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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
NAY GET iIGHItp BUOYS
TO MARK LOCAL CHANNEL
Congressman Jones Introduces Bill
Making Appropriation to Carry
Out Chambers Project.

Congressman William 4. Jcnes has
notified the Chamber of Commerce
that he has introduced a bill provid-
ing for the establishment OF four
acetylene gas buoys TO mark the chan
mel through Middle Ground bar into
this harbor Mr.. Jones also has
written the chamber tc the effect tha,
he has taken the matter Of lighting
the local channel UP with the light
house board. but that he does not
think the board will find itself IN \
position to provide the lighted buoys.
II seems altogether probable thai
Congressman Jones bill will Ga
through Senator's Daniel and Mar,
Tin have advised the chamber that
they will do all in their power 10
have the lighted buoys provided.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17

thousand dollars. The quantity Of
cocoa brought in in the eleven
months ending with November. 1908.
was S5.29il25 pounds. valued at SILL
664.SlS. while the Sl.u90.i3, pounds
brought in in the eleven months OF
1907 was valued at $14,0S5.529. an in
crease OF over million pounds Ill
quantity and decrease of 212 million
dollars in value.
The 2364S tons Of copper ore
brought in Ncv, mblr. 1908. was val
ued al s451.57S, while only 1874
tons brought in the same month OF
1907 was valued at $4i3.4ol. an i'll
crease OF more than 40 per cent In
quantity. with practically no increase
in valuation. Tne l5,S37.262 pounds
of pig copper imported IN November
1908. was valued at S2.130,135. while
14.796.S0l pounds brought in Novem-
bcr. 1907. was valued at s2.356.013. an
increase CT more than l million
pounds in quantity and decrease OF
mere than 200 thousand dollars in
stated value. The 3.6033S6 pounds
of raw cotton imported in November
1865. was valued at s6la-i29. while
same month 0f last year was value
at s711.Si9. The 102.5l2 tons OF ju'e
ami juic butts imported in the eleven
months ending with november. l3"s'
was valued at si.99S,965. while only
1885 tons imported in the CORE
spondign eleven months OF 1907 was
valued at s7S0t.S92. an increase oil
nearly thousand tons in quantity
and a decrease Of million dollars
in value. The 3.10i tons of manila
hemp imported in November. 1:">
was valued at S+l6.3J9. while the 2
ia tons imported in NoSem,'T OF
las wear was valued at si21,i". an
increase of about 30 per cent IN
arantity. with about 2Iz per cont de-
crease in total valGe. The ?H.131 tons
OF sisal imported in the eleven months
ending with November. 1908. was
valued al $I13I5.0 1850. while only 9l
90 tons imported in the same
months q last year was valued a,
sI3.s7i.cos. The es.?59.GSi ponads OF
india rubber imported in the eleven
months ending With November. 1898.
w8s valued at $31.fl5.S9I. while s.
7O3. 9oi pounds imported in tn" same
months of last year was valued at
sI7.s1I.sgs al increase Of about :
million dollars in va'ue. The ls.Z'Z.'
$50 poupds Of raw silk imported IN
the eleven months OF 1905 was valued
A. but s.s.o23.212. while tho 1879
2se pounds imported in the same
months Of LAT year was valued at
ss,IsI.I.7 an incrs sse Of nearly 2
million pounds in quantity and dc
crease Of more than 10 million dol
lars IN value.
As the value Of imports stated ~
the Bureau or Stausics represent
the wholesale prices Of the articles
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Contractors Al Ready 10 Begin
Work on Paving.
SCENE FOR START DESIGNATED
City Engineer Pearse Has Notified
Aisop & Pierce to Lay First Curb
ira on Twenty-ninth Street on Ac-
count Of Churches,

Everything is in readiness for the
beginning of work on the new paving
and tn" contractors are only waiting
tor fair weather. Tea days ago
last Friday City Engineer Pearsc
notified Aisop d Pierce. VINO have
the contract for laying concrete curb
and gutter, TO commence work. but
il raineL nearly every day last week
and for this reason the notice was
not complied with.
On the first favorable day the con-
tractors will start to work. and En-
ninth street between West and Hunt.
ington avenues as the scene for the
first operations. The concrete curb
and gutter on these two blocks can
be put down in a short time, and then
the Washington Block Asphalt and
Tile Company will carry out its con
tract. putting down the only block
asphalt to be laid in the city under
the recent bond issue. The engineer
selected the two blocks above named
to be paved first because the Newport
News Baptist and Trinity Methodist
churches are located there. between
Washington and West avenues and
Washington and Huntington avenues,
respectively.
Mr., j. W. Davis. who has the con-
tract for laying PEBBLES block. states
that he Is ready TO begin work just
as soon as curbing has been started
on the streets upon which his mater
ial Is to be laid
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
STEAMER DAHOMEY AND
HER CARGO A TOTAL LOSS
Merritt WrecIsinQ Company Has
Abandoned Vessel Which Went
Ashore on Nassau Coast.

Word was received here last night
that the Merritt Wrecking Company
which have been endeavoring to pun :
out and float the British steamer Da
honey, which was beached TO pre-
vent her sinking, on the coast OF
Nassau, had abandoned the vessel
and that she and her cargo would b.
a total loss.
The Dahomey was bound from this
port to Vera Cruz, Mexico, with d
cargo of coal consigned from the
Chesapeake 4 Ohio Coal and Coke
Company. The cargo is valued al
about $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Oxford Mere cosmopo!i.an.

OF late years Oxford has become
more cosmopolitan: TIE advent Of the
Rhodes scholars has done much to ef-
feet this. We welcome them heartily.
and the more pronounced are their
national characteristics the more
hearty Is our wc!come.-OIford Var
Siiy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Vaudeville ano Picture s

In Tom and Geriie Grimes, vaude-
vile sketch people with years OF sue
cess behind them. the management
of the Reli thcater believes ii has
the best hcadliners for this week
bill that the theat"r has yet offered.
This team comes from the Keith cir
cult, and following are samples or
some OF the plimentary things
said about the pair: Tom and Ger
Ale Grimes. at Keith's Union Square,
with singing and dancing specialtics.
are one of the hits OF the bill. New
York World; There are no bette
laughmakers in vaudeville than Tom
and Gertie Grimes, Globe.
The management Of the Bell has
arranged to put on an entire change
of bill twice week in III" future,
new acts being offered every Monday
and Thursday.
In addition TO Tom ana Gertie
Grimes the bill for The first three
days of this week will include Com
modorr Tom" the educated donkey.
The donkey il said to be one of the
clcvercst OF trained animals and his
act will please tn" ladies and children
especially. A new program CT Ed
son and Pathe pictures will be given
tomorrow evening.
In spite of the rain. fairly larg"
audiences gathered at the Bell last
night to see Alberto. Lamberto and
Marie Girard close their engagement
for the week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
MOTEL ANNEX AFlRE AGAIN.
Defective Wiring Started Third bar,
in the 6V,Ioino

For the third time sine. its cree.
tion about eighteen months ago, III"
Hotel Annex, al West avenue and
Twen;yfourth street caught fre
last nigh; about as O'Clock The
hlsz: started on the second floor. and
defective wiring is supposed to have
been responsible for II.
An alarm called out the Central
IRE department. AMI the FIRE was ex.
finguished before IL gained hesdWay
II 10 probable that the Damage will
amount TO $Ise
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
MEETING FOR MOTHERS.
Special Program Arranged fer eHer.
cises at ~. {. Church

1 special meeting Tor mothers VII
Met hodist church this afternoon az
30 O'Clock. under the ans. ICES OF
the ladies e the church
Addresses will he made by Dr
Picker. of Hampton. and Mr.. Taft;
Of Phoebus and tho program will In.
cludc 4 reception by Miss CommingE
o: Philadelphia. and selections By tho
Williams family quartctrc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
RELIGIOUS WORK INSTITUTE.
international V. N. c. A. Committee
men Come Here Next Month.

A religious work institute will be
held in this city under the auspices
of the local Young Mems Christian
Association on February l2. Il an;
a. L, will be conducted by Messrs.
{. X. Oter. and w. p. Arnold. Of the
Young Mems Christian Association
International Committee and vii! be
for the purpose Of increasing interest
in the bible study and religious fea-
ture of the Young Mems Christian
Ass ISOLATION work in Underwater Virgil
MIA.
The meetings will be held in the
association building cn Thirty second
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Hull Practically Undsmased.

The British steamer T"esh:iige.
which was ASHORE las, Thursday on
the North Carolina 81 si was put into
dry dock No. Z. AZ the shipy ard .
terday afternoon and 4 survey was
held by LIoyd's surveyor J. " Mars
den. VITO found that The ships hull
vas practically gndamagrd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Child Not to Blame.

My iofant. madam" said the lady
in the bus with dignity appropriated
and claw"G ynur TuF not from mere
wantODncss but under the impression
that il was pussy cat. as | have no
doubt il once was"-Lcndon Globe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17

in olt stion in the markets of the
countries from which imported, this
decline in price of numerous articles
coming from varioIs countries OF the
world indicates a general decline IN
prices throughout the world. especial
~ OF raw material: in which the reduc-
ton is more distinctly marked.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
To Make Good.

To make good. woman needs that
fine balance. that accurate self meas
urcmCu;. which goes b. the name Of
cng.Don sense. II is the one thing on
which Success depends the most
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
POSTMASTER ARRESTED.
Charged With Misappropriatine $1,000
Ct Government Funds.

ROANOKE VA. Jan. 16.-Postof-
fee Inspector H. VI. Mosby today
caused the arrest of J. +. Amos. post
master at Vinton. suburb Of Roa-
noke.
Amos is charged with the misap-
preparation of government funds to
the amount Of $1,000. II is said he
sold money orders and kept the
money.
Amos is in the Roanoke Jail unable
to furnish s2.O00 bail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Little Bow Receivers,

Master Harry Nachman. son Of Mr.
Max Nachman. returned 20 his bone
on jefferson ayenu" Yesterday alto
having been a patient at the s. Fran,
els hospital for the past ten days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
MEETING FoR MEN.
Evangelist J. Ernest Thseksr the
Soesker Sor This Afternoon.

Evangelist J. Earnest Thacker. nj
Norfolk, viii b. the speaker a; the
meeting for men a. the Wonderland
theafer this afternoon. under the aus,
p.ces Of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
Mr. Thacker Is q speaker O, ability
aud oevcr fails to sttract large
crows.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
BEARS AND TIGERS WINNERS.


In the Young Mems Christian As
sociation tournament basketball
games las; nigh: the hars heat the
Cubs by the close score OF - To ~.
AMI the Tigers put /, on the Lions.
IS to l..
The standing of The teams 10 date
is as follows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
a Sad State Of Affairs.

A generation IS growing M that
knows not tho merits Of good wine.
and no effort is being made to educate
Il in the knowledge Of those merits
Wine and Spirit Trade Record.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
Fins. Annual Meeting

After holding their frg' aH"Ua!
meeting Yesterday thc s'ockhoidrr'
and directors Of ;hc S'eSar; Fruit
Company gave luncheon al Hotel
Warwick.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
ELIOT COMMENTS ON
NEW ERA OF TOLERANCE
Time Has Come When Mans Rel.
sious Belief No Longer Affects
Political Status.
(By Associated PreBs.l

NEW YORK. Jan. l6.-Pre siden;
Eliot. OF Harvard. In an address las
night before the Public Educational
Association. declared that religious
differences did not prevent harmo,
Eious cooperation Of great bodies OF
electors in this country.
1t was in speaking Of the i'm rove
ment of municipal boards OF educa-
ton that pr. Elio; made this point.
Who shall say" asked DR.. Eliot,
that religious differences will pre-,
vent harmonious cooperation OF
great bodies Of electors in choosing
AT large members Of school board:
And this is nc peculiarly of that Old
\ey England city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
RELIC Gus Belief No Bar.

What sort OF man ts Il that ma
been elected 10 the presidency? 4
Unitarian Pro rstant. Two cvangc-
lical denominations In the West
sought 10 prevent his election because
Of his religion. but they failed com
pic:cIy In the attempt. Isn't there
an indication here tina. religions min.
ions or membership in any religious
organization. no matter how small. IS
not going 10 stand in the way Of a
mans election 20 Office by popular
vo'e7 The Unitarian denomination
Is a small one. and only f"w years
ago II was hardly considered Chris
;ian but millions Of voters cast their
ballots for a candidate Of this Dc
nomination. I.ct ne take heart and
Nc assured We can ovcrcom. religions
prejudice a: popular elections. EaFr.
cuIarIy where the interests a. schools
are az stake"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
At the Colonial.

In spite OF the bad weather. quite a
large crowd ventured out last night
to see the moving pictures at the
Colonial theater.
The manager states that he will re-
peat THE Migrate. tale of the
north woods, Monday night at the
special request CT number of the
patrons. This will be done to enable
those who were unable to get
out last night on account of
the rain to see what IS said to be
one CT the best moving picture films
seen here In a long time.
The program for Monday evening
will include several new ones.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17
SociaI-PeEsonaI

Mrs. George T. Wright, OF Omaha,
Neb.. who is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Charles NJ. Caldwell. on the Boule-
ward. Is i'll at the Elizabeth Buxton
hospital.
Mr.. r. s. Jones. OF Lunenburg
county. who was operated upon at
the ST. Francis hospital several days
ago, is rapidly recovering. MI Jones
is a brother Of DR.. Clarence Porter
Jones.
Mrs. Frank X. Carly. OF Washing
ton, ID. c.. will reach this city today
TO join her husband and make her
home, Mr.. Carly is the new secre.
tary OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
Mrs. r. G. Balm was called to Pet
ersburS yesterday on account Of the
illness Of her sister.
Mr. James f. Able. Jr.. has gone
to New York on a business trip.
Mrs. Lizzie Allen. OF Kalamazoo.
Mich. is visiting Mrs. W. S. Smith.
at l33 Thirty-fourth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17

Mr.. James f. Able, Jr. has gone
to New York on business trip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-17

Mrs. R. G. Balm was called to Pet
ersburg yesterday on account Of the
illness Of her sister.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
VOTES ON SUBSCRIPTIONS Al
LOWED As FOLLOWS

One months subscription to the
Evenin Ing Bulletin --0ld sub
scription, $50 votes; new subscription
1876 votes.
One years subscription to the
Week Bulletin-Old sub
scription, 300 votes; new subscrip'
ton, 375 votes.
Five years subscription TO the
weekly n-old sub
scriptlon. 1850 votes new subscrip'
tion. 5000 votes.
Three months subscription TO the
Evening Bu lletin -old sub
scrlptlon, 600 votes; new subscrlp
ton. $50 votes.
Six months subscription to the
lEvening Bulletin-old sub,
scrlption, 1900 votes new subscrip
ton, POO votes.
One years subscription to til,
Evening Rulletin-old sub
scriptIon. 5000 votes; new subscrlr
ton, 4j0O votes
Five years subscription to tn
even Ing Bulletin--O'd sub
scriptlon, 10000 votes; new sui
lscription, $4,000 votes.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25

10th and II will not be repeated, but
positively closes on that date and the
last Ave days of the contest, votes
will only count single or one third
their present value. You don't have
to cast the ballots issued on subscrip-
tons, until the close OF the contest
but you should turn in all your sub
scriptions now and receive the votes
for same and you will receive the tri-
pie vote for same, but don't walt for
something better as this Is positively
the last and best that will be offered
and positively closes on March 10th
There is not a great difference in
the standing OF the leading contest
ants at the present time and now that
the triple vote offer Is In effect, will
necessitate the recanvass OF the entire
field and ask those who only gave you
small subscription. to increase their
subscription and give you the benefit
Of the triple vote offer.
Hawaii, Maui and Kauai Districts.
Contestants depending on the mail
to bring their subscriptions to this of
fee, must have them show post mark
rot later than Wednesday March 10th
in order to receive the special triple
vote count; II the mail shows post
mark at the Office in which II Is post
ed, not later than March 10th, II will
be allowed on the triple vote count
But any received after that date, up tC
the close, will only receive the single
vote or one third their present value
Also bear in mind that all votes which
have been issued and are being helc
by the contestants or any individual
MUST be deposited In the ballot box
in the Bulletin Office before
o'clock p. NJ. Monday March 18th anC
any votes received after that hour
will not be allowed in the final count
The ballot box will be opened, by
Judges chosen from prominent busl
ness men OF this city and when th'
Alarm clock sounds the final close tn,
judges will take charge of the ballot
and as soon as those In the Bul
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25

office at that time are waited
upon, the ballot box will be opened
and the final count will begin, but no
votes will be received after the final
count has begun.
A Square Deal.
Some may believe that the Bull
lei In is not doing the fair thing by
Offering this big triple vote offer. but
there has been 80 little difference In
the number of subscriptions turned In
by most Of the contestants that there
will be an even break for all. who take
advantage OF this splendid offer, and
besides, II will make vote collecting
much easier for all concerned, as
friends will no doubt help you now
while votes count more than ever
again and the contestants will moi
have TO wait until the last minute Il
have their friends make good theil
promises.
Those Who Have Promised Support.
| Candidates have been promised sup
port by most every person they hay'
asked, and have been stood off b.
many, who have predicted something
better in the way of votes. And nov
all should make good their promis
before the 10th, as this Is positivel
the last, and votes only count singl
the last week of the contest. DO no
wait for anything better, for 20
won't get 1t. And II will be a disaJ
pointment to those depending on 20
for your votes. Subscribe before tn
10th and You will receive more vote
for your subscription that you will r,
celye on the last five days.
Don't forget. all votes count tripl
until the 10th. and then they onl
count single from the 10th TO tn
close, which Is the 18th Of March .
| ID Nc
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
Contest Closes March 18th, 3 p. M.


Monday, March the fiitteuth is the
AID all votes and subscr'p tons MUST.
20 in The ulletin Office on that
cate. The closing hour will be at
, clock p. m. on March lJrr. and those
depending on the mails to bring their
subscriptions to the Blu let n oiIlcs
MUST have all votes and subscriptions
al the ballot box before s o'clock y IN.
en- that date. The judges for the final
caunt Of the ballots will be chosen
ON prominent business men OF Ho-
nululu; their names will be announced
10 due season. Each cortegtant will
rave the right to select 'rlr' or rel.
alive to represent her and lsok after
her interests during the fGa! count Of
the ballots. An alarm clock will he
Used to signal the closing hour, which
will be at 6 o'clock y. IN. snarp, March
18th When the alarm sounds the
judges will take charge of the ballot
box and when all in the Office at that
hour are waited upon. the box will be
opened and the final count will com.
mence. There will be no bidding for
bsllots. as there will positively be nc
money or subscriptions accepted after
the ballot box is opened. No one WI
know how many votes each candidate
has deposited, therefore. no one viii
know how many votes are required to
win. rI .'''....
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
THE FIVE TRIPS WILL BE APPoR
TONED AS FOLLOWS:

District No. includes the City and
County OF Honolulu.
District No. 2 includes the County
Of Hawaii.
District No. 3 includes the County
IF Mani.
District No. 4 includes the County
Of Kauai
The NTH trip will be for the
chaperon, who will be chosen by the
yourg woman securing the highest in.
dIvidual vote, irrespective OF district
limitation.
Four Separate Contests.
The Ev eni ng Bulletin Is con.
Quoting four separate and distinct con.
tests at the same time.
The young woman who receives the
highest number of votes In District
No. will be given first-clsss transpor.
tation both ways, and hotel accommo.
dations while In Seattle aud San Fran.
cisco
The young woman In District No.
will receive the same trip to Seattle
and San Francisco. with the same 40
commodations as the one in Distric,
No. 1.
The young woman in District No.
receiving the highest number Of vote
will receive the same trip as the youni
women In Districts Nos. / and 2.
The young woman in District No.
receiving the highest vote will receiy
the same trip and accommodations a
the three above mentioned districts.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
THE PRICE OF THE DAILY AND
WEEKLY BULLETIN is
As FOLLOWS.

One months subscription TO the
Evening Bulletin, rs cents.
Three months subscription 10 the
Evening Bulletin, s2.00.
Six morShs' subscription to the
Evening Bulletin. $500. "
Twelve months subscription to the
Evening Bulletin, $500.
Five years subscription to the
vening Bulletin, $4,000.
One years subscription TO the
weekly Bulletin. sl.Oe.
Five years subscription to thu
Weekly Bulletin,g $500.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25

If every property-owner and occu.
pier will see to cleaning, and keeping
clean, the street and sidewalk in
front of his premises, the city will
look as though it had its face wash
ed, and the cost will be little or moth.
ing. Let's try it,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25

The latest and largest assortment
of handmade and painted leather
postcards in Hawaiian Views, Flow.
ers and Fruits. at
WEEDoN's CURIOSITY BAZAAR
Hotel St., bet. Bethel and Nuuaru.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
SPECIAL NOTICE

SUBSCRIBERS SENDING IN SUB
9cRiPTioNs TO THE 8uL LETIN
MUST ALWAYS MENTION THE
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25

For house.help, phone 500, Makiki,
General Employment Office, cor
Pensacola and Beretania.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Japanese male and female help sup
piled promptly for any work. 1928
Union St.; Phone $40. 4239-1m
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
HOUSES.

We can arrange to build houses on the
installment plan on lots pur.
chased from us by responsible
parties.