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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
"Darkies' Revels." "Dusky Dlnah.
plantation Revelry."
A Lo,~ Courtshsp,

Grandma" asked one Of the little
girls. what was the longest courtship
you ever heard OFT"
"What a question. child!" exclaimed
the grandmother. what put that into
your head?"
"Oh. / Just wanted to know"
well. deary." said grandma, with q
pensive emile. II think the longest one
I ever knew anything about was the
courtship between your grandfather
and me. more than nifty years ago.
Listen. and will tell you about II.
1T was q few years after they had
discovered gold in California. and PEG.
pie began to flock there from all over
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24

the country. You know there were no
railroads running out that way then
and everybody travelled In wagons. In
the little town away back cast where
we lived several families that had the
California fever clubbed together and
went In q sort Of caravan. Our family
was one Of them. was q girl OF
about twenty.
Your grandfather, who was a few
years older. belonged to one OF the
other families. He began counting me
almost as soon as we started, and he
kept It up oil the way across the coun'
try. but ! didn't say Yes till we got
to California"
How long did It take you to &c
there"
six months"
Six months? Why. grandma. thai
wasn't SO awfully long courtship."
why. child" said grandma. 1T was
three thousand miles"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
ate the popularity of these county

ate the popularity of these county
council bands. On every concert night
the parks and gardens are crowded
with huge and attentive audiences. II
matters not whether you 90 to the Isl.
and gardens set In the midst Of the
dreary slums Of Poplar, or to the
Green Park within hail Of Plccadilly,
you will notice the same outstanding
features-the great size Of the audi
ence. It's good behavior and Its keen
appreciation Of the music.
OF course the music II carefully ar.
ranged to suit the taste Of the people
Of the neighborhood. The band that
plays In the Embankment gardens or
the Green park would not play the
same music as that which 10 given to
the people Of the Poplar. But from
the outset the county council has
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24

by the agency Of ies and bacterioogsts reaching
the conclusion that great many other Of con.
tagion and infection propagated In the way.
Even those upon whom statements OF this kind. how.
we'll supported by scientific authority make little
Or impression would shudder at the thought Of
ing what the fly has walked and probed here and
there they could what the microscopis when
he looks for what he hos left behind him. Eliminat.
ing the idea Of specific danger should not be agree
able to rghtminded human being to have his food
polluted by tho Nth which the fly carries with him.
There 10 no fouler thing In nature than the ny. The
carrion crow and tho buszard are immaculate com.
pared with him.
To keep flies out Of house involves very little ex
pense and more trouble than the immunity from an
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
THE MENACE OF THE FLY.

n single "Ayspeck." about the size Of pc.
Rod used in punctuating an American ed.
itorial article, rs many as 1900 typhoid
bacilli have been found. Careful observa.
tions have established the fact that the
spread Of typhoid fever In var time among
the froons in the fold Ia efSectad chieav
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
LONDON BARS NEGRO TUNES.

Free Concerts In the Parks Con.
stantly Improving In Quality.
Throughout the summer the London
county council will have bands playing
In the evening In more than fifty OF
the parks. open places and recreation
grounds under Its control. For this
purpose sum of $4,000 has been
voted, an increase Of $500 over last
summer; and a free open air concert
will be given on two or three evenings
Q week In each OF the selected dis
tricts. a London correspondent Of the
New York Sun says.
Il would bs impossible to sxasser.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24

Taxicsb an Ancient Invention.
Few persons imagine that the taxi.
cab 10 an ancient Chinese invention. A
far eastern journal. "l'Ostasiatische
Lloyd" proves by drawings taken
from famous collection. the "Tsan.
thu haze" that vehicles kindred to
the taxicab existed In China 800 years
ago. The "giligulicha" was fitted with
an instrument which sounded on a
drum every mile passed. Moreover,
the Chinese taximeter was provided
with a compass. desirable adjunct
when travelling In q country where
routes are not indicated.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24

day passed three and girl struggling in the
ter-their canoe having been upset. Neither would
stop to offer aid passenger one cared little
whether the victims lived or drowned that he yelled
tauntingy to them: "We'll be back next week."
Fortunately people In other boats the plight Of
the drowning and reached them just In time res
cue them exhausted and carry them to shore. The
earth ought to be cursed with the Of such
parodies on humanity and sooner later they will
meet the fate they richly deserve-Des Monss Cap
itaL
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24

every since the IRE may be pardoned
to rehabitats ts public property, but what Of . vote
Of than two-thrds Of the people Of Cincinnati
proposition to borrow s5.ooo,ooo to build hospital
and make street and sewer improvements? A wisely
administered city as old Cincinnati ought to be able
to buy most Of these things with current No
doubt the waste Of large proportion Of the money
raised by taxation by slipshod, not corrupt city ad
mnstration makes It easier to shoulder the cost Of
traordnary improvements of onto posterty than to
raise the levy few mills when improvements are
needed The process Of bond voting 10 going In
cities at rate that hints Of the conscaon Of property
values in another generation unless It 10 curbed-Ne
braska State Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
Her Ambition.

Maud-Would you marry { wid.
over?
Dolly-No. ] wouldn't. The man
marry I am going to tame myself
illustrated Bits.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
HANGING TOO GOOD.

HE cold.blooded and heartless contempt
which certain Of the New York bloodsuck.
ing rich have for their fellows makes one
feel at times that the scaffold or the cleo.
trio chair are too tame a. agencies Of pun.
ishment. The swell.headcd occupants Of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24
CURING THE IYNcH,No HABIT.

NEW cure for the lynchng habit 10 now
~ being tried out. II consists IN holding the
V0 sheriff responsible, and removing him from
office when he fails to exercise due watch
fulness and care to prevent sessions Of
W&&22y Judge Lynch's court within his jursdic.
ton. The Supreme Court Of Alabama
has recently confirmed the removal Of the sheriff Of Mo-
bile County for his failure to take precautions against
Anching. It shown that he had timely warning Of
the affair." but that he made preparations to resist
and. on the contrary, went home early Justice smp
son. in handing down the opinion said: III the Law 10
right mob law Ia wrong and must be stopped II there
10 to be maintained the institution Of government in
free country"
Other Southern communities have awakened to the
evils that stalk in the train Of mob rule. The delin.
qusnt sheriff Of Nashville ID threatened with court
punishment while Texas county has started proceed
ngs against s sheriff On the other hand, sheris who
do their duty beginning to ind strong support In
the lawabng majorties Of their counties Mobs make
much noise and gather large crowds But II 10 seldom
that they represent the real sentiment Of the communi
y. Sheriff Van Pet Of Pensacola. Fla killed two men
and wounded three otherspersonal friends they
too-in his efforts prevent the lynchng Of negro
prisoner last July. In the following November his
course Endorsed by reelection with 1900 majority
It is encouraging indication Of growing respect for
the law in the South that weak complainant sheris
are to be held responsible for ynchngs they might
Observation-Disclosures Journal
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-24

II a mans blum does not YORK, l,s
Is liable to nnd himself In an awkward
position.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
BETTER CONDITIONS FOR
FLEETS Battle PRACTICE
Ships Fire Away at the o'srien All
Day-Repair:ng the Niehol-
son at Norfolk.

More favorable cond ions prevail
ed yesterday than Tuesday for the
battle target work Of the Atlantic bat
tleship and cruiser fleets. The morn
ing dawned cloudy and thick. but the
sun shone Internationally during the
day and the ships on the firing line
had good aim upon the battle target
boat O'Brien.
Dock examination OF the target
boat Nicholson at Norshow showed
several generations. with fire
smouldering in the ground, cork-fill-
ing placed in the boats compartments
to keep her afioat. Fifty mechanics
are working overtime repairing the
Nicholson.
The cruiser Montana came into
Hampton Reads for supplies yester-
day and the auxilaries Dixie and
Prairie passed out.
The scout cruisers Salem and Birm-
ingham are still in the Roads.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
SHIPPING REPORT.
Wednesday, September 8, 1903.
Arrived.

Steamer Cluden (Br) Wilcox, Por'
Arthur-to George Z. Warren Goa
Company for bunker coal.
Steamer Bay Port, Jensen, Provi'
dence-to White oak Coal Comp
in ballast.
Schooner Grace A. Martin, Hard
ing. Boston-to Chesapeake & Ohio
Coal & Coke Company in ballast.
Schooner james B. Drake, Sawyer
Norfolk-to Chesapeake & Ohio Goa
Coke Company in ballast.
Barge Barasia from New Haven
to White Oak Coal Company In bal
last.
Barge Frank Pendleton from Provi'
dence-to Smokeless Fuel Company
in ballast.
Barge Flora from Boston-to New
River Consolidated Coal Company il
ballast
Barge Edith from Boston-to New
River Consolidated Coal Company Ii
ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Robber Left Tools Behind al
Chestnut Avenue Pharmacy.
GOT NOTHING FOR HIS TROUBLE
Considerable Sum of Money Was in
Safe That Thief Failed to Get Into
Supposed to Have Been the Bare
foot' Burglars Work.

According to information received
yesterday, a rObber broke into the
Chestnut Avenue Pharmacy, 250l
Chestnut avenue. sometime early
Monday morning aud made an effort
20 break open the iron safe in which
there was a considerable amount of
money. The attempt was unsuccess
ful.
When the store was opened up for
business Monday morning, cold
chisel and steel crow bar. which had
been used by the man in his efforts
to force the safe door. were found
beside the safe in the rear of the
building. There were marks on the
safe showing where the man had used
the tools in his effort TO force the
door open.
DR.. William r. Hoskins. one OF the
stockholders in the store, reported the
attempted robbery TO the police Mon
day and later DR. J. II. Mabry anoth-
er of the stockholders. made a sec
end report Oficers went to the
store and made an investigation, but
they found no tangible evidence fur
Their than the chisel and crow bar.
About twenty-four hours before
this attempted robbery was pulled of
four houses in East End were rob-
bed by the barefoot burglar, and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES

There is to be complete change in
the vaudeville bill at the Bell theater
for tonight, and two of the three
acts to be offered will be entirely
new Owing to the hearty reception
which the audiences have given them
during the first three days Of the
week, the management has decided to
retain the Veronas. the clever violin
lists. The team will render all new
selections during the remaining three
days OF this week.
The second number en- the vaude-
vile program will be Larriver and Lee
in comedy sketch entitled, The
Candy Kid and the Girl" Miss Err
mimic Stewart, billed as a quaint
Coincidence. will be the third attrac-
ton An excellent picture program
will be given.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
TROUT-PEARSON.
Popular Young Police officer viii
Claim Bride Today.

Miss Anna Laura Trout, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Trout, OF SO
Twenty ninth street, and Mr. Samuel
Gordon Pearson will be married at the
home Of the bride at 4:30 O'Clock this
afternoon. The ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. j. 7. Riddick, pastor
of the Second Baptist church.
Miss Trout will be attended by her
sister, Miss MurIe Trout, as maid OF
homer. and Mr.. Todd Pointer will be
the best man. Immediately after the
ceremony. the young couple will leave
for Old Point, where they will board
the steamer for Baltimore. They will
spend their honeymoon in the North
and on returning will be ar home TO
their friends al 1888 Twenty fourth
street after September 10.
Both of the young people are well
known here. Miss Trout is graduate
of the local High school with the
class of 1907 and has lived here prac-
ticaIly all her life. She is popular
among wide circle Of friends Mr..
Pearson is popular young member OF
the local police force.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
PUPILS ARRIVING 10
ENTER STATE SCHOOL
Deaf. Dumb and Blind CoIored Chill
dren Coming Here From All Sec
tons OF the state.

A number of deaf. dumb and blind
colcred children are arriving here
from all sections of the State to en-
ter the new State school in Elizabeth
City county, near this city, which IS
to open for its first session this week
The school wagon meets the incoming
trains and steamers and takes the
children to the school building
Present indications are that the en-
rollment this year will be larger than
mad been expected at first but there
is ample accommodation for the chill
6ren at the school. The buildings
have been furnished by local mer-
chants. the contracts for the furniture
having been awarded by the board OF
governors several months ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

It is supposed that the same man
broke into the drug store.
This WAS the last attempted rob
berry reported here this week, but
Tuesday night a robber presumab-
IN the same one that has been Operat-
ing here, visited several houses IN
Hampton and. according to informa-
ton furnished the local police late
last night. the burglar robbed anoth-
er house in hampton early last night
One OF the officers jokingly remark
ed that he supposed the barefoot
boy" was finishing up IN Hampton
early last night so that he could pull
or few jobs in this city early this
morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Planters, Packers and Tongers viii
Gather Here October 20.
MAJOR Stubs ISSUES THE CALL
Gloucester County People Interested
IN Question Meet and Select Date
and Place fer Convention-Proposed
Legislation to be Discussed.

Oyster planters, packers and ioi-
gers and all others interested in the
oyster industry in Ttlewater Virgin
ia will hold a mass meeting in this
city on October 30 The oyster ques-
ton is to be discussed from every
point of view, and II is possible thal
resolutions OF some kind bearing up
on proposed legislation by the next
general assembly may be adopted.
The idea OF holding convention
of mass meeting was suggested some
time ago, hut no definite step III TINS
direction was taken until Major
James n. Stubs, of Gloucester coun-
ty. interested himself in the matter
ant had u meeting OF those interest-
ed IN oysters in his county, Yester~
terday State Senator Saxon w. Holt
received a letter from Major StJDDs
in which the latter stated that the
Gloucester county people had d9:' lei
upon Newport News as the place an"
October 20 as the date for mass
meeting.
OtHdNOl nut tAS iu~o 40 -
good one and that Newport News Is
the logical place for the meeting. He
will bring the matter to the at;en-
ton of the Chamber of Commerce at
once, and arrangements will be mace
for providing a hall for the gathering
1t is believed that six or seven rlin-
dred people will be brought to lie
city by the meeting. Everybody H.
terested will be invited to attend ana
representatives will be here from al
most every part OF the First congres-
sional district and from all o. the
Tidewater section of the Second d.
trict.
While nothing that may be done AT
this meeting can bind the represen-
tatives in the Legislature, the serS
tors and delegates will be given Ill
opportunity to learn what is desire1
by a majority CT their constituents IN
regard to the proposed breaking o;
the Baylor survey.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
SUSPECTS ARE HELD.
Negroes Arrested on Casino Grounds
VIII Get Hearing Today.

Zebediah Scott and Henry Sims. the
two coiored men who were caught Dy
Oficer Pearson on the Casino grounds
Monday night appeared in the police
court yesterday morning to answer
the charge OF being suspicious charae-
tiers. The cases were continued ana
will come up before Justice Christian
IN the morning.
Il was thought at the time the ar
rest was made that the men might ~
some way be connected with the re-
cent robberies in the East End. but no
proof OF this has been found
Just before being arrested The men
we're seen 10 remove their shoes and
this led the officers 20 believe that
they might be N bsrefoo'd burglars
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
SKIN ERUPTION CURED
Was So Sore, irritating and Pain
full that Little Sufferer Could Not
SIeep-Scratched Constantly.
CUTICURKS EFFICACY PROVEN

when about two and half years
old nv daughter broke out on her hips
and the upper parts Of her legs with a
very irritating and painful eruption. lie
began in October; the first ! noticed was
q little red surface and constant de
sire on her part to scratch her limbs.
She could not sleep and the eruptions
GOT sore. and yellow water came out OF
them. / had two doctors treat her. but
she grew worse under their Treatment
Then l bought the Cuticura Remedies
and only used them two weeks when she
was entirely well. This was in February.
She has never bad another rough place
on her skin, and she is now fourteen years
old. Mrs r. X. Whitaker, Winchester,
Tenn. Sept. %, 1905
Potter Drug q Chem Corp. sole Props Boston
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Held for Grand Jury.

In the police court yesterday morn
ing. Acting Police Justice 7. J. CHRIS
tian. Jr.. held Ralph Whiting for me
grand iury on the charge Of murder
whiting shot and killed Robert flem-
ming In Rockets early last Sunday
morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
q Hurry 10 Call.

Quick, Mr. DruKzist-Quick'-A box
Of BuckIen's Arnica Saive-Heres a
auarter-For the love Of Moses. harry
Babys burned himself. terribiy-John
ME On; his foot with the axe-Aamie's
scaided-Pa can't wsIk from piles
billie has boils-snd NY corns acne
She got u and soon cured al the
family. It's the greatest healer on
Garth. sold BY Academy Pharmacy
Co. and Petzold DRUG co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

lakes COAL FOB CHILL.
British Steamship Chsress viii Make
Trir Around Horn.

Carrying about $500 tons Of coal
the British steamship Charcas steam
ed from this port yesterday for Cniii-
The vessel will make the trip VIA
the strait Of Magellan
This Is The first cargo Of coal that
has been sent from this port to Chill
An several months. II viii take the
steamer about fifty days 70 make the
trip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Sailed.

Steamers Chsrcas (Br) Crossley,
Chilli: Bay View, Cummings, Provi-
deuce. William Chisholm. Perry, Pro-
violence
Schooners Fuller Palmer. Clark,
Boston: Governor Ames, King, Ban
ger.
BARGE Solus for Boston.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Go with a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful
stomach. Liver and Kidney cure, Dr.
Kings New Life riIls-is astounding.
The Academy Pharmacy and Petzold
Drug Co. say they never saw The
like Its because they never fail TO
cure Sour stomach. Constipation. IN
digestion. B.liousness. Jaundice, SICK
Headache. Chils and Malaria. Only
25c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
OIL Tank Steamer Here
The British steamship Cluden ar
NOTICE

All persons arc hereby cautioned
.v.ips, harboring or trusting any o.
me crcw q the 81. 5. ;. "Ei,NAS-
ToN.~ Courtney. master. nov iyinE a.
enc rtesapcake 4 Ohio Cos wharf.
ss no debts Of their contraction WI
no raid By the master. owners or tne
chesapeake & Ohio Coal & Coke Com
psny, Agents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Cleared.

Steamer Charcas (BrJ Crossley'
Chili-Smokeless Fuel Company.
Steamer Cluden (Br) Wilcox. Ant
werp-George E. Warren Coai Com-
pany.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

The gundrop in exploration may
prove as important as the gumshoe
in politics. New York World.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

rived in port yesterday from Port
Arthur 10 load fuel coal. She will
proceed today for Antwerp. The yes
sci is carrying cargo of oil.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

A practical joke - VIA, woman
PLAYS on q man when she marries
him.
The Washington times., 1909-05-21

Letters to The Washington Times
Woman's Inquiry Column are IN
vited. Names ard addresses must
be affixed to questions sent By mail,
not for publication. but simply as
an evidence OF good faith Questions
which are not Of general interest viii
be answered by mill. Il accompanied
by a stamped end addressed en-
veIope; rush inquiries by telephone.
Call Main 526c.
The department viii endeavor to
answer to the best of its ability,
questions not of technical nature, or
involving professional Judgment II
must also decline 10 answer ques-
lions which concern the names of
proprietary articles. or the decision
Of bets.
The Washington times., 1909-05-21
Little hints grow into big helps!

Little hints grow into big helps!
This is the theory along which The
Times Household Hint Editor is work
ing in inviting the women of Washing
ton to contribute to the cause of good
housekeeping their quota of domestic
lore To the editor. il IS a pleasant
task TO receive daily these testimonials
of fair wOman's cleverness and thrift
They show that those women who
have suggestions for domestic better
ment feel a sense Of pride in it, and,
furthermore, are not hesitating TO inn
part the Information through the me-
dunn of The Times 20 their less thought
full sisters,
Don't be one TO lag behind because OF
any delicate sense of modesty or fear
that your hint viii be lost in the mass
of others. Every one Of them, no mat
ter what their subject, is carefully ex-
amined by the Household Hint Editor
so send yours in with the rest.
These are some OF the latest hints:
The Washington times., 1909-05-21
CULINARY EXHIBIT
INTERESTS WIVES
Is Held Under Auspices Of
the Clark Training
School.

Several members OF the Housekeep-
ers' Alliance and guests interested in
improving the efficiency of domestic
workers. attended the exhibition Of
fancy and plain cooking given BY the
night and day pupils of the Clark
Training School, Eleventh and u streets
northwest, yesterday afternoon. Their
satisfaction at the success the CO
operative plan is meeting with was
plainly shown.
THE exhibition aims TO show the
proper methods of cooking staple and
fancy dishes and how to arrange
them in an attractive manner for the
tsble Some of the fancy dishes
which attracted the most attention
and elected considerable comment were
a boiled ham, potato salad, tomato
jelly salad, spinach, and a fruit salad.
The ham had a nucleus Of olives gar
nished with bread crumbs. beets, and
pickles in the shape of a flower. The
border was Of parsley. The spinach
was garnished with the white and
yolk OF an egg in the shape Of a daisy.
Nicely Drowned toast cut diamond
shane formed the outer border Of the
dish.