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NOVA SCOTIA

Average noon temperature
July & Aug. 20 deg, Golf.
Tennis, Sailing, Fishing,
Fine roads, Public Garage.
Daily rates So to $4. Week
Iy. $14 to S21. Booklet.
GEO. O. PATTEE, Mgr.
Evening star., 1907-05-26

cannot but try to lift the veil that covers
the past, and In imagination peer into the
lives that have gone before.
Hampton is compact little city and has
a number of lovely homes, situated on salt
water, with grounds beautified by shade
trees. shrubbery and flowers. The citizens
are native-born Virgin:ans. which sufficient
ly describes them and insures hospita BILE
and kindly treatment of tie stranger. tne
famous normal school for the education of
the negro and Indian is located in. Hamp-
ton, and is a point of considerable interest
to visitors
The town of Phoebus Is much less known.
1t has not been fortunate enough to receive
much attention in hurredly written articles
about the exposition and vicinity. 1t lies
between Hampton and O4d Point Comfort
and is directly opposite the fair grounds
and within sight of them. 1t directly over
looks the most beautiful part of Hampton
roads, and from its wharves one can see
the James river. the Elizabeth river, Chesa-
peake bay. and away to the eastward,
through the capes. the Atlantic ocean.
Newport News Overshadows Others.
Newport News, however, takes precedence
over the places just described on account
of its greater size, wealth and business i'm
portance. and 1t. too is far from being with
out historical Importance.
In ''ye olden days. the city meant good
news If one visits 1t today he VIII see
fair example of what thrift and energy can
do in building up cities in the SOUTH for
within eleven years Newport News has
grown from a hamlet to a fOurishing city
of '0.CoO population.
The site of the city first appeared the
map as 'PCynt Hope" and it remains yet
a place worthy of its first christening. 1t
is a town o,-l in name yet thoroughly mod
ern in. progress. Tradition says the city re-
ceived its name as the result of an inter
esting incident. When our forefathers at
jamestown. twenty miles up the James
A..
to England for supplies and aid, and
anxiously awaited the return of the relief
ships. They established a lookout station
on the biuff-now the town site-and
Evening star., 1907-05-26
OLD DOMINION LAND COMPANY
ORGANIZATION Is IDENTIFIED
WITH GROWTH OF CITY.
Much Encouragement Offered to Sub
stantial Industries - Large
Holdings Of Property.

The history of the Old Dominion Land
Company is largely the history of New
port News. This company originally owned
the site upon which the city is built and
it is said to be largely due to the con-
servative policy of the management of the
company that Newport News has escaped
the fate of so many prosperous young COM
munities in this country-that of becoming
a boom town"
Newport News never has been and IL the
Old Dominion Land Ccmpany's policy is
continued never will become a boom
town. but will be noted rather for its
steady progress and healthy growth. All
enterprises calculated to genuinely promote
the best interests of the city have the
hearty cooperation and assistance Of the
company, but chmerical schemes are stead
lily discouraged.
The Old Dominion Land Company was in
corporated October 10. 1850, with the fol-
lowing officers: c. p. Huntington president:
Frank Storss. secretary: l. f. Gates. treas
urer. and c. B. Orcutt. general agent. The
present officers are: Messrs. c. B. Orcutt.
president; 1. f. Gates. vice president and
treasurer; Charles Babridge, secretary:
Vaughn c. Coyne, assistant secretary; L.
B. Manville. superintendent, and Walter B.
Livezey, LEGAL auditor.
Holdings Of the Company.
The company owns a large number of
Evening star., 1907-05-26
GEO. w. LESLIE IN THE M1KADo.
New York Opera Company at New
port News


At the Academy of Music. Newport News
during the past week the New York Opera
Company, with George w. Leslie as leading
man, presented Gilbert and Sullivan's The
Mjkado" to large houses. 1t is not often
that such a good company of singers is seen
outside of a metropolis, and the people Of
Newport News made the most Of the op-
portunity Mr. Leslie's work in the role of
Ko-Ko was highly meritorious. and his
voice easily won over his audiences.
The company Is one of even worth
Throughout All the principals are expert
enced actors and singers and carried off
their parts to perfection. The chorus is
composed of exceptionally attractive girls.
who, as we'll as the men, have voices that
make the ensemble numbers a treat.
The following was the cast for THE Mi
kado:" The Mikado of Japan. Mr.. Wallace
Brownlow; Nanki-Poo, his son, disguised as
a wandering minstrel, and in love with
Yum-Yum, Mr.. Fred Knights; Ko-Ko, lord
high executioner of Titipu, Mr.. George W.
Leslie; Pooh Bah, lord high everything else,
Mr.. VIM. Brown; Pish-Tush, a noble lord,
Mr.. VIM. Pullman; umbrella carrier, Mr..
Frank Ranney; Yum-Yum, Miss Laura Mil
lard: Pitti-Sing, Miss Georgia Campbell;
Peep-Bo. Miss ELY Spellman; Katisha. an
elderly lady, In love with Nanki-Poo, Miss
Della Niven.
The company is under the management of
Charles E. Shaw, with Frank Ranney as
stage director and Frederick Intropidi mu-
steal director.
1t will open a long engagement in Nor
folk tomorrow night, giving THE Mi
kado" first and later "Olvette'' and a
number Of other light operas. 1t will prob
ably remain in that city during the James
town exposition.
Mr.. Leslie will probably be starred In
production of his own next season.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
TWO COMMERCIAL BODIES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION. o.
Both Are Active, and They Are Com
bining in the Exploitation Com
missions Work.
Special From Staff Correspondent.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May 23.-To no
other organization is more credit due for
the commercial advance of this city than
membership roll the names of the most
prominent business men and pubic-spirited
citizens. 1t was in this body that the idea
of the Newport News exploitation commits:
sion, organized to attract exposition vis-
itors to this side of Hampton roads, had
it's inception.
Mr.. w. s. Upshur. the president Is the
manager of the Chesapeake and Ohio grain
elevators here. The other officers are:
First vice president Elias Peyser; second
vice president Major James Houghton. the
British vice consul; third VICE president.
DR.. Clarence Porter Jones; treasurer, Louis
G. Phillips; secretary, 7. l.. Farrar.
These men. together with the following.
are the board of directors: w. B. Livezey
H. B. Holmes. ]. T. Ballcntine. c. X.
Weaver ]. E. Wilkins. NJ. II. Lash. j. w.
Robinson, w. Lee Powell and A. c. Gar
rett.
Elections are held annually and many
of the present officers have been reelected
for several terms.
The chamber of commerce was organized
in 1897. Its object is, in general. TO ben
eft the commercial interests of the city.
board of arbitration is maintained. in
order to avoid litigation whenever possi-
BILE.
Another and younger organization that
has taken a large part in the lifting of
the city to its place of prominence is the
Merchants Association. of which Mr.. ]. r.
Sprague, prominent retail jeweler, is
president
These two organizations are cooperating
in the work of the exploitation commits
sion D. A. c.
Evening star., 1907-05-26

dwelling houses in Newport News. erected
from time to time to accommodate the rap
idly growing population. 1t also owns many
lots and factory sites within the city limits
and throughout the adjoining counties
Many of the plats owned by the company
said to be exceedingly valuable by rea-
son of their situation along the water 'front.'
Immediately adjacent to "deep-water'' chan
nels, upon which in the near future there
will doubtless be erected a comprehensive
system of wharves.
About thirty acres of this beautiful water
front has been converted by the company
into marine park. which is terraced down
to shelving beach. In the center of the
park there has been erected a pretty casino
for dancing, a large and wel-equipped
bowling alley and billiard hall, and a taste
fully decorated ice cream parlor. A row of
convenient bath houses has also been con-
structed for the use of citizens of Newport
News. The bathing at this point is con-
sidered even better than at Old Point Com
fort.
Newport News is declared to be fortunate
Evening star., 1907-05-26
CARING FOR VISITORS
Newport News Not Slow to Dis
play Hospitality.
PRICES AT NORMAL STAGE
Direct Transportation Between City
and Exposition Grounds.
HISTORIC POINTS ACCESSIBLE
Municipality Boasts of 10000 Popu-
lation and Modern Facilities
Officials Wide Awake
HISTORIC POINTS ACCESSIBLE
Special From a Stan Correspondent.

Special From a Stan Correspondent.
NEWPORT NEWS. Va, May 25-This
city is endeavoring to outdo Norfolk across
Hampton roads, in the entertainment of the
thousands of visitors to the jamestown ter
centennial exposition. Large numbers of
visitors have been quick to realize, upon
arriving in this vicinity that Norfolk, al
though more widely advertised. is not more
conveniently situated, with relation to the
fair grounds. than is Newport News As
the summer comes on it is probable that
even larger proportion of the fa!r-goers
will make this city their headquarters or
base of operations"
For more than one reason Newport News
is better place to stop than is the other
city. While the exposition grounds may be
reached as quickly from one city as the
other. prices in Newport News have not
scared to the skies a result of adver-
tising The officials declare they have not
made great preparations for receiving
crowds of people. laden with money and
have not prepared to hold up the visitors
There are many irst-class hotels. just as
close to the sightseeing points as those of
Norfolk, where, 1t is claimed, accommoda-
tions are being obtained at very reasonable
fgures-not one cent above the normal
Attitude of Business Men.
There can be no better expression of the
attitude OF Newport News business men
than the following statement concise and
to the point, which appeared the other day
in pamphlet. entitled THE Visitor:
Imposition and extorton are two words
that will be unknown on the north side
of Hampton roads. The people of Newport
News. Hampton and Phoebus are not
money mad because of the exposition and
they propose to receive the visitors with
true Virginia hospitality"
In the second place the transportation
connection with the fair grounds is direct
and convenient. The exposition buildings
may be seen across historic Hampton roads,
the other side by means of up-to-date ferry
lines. The ride across the water is de-
Hghtful and refreshing. and, after a hot
day of sightseeing, is decided relief.
There is no long, hot, dusty car ride
The city of Newport News Is itself a
very attractive place, the streets being
clean and broad and abounding in beauty
spots and shade. AS a business center It is
Norfolk's equal. In fact II represents a
greater investment of capital than any
other city of Virginia, with the exception of
Richmond. The number of wage-earners
employed and the amount Of wages paid by
manufacturers is twice great as in any
other city in the state. with the exception
OF Richmond. The invested capital oper-
ates twenty-five industries. the greater por-
ton being represented in the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
Six Routes to Fair Grounds.
Taking into consideration Hampton,
Evening star., 1907-05-26

Phoebus and Old Point Comfort, all within
ride of few minutes by trolley from
Newport News. there are six separate
routes by which a person may reach the
exposition grounds. Besides the direct
route from the wharves of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad at Newport News. there
are two other lines running directly out
of this city and discharging passengers in
the fair grounds. There is a 25-minute
service from Hampton, 30-minute service
from Phoebus and Commute service from
Old Point Comfort. All of these ferry
lines pass through the great fleet of war
ships anchored in the roads and over the
exact spot upon which the famous battle
between the Monitor and the Merrimac was
fought.
The people of this city are awakening to
the fact that they will not get their share
of the great benefits accruing from the ex-
position unless they follow the example of
the city across the bay and make them
selves and their attractions known to the
world. The Newport News exploitation
commission has been organized with ex-
actly this object in view. and it has gone
to work with a will and is not afraid of
spending money.
Personnel of Publicity Commission.
Mr.. A Horwitz is the chairman of the
commission Mr. r. NJ Lett, vice chair
man: Mr.. ]. A. Willett. treasurer, and Mr..
T. L. Farrar. secretary The other men,
bers of the commission are: Messrs. j. P.
Womble, J. r. Sprague, r. D. Holloway.
]. ]. McKeon, F. c. Lenz. b. r. Cofer. B. j.
OHara, S. r. Buxton, w s. Upshur, ]. r.
Morton, Alexander Meyers and c. F..
Hundley.
Practically all of the interests of the city
are cooperating with this commission, on
which are represented all of the CONNER
cial organizations
We do not intend that Newport News
shall be behind her sister city in booming
the exposition" said a prominent business
man today; nor do we intend to let Nor
folk walk away with all of the money and
prestige, when we have every reason and
right to share equally in both. Norfolk
has the start on us, but we hope to make
Evening star., 1907-05-26
Pioneer in It's Line

Nelms & Co. Inc, is the pioneer in the
real estate and insurance business in the
city of Newport News. it's present vice
president and counsel. Mr. w. ]. Nelms.
being the first attorney to take out license
in the county to practice law. This oc-
CURED in 1883. At that time there were
only about fifty houses in Newport News,
Va.
In 1890 Mr.. c. B. Nelms, the present
president of the company. assumed the
management of the business. and this cor
poration and the above-named persons
whom it succeeded have from these days
of small beginnings to the present time
Evening star., 1907-05-26
Powell Trust Company.

Arrangements have been made by the
Powell Trust Company to accommodate a
large number of visitors to Newport News
All of the eighteen rooms in their building
at 2711 Washington avenue have been newly
furnished and are ready for letting at rea-
sonable rates. The same accommodations
are provided as are found at the average
hotel The company also has rooms for
rent, for short or long periods, in other sec
tions of the city.
This company conducts a large banking
insurance and real estate business, and the
members of the firm are prominent and sub
throughout the tidewater section of V;r-
ginia
Evening star., 1907-05-26
SOLID INSTITUTION.
Old Dominion Brewing and Ice Com.
pany, Newport News.

In the several years of it's existence the
Old Dominion Brewing and Ice Company
of Newport News has established itself
as a solid business institution. 1t is under
efficient management, and employs only
competent and experienced brewmasters.
The very best malt and hops are select
ed, as well as other first-class ingredients.
In this way the products of the brewery
maintain high standard of merit. Dixie"
and "Wuertzberger" are the special brands
brewed, besides plain beers.
The company employs about 100 per-
sons.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
Enterprising Tobacco Dealer.

There is no more successful news and to-
bacco dealer in Newport News than Mr. G.
c. McMurran, whose store is located at
310T Washington avenue His trade has
been constantly increasing in the past sew
eral years. Ii was necessary for him to
enlarge his premises about a year ago in
order to provide for the growth.
Evening star., 1907-05-26

watched day and night Their vigilance
was at last rewarded. at the dawn of one
bright day, by the appearance of a vessel,
outfitted by Lord Newport. The watchmen
on the outpost were the first to sight the ship
and Immediately messengers were hurried
UP the river to Jamestown to proclaim the
good news Of Newports arrival. In COM
memoration Of the receiving of the joyful
tidings at this point the place was called
Newports News, the possessive form hav-
ing been dropped later by every one except
the very oldest residents, who STILL it is
said, delight in using 1t. D. A. c.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
THROUGH TRAIN TO EXPOSITION.
Chesapeake and Ohio Planning to Be-
gin Special Schedule.

Plans are being made by the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad to run a through f1ve-hour
train between Washington Newport News
and Old Point Comfort, connecting directly
with the ferry for the jamestown exposition
grounds. beginning about July 1.
While the road is not yet ready to make
any definite announcement of the schedule,
owing to the imperfect state of the arrange
ments. 1t is stated that the train will prob
ably run daily. except Sunday, and will
contain parlor cars and diner.
Evening star., 1907-05-26

conducted a successful real estate and in
surance business. This long experience
places Nelms & Co.. Inc, in possession Of
facts concerning real estate and general
insurance in the vicinity which give them
many superior advantages
In the insurance department the corpora
ton represents insurance companies with
an aggregate capital of s124. .753, s4333, and
is prepared to write all classes of in
Surance.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
A. Joo g. Company.

The millinery and notions store of A. Joo
& Co. of Newport News is several years
old. The store is stocked with high-class
millinery. all kinds of notions and souve-
Mrs and ready-made goods OF the latest
fashion. Patrons are assured OF getting
the worth of their money and prompt and
courteous treatment.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
Deals in Ice, Coal and Wood.

Ice, coal and wood are handled in large
quantities by the Newport News Distilled
Ice Company. The company was estab-
lished in 1898 and has since run at it's
full capacity, turning out a fine grade of
ice, made from distilled water, that has
always found ready market.
QuickneSs and efficiency in the delivery
of goods are two things that the COM
pany strives for and has always been sue
cessful in providing.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
Excellent Service at Hotel Jordan.

Excellent service and accommodations are
provided at the Hotel Jordan, corner of
25th street and Washington avenue, New
port News The proprietor, Mr.. B. J.
O'Hara, has spared nothing in having the
house as up-to-date and attractive as
money can make it. The dining room and
restaurant are featured, and receive a large
proportion Of the patronage of visitors to
the city.
Evening star., 1907-05-26
Meyers Brothers Department Store.

meyers brotnerS department. store.
Meyers Brothers Department Store. 27O7
to 27O9 Washington avenue, is one of the
distinctive features of the business section
Of Newport News, and is largely patron
lied by strangers to the city. The house
Is fourteen years old, and has become a
substantial landmark. The name Meyers
stands, with Newport News people, for
worth and good service.
The firm also conducts branch store at
2314 Jefferson avenue.
Evening star., 1907-05-26

up for our tardiness by our energy. The
greatest crowds will visit the fair in the
next few months, and by that time we
hope every one will be aware of our ia
cilities and willingness to entertain the
sightseerS In an up-to-date manner.
Many Interesting Historic Points.
Any one who stops on this side of the
roads will not need to confine his attention
to the great exposition, but over here will
find interesting diversion in visiting the his
toric spots in which this section of the
United States abounds. Hampton itself,
which Is close enough to Newport News to
be really part of it. claims to be the old
est town on the North American continent,
having been an Indian village from time
immemoral. 1t Is laid out in the shape of
an Indian bow with the main street for the
string. Legend tells no tales of the feats of
archery of the redoubtabe kecoughtan and
other chieftains Of days gone by, but. the
name of that old Indian chief still hangs
about the town like the aroma of long
dead flower. and though it is impossible to
know more Of those lords of the forest. one
Evening star., 1907-05-26

in having within its limits a company at
once so progressive. conservative and re.
Sourceful