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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-17
A shoe Tip.

Before putting on patent leather
shoes always rub the surface of the
vamp briskly with the warm palm Of
the hand, thus softening the shoe and
rendering 1t less liable to crack Many
patent leather boots "crackle" all over
the first time they are worn, when
this precaution might prevent the ac-
cident. Another method is the grad
ual warming of the shoe, and It must
always be remembered that shiny
shoes are never kept in cold places.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-17

81 appeal to Mr., Verify, whose truth.
fulness nobody doubts" said the out
ragged hostess, with a glitter In her
eye. "Mr. Verify, do you think ]
supply my boarders with bad butter?'
The others looked eager attention
to see how Mr.. Verify would get out
of 1t.
Madam" he answered with a bow
"the truth on which you compliment
me forces me to declare that your but
ter Is one. of your strong points"
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AHS5h &EssaH
Aks,SsNlsN!4s . 81


gress found only the senate wing Of
the much-heralded Capitol. The CEN
trail portion of the original building
and the house wing had not risen
above their foundations. The first
senate session called together in the
old Capitol met in the chamber de-
signed for it, and which occupied
about the same space as that now al
lotted to the Supreme court of the
United States, save that the floor was
one story lower, or on the present
basement level. The representatives
crowded themselves into the old SEN
ate wing, and were given long room
in the west side on the main floor,
which space is now subdivided into
Office rooms for the Supreme court.
That tribunal held its first sessions
in one of the old senate committee
rooms Thus were three bodies all
crowded into the little senate wing
in the year 1900
House members began to grumbie
from the very start, and so loud were
their complaints that 1t was decided
to build on the site of the first house
wing a temporary brick structure in
the shape of an elliptical bandbox,
and to let the walls of the permanent
wing rise around it. This brick make
shift was made ready for the session
of 1S01-02 When members arrived
and examined It their displeasure
reached the boiling point. Because OF
the lack of ventilation in this make
shift they termed it the "oven," and
as such 1t will ever remain in his
tory.
The oven" was connected with the
senate wing by covered way span
ming the foundations of the future no
tunda and central structure. The
| house returned to Its first temporary
quarters in the senate wing in 1905
and remained crowded there for two
years before its own wing was com
pleted. Its first permanent chamber
was on the site Of the present SAM
tary hail." where tourists marvel al
the phenomena of the whispering
gallery"
During these early sessions the sen
ate sat always with closed doors ant
admitted no spectators to it's gal
leries. Sessions of the house were
however, open. Continental dress wa!
In vogue among members, whose wig
we're daily curled and powdered
Hats we're worn on the floor of tn,
house even until 1928, and womel
were excluded from its galleries To-
some years Urns filled with Scotcl
snuff were placed in each house. ant
there were employees charged with tn,
task of keeping them filled. Pen
makers" were employed in both cham
bers to mend and sharpen the COOS
quills then in vogue for writing-ant
which, by the way, are still used Il
the Supreme court chamber. Their
were also official ''sealers," VIII
adorned all documents with red way
On their stationery accounts hes
early members drew razors, gloves
Derfumery, bears grease and IAN in
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-17
In THE EARLY DAYS
WHEN THE CAPITAL WAS RE-
MOVED FROM PHILADELPHIA.
Capitol Was Only Partly Completed,
and Legislators Endured Great
observation-disclosures Considered
Returning.

When the nations capital was
moved from Philadelphia to Washing
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-11-17
The eeeond Fiddle.

Todgers-Ah, count, allow me to In.
troduce you to Mr.. Saton.
Count-It ees a great pleasure for
me to meet musician like you, mon,
sieur. ! hear Eat you and your family
play re music.
Saton-Me?-why, l don't know
anything about music!
Count-Non7 Zey tell me all round
Eat you play second fiddle to your
Wife.-M. A. p.
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In Doubt.

81 see you are still standing pat"
said one statesman.
YES" replied the other; but
can't feel sure whether | am still in
the game or playing solitaire"
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ton the 80 SEN
ators and 105
r e p r e S enta-
tives consti-
tuting the con-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Street Car Badly Damaged.

While westward bound yesterday
morning. one of the main line cars or
the Newport News & Old Point rail-
way was badly damaged at Roanoke
avenue and Twenty eighth street. The
tox surrounding the moter at The
front end of the car caught the top
of a sewer man hole tearing it CT
and deranging the motor. The car
was pushed 10 Jefferson avenue and
side-traeked until temporary repairs
could be made, after which II was
taken to the car barns.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Rhoadcs-Thompson.

Miss Stella Thompson. daughter OF
Mrs. Jennie Thompson. and Arthur L.
Rhoades. OF Bluefeld. Va. were
married at the brides home, 1895
Twenty-eixth street, at i:i5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. ]. T. Riddick,
pastor CT the Second Baptist church.
Miss Myrtle Phipps played the we'd
ding march. Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoades
left last night for a northern trip ana
will be- at home TO their friends IN
Bluefield after March /. Miss ThomP-
son has lived here number of years
and is popular with hest OF friends
Mr.. Rhoades is the cashier of the
Bluefield water Works Company ana
Is a prominent young man OF his
home city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Negro Accused Of Attempting
to Burn Up Sweetheart.
STGUTLY DENIES GUlLT
Shortly After Police Justlce Warned
Samuel Ross to Keep Away from
Fannie Marshall, the Latter's Home
Was Set Afire.

Charged with having Set fire to his
sweetheart's home In an effort to burn
her up because she had Tpurned MIN,
Samuel Ross, a negro. who lives at
us Twenty second street. was arrest
ed last night by Detective Sergeant
Henry Bridgers and Acting Sergeant
Samuel Pearson and locked up at the
station house.
After being taken TO the station
house. Ross was closely questioned by
Chief Reynolds and the detectives,
but ne stoutly denied having fired the
house and the officers were unable TO
shake his story.
According 10 the police Ross has
been insistent in his attentions 10
Fannie Marshall. a negro woman who
lives at 726 TIVE nty fourth street. His
attentions were obnoxious to the girl
and she complained to the police.
Ross was arrested and when gwen
q hearing before Justice Brown In the
police court he was warned by the
Justice to keep away from the girl.
A short time after the police court
hearing, the girls home was fired
early one morning. the blaze starting
under the front pc:ch. Fortunately,
someone nearby saw the flames and
turned in an alarm. The house was
only slightly damaged.
Fire Chief W. X. Stow reported 10
the police that the fire was of incen-
diary origin and Ross was immediate
ly suspected. The police set TO work
on the case and claim that they have
secured evidence that closely con-
meets Ross with the crime. The Off
GERS have been trying 10 locate the
man fer several days. but he had left
the city. He returned. 1t is said. yes
terday evening and his arrest followed
short while afterwards. the officers
catching him at his home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
.WADO|lL ENDORSED
BY LOCAL ATTORNEYS
Three FuII-fIedged Candidates
in Field for Circuit
JudgeShip.

II W., learned yesterday that prsc-
tIcailv all of the lawyers Ct this CITY
and Hampton have endorsed Judge
Edmund waddin. Of the federal court
OF the Eastern district OF Virginia. for
the judgeship OF the new federal court
ef the Fourth Judicial Circuit, which
will embrace Virginia Maryland.
West Virginia and North and South
Carolina.
Besides the endorsement Of the
Peninsula bar, Judge Wsddiil has re-
ceived the endorsement OF a majority
OF the Richmond bar anc the tar q
Petersbrrg is said to favor him. Nor
folk has not yet mide its selection.
Judge Robert r. Prentiss. president
Of the State C-Sporation Commission
also Is being strongly endorsed for
appointment His friends in Roancse
Lynchburg. Alexandria. PeiersbuFg
and Norfolk are working sirenuously
in his behalf
Wyrdham r Meredith. a prominent
Richmond attorney. who created !
sensation a Hot Springs two years
ago bv addressing the Virginia Ba'
Association IN support o. Taft for the
presidency. also = In the race TOT
the nez judgesSlp and = being en-
doused BY his friends.
Former Governor ArdTev Jackson
Mourse1c Who Is said 20 b a TAFT
Democr1s.~ also hss been meni,onec
in connection sifh the appointment
Hr. Montague Is said 70 stand vel
With President Taft and he win be =
efrong candidate.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES
Johnson ketchei Pictures.

Fer the latter half OF the week at
the Academy commencing with the
matinee this afternoon. Manager Grail
has arranged for the Academy what
he states is the costliest entertain
rent ever offered the Newport News
public q: popular prizes. This is due
to the fact that he has secured at
big expense, ]. w. CDffroth's original
moving pictures of the JohDson-Ket-
chel contest taken at Colma, Cal.
Oct. 16, 1909. It is doubtful il there
ore dozen persons in this city
Who have ever seen a championship
contest between heavyweight pugil-
lists. but these pictures taken at the
ringside will enable every one in
terested. to witness a genuine cham
picnship fight on the canvas exact
ly as il occurred. The pictures ere
said to be extremely clear and show
the entire twelve rounds Of the con-
test and also the contestants in train
ing for the event.
The vaudeville portion of the Acade-
my show will consst OF the western
Ilaylet In Cattle Land" presented
BY Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. p Burt and
little daughter Miss Nellie. which has
proven a drawing card the first part
OF the week. and comedy sketch by
Misses Nellie Aloquist and Ollie
Clayton. said to be a very clever
sister team. There viii be no change
in prices.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Death of Miss Montgomery.

Miss Isabelle Montgomery. aged 70
years. died yesterday afternoon at
$50 o'clock ct her home. 234 Forty
fourth street, The funeral will take
place from the residence at o'clock
this afternoon. the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. z. T. Wexford, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church,
Interment will be made st Greenlawn
Miss Montgomery is survived by her
mother and one brother, James Mont
gomery. both of this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Saved From Awful Peril.

Il never felt 50 near my grave.
writes Lewis Chsmbin, OF Msnches-
ter. Ohio. r. R No. 3. as when a
frightfui cough and lung trouble pull
cd ne down TO lis pounds In spite OF
many remedies and the best doctors.
md that am alive today Is due sole
" 60 DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
completely cured me-. Now I weigh
100 pounds ard can work hard u
also cured my four children Of Group.
Infail.ble foT Coughs and Gods. is
the most certain remedy for LaGrippe
Asthma, desperate lung trouble and
all bronchial affections. soc and sl.vv-
4 trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Academy Pharmacy Co. Petzoid Drug
~,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Says Superintendent padded"
School Enrolment.
PROF. JENKINS EXPLAINS
Report Was Based Upon Figures Fur
nished by Principals. and superin'
tendent Says Trustees Statement
Is Absurd.

Col. r. w. Huffman, chairman Of the
committee on rules and regulations
OF the board or school trustees,
charges that Superintendent of Schools
Willis A. Jenkins in his report to the
school board Tuesday night padder
the enrolment Of the pupils
in the city public schools. The
colonel Eases his charges upon figures
on the enrolment which he submitted
ia the board Tuesday night and
which he says he secured from the
teachers in charge OF the rooms In
the various school buildings. His fig
ures showed that total OF 1855 pupils
were on the roll i'm the schools when
he visited them during the past SIX
days.
Supt. jenkins reported 10 the board
that the total number OF pupils actu-
ally on the roll en- Monday, February
:. was 2,727. or III more than are
shown by the report made by Gel.
Thurman After the superintendent
had finished reading his report TO the
i.card Tuesday night, the board ten
dered him a vote Of thanks for the
report. Col. Huffman made his report
before the superintendent did and
when Mr.. jenkins had finished read
ing his figures, President Puckett
said that the report of the superin-
tendent was a most satisfactory one
and Indirectly raped Col. Thurman
by saying that the trustees knew
nothing Of the enrichment In the
schools and that this was a matter
that was in the hands or the super
intendent.
Later on in the evening. President
Pickett ted Col. HUFFMAN that the
colonel could not substantiate single
statement that he had made 10 the
beard. the statement on the enroll
ment being included. Col Thurman
replied that he could substantiate his
figure on the enrolment and chai-
lcnged President Pickett to go
through the schools with him to veri-
fy the figures that he had submitted.
The president declined the invitation.
When seen last night. Supt- Jen-
kips said that the charge that ne
had padded, or exaggerated the en-
rollment cf the schools was absurd
The figures which he presented TO
the board were supplied him by the
principals Of the various white and
colored schools On last Monday. The
superintendent has the reports Of the
principals on file in his Office and last
night he and Trustee O.. ID. Batchelor
verified the superintendent figures
by comparison with those OF the
principals. The reports ere made by
the principals In their own hand
writing and are signed by them
Supt. jenkins says that ne beheVes
that the figures presented 10 tne
board represent the number OF puphs
ttat actually were in attendance az
Inc schools at the time that the
colonel visited them secured the hg-
urss from the teachers. Col. HUT
man says &c asked the teachers Tor
the number OF pupils they had on roiii
In their rooms.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
PLUMBING THIEVES ACTIVE.
Lead Pipe Cut Out of Rev OF Houses
q, Thirty. second Street.

Report was made TO the police yes
terday that some unknown persons
had entered the row 81 houses on
Thiity-second rtreet between Jeffer-
sen and Warwick avenues and strip
ped the buildings of the plumbing TO
secure the lead pipe. The houses
have been vacant for sometime and II
is not known when the robbery Oc-
Cured
There Is absolutely no clue to the
idt nifty of the vandals, but the police
are at work on the case and hope to
trace the stolen property.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
White Girl Marries Indian.
DIV Associated Press.l

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 9.-Thomas
S. Dennis. a full-biooded Indian. sec
ond chief of the Pamunkey tribe,
which makes its headquarters on the
reservation near White House, IN the
Pamunkey river, was married here this
evening, his bride Icing Miss Eva
Steward. of New Kent county. He is
81 years old and gave his occupation
today as floor manager Of a local dis
tillery company. Mrs. Dennis age is
d
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
The Bells Bill.

Prof. Pamahasika's acting birds
have pleased the patrons so much
during the first half OF this week tnat
the MANAGEMENT OF the Bell theater
has decided 10 retain this act for the
the next three days. The act will be
changed. several new features being
introduced. In addition 10 the birds
already shown. the professor VIII put
on a company OF acting canary
birds during the res; Of the week
Two new acts have been secured fer
the Belts mid-week change In vsgde-
Vile tiH. The first win b. Dunn and
Jermasn. the musical tramp and the
dancing girl. who are said to do an es-
pecially pleasing speciality. Bob War
rem. a blackface come dian, will CON-
pIete the bill.
As usual there will be a program
OF selected moving pictures.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

not unduly discriminate against goods
imported from the United States and
therefore are entitled 10 the minimum
or schedule rates of the new tarin.
Argentina, Brazil. Uruguay, Para
quay. Mexico, Panama and Liberia.
These proclamations make a total
OF about 20 that have been issued
eithin the last month TO countries en-
titled to tine most favored treatment
under the American tariff act and
sim leaves undetermined what treat
ment shall be accorded the seventy
five or eighty remaining countries.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
secs Railway Company.

Through Der afiorues. John Seorin.
r.. % Norfolk. Celia Ann Knox. a
negro woman. Of this city. has enter
"a suit ~ the clerks osice % ihe
Corr raff-n Court agairsf the New
port News = oid Point Railway Con-
xany for damzxes In he sun Of 81
go. ne eHit give ont o. Injuries
tae woman claims she sustained by
fallas frcm = car o. the dcfedani
company more thsn q year 40.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Education Is Power.

But it is all the more powerful il II
can do things. You cannot, in the
game of life, do things without knowl-
edge, and it must be practical know.-
edge The ignorant cannot compete
with the educated, and especially is
this true in the great business world.
The differences between success and
failure is simply the difference be-
tween education and ignorance. Young
men and young women the world is
waiting for you, but you must come
prepared. 1t is the work of the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
At Orszmiand.

At DTesmiand tonight. the c. o.
Spangier SICK Company ~ill present
the one-act play. Mr. Bodkins
TrcubIes.- This Is said to be very
funny sketch. with just enough pathos
IN u 70 make u appalling The
Spaneisr company presented the play
Jet Ia Philadelphia recently.
Another feature Of the Dreamland
pin f5r tonight viii be The Gordons,
q soar and dance sketch team. This
act r. said to come especially well
recommended.
The biii will BE completed with =
program Of moving pictures.
There viii Be q matinee AZ O'Clock
this sftern -on.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
STEAMER is RELEASED.
Pokonoket Furnishes Bond on Claim
of Local Shipyard.

News was received here from Nor
folk yesterday that the Phillips Line
steamer Pokcnoket. plying between
this city. Norfolk and Petersburg,
which was recently libeled in the
United States District Court at Nor
folk by the Newport News Shipbuild-
ing 4 Dsy Dock Company for repair
claim 4 more than $4,000, has Deen
bonded and released by deputy
United States marshal.
The Poponoket has resumed her
runs between Norfolk and Newport
News and Petersburg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
PULLMAN PARLoR CAR.
OLD POINT TO WASHINGTON.
PULLMAN SLEEPER.
OLD POINT TO new YORK
VIA c o AND RICHMOND.

Effective February 18th, the c 4
q Railway WIN insugursfe through
Pullman Parior Car Line between
Old Point ard Newport News 70
Washington. y. c. VIA Richmond ano
REAP. Raslroad. daily except Snn-
Cay. airo. Pullman Slsepins Car Lee
via Richmcnd and washington. daily.
washington Parior Car VIZ be
1and.ed On train leaving Old Point
80 a. m. Newport Views 1905 a
m. arriving washinEtol 7.fs ?. m
Seu YORK sleeper or tran leaving
Old Point CSC ,. N: Newport News
s.ns D. NJ. arriving wcshiuKtoa if.so
,. New York sac q m sls,ls
Aahulances-cAll W. 2. Rolss.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
For Selling Without a License.

]. W. Icrdon. alias Jordon Jones.
a negro, who was arrested week ago
by Sergeant Webb and Patrolman
Pearson for selling liquor without a
license. win be given hearing be-
fore Justice Brown in the police court
this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
RUN INTO GAS POCKET.
Six Kentucky Miners Are Killed by
Explosion.

Explosion.
tBy Associated Press)
eTEARNES. KY, Feb. 9.--Six
white miners were killed outright To-
day in an explosion in mine No. ] OF
the Stearnes Coal Company. II Is
thought that the victims ran into a
pocket of gas, which igbited when It
came into contact with their lamps.
None cf the other workers in The
mine were harmed. The explosion
occurred In one of the innermost re-
cesses of the mine and expended its
force uron the men in the Immediate
vicinity. Nc difficulty was met with
In rescuing the bodies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
VIII Attend Convention.

Or. Clarence Porter Jones will leave
tomorrow for Washington where on
Saturday he win attend the annual
meeting Of the American Ear, Nose
and Throat Society.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

Mr. Charles p. crcome. who hes
beer ~ a. his home. fsis Huntington
sverse. Is reported 10 be 81 ex.
fremis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
PRESIDENT ISSUES
TARIFF PROCLAMATION
Taft Names Other Countries Entitled
to Most Favored Treatment IN
der American Act.

WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb. s.--Un.
der authority granted by the tarin
act OF August 5, 1909, President Iait
today issued protlamations stating
that the following named countries DO
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
Dc. Wllliams. Father ~.

Dr. George J. Williams has been
called to Tazeweli county by the ser.
ious illness Of his aged father.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

Miss Margaret Reynolds. who has
been IN at her home on Thirty-thlrd
street, is improving
Miss Grace Claiborne has returned
from a visit 10 friends In Washington,
ID. c.
Mr.. II. A. Meyer. Of New York
city. is the guest of his aunt, Mrs.
NJ. Kass, 329 Twenty-seventh street.
Miss Blanche Bailey has returned
from Richmond. where she visited
friends.
Miss Amy Meredith, who has been
visiting In Charleston, 5. C., has re-
turned home.
Miss Patricia Bennett, who has
been the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. j..
f. Bennett. on jefferson avenue, mas
returned 10 her home In Roanoke.
After a visit 20 Mrs. A. -, Cox. Jr.,
in East End, Mrs. J. x. Powell and
daughter have returned TO Bacon
Castle. Va.
Miss Helen Mitchell. of Raleigh,
\. c. is the guest OF her cousin. Miss
Alice Mitchell. In this city.
Mrs. Il. Il. Palmer, has as her guest
in East End. her sister. Miss Bernice
| .ongan. OF Washington, ID. c.
Miss Mary Thompson has returned
from a visit to friends in Baltimore.
Miss Alice Clint accompanied her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manus Meyers are
visiting in New York.
Miss Clara Phelps ID spending
weeks In Baltifore-
Mss Grace Coleman has returned
from Baltimore and Washington,
where she visited friends.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

Miss Margaret Reynolds, who mas
been III at her home ON Thirty-third
street, is improving.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

Miss Grace Claiborne has returned
from a visit 10 friends In Washington,
ID. c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

Miss Blanche Bailey has returned
from Richmond. where she visited
friends.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

Mr.. II. A. Meyer. Of New York
city. is the guest OF his aunt, Mrs.
NJ. Kass, 1923 Twenty-seventh street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

Miss Amy Meredith, who has been
visiting In Charleston, 5. c. mas re-
turned home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-10

". !. Rouss-Funsrsl Director.