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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23

Bids will be received for each build
ing separately and for the group a.
whole. The right Is reserved to
accept the bids separately or as
whole. Sealed proposals for the aboTo
buildings will he received up to $3.50
p. m, SATURDAY, January 2Ttn,
1906. in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared for Tho
same by the Associated Architects
and Engineers of the Jamestown ES-
position Company.
Drawings and specifications MAJ 20
obtained on application to the A5so.
ciated Architects and Engineers. Third
floor Of the New Century Building,
Norfolk. Va, on the following condi.
TONS Each applicant for the draw
ings and specifications is to deposit
ten dollars $4,000 in cash for ,eech
set applied for. If the drawings trd
specifications are returned within hro
go days. the entire deposit will DO
returned when the drawings and Hpa-
NiiN"'icHS uic ieluiueu. IL Tue EraI.-
ings and specifications are kept Over
five (5) days. then there will be q.
charge of five dollars ($5; 00) for each
set so kept and this charge will DO
deducted from the original deposit,
when tho drawings and specifications
are returned.
A certified check for Ave hundred
dollars ($50O). payable to the James.
town Exposition Company. mist 40.
company each bid.
Bond as set forth in detail In the
specifications must be furnished BIZ
the successful bidder.
The right to reject any and all L.ds
II reserved. ,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
had been admitted as a city pa.
tlent. his body was sent TO the
college.
EVERYBODY is WAITING.
Appointment of Local Postmaster is
Still Held Up.


Still Held Up.
Everybody is waiting for the ap.
pointment Of the local postmaster
and ii is supposed tia, the Presi.
dent will certainly MAKE his solcc
ton known some time nexr week
Postmaster Fred Reau and Mi.
G. G.. IIimmelwright returned yes,
terday from Washington Mr. "
T. Hopkins did not come n, yes
terday and it Is taken for granted
that he is still at the national cap.-
tai looking after his inte.c*ts
Mr.. Read is very confident that
he will be reappointed an! says
that unless somethlns unexpected
happens he will not return 10 'Nash-
ingtOn.
Collector Of Customs j. f.. b.
Stuart also came back rom Wash
ington yesterday. 1t was supposed
that the collector went IL. connec
ton with the fight for the ras;ma%,
tership. but he stated upon his 70.
turn that the object OF his trip waY
To confer with Senator Martin
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23

restore the family fortune. They
argued that the medicine which was
so good for their woman friends and
neighbors was equally good for the
women of the whole world.
The Pinkhams had no money, and
little credit. Their first laboratory
WAS the kitchen, where roots and
herbs were stepped on the stove,
gradually filling gross of bottles.
Then came the question OF selling
it. for always before they had given
IL away freely. They hired a job
printer to run off some pamphlets
setting forth the merits OF the medi-
cine, nov called Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and these were
distributed by the Pinkbam sons i'll
boston, New York. and Brooklyn.
The wonderful curative properties of
the medicine were. to great extent,
self-advertising. for whoever used it
recommended IL to others. and the de-
mand gradually increased.
In 1877. by combined efforts the fam
lily had saved enough money to COM
mence newspaper advertising and from
that time the growth and success OF
the enterprise were assured. until to-
day Lydia f. Pinkham and her Vege.
AuUlS nave become house.
hold words everywhere, and many
tons o: roots and herbs are used snnm.
all y in its manufacture.
Lydia E. Pinkham herself did not
live TO see the great success of this
work. She passed IL her reward wears
ago, but not till She had provided
means for continuing her work as
effectively AS She could have done il
herself
During her long and eventful expe-
rience she was ever methodical in her
work and she was always caret ul to pre-.
serve record OF every case that came to
her attention. The case of every sick
woman who applied to her for advice
and there were thousands-receive
careful study, and the details, incud-
ing symptoms. treatment and results
were recorded for future reference and
to-day these records, together with
hundreds OF thousands made since, are
available to sick women the world
over, and represent vast collabora.
ton Of information regarding the
tree tment of womans ills. which for
authenticity and accuracy can hardly
he equnled in any library in the
world.
With Lydia d. Pinkham worked her
daughter in lar. the present Mrs
Pinkham. She was carefully instructed
III all her nard-won knowledge, and
for years Abe assisted her in her vast
correspondence.
10 her hands naturally fell the
direction ~ the work when it's oripina.
tor passed away. For nearly twenty.
five years she has continued il. and
nothing in the work shows when the
nrst Lydia L. Pinkham dropped her
pen and the present Mrs. Pinkham,
now the mother OF q large family. took
IL up. With women assistants. some as
capable us herself, the present Mrs
Pinkham continues this great work and
probably from the office OF no orher
person have SO many women been ad.
vised how to regain health. Sick NO.
men. this advice is Yours for Health"
freely given If you only write to ask
for it.
Such is the history of Lydia e. Pink.
mans Vegetable Compound made
from simple roots and herbs; the one
great medicine for woinen's ailments.
and the fitting monument to the noble
woman whose name IL hears.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
"A Slave of Passion"

"A Slave OF Passion" will be the bill
AT the Academy of Music next Saturday
afternoon and night. This is said 10 be
an intensely interesting social drama.
dealing with life in high circles in
Washington city.
MISS Edith Clark Rick is The lead.
ing woman of The company and n fine
production is promised.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
WANT AN INVESTIGATION,
Friehda of Dead Man Make charue
Against Hospital MANAGEMENT.

''7oP'euI T'ufIdUCIHcnI,
Attorney r.. s. Robinson has been
retained by the friends of the late
francis Russell. white man who
died at the general hospital on
JanMray 8, 10 make an investigation
INTO the manner in which the bony
OF the deceased was disposed o..
u Is claimed that the body was
shipped to medical college at
Richmond before proper notice had
neen given TO the friends and ieia.
tiye;s OF the dead man.
MISS Fletcher, superintendent Of
the hospital. states that every effort
vas made TO locate friends Of Rms.
&eu but no one could he found 10
cain his body. Then, as the man
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
Had Appendicitis.

Master Temple Robinson, the lit.
ne son OF Alderman l.. w. Robin
"'h' VINO was operated upon at The
general hospital several days ago is
rapidly recovering and may be re-.
moved TO his home in a few days
ne operation was performed by Drs.
Bhixon and Corss. who found tie
patient suffering from appendicitis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
WHO SHE WAS
SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF LYDIA E. PlNKHAM
And a True Story of How the Vegetable Counpound
Had Its Birth and How the sPanic of 1872 Caused
1t to be Offered for Public Sale in Drug Stores

This remarkable woman, whose
maiden name was Estes. was born in
Lynn, Mass, February 9th, 1919, com
ing from good old Quaker family
For some years she taught school, and
became known as woman OF au alert
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23

Mrs. II. e. Boykin. who was %.
Grated upon at the general hospital
Sunday afternoon, was remove. 10
her home yesterday and is raEi1ly
recovering.
Miss Ada Brooks who has been i'll
with fever for the past month. is able
10 he ont again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
Chamber Of Commerce

a special meeting OF ,r. Chamber
of Commerce will be held az Room.
banm's hall tonight for tn. ,u!.posc
oil discussing the merchant marine
question II is expected ihGt The
chamber will adopt resolution e..
ntising tho ship subsd bill as tie
nest means of npbuilding the mer.
chant marine of the co'1 -.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
Called to Rocton.

Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Neims and
Mrs. Novel;, of Boston. AIRS.
helms mother, left Sunday night
Tor Boston 10 attend the func!nl Of
MIS-. N0wellS daughter. Ms.
Thompson, who died in Boston m
Sunday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
TO Contractors:
Proposals Are Invited
for the
Arts and Crafts Group
OF Buildings
--.--.-.--4..a-N.=
OF THE
jamestown.
Exposition
Company

This group consists of the following
structures:
Mothers and children's Building.
The Model School.
The Pottery Building.
The Iron Working Shop.
The Copper, silver and Woodwork.
ing Building. .
The Textile Building.
The Pocahontas Hospital.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-23
Mr.. Farrar Secretary.

Mr.. r. l.. Farrar has been elect
cd secretary OF the Capuzaya Min
ing Company. Mir. Farrar returned
yesterday from n "trip to Washington.
where he attended meeting OF the
board of directors Of the company
He is a member of the board, repre-
scnting large local interests.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-05-08
ALLEN ACADEMY BOYS SWEPT non.
oRs At FORT WORTH
ROUSING CELEBRATION AND Holiday
won State Championship. Two Cups
Twenty.0ne Medals and Low.
erd State and Southern
Records.

AS orleny stated IN Inc Eagle
Sunday morning, the Allen Acad-
envy track team swept the honors
at the Fort Worth State athletic
meet, again winning the State
championship together with sack
fullof gold, silver and bronze medal.
and two handsome cups, the large
one being the championship tro-
ply.
The individual honors won are
as follows:
Louie Hamilton, captain, silver
cup, seven gold medals and one
bronze medal.
Phillip Scherer, two gold medals
and one bronze medal.
George Brookshire, two gold
medals.
Charles Dew are, one gold medal
and two silver medals.
Homer Wallace. one silver
medal.
Lamar Edwards, one gold medal
and one bronze medal.
J. II. Floor, one gold medal and
one bronze medal.
Louie Hamilton of Allen Aca.
denny jumped 20 feet and four
inches, breaking the former State
record of 20 feet and 3 inches;
Phillip Schertr, also Of Allen AGA.
DENY, lowered the State record Of
5 minutes and 10 second in the one
mile run to 5 minutes and 8 As
seconds; George r. Brookshire Of
Allen Academy broke the southern
record for the 440.yard dash by 2-5
Of second, running it in so sec.
onds fiat.
Allen Academy captured every
thing in sight, winning the meet
with SO point out Of 113. Fort
Worth High School was an easy
second with IS points to their
credit. Austin High School was
third with S points and the pre-.
paratory department Of the Poly
technic College was last with 4
points. Louie Hamilton had the
m ost points to his credit; II. Stokes
Of the Fort Worth High School
was second and Phillip scherepwas
third. Hamilton had, 81 points,
Stokes had IS and Sherer had IL.
The Academy WA presented
with a cup donatedkbyC, NJ. Gates
Of Fl. Worth. Tfe-&aaGjdual scor.
ing the most points was also given
cup. The man winning fret
place was presented with a gold
medal, the second a silver medal
and the third man bronze medal.
Following is the summary:
Fifty-yard Dash-Hamilton, Al.
len Academy, first; Stokes Of Fort
Worth High School, second; Par
ker Of Fort Worth High School,
third. Time-0:05 3-5.
High jump-Hamilton of Allen
Academy, first; Higgins::,,of Fort
Worth High school, second; Row
land Of Fort Worth High School,
third. Height, 5 feet 2 2 inches.
Pole Vault-Louie Hamilton Of
Allen Academy, first; Wallace Of
Allen Academy, second; Gus
Grimes of Fort Worth High School,
third. Height o feet.
440.Yard dash-Brookshire Of
Allen Academy, first; Lipscomb Of
Austin High School, second; Ed.
wards Of Allen Academy, third.
Time-0:50.
Twelve.Pound Shot Put-Louie
Hamilton Of Allen Academy, first;
Roy Borden Of Fort Worth High
School, second; scherer Of Allen
Academy, third. Distance, 81 feet
and 4 inches.
One.Mile Run-gcherer Of AlIen
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
Old SPANISH SHELL
COMB o?d 90

glittering on the ends Of the feathers and from
the long tinges. =,
r. Rosettes of malines, chiffon and tulle IN the
form Of roses is a style beloved by the Castalan
bellies A sketch of this much-admired style Is
shown in the centre illustration. -
FANS, BRACELETS AND TURBANS.
Old Spanish lace fans are much sought after
The more striking ones have miniature hand
painted medallions of bull fights and picturesque
I senoritas' heads Other have roses heavily en-
broidered in yellow red. Others are studded
with seeds, pearls, sequins, jet and cut steel.
The sticks are exquisitely cut and inlaid with
mother Of pearl. s.~~
X Spanish bracelets are mostly very massive,
broad band affairs, in odd contrast to the mar
row Nethersole ones. Those of hand cut old
ivory touched with gold and gems make one
of the glories Of Eugenie's court. Spanish neck
1 laces brooches and rings are envied possessions
e The toreador's turban is being very success
fully developed in black cream and ecru, eghorn
], and Neapoitan straw. The trimming consists
e of high decoration the left side OF roses
massed together, and sweeping heron plume
8 or cluster of aigrettes
Black satin slippers decorated with Jeweied
d clasps, pom poms or roses will be the smart
!. MARJORIE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10


had marked effect in moulding 'he
ExS5E character of summer fashions.
Smart society women in London es-
,ooar,, in the .sKing's set in Paris and other
Continental capitals, have had their wardroDes
DESIGNED after the picturesque attire worn ny
the suhtle-eved senoritas of old SPAN, whose
love of fantastical dress and brilliant colors
forms an admirable setting for their clear owe
skins and glorious ebony-tinted tresses
1t is rather surprising that many of the native
fashions, which of course, show to best advantage
on women of the dark Oriental type, snoulo
nevertheless prove very becoming and chic on
women of blonde beauty.
Summer modes, to be sure, are TAR from be-
ing uninteresting, but the introduction OF the
picturesque Spanish garb and its Old World char
acteristcs lend piquant dash and spice to the
present vogue of the exquisitey dainty styles ana
coloring beloved by Marie Antoinette, La Pom
padour and other famous women who lavlshed
great fortunes on dress. 49, p
An adored fashion has but soap bubble ex-
istence at BEST to be set aside for "a new fancy
and then resurrected by future generations.
QUEST FOR SPANISH! LACE MANTILLAS
The bold character of Spanish lace is de-
cided contrast to the delicate beauty of Chan
ti]]v and other equally ilmy meshes. If you are
fortunate in the possession of Spanish lace
shawl, mantillas or long stole long scarfs, praise
the gods and wear them the first propitiou
occasion offered you.
The genuine heirloom will have that mucl
sought after antique tint seen on laces that wer
once of cream or ivory hue Black, too, figure
conspicuousy in our grandmothers' day Lon
coats of Spanish lace, besides the smaller coats
were worn over summer frocks as they are toda!
Buyers in the shops declare that they sell Spar
ish lace scarfs for head drapery the year roun
to elderly people, who mostly prefer black. Du
ing last winter however, many white lace scar
were draped about the heads of matrens, your
and old. Y :
Lace shaws are also draped over supple sat
gowns as over draperies for skirt, and are vel
effective when employed in this manner.
The head and shoulder covering par excellen
for summer will surely be the coquettish la
shawl or mantlla, white for young girls al
black for the matronly DANES An exquisite ma
ta in ivory white sells for $14
Spanish lace coates and boleros to wear ov
summer frocks are the height of chicness
dressy wear \,
One girl who glories in a genuine heirloom.
sewed tiny balls of white silk ball frn
around her bolero, giving it fantastical tou
beloved by the toreador's sweetheart.
Spanish lace wells being extensively c
ployed in smart millinery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10

orations studded with tiny seed pearls, diamonds
and emeralds represent the acme of refinement.
Many Spanish combs are massively mounted with
jeweled tops, and in some cases are too heavy to
be worn with comfort -.-
Very elegant combs are mounted with NINA
ture canoes and ndpainted miniatures.
4 All sorts Of ornate decorations are employed
for the fashionable couture, real and artificial
roses being a characteristic establishment. Som'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10

paratively few) with the high mirror-Eke fustre
seem almost too handsome to require further
ornamentation. A quaint oldfashioned comb
that has long since lost its bright surface is out
lined on top and at the sides by screw balls, also
of shell, sketch of the same being given.
Dull gold concentrations look best on the bril-
liant shell combs. These in combination with vari-
colored gems are seen in beautiful designs. The
| classic laurel leaves in the form of wreath dec
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10

very handsome roses of gold and silver tissue
are tucked under the ear or Worn high on the
couture to the one side. Very effective, too,
are the bows, roses, wings of black silk gauze
studded with sequins in gold and silver.
Coronets and tiaras made of wee button roses
offer pleasing suggestions
Very striking are the grenadier plumes ane
aigettes in white, black and all fashionable coor
with gold, silver and ridescent drops Of pearl
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
SRAhfSH 'IUR BAH
OOF STRAW
TRIMMED WITH
ROSES AND
. PARADISE
PLUME

Speaking of shawls, if you happen to possess
a Spanish mohair or. mantilla shawl or pre-
cious blonde or bordado heirloom, let the sun
of today shine upon it, and be envled by the
multitude. .. -; >.-~...- 49,.
Hand embroidered silken shawls with deep,
fancy knotted fringe in white, black and all colors
even in brilliant scarlet or yellow, are the
very fashionable and are almost as important
as the lace mantilla.
HIGH SPANISH CoIFFUREs:
It is a very good thing, indeed, that summer
fashion in millinery adapts itself with such con-
venience to the high characteristic head dressing
of the Spanish belle.
LARGE loose waves come nearest to the Span
ish IDEAL Pompadours~ are high with part
| ing at the side and dip in the centre. The
couture of the mother queen and .Alfonso's sis
tiers are not unlike Queen Alexandra's, who has
i ever worn a frizzy. bang of ringlets that come
down well over her forehead, which is said to be
very high. 60. .4'S 49, :....-- .'~.. II
The tall couture requires not little hair, as
there must be graceful curve extending from the
nape of the neck to the crown of the head, where
the hair is rnassed in soft puffs;' and to which
!, may be added 5unch< of the fashionable curls
:, - EUGENE CURLS THE FAD. z=~IE>j
VI Empress Eugene made Grecian knot the &C
I cepted mode during her days, when she ruled no
e only as queen Of the French, but as past granl
e mistress and autocrat of fashions. To the sid
i of the Grecian knot Eugene added shoulder curl
l. that emphasized the exquisite beauty and grac
of her shoulders, one of her most admired per
r sonal attractions. :
II You know this beautiful woman in her yout
was celebrated for the velvety texture of he
Is skin that was lkened by poets of the day unit
,e alabaster. i - 49, - =. - -.
b Of course, with the tall couture comes til
high Spanish comb of shell, plain richly jev
n eled. : >r-. s... -~--~~-.' 900 ~
Many of the genuine shell (there are con
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10

-JNG ALFONSO'S romantic marriage 10
n lovely Princess Ena of BattenDers mas
4 = had marked effect in moulding the
saAttsSzsASs character of summer fashions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-09
TOURISTS VICTIMS
OF CLEVER THIEVES

GENEVA. sept. s.

'fl--N ~ Il, sept. s.
ever have tourists been vicumized by
thieves 20 such ala extent as THIS season.
Several gangs Of International robbers
and swindlefs have their hunting grounds
Ia tho express trains and chief hotels
AT Laccrne station yesterday a woman
Who appeared to DC American had her
handbag. containing her purse and a con-
siderable sum Of money. snatched from
her hand in broad daylight by finely
dressed woman. whose fight was covered
~ two confederates. Later on the thieves
were arrested In the town and the money
.as recovered.
American women suffer the most be-
cause they are too apt e. make acotain+-
ances with plausible and wen-dress.d
strangers. Englishwomen are moro re-
served and careful in this respect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-09
CONSPIRACY TO KILL
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
Police Of AIarscilles Illustrate
Designs Of Anarchis. Band
of That City.
AIAKsEILLEs. 80. s.

Al-AtNohAlsl4AsSs sept y
Considerable sensation has been caused
here by report that the police have dis
covered a very audacicus Anarchist plot
TO assassinatc President Failheres on the
occasion OF his visit to that port. this
month, to open the Colonial Exhibition.
Ia consequence Of an anonymous letter.
the police at Marscillcs have placed under
arrest an Italian cobbler. named Frances
co Cirillo at whose shop was found
large quantity Of illuminate. "a number OF
hollow bullets and other articles used in
the manufacture OF bombs.
Cirilo is believed to belong to a des-
pcrate band Of Anarchists. and the police
are confident that they have frustrated .
diabolicaI conspiracy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-09
SAYS KING IS PATRON
SAINT OF HOTELS
Expenditure of $5O,OOO,OOO on
the Continent Due Indirectly
to Edward VII.
GENEVA. Sept. &

king Edward causes S500o.O0O d yoai
to be spent on the Continent-directl
and Indirectly" wcro tho words OF
tho manager Of wealthy hotel
syndicate which has nrst-cIass establish
ments in the chief Continental resorts.
He is our patron saint" The other
hotelkeepers whom he addressed agreed.
Not only does the KIM bring a host
OF English and foreign visitors in his
train. but he sets the fashion for travel
ing on the Continent. and the English
public-who pay the best and stay the
the Kings lead,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-09
Too Much Wood.

I''t Sept 8-The Clacfon town
'' known aa Peggy" on ac-
Ni" wooden i'g. was recently a
iNf DID, scat ou tho urban cOuu-
..If."H support ON the ground
W'ro many wooden heads
. council table. ga the fitness
't' tA'i. ought u DC - wooden
'' iNH- -
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-02-16
VOL. 10. No. S

reside when she becomes the wife
of Mr.. Longworth.
In fact, hundreds of thousands
of dollars have been expended by
the American people in gifts for
the bride. The donors have We'd
with each other in selecting some
thing magnificent. The useful has
been almost entirely ignored. The
days when a chest of linen was
considered most acceptable pres
ent to bride have passed. No
one seems to have thought of pre-
senting house and furniture, per-
haps because it was thought snch
gift would have been offensive.
1t would doubtless have been so
regarded. But certa lrs.
Longworth will experience grave
difficulty in finding use for kalf-
dozen silver punch bowls, fifteen
or twenty candelabra of solid sill
yer, and score or more of eperg-
nes of great value, much beauty,
but of doubtful utility. There are
said to be enough bronzes to fill
one large room, and flat silverware
sufficient to stock big hotel. In
fact, as asserted above, the pres
ents, in number and magnifcencc,
would gladden. the heart of an
Oriental Princess, but they will
probably prove embarrassing and
troublesome to the sensible young
American woman, who, on next
Saturday, will become the wife Of
well hammered, up to. date young
American Congressman, with a
future before him, probably, but
no fortune to speak of.