Daily press. [volume], April 22, 1906, Page 5, Image 5

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Hin rnn tut fMirrrnrnPl11^ p^opi? are homeless ami iiestuute
fi ll Hin inr hllrrrKrKh,or 1ue mcaus of subsistence. Never
fllU I VII Ulk UU! I UliMIUj ,)efore ,? our h|Story has there been
-a greater demand upon our sympathy
I or a greater necessity tor immediate
Mayor Duxlon Expecls Ttiis City?11 ??fctf??*. <*? ^ ???rermg
lo Contribute Liberally.
TELEGRAM FROM GOV. SWANSOH
Virginia's Executive Makes Urgent
Appeal for Material Assistant for
the Homeless People of Stricken
San Francisco.
Mayor Buxton is anxious lo have
this city contribute liberally to the
fund which is being rulsed through?
out Virginia by Governor Swnnson for
lliu aid of the San Francisco suf?
fers. The <inayor seconds Governor
Swaiisun's urgent request that all
churches and secret organizations
take collections for the bind and it
is probable that he-will tomorrow aj
point a local commission to b?ndle
money collected here.
Yesterday the mayor received the.
following telegram Trout the gover
nor:
"The Mayor of Newport. News, Va.
"I telegraph you a copy, of an ail
dress to the people of Vlrgiuia In
connection with the San Francisco
disaster. Hope you will appoint
committee to solicit, subscriptions and
give a' copy of this address to each
minister in your city with the request
that lie make a collection for this
purpose Sunday:
?'An appalling disaster has befallen
our fellow citizens of San Francisco.
One of 1hc most beautiful ami pros?
perous cities of our country has iheen
absolutely destroyed; and 300,000 of
1 feel that, the people or Virginia will
be glad to express thoir sympathy I
by making contributions lo alleviate
the present frightful distress of our |
fellow countrymen. Therefore,
Governor of tills' Stiff.'. I do earnestly
request that the people of all the
Mies, towns, villages, and counties
of Virginia, either in muss-meeting
or by private subscription, will make
such contributions as they are able
to Hie relief of these afTilcted people.
I do further earnestly request that
the people at their several places of
worship on Sunday next, or at their
earliest meeting, and that all fra?
ternal orders likewise, will make col?
lections for this purpose. Let each
give as Iiis conscience may direct,
or his means justify. The earlier
these collections are made the better.
The necessities of these people are
urgent and Immediate. Let each com?
munity, organization or person send
funds direct to the mayor of San
Francisco, or to Hie committee here?
in named. I appoint as n committee
In reeotvo any contributions that may
be made in pursuance of this request:
John I?. Brunch, John B. I'll reel I,
Joseph Bryan. L. Z. Morris and James
N. Uoyd, all of Richmond, Va.. to|
cither one of whom remittances may
he made. Virginia has been pe?
culiarly blessed and 1 hope that in
Hie days of her prosperity she will
generously aid those in misfortune.
Vchy respectlfully,
"CLAUDE A. SWANSON.
"Governor."
Dredging Between Piers.
A contract has been let by the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
to the Coastwise Dredging Company,
of Norfolk, for dredging hetwecu the
Company's piers here.
pecials For This Week
o^inrTmmnro^^
White China Silks, 1!) inches witle. only .25c yard
Lot of Fancy Silks. 1!) inches wide, only . 25c yard.
Lot of Fancy Silks. 10 inches wide, only .48c yarj
Fancv Silk Waist Patterns. f> yard pieces.$2.48 per pattern
Worth $3.00.
Black Taffoth Silk, 36 inches; wide, great, value at.75c yard
Black Taffeta Silk, :it> Inches wide, only 89c yard; worth $1.00.
Black Tarreta Silk, :Mi inches wide, only 98c yard, worth $1.25.
White China Silks. JU inches wide, only 50c yard: worm U5c.
onnmmnr^
FINE LINE OF LADIES' LINEN AND
SILK PARASOLS JUST RECEIVED
Lot White.and Black Parasols. 98c, worth $1.25. y ,. '
Lot White and Black Parasols. $1.23; worth $1.50.
White and Black Parasols, $1.48; worth $2.U0. V
I-ot White and Black Parasols. $1.94; worth $2.00.
Lot Colored Parasols, $2.48; worth $3.00.
inrinnprrittr^ ft a be a
BIG LINE -OF LADIES' FANCY COLLARS, VER/ PRETTY
AND EXTRA GOOD VALUES; RANGING IM PRICE
FROM 10c to 48o.
. i LARGEST STOCK OF
White Goods, Embroid?
eries and Laces.
in the city. Prices always 10 to 2fi per cent. below all competl
lion. Lot of beautiful Embroidered Shirt Waist Patterns. Prices
from 08c' lo $2.48.
ennnmro a a a a awo"o~o"(nnnnrB g trryrToTroimroi^^
Big Stock of Underwear
Hosiery, Etc.
Ladies' Drop Stitch Hose, 12 1-2c. 23c. 48c and 73c nair.
Ladles' Oauze Vest*, extra value; 10c. 12 1-2c. 23c and 48c.
New line of Baby Caps just received. Some oeautlful goods at
24c, 48c, 73c and 98c.
g-g g ?oWrTYrrrvoHro^^ a" a a "a" iinrinnnnrinr^iriinriii' v 'w h
GREAT VALUES' IN
Shoes, Slippers and
Oxfords
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a as B o aTaxirg'gTryo'TnroTf^
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Our $12 and $15 Suits For Men
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COUNT BONI'S LAST CIGAR
Caricature of Frenchman by Gertfex
creates Sensation In Paris Salon
PA HIS. April 21.?The sensation of Countess
the Salou. which opened today, is a
picture by Gcrvex entitled "His last a cigar which a -waiter has just Count Bonl has applied for nermls
Cigar." handed to him. Tho Intimation of sion lo havu his action against the
The painting represents Count the title of the painting is that Bonl Count, which has already been be
Bonl De Uasteliana with his wife, tho will never be able to afford another Run, postponed until al'-ler the dl
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Monte Carlo. Count nonl Is lighting One of the principal creditors of settled.
Bankrupt Stock at Auction
23d, J(h30 a. itt.
I will begin to sell the
immense stock of
Stores, Heating Apparatus
Gas Fixtures
Plumbers' Tools and Machinery
Cash Register? Typewriter
IDtc*t Etc*
Formerly belonging
to
Sale begins promptly
at store
No. 2908 Washington Ave*
W. B. COLONNA
TRUSTEN
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