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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
The wrccIscr. Of scIl1y.

: Az far back as the time Of Henry l.
there We're royal grants Of "thc islands
and their wrecks" and frequent was
the phrase in centuries following. With
royal encouragement. why should they
not be wreckcrs? One Sunday. long
ago. in Sicily, service was IN progress
when there came the CRY Of Wreck
Tho men started from their seats II
n moment there would have been &
stampede. but they covered back n,
The minister sternly Numbered a warn
Ing. He strobe to the door. Again his
voice arose. Lets all start fairw lia
shouted, throwing Off impeding cassock
rs no ran, while his congregation IL.
bored at his heels. Most curious of ali
wrecks was that Of bark, with car.
so of beads. that went ashore 200 ycnri
ago. SO generous has been the ocean
with this treasure that Throughout,
these two centuries it has intermittent.
ly been tossing beads ashore, yet sc
frngally that the supply is not yet OK.
hausted, for in few minutes search
1 found TINT some had been thrown
there since the last search of the is,
landers.-Isohert Shackleton in Har.
Der's
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
Thc Created Rnt

The crested rat OF East Africa is re-
markablc, first because OF the great
length Of the black and white hairs
'!own The ridge of tho back. which nrc
rendered the more conspicuous because
the hairs along the sides of the body
are SO short aud so differently coiored.
being hrownish gray and looking for
all tile world as tr some one had taken
Il pair OF scissors and maliciously shorn
of the decorative hair. leaving only n
dull undcrfur. Secondly. It is remnrk
able because the skull has roofing Of
bones exactly resembling that of some
turtles. Willie. furthermore, this roof
has grnnnlatcd appearance recalling
That presented by the skulls OF certain
fishes. In IFS habits 1t appears to be
nrhorCal while from the structure of its
teeth 1t would appear to be at least
partly inscctivorous.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
a Curious Tomb.

The most curious tomb in England Is
Thar Of Lady Anne Grimston. daughter
IT tho Earl Of Thannt who died nearly
two centuries ago and was buried in
Tcwih cllirchyard. Upon her dcathbcd
she disrcgarlcd the efforts OF those
who sought 10 administer spiritual
comfort. An atheist she had lived. an
atheist she would dic. at is MS likely
that SHOULD! rise again from the dead"
she said. AS that Il tree should grow
out nf the middle Of my coffin" a
tree las grown out OF the middle of her
rotiin-an oakland by its side syca.
more. The vault is square. OF brick
AMI granite. Tho two trees first filled
,lc Interior before they could find ii
way OUT. When they did burst through
yhe masonry they 50 spread as COM
olctcly to cnvelOp the grave. I'm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
An Old Meat Bill.

The state historian OF New York IN
compiling some records brought to light
some amendments to laws confirmed al
we General Court OF assizcs held in
New Yorke. beginning OH We 9Th &c end.
ing OH We Sth day Of October, 1910"
The following catches the eye:
Whereas, divers Complaints have
been made OF the great abuse OF bring.
ing dead hoggs L. Porkc into this city
& 1t not being disccrniblc how long
they have been Kill'd by reason they
are too often brought frozen, so not ca.
pable of being preserved by Salt which
tends much TO ye disrcputacon OF that
Commodity when sent abroad. and We
Merchants who Export It into Warmer
Climates, for We reasons aforesaid 1t Is
Ordered, That henceforth no hogg or
hoggs shall he brought dead to this
place either for sale or payment OF
debts. except 1t shall be in cask well
Sailed & Packt according to We Law,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
Not Efntterinu

s. Baring-Go the English novelist,
had the bitter pleasure of reading
many not llattcring obituaries of him.
self. Through an error he was report
ed tleud, and the newspapers Of his
native land declared unanimously that
lie had left no good work behind. An
American editor dncd with Barring
Gould In London. The talk turned to
The premature obituaries, and tho
American said. How did you feel on
rontling tlem!" Taken aback, non.
piuscd. tile novelist grimly replied:
~ felt like n lndy who owned par.
rot. This latly's cook came to her one
morning in joyful excitement. oh.
nla'an.' she cried. The parrot has learn.
oil some new words Good said the
lady. That bird Is wonderfully tcach-
able. 1t sits and drinks In every
blessed word my husband SAYS to me.
What does it say nowT 1T Keeps
a-sayin'.' snid the cook, '"Shut up. you
old fool"''"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
REMEDY FOR DUSTY ROADS.

The French people seem to have
solved the problem OF dusty roads
Like other people they have suffered
long and much from the flying par.
tlcles of dirt on tho highways. 1t Is
said. however, that after extensive
experiments a remedy has been found
In an inexpensive application of tar
which has been used with the most
satisfactory results. Not only Is the
dust prevented but tho roadbed Ia
improved. Automobiles may now
spin along the drycst French roads
women while the householdcrs. re.
women, while thte llousellolders, re.
leved from the constant clouds OF
stifllng dust, hail the innovation as I,
godsenl.
The officials or the Tidcwatcr seq
ton OF Virginia might protltably in
vcstigate the subject and make OK.
pcrimcnts along similar lines On the
highways hcreabout. Some OF the side
streets III Newport News probably
would be greatly benefited by a
coat OF tar.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

An amusing paper in Chambers Jour
mi on John Richardson, tho llliternte
ami successful English Snowman Of the
last century. contains this story:
II was during tho earlier and less for
trnatc part Of his pilgrimage that he
numbered Edmund Kcan among his
company. The old Snowman WINS not n
little proud Of this association anu used
to give himself some credit for having
had hand In Kcan's theatrical cduca.
ton When Macready's name was be-
coming known In the dramatic world
Richardson wns asked II I'D had seen
him.
NO, muster" he said. 81 know moth.
ing about him: In fact. lies some vaga.
bone as no one knows-one o. them
chaps rs amt had any etldication for
the thing. He never WAS with me, as
Edmund Kean ana them riglars was"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
otherwise smoak't or dryed or wucn
all persons are to take Notice, as they
will answer yc contrary at their Fer.
rllls."
History on n watch E,cc.

Almost the last work of the Belgian
astronomer Houzeau was an article in
which. while arguing in favor of dec.
imal division Of time. he pointed out
the origin Of the double set of twelve
hours represented on our watch and
clock faces. The ancient inhabitants
of Mssopotamia chose the number IL
as IN arithmctical base because it has
four divisors-viz, 2, 3. 4 and 6, while
10 has only two dlvisors--viZ, . ana s.
They counted twelve hours In the day
and twelve In the night. measuring the
day by the progress OF the sun and the
night by the progress OF the stars
across the sky. This system. prevail
ing over all others. has come down to
Ills. and so our watches bear on their
faces souvenir of those ancient days
when the sun served for clock hand
half Of the time and the stars the other
half
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
Bankes md His uorac.

Animal trainers Of the old days led
adventurous lives. In 1000 all London
was talking of n man named Bankes.
servant TO the Earl Of Essex. who had
Taught his horse to count and perform
number Of feats, including mounting
to tho top Of st. Paul's cathedral, while
"a number of asses" as the historian
puts 1t. "brayed below" Sir Walter
Raleigh In his history says of Bankes
that he would have shamed all the
enchanters of the world. for whntso-
ever was most famous among them
could never master or instruct any
benst as he did his horse" When
Bnnkes took his horse to Rome both
were burned for witchcraft.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.

In stating his opinion to the latest
scheme for settling Chicago's traction
problems Mr. Harlan, son of Jus.
tlco Harlan. says:
II have supposed that tho main
thing the. city had IN mind In settle.
J. nent Of this traction situation was ia
place the service of tho city upon !,
popular basis of efficiency ana to
provide such means as would insure
continuity OF good service.
~ always have believed that Il
these companies now put in the
money to place this property on n
basis of efficiency, and If they sub
Ject themselves to the exercise OF
the police power Of tho city, and In
addition TO the penalties, lin case they
ssdo not continue to give good service
they subject themselves ITO the posi-
& bility OF u forfeit. then they are fairly
entitled to have their tenure and oc
4 cupancy Of the street secured as
against every contingency except thai
3.@of municipal purchase or municipal
$ operation"
Too often 1t seems that exploitation
sslpt pet theories and prejudlces agains
B corporations have more influence IL
sssuch movements than desire 10 bene
az the public. Whatever may have
ssbeen tho result In Glasgow thero il
;saittle encouragement in practical Am
seretcan experience for those who
seek municipal ownership. Politica
s parties are not now far enough from
the spells idea to be entrusted witt
ssailuch immense interests as woul,
Ibe Involved by q transfer Of urbal
and interufban cars to public owne!
s lss,ip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

One OF the Kentucky towns has n
prosecuting attorney who IL old fash.
ioncd enough to believe that laws
were made to BIO enforced and no is
keeping the lid" OH pretty tight. II
this sort of thing keeps up even
the New York people may In time
reach Il point where they will not be
surprised at enforcement of the sta.
tutcs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
Entered at the Newport Nsws, Va. Postorflc,
az senond .olaSs matter
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1906.
HOW ABOUT THE Aims HOUSE;

A matter that has long been mend
dng before the city council anl which
should be given immediate attention
is tho proposed change In the loca,
ton OF tho aims house and improve.
ment IN the city's facilities for tak.
ing care OF It's poor. 1t is unanimously
agreed that tho aims house should
be nearer tho city and that more Mt.
tention to 1t should DO paid and the
only cause for delaying action during
tile past year or more has been tho
inability Of the councilmen TO choose
suitable location.
: perhaps many of the people of New
port News are not aware of the fact
that the poor house Is up In War.
Wick county, some twelve miles from
the city; that most Of the councilmen
know of it's existence only from re.
port and that the average paupcr with
which the local authorities have to
deal might as we'll stay IN the city
and do from privation as to bc killed
by wagon trip of twelve miles over
rough country roads.
1t is to BE- hoped that the council
VIII tako action In regard to this mat.
ter as soon as possible. raupcrs here
arc scarce. but often the physicians
aid police authorities have worthy
cases deserving of attention which
cannot be givon under the present cir.
.cumstances.
A small farm with comfortable
dwelling. located within five miles OF
the city limits, is what il needed. We
understand that such place may BIO
secured ut comparatively small cost.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Tho debating club of the Cleveland
Y. NJ. G.. a. has decided by n vote
OF 10 TO that no millionaire can be
mn honest man. II Is safe to bet.
however. that not one of the seven
teen young men who voted is dc.
voting all Of his waking moments to
efforts to dodge tho responsibilities
and shortcomings of the owner of IL
MILAN dollars.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
Good Dog.

The brave Newfoundland had just
rescued his young master from the
boiling surf.
My dog. too" said L'Oignon penslve.
~. 'once saved my life"
Tell us about it," said Tete de Eeau
with eagcr interest.
II sold him for 81" said L'Oignon.
when was nearly starving"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
The EauIuOxes.

"Thc popular belief that storms are
more frequent about the time OF the
equinox, or when the sun crosses the
line In March and September, re.
ceivcs some slight degree of support
from the Investigations OF European
scientists" stntos an expert Of tho
weather bureau. in southwestern
Europe March is The stornicst month.
willie In tho British islands and Nor
way January takes the lead In that
respect; but. considering Europe as n
whole. 1t appears that storms prepon-
dcratc near the seasons OF the equi-
noycs."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
EMIl lariI.c.

Mrs. Skrimpcr-Onc can never be.
Ileve one-hnlf that is said in advertise
ments. Biasfold tS Iating had an nd
vcrtsement in yesterdays paper say
ing that everything was marked down.
Mrs. Bargainhuntcr-Yes, saw It.
Mrs. Skrilnper-W Well. It was false /
bought two postage stamps there this
morning, and had to pay as much as
ever for them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

One highly Interesting and vera
cious bunch OF newspaper reporters
solcmnly ayers that Mrs. Eddy Is In
splendid health. Another set vocifer-
ously declares that tho founder of
Christian Science Is II physical wreck
tottcrlng on tho verge Of scnllity.
You may pay your money and take
your choice of the two reports.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
A Metre Dame Lady's Appe al

TO all knowing sufferers of rheuma.
tism. whether muscular or Of the
joints. sciatica, lumbagos. backachc
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains. to write to hor for home
treatment which has repeatedly cured
all OF these tortures. She feels 1t her
duty to send 1t to all sufferers FREE.
You cure yourself at home as tnou-
sands will testlfy-no change Of eli
mate being necessary This simple
discovery banishcs uric acid from the
blood. loosens the stiffened joints,
purifies tho blood, and brlghtens tho
eyes, giving elasticity and tone to the
whole system. If the above interests
you. for proof address Mrs. M. sum
mers, Box 42s, Notre Dame. Ind.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

From tho howl which has gone up
from tho whiskey recitifers over tho
puro food law we uro inclined to
suspect that DR.. Wiley grossly OK
aggcratos tho conditions whom no In.
Inmates that 15 per cent OF tho wills.
key sold in the United States Is com
paratively pure.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Tho Panama canal commission finds
a remarkable dcarth of laborcrs
throughout the whole world. Tho an
nouncement comes too lato, however,
for tho Republican managers to place
II to tho credit Of tho Dingley tariff.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

According to Secretary Bonaparte,
who probably has inside information
from tho department 30 ably presided
over By Secretary Wilson, orr crop
Of Croesuses bids fair to make a new
record along with the corn crop
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Senator Morgan. OF Alabama, says
his recollection cost him just $50. 1t
Is safe wager that tho man who was
chosen for the delightful job Of wait
Ing for the senator to die to get the
senatorsh!p spent moro in the cam.
|paign.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

When tho complete list Of subscrib-
ors 10 the exploitation fund is publish.
ed, tho absence OF tho name OF any
man whose interests are Identical
with those of Newport News will not
20 unnoticed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

The administration, in trying to
force Calirornlans to allow yellow
aliens 10 attend school with white
children, has started Il contest which
will be watched with great interest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
TESTIMONIAL
TO the Virtues of the
Mecklenburg Mineral
Waters.
Newport News, Va.
Wednesday. Sept. 10. 1906

Wednesday, Sept. 10. 1906.
My friends think my improvement
something wonderful. and I STILL
continue to improve.
There Is no doubt but that ! am a
big ad. for "The Mecklenburg" and
to hear mo answer some OF tho CUES.
tions am continually being asked
one would think mo n walking oncy.
clopedia" for tho hotel. am only too
clad to do anything cum In its be-
half, for am very enthusiastic.
Most cordially,
(Signed)
JULIA UNDERWOOD WHITLEY.
l0-26.eod.Jt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

The fountain which David Il. Fran.
cs Of Saint Louis has given to hch-
pl0nd, KY, will he unveiled ncSI
month. as native son. Mr.. Francis
knows what must run from that foun-
tain If nc Is 10 retain the good wish.
cs of Kcntuckians. Buffalo Express.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Clark says his followers demand
that that he return to the United
States Senate. They remember his
lavish distribution OF money when no
defeated Marcus DAILY.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

The newly formed yigilantes. In San
francisco, intonh To make stripes the
popular wear for certain city officials
this winter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

The now French cabinet has eight
editors in it. Tho French lawyers
evidently arc making a very poor
use OF unparalleled opportunities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

1t was perfectly natural ana in &C.
cordanco with their previous training
for the renegade Utes to take food
supplies from Uncle Sam.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Boss 1tuef. of California. Is an.
other man who could have used profit
ably a servilc judiciary If II had been
ready for his service.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Roosevelt in assuming, the rulc of a
supporter Of Mnrmonism ds certainly
advancing his anti-race suicide doc
trine with Il vengeance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Two moro days and tho election
Will be history. for all of which the
people have another cause for thank.
lfulnesS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Yes, Waldo. 1t Is called Il STRAW
vote" because it shows which way
the canvassers want the wind to
blow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04
when Evcrythine 7. roi.ono,,,.. :.

All substances. even eggs. are poieo
,us when they are injected I'M cert IN
quantities Into the clrcnlatofy sy2tom,
Of an animal. \ Frcnchg ,investl' ,a NV
Inns takcn the powdered yoik >, WV :
ducks egg, treated 1t With; " ,or
cent solution Of silt nMdsinieet ~ :. i -,
no tho veins Of an nnIplal uiStiyu :, ~,
In order to kill n rahbistiftssf u n'e,'.
Of til" substance wefa reqfNe sralns
rnch pound of the raltbit.s n'rSh ,or
yolk of hen'sS egg IS iessf'c'snf' Tue
but That Of a turtle norA poisonous
OF duck The aibulne PSI than mat
also poisonous. ffi Of eggs Is
Makes whitsst and aSrs
and pastry. t,vAaeo t:ilau.sc.t broad
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-04

Makes whitsst ana Sls
and pastry. ,yvAsto I;i,laN.scst broad
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-06

the people too, in the end, know and do
the right, tempers his ambition and
levels his words and deeds with the
eternal heartbeat of humanity. His
ambition is an honest ambition and
it has not corrupted his heart He
has given demonstration of heart
that is sublimely brave and true in
being able to weather the storm of
ignorance and prejudice until the I'M
folding hand of time has partially
lifted the clouds of Intellectual dark
ness and cleared the mental horizon
of his fellow citizens, when the HON
age of honest hearts could no longer
be withheld from him. Thus, the spon-
taneous ebullition of sentiment of
affection for and confidence in Bryan
in the hearts of his countrymen is
made manifest in the hearty greeting
and welcome home that is accorded
him, so universal that for the time,
at least, political bias is overwhelmed.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-06
The Nebraska Independent

supporter of President Roosevelt and
felt an intense satisfaction in applaud
ing every move made by the presi-
dent to curb the aggression Of the
railroads and the trusts.
Intellectually, Mr.. Rosewater tow
cred above the average editor of the
daily newspaper, and the Omaha Bee
has, for many years, occupied a place
on the front rank of American jour
nalism. Rosewater's editorials COW
cred a broad range and were noted
for their breadth of scope and power
and incision of statement. In the
demise of Edward Rosewater the jour-
nalistic profession has lost a brilliant
star, and the state of Nebraska has
suffered the loss of one of its great
est and most valued citizens.
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who neither understand nor approve
of the ideas that Mr.. Bryan stands for.
and have no sympathies in common
with the millions of stalwart support
ers of the great commoner, but who
have determined to ride upon the
Bryan wave and make use of it to
boost themselves into prominence and
position, after which, if they can profit
by so doing, they will be ready to be-
tray Mr.. Bryan and the American
people.
Men of the type herein described
are at the present time to be found
plying their vocation of hypocrites in
both political parties in the state of
Nebraska, some wearing the cloak of
Roosevelt, others that of Bryan, in
order to deceive honest voters into
electing them to Office The voters
must bear in mind that'the individual
record of each candidate furnishes
a far safer and better guide to their
true character than do their pre-
election professions. They must re-
member that it was with a kiss that
Judas betrayed his Master