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Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
GIFT FROM FOREIGN
LAND is CAST ASHORE
(Honorable Mention)

Dear Aunt Laurie:
MI AIRY DILLMAN was very pretty
wi little girl with black curly hair
ALL and pleasant ways. She lived
near the ocean and liked to be on the
beach every day whether it was stormy
or sunshiny.
OF course her mother didn't let her
go to the beach very often on stormy
days, but one Christmas day Mary
heard the surf booming against the
rocks and begged so hard to go watch
it "just for a little while, mamma"
that her mother finally took her to
watch the water.
1t was cold and Mary soon began to
think that it was nicer in the house
anyway, and turned to go back. Just
at this moment, however, her mother
saw a speck far out on the water bob
bling around but steadily coming
nearer.
They watched it anxiously until a
basket bumped up on the beach right
near them; then they took off the lid
and what was their surprise to see a
fat smiling baby in a snug nest CT
cushions and blankets Pinned to one
of these blankets was paper written
in some foreign language which proved
to be French. 1t said:
whoever finds this please take good
care of it for the sake of its poor
mother, who is in heaven. This ship is
a wreck and we are all lost men, but
I make this last effort to save the
baby. (Signed) The Baby's Father"
You may be sure Mary and her
mother hurried home with the baby
and took good care of it. 1t loved
Mary dearly and she was always proud
of her "Strange Christmas Gift"
MARIE DUNLAP.
Beaumont high school, grade 9, Beau
mont.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
Mary Receives Canary

Dear Aunt Laurie:
L have not been writing for the
Junior lately but 1 am going to send
in stories from now on. 1 wish you
happy Christmas. 1 will tell you about
Mary's strange Christmas gift.
A bunch of boys made up club for
giving to the poor. When Christmas
came they went to Mary's house with
a little canary bird named Dicky.
Hayden White, who was their presi-
dent, said. "Well, boys, we will have
to fix some way to give 1T. One OF
you dress up as a Santa Claus"
Jim Clark said, MARY is so poor she
doesn't know there is Santa Claus.
eWell," said Hayden, II will send
John Green as Santa Claus"
When Christmas came John got his
Santa Claus suit and took the bird
cage and walked right into Mary's
house quietly and walked back to his
friends.
Mary was awakened by the song of
a bird the next morning She got up
and when she saw the canary she ran
to her papa and said, "See what Old
Santa Claus gave mel"
WILMOT HAASE,-
2641 Pomeroy avenue, grade B5, Corn
well street school.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
Gift Came in Box

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Mary Perkins had long been wishing
for a little sister. one day just be-
fore Christmas Mary wrote a letter 10
santa Claus begging for little sister,
for although Mary was IL years old,
she was still faithful to Santa Claus
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins decided to buy
her a large doll.
But Mary was not to be disappoint-
ed, for the day before Xmas as they
were returning from shopping tour
they found a box about three feet
square and three feet high standing
at the gate. Both were much surprised
and thought it a present for Mary for
it was addressed to her.
When Mr. Perkins came home the
box was hrou"ht into The house, and
after Nary was i'm bed Mr. Perkins
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09

mother, and on lifting the shawl saw
a tiny little baby looking UP at her
with big brown eyes Mary gave a
happy cry and danced around it with
delight.
She had no sisters or brothers of her
own and she begged her mother so
hard to let her keep it she finally con-
sented..
Mary thought it the incest Christmas
gift she had ever had She named it
Edith and grew to love it very much
CHARLOTTE STEPHENSON.
Age II, BraWley school, Box 493,
Brawley.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
Finds Desired Gift

Dear Aunt Laurie:
am writing the story of Marys
strange Christmas gift
Mary had been staying up until 8
O'Clock every night until Christmas eve
and that night she had to go to bed.
Her mother and father forbade her to
stay up any later than o'clock.
Mary did not like it very much, but
obeyed her parents, and her mQther
told her if she did not go to bed she
might not get any gifts.
They were very poor and Mary was
afraid she would not get much. The
next morning when Mary got up she
looked in her stocking and found some
candy and nuts. AT last she went out
of the front door to the front porch
and saw an odd little basket covered
over with plaid shawl.
She picked it up and ran to her
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
CRACKERS POSSESS
MARVELLOUS ATTRIBUTE
Honorable Mentionl

Dear Aunt Laurie;
nN CHRISTMAS morning Mary
found so many nice things in her
~ stocking, that she didn't see the
box of cookies that were on the table.
When she saw them she was very de-
lighted because they were animal
cookies, and she always liked these.
She began to eat them and kept on
eating them till she was afraid they
would all be gone. But to her surprise
the box remained full.
'"rhis is very queer" she thought, and
wondered how it was. No motter how
much she ate the box remained full,
and the cookies always fresh.
EVELYN WELDON,
652 South Workman street.
Griffin avenue school, AT. age r. Fl.
I q No /
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
Christmas Vision

Dear Aunt Laurie
1t was beautiful Christmas morn
ing, and over the new fallen snow
lighthearted children were running to
am fro But Mary sighed as she stood
alone in a dark, dismal room. No
breakfast smoked on the table. No fire
burned in the stove.
Presently she heard noise, and her
mother came in with a smile on her
dear face. Mary sat by her on the
floor and said: Mother, it is dark, I
can't see you, but know you are here.
L want to tell you what my Christ
mas gift was. oh, it is so pretty. |
saw a great door open that let in
wondrous sight. 1 know the figure was
Jesus, for he came toward me and
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09
Contributes Limerick

Aunt Laurie;
I send the limerick as I have com
pleted it hoping it will meet with
your approval.
HUGH G. HAMILTON,
1853 East Twenty seventh st.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-09

Dear Aunt Laurie:
A BRIGHT star shone down where
u child in a manger lay with
IA circle of Iieht about his soft hair
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
CHILDREN MUST BE VAcclNATEp.
Or. 7. pretlow VIII Require That
State Law be Enforced.

Or Thomas J. Pretlcw. the city
health officer. announced Yesterday
that all children attending the city
Iiublic schools who cannot show
either a good vaccination scar or a
certificate from physician giving
some good reason why they cannot
he vaccinated, must submit To vacci-
nation at once Or. Pretlow says
that the state law On this matter
must be complied with and that chill
dren who fail to do so win not be
allowed TO attend school.
Or Pretlow saws that he and Or.
j. w. Ayler. the city physician. VIII
offer their services free of charge in
case Of children whose parents are
unable To pay the cost of vaccination.
provided the vaccination points are
paid for by the parents
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
PAPER TRUST MEN
ENTER PLEA OF GUILTY
Fines Against New York Com
bine Reaches Total OF
$4,000.
nv Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Feb. Twenty
manufactui ing firms of The paper hoard
association. indicted ~ the federal
grand jury in December last as mem
bells OF an Illegal combination in re-
straint Of trade took the easiest legal
course today and entered plea of
guilty "a an association In the United
states count
The indictment. among other things,
stated that because of this illegal
combination the association levied an
annual tax OF $4,000 900 on the people
OF the country.
Fines of 81 ZOO each. $4,000 in all,
were imposed and in all. except one
case. were paid in cash. Thus ends
the second organization of papermen
formed by John III. Parks.
The fibre and manila combine met
similar fate in the federal courts
some time ago.
by pleading guilty as corporation
today individuals also indicted in the
paper board association. succeeded IN
having tn r. indictments quashed.
The association had It's headquaT-
ters In this city and had been IN
existence for four years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
STEAMER ARRIVES
WITH CARGO ON FIRE
Blaze Breaks Out IN Cotton
When Vessel is Of Coast
Of Virginia.

With fire in her cargo Of cotton. the
British steamer Virgil. captain
Gavin, arrived in Hampton Roads yes
terdav afternoon in distress. The YES
sci later proceeded to Norfolk, where
tugs went to her assistance. AT last
reports the fire was still raging and
il probably win be several days be-
fore It finally is overcome. The cargo
must then be lightered and the burn
ed portion removed so that the veasei
probably will be delayed a week or
mere on her journey.
The Virgil is bound from New Or-
leans and Charleston for Europe. Inc
fire broke out Yesterday morning
when the ship was off the Virginia
coast. Steam was Immediately au-
mitted to the hold where the fire was
raging and the vessel crowded on all
steam and headed for the Roads.
When the ship was passing Cape
Henry she signaled tina. her cargo
was On fire and asked for assistance
The message was flashed to Norfolk
and tugs went ont to the Roads TO
meet the ship. The Virgil dropped
anchor near Dambert's Point and the
tugs also forced steam into the hold.
II the FIRE cannot be .subdred with
steam. the hold will be flooded with
water
After the fire Is cxtinguished,
LIcyd's Surveyor Marsicn, of this
city. and the Underwriters agents
will hold a survey. The Virgil is n
steel steamer and her. bull probably
will rot be materially damaged
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
STORM BREWING IN
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Deacon Mallory Says he
Holds the Lease and Proposes
to Help Run Things

Peace and harmony reisaeth not IN
the congregation of the Sixth Zion
Baptist church. colored. on Twenty
fourth street near Jefferson avenue.
A storm IS brewing in the ofting and
a split in the membership seems GER
tain.
Deacon Mallory and 4 few more
of the leading lights of the congrega-
ticn held a conference last night ana
discussed ways and means. The
deacon made vigorous speech
against the other faction. declaring
that some of them educated msmbers
think they know il all. when as o
matter OF fact they doan no uttin-
The deacon also allowed as how he
leased the church and the lot on
which il stands in his name and that
he could lock the door and not
member OF the congregation could at
tend service without his say so.
II rs secretly Whispered that money
matters are at the cotton of the
trouble. Rumors have II dat de col
lections am not coming ies right il
Is charged that some " tue Hontf
that went into the COLLECTION box San
day hasn't been accounted for and a
final reckoning IS proposed.
Deacon Mallory and his followers
think that the church is being run
on too lax methods. The finances are
not in the best Of shape end. it seems
that the congregation Is facing the
possibility Of being lef- without q
house Of worship.
A general meeting Of the congrega-
lion will be called IN the near future
AID the financial matters will BE-
Strengthened out at that time Also a
vote viii b. taken TO soc which Of
the existing factions shall reign So
0rcmc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
SH|vERS
BEFORE ICY BLASTS
Light Fall of Snow Precedes
Coolest Snap OF Winter
Season Here.

Following ON the heels Of a light fan
OF snow Sunday morning. a chilling
gale swept out OF the northwest and
for the ensuing twenty hours or more
this city and section were in the grasp
OF the coolest snap Of the winter, The
icy blasts literally frOze everything
and everybody stiff.
The mecury began tumbling about
room Sunday and ii fell so rapidly
that one could almost see it shrinking
IN the street corner Thermometer. by
Sunday night the thermometer was
registering twenty degrees above zero
and early yesterday morning some
thermometers were registering as low
as ten degrees above zero. The
oldest previous spell was early In
January when the mercury dropped
as low as fourteen degrees above
zero.
Higher up James river the mercury
must have been even lower for great
sheets OF Ice formed on the shore.
These sheets broke away after the
sun got up yesterday mGS"inE aad
many of them fioa.ed down the har-
tor during the day
Immediately alter the city began
stirring yesterday morning plumbers
were very much in demand as water
pipes in houses in various parts OF
the city froze mp and bursted. In
one or two places the water dad
slight damage TO the wals and fur
niture of the houses.
Before noon yesterday the tempera-
uIre moderated considerably and
along in the afternoon it was fairly
comfortable However, the mercury
went down again In the evening and
il was some cold Out-of-doors last
night.
While il is general all along the Al
lantic coast from Maine to Florida
the cold snap viii be short as warm
weather is promised for today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
ATTEND GRAND LODGE MEETING
Many Local Mason viii go to Rich
mond This Morning.

A number of local Masons will
leave this morning fol Richmond,
where they viii attend the annual
meeting of the Grand Lodge OF
Nasons of Virginia, which, begins to-
night at the Masonic Temple on
Broad street. Among those WHO will
attend are: F. Ford, E. S. Blanton,
4. l.. Evans, captain Ed. \. Eubank'
Jchn Mcnfaleone, II. S. Scull. G. Il.
NcAlpine, w. p. Epes and f. L. Gun
ningham.
r. II. Sharp and r. f. Eddy, of the
Army and Navy Lodge. U. d., OF ci1
Point. also will attend the meeting.
The Army and Navy Lodge was re
Gently organizsi and will be granted
its charter az This session of the
Grand Lodge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Little Steam Lighter MigueIitO
Seeks Shelter Here.
BOUND FOR PORTO RICO
With Snow and Wind Storm APP
preaching, Captain Trott Didn't
Care TO Attempt to pass Cape Hat.
teras-Notes OF Shipping.

Bound from Quincy. Mass. foi
Ponce. Porto Rico, on her maiden
voyage, the small steel steam lighter
MiguelitO, Captain Trott. put into this
Port Sunday morning for shelter. The
Niguelito had hard time of IL com
ing down the CcaSt and with Sun
days snow and wind storm approach
ing. Captain Trott decided not 10 at
tempt TO weather the graveyard OF
American shipping" at Hatteras.
The Miguelito is scheduled 10 leave
Dcrt again tomorrow morning and in
all PROBABILITY she will take the in
side route to Albemarle Sound
North Carolina, as Captain Trott fears
the vessel will not be able to safely
pass Cape Hatteras by the outside
route. From Albemarle Sound the
trip will be made by the outside route
and the skipper figures that he
should reach Ponce one week from
tomorrow.
Built at Fore River Plant.
The lighter was built at the Fore
River Ship IL Engine Building Com
pany. Quincy. Mass, fer the Porte
Rico Mercantile Company and is TO
lie used for carrying molasses around
Porto Rico. She is 126 feet long, %
sect broad and eight feet deep. Her
net tonnage is 1876 tons. The vessel
IS propelled by twin screws. driven
by two recriprocating engines or 800
horsepower. Steam is supplied by
one Scotch boiler The lighter made
= speed of 91S1 knots en- trial The
machinery is located aft and the FOR
ward part Of the vessel is given over
to the cargo space. The crews quar-
ters. pilot house. gallery, etc, are 10
Gated in a small house at the stern
of the vessel. The Miguelto had fair
weather until Vineyard Haven was
sighted. A heavy storm set in there
end the vessel was forced TO put IN
~ the Haven fer shelter. She also
WAS forced to seek shelter at Sandy
Hook After leaving New York she
encountered some heavy seas, DuI
reached this port without mishap.
CAPTAIN Trott, who is taking the
lighter to Ponce, formerly was SKIP
Ter of the steam collier Waccamak
and is well known at this port, hav-
ing made many trips here IN the
Waccamaw. He has crew OF twelve
men with him On the Miguelito ana
they will come back from Ponce TO
New York by steamer after the yes
sol is delivered to the owners.
The Miguelito is tied mp at Oin
dominion pier A, at the foot or Iwen-
tv-fifth street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
FIRST GAMES OF CITY
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
High School 0verwheImS YIN
CA. and Y.M.H.A. Wal
Tops Soldiers.

Before a fairly large crowd OF en-
thusiasts, the city basketball league
was launched last night in the
armory hall with a doubltheader. The
dashing quintet of the High school
played rings around the second team
90 the Y NJ G. A.. winning by u score
Of 30 to ., and the Y NJ. II. A wal
loped the Huntington Rifles team 10
the tune of % to 1.
In spite Of the onc-sided scores.
he games proved very interesting and
the enthusiasts had ample opportun-
dy to give vent TO their feelings. The
playing OF the High school FIVE was
especially cCmmendable. the quintet
showing fine team work. Jack F1tz-
gerald. Duyal Hudson and Eugene
PAYNE playing fine individual ball.
scoring a total Of sixteen field goals.
The lineup:
High School Position. Y NJ. c. A.
Duval Hudson -. ... Ill Hudson
Right Forward
Fitzgerald ....... ....... ...'. hi'eS'
Left Forward.
Payne $500. $500. ..... .M'tChei'
Center.
Robinson Watson tBarlow
Right Guard.
bennett 800 800. Price (Truscotl
eft Guard.
Summary Field goals-Fitzgerald,
6: Duval Hudson. 5; Payne. ;; ROBIN
son. ,: Irl Hudson. =: Barlow. !.
Goals from fOuls-Duval Hudson, 2;
lrl Hudson, 3. Referee-Vann. i'm
..ire-Ccttrell Timekeeper-Gayie.
The soldiers showed a woeful lack
of practice in the game with the Y.
NJ n. A. team and they never had
the ghost Of show, the score al the
end Of the first being 16 TO 3 Harry
Reyner was the star for the Y. VI. H.
A.. shooting eight field goals. Ast
and Garnet also played we'll the
soldiers made but one field goal IN
,he game, Nicholas shooting that
enc. The other two points were made
on goals thrown after fouls. The
lineup:
Y. VI. II. A. Position Huntington Rifles
keyner 1890. $1,000 = -h'ai 9''i'
Right Forward
Asst .... .....- ..-.. .oluchieS'
Left Forward.
Garnet ...... .ochoiieiu'
Center.
.GreanSDOOn ...... -.-.-.. NichoidS-
Right Guard.
Holzweig (Caplan) ..-... .Lipscomp-
Left Guard.
Summary:-Goals from ield-Rey-
Ler. .: Asst. 1: Garner, 2; Nicholas
Goals from fouls-Reyner, /: Scho-
field ,: Extraordinarily Umpire,
Co;trell. Timekeeper-Gayle. Scorer
Davis.
League games will be played every
Monday night until the season closes
two months hence. Next Mondas
night the High school VIII meet the
Y. NJ. II. 4. team and the Y M. &
A quintet willplay the team OF the
Huntington Rifles.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
PULLMAN PARI0R CA7.
OLD POINT TO WASHINGTON.
PULLMAN SLEEPER
OLD POINT TO NEW YORK.
VIA r a q AND RICHMOND.

Effective February 18th. the c. &
q Railway win inaugurzfe through
Pullman Parior Car line between
Old Point and Newport News 10
washington. n. G.. via Richmond and
RI & p Railroad. daily except Sun
cay. also. Pullman Sleeping Car line
via Richmond and Washington. daily.
Washington Parior Car vii BE-
handled on train leaving Old Point
go a. m Newport News 1905 a.
NJ arriving Washington 2.f5 .. m
View York sleeper On tran having
Old Point go ,. n. Newport News
SECS p. m. arriving Washington ii.5o
J.. NEW York $50 a ~. S.i",is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Has Trial Trip Today.

The new American steamer Beaver.
building at the rhipyard for the San
Francisco & Portland Steamship Com
pany. will have her official trial run
off the Virginia Cages today. The yes
sci viii leave the yard at a. m, and
return about 1 p. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08

7 never felt 80 near my grave.
writes Lewis Chamblin. OF Manches-
ter. Ohio. r r. No. ,, as when a
friehfful cough and lung trouble pull
ed me down to IT'S pounds in spite Of
many remcdies and the best doctors.
And that am alive today is due sole
" TO DR.. Kings New Discovery. which
ComrlcfcIy cured me. Now ! weigh
80 pounds and can work bard. i;
also cured nv four children 81 crOup.
lnfaIIsbIe Tor Coughs and Colds. rs
the most certain remedy for LaSrippe
Asthma. desperate lung trouble and
al bronchial affections. soc and 500.
4 trial bottle free. Guaranteed BY
hcademy Pharmacy Co. Pctzoid Drug
CO
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Calendar for Today.
HAS RuDDER DAMAGED.
Schooner Alma {. A. Holmes Goes 70
Shipyard for Repairs.

The -four masted schooner Alma r.
4. Holmes. which arrived at this por'
yesterday morning from New YORK.
proceeded to the shipyard TO have re-
pairs made before loading cargo
of coal here. The vessel had her iud-
der slightly damaged during the run
down the coast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
CHARGE is Dismissed.

In the police court yesterday morn
;.0 Justice Brown dismissed the
charge OF running an automoOiie VITA
cut a license against Maurice WILSON.
Wilson drives the United states mai
automobile operated between THIS city
and Old Point By Frank A Small
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Steamer IN Critical Position.
CBv Associated Press.)

COPENHAGEN. Feb. The Brit
ish ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Spinner. rem
Pensacola, New Orleans and Norfolk
for this port. before reported ashore
at wa-bure. is in a critical position
Her crew has been landed with the
exception Of the captain and chief Of
licers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
cantain spencer improving.

Captain Spencer, deputy collector
of customs at the custom house. who
was operated upon recently at the
Elizabeth Buxton hospital. has suffic-
ieutIv recovered to be moved TO his
hcme. Captain Spencer viii De aDie
to be out within a week or ten DAYS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Gets hearing IodaY.

Robert Wiilisms. the voune Hamp-
ton man. who - charged with rcck-
lcssiy running an automobile IN this
city. vii b. given a hesTiug before
Justice Brown. in police court. this
morning. Williams. % Is said. admits
running down an AGED ncero. in front
Of the police station several weeks
ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
adies, Auxiliary Meeting.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Young
Mems Christian Association will hold
a called meeting in the association
building this morning at 10 O'CLOCK
important business is to be transact
ID ami a full attendance OF the mem
beers - expected
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Exports for Hamburg.

Carrying a quantity OF export
freight loaded here, the German steam
er Albano steamed yesterday Ter
Hamburg via Norfolk. She Will COM
plete her cargo at the latter sort.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
william eapIe Arrested.

William Gaple. a youEs man. VINO
gives his home IS Reading. Pa. was
arrested last night by Pa,roIman
and locked Up at The station house
on the charge OF being not Of good
fame. He will be gwen hearing be-
fore Jrstlce Brown. in the police
court this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
SHIPPING REPORT.
Sunday, February 6, 1910.
Arrived.

Steamer Tapton (Brl Trattles,
C.ulfport-to Maryland Coal * Coke
Company for bunker coal.
Steamer Grantley (BrD FoXworthy.
Pen.sacola-tO White Oak Coal Com
I,any for bunker cCal.
Steamer Miguelito, Trott, Quincy,
Mass.
Schooner James w Paul, Jr.. from
Portland-to George T. Warren Coal
Company in ballast
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
Took All His Money.

often all a mar earns gees TO doctors
or for medicines TO cure a Stomach,
Liver or Kidney trouble that Dr.
Kings New Life Pills would quickly
cure at slight cost. Best for DYSPEPSIA
Indigestion. Biliousness. Constipation.
Jaundice. Malaria and Debility &c
at Academy Pharmacy Co. Petzoid
Drug Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-08
TWO Steamers for Fuel.

Two British steamers, the Tapton
and Grantley. arrived here Sunday
for fuel coal. Both are bound from
southern ports for Europe.