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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
WHY HE DID NOT GO.
A Sad Scene Between q Husband and
Wife

Wife,
It is easy enough for those WHO do
not have to go to war because they are
too old or because they are physically
disqualified from serving their country
as soldiers. to criticize young men who
are unwilling to sever home ties. It
will probably be admitted by most peo-
pie who are inclined to view such mat
ters in the light Of common sense that
a mans first duty is to his family. AS
a. rule those who argue differently are
safely ensconced behind Notifications
which effectually obviate the necessity
of playing the part OF moral towards
in order to appear brave and patriotic
in the eyes of their fellow men. 1t is
not always easy to contend against the
wheezy and asthmatic sentiment
which never fails to be heard when
some one else's blood Is to be shed. But
there are men who can do 1t, and they
show more courage than many of those
who rush headlong and headstrong
into battle.
Hampton has a young man who was
counted upon to accompany the
Guards to Cuba. but at the last mo-
ment, it is averred, he surrendered tc
one little woman and a baby. His wife
besought him not to go. but he replied
that, having pledged his word, there
was no way In which he could honor
ably cancel IT, Friends cam" 10 the
assistance of the Wife and begged the
young soldier to lay down his arms
but he remained obdurata. The though
| of going away was all but killing him
but he felt that to back out woniC
mean everlasting disgrace. But all The
same he did hack out. for when tn:
| Guards arrived at the depot his w.fi
and baby were there prepared TO ac-
| company him to the South. 1t was ne
| Joke. The little woman meant it. Who
| blames her?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
Notice.

AT a meeting of The directors of the
Newport News, Hampton and Old
Point K Away Company, held on
Thursday, he l',th day OF May, 1898,
the following resolution was asiopted:
Resolved. That !, general meeting
If the ST. cI>iul.irrs Of this company
oe held III ,i,. llict. Of the company
III the town of Hampton, Va, att IL
o'clock on Tuesday, the 2Sth day of
June, 1898. and that this notice be-
published for thirty days in the
Hampton Monitor. Il newspaper pub
'ished III the town Of Hampton, and
the Newport News Press, Il newspa-
per published in the city of Newport
News. HENRY l.. SCHMELL,
May 81, 1896. Secretary.
my22-3Ot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
WHY THEY DO NOT ENLIST.
Cause OF Apathy Among Colored Cit
liens of Hampton.

lZenS OF Hampton
The fact that the colored citizens OF
this city and Newport News have
manifested an air of Indifference to
the call of President Mckinley for vol
untecrs has been the subject OF much
sharp comment during the past week
1t would be an easy matter, it Is claim
ed, were 1t not for q lack OF patriotic
spirit among them, to raise a large
company of able-bodied soldiers from
the ranks of the colored residents of
the city. And vet but one man has
made an effort in that direction and i,
is alleged that he soon became discour-
aged and gave up the undertaking
Attorney A. w. E Bassette. the per
son referred to, succeeded month ago
in obtaining about thirty names, but
there he stuck.
A we'll known colored man told the
correspondent of the Daily Press. 4
day or TWO since, that the reason his
people are not inclined to enlist is tina,
they cannot select their own officers.
We feel said he. that we ought to
have the same privileges in this re-
spect that our white friends have. But
that is denied us. If we organize a
company we must submit to such Off
GERS as the government may see proper
to place over us. We might get good
men. and again we might not"
With this feeling existing among col
ored citizens 1t is not at all likely that
they will work their patriotism up to
the point of energetic war activity.
Moreover. it is probable that the mat
ter of salaries has something to do
with their apathy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
known and popular citizen-were
Quietly preparing to execute matrimo-
NAL plans laid, doubtless, many DAYS

known and popular citizen-were
Quietly preparing to execute 1natrimo-
NAL plans laid, doubtless. many days
ago.
At o'clock. the hour fixed for the
farewell meeting at the courthouse,
Mr. Daugherty and Miss Bolton walked
unobserved aboard the Old Dominion
steamer Hampton Roads. and ten min
utes later We're Ell route to Norfolk,
where. it is said, they took a train for
Elizabeth City, N c.. in which place
they were made husband and wife. The
parents of the loving young couple did
not become aware Of their flight until
late In the evening and only then. it
is said. by reason OF the fact that
neither appeared at home at the usual
hour. Their absence at once aroused
the suspicion that there had been an
elopement. and the investigation that
Immediately followed confirmed The APP
prehensions Of the parents on both
sides.
Mr.. Daugherty. who is still in the
whiskerless period OF budding man
hood. has been paying his addresses
to Miss Bolton for q year or more. and
on several occasions the gossips have
been afforded the pleasure of discussing
an alleged clandestine union. The re-
ports. however, turned out to be fake
affairs and We're soon out of mind. But
their failure to present themselves With
customary promptneSS at the family
tea table last evening and, later still.
their unexplained absence from home
when all good boys and girls should be
abed. revived the elopement theory.
The parents of, the young couple took
the matter philosophically and retired
feeling sure that the morning would
bring news of their children.
The bride Is said to be about Is years
of age. but she is a bright little body
for her years. and there can be nc
doubt that her young lord has every
jot and title of her hearts love. They
will soon be back and the old folks. as
they always do. win take them to their
bosoms and bless them.
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cuP1D's CUTE WORK.

Marriage of Mr.. Sias Daugherty and
Miss Agnes Bottom.
While fathers and mothers were out
yesterday saying good bye to the mem
bers of Company D. and the town wore
il warlike ar. Cupid. The sly god, was
ting in his fine work in the
I. End. In that attractive section
,on.. young people-Mr. Silas Daugher-
OK the son Of Captain w. T. Daugherty.
te3'ommissioner Of the Revenue, and Miss
Agnes Bolton, the daughter Of a well
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
New Summer Resort.
THE BuCKROE BEACH HOTEL

Is situated on Hampton Roads In
sight of Fort Monroe. where electric
cars meet incoming and outgoing
steamers. This delightful summer re-
sort will be
OPENED MAY g, 1898.
The hotel has been enlarged. Per-
feet sanitary condition and plumbing.
Bathing is unescelled. Fishing and
boating unrivaled. No malaria. The
cool breeZes of the Atlantic. Electric
cars every 10 minutes for Fort Monroe
Hampton and Newport News. No liq-
uors sold or gambling permitted. Pic
mic parties allowed the use Of the
mammoth pavilion during the day.
Music every night except Sunday.
For terms apply to
CHARLES Fl. HEWINS, Manager.
Buck Roe Beach Hotel.
Hampton, Va.
apr 27-Em
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. May 21.-Leiter's inAu-
ence in the wheat market today was
apparently exerted to make a strong
impression on foreigners who might
need cash wheat. 1t looked as il the
final May pressure was being applied
TO the shorts everywhere. July wheat
is up to 2 SIS; September 3S@5-8 and
May Is cents. Cora closed LIS cent
lower. Pork gained 1-2; lard, S cents
and ribs Up cents.
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. May 21.-Dealings We're
not large or important on the stock ex-
change today. Operators. almost with
| out acceptance, maintain their attitude
Of waiting on the situation in the West
| Indies to clear itself. The report that
| the Spanish fleet had come to Santiago
and had succeeded in getting away
again was not generally credited. COM
| ing as it did from Spanish sources. but
| it exercised depressing effect never
theless 1t was probably the cause for
the decline in prices after the opening
rises. The raise in Spanish fours in
London and Paris showed that it was
not without its effect also In foreign
markets.
There was selling for London. which
kept up a depressed tone In some of
| the internationals.
Prices rose Il fraction above last
nights close and in some cases point
or more. a feature of the trading again
was the isolated movement OF obscure
and dormant stocks. The close was
strong at the top prices.
The stock market was not moved
widely during the week. and 1t has De-
come evident that operators regard the
present level Of prices as liking fair
equilibrium between the conflicting
factors in the outlook. On the one side
IS the choice of naval reverse. This
is considered remote. But 1t must be
conceded that in Wall Street more
weight attaches to this possibility than
,rnos ora sn,atnntiallv h;yh.r ,hc
pran,r.rs natnra1iv ien'1ins ow;np ~
Eva e%t,nrlinarv uovem.nt Of ,,ro,n
Thara ,vara numerous indir.,t;ons az i,
strony ;ndnstrioI nnG finnncIal n,,Enoh
,,hi,.h i. ,n,n;ng ~ i,av.. more ana mnrs
int,,,anre in snta IT the incuh,s or the
war. Railroad earnings show striking
increases not only over iast year, put
over previous pears; ana IN some cases
al records are broken for TINS season
OF Inc year 1here is on increase also
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
DEATHS QUICK WORK.
Child Stricken at 3 O'Clock and piee

Child Stricken at 3 O'clock and Died
at 9.
Death came suddenly to the home Of
Mr.. Alex. Vaughan on Armistead av-
enue, Friday. Their little daughter,
seven months Old. became Ill With
cerebro spinal meningitis at 3 O'clock
in the afternoon ana at 8 that night
the infant eyes We're sealed in death.
No one in the family suspected that
the child was i'll at noon and prepara
tions We're made to attend the fare
well meeting to the Guards. 1t had
been teething for some time, but other
wise seemed to be perfectly we'll. The
death Of their little girl was a great
shock to the parents and to her grand
parents, MI. and Mrs. w. II. Daush
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
TENTH ANNUAL SESSION.
Virginia Bar Association Will Meet at
Ola Isaix,t AIaxzt ALnptl

Old Point Next Month.
The tenth annual meeting of the Vir-
ginia Bar Association will be held at
Hotel Chamberlin. Old Point, on the
9Th, 9th and 7th Of July.
Mr.. jackson Guy the chairman OF
the Executive Committee. Captain
Iohn a. Cooke. the secretary and treas
urer of the association, and Mr.. Eugene
c. Massie. recently made an excursion
to Old Point and effected satisfactory
arrangements with the proprietor OF
the Chan,berlin.
A special rate has been secured as
,,suai for members of the association
and their families during the meeting
and as long as they may desire to stay
The annual address will be delivered
by Senator George F.. Hoar. who ex-
! pressed great qualification in accept
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

This afternoon at $50 o'clock
memorial services will be held in the
Y. NJ. c. a. chapel in honor Of the late
p. w. Phillips and the late lulin
y rmislead. Mr.. George a. Overdorf
formerly general secretary of the AS
sociation here, Will conduct the exer-
cises and will deliver an address.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
FINANCE and COMMERCE
Market Quotations From the
Leading Business Centers
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET

NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.
NEW YORK, May 21-Money on call
nominal at ga per cent; prime mer-
camille paper. +12@5 1-2 per cent:
sterling exchange steady. with actual
business in bankers bills at 4.S6 Lag
l-2 for demand. and at 4.S3 1-4@1-2 for
sixty days. Posted rates. 4.S4Q4.S7:
commercial bills, 4.S2412; silver GER
titicates, 81 3-S@5S; bar silver. 81 1-2:
Mexican dollars. As Ia: state bonds.
dull; railroad bonds. steady; govern
ment bonds. steady.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
BrTrr ITEMS.
Children's Day exercises

Children's Day exercises Will take
place at the West END Methodist
church this evening. y very interest
ing program has been prepared.
Thomas Parramore who has been IN
Baltimore a fortnight having his eye
treated by DIR. Chisolenl, Is expected
home in Il few days.
The Confederate Memorial Day ex-
ercises will be held In the courthouse
square instead of the churchyard a.
heretofore. This is done for the ben
eft of women and children. After the
speaking the veterans will march t.
st. Johns and decorate the graves.
The veterans from the Home made
considerable showing on Friday. Five
hundred of them turned out.
1t is said that the Republican candi-
dates for the office Of sheriff. treasurer
and county clerk in this county will be
Capt. Dick Richardson. Capt. G e
Hcwins and Mr.. S. f. Bickford, re-
spectively.
A rumor became current here last
night to the effect that battle had
been fought between the American and
Spanish fleets and caused considerable
excitement. 1t was said that two
American ships had been destroyed
The story. however wound up with the
comforting assurance that the entire
Spanish squadron had been annihi-
lated.
Mrs. P. w. Phillips desires to an
nounce that she will continue the real
estate, rental and insurance business
established by her husband, the late
P. w. Phillips The office will re-
main on King street. opposite the
Barnes Hotel. my18-1w
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uaMp'rnN ADVERTISEMENTS.

,~-e,-,~~-sy->--~
y w ArClI Mas found this afternoon Oh
the streets "t Hampton. which the
owner van get hy furnishing accu-
rate description and paying for tits
notice. HARRIS BARRETT, Treas
urer's ul:i.e. Normal School.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-22
No swhite. sat@s; No 3 white, s14
Mss; NO; rye, IS; No barley,

Nc :; O. swhite. sas@s; No: white, s14
@ss; No; rye, IS; No 2 barley,
A2@4S; No ,, ; No. 4,
-; NO. flax seed, 1885, prime
timothy seed, 2.92s; mess pork per
barrel 2.15a IL 20 lard per 100 pounds
= 47t@6.20; short ribs sides tloose)
s.lo@G.4o; dry sailed 81, ulder,
boxed 5@5t; short clear sides.
Noxed, G.60@G.SU; whiskev dist,llers'
llshedgoods, per gallon, -.
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.
BALTIMORE. May al.-Flour-Flrm:
unchanged.
Wheat-.No. red strong: spot, 1.ss
Ia; June. 1.31 1-2 asked July, 1878
asked August. liz L.: steamer No. 2
red Leg Ia: southern wheat by sample,
l.3001.3I: do on grade. 1.32@1-4.
Corn-Steady: spot. 4091-S; month,
i0@1-S; June. 80 7-SI4O1-S July. 400
Ia: steamer mixed 3941-S: southern
white corn. Al: do yellow, Al
OatS-Quiet-No white 3S nominal:
No 9 mixed. "a.
Rye-Dun; No. nearby GA; No. 2
western. &c.
Hay-Steady. at decline; choice timo-
thy, 12,5O013.oo.
Grain k'reishts-Rates very dull:
scarcely anything doing: unchanged.
Sugar-Strong: unchanged.
Butter-Steady: unchanged
Lettuce-1.25Ql. per basket.
Whskey nchanged.
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DIVISION OF THE DIOCESE.
CONTINUED from Eighth Page.)

sionary work, under Episcopal direction,
are entitled 10 votes and seats In the con-
vention. Priests who are disqualified by
physical disability or age from perform
ing their ecclesiastical functions, or who
are engaged in literary instruction, are en-
titled 70 seats. In the cases referred 10,
the committee. the priests. while canonic-
ally resident in the diocese, 1t appeared
did not come under either of these classes.
Two or more parishes We're also found in
eligible to lay representation under the
canons of the diocese, they not having
paid the required stipend for support of
the Episcopate, etc.
The report of the committee on revision
of cancns, voluminous printed report
was presented, each member of the con-
vention being furnished a copy.
The report of the Appleton Church
Home. at Macon, showed total receipts of
S2,167.25. and expenditures of $2,O51.S2. The
balance on hand is $10.93. The home was
opened in 1870, with four girls Since
then rs children have found shelter under
its roof, received between ages of three
and ten, and kept until eighteen years Of
age. Tweuty-eight are now in the home.
OF the ninety-seven who have gone out
into the world thirty-ive are known to
have married, and large percentage of
the remainder are earning an honorable
livelihood.
Mr. R. C. De Saussure, treasurer of
diocesan missions, presented an elaborate
report, showing receipts of $6.259.31. ar
rears, S457.90. The expenditures were
$6,25zoS, leaving a balance of $2.2S.
At $50 o'clock the convention adjourn
ed until II o'clock this morning.
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idea was absolutely and upequivocably de-
MED and repealed with perfect candor and
in words of inimitable wisdom
1.-THE American bishop returned home
more loyal and devoted than ever to our
national church, her position and her prin-
ciples and more than ever content with
her trials and her privileges, and glowing
with the contemplation Of her prospective
conquests by virtue of truth, zeal and
righteousness"
Under the head of "Some Reminders
the bishop severely rebuked abuses within
the church. The disgraceful condition of
some parish registers was referred to with
an earnest admonition TO greater care
hereafter. The absolutely binding nature
of>the chrrch's rubric concerning kneeling
was then mentioned. you must insist
upon your people kneeling down upon
their knees, and see that the pews are
set so that they can obey the law
Light and unseemly music was Sc
verely criticised. The bishop said that he
''had been compelled to endure music
which savored of the comic opera, with
words which might have been composed
in worship of Pan, Eostie or Osiris. 1
detest scene, but simply cannot permit
a similar occurrence in my presence here
after without protest, which will be rec
ognized as condemnatory."
The misuse OF the font was also re-
ferred, and the clergy 'exhorted to keep
1t undefiled and misused and in a place
of sufficient prominence. The custom of
making the altar show place for COM
muion plate, ornaments and chattels was
also discountenanced.
A few remarks in reference to the war
were also introduced. Regardless as TO
what mems former opinions might have
been as to the justice or necessity of such
n war, 1t was now their duty to unite in
loyal support of the constituted authorl-
ties. All should pray for the speedy resto-
ration Of peace and for protection from
enemies without the country and within.
Bishop Nelson intimated that to the err
forts of those who are really enemies
within the country were the present I'M
fortunate conditions due. The thought Of
vengeance and the lust of territorial az
grandizement should be banished from the
mind as unholy and unworthy of the
Christian people of this land.
After the holy communion, the bishop
and clerical delegates retired to disrobe
in preparation for the first business SEES,
sion of the convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-19
PAT MEANEY IN SAVANNAH.
Says the Savannah Players Are stin
Due Some Salary.

Due Some Salary.
Pat Meaney, the brilliant fielder who has
taken care of left garden for the Savan-
nah team during its brief existence, ar
rived In Savannah yesterday from Mobile,
where the Savannah team was disbanded
Monday.
Meaney appears to have been the only
man on the team who had money enough
to get out of Mobile and he was only in
enough to place a deposit in a Savannah
bank before he went away.
Meaneys account Of the disarmament of
the club differs from that given by Manag-
ing Director Stewart, In that Meaney says
the players have not been paid their sala-
rles up to May Is. The players, accord
ing to their version, have not received any
thing since they left Savannah on the trip.
Meaney has received an offer from Mo
bile and has accepted It, conditionally. He
will remain In Savannah for a day or two
and may return to Mobile. There are 9TH
er clubs after him, however and 1t is more
probable that he will get a berth, either in
one of the strong minor leagues of the East
or a trial in the big league.
AS soon as the Savannah players were
released, Manager Kelly Of Mobile opened
negotiations with several of them and
signd Huston, Weikart, Stultz and Dowie,
any they are now playing with Mobile.
Huston, Weil1art and Dowie will play the
same positions for Mobile that they did for
Savannah and Kelly expects to strength
en- his team greatly by the addition of the
ex-Savannah men.
Stultz pitched his first game for Mobile
IL. r-Fk
Charleston down with seven hits.
Notwithstanding that Savannah and
Montgomery have dropped out of the
league and It was announced several days
ago that the league would disband, it
seems that some of the clubs are making
an effort to keep the league going.
A meeting was to have been held at Biz
mingham yesterday to endeavor TO reor-
ganize with six clubs, New Orleans,
Charleston, Atlanta, Augusta, Birming-
ham and Mobile. New officers were to be
elected, and a new schedule made up
There has been much dissatisfaction with
the administration of Henry PowcEs, and
unless the wiley president has the support
of the western clubs he viii not be re-
elected. Ii is very likely that 7. w. Passa-
laigue will be made president
If the league Is reorganized as proposed
ii may last a few weeks, but with such 4
circuit It could not hast through the sea-
son.
1t seems that a successful base bail
league in the South Is an impossible thing.
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IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest in Savannah and
Elsewhere.

EIsewh
The Mexican National Railroad has
made a remarkable record in keeping
down its operating expenses. In 1889 the
percentage of earnings for operating ex-
penses was SO. Last year it was less than
81. To railroad men this speaks volumes
for the good management of the property
under Capt. W. G. Raours administration.
The earnings have increased steadily from
So, 100000 in 1889. to s6,os0,oOo last year
While these earnings have grown 81 $40, OO0
in eight years, the operating expenses
have been increased only 100000. The net
earnings last year were $2,9S6,OOO, against
s666,OOO in 1889. The gross earnings per mile
OF road in 1897 were "a, $50 and the net earn
ings were $3.50
Thomas f. Jenkins, passenger and al
vertising agent Of the Western Maryland
Railroad. is stopping at the De Soto
General Travelling Passenger Agent D.
Fl. Lattimer, of the Western and Atlantic
is at the Pulaski
Mr.. James Menzles, assistant general
freight agent Of the Plant System, went
to Atlanta last night to attend a rate
meeting.
The Central will probably get the con-
tract to move the Second Georgia Regf-
ment from Griffin to Tampa.
Col. B. w. Wrenn, passenger traffic
manager Of the Plant System, returns this
-t,s..
in attendance upon a meeting Of the ex {.
ecutive board of the Southeastern Passen-
ger Association.
Col. A. Pope. general freight and pas
sengor agent of the Georgia end Alabama,
went up TO Atlanta last night
Early yesterday morning the trains that
were used to transport the New York and
Massachusetts volunteers to Florida pass-
ed Savannah on their way North. They be-
longed TO the Pennsylvania Railroad and
the Atlantic Coast Line.
The Plant System viii receive a Wiscon-
sin regiment. of 1926 men, to-day. from
tile Louisville and Nashville. at Mont
gomery. They will be taken to Tampa.
-Four Special trains, OF ABOUT twenty cars
each. win pass through Savannah to-day
and tomorrow, via the Plant System with
army supplies for the troops at Tampa.
The union passenger depot at Montgom-
cry, Ala. has been completed and formal
ly opened with appropriate ceremonies
The building. which Is constructed Of
brick, with stone trimmings, r. one Of the
finest in the country and is complete in
every appointment