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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Low XMAS HOLIDAY RATEs.

On December 23rd. 9th. 3Oth and
31st, the M. & NJ. T. Co., will sell over
their line tickets at greatly reduced
rates on account OF the Xmas holidays.
Tickets limited to January 9TH.
For further information and full par
ticulars, apply to L. c. Saunders, agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

AT the Warwick:-J. w. Lave, New
York; John 3. Nimbley, Fort Monroe;
Julian Price, Greensboro, N. c.; G. e.
t;uyernator Richmond; William G..
Wheeler, Philadelphia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Con1anche Tribe Entertains.

). After the regular session last even
ing, Comanche Tribe. NO 70, Imp. o.
K. NJ, held social session at which a
good time was had by all fortunate
enough to be present Among these
were visitors from Norfolk, Fox Hin.
and Hampton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

& The Albany Dental Parlors, in charge
Of Dr w. w. Freeman, have been es-
tablished inthis city, and are advertised
n another column Of the Daily Press.
DR.. Freeman is already favorably
known to, many OF the citizens Of New
port News. and q perusal Of his card
will be Of interest. H..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
wnyslde Discussion.

Wnyside Discussion.
Wayworn Watson-Here Is a s1nny
advertisement: "Bathe y: comfort"
The idearl
Perry Patcttic-It wouldn't be SO bad
as bathin' in soapsuds.-Cincin En-
quirer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
HOW Itunnnennd

How 1t Happened.
Mrs. Good-Afy poor man, are you
married?
Soiled spooner = Nom; I got dis
hunted look from always bein' chased
from the place to place by de police
Judge
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
ARRIVALS Al ND DEPARTURES.
Vessels nrr,ysa Yss+e-f,., j.,

Schooner Alice q. Crosby, Portland.
HarSe Lone Star. New York
Barge Forest Belle, New York.
\ ork; John L. Kimberly, Fort Monroe
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Mr.. W. j. Payne, Of Richmond, is a
guest at the Warwick
At the Allegheny Inn: P. F. Saun-
ders, Lester Manor. Va; r. C. Weis-
hsinpel. Norfolk; j. L. S. Kirby, Staun-
ton, Va; II. Clay Wardman, Jr.,
Boston.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Drink Old Valley Whiskey. Extra
special quality. There is none better
Newport News Wine and Liquor Co,
Sole Agents. 151tl
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Yes e:s Sa,len xcaterda

Steamship Lincluden (Br) Watley.
Steamship Brighton. London
Steamship Rappanhannocl1 (Bro.
Ecig, Liverpool.
schooner William Bailey. New Haven
Schooner Stella e. l(;lplin. Boston.
schooner Alassasoit, Providence
Barge Mystic Belle. Providence.
Barge Rineleader. Boston
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
WANTED.

Volunteers wanted to join the army OF
men now wearing our make of suits
and overcoats. woodward s. Womble.
de14-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Look at ''The Bazaar windows, near
" opposite the postoff1ce and see what
handsome presents Santa Claus has for
you. de17-2t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

= Let us sell you an Ivers & Pond piano
or an Estey organ. Best made. Saun-
ders & Stayman, Box 124, City de21 1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Best Mince Meat .Whiskey and Bran
dy, soc per quart. Newport News Wine
and Liquor Co. dec15tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

At the Metropolitan: Charles Wilson,
George II. Boggs, Reading, Penn. Elias
King. Norfolk; John Park. Philadel-
r hia; William Davis. New York; w. A.
North Carolina.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Coldplunlls-I think I'll put clause
Y! "a M; my will that if any OF, my relatives
contest it they won't get cent.
Friend-Oh! Their lawyers will see
shat they don't.-Puck.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Suits and overcoats at Christmas
Monday prices. Woodward & Womble.
de14-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Buy your WHISTLES and Wines for
cooking and medicinal purposes at New
port News Wine and Liquor Co.'s.
dec 15-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Wenthel f,orecasr

WASHINGTON, Dec 2o.--Forecast for
Nednesd day: Virginia-Lisht rain in
the early morning. probably followed
by clearing; light variable winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
The WA TER ROM
ITEMS or INTEREST @aA1HERpn
ABOUT THE PIERS

SLh Kisses - ....7:14
~ui oetS..-.s. $3.50. A 80
High tide 3:31 "A. NJ. and 3:57 P. NJ.
Low tide 1000 a. NJ. ana 9:57 p. NJ.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21

Finest assortment OF Christmas and
New Year Cards in Hampton at High
tielo 8. de 1921
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Guite the proncr Th,n~

J
The Fnthe-1 hear you have been
borrowing money from your mother
again.
The Son-Quite proper. papa; you
know the prince of Wales does thnt
same thing. Yonkers Statesman.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Nothing Zoe Soft for trcr.

Uncle Batch-He might at least have
given you Il pure gold ring.
Minnie-W!y. uncle, pure gold is too
soft.
Ter newly-wedded woman? Non
aensc!"-Je.selcrs' Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
Gifts Worth GiiViing.

Weinvite your attention to magnificent displa
Holiday goods Handk arces Collarettes Applique Bul
Scarls and Sams Table Covers etc Our prices low
is consistent with good qualities. Make your selections
fore the rush begins Below partial list Of Holiday Sug
tons
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-21
INITIAL. SILK HAND

Initial Silk Handkerchiefs in any |
ever been shown for the money: full settle
Extra large size silk handkerchiefize,
at soc. S "
Mems Mufflers, popular gift, and a
price Is half the value, soc. po
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

21st. when an ocean liner passed within two
hundred yards OF us. We burned six Coston
lights and sent up two rockets. at the same time
every man in the boat calling out as loud as
he could. but the steamer. which surely a
liner bound west. did not answer our signals
This with the fact that for the three days we
had been out the weather had been terrible, al
most discouraged the men. They were half
frozen. and completely worn out from lack OF
sleep. We had been shipping water in our boat
every day. and had to bail out constantly. We
had used oil poured out of over the Row
TO quiet the waves. and II had been success
EIGHT FoRsTBITTEN.
THE weather for the next days we were out
clearer, but the air was cold. and eight or
were frostbitten. The sight Of the Rotter-
dam was most welcome to While have
not heard from the steamer since we left I
believe that she is all right. and will remain
anchored where she when we left her until
she receives assistance"
Captain Bonjer Of the Rotterdam told the
following story Of the rescue Of the men:
I'VE sighted a small boat on the oath, at
1890 p. m. The boat had her sails spread and
was flying a French flag and piece OF cloth
which was evidently intended to show that they
were in distress We were then In latitude 431O
three miles away from us, and when the men
in il saw that had noticed their signals
they rose up in their boat and cheered us. They
did not keep this up long. they were too
weak When got alongside Of the boat the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

men were lying exhausted in the bottom ana
had 70 be assisted on board the Rotterdam.
II was. Of course. useless for us then TO put
back and hunt for La Champagne, az we were
then at least five hundred miles away from
where she had anchored and the best thing TO
do was to proceed to port and tell the com
pany"
CONDITION OF THE MEN.
Dr Wheat the surgeon OF the Rotterdam,
gives the following account Of the condition OF
Third Officer Unsworth and the nine seamen
The men have improved greatly since they
were taken on board the steamer Rotterdam
When they first came the decks they were
suffering terribly because OF the exposure 10
the intense cold. The men reported the pas
sencers the officers and the members OF the
crew on La Champagne well. and confident or
a speady release from their imprisonment on
the boat off the Newfoundland Banks decided
that amputation was unnecessary In all or the
cases which came under my observation. though
the sailors suffered extremely because OF frost
bites Especially did the cold weather seem TO
have affected the joints In the legs and arms OF
the men the pain at times being Intense. They
did not suffer because Of lack OF food or water.
the lifcboat being amply provisioned, though
,bev were intensely thirsty when taken on board
.'It was while we were at lunch early In the
afternoon Of the 24th that the hieb"at or La
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

'erdam they were in a helpless condition seven
of the crew and Third officer Unsworth were so
badly frozen that they had TO be assisted on
board the vessel.
The story Of the acciden 20 La Champagne as
tod By Unsworth. Is as follows:
When we were n latitude 1927. Longitude
cl52. on Thursday. February Il. at > o'clock IN
the afternoon, there a sudden crash ana
sound Of breaking machinery Then the engines
began 10 run al a RAPID rate showing that the
pressure had been removed from them. Thls
caused the vessel 20 vibate AMI shake in most
threatening manner. and for d Few moments the
Passengers were thoroughly alarmed and feared
mat there serious trouble. The steamer
was making about seventeen knots hour at
the time. ard when the break occurred the
shock was tremendous. The sea was very rough
ard the winds were easterly
The eLgines were stopped promptly the shak-
Ing Of the vessel Immediately ceased. and this
quieted the passengers. Captain Poirot then
mad the cause OF the trouble investigated, ana
FOUND that all indications pointed 10 the fact
hat the tan-shaft had broken in the shaft tun-
rel and that 1t would be irnlossbe 20 repair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

Captain Bonter and Mr.. Won Dentvoon. general
agent of the Holland-America Line. it was
determined TO send simultaneous relief expe-
d,,ions from New-York Halifax and Havre.
The steamer Massapequa will leave here this
,oo,r,,g as will also steamers from the other
two ports.
The men picked up by the Rotterdam had
been sent out in a lifeboat on February II. when
Captain Poirot Of La Champagne, found out
ths, his vessel was permanently disabled. she
Was then anchored in forty fathoms OF water
about $50 miles off the banks OF Newfound-
land The crew Of the boat consisted OF Voiun-
teers and they had a most severe experience
For six days and nights they were in the open
bat without sleep The wind and waves were
both fierce and at the same time the weather
was so cold that all but one OF the men were
severely frozen. and will have to be sent to
hospital. The crew was picked up by the Rot
terdam in latitude 10 and longitude 81 on
February "a.
THE RESCUED BOATS CREW.
The list Of the crew picked up and brought
INTO port on the Rotterdam Is follows
rNswORTTI George third officer twenty-five years od-
cAMARD. julien. seaman. forty-six years old.
CAvGI-Y Louis seaman. twenty-five years old.
CRrVRER Ange seaman twenty four years old.
cROUMAQUET. Yvez seaman. twenty-nine years old.
GUEZENCE Jean Baptiste. seaman. twenty four years
old
XERANDR1-M Yvez. seaman. twenty-five years old
MATHIRIN. Rene I-acef. seaman, twenty four years
TREINERES Michael. seaman. thirty-four years ole.
zIRGER. Adophe. seaman. twenty-three years old
When these men were taken on board the Rot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
REASSURING SPAIN.

PACIFIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE sAGAsTA
CARrNET-THE CoRTEs DISSOLVED.
Madrid Feb 26-The Cabinet has considered
the situation. and no incident was reported as
altering the "cordiality Of the relations between
Spain and the United States" though the Minis
ters expressed regret at the passion which has
crept into public opinion during the present in
cident."
million pesetas was voted to develop the
navy
The Spanish Government is actively equip
ping It's forces at the different arsenals, and is
organizing its marine and infantry.
A decree has been issued dssolving the Cortes.
The elections for members of the Chamber OF
Deputies have been fixed for March p and those
for Senators for April 10. The Cortes will meet
April %
1t is announced that the Spanish cruiser AL
mrante Oquendo will not go to the United
States. the vizcaya's visi, being considered SUI
fcient.
The "Imparcial' to-day warns Spain 10 dis
trust the pacific speeches of President Mckin
ley. and that of General Woodford at the recent
banquet here" adding:
America is actively preparing for war, which
is inevitable Il the rebellion in Cuba is pro-
lonsed beyond May"
Senior Moret. the Minister for the Colonies. de-
clares that the fac-simile OF the letter of Senior
GOWN. the Cuban Secretary of the Interior.
published by the "Imparciar Tuesday last.
is dissimilar to the autographs of Senior GOWN
existing in the Ministry for the Colonies.
"El Nacional" insists upon the authenticity
OF the fac -simile. and offers To prove II before
the courts. This paper also defes the Govern
ment 10 prosecute il, and says that. If provoked,
II will publish more astounding revelations"
The "Imparcal." Of Madrid. as cabled 70 the
Associated Press Tuesday last. published a fac
sime OF a letter from Senor Gown. the Cuban
Secretary Of the Interior. to friend. in which
Gown Is alleged 10 ha 20 said
How could you think that Sagas;a. man IN
feror to Canovas and liberal only in name has In
spred my attitude and not my ideas and sentiments
as a Cuban? Mckinley well as Cuba will de-
termine whether am Spaniard Long live our
country and liberty.
The "Imparclar' added that q predicted n weak
Ministry Din Cuba), and warned Senior Moret of
what was likely 10 be the outcome Of his autonomy
aChp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
FROM
.NCHORED OFF THE BANKS.
GOATS CREW. SENT OUT FOR HELP
PICKED UP BY THE ROTTERDAM.

THE rREScHMAN is COMPLETELY DISABLED
Ut SAFE AND VESSELS WILL BE SENT TO
urR RELIEF FROM HALIFAX, HAvRE.
AND THIS PoRT-HER TAIL SHAFT
pRoKEN-TERRIBLE SUFFER-
ING OF THE BOATS GREW.
The French Line steamer La Champagne.
rh,ch is now one week overdue. was first def
r,te!y heard from last night when the Holland
America steamer Rotterdam came into port
,,,ncing Third officer Unsworth and nine OF the
crew Of La Champagne who had been picked
rn a; sea They report the steamer s anchored
m the banks Of Newfoundland Her tail shaft
"a broken. and she IL helpless. far as pro-
ceeding under her own power IS concerned.
Az the result Of n conference late last night
aboard the Rotterdam at her pier in Hoboken.
between Mr.. Bocande. the agent. and Mr.. Jap
net. the superintendent Of the French Line. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
4 FAITHFUL PILOT AT THE HELM.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY WILL UPHOLD THE
NATIONAL HONOR, BUT WILL NOT
RE DRIVEN I'M O WAR

Washington. Feb ga member Of the Caoi-
net. In speaking to-day Of the attitude OF the
President the question OF war with Spain.
said:
President Mckinley is giving thoughtful
and earnest consideration to every phase OF the
be Jngoed into or act in anticipation OF
events which may never occur. He fully realizes
what war means. and will not go to this last
direfu extremity without the approval Of his
conscience and firm conviction that such q
course would be right in the sight OF God and
OF man. But whenever the honor and integrity
OF the Nation or its people become involved, the
President may be depended upon to do his whole
duty and do It promptly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
NOR DOES SPAIN WANT WAR.
IER GOVERNMENT READY TO DISAVOw ALI


COMPLETELY IN THE MAINE DISASTER.
fBY TO THE TRIBUNE
Paris Feb. 26.-The sensational dispatches
cabled almost hourly from New-Yorn concern
ing the Maine so far fail to arouse serious APP
prehensons that peace will be disturbed be-
tween the United states and Spain. In diplo-
matte circles owing 10 information said to have
been received this afternoon from the French
Embassy In Madrid absolute confidence is ex-
pressed that will not result. even II the ex-
ploson be proved to have been due to treachery.
because In that case the Spanish Government
has decided 10 disavow. Immediately and spon-
taneousy, any completely in such crime, and
to accompany the dsavowal by energetic
statement. satisfying the just indignation Of the
United States.
requiem mass for the souls Of those lost in
the disaster performed in st. Joseph's
Church. in the Avenue Hoche. to-day. Those
present included General Porter. the japanese
Minister many French officials Henry Blount.
Edward Blount. DR.. Bull. Mr.. and Mrs. Kieffer.
Colonel Kellogg. Lieutenant Sinms and almost
the entire American colony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
BOTH MORT4LLY WOUNDED.

South Bend. Ind. Feb 26.-Shortly before mid
night last night Policeman Louis Keller noticed
tho rear door Of n cigar unlocked and the
lights out He went in TO investigate. and bullet
whzzed past his head. \ fusillade followed.
moment later tho door opened and out rushed hve
men leaving Keller. shot through the heart, dead
on the floor behind them. Policeman Derrent had
lust come W and Of the men ran into MS
arms Derren; found him to be mortay wounded
one of Keller's bullets having passed through his
abdomen He gave his name as Jack Burke. of
Tov-York -Four more OF the burglars capt
,,red- Robert Powers. James Burns. Frank O'Con-
ner and Frank Monroe all said to be Eastern
nrooks whose ield OF operations has been Montreal
and Buffalo. Burke IN his dying statement said
that he fired the shot that killed Keller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
"BL4CK CROOK" COMPANY ARRESTED.

IN RE TRIED NEXT MONDAY ~ MONTREAL on
CHARGES OF INDEcENCY.
Montreal Feb. 26.-All OF the members OF the
..rlack Crook Burlesque opera Company. playing
at the Theatre Royal were arrested this afternoon
during the performance. on a charge OF indecency
They were subsequently released on 5000 bail and
their trial fixed for Monday. IL found guilty. the
minimum penal, f. two months in jail. The Ameri-
nan Consul Gensal is looking after the interests OF
,hc accused. all OF them claiming 10 be residents
~ fhe United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
WOHAN'S STOMACH REMOVED.

PATIENT DOING WELL AFTER THIRTY SIN
HOURS.
San Francisco Feb 25-DT Charles r. Brigham
at St I.uke's Hospital. has made a complete
ciston OF the stomach OF a woman patient. suffer
ing witt cancer and thirty-six hours after the op
Grafton she is resting comfortably. with almost
normal pulse and temperature. II will be at least
a week. however. before there can be a well-found-
ed hope for h recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
THE MISSING HEIRESS FOUND.

BOSTON POLICE NOTIFIED BY A suPERrNTEND-
ENT OF NURSES TO DISCONTINUE
THE SEARCH
Boston. Feb 26-Mss jamie WesrofY. the missing
heiress OF Waterford Ireland. who reported 10
the Boston police yesterday having been missing
since February u. has been found. Tho supern-
tendent Of nurses al the Long Island Hospital. who
reported the disappearance the police yesterday
notified 10 them to-day by telephone that the girl
had been found but refused 10 make known where
she had been any other facts in connection with
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
Continued on fourth page.
TONS wATCHWORD.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUNE.l

"yrwYoRK AND FLORIDA" AND palm
BEACH LIMITED"
Via PENNSYLVANIA. Southern. +. g. q r. and Florida
r-a.t Coast; leaves Sew-lork daily. except sunday
II n a m composed exclusively dining. compart-
ment drawing room. sleeping. observation and IL
hrary cars. New-York 10 St. Augustine Connection
with Palm Beach Limited for Ormond Daytona
and Palm Beach. New-York ofnces. III
and 553 Broadway.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
NEW LAKE STEAMER LAUNCHED

Detroit. Mich Feb. 26-The Cleveland and Buffalo
Transit Companys steamer City OF Erie. which
when completed will be the finest and fastest
steamer on the lakes. was launched this afternoon
En-, tho Detroit Drydock Companys yards AT
Wvandot,c The city OF Erie is Szi feet long and
e Tee. beam over the guards She he's modern
r,oo.crbtnery 80 and Will accommodate 40 passengers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

the damage and nut the steamer In sailing con-
dition. The captain accordingly anchored in
forty fathoms Of water. Signals were run up
showing that were in distress and that we
needed assistance. At the same time lights and
rockets were placed ready for in case any
vessel should be sighted at night Thus con-
tinued all one night. 1t is true that the passen-
gers were anxious but they were assured by the
captain that there was no danger, only delay.
THE BOAT SENT OUT.
The next morning he decided that, we
were out Of the path OF passing vessels and II
was the wrong season OF the year for fishing
boats to be on the Banks. he would better send
out boat to get into the regular track cf ocean
steamers. ! was selected TO take charge of the
boat and volunteers were called for from among
the crew. The necessary number of men was
obtained and a. noon on February Is we start
ed away from the ship We were supplied with
fifteen days provisions and had plenty OF water
on board. The dense fog that had prevailed for
several days still hanging low ever the
water. We headed south, in the hope Of meet
ing vessel, and on the first night out we saw
a vessel pass in the distance. but the fog was
SO thick that we could not make her see our
signals.
our next experience was at midnight on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

PRIMARIES Of the Repubhca nsof the County OF
York organizing under Committee or fifty-
tnreel Will be held Throughout, the county on Tues
Gay, March ]. for election Of nem,ers Of the Gen
.ral Committee. Polls open from 730 10 10 y. m NJ
the enrolling places For list Of places see Tribune
IL February TO- page 7.-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
rroprDA ANp THE SOUTH

Fastest service operated TO Florida and Mas
49,, Is via Atlantic Coast Line aud Plant system
.Ssw- YORK aud Florida Special l22 noon Two
other trains. New-YorS offices. 2s' and 2el Broad
way-Adyt 3D..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

THE LAKE SHORE LIMITED
Afternoon Nhour train TO Chicago. VIA New. fork
Centrai-Lake Shore route. Leaves New YORK oW
N m every day arrives Chicago 400 p. m next
a. Nost luxurious train n the world. -Advt