling Il flag from strike leader.
Troops are now pa:rollirs The town.
but no collision with the strikers has
ohnAe lines have been restored
occurred. The telegraph and tcle
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
MOTT HERS
\ ERlEND

doea diminish the pain accompanying
maternity. With its aid mothers eau and
do bring healthy, sweet dispositioned
and ideal babies into the world.
Morning sickness, sore breasts and ex-
expanding organs, are relieved by this
penetrating and relaxing lininent.
Among the manifold aids to childbirth
Mothers Friend has grown in popularity
and gained a prestige among ricl. women
as well as poor; it is found aud welcomed
IN the mansion as well as III the cabin.
By lessening the mothers agony OF mind
and diminishing pain beautiful influence
is wrought upon the child. aud Instead Of
peevish, ill-te,npered aud sickly forms you
have healthy, laughing humanity, remain.
luS blessing ever to you and its country
All Druggists sell Mothers Friend at 81 90.
Write for our f:se Eook esTzotEaerhoodn
sHE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ca
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
TO TRY OFFICER HOPE.
Police Committee Will Hear CHARGES
in Oay or So

The police committee Of the Hamp.
ton town council will meet shortly to
investigate charges against Police
Officer II. D. Hope, who has been sus-
pended BY Mayor r. f. Jones
The officer is accused OF several
charges and the investigation will
likely be taken up either tonight or
the first part Of the coming week
Officer Hope was first accused OF as
saNitins George Walker. a youth, and
it is understood Town Sergeant John
Z. Clay in his official duty also pre-.
ferred charges against the officer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

AVID yet. as socN as those New Eng.
land i"" mtn neein 10 thaw oNt. he.
perennial complaint ABOUT the short
ice crop may be expected from them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

Boil! Se,foik newspaper reporters
efirctrd The rcsc"e OF three lives from:
~" wreck OF the schooner John 4
Russell and lived to tell the tale at
space rates.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
with Queen Street Supply Co.

Mr.. =. Topping. who for several
years hes been conductor on the
line Of the Hampton Roads Railway
Company, has accepted the position OF
manager. OF the Queen Street Supply
Company. succeeding Mr. Benjamin r.
Mmrill. Mr.. Topping entered upon his
duties Yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Ranks OF Strikers SweIlino.

SARATOGA. Russia. Jan 2G-All
VI" :r;?tcrs have struck The en-
Hl"rscs ct The Riazon Cral Raillna,i
have Joined in the movement There
has baan no riotins thus far
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Nenotiations VIA, Strikers

REVEAL. Russia. Jan 2G-NegCt:a-
ions are going ON between the stril:
ers and their employers. The govern
nlent is participating in tile exchange
Of views
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Death at the Home.

Mr.. Morgan Blood. aged SO years
who served with Company D, Eighty
sixth Pennsylvania infantry, died in
the Home hospital yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

Mr.. Andrew Duncan and Miss Katie
Bell Duncan. who are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Richardson, IN
West Queen street. will return to their
home i'll Grtanyilla, Ky, on Monday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
ST. PETERSBURG FlRERues
Apply the Torch to Factory and Cotton
Mill.

J.ONEON. Jan. 2i.A dispatch iron.
ST Petersburg time a:26 j. m. to Il
"e"s agency reports Papl's factory
and large cotton mill have bcen set on
fl,. ana are burning tinrccly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

District Attorney Jerome appears to
haye driver: the New York gamblers
to the Simple Life. for the time being
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

The Panama canal seems somewhat
retarded ~ . plethora If commit sion
ers and y .,aucity OF cnG.ayo!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

Superintendent e. J. Megginson. OF
the Newport News and Old Point Rail.
way and Electric Company. is able 10
be out after All attack OF the grip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

II these Russian labor leaders I've.
they may have Nicholas working at
III" Gar business With a uain1. card
yet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

Mrs. w. r. Darden, wife OF Council
man Darden. who has been quite sick
in her residence in Melrose avenue,
is now very much improved
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

The Sostrao- OF Pennsylvania con
tinues to scolu With the in,=zic off
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Demonstration at Rioa.

RIGA. Russia. Jan 2G-The strike
here is general. Demonstrations are
i'll progress anG the newspapers are
net publishing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

Mr.. Vernon Wray left yesterday for
Augusta, Ca, where he has accepted
a position
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Coming and Going Of the People
You Know

Miss Katie Ashburn. OF Suffolk. an;:
Miss Matte Harris. OF Mccall. s. c..
who have been visiting Mr.. ana Mrs
". Il. Ashburn, i'll Armistead avenue
returned yesterday to their homes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
Miss Aolston III.

Miss Florence Nolsron, d Well known
;ounS lady OF the Fox Hill neighbor-
hood. is quite i'll With appendicitis. Ii
S thought an operation will prove
necessary.
Have you ever bought Sweet, Orr
COmpany's oyeralls at J9c: You
can DO SO today and tomorrow 1T
FRAEkEL & ElSENMAN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
az. e. 81 sneciaiv

For today and tomorrow we will sell
! Sweet. Orr & Company's best overalis
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27

FRANkEL & EISENMAN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-27
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Editorial Rooms. He'll Phone No a.
Business Office. Bell Phone No. 1871
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-16

Friends of Lord Charles BeresCord
who have heard him in his blood is
thicker than water" speeches here
may not like the idea of his flag fly
ing from an American prize vessel, but
"Conder Charlie would be the first TO
voice the opinion that she might be
returned If possible.
The President was one of the largest
of the American frigates. rating forty
four guns and carrying a large crew.
Her first affair of Importance was her
encounter with the British sloop-of-
war Little Belt, in command Of Captain
Bingham, off the Capes, ON May 1G,
1911. The President was then COM
manded by Commodore Rogers, and,
while none of her crew was killed and
only one-a boy-wounded. the British
sloop lost thirteen killed and nineteen
wounded.
The surrender to the British Of the
President took place on January 10,
1916. Two days before, under con-
mand of Captain stephen Decatur, thu
President had dropped down from the
city to Sandy Hook. During the night
she made an attempt TO cross the bar
and put to sea. From some cause never
explained the pilot missed the channel
ana ran the ship on one OF the shoals
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-16

could be spared were thrown over
board. From the royals down the
sails were kept wet but as the wind
was light and elusive the pursuers
gained steadily.
For nearly an hour the President en-
during the CALLING fire, each shot carry
ing away some of her rigging, Then
Captain Decatur determined to act,
and his crew cheerfully agreed with
him. The Presidents helm was plt
up and her course changed so that she
could get in close quarters with her
opponent The Engllshman understood
the scheme of Decatur and kept off,
the ships meantime coming abeam
and each delivering a broadslde.
Then for two and half hours The
combatants. a quarter of a mile apart,
ran dead ahead. but whenever the
President made an attempt to close In
the enemy sheered OFF, so thar the
action was altogether with the heavy
guns. spars and rigging were aimed
at on either side, but the Presidents
marksmen appear to have been Ihe
better. as at eight O'clock the stranger
was dismantled. her sails being cut
from her yards" as Decatur afterwari
reported.
The damaged ship then fell eEtsrn.