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Evening star., 1909-06-11

Germany Is almost as solicitous about
the payment of royalties by American
steel manufacturers as IL the Krupps'
business were an infant industry.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Nav Save England.

From the New York Evening Post.
Now that they have saved the Holbein
nainting from Americans. the English
NAV get to feel that perhaps they can
save the empire from the Germans.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

Paris will find 1t difficult to provide
shocking plays that will make any i'm
preston on summer tourists who have
been through New York theatrical
season.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Lack Of Judgment

go cayuse Charley met his rate al
the hands of posse?
yep" answered Three-hnger sam.
What was the trouble?"
"His immejit difficulty was lack VI
Judgment as to speed. He helped MINI
self TO a horse but didn't pick one tna'
was fast enough to keep ahead OF the
party as went after him.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Recognition.

.Hou do you recognize an infant m
dustry?"
"1dke most infants" answered senator
corohum lit is recognized by the amount
of noise 1t makes when 1t wants 10 De
noticed"
Evening star., 1909-06-11

The amount of work being done on the
Panama canal gives some of the pessi-
mistic critics of that enterprise very lit
tie hope of disposing of 'I-told-you-s so =
manuscripts to the maya zines
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Becoming Gentle.

From the Baltimore American.
Senator Ben Tillman. notwithstanding
the inviting opportunity held out in the
tariff debates. does not seem to be so
ferociously on the war path as he used
to be.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

1t would be an annoyance to John Bull
to discover that the war scare was mere
ly a piece of press agent work on be-
half OF the advocates Of increased arma-
ment
Evening star., 1909-06-11

Like many other speeches. the gradua-
ton addresses contain great deal OF
valuable suggestion IL only the right
people could be induced to pay attention.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Have YOUR Own
Book Plate.

W :::::z';': :$ $3$T :; g.; s;:; IS f.: a:
Printers whereby we
are enabled to offer Book Plates
IN eleven different styles with
your name imprinted on them, at
exceedingly low prices.
The designs are unique and
original. and may be seen in our
Book Department. The prices
are as follows:
Evening star., 1909-06-11

For a member of the infant class In
seIf-government Porto Rico finds itself
confronted with some extremely difficult
economic problems.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

Whatever may be their rivalries In a
business way. several eminent railway
men are prompt to agree that too much
legislation Is a bad thing for business.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Mystifed.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
Fourteen republican senators voted for
free iron ore but eighteen democratic
senators voted against it. Where do we
get OFF,
Evening star., 1909-06-11

Mr.. Bryan is not yet prepared 10 put
all the democrats who do not agree Win
him on the tariff out OF the party.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

The first straw hat does not imply that
the last raincoat has made its appear
ance.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Children on the Free List.

From the st. Joseph Gazette.
The fact that Senator Aldrich is said
to be very fond OF children is given as
good reason for believing that children
will be continued on the free list.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Subjective JOY.

The esoist will not repine,
For self-esteem is never sad
His disposition's wondrous fine.
Although his judgment may be pad.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
The Foulfn1 of Streats.

News OF arrangements for tennis match
es In Africa is rather slow in coming in.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

"patience is a good thing. son. sara
1-nc,e F;ben "pervided you doesn't knock
off work an go to sleep "nile YOU
practicin' it,
Evening star., 1909-06-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Conservative.

your great trouble" said the saga
c,ous person. lis that you don't apply
scientific principles to agriculture
"P'raps," answered Farmer Corntossei
what. in your opinion, causes SO many
crop failures?"
.r dunno for sure. But I've suspl-
cion it's irwin to follow the ADVICE OF
everybody that comes along an says ne
knows all about 1t.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Strap Sandals and
Ankle Ties for Children.

~ TRAP Sandals are the
N1N proper footwear for Chill
~ dren's Sum mer wear.
They protect the bottom
of the feet and leave the uppers
free and uncovered, thus insuring
comfort, GOODNESS and the same
pleasure as being barefooted. We
show variety of styles and for
all purposes.
We also show a large line OF
Ankle Ties for misses and chill
dren.
Misses and rhildren's Barefoot Sandals. Of
tan cafskin. with two straps and welt e, -
sole: sizes to s. Pair. Pi.<o
Sizes sl2 to .. Pair. SI5O
Sizes 2l2 TO 6. Pair. ir................ $500
Misses and Children's Ankle-strap Ties of
patent kidskin and gun metal calfskin with
neat neat buckle and welt sole. spring or SI -
Sizes II to 2. Pair Observation-Disclosures. So 90
Childrcn's Ankfestra Tics. of white canvas.
tan calfskin. patent cafskin and black kid
sizes 10 g. falr. ---.....-........... Di'lo
Sizes sLa to l0l1 Pair. SI.75
Misses and Children's White Canvas Ankle
year welt sole: sizes sLa to 1Ols. Pair. 9%.oO
Sizes IL to 2. Pair air............. $40
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
High
Toilet Articles.

Listerne. bottle. le...................l5c l5c and 60c
Gum Camphor III. b........................6 .65c
Empty Bottles. labeled. ready for the bath
medicine cabinet.
". l.. Chloris Violet Water. bottle CSC,
SOC and Sl.OO.
Hudnut's Violet Water. bottle. .. .75c to 81. 40
All Cologne, bottle. 25c. 45c and S5c
Tender Foot Powder. box x................ 1ac
Sylvan Talcum Powder box x........... .l5c
Mennen's Tacum Powder, box. lie
Lyons Tooth Powder. box. lac
Calox Tooth Powder. box. x..................l lac
She6ield's Tooth Paste. tube. lac
Professional Tooth Paste, tube. ........... 2Jc
Frostilla, hottie. ......................l7c
Benzoin and Almond Cream. bottle. 25c
Kinds Honey and Almond Cream. bottle. .35c
Rose Water and Glycerine, bottle. ........ .i6c
Main door, G st.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Infants and Chi1dren's
Caps, Hats and Bonnets.

OIL n NTS' Close fitting
Caps, with crown of en-
W broidery; trimmed with
turn-back piece of embroid-
cry edged with lace; finished
with wide ties.
75c each.
lnfants Close-fttng Tucked Cans with
tucked crown; finished with wide ties
Infants Close-fttng Caps. made Of .uor.-
emproiIer!' trimmed with turn-back piece ~
E,hoiuers Eanh ana nnished with wide ties -,
Infants Close fitting Cans made ~ ;,or,;
ana lace: trimmed about face with lace =. ~
edge' finished with wide ties Each SI 90
Children's Piaue Hats. with scalloped n
prim ana crown buttoned on. Each. . 9l.OO
GhiIdren's Sun Bonnets. of white. blue
ana pink percale and chambray. Large
and small sizes. Each. 2sc
Third floor, ST.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Boys Bl0uses.
TX & e" and TX & S" Makes.
The finest qualities for the prices asked.
Perfect fit and fine workmanship throughout
New York-WASHINGTON-P

AT SOC "A larger and better AT ST. 900 attractive as
assortment than have Of soment of Fine Bouse light
ered heretofore Soft collar and medium effects with
neckband styles. Plain white collars attached or aundered
blue and khaki coored cham neckbands and plated
bray also pretty stripes and fig bosom Also Plain
sizes to 10 Also Little Bloues of linens lawns muslns
Boys Bouses that button from madras Sizes to
the shoulder with military collar collar Bouses
in small sizes popular this year
We advise selection while the stock its best
Boys Coat S1lrts in plain white, with plain pleated
fronsoo EACH Also Fancy Coored Shrtscoa sye-n large
assortment.
Also showing complete assortments of
Straw FHats===Wash F1ats===C1otn Hats and Caps
Silk BoWs===Silk Four=in=1ands===WaslnT Ties.
Third foa.T
Evening star., 1909-06-11
:" Princess'' Slips
For Women.

FOT wv OGhhGIle
- HE NEW styles have
4 wrought great changes in
~ undergarments. They de-
mand absence of fullness
about the waist and over the hips,
and this demand is responsible
for the present popularity of the
Princess" Slip.
We are showing a large and at
tractive assortment of these Slips,
made of fine lawns, batistes and
other sheer materials, and call at
tention to the following items as
being very special values:
Princess" Slips. Of white lawn, trim
med with valenciennes lace edge.
Special price, $I.75.
Princess" Slips. Of good quality lawn
lace and insertion. beading and ribbon; !;
finished with deep flounce of insertion
and lace, or embroidery edge and bead
ing with deep embroidery f1ounce.
Special price, $2.75.
Princess Slips, of fine lawn, trimmed
with valenciennes lace edge and insertion,
beading and ribbon and finished with
deep tucked iounce and lace ruffle.
Special prices, $500 and $500.
Princess Slips. Of fine batiste, trim
med with fine lace and insertion. en-
broidery medallions, beading and ribbon !:
finished with deep f1ounce of lace in
sertion, fine tucks and sectional lace ruff
fe.
Special price, $6.75.
Also Women's Silk kimonos. in a va
riety of Japanese and Oriental designs
and colorings. Made full and long with
deep hem and finished with attractive
borders
Special price, $500.
Third door, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-06-11
Draw American Tourists.


Now that Switzerland is taking up base
ball with enthusiasm, 1t may expect to
be overcrowded with American fans this
summer. Shrewd advertisers. those noun
taineerS.
Evening star., 1909-06-11

THE STAR has q regular and pefma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other washington dailies. As News
nnd Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
NEW SECRETARY OF LOCAL
Y.M.C.A. TAXES UP WORK
Edward IA. Hall and Mrs. Hall Ar
rive Here From Paramount,
w. Va.

MIR. Edward NJ. Hall. the new sec
rotary OF the local Young Mems Chris
tan Association. and Mrs. Hall ar
rived here yesterday from Paramount.
w. Va. and Mr.. Hall Immediately
took charge of the association. reliev-
ing Assistant Secretary Eugene l.
King. who has been in charge since
Mr.. U. S. Duncan left here month
ago.
Mr.. Hall was supposed to come
here on September 10. but he was Ill
at the time and was unable to leave
his home in Fairmount. He has been
engaged in association work several
years and has Just completed course
at the Springfield. Mass. training
school for Y. NJ c. A. secretaries
The gymnasium classes began work
at the association this week and are
larger this year than ever before
The practice for basketball will begin
about November 1.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
NEGRO SHOT On QUARREL
OVER Flve.CENT PIECE
Dispute Arises Over Ownership OF
stakes IN Crap Game IN
Rockets.

As the result OF a quarrel over the
possession OF a five-cent piece. the
stakes In a game Of craps" Elijah
williams. negro. was shot through
the left arm by John Barber. also col
ored. about n O'Clock yesterday morn
ing In Rockets Barber escaped after
the shooting and has not been cap
tured
The game is alleged TO have been
going on In COLLISIONS boot black place
at jefferson avenue and Tventy-third
street. where the men were employed
Following the -oli Of the bones vii
Iisms picked NJ the nickel and Barber
objected. claiming that u was bis
property. The argument grew heated
and Il eliminated when Barber drew q
revolver and fred az Williams. the ball
stfkins the negro IN the arm. whiIs
painful. the wound Is not serious. u
was dressed By = physician
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
PROMINENT SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKER TO SPEAK HERE
Mr.. Hugh Cork, Assistant Information
al Secretary, Comes to the City
Next Month.

Mr.. c. w. Baines, general secre-
tary of the Virginia State Sunday
School Association, announced yester-
day day that Mr.. Hugh Cork, assist
ant to Mr.. Marion Lawrence, the gen
eral secretary of the International
Sunday School association, will be
i'm the city on next Monday. October
4. and will address a mass meeting
OF the Sunday school superintendent,
pastors. teachers and others inter-
ested In the work of the Sunday
school at the First Presbyterian
church at p. m. In the afternoon
at o'clock there will be a confer
ence of pastors, superintendent and
teachers. led by Mr.. Cork. This con-
ference will be held at the Y. VI. c. A.
rooms.
Mr. Cork will address his remarks
in the evening particularly to organ
lied adult Bible class work, which
Just at this time is attracting so much
attention in Sunday school circles. BY
the influence Of the organized Bible
class. men and women are beng
brought into the Sunday schools by
hundreds and thousands. There are
a number of such classes in this VI
cinity; for instance, Mr.. George
Schmelzs class at the Memorial bap-
fist church. Hampton. has member
ship OF over five hundred; Judge Bar
ham. the teacher of the Mems Class
at Trinity Methodi.t church has more
than one hundred in his class; the
pastor, Rev. J. T. Riddick. of the Second
Baptist church, has class OF men
numbering about 100 members; Rev
George ". wrsy, at his church in
Hampton. has a class OF about loO
men: the First Baptist and the First
and Second Presbyterian churches OF
this city. have large classes Of men
Members Of the Sunday schools oil
this city. Hampton. Phoebus and al
jacent places are invited TO atteno
these meetings and hear Mr. Cork
The Adult Bible Glass Federation
Of this city. composed Of all the adult
classes Of the various churches VIII
attend this meeting in q body. and
each class is expected 10 call the al
tcntion Of its members to the meet
ing at the Sunday morning session
and thus muster large number 10
attend the meeting at the Presbyterian
church Mondsv evening.
The meeting wiz be open TO The
public
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
Col. Stern Pays Annual Visit 10
Huntington Rifles Tonight.
COL. NOTTINGHAM AND STAFF HERE
All Of the Regimental Officers viii be
Present at Inspeetlon-Expect to
Have Fifty Men In Line-New Tar
gets Arrive.

Col. 10 Lane Stern. State inspection
offer OF the Virginia Volunteers, Will
make his annual inspection OF the
Huntington Rifles, Company c. Fourth
Virginia Regiment. National Guard, to-
night In the company armory in the
Darling building. Col. Nottingham,
commanding the Fourth Regiment.
and the entire regimental staff Will
be present at the inspection. They
VIII come heie with Col. Stern this
afternoon from Norfolk.
Captain wilkins. commanding the
Huntington Rifles. has issued orders
to the effect that every member OF
the company who abSeMs himself
from the inspection without having
secured an excuse from the command
ing officer will be ordered before a
regimental court martial
The Huntington Rifles has SO men
on roll and the officers expect to have
80 men out tonight The company
equipment has been put into the beat
OF shape for the visit of the inspect
ing officer and the men EXPECT to go
through the inspection with flying
colcrs.
Three new AIKEN revolving targets
for small arm practice have been re-
ceived by the company and are to be
installed on the rifle range. the site
for which Is to be selected. The Off
GERS of the company believe that a
site on the Boulevard near Pulliam's
farm is the best place for the range.
Col. Charles A. Dempsey, U. s. A,
retired. inspector of small arms prac-
tice will come here to select the site
in the near future.
There were three promotions in the
company this week. Privates Breeder.
Stephenson and Fl. NJ. Moss be pro-
NOTED to corporals. They were re-
uuired to stand examinations and
were marked as follows: Moss. S2;
Stephenson. SO: Breeder. sc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
Soldiers Guarding Prisoner.
rpv Associated Prcss-l

COLUMBUS. MISS. Oct f.-Antici-
paiing that an attempt would be made
10 lynch Henry AID Reese Belts.
negroes. charged with the killing Of
J. W. smith. a prominent planter. be
cause d the scouittzi today Of snosh-
or negro charged vita arson. the coun-
~ jail here was placed under guard
of The local military company tonight
on request % the sheriff
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

When Charley Grapevine. appears
here at the Academy of Music Mon
day night he will have new play
which Is said to be the funniest
vehicle he has had in his entire
theatrical career.
Mr.. Grapewin has appeared tn THE
Awakening of MIR. Pipp" for the last
six years and IL is said that the box
Office receipts how that he played to
larger business during the sixth year
then he did during the first tour
This season Mr.. Grapewin has
comedy called above the Limit
which was written by himself ana
George Totten Smith. The play Is
in three acts and abounds In funny
and the principal role Is
said to give the star an opportunity
to display his versatility to advan-
tage.
The advance sale of seats is now
open at the box Office.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
No One Present to Represent New
| port News 8 yorktown Company
When Matter Is Considered.
WHO IS BEHIND NEW COMPANY?
Members Of Council Committee say
They Want to Know Something Be-
fore Granting Any Franchise for
steam and electric Road to Enter
the City.

Because there was no one present
10 explain the objects of the company,
the council committee on highways
and sewers last night held up the or
dinance granting franchise TO the
newly organized Newport News q
Yorktown Railway Company TO lay
tracks along Madison and Warwick
avenues within the city limits. the
measure was presented In the board
of aldermen last month and was re-
serred 10 the committee for a recon-
mendation.
When the ordinance was first taken
under consideration Councilman Har-
ris. of the Third ward, wanted to know
who composed the new company ana
what backing It has He said that ne
thought the road might be built WITH
in ten years or more by somebody SO
1t was not necessary for the commit
tee TO act on the ordinance at this
time.
Wants TO Know About Finances.
MIR Harris went on to say that he
d,d not believe in granting the com
pany franchise to use the two
avenues for 80 years without nrst
finding out who composes the com
many. what kind of road 1t pro-
poses 10 operate and whether or not
II is financially able to complete the
road
Alderman helms. of the First ward
affected to that section of the ordi-
nance exempting the road from any
taxes for a period OF ten years. the
company being allowed to pay s25 an
nually for that period In lien OF all
taxes.
Alderman West said that he thought
the road would be great thing TOT
Newport News II It could be built. he
tols the members of the council the
names of the officers OF the company
After some further discussion the
committee decided to lay the matter
over until the next meeting.
Brick Paving Is Completed.
The committee received lengthy
letter from City Engineer Pearse set
ting forth that the vitrlhed brick paw
ing has been completed by Contractor
J. w. Davis and explaining why ne
had to make changes in the specifi-
cations so as to require only two
inches of sand base instead of four
inches as originally required. The ex-
pIanation was the same as Mr.. Pearse
has given to the council and the com
mittee several times before.
Accompanying the letter we're the
fnal estimates of the money due the
contractor. which totaled 5000. The
committee decided to hold up the pay
nent Of the anal estimate pending
the outcome OF the investigation into
the sand base which is to be con
Quoted by Mayor Jones on October
IL.
Before this action was taken. tbs
committee considered the matter o'
recommending the payment Of th'
monthly estimates that have been due
Mr.. Davis for sometime and which
have been held up ever since the ssnt
base matter was first brought to th'
attention Of the council. The esti
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

David Warfield in 1.-The Music Master
Though the fact that David warfield
will not be seen In The Music Mas
ter at the local Academy OF Music
is keenly regretted by theater-goers
here the announcement that this popu-
lar actor Is to give three performances
al the Norfolk Academy has created
considerable interest on this side Oh
Hampton Roads. MI Warfield's char
acterization of the old music master
about whom the story OF his success
full play centers Is regarded as one OF
the most remarkable pieces of acting
even seen upon the stage. Even the
stars success in "Phe Auctioneer
was nothing compared with what he
is doing in THE Music Master"
For the convenience of the theater-
goers in this city 1t has been ar
ranged to have tickets for THE Music
Master" sold through Manager Book
er, of the local Academy. The tickets
may be bought at the Academy box
office, or ordered by phone from the
Norfolk Academy The play VIII be
presented next Monday aud Tuesday
nights and Tuesday afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

For sore Throst. Sudden Cold and
Coughs no remedy has been discover
I'd 80 powerful 20 cure a. Perry
Davis Painkilier Asa Liaiuent y has
no equal incuring Rheumatism Or Neu--
slzia. burns and bruises. and wounds
Of eyery description n - the cheap.
est snd best remedy offered 70 the
ruhiic. Only 55c Tor q b!E bottle
There are other sizes also. 25c and
SOC
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
NOTICE..

Patrons o. the Newport Ne~s Light
and water Company are hereby re
minded thsf wafer bills must Be psio
BY the iash inst Al delinouenc'cs
on the nth Inst viIi have their sup
pig cut OF pursusrf 20 notice ziven
al consumers NEWPORT NEWS
LIGHT AND WATER COMPANY.
BY L. p. NASvTf1E. Superin,eudsnt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

LAURENs. s. c. Oct. i.-ceorgc
Davis ana John vsnce. colored. we're
convicted today Of criminal assault on
. White woman near Gray Court this
county. Judge Ship sentenced them
20 - ys.rs IN the ststs prison.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02
mates aggregate about 5000.
PAY Paving Estimates.

Mr.. west sdiu thet thc Wy
tanning more than enough money from
the contract TO cover the difference
in the cost OF the sand base laid and
that required by the specifications and
he was I'm favor OF paying the esti-
males provided IL would not commit
the city TO accepting the paving with
out being allowed to make reduction
from the final estimate due the con-
tractor.
Railroad Company Paying UP.
The committee received a letter
from city Attorney Massie stating
that the Newport News & Old Point
Railway & Electric Company had
handed him two checks-one for
1851 so and the other for $2.5oo-as
the first payment on the paving which
the city has had done for the railway
company
Bids for repairing the sidewalks
that have been broken in laying the
curbing we're opened and the commit
tee recommended that the bid OF T..
II. Temple and Son at SIP be accept
ed and the appropriation for the work
be made.
The question OF laying mari on the
unpayed streets was brought to the at
tentiop Of the committee. Chairman
Via said that there are deep beds OF
mari along the river shore just above
the city and that 1t could be hauled
and laid on the streets at small ex-
penses.
n was decided to lay the matter
over until n final settlement OF the
nayments for the paving are made
so that the amount of balance each
ward has from the original paving
fund can be determined.
The members attending the meet
ing were: Chairman Via and Messrs'
West. Harris, and helms.
The almshouse and poor commit
toe and health committee met iast
night and disposed OF routine ousi-
ness.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

Miss Mary c. wisson. Who has been
sis,tins her aunt. Mira, c. c. Doyle. lls
THIRTY fifth street. hasTeturned TO oei
home in Pittsourg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. r j. Smith. OF Gov
inston. are visiting Mrs smith
mother. mother. Mrs. r. L. McPne'-
son. on Twenty ninth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

Mrs A p Meyers with her daugh
,ers- Mrs ] Fisenman and Miss PES
sic Movers. will leave this week 10
CHARLOTTESVILLE 20 spend several weeks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-02

Mrs I, ". Wilson returned yester
day from Wilmington. Del ~nere sn
visited relatives.