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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
SOME OF THE MANY CURIOUS
Some CT the Many Curious Adventures
That BefalI Travellers In Dark
Continent

Curious adventures befall explorers
in southern Liberia, as one OF then
writes: When we entered this coun
try in 1906 we fired a star shell tc
try to communicate with the column
marching from Okla. This was seen
by the natives for miles around, and
it's effect was extraordinary The
Ahiaras, Onichas and their warlike
friends. who had spent years building
the most marvellous trenches and
stoskzfes to guard every possible ap
preach to their country. told us after
ward that they had meant to give us
a very warm time. but that the star
shell was too much for them Any
one who could do this must be super
natural. and they fed into the bush
and kept up a guerrilla warfare fol-
months. never daring TO show them
selves.
In January. 1906. when small col
urn was operating in the Ohcnhon
country. northwest of Bande. u had q
lot OF trouble with a town called Ono
Oga Ngolori, the reason given beins
that when the Long Juju Of Arochrku
was destroyed In 1902. il was brought
to this place as being out OF reach oil
the government. and the Arc priests
tried to re-establish II here and carry
on their former customs. A; any rate,
It vas reported 70 be most power
full Juju. and meant certain death to
any one who entered 10 hiding place.
We made q visit tn H.
~An round vere sticks stuck in The
ground supporting skslls. eggs and
bones. while blood was spiashed over
the walls. on therIght Of the entrance
was a large basin Of water about IS
inches deep. hewn out Of the rock IN
which water trickled through from the
roof. and IN which a few nsA glided
about
While examining this. one Of the
Officers made some remark. setting
IN a serits OF echoes. which rcsound-
Cd from the walls Of the cave. Ie Ger
tsiniy was most Qacer. and was al
together too much for the few soldiers
and others who out 81 curiosity had
Allowed ~ N. for they Cropped their
csrblne ssrd fed out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

cording TO custom, has been appropri-
ated 20 snpplimeDt the salary OF the
Office, and to have Prof. jenkins made
supervising principal. Such an action
would be absurdly childish. and We
have too much confidence IN the com
mon sense OF a majority of the mem
hers of both branches OF the council
TO believe that anything OF the kind
will be done. Some years ago the
city had supervising principal In ad'
ditlOn to superintendent. and by
general consent the plan was abolish
ed as costly nuisance.
The school board has had consider
able trouble over this superintendent
business, and IL would seem that the
trustees would be glad TO put an end
to IL all. The vacation DAYS have
lust started. but only three short
months are to pass before the time
for reopening the schools rolls around.
Il Is very desirable that the man who
Is 10 be ut the head OF the schoo'
system during the coming year should
get in touch with the situation just
as soon as possible. The Daily Press
believes that the trustees Will best
serve the interests of the school sys-
TEN by accepting the situation ana
bringing prof. Worreli to Newport
News just as soon as they can.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

the Transvaai Beers. whose filiorsterinS
raids across the border were getting
worse and worse.
To cut my story short, however. and
get down to a fast series OF single
handed leopard kills. after following
the Dragons up as far as Mafeking
to no purpose. returned TO kimber-
ley and the Orange river. / conceived
the idea of constructing a raft and
thus transporting my few necessary
effects. camping on the banks as in
clination led me, or. as | fancied the
locality favored sport. | had had too
much experience among floating logs
whilst numbering in America not 10
feel at home at this kind OF work:
and all in all. though | did not traVei
far, | spent one OF the most exciting
trips ever had. All along either
side 81 this fine river is Wide belt
OF "wait-a-bit" thorns and bush tim
Der. On which lovely green beetles
played In great profusion. l. caught
numbers. every one of which brought
me in I'D in Cape Town, for Jeweiry
purposes. | had seen beetles set up
In a similar fashion in Rio de Janeiro
and so had an eye to possible busi-
ness: as also. we used to get ailisators
teeth down in Alabama and Florida.
but these creatures have got so scarce
now that it hardly pays to hunt them.
Having got everything fixed on my
raft, AMI as the river here1bouts was
familiar to ne. had no difficulty in
making landing. as l had proposed
some 20 miles further down, passing
the ford to Hope Town on my way
Among other things had with me
hammock and poncho which | had
used out I'm the Banda Orientale. both
OF which, besides being of the greatest
use. went into very small compass
After taking a cup of coffee without
milk and u snack or two Of spring-bok.
I literally turned m, with my caroine
beside me and my dog curled up at
nv feet. to be lulled to sleep by sounds
as familiar as those heard on sum-
mer day at home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
NOTICED

We, the undersigned Bakers OF
Newport News and Phoebus. Va, find
It impossible to sell bread at any less
than four cents (4c) per loaf. and
Buns. Rolls at eight cents (sc) per
doz. wholesale. regardless of quantity,
on and after June '14th 1909 Owing
to the advanced price OF Aeur and
with no prospect of cheaper -four.
Very respectfully. Signed.
THE HEALTH FOOD BAKERY. w.
II. Jennings, Prop.
OLD HOMESTEAD BAKERY. Davis
Bros. ProprietOrs.
MARYLAND BAKERY, ]. H. Brun-
ming. Prop.
EINWIcK's BAKERY. Louis Einwick.
Prop.
UNION BAKERY. Mary Van Wagenen.
Prop.
HEINiCKEL'S BAKERY. A. X. Helm
ickels Prop.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
Blinded by a Sand Storm.

AS the sun rose IL speedily dissi-
mated the river mist. and little way
out on the veldt and beyond the tim
Der. il was as suitry as ever. could
spy some small specks away to the
southwark. and as fresh bit OF yeni-
son would be an agreeable change,
I started after what ] knew would
furnish me Herewith, II could man
age TO circumvent them. This was not
particularly difficult. for l could keep
myself covered by one ant-hill or an
other. and got nay buck all right.
sending the rest bounding away with
tremendous jumps. The omfnous
darkening of the horizon had not ,es-
caped NY notice. but almost before
was aware of Il the hot sand came
singing like so much small shot
against my face In such cases. the
only thing 20 be done Is TO throw
Yourself fat on your chest and hold
your breath till the hot blast has
blown over The sand storm did not
last many minutes. but the thunder
storm Immediately burst In such a
way as IL only does In South Africa.
and I speak from experience both OF
this, as well as other parts OF the
world. II was over almost as soon as
II came. and for a short space the
sandy veldt looked like a sheet OF
water. which, however. was sucked up
10 no time. the sun bursting forth
in all its sptendor and drying me,
drenched as was. before ] could get
my buck back TO camp.
After skinning my buck and making
the hind portions into ham. and get
ting a neal OF fresh meat. ! set out
along the bank of the river TO see II
7 could hit upon any leopard spoor- I
had not gone far before I came to the
remnants Of q porcupine- Leopards
appear to have Z great Partially for
the flesh OF these animals. and as
they are common enough along the
Orange river. u Doubtless accounts
for the presence cf their persecu;ors-
\ hunted for the rest Of the day With
out nncing aay more signs. although
I felt satisfied that there were sou-e
ieopards IN The neighoorhccd. 50 l
could only postpone ny search Until
tie morrow In the mornsas got
aaozf once more. and dropped about
four miles down % the piacc ! bad
turned back from the day before.
This did not occspy long. and ] was
soon fast ara.a IN a Kind 81 back
wafcr. with ny traDs once more 90
dry Land. I vas eager TO follow uQ
the leopard. which ] vas confident
had gone down. not up. the river. IN
deed. hsd hardly procee.ied a guar
ter Of a NILE brfore ! found pug
marks and cutie fresh oars. too
where he had xonc down - driak.
This tine TIE heavy rains had not
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
SALE OF WILKINS REAL ESTATE

Pursuant 20 order OF the United
States District Court for the Eastern
District OF Virginia. in the matter OF
BENJAMIN y. wilkins. bankrupt. en-
tered on the 18th day OF June. 1903,
the ur 1ersigned. A. c. Garrett. trustee
OF the above named bankrupt. hereby
calls for private offers on the real es-
tate OF said bankrupt. as a whole ana
in parcels. the said offers 10 be filed
with the undersigned trustee on OF be-
fore the Path inst. said offers to be
for the purchase % the said property
free and clear Of liens, all Offers
~ BE- submitted 10 the above named
Court OF June .. 1905. at Norfolk.
Va. not later than l. o'clock noon.
fer approval or rejection by said
Court.
The said real estate IS.
ist. lot one in block 80 on city
map.
"a. lot IS in block us on CITY
map.
srd. 10, 3 IN block sis on city
map.
sth. Lots y and ~ in block 81
city map.
5th. Also an Undivided two fnsro-
Interest In the three loss located On
north side % Path. street. between
Chestnut ana Oak avenues.
\. &. GARRETT.
- Tr..mfn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
ST. vlNcENT's GIRLS SCHOOL
Vacation Days Begin-PupiIs on the
Honor Roll.

The 81. Vincents Girls school has
closed for the summer vacation after
a successful session, which came to an
end last Friday with interesting eXer-
cises, including an address by Rev.
Father Frioli.
Prizes for regular attendance were
awarded to Margaret Muncastle, lsa-
bel Walker. Marie Todd. Alice Barron,
Rose Hagan. Margaret Hughes. Mary
Walker. The prize was drawn by
Isabel Walker.
The rcll of honor was announced as
follows:
Roll of honor for June:
Roll of Honor for June.
Mary Geggan. BESSIE Hoge. Annie
Floan, Katherine Eakins. Annie Car
vii. Irine Mueller, Mary. Mccarthy.
Nellie Antornori. Mona Fitzgerald.
Carrie Regan. Annie Regain. Mary
Ffcan, Margaret Muncaster, Marga-
ret Fay. Annie O'Brien, Annie Foley.
Catherine Foley. Isabella Walker.
Mary Oakley. Eileen Fitzgerald. Alice
Barron, Margaret Antinoro Nellie
Imbert, Josephine Malone, Ma
rie Todd, Madeline Natter,
Mamie Sweeney. Rose Hagan. Mar
garet Joynes. Margaret Hughes. Rose
Franks, Annie Sweeney, Regina
Mooney. Vera Mooney. Virginia
Slaughter. Amelia GATH. Angelina
Stock. Anna May anselman. Annie
Ripper. Mary Imbert, Katie Folan.
Gertrude Schwalenberg, Annie McEr-
lain. Margaret Antinori. Mary Hagau,
Ethel Bowers. Vesta Paine. Alice
Bowers. Mary Zerebec. Annie Speets.
Lille Cardillo. Cecilia DeShazer. Mary
Stanaway. Lillian Roch. Bertha Saun-
ders. Marie Benedixon, Lille Car
dillo. Mary Stock. Georgia Chappie,
Mary White. Maud Palmer. Cecilia
Began. Esther Hagan, Bernice Duke
In perfect lessons for May. Irene
Mueller was first. Mary Regain. sec
ond For June. Pink Flag" was vic
bcrious. thus ending the contest for
year. 5 to 4 in favor Of Blue"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

The reason the baby picks out the
middle Of the nigh; to yell is its proud
father wouldn't believe il IL it was in
the daytime when he was at the Office.
New York Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

An Ohio man went after his gun To
shoot a cat, but, finding a boarder
kissing his wife. used the weapon
on the pair instead of on the cat. The
affair had its coed points from the
cats point of view, anyhow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
CLYDE LINE
PHILAD ELPHIA

Steamers leave Mondays a m
Thursdays and Saturdays
Leave Philadelphia Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays.
F.cIrht received and delivered daily
a. G. q o. pier 6. once. River Road.
CLYDE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
lanes ". McCar-ick-
Ccuarsi escfh-~s kx~<<
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
au..la ssrsna Fiasnsls.Ir.

Ruzxia's finance minister sfatcs that
the stability Of the Russ,an nuanoes
- a. ercst ~ before the var. Tae
gold reserve u givsa - about $50.
s0o coz
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

Walter Wellman has just started
for the North pole. An arctic ex-
petition doesn't look 50 bad from this
distance just now.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

A young postmaster who has check
ed short at Laurel. Md, is said TO
have been led on by angels. Usually
the devil gets the blame
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

The Boston bride and groom who
spent their honeymoon in a balloon
might be termed hlghhyers without
fippancy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

the proportions of movement. would
only the money paid by. the State. aud
to elect Prof Willis A. jenkins SUI
pervisiBg principal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

at 700 l.. NJ.
FARE-First-class one way. $500.
Round trip. limit thirty days. $i4.00-
meals and berth in stateroom in
clpded
Steerage. without subsistence. $500
TICKETS on sale at C. & o Rail-
way Ticket Office.
NIGHT LINE BETWEEN NEWPORT
NEWS AND RICHMOND, VA.
Steamers Brandon and Berkeley
leave Pier "a" $3.50 every evening
passengers only.
VIRGINIA NAVIGATION COM.
PANY, James River Day Line for
Richmond and all James River land
ings. Steamer Pocahontas leaves
Newport News, Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays as S:15 a. m. Leave
Newport News Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at p. m. for Norfolk and
Old Point.
Steamer Hampton will leave Pier
"A" daily except Sunday at 900 a. m.
going TO Norfolk, and at 4:30 D.
m. going to Smithfeld. Steamer "Ac-
comac' will leave Pier "A" daily ex-
! cept Sunday at 9 a. m, going to
Smithfield and 8 p. m, going TO Nor.
folk
All business between New York
and Newport News transacted at pier
No. s.
All business between Newport
News, Norfolk, Smithfield and local
points transacted at Pier "A" loot oil
Twenty-fifth st. W. n. IANDON
Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

Sordid details OF the Elsie Sigei
murder have backed the Gould case
of the boards.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
e0WAN'S rse's ssflss:l
80 - 1X8y kNTtCEUTf

For Sanhurn hoasito Bites Colts Crocp. SORE Throat
Asthma Barns Sprain< Bruises Rheur sii<n. S-xiInl
Reduces Fcser. Al c-uklfsi<- sc. 70 i0o.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

Cuba knows her rejected parent Is
not going to attempt any spanking
these days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

And now they are going &c p,a,
baseball at night Anything for some
thing new.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

Sappho is no name for a cruiser.
anyhow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
By Percy SeIous

OME years ago. i
foun d m y S g II
stranded In Bech-
uanaland. where l
had followed a force
OF irregular cavalry.
raised by Col. Me
thuen. for operat-
ing. should the exi-
sency arise, against
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22

Schedule Effective Nov. 1, 1908.)
TT, New and Powerful Iron Palace
] Ste: ners NEWPORT NEWS, WASH
ING ron and NORFOLK win leave
daily as follows.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-22
OLD DO MINION LIN {
Daily Service

Daily Service
FOR NEW YORK
From Company's Wharf
Norfolk. foot OF Church
street every week day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
Mobile Teachers, Tn.tItu,.,

Mobile. Sept. 4.-(special )-Ther. was no session of the Teachers Insti- tute of the First District held today the delegates enjoying a ride on the bay to Fort Morgan
 The following Is the program for Monday, September 6:
 Proceedings of the National Educa- tional Association of DenVer-superin tendent s. s. Murphy.
 Address. How to Teach Music in the High School'-Mrs. M P. Truwitt
 Discussion on the Rural School.
 Drawing-Prof. Wallace.
 Lecture on Education, by Mrs. Elec- tra Semmes Colston, principal Girls High School, Mobile.
 Round Table-Industrial and Manual Education, led by Prof. L. Garrisoa q
 At o'clock this afternoon a num- Der of the teachers of the Institute be. gin work among the negro teachers al Broad Street Academy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
BONDS ARE SIGNED
CITY IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED IN
 PENSACOLA.
Board of Safety Wants e1OO,O0O Fol Police and Fire-Big
 Shark Cap
 tured.

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 4.-(Specia1.)-- The new bonds to the amount of $100.- 900. which the council yesterday au- thortzed to be sold for city improve ments. were signed this morning by the city officials. Mayor Reilly. Chair man Bushnell, of the bond trustees. Comptroller Ward and City Clerk Ay- mard
 All of the money derived from the sale of the bonds, which are expected 10 bring above par. Is to be devoted to street paving.
 w. K Nyer, Jr., trustee of com pany which Is to affect the sale of the bonds. Is 10 leave here tomorrow or the day following for New York, where the proposals for the issue are to be opened. It is not expected there will be any difficulty fin making the sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
Mobilian Can't Giue Wedding
 Feast Under Fuller Bill

According to Attorney General Gar ber's construction of the Fuller bill. Mfr. A. Spira, a prominent Mobilian, cannot pull off the great banquet which he had planned for his daughters wed- ding feast.
 MT. Spira's daughter Is to be married soon, says a letter which came to the Attorney General from Solicitor Stall worth, of Mobile. and the father, de- airing an extraordinary celebration to accompany the important event, plan ned to rent hall, and serve glorious feast to his invited guests And as no feast can be glorious so connoissuers say, without the fluid to which MT. Full
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
MAY CONDEMN SITE
GOVERNMENT WILL BEGIN PRO- " CEEDINGs IN MOBILE.
Wants to Locate the POstOface Build ing on Valuable Property at St. Joseph and St. Michael
 Streefn.

Mobile, Sept 4.-(Special.) )-District Attorney W. H. Armbrecht on instruc- tiona from Attorney General Wicker sham, has filed condemnation proceed ings in the United States Circuit Court.
 The proceeding is a friendly one and Is for the possession of the property on St. Joseph and St. Michael Streets, which has been offered as site for the new postofice. The decision will be rendered by jury.
 1t Is claimed that the proceeding re- moves possibility of contest as to To- eating the proposed site. When the order is Issued by the court the money erty and the property will be turned over to the government.
 It Is hoped that the proceedings will enable the Representative in Con gress from this District. to get the matter before Congress at the next session.
 The petition alleges that the govern ment has appropriated $125,000 for pur- chase of the property mentioned in the document.
 The cause has been set for hearing October {. Condemnation proceedings embrace the property at the northwest corner of St. Joseph and St. Michael Streets. owned by Mrs. M. K. Parker and Miss Julia s. Russell that of Mss Russell one door north; Mrs. M. B. Bush, Abel estate, the alley between that and the party property, all in St. Joseph Street. It also embraces ths property owned by Lizzie c. Sullivan and Annie L. Hamilton. situated on St. Michael Street and adjoining the St Joseph Street property on the west All owners are made defendants. as are also parties who have g claim on the property.
 Through the condemnation proceed ings, the government will obtain plot of ground 142 feet inches on St. Jo- seph Street, and 197 feet inches on St. Michael Street. There Is minor in- volved in the Abels estate. F. G. Brom- berg being administrator.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
NelDs of Mobile Society


 Mr. and Mrs. wm. NJ. Johnston and ths Misses Johnston and Miss Lemoyne have returned after two months at Co., den.
 Mrs. B. D. Andrews and son. John. are guests at he Buffalo Lithia spring. Va.
 Mrs. o. T. Arnold and daughter are guests at Buffalo Lithia Springs.
 Mrs. B. G. Jett, after passing the summer months at Knoxville and Le- noir City. Tenn, Is at home again.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Hughes and family have been called to the city by the illness of Mrs. Hughes moth-
 After three months travelling through Yellowstone Park, with prolonged stop at Colorado Springs and St. Louis Miss Colleen Brodbeck has returned to her home at Point Clear.
 Mrs. c. B. Shawhan and Mrs. L. H. Horn and children have returned from Three Springs.
 
 Mrs. Roy Stone. who has been vis- tting her mother in Seattle for the last three months has returned to Mo- bile.
 Mir. Maiben Cammack has returned to Tuscaloosa to resume his studies at the University.
 The Misses Partridge have returned from Balsam. N. C.
 Mrs. J. B. Davis, Jr.. and Mrs. Sykes Gilbert and her little daughter. are at Atlantic City, where they will remain for two weeks.
 Miss Fannie Rondlette has returned from her summer outing at Healing Springs.
 Dr. James H. Powers, former Pres ident of the University of Alabama is a visitor in Mobile this week.
 Rev. H. H. McNeill has returned from his summer vacation. bringing with him his daughter, Mrs. Gibson. of Prattvilie Ala, who will be a vis- itor in Mobile for several weeks.
 Mrs. Huger Withers returned on Thursday after spending the summer in Virginia and Washington.
 MT. Oscar Barney has gone to New York, stopping for a short visit at the University of Virginia with friends. MT. Adam Glass returned yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05

Ter so strenuously objects on the bill of fare. the prohibited beverage" was to have been served, according to the pro- gram of Mir. Spira.
 The Fuller bill came to his attention. while the plans were being sped, and he took his problem to the Mobile Coun- ty Solicitor. MT. Stallworth passed him on to the Attorney General, and now Colonel Garber interprets the law as prohibiting such affairs in a rented hall.
 T must say" the letter of the State Attorney read, that, under my con- struction of the law, the banuuet would be contrary to its provisions"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
A S2OO. 900. 900 INVESTMENT.

automobiles has become single decade of the of United States In 1898 the gate this business only $2 000000 but $2O0OO0O with every prospect of still higher There has a medicine especially regard Stomach Bters More people learning of it's wonder every year and is thoroughly reliable family med cine of homes supreme has satisfaction of Poor Appetite
 Sick Headache Vomiting Heartburn Indigestion Dyspepsia Costve Bousness Weakness and Malaria Fever and Ague really ought try bottle without further delay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05
Bloody Fight on Wharf.

A bloody fight with knives between Thomas Price, Joe James and Jim CIea. mons, occurred on TarraEona wharf this afternoon. where a large numher or negroes were employed. In which Cleamons was pitted against the other two and got the best of the encoun- ter. staDolng and cutting Price in more than a dozen places. while Jauas was badly carved.
 The wounds of Price are dangerous and he was sent to the hospital for treatment AO'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05

three delegates were elected
 Mir. Williams said he would he Fla 70 hear from the other side. W R. oates gave the other side to the satis- iacuon of a majority of those. present. judging from the applause.
 NOT over forty people attended the meeting notwithstanding half a day was spent in working it up.
 This town received over 1000 bales Of cotton during the month of August