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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Sir Herbert Fisher Comes to Study
the Negro Problem.
(By Associated Press1

RICHMOND. VA. Dec. 14.-Among
Governors Swenson's visitors today
was Sir Herbert Fisher, of England,
a historian of note and a lecturer az
the University o. Oxford.
. He has Genie to this country for the
purpose of studying the negro prob
lem in the South with view OF ap-
plying the information he may obtain
to a solution of Great Britain's similar
problem in South Africa. He Is high
ly endorsed by Ambassador Bryce.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
Domestic Difficulties Of 8rok-
avs Further Aired.
PLAINTIFF IS AGlTATED
insistenee Laid Upon Personality OF
.Bunnie" Wells, a Member Of the
eliminating House Party" DIS
turbs Her--Leave the Stand.
lPy Associated Press).

NEW YORK. Dec. lin the furth-
CT ventilation of the domestic diih-
cultiss of Mr.. and Mns. w. Gould
Brokaw it was Brought out today thar,
although Mrs. Brokaw Is now suing
at Minecla. l.. l.. for separation with
alimony of $50. 300 a year. 1t was ner
husband who first threatened 10 sue.
A telegram from him to Mrs. BlaiT.
his mother in law, was the medium Of
this information, and 1t also contain
ed his version of the incident that AS
sumed the greatest importance in TO-
DAYS session OF the trial. The teie-
gram ran as follows:
Il have closed my house and am
sorry 10 say | must sue Mary for
separation. Her actions, eliminating
in house party last Sunday night.
forced me TO this step. She entertain
Ell three ladies' and three men that
day Two of the ladies | do not ap-
prove OF and the third | don't know
at all | do not know the men She
allowed enc man to occupy my bed
room over night, after putting my
nurse and one lady IN bachelors quar-
tiers. She refused to give the names
of the men in spite OF my request"
eliminating House Party"
John f. Mcintyre. Mr. Brokaw's
lawyer. began drilling into what the
attendant circumstances of this "cul-
minating house party" with great CIR
cumstan:iality. Mrs. Brokaw parted
his questions as skilfully as ever, but
showed some agitation over the m
sistence laid on the personality or
"Bunnie" Wells. one of the guests.
Mns. Broixaw testified that she had
first met Mr.. Wells In Baltimore, five
years before his visit to her husbands
house, in company with Miss Nan
Dennison, OF Syracuse, y. Y. and Mrs.
Frank Gould and another man whom
Mns. Brokaw only remembered as "a
Mr.. Thompson"
Mr.. Mcintyre was DESTROYS to know
how the upstairs rooms of the house
wsre arranged and what room she &C.
cunied on the night of the party.
She Had Never Tried.
Wasn't Mr.. Brokaw's room con-
nected with yours?" he asked.
"No, the door from Mr. Broiaw's
room opened on the hall"
And did 1t not open so near the
door OF your room that from your
door you could have shaken hands
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
BUILDING NEW NORMAL.
Fredericksburg Celebrates Beginning
OF Construction Work.
NV Associated Press.)
iBy Associated p

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Dec. IL.
Exercises marking the beginning oi
construction of the state normal
school, provided by the last iegis-
lature. were he'd today on Rowes
Hill, west of the city, where the ouiid-
ing will be located.
A silver loving cup was presented
TO c. O'Connor Goolrick. member VI
the House of Delegates from Fred
ericksburg in recognition of the Work
he did in the legislature to secure the
passage of a bill Authorizing the new
school
The board of trustees held a meet
ing yesterday to make estimates ior
the appropriation which the legisia-
ture will be asked TO make.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
Erlstoe Evangelist.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 1.-THE Hev.
Or. A. j. Fristoe, Of Park Avenue Bap-
fist church, this city. was today nou-
fed of his election as Baptist state
evangelist for Maryland. He VIII
probably accept DR.. Fristoe was ior-
merly in Portsmouth. having cofne
there from Chattanooga, Tenn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
NOTICE.

Pursuant 10 authority. vested N me
By law. viii receive. for submission
TO the City Council. until IL O'Clock
noon. December 20. 1909. bids tor the
removal Of night soil In the City OF
Newport News.
Blank forms for bids and detailed
information may be had upon applica-
ton 20 the undersigned. Certified
check for SIS. payable Internationally
to the Treasurer Of the City OF New
port News. must accompany each bid
as a guarantee 20 enter into contract
u awarded same.
The right Is reserved 20 reject any
and al bids.
THOS. J. PRETLOw.
12s 1wks Health Oniccr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
DIES OF BROKEN HEART.
Mrs. Eliza Abram Grieves Herself
to Death.

RICHMOND. VA, Dec. 14.-Heart-
broken as as result of the death Oh
hsr daughter, Miss Sadie ADram'
whose body was buried here Sunday,
Dec. 5, Mrs. Eliza Abram Grieved her-
self to death and her body was buried
In the Lkbrew cemetery, in this city
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Abram died in Rocky Mcunt'
\. c.. Friday evening Dec. 3, and her
her body was brought here for burial
In the Hebrew cemetery. Her mother
died Saturday night TO the same place
and was brought here for burial.
Mrs. Abram, was the wife of Daniel
Atram.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

HOT SPRINGS, VA, Dec. 1.-THE
twenty-second annual session OF the
Southern Surgical & genealogical
Association convened here today.
There are over 100 surgeons in at
tendance. The morning session was
opened with an address by the Presi-
dent, DR.. Stuart Mcclure, OF Rich
mond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
Exposure to Wet, Dampness

Exposure to Wet, Dampness and
cold, invariably results in a sudden
chill. which IL not attended to i'm
mediately will cause a cold. BY mix
ing a teaspoonful OF Perry Davis
Painkiller in half a glass of warm
water or milk, the whole system Will
be heated and the danger OF cold
avoided. Avoid substitutes, there is
but one Painkilier, Perry Davis. Price
25c, CSC and soc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
Astounds Science by Standing
Heroic Operation.
CHEERFUL AND TALKATlVE
Battle Is Not Won, However, as
Crisis viii Last About Three Days
Signs New Military 6ili-Atten-
ton Turns to Heir.
(By Associated Pressj.

10y AbbOCidstu iASboJs
BRUSSELS, Dec. liking Leopold
today underwent a most serious ope-
ration fer obstruction of the intestines
and astounded science by the manner
in which he withstood it. His remark
able cooperative powers manifested
themselves directly he regained con-
sciousnss. and the optimistic spirit
he has shown throughout the
course of his illness returned to him.
He expressed satisfaction when in
formed Of the details of the operation.
Tonight the king is making a plucky
fight fer his l.fe. He was even strong
enough to sign the new military Jaw,
Just passed by the senate. But the
battle has not yet been completely
won. The crisis probable will last
three days.
Cheerful. and laxative.
Leopold emerged from the operation
with a regular pulse and cheerful. lie
was so talkative that the doctors We're
Obliged to warn him, after which the
patient fell into a light refre shing
slumber.
The condition of his majesty to-
night is stated to be satisfactory, and
there need be no fear for the immediate
present unless some new and unfore-
seen complications arise.
The last member of the diplomatic
corps TO see King Leopold was the
Inn r.ia mil taf 4 l.
son. who was received fortnight ago
on a farewell visit preparatory to his
departure to his new post in Mexico.
The audience was most interesting.
Pays Tribute to Taft.
The king was in the gayest of spir-
lbs. greeting Mr.. Wilson and his wife
with great cordially He spoke in
admiration of and paid warm tribute
to Mr.. Taft, referring to him as a
great leader and a great President.
He asked the minister to convey his
respects to the President with wishes
of a continual successful administra-
ton. The he added. laughingly: But
do hope that the United States will
change from her drastic attitude on
Congo"
In view Of the condition of the king
interest Is conferred on Prince Albert
Leopold. the heir presumtive, son Of
the late Count Of Flanders. King
Leopold's brother Prince Albert is
in striking contrast to his uncle. He
is a distinct family man. happily we'd
ded. He has travelled and studied IN
America and is a great student OF
economics and politics.
Prince Popular With People.
The prince is popular with the peo-
pie whose sympathies and respect he
is certain to win as sovereign.
Today has been doubly momentous
in Belgian history. In the presence
of Prince Albert. who has hereditary
right t. a seat. the senate adopted,
with the concurrence of the chamber.
a military law which vitality concerns
the country, which has aroused in
tense discussion and which once
! threatend to overtun the cabinet.
The measure involves the complete
reversal of the system Of recruiting
the army. # provides for the service
OF the one son in each family. instead
CT general recruitment by let, but
more important. all are forbidden 10
hire substitutes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
HELP wANTED-mALE.

RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS AND
custom house employees wanted
Spring examinati ons everywhere
commencement salary sSGo. Rapid
advancement. Common education
sufficient. Candidates prepared
free. Write for schedule. FRANK
LIN INSTITUTE. Dept 416J.
Rochester, y. Y.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
TRANSFER COMPANIES.

OLD DOMINION BAGGAGE TRANS
fer: Offices c. & o. station. Phones.
Citz. and Bell, 90. Is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

WANTED-TO BUY GAS RANGE;
must be in good condition and
cheap. Address M. care Daily Press.
Is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
LOST.

LOST-SMAI.L BROWN LEATHER
pocketbOok containing car tickets
and keys Kindly return to this
Office. 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

wANTEDATo BUY, SELL OR Ex-
change. furniture and stoves. c. w
LEWIS, 250z Huntington Ave.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

wANTED-YOU TO KNOW THAT
we buy, sell exchange and repair
furniture and stoves. LAsikINS
& DOBSON, 2509 jefferson avenue.
SO.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

WANTED-HAULING OF ALL
kinds. especially furniture. Z. C.
SHIELDS, 3401 Chestnut avenue.
apeIl phone 37f. 2-24.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

with a person standing IN the othery
Il never triSd Mr. Mcintyre
well. now. where did you assign
Miss Dennison TO sleep?'
In Mr. Brokaws room"
. Wasn't there some change? Wasn't
Mr.. Wells finally given that room?"
YES"
/, Did Mr.. Wells come prepared 10
stay all night?".
Il think he did"
Love Messages by Telegraph.
Love messages by tele graph IN
stead OF by telephone came prominent
Iv into play when Mrs. Brokaw was
at Great Neck and her husband was
In the South. In these messages MIS-
Brokaw said she was keeping her
promises" and was very good" and
not infrequently the kilograms con-
cluded with love-" or much love.
Mns. Brokaw was excused from the
stand after five days OF testimony.
Her counsel intimated that he would
soon produce nurses. maids and other
witnesses TO corroborate Mrs. Bro
kaws stories Of broken doors and up
roarious nights.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
WANTED.

WANTED-WHITE MAN AND WIFE
to take charge of restaurant. Apply
with references 233 Thirty-third
street. 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15
f11ERSISTENCY
NJ L HDRAWS BIG WAGES

Enough persistency to make something
else probable of accomplishment will a.
most always finish the task in want adj
vertising, This quality of persistency
draws it's biggest rewards in want adver-
tising--wins its surest laurels.
To "know when to quit" is important in
some things. To know when to KEEP
ON is important in want advertising. It's
the secret of the person who is called
fortunate"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

IWANTED-YOU TO KNOW THAT
this is the last call for Xmas
photographs at VAN WAGNER
Studio, 1902 washington Avenue. Is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-15

Gently smear the face with Cuticura
Ointment. the great Skin Cure, but do
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

The captain OF the battleship GeOr-
gia," says The Baltimore Sun. lis hard.
ly to be blamed for a little indulgence
as he hits the last station Of an around.
the-wOrld cruise and is practically
within sight Of the home shore. May
be that was considered In the sentence
imposed by the cOurtmartial. which,
after finding him guilty OF the charge
Of intoxication. gave him a suspension
of six months and a loss of ten num-
bers. They might have sent him to
the State for which his ship was nam
ed to learn abstinence under a prohi-
bitiOn regime"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

TIE making public of the large sums
nj Ex-Governor Jennings during the
nn two years as attorney for the
nusises Of the Internal Improvement
md has caused unfavOrable comment
b The State press generally. The
Dunnellon Advocate, however. refers
D mch comments as hot air" and
nys II Jennings had not earned the
noDey paid him an investigation
uould have been made. Will Editor
Peacock kindly inform the public
vhat opportunity there has been for
e Investigation Of the matter? No
enc blames Mr.. Jennings for accept
ns The money, but the trustees are
hAned for employing counsel at such
4 Price when Il was the business of
lAe Attorney-General to have attended
. ne legal Affairs OF the trustees.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

II Enrico CarusO, the celebrated
Italian opera star. were no better as
a singer than he seems TO be as a
man he would not be able to earn
more than a day labOrer. Having In
mind his monkey house episode and
"soul-mate" bushes IL would seem
that he might with advantage spend
some time In trying TO get his charact'
or up 10 the level Of his voice. One
trouble with such men Is that they
insist they are not 10 be Judged by
the same moral standard by which
others are measured, and there are
people foolish enough 10 agree with
them.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

The shipbuilding industry In Eng.
land has been greatly depressed on
account Of the strikes which have last.
cd for several months. An agreement
has now been ratified between EN-.
ployer aud men by which the strike
will end and the relation between the
two parties put upon a satisfactory
basis. Under the arrangement no
small union can create a strike. and
all questions arising will be thorough.
~ and amicably discussed by the rep
resentatives OF employers and unions
and every possible plan adopted TO
prevent a strike or lockout. The
agreement will probably have far.
reaching consequences on labor and
capital elsewhere.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

mere Is a rapidly growing senti-
~ ail over the country IN favor Of
--uiying school grounds. Where IL
been done with any regard 10
- ana system the results have been
i. satisfactory. There Is every
ne TO be said In its favor. There
20 merit quite the reverse, In hay-
uilpidaied buildings. and grounds
-'eied with tall grass and weeds.
elect Of such a condition upon
sliiaren or district Is anything but
That being 30 IL naturally FOL.
mat when this condition is
$50 30 that the grounds aud build
], :. are pleasing 90 the eye by reason
'H neat and attractive appear
-, - lastihable pride Is aroused, and
- = many other good things. Some
.-'''hip and ambition. a needed
-A' OF labor aud "A small outlay of
i - are sufficient with good taste
.,' '-in almost any eycsore into that
a pleasing and beneficial
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10
The Health Of Your Horse

will be best prOmOted-best pre-
served-n you are ready to give the
proper remedy at the proper time.
The proper remedy for all strains
sprains. or collie is Perry Davis Pain
killer. The proper time to use Il Is
when the trouble first shows itself.
BE prompt and you'll not only save
the horse suffering. but you'll spare
yourself trouble and expense-maybe
save a long time waiting. You ought
TO have a bottle ready. The new size
bottle costs 35 cents; one larger, 90
cents. BE sure your druggist gives
you Perry Davis.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10
Beware Of ointments for Catarrf
That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering IL
through the mucous surfaces. such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans. as the damage they viii DO Is
ten fold 20 the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Caiarfn
Cure. manufactured by r. j, Cheney
a Co. Toledo. o., contains no m''
curry. and IS taken internally ac''ns
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. lu buy
Halls Catarrh Cure be- sure sou get
tbe genuine. Il Is taken internally
and made ln Toledo. Ohio. BY T. J..
cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by an druggists, Price, zoe per
Take Halls Family Pills Tor eonst'
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

he need Of afIorestation and refor-
ssiation is so pressing In well nigh
every country that Governments are
nkng immediate and thorough &C
uoh 70 meet Il. In fact some govern
lells, especially those Of France,
Germany and Japan, began years ago,
Aaa are reaping their reward I'm the
heS and splendid forests rapidly grow
hs 70 maturity. This country is now
ANY awake TO the need, and over I'm
o'eat Britain they are about 20 com
-saee the planting OF some 5000, 900
-''es OF poor pasture land The plan
= % plant 10000 acres annually In
- winter months, whereby some 49,
men will be given temporary EN-
.-4eent az a most needful time. To
!" MS work some Sl2.OOO,OOO will be
ssli annually. AT the end OF eighty
s'Is II y estimated that the property
--s anorested will be worth 20 the
''-'s something like 2.SOO,OOO,OOO.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10
BILL FOR DIVORCE

10 the Circuit Court. Eighth Judicial Circus
Alachua County, FlOrida.-In Chancery -
Lizzie ~. Evans W. Peter j EVams-hlll
for Divorce. Order OF Publication.
10 appearing by anidavit appended ~ the
Din nlcd On the above stated cause that the
Fe sicence OF Peter J. Evans. the defendant
the elm named, n unknown. and that there u
o person in the State the service OF q sub
poena upon whom would bind said defendant.
and that he a over the age Of twenty-One
years: % Ia therefore ordered that said non
resident defendant be and he n hereby re-
quired 20 appear % thc Bill OF Complaint filed
in said cause on or before Monday. the SIN day
OF April A. ID 1903. Otherwise the allegations
OF said BIN VIII be taken a. confessed b. said
defendant
NJ IA fuFtacr ordered that this order be pub
ished once week for elght consecutive
weeks On The Gainesville sun. a neWspapoT
Published in said county and State.
This FebruarY Hth 1903
s. n. WIEEGES. Clerk Circuit Court
By 81 s. CHEVES, ID. T..
A true COPY 90 original
Seal =. "A WiENGES, Clerk Circuit Court
~ ~. - CHENES. ID. g.
H. A. THRA shtR. sol'r for COmplL
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10
CURRENT COMMENT

The birmingham News says. 1t an.
pears that the visit OF President-elect
Taft TO Panama set at rest for at least
a while those multitudinous and large.
ly groundless reports about the danger
Of the canal from the Gatun dam.
Most OF the rumors that are spread
about the canal are originated by peo-
pie who don't know anything about
the subject, for political purposes
only"
The Baltimore Sun says: One thing
Is absolutely certain. The solid South
will never be broken as long as the
Republican party insults IL by such
appointments as that OF Crum. II the
Republican Senators wish TO promote
Mr.. Taft's political missionary work
I'm the South the wise thing for them
to do is TO refuse TO confirm Crum's
appointment and leave Mr.. Taft 20 al
the collectorship at Charleston"
The Charleston News and Courier
says: only twenty-six days more.
thank Heaven! or 624 hours, or 37,44O
minutes, OF 2,246,4 400 seconds, or about
nine working days Of eight hours each.
and there will be an end OF the fear
full test TO which the American peO-
pie have been subjected for more than
seven years. That they have stood il.
or any considerable part of II, without
violent disturbance is the highest trib-
ute that could be paid to the conserva-
tive character OF our institutions. And
the Star-spangled Banner, oh! long
may she wave"
The Birmingham Age-Herald says:
Congress lacks the power TO estab-
lish standard grades Of cotton in all
the cotton ports Of tie world. but II
can start the reform and then by ex-
ample and influence this Government
can perhaps induce all others TO &C
cept its standard grades Of cotton.
The reform has been started, and II |
the work of the experts at Washing |
ton be satisfactory. the grades estab-
lished in the country that produces the
chief commercial crop of the world |
will no doubt be accepted In all mar
kets in which American cotton is
handled"
The New York Evening Post says:
Whatever the motives prompting /
Congress TO vote $500 coo for the de-
velopment OF military flying machines.
the act may have important cOnse-
quences. The amazing progress Of the
past five years in aerial navigation
promises things that, but the other
day, were wild dreams. and, even now,
seem extravagant when set down In
cold type. We cannot think out the
possibilities of a perfect dirigible war
balloon without realizing, long before
the end OF the story is reached, that,
in the presence Of such an instru-
ment, a regiment will be as a swarm
OF caterpillars, and a Dreadnought no
more dangerous than a mud turtle.
The perfect warship Of the sky is not
yet: but she is as nearly I'm sight as
25.OOO-ton Dreadnoughts were ten
years ago. Were our Government to
offer a prize OF 100000 for a perfect
aerial fighting machine, the naval
budget and the exhuming OF fossils
from the Navy Department might, In
another twenty years, give us no more
concern than the pensions for Me-
can War veterans"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Lini-
ment when you have rheumatism? We
feel sure that the result will be
prompt and satisfactory. II has cured
others, why not you? Try IL. II costs
but a trihe. Price. Is cents; large
size, 50 cents. For sale by all drug
gists.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

Hon. Frank Adams, who recently
moved to Jacksonville, has entered
into a new field of work. He has
purchased the controlling interest
and has been elected president OF the
Southern Drug Manufacturing Com
pany of Jacksonville.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

luage A. o. Wright Of Jacksonville,
40 has been lecturing at different
n,lus II the State on the Confederate
rssy. 4 one OF the best-pOsted men in
a. South on the subject he has taken
a. hls lecture. Il is to be hoped that
hs SIN deliver his lecture I'm Gaines
slIle q some future date.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

Van nay never have another such
wsmlty 70 get a fine piano as is
- Afforded you in The Sun piano
,est II you fail TO win the piano
4, sus bins are worth their full value
5 yuu on the purchase Of one Of these
a. Instruments.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10

=. circulation Of The Sun is i'm
...,.,ng a a rapid rate, and adver-
-. vill end space in its columns a
s.,hle Investment. Buy space now.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-10
Tampa & Jacksonville Rally

Leave Gainesville for Micanopy, Fairfield and To-
cal points South. ......................
Returning, arrive Gainesville ..........
Leave Gainesville for Sampson City, Palatka,
Lake City, ValdOsta, and all points North
Returning, arrive Gainesville 80. ....