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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
IRoNINo WITHOUT A STOVE.

dining room set OF teakettle, chafing
dish and coffee percolator, which will
merrily cook on the breakfast table
the second course while You are eat
Ing the first, and the electric heating
pad OF elderdown that takes the place
of the hot water bottle. Any of these
works at cost of about . cents an
hour Beyond them there is so much
that may be done by electricity that
1t sounds like story Of East Indian
magic
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
Entered at tho newport vows. Va,
Postoiiice IA secondolass matter.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20. 1908.
You CAN DO IT.

That this land of ours Ia n land or
wonderful possibilities is a trltc say
ing, but that does not make IL any
less true. There il chance for av-
erybody here. The young man who
says, "a follow hasn't n show any
more" Is the kind of fellowNwho would
have said tho Samo thing year. or
ten years. or score of years agGk
Just tafo n look at one OF the p,Siht-
cart men wo have on the stred;Ss OF
Newport News and figure youNSShanc-
es with Ills for rising to II position of
wealth and influence. 1889 out of
100 people who read thJ$were in the
eia sepf, ,:sssa ssss.Ss't, hey would feel
THAT ilrs isn't worth the struggle.
But here Is n push cart man who
did not allow himself to feel that
way He 10 a Greek and ten years
ago he landed In New York without
cent in his pockets. His name Is
Menas. and he Is going back TO his
native land TO make that name n
power. When he struck the great
city of New York he had an idea
n dream 1t might be called. Hc look
Cd for work ana he found IL shining
shoes. 1t gave him n living until he
locked about bit While looking
about he had his idea. or dream. and
no clung 10 1t. When he had saved
enough money no bought himself n
little two wheeled pushcart and be-
gan peddling fruit. His idea. which
never LETT him, enabled him to trans
form that pushcart into horse and
wagon. In a little while by sticking
TO his idea, he got into little store. and
ne soon made Ii a bigger store. and.
after while he was wholesaline MS
VOL as retailing fruit. His idea made
his business grow, and he now has
sold out all his interests in this coun-
try, and has hundred thousand dol
lars He is going TO take this money
back home and he is going to open
q bank. That was his idca--he made
up his mind that he would be bank.
er.
wild sort of a dream that for
man without Il cent in his pocket,
thousands OF miles from home. and
among people whose language no
could not even speak or understand.
He was not an exceptionally smart
man. either. Out OF the first ton
young Americans you would meet.
nine would surely be reckoned smart;
or than this Crock. But he had
sonEath!ng that counted for more
than smartness; he had dctermina-
ton. and pluck. and perseverance,.
All three words really mean the same
thing, and that is just the thing that
wins In the battle of life.
He had his dream, but it was not
an idle dream. He dreamed of be-
ing banker, and he never lost sight
OF. that determination. II was not
tnly q possibility for this Greek to
do this, it was a certainty from the
very beginning. 1t is just as much
aIcertainty for any young American
The young man on tho threshold
OF life can do what the young Greek
did. and more. He cannot do II more
easily than the Greek did. Nothing
that really counts for success in this
lie Is TO be done easily, 1t can be
) done, though, aud there are right now
some young men who VIII read this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

A prominent New York clergyman
has started Il crusade against women
wearing hats In church. The cyni
cally inclined have been possessed
with n more or less strong belief
that one of the reasons Of women for
going to church was to show their
latest creations in headgear.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
ELECTRIC DEVICES.

They Arc Not Expensive. but Arc Very
Convenient
The electric range that must have
special wiring Is costly. But other
devices are within easier reach. They
are operated simply by attaching tho
connection TO the electric light socket,
from which the ordinary bulb is tenn
porarlly removed for the purpose.
Among these convenlcnccs are the cleo.
tric fatiron. maintained Mt the proper
temperature while moving over tho
ironing board in action; tho electric
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

The news dispatches announce the
arrival at Red Bluff. Cal, of wom-
an who had walked all the way from
New York for the benefit OF her
health. accompanied only by log.
Singular how you never hear of these
cases until tho journey is all over,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

The bankers rldicule the Aldrich
bin. and Aldrich Will not let any 9th.
err get through the Senate finance
committee - and there you are. The
business men will continue 10 pay
extravaganza rates of interest and
charge tho consumer high prices to
get even.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
NORFOLK and ATLANTIC TERMINAL
Newport MeWS---NoYfoIk Fe
EFFECTIVE DEC 1, or. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT nj

Leave Norfolk-6:20 a. M. 80 IL.
M, 900 a. M. 1890 II. M, 1900 m.
1870 p. M. 300 u. m, 1870 y. m, 600
y. m, 1880 y. IN.
Leave Pine Beach PIer-6:00 a. M,
700 Il. M, 500 Il. m, $3.50 n. m. 1l:UU
a. m. 1880 p. M, 200 p. m. 80
p. M. 800 p. m. $50 p. ~, 500 p. m.
Leave Shipyard. Newport News
GLE a. m, 7:15 4. M, S:45 n. NJ.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

The board of general appraisers
has decided that dogs are neither
wearing apparel nor toilet articles,
hence they arc dutiable. Just why,
doesn't seem to be exactly clear. hu.
there is probably tariff on barks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Whenever we run across the news
paper headline Murder Mystery in
Chicago We are reminded of the
man who, after sleeping all night.
awoke TO tho sound of his wifcs
VOICE in the morning. aud inquired,
again or YETI" Was Chicago ever
without murder mystery?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
Reason to channe.

When Burroughs first came into
the neighborhood he was very So
ciable. but now he seems to want
TO keep everybody at distance"
That's natural enough everybody
is a creditor of his now.'-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

who will do it. There are lot more,
of course. who will not do it, but
they don't count. The fellows who
don't arc OF very little account in
the world It's the Fellows who do"
things in this world that make the
wheels 30 around
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Eighty hogs In a Pennsylvania
town consumed many barrels of pc
troleum and then died. Will the
owners Of the porkers sue the oil
company for the death of the hogs
or will the oil people sue for the oil
consumed?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

We knew It, the poets who spent
all last summer writing beautiful
snow verses are now asking us to
return their contrlbutlons-even II
thoy did not enclose Il stamp.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

1915 Il. M. 1l:45 a. NJ, 1:l5I
2:4j y. H.. i:15 p. M. 5:t5 p. U
y. m. S.45 y. nj.
Leave Ivy Avenue Picr--6:30
1:30 4. M, 900 Il. m. 1920
1900 M. 1870 y. m, 300 p. n
p. m. 600 p. m, 1880 p. M, 90
e. C. HATHAWAY. Gen. Mgr
r. ALLEN Gen. Supt. Rys.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

One of the Maine cities is going to
have an exceptionally fine art muse
UNI. Most OF the Maine cities give
great deal of attention to fine art
tho tinc art of getting around the
prohibition law.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Ell Lika of Galy, Ind, tried to kiss
Nellie Stopit and was fined s25 for
1t. so says one newwspaper. But
you can believe il or not just as you
please.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

We do not expect 10 be favored,
but Just tho "ame we would like to
see one of Gladys Vanderbilt's Wis
iting cards after she is married. She
certainly will require largo sized
bag to carry them in when she goes
out calling.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

1t is stated that the crookedest
railroad in the world is being con-
structed In California. If II means
the crookedest financially Wall street
maGnates must be backing It.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Somebody is Boosting of having
caught lobster weighing ii pounds
with claws ii inches in circumfer-
ence. The claws are big all right,
but we know a lot of Holsters that
wcigh more than IA pounds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Every Virglnian is glad that there
is not going to be any embarrassing
done lnuthc Rhea investigation. The
Fair name OF the state demands n
most rigid examination.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

The Cincinnati health officer is
praying for rain to lay the dust.
which he says, has caused many
cases of grip. Strikes us that a few
sprinkling carts would be just as CT
fectiye as prayer in this case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

While the New York aldermen
were passing an ordinance forbidding
women TO smoke in restaurants why
did not they include the chewing of
tobacco?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

There is so much real live news
in Washington these days that Pete.
tho White House dog. has entirely
been forgotten by the correspondents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

A Texas writer tells about the per-
mcladen air of that state. Mover
knew before that onions were classed
as perfume.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

No employee or the Daily Press
Company is authorized to contract
any obligation In the name OF the
company, or to make purchases In the
name OF tho same except upon order
slgned by tho PUBLISHER OF THE
DAILY PRESS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

When tho health officer OF big
city gets the grip 1t would seem t
be an indication that he had no pull
In his own department.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

John d. Rockefeller, Jr.. says "ncv.
er loan money to n friend" He talks
as though he thought We had money
to loan.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Kcntucky's political night riders
have Governor Beckham up tree
all right.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Secretary Taft has carried another
state. This time it is the Kansas
legislature Philadelphia Record.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

The modification of the army rid
ing test regulations now ordered is
mild concession to common sense.
New York Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

When an irresistible force meets :
possibility. he accepts. Good luck
Governor Hughes!-New York Mail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Editorial Rooms. Belt 'rhono No. II
BuSlnoss ONCE. Bell Phone No. 181
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Cortelyou Is whistling Uncle Sans
eagles back into the coop.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Up in South Dakota a man is nd
vertising for sale 1.-The only drug stor,
In n dry town" You never read o
n drug store being for sale in Kansas
Youngstown indicator.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Quiet has fallen upon the pcssi-
mists who said We should all freeze
to death this winter because of the
shortage of coal cars.-Chiaag News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Mr.. Bryan does not seem disposed
to offend any fellow-Democrat who
has boom big enough 10 be worth
absorbing. Washington Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Some people think that they ara
fond OF literature. just because they
like to read novels.-Boston Globe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26
Isls ~ atln 9aresa.

@. Il. Thacker. Editor and Publisher.
l.. u. Pugh. -. Advertising Manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

This year the bills due March
VIII be one day longer in arriving
Washington Post.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Some people think that they ara
like to read novels.--Boston Globe.
Mr.. Bryan does not seem disposed
to offend any fellow-Democrat who
has a boom big enough 10 be worth
absorbing. -Washington Star.
Quiet has fallen upon the pcssi-
mists who said We should all freeze
to death this winter because of the
shortage of coal cars.-Chi1ago News.
Up in South Dakota n man is nd.
vertising for sale 1.-The only drug store
in n dry town" You never read of
n drug store being for sale in Kansas
Youngstown indicator.
Haiti is probably the only country
where 1t is actually easier TO estab.
lish revolutionary government than
to emit $1.5000O0 in revolutionary
bank notes.-New York Evening Post.
Mrs. ]. G. Phelps Stokes frankly
declares she loves the red flag bet.
ter than the flag OF her country"
Some women are irresistibly drawn to
auction sales.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
When your wife comes home in the
late afternoon from card party
where she not quite won the prize
You can save trouble. IL not money.
by dining at your club.-Indianapolis
News.
There is no objection. of course, to
the railroads giving us two-cent fares
without the aid or consent OF any
law. if they are so inclined.-PhiIa,
dclpha Press.
This year the bills due March /
VIII be one day longer In arriving
Washington Post.
When an irresistible force meets a
possibility, he accepts. Good luck.
Governor Hughes!-New York Mail.
The modification of the army rid.
ing test regulations now ordered is
a mild concession to common sense.
New York Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Haiti is probably the only country
where 1t is actually easier TO estab
fish a revolutionary government than
to emit $1,500,0O0 in revolutionar,
bank notes.-New York Evening Post
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

Mrs. ]. G. Phelps Stokes frankly
declares she "loves the red flag bet.
ter than the flag OF her country"
Some women are irresistibly drawn to
auction sales.-Milwaukee Sentinel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

There is no objection. of course. to
the railroads giving us two-cent fares
without the aid or consent OF any
law. IL they are so inclined.-phiIa,
dclphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-26

When your wife comes home in the
late afternoon from n card party
where she not quite won the prize
you can save trouble. IL not money.
by dining at your ub.-Indianapolis
News.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-29

Mr.. J. Clarence Glover at Baterburg
and Hon. w. H. F. Rast at Swansea,
will handle pensions at these places,
for Clerk George, as heretofore.
Mr.. Lucas, a very popular and hand
some young gentleman Of Charlotte,
n. c., spent Sunday in Lexington,
the guest of friends.
DR.. w. A. Oxner, Of Gilbert, has
our thanks for an invitation to attend
the 10th commencement exercises Of
the medical department. Of the Uni
versity of Georgia on Friday evening,
Nav 1st, at which time Dr.. Oxner will
receive his diploma.
Mr.. J. Archie Wolfe, recently elect
ed Clerk Of the Court for Calhoun
county, visited relatives here and
attended TO business Friday.
The very accomplished and attrac-
tive Miss Blanche Kyzer has returned
to Lexington for the summer, her
school having closed at Chaplin on
Friday.
Cooks and every body wanting
something good to eat, 60 to II. M.
Vineyards popular grocery. He keeps
everything to please his extensive
trade, and his prices always lead.
Supervisor Geo. H. Koon was in
town Monday on business. We are
glad to know that he will again be in
the race for Supervisor and if reflect
ed will make our town his home.
Miss Alice Aull, of the College for
Women, in Columbia, was accompa-
MED home for Easter by Miss May
Boozer, of Lexington.-Newberry
Herald and News.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Shepherd
have returned from a delightful go
journ to the family of MIR. John j.
McCartha on Black Creek and other
friends in that section.
That genial gentleman, DR.. Blue
Mountain Joe Harman, of the fam
GUS Edisto section, was in town Friday
and gave US pleasant call. He was
just as happy as in the days of yore
and to all appearances, in the best of
health.
~The Dispatch Job Printing Office
is prepared to print note, letter and
bill heads, statements, envelopes,
cards, invitations, circulars or any,
thing you may want printed. Work
tirstciass and prices right.
Mr.. Isaac Edwards, of Batesburg,
is announced as candidate for the
legislature this week. MIR. Edwards
is one of the best men in the county
and il elected will reflect credit upon
his county in the general assembly of
South Carolina.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-29
PENCIL AND scIssoRs.
yHayside ko,es Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.

AucFG ny DtSpasS" "'~''
Politics will boom after Monday.
Saw, reader, bring or send US your
dollar. We need it.
EIce cream next Saturday afternoon
at The Bazaar.
Miss Mary Graham spent last week
in Columbia with friends.
Mr.. R. L. Connelley is having the
Long Store building covered with d
tin roof.
Mrs. J. w. Kirkland Of Batesburg,
visited her sister Mrs. Otis Steele last
week.
Mr.. Fort Graham has entered Mack
feat's Business college in Columbia.
The Bazaar Soda Fountain IS open
for the season with ice cold drlnHs VI
all kinds-Bottle drinks on Ice. Ice
cream on Saturday.
MIR. Walter Leslie, of Columbia,
spent Sunday in town with relatlVes
and friends.
Misses Lucille and Ruth Efrd re-
turned yesterday from dehgnt1ui
visit to friends at Batesburg.
Mrs. Emma G.. Counts has returned
to her home at Irmo, after most de-
liphtful visit to her sister, Mrs. w. u.
Dent.
WANTED-second-hand Bags and
Burlap. Any kind, any. quanuty'
anywhere. We pay freight. Rlch.
mond Bag Co., Richmond, Va. "a
Mr.. George Bouknight, of Columbia,
spent Sunday in town with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. Bouknight.
Every one loves ice cream. You can
buy the quick freezer, at Scout den-
drix's Furniture Store.
All announcements for candidates
must be paid for in advance otherwise
thev will not be inserted in these Col
ums.
Mr.. D. E. Boatwright, the popular
merchant of Samaria, spent fr1day
in Lexington on business.
Warm weather will soon be, here
and YOU will want to feel comfortable
and pleasant. See the lawn swings
and hammocks, at Scott Hendrlx's
Furniture Store.
Mrs. Belle Brodie left Monday morn
ing for Clemson College, where she
will remain until after commence
ment.
Be sure to hear DR.. J. w. Daniels
lecture on the "Raee Problem" in
Roofs Hall on Friday evening, May
1st.
Mr.. Willie B. Seay, of Savannah,
Ca, attended the funeral of his uncle,
Mr.. J. B. Seay, last Thursday.
For Sale-A new Davis (Dayton)
sewing machine, improved drop
head, cheap either for cash or on
easy payments-installment plan-a
bargain. Apply at this Office. tt
A lire Of nice baby go-carts and
carriages eaa be found at Scott Hen
drix's Furniture Store at al prices.
Go and see them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Burgess. OF pear
steadman, spent Saturday and SUN
day with their daughter, MIS- Fe9fy
L. Harman, of near here.
DR.. J. w. Daniel will lecture IN
Roofs Hall on Friday evening, May
1st. Admission Csc. Proceeds to go
to missions.
TO keep your milk, butter, meats,
etc, cool and fresh, you neeo a re-
frigerator, which you can BUY at
reasonable price, at Scott Hendrlx's
Furniture Store.
Miss Ellen Monts and MIR. G.. R.
shealy we're married at the Lutheran
Darsonape OF, Sunday afternoon at 3
O'clock BY Rev. w. H. Hitler.
Mrs. t.. J. Hammer of Columbia,
came over to the funeral of her uncle,
Mr. J. B. Seay, last Thursday. She
was accompanid by her young son.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

All announcements coming under
this head will be charged for at the
rate Of $500 for each announcement.
The sssssa;s ssa;;ss to run until the result Of the
primary. ..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-29
For the Legislature.

: hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Legislature for Lexlng-
ton county, subject to the rules govern
ing the Democratic primary.
Isaac Edwards.
The many friends of Capt. VIM. M.
Garter, of Ratesshnrg, recognizing his
distinguished ability and true worth as
q citizen, hereby announce him as a
candidate for the Legislature and
pledge him to abide the result OF the
Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-04-29
Cloth all Wool and
Paint all Paint,

Is cheaper than shoddy paint. The
L. & M. is Zinc Metal mand into
Oxide of Zinc combined with White
Lead, and then made into paint with
pure Linseed Oil in thousand gallon
grindings and mixings. Wears long;
actual cost only $1.2O per gallon.
E. P. Derrick, Lexington, S. G..
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

MALE HELP yvANrED-continued

BOY wanted with high school education. to
learn business Cali at HOLDEN DEUPREY
co. l26 West Mission ST
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

BARRIERS, ATTENTION.
It's close to moving time. We offer extraordi
nary bargains in revolving and hydraulic
chairs, mirrors, wash stands. work stands,
poles, bottles, cuspidors and lots of minor
items.
ST0LTZ'S. 1885 FILLMORE ST.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

ANY intelligent person may earn good income
corresponding for newspapers; experience un-
necessary; no canvassing; send for particulars
Press Syndicate box I03, Lockport. n. I.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
EMPLOYMENT Neutrality-suspicious..

REFINED Japanese boy wants position
schoolboy housework in the city or country.
TANAkA. 1854 Post st. city
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
ROOMS TO LEr-contsuued

GROVE ST.. 5O4-Fine. large front room, sui
able for ?; rent 81 wk. for I: s4 for 2
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
LOST AND FOUND

L II YOU LOSE ANYTHING-kdvertise
/ Il here. It will be returned 10 you if
l honest person finds it. Remarkable reoov-
1 cries are brought about every day through
II this column.
l II YOU FIND ANYTHING bring it to
Il the
II
San Francisco Call
Lost and Found Bureau
Third and Market Streets
II S->->~~~~e~>~D->>,->-e-.,D~o~-.
II Get claim check. Have It advertised.
II Reclaim II If the owner does not.
H THE LAW-People who fnd lost articles
/ are interested in knowing that the state
4 law is strict in requiring them to seek the
| owners through advertisement and other
/ wise. and that 4 failure TO do so, if proof
i can be shown, involves a severe penalty.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

MISCELLANEOUS
3 hasalt block makers. S25 per 1 600.
4 lumber pliers. north. 50 80 day.
Slaughter butchers. cattle, $3.50 day.
Hog butcher, packing house 50 day.
Bushelman, country shop. S21 week.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

SINGLE man. 81 years old, 10 years experience
in general office and accounting work. years
government treasury, desires employment IN
clerical capacity for few months salary suf-
fcient for living expenses. Address box 1882,
Call office.