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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-09
Morgan to Visit His Brother.

70
Superintendent Morgan, of the Vir.
gina nenitcnliary. Is expected 10 come
10 Hampton soon to visit his broth.
or, Mr.. Morgan. manager Of the
Willis, Smith, Grail Company furnl-
ture store.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-09
Committee Meets Tonioht

Thr annexation rOmmiltee will
meet in the Town council chamhc.
This evening for Organization and lie
selection oil The three committeeman
from Ia outlying districts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-09

The oyster supper given BY tho Me.
mortal Baptist church last evening in
he store room recently occupied by
L. D. Lindsey (Pytlian Castle Hall)
will he continued tonight. ii
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-09
W.,,nt va, ma

Where YOU are is of 10 moment, but
only what sou are doing there. ii is
not the place that rnnobles You. but
you The place, ana This Is only by doing
that which is noble Home Notes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-09
Back From Lecturinu Tour.

Rev. f. Fisher. after Il successful
lectnring tour in Norfolk, Portsmouth
and other points, has returned to his
home in Hampton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-09

Mrs. S. +. Meyer is extremely III
in her residence in Hope street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

stop" she exclaimed, angrily.
The young lawyer retreated before his
natural enemy. The girl looked at her
aunt dehantly
What would Count de Vontain say?'
she queried, turning to Elsie.
Il don't know, and l don't care" cried
the girl passionately. Were not In
France now; we're in the United States"
"Bravo!" whispered the chief in her
ear.
Sir" said the aunt, turning to Barnes,
II trust you will not detain us any longer"
Where is the count?" asked the chief
THE count" replied MIS-. Harrington,
with some dignity has an engagement to
dine with us at s o'clock this evening""
Madam" said the chief bowling iron
ically, II can assure you that the govern
ment would not think Of interfering with
your social duties You can call in the
morning to dispose of this business"
Thank you" she said, gratified at his
condescending manner. Come. Elsie
II go on one condition." said Elsie
stoutly, land It is that John-that Mr.. Has
son-shall dine with US"
The aunt was about to break out in a
rage, but she relented as If making the
best of a bad situation.
AS they were leaving the ambitious
woman sighed heavily
The county will be disappointed at see
ing me without the sapphires.''
The chief was on his feet in an instant.
My dear madam" he said in his softest
tones, III 1t is any moment you can take
the sapphires with you, and / will call for
them later in the evening"
Thank you very much" she said. with
the first sign Of graciousness she had
shown. Il will avail myself of your kind
offer"
Are you going mad?" cried the appraiser,
turning 10 Barnes after the little party had
left the room. You'll never get those sap
phires again"
Il don't care"
Don't care? Why?'
Because" said the chief speaking DELHI
erately. those stones are bogus; they're a
cheap imitation Of the Versailles sap
phires"
The appraiser gasped for breath.
Are you sure?' he asked finally.
Positive. You don't suppose I've earned
a reputation a gem expert for nothing
do you? My suspicious were aroused at the
Oxide OF cobalt has been used TO color those
limitations"
But the sparkle?"
HAS been produced by the direct use OF
bicromate Of potassium"
Then they're worthless
We'll shouldn't say that II probably
cost $50 OF $50 TO make 'em 50 perfect look
ing"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

distinctly charged with Joy.
May I use your telephone?" asked
Barnes.
Without waiting for reply he lifted the
receiver and called up the custom house.
rs that you, CONF" he asked.
The reply must have been in the affirma-
tive, for he Immediately followed it with
another question:
Can you get into communication with
Count de Vontain?"
Those in the room heard a mumbling
sound come over the wire.
Well" continued the chief, tell him
he's committed an objectionable offence
He's kept two American ladies' waiting
That may be permissible in France, but
We'll not tolerate It here. Bring the count
to the New Amsterdam at once"
During the next twenty minutes the chief
charmed the ladies with the extent and
variety of his conversation. Anecdotes
flowed from his lips like crystal water from
an everlasting spring. So interested did
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

that reminded the chief, speaking to the
inspector, but gazing intently in the direc-
ton of Count de Vontaine and the ladies.
No" replied Clancy. II didn't forget
anything"
The chief did not appear to hear this re-
ply He was still watching the little grouI
only few yards away. Mrs. Harrington
was standing alone. She held a fur lined
coat over her left arm. He made a pro-
found bow to the woman, and without an
explanation whatever took the coat from
her arm. She looked at him amazed, and
was about to expostulate, when he said in
his softest voice:
Permit me to assist you on with this
coat"
She had not requested his assistance, did
not desire il, and was going to say so, but
the masterful look I'm the mans eyes
checked the protest on her lips She he
out her arms obediently. He slipped the
coat on easily until 1t reached the nape of
her neck. At that point he paused and ee-
hberatey raised the handsome closely
woven lace collar that covered her dress and
hung around her neck and shoulders His
hand struck a hard, glittering substance
The lock of triumph that flashed across his
face told its own story.
Mrs. Harrington was wearing the Yer
sailles sapphires,
No words were spoken but at the very
instant he discovered the necklace she real
ICED what had happened. The natural pal
lor OF her countenance became intensified
A half sob escaped her. The next instant
she looked up, her gray eyes filled with
fright The chief was equal 10 the occa-
sion.
You needn't be frightened; there will be
no public exposure"
Elsie. happening TO glace that way,
noticed her aunt's agitation. She walked
over
whats the natter"
Nothing. madam" replied the chief,
with the easy manner which had won for
him in the service the title of the Prince
OF Politeness. your aunt has forgotten
to declare some gems. You will come with
me to my office on the dock and the bust
ness viii be quietly adjusted"
This is outrageous" began the older
woman recovering herself. But the chief
cut her short.
1T is" he observed. land I'm sorry you
attempted IT,"
The count came up at this moment, and
when he saw what had happened his gim-
let-hke eyes appeared to be almost turning
in their sockets. Instantly Barnes called
Clancy 10 his side. There was whispered
conversation. AS II was concluded the
count disappeared in the crowd. Clancy
was at his very heels.
Come right this way, ladies'" And the
chief led the two women to the little ONCE
near the end Of the wharf.
After they had been seated the chief
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

QUITE a difference from $4,000" grinned
the appraiser, adding, after pause:
But what about ,ae originals?"
Meet me at the New Amsterdam at 10 to-
night" replied the chief significantly. land
you may get the sequel Of this seizure"
Ii was about $50 that night when the
chief was ushered into Mrs. Harrington's
eXquisitely appointed apartments at the
New Amsterdam. The bogus gems reposed
on Mrs. Harrington's ample bosom. Elsie
was in splendid spirits The presence of
Hasson evidently helped to drive the pal'or
from her cheeks. Hasson seemed half de-
fant. Mrs. Harrington looked uncomfort-
able.
where's the COUNT" queried the chief
after the first greetings were over.
THE count failed to keep his appoint
ment," said Mrs. Harrington stifiy.
No one appeared to share her disappoint-
ment over this catastrophe. Indeed. Elsie
and John, by a species of wireless teleg-
raphy, were exchanging glances which were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

gently released the sapphires from Mrs
HarTington's neck and laid them on his
desk. They answered perfectly the descrip-
ton of the Versailles sapphlres. There were
forty OF the stones, all cut with the eX-
quisite art of the skilled lapidary. Mrs
Harrington sat silent, with the look OF In
jured dignity common to those who violate
the customs laws The girl buried her face
in her hands. weeping. The appraiser, who
had entered in the meantime, looked at the
gems listessly. Later he would be ca led
upon for his official opinion. Presently the
older woman spoke harshly:
Now, II you are quite done perhaps"
The chief silenced her sternly but politely.
mot now, Mrs. Harrington. Your oppor-
'tunity may come later. Now, il you will all
step aside for a moment I should like to
speak to Mrs Harrington alone"
But l."
hts necessary" said the chief, with
that compelling wave Of the hand.
Now, Mrs Harrington" said Barnes,
when the others had obeyed, all will say
is that you should make a full frank and
explicit statement"
1t took her some time to get her courage
screwed up to the striking point. Finally
half tearfully, she burst OUT
THE dear count gave them TO me-"
THE dear count, eh?" mimicked Barnes
do you know the value OF these gems?"
Il haven't the faintest idea" she said. "I
will be frank ana tell you that / know the
count is desperately in love with Elsie.
and / have tried to help his suit. He is
TO be our guest in the city. Just before
the customs officers came aboard, in
burst Of gratitude, he bade me wear the
sapphires, as a little souvenir of my kind
ness to him. l naturally felt battered.
accepted and
Didn't you know they were dutiableG"
Barnes asked sternly.
II wasn't sure. thought a present-a
thing you wore
But you tried TO conceal them under
your lace collar"
''The government hasn't any Tight"-she
began angrily, and then stopped short, her
face as red as a rose.
All the time they were speaking the
chief had his eye on the sapphires. which
lay on the desk before him. He now ex-
amined them critically by means Of a little
msgnifying glass he had pulled from a
drawer OF his desk. AS he took the in
strumcnt from his eye he smiled in an
enigmatic manner. He was about to speak
when the door burst open suddenly and
John Hasson bolted into the room.
ELSIE" he shouted at sight of the girl
again.
john she cried, with unmistaIable de-
light
They would have been in each others
arms had not Mrs. Harrington arisen and
interposed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

pitality to spread among the feathered folk,
and the sooner it starts the better. Then.
most people prefer to work out doors In
November rather than in December. But
January is not too late. 1t is very desira-
BILE that some of the birds should be in
duced to feed where they may be observed
by their hosts.
Generally speaking. there are two kinds
Of birds to prepare for-those which eat
seed or grain and those which prefer ami
NAL food Of some kind. There Is another
class, well represented by the biuejays,
which will eat almost anything. but no spe-
cial preparations need be made for the
birds belonging 10 ii. since they will fare
riotously on the food set out for the others.
First OF all we will consider the insectivor-
Gus birds. Their natural fare is rarely at
tainable in winter, but beef suet will be
found a very good and convenient substi-
tute for II. All things considered suet Is
the best thing l have tried for this pur-
pose.
II there happen to be trees near the
house, the problem OF the bird-feeder is
simple; all he has to DO Is to tie the suet
securely to the trunks and prominent
branches and await the arrival OF his
guests. IL there are no trees, he should
20 out into the woods and cut down as
large a dead one as he can handle. and set
it in the ground exactly where he wants it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30
Little Stories for Little People

A sapling will answer, but larger tree is
more interesting
For the seed-eatng birds 1t is well TO
have variety Of food. Mixed bird seed is
excellent for the smaller birds but to It
should be added such things as oats, wheat,
buckwheat corn and sunfiower seeds. II
there are no cats in the neighborhood,
the best place TO scatter the seed
is on the ground, where seed-eating birds
usually get their food. First of all, how
ever, the snow should be cleared away;
otherwise the food is liable to sink In out
OF sight; and besides 1t is very difficult for
small birds to get about on foot in soft
deep snow. II there are cats about the
food may be placed on shallow trays or
tin pans which may be set on posts or
fastened to the trunks and branches Of
trees.-St. Nicholas Magazine.
Hen Language.
In Forest and Stream l.. r. Merphew
thinks that the hen has not received dus
consideration from those who are studying
the language of the lower creatures He
declares that this despised fowl has
greater variety Of sounds conveying differ
ent meanings than any animal. which. OF
course, does not except even the monkey
Here is portion Of what he says:
Let US follow a mother hen with very
young chicks. keeping back far enough 10
leave her to her own devices, but looking
constantly at the flock and listening 10
every tone.
A" Hold! Don't go so far away! Keep near
near met she frequently says, and
some needless boy chick shows too great an
enthusiasm. 1t doesn't sound a bit Hike
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30

that but we know instantly that that is
what she means, by her manner and the
behavior Of her family-although the prod
gal may hesitate to obey; for he looks back,
seems TO say I'm not going out Of sight,
don't get anxious and the others gather
nearer. peeping self-complaoently. We obey
our mother, don't we? "
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30
COaxinE Bird Guests.

IT IS wen TO begin to make prepar-
ations for bird guests at least as
early as the middle Of November.
In the first place It takes some
time for the news Of ones hos
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-30
The baby Burro.


Cousin Horace had a little baby burro all
his very own. Where he lives, out I'm Den
yer, they call burros Rocky mountain ca
naries. They are very clever and quite
gentle and docile, learn any number of cum
ming little tricks and are 50 strong that
they can carry as many children as their
backs will hold.
This dear little baby ate out OF Horace's
hand and followed him about just as a dog
would. In the morning he would wait pa
tiently at the door until Horace came out
from Breakfast with a roll or lump OF
sugar. II he did not see II in his hand
Jerry would snuff a his pockets TO find il
there, and was so disappointed II ne dii not
find any that Horace seldom forgot TO bring
It 10 him.
Jessie, the mother buTro, at first followed
them all about for fear some harm might
come 10 her baby, but when she found how
kind Horace was 10 him she left them play
ing together, while she was busy about her
work.
Little Elsie-Why doesn't the baby speak.
mamma?
Mamma-He's too young, dear.
Little Elsie-Oh. amt he got any speak
ing tube YETI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16
WILL CUT OFF TRADING.
Democrats of shelby Commend Plan
 for Primary.

Colunihiana, Jan. 15.-(Special. )- The Commissioners Court was in ses- sion the greater part of the past week attending the various and sundry mat ters. but especially that of drawing the juries and filling the jury box. Archi- tect Stephens has been before the Court again, and it is reported that he has been making another effort to get the Court to compromise the matter he holds against them. It will be re- membered that reference was made in The Advertiser recently to the fact that the Court had discharged Mir. Stephens on account of ms alleged failure to inspect the work or the Court House at more frequent intervals. There is still a talk of a suit by Stephens.
 It is probable that the County Dem ocratic Executive Committee will be called to meet at an early date. The majority of the Democrats, as far as expressions have been heard, endorse the action of the State Executive Cont mittee. They deplore the necessity of the Committee having to take any ae- ton which might be construed as re- ferfing to the prospective death Of either or both of the venerable United States Seantors, but certainly com mend the Committee in taking any course which may cut off the probable trading that might be indulged in in the gubernatorial campaign which is now on,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16
BLACKS USE KNIVES
SERIOUS CUTTING AFFElAYs OCCURS
 IN PIKE COUNTY.
Ben Lewis Dangerously. Wounded While Ills Brother Also is Hurt Flight Followed Dispute
 Over a Debt.

Troy, Jan. 15.-(Special. .)--News was received this morning of a serious cut ting affray at Tarentum, in this coun- ty, on Saturday. Ben Lewis and Joe Lewis, brothers of Henry Lewis, who is mall carrier from here on R. F. D. No. 2 were severely cut in a difficulty with negroes, and Ben Lewis was danger ously wounded. the knife entering his back between the ribs. penetrating the cavity and striking his lungs. Joe Lewis was cut in the left side of tho back, but the knife was turned by the ribs and did not penetrate deep enough to make very dangerous wound.
 Previous to the fight Ben Lewis had some words with Sid Terry, a negro, about debt Terry owed him and Terry went off and returned with several of his brothers and immediately began abusing MT. Lewis and the fight fol- lowed. The negroes all made their es- cape and have not been captured. The latest news from the Lewis Brothers is that they are resting as we'll as could be expected.
 Prof. c. l.. McCartha is to deliver an address at the Franklin celebration which takes place at the Masonic Hall Wednesday evening"
 Miss Claude Edwards of Union Springs is the guest of Miss Nellie Murphree on North Three Notch Street
 Dr. Pugh Brown is quite i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16
TEACHER IN TROUBLE
YOUNG PEDAGoGUE ALLEGED TO
 HAVE WHIPPED GIRL.
He Declares That, On the Contrary. the Females of His school Had Determinedy to Chastise
 Him.

Birmingham. Jan. 15.--tSpecial.)-- Charley Harrison. principal of the Kimberly. Ala, public school. was ar rested today on a warrant sworn out by Phillip Roberts, patron of the school, who alleges that the school teacher whipped his daughter, inflie- ting bruises on her body. A bond of is young man 24 years of age, and who was born and reared in this coun- ty.
 The affair has created mild sensa- tfon at Kimberly. The teacher made a statement to newspaper men after mak- ing the required bond for his appear ance later on, saying that he did not whip the girl but did correct her. He further states that there was a conspi- racy among number of the girls in his school to attack him but that at the time the attack was arranged for there was a refusal on the part of the girls to back up their intentions. The girl who was whipped. according to the warrant, was Ann Roberts, aged f4 According to the teachers story the girl came late to school one day last week and during the lessons she walked to another pupil and asked about the lesson. The next day, stated Harrison, he thought it his duty to correct her and the girl fought the teacher. He says that he has much trouble.
 A number of witnesses were stated in the warrant and when the trial takes place there will be d large array of girls and boys. The school is one of son county. There are a little over 100 pupils in the school with two teach CTS. Harrison has parents at wylam, Jefferson county
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16
BURGLAR IS SLAIN TWO MEN HELD ON CHARGE OF
 MANSLAUGHTER. Not Known Whether Shot Fired Fly Derric0tt Or By Franklin Killed SeweIl At HargrOve, In Bibb
 County.

Centerville, Jan. 15-tSpecial.) At Hargrove in Bibb County, a white man either Fred Derricott, superintendent of either Fred Derricott superintendent of the mines at Hargrove, or by man named Franklin, who is depot agent at Hargrove. The killing occurred about l o'clock Sunday morning.
 Derricott and Franklin discovered two men trying to burgalize the store at Hargrove and shot at them, killing the man Sewell instantly. The other man ran under the store house and re- mained there until day light the next morning, when it was discovered that 1t was Ed Rielly, a young man of liar grove. Derricott and Franklin were arrested charged with manslaughter and Rielly was arrested charged with burglary. All of the parties were car ried to Blocton and a preliminary trial had. The bonds of Derricott and Franklin were fixed at $1.0O0, and the bond of RieIly was fixed at $500 for their appearance at the next term of Circuit Court
 George James a negro shot and pain fully wounded another negro. Will James, in CenterVille late Sunday af- ternoon. The negroes claim that the shooting was accidental, but the gem eraI supposition is that they had row over a crap game. Sheriff Crawford this morning arrested George James and placed him in jail. He is charged with an assault with a weapon.
 The next term of the Circuit Court of Bibb County will have quite mum Der of murder cases for trial. Sherin Crawford now has confined in the coun- Atv iaU about fourteen prisoners, most of whom are charged with felonies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16
one of the ProbIems,

Engineering Magazine.
 The displacement of really skilled workmen by the almost automatic operations under the peace sys- tenn; the dependence of the operative upon the machine; the segregation of workers in industrial centres; the con stantly growing tendency to work ma chimes and men at their topmost speed all these things taken together have one inevitable result. The worker is drained of his vitality, and after a days work not only has no energy left for living during the remaining twenty four hours anything like the intellec- tual and social life that should be pos sible 10 him, but after few years be- come a worn-out relic of this indus trial system a burden to society and to himself. There is here tremen- dous problem. the satisfactory solution of which is important not only to the worker, but to the captain of industry as well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16

more than another for the same service is guilty of discrimination, railroad carrying raw material to factories can not charge a factory which agrees to ship the manufactured product by the same road less for the same service than 1t charges a factory which will make no such agreement.
 "The Supreme court of Georgia, in Central of Georgia Railway Company vs. Augusta Brokerage Company l69 L. R. A., 119), declared that carrier may discriminate in facilities against shipments of cotton seed. because such shipments diverted from the road prof liable shipments of articles manufac- tured out of the seed.
 "A statute of Maryland requires car riers to provide separate coaches for the transportation of white and color ed passengers, and makes 1t an offense for a passenger to refuse to occupy tho seat to which he Is assigned by the conductor. The constitutionality of this law was tested this year and the supreme court -of Maryland held 1t valid in so far as it affects commerce wholly within the State, but invalid as to interstate passengers under the commerce clause of the Federal C e stItution" (From the Report of l,4o Interstate Commerce Commission for IQ051 -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-16
He Kissed in Earnest.


 Kissed full upon the lips for half minute while held in the grip of a bear, Emma Flames. upon the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House last night, must have felt the sensation of her life It was in the first act of Puccinfs "Tosca," in which she was personatng the diva. and it was Carusa, the Itadian tenor. who was Mario CavaFadossi, her lover. that stormed and carried by assault the rock-rlbbed reserve of the American prima donna and held her captive while an audience that filled the house from floor to roof first filtered and then laughed outright. There was minute after Flames freed herself when her eyes bIazed with indignation. She was white and red by turns. Then the hu- mor of the situation possessed her and by roguish glances and coquettish oc- tions she saved the situation.