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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
BY THE VALENTINE AUCTION CO..
Auctioneers.
Grocery Stock and Fixtures
of the Monroe Market
at Auction.

THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH.
Having to vacate premises on account
Of removing the building we will sell sci
the entire stock and fine fixtures OF the
Monroe Market, No; 4ol West Grace e, J.
commencing at 1890 o'clock, consisting
Of an up-to-date stock Of fine. Fancy
and Staple Groce ries. such as
SHELF GOODS, ETC.
Pearline. Gold Dust. Quaker Oats;
Starch. sapol!o., Mustards. Imported
Macaroni. Good Luck and other Baking
Tongue. Upton Teas Upton Coffees.
Arbuckle's Coffee. Heintz's Pickles and
Preserves. Imported Sardlnes. Tomatoes,
California Peaches. Eagle Cocoa, Mac
beth Lamp Chlmneys. National Biscuit
Company's goods. Laundry Soaps. Vine
gar, Molasses. etc.
FULL CASES.
Fifteen cases Mogul Soap. ten French
Olive Soap. Lye. American Greats. Prin-
cess Ann Peas. Blue Label Catsup, Black
Ing. Force Canned Asparagus, Tomatoes.
FIXTURES.
Large Grocer's Refrigerator. glass font
doors and rear entrance: Meat Counter.
Double Iron Meat Rack. Square Meat
Block. Howe Butchers Hanging Scales,
Hanging Computing Scales. Counter
Computing Scales. five Hardwood Coun-
ters. Meat Grinder. shaftlng and pulleys;
Enterprise Coffee Mil. Oil Tank. Com
bination Lock Iron Safe, with double
doors: Shelving. etc.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Chancery Court
Supreme Court Proceedings.

Proceedings of the Supreme Court of
Watkins VS.. Robertson. ct ais: fully
argued by c.. V. Meredith for appellant,
and F. w. Christian for appellees, and
submitted.
Johnson, treasurer, ct ais. vs.. Hamp-
ton Normal Agricultural Institute Trus-
tees: partly argued by S. j. Dudley for
appellants, and Marcus Jones for appel
lees. and continued
Next ten cases to be called:
Walkers administrator VS.. r. F. and p.
r. r. Co.: Pope vs. vs., Brine; Preston VS.;
others; American Locomotive Company
VS.. Hoffman,: SIbuSban Company VS..
Turner's administrators; Carlin VS. Fra ser;
US. Supreme Conclave. and Virginia Fire
and Marine Insurance Company VS..
Hogue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
RATE BILL NOW
BEFORE SENATE
fcon,inued from FIrst Page.l

conferences began. Ben Tillman was ip
his seat. At sis left sat senator AID
fich-that Standard oil senator. who Is
the chief opponent Of the railroad iesis-
lation At his risht was Senator Lodge
Lodge the Massachusetts, Republican
of the radical sort. who a moment be-
fore had surrendered all right, title and
interest in the designation OF "spokes-
man OF the President 10 Tillmhn.
South Carolina Democrat OF the radical
sort. The three talked earnestly to-
gether.
At the same moment Senators Knox and
Crane. until Friday the chief friends of
the President, and now his leading enc
mics on this issue, were close IN con-
vcrsation On the other side of the cham
her Foraker and Spooner were consult
ing Burrows and Blackburn seemed TO
have important business together. And
TO the observer IL appeared that the talk
between Messrs. Frazier and LaFollette
was only persiflage.
Aldrich and Lodge left Tilman. who i'm
rnediately summoned some of his own
fellows. and over the desk of Bailey the
heads of Bailey. Tillman. Teller. Clay and
Dubois were gathered close. Tilinan
suddenly left the group. which continued
IT'S talk,nR' ana gong over 10 the ftepuD-
lican side, stopped for minute at the
desk of Senator Clapp one of the Inter-
state Commerce Committee. who is sup
porting the bill. and then he went to
Senator Doliiver. who, of ancient right
and practice, should have been given the
honor of reporting the measure. There
was long talk there.
In the meantime Crane left Knox to
engnge Taiiaferro. OF Florida, for few
words apart. and Kean. of New Jersey,
with his Inevitable and ubiquitous grin.
Joined Knox.
Tillman and Aldrich.
Tilman left Dolliyer to go to Aldrich.s
desk, tap the Rhode Islander on the
shoulder and take him to the rear OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Fair Grounds. Results.
(By Associated Press.)

Wy <assoSiutcu 1iSSo.J
NEW ORLEANS. LA, February &c.
Fair Grounds summaries.
First receive and half furlongs-
Sea Voyage C15 to u first, Esteplatz q
to u second, Verandah % to - third.
Time. 1909.
Second race-half mle-Helen Lucas
Go to u first. Friction u6 to u second.
Big Store % to 10) third. Time, 40 3-5.
Third race-five and a half furloRZs-
Lancastr!an (even) first. Roue Is to ~
second, Gay Adelaid e to u third. Time,
1907 4r5.
Fourth race-mile and twenty yards
Logistilla "a to 81 first, Hallowmas (S
to 81 second. Captain Bob 6 to u third.
Time. 1:44.
Fifth receive and half furlongs-
Tom Mankins 90 to u first, Gallant g
to ~ second. Glen Gallant Us to u third.
Time, 1908 40
sixth race-mile and an eighth-School
mate d3 to 100 first Kenton (12 to ID
second, Marvin Neal Il to 2, third. Time,
1:55 3-5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Addison and Moore. special
commissioners. to Henry s. Wallerstein. 9
lots on south side of Grace Street and 10
tween Addison and Cedar Streets, $685.
soS.ss.
Geo. d. Priddy and wife to Geo. G.
Street, l25 feet west Of Allison Street.
Bette A. Anderson's trustee to wythe
p. Anderson. Al feet on west line Of Of
Twenty seventh Street, southwest corner
!, Mary irwin Murphy y and F; + T; and AZ An.
ME ryin TO O. BROAD aseet @ ~
Henry S. Wailerstein and wife to w. H.
Parrish. 143 feet on north line Of Grace
Street, 175 feet west OF Addison Street.
VII. Parrish to Henry P. Darlington.
ty described In deed next above 1862
Raeand fes on n north line Of
Avenue. 90 7-12 feet cast of Sycamore
1. ". and Martha a. Wise to Z. 3;
fee an north ana ne 81 Park RTene
feet east Of Allison street; 1t.sas,
Adams SO eisb rg tbs Street north
deed of Of tn trust for ss,S75 $3.50 $500 -
Harris wills and BoWe, trustees, to
Ivan c, Mayer, 81 feet on north line
Monument Avenue, ia feet east of Addi-
son Street, $1,000.
Real Estate Security Co. to Il. r. Ira
gle, Sc 2-3 feet on Hanover Street, north-
east corner OF strawberryY Street ;,s subject
Henry S. Wallerstein and James n. .
Carneal and wives, and Sara u, ullman
to w. w, Calvert, So 1-2 feet on west
line Of Strawberry Street. 17b feet from
Henrlco: w. r. smoot and wife to
trustees OF Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
IS feet on west line Of Dinneen street, hi
feet north of Marshall Street. 500.
Chas, j, and Gaorgeana Holawny's
trustees Ito Granite building Co, 40 IA
6 feet on west line Of , street
II. A. Lamb and wife to q. G, Tiller, lot
No, jim block No, g. plan of Brookland
Park, sells.
=. Ii. Mcclare and wife to Blanche f !.
Ellis, 90 feet on south line Of oakwood
Benz, g. and John y II, MInge and wives.
vile and r. n. Harris and Bessie G.
Mipge, to Charles ~. Chandler, GO feet on
west line OF Thlrty-fourth. 60 feet south
OF M. Street, S30I50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Geo. w. Mayo, AuctIoneer.

X NlLOEl -otAi4E PIaO
y Full AND NEWLY EQ UIPPED
RESTAURANT, KNOWN AS THE PAL
NIETTO sDINING-ROOM, AT NO. I'll E..
MAIN STREET.
United States District Court for the East
ern District Of Virginia, on the 2lst, day
of February. 1906. in the matter OF the
Richmond Catering Co.. Inc, a BANKRUPT
will sell al public auction. at 10:30 A. NJ,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 81. 1905.
tho entire effects of this modern and
tastefully arranged restaurant embrac-
ing Chairs. Tables. Sdehoard, Cigar
Case, etc. in oak: . Large Steel Ranges.
Hot Water Heater. Steam Coffee Urns, 2
Large lee Boxes, especially made for this
business; Large Kitchen Tables, Dish
Trays, a complete outfit OF Cooking utcn-
slls. a very large lot of Crockery, Glass
ware, Table and Kitchen Linen. Cutlery
and Plated Ware, Large Furnace, Chan
deliers, Electric Fixtures, Lease, Cigars.
Groceries, ETC.. etc,
This is ons OF the .cleanest and most at
itrpctively arranged restaurants In the
CITY, and will be first offered for sale
as a whole. we reserv!ng. the right to re-
ject, all bids, and then sell in detail.
: FRANK T. SUTTON. Jr..
Receiver in Bankruptcy.
Geo. W. Mayo, Auctioneer.
Feb. q, 26.27-3t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
.kIRKCALDY LEADING
IN GOLF TOURNAMENT
(By Associated Press.l

AUGUSTA. GA. February 26.-A. kirk
caldy,-of England. led in the first round
of the golf tourney on the Country Club
team. which comprises some noted play
ers, Including Herd, worlds champion in
1909. is contesting for n purse of 5000.
Thirtyzsix holes We're played to-day.
of lot. A. Ross, Of Pinehurst was sec
ond, 16s, and 7. Hucknall, of Savannah
third 100.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Tho undersigned Edgar b. English.
special commissioner. under q decree OF
the Chancery Court of the city OF Rich
mond, in the suit OF Gill ct al. VS.. Cavedo
ct. al, entered the 18th day Of February,
1906, will offer for sale on the premises.
at T fHGilen & o TR r 1sH NJ n 81 or
MARCH. 1906.
First-7 feet, II inches fronting on the
northern line Of Williamsburg avenue,
contiguous to Laidlaw-Nfacklll Company,
Ltd, and running back an irregular
depth to the foot of the canal embank-
ment. And Immediately thereafter. the
e. Cohen, special commissioners, will
offer for sale on the premises snt to
the said decree
second-27l feet. inch fronting on the
northern line of Williamsburg avenue,
near Laidlaw-Mackill Company's mill
site, and running back an irregular depth
to the canal embankment
Third-aOO feet, 6 inches fronting on the
northern line OF Williamsburg avenue.
adjacent to the last mentioned tract Of
land, and running back an irregular depth
to the foot of the canal bank. This latter
parcel contains valus''le deposit OF
moulders' sand.
Terms-One-half cash and the balance
at six and twelve months. evidenced by
the notes of the purchaser, with interest
added. and title retained until all of the
purchase money is paid. or all cash at
the option OF the purchaser. Plot can be
seen at Office Of auctioneers
The bond required of the special COM
missioners has been duly given.
CHARLES o. SAVILLE. Clerk.
EDGAR B. ENGLISH.
Special Commissioner;
EDGAR B. ENGLISH and
ALFRED E. COHEN,
Special commissioners
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Daily Court r ecord
Circuit Court.


The case of E. T. Hicks VS. Thomas NJ.
Sweeney. continued until March 10. 1906.
Cases set for to-day: E. r. Brown VS..
]; L. Taliaferro; j. l.. Taliaferro vs.. e.
r. Brown.
Law and Equity.
Judgments entered yesterday: B. T.
Barrett ys. w. a. Moore for $40.
w. I. Day vs.. News Leader Company.
on trial, not concluded last night.
Cases set for 'to-dny: w. r. Day vs..
Times-Dispatch Company.
Chancery Court.
DEGREES entered yesterday: Joseph N.
Willis qualified as administrator of Mrs.
Elizabeth Alice Willis: estate small.
Hastings Court.
Cases tried yesterday. Della Haynes,
attempt to bride officers. acquitted. This
case was tried once before and the wo-
man was found guilty and given five
years In the penitentiary. She appealed
to the Supreme Court. got new trial
and was acquitted. Another case against
her for abduction was mol prosecuted.
Cases set for to-day: Albert Harris
alias John Robinson, murder; Clarence
Sales. malicious assault.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
I0'BRIEN ACCEPTS CHALLENG E
TO FIGHT TOMMY BURNS

lSpeclal.-to The T1mes- Dfspatch,)
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.--Jack O'I3rien,
who is. appearing at theatre in Brook
lYn this week, to-day received an offer
from an athletic club In California to meet
Tommy Burns. O'Brien promptly accept
ed. and wired his coast Representative
to clineh the match. No date has been
set. but the fight Will take place some
OBrien says, will be for the worlds
championship. If he Is successful in his
bout with Burns, O'Brlen will take on Gus
Rubin. ~ rs " 5ig
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
.By 7. M. WORKMAN & Co.
Real Estate AuctiOneers,
Is North Ninth Street.
COURT SALE OF
Comfortable Frame Dwell.

44AS3
In the best neighborhood on Libby Hill,
on Twenty-ninth, between Franklin and
Grace street, fronting 80 feet inches By
125 feet to H-foot alley, with lot In the
rear of said alley to Thirtieth street, with
same front and 125 feet deep. House con-
tains eight or nine good rooms, bath and
is we'll constructed, comfortable and COM
modious and in every way desirable. A
BARGAIN.
BY virtue OF two DEGREES OF the Rich.
mond Chancery Court, entered October
18th and end. 1905. respectively, in the
suit of the short style OF Gone ct ais.
VS.. Cones devisees, ct ais" the UNDER
signed. by authority of said decree, Will
sell at public auction on the premises. on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1906, AT
O'CLOCK p. NJ,
the property above described. as refer.
red to-
IF You WANT A HOUSE IN THE
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN RICH
MOND. YOU HAD BEST AT
TEND THIS SALE.
Terms-One-third cash and balance In
equal payments in six and twelve months,
notes at per cent. and title retained
until all the purchase money is paid and
conveyance ordered by court. or all cash,
at the option OF the purchaser.
G. d. LARUS
Administrator d. b. n. c. t. a. of estate
of e. w. Cone. deceased.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Gotch Wins From Parr.

(By Associated Press.)
r. KANSAS 'CITY, Feb. rs. Frank Gotoh
tonight In Convention Hall, won two
straight falls in q wrestling match with
Jim Parr, Of England, in l6 and.s1a Minis
utes respectively.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Root Gets Decision.

]. KALAMAZOO. MICH, Feb. 26.--Jaek
Root, of Chicago tonight got the do
sclston over Fred Russell, of Denver, at the
end OF q 1o-round contest,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
By Richmond Auction Co.,
1905 East Main Street,
General Auctioneers.

II ARGE AUCTION SALE OF FINE
II HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GRO
CERES, SHOES, BAGATELLE POOL
TABLE, BARBER'S OUTFIT, ETC.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Charles A. Rose and Harrison G. Grant,
Auctloneers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

G PECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
- OF VALUABLE BUILDING AND
FACTORY SITES ON WILLIAMSBURG
AVENUE. ADJACENT TO THE YORK
RIVER BRANCH OF THE SOUTHERN
RAILWAY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Richmond: Addison and Moore. special
to Henry S. Nallerstein. Q
lots on south side of Grace Street, and 10
lots on north side of Grace Street, all be-
tween Addison and Cedar Streets, $780,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
THE:
Bank
OF NEWPORT NEWS
2711 WASHINGTON AVENUE.
AHClENI PERFUMES.
They Were Almost at Ttmes IL Part
Of the Life or the People

They Were Almost at Timeh PART
Of the Life or the People.
Perfumes have played nh important
parI IN The DISQUALIFICATION of the PEG
pie OF all nations and ages. Egypt
was tie great mart for all perfumes
Even Tie dead were not forgotten. for
the cmbalmed mummy was saturated
with spices and scents, and sweet per.
fumes were burned before their stat.
u"S. Those who could not afford ths
had scent bottles painted on their
tonbs
Most of the perfumes were thought
10y tht ancirnts To have n medicinal
value. Thyme was thought to have IA
tonic quality AMI lavender II soothing
one. PatchOuli was cheering. Jasmine
stimulating. while hcliotrope was irri.
tatinG unless used In small quantities
Some people today believe that sandal
l. II tonic. and Its virtue was known 10
III" Greeks. who nnOintcd themselves
with II when they entered the Olym.
pinn games
The Jews excelled all In their love OF
perfumes. for night and morning they
burnt sweet Incense of myrrh. and
their beds We're perfumed with alocs
and cinnamon. So Indispensable were
scents considered for the bridal toilet
that onc-twclfth of the dowry was set
apart for the purpose. The trade In
perfumes was enormous I'm Greece
Like The Egyptians. they understOo.!
the destinations OF flowers. and an
Athenian not only perfumed his house
but scented Ibis drinking vessels with
myrrh. the gum Of tree which grows
IN Arabia. 10 such an extent Was the
love Of perfumes carried that each
part or The body had rs special per.
fume. The hair required Wild thyme.
The neck and knees sweet marjoraui,
IN" cheek AMI the breast palm oil, the
fc't and legs sweet ointment
The pcrfuners' shops In ancient
Athens were the rendeZvuuSeS for the
bcaus TO discuss politics and intrigue
The love Of pcrrumcry spread to the
Romans, and lln. business became so
great that bunch OF sage denoted
thrir shops. a Roman lady frequently
Kept one slave 10 sprinkle her hair.
Ncro had n rare device Of ivory leaves
wlI;h Shed sweet scents over his
guests.
In thc time OF Elizabeth perfumes
were very rich and numerous Civet.
scent taken from The ciyet cat. and
musk are ortcn mentioned in the liter
;tufr ul that time. Perfumed gloves
were Ia vogue then. and the queen had
her portrait scented with them Even
her shoes were made Of leather steeped
III scented oils. which permented the
skin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
NOTICE.

The second half term of the present
school sesa ion begins MONDAY. Jen,,a~ :,
~. New pupils will be admitted at that
Time Pupils entering the first grade
must be at least years Of age and
should he accompanied by the parent
or guardian. Pupils will he admitted
10 this grade only during the week
January 70 to February 2.
Nonresident pupils will be admit
ted by the principals upon the presen.
tatIon OF voucher from the superin.
lie hdent that the tuition fees have been
satisfactorily arranged.
WILLIAM C. MORTON.
Superintendent City Public Schools.
1-19-9t. assafa
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
MAYOR CALLED A LIAR
Penny Arcade PicIufes'' stir lip
. hot row
JUDGE PREVENTS A FIST FIGHT
Richmond Man Tells Executive That
lie Is Crazy-Also Calls Him d
Did liar"-Preacher inspeats
views ara is riot Shocked.


RICHMOND. VA. Jan. 81
Whil" the pictures on exhibition in
'hc Penny Arcade" were being cX-
amined This morning by an inspcc-
tion party appointed by The police
Justice. an alteration arose between
The mayer and II. NJ. Smith, during
which Mr.. Smith called the mayor
Il liar. Judge Cru.chtcl came be.
tween the TWO diSpmlants and pre-
vented further trouble
While the pictures were being by
'lie rest OF the party, which consist
cd OF commonwealth Attorney
Foikcs, Police Justice Crutchtield.
Rev. II. T.. adkins ana w. A. Crcn-
shaw. the mayor, who had gone
over tilr exhibitions. said that the
most indecent pictures had been re-
moved
MIR. Smith asked if the mayor
meant 10 insinuatc that he world
do anything dishonorable to win Il
ease.
The mayor said: Il have said what
| have said"
Then" said MIR. Smith. you are
damned liar"
Judge Cruichteld, who heard the
last words of MIR. Smith, came he
tween The two and prevented a physi-
cal encounter.
In The argument that followed, Mr..
Smith stated that he had gone 10
The mayors Office with Mr.. Guver-
nator, who is interested in the
Penny Arcade" ana that the mayor
had treated them diScourteously. tell
Ing them that the pictures were hell
iSl, and would no; talk to them
ab0nt it,
when You get mad about any
thing" said Mr.. Smith to the may
Or" ''ynu act just like crazy man"
EFF yon say my MIND is unsound."
said the mayor. Il will bring suil
against yon. Have yOm any money!"
THAT is none of your damned
business" said MIR. Smith.
The Inspection party would not
give their opinion Of the pictures eX-
hihitcd, but the general opinion of
those nnoilicially present was thai
they were not worse than the aver
age corset advertisement. The min
lister, if he was shocked did NOT
show any evidences of it. He looked
AT all of the views.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

pleasant story Is told OF the Elnper
"r Charles v One night he strolled in
I" "A "obblers shop to get his boot mend
ed. II happened to be the festival OF
~. CriSpin. The cobbler was making
merry with his friends and declared,
that 10 work could be done on that day
for any man. even though he were
Charles himself. but tile stranger was
cordially invited 10 join IN the merry.
making He did ms he was hidden.
Here's to the health O5 Charles w."
said the cobblcr. do you love him?"
asked the emperor. Love him?" said
the cobbler. Il DO. love his long
nOseship well enough, hut | should love
him more If he taxed us less" They
finished ST. Crispin's day very pleas
antly.
Upon the morrow the emperor sent
Tor the cobbler 10 the palace and great
~ surprised him by thanking him for
his hospitality Of the previous evening
asking him what reward he would like
best. The amazed cobbler asked for a
hight to think ~ IT, The next day he
Appeared before the emperor and re.
quested that tn. cobDlcrs of Flanders
might bear for their coat OF arms II
boot With crown upon ii.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
GAMERS MAY Be FORCED TO
PUT DATE ON ALL. CANS
Delegate Gaines Introduces a Measure
ia The interest of Pure
Food
Especial to the Daily prcss)

ICHMROND, VA. Jan. 27.-Thc
NH offered by Delegates Gaines, OF
Norfolk. To protect The public against
impure canned goods Is as follows:
Providing Tor proper Labelling oi all
Canned Goods. Specifying Kind Of
Goods Contained in said Can and The
iear ri CannnE ANA Fixing Penalty.
BE II enacted hy The General AS.
acmbly Of Virginia That all goods can
ned iii Virginia ana offered for sale
On the markets of Virginia. AMI that
all goods canned ontsidc of Virginia,
brought into this state and offered for
sale on he markets Of said state
shall bear a label on each can in clear
and bold type. specifying The goods
contained therein and the year in
which said goods were canned. All
parties violating this act shall uc
lined fOr the first oiinnsc the sum Ct
$50 and Tor each subsequent uifcnse
The sum OF $500.
:. should any party or firm engaged
iii canning goods and offering same fo.'
sale on the markets of Virginia u.
move, or cause to be removed old Ia
bells. with u view To deception, shall,
upon conviction thereof he fined in
The sum al not less than $l00, nor
more than $500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
A QUEER ANIMAL.
Peculiar TondiiLe Creature That 10
FOGnd in SurinGm.

In Surinam there Is IL remarkable
:oadlikc creature the female OF which
carries the young In series Of cells
in the thick skin OF The back, which as
sumes strange honeycomb-like APP
penrnncc. When this lady toad IL cur
ryinS her nursery about with her she Is
very repulslve looking object. Single
handed she would be quite unable to
rope with the important question OF
plhcins eggs where they will he most
fhNorubiy disposed for hatchinS, and
for this She hus to rely Oh the good
services OF her mate. Soon after The
rsgs are laid they are taken up by the
male and pressed. one by one. into the
cells In the ulickened skin Of his part
ner's Dack. There they grow until they
TIT closely 10 the Lexagonal form of
their prisons. each OF which Is closed
above 10y II kind OF trupdoor.
After period of some eielty-tWo
days the eggs reach their full develop.
ment and produce. not tadpoles. but
ACTUALLY perfect little toads. Tue rea-
son or mis- is that the tadpoles. which
require 10 breathe the air dissolved In
The water by means OF their external
gills. could not exist in the cells. and
consequently this stage OF DEVELOPMENT
Is passed through very rapidly within
The egg. In due time the young toads
10 ilIe number of 50 or 100 burst open
the lids of their cells. poke out their
noses and make their entrance into the
world. The mother toad rubs off the
remains of the cells against any con
Venlcni stone or plant stem and comes
out IN II brand new spring outfit
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
NOTICE.

On and after February 1st., 1906. all
cnrrent supplied by this company sin
he sold by meter, patrons now on the
nat rate VIII be required to have met
ers installed by the above date.
CITIZENS RWY. LIGHT G. POWER
1eI9t COMPANY.