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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
LOCATING THE FLIES.
Humorist Unable to Tell Where They
Are in Winter.

We were most awfully surprised a
few sdays ago to learn that an es-
teemed contemporary humorist WAS
unable to answer a simple question
asked By one Of his faithful readers.
The poor. uniformed reader wished
to know where flies go to in winter.
Never having been to college. he
sought information from one who had.
The humorist in question. or, We
might say, the questionable humor-
list, who has heretofore made a stab
at answering every question under
the sun. and many besides. admitted
in Geld type that he didn't know where
the flies went in winter. The ques-
tion is not a new one: 1t Is older than
the hills, plus the dales. Even though
it may be a diffcult question to an
ever in it's entirety. we do not think
II ought to be caTelessly thrown TO
one side and given up as uDansver-
able. II looks to us as though the
humorist had not given much study TO
the habits Of the fly. We have studied
the fly at clcse range for good
many years, and have, we modestly
assert, found out a few things about
him. We have also found many places
where he spends his winter. IN other
words. the great problem Of the fly
has at last been solved. Our records
are unfortunately not with US just at
present, We having submitted them TO
a weil-known scientific fly society.
aad some of the evidence we left
buried near the locality where We
discovered the fy's winter headquar-
tiers, but as soCc as We can get our
winters wood cut and a couple Of
books written. We intend atting GU; z
rescue expedition. when our proofs
viii be spread broadcast before the
world. No one having asked rs as
yet where the flies 60 in winter We
feel perfectly justified in keeping II
to ourselves till the psychological mo-
ment-and the wood Is cut-Boston
Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
PATRIOTIC LITTLE FOLKS
WILL HONOR WASHINGTON
Plan is That Each Shall Give Ten of His or Her Christmas
Pennies to Buy Brick for Memorial Building to Be
Erected at the Capital.

icf child workers, il is asserted by
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, who is re-
ceiying contributions toward the me-
mortal building fund at 25 East Goth
street, in this city.
Throughout the schools in every
community in the country young
wearers of the George Washington
memorial badges are already pre-
pairing to proselyte their playfellows
10 their simple creed Of devotiug one
one dime to this structure that viii
for the first time carry cut Washing
tens last wish. From their elders
some of the children have learned the
sad need of the nation for suitable
quarters for the conventions of all its
learned societies at the capital. For
the most part, however. it is re-
ported that the mere suggestion that
something Washington wanted Is 20
be done has turned the youngsters
into the most active supporters OF
the movement
Joining the National ACADEMY Of
Sciences, the American Medical As
socistion. the National Federation Of
Arts, the Washington Academy Of
Sciences and many other similar or
CARNATIONS tina: are already actively
interested in the accomplishment OF
this project. the association of mill
tary surgeons mas today endorsed
the plan and pledged its cooperation
in carrying II out. In the general
scheme for the building and main
tenancc Of the George Washington
Memorial Building. Il Is expected
that the army and navy viii be rep
resented as well as veteran and pa
frio;.c organizations. Many national
sc,isties besides those already en-
rolled in the movement have today
made interested enquiries and taken
steps toward piedEing formally their
support In addition 20 Eiiha Root.
Dr. S. Weir Mitchell. Dr. william
WEIGH. Prof. Alexander Agissiz. Dr.
Ira Remssu and Prof. u. Fairfield o.
born. many men who are leaders IN
national scientific pstTiotic and art
circles are becoming identified with
this memorial movement
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
PRECIOUS STONES OF INDIA.
Diamond Industry Unsatisfactory
Mining Profitable.

Diamonds. rubies. sapphires, spin
els, tourmalines. garnets, rock crys-
tails and various sorts of amber and
iadeite are the only stones o. consid-
cradle value produced. Large guam
titles Of turquoise come from SIX
dim and Tibet. that from the latter
country being harder, darker blue,
and therefore mere valuable. The i'm
portation Of precious stones into In
dia amounts annually to about 81
100000.
The diamond industry is limited and
is carried On in southern India. the
northern part Of the Indian peninsu-
la and in the central provinces. Ruby
mining is carried on in Upper Burmah,
and. next to petroleum. is the most
profitable of the mineral resources
of the state, the value Of the product
being about 100000 annually One
ruby of II carats was taken out few
years ago and valued at sl33,33o
Sapphires used to be mined in Kash-
mir. but the mines are now said to be
exhausted. The yeiiow, white, blue
and green varieties OF sapphires are
found in the ruDy-bearing gravels OF
Burma. The spinel is found in con
siderable quantities in Burma.
Tourmaline stones of blue, green
and black coloring are found in Up
per Burma Garnets are mined in
Jaipur. Rock crystal, cut for cheap
5ewelry. known as valcsm diamonds.
is found in Madras. Another quartz
crystal, found in Kalabagh, is cheap
CT and is used for necklaces. Chaice-
donic silica is called happik. and en-
braces many forms Of agate. mined in
Deccan. Agates and csrnelians are
cut ard prepared for market in Bou-
bay. They come mostly from Raj
pipea. Large quantities are shipped
to Europe and China Iadeite OF
beautiful green veins is found in Up
per Burma and an inferior jade Is
found IN other parts OF India The
stone rells for $50 to 500 hundred
weight.-Chic2go Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12

lent devices In. the scales for false
weighing, it is most reasonable to
suppose that the agents OF the Sugar
Trust would have been willing to pay
literally to prevent disclosure. Parr
says that one of these men. In urging
him 10 withhold the Information
about the discovery of the corset steel
In the scales, told him TO name his
cal assumption that every nan has
his price. This may be true. but II
is not always a money price, and
it seems that money could not buy
Parr. He held his duty. his conscience,
his good name and his loyalty above
money, and in so doing he illustrated
the value OF an honest man.
,he honesty of this public servant
had a great pecuniary value Because
he refused q bride the Government
received the sum of 100000 cash
down from the Sugar Trust, which
would not have been received II Parr
had taken the bribe and concealed
the discovery OF the corset springs
In the scales. He also put a stop 10
the false weighing and prevented the
SltdtiDS Va iIitiAOBc itOu- tnc
treasury. II must be noted that, ae-
cording to Mr.. PARIS testimony.
money was not the only consideration
which might have induced him to
MAINTAIN dishonest silence. He was
appealed 10 on the score Of friend
ship and OF fraternity as member
of the Masonic order. But he re-
sisted these appeals as well as the
financial temptation. And IN so do
ing he not only assisted in exposing
ana breaking up a great fraud upon
the government, but set a f:ne and in
spring example. giving fresh force
to the ancient but at present rather
discredited declaration that good
name Is rather TO be chosen than
grea, riches. and Is better than pre-
cious Observation-Disclosures Sun
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12

NEW IORK. DEC. 11.-Promising
ten CT their Christmas pennies to
buy one brick in a children's wing
OF the proposed George Washington
Memorial Building at the national
capital. scores OF American young
sters throughout the country are to-
cay reported as ready to organize
boy and girl auxiliary to this move
ment, which has just been begun here
BY the George Washington Memorial
Association. Thousands Ct pins, that
mark their young wearers as share
holders in this tribute Of the peo-
PIE Ct the country to its father, are
being prepared for distribution to the
little patriots who are sending in their
dimes to pile one brick higher the
kind OF monument that Washington
nc st desired. If every adult sdmirer
Of the first President will show half
the practical support that the children
are beginning TO offer. the leaders of
the project declare. the s2,5000c0 re-
0uired to rear this center for the
general diffusion of knowledge viii
be speedily assured.
One whole wing in the great build
ing. that all Americans are asked to
erect and own in memory Of Washing
ton as headquarters and a audi
forum for the patriotic. scientific,
medical and art organizations CT the
rat.on. will BE- built solely through
the Efforts Of the American young
sters Who are today volunteering TO
sprasd Ithe idea through their school
rooms and Fairgrounds. i is prophe-
sled. The final sdmonition cf George
washington-promo;e. then, as an
Object e primary importance, insti-
tutions for the general diffusion Of
knowlcdge-has been found e lie
frcsbes in the minds Of the school
children OF the country than 10 those
Of their elders. who have never CARR
cd out this idea for which Washing
ton intended % provide a personal
legacy. No more ready response to
the cal 70 discharge this moral OBJ
Hza.icn upon waehinslon's fellow
couutrymsu has thus Ear been net
than that Of this euthus.asic bard
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
gs Tuesdays and Fridays
Little Gifts.

An inexpensive gift for the friend
who embroiders would be q book
made OF stiff cardboard backs. fou!
by ten inches. covered with heavy
silk or art linen in dull color En-
broider across the upper face with
he word silks" running In a d.
igonal direction. with a detached
pray of flower or conventional figure
beneath It. On the back cover a
monogram or three initials could be
worked In corded outline and seed
ing stitch.
The booklet part consists OF IL or
more manila envelopes arranged with
the Dag to outer edge OF book These.
II preferred. can be subdivided 10
hold several tones OF one color OF
silk. The make and number or silk
should be marked on the envelope
for reference.
Three holes are bored through each
board and in similar places in the
envelopes. The book is tied together
with cord or ribbon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
Why He Stole . Clerk.

When Tim Campbell was in the
hftieth congress he stole clerk
from congressman Scott Scott was
a new member and was made a chair
man of a committee, which gave him
a clerkship. He knew nothing about
the clerk. Campbell did. Through
some means or another he had the
olerkshsp transferred to his own CON-
mittee. Six months later Scott learn
ed Of the trick Meeting Campbell,
he said:
That was a nice piece Of petty
larceny
Tut. tut. Mr.. Scott.- said Camp
bell. My committee needed a clerk
worse than yours" Then. with twink.
ling eyes. he continued: You are
q millionaire and can AFFORD to hire
half a dozen clerks. while must
20 TO the government for clerical as.
distance
The ready reply amused scott The
two men we're always the best Of
FRIENDS hereaner-utics observer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
VALUE OF a HONEST MAN.

According 70 the testimony Of
Robert ParT, special agent Of the
government In tee Sugar Trust case.
in Brooklyn the other day. the Wit
ness was offered his own price, II
BE- would agree 10 maintain a discreet
silence when he discovered the appn-
ance for false weighing Of sugar. This
testimony OF PAR rings true and has
every sign Of truth. With all the
bribery that had been going On and
the penalties that we're n sight after
the discovery By PAR Of TIE frauda-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12

There are some women who are
constantly utilizing old material. and
then again, others who discard =
shlrtwaist. skirt or dress merely be-
cause It Is somewhat old style or
torn In q few places.
A white linen shirtwaist. which
was In very good condition. save for
a few holes at the neckband and waist
lire (caused by constant pinringl
was saved from extinction by one Of
the cautious. who converted II into
stock collars and belts. The ends Of
the stocks were square. and on enc
collar Eve tiny clovers were embrcid-
cred.
There is a satisfaction In knowing
that good material Is never wasted.
The half-vorn linen skirt has count
less possibilities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
A Cannx Scot.

At highland gathering one Don
aid Mclean h<d entereu fer a num-
Der Of events. The first OF these vas
the quarter mile. Donald certainly
didn't distinguish himself in the quar-
ter nile. OF eight runners be was the
last.
Donald. Donald cried partisan,
why did ye no run faster7'
Run fasteri~ be said cortcmptu-
cusly. And me reservin myself for
the bzsDlpe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Evening Tines.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
The History Class.

Professor Curt-New. young ladies'.
attention. Miss Frivol. what aid cae-
sar say to Brutus-when the latter
struck him?
Miss Fr;ol with . giggle)-I sup
pose he said IT was real rude in him
to cut an old friend.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
The Usual Limit.

Il suppose" said the cynical bach
eior to the young bride. that your
husbands love Is fiery hot"
Well" admitted the bride. 'tainf
SC net that II win kind'e the nncru-
ing Ere"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12

It's easier for a woman to talk than
TO find a man willing to listen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12

Praise undeserved is satire in dis
pise.-French.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-12
His Attitude.

How did Jorkins take his auto
mobile accident?'
Il was there Just after II happen
ed. and be looked very much upset"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-04
STATE BANK
LAW INVOLVED
Right0f individuals as Such to
do Bank Business.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. deputy
Attorney General Russell Jackson re
turned today from Stevens Point
where, before Judge Charles M. Webb
Of the Seventh circuit, he argued the
case of the Bank of Weyauwega a
gainst Marcus G. Bergh as commits
sioner of banking for Wisconsin and
the district attorney of Waupaca
county
The case is one of great interest
in that it's determination involves the
constitutionality Of the Wisconsin
banking law on the one side and lone
vested rights on the other. 1t is
brought by w. H. Weed, Mary E.
Potter and Ella v Kirkwood, co-part-
ners, doing business under the name
Of Bank of Weyauwega, and attacks
the constitutionality of chapter 285,
laws of 1909, which restricts the
business of banking in Wisconsin to
corporations and makes it a misde-
meanor for any person or firm, not
incorporated, to solicit or receive
money or it's equivalent on deposit
as regular business.
The bank of Weyauwega is not in
corporated, it has been established
forty years and has deposits of
$3.50 900. 1t is urged by the bank
that it's right to do business is a
common law right and that when the
state attempts 10 say that it shall no
longer continue to do business under
an arrangement that has existed for
nearly two generations it goes beyont
the limit provided in the basic law.
The state, of course, contends that
the law is regulatory and in pursuance
of it's police powers. The question is
nice one for the court and however
Judge Webb may decide it, which
he will do within a short time, it will
be taken to the supreme court for
final determination.
Both North Dakota and South Da-
kota have had the same question and
upon the same identical point and
the supreme court of each state has
passed upon it, one UNFOLDING the law
and the other defeating it. In New
York a similar law avoids the ques-
ton raised in Wisconsin by a section
providing that single individual may
incorporate for the purpose of doing
a banking business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-04

National Convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. They
are fine body of people and come
from every state in the Union. Mich
igan has twenty-seven delegates here
and Wisconsin less than one-half of
that amount. Of the six hundred
delegates, and twice that number of
visiting women, who make up the
gathering, the majority are past the
prime of life and their white hair and
earnest faces bespeak a right, we'll
OF the worlds greatest reform organi-
cations. They are women, who have
reared their families, and who for the
most part have grown old in the
service that today as never before
is promised a reward in proportion
as it deserves.
But these women are not all grand
mothers or mothers. Many among
them are young women, not long out
of college, who are giving their tai
ent, their education and their en-
thusiasm to advance these reforms,
that thinking women are coming to
recognize as vital to the moral and
physical health of society.
| find much of interest in visiting
and writing about the Omaha Stock
Yards and the large slaughter and
packing houses.
| leave here tomorrow for the west,
to write for month entirely on ir-
rigation. My first stop is Denver.
Mrs. Decker, who is now at Arm
stead, Montana, will join me at
SAT- Lake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-04
DIR. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS,
Directions with each Vial n Five Languages
English. German, Spanish, Portuguese and French

No. FOR Price
L. Fevers, Congestions, determinations. ...25
2. Worms, Worm Fever, or Worm Disease. .25
3. Collie, Crying and Wakefulness of Infants rs
A. Diarrhea, Of Children and Adults .......25
8. Dysentery, Gripings, Bilious Collie. ........2S
q. Coughs, Colds Bronchitis ...................25
8. TOOthache, Faceache Neuralgia. .........2S
9. Headache, Sick Headache Vertigo .........25
10. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach. 25
13. Group, Hoarse Cough, Laryngits. ..........25
IA. Salt Rheum Eruptions, Erysipelas .......25
10. Rheumatism, or Rheumatic Pains .........25,
To- Fever and Ague, Malaria. .-..............,..2 pa
II. Piles. Blind or Bleeding External Internal rs
IS. Ophthalma, Weak or Infiamed Eyes.
10. Catarrh Influenza. Cold in Head ...........25
20. WhOOping Cough Spasmodic Cough. .....25
FL. Asthma. Oppressed, Difficult Breathing. .....25
~. Kidney Disease, Gravel, Calcul ............2S
%. Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness .....1 90
20. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or Canker.. .......25
80. Urinary IncOntinence, Wetting Bed.....25
81. Sore Throat, Quinsy and Diphtheria .....25
35. Chronic COMPOSITIONS, Headaches. ..........25
II. Grippe, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. rs
A small bottle of Pleasant Pellets, fits the vest
pocket. Sold by druggists, gent receipt of price
Medical Book sent free.
HUMPHREYS HOMEO. MI4DICINE CO., Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-04
HOLDUP MEN NEAR MELLEN

MELLEN, Wis, Nov. "A woods
man robbed Nels Barbara's saloon
near Mineral lake Heeknocked Bar
bara down with a gun, beating him
badly and secured 500. Mellen Of
flcers arrested three men, one man
getting away. Barbara is past so
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-04
Always on the Job

in our workshops. Our hands are
ever ready for work SO if you should
happen to have a break down come
carriage wrongs in short order. We
do all kinds of repairs to all kinds
Of carriages, using only the best ma
terials and employing only the most
skilled Workmen. You will find us
ready in all emergencies and our
chorpnC ara uor1r mod or.ato
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-17
YOUTH PLEADS GUILTY.
Admits in Court He Found $500
and Spent Most of It.

Russell Hayes. the youth who last Fri
day found a pocketbook containing about
$500 belonging to Mrs. Florence Tierney,
who lives at 1000 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. and blew ii all, with the ex-
ception of about 800. entered plea oc
guilty this morning to a charge of grand
larceny before Judge Mullowny of the
Police Court and was held I'm $1,000 bond
for the action of the grand jury. Hayes
was committed to Jail.
Mrs. Tierney lost her property on. the
street while the way to market. and
shortly afterward 1t was found by Hayes.
SO the authorities said. who promptly
put into effect the old adage OF Finders
keepers. losers weepers.'' He placed tho
money and pocektbook in an inside pock
ct, neglected to report it's loss to the
authorities and immediately called upon
his best girl
For several days afterward Hayes
courtship of the young woman was so
ardent that the police near her home be-
came suspicious and, recollecting the loss
reported by Mrs. Tierney started a quiet
investigation. 1t ended in the young
mans arrest. Several hours after he was
placed in cell Hayes confessed to finding
and spending most of the money TO Po-
licemen Dyer and Moran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-17
BISHOP MClOSkEY IS DEAD
HEAD OF KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
DIOCESE Al YEARS.
He Was in Eighty-Sixth Year and
Beloved by All Denom-
nations

LOUISVILLE. Ky. September IL
RI. Rev. William George McCloskey,
bishop of the Catholic diocese of Ken
lucky. and the oldest Catholic bishop in
the United States. both i'm wears and in
point of continuous services, died today OF
ailments incident 10 old age
The bishop was in his eighty-sixth wear
He had been the head OF the Kentucky
diocese for forty-one years and was hon
ored and loved by Catholics and Protes-
tants alike. For some time he had been i'm
feeble health.
Bishop McCloskey was ordained a priest
at New York in 1Nl2, and became assist
ant pastor Of the Church of the Nativity
in that city.
When the American College in Rome
was founded by Pope Plus IN DIR. Me
Closkey was selected as president He
filled the place for more than twenty
three Years. When a vacancy was caused
Tin Kentucky by the death of Bishop La
Vlalle DIR. McCloSkey was nominated and
was consecrated bishop of Louisville May
"a. 1865
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-17

the health office during the past twenty
four hours: IN
David and Dora Goldfeld, September 10.
boy.
10, girl. - co,..,,-
Der s. boy. g.
William D. and Bessie NJ. furey, Sep
Mark q. and Alvine E. Hill. September
IL, girl. .,, CO..
TENDER IL, girl.
Clarence w. and Nellie NJ. Hall, septem-
Thomas and Mary l.. Smith. September
II, boy. r.,.o,,
Der 4, girl. c,.a,-
James +. and Edith 1. Schultz. septem-
John ]. and Elizabeth NJ. Ward Sep
Thomas and Della Maloney. September
Is. boy. c.,h.r
10, boy. ca,ter,her
II. boy. ,,ao, Con-
Rnhert and Katie Mirzie, September IL,
girl. ou o.,+e,,her
6, girl. r,,, Con-
TENDER 8, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-17
DINNER AND RECEPTION.
Function in Honor of Sakato Niwa
by Y. M. c. A. Club.

The Twenty -four-hour-a-day Club of the
Young Mems Christian Association will
give a dinner and reception in the asso-
citation building next Monday evening IN
honor of Sakato Niwa, senior secretary OF
the Japanese Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciations national committee. The foreign
work of the local association is conducted
under the auspices of the Twenty -four
hour-a- day Club.
Mr. Niwa was the first native of the
Japanese empire TO devote his life to the
association secretaryship, and his long
term of service has been interrupted but
once when he served for ten years as
president of Doshisha. the leading Chris
tian college of Japan. He is now on his
way home from the worlds student Chris
tan federation, recently held at Oxford,
and the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton worlds conference at Barmen. Swift
zerland. He will speak ut some length
both AT the dinner and reception Monday
evening of association work in Japan and
elsewhere.