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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Not n Lottery.

Deacon De Good-It won't do; it
won't do. We must not have games Of
chance at our church fairs.
Mrs. De Good-But this Is not game
% chance.
You propose 10 sell tickets and give
priacu.'
oh. no; sou are mistaken. We shall
sci The tickets, OF COURSE, but We cant
give any prizes, you know, because VIC
haven't any to give. There is no chance
about it."-New York Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17

part made with 81 double FIJI, uvc lis
shoulders ana a hig h0Whnot VI l.It
muslin III front. This joins 20 The
waist bet at ii,e sides, Or. il prcicrIrl.
the lower i;lot cuds may bc lie Longest
ana fastan at the bac; OF the wai.;!
The rounded apron is prcttiiy finished
with deep muslin trlI. The sanic
design may be carried ont IL White
Japanese silk, with lace lriils over Gle
shoulders ana III applique Of lace heal
ing the irin
root cushions n. an:op.: the nacc.
Sary uzurie' FOR u.y ladr s hours o,
ease. They arc thick. onion. aii,llra
OF velvet, very much adorned. wish en-.
hro!dcricS, gold lace, point lace a,tl
gold corner tasseis These luHuriou,
pads are placed Oh Il llw wicker ataua
so that the whole is Just high enough
10 support Tic paMpefcd wuiuali's ti,.y
tect when 9lc rcc':nls l,y the iircsigc.
Her concll cushion; are ~ most dn,prv
and per.sliabic fabrics embroidered
linen, lawn, lace uouy. cline and pal
est satin Touched up .crinos. by tn,
lines and bpw&G"t- "i IN rAcse rrc
y cusliiop; are nlnou. t,t,o-ito KITS
Of women ~ woluen ;irl ar. madc and
decorated g. it tlc rnti,cim"ri t,..y
are dcStincA 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCURSION
RATES VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

On December 22nd, 2$rd. 2lth, 25th
S0th and Sist. 1908. and January Isl,
1906, the Southern Railway will SCI.
rounJ trip Christmas Holiday ExcuY.
sion tickets at r;iie Of orc ana one
third fare plus twenty-five cents for
the ro0ud TRIP, with final limit jan
uary 4th, 1906, to all points in the
South.
On presentation of certificates sign
ed by snperintcndents, principals or
presidents OF institutions OF learning,
round trip tickets will &c gold at one
iand onethird fare plus twenty-five
cents. December 18th to 2ith inclusive.
with final limit. January 9Th, 1906, 20
Teacher and Students of schools and
ccllegesc.
For further information aud actual
rntes, please call OH
STANTON CURTIS. Passenger Agent,
90 CRANKY Street,
(afonticello Hotel,
12'lS-7t Norfolk, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
CONVERTED HANNA.
Editor CorIes Taught Hin n Lcsnou
In Pocket Picking.

| In Pocket Picking.
Edwin Cowies, long editor of the
| Cleveland Leader, Muulbctcd among
his accomplishments that of pocket
! picking. Or course hc picked pockets
us an amateur only, but 1t is doubtful
whether there ever WAS Il professional
rho could play ,;he light fingered game
| more skillful!y than the able editor did
occasionally for fin.
lt WAS during the admins tration OF q
mayor who had been elected as Il
| nroteGe of NJ. \. Uanr-. who was then
starting in Cleveland Ion the political
| career which gave him uationGl prom
inence, that The Leader began cru
SADIE. against vice. Articles were pub.
lshcd daily in which Il was assorted
! that ID" city was FIJI Of thieves. gam
| b.ers and other crophg. and TIE mayor
Was taken severely to tasl; fcr not hay.
| !ng then driven away Hanna. being
the power behind the municipal throue.
came IN FOR ccnsurc III IN indirect way.
and. meeting Cowlu:: IN tie street one
day, lie c1postulatcd with him concern.
Ing The Leaders style OF rarcare.
''Io0!: here Cowlcs." he said. whats
the rso of MI this racket: You're max.
lug 4 mountain out oc in0lcliill. There
are no more crooks In town than there
nave bcc:. right along. and II would be
foolish 70 expect any mayor to drive all
the awh"cal;crS ont, 10 matter how
hard he tried o. how COOL his intcu-
tons might DC"
Cowlcs Insisted that bis paper was
right and lie expressed The belief that
there We're i.rcn more picl;pockets In
Cleveland than had ever before inrcst-
cd that city.
"pic.pockcts:"' sn"rtrd llama. ~
don't believe there's Il pic!.pockct IN the
town. And anyway. have no sym.
patty fer anybody whose pockets are
p'c!lcd No one but y jay could ever hc
robbed in that way
You don't know" said tow,cs. chow
S!5iliful some Of these ,:git fingered fel.
lows become. II wonld br possible TO,
on. 81 ,li"m J" 80 through Your pocket
while talking to you IA 7 I'm now
lInlrlo laughed dci'sivcly and said
any uic,ppckc, that ever rot u hand
IN ili' cloths without hrin. caught n
IL was wc'"om" 10 :;nythin:: he could
extract.
* they were partin: rowics rurneJ
10 asH whit time ii WAS. and Hanna
felt for bis watc!
lt was gone
That's strange" he SAID Il guess
mrit have forgotten when dressed
this morning 10 pot il III my pocket"
Speaking NJ furacttin. things
cow!cs answered. II forgot my wallet
whei I le''i home Could You lend ne
Hio:"
Hanna felt FOR his money In, found
uonc. lie pni his BANDS into one empty
pocket after another ana was begin
ming L. look sl,eep.ah when Cowles
handed Him back his watch. his money.
his KEYS ana Il bundle OF lc;trl's.
Very we'll. Crwlcs." said the future
senator: ON SEQ what can b" tol,r
about driving The p,ckp"csri> away
Chicago Record Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
aobert A. Holt Designated by Sec
rotary Of Navy Bonaparte.
MAY Be ASSISTANT pAYMAsTER.
Ono OF a Class OF 100 Ordered 10 re.
port in Washington January ~ to
Stand Test-Fricnels Expect Him
TO Pass.

Robert a. Holt, son of Capt. V. T..
Holt, has been designated by Secrc-
tary of the Navy Borapartc as one
OF class of 100 candidates to take
the examination for Il position aa as
sistant paymaster in the navy.
Mr.. Holt has been ordered to re-
port in Washington On January L.
10 take the examination which his
friends expect him to pass with
credit to himself
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
mcNry WennIng RinE..

Thcre are some heavy old wedding
rings 81 h'rii Drad6an, IN lie Is,e OF
Man, such ae might be handy when the
,lu3tered bridegroom loses tho ring.
Leaning against the north vall arc
some Very ancient rings OF stone,
th"cug!, wA!cll. IN days os long ago.
before the Jewellers windows glistcncd
With wedding rings at all prices. TIC
bridn and Bridegroom Joined hands. Il
g said. end were welded.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
FOR uer o,yo Protection.

Yes. madam" said the salesman,
"thls is TIE most exquisite dinner sci
80 eraH handed. The price IL $50"
IN take IT," said Mrs. Rich'ey, "if
y3pW agree to mark 1t Imitation; price,
$3.50"
"of conrsc, t-er-thats rather an
ode request"
Yes bnt want to deceiye our sery.
ami giri."-Ph!ladelphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
TIE CINNAMON TREE.
Now che Bari Is Gathered sud Pre-
pared i'.r Use

'F Use.
The cinnamon tree grows to a hejsh,
u from twenty to thirty feet ami IS
,omctmc.s eighteen iilcEes IN thickness.
The leaves are tcouI four to six incMc.
III length oval shaped and marked
with Ih"cc principal nerves. They taste
very much like cloves. Cinnamon noW.
FRS are Of 81 bcautitnl siiay gray Oh the
outside ash Eight ycliuw OIL the IN
ale. Tho fruit - Il small acorn shaped
''rupc, a!rt wien ripe il is quite brown
H. j.. however. lie BARI; OF The CHINA
mon tree that makes il valuable. The
finest comes from tlc island OF Ctylon
where they have twu seasons OF cinna
mon harvest. The Gvst season begin
IN April AMI thc hast in November. The
branches OF three 20 i've wears, growti,
are cut down. and The epidcrniS is
carefully scrapc,i away. Then thc
bark is ripped up lepgtiiw,ac with
knife and gradually looscncl until II
may he easily removed.
The slices OF bar; are tncn placed in
The sn;i TO dry. AID as they dry thry
curl up into quilts. The next ihiI:r IL
10 eXaniil,c ana arrange the cinnamon
according to lis Quality. Tire persons
whose work ii is To examine the cinna
inon are obliged Tor this purpose to
taste and chew it, although i'll a Shor.
time 1t produces very painful effect
on their mouths and tongues.
AS tue cinnamon qliilS arc examined
the smaller ones are inserted into the
larger, and the whole is then lied up In
bundles Weighing about Lightweight
pounds each.
In Ceylon the Oil Of cinnamon is us,i.
ally prepared by grinding the coarsest
pieces of bark. soaking this powder
III sea water Cor two or three days and
them dil!illing. Two oils pass over. one
lighter tilr othcr heavier than water
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
4 New pincp.J,iou.

a new shape OF Christmas p;aclshios
Is three cornered, With large bow or
the nat side. which is nearcs. 10 tic
looking glass y spray of flower. il
ribbon or silk is worked Oil II. coiy
D!encins near the bow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
FANCY APRONS.
smart Chriatmns GIft. and How 20
Make Them,

Fancy aprons OF the dalnticst descrip
ton are 20 be III great demand this
winter, and Tie girl who wants 10
please her especial clum win make
her smart one Tor Il Christmas pros.
cnt.
The pretty apron shown in the cut il
. most chaiIning ana yet simple con
fsetion q" white muslin, the rppS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Killed While ciesnins revolver

ORANGE COURTHOUSE. VA,
Dec. While repairing a revolver
yesterday morning, G. S. Strangham,
Of Stubs, shot himself In the aldo
men, causing his death this morning.
He leayes wife and three children.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
HunkOcii.

"Bililins says there's nothing in these
se'-rich-quick schemes
What's hsppened to iiiui"
Il think he's married 10 stiDgy
helress.'-L Louisville Courier-Jorrual.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17

I've had lot OF trouble during nv
llfe," an old man says IN recent
book. ."tut most q 4 ne~er happenel -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Women's soc and 39c Collars, Csc

fine showing of Embroidered and White Linen
Stock Collars and great assortment of beautiful
Lace Collars; black, white and Regular soc ana
39c raluos, at CSC each.
new line of gift Collars, all styles, full Jabo ends
SOC, 15c and $780,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Holiday Aprons for Gifts

Lot consists Of White Lawn Aprons in Is different
styles. The Bib Aprons trimmed with blind en-
broidery. scalloped edge, also with tucked or hem
stitched reveres; those without bbs are trimmed
Win embroidery edge or Inserting; large small
Lot consists OF White Lawn Aprons with or
without biba. in extra large sizes .75c and S7i5c
values. for SOC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
The Temperance Cause.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Sol P. Mccall. temperance lecturer from New Orleans. spoke here last week in the Methodist church. delivering his new lecture Death to Strong Drink" This is the second time he has been here.
 I wish every mothers son in the south could hear this man lecture. He is diff ferent from all these temperance lectu- rers-so much more impressive, speaking with ease and fiuency and with anima- tion. His every word burns with convic- tion. He tells his own faults in such a manner that every young man should heed.
 His dispensary argument is unanswera- ble and | wish that every Christian in Georgia and Alabama who argues that dispensary is a step to prohibition and is the least of two evils, could hear MT. Mccall and then try to answer him. A man with the power of speech that he possesses Is power in the land and in- asmuch as he is about to return to Ala bama. I write this for the benefit of all well-wishers of sobriety in that state.
 MRS. MARY DARDEN. Blskely. Gs., Noevmbsv 2Os 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
CORONER OBJECTS
 TO MOVING BODY
SAYS THAT NEXT UNDERTAkER WHO MOVES BODY WITHOUT HIS CONSENT WILL HAVE TO HAND IT BACK.

The removal of the body of James Robinson, a negro who was killed Tn Bowers saloon on Second avenue ana rwentv-fourth street, several hours be- fore Coroner Paris was notified Of the shooting. was a fragrant violation or the law, according to the coroner Even though the police did arrest Charles John son, another negro, for the crime, which was committed at S:2O o'clock yesterday morning. the coroner declares that no one has the right to order the removal or the body of murdered man, or man who is found dead under mysterious cir cumstances, until such a body has been viewed by him and that he proposes to see that the law is carried out In the fu- ture.
 .IJnder the law" said the coroner, "when a murder is committed and the crime fastened about any one there is no need of an inquest. The law does re- ouire me, however to make preliminary investigation and get the names or wit- nesses. How am I to do this when people near the scene of the murder take the law in their own hands, order the body removed and call me up when 1t is con venient?
 Tt was nearly noon before I was told of the murder of a negro in Bowers sa- loon. When I went to the saloon neither the man behind the counter nor any one else in the place seemed to know that murder had taken place..
 "The very next time an undertaken re- moves a man who is killed or dies under mysterious circumstances, l propose to have him haul the body back to the exact spot from which 1t was removed. IT the undertaken, or the person moving 1t, shows the least reluctance l Will allow the law to take It's course"
 From what could be learned, Johnson, the negro who did the shooting and who claims self-defence, walked into the ne- gro compartment of the saloon and found Robinson seated at a table. It is said Robinson arose when Johnson entered. secured an empty Coca-Cola bottle and several pool balls, and asked Johnson if he wanted to renew the recent trouble which 1t seems they had. An altercation followed and the dead negro Is said to have thrown a ball, whereupon John son is said to have pulled his pistol and fired twice, the second shot taking effect. | Johnson fled out of rear door, but was caught by a fireman who turned him over | to Policemen Burns and Buckalew.
 Robinson was a drayman in the employ of the McLester- VanEoose Grocery com pany, and his team was left standing on | the outside of the saloon When seen at the police jail Johnson said he was employed by the Cody Candy company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

formed" said several aldermen at the
 same time.
 Twelfth: Replace present street fire
 alarm boxes numbered ,,35, 24, 132. Al,
 42. 23. 121, 51, 21, 19 by approved new Key less boxes and connect same to and with
 the regular fire alarm telegraph system , That goes with No. H." said Alderman
 Cooper, and "and so does the following, No. IS:
 "Thirteenth: Fire alarm boxes num- bered 12, 13 14, 15, 16, +. 25, 2S 31 32, B, 34 36, A, 45, 52, 53, 54, 55. 56, 122 123, 124,
 1S1. 134, to have conspicuous signs stating clearly where keys for such boxes may be found"
 "Fourteenth: Twenty y-eight of the hy-
 drants already in service should be re- placed by approved new hydrants, having 6-inch bells. S-inch internal diameter bar rels, two 21s-inch hase connections and one 5-inch steamer connection, the pipe con meeting street mains to the hydrants to be not less than six inches in diameter in all , cases.
 (The location of these hydrants is deslg-
 mated in the report.)
 Alderman Jones made statement to
 the effect that this had been partly done.
 "Fifteenth: Provide the following ad- ditional approved new hydrants (4O in 'congested district All hydrants to have 6-inch diameter bells, S-inch diameter bar
 rels, two 2S-inch hose connections. The 1 pipe connections from street mains to be at least 6-inches in diameter in all cases 1 (The location of these hydrants is desig-
 mated in the report)
 l This was declared to be one of the
 urgent needs of the city. Sixteenth: All steam fire engines in l service and in reserve to be equipped l each with one 6-inch rubber suction hose
 pipe, with 5-inch couplings and one finch 1 rubber suction hose pipe with 21s-incf | coupling"
 l We have the 6-inch suction pipe" said Chief Walton, but no finch hose. The best for our use are 2k-inch."
 We want to meet the agreement" said l Alderman Copeland. Let US get the 4
 inch and keep them on the shelf if ws I don't need them"
 l Seventeenth: Provide an automatic | water heater to be installed at station , No. g. to keep water in boiler of fire en-
 zine at that station hot all all times" i It was explained that heaters have al | ready been installed in engine house 1, ; i and 5. Heaters will be bought for Nos
 2 and 1.
 ] After the list of conditions had been 1 gone over to see what was needed, Alder
 man Jones explained that 1t would bt
 necessary for council to designate every | point where a new fire plug should bt | placed and the mayor said he would have | the list ready for the next meeting ol | council. This will enable the waterwork. | people to put them in at once. | xtxx 4t..4 1f., {, mingham had five fire engines, two oi l which are the best in the country and 20,- 1 900 feet of hose, which are kept in fivs ! stations. and two new stations practi 1 cally completed, Alderman Jones offered I resolution calling for the sweeping in vestigation of the fire department and wa | ter service. It was unanimously carried | and the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
NUMBER OF MARRIAGES
 RAPIDLY INCREASING

The number of marriages in Jefferson county is on the increase. The indications are that there will be over 4000 marriages in the county during the present year. Last year the number was about S6oo.
 Chief Clerk Sam Blake, in the probate judges office, has recently changed record books. A look at the old one which was filled with records of the licenses issued shows that GAO licenses have been issued to white people within the past four months, which would make about 1920 licenses issued to white people yearly.
 The records show that over one-third more licenses are issued to negroes than to white people, which would make a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
FOOD-
 NOT MEDICINE.

If all the treatments for consumption were put in book form it would make a pretty big library. But after all there has been little inn provement over the old treat ment of rest, fresh air, sun shine, plain, wheleso me food and Scott's Emulsion. The latter supplies nourish- ment that cannot be secured in any other way, and after all, nourishment is what the consumptive needs first.
 A gain in weight, however slight, is a long step toward improvement. If there is the least thing to build on Scott's Emulsion will enable the pa tient to make that gain. Peo- pie have gained a pound in weight from a bottle of Scott's Ernulsion-it's an exception when they don't.
 We have seen Scott's Emulsion take hold of a pa tient and bring about a change for the better inside of a week. It always helps even the most stubborn cases. SCOTT [ BOVINE. ~ yssl ssssst. Asv York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

Alderman Parker, 'but has it been en- forced?"
 Tt has been enforced,' said Alder man Jones. land violated again by the very persons who were fined"
 Fifth: To adopt and enforce proper ordinance regulating the storage and handling of oils, gasoline, kerosene, ben zine and all compounds, materials or ex- plosives that are, or may be classed as dangerous and (or) a menace to life or property"
 That is provided for in the new code. '' said City Attorney Smith, who was pres ent and took part in the meeting. 'The new code Is in the hands of the printer.
 Sixth: Reorganize and maintain the fire department on an efficient basis ana increase the number of men constituting the regular crews of hose companies Nos. 1. 2. and 6, to seven CD men for each of the hose companies"
 q don't think this has been done." said Alderman Klotz.
 ..It has not" answered Chief Walton.
 "Seyenth: Provide a new modern aerial ladder truck with full equipment and having crew of at least eight (S) men, said aerial ladder truck to be preferably located in the city hall station; also that the truck in commission now, or new truck, shall be placed in commission al Southside, fully manned
 "We are waiting for the new truck, said Alderman Greener. "and, of course, the old one cannot be moved until the new one is purchased" Eighth: Further that the two new fire stations be equipped and maintained one at or near Richmond Place, and the other in the Lakeview district "Chief,' said Alderman Gum, when will the two new hose wagons arrive! Chief Walton said they were expected any day.
 Ninth Provide and maintain one extra first size steam fire engine, to DC adequately equipped and manned Ihi' piece of appartus to be preferably placed in service at the city hall station "That is one of the things included 1T our resolution" said Alderman Stockmar ..Tenth: Move present first size stean l fire engine now in service at city hal l station to station No. at Avenue D and Nineteenth street. and man same by | crew of at least three (3 men, .This will be done when we get the new
 engine" said the mayor. "Eleyenth: Provide approved new Key | less fire alarm boxes at or near south west corner of North Nineteenth stree | and Third avenue, at or near corner o North Eighteenth street and Second ave I nue, at or near corner of Twenty-hrs street and Second avenue. and connec same to and with regular fire alarm sys i tenn
 This is one of the duties to be per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
nThe Shepherd kinq."

Wright Lorimer's production of "The Shepherd King" one of the most beauti- fully staged plays before the public. will begin an engagement of five perform ances at the Jefferson theatre with Thanksgiving day matinee. MT. Lorimer's play is the Biblical story of David and is magnifcently staged. He will bring eighty-hve people and large number of supernumeraries will be required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

total of 24o0 licenses issued to the negroes year.
 Counting both the white people and the negroes in the estimates taken from the old record book will make a total of 422O licenses issued during the year.
 The day before Christmas Is usually the busiest day with the chief clerk of the probate office, who issues the licenses. Last Christmas there were 192 licenses is- sued on that day.
 Last year an average of ten marriage licenses day was issued by the probate judge. This year the daily average will probably be twelve marriage ltsHctes daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY TO
 BUILD FREIGHT HOUSE

will cost about s1O0.O0O. The plans call for the front to be two stories high and built of brick, and the remainder of the building will be one story. It will be mod ern in every way.
 ''The increased business of the South ern in Birmingham demands that we have this additional freight house capacity" said M M. Richey, assistant general su- perintendent yesterday. "The Southern has owned the property for some time and we have contemplated the erection of the freight house. The plans have been completed and I expect work to begin early in the spring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
Al. H. Wilson.

Al. H. Wilson. popular comedian and singer. will appear at the Jefferson this afternoon and tonight in new play en- titled. "The German Gipsy." The play is a comedy in which MT. Wilson has the role of a German wandered. He will sing a number of now songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
Eleanor Robson.

The appearance of Eleanor Robson at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday in Israel Zangwilrs play, Merely Mary Ann," is being looked forward to with much interest The sale of seats for this engagement will begin tomorrow morn ing. Miss Robson Is appearing in the role of a cockney drudge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
At the eIIou.

George Sidney and his funmakers con- tinue to tickle Bijou crowds with "Busy Izzy's Vacation" It would be difficult to find more entertaining show Laughs are plentiful and so are tho girls. The costumes should be seen to be appreciated