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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
Opera in America.

The earliest operate pc! tofiila'c'
in America probably was The bes
cars Opera" produced in New YORK
in 1850. At the beginning OF the nine
teenth century Charleston and hal-
timore entered the field, and lraFei-
ing Iroupes came into existence. man
ing short circuits from New YORK.
through large cities, but avoiding
Boston. which was wholly given over
to Handel, Haydn. and psalms IN
March. 1922. New Workers heard
great opera for the first time Der
Frpischutz" But the real beginning
of opera in America occurred in me
autumn of this year tl>23} when inc
elder Garcia, the famous tenor ar
rived with his we'll equipped opera
troupe. Manuel Garcia was the bari
tone Of the troupe, and lbs two sisters,
Maria and Pauline. who later became
the famous singers. Malibran and
ViardotGarcia, were also in the en-
pany. The company itself was itai-
ian and their performances were the
first Italian operas gwen here. An
interesting chareter on this PERIOD
is included in the no'able valume OF
"reminiscences of Manuel Garcia. ell
titled Garcia, the Centenarian and
His Times, just published by ID. APP
plelon & Company. New York. Man
uel Garcia may truly be called the
Grand Old Man of modern music His
lifetime was nearly I hundred and
one years. aud his work involved the
training of many of the most emf
nent singers. He also invented 'he
laryngoscope The story OF his re-
markable life is an important addi-
ton to musical Observation-Disclosures
Magazine
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18

the matter be laid upon the table for
The present. Mr.. Harris agreed with
this, but said he did not understan1
why Mr.. Schmelz had refused to dis
count the railway company's notes fer
the street paving.
Mr.. Cox moved as a substitute that
the MAYOR and city clerk be instruct
ed to enter into contract ior .ne
railways share OF the paving. Inc
substitute was ruled out OF order.
and Mr.. Ford's motion was carried
by vote of s to 6-ayes. Davis. Ford
Harris, Spruill, W A.. Spruill, W. f.
Via. wallace and Jones. ID. s.; nays.
Boiling Chcadle. Christie. Cox. Jones,
". f.. and Ketchum.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
Near Death IN Bio Pond.

1t was a thrilling experience to Mrs.
Ida Soper to face death. For years
severe lung trouble gave me in
tense suffering" she writes, and sew,
erai times nearly caused my death.
All remedies failed and doctors said
was incurabie. Then DR.. Kings
New Discovery brought quick relief
and q cure SO permanent that | have
not been troubled In twelve years.
Mrs. Soper lives in Big Pond. Pa. II
works wonders in, Coughs and Colds,
Sore Lungs. Hemorrhsses. LAGrippe,
Asthma. Group. whooping Cough and
all Bronchial affections. soc and
$1aO Tria! bottle free. Guaranteed
b. all druggists
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
SociaI.PeEsonaI

Miss Vivian Bennett has returned
from Farmville. where she visited
,,rr sister, Miss Virginia. VIII" Is at
tendiu. the Stale normal.
Miss Gretchen Edwards and little
brother have returned from a visit
TO relatives in Washington.
Miss bessie Irving has returned
from O visit tn Washington and
Alexandria.
Miss Alice Morgan Of Cinclnhal.
left Yesterday for her home. after
spending two weeks with friends III
this city.
Miss Virginia Hinton. OF Blueheld.
w. Va, is the guest OF her cousins.
the Misses Hinton. in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
vaudevIllo aao Pictures

Wonderland's vaudeville is change
today as usual and the new act will
he presented by Miss Hilda ReRoy. the
Girl From the Golden West" whose
character songs are said to he very
pleasing. The motion picture pro-
gram Is made up Of four subjects all
new to this city.
TOnight announcement will he made
of this weeks winner of the s. prize
In the missing word contest running
in Wonderland's program.
The next contest begins in tomor,
rows program. and the first correct
answer win secure the prize to b"
awarded next Thursday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18

With new music, new ensemble
and new faces. George Sidney Will
come TO the Academy OF Music next
Monday night. in his new musical
comedy, 'Dusy Izzy's Doodle
The scenic setting, the costumes
and electrical effects are said TO be
n wealth OF beauty and color. on set
bv beauty chorus Of thirty.
The seat sale opens at the box
Office tomorrow morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
LIGHTS 10 Be PROVIDED
FOR MIDDLE GROUND BAR
-Four Gas euoys viii Be Established
BY the Light House
Board.

Secretary Carly, OF the Chamber or
Commerce, has received from Hon.
William A. Jones. representative In
Congress from this district. the fol
lowing letter relative to the matter
OF placing lighted ruoys along the
edge of the channel across the middle
ground so that IL will be possible
for ships to come up from Hampton
Roads to this port a night:
Department of Commerce and Labor.
Light House Board Washington.
Hon. W. A. Jones,
House OF Repre-
"Washington. d. C.,
Sir: Referring Ia YOUR letter OF
January 81. 1903, and to Your indOrse-
men, of the letter OF January ~ from
the Newport News Chamber or CON.
mercc. relative to lighting The channel
across Newport News Middle Ground.
Va. the board has tn" honor to state
that measures have been taken for the
establishment of -four fintSch or ac-
ctylenc bloys, as MAJ he found al
yisabe. at the angles OF the chahhei
across Newport News Middle Ground.
when the huOys become aVallaDle. or
a sufficient amount of money from
the general appropriation can be al
lo,ed to dcfray the cos Of purchasing
same.
"RcspectfullN,
~. r. MAYO.
Captain L. s. ~. Naval Secretary.
A similar letter To senator ihoilaS
S Martin WAS sOrwar led by the srha-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
BONNEVILLE CASE UP.
Nearing Of Evidence Begun in Circuit
Court Yesterday.

Court vsslsrday.
The case OF J. F. Bonneville against
8. wilkins Mathews, secretary OF the
State Board Of Fisheries: W. f. Law,
son, oyster inspector for Elizabeth
City county. and A. Hunt and Luther
Hldgins. captain of the State police
boats. was taken up in the Circuit
Court Of Warwick county yesterday
Only q part o: the evidence had been
heard when the court adjourned for
the day.
The plaintia Is suing for Si..00 dam
ages On account Of an alleged Illegal
action on the part Of the oyster au'
thcr.ties. as q result Of which he
claims TO have lost valuable oyster
rights.
Jones L Woodward and Ashbv 4
Read. Of this city. represent the plain.
til and the defendants are represent.
e,i by Messrs. Cumming. Obllier and
GarrOw.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18

this valuable nledi-
cine. Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. l sui
fered from terrible
headaches. pain in
my back and right
side, was tired and
nervous, and so
weak IcOuld hardly
$ tand. Lydia +.
Pinkham's Negeta-
BILE Compound re-
stored me- to health
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
Fox Nvns Today.
Police

|. City Sereean, Nilsi-ad. Police
Chief Reynolds. Justice Brown. and a
Marty including Chief Of Polio. Masi
son. " Biocdfeh. viii 20 on FOX
hun, no Warwick county this morn.
ing The star viii BE- made at {:
O'Clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
DIXIE At NEWPORT.
Will Distribute Trained Men to Var.
ious Ships.
(By Assoclate,. <feSs.l

NEWPORT. r. l.. March l1.-With
the arrival of the cruiser Dixie from
Hampton Roads. the naval training
STATEN here became a place OF great
activity.
Five hundred apprentice seamen.
composers and signal men. were at
once transferred to the cruiser, which
will sail tomorrow for the navy yard
at Boston. where portion of the
draft will be left.
The Dixie will then proceed to New
York and Norfolk, distributing the
drafts 10 the various ships at these
stations
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
The Ideal Meal.

The ideal meal consists Of bread.
butter, and cheese, according 20 Dt.
J. f. Squire who delivered lecture
to the British National Health society.
These foods" he said. contain all
the elements necessary for the proper
working Of the body, and thus form .
omp!ete meal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
GIVEN VERDICT FOR Sa.soo.
Mann. Sale and Tyler Secure the Full
Amount SUED Fer.

The jury In the Circui. Cour, y-s-
terday rendered verIict awarding a
verdict in favor Of the plaintiffs in the
case OF Mann Sale ana Tyler. q. Nor.
folk against Enrique N.i,cr. The Yer
dici was for s3.5do. being III. full
ano IN, sued for. The pisintiH. claim.
81 tina, Meier so,d thin copy:isht~d
pictures and then permitted others 10
use the same pictures.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
Or. GREASY COMMISSIONED.
New Quarantine o~esr Enters Upon
His Duties On May !.

Dr.. W. >. Greasy. who has be"n
appointed quarantine. onicer for th's
yor. to succeed D W = Cooper.
has received his commission from
Governor Swanson.
D. Greasy enters upon the duties
OF hi. Once on May !.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
Times ChSaoee,

When the old schoolboys" studied
geography they were familiar with
blank space on the map known as the
Great American Desert. hopeless re-
gion. Now the best apples III the Uni.
ted States are raised there.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
More Impor.ed Potatoes.

On the British Steamship BOlivina.
o; the Fnnrness-Wiihy Line. which ar
rived in port from Liverpool Tuesday
night J Reynor. Of this city. imported
2sa tons Of Irish -otatOes. The duty
OF this consignment amounted 20
5, .232.?2. Less 7han a month ago
Mr. 0eyuer imported "a. -ons OF
potatoes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden. NJ" 1t is with pleasure
that | add my testimonial to your
already long list hoping that it may
induce others to avail themselves Of
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
INSURGENTS SURROUNDED
BUT INACCESSIBLE
Cuban Rurales Are Unable to Come 10
Close Quarters With
tnsurrecto
(By Associated Press.)

(By ASSOClAteO HTeSS-J
HAVANA. March l7.-The indica-
lions tonight are that the government
Is now in fair way to crush prompt
" the incipient revolution which
broke out in the province Of santa
Clara Monday night.
After Withholding news Of the trou'
BILE all day. the palace officials an
nounced that the father OF TWO Of the
men Of the band headed by Sergeant
Cortes. of the rural guard. had visited
General Monteguardo. chief OF govern
ment, OF Camajani. and told him the
insurgents implored the clemency OF
the government and were anxious to
surrender On the promise tina, their
lives would be spared.
Genere, Monteguardo. accompanied
BY a strong escort. thereupon started
for the insurgent camp.
The general expected TO receive
their surrender before morning.
insurgents Are inaccessible.
The insurgents are now completel!
surrounded by a Gordon Of more thah
1000 rurales. drawn from the sarri'
sons in various parts Of the island.
including Havana, but on account 81
the rugged character Of the country.
it will be extremely difiicult for the
troops to come TO close quarters with
the insurgents.
II il declared on apparently respon-
sible authority that Cortes is accom-
panied by fully 100 men mounted and
we'll armed. More gratifying 10 the
government than the prospective cap
Sure of the insurgent band. was the
arrest and subsequent killing OF Tor
'mer Captain Lavastida. Of the rural
guard, who is believed to have been
the principal instigatOr of the upris-
ing.
lavastida was arrested last night
and was charged with conspiracy
against the government.
According TO an oficial statement
given out a; the palace. I-avastida
started the conspiracy anainst the
government for the purpose Of secur-
ing political favcrs by threats.
II is alleged that Cortes was irri'at
I'd because he did not receive com
mand in the army.
May Prove Formidable.
Persons in Havana we'll acquainted
with Cortes represent him as an ex-
perienced bush fighter. probably &C
companied BY a strong party capable
OF making desperate resistance To the
government troops.
Local stocks on lac Havana 'x-
change again declined heavily today
and trading was practically at a
s;andstilI. Business interes.S general!
~ deplore'the outbreak. which. Will"
possibly unimportan; in itself. has
given a severe blow TO public conf
dnr>a IN n vii, pos rcadily recover
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18

Between the light of other days and
the electric light OF today. Neither is
there any comparison between the
old carbon globe and the Twentieth
century light-the Tungsten Lamp
which cuts your electric light bill in
half
We do all KINGS or electrical: con-
tracing and installation and do it
we'll at a price that makes it possible
for YOU 10 have electric lights, heating
and POWER for many things.
THE NEWPORT ELECTRIC
COMPANY.
L. 3. Goodwin, Manager.
1923 Washington Avenue.
Both Pnones 200
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
loi1 On reot

Ns. Eosd sad tha: u vas plain ina
ss1Klae SOuld b ACCOMPLISHED by
49, q IN tine, and moved that
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-18
'.RoSDpctiullN

III T. MA1V.
Captain L. s. ~. Naval Secretary.
4 similar letter to senator Thohlas
& Martin WAS sOrwar led by the sena-
Tor to the president OF III" chamber.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10

situated In Avon, Mass. Is curious
gate made from a tree trunk and parts
Of branches. the latter forming the
word Equity" II is close beside the
main road to Boston and has long
been an object Of curiosity to passen-
gers on the trolley cars which pass by.
The land IN that section was owned
at one time By Dir. Porter who erect
ed the gate with the word Porter
inserted. When the town Of Avon es.
tablished water supply some Of Mr..
Portersa land was taken for that pur'
pose. N the dispute that ensned he
thought himself unfairly treated and
changed the word to Equity" as a con
tinual reminder OF the injustice, real
or faneied, which he suffered. The
gate has stood unchanged for twenty
years. bleached and weather beaten
but still strong and seryiceable. and Il
used almost daily. London Strand
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10

All na~tgaeors win be interested I'd
the news which comes from Liverpool
that Sir Oliver Lodge recently cue
ceeded In completely clearing away
for radius OF sixty feet thick foc
b. means q electrical discharges. Tha
Marine Journal states that the Lodge
system consists Of driving electricity
into fog lsden atmosphere at q vess
high VOLTAGE from series Of disks az
the top Of poles. The current acts dE
recsly upon the constituents of the
fog, the electric influence whiFiinu
these htthRr and thither, causing them
gradually 10 fall to the ground. A test
10 soon TO be made Of ira apparatus ID
London.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10

Of The Well-Inforined Of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
valuei q laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known 70 them to Be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to The system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex.
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That Is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Ingormed
TO get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fOrnia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price City cents
per bottle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10
NURSE BRIDE OF A MILLIONAIRE.
Wallace Wilson Of frankfort, Pa, Sur
prises children--Oft to Europe.

Boston. June l0.-The White Star
steamer Oceanic, which left here yester-
day, carried away a romance that was
known to few until after the vessel was
outside Sandy Hook On board were
Wallace Wilson Of Frankfort, Pa a
millionaire hosiery manufacturer, and
his bride, who was Miss Alice Brown, a
nurse In Burlington, n. j. Mr. Wilson
was a widower and has two married
son. who are ia business with him. lie
has a daughter also. They knew Of the
fathers attachment for the young nurse,
but were opposed To 4 matrimonial ALI
anee; and although the elder Wilson and
Miss Brown were married on May /,
the sons were not acquainted with the
fact until yesterday.
Mr.. Wilson, who Is forty-seven years
Of age, had been a widower five years.
The bride Is a daughter of james
brown, Who lives on a small farm, near
Burlington, but who until a few months
ago was a policeman in the frankfort
district Of Philadelphia.
The romance began in the sick room Of
4 friend OF Mr.. Wilson. Miss Brown
was there as nurse, and when Mr.. Wilson
called he met her and Immediately fell
in love. He pressed his suit ardently
and finally won the consent Of Miss
Brown and her parents to the match.
In the meantime the Browns moved from
Frankford to Burlington.
Plans for the wedding were made very
quietly, and without hint to Mr. VIII
sons children Through Mayor G. Tay-
Tor Rue Of Burlington, who is a personal
friend Of the bridegroom, arrangements
were made with the Rev. DR.. 7. NJ.
Eastwood Of the First Baptist church, to
have the ceremony performed in his par
sonage The only witnesses were Miss
Browns parents and the mayor
After the wedding the couple drove
away IN an automobile, which Mr., Will
son announced would be taken 10 Europe
FOR wedding tour 81 the continent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10
WHAT A LAWSUIT
BROUGHT ABOUT,
BY NJ. QUAD.

copyright, 1909. BY I. c. Mcclure.1
Farmer Jepson, wldower. lived four
haies from Akron on the country road.
md Jane scho6eld, widow and farmer,
lived three miles west Of him on the
Red Bridge road. They had lived thus
for i've years and only knew each
other BY name. The Eve years might
have become twenty had not an old
Iop horned COW stepped in % give the
parties on Introduction.
The COW was owned By the widow.
Besides being lop horned she was bob
tailed, Wild eyed and had various bad
habits. one Of which was jumping six
rail fences and wandering about
nlahts. These promenades sometimes
led her miles away and into strange
pastures. The first time Farmer Jep-
son saw her she was IN the midst Of
bis cornfeld and had cleared about
haIf an acre Of the Juicy stalks. He
was a good man, but he swere at her
and called her names He also tried
his best TO kill her on the spot. A
week iatew the COW called again 20 see
how the corn wRs coming on. and
after half killing her the farmer sent
word that II she was not kept at home
he would sue her owner for damages.
sand who is Farmer Jopson that
talks so big, ia like to kIlowF' ex-
claimed the widow as she got the mes
sage by hired man III he thinks
he's the biggest toad In the paddle let
him 20 right ahead and sue Two can
play at that game. I'm not allowing
my i've stock to bother my neighbors,
but Pm not going to sit up every
night in the week to see that that old
COW don't get out. You 20 back and
tell him that I'm not afraid OF any ten
men like him."
"Oh, she amt heyr' exclaimed the
farmer wfeen the hired man had re-
turned with the word 'Waai, ven
see about that I'm no hand to com
plain Of my neighbors, but I'm not
going TO have their cows in my corn
and then take sass to boot II that old
critter Of COW steps hoof on my land
again thereIl be a lawsuit to make
things rumble"
The COW didn't hurry matters any
She waited until Mr.. Jepson had trans
planted his cabbage plants and they
had got fairly growing, and then she
called one night and helped herself to
ESQ Of them. and two days later the
widow learned that suit had been COM
menced by Farmer Jepson to recover
$3.50 damages.
80 he's sued me, has he7" observed
the widow, as she doubled up her fists
and fire came to her eyes. We'll
we'll see who comes out ahead|
Plaintiff and defendant each secured
lawyer. and Of course each attorney
assured his client that he had the best
kind Of a case and was sure to
win. After two or three adjourn
nenta the case came to trial. and it
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10

was in the courtroom that plaintiff
and defendant first saw each other.
Both were surprised, and both said
something to themselves. What the
farmer said was;
wal, by thunderl expected to see
q fat and homely old two listed Wild
der, and ! find her good looking lit
tie bit az a female who ought to be
sitting on husbands knee Wish
I'd seen Der before begun this suit"
Glands O. massey, but be hain't no
mean looking manF exclaimed the
widow after look &C the farmer.
"Why, they said be was big boss
and buffer and wanted to bulldoze
me cause I'm all alone IN the world.
Say, now. but they are all wrong. He
hain't the kind to blum and pitch in.
wish he'd have come to see me about
the old COW. II be had I'd have
chained her up. Wonder how hard
he'll swear agin metz
She was soon 10 know. The plain
Tins lawyer in opening the case said
it was an aggravated case Of txespass
and damage and that the sum men
toned wasn't really half what they
should have sued for Then he went
on to tell Of what a defiant woman the
defendant was and wound up By stat
ing his hopes that the jury would rem
der verdict without leaving the box.
Then the plaintiff was called to the
witness chair, and, to the surprise Of
the widow and the disgust Of bis law-
yer, he said he had forgotten the mes
sage the woman returned TO him. He
followed that UP by declaring that his
feelings had simply been shocked end
that he had fully recovered from the
shock IN a minute and half. AS to
the corn and cabbage, perhaps $40
would pay the bill.
''You jackass, but you have lost your
casew Kissed his lawyer as the witness
stepped down with smile in the d.
rection Of the widow, whose lawyer
was whispering to her:
Nov, you get up there and give Us
some hot talk and your case is won"
There was no hot talk from the wild
0w. On the contrary, she cooed like a
dove. she admitted to the ownership
Of the jumping, predatory COW, but
was quite willing to pay reasonable
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10
Rewards For Long Life.

That longevity is deserving Of re,
ward IN China Is proved by the follow
ing curious imperial edlct from Peliln;
'SThe sons Of those people who ara
over seventy years of age are to be ex
empted from the service Of the gov'
eminent, the brevet button Of the
ninth rank Is to be given to those who
are over eighty years Of age, the bre.
vet button of the eighth rank is to be
given to those who are over ninety
years Of age. the brevet button Of the
seventh rank Is to be given to those
who are over hundred years Of age,
the brevet button of the sixth rank Is
to be given to those who are 100 years
OF age, and monuments are also TO be
erected for those who are 100 years OF
age and over"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-10
THE wav Of Authors,

James Whitcomb Riley is evidently
no believer in the greatness or endur
ing quality Of modern literature Some
time ago a friend was talking 10 hin
about the good times that novelists o.
today have compared with those Of the
past
'eYou modern writer's don't work SC
hard,s be said, 'and you are paid
twenty times as much as you ought II
be"
Mr. Riley gently shook his head
srYou labor under a misapprehension
my boy" be replied "The chief differ
ence between the old authors and
those OF today II simply this: They
died and their works live; our works
die and we live-as best we cam
Judge.