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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
Annexation Committee Checked OIL
all Discussion by Simply
Reporting Progress"
SAID 70 Be A DEAD PROPOSITION
General Opinion Now is That the
Committee will Always Report
"Progress." Councilman Burke
Wanted the Committee Discharged
--Firemen Get $500.

The crowd that went to- the liamlr-
ton town council meeting last night
with tho expectation of listening to
very heated discussion over the an.
neXation question left the room II very
much disappointed lot of people.
When the matter was brought ~
Chairman Charles 7. TAYLOR, of ihc
y committee, simply took the floor and
announced that the "anneXntlon com
mittee. simply desires to report pro,
gross"
"Whni has become of the repol
made to Town Clerk w. Il. West.
2" sharply retortcd Councilman
NJ, +. Burke, who wns the chairman
OF the old annexation committee. 81
move that that report be brought uu
, and that the annexation committee he
discharged" he further declared with
evident show of much disappointment
Mr.. Burke had expected to cast his
vote against the committees renort
IT'S child's play. and Won now see
that the other committee was not
made up OF much FOOLS after nj" MIR
Burke continued, lie wanted the re.
port read BECAUSE II had been placed
In the hands OF Town Clerk w. r
I Westwood Councilman Richardson
desired that the report he taken IN
nut declared that he Is uni in ravo,
or dischnrglng the committee.
The crowd In the council chamhc.
wore expressions Of disappointment
Its shrewd politics." was the oXclu
nation OF one OF the prominent mon
ms he took his departure wearing tho
look OF Il disguised ana disap
pointed individual.
II was simply. however. n little fun
OF the annexation committee 10 disap
Z point the crowd present. SO far MS
annexation is concerned tho matter Is
M 'de0d us II door nail" The coun,
Gil is divided upon tho question. The
committee will probably never rcporl
ANYTHING "but progress"
The council referred the matter of
the election Of police officer to sue.
coed OFFICER Burgess to tho notice
committed
Town Sergeant Owens reported that
tho police dcpar,mcni made rs arres, 8
and reported 10 violations of orti
nnnces.
Chairman Crimson. OF the stree;
committee. made n report. in wh;c,
he stated that an arc light has boon
liaced In Grant street The commit
tee did not have funds to PM tho llrht
IN Court street.
b The council discussed nj soms
length the question of forcing tie
notice officers to take a weeks vaca
lion Instead Of receiving an cxtri
weeks nay In lieu Of the vacation
70 was referred TO tho police commit
tee
Mavc" ,l"'rs "nmcrnced That he hat
received the resignation of Mr., James
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
LARGE CROWD AT RECEPTION.
Old ST. Johns Parish House Scene of
Delightful Occasion Last Njoht.

y large crowd attended the recep.
lion IN st. Johns parish house last
n,Hh' 10 inc Rev. Rovcrdv Estill, d.
d. the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Geigcr
and the Rcv. and Mrs. George Floyd
hoSers, of Covington. The reception
was arranged by the members of st.
agnes Guild and the Ladies' Aid So.
ciety of old St Johns EPISCOPAL
church. and most of the members of
that conservation were in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers arrived YES,
lerday morning and are stopping with
Sapl. and Mrs. Frank w Darling.
Mr: Rogers was assistant to DR.. Estill
pelore going to Covington.
Mr. Geiger has charge OF tie mis-.
sion chapel in East Newport News
ana is the assistant to DR. Estill nj
old ST. Johns.
inc program arranged was n
charming one and those present were
served with tempting refreshments.
IL WAS most delightful occasion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07

Freah HyacInths, Etc.
Just received fresh supply of hya.
cinth, tulip. narclssus, ionquil and
Chinese lily bulbs. GEORGT r.
WOOD. Phone. 486. 9.2b.tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
:. Burgess as a member of the police

u. burgess as Il member OF The police
force.
On the suggestion of Councilman
Thomas j Iiaskins. resolution ap.
propriating 500 to the Hampton fire.
men was unanimously passed. The
money is donated to the fircmen us
gift from the council TO the fircmcns
fair fund.
Councilman j. II. Crimson offered
Il resolution. which was adopted. ask
Ing The Hampton fire department to
submit an itcmized statement of MI
moneys donated to the council Nv the
town coancil and the board of super
visors Of Elizabeth City County.
Considerable discussion was In.
dilgcd In h" the council over the or.
dinancc relative to The use of the
sidewalks by tho merchants.
The contract for furnishing forage
to the various departments of the
town was awarded. to Mr.. n. II. Wi.
son
Coupons. representing $500 inter
| ests on the street Improvement bonds.
were burned by direction OF the coun
ell.
Chairman Schraudt of The police
committee, submitted II bill for SlOC
III favor of the Nlcssrs Wyatt Broth
ers for five overconts for the police
ctIiccrs. Tho bill was paid.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
IN Y. M. C. A. AUDITORIUM.

Hampton Presbyterian Church Con.
oregatlon to Hold Reception Tonight
The congregation of The First Pres
nNterian church and It's friends will
oe rendered a reception by several of
inc societies of the church In the
auditorium of the Young MEMS Chris
unn Association tonight. The gath
erilig " for the purpose Of promoting
snciahiiity among the members of the
church and also that the members
ana friends of the congregation may
become better acquainted with each
other, An ENJOYABLE program has been
arranged for the evening
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
BOARD OF FISHERIES TO MEET

The State Board of Fisheries has
neeh called to meet in the Atlantic
Hote'' Norfolk. on December 18th.
Mr., Mcdonald Lee. the chairman NJ
me board. spent u few hours in
hampton last evening. leaving later
ior Norfolk Mr.. Lee stated that the
hoard would meet In the Atlantic Ho.
tet on The fSth. when ii is likely that
n successor 10 the late Cant John
wainwright. as oyster inspector in
YORK county, will be chosen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
PHoERus FIREMEN TONIGHT.
Crack Fire-Fishters to Attend the
Hampton Firemen's Fair.

The Phoebus Firemen, sixty strong,
will attend the fair OF the Hampton
firemen in Armory hall tonight. AT
the meeting of the Phoebis laddies
last night 1t was decided to meet mt
the engine house tonight at Z o'clock
In order to take 4 special car for
Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
Writ of Error Granted.

me Supreme court has granted =
wy OF error ana srpersedeas In Inc
case Of w. p. Stimmel against Ron.
,ma li,olhers The case was tried in
~ Circuit court here and resulted
Brothers,
!, Retail Grocers can secure "Waseo'
TLnnr OF the j, w. Rowe Company.
Ill va. 11-20.tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-07
Town Attorney Power Away.

Town Attorney w. II. Power left
.Phoebus yesterday for Williamsburg,
where he will attend the sessions of
the James City county circuit court
during the coming week.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15

No matter what garment 1t may be that
woman dous today. some hated historian
will be sure to come forth and claim that
originally that garment belonged to man,
the superior animal. True enough Ii Is
that once upon a time man was the petit
coated sex and woman the trousered. and
among the hill tribes of Thibet and along
the Himalayan border in lndiG this same
state of affairs exists today, although the
civilized world generally has reversed that
usage.
There Is one piece OF attire. however,
that man has been content to leave to the
geutIcr-she is no longer the weaker-sex.
and that Is the veil
The insignia of mystery and romance,
from time immemorial womankiad has
made the veil her own exclusive and pc
cular property. Whether to screen mere
ly her complexion or TO hide her entire
identity: whether to serve as one of thoss
shalf-concealirg. half -revealing barriers be-
tween herselI AID the world at large, the
veil has served as the osdge OF WQmau-
hood practically since the world began.
Ancient history, both biblical and apoc-
ryphal. make innunerable references to
the Yelling of the face. and In olden
times-coming down the vista of the CEN
turies-the veil was taken as an outward
and visible sign of either Joy or sorrow,
according to its material and the fashion
Of its wearing.
Worn by the babe at its christening, by
the bride at her wedding and by the
widow as a badge of bereavement, by
the deyotee Of religion to signify renun-
citation, and By the courtesan OF olden
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15
The Princesse in Nesligee

Elaborate enough for home dinner wear
are the teagowns that Paris sends over
with pretty nearly every steamer that
wends its way westward. The true Pa
rislenne invariably gatszinro such a gar
ment for afternoon wear when living en-
famille: and unless there Is to be formal
dinner, with strangers at the board, this
same gown Is made to do duty for an
evening toilette as well. Assuredly, the
materials which go to the making of those
fascinating garments are elaborate and
dainty enough for any purpose, and one
sees them about as often used for dane
ing frocks as for teaSownS. Indeed. in
such high esteem is the teagown held
that nil sorts and descriptions of mate
rails, laces and trimmings are lavished
upon them. with the result that they are
far and away the most fetching things
In Miiadfs wardrobe. The dainty ana eff
fective design that is Illustrated Is one
or those printed crepeS de chine. in which
the floral pattern appears in dull,
blurred and misty light softcning the
hues wonderfully and making the whole
seem as though yelled in Il mist. The
crepe is white with Dresden printings In
delicate pastel hues; and a rather heavy
pattern In Mechlin is used for trim
ming purposes in both entre-deux and
edging. The lining is fitted upon prin-
cesse lines, the body part having tucked
sections pieced out with entre-deux and
the tucks released below the waistline TO
form the fulness OF the skirt About knee
depth a full shirred hounce Is added lace
insertions running for several rows above
the edge. The neck Is slightly decollete.
and the broad collar over the shoulders
is repeated in the sleeve. which Is merely
handkerchief shape, with an armhoie
cut from the center, the material falling
10 a oraped square over the arm.
parts, high in the back, and slipping pref
lilly to tie lower down in the front -
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15

times in the opposite sense, the veil has
been put to practically every use that
the mind of man, or rather woman. could
devise.
Coming down to more modern times.
what q fascinating category the wells
and veilings present. The yashmak OF
the oriental woman, the mantilla of the
Spanish sonora or senorita, the veil
draped headdress of the Bulgarian wom-
an. right on down to the ilmy face mesh
and the enveloping automobile veil OF the
present day-an interesting procession
they form.
Take just the one item, that OF the
bridal yeil alone, and what a delightful
vista of history and romance 90 they
open up. Proud, indeed. may Inc bride
of today be when she can wear to her
'-odding one of those yolumnous, en-
shrouding wells OF old Venetian rose poiut
or the still rarer Deyonshire point. The
h.my pointe de gaze-reaIly gauze
pointer one of those extremely beauti-
full Irish weayes of the olden time-it
seems ! sort OF cross between the mod
ern Chantilly and the Old Mec.,in-they
may have served her family for many
generations. The mere possession or
such a treasure Of lace is indubitable
evidence OF wealth and social position,
lorg established and far beyond any that
the social registers and blue books OF
today may or can confer.
Nowadays, after quite q long period OF
neglect, the real lace veil is coming back
into pronounced favor for bridal pur-
poses. In New York shops some treas
: ures are being brought out again from
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15

the strong box and shown to favored
clients.
Rather strange to say, 1t Is not the
wealthy New Yorker who is purchasing
those lengths OF lace into which one
have been woven IN the mak!ns-but
South who is IN the metropolis for trous-
item in the family treasures, is bound to
supply it at once, and that regardless OF
expense. too One beautiful piece that
has lain in its own especial box for some
10 years--a fve-yard length OF really
fairy-looking pointe de Gaze-was sent to
Western city the other day In ex-
change for check for 500
Several American girls who have mar
ried titled foreigners appeared ct their
weddings in wells for which anywhere
from $4,000 TO $4,000 apiece was paid.
After the veil. comes the founces,
bcrthes. fichus, and, OF late years. sets of
sleeves. 100. are included In this trous-
seau. There IS simply limit TO the
amount that may be spent on those-it is
merely limited by the taste. and Incl
dentaly the purse, of TIE purchaser.
N.a!e Volumes could be written guent
the Spanish nLanrila and It's management
The graceful knack of is adjustment to
the best advantage is somewhat iiks tie
gift of poetry-it Is a grace sent from
heaven, a heavel-sent gift rather than an
requirement.
And what a.world OF meaning those
clever senoras and seDoritas manage to
throw into this same mantlla. Worn In
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15
AQ-ove1e embreide1aes
ore quite affa1-
Fashion Notes

Hair ribbons are n very important item
In the QUILTING of the younger folks.
Girls up to 90 follow this fad enthusas-
ticaliy, and there is no let up or wane
in the vogue OF brilliantly plaided strands
for sets of hair, cravat and belt ribbons.
Jeweled buckles slides are the latest
accessory In this department. They come
In sets of several. One for the hair RIB.
bon, one or two for the cravat. and either
two four for the beta back, two
sides and the front piece.
Chatelaine furnishings that depend by
chains from ring or bracelet are much
affected by the younger set abroad. There
are card case, a little change purse, q
small mirror. a ball-shaped powder-box, q
pencil case, a crayon for the eyes and
another for the lips, deftly encased In
metal; tiny penknife, a watch, a locket
for the portrait of the nearest and dear
est and a little case for postage stamps.
One sees them In silver. silver gilt and
gun metal, the latter with smart gold
too, Is slipped over the wrist when the
hand Is engaged in some other work;
otherwise the set Is carried loosely In the
hand.
Boas of malinette and Of point d'esprit
net are literally trimmed with fringed
loops Of narrow velvet ribbon, or else
with little artificial flowers, deftly made
from louisine or satin ribbons, caught
here and there In the fiuffiness of tho
pleated part. and appearing. also. at close
, intervals, knotted into the streamers that
are the correct finish this season.
Teagowns that follow the latest mode
are fashioned Of printed chiffon, printed
pompacour nets and the daintily Powered
Dresden crepe de chine. When the plain
nets are employed then a figured silk
makes the foundation, and vice versn.
A slight decolletage. a short sleeve ard
an exaggeratedly long train are the dis
tinguishing features Of later importa-
lions.
Real lace mittens are q result Of tho
short-sleeve craze, and many a pair that
has enjoyed, perhaps, q half a century Of
slumber. lnid away In q box, Is seeing
the light Of day for the hrst time this
summer. Several Of the June brides had
the wedding gown made with short
| sleeves, and a pair Of mothers or grand
| mothers real lace mitts to complete
| the toilet, thus bringing q touch Of Old
World sentiment into the ceremony.
The Parisienne claims that the long
trained skirt Ia, after all. far more COM
Portable and even more Clearly for street
| the American woman for street purposes.
sidewalks are damp and muddy q short
splnshed, merely because one looks silly
holding up a short skirt in the hand.
The long skirt, on tho contrary. invites
lifting, and the Impulse 10 to lift 1t sufii-
| cioutly 20 that IL escapes the soil and
dirt OF tho street.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15

The heavier qualities Of crepe de chine
are vastly liked for those long lines and
clinging draperies which the negligees Of
today 30 much affect. That one illus
trated which displays 20 we'll the French
dainty handwork in the boutllonnes and
loco insertions makes up OF the palest
shade Of pink crepe-that tint which the
psrfuienpo terms aurore, or the dawn.
The bodice 10 In house effect. and with
the g.rdle made from lace medailions
pitched somewhat high under the arms
and arordiug that quaint shortbodied ef.
feet that 10 making itself very prominent
In several styles OF dresses at present.
The skirt portion II arranged 10 three sec
tons, zach one shirred to the preceding
with an irregular insertion Of lace and
bou!llone, the latter made with q tiny
featherbons cording Ia either edge to hold
the shape Of the garment well In line.
The sleeve, too, shows the bouillonne ef-
feet, aud ID finished below the elbow with
q huge double RUNE of lace-trimmed ac-,
coydeon pIrat!ng. A long Empire scarf is'
s!ed at the bust IN front. lace trimmed
AID banging well nigh TO the feet, while
the lace girule 10 closed with q fancy clasp
III silver studded with mock gems.
A Dnfntiiy Modtah Breakfast
Jacket.
used FOR dainty little affair, which Is far
less negiigee In Its outlines than are the
majority of its compeers. Although placed
In the category Of breakfast Or boucoir
garments. the fact Of the clever fitting
around the weistline makes 1t eminently
suitable for On informal luncheon at home
and for general house use as well. The
hitting 10 accomplished by means of a yoke
over the shoulders, this altogether con-
cealed by the broad collar Of lace, inser-
ton and fine tucking, which is disposed
in handkerchief points back. front and
across the shoulders The throat Is cut
down slightly into pretty v, rosette
and cluster Of ribbons serving to conceal
tie fastening. Tie fulness of the waist
Is confined by several rows of stirring
above the waistline, and a deep shirred
basque Is here applied, decorated with
rows OF lace insertion and edging. The
sleeve has a tucked top that comes about
to the elbow. and here a replica of the
broad collar is used, hanging in dainty
Handkerchief points almost TO the wrist
The construction OF tu.s liaia.y little piece
IS SO easy that one is tempted to MAKE u
all By hand and thereby increase the charm
Of the pattern with delicate stitchezisst
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-15
Wells and Veiings Their History and Mystery


Al4eelOing unnoMe
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-27
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
"Romeo and juliet"

Local theatergoers are manifesting
much interest in the performance of
Romeo and Juliet which will be given
at the Belasco theater this afternoon.
The Juliet of Constance Crawley is
rather well known on account of the
actress recent performance at Chester
place, but Harry Mestayer, hitherto
best known as a portrayer of Ibsen
roles, will unquestionably give a new
reading to the lines Of Romeo. Hobart
Bosworth has been cast for Mercutio,
and as this excellent actor has played
the part in important productions in
the east, notably with Julia Marlowe
and Henrietta Crosman. his contribu-
tion to this afternoons performance
should prove notable. The production
that will be seen on the Belasco stage
promises to establish a new standard
for special matinee stage settings, the
entire equipment of the Belasco theater
being used as well as a quantity of
scenery from the stages of the Mason
and the Grand opera house.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-27
one TO TAKE HIDE, OTHER THE MEAT

number Of dlsduieting reports from
employees who have left the Chutes.
Yesterday Kock filed suit for the di-
vision Of q zebra, which he alleges be-
longs partly to him and partly to
Jahnke.
AS II Is rather hard to divide zebras.
because their stripes extend in A sort
of slanting direction, Kock called on
the judgment Of a Solomon-like court
to sell the little mule and give him
half the profits.
According to the complaint. however.
Kock demanded settlement from
Jahnke who replied that the only
method of settlement would be for
Jahnke to take the hide and Kock the
meat of the little beast.
kock, however, had read stanley's
stories of Africa, In which it is stated
that zebra meat Is far from being OF a
palatable flavor, and he declined the
offer.
Now he alleges that Jasnke is about
to leave the city with tie zebra and
exhibit it, and he asks lat the court
appoint a receiver - take charge of
the mule. James B. Lehigh is mem
toned as a proper guardian for stray
zebra and Kock asks that the zebra
be turned over to Lehigh.
Since zebras do not make good pets.
and as there Is practically no demand
on the local market for them, It is
thought that Lehigh may have a white
elephant on his hands
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-27
FINDS DOG ONLY
TO LOSE AGAIN
FLORIST SEES ToTTs, BUT NEW
OWNER is oBDuRATE
When Constable Reaches Spring Street
Beer Cellar, Where Boston Bull
Was Traced, Both Dog and Bark
Vanish

After weeks Of heartbreaking search
through the unwalked and unfrequent-
ed streets of Los Angeles, "Totts" a
bull terrier owned by T. H. Wright,
manager of the Wright Floral company,
has been found in the possession of a
Spring street bartender, only to be lost
again, for the bartender has a good
claim to the dog, having bought it from
a friend.
"Totts" is a wonderful dog and the
pinlks of Los Angeles society have spent
many hours Whispering words of af-
fection into the crinkled ears Of the
dog, while his delightfully."- ugly coun-
tenance smiled at all who fell within
his favor.
So "Totts" was quite wonderful, and
when finally one day he disappeared,
stubby tail and all, from his masters s
premises there was wailing, and
"Totts" was eagerly searched for.
Face on Postal Cards
His ugly face was printed on postal
cards and sent about the country, but
to no effect
Finally several days ago Wright was
walking on Broadway when he saw
either his much beloved dog "Totts''
or else a twin brother to the animal.
He leaped toward the pup and called,
yelps Of delight.
''At last have found my dog" gasped
Wright, but the two men who were
leading the animal thought differently.
They stated that the dog belonged to
a friend Of theirs. bartender on
Spring street, and that he had bought
the dog.
The florist saw the bartender but the
bartender did not see where. he was
called on to give up dog for which
he had paid well.
In distraction lest the dog contract
cold from being chained in beer cellars,
Wright applied at the police station
and Sam Mckenzie, a detective, was
put on the case.
6arks Among Beer Watts
He went to the saloon and there was
the dog, barking in the cellar among
the beer vats.
Mckenzie left without getting the
dog. and yesterday Wright swore out
a petition on claim and delivery and
Constable de la Monte paid hasty
visit to the drink dispensary.
WAS there dog there? Oh no,
nothing like that at all; there was no
dog in the house."
to the genial constable by the bar
De la Monte had heard such answers
before and he smiled.
"Oh, yes, but there had been a dog
chained in the cellar" he suggested,
and the bartender told him to go ahead
and search.
With collar awry and legs waving
promiscuously about from under beer
watts and wine casks, the aspirant for
further honors in the constable line
searched diligently for that dog.
He called persuasively at a dark OBJ
iect in a dark corner of the beer cell
lar. finally receiving as his reward a
wild caterwauling succession of splitting
noises and bump on the nose as the
outraged cat leaped from its corner.
Then Del became angry. He scraped
cobwebs off his face and made for the
bartender. He told the "joy mixer
that the saloon would be searched daily
for the dog at so much constable fee
per search.