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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
clay's Joke on Adams.

Ciay's Joke on Adams.
When John Quincy Adams and Hen
ry Clay were Mt Client In 1914 in as
ISOLATION With Albert Gallntin. James
a. Bayard and Jonathan Russell, mp
pointed TO negotiate q treaty of pence
with Great Britain, they wero on very
Intimate terms OF friendship qnd occu-
Fled the eanio apartments. Mr. Clay
was always very gallant, man nnd In
many respects the very opposite of Mr..
Adams, who. though stndiously polite
to every lady. avoided even the mp
pearnnce OF familiarity. Tho young
girl who had charge of the rooms Of
the peace commissioners was very
pretty md modest and was treated
with great respect by oil OF them. But
Mr.. Clny would now and thcn Indulge
In compliments TO her beauty aud on
ono occasion playfully solicited from
her kiss. or course no was refused
the favor, but In relating tho Incident
90 his associates bo could not forcgo
jokc on Mr.. Adams, who had what
ore known rs watery or tear euffuscd
eyes. AS Mr.. Clay repeated 1t the con-
versation following the refusal of the
kiss ran as follows:
II presume you would not deny Mr.
Adams such favor7"
Indeed ! would" she replied. az
have just done so and left him with
tears IN his eyes"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

WE SELL AND RENT PIANOS,
cash or easy payment plan. accept
secondhand pianos or organs as
part payment on new Instruments.
Tuning and repairing specially.
All work guaranteed. Ferguson
Music Co., 200 Thlrty-first street
Cit Phone So. z 10 Am
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
eho Wanted 70 Watch Him.

"And will you have gns. MADAME
Inquired the dentist. as stout. elderly
woman entered his office.
WELL" eho replied. with doubtful
glance at tho doctor, you don't sup
pose I'm going TO lot you tinker about
mo In the dark. do you?"-Ladies'
Home Journnk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL -SOMAfERvILLE
Trust Co, PIT Washington avenue,
will save you money and time II you
want to buy Real Estate. Rent
House or borrow money. or IL you
have property to sell, rent or money
to loan. FIRE Insurance at lowest
rates. Notary Public In office.
Open until Z. phones. J. A. Som
meryille, President. Guy p. Murray,
Secretary. % I'm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
The Long Dressing Gown.

~S''h NoWfIs
The wife OF well known Beriiner
presented him on his birthday with o
dressing gown. Agreeably surprised.
he tried 1t on. but found that 1t was
about six inches too long. In the night
a Violent storm occurred. The anxious
wife arose and, TO pass the time, took
the dressing gown and shortened 1t.
Then she retired again.
Now. with the family lived very
active Hlster-in.law. who wns In the
habit OF rising very early. On this
morning eho saw the dressing gown.
and. thinking 10 please her brother.ln-
law. she took It dowr and shortened IL
six Inches mora After breakfast the
two ladies went 30 market. and the
husband, thinking OF hts dressing
gown. before going TO business ordered
the coca 60 take It TO tho tailor md
have II shortened about Gin inches fn
tho afternoon tho tailor returned Ga
jacket with tsile. =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

Nov then. prisoner" said the
magistrate what have you to say for
yourself?"
We'll. suh. done ndmittance de
trufe oh all OATS lin testicatcd agin
me. ledge. but | dcs natch'ly hope,
sun. dat yo' gwinc be easy wifi me,
'kaise hyar yo' is very mercenary
gem'man.' -Philadelphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
That Settled IL.

A story Is trld of very popular
cavalry officer. He was being tried
for drunkenness. and among other wilt
nesses on his behalf was his Irish SOL
dicr servant.
The court, anxious to give the officer
every chance. put several questions TO
this witness with n view to ehciting
eny facts thnt might be In his masters
favor.
When the Irshman enld that his mas
ter. on going to bed. had expressed O
wish 10 DO called early, the court was
distinctly pleased. A mnn who gave
special instructions to DO called early
could not, they argued to themselves,
have been drunk.
Hoping 20 get favorable particulars,
they put further question.
"And why did Major - wish to bs
called early7"
Then. Faith. on no touli me &C was
because no WAS to be queen OF the
May" promptly came tha anawer.
That eettled it-s3altimore Teiegfam,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

FOR SALE-BEAUTIFUL WATER
front home near Hampton. very
large grounds. all modern conven-
iences. Just the place. for army or
navy officers or craftsmen. An
ideal home. Very cheap. Boating,
Bathing. Oysters. Crabs: right at 1t.
SOMMERvILLE TRUST CO.
z 90 81
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

LADIES-WHEN WANTING A GOOD
Shampoo. Fancy Hair Dress or
Best Electric Massage. Manicure
and greatest relief from corns. etc.
go to your oldest and most reliable
HAIR DRESSING PARLOR, which
lie NiCHOLAS' 203 Twenty-seventh
street. Silsby Building. Bell Phone
$40.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

London has over 1000 postofficcs
and the mall delivery amounts to 1877,
100000 pieces per year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

Horses Shod With Horn.
III Iceland, the horses are shod with
horn. while in tho Sudan they wear
socks of camel skin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
UNDERTAKER

have completed the most up to
date Undertakers' establishment in
the city. with a mortuary sufficiently
large for most funerals, IL show room
equipped with the latest improved
show cases. enables me to display
a large line OF my class of goods. I
make q specially Of the Undertaking
business, and give my entire time to
1t. and with two assistants and two
licensed ombalmers, and the most
modern paraphernala. am prepared
to give the very best of service to all
classes. Respectfully,
w. +. ROUSE.
234236 Twenty-fifth street. Phones
81 office. Residence no.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

LOTS FOR SALE OR LEASE IN ALL
parts OF the city. Call and get
prices. OLD DOMINION LAND
CO.. Hotel Warwick building.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-CosY 7.ROoM COTTAGE
on 4 large lots, with magnificent
garden and flowers, near the water.
Fine view and salt breeze Near
trolley. Very low price If sold
quickly. let lis show It, SOMMER-
WILLIE TRUST CO., First National
Bank Building. z % It
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS OF $50
to $1,000 at 8 per cent. Merchants.
Mechanics Sayinss Association, al.
Ian ID. Jones, Secretary and Attor.
ney, First National Bank Building.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
TRANSFER coMpANIrs.
SEALED PROPOSALS..

Bids are wanted by the School
Board for supplies to he used during
the coming session. The supplies con-
sist of stationery, printing and hard
ware. Parties wishing to bid Oh same
will call on w. l.. Tabb, No. 12f 9th
street. to get list OF articles wanted.
Also bids arc wanted for furnishing
wood, 800 tons run OF mine coal. 10
tons Anthracite coal for the coming
SESSION.
All bids must be in the hands of
the chairman of building and supply
committee on or before July rs, 1907.
EDWIN PHILLIPS, Chairman.
Building and Supply Committee.
z IS lot.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
HELP WANTED MALE.
HAVE YOU EXECUTIVE ABILlTYp

Mon with the capacity for getting results from others
for carrying out big Undertakings II you
have Sueh ability write today sta,n position desired
and We will tell you OF employers who need competent
and General Nsnagcrs Ruyer. Credit Men. Auditors.
Becretnriea Treasures. etc. at 9oo1 ooh year. few
good positions for Invest Nth their
serrees onees In - cities. Srfee frfsiy coHHdenffa
ffAP0OODS fInc.) Brain Brokers.
ls12 cera,nvsi.h 5rh Bldg, Philadelphia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

Esperanto Publications.
There are forty publications In the
world devoted to Esperanto
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
ron RENT.

FOR RHNT-FURNISHED COTTAGE
Buckroc Beach, six bedrooms. all
modern conveniences, sevcnty-five
($75.00) dollars per month. NJ. IL.
MORGAN & CO.. Is South King
street. Hampton, Virginia. 1923 81
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
A e,reot Incident


A reporter called TO little bootbiack
near the city hall to give him shine.
The little fellow came rather slowly for
ono of that lively guild and placed his
box down under the reporters foot.
Before ne could get his brushes out
another larger boy ran up and calmly
pushing the little ono aside. said,
Here. you sit down. Jimmy"
Tho reporter az once became indig-
nant Mt what no took 90 be q piece OF
outrageous bullying and sharply told
tho newcomer to clear out"
"Oh. date all right, boss" was the
reply. I'm only goin' TO do II fur him.
You see he's been sick In the hospital
for morn n month and can't do much
work yet. so us boys nll turn in and
give him lift when we can--savyr
"Is that SO. Jimmy?" asked the re-
porter. turning to the smaller boy.
Yes, SIR" YEARLY replied the boy,
and as no looked up the pallld. pinched
face could be discerned even through
the Crime that covered it, "He does 1t
fur me. II you'll let him."
Certainly. go ahead" and as the
bootblack used tho brush the reporte,
piled him with questions. "You say all
the boys help him In this way?"
'Yes, sir. When they amt got no
job themselves. and Jimmy gets one.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
TICKET BROKERS.

BLACK CAT CIGAR STORE
Billiards and Pool. Cut Rate Ticket
office.
We want to purchase Railroad tick.
cts to all points. particularly Rich
mond. Lynchburg. Charlottesville,
Staunton. Cincinnati. Chicago. and
points west. Highest pr1cee paid.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

FOR RENT : HOUSE FOUR (t
rooms and bath with all improve
ments, in desirable locality. $3.50
per month. Reynolds Bros.
Z 81 st
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

FIVE ROOM FLAT. MODERN CON
veniences. Apply to Proctor g.
Cornelius, 233 Twenty-eIghth street.
z II If
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

WANTED YOUNG MEN FOR
front room. 218 Thirtieth street.
7-20-6t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24

WANTED-AT ONCE, A NEAT COL
orcd girl or boy TO help with gen.
eral housework. 101 9th street. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-24
WANTED.

WANTED AT ONCE-MOuLDERs
Mt the Hampton Manufacturing
Company. Hampton, Va.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
The Bakers Dozen.

The term bakers dozen" is much
older than the seventeenth century. II
took its origin, doubtless in medieval
London, when bakers sold their bread
solely or largely through hucksters, or,
as we should say today, hawkers. 1t
was the custom of the baker in deal
ing with the huckster to count thirteen
loaves of bread to the dozen. The odd
loaf was apparently the huckster's sole
profit
How ancient was this practice may
be gathered from the "Liber Albus,"
or white book of the city of London,
that minute code for the regulation of
commercial morality in medieval Lon
don. Here Is laid down: ''That no bak-
er CT the town shall give unto regrat-
resseS the sixpence on Monday morn
ing by way of hansel-money; but after
the ancient manner, let him give thir-
teen articles of bread for twelve"
The practice of giving thirteen to the
dozen has since invaded many other
callings, such as the book and news
paper trade, but the ancient trade of
the baker may justly claim to have
coined phrase which will live as long
as the English language.-London Mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
CandIeliuht,

Commenting on the difficulties en-
cOuntered in the lighting of old build
ings, due to the circumstance that
there are certain fixed points, often un-
favorable ones, at which the lights
must be placed, the Electrical Record
calls attention to a quantity interesting
passage In DIR. Louis Bells cart Of IL
Elimination"
DR.. Bell says that If electric lights
had been In use for centuries and the
candle had just been invented it would
be hailed as one of the greatest bless
ings of the century ON the ground that
1t Is absolutely self contained, always
ready for use and perfectly mobile, and
this last named admirable quality is
one with which it solves one of the
most difficult problems of illumination
OF course, he adds, 1t would hardly be
reasonable to recommend at this day
and date the adoption of candles or
lamps for any areas where gas lighting
and electric wiring can be done, and
they would prove wholly inadequate
in large areas, but even these crude
types of radiants still possess some ad.
vantages over the more modern ones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
The Limit OF Life.

The most eminent medical scien.
fists are unanimous in the con,
clusion that the generally accepted
limitation of human life is many
years below the attainment pos
sible with the advanced knowledge
of which the race is now possessed.
The critical period, that deter
mines its duration, seems to be be-
tween so and 60; the proper care
of the body during this decade
cannot be too strongly urged;
carelessness then being fatal to
longevity. Natures best helper
after so is Electric Bitters, the
scientific tonic medicine that revi-
talizes every organ of the body.
Guaranteed by Eli T. Reynolds,
Druggist. soc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
Defacto Mayor.

Charles T. Wilson was elected
and legally qualified and is now
Mayor defacto of Havre de Grace,
and as the legality or eligibility Of
his position has never been a ques
ton properly brought before the
Circuit Court for Hartford County
to pass upon or settle, therefore as
defactol Mayor his appointments
approved by the Council, of the
subordinate officers necessary for
the safe and proper administration
of municipal affairs are legal and
binding upon all and must be rec
ognized and obeyed, whatever the
final outcome of the personal
ineligibility of the Mayor may be.
-Havre de Grace Republican.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
Great Builders.

An eminent Devine once preached sermon
from this text; "On buildings and builders. -
He talked of the Worlds Great architects, artists
authors, painters, seuptors, &c. He said that
every one, no matter how low his station in life
who left the world better than he found it, was a
builder, that he who digged ditch well built for
the worlds betterment. He might truthfully
added that he who discovers great remedy like
Rydae's Tonic, works for the worlds betterment.
Rydae's Tonic is human system builder. 1t
purifes and builds the blood, restores weak
nervous systems and increases the strength and
weight. ALI who have used Rydale's Tonic, pro-
nounce it a great system tonic and builder. Eli
7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
Money and "Easy Money"

This is hard world in business. 1t
always has been and always will be.
There are many good and generous
men In it. There are many who will
lend helping hand to you in your ad-
versity, but In the time of need you
will not find them among the men who
tried to get you to embark in specula-
ton with your little surplus and to sell
you something which would help you to
'easy money" Be self reliant. Make
your own investigation in Investments.
When you cannot, put your money in a
good savings bank. Distrust the finan-
clal demagogue as you dlstrust the po-
litical demagogue. Keep your hand on
your pocketbook as you travel through
life, first, to give always in proportion
to your means to those who are poorer;
second, to hold from those who would
take through force or fraud what you
need for yourself and yours. You
win then, writes Charles G.. Dawes in
the Saturday Evening Post, have your
hand where most of the other fellows
have only their eyes In this alone you
will have the advantage Of them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
Property Transfers.

Albert Constable, Austin Il.
Crothers and Omar d. Crothers,
Trustees, to John Wesley Will
liams, White property at Port
Deposit, 5000,
Charles P. BARLEY to George r.
Willis, of Baltimore, 56 acre pro.
perty in Fifth district, So and other
considerations.
L. Marshall Haines, Trustee, to
Charles S. French, 1.6O undivided
interest of Frederick S. Smith in
lot at Perryville, $11.67.
L. Marshall Haines, Trustee, to
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash.
ington Railroad Company, 1-6O
undivided interest of Frederick S.
Smith in property at Perryville,
$166.67.
George A. Blake, Trustee, to
John l.. Stephens, Lynch property
of 81 acres in the Sixth district.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
The Maryland Wheat Crop.

II. A. Worth, of Van Bibber,
who is secretary of the Chamber oil
Commerce, Baltimore, estimates the
wheat crop in Maryland at fifteen
to eighteen million bushels, which
exceeds last years crop from two to
five million bushels. The price
will likely average so cents bushel
which will mean about $12, 900, 900
to the farmers of the State. The
wheat is bright, plump and there is
very little garlic and the Secretary
says a great deal Of it is fit for
export.
AS rule the crop in Cecil was
IA good one some farmers reporting
as high as 40 bushels per acre, but
the average yield was about 30
bushels per acre.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
"The Old World And Its Ways. ;

Col. William Jennings Bryan an
''The Old World and its Ways" which
recounts his recent tour around the world
aud his journeys through Europe. 1t is
profusely and elegantly illustrated with
$40 artistic engravings representing men
and things seen in the various countries of
the earth during that noted journey. The
engravings are made from photographs
taken by him or his party specially for
his publication. 1t is the monumental
literary work of his life, and is published
under his special supervision He has,
by special contract with his publishers,
made the retail price low down with the
view to putting it within the easy reach of
every reader and book buyer.
This book gives his experiences-what
he saw and did-whom he met and his
impressions and conclusions. He made
profound study Of men and things as
he saw them in this noted journey around
the world He gives governmental, edu.
cational, religious and other conditions,
from the standpoint of student and one
profoundly interested in all the people of
the earth.
While Col. Bryan travelled as private
citizen he went with the prestige of
having made two memorial contests for
the Presidency of the United States, and
he was everywhere recognized and enter
tanned as great representative American,
having leading part in the direction of
American affairs. He was given oppor-
tunity for observations never before &C.
corded to any one travelling in private
capacity.
If one wants to see the world, and the
people who are at the head of affairs in
all countries, as we'll as the masses. he has
in this book an opportunity of seeing
them through the eyes of Col. William
Jennings Bryan. 1t is sold by SUBJ
scriptions, and the Thompson Publishing
Company of st. Louis, Mo. are the
fortunate publishers. They offer an es.
pecially inviting opportunity to solicitors
in another column of this issue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
Endorsed By The Country

"The most popular remedy in
Otsego County, and the best friend
of my family writes" VIM. M
Dietz, editor and publisher of the
Otesgo Journal, Gilbertsville, N.
Y, sis DR.. Kings New Discovery.
1t has proved to be an infallible
cure for coughs and colds, making
short work of the worst of them
We always keep a bottle in the
house. 1 believe it to be the most
valuable prescription known for
Lung and Throat diseases. Guar.
anteed to never disappoint the
taker, by Eli 7. Reynolds, Drug
store. Price soc and $l.O0.
Trial bottle free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09
A Beautiful Flag.

Every American with real red blood in hi
veins loves our flag. But do you possess good
one? You can get beautiful flag almost free il
you will send check tor $3.50 to THE PHILA
DELPHIA PRESS. This will entitle you to THE
PRESS daily, except Sunday, for one year by
mail, postage paid. and also fine hand sewed
flag, size 3x5 feet fast colors, fully guaranteed
This flag also is really worth the amount asked
and then you get the great home newspaper o
Philadelphia. Be a patriot When you have q
good flag you can demonstrate your patriotism
at time when "Old Glory" should be displayed
If your children are set good example they
will learn to love "old Glory" like they shoulc
be taught. To-day is the time to order. Send al
orders to Circulation Department of THE PRESS
or hand your order to the newsdealer or post
master.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-08-09

Not MUCH can be accomplished by the
work now. being undertaken by the
Bureau of Immigration In furnishing i'm
migrants to farms and manufacturing
centres throughout the country until a
system of information is established at
foreign ports where the immigrants em-
bark. This statement was made by an
official of the Immigration Bureau.
From the investigation thus far carried
on, it appears that nearly SO per cent of
all immigrants upon reaching this country
have, before their embarkation, through
means of correspondence with relatives or
friends, made up their minds just where
they intend to settle. Upon landing,
their course has been mapped out, and no
matter how great the demand may be for
their services on farms or in other pur-
suits where labor is needed, the immi-
grants cannot be persuaded to stray from
their course. As result, few of them
make their way to the farming sections,
most of them settling in large cities,
where they believe better opportunities
are afforded them.
Under the law as 1t now stands, this
Government is prevented from furnishing
statistics of the advantages to be derived
by prospective settlers in various sections
of the United States prior to the debarka.
ton of the immigrants. Ifa system could
be devised whereby this could be changed
and the Immigrants put in possession of
the facts before their minds are made up,
the immigrants would be better off, as
we'll as the rural communities, and the
farms of the country would not suffer so
much for want of help.