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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
S,STkh'S TITLED BEAU.

Fathers looking rather, worried. seems
to always be depressed,
Though he used to tell US daily to keep
hoping for the best:
All the stocks he bought last autumn
have increased In price. and yet
Father scans 10 bear q sorrow that he
never can forget:
He appears as one who daily breads some
iong-expeCted blow.
All his words are pessimistic-sister has
titled beau.
Mothers look 10 full Of Gladness. all her
former woes have fed:
She has ceased to borrow troubles that
once hiled her heart with dread:
Ills that once marred all her pleasures
have been brsvely put aside;
Once she sadly spoke OF blessings thar
to her bad been denied.
But her eyes possess new luster and her
cheeks a youthful glow:
She Is looking forward proudly-sister
has q titled beau.
Father used to fondly tell me should
some day be his heir.
He possessed but ono ambition: In the
dark days and the fair
All his efforts were directed 30 that l.
when he should cease,
Might possess a splendid fortune to pro-
tect and to increase:
All he had I should inherit. so twas Or
dered long ago;
But at present things look doubtful-sis-
ter has a titled beau.
S. Z. Kiser. In Chicago Record Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
MAKE FOR COMFORl
PlEAeANT louNGiNG PLACES
ARE eUiLT.iN SEATS.
Proper Appurtenaness, However, Are
Of Prime lmportanee-inexpsn
sivs Furnishinss Easily With
In Reach Of Al.

Built-in seats that are afterthoughts
are often a great improvement in the
appearance Of a room and they can
be successfully managed II one keeps
in mind the principles upon which
architecture stands. Separate seats
are rarely as effective as those that
are stationary. though II must be ad-
mitted that comfort goes oftener with
the former than 1t does with the lat
ter
Any kind Of a seat, whether it Is
ah attached part Of the room or a
movable piece Of furniture. should be
comfortable to sit in first Of ALL and
then attention should be given to its
upholstering. Comfort can be achieved
only by the use of springs or soft lux
urious cushions, and where the seat
is large the cushions should be plenti-
full. Dirt collects on the seat part
more than it does on the back and
sides. therefore it is good idea to
have the seat cushion removable so
that 1t can be cleaned and aired fire.
quently and the cushion reversed &C.
casionally.
1t is not always agreeable to have
a window cut in over seat of this
kind on account Of drafts. II there Is
any crack through which a cold wind
can find its way. then it is sure to
strike disagreeahly against the neck
or shoulders of one enjoying the COM
forts Of the seat. The effect of win
dow. especially mullioned one. is too
pleasant, however. to allow the draft
feature a great deal Of consideration.
II is the housewife who has learned
by experience about the dust and the
cold air that go with this charming bit
Of furnishing who votes against IL an
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29

n any member OF the family n very
sick ut the stomach beat up the white
Of an egg and let him swallow IT, II
acts like q charm.
Washing the eyes morning and nigh,
in water n hot as I: can be borne 10
, .r,,AerfnI tonic for those useful
~ &<nk01RH 14 -. e:
To prevent bed sores and to insure
a comfortable bed for invalids. make
a pillow that will reach from shoulder
to hips. not too vide. Of some smooth
material. such a. satcen. etc; MI With
Whole haxseeds. This will never lump
or get hot or In any way uncomfort'
able.
n you have been . victim OF colds
with the approach Of winter stop 10
consider the cause. In nine times out
Of ten u Will be found that you are
afraid Of fresh air. Keep your win.
dows MP ~ far a. they vii 90 o, Eight
and the more windows you have the
better chance Win there be that you
rout the cold habit.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
coRRUprIoM ~ RUSSIAN ARMY.


A delightfS, story. which would
aeem incredible II II were not related
by Prince Meschtscherski in his Crash.
DAMN. comes across the ocean from
Russia. A young Russian officer. 1t
appears, wished to be transferred to
another regiment and took his request
In person to one OF the lights Of the
Russian general staff. That powerful
ofIicer shook his. head and declared
the matter very difficult to arrange
almost impossible. Then. his glance
fell suddenly upon the shoes Of the
lieutenant. To the amazcment Of his
visitor, the senior ofIlcer said that the
iieutenant's shoes were not nearly
good enough for. an Officer. and that he
would strongly advise him to buy
new shoes OF q shoemaker whose ad
dress he gave. Then. telling his Wis
itor to return In eight days. he dis
missed him. The latter was clever
enough to realize that he could not re-
turn without the new shoes. 30 he
hurried to the shoemaker. On hearing
who had sent him the shoemaker said
that the lieutenant could have the
shoes In Ave days for the sum OF
$3.50. Much astonished. tho officer
went to a comrade for advice. He
was told to pay half OF this sum at
once and the rest when his shoes were
finished. This the officer did. and
wearing his new boots he duly kept
his appointment with the general stan
ofilce7 and learned to his JOY that all
the grave difficulties" in the way of
his transfer had been successfully re-
moved.
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prine:,.es C: Economy involved.

The agitation for elimination OF the
jobber is based more upon prejudice
and passion than upon facts. The
American people are always looking
for a shorter route to desired end.
They care little who 1t, eliminates just
80 It decreases their cost OF living.
They care little IL every link in the
chain is broken and the manufacturer
is allowed to supply the wants OF the
trade direct. No one else could object
to this plan Of procedure IL 1t pos
sessed any economic points to recon-
mend II. Time and well ordered ex-
perirsents have proven. however, that
the best. the most convenient. the
cheapest and most scrv1ceabie method
Of supplying the wants Of the consum-
er Is from maker to jobber. from Job
Der to retailer. and from retailer to
consumer. The opportunity for dew
ilmeat uron the part OF those who
find much IT personal gain in showing
the corsu1ser the large number Of
middlcmcn he Is keeping and that II
they be cut out he, the consumer.
viii enioy this profit. Ia great Thus
began tho from-factory-tofaE.. cut.
oat -the-m:ddle-man argument. and II
sounds good upon the fzee Of things.
hut. az stated above. has no real saw
ing at all. since the expense incurred
in getting small shipments from the
factory to the consumer IL greater
than the very small pcr cent exacted
by both jobber aud retailer for their
pa.; performed in the transaction up
on ;hc cid method.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
BEDS FINAL TOUCH
ADVICE 40 TO the COLLECTION OF
A COUNTERPART.
AM.vhlts Furnishlnss Mean Much
Trouble and Expense Tor Laundsr-
ine-"coloe Scheme" Has
Many Great Advantage.

Every woman likes to have dainty.
attractive looking beds, but for the
woman who does her own work and
the woman who must consider iaun'
dry bills, q bit Of discretion Ii neces.
sary when It comes to the choosing
Of q Counterpart.
Some Of 10 still cling to the no
tion that a beds furnishings must all
be white We banker after the curl
ously wadded affairs In intricate
floral designs that gave so many
hours enjoyment TO our grandmoth'
ers' industrious fingers: CT we cast
covetous eyes upon the heavy hand
some Marseilles Counterpart dis
played IN the shops.
These, however. are not only costly
In the beginning. but must 60 to ar
expensive laundry or . professional
cleaner when soiled: so II madam
must have white-all white-and her
purse Is limited. she would best buy
dimity or honeycomb counterpapes.
which are light. dainty and almost as
easily Numbered AZ sheet.
II she Is willing to introduce q col,
or scheme" into her bedroom. how
ever, her range Of choice Ia very much
wider. She can buy. ready for use. a
colored counterpane in blue. brown or
pink, which Is lighter in weight and
much cheaper than the Marseilles.
but heavier than the dimitys or honey
comb.
II she has . taste for novelties and
time and talent for needlework she
can make herself covers OF lowered
lawn or cretOnne. Two or three. &C
cording to the size of the bed. strips
OF lawn sewed together and finished
all around with a deep flounce make
an attractive substitute for regula.
ton counterpart. The lawn. even the
cheapest grade, is apt to wash well,
and these covers are easily done up.
even by an amateur.
The cretonne covers are made In the
same way. but since the material II
20 much heavier many women pre-
fer to leave of the flounce. simply
making a deep hem at either end,
The sides. Of course. have the sci
wedge OF the material. Covers Of
this kind are usually tucked in after
the manner Of an orthodox counter
pane. Cretonne has the knack Of
shedding dust and keeping clean for
a long time. When the day Of reck'
oning comes, as 1t must. IT Is well
to set" tie colors. by putting some
salt into the water In which the
cover IL to be washed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Preesps and Praetles.

The beliefs Of men are various, and
some Of them have the peculiar prop
erty that they can be changed from
one extreme to another in almost no
time. A writer in Puck recently re.
ported q conversation among several
men who were discussing their dogs
The talk took place in restaurant.
yes, sir. that dog can do anything
but talk"
well, its wonderful the intellissncs
they have. Why. ! had . fox-terrSe'
once"
And yet they say dogs can't reason!
Why, q friend OF mine" ,.=-.
That's right! You cant tell me
And when he was killed. It va
just like losing one Of the family. My
wife"
We'll. sir. I believe II there's q here
after for human beings, there's on
for dogs. don't SEQ
Here. here! Come here, sir! fos
brainless little beast! Quit nosing II
those scraps! Don't you ges enousi
TO eat at home? Go over In the coruel
and lie down!"-Youth's Companioo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
ANOTHER USE FOR CONCRETE
Chosen 40 Material for Building Me-
theological Observatory.

Concrete has been used for work In
the bowels OF the earth and for struc-
lures upon the carth's surface. but 1t
has remained for the government to
find q use for II in conjunction with
the study Of the elements. The re-
nowned meteorological observatory OF
Blue Hill. q few miles from Boston.
has been constructed OF reinforced
concrete. It's designers. In seeking to
secure q building where freedom from
vibration and rnyielding stability
we're absolute essentials. were In
spired to use concrete a. the only ma
terial possessing these features In the
degree required. The number OF self
recording instruments with their dell
cate adjustments has made necessary
the selection of . material which
would guarantee freedom from the
errors which were caused by the rock.
inx in severe wind and rain storms OF
the old observatory. Concrete. there
fore. 10 now receiving the govern.
ment's sanction for all classes OF
building operations. and. with its re.
cent application in the building C.
boats. II 10 no long stretch OF the
imaxination to read the announcement
that future "Dreadnaughts" win be
made Of reinforced concrete Cement
Age.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
HOMEMADE LINGERIE HATs.
Dainty Millinery That Ca" Be Pro
dueed at Small Cost.

Dainty little lingerie hats that can
be made at home are In shape all
crown, growing slightly larger at the
base, where they set we'll over the
hair. They are made Of RUNE OF lace
edged muslin. preferably plated OF
fiuted. Three Of these ruf1es run
down, two up the side Of the hat. A
tiny embroidered rose stem with here
and there o leaf also in embroidery
covers the line where these rfh1es are
Joined. And this stem ia held In place
by four huge wild roses. set In singiy
in front. in back. and ON either side
of the hat. The top OF the crown ID
also OF iace-edged runles.
1t would be a simple matter to make
this hat Of ruching (of lawn and lace)
such as comes by the yard. This, too
10 already fiuted and made in . double
rufie.-vOgue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Hiahwaymen Stole wife.

A Mexican named Ecerra. from
placentia, complained to Sheriff Lacy
late the other night that two hold-up
mel had robbed him OF his wife. rig
and some groceries.
He said he was driving between
Orange and Olive when the two men
who were on bicycles, stopped him.
They dragged him from his seat. one
man rode Oh on q bicycle. leading the
other wheel. and the second man TOOK
his seat In the rig and drove on with
It and Ecerra's wife.
EarlS in the morning the Mexican
te!ephoned to the sheriff that he had
found his horse and rig In the river
bed near Olive. aid his wife in the
same neighborhood.-Santa Ana Cor
Angeles Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Out Of Sight.

A certain regiment was on the
march to Gettysburg and the com
panies were ordered to move with a
few minutes interval between each
and to keep each other in sight. the
band and drums leading.
The band soon got a long way ahead
and on reaching a bend. halted for
few minutes rest. Presently up gal
.oped a mounted officer in hot haste
and shouted for the band sergeant
What do you mean:e" he said. "by
getting out of sight Of the leading
company"
I'VE were not ont Of sight, sir" an
swered the sergeant.
What do you mean by telling me
that?" exclaimed the ofilcer. in a
rage. you were out OF sight. I saw
you myself
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
To Re Attractive.

II you are dissatisfied with your LOT
because you are not as beautiful as
your sister you are making big mis-
take. for BY. taking pains with your
toilet you can make yourself jus; as
attractive as you could wish to be.
See that your hands are perfectly
manicured and your feet well dressed
Your hair should be well brushed
and 10 the prevailing style Of hair
dressing IL becoming adopt IT, IT.
however. Il does not suit your fea
lures, arrange your hair in such a
way that II viii bring out your good
points.
Your teeth should be attended to
regularly and kept in good condition
Always endeavor to be Bes; asd
dainty. Your clothes should he a
perfect a. and should he suitable for
the occasion, vhsteyss II may Be.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29

The newest zirdle IL made on tho
same principle a . mans Vie. II is
offered IN self cciors and 10 stripes
The ends are finished on IN DARK tas
seis In the darkest shade ~ the ei-d1e
Another fetching bel, 10 Of moirc
silk edged and finished with soft Md
or dull finished leather. Those f.
black with . buckle 81 ran metal are
suitable vim mssy kinds Of attire.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
MAlL-ORDER EVILS
AN OCTOPUS THAT CONTINUES
TO GROW IN SIZE.
IS Running COUNTRY TOWNS
Systsns. That Sap the vitality Of Asrl
cultural Districts and coneen.
trste Wealth In the Larger
Cities,


nature there must be organization.
Every village should have an associa.
ton devoted 10 the policy OF home pro.
lection and village betterment-an as
ISOLATION for the molding Of a public
sentiment that will carry into practice
the theory that Business, like charity.
begins ut home"
1t Is a recognized fact that the ~
tail business of the country villages
and the large towns. for that matter,
ia being destroyed. Year by year the
once prosperous merchants are being
forced to the wal!-driven out by the
mail order business. And this Is ia
king place In face of the fact that the
population and purchasing power Of
the country districts Is ever on the
increase.
The mail order houses are drawing
the cash retail trade from It's natural
channels to the cities. The growth
OF this octopus has been phenomenal
From a jeily-like idea-without form
an experiment Is years ago. 1t has
grown to proportions that threaten
the determination Of the retail coun-
try merchant. An idea Of the way
the money Of the people is being
drawn into this mail order trade can
be had from the reports OF some OF
these houses.
A certain mail order house which
began with a few thousand dollars Is
years ago now does a monthly bust
ness of 100000. with a yearly net
profit Of more than $4,000, 900.
Ehis Is the record Of but one in
stitution. There are dozens OF them
in various cities OF the United States.
They are sprlnging up like mush-
rooms every night All that Is neces-
sary to start a mail order business ia
place to receive mail and money
enough to get out the first batch Of
printing and for the first advertising
campaign.
Like the patent medicine business.
the mail order business depends on
the gulIibility Of the general public.
Thousands Of people every week send
their hard-earned cash to some mail
order house in payment for goods
that could have been bought cheaper
ut their home store.
Why do they do It? 1t is owing par
TALLY to the desire of the average per-
son to be humbugged and partially
to the effect OF persistent advertising.
The mail order house sends ont its at
tractive literature to every family IN
the country. In this literature, COM
posed of welIillustrated catalogues
and cheap magazines known as mail
order papers. the goods are set out
In the most attractive manner. 1t IL
tempting bait, and the fish bite.
All of these millions of dollars come
out of the legitimate trade OF the coun-
try merchant. the man who has In
vested his capital. built himself
home. and been active in building up
the town with the expectation that he
would be allowed 10 do a legitimate
business In a legitimate way. He 10
entitled to the trade of his town and
the country adjacent. He pays his
taxes and contributes to the support
of the community That community
owes him q reciprocal duty-the duty
to give him the preference Of trade.
everything else being equal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Got In on the Ground Floor.

O. Henry, in the American Maya.
zinc. says: "Eow properly to alleviate
the troubles Of the poor Is one Of the
greatest troubles OF the rich. But one
thing agreed upon by all professional
philanthropists IL that you must never
hand over any cash to your subject.
But. As I said, the vr=,-
caIiphs are handicapped !:- b[Ts
the idea that earth has no sorrow that
dcush cannot heal" Young
Howard Pilk.ns. the millionaire. got
his money orni;hoiogicaIly. He Vas .
sbr,wd Judge Of storks and got in on
the ground floor at the residence Of his
immediate ancestors
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29

other time. But whether there is a
window or not-and if there is II
should swing out instead Of in-noth
ing should be placed above the seat
to interfere with ones leaning baca
When pictures. shelves and other or
naments occupy a place that by rights
belongs to the prison in the seat, then
the one great charm Of the lounging
place is lost; 1t has ceased to be com
Portable.
There are an endless variety Of in
expensive furnishings that look well
and do not bring a pang to the house
wife's heart when they begin to show
the effects Of sunshine and usage Gre
tonne is the fabric par excellence fol
certain kinds of rooms, for bedrooms
particularly and for living rooms
which are furnished in the chintz peri
cd. A new kind of open mesh fabric
that il being used for curtains and
cushion tops has large square open
ings, through which . colored lining
shows. When this material Is used
for hangings at q window no lining is
needed. but for all other purposes a
substantial foundation Of this kind
must be provided.
Arras cloth is always In favor on
account Of its good wearing qualities
the variety of colors II comes in and
its generally good effect with almost
any style Of furniture. II can be used
either plain or decorated with coarse
needlework, with applique or with
stenciling. Any one OF these treat
ments will be highly satisfactory.
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Wouldn't Interfere.

"As a matter of fart" said the man
who was looking for an argument.
"svs1y mans life Is his own. Now. II
I took a notion to commit suicide.
what right would you have to prevent
me?"
= Don't you think for a minute that
I would" answered the cool-natured
party as he meandered on his way
Chicago Daily News.
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Trouble in the Air,

- What are you making that noise
for" queried the robin.
''Noise!" screeched the Jay, darling
at the other bi5d with hostile intent.
That's singing, you mean, jealous up
start"
The robin took refuge in instant
flight, and thus another rash and fool
hardy exponent of the higher criticism
was driven ANONYMOUSLY from the
field.-Chicago Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
An Advance Thovoht.

Digxs-windham thinks he has in
vented Z successful! ay:BS machine.
Biggs-How far has he been able to
ny Il?
Diggs-Oh. he hasn't tried Il yet.
That Is Why he has invented q sue
cessful machine.-Chicaso Daily News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Fooled.

Anyone can get divorce these
days"
Not everyone"
You dont know what you're talk
ing about. you pick out youy party
and IN bet any lawyer she'll consult
win tell her she can set divorce.
How about me-?
why. yoa're single"
Il know IT.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Wisdom Of Experience.

Love is blind" remarked the quo
tation dispenser, who happened to be
single
Don't you believe It," rejoined the
man who had been trotting in double
harness for nearly Jear. After the
honeymoon is over one gets wise to
the fact that the blindness was only a
Chicago Daily News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Avoidire Rust.

Many housckeepors do moi seem 10
be familiar with the fact that pins and
needles arc not likely 20 rust IN q
cushion flied with COFFEE grounds. The
grounds have already served 10 make
a beverage. They are merely poured
from the pot. rinsed IN cold sste' and
dried tn the sup-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
rhe eres. unsettie1 ov.s.ien.

Which do YOU think affords greater
Measure. pursui; or possession"
4 don't know. answered The maj
Win q motor car. Possession is g
ane thias. Bu; have sometimes sus
persed tina, the police get more :T
cot ef my machine ihaa do
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
The Real 1hjn0,

And did you have . good run in
Arizona!" asked the privileged
friend.
We'll, I guess yes" replied the
transforming portrayer OF Hamlet.
"Nfteen miles IN one night with a
mob behind me is going some. isn't
ny--Chicago Daily News.
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1904 JEFFERSON AVE


The discover
9yend soss ON
e Of Masis
Remedies to9 N
kinds a 0o9
blsa. b On g
the notsd living
apostles o. the
day science d
the mysterloue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Terminates.

Les, tine . heard about XII SKIM
mcrhora she cas- eaSsscd to . yooag
n.aa sho nc; NJ a SEASIDE re~ort. Hos
long did tie enlargement l.st!"
-TsEec days. believe. Thea The
you-s man BEGAN 10 irx.st On their
ms.Ty' aE"
Well
Wei. % ~ss a~rr the rad % the
scssen. ard she married. s'n."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29

Bob-If you do not marry me l
shall take poison.
Ethel-Well don't forget that papa
keeps a chemists shop, and his aim is
to please.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-29
Same Old Game.

Il suppose said the stranger With.
IN the gates, the lid Is on all games
of chance In this town.!
Don't you believe II. stranger" re-
Joined the native. The marriage u
cense once Is still wide open-"-Chi-
caeo Daily News.
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Right!

The man who owns a baby
Will tell YOU how II howls.
He'll swear the kids a nuisance,
And. goodness. how he scowi3.
But II you say you know 1t,
And at the baby scoff.
The dad. you'll find. Is ready.
To knock your head clean of.