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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
OPERA BoUFFE ISLAND.
Gusn, "key to the Pacific Emerses
From Field Of Vaudeville.

They have begun 10 talk about
Guam as the key TO the Pacific. High
authority has declared that with
Guam and Pearl Harder well fortified
and equipped as naval stations we
need not concern ourselves about the
Philippines or our own Pacific coast
In ease OF war. Some of our gifted
strategists tell us that so long as we
held Pearl Harlbr and Guam and are
PREPARED TO operate effectively from
those bases there can be no danger
of ;he landing of an enemy in force
in any of our possessions.
Our first acquaintance with Guam
was made through the medium OF the
most delightful bit of opera bouhe
II has ever been our fortune to eN-
pelience. Commander Glass. u. S.
", was taking he second-rate cruiser
Chariesto ton TO Manila. shortly after
its occupation by Admiral Dewey. in
i May, 1888. Passing Guam and seeing
the Spanish colors still afioat, Com
mander Glass fierceiy drew near and
proceeded 10 lombard. After an hour
or so OF this devastating turbulence
the lookout on the Charleston's
bridge saw a steam launch put out
from shore. freighted with Spanish
officers and suggesting every over
| ture of friendly hospitality. The
firing ceased, the launch drew near.
! and soon, a bcdizened official was
thanking Commander Glass for his
courteous salute TO the flag and de-
ploring the fact that, being destitute
Of powder the island could not re-
turn the compliment. He offered to
borrow powder from the Charleston,
but Glass hadn't the heart to pursue
the matter. He sailed away and left
the Spaniards 10 their fate. They had
not had visit for six months and
knew nothing of the war and the dis
sster in Cavite barber Bot Glass con
: tinued to wonder where those shells
went while he was bombarding.
Now, suddenly, II seems. Guam
energies from its humorous ambush
and poses among solemn and impOr-
tant things. II we are 10 defend our
Pacific possessions, TO say nothing OF
our own PacifD coast, Guam, we are
{, lcld, is of surprising consequence.
With Notifications there and at Pearl
Harbor. and fleets at our disposal for
cfense and defense. there is no need
OF ''frowning bastions" at Cayite or
San Francisco. II we are to have
d, strength at all We need 1t there. so
we are assured, and woe be 10 the
enemy that approaches us in the full
ness of preparation, The proposition
NAV take US by surprise. Let rs say
that II docs. for Guam has not here
tolc-e ventured outside the line of
vaudeville.-New York Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
STILL ANOTHER coNTaAcrl

The Newport News Shipbuilding q
Dry Dock Company has brought an
other Christmas present for itself and
the community, in the shape OF a
contract for the construction OF a
merchant steamship. In the news
columns of this paper today II is an
nounced that the yard has been
awarded the contract for the construe-
ton of q steamer for A. n. Bull x
Company, OF New York. This is The
second merchant contract secured
this month. and with SIX ships al
ready under construction and the GER
tainty of building at least one OF the
great ireadnaughts authorized by the
last congress the outlook for the COM
ing year at the plant is exceptionally
bright.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
THE ST. AGNES FAMOUS EXPERT
Consents to Receive Short Time at
Augusta Hotel, Hampton. Va.
BEGINNING DEC. 10.

Many readers will be pleased TO
know that they still have an oppor-
tunity to get the benefit, method and
advice OF this great eye. ear and
throat genius, who has won the most
unequalled popularity in this city by
his skill. science and exclusive meth
DDS which are his own discovery, and
through which he has gained a ma
tiOnal reputation.
Ii you have blurring. dizziness neu-
ralgia, headache. spots before the
eyes. trembling spells, alterations,
granulatiops. ear discharges. sore
throat. various nervous and brain af-
fections sntailing not only positive
injury to health. but untold misery
call at once Augusta Hotel. Hamp-
ton, Va. Consultation free this week,
St Agnes Infrmery, Richmond, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
GRATIFYING REPORTS.

The Charity Day workers are
paking gratifying reports upon the
results Of their activities yesterday.
Only about half Of the reports are
IN hand. but Il Is stated that already
about $500 in cash ard a hundred
OF so mote in provis ions AID clothing
= available for the use O. the Asso.
GATED Charities. d Is expected that
the Charity Day campaign viii give
the association something like SEQ
IN cash and several hundred dollars
worth Of food and articles Of cloth
:ug
This viii enable the association "a
60 about it, relief york among n.
l-oor on rather extensive scale
However. The total amount coilecf. G,
and subscribed h none TOO large. Th'
close OF the Christmas holidays vi
not marx the end Of the assQciation'
<crk The poor are with rs 81
Ways and super.nlsnderi colde'
wiIl bc hatire calls an fhrouehoa
iss winter. long after the Christina
spisi, O. b<ncroi,nce nas work d
tlf average citizen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
GOT SANTA cLAvs-ALMosT.
u Vas Zig Owl in the Chimney and
II Created a cormoticn.

Patrclman Charles Pfeifer. of the
Sydncr avenue station. Fatb1sh. pre-
scented Captain CreameT. his caicf.
with an owl
Pfeifer lives in a neat little Queen
Anne cottage. s2s Neck road. Flat
bush. on Tuesday he vas spending
his day CT With his wife and 5-year-
Old hoy. IL he evening he was ex-
planning jokes 20 the little 'Kinker.
when the bells OF sleigh Werc heard
outside and the child cried out.
AIDA, santa Clare"
AZ The sane moment there came a
tremC NOUS racket IN the chimney.
aud he dining room Sled with SCOT.
~kinkcr- screamed exciiccly. "Dadda.
dadda. SIS santa Claus. but he's
come too soon.
A. ncfhinS came but noise ard
SCOT ffeifer decided tire old man must
have become iamEcd he roi a
broom ard climbed 20 the roof.
TIE broom slipped out Of his hand
and Went down into he dining room
Ere and got burnt. Simultaneously
out q the chimney few the wise 4ul
very much scared owl And he nrsi
thing ne owl did was 20 ay into IN
! chandelier and smash all the globes
"klntes" ran screaming % bis moth
cTs skirts. aud Mrs. Picifer tumble,
over TIE sowing machine. breaking
that.
When pfciftr cane back To- On
darird ~ BIN up1tairs. rscife
cha "a fhc bird from room 70 roou
sad ieft wrcckarc ~ each 81 las
The Cui grew tired end The Uoiicernal
go urcG = viii wasfc basket-
See York wof.d
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
POISONED BY PIN PRICK

Several years ago had little PIN
pie come between my ankle and knee
l opened il with pip which caused u
10 infame. In . short time rry limb
was so poisoned and swollen | could
scarcely use it. I suffered intense pain.
being unahle 10 rest day or night
tired every remedy rccompencsd. con-
suited several specialists but greS worse
all the time, finding no rci;rf in anything
MY sister recommended the Cuts-
cura Remedies. began using the Cuti-
curs Remedies according 70 direct-ons
and was so much relieved that ! slept
so5ne the first night. The iteting. bur.
ing ard swelling IN my hmm gradually
decreased and the sore bcCan 20 he1l-
After SIX months suffering such as hal
endured. the relief was wonderful
continued the treatment sevcra. weeks
and q permanent recovery was the TO-
sfiit. | shall ever recommend the Cuti-
clira Ren~dies &c any one suffering from
blood and skin diseases. Mrs y n
NAV, r. =. y. .. Goi,isboro- y. G.
Oct .. 1900" Naiicd fro. Ctltic'-r
Book on ska and scalp Dt<eascs. Potter
Drug 4 Chem Corp. Boston, Mass
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
POOL TOURNAMENT AT
OLD POINT COLLEGE
Contest Comes to Close With Wheel
ing Team as yietor-6oarders
To Play Day Students.

The pool tournament which hal
been in progress for several weeks
past during rec walton hours among
the senior and Junior students OF Olo
Point Comfort College. closed Thurs
day evening. The FINAL games were
most exciting. and continued rounds
Of applause greeted the young play
ers is they executed some very diff
cult shots. The total number of balls
played by each senior team was 400
Following are the results:
Seniors.
Wheeline-S Hutson. d. Cnmor-
Played. AGO pocketed, 23s: percent
age. .5G7.
New York.. Tillen, j, Morrison
Played, 42e; pocketd, 23S; percent
age. $50.
Plusoarg-J. Long +. bonahlioi :
riaSsq 4Zo; poeke'ea' 20; Peioen''
age, s-p5i.
boston--H. Smith, I. Meiusn :
r'dyed, azV; pocketeu, ia; percen''
age .sit.
Lonls'iile--h- Hreeh' >. aisoiio =
riayed, 4zo; pocketeu' ia per cent
age oiV-
ban imore-D, Mofrisson, NJ; Mar
maduhe: fiayed' 4zo; poehe'eu' zVo'
percentage. 800,
Washinetoh-W. Hudson, Was-
ganlan; Played, 4Zv; pocketeu, 1875;
percentage, 'a5o.
hichmond-T Lynch, NJ Bratton;
r'ayed. Az; pocketed, Ia; percent
Ase' -4i4-
Juniers.
west Virginia.. OTooie, C.
Rocca; Prayed, 2s'; pocke'ed, loe'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17

The Virginian seems 10 be getting
more satisfaction than anybody else
out OF the circulation statement war
between The Journal and The News
Leader, The virginian was luckily
situated in this instance-with moth
ing to lose no matter what the re-
sui; of the count nigh be, it had
plenty of time TO whet up its snick-
ersnee Tor use on the loser.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
champion, Phoebus and Old Point
Late Fashion Notes.

This season there seems TO be a
great preference for white iaces. Many
of The very light, filmy ones are
trimmed with fur for the lates, win
ter gowns.
The one-piece gown remains pop
rlar, regardless of the many styles
that have attempted 10 replace it,
Many of the new tailored suits are
featured with large wooden buttons,
a new idea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17

Would you miss c bargain Ike this !.
Cook Stoves from s2.5c NJ. Wool
Stoves from 5Oc ID. srghty asen
S-ovepipe from &C up. Dining Room
Coal Stoves from 500 up. Kitchen
Chairs from &C uF. Dining hopm
Chairs from sec ID. Rocking Chairs
from 95c up. Sioe5oards from Sf.sv
NJ. Hail Racks from sz75 uDs Dres-
sers and Bureaus from $3.50 ~. I
] .soo n Iron safe. cost So slightly
1sed. s375o. new Bicycle, shop
worn. cost 81. nov si5.75: I nearly
new drophoad Singer Machine. 1880,
doubie-barrcicd shot gun. S'.se; .
Mirrors. 1gx2n feet. sc: Extension
Tables from s2.1s up and xitchea Ia
hlcs from soc a.
White Front AactiOa House
Auction SEE SATURDAY sas fs;srssy
Night
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
SATURDAY. DECEMBER II, 1910.
MO SENSATION IN THE REPORT,

Many are the views expressed on
She secret report prepared for con
gress by Secretary of War Dickinson.
IL is generally admitted that the Sec
retary's report contained statement
in detail concerning a fact that al
ready Is generally known. that the
United States is totally unprepared
for war ON great scale. Some edi-
tors and publicists are convinced that
the secretary has directed attention
to a grevious and menacing national
shortening. and that congress should
forthwith proceed 10 enact legislation
providing for enlarging and improving
out military establishment. Others,
however. not alarmed by hearing re-
peated something they already knew
long ago. think 1t would be unwise
and useles sly extravagant on the part
of congress To undertakes any materi-
nj enlargement of our present mill
tary force. and are satisfied that the
proper course is to work steadily for
increased efficiency in the present es-
adjustment and the expans ion OF the
militia system. This paper has con-
CURED In this view And 1t seems
that President Taft vas by no means
panic-stricken over the disclosures
~a~ ~ .ho NOS sacrotarv ma he
promptly pigeonholed the report.
The Washington Post states the
situation this way:
The military situation and outlook
have not changed materially in the
last several years. Work of defen-
sive character has been making
steady progress Al Hawaii and the
Philippines, the points of greatest
weakness. Our gun foundries are
working at full capacity. The re-
plenishment of the war chest calls
for larger allowances year upon year.
Perhaps conditions on the Pacific
coast argue for the expenditure of
money that goes elsewhere. but the
argent call from there Is for ships
rainier IMAM tOTlS- W OUlU LduO Oc-
lenses prevent the invasion of the
coast by foe as INSCRIPTIONS as
Japan proved herself to be in the
war with Russ la The neutral ports
Of Mexico would come in as handy
as the neutral ports of the Yellow
Sea did. THE United States could
not guard against q flank movement
from that quarter But Why this sud
den trenida,ion over the prospect of
foreign invasion? u has been hun
dred years since fhat thing has hap
pened to US. aud The day has gone by
when II might have happened again.
We can look ahead with feeling of
security tenfold greater than our for
bears of three generations ago.
This country does not. want such 4
military establishment as is maintain.
ed by Germany or France. OF course
we want our coasts properly fortified
and We must have an adequate navy
Kept up TO TIE highest standard OF
efficiency. but the infantry and cav
airy Of the regular army are needed
only for special duty and as a neu
elus about which TO organize a fight
ing force I'm time Of war.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17

After reaaing an announcement OF
Or. Cookies story TO appear in one
OF the magazines, we are inclined 10
believe that the doctor got hold OF
an exceptionally effective brand OF IL
Quor Just before leaving Hiebergland.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
BIG CROWD ATTENDS SHOW.
Ministries at Arrnory Hall Prove
Great Success

If the Kecougbtan brass band
proves the success that the minstrel
show, given under its auspices was
in ArInory hall last night, the people
of Hampton are sure going to enjoy
''some good music during the COM
ing months. The hall was crowded
from doors 10 stage with a crowd that
laughed itself hoarse over the jokes
gotten of by the minstrel folks and
then hugely enjoyed the catchy songs
and good novelties introduced. The
program did not contain dull num-
Der and the MINISTRIES were by far
one of the most enjoyable shows or
an amateur nature given in the ar
mory i'm some wears. The band made
It's first appearance in publh and
made quite a distinct hit.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17
White Front AactiOa House

Auction SEE Saturday ans fs;srdsy
Night
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-17

Wooden water pipes are used in
many towns On the Pacific coast OF
the United States. Many OF these
pipes are many feet IN diameter and
are made OF California redwood They
are constructed with stavesd an
hoops. like the ordinary barrel. Many
of the English towns. also have wood
en- water pipes in use.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06
LEADING MISTAKES IN LIFE
Writer Has Recorded Ten, of Which
Most of Us AssuredIy Have
Our Share.

Some of us may be glad to be told
that there are only ten life mistakes,
for there seem to be so many more
but a recent writer has catalogued
them. Perhaps these are only the ten
leading ones from which the smaller
errors arise. Let's look over the list
and see how many of them are ours:
First, to set up our own standard of
right and wrong and judge people ac-
cordingly; second, to measure the en-
joyment of others. by our own; third.
to expect uniformity of opinion in this
world; fourth, to look for judgment
and experience in youth; fifth, to en-
deavor to mold all dispositions alike;
sixth, to look for perfection in our
own actions; seventh, to worry our
selves and others with what cannot
be remedied; eighth. to refuse to yield
in 1mmaterial matters; ninth, to re-
fuse to alleviate, so far as it lies in
our power, all which needs allevia-
ton; tenth, to refuse to make allow
ance for the infirmities of others
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06

bacco fields have found this crop profitable
There tricks in the trade" of which Cubans
are masters, especially those persons whose fam
lilies have for generations out Of mind engaged in
tobacco culture entirely. They seem to be pos
sessed of intuition which enables them to
handle the Seeding. the plant and the leaf. when
terminating, when maturing and especially when
curing, in manner to insure better outcome
than any foreigner is likely to compass. To grow
the very best tobacco requires capital The ven
ture is gamble, the result Of which, however
is known in single season. If the planter wins,
he probably rakes in big money" If he loses,
at least it takes him only months, not years. to
find it out
In the Isle of Pines, which formerly
cattle and hog country. producing especially val
liable draft for sale in Cuba proper. Ameri-
citrus-fruit growers consume large quantities
of canned condensed milk, at high prices. as well
large amounts of canned meats and vegetables,
despite the fact that good pasturage exists.
while still more could doubtless be planted. and
the further fact that fine vegetables in remark
ably large variety can be grown along the river
banks, or, really, almost anywhere else where
irrigation is possible They also import hay and
feed at ridiculous cost. All this into a region
where corn at least can be grown and large herds
used to find themselves.
In central, but most particularly in eastern
Cuba, Americans and Canadians developing
groves in lands admirably adapted to sugar cane,
which is quick, certain and profitable CROP sold
either in the field, cut and delivered wherever
there mill near enough to buy up the cane.
They growing their trees sites natives
would assuredly prefer for coffee and cacao. or
more wisely. for the numerous Indigenous crops
tnames boniatos, etc.) for which there is con-
slant and remunerative demand.
American and Canadian settlers In Cuba, in
GLIDING the Isle of Pines, citrus-fruit mad In
Pinar del Rio in the Isle of Pines and in central
and eastern Cuba there is. nevertheless, In their
madness SO much method. plus grit and utter Id
ability to realize the odds they up against
that it seems to be very probable they will sue
coed regardless. Money. time and hardship are
to them object at all
P1nar del Rio is province possessed of most
fertile lands in certain districts. There are
among the foothills and In the "Organos" them
Selves rich valleys; unfortunately, some of the
choicest are yet almost inaccessible. There is
good land always along the streams, and arabic
areas are to be found here and there. every
where Also here and there and everywhere
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06

is here however, with proper 1ertlhzatlon ana
care that growers developing orange and
grapefruit groves
These lands will produce the trees If food
to support them is supplied in the shape of fer
tizer and the trees will bear citrus fruit of the
very best Quality-bright colored, weighty, full
of juice, inclosed in smooth, thin rind. No fair
minded person can longer doubt that they will
do after seeing fruit of the quality which
growers located at Taco Taco exhibited at the
latest horticultural show in Havana These gen.
tlemen had, however, the money to keep their
trees properly nourshed. Many others who have
failed to succeed they succeeding owe that
failure to the fact that they did not have the
money to do as much for their groves.
Some land companies doing business in west
Cuba deny overly or by implication that fer
tilization is necessary. but no prospective owner
of a citrusfruit grove In western Cuba can anord
not to include In his estimate of expenses the
cost of fertilizng early and often in amounts
properly augmented as years pass. Fertilizers in
general in the groves of the region mentioned
cost fair average. about $45 ton.
This is the situation in the Isle of Pines. as
we'll as in the western and central mainland OF
Cuba THE soils all poor in plant food COM
pared with the average soils in the United States
and the gravel ridges are especially So, states
Mr.. H. C. Henricksen secretary of the Cuban
National Horticultural society, referring particu
larly to the Isle of Pines, 'but have never seen
the effect of good fertilizers so sharply outlined
as in these very soils, and from experience in
Florida and Porto Rico would predict an abun
dant crop of fruit of superior quality wherever
the groves are properly treated"
The vital question in these regions is, then,
whether the owner is able to afford proper treat
ment He will, save in exceptional cases, where
the soil is too American" for any whatso-
ever, get his crop provided he hSs the money to
supply enough fertilizer.
For there richer lands in Cuba than those
ON which Americans and Canadians develop
ing their groves In western Cubs and the Isle of
Pines.
Along the Cauto river, to mention but one
locality, there exceedingly Deep fertile, viz
gin soils which need fertilizer to produce cit
fruit groves. Such lands must at the very
commencement, be cleared, at some expense, of
the thick woods that cover them. and groves,
once planted must at all costs be kept fairly free
OF weeds. Secondary crops-corn, for instance
may be grown between rows without detrfment
to the trees, In fact, it would Seem wiser 20 do
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06
More Serious.

'MathiIde Browne was very rude to
an overdressed old woman she met on
the street the other day.
Il know the story. The old woman
turned out to be Mathildes very rich
aunt, and now she's going to give all
her money to a hospital for decrepit
dogs"
Nothing of the sort. In fact, it's
worse. The old woman was the
Brownies new cook-and now they
haven't any,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06

OlanS growing citrus
fruits in the heart of
Vuelta Abajo and in
other parts of Pinar
del Rio province on
lands that might be
made to produce tobac-
CO of the qualities which
have made western
Cuba famous the world
around for this one
crop, were the owners
willing to cooperate
with Cubans on the par
tidario system, accord
ing to which the new
conner furnishes the re-
quisite capital and the
native furnishes the
skill no less necessary
to success in the deli
cate undertaking. 1t is
a notable fact that few
Americans or Canadians
who themselves do the
actual work in their to-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06
Advice.

Father" aueried Bob, just home
from college. you've worked for me
pretty hard nearly all my life, haven't
you9''
Quite right, quite right, son.
unused father, retrospectively.
Just So" returned Bob, briskly.
Now. you had better get busy and
work for yourself a bitch, dad ?''-
Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06
~ vou Are Trif. Sensitive

wear smaller shoes by using Aliens Foot Ease,
the Antiseptic Powder to shake into the shoes.
It cures Tired, Swollen, Aching Feet and
gives rest and comfort Just the thing for
breaking in new shoes Sold everywhere, 25c-
Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06
C71RLIS nam EZNN:
ar H,xLS

there are WORKOUT fields, sun
baked through years, which
wear, however, to the inexperi-
enced eye, the aspect of virgin,
though lightly wooded or sa-
vannah lands; there are also
other sections-desolate palm
barrenS-where no man save
the sort who purchase real es-
tate sight unseen" would
think of attempting to grow
anything. There are, too, south
of the mountain range, on the
plain which drops gradually
from its skirts to the Caribbean
sea, certain sandy, gravelly
reaches, poor in plant food. 1t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-08-06

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