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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Origin of the Orange.

1t is to India and to the Arabs MS
middlcmcn TINT Europe. and through
Europe America, owe the orange. The
orange crossed from Africa TO Spain
with AIohammedanism, while probably
the crusaders are to be thanked for
bringing 1t to Italy and western Eu-
rope among their trophies OF the east.
The very name is really Arabic-''na-
ranj''-nnd of eastern origin. thong
the legend that it comes from two
words meaning elephant and "be
ILL.," because elephants ate oranges to
make themselves Ill, is absurd. Prob
ably in French the initial IN" is drop
ped off from naranj, with the final
m OF the indefinite article, just MS
our ''an apron" represents "a napron,"
and the spelling with an 80" points to
false 'assocntlon with cor" (gold).-
Economista, Havana.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
BINDING THE FEET.
This QEecr chincKc Custom tx n COM
parItIvcIr Mohcrr, Ono.

This QEccr ChiucKc Custom tx n Conn
parItivcly Modern One.
China's custom of binding the feet OF
It's women is not as ancient as has
been supposed y correspondent Of
one of the native Chinese papers
quote; from the letters of Yuan Moi,
who lived in the eighteenth century.
In ono Of his letters Yuan Mci wrota
to Il friend: "Iou ask me to get YOU II
handsome wife and ar1cntly desire, a
your first requisite, that she shall law
small feet. Surely you cannot he ort
who ndnircs true beauty. All admircr
OF true beauty has his own individual
tastes, dEtlaining 10 follow the die
In both prose and poetry. has many al
lusions i'll praise of beautiful women.
but in no instance touches upon small
feet.
az work treating of the customs of
. the Sung dynasty by Shcn 70 says a
mans well MADE shoes are said to he
square, and wolnan's rounds Mt the
toe. In the Tang dynasty, the first al
fusion to the feet of Yang Kwei Fol,
the court beauty. was about her sill;
stockings. In one of Han Tung 1.ang's
poems. referring to woman's feet. no
says, Her six inch feet SO bright and
sleek These illusions clearly point
to unbound feet"
Yuan Nets letter concludes by say
ing that the taste of those who ignore
the beauty OF face and form is deprav-
ed. He lamcnts that sensible men
should be So led away by foolish
fashion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
STOCKS AND BONDS
Market Shows Some Signs. Of Re-
turning Activity.
HOLDERS UNLOADING SECURITIES
Pennsylvania One of the Leaders
While New York Central is Weak
on the Announcement of Coming
Bond Issue of Some Size.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. N. Y, May %
There was decided increase In the
amount of business done at the
stock exchange today, but selling or
dcrs made up Il large proportion of
the expansion in activity and prices
suffered accordingly.
Today's selling was supposed to he
by tired holders who have become
discouraged over the prospect of any
early revival of speculative activity.
PENNSYLVANIA stock itself showed
some resistance to the general de-
preston in the market in contrast
with its recent persistent weakness
even while other stocks we're strong.
The weakness Of New York Cen.
trail was attributed To the new stock
issues impending. Circumstantial
reports were current of forthcom.
ing s5o.Oo0,00O temporary note issue
by ST. Paul to finance its Pacific
Coast extension. The official dis
claimor Of the report of an carly
United States Steel bond issue
which coupled with admission of the
possibility of an ultimate resort TO
this means to complete the com
pany's great Indiana plant.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Merchants & Miners
Transportation Co.'s

Steamship Lines for Boston, PravR
dence and Baltimore.
Leave Newport News, vis NorfolH,
for Boston every Tuesday, wsdnss.
day, Friday and Sunday. Leaves for
Providence every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday. sailing from Norfolk al
600 p. m.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily. except Tuesday and Wednesday,
at p. m, connecting for WashinKton,
Philadelphia and New York.
Fare to Baltimore. one way, e8.ee:
round trip. $500. including stateroons
berth. Accommodation and caisips
uncqual1ed. rs.
Freight and passengers taken for all
points North and South. Steamers
leave Baltimore. foot of Long Dock,
dnily. promptly at Q p. m.
Only line running Sunday ateataes
between Newport News and Baltimore.
For further information apply to
D. r. McNEILL, Agent.
Newport News. Va.
w p. TURNER. G.. P. A.
]. @. WHITNEY. A. D. sTBBBINs.
I'd V-P. & T. M. Gent Mgr.
General Oflces. Baltimore. Nd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
A Good Renson.

Two Irishmcn We're digging sewer
One of them was big, strong man
about six feet four inches in height
and the other one was little, puny
man about four feet six Inches The
foreman cnmc along 10 see how the
work was progressing and noticed that
one of them was doing more work than
the other. Look here" he cried. "how
is it that little Dennis Dugan, who is
only half your size, is doing nearly
twice MS much work as you, Patrick
CHANGING down to his partner, Pat re-
Piled. "And why shouldn't he? Amt
he nearer to it?"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
sNURs THE JAPANESE.
Australian Senator Refuses to Ac.
cept Hospitality of Admiral.
lBY ASRnciaIad Press

LONDON, May 23,-rhc Chronicles
Melbourne correspondent says that
Senator Dawson. former minister of
defense. has declined to accept the
hospitality OF the Japanese admiral of
the training squadron visiting Austria
liza.
He said he did not wish to be dis
courteous. but that he was not a ny
pocritc and said he believed the Japa-
nese came To spy upon the land.
Senator Dawson prorhesics, the cor
respondent says, that Japan some day
will cndeavor TO seize Australia. The
correspondent adds that Mr. Daw-
sons action is condemned. but that
his views reflect the secret fear Of
many Australians.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
TAINTED MONEY" TOO MUCH
FOR SENSITIVE SCHOOL MARIN
"lnconsistent With High Ideals" to
Take Money Acquired as That of
Rockefeller and Carnegie.
Especial 10 the Daily press.>


NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Nav go.
Mary Il. Byrd. who has been at
the head of the astronomical depart
ment OF Smith college for nearly
twenty years, has rendered her rcsig-
nation
She gives us her reason for resign
ing that she docs not want To be a
teacher in Il college that accepts gifts
of tainted money" from Rockefeller
and Carnegie. She believes il wholly
Inconsistent for college with the
high ideals in educating young wo-
men such as Smith college sets to re-
ceivc money acquired, rs that of
Rockefeller and carnegie.
Mr.. Rockefeller three years ago
gave the college 100000 and last year
MIR. Carnegie gave $G2.5OO. None. OF
The money has bee used for The pur-
pose given. that OF erecting needed
buildings but is to he used soon.
Miss Byrd is violent anti-impcrialist
and has written and spoken in strong
language against the Philippine policy
OF the government.
Miss Byrd. who is about fifty years
old. is graduate of Michigan univcr-
stty, and before coming 10 Smith col.
lego WAS an instructor iii Carleton
college, Minnesota She stands high
Ill her profession among the aslrono-
mers of this country.
She is tho author Of number of
astronomical works. She declined To
talk on the subject Of her rcaigna-
lion. when seen, but said that when
the college trustees made a public
announcement of her resignation, at
commencement term, She should
have Il statement to make.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
THE COST OF GLASSES

If you want classes. whether tho
frame is steel or gold frames don't
matter, but CT course, you want the
correct glasses for your eyes. In pre-
scribing glasses there is as much diff
ference in the cost of same as there is
In drug prescriptions, that's the rca-
son We can't quote Il price for your
eyes. Every case is different, that is
# you give Il person what they need
Tor each eye, not what you happen to
nave in stock. We will be glad 10
have you consult us without charge
and we will tell you The cost of max.
ing The lenses you need in The style
OF frame you desire and you arc as.
sured that your eyes will be examined
by specialist who has examined by
how and experience"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Fixtures.

One day four-ycar-old Fred climbed
upon Il chair to reach something he
wanted.
You must not get on that chair with
your feet. dear" said his mother
Fred looked down ut his feet, evi-
IDENTIFY puzzled. why, mamma" hu
said, 81 can't take 'cm Off"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Chicago Grain arket.

CHICAGO: ILL, ay Additional
rains in Kansas and Nebraska caused
weakness today in the local wheat
market. At the close the July dcliv-
cry showed net loss of / cent Corn
was down 3-S. Oats were off IL Il SIS.
Provisions were higher.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Mrs. Davis Condition Favorable.
(By Associated Prcss.)

IBy NSsUCIHtCU ITCSS.J
NEW YORK, May 23.-'rhc condi
ton of Mrs. Jefferson Davis was
much improved today and there
were apparently no bad effects from
the brief turn for the worse that
she experienced last night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE, MD, May 23.-FIour
unchanged.
Wheat weak; spot contract 81 81 Il
SS: southern by sample rs a 81.
Corn quiet and lower; spot sc a IA.
Southern white 55 Il 81.
Oats easier No. 9 mixed IS ~ a
80.
Rye dull: No Western 20 a Il.
Butter steady, unchanged; fancy i'm
itation Is a 10; do creamery n.
! Eggs steady unchanged II.
Cheese active; large 10 IA Il 10 10;
small IL.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
HENDRIX tBSEN DEAD.
Norwegian Poet and Dramatist Sue
cumbs to Disease.
(By Associated Press.)

IBy NSSOClnteH PtGSS.)
CllMSTIANA, NORWAY, May 80
Hendrix Ibscn. the Norwegian poet
and dramatist. died at 2:aD o'clock
this afternoon. The deceased had
been suffering from i'll health for
sometime past.
Among his more important works
are: Emperor and Gallean," The
Pillars of Society," "a Doll House"
Ghosts The Wild Duck RIOS.
mcrho!m,'' The Master Builder
John Gabriel Borkman" and The
Pretcnders."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
How Not To.

"Plcasc read our paper" annotated
the editor in returning the manuscript
III do" wrote back the contributor,
"and my stuff is designed to show that
I know what is the matter with your
old paper Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
in EFFECT JANUARY rs. 1868.
:. I : s; .; z = NV s: "a:

$3.50 a. m.-Daily. Local for Suffolk,
Franklin. Emporla, DanvIlle and In
termediate stations. Close connec.
lions made at Danvills with fast
through trains carrying Pullman
sleeping cars and through coaches 10
all points South and West.
$3.50 a. m.-Daily. Local to Clarks-
Vile. Oxford, Durham and interme-
date stations. Arrive Durham G:s5
n. m.
1880 p. m.-Daily. Fast Express train
for ali points South and West, carry.
Ing through Pullman sleeping car to
Charlotte.
1880 p. m.-Dally except sunday. for
Durham and intermediates stations.
Trains arrive Norfolk 1885 a. m. and
6:35 pm.
Cit, Ticket ONCE. s5 CRANKY street,
(Monticello Hotel)
STANTON cURTla,
Passenger Agent, Norfolk, Va.
n. u. ePENCER, General Manager.
w. II. TAYLoE, G. p. A..
Washington, D. @.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
New Work Money Market

: NEW YORK, May 23.-Money on
call steady ala percent; ruling
rate l-2 closing bid 81 2. offered at
4. A
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24

The trouble with people who lay
something by for a rainy day is That
they seem TO take such delight in see
Ing other people out in the wet New
York Times
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24
Chesapeake s.
Ohio Railway
HOURS THE QUICKEST LINE

See r. w. Robinson, Agent G. 4 o. Ry.
Before Arranging for your trip.
Through Trains vestIbuled, Electric
Lighted. Steam Heated. Dining
Cars La Carte through the
grandest scenery East Of
the Rocky Mountainp.
For Richmond, Cincinnati, indiana
polls, st. Louis, Chicago, Louls.
Vile, Nashville, Memphis,
West and Southwest:
1910 "A. NJ, and 6:25 2. M. daily.
Local TOR Richmond and Jamss RIvaa
Points:
7:d0 A. NJ, Daily. .
Local for RIchmends N
$40 p. M, Daily,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24

sixty days IA 1-2 per cent; nine
ty days IL; six months 3-4.
Prime mercantile paper IL il 5 per
cent. Posted rates 4S3 and 1856 1-2.
Commercial bills 4S1 3-4. Bar silver
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24

Daily Press Want Ads" bring the
desired esu]ts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24

DAILY. 90 Daily except Sunday.
The trip down the historic Potoinss
River and Chesapeake Bay on the els,
CANT steamers o. this company IL un.
surpassed The steamers are compare,
lively new, having been built In 1891,
and are fitted UP in the most luxurisnt
manrer with electric lights, call bell
and steam heat in each room. The tn.
bles are supplied with every dellcacy
of the season from the markets a
Washington and Norfolk. For Tickets.
reservation Of staterooms and further
Information apply to d. ]. CALI.A-
HAN. Agent Norfolk. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-24

Suffolk 2 Carolina r. ". train On
route from Elizabeth City, N. c.. and
intermediate points arrive Portsmouth
1915 q. M, daily; returning leaves
Portsmouth. 1855 p. NJ, except Sun
Icy. Sunday. 700 p. III.
Connections at Jacksonville nnd
Tampa for oil florida Esat Eoaet
Points. Cuba and Porto Rico.
Only line out Of Norfolk operating
through sleeper to Charlotte. N. g.
No. So arrives ut Portahonth daily
at 800 q. m.
No. SO arrives nj Fsrssaeukz as,,y
a. 6:se p. M
Q. nv. HEowYs, Dr.,
Passenger Agent, cor. Main @na Gran
BY sta., New r,-slnntio Mstol Hlds.
Norfolk. Va.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21
COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council metin regular ses- sion last Monday night. The reports of committees showed that the city work is at standstill, as all plans are tinctured by the uncertainty as to the result of the coming municipal cleo tion.
 One claim against the city, the ls- land Lumber Mills, S24,35, was ap- proved and a warrant drawn for the amount.
 The Douglas Island Band was given the free use of one of the upper rooms of the city's building on Second street. A call for the general municipal cleo tion was prepared, and Patrick Lynch, Ed. Ehrlich, and Ed. Andrews appoint ed judges and M. c. Lowe and David Judson, clerks.
 An hour was spent discussing plan for large reservoir for water for fire purposes, but no action was taken.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21
IF WILL BE TOMORROW NIGHT

Mike Roach, manager of the Douglas Athletic Club, announces that boxing bout will take place between N. E.. Kelly and G. w. Nelson, on the even ing of March 22d, at the Juneau Opera House.
 The articles call for catch weights, b rounds for a decision, 75 per cent. of the gate receipts to go to the winner and 25 per cent. t6 the loser. The rules governing the go will be arranged at the ring side.
 A large crowd of sport-loving Ju- neauites attended the recent bout in Douglas and as a matter of courtesy the event is placed at Juneau. A large crowd will go over from Douglas.
 The success, fairness and honesty of the former exhibition have given conf- dence in Roach's ability to make them stand up. Sport is sport only when it is on the square, and this is the thing that the manager guarantees.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21

The Douglas Baseball Club will give dance at Natatorium Hall on the evening of Wednesday, February 18th. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of paraphernalia to play ball with. Tickets will be one dollar each. Those who enjoy the exhibitions given free at the ball grounds can help some by buying one of these tickets. It is not much, but "there's Douglas" it will help too.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21

Representatives of the three towns on Gastineaux Channel will meet to- morrow night at the chamber of com merce rooms at Juneau to make ar engagements to welcome the new Gov ernor, on his return to Alaska. We understand that the plan includes a banquet and speech making, at Ju- neau, and grand inaugural ball at the Douglas Natatorium.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21

The funeral of John Henry, the young man who lost his life in the burning Louvre theatre at Juneau,was held in this city yesterday under the auspices of Douglas Aerie No. l17, FOE. He was buried at the Doug las Cemetery in the Eagle plat. Be- sides the members of the order, large number of his fellow actors attended the funeral.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21

On St, Patrick's Day the quiet of Douglas was suddenly disturbed by the changing of the fire bell. Great volumes of smoke were seen to be roll ing from the rear of the Sans Souci hotel. The fire department made a quick run and discovered the fire burning briskly in one of the most valuable stumps in the city. But for the quick work of the fire boys it might have been entirely consumed.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21
HOME DEsTRoYERs

"There's just two things that break no most happy homes" observed the philosopher.
 "What are they?" inquired listener "Woman's love for dry goods an mans love for wet goods, b'gosh"
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21
TREADWELL TOPICS,


 home in about two weeks.
 Mrs. H. P. Stow will leave on the next Cottage City for California. She will be absent about two months, and will be accompanied on her return by the little son of Mir. l.. B. Johnson, who is to make his home with Mir. and Mrs. Stow.
 Mrs. D. B. Veasie returned home on the Cottage City, after spending three months with friends on the Sound.
 Spring goods for the Treadwell store will be arriving on every boat from now on. A splendid assortment of waists, dress goods and mems suits has been ordered.
 The "3O0" mill, which has been run hing steadily since starting up on Mar. 1, has recently been closed down part of the time on account oflack of water.
 A grass fire in front of the school building caused fire alarm to be turned in last Friday about one o'clock. The blaze was soon eXtln- guished with no damage done.
 The foundations of the Treadwell store have been thoroughly strengthen ed quite recently.
 Spring papering and cleaning occu- pies the center of the field of action just at present with many housekeepers, who are of the opinion that this weath- CT is too good to be missed.
 The city fathers met in council on Monday evening to make plans and ar arrangements for the coming municipal and school election which will take place on April third. The judges of election appointed were Jack McCor- mick, Harry Tretton and Harry Stew art: Clerks, Henry Dohrman and AL Christoe.
 A lot of new fiction is being ordered for the club library.
 Tom Tracy is now night watchman at the boarding house in place of b. Campbell, who has gone to work in the 1900" mill.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, Dr. and Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Bernard spent last Wednesday evening most pleasantly with MT. and Mrs. T. A. Tubbs. Cards furnished the evenings entertainment.
 A very pretty afternoon card party occurred last Saturday at the home of Mrs. c. B. Bennett. In honor of the day, and of it's patron saint, Patrick of blessed memory, the decorations were appropriately green, the score cards being in the shape of three leaved shamrocks, tied with green ribbons. 1 Mrs. Tubbs carried off first prize at-the afternoons game, "500", and Miss Elva i Galloway, the second. An original contest, which caused considerable merriment, next took place. Each lady attempted, blindfolded, to kiss the blarney stone", fragment of the origi- nal, of course, which hung suspended by a long green ribbon from the arch. This apparently simple, but really diff fcult performance was accomplished in the shortest time by Mrs. James Daniels who was awarded the prize, a handsome candlestick and shade. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. H. Woods and Miss Gertrude Landsberg. The guests who participates in the enjoy able afternoon were Mesdames Andrew, Mackie, Bernard, Moore, Me Kama and Hubbard of Douglas and Mesdames Stow, Daniels, Jones, Willis, :. Ott, Christoe, Stoody, Tubbs, and Miss Elva Galloway of Treadwell.
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21

At the request of a delegation of girls who ride bicycles, we ask that all per sons refrain from throwing broken
 glass on the streets. It cuts big holes in the pneumatic tires. Please don't
Douglas Island news., 1906-03-21
The Douglas Island News.
TnE LOCAL FIELD.

Spring hangs her infant blossoms on the
 trees, Rock'd in the cradle of the western breeze
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-10-16

THE Democrats at their town con-
vention took a new departure and
adopted platform, with which the
e Banner informs us, Mayor Reed
is in hearty sympathy" 1t is publish
ed in full in another column to show
how adroitly it is worded to include
everything that has occupied public
attention during the past year so that
the Democratic sails may catch the
breeze from every direction; yet when
it is carefully analysed twill be found
to have no practical bearing on any
subject, and in the language of the
Bank Note Detector " it is well calcu-
lated to deceive What the Demo-
Gratis feel the need Of more than any
thing else this year is votes and their
most strenuous efforts will be putforth
TO get them. Nevertheless the Repub-
licans of the town will find nothing
in the platform or record Of the can
didates to draw them away from their
own excellent candidates.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-10-16

Governor Names Retirement Board.
Governor Stokes has appointed the
trustees of State Teachers Retire
ment Fund under the new act of the
Legislature recognizing the fund.
Those named directly by the Cover
nor were William r. Codington of
Plainfeld, Addison P. Rosenkranz, of
Paterson, and Mrs. Frances O. Eeeley
of Bridgeton. Governor Stokes also
appointed the following who were
nominated as trustees at the recent
meeting of the members Of the fund
in Trenton Thomas NJ. White, prin-
cipal Of the Shelton school, Trenton ;
Addison B. Poland, principal of the
schools at Newark; James E. Bryan,
Camden; Miss Elizabeth A. Allen,
Hoboken, and Mrs. Georgia b. Crater,
of Newark.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-10-16

THE Jersey City Journal says Of our
candidates Richard J. Chaplin has
been re-nominated for Assembly in
Morris county. He made good work
ing member last year and will be vel
coined back to the State House. Mills,
his colleague, was not re-nominated,
having served two years. The new
member viii be Henry w. Buxton,
who was born ID Jersey City, but has
lived most Of his life 10 Morristown.
He is a Princeton graduate and does
business in Newark. He is very popu-
lar in Morristown and will be gain to
the House
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-10-16

Sealed bids or proposals will be received
at the flee Of the Town Surveyor, Eab-
bitt RuildtDg ia Mnrrist0wn on
MONDAY, OCTOBER %, 1905,
at Sen o'clopk Ia the forenoon. by she Com
mfttee ON Streers aud Highways for the
construction of q twenty-fnur inch tile
drain 1875 feet long from Madison Avenre
to an old drain on DeKalb Ave The
maps prohies and specifications will be
tOhnd al che office Of the Town Surveyor.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
q certified check or bond Ia the sum Of 1--WE
hundred iullars a. guarantee that the
bidder shall enter into contract. II awarded
10 be forfeised should he nut cater into
such contract.
! The successful bidder will be required
90 enter into bond Ia the sum of fifty per
fent of his bid. conditioned for the faith
al performance Of the work and to In
IDENTITY the Town OF Morristown for any
damages that may arise through neglect
"a the performance of the work.
The right is reserved to reject any o.
all bids
OLIVER X. DAY.
I642 Chairman OF Committee