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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23
Accidental Discharge Of His Gun
While Buck Hunting Tears Gig
Hole In His Shoulder.
CoLlARB0AE IS ALSO SHATTERED
injured Youth Was Taken to the Fort
/, Monroe Hospital, Where He Was
Attended by the Entire Corps Of
PhysioIans-Has u Chance for Re.
covery-7colonel Harrison Away.

With n terrible wound in his shout
der. near the neck, and his collar.bono
crushed. William Harrison, tho son
or Lieutenant Colonel George +. L.
Harrison, commanding officer Mt Fort
Monroe, lies III Il precarions condition
In the fort hospital tho result of an
accident which befell him early yes
terday morning.
Young Harrison and q companion,
the son OF Lieutenant Tobin, were
duck hunting In Mill Creek. when the
accident occurred. IL Ia understood
that young Harrison attempted to hand
the doube.barreled shot gun 10 his
companion, when It was accidentally
discharged. The entire load OF shot
took lodgment In young HarrIson's
shoulder very close to the neck. II
tore an ugly looking wound in the
shoulder and neck and shattered the
collar bone. The accident happened
few hundred yards up the creek
from the fort hospital.
According to the best information
obtainable the Injured youth first at.
tempted TO walk, but soon weakened
from tho loss of blood and the shock
OF the injury. His companion and
several acquaintances hurrledly took
the wounded boy to the hospital. where
the entire, corps of physicians at.
tended him.
The accident occurred shortly after
$3.50 o'clock yesterday morning. Mai.
or Carter. the chief surgeon at Fort
Monroe. said last night that younga
Harrison was getting along as nicelY
as could possibly be expected FROM 20
severe n wound. He said thatf the
physicians had hopes of the RECOVERY
OF the wounded boy, although the re.
covery would naturally be very slow
one, II he survived the injuries. Dr.
Carter sajd the wound was in the
ahoulder. near the neck and that the
~eeeSsi tIafYNDiS G'hhaa WIS fractured.
Colonel Harrison, the father of the
injured man, Is in Washington, but he
has been appraised of the accident to
his son and is expected to reach Fort
Monroe on the early steamer this
morning. Mrs. Harrison Is at Fort
Monroe.
Young Harrison is about nineteen
years old lie Is very popular around
Fort Monroe and with the citizen pop.
ulation OF Old Point. lie was to have
entered West Point In January.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23
Oxygen md Mushrooms.

A singular way Of removing oxygen
from the air by the MD Of plant Is
as follows; Inside glass bell jar, sus-
pended over water, is placed n mush-
room. and sunlight Is allowed to fall
upon the plant. The mushroom alb
serbs the oxygen from the mir in the
jar, and the carbonic ncid formed dur
Ing the process Is absorbed by the wa
ter, which gradually rises In the jar
to one-ffth Of its height. The mush-
room now dries up, but its animation
Is only suspended, as may be proved
by introducing beside 1t green plant,
when 1t will recommence to vegetatc,
being nourlshed by the oxygen exhaled
from the fresh plant
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mrs. Charles O'ROurke has left
for Harrisonburg. where she will
spend the Christmas holidays with
her parents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND OLD POINT-Cnnfin

1t is limited that Catcher Fred Bue.
low may replace the veteran Jack
Ryan on the Columbus team next sen.
son. II that is true Ryan Will not
lack for offers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23
Ing ut Cedar Hall.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Zapf. OF Chic.
ago. Miss Holloway, OF New York,
and Miss lionoria Moomaw of Glow.
erdale, are here to spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Schmelz.
In East Queen street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

1892 drew the box OF cigars at
liGL.'S CUT RATE DRUG STORE
last night. 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

For sweet. wholesome biscuit.
roll or loaf OF bread, use "Waseo'
Flour. 11.20.tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Try Hull's Little Liver Pills for bill.
liousness, constipation and torpid
liver. 40 doses. 10c. A splendid after
dinner pill. 9-9.su.tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mr.. Hamilton II. Richardson, who
Is engaged with an engineering corps
IN South Carolina. Ia home to visit
his parents. Capt. and Mrs. II. II.
Richardson, In King street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Retail Grocers cen secure "Waseo'
Flour OF the J. w. ROWE, Com.
pany, Hampton. Va. 11-2O-tf.
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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.
Hampton!ans Return to Spend Holt.
days With Friends and Relatives

Mr.. Ham Massey. a medical stu.
Hent at the University Of Virginia,
Is home to spend Christmas with
his parents, mfr, and Mrs. j. w.
Massey in Newport News avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

MIR. Randolph Hayes a student al
the Randoiph-Macon College, has ar.
rived to spend the holidays with
his relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mr.. Hamilton II. Richardson, who
Is engaged with al engineering corps
In South Carolina. Ia home to visit
his parents. Capt. and Mrs. II. II.
Richardson, in King street.
MIR. Randolph Hayes a student at
the Randoiph-M Macon College, has ar.
rived to spend the holidays with
his relatives.
Mr.. Harry RI. Dalton. for seyeral
years a Hamptonian but now located
in Raleigh, N. c.. was among the
arrivals In Hampton yesterday for
the holidays.
Mrs. c. s. Diggs and children and
Miss Parmelia Hudgins, who Is Wis.
iting her sister, will leave tomorrow
morning for Mathews county to spend
Christmas with their father.
4 Mr.. Percy Ashby, who IS atteno.
ing the University of Virginia, IL
expected home today to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. ano
I Mrs. J. w. Ashby, IN the west end.
Mr.. Charles c. Dexter who is
attending Washington and Lee Uni
versity. Is spending the holidays
with his parents. Capt and Mrs.
z. G.. Dexter, In East Hampton.
Mr.. William T.. lawson Jr., of the
Washington and Lee University
reached Hampton yesterday and will
spend the Christmas week with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
n. Lawson, in 'Armstead avenue.
Mrs. Addison Filter, of Stanton,
arrived last evening TO spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Brinkley, in the west end.
Mr.. John Elliott, OF Wilmington
! Del, reached Hampton yesterday to
join his wife, who is visiting her
parents, Councilman and Mrs. j. n
Crimson, In Locust street.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. Williams and
Master Bruce Williams, of Washing.
ton, and Mrs. John Collier, OF
Brooklyn, N. Y. are expected, to
reach Hampton this morning and
!. will spend the Christmas holidays
with Capt. and Mrs. Frank w. Darl
4, /, 81 :
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--GOOD AS NEW RUNA.
Dont anu harness. Cheap to quick
buyer. Apply to 425 Newport News
avenue, Hampton, Va. 12-21-3t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mr. Harry Fl. Dalton, for several
years a Hamptonian, but now located
in Raleigh, n. c.. was among the
arrivals In Hampton yesterday for
the holidays.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mr.. John Elliott, OF Wilmington,
Del, reached Hampton yesterday to
Join his wife, who is visiting her
parents, Councilman and Mrs. ]. II.
Brinson, in Locust street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mrs. c. s. Diggs and children and
Miss Parmelia Hudgns, who Is Wis
ting her sister, will leave tomorrow
morning for Mathews county to spend
Christmas with their father.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-23

Mrs. Addison Filter, of Staunton
arrived last evening TO spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Brinkley, in the west end
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
CHAPTER TX.
The sparhawk in the Tolls

It was the end of May, and the full
bursting glory of a northern spring.
when at last the bridal cavalcade
wound down from the towers OF the
Castle of Kernsberg.
As they rode toward the gate of
Courtland they were aware OF a splen-
did cavalcade which came out to re-
ceive them in the name of the prince,
and to conduct them with honor to the
palace prepared for them.
In the center of a. brilliant company
rode the Princess Margaret. At sight
of the duchess party the princess
alighted from her steed with the help
of a cavalier At the same moment
Joan of the Sword Hand leaped down
of her own accord and came forward
to meet her new sister.
The face of the princess showed
trace of emotion. She appeared to be
struggling with some recollection she
was unable to locate with precision.
81 hope you will be very happy with
my brother she faltered; then after
a moment she added. Have you not
perchance brother of your own?"
But before Joan could reply, repre-
sentative of the prince had come for
ward to conduct the brideelect to her
rooms. and the princess gave place
to him.
But all the same she kept her eyes
keenly about her, and presently they
rested with a sudden brightness upon
the young Dane. Maurice Won Lynar,
at the head of his troop of horses.
He is different-he is changed" !"
she said to herself; "but how--wait
till we get to the palace. and ! shall
soon find out
And Immediately she caused 1t to be
fntimated that all the captains of
troops and the superior officers of the
escort of the Duchess Joan were to be
entertained at the palace of the Prin-
cess Margaret.
So at that moment when Joan was
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
ThimbIe coIIectinu,

One of the queerest fads among the
upper classes is the collecting of the
thimbles of women celebrities. One
of the finest of these collections is
that of London society man, who
has cabinet full of the dainty finger
shields of the maidens he has loved
and lost. while Mrs. Vanderbilt re-
joices in the possession of, veritable
thimble of that excellent needlewom-
an Queen Elizabeth. This is the gem
of her collection, although the latter
contains a solid silver thimble worn
by our queen when girl of fourteen,
and substantial "finger-shoe" of no
less a person than the mother of our
king.-London Tit-Bits.
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Ito be continued.)
Northern Settlers Hospitality,

The north country settlers are
nothing If not hospitable," said A. s.
Power of Ely. ut is proverbial that
the traveller is always welcome at
homes in sparsely settled regions in
nearly all parts of the world and the
rule holds good through northern Min
nesota.
IN traversing the vast stretches of
forest that still remain in the country
to the north of Ely you only occasion
ally come across a settlers cabin, bu.
when such a place is reached, you
may be sure that you will be wecom-
ed to stop for the night or longer.
If there is no one at home, which
is often the case. you will in almos.
every instance. find that the door Is
unlocked, and perhaps there will be
notice written on the door inviting
you to make the most of the convent
enLas about the house while you re-
main in that vicinity. 1t is seldom,
If ever, that such privileges are abus-
ed. To the man making his way along
the rivers and lakes in canoe the
opportunity TO stop over night in a
house. such as it is. with q stove to
cook on is usually eagerly seized
Duluth Herald.
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Dust on the Ocean.

ITO talk of dusty ocean highway
sounds absurd, but the expression is
perfectly accurate states a writer.
Everyone who is familiar with ships
knows that, no matter how carefully
the decks may be washed in the morn
ing. great quantity of dust will col
lect by nightfall. You say. But the
modern steamship, burning hundreds
of tons of coal day, easily accounts
for such a deposit True, but the
records of sailing vessels show that
the latter collect more dust than a
steamer. On a recent voyage of a
sailing vessel-a journey which last
ed ninety-seven days-twenty-fou
barrels of dust were swept from the
decks! The captain was a man OF
scientific tastes and made careful OBJ.
servations, but could not solve the
mystery. Some. no doubt, comes from
the wear and tear on the sails and
rigging, but that accounts for only a
small portion. To add to the mys-
terry, bits of cork, wood and vegetable
fiber are frequently found in this sea
dust. Where does it come from?"
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feet as the young Dane also had done
moment before.
Maurice recognized the man who
stood by the door as the same whom
he had seen on the ground in the yew-
tree walk when he and Joan Of the
Sword Hand had faced the bowling
mob OF the city. For the second time
Prince Wasp had interfered with the
amusements of the Princess Margaret.
The lady looked haughtily at the IN
truder.
ITO what" she said, "am I 20 for
tunate as to owe the unexpected honor
of this visit?"
II came to pay my respects to your
highness," said Prince Wasp, bowling
low. Il did not know the princess
was amusing herself. 1t is my III
fortune, not my fault, that | interrupt
ed at point so full of interest"
"You are at liberty to leave ne
now" said the princess. falling back
on a certain naughty dignity which
she kept behind her headlong impul-
siveness.
81 obey, madam" he replied; 'but
first l have a message from your
brother. He asks you to be good
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right and follow it till you come to a
fork where there's a clump O. black
berry bushes he said. slowly, then
strike off to the left. Go on till you
come to the next crossroad, and then
bear off to your left again. When
you've gone piece on that road you'll
come on Abe Simmons house. Youn
know him, because he wears plaid
overalls, green and blue plaid, and she
makes 'em for him. You can't keep
from laughing when you set eyes on
'em. I'll wager.
Excuse, but I have only so much
time" said Douglas; will Mr.. Sim
mons direct me to the cascade?"
Il presume to say he can he an
swered, "but after you've seen those
plaid overalls little mess O. water
running over a little mess O. rocks
will seem mighty tame to ye."-Bos.
ton Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
JOAN 4H, Sa SWORD HAND
~ s.RcRocKETT. ..4uMor AZ NeRsuales
CHAPTER VIII.-contInued.
tcopyright. Is9e. 1900. by s. R Crockett)

CHAF ZEN tItts-OonktUbcos
At the little chalet among the bills
where the Duchess Joan had SO sud
denly disappeared they found two of
her tire-maidens and her aged nurse
impatiently awaiting their mistress.
To them entered that composite and
puzzling youth the ex-architect and
secretary Of the embassy OF Plassen-
burg, Johann, Count vol Loen. And.
wonder of wonders, in an hour Joan
of the Sword Hand was riding eagerly
towards her capital city with her due
retinue, as If she had been only taking
a little summer breathing space at a
country seat.
1t was six months afterwards that
the Sparhawk, who had been given the
command of troop of good Hohen-
stein lancers, asked permission TO go
on a journey.
"whither would you go7' asked bis
mistress.
ITO Courtland," he confessed. some
what reluctantly. looking down at the
peaked toe of his tanned leather rid
ing boot.
"And what takes you to Courtland y
bfiiu JOdHs fou ait aohoNs
Besides. would you leave my service
and engage with some other?'
Nay. my lady" he burst out; that
will not /, so long as life lasts. But
but the truth is''-he hesltated as he
spoke--"I cannot get out of my mind
the Princess who kissed me In the
dark. The like never happened before
TO any man. l cannot forget her, do
what will. No. nor rest till have
looked upon her face"
Wait" said Joan. "only wait till
the spring and It is my hap to ride to
Courtland for my marriage day. Then
1 promise you you shall see somewhat
of her--the Lord send 1t be not more
than enough!"
So through many bitter days the
Sparhawk abode at the castle OF
Kernsberg. i'll content.
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FOOD AND STUDY
a College Mani. Experlenee.

"All through my high school course
and first year in college," writes an
ambitious young man, 'I struggled
with my studies on a diet of greasy,
pasty foods, being especially fond OF
cakes and fried things. My system
got into a state of general disorder
and 1t was difficult for me to apply
myself to school work with any de-
gree of satisfaction. l tried different
medicines and food preparations but
did not seem able to correct the diff
ficulty.
Then my attention was called to
Grape-Nuts food and I sampled it. 1
had to do something, SO l just buck
led down to a rigid observance of the
directions on the package, and in
less than no time began to feel better.
In few weeks my strength was re-
stored, my weight had increased.
had clearer head and felt better in
every particular. My work was SIM
plv snort to what it was formerly.
My sisters health was badly run
down ana she had become SO nervous
that she could not attend to her
music. She went on Grape-Nuts and
had the same remarkable experience
that | had. Then my brother. Frank,
who is in the postoffice department
at Washington city and had been try
ing to do brain work on greasy foods,
cakes and all that, Joined the Grape
Nuts army. l showed him what it
was and could do and from a broken
down condition he has developed into
a hearty and efficient man.
Besides these l could give account
of numbers of my fellow-students who
have made visible Improvement men
tally and physically by the use of
this food" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason. Read the little
book, "The Road to wellville," in
pkgs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
peenest Haul of a Net

The deepest haul Of net ever made
in the world was achieved by Ameri-
cans on the Tonga Islands in the
South Pacific.
The trawl struck bottom $4,000 feet
below the surface; tina. is consider
ably more than four mus down. hut
even at that depth animal life was
found. THose strange beings lived
in water whose temperature was con-
stantly just above the freezing point,
and under a pressure of 5000 pounds
to the square inch. To sink that net
and bring it back again took wi dc
aav Of steady labor.-St. Nichola
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01

the answer in golden tones of sur-
prise.
"'Your voice sounds so-different,
l murmured non-committally.
"'Why, JIMMY came the purling
waters reproachfully. I thought you
said l was the only girl who ever
called you up at your office. Oh, jim
my!'
"Now, as matter of fact. there are
several only girls you know. You
understand how it is, old man. You
were unmarried and-er. fairly good
looking once yourself. I thought for
the flash of second, and then l an
swered enthusiastically:
"'Oh, is that YOU, dear? What's
the matter with your voice? Have you
got cold? You've no notion how un-
natural 1t sounded. But now l recog-
nize you
There was little ripping laugh at
the other end of the phone, doubt
full little laugh, and so very good-Ha-
tured as it might have been. And still
l couldn't catch on.
"'All right, Jimmy came the dulcet
answer. The purling brook had frozen.
but the waters dripped .musically over
the ice. of course, believe you.
wanted to say that you must come up
tonight 1 have something very i'm
portant to tell you. You simply
mustn't make any excuse. for you've
got to be here
"'You bet I'll be there. sweetheart,
answered fervently.
"And then she answered. Naughty.
naughty to talk SO sentimentally over
phone and rang of. Now the ques-
ton is. where am L to be? There are
about six places that | can think of
that might be right-and I've got to
get around to every one. unless hap
pen to hit the right place early in the
game"
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Iapanese eoldfish Farms.

Although the goldfish occurs in a
wild state in Japan, 1t is probable
that China, some four hundred years
ago, furnished the stock from which
the wonderful varieties of Japanese
goldfish have been bred. The demand
at present appears to be without limit
and the output shows substantial in
creases each year. Many thousard
people make a living by growing gold
fish for the market. and hundreds of
peddlers carry the fish through tie
streets and along the country roads in
wooden tubs suspended FROM shcu,-
dsr bar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01

enough to accompany his bride to the
minister tomorrow. He mas been Ill
all day with his old trouble, and can
not wait IN person upon his betrothed.
He must abide in solitude for this day
at least. Your highness is apparently
more fortunate!"
The purpose of the insult was plain;
but the Princess. Margaret restrained
herself, not, however, hating the in
sulter less.
II pray you, Prince Ivan" she said,
return to my brother and tell him
that his commands are ever an honor,
and shall be obeyed to the letter."
She bowed in dignified dismissal.
Prince Wasp swept his plumed hat
along the floor with the depth of his
retiring salutation, and in the same
moment he flashed out his sting.
81 leave your highness with less re-
gret as l perceive that solitude has its
compensations," he said.
The pair was left alone, but all
things seemed altered now. Margaret
of Courtland was silent and distrait..
Won Lynar had frown upon his brow,
and his eyes were very dark and
angry.
Next time l must kill the fellow!"
he muttered. He took the hand Of the
princess and respectfully kissed 1t.
81 am your servant" he said; Il will
do your bidding in all things, in life or
in death. If l have forgotten anything,
in aught been remiss. believe me that
it was fate and not l. will never pre-
sumo, never count on your friendship
past your desire, never recall your
ancient goodness. am but a poor sol
dier, but at least l can faithfully keep
my word"
The princess withdrew her hand as
If she had been somewhat fatigued.
DO not be afraid" she said little
bitterly, Il shall not forget. have
not been wounded in the head Only
in the heart!" she added. as she
turned away.
ITO be continued)
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
AnteIopes Choose the Open.

The antelope lives always in open
country, unlike members of the deer
family, which invariably prefer a
thick, dense forest. They cannot be
driven into timber cover or thickets
of brush, but will literally turn about
and run over a pursuer, il necessary.
rather than be forced into cover. II
they are ever obliged to pass by or
through such places for food and wa
ter, they take a great deal of time to-
do SO, as if they were determined to
see everything that could be seen en-
route.-H. II. Cross, in March Century.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
American Student Life.

Professor Wilhelm Ostwald of the
University of Leipsic recently re-
turned to Leipsio from his course Of
lectures at Harvard. Giving his i'm
pressions of American student life. he
says:
1.-THE personal interest OF the stud
ents, next to their studies, is concen-
trated alone on sport, which draws
their attention altogether from intel
lectual or aesthetic pursuits. Foot ball,
above all, is loved uncommonly. and 1t
is practiced in such a fashion that aca-
demic and state authority are near to
forbidding it altogether. In the term
of a single semester nineteen students
fell victims to enraged, brutal hand
hing. At all the American universities
are open amphitheaters. in which
many thousands of spectators view the
periodic foot ball battles"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-03-01
MUCH BETTER THAN CASCADE.

Farmer Knew of More Interesting
"show" Than the One Sought.
Several years ago William L. Doug
las spent short vacation with some
friends in New Hampshire. The first
morning there found him taking his
usual long walk. He had heard his
friend talking of Wilson's Cascade.
just four miles from there, so he de
cided to walk in that direction. He
had gone about two miles when he
saw an old man summing himself in
the doorway of a great barn which
stood near the road.
Can you direct me to Wilson's Cas-
cade?" he inquired of the old man.
The old man squinted his eyes and
took an exhaustive survey of the ques-
ton before he spoke. Take your first