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Ancient Derricks,

Probably the oldest derricks still r use are the two built at Trier, ill Ger many, in the year 1413 and the one built in 1554 at Andernach, also in Ger many. All these three derricks are built on the same principle. Tn the middle of a massive A frame tower is located the swinging or main boom, 20 by 20 inches. whose iron pivot moves in pan shaped bearing cup. On top are fastened the guy ropes and the cap, which is also movable. The derrick can be moved by crossbarS fastened to the main boom. The load Is chain lifted by tread wheels sixteen feet in diameter.
The Press., 1909-08-11

little clown, and held out her hama to the big clown.
 q hope you'll be very happy all alone in your big house." she said to the big clown. with your chickens and your cow-and your fireplace and your cat''- Her voice broke, and she ran out of the tent.
 The big clown took a step forward, but the bearded lady stopped him.
 ''Let her alone" she said quietly, 'Let her alone"
 And presently the big machine whizzed away. and the big clown was left alone beneath the stars of the spring night.
 He sat down on his trunk in the middle of the deserted ring and planned how on the morrow he would get his money out of the bank and build house and begin a new life as a substantial citizen.
 But all the joy had gone strangely out of his plans when he could not see the face of the little clown at his ta- ble or her slender figure in the big chair in front of the fireplace.
 And even while he yearned for her she came to him. running over the sawdust silently. so that he did not know she was there until her arms were about his neck.
 'T made him let me out," she sobbed. "Oh, hate him! He is so sure of himself and of me. And the bearded lady got out, too, and she is coming to play propriety, only she is so much slower than I am. And want to live in little house with you and have chickens and a cow"-
 "And fireplace and a cat" The big clown had her in his arms. and there was deep joy in his voice.
 And you shall be the mayor some day." planned the little clown.
 And you shall make bread and hang your clothes on the grass ,'' laughed the big clown.
 And you'll both live happy ever after" prophesied the bearded lady, who just then came up, panting, and gave them her blessing like very hairy godmother. '
The Press., 1909-08-11
Calling Names.

The late Peleg w Chandler, who was hard of hearing, was one of the most effective of war time speakers. Every occasion illustrated his elo- quence and demonstrated the quick ness of his repartee. At one meeting he was frequently interrupted by a blackguard at the rear of the hall, who kept shouting. "Why don't you go yourself?' For a time Mir. Chandler's deafness prevented him from catching the exact nature of the interruption, of which he had been for some time conscious. At last MT. Chandler caught the words of the disturber. Then, in the mildest accents, which emphasized the force of the words, he said, Young man, if my ears were as good as yours and as long as yours shouldn't be here tonightr'- -Argonaut.
The Press., 1909-08-11
With Reservation.

Here is the story of covenanting times in Scotland, of which an old laird of Galloway was the central fig ure:
 Learning that he was about to be raided by Claverhouse, whose dragons were coming in search of him, the old laird effected his escape disguised as one of his own plowmen As he was leaving the house he was stopped by the dragons, who asked if the laird as at home
 'Well," said the old covenanter. "he was there when was there''
 The dragons went their way. and the old laird went his and lived to tell the truth another day.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Chicken HomiIetic.

A country minister in the course of his dining out on the circuit came to a house where a roast chicken was serv- ed for dinner. He had previously en- countered a series of rib corned beef dinners. and the chicken looked good to him.
 Well" he facetiously remarked, there's where that chicken enters the ministry"
 "Hope it does better there than in lay work" rejoined the small boy of the family.-BostOn Record.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Everybody Talking About It.

Everybody is talking About the great free offer of Dr. Greene's, who di covered that wonderful medicine, Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy He makes a speciality of treating patients through let CT correspondence, and all who accept his offer are astOnished at the marvellous success of this method. His office is at West l4th St., New York City, where he receives and carefully ex- amines every letter sent to him. After thoroughly studying each case he answe s the letter, explaining the case of each symptom and telling sure way to get well, and all this is entirely free of charge. They save the expense of trip to the city, have no fee to pay, and have the benefit of the best medical advice. Here is an opportunity for you to get well, read CT you can either accept or reject it. N hich will you do
 Write today for FREE bottle of Dr. Greene's Laxura for all stomach, liver and bowel trouble.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Hard to Kill.

A crocOdile's tenacity of life is most remarkable. 'I remember one time.'' says a traveller in India. T was with a shooting party on the Ganges when the natives brought in a six foot croco- dile. They hoped some one would want to buy it. but no one did. so 1t was de ternined to kill the creature 1t was hauled cut of the tank and tied to a tree. Bullets from small rife or an ordinary gun seemed only to irritate the saurian. nor did he seem to care very much when a native thrust a spear down his throat Finally they were obliged to dispatch him with axes. Even then the tail thrashed about for no little time after.''
The Press., 1909-08-11

Be P1nknam s V eg6- table Compound.
 Eleven years ago l was a walking shadow. Ihad been under the doctors carebutgotnorelief.
 My husband per suaded me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's We ge ta ble Com pound anditworked like a charm. It re- 1iaved all my DainS
The Press., 1909-08-11
Sweet Revenge.

Sam Sunflower Yeas. Miss Pearl lilted sam Bones en married Pete Green.
 Jim Sumac-HuhI How did Sam Bones take de disappointment?
 sam SunflOwer-Why, he goes to de wedding en throws his old shoes at de happy pair
 Jim Sumac = Well! We'll! Oats what call forgiveness.
 Sam Sunflower = No, dat was re- venge. Sam wears a No. IT shoe and dey wrecked de Chicago News.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Some of the Things That Have Given The Huntsinger School
 Its Reputation.

Foremost MT. Huntsinger himself. The Principal is the school More than 30 years of successful business teaching, 21 at the head of his own school in Hartford, find him with plenty of imitators, but no rival
The Press., 1909-08-11
Domestic Sohane.

Mrs. H. Why are you so very fond of oriental rugs?
 Mrs. R.-I'll tell you secret. The dirtier they get the more genuine they look. You've no idea how much sweeping that Cleveland Lead or At
The Press., 1909-08-11

Torturing eczema spreads it's burning area every day. Doan's Ointment quick ly stops it's spreading, instantly relieves the itching, cures it permanently. At any drug store.
The Press., 1909-08-11
A Blowing Up.

"Now. Willie" said the teacher to a small pupil. "can you tell me what dynamite is used for?"
 ''Yes, ma'am," answered Willie. 'It's used to blaspheme things with. h."-Chi- cago News.
The Press., 1909-08-11

There's nothing so good for sore throat as Dr. homas' Eelectric Oil Cures it in a few hours. Relieves any pain in any part,
The Press., 1909-08-11
OWES
 HER
 LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Vienna, w. Va.-"I feel that owe tho last tan years of my life to Lydia
The Press., 1909-08-11

Woman loves a clear, rosy complexion Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood, clears the skin, restores ruddy, sound health.
The Press., 1909-08-11
HOw,s This 2

We ofIer one Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY 6 CO, Toledo, o.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last IS years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations
The Press., 1909-08-11
Cookinq Up a Reason.

Nan-I like a play with stir ng plot. Fan-That's the kind that u sIr, ems. isn't it2-ChicagO Tribune.
The Press., 1909-08-11

tone the stomach. stimulate the liver, promote digestion and appetite and easy passages of the bowels. Ask your drug gIst for them. 25 cents box.
The Press., 1909-08-11
WALDIND, KINNAN 6 MARVIN,
 WhOlpqQln DrI1pUfcfa TsoRof7o T

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents Per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halla Family Ptlls for constipation. ] .-
The Press., 1909-08-11
Big Clown and Little Clown.
By TEMPLE BAILEY.

Copyrighted, 1909, by Associated |
 Literary Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
HIGH PRICES OF FARM
PRODUCTS HERE TO STAY
Champ Clark Declares World Move
nent Of People to Towns is
One Cause
AN Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. Is
The present high prices for farm
products have come to stay; the rural
population is playing out; the present
c. nsus. il Il classes the unincorpcraf-
ed villages as towns, viii show De
tween 60 and So per cent OF popuia-
ton living in towns" declared Nj
nority Leader Champ Clark, of the
house today. AT the present rate IN
20 years the United States will cease
10 be an export nstion for any great
product except cotton
"One of the causes for the high
prices Of farm products is the world
movement of people toward the towns
and cities. While few people in towns
and cities have yards and raise chick
ems and occasionally PCS. practically
the entire town and city population
are ncn- producers Of anything 20 eA.,
but are consumers only.
For the first time last year. ATgen-
tine beat Us in exporting CT corn and
Argentine and Brazil are now fixing
e. take the frozen meat trade from us.
Until we adopt the intensive sys-
TEN Of agriculture We have nearly
reached Cat limit OF agricultural out
put
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
HIGH SCHOOL QUINTET
TO PLAY ALUMNI TEAM
Rooters' Club Will Be Out In
Force for Game at Y.M,C.A.
This Afternoon.

Arrangements have been made fc-
a basketball game between the local
High school team and a quintet COM
posed of alumni of the school for
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon in the
gymnasium OF the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. The Rioters Club
Cf the High school will he cut in
force to root fer the school team
" lille the alumni are organizing a
club TO root fer the former scncol
stars.
Composing the alumni team viii be
John Hughes, one OF the best basket
ban players at the Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute; James Williamson. Luc-
len Hall, William Stuart Hamilton.
Frank Davis and Murray All Of
these players did good work when
playing with the High school and
they expect to give their opponents Il
hard fight.
Eugene Payne, the big substitute
center Of the Y. NJ. c. A. first team,
win play center for the High school
and Fitzgerald and Hudson. two CT
the surest shots the school has ever
had, will play forwards. Nicholas
and Robinson will be the guards. The
substitute PLAYERS viii be Bennett
Andrews and Bright.
No admission will be charged, as
the association has furnished the
gymnasium free for the game. \ big
crowd is expected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
ELKs HAVE ANNUAL
XMAS TREE TONIGHT
Poor Children viii be Guests
Of Lodge at Home on
Thirty-second Street

Newport News Lodge No. 3l5, D. y.
o. Eiks. will have ite annual
Christmas tree and entertainment
for the poor children OF the city az
s O'Clock tonight in the lodge home
on Thirty second street A big TREE
has been erected in the main AUDI
forum and it viii be gaily decorated
with tinsel and small electric lights
tonight.
All OF the children who attend the
celebration win be furnished with
bags containing nuts. candies. fruit
and other good things. Following
the distribution of the bags an in
formal musical program VIII be car
ried out, some OF the best talent 10
the city contributing 10 the program
After the youngsters leave tho
home. the lodge win have its annual
dance and reception for the members
ard their ladies' Refreshments VIII
be served during the evening
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
SWANSON WOULDN'T TAKE
PLACE ON COMMISSION
Governor Denies Report That He May
Succeed Willard-His
Plans.

. RICHMOND, VA. Dec. 2S.-Fo-
some time rumor has been persistent
that upon the expiraticn<of the term
of Governor Swanson. who has JUS
a bit more than q month 10 serve as
executive of Virginia. he would retire
TO his estate in the county of Pittsy-
vania and devote some time 10 his
private affairs and that it was also
possible that he and Mrs. Swanson
would take trip of some four months
in Europe.
1t was also reported that Governor
elect Mann would name the former
governor as a member CT the Cor
poration Commission TO succee /
Colonel Joseph f. Willard. of Fairfax.
who will retire from that Office not
later than February, 1912.
The governor was asked regarding
the correctness of the report that he
is TO become a member of the com
mission, and he at once gave denial.
He declared with a great deal OF
emphasis that he would not accept
The position under any consideration.
was not n candidate for II, and that
he had never been.
The governor still declines TO dis
cuss the congressional situation IN
his old district. but there is reason
to believe that he win offer for the
nomination next year. holding that
Judge Saunders has made the figh'
and that he is entitled 10 the nonii
nation. What is more. the governor
viii get into the campaign and VIII
do his best TO elect Judge Saunders
in case he is the nominee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
To the Editor Of The Daily Press:
City.

To the Editor Of The Daily Press:
City.
Acting under charter which was
granted by the State Corporation
Commission after having received the
oertifieation OF Hon. T. J Barhani,
Pleasant Shade Cemetery Co.. a corpor-
alton composed exclusively OF c-lcred
men and wcmeu. has begun operation
just outside az the city limits ada
cent to Grecnlawn. The object Of the
incorporation Of this companx Was not
TO antaEonize any similar existing
corporation. but simply 20 provide q
permanent bnrying ground for mem
bers of the negro race in such pla2e
or places as would net encroqch uocN
the last resting place OF. our white
friends In pursuance of this object,
the company bought land Of the Oh
Dominion Land Company and Is now
doing business.
While the company is composed ex-
clusively OF negroes. Il nevertheless
desires the good wishes or the white
people OF this community and makes
bold TO invite their inspection OF inc
work that is being done.
mere can Ut no NuhbA " N-t' VIZ
dom of the rule that provides separa
ton along certain lines between the
races in the South. yet our Interests
are so interviewer that it behooves each
race to wish the other god speed IL
all cCmmendable efforts.
We believe that in establishing a
cemetery for ourselves we have act
cd in accordance with the best pub
lie sentiment Ct this community, ana
while we may have stirred up some
opposition from certain interested
sources. yet we feel that 80 long as
we proceed lawfully aud in the proper
spirit we shall encounter no real du-
fculty. When ii is known that TINS
corporation counts among its members
such conservative leaders as j.
Thomas Newsome. F.. c. Brown. Rev.
s A. Howell. r. II. Spivey, w. \.
Jones. and many others, the pubic
will be satisfied that the company
aims 10 foster always good will to
wards II men.
JAMES EAST. President.
w. II. NEWu.IN, Secretary
Adv II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
zELAYA DECLARES HE
IS STILL PRESIDENT
Fugitive Ex-Oictator Tells AS
ISOLATED Press That Madriz is
Only Provisional Executive.

CORDOBA, MEN, Dec. 2S.-Jose
Santos Zelaya declared tonight that
he is still president CT Nicaragua. al
though he may never go back 80 that
country to enjoy the privileges of the
Office Madriz. he asserted. is only 4
provisional president and that he has
not relinquished the executive office.
In a statement made To an Associate
I'd Press representative On the tram
in which he IS travelling to Mexico
City, Zeiaya said that he was stu
the head of the Nicaraguan govern
ment. He was leaving his country for
an indefinite period in the hope that
affairs there would quiet down.
In support Of his declaration he ex-
hibited papers attached to which were
government seals and ribbons. These
papers, he said. contained the proof OF
the truth of his statement.
In further support OF his clan It
was pointed out by members OF his
rsrty that the Guerrero Heated the
Nicaracuan flag at her masthead II
addition 70 the Mexican flag The re
ports concerning his wealth Zeiaya
said, were grossly exaggerated. His
fortune is not over S6.0C0.Oo0 and is
invested mostly in Nica-sguan govern
mert bonds. He strongly denied that
he had wrongly obtained any part o,
his fortune through concession VI
which he had at his disposal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Friends Of Captain McKeOwn
Believe He is Dead,
SCHOONER'S WRECKF0UND
Rumcred Yesterday That Popular
Skipper Escaped When Ship Went
Down, But 1t Was Groundiess--
Sailor Wounded Here Was on Vessel

Friends in this city of Captain l.. X.
McKeown. master OF the ill-fated
schooner Davis Palmer. have aban-
doned all hope that the captain was
saved when the Davis Palmer went
down fifteen miles from Boston during
the gale Of last Sunday.
1t was rune red here yesterday that
Captain McKeown and some of his
men put off from the sinking craft
in Il small boat and subsequently, were
picked up and the shippers friends
Logan to take courage. However. in
the afternoon Captain w. ID. Wiley.
master Of the Fannie Palmer. received
a telegram from Messrs. NJ r. Palmer,
owners OF the Palmer schoOners, that
the wreck CT the Palmer had been
found and that it was practically Ger
tain that Captain McKeown anu his
crew went down to a watery grave.
Captain McKeown probably WIS the
best known and most popular coast
ing skipper visiting this port. He
was hailed everywhere as a good fell
low and had host Of warm per
sonal friends here VINO are grieved
by the terrible news OF the disaster
that overlook the Davis Palmer and
her crew.
Alexander de Lacy. a member II the
crew Of the Davis Palmer, who prob
ably lost his life when the vessel
sank. was attacked on Eighteenth
street and badly cut by swo negroes
OH the night of Saturday December
Is, just three days before the Palmer
sailed from this port for Boston on
his last voyage. De Lacy was put
aboard the Palmer the day before she
sailed. His wounds were not serious
and he was able to be about before
the ship left port
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
SECOND victim DEAD.
Man Who Killed Wife and Mother-in-
law Now Dying.
81
Oy Associated Press).

MACON, GA. Dec. 2S Mrs. Mar
tin Exum, who was shot by her SON
in-law. Edward b. Afford. last niglt
died today. the buile; which entered
the neck resulting in complete para.
lysis Of the body. This is the second
death resulting from injuries infiict--
ed by Afford. his wife having been
shot aud almost instantly killed al
the time he shot Mrs. Exum and him
self.
Doctors tonight gave out the state
ment that Afford cannot live through
the night The deputy sheriff mas
guarded him. was relieved from duty
this afternoon, the surgeons stating
that death would bar the law from
It's course.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
KILLS wIFe's sTeP-FATHsR.
Ohio synder Shoots w. l. Luck 'or
Invading Home.

RoANoKEsyA-, Dec. 2S.-A Rad
ford. Va. to<1E W. l. Luck was Kill
ed BY Ohio Snyder. husband of mis-
step-daughter. luck bad been drink
ing several days and his wife went TO
the home Of her daughter. Mrs Syn
der last night When Luck appeared
az the SyndsT residence early this
morning aud was denied adm:ttance
he began batteriug down the door.
Synder fired two shots at Luck, beta
of which took effect. Luck died IN a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
SUMNER WEATHER AT TAMPA.
Good Card and Close Finishes Make
Races ENJOYABLE

TAMPA. FLA Dec. 1S.-Summer-
like weather. a coed card ard close
finishes contributed &c the enjoyment
e today's racing.
The players bad the better o. the
betting arsamert. despite the fact that
a majority Of fsycrites won. second
cnoices captrTed two Of the puTsss.
DavenpoTrs clever ride On Edwin l..
beating ne well played cioissress IN
the third wes a feature. DascuDcrt
laid IN focrth place TO the stretch turn
where he saved . cOrpie sf lengths
AID beat she fayo1ite BY nose
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

Indisoensable.-The are some
simple remedies indispensable in every
faiuny. Among these, the experience
Of years assures Us. should be recorded
Perry Davis PaiDkller. For beth IN
ternal ana external application we
have found II Of great value; especial
IN can We recommend II for colds.
rheumatism. or fresh wounds.--Chris-
tian Era.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
SHIPPING REPORT
Tuesday. December 20, 1909.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Steamer Barcelona. tGr)r Nepper-
schmidt, Hamburg via Ncrfolk-io
United States Shipping Company for
exports.
Steamer Pomaron OBJ Canham,
Savannah--to White Oak Coal Com
pany for banker coal.
Steamer Zamosa tBrD Leslie,
Sayannah-to Waite Oak Coal Com
pany fer bunker coal.
Steamer Hannibal III. S. naval col
lier) Hampton Roadside New River
Consolidated Coal Co mpany in ballast.
Schooner General f. 5. Greedy. 1u,
lcch, Boston-to New River Consoh-
dated Coal Company in ballast.
Schooner William Is. Palmer, SIC
Aloney, Portland--to Berwind-White
Coal Company in ballast.
Barge Idaho from Prov'dence-to
Chesapeake x Ohio Coal Agency Com
pany In ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
CAPTURED AFTER THREE YEARS
Negro Murderer. Wanted at Bedford
City. Caught at Richmond.

ROANOKE. VA, Dec 2S.-Tom
Preston, a negro who three years ago,
killed NJ. t. Casty. saloon keeper at
Bedford City. Va, and escaped. was
captured az Richmond today by Roa-
ncke detectives. When Custy refused
to serve Preston ahead Of a white
customer. the negro shot him through
the heart A $500 reward was OF
fered for Prestcn's arrest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
csreeic's Condition improved
rs Associated prcss1

NEW Ycak. Dec. 3S.-The con
difion Of Andrew Carnegie. who yes
terday fen On the ice In Centr1i
Park. uhfc taking his constitutional
and injured his knee. was improved
tonight. the pain tn his knee had d.
minishad considerably and be vas ih
cheerful spirits.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Big increase in Customs Receipts.
INV Associated Prcss1

NEW YORK. Zee, sS.-An luerease
OF sal .SOo,5o2 in customs receipts IN
1893 over 1905. Is shown in Collector
I.ocb's annual report issued today
The total euties collected at the port
Of New York for 1905 amount to Szl7,|
ss0.S97.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

short while. SNYDER was discharged
after a corlner's jpyy rendered YER
dici OF jcstihablc shooting
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
a ncw psnaer q AvIstIon.

4 disease called ascending paralysis
has broken out IN New YORK thus
are ths dangers 81 aviation increas-
Inz-Chicaeo Essn.rg PosL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-MTs- care
line W. Martin and Mrs Mary Snead'
for whose extradicticn to New Jerse;
papers were issued at Trenton today
are the mother and aunt respectively
of Ocey w. NJ. Snead, who married
her cousin Fletcher Snead. Mrs
Martin has threatened to resist 81
tradiction. but ii is thought that she
will be advised by counsel TO go 'oi-
unfairly.
Under the direction OF the last
Grange police, the bathtub IN Wnieh
Ocey Snead's body was found, ma,
been removed from the house an
is new in storage to be produced as
evidence at the trial OF Mrs. Wardia~
Mrs Martin and Mrs Snesd AZ
Newark.