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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Hampton, Phoebus and Old Point

The situation permitted of no delay,
such as would ensue should he write,
and 10 make matters worse he had no
cipher code. For some time the finan-
cier racked his brains TO evolve some
method whereby he might communi-
cate his information TO his associates
in New York. but in such manner that
it would be meaningless to any one
else He could, however, think of no
such method. and at last was forced
to he conclusion that he must take
the chance of sending the message in
plain English. Accordingly he drew
up the message and gave il to his
confidential man TO. send.
About half an hour later. when the
confidential man again came In, he
was asked whether he had forwarded
the wire
Eyes, sir" said the m4; but not
exactly in the way you propoAed.
rewroteit, the first VOID on one COM
pany's blank, the second word on an
other company's blank. and so on. In
that way | sent half the message by
each company, neither half, of course,
meaning anything TO one not in the
secret. Then | sent second wire by
one company reading:
Read messages together. alternat-
ing words
Not long afterward the confidential
man was receiving large salary
Han per's Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
ONE DOLLAR ALIM0NY
FOR MRS. JACK CUOAHY
Court Grants Divorce to Wife of
Meat Packers Son Ten Minutes
After Filing of Plea.
(By Associated Press.J

KANSAS CITY, MO-, Aug. 23.-Mrs.
Jack Cudahy filed suit for divorce
against J. II. Cudahy, son of the mil
lionaire packer, here today and the
plea was granted within ten minutes,
she being given alimony of one dol
lar.
The proceedings grew out of the
sensational fight March last in which
Cudahy seriously cut Jere S. Hills,
president of the Western Reserve
Bank, of this city. Incompatibility OF
of temper was given as ground for
the divorce. and Lillis was not men
toned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
OpenA Weak But Takes Sharp
Turn for Better.
TRADING IS CONTRACTED
Operations Are Confined Largely to
Usual leaders-Latest DEVELOPMENTS
in Political Situation is More En-
eourasing-Money Has Easier Tone.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Aug. 23-From a
weak opening today's stock market
turned rather sharply and made gen.
eral recovery. Tracing was again
very contracted and limited to the us
ual market Misunderstanding, the Har-
rimans. and United States Steel
these comprising fully sixty per cent
of the days small overturn.
Latest developments in the political
situation We're accepted with more
eqrenanimity. President Taft's EXPOSE
ton of the incidents leading up TO the
recent meeting of the Republican stale
committe in this city being regarded
as strong evidence of better under
standing between the administration
and Colonel Roosevelt. The latter's
tour Of the country. beginning today.
will be watched with absor bling IN
terest. the more so since It has been
intima ed that his speeches will deal
rather more with future than past
events.
On the stock exchange ,the point OF
view respecting the immediate outlook
was rather mixed. The large bear
party mhesitatingly attacks the mar
ket at every favorable opportunity.
but is showing increasing WEAKNESS
as the pressure relaxed.
In banking circles surface indics-
ticns are that nothing is being done
to encourage an advance. except for
The greater case Of money.
Foreign exchange. after scoring an
other advance. in he early part of the
day is higher discounts in London.
developed an easier tone and closed
without change
The cotton markets were quie, and
;he various cereals steadieT.
The bond market closed steady and
was without feature.
Total sales. par value. s1.oS6.ooo.
Total sales for the day. 322.5eo
shares. including: Sugar. 200: At
lantic Coast Line. zoo: Chesapeake 4
Ohio. 1900: Louisville & Nashville.
100: Norfolk & Western. 900: Real
ing $500. Sloss Sheffield. 100:
southern RAILWAY. Goa: pfd.. 900:
Union Pacific. 5000. United states
steel $3.50. Virginia Caroline chem
icai. 500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
A Tale Of Hero;sm.

81 went for a bath yesterday" said
an Auvergnat Il had been 10 the wa
ter some time when | suddenly per-
ceived an enormous shark advancing
toward me with its jaws open. What
was l to do: When he was yard on
| dived. took out my pccketknife and
ripped up the monster"
what. Then you are In the habit
Of bathing with your clothes on" said
one Of the listeners.-From the French
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Entered at the Newport News, Va,
Postof1ce as Second-Class Matter.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST "a, 1919.
The PRESIDENTS ACTIVITIES IN
STATE POLITICS.

Not very long ago the President OF
the United States travelled thousands
o. miles. swinging around" the en-
tire country, making Republican
speeches. He travelled as the chief
executive of great nation should
travel, and the bills were paid out
OF the national treasury. Very near
~ half of all the people in the coun-
try are known TO be Democrats. The
Democrats paid their share of the
expense of this tour, one of the chief
objects of which was to quiet the
clamor Of the public against the rob
Der tariff law. This seemed to be
pretty bad business, but there Is a
popular belief that ii is good idea
for a President to become acquainted
with the people and az II was consid-
cred natural that Mr.. Taft should dis
cuss public questions from the Re
publican point of view, there was no
general criticism.
Now we have the President writing
for publication an account of his &C
tivities In State politics. In letter
TO Lloyd c. Griscom. chairman of the
New York county Republican COM
mittee, written for the purpose of
appeasing the wrath of the powerful
Colonel by making il plain that he
was In nowise responsible for the
harpooning of the Colonel by the New
York committee, Mr.. Taft tells how
he has been interfering III New York
State affairs. Vice-President Sher
man who was chosen over Mr.. Roose
welt to be temporary chairman Of the
New York convention, apparently was
In New York as the representative OF
the President. In the letter to Girls
com Mr.. Taft quotes a telegram in
which he instructed the Vice-Presi-
dent as to how he should proceed.
The telegram concluded. Hope you
will be able to report satisfactory so
luton when you come on Wednes-
day" Thus we have President al
tempting to control State political af.
fairs and receiving reports upon the
situation through the Vice-President.
We are used to having the Presidents
cabinet converted into a Republican
stunpipg bureau. and if the G. o. p.
Is allowed to remain in control a.
Washington just little longer We
will have the President himself max
ing speeches in doubtful COMPRESSION
a. districts or even in the guberna-
torial contests.
When Col. Roosevelt was in the
White House /; was taken for granted
that he would interfere in State 20
litical affairs. Mr. Roosevelt always
has carried. or has thought he car
ried, license to interfere in anything
81 any time and anywhere. But there
was a time when It was supposed
that Mr.. taft had proper apprecia
ton o: and regard for the exalted 20
sition he holds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Perplexina.

Territorial This first experience as
sentry, going over his instructiOnsl-if
any ore comes along ] say: Haiti
Who goes there? Then be says.
Friend and | say. Pass. friend;
airs we'll" But some silly ASST say.
Enemy" and then shaD't know
what to do. Rotten Job. ! cali tt
Punch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Riddles Answered.

If you cut thirty yards of cloth into
one yard pieces and cut one yard every
day, how long will 1t take?
Answer-Twenty-n days.
what two numbers multiplied to-
gether will produce seven?
Answer-Seven and one.
Read the following surprising SEN
tence, ALL o.
Answ ar-Nothing after all.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

The mayor o. a small town had come
20 Leipzig 10 sec the fair. A stranger
who had lost his way asked him.
Pray. good honest man. what is tae
name Of this streets-
I am not a good honest man. ssid
the former; Il am the mayor OF Mar
burg
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Flower Lessons.

Mother Natures flowers cap show
Lots of things a child should know.
Four o'clocks will tell the hours
When they open wide their flowers.
Sunfowers bend to where the sun
Sinks when all his work is done.
Dandelion puffs. you know.
Tell you when it's time to go
II you blow their fun away.
Pansies make fine dolls for play.
you love butter" you are told
By deep cups OF yellow gold.
And the daisy's petals white
Tell your fortune fair and bright
Lots Of things a child should know
Mother Natures flowers can show.
Youths Companion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
aaltimore Grain Market.

BALTIMORE. MD. Aug. %
WHEAT-stesGy; spot con''dc'.
ic9z southern on grade. 9s% siel~
CORN-qaset: spot. sT1s-
stcadier: No. 2 white, SS'z
asked
RYE-quie;: No ? western domeS-
tic. 7saSo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

why do you want 20 uarry my
daughterT
I'm no object o. charity. ! wouldn't
acccpt your money IN any other way"
New York Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

Trust funds
Gold coin. $3.50. 650.66s.
Silver dollars. 1886. $4,000.
Silver dollars of 1890. $3.60O.ooO.
silver certificates outstanding
1885, $50 600.
General fund
Standard silver dollars in genera'
fund. s5.56o.i39.
Current liabilities. ss6.079.64e.
Working balance in treasury cfhces'
s27.575.i03.
In banks 10 credit of treasurer OF
the United states. $50 .35s.7os.
subsidiary silver coin. s2o6e5.5SS-
Minor coin. si.o26.t52.
To'ai balance in general iund, 1884,
475.5lo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

FOR SALE-Parlor Suit, BEG room
suit, dresser, pictures, mirrors, COTS
refrigerators, tables, portieres, bed
springs, men, women and childrens
shoes, mating, carpet. rugs. show
case, cook stove, gasoline stove, bed
lounge, ! drop head machine, IL large
wooden bottom chairs. Come and buy
at your own price. Auction Saturday,
1920 a. m. and Saturday night
1t5 w. Queen ST., Hampton, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

PoflaSstone NonoSs-Wct docs sc.
perfuous~ mean, Taucrdon Torn-A
bath robe an n cake Of soap.-PhHs
deiphia Record.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

Queer. bit TIE nsn who doesn't ned
crcfh n the one WIN ran most easily
get n-roriisnd Erpre~s
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Cotton Market

NEW YORK. Aug. 23.-Cotton-
sr,- closed quiet, Is points higher
rsiddiiag uplands. 1858: miadhne
euIf. 1850. sales. 1889 bales. Futures
opened steady and closed barely
steady.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Ask Your Physician

About "TISIT," acts on the liver
and bowels like magic-no gripping.
IOc and Csc. All Druggists and
HULL'S CUT RATE DRUG STORE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24

Just Try G. B. 8. Special.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-24
Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. %
The condition of the treasury at the
beginning of business today was as
follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
FASHION HINTS.

White is less conspicuous than usual this season.
 Silver mesh bags still lead in favor in coin holders
 Russian dresses are more favored than ever for the little folks.
 Sfawls and scarfs in Paisley de- signs are among smart accessories.
 The semi circular skirt trimmed with a deep fold is a new model.
 Toques of colored straw trimmed with velvet ribbon and flowers are chic.
 Chantecler hats-wholly covered with feathers-are among the novelties. Utility coats are made in rough di- agonals in plain colorings, two tones and mixtures.
 Colored waists made of chiffons or cottons matching jacket suits are quite the thing.
 For street wear. tailor made petit coats are worn. They are short, and some are made with Jersey tops.
 Short round skirts are the rule. Few trains of any length are seen, even on elaborate evening gowns.
 Pretty little morning jackets are made of bands of lowered ribbon and valenciennes or torehon insertion.
 The sleeve that is cut in one with the bodice is in evidence for simple and ceremonious costumes and for chiffon and lingerie blouses.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
NEW RAVENS JUST ACT.

New Haven has raised $24,0oo for the families of the six fremen who perished there in the jail fire, giving the money voluntarily in recognition of the loss to them and of the value of these brave men to their families
 The New Haven Register in re- viewing the results of the outpouring of gifts for this worthy purpose. says:
 'It is probable there will be, when the flow of general contributions has really stopped. and the benefits have all been heard from. about $24,00o to divide between the six families. This, with the 5000 from the city, will give them, in addition to the amount from the firemen's fund. about $6.000 each. The Cullen boys will divide $3,0o0 or more in addition to this. It is at least a sum worth while. It has been throughout work of hu- manity worth while"
 It speaks well for the hearty appre- citation of her firemen by New Haven and also of that city's generous char acter. This incident simply shows to the world that New Haven is q good city to live in and to die in
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
THE OILED ROADS.

There is plenty of evidence that an oiled road looks better than it smells and is praised louder by automobil- fists than by the adjacent housewives whose carpets are spoiled if road shoes are not exchanged for house shoes on the piazza.
 The ciled road not only makes the wind powerless to spread dust, but also makes 1t less impenetrable to winter rains and the damage done by winter ice
 The Utica Press reports that roads in the vicinity of Utica that had been oiled uithstood the winter better than those which had not been, and is in cliued to favor such treatment for other highways. -The result of the same course in regard to roads in this locality" says the Poughkeepsie Star, --has been generally good"
 If 1t Is shown cencIusively that this process will secure the results claimed for #. the cost involved is one that constitutes a good investment.
 All of which shows that Commis- Eicner MacDonald's resolution to have the good roads of Connecticut oiled the coming season is both wise and economical We shall become used to the odor. which lasts only a day or two and to taking off our road boots on the piazza to keep peace in the family
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
DIED OF A BROKEN HEART.

It fs being printed that Mark IWa1n died of a broken heart-that the death 1 his friend. Henry H. Rogers. the 1nustinlillionaire, followed by the sud- den death of his youngest daughter about a year later caused it. These are occurrences which no man can get used 70 and there is no doubt that the sorrow because of them was poignant and persistent; but this is not evil dence that Samuel L. Clemens died of a broken heart, any more than the declaration of q newspaper writer that Fre died of a tobacco heart. is con- elusive because we saw it in print
 Mark Twain has shown a thousand times that he was a courageous man, and under the most trying circum- stances he has shown a calmness which impressed the public that he possessed wonderful self-control. There can be no doubt that he came home with a knowledge that the end zvzs approaching, and the reports of the case show that he was not afraid 10 die.
 Mark Twain doubtless did die in sorrow, for most aged men do The rlrea-n of life seldom pans out pure metal the hopes of life do not appear tn the horizon of age as having been attained or being attainable; and the real griefs of life are apparent enough 10 those who are conscious when the gun goes down. It was not given man to understand life, and it is more of q mystery at it's end than ever
 Mark Twain was a hard hitter and received some fearful blows He hated hypocrisy and loved honesty He did not stand as a moralist, but stood 5lis full stature for what he was-a man living life as he understood it, and as it best suited him. The Springfield Republican declares that Samuel L. Clemens was "the most ab- soiute noraIist of American citizen ry's saying in conclusion-
 This is not the common notion of sdark Twain. among those who do not know that the greatest humorist must also be a master humanist- Of his life and Iabors much has already been said; but after all is done. the record of Samuel Clemens is that. being a true. honest, sincere and faithful hus- band, father and friend, he was also a man of rare genius, which he exercised with honor in literature and life and 60 took rank as one of the chief cit fzens of America"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25

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 If you want special advice Writo fOrit toMrs.Pinlkham,L Lynn, Mass. It is free and always helpful. =
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
Pot Roast.

Get about five pounds of top round cut as thick as possible. A square piece cuts to much better advantage than long thin piece. Have it lard ed and roll in pepper. salt and flour. Put in 8 pot with good spoonful of butter. Turn 1t over and over and allow to brown. Add one pint of cold water, an onion, carrot and a turnip cut in small pieces: also some thyme summer savory and sweet narjoram and a bay leaf. Allow to simmer till tender, which ought to be about three hours Serve on the dish with the gravy poured over it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
Rose Potnourri.

Recipe for rose potpourri: As you gather the leaves pack them in a stone crock, with alternate layers of salt. Keep in a cool dry place. Leave for a week after the last leaves have been added, then turn out on broad tray, toss and mix thoroughly with the in gradients named below and pack away for six weeks to sTipen.'' Powders, one half ounce each of violet, rose or helfo- trope powders; one ounce of powdered orris root; one-ha1f teaspoonful each of mace and cloves, ane one-half tea spoonful of cinnamon. Liquids, four drops oil of roses. ten drops oil of chris, twenty drops oil Of meHssne. twenty drops oil of eucalyptus, ten drops of bergamot two drams of pure alcohol.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
TUBERCULOSIS.

The affirmation that tuberculosis is preventabie and curabIe is worthy of frequent repetition, and perhaps it is good enough for a golden text for the Sunday school to be read by men. wsnen and children every Sunday.
 We have just passed the first Tu- 5erculosis Sunday the country has ever known and The Bulletin will not la ment if it is the last, for it cannot see why we should have a Tubercu- 1osis Sunday any more than a Pneu- 1nonia Sunday or Smallpox Sunday fn time of an epidemic Talk about disease is not so ef11cacious for the people es talk about health; and since health is really the heritage of man, and health laws are Gods laws, it might not be worthless practice to have g Health Sunday every quarter.
 The most hopeful thing about the tuberculosis-cure movement just at present in WeII-organized communities Is the visiting nurse, who not only can aid fnvaiids, and teach laws of health, but also report the tenement condi- tions. whether dampness or lack of proper nourishment, or both, are at the bottom of the trouble, with view of preventing the ravages of the dis ease by removing the causes.
 This dealing with the effects of dis- ease in 8 tented camp on a hill, in a grove. or elsewhere. is all right. The cure is an aim. but should not be made the chief aim, since it is well known that there is a preventable cause
 The discovery of the causes Is of most importance, as also is the over coming of them. Dr. Aked said in an address upon the subject the other day.
 Preventable diseases ought to be prevented And the Church of the Living God, with the memory of Him whom we love to call the Good Phys 1cians' should be in the van of those who love their fellows, seeking to pre- vent preventabIe ills.
 The world is cursed by ignorance and darkness It is to be blessed by knowledge and light. Tuberculosis is born of ignorance; it hourishes in the Esrkness''
 This is true. It may be applied fo most diseases. and when the world understands 1t. it will be better be- cause it will be healthier
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25

Three pounds mutton shoulder or three pounds round or chuck steak, one cup carrots cut into small pieces, one cup potatoes cut in small pieces, one chopped onion.
 Cover the meat with boiling water, using the bean pot to cook it fn- Place the cover on the pot and let the meat cook slowly for two hours. Then add the vegetables cut in small cubes, and good pinch of salt-say two tea spoonfuls: cook until the vegetables are tender. which will require about an hour then serve with sauce made from the liquid poured over the meat.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
Warnina as to Shields.

The careful woman knows one les son, and that is not to leave dress shields in waists.
 If you take out a delicate waist which you have not worn for two months you will find that the rubber in the shields has effected some sort of chemical action on the silk; the re- suit is that it is just as frail as could be and literally tears in the hand
 Take a day off and sew short pieces of baby ribbon on to the arm sizes Of all waists and corresponding pieces on the shields.
 Then you are fortified against any injury to dress waists, for you can un- tie the shields whenever the waist is taken off.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
Short Cuts in Spring Sewing.

A few paper clips are invaluable in the sewing basket, for they may hold together scraps. pieces of patterns and bits of lace
 If the threads by which pillow cases should be marked for cutting are drawn the cases will not have the uneven side seam that makes them crooked.
 Petticoats that fit straight around the 5hems can be turned over a quar- ter of an inch at the top and headed with 9 ribbon beading, through which a one-inch ribbon can be run to tie at the back or front.
 The long sham, whether made of handkerchiefs and put together with bands of insertion, or of q single ob- long piece of linen, are less trouble to keep in position on the pillows than the old fashioned shanls in two pieces
 To even dress goods at one end fold the goods backward. bringing the sell Wedges together on each side. Crease across. and you will have a straight line by which to cut
 When straighteniug wide sheet ma- teriaI lay the muslin on the floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-25
Delicious Indian Meal Puddina.

Put a pint of milk in a double boil CT, and, when hot. add slowly one cup fu1 of corn meal Melt two ounces of butter, and mix this with Q. cupful Of molasses. Stir this mixture gradually into the meal and then flavor with the grated rind of a lemon and a little nut meg. Remove from the stove and. when only warm, stir in three well beaten eggs. Pour the mixture into a, buttered pudding dish, and bake in a moderate oven for two hours. If one likes the taste of ginger. add a pinch when seasoning.