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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11

+here are not a few of them-who tell us that Japan Is already virtually Christian country, are simply talking wild Without the least waverlhs am convinced that Christianity VII uirinnately win the day; it has alreaoy aoconplishef much. But before II can sing any loud paeans Of victory ie nos untold labor and perhaps also ualoio suffering to undergo. But ilean eO y-rita in full of the work of the mis- sionaries hcsore l am through "lth .ii,s ., series of letters, and, therefore, snail say no more about 1t now
 Tyyenty-fye years ago tree was no such thing as journalism in Japan. NOW there are probably POGO daily and weekly papers. Many of them have only iiii tied circulation, but few count tIIel subscribers by the hundred thousand Ire lrice Is very cheap, never more than oiie sen or half a cent the copy. and usuaiy ;css than that That these oaperss are widely read there can be no doubt. Near " r,,erv man YOU meet on the trains, in the st rect cars. or in other public places. seems to have one in his hands. There are two or three humorous sheets tha. a,te,nnt the role of Puck and Punch. Certain portions of them are printed lh L,nriish: and I must say that the ouahty of the humor is very much strained. Ill the chief cities there are able newspapers In English.
 The Japan Mail of Tokyo, edited by ar Englishman Captain Brinliley-or he may be an Irishman--is a thick and thin sup porter of the government. It IS salo 10 DC subsidized. though the story may not bt true. The Advertiser of Yokohama is conducted by an American, and tries te be impartial. The Chronicle and the Her aid of Kobe both reflect distinctly Eng fish sentiment, and contain little news from the United States. An Englishmar
 is never quite so English as in foreisl land If is not always possible to love hin, with what the old theologians called the love of complacency," but it is i'm possible not to respect his sturdy and in sular prejudices. Anywhere in the worl1 he counts for much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Let R. J. Brunton Tell His Own Story of What Breathing
 Hyomei Did for Him

Booths Hyomei Co.,. Buffalo, N. Y. Gentlemen-"I have been sufferer of catarrh for twenty-five years Every little cold I got my head and throat would stop up till I could hardly get my breath at times. I tried everything l saw advertised for catarrh. Nothing seemed to do me any good.
 saw your advertisement and went to my druggist and secured HYOMEI outfit. Bless the day that 1 got your HYOMEL have breathed HYOMEI two weeks and I can truly say that l feel entirely cured. My head and throat are as clear as a bell--hawking, spit ting all gone. I feel as well now as if never had any catarrh
 would not take $50.02 for my HY- OMEI outfit provided l could not get another one. I have recommended HY- OMEI to all catarrh sufferers around me, for honestly believe that 1t will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Do You Know Any of These Names?
Are O
 defMQ Herb actandOi of Blm FewDa

The Health Teacher has introduced in tliis city one of the grandest remedies for the ill of suffering humanity. He said he came here and brought with him glad tidings to the people who have suffered for years; people who have spent much time and money in hopes of find ing at least relief from their suffering
 Many are today enjoying health which could only be restored by the use Of Quaker Extract and Oil of Balm, some cases were rheumatism, catarrh, kidney, liver, stomach or blood trouble, indi- gestion, constipation, many have expelled tapeworms, hundreds of little children have expelled stomach. fit, hook, pin or other worms and are. now. we'll and healthy children. The names of the peo- pie who the Health Teacher insists on ycu Investigating are Mrs. P. HI. Meehl, who resides at 20QS Trilby ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Cholly Excuses Himself |

From Harper's WeekIy
 Cholly had entered his fathers office after graduating from college, but had shown a capacity for unpunctualty that gradually got upon the old gentleman s nerves.
 "Well,'' said the latter one morning. snapping the cover of his watch angrfly as Cholly walked in about half past ten, this is a fine time of day to get down to business. Here it Is half past ten O clock"
 well, my dear dad" said Cholly. languidly, you have always said that the office should seek the man. and not the man the office, and I've been wait ing for the blamed thing to turn up ever since breakfast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11

nue. Pratt City. expelled 5s-foot tape worm, after taking Quaker Extract only four days.
 Mrs. H. H. Atkins, resides at 2s30 Sec ond avenue, rheumatism, constipation; felt like bugs were crawling under the skin when she lay down at night very nervous better in 10 days after using Quaker Extract. MT. w. F. Herman, re- sides at Lewisburg, North Birmingham, boss driver for Consolidated Coal and Iron company pains in stomach and side, very nervous, poor appetite, restless at night: weak tired. languid feeling. bet ter after using two bottles Quaker Ex- tract.
 Little Elva Morrow, 9 years old, re- sides at Carbon Hill, Ala, expelled a rint of worms after taking Quaker Ex- tract a few days.
 MT. T. J. Rowe, resides Thirty-eighth street and Fifth avenue, catarrh of head and stomach. indigestion; could not eat even the lightest diet without distress,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11

of the time, after using Quaker Extract two weeks says she feels like new woman.
 MT. J. c. Hughes. proprietor of the Bir- mingham Broom factory, stomach trou- ble, very bilious, liver did not act, bioat- ng. belching. tired languid feeling. said after using Quaker Extract three bottles, feels better than he has in years
 MiA. J. J. Carlin, 3O21 Hiberman avenue. Pratt City, expelled 31-foot taNpewN1m after taking one single dose .of Qu4I0 Ir Extract given her by her sons 1hnes. at his home, is now we'll &
 Mir. R. L. James, conductor uS the An bama Great Southern railroad. rot 40j6b bottle of Quaker Extract for ki& lftI D S-year- -ofd son, who was verH olicatp. after a few doses he commenced &xpal- ing punches of small worms. HS iS n&W the liveliest child in the home. NQ&36e wants everyone to call at Gunn's Fh&f- macy, corner of Third avenue and Nips- teepth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11

had roaring. buzzing in head. hearing bad, after using the Quaker Extract and Oil Of Balm 10 days feels we'll; no more roaring In head, stomach is well says Quaker is the greatest medicine in the world
 Mrs. E. A. Campbell of 242s Fourth avenue. stomach. indigestion. kidney. and liver trouble. constant headache, poor ap- petite. badly constipated, after using the Quaker Extract and oil of Balm 10 days says it's the greatest medicine in the world.
 Mrs. R. L. Ayers. resides S07 Forty ninth street, Avondale; her husband is yard foreman on the Alabama Great Southern railroad. expelled 67-foot tape worm after taking Quaker Extract four days. A
 Mrs. E. Townsend. resides at 1925 Ave nue D, suffered with stomach. felt like lump of lead in the pit of the stom- ach, had pains across the lower bowels and back, female trouble, headache most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Her 0bfecf

Frcm the Chicago Record-Herald
 Sarah Bernhardt has been doing a vau- devi11e turn in London. She claims that she did 1. for the purpose of giving the masses an opportunity to acquire a taste for histrionic art, but information con- corning the salary she received induces us to believe that her principal object was to annex the -Tnoney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
The Charm of Women

From Philip Gilbert Hamerton.
 The society of women is usually sought by men during hours of mental relaxa- tion and we naturally find such charm in their mere presence, especially when they are graceful or beautiful, that we are not very severe or even accurate judges of the abstract intellectual quality of their talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Come Home to Roost

From Judges Library. Crabshaw-"1've preached and preached
 to that boy about being deceitful, but he
 merely laughs at me" Mrs. Crabshaw-''No wonder. You put
 all the best presents in the top of his Christmas stocking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
First Aid

From Harper's Bazar.
 Husband-I met Hawkins today and he was very gloomy-told me he was perfect ly willing. to die
 Wife-Oh, John! Why didn't you ask him here to Thanksgiving dinner?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
The Un-to-date Girl

From Judges Library.
 Miss Bronx-"How do you remember what you gave people last year?"
 Miss Harlem--"I always keep card in- dex of Christmas gifts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
The Difference

From the Boston Herald.
 He appears to be taking mental notes. '' 'No; I'm inclined to thing he's taking metal notes. He's a steel magnate."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
cox ELECTED CHAIRMAN
OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
sody Holds First Meeting Since It's
Appointment--Want Janitors'
Salaries Increased.

At its first meeting last night since
It's appointment nearly two months
age, the school committee of the city
council organized last night. Council
man T.. &. Cox. OF the Second ward,
being elected chairman. The meeting
was a special one. the regular meet
ing of the BODY being scheduled for
next Friday night.
Messrs. Lash and Whitley were
named a committee to wait on the
school beard NJ the next meeting OF
he trusts IS and request that the sal
aries OF Janitors Thomas and Brooks
be increased again 10 si5 per month.
The salaries of these men recently
were reduced from si5 month to
sac The committee transacted much
routine business.
Messrs. Cox. Johnson. Lash and
Whitley attended the meeting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Crew Of Schooner Suffer for
Food and Water. a
DELAYED BY BAD STORMS
James E. Ewell Makes Hampton
Roads After Exceedingly Rough Voy.
age Up From West indies-cary-
ing Cargo Ct salt.

Following a long and, at time,
renuous battle against violent storms
and adverse winds. during which her
supply Of provisions and water was
almost completely exhausted. the four
mastcd schooner James W. Elwell.
Captain Frost, came into Hampton
Roads yesterday MOI ming in distress.
After taking a fresh supply OF pro-
visions and water, the vessel put TO
sea yes erGay evening tor Phil3del'
phia.
After his arrival. Captain Forst re-
ported one of the worst trips in his
long experience as a deep sea nayi-
gator. Carrying a cargo of salt Tor
Philadelphia. the Elwell left Turk S
Island, in the British West Indies,
some twc months ago. Rough weather
was encountered from the very first
and the schooner had hard battle
OF il coming up the coast Severai
times violent storms were encoun-
tered. and ii seemed as though the
ship could not Withstand the batter
ing OF the heavy waves.
Even when the weather was clear,
The ship encountered many head
winds and was continuously delayed
one the journey. being able to MAKE
but little Roadway. Finally the pro
visions and water supply began get
ting low and the men were put on
half rations and later even that por-
ton was reduced.
When the ship reached cape Henry
her provisions and water were COM
pletelv exhausted and the men were
actually suffering from hunger ana
thirst. it is said. Fresh provisions and
fresh water were sent down to the
ship from this city early in the after
noon and later the craft weighed an
Choir and PIT to sea to continue her
journey nto philadelphia.
In that city Captain Frost VIII
make a full report of the narrowing
experience of himself and crew on the
voyage upsfrom the West Indies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
MOREW|1z IS FREED
BY FEDERAL JURY
Young Merchant FounG Not
Guilty of Knowingly Buying
Struggled Goods.

Harry A. MorewitZ, of the firm OF
Mcrewitz Brothers. merchants of this
city, was found mot guilty" yesterday
by a jury in the United States DIS
trict Cburt at Norfolk of~the charge
of buying goods which hs knew had
been brought into this country with
out the payment of duty. Nicholas
Liquiris, formerly steward of the Brit
ish steamer Celtic Princess. who
struggled the goods into this port
from the steamer, was rsed as a wit
ness against Morewitz and was given
his freedom.
Liquiris brought fifteen raincoats. a
number of shirtA caps, neckties and
ether stuff ashore and sold them 10
Morewitz. Young Morewitz is said
tc have testified that he thought Liqui-
ris was a salesman and that he mad
no idea that the goods had been
smuggled into the country.
Capt. J. E Williams. immigration
inspector at this port: Customs In
spector II. J. Fleury, Robert Pegram
Holt and r. w REYNOLDS. Of this city.
testified as to the good character
borne by Mcrewitz in this community.
Attorney r. NJ. Lett. of this city, de-
Tended Morewitz. and United states
District Attorney L. l. Lewis and MS
Assistant, Attorney Talley, prosecuted
the case
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
CHYASSESSMENT NOT
as SMALL AS REPORTED
Commissions Of Revenue Crump
Finds Errors in Books Made Up
BY City Assessors.

Commissioner of the Revenue B. w.
Crump announced yesterday that the
revised total of the new assessment
OF real and personal property in this
city for the rext five years is $685.
f43 greater than the total given by
the court assessors when they filed
their report nearly two months ago
The actual assessments as made by
the assessors remain unchanged, but
in checking up the figures, the COM
missioner found that errors in the
totals had been made. AS he Is en-
powered to do so by law, the comnlis-
sicner corrected the errors.
The revised total Of the assessre ant
for 1911 Is s9.342.724 instead Of 50 oss.-
5s1 as reported by the assessors
Even with this increase Of more than
a quarter OF a million. the total as
ssssment fer next year IS s!zS,0fe
below TIE assessment for 1910.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

Fog months bad great trouble with my
stodhach and used all kinds of medicines.
Ny tongue has been actually GO green a.
grass, my breath having bad odor- Two
weekssgo friend recommended Cascsrets
and after using them can willingly and
cheerfully say that they have entirely
cus-d me. I therefore let you know that I
shall recommend them to any one suffer-
ing from such troubles. "-Chas- Fl. Hal
perm. ia E. 9TH St., New York, N. Y.
Peasant Paistable. Potent Taste Good.
Do Good Never Sfckrn. Weaxen OF GriDe-
10c &c Soc Never sold n bulk The gen
she ssblct stamped c c Guaranteed 20
cErs o. YOU uo1ey back 70
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
BOND EXECUTED; Rea0
AWAITS HIS COMMISSION
Newly Appointed Collector Of Customs
Expects To Take Over of>e
This Week

Fred Read. who was recently ap-
pointed collector Of customs - this
port TO succeed Capt. J. E r. Stuart.
has executed bond with the treasury
department in the sum q s5o.o00 and
the bend has been forwarded TO wash
ingtoa. Mr. Read expects to receive
his commission today OF tomorrow
and viii take over his once as soon
as be receives u.
MIR. Read viii not make any changes
IN the force a. the ccstora ho1se. Cap
tain Spencer being continued A. the
frs; deputy collector. All Ct the men
in the once are under The civil seTv-
Ice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
N,t Sorry for eIunder.

sTf my friends hadn't Numbered IN
thinking ! was a doomed victim OF
consumption. I might not be alive
now" writes d. I. Sanders. Of Har-
rodsburg. KY. but for years they
saw every attempt to cure a lung
rackinx cough fail. Al last tried
Dr. Kings New Discovery. The ef-
feet was wonderful Il soon stopped
the cough and am now in better
health than ] have had for years.
This wonderful iIfe.saver IS an univ
aIed remedy for coughs. colds, Ia
grippe. asthma Group. hemorrhages.
whoopinK cough or weak lungs. soc,
500. Trial bottle free Guaranteed
By All Druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

"As the work of Investigation pro
ceeded. IL became apparent shat the
fraudulent use Of the mails was far
more extensive than had been reali.'
ed by the department. vast sys-
TEN of fraud. as far reaching in its
ramincations as the postal service H.
self. had been developed by unscrup-
ulous men. who. through the sros sest
forms of misrepresentation, were
stealing from the people millions OF
dollars annually. These fraudulent
operations have not only swindled
thoue ands of innocent investors. but
have created a lack OF confidence In
legitimate business enterprises. IL rs
therefore as important TO the business
community to have these frauds stop
ped as IL Is to the people whose
losses are directly traceable to
them"
The postmaster general declares in
conclusion that the results already
accomplished by the department rep
resent only the beginning. The work
of investigation and prosecution will
proceed with all possible yigor until
the winding OF the people through
the use of the mails Is brought TO an
end"
Scheme Devised.
The specific charge against
Vaughan. set forth In the complaint OF
William b. Robinson. postal inspec-
tor. II II at on June 4. 1910. he devils
cd scheme 10 defraud Walter n.
Altman. OF POOL Clay street Topeka.
Kansas. and divers other persons. by
fraudulent use OF the malls Ii is al
legged he falsely represented that the
Continental Wireless was TO operate
and control other companies ana
would be In a position to obtain I'M
mediate revenues.
Carter r. Keene, postal inspector,
told the story of the Continental
Wireless. The company was organic
ed. he said. In Arizona. on October
|. 1909. with a capital of So.O0c,0oo,
but did not begin operations on
large scale until May of this year. 1t
obtained control OF the Collins Wire
less Telephone Company. the Pacific
Wireless Telegraph Company; the
Clark Wireless Telegraph-Telephone
Company and the Massie wireless
Telegraph Company.
Has No Bank Account.
The Columbia Finance Corporation
was organized to market the STOCK
and an ambitious selling campaign
was carried all over the country. IN
spite of the great amount OF ousi-
ness done. Continental Wireless to-
day has no bank accounts, he says,
that the inspectors have been able
TO find. and inves tigation has shown
no trace of where the money realized
has gone.
The Collins Wireless Company was
organized I'm the District OF Columbia
with a capitalization of sl.0@,oo0.
The capital stock of the Clark Com
pany was s25.0O0.000 that OF the Pa
cific 10000 600 and that Of the Mas
sic $500. 900. The purpose OF the Con-
solicitation. as announced in booklet
issued by the Continental Wireless,
was to give the company a wide Held
of operation and to give to investors
an assured investment liz "coHser-
vatively capitalized corporation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
ANOTHER SERIOUS TIE-UP
STREET CAR SYSTEM
Current Wire on lasalle Avenue Goes
Down and Cars Are Stopped.
public tnconyenienced.

There was another serious ueup
of the street car system in this. city
and between here and Hampton last
night. II was said at the car barns
that a current wire on LsSalle avenue
went down early in the evening and
csused the tieup. the linemen having
difficulty in locating the trouble.
The entire system here and on the
route to Hampton was disarranged and
no schedule vas maintained for near
ly two hours. AS the result the riding
public was greatly irconvenienced-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
PORT REPORT.
Sunday, November 20, 1910.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Steamer Tancred (NorD Arnesen.
Raltimore-to Berwind- White Ccal
Mining Company in ballast.
Barge CaIdenas from Boston-to
Berwind- White Coal Mining Company
in ballast. .,
Barge Helen A. Wyman from PROVE
denca-te Chesapeake & Chic Coal &
Coke Company in ballast.
Barge Julia r. Dempsey from Prov
idence-to Chesapeake & Chic Coal &
Coke Company in ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
MRS. sUMWALT DEAD.
Aged Lady Passes Away at Home OF
Her Sor In Norfolk.

Her Sor In Norfoik-
Mrs. Martha Louise Sumwalt. for
merry of this city. died at the home OF
her son in Norfolk sunday AFTERNOON
at 3 O'Clock. The body was brought
TO this CITY yesterday afternoon and
the funeral will be held at 3 o'clock
this afternoon at the Chestnut Ave
nue. Methodist church. The services
will be conducted by the pastor, Rev
Travis J. TAYLOR. assisted by Rev. w.
G. starr, q. d.. pastor Of the Trinity
Methodist church, and Rev. George W.
wray. OF Hampton. lnierment will De
made n Greenla~n-
Mrs. sumwht. who was u years
old. was a member of one Of the old
est families en- the Peninsula af1d they
we're pioneers in this CITY, She IS sur
vived by four children: Mrs. Alice
johnson. Of this city: William and
I esiie Sumwalt. OF Norfolk and Harry
SumwaIt. Of Atlanta. Ca
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
viii Promote Beauty.

Women desiring beauty get wonder
full help from Bucklen's Arnica Saive.
Il banishes pimples, skin eruptions,
sores and boils. II MAKES the skin
oft and velvety. II glorifies the face.
Cures sore eyes, cold sores, cracked
lips, chapped hands. Best for burns,
scalds, fever sores, cuts. bruises and
piles. Csc at All Druggists
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
TORTuReS OF Plies
II Is Unnecessary to Suffer This Ter.
ribie Trouble.

rible Trouble.
Keen torture Is the everyday lot OF
the sufferer from piles.
And yet that suffering is needless.
A. f. c. Klor. Newport News, Va.
viii sell you Hem Roid and later re-
turn your money II It falls.
We have sold Hem Roid that way
for two or three years and refunds
asked have been less than per cent.
We therefore recommend II with con-
f,dence.
Hem-Roid Is an internal remedy
the prescription Of Dr. J. s. Leon
hardt. 81 for large bottle. DIR. Leon
kardt Co. Station b. Buffalo. n. Y,
write for booklet. 8
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Monday, November q, 1910.
Arrived


Steamer Nordkyn tNor) Wolden.
Cbristiana-tc Furness, Witty & Ccm-
pany, Ltd, with import freight.
Steamer Dominion (Br.) Narcott, 81.
Johps-to Chesapeake & Ohio Coal &
Coke Company in ballast.
Steamer Potomac (BrD Wamsley,
Brunswick-to Chesapeake OHIO
Coal & Coke Company for bunker
coal.
Steamer Saba IBID Bryant. Calves
ion-to Berwind- White Coal Mining
Company in ballast
steamer Antinous (Br) Ffshwick,
Tampa-to White Oak Coal Company
for bunker coal.
Steamer Inkum (Br.) Price, Calves
tonic Maryland Ccal & Coke Com
panv for bunker coal.
Steamer Ethelwolf (BrD Edeman.
Brunswick-to Chesapeake & Ohio
Coal Agency Companysfor bunker coal
Schooner Levi s. Andrews, Peters,
baltimore to Berwind-Vhite Ccai
Mining Company in ballast
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

tBr.) Brsmens Saba tBrl Bremen:
Antinous tBr} London and Hull; In
kun tRr.) Liverpool: Leonidas ~. ).
naval eoliierD Hampton Roads
Sfhooners Mary y. Palmer for bos-
ton: Eagle Wing for Boston.
Barges Old Dominion Tor ProVl-
dence: ivie for Bcstcn; Biwabik for
Nav Bedford: PottSville tor Boston;
Idaho for Providence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Comes For Repairs.

The British steamer Dominion. cap
tain Narcott. came into port yester-
day from St. Johns and proceeded 20
the shipysId. where she is undergo
ing repairs and slight alterations TO
her interior design.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Five Steamers For Fuel.

Five British steamers came into
pori yesterday to load fuel coal. This
is the largest number CT bunker"
steamers 10 arrive here in single
day fer several weeks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22
Imports From Norway.

Bringing LOO tons of import freight.
the rwegian steamer Nordkyn. Cap
tain Wolden. arrived yesterday from
Christiana. Norway. and docked at
Chesapeake & Ohio per No. to dis
charge. Per cargo includes pulp and
paper and all of it is for shipment TO
The West
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-11-22

The Norwegian steamer Tancred ar
rived Sunday from Baltimore and IS
loading a full cargo OF coal for port
in the tropics The cargo Is being
supplied by the Berwind-White Coal
Mining Company.