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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
Election of President of France

Versailles, Jan. I'm. Clement Ar
mand Fallieres has been elected Presi-
lent of the French Republic, succeeding
NJ Loubet. The official figures of the
ballo; give NJ. Fallieres 449 votes to 81
for N. Doumer.
The French Senate aud Chamber Of
Deputies constituting the national as
sembly elected the new President The
people of France have nothing to do with
the election of the Presidenr. The ITO
houaes of the National Legislature may
be convened by the President Of the re-
public or by the premier at any momeut
to act as a sort Of electoral college, with
out any opular vote having been cast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
MIR Nixon's Return

New York, Jan. l7-Lewis Nixon,
the ship builder Of Elizabeth, n. j., who
was sent for by the Gar to construct
vessels for the Russian navy, was - pas
senger on The North German Lloyd
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm H., which ar
arrived here today from Bremen. Mr..
Nixon came direct from 81. Petersburg.
In al interview he said that he had con
structed ten torpedo boats on the Black
sea for the. Russian government, which
completed his contract. When asked
about future contracts Mr. Nixon said
there was nothing in view at present
and no more vessels to be constructed
until affairs were more settled in the en-
pre. Mr.. Nixon said that be had been
in st. Petersburg during The past four
months, and said the revolution in that
city did not afford as much excitement
as a general election in New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
A surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may be given to
your stomach and liver, by taking medicine
which will relieve their pain and discomfort.
viz: DIR. Kings New Life Pills. They are
a most wonderful remedy, etieeting sure re-
lief and cure for headache. dizziness aud con.
stipation. 25c at +. :. Lradbeaier x Sons
drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
New York stock Market.

New York, Jan H.-Fuel was added to the
Dull flame in the stock market trading today.
All through the list msterial gains were
made and the trading presented more as
poets offs genuine bull market than ut any
time since the beginning of the yeai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
EoeIand and the United states.

Birmingham, Jan. 1.-THE Post states
that there is reason to believe an ex-
change of notes has occurred between
the British and American governments
with the intention of bringing the two
countries into closer commercial accord.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17

The Alexandria Gazette, one OF ito
most reliable aud best dalies pubiished
in this State. has completed its l06th
year as a newspaper. May live many
years, aud enjoy prosperity Il Leesbur;
Mirror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, Jan. II,
SENATE.

When the Senate met today il agreed to
resolution presented by Mr. CulbersOD,
directing the Secretary of War to inform
the Senate whether any member of the
Philippine commission, or officer OF the
United States army, or navy, owns any
land, in the Philippines, and if so, its
location relative TO the rOuteOf proposed
railways.
Mr.. Tillman, shortly after the opening
assailed the official conduct of the Presi-
dent is such a show of personal denuncia-
ton as the Senate has not heard for
years.
The assault was based upon a resOlu
ton which the Senator had recently in
PRODUCED calling upon the President to
inform the Senate whether when Presi-
dent Morales left Santo Domingo he took
bis government with him. He declared
that no. for ten years had there been
anything in the island but military
dictatorship. Hequoted an extract from
a speech of Mr.. Lodge, whom he has re-
peatedly charged with being the mouth
piece OF the President. He declared
that the Presidents policy toward the
South American republics was that OF a
big policeman with a bondholders claim,
who announced to those governments !:
"We're your big brother; you're not be-
having; settle this claim or we'll whip
you, and make you pay IT," He said
the Monroe doctrine was being wrenched
and stretched beyond all decency.
He also denounced what he char
acterized as the executives encrOach-
ment upon the rights Of the press. He
presented specific instances OF news sup
preston and election from the White
House of newspaper correspondents.
Mr.. Lodge said he would reply to
Senator Tillman at another time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17

While standing within the pulpit OF
the First Baptist Church, in Charlottes
Vile yesterday, and delivering lecture
on missionary work among the negroes,
Mrs. Jennie Halves, vile OF Dr. w. A.
Halves, prominent phyaiciau, who re-
Gently removed to that city from New
York, was stricken dumb, aud, while a
little better, is still unable to utter a
word, being partially psralyzed Oh one
side. Mrs. Halves is sister of Mrs.
Broadus, wife of the late Rev. John A.
Broadus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
HOUSE.

Private pension bills we're considered
by the House today 10 the number Of
1873. OF these AZ were for increases for
blind persons, and IS for those who are
totally helpless, through paralysis. One
bill gives an increase of So month
over the present pension, of the same
amount. to Aun i'etts, of South Orange,
n. j.. who is q widow of soldier of the
war of 1912, and has reached the great
age of l02 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
The Marker.

aso,g..s~n, Jan. II. Wheat es-Ass.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Signs For shc Ola Days.

What stopped the old housewife hab.
II of taking the tabccloth out after
each meal and shaking ii on the
ground to the ediiication OF the dog
cat, chickens and birds? AS boy we
used to delight in that shake. especial.
" IL comedy matron or pretty girl
had hold OF the cloth her body swaycd
so gratefully us she handled it. M
other motion. not even the rhythmic
dance. set off her figure to better adj
vantage. and the minXcs knew it and
always managcd to give those llirts
when admirers were handy by. But
some one invented Il brush and q pref.
~ receiver, and Il now fashion was
sct.--Washlngton Qa.) Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
GOL.DSMlTH'S DEBTS.
The safe of the Manuscript Copy 81
.'rhe Vicar of WnIScneId."


"ffhe Vicar of Wakefield"
Utter incapacity for managing his
own money affairs had brought poor
Goldsmith not for the first time, to his
last penny, and his landlady to tho
end of her stock OF patience. 1t was In
these circumstances that THE Vicar
OF Wakefield" was sold 10 pay the un.
happy authors unpaid rent. Boswell
tells lis that one morning in 11GI DR..
johnson received an urgent message
from Goldsmith begging lie would
come To him as soon us possible, rs he
was in great distress. johnson ut once
sent him guinea and then went over
to see his friend. lie found Goldsmith
much excited ana in q violent passion
because his landlady had arrested him
for his rent. Il perceived" says the
doctor, that he had already changed
my guinea and had got bottle OF
madeira and glass before him. l put
the cork in the bottle, desired he
would be calm and began to talk to
Kim OF the means by which he might
be eXtricatcd." Goldsmith then pro
auccd the MS. copy of THE Vicar Of
Wakefield" lying in his desk ready for
the press. Johnson looked Mt 1t, per.
ccivcd its merits ana thcrcupon took il
TO bookseller named Ncwherry and
sold it TO him for $50. II brought Gold
smith the money" continues Johnson.
land lie discharged his rent, not with
out rating his lnndlady in Il high tone
for luvinr uSnI hin, go IN ~ on,Iou
Tit-Bts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
WATKINS AND HOPKINS
FOUND "NOT GUILTY.
Meat They Sold 10 Butcher Was Not
UnWholesome, Says Magistrate
Gaylord.

r.. T, Watkins, Jr. and John Hop.
kins, the two York county men, were
acquitted of the charge OF selling un.
wholesome beef TO Mr.. Levy, II iIamp.
ton butcher. by Magistrate II. l.. j.
Gaylord yesterday morning.
The case was heard by the Justice
mt the Cross Roads and much interest
was manifested In the trial Mr. Fay
is. Collier, represented the accused
men.
DR.. w. a. Plccker, The health Off
Ger. was used as Il witness. DR. Plcck
or expressed The opinion that the
meat sold by the two men was ali
right. II was shown that the COW
was shot sixteen hours before the twa
men made beef Of her. The COW was
shot in the leg only. She graZcd
around as far MS she could reach. She
was q young COW.
After hearing the testimony Justice
Gaylord that there was nothing t.
show That the accused men sold bad
meat aud he therefore dismissed the
charge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
The American Girl.

The American girl is Il most interest.
ing contradiction. She is regarded as
the worlds greatest representative OF
feminine freedom, and yet ut the root
oil licr character she is the most pru.
dish OF girls. She makes the best friend
Tor man. and yet his worst lover.
She cannot deny that she is a nirt and
yet she is ut heart hard ana selfish.
she will 40 the most unconventional
Things, and yet IN no part of the world
Is etiquette more insisted on than in
American society Madame OF Lon
don
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Hampton, Newport News and Nor
folk Included In Organization.
TO PLAY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Program and List of Members of the
Different Clubs Will be Announced
later-Dr. McAlIister is Manager of
the Local Club.

Arrangements has been perfected
Tor The basket ball league between the
Young Mems Christian Associations
OF Hampton. Newport News and Nor
folk and the series of games will begin
next week.
Tho program Or schedule of games
for the entire season will be announc-
ed within Il few days. as well as the
make up of the various teams.
meeting OF the athletics mem
hers of the Hampton association has
been called for tonight Three teams
Will be organized and practice work
will Immediately be entered into. BE-
sides the selection of the members of
each team IT is also expected that the
captain of each five" will be elected
tonight.
Dr. George w. McAllister is the
general manager Of the local basket
ball teams.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Hours OF S1cen.

The belief that the hours OF sleep
should be nrtilicially restricted Is CON
trary to ordinary good sense If the
human body does not need sleep for
'hc uphmildinS of its tissues 1t will not
call f3r it. y rule OF health which can
not lie wrons is 10 sleep If possible rs
long as any inclination for IL exists.
The erroneous view on this subject Is
undoubtedly due 10 the fact that when
the mind and body are thoroughly rest
ed 1t is often difficult TO arouse the
mind from its comfortable letllargy.
On the other hand, the man who IL
under Il mental strain and sleeps only
live or six hours at night is keen and
alert soon after awakening But 1t is
an unhealthy activity. His nerves are
ut high tension. He Is OH edge, so TO
speak. Such Il strain long continued
results Inevitably in nervous break.
Cleveland Leader.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30


What mean the various words which
are stamped OH the lid and sides of II
cigar box: These are not mere fancy
names, but terms actually descriptive
of the cigar On the lid Is the name of
the cigar. The front of the box de-
Scribes the shape and size, as CON
chas," "reina," 'reSulias." which state
The shape. and "perfecto infantcs,"
"princcsscs," which signify the size
These may be combined, as "conchas
specialcs." "conchas fnas," to state
both shape ami size. at the back OF
the box, where the lid turns over, is
stamped tie quality of the cirar-"su
pcrlinn," "lina," ''iior." superior and
"bueno," being the terms in tile lie
ScendinS scale. The color of the cigar
is declared OH the right hand side or
end of the box. "Claro" signifies the
iightcst colored, colorado claro" rath.
ar dark, colorado dark. colorado ma
1uro' darker. ''muduro" very dark.
'oscuro" extremely dark, negro" dark.
est
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Hampton Authorities Not nveP AK.
lous to Secure The Man
Held IN Baltimore.
HOTEL OWNERS WILL NOT ACT
Regardless Of Slight Evidence Against
the Fellow 1t Considered Thht it
Would be Good Thing. to Bring
Him Here, as he Might be Able to
Explain Recent Fires.

On account of the lack of money II
is hardly probable that Herman e.
Brittingham, under arrest in I'alti-
more, will be brought to Hampton as
n suspect In the Augusta Hotel fires.
Mayor Thornton Jones has deter.
mined that the town shall not boar
the expenses. while the owners of the
hotel do not care 10 80 Ia that on
pense and the state will not do so.
According to information from Bal
timore Brittlngham's homo Is in
Crlsfield, Md
+ AS announced in the Daily Press
Sunday nothing is known of the man
In Hampton. Mayor Jones simply re-.
ceived n letter from tho Baltimore
authorities telling him that the man
was under arrest and that he had in
his possession keys to the hotel here.
It seems II great pity that the
money to bring back Il man, who may
be able to unravel the mystery sur
rounding the recent fires isnot forth.
coming, If tho town can't bear expense
the state Of Virginia should do so. II
I ia felony case, punishable by death,
and no amount of trouble should he
+ too great for the authorities to over.
come III getting at the evidence, II Is
safe to say that few sections would
stand back on SO small sum of
money. even though the chances arc
that Brittingham may not have the
slightest knowledge Of the fires.
4 Governor Swanson should he mp.
3pealed to and It is certain that he
would have the man extrndited at the
states expenses.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
poueHERTY DRIVES WINNERS.
sAaapton Boy Successful Up in Ma
theWs County.

W. ]. Dougherty, Il Hampton boy,
did remarkably good riding at the
Southsidc Agricultural Fair held last
week In Mathews county.
Mr.. Dougherty held the reins over
six winners, one for second place and
another for fourth place out of nine
harness races.
races.
* In the stallion race Dougherty won
! first money with s. X. Bedworth. Ship
ley owner. In three straight heats
Other entries We're Orient Bedworth
and Major Bellman.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
CONCERT TO BE GIVEN.
Members Of kecouehtan Literary Cir
Gle to Hear Good Music.

There will he no meeting of the
Kecoughtan Literary Circle this after
noon rs the circle will give a concert
this evening at s: rs O'Clock at the res
idonce of Mrs. Frank Darling.
This concert is for the benefit Of
the circle and the following musicians
have given their time to entertain tho
Circle and their friends: Mrs. Cop,
ley. Miss Presley, Miss Coolidge,
Miss Richter. Mrs. Alley, Mrs. Stults,
Miss Drew, Miss Clemence Cooke,
Miss Luning, Mr.. jenkins and DR..
l'ressey.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
MORE SMALL RosBERIEs.
Thieves Have Lively Time With
Phcebus Police Officers.

Thieves again had lively time in
Phoebus yesterday morning when the
police had another battle with them.
The thieves were noticed entering
the store OF Charles Zacchia and the
police officers went to the place. As
the men were fleeing Sergeant Wal
lace fired several times. but evidently
missed his mark. Entrance was also
made into the saloon of j. ]. Byrnes
and the Buckroe Pharmacy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Many Others Badly Injured as The
Result Of q Hurricane.
FISHING FLEET IS WIPED OUT
acknowledgements Small Coral
Hunting Boats Caught In A Storm
And Only A Few OF Them Managed
To Escape Destruction.
(Ry Associated Prcss.)

TOXIC Oct. 29.-Over 500 .Iapanc 81
fishermen are reported drowned in
Il hurricane off Goto Island and 100
others were injured.
Two hundred ana slXty.sIx coral
fishing boats were caught in the
tempest. and only thirty-eight Of them
lived through the storm. or the / ,21u
men aboard the various boats S22 are
reported dead.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30

GASOLINE SAW RIG-AFTER THE
first week in November will be in
Hampton to saw wood. Anyone
wishing my services can leave word
ut Tennis Blacksmith shop. Terms:
pine wood 90 cents; oak wood 81
per cord Frank Hunt, care r. l..
Tennis, Hampton, Va. 10-26-6t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
A Lucky postmistress

Is Mrs. Alexander, of Cary, Me-, who
mas found DR.. Kings New Life Pills
to be the best remedy she ever tried
.or Keeping the Stomach, Liver and
bowels In perfect order. You'll agree
with her II you try these painless
purifiers that infuse new life. Guar.
anteed by w. Blair Langhorne, drug.
gist. Price csc. tu.th sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
NEGRO ELks WANT CHARTER
Application Made TO the State corpor.
alton Commission.

The state corporation commission
has been asked to grant charter to
the Improved Beneficial and Protcc-
tive Orders of Elks of the World. of
which Dr. William Il. Atkins Is the
grand exalted ruler. The order is
made up of well known colored men,
including many Hamptonians Judge
ID. r. Montague is the attorney for the
I concern.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
FRESH Ayaclnths, Etc.

Just received a fresh supply of hya.
cinth, tulip. narcissus, jonquil and
Chinese lily bulbs. GEORGT r.
WOOD. Phone. 4SG. 9-25-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30

Biscuit made from many flours are
no good when cold. Those made from
s"Waseo" flour are good hot or cold.
10r28.tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Football Game Played.

Hampton Normal School Football
team defeated the Columbias yester-
day on the gridrcn on the school
grounds. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Coming and Going Of the People
You Know


Mrs. George Sche " Born. Mrs.
Daniel Fl. Rucker anu little Miss
Rucker left last evening for Centre
Vile, Md, where they will attend the
marriage of Miss Susan Watson to-
morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lane Schmelz,
who have been insNew York. Boston
and other points, nre expected to re.
turn today|o or tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Irwin have re.
turned from ;r>~Sisit~to Danvilie and
points In Norlh~Carolina.
Miss Bessie Clnrkc' Of Santa Cruz
California;. is.5ssTectcd to reach iamp
ton tomorrow oir~a visit to her aunt
Mrs. Joseph c. Outten, mt Buckroc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burdettc A. Lewis
who have hccn on-td wedding tour in
New York, are expected to reach
home this morning.
Mr., aud Mrs. Leroy Coston. of Girls
field, Md, arrived In town last night
and are registered ut the Augusta Ho.
tel.
Mrs. Isabella c. Davis, who spent
Sunday In Hampton, left Monday by
the Washington boat for her home In
New York. Mrs. Davis addressed the
Bible Class In ST. Johns Church Sun
day morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30

Biscuit made from many flours are
no good when cold. Those made from
Waseo" flour are good hot or cold.
10-28.tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30

Makes whitest and sweetest broad
and pastry. "Waseo" Flour 10.2S.tf.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-15
AS TO SALT.

A reader asks If the craving for salt
by nearly all our domestic animals Is
a natural or acquired taste and how, IL
1t is Il natural taste, the wild animals
were ever able to satisfy ii in salt
less country. This craving for salt is
without doubt II natural one, and in the
case OF wild animals was largely satis-
fled by the use OF water more or less
saline and by the eating of vegetation
carrying a certain per cent OF saline
matter. The old salt lcks, notably in
Kentucky and other states, attracted
the deer from n large adjacent terri
tory, while the well worn trails of the
mountain sheep and goats can be
found in the mountains of Montana
and Wyoming leading TO some saline
spring. The fact Is well recognized
that with our domestic animals IL sup
ply Of salt is almost Indispensable, this
being especially true with the dairy
COW, which will respond with great GER
tainty In her milk supply just as sup.
ply OF salt is furnished or withheld.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-15
The Bill Was Paid.

McRad and his wife were going
over their business ledger one even
ing, contemplating the overdue ac-
counts which lis pages reyealed and
reluctantly acknowledging that
many of them would have 10 be writ
ten off US bad.
"What'll We dae aboot this ane -
said McRad mournfuIly. Here )
twa pund aucht shillin's for coat
and vest been OWN by Elder Dooht-
tie since Martinmas last. I'm fear,
in We'll no get the money"
''Weel, I'm no sac sure" replied
his wife. Leave me to try onyhoo." f"
Accordingly the next Sabbath
morning when the collection was
taken up Mrs McRad dropped the
elders ''httle bill" j" neatly folded up,
into the plate, and before he week
was over the amount was paid.
"hlrsty, woman" said Mclad
joyfully, marriage may be II lot
terry, but I'm thinkin' I've drawn a
prize. ."-Pearson's Weekly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-15
English Roads.

Dr. Henry van Dyke writes as fol.
lows In June Scribner's concerning the
English roads: what good roads they
nave In England! Look at the piles of
broken stone for repairs stored in lit
tie inches all along the way, see how
promptly and carefully every hole is
filled up and every break mended, and
you will understand how small beast
can pull a heavy load in this country
and why the big draft horses wear long
and do good work. A country with u
fine system of roads is like man with
good circulation of the blood--the la
Dor OF life becomes easier, effort is re-
duced and pleasure increased"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-15
THE WEALTHY APPLE.

On the first day OF February we had
Wealthy apples grown IN northern
Iowa in perfect condition. kept In the
cool, dry cellar since they We're picked
in September. The northwestern green
ing apple has had to wait some time 10
secure the place and recognition to
which 1t Is fairly entitled. 1t now ap-
pears that this apple is hardy and pro-
ductive over a very large territory Of
the northwest which heretofore has had
no winter apple upon which it could
depend. We do moi hesitate to recon-
mend it us Il winter apple for any of the
territory OF the northwest north of ~
degrees. i seems 10 be perfectly hardy,
and, While late in coming into bearing,
not bearing much fruit until it is ten
years old, it will after thAt time prove
q regular and productive bearer. While
the apple is not high in quality it is
usually large and handsome and Is in
every way better fruit than the Ben
Davis for all purposes. We think so
highly of this apple that we should re-
gard it as an almost certainly safe in
yestment to plant from twenty to forty
acres or 1t, feeling assured that in ten
years thereafter 1t would return a
very handsome income.