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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18

IT WAS in of those old fashioned Southern
!
@UM hotels where negro walters are still
kH1H#U MHNA employed. At of the tables a
MWHRgeMHAbEN serious looking young man, dressed
sNNyHff5EI14A in gray, sat perusing the menu. He
T&&MNP% might have been taken for young
GNEN doctor lawyer or, with collar of
<HEk different cut, for a clergyman.
MN grizzled negro approached him and
kNh put down a glass of water, and turned
" away to get the cutlery needed for
N II say, waiter" called the diner,
do you usually serve fish in the
w drinking water?"
3 To the walters amazernent two
tiny goldfish swimming about in the tumber he
had just placed on the table.
Il suttenly doesn't know how dat happened" said
the astounded negro. "I'll take dem right away"
With trembling hands he removed the glass with the
fish to the pantry and brought another one making
this time that there no fish in it. He sat it down be-
fore the young man in gray and started to move away
waiter, l did not order any wine. Take this away
at never drink wine. 1t is bad for the nerves..
With bullying eyes the waiter stared at the gassul of
wne He was sure he had put it there filled with water
ny second ago. Where could the wine have come fro1
II wish you would take it away, continued the diner
calmly but firmly Wine always has an unpleasant
effect on my nerves. 1t makes things that do
not exist: for instance that snake on your coat"
As he spoke he reached out his hand and pucked the
walters coat taking from it ive wrgging little snake
With screech of terror the waiter fled to the mana
GER declaring, De debbil is in the dining room!" His
terror was abect that the decided to nves
dining room and began to laugh
ut only Thurston the magician having his dinner"
he explained to the curious crowd that had gathered
Every magician-Houdin, Signor Blitz, the Herr
MAINS. Keller and Thurstonhas always been jester
much given to playing practical jokes, off the stage
well as And why not?
Wouldn't you, if you able to extract silver dollars
from the end of mans pull live rabbit from
his pocket be always on the lookout for little fun1
Nothing delights magician more than to come
conceited skeptic one of the You can't fool mel! kind
p1avino with Skeotic
THE late Alexandra Hermann once giving par
lor performance in London. There was present a
bored looking Englishman who greeted all the mag-
clans legerdemain with supercilious sheer.
Hermann, bit exasperated by his attitude finally
turned to the skepc and remarked Il that you are
very familiar with magic. l should like to ask your
opinion of new card trick I have. Will you oblge
me by taking card from this pack?"
Would you mind my suggesting that you
unopened pack of cards?" said the skeptic looking
round with air of wisdom.
Certainly not" said the magician, waving away
pack one of the servants brought him. please open
the pack yourself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
An Impromptu Royal Audience

DERHAPS, however, the stranges exhibition of magic
given before royalty occurred one day on the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Y. M. C. A. QUINTET To
PLAY FORT MONROE TEAM
Fast Game Expected at Old Point
Comfort Tonight when Rival
Clash.

The basketball team OF tie local
Young Mems Christian Association
will journey down TO Old Point this
evening TO meet the quintet Of the
Fort Monroe Young Meas Christian
Association. This viii be the arst
meeting q these teams this season
and a fast game Is anticipated
A crowd Of enthusiasts will ac-
COMPANY the locals on the trip Al
the start Manager King win line his
team up ~ follows: Forwards-vsur
aad Monroe: center-Msione: guards
Hamilton and Meanley. CotsreIi
Payne ard Gayle are the substitutes
Eiths- Physical Director Flanders. o.
the Hampton association. or Dr. Me
A'ist~r. Of Hampton. ~iIi referee th'
gan and Manager King ~in be IN
urpre.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
FIRE LOSS LAST YEAR
WAS UNUSUALLY SMALL
Chief Stow Says Newport News
Ranks First Among Cities of
its Size in United States.

Although one hundred and six fires
occurred in Newport News during the
year 1909. the total property loss for
the year was only $7.73l according
to the annual report OF Fire Chief W.
X. STOW, which was made public yes
terdsy. The total amount. OF the
property endangered by the flames
was Sfs7.900. The total loss TO the
companies holding policies on the
property where the fires occurred was
only s4.50s.
This record is remarkable one
and Chief Stow says that no other
city OF the same size can equal it
Certainly il Is the best record in the
history Of this city.
During the year the fire depart
ment responded to a total OF liz
eiar ms. ten OF which were false. max
ing the total number Of fires for the
year f06. All but one blaze was
confined to the building in which II
originated, aud the report shows tha'
there was nothing like a confagra
ton during the year. Tue damage &c
buildings other than those in which
the fires occurred was only $40
OF the total alarms turned in dur
ing the year. the Central compan,
responded TO 40, the East End com
pany answered Sc and the North En'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Bad Accident Narrowly Avert
ed on Bridge.
MACHINE BADLY DAMAGED
Driver Wray Thrown Among Pots
Of paint and Paste and Estricated
With pffculty-J. J. Palmer Gets
Bad Shaking Up.

A tragedy was narrowly averted
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning
when Boulevard car No. AZ, Of the
Newport News e. Old Point line, and
en- automobile owned by J. T. Bal
lentine collIded on the westerly ap-
rroach of the Twenty-flfth street
/ bridge. AS It was the automobile was
wrecked and its occupants. j. j.
Palmer and a young man named
wray were badly shaken up and
slightly bruised.
The car and automobile were both
east bound. The auto was running
on the south side of the track behind
wagon and some distance behind
the car. wray. who was driving the
machine. says he was making about
ten miles an hour, while the car
was not making quite that speed
The automobile turned out around
the wagon and quickly passed 1t and
oyerhauled the car. Driver Wray cut
in to cross in front OF the street car
and Motorman Walton shut of the
current, All would have been well
had the wheels of the auto not skid
ded on the track. The motorman
tried to stop his car in time to avoid
the collision, but il was Impossible.
The force of the impact threw
Driver Wray backwards into the
body OF the automobile among num-
Der OF pals of paint and paste. These
were overturned and the young man
was literally flooded by the liquids.
Mr. Palmer was not thrown from the
machine but was badly shaken up
and had one knee bruised and his
back slightly wrenched.
The motorman and conductor on
the car and several passersby sue
teeded in pulling Wray out of the
paint and paste in the bottom Of the
automobile. The young man was
stunned for a time, but soon recov-
cred and was none the worse for his
experience beyond a few bruises
about the head and shoulders.
+ The automobile was very badly
damaged, the front wheels being
smashed and the machinery damaged
slightly. The body of the machine
also was more or less seriously dam
aged. The car escaped serious dam
age
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

company answered eighteen. While the
Central and East End companies at
tended two fires together. A total OF
1920 feet OF hos was laid.
In the department are three fire
engines, one combination wagon, two
hose wagons. one aerial truck, one
hook and ladder truck and seven
teen horses. The total number OF
street fire alarms boxes is 20 and the
total amount OF fire alarm wire is IL
miles. There are fourteen paid men
and lis volunteers IN the department.
Appended to the report is a state
ment from Chief Stow. thanking the
firemen for the good service rendered
during the year and the fire commit
tee OF the city council for the aid il
has given the department.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
FOR FREE PORT ZONE AND
MAILING STATION HERE
Collector stuart Writes Congressman
Jones on Two Matters OF I'm
portance to This City.

Collector OF Customs ]. E b. Stuart
Yesterday addressed letters 10 Con-
gresham William A. Jones request
ing him 10 look into the Feasibility
Of establishing q free zcne" at this
port and of making Newport News q
mailing station for South American
mail. requiring all steamers carrying
United States mail to and from South
America to stop here on both the out
ward and inward voyages.
Captain Stuart calls Mr.. Jones at
tention to the agitation now being
made 10 have New YORK made q
free port" and asks If the same
could not be done here IL congress
could be induced TO act in the mat
ter.
The question OF establishing a
free zone" here was agitated before
the Chamber OF Commerce several
years ago. but action by congress IN
the matter could not be secured BY
establishing a free zone" here raw
materials could be imported at little
or no duty and manufactured within
the zone and shipped abroad as I'm
ished products. Captain Stuart be-
ileves that the establishment OF such
a zone would be big inducement for
factories to come to Newport News.
In The matter OF the South Ameri-
can mails. Captain Stuart tells Mr..
Jones that the mail steamers for
South America leave New York and
have to pass by the Virginia Capes-
He pointed out that IL those vessels
were forced 10 come here for mails.
merchants in the big western cities
could write their letters twenty-four
hours later and catch the mail boat
here Likewise letters coming from
South America for those merchants
would De received twenty -four hours
or more carer than II they are car
ried to New York and distributed by
trains.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Death of Joseph A. Boyd.

News has been received in this
city OF the death at Petersburg at
2:30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon OF
Joseph A. Boyd. brother of Mrs. c.
T. Livezey. OF this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Livezey were at the bedside
when the end came. Mr.. Boyd, who
was SO years old. had visited in this
city upon several occasions and was
popular with a number OF friends
here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
FOUR LIVES LOST N
NEW YORK STORM
Heaviest Snow Of the Season
Strikes the Metropolis
Blown From Bridge.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE hesv-
lest snow storm OF the winter fell
upon the city early this morning and
ragged undated all day. In one hous
the thermometer fell from 81 de.
grees above zero to 20 above Pros
poets for tomorrow were said tonight
to iadicate greatly increased cold with
practical paralysis Of all traction and
rshicuisr traffic and much suffering
among the poor
Three persons died in the storm to
day from exposure and under nourisa
ment. and a lineman vas killed By BE-
ing blown from the Queensborough
bridge tower. The inbound American
liner 81. Louis. which was due yes
terday. is SIN held a prisoner in the
lover hsrbor by the heavy weather.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
VIII Fight Proposed increase
In Tonnage Fees.
CHAMBER ASKED TO ACT
aepresentatlve Humphreys sin osu-
hles Charges on Foreign sa'ss. and
Local Agents say viii ss Severe
amt Unnecessary sis~ - rrsss-

American shipasss taseTssrs AZ ep
in arms on aecoast & q. erss's'ea n
Representative HSzeArsss SAP saf,-
sidy bill. which : sshsxsd ~ -
slated for passage n ne house >ss-
tioh four OF this MEASURE Draxistss ser
an increase az iss 3srcsad N sea-
mage fees On sAsps saaer'ng Anert~
can ports from arr scrSgn Dorcs sx-
cept those OF South America. Ceatrsf
America. the West ladies and >sw
Toundlan6. The scaasgs res ca sace
ships Is six cents per ten Rs~. ara
the proposed bin ecreGsss II 20
twelve cents
A letter signed hy II = Black
iston. for Furness. wIsAy 4 Co; e
NJ, bennington. for the United States
Shipping Company. and :. n J. Lnn-
ing. for the Hoilsnd America Line.
asking the Chamber cf Commerce 20
take steps toward opposing the asop-
ton OF the fourth section Of Congress
man Humphreys measure. VAS read
before the chamber last night These
agents. who represent practically all
OF the foreign steamship companies
trading through this port. urged upon
the chamber the necessity for keep
ing down port charges and declared
that the proposed Increase in the
tonnage dues would be serious and
unwarranted blow st American ship
ping. They pointed out that the
Canadian ports. enjoying lower inland
freight rates and low port charges.
already are making inroads upon the
foreign trade OF American ports.
Directors to Act.
The matter was discussed by the
chamber and referred to the commit
tee on commerce and commercial
usages. with the request that an
early report be made to the board
of directors. The directors will act
upon the committees report without
referring 1t back to the body.
The chamber met in regular ses-
sion last night, with President W.
Lee Powell in the chair and fairly
large attendance.
r. G.. Bickford and W. p. Livezey
were designated to represent the
chamber ut the meeting of the Ma
tional Board OF Trade to be held in
Washington on January Is.
Commercial Congress.
The president read a communica-
ton from the Southern Commercial
Congress. and announced that the
board OF directors already had taken
membership in that body and for
warted check for dues. AS a member
OF the congress. the chamber will
receive the benefit OF an advertising
campaign which that body Is about to
launch. and will be able 10 regard and
make use OF the headquarters OF the
congress as a Washington office.
Treasurer l. C. Phillips made his
report. which was received and fled.
Col. f. W. Huffman acted as secre-
tary. as no steps have been taken
toward filing the vacancy created by
the resignation OF Secretary Carly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Mothers find Perry Davis PainkiIler

Mothers find Perry Davis Painkiller
invaluable in the nursery, and 1t
should be kept at hand In case OF ae-
cident. For pain in the breast take
a little Painkiller in sweetened mix
and water. bathing the breast IN u
clear at the same tine II the mix
passages are clogged, from cold. or
other causes. bathing in the Pain
killer will give immediate relief. ASK
FOR New 35c. Bottle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

IMPORTANT TO YOU'VE can
lend ycur money without cost % you
~ per cent interest. payable SENT
annually and secured By nrst mort
gage real estate. amount cf 500 or
more received Their Why Keep q
a. ? or Z per cent? See rs about this
before you lend q smother year.
SEl-Hs a COMPANY Inc. Real "a
tate, Insurance. Rents a. Loans.
10 zsl1 Wsshingtcn aseuue. Newport
News, Va IN
y. I. Rcsss-su,srsi Dsrectos.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Mics Frances Newman. who has
heen the quest OF her sister. Mrs. +.
p. Mitchell. has returned 10 her home
In Germantown, Pa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

We have several nice 81, 200 and
$1,000 dwellings in different sections
OF The city for sale on easy terms.
See quick. NEI4MS & co. 2Sl1
Washington avenue IT,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

Mrs. Edward Roberts entertained
the Bcoklcvers Club yesterday AFTER
noon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Miss Una Arritt. who has been VS.
.tIng in baltimore, has returned home.
She was accompanied by Miss Elolse
srrltt. who will be her guest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Suc WAS w .''o
arrltt. who will be her guest.
Miss Blanche Rollins has returned
20 Richmond after visiting her
cousins. the Misses Rollins. on Hunt
ingtcn avenue.
Miss Bertha Butcher has returned
from Roanoke and Lynchburg. where
sAs visited relatives.
Mss Rose Kirby, who has been
<nerdinx several weeks with relatives
Ia Norfolk, has returned home.
Miss Mary Gresham. who has been
Visiting friends here. has returned TO
her home in Washington, ID. c.
Mrs. John W. Reynolds. who Is III
AZ the 81. Francis hospital. is reported
70 be improving.
Mr. Harry Maynard, OF Philadei-
phia. is visiting hts mother. Mrs. l..
{. Maynard, In North End.
Miss Mary Nelson, who has cen
visiting her sister. Mrs. y. E. +. ach-
er. on Twenty seventh street, hal re-
turned 10 her hcme in Lynehburg.
DR.. Clarence Porter Jones has gone
10 l.unenburg county 10 visit reia-
tives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Miss Bertha Butcher has returned
from Roanoke and Lynchburg, where
sAs visited relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Mss Rose Kirby, who has been
Spending several weeks with relatives
ia Norfolk, has returned home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Miss Mary Gresham, who has been
VI. iting friends here. has returned 10
Der home in Washington. ID. c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

Mir. Harry Maynard, OF Philadel'
phia. is visiting his mother. Mrs. l.
{. Maynard. In North End.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

DR.. Clarence Porter Jones has gone
10 Lunenburg county TO visit reia-
tives.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-01-19
Looked at Mines.

Dr. D. s. Bowen, a retired physician, interested in mining near Mayer, ar
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-01-19
WATER SUPPLY
 B|G PROBLEM

For the purpose of determining the ultimate water supply of this city and to develop water for use in emer- geneies, preparations are being made by the public utilities committee, in charge of the city water department, and Superintendent Bert Lewis of the water works, to sink one or more churn drill holes at the site of the city water wells, says the Globe Silver Belt.
 At the present time the water sup ply of this city comes from the bed of Pinal creek, the wells being rela- lively shallow and going only a short distance into the sand. It is be- ieved, however, that there is a large body of water beneath the conglomerate which lies below the sand, and it is to prove or disprove this fact that the drill holes are to be sunk.
 Arrangements are now being made to secure a ten-inch churn for use at the city wells. Unless there is some hitch in the arrangements for securing the drilling apparatus, work will be commenced within the next thirty days.
 It is beneath the conglomerate that much of the water in the Old Dominion mine is found and as there are no faults in this formation be- tween the city wells and the Old Dominion. there is apparently no req son why large body of water should not be developed. The city wells are between the source of supply in the Pinal and the Old Dominion and it is probable that an artesian flow will be encountered.
 The first hole to be sunk will be located a short distance from the main well at the water works. If a good flow of water is found, it will be connected by a drift with the present wells, allowing them to be used for storage purposes as well as to develop water from the present source.
 It is thought that it will not be necessary to sink to a greater depth than about 700 feet. The work will not be expensive and should a good flow of water be encountered, the future water supply of Globe will be solved for many years tocome. In ad- ditiOn it would relieve the necessity for more or less economy in the use of water from the present source of supply.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-01-19
From Saturdays Dailvl

To Del Rio. Mrs. W. H. Merritt left yesterday for a visit with friends at Del Rio to be absent several days. Back to Range.
 and raneher of the Selgman country left yesterday to resume his duties on the range.
 To Visit Relatives.
 Frank Mitchell, the carpenter and contractor, left yesterday for Los Angeles, where he will be the gues; of relatives for several weeks. Lynx Checkers Arrive.
 John D. Frederic and Joe Albert. mining men of Walker, are in the city on business. They report the district as active and prosperous. Goes to Front.
 Master Mechanic DeSilva, of the s. F., P. & P. shops, left yesterday for Parker, to inspect the meehaniea- equipment of the line at that point. oficial Returns.
 Harry Kohl, travelling passenger agent of the s. F., P. & P. system, returned last night from an official lAAH lO lut AOAl LII uu NOAuDduN DUST ness.
 Lawyers Return.
 E. s. Clark and P. W. O'Sullivan, who have had legal interests to look after before the term of the Supreme Court, returned yesterday from Phoe- nix
 Return from Visit.
 MT. and Mrs. A. W. Edwards re- turned yesterday from a visit with friends and relatives in CaIrorn>;-, where they report having had an en- ioyable time.
 Young Lady Visitor.
 Miss Ernestina Cunniff. the fas- einating daughter of Mir. and Mrs. M. G. Cunniff of Crown King, ar rived in the city last night, and is guest of the Hotel St. Michael. Humboldt Social Event.
 Mrs. B. H. Smith and c. s. Oakes, accomplished musicians. left yester- day for Humboldt, where a social dance was to take place last even ing, and for which they were 70 furnish the music.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-01-19
REVERTS ID
 OLD OWNER
CFrom Saturdays Daily

Yesterday the time expired for the redemption of the lien judgments against the Baumann Copper com pany, and notwithstanding that the Keystone Bank of Pittsburg, Pa, few days ago filed a legal doeu- ment to the effect that stated they would settle all claims against and redeem the property, they failed to do within the limits of the time allowed. The property now reverts to the former owner, Jules Bau- mann. who holds judgment of about $11,OOO against the company. He has taken possession of the group, and has a force of men employed in do- ing the annual assessment work.
 He will succeed to the legal own ership of the claims owned by the old company on the first of April, un- less in the meantime the unexpected occurs to adjust the claims and pay the debts held on a judgment, az gregating nearly $15,000.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-01-19
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT
Survey No. FPS. Serial No. O76O9

Survey No. FPS. Serial No O76O9 United States Land Ofice, Phoenix. Arizona Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Act of Congress approved May 10, 1872, John Berrie, whose post office address is Dewey, Ari- zona, has made application for United States patent to Big Ben Placer Mining Claim, situate in section l6 T. l5 N, R. W, c. & s. R. B. & M, in Walker Mining District Yavapai County, Arizona Territory, within the Prescott National Forest, containing placer gold, described as follows, to- wit
 BIG BEN: Beginning at corner No whence the W L section corner section l6, T. l3 N, R. W, G. & $. R. B. & NJ, brs. s. 2S deg. W. 992 feet
 Thence s. 40 deg. F. 1920 feet to corner No. ?; thence east 66O feet to corner No 3; thence N. 40 deg W. 1920 feet to corner No. 4; thence west 660 feet to corner No 1, place of beginning, contain ing IS 32O acres. No adjoining claims. Amended notice of location of said claim is of record in the office of the County Recorder of said Yavapai County in Book sl of Mines, pages 197-les.
 Any and all persons having adverse claims hereto are required to present the same to the U g. Land Ofhce, Phoenix, Arizona, within sixty days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be barred by the provisions of the U. $. Statutes
 Dated, December 5rd, 1909.
 FRANK H. PARKER
 Register Cw) First publication, December 8. 1909.