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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
DAMAGED BY TINE sroRM.

Early yesterday morning there was
quite a flood in East Hampton from the
extremely high tide. and all along
Hampton Greek and it's cGves, the water
flooded property, doing some little dam
age. Several board walks were washed
away and considerable lumber stored on
the banks of the stream was carried
away Several small out houses We're
carried out into the stream. The water
was up even with the new Lake bridge,
which connects the central part OF the
City and West End, ana there was
some fear that 1T would be washed
a way.
All of the passenger steamers resumed
their trips yesterday between the local
ports, and several of tine fishing boats
and oyster craft were out during the
day. The patrol fleet has resumed the
work Of guarding ships past the sub.
marine mines at Old Point. and the
launches are now running out to the
warships without any trouble.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
will hold a meeting on the first Mon
day in May in the Y. M. G. A.. at .
O'clock in the afternoon. New Members
will be recruited at the meeting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour firm; No. 2 yellow corn,
344W4; No. . spring wheat, Ito;
No. 8 spring wheat, 105@115; No.
3 red, 1872; No 2 corn, 34@34A; No.
oats, 294; No. 2 white, 32W4; No.
white, Sl@314; No. 2 Rye, 6Ua; No.
barley, 47@95U; No. 3, -: No. 4, -;
-; No. flax seed, 13o@13O4; prime
timothy seed, $50; mess pork per
barrel 0;lard per 1OU POUNDS
5.57@5.574; short ribs sides Qoose),
5.3' W5.65; dry salted shoulders
boxed 44@5; short clear sides,
boxed, $500 05; whiskey di:tillers'
finished goods, per gallon, 12O.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
NEW YORK srocK mARKEr.

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK, April 2S.-The stock
market was quite as active and Animal
ed today compared with the lethargy
and sluggishness of yesterda. The
days business was not by any means
large, and there was prolonged periods
|of dullness between THE spurts of ac-
in the market OF any Importance, and
the buying was due ITO the initiative OF
one or TWO prominent operators who
distributed orders with q liberal hand
all Through the active list. This ag
Sres:ive leadership invited more or
less following among the small traders.
The buying was placed on the confident
engagement off the Philippines would
result in favor of the United States
forces. Grangers were conspicuous in
the trading, and led the advance in the
railroad list. No doubt the distinctly
easier tone in the money market had
something to do with the awakening Of
the speculative spirit.
Can money was quite abundant today
and loans were made as low as l IL per
cent. Rates for time loans We're quo
tably lower q from 5 1-2 to per cent.
for all periods 1t is significant also of
future prospects in the money market
that lenders hold out for long periods at
existing rates, while borrowers want
money for not more than sixty days.
In spite of easier conditions IN money
foreign exchange yielded u fraction to-
day The keen demand abroad for food
stuffs is making exchange all the time
and the prospects of the foreign money
markets point to higher discount rates.
Total sales of stocks today were
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
BALTIMORE MARKETS

BALTIMORE. April 2s-Flour-
Firm and higher; western super, $50
M3.l5; do extra, 4.15@4.45; family. 500
$3.50; winter patent, 5.50@5.S0; spring
DO. 6.l0@650; spring Wheat straight.
5.S5@6.oO.
Wheat-steady at the decline. Spot
month and May, la bid; July. 1.O1 IL
bid; steamer No. 2, Ill bid; southern
wheat by sample, 1.10@1.15; do on grade;
I11@1.14 10.
Corn-Fimn: spot and month, 80 $40
40; May, 80 3-4@l-2; June, 80 s-4@ie;
July, 90 bid; steamer mixed, IS 3-4@39
southern white corn, 41@42; do yellow.
410D43
Ca'ts-Firm and higher; NO. Q white,
81 1-2@3-S; Mo. 2 mixed. 1895.
Rye-Firmer: No. nearby, 81 LAC
IL; western. &C sales.
Hay-Flrm; choice timothy, 1900
Grain retghts-Active for steamers:
unchanged.
Butter; and Eggs Firm, unchanged. 4
Cheese sseady; unchanged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
SUNS FIRST RAY.
Since the Storm was Seen Yesterda

Since the Storm was Seen Yesterday
Afternoon.
The first ray Of sunshine to be seen
in this section since the heavy gale,
which lasted for several days, was
noticed yesterday afternoon at Ola
Point. About 5 O'Clock persons stand
ing on the pier had their attention cali
ed 10 the sunlight which was shin
ing on Ocean View, while all the rest
OF the vicinity was dark and threat
en!ng. II was too beautiful a sight 10
last long and in "a few minutes all
was dismal and gloomy again, the
clouds having covered the sun com
plelely.
The sea had quleted down good
deal in Hampton Roads yesterday
afternoon, but the tide continued to
be very high, being on a level with the
pier. There was stiil quite "a heavy
swell on the water, but the waves
We're not running anywhere near as
high as they did on the day before
The smaller sailing craft in the Roads
were rocking somewhat, but the war
ships We're not moved.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
THE sOIJTHERY BOI1GHT

The steamer SOuthery CBr), 1341
tons, built at Sunderland, Eng, in 1889.
has been purchased by the United
States government for sl25,00O.
The Southery was damaged early IN
1896 outside the Capes in collision with
the schooner Yale, and came to the
shipyard for repairs.
She was thoroughly overhauled here
and left in November of the same year
under Il new name and Norwegian reg
lister. Later she was renamed the
Southery and has been in the foreign
trade ever since.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
NEW YoRK COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK, April os.-Cotton flu
lures closed steady; sales. 72.700 bales.
April. nominal; May, GIL June, Gil;
July. 6.23: August, and September, 62s;
October. 6.21 November, 6.29; Decem-
Der. mo; January. 634.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
SALVATION ARMY.

Tonight it is expected that there will
he a gigantic meeting at the Salvation
Army Hall, at which time there will
be two attractions. The meeting will
be one of welcome to Captain Chandler.
of Chester, Pa, who will hereafter have
charge of the work in Hampton, and his
little protsGe, Hester. This little girl
has, always been a great attraction at
the Salvation Army meetings by her
sweet singing and talking. Mr.. c. E.
Wilson, of Newport News, will also be
present. and will speak during the eves.-
ing. The seats are free and all will
be welcome.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
CHICAGO GRAIN lMARKEr.

CHICAGO, April 2S.-Influenced by
sensational advances at English grain
centers, wheat today on Change sold
Lie above yesterdays closing prices.
Eut heavy realizing from beginning to
end of the session caused a reac ton
in all quotations and the closing was
really as weak as the opening was
strong. July wheat closed 5-S@3-4c
higher: May Is higher, corn and oats
gained 1@l-4c. Provisions suffered de-
cilneS Of 1l-2@15c on packers selling.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
BRIEF IT,ENrS

n number of Hampton people went
to Old Point yesterday afternoon 70
see the effects of the storm.
No deeds were recorded in the clerk $
office yesterday.
The condition of Mr. J. Keith Wray
is Very much improved, and it is likely
that he Will be able to be out again
in the next few days.
MIR. John w. Skinner. of the Barnes
Hotel. who has been confined to his
home for nearly q week. was able to be
out yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
WA w 81 :!
apr 27-5nr.

We herewith utter
our ultinnatunn and be-
Gin our Spring cam
paign on high prices
for low grade goods.
We are better fOrti-
fled than ever to sup
ply your and the boys
wants and offer to
the trade a full stock
Of Clothing. Hats.
Shoes and Furnish
ings second to none, in
the state. With quail
ties and prices guar
anteed.
Come in and eNa-
mine the following:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

Arab Pasha has published a notice
disowning his son on the ground Of
undutiful behavior. His son Moham-
med is as well known in Ceylon (where
they are exiled) as his father, and has
been studying for some time past with
a view to entering upon a military ca
Ieer. 49,,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
l,AIIINNA GII I'D

The bark Calunna (Br0. 1876 tons.
has been chartered to sail from the
west coast of South America to Hamp-
ton Roads for orders. nitrate, 25s. less
Is, Sd ii direct port; option United
Kingdom or Continent. She will load
here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
N6W1nSumIn6r Resort,
THE BuCKR0EsBEACH HOTEL,

Is situatedsson Hampton Roads in
sight ofsF'ort Monroe, where electric
cars meet incoming and outgoing
sort wili$be
Opened MAY 9. 1888.
The hotel has been enlarged. Per
feet sanitary condition and plumbing.
Bathing is uneXcelled. Fishing and
boating unrivalled. No malaria. The
cool breezes Of the Atlantic. Electric
cars every Is 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 II. HE.W,INS. Manager,
sBuck Roe Beach Hotel.
~ Hampton, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
E 4 MPToN NE VS..

ten. D. C.:Wm. sumack. Jackson, Miss. :
r. M. Mansfield, Philadelphia; H. J.
McFee, j. Long. Baltimore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

... Vessels Arrived Yesterday.
Steamship Mokta (Br), Harris, Bal
inlprt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
ALONG THE WATER FRONT
ITEMS OF INTEREST GATHERED
ABOUT THE PIERS.
Entrances and Clenranccs Mt the Custom
House. List of Vessels Now In Fort.
Other aMarlne Items.
Weather Forecast
tEy Telegraph.)

Wy IeIeBFapn1
WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Forecast
for Friday: For Virginia, threatening
weather and showers: warmer; north
to east winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Hamptnu Burrau,
The % ally - ress,
King Street, near Queen. opposite the
new postoffca

Ali news letters for publication in
this department should be addressed
10 Daily Press Bureau. Hampton
The Daily Press will be found for
sale every morning at the following
places:
Colbert's book store. and at the King
street office.
Old Poiint-Baulch's stationery and
book store, Hygeia Hotel and Cham
berlin Hotel.
Sherwood Hotel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

Marriage Licenses.
LIVERPOOL. April 2S.-Sailed: Co
bella, Tampico.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Vessel. Sailed Yesterday.

Steamship Cycle (Br.). Jermyn. Lon
don.
Steamship Mokta (Br), Harris, New
York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
ARRIVALS AT THE BARNES.

The following were the arrivals at the
Barnes Hotel yesterday:
w. H. tNeiley, Baltimore; 8, "A. Lucas,
philadelphia; w. J. Leadell, Washing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
FINANCE and COMMERCE
Market Quotations From the
Leading Business Centers
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET

call steady. l 1902 IT, per cent; last
loan 1-2 per cent; prime mercantile
paper. GOT per cent: sterling ex-
change easier, with actual business in
bankers bills at 4.s0 l-2@3-4 for de-
1nand and at 4.S1@1-4 for sixty days:
posted rates 4.S2 and 4.85 1-2@4.s6: COM
mercial bills 4.S0 1-2: silver certificates,
81 Ia: bar silver. 81; Mexican dollars,
40 LIZ; government bonds. irregular;
state bonds. dull; railroad bonds,
strong.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Get a Move on You

if you expect to secure any
Of the rare bargains that we
are selling our nobby Cloth
ing and Furnishings at.
Our Easter sales have been
very satisfactory and in APP
probation thereof we have
stuck the knife right into
t. e prices Of our spring suits
and let them go at unheard
Of low n,.iraS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
InTine
~ R. E. J. APPLEwH1rE.

Office, Harweod Building, Washington
avenue. near Twenty-seventh street.
ty-7-1y Newport Nsws, vs..
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The following vessels arc en- route
to Newport News and Hampton
Roads,:
The times., 1898-04-01
AMERICANS UNSAFE.
General Exodus About to Begin-Ra-
mon Curranza Coming

Tampa, Fla, March 31-The steamship
Mascotte arrived in port this afternoon
from Havana with 100 passengers. They
say that a general exodus was about to
begin among the Americans in Havana
and on the island
The passengers say that a very great
change has come over the Spanish Off
Gals since the report of the Maine dis
aster has been made known, and that 1t
is now dangerous for Americans to re-
main in Cuba. They further say that
Consul General Lee realizes the serious
ness of the situation, and has become
uneasy for the safety Of the people he is
there TO protect. AS a result of the in
formation brought over by the ship, trav-
el to Havana has been practically sus-
pended.
Capt Hanlon, of the Mascotte, says
that active preparations for war were
noticeable on every hand in Havana har-
Dor.
Among those who arrived on the Mas
cote was Lieut.. Ramon CarranZa the
new naval attache from Spain to the
United States. He left tonight for Wash
ington direct, and is the bearer of i'm
portant messages and papers from the
Madrid government TO the Spanish lega-
tion in Washington.
When asked tonight his opinion of the
situation between the United States and
Spain he shook his head and answered
that the outlook for a reconciliation be-
tween the two countries was exceedingly
dark and that he feared that before he
reached his destination something serious
would happen.
The times., 1898-04-01
OUR PLANS REJECTED.
A London Paper Declares That SpnfI
Is Obdurate.


London, April 1.-The Daily Mail has
issued a special edition containing the
following dispatch from Its Madrid cor
respondent:
Madrid, March 81, II p. NAT today's
conference Prime Minister Sagasta read
to Minister Woodford Il written note of
the resolutions adopted by the govern
ment in reply to President McKinley's
demand. The chief demands are rejected,
the feeling being, as l learn, that they are
Inconsistent with the dignity and honor
of any nation.
Minister Woodford declared that he
could not make an immediate answer, as
he must consult his Government. He
asked permission to translate the note
into English there and then, so that
Senior Moret, minister of the colonies,
who knows English, could revise and APP
prove the translation. This was done.
The only thing Gen. Woodford said was
to express his personal wishes for con-
| ciliation and peace
Immediately after the conference, Senior
Gullon, minister of foreign affairs, visited
the queen regent and reported to her the
| result of the meeting. Referring to the
| conference, Senor Moret said: I'VE are
still Spaniards."
The Spanish note answering the de-
mands was telegraphed to the powers,
together with copy of the American
demands.
Gen Woodford expects an answer from
Washington early in the morning.
/ am assured that France and Russia
have asked Spain to formulate the ut
most limits of the concessions that she
could make, the intention now of the
powers being evidently to mediate the
| dispute
The times., 1898-04-01
GEN. HARRIsoN's STATEMENT.
His Visit Purely and Solely Pro-
fessionaI.

fessionaI.
New York March 81. - Ex-Presldent
Benjamin Harrison arrived here today
from the West. In answer to several re-
quests for interviews, ne issued this
statement this evening:
MY visit to New York was not hastily
determined upon. I have been contem-
plating it for month and 1t was def
nitely determined upon week ago. 1
have come purely and solely on profess
sional business, at the request of my as
sociate counsel and without any sug-
gestion from any other source. I do not
expect to meet or confer with any one
on any matter relating TO public affairs.
No one has been authorized to express
my views. That work l always do my
self when I think ii needs doing.
"I feel a grave and soIicitous interest
in our negotiations with Spain, but I am
not charged with the responsibility of
conducting them and would not on any
account do or say anything that might
embarrass those who are. The President
and Congress will, 1 hope, continue in
those relations OF confidence and har-
mony that are essential to such q crisis.
1t would be very grievous and very in
furious If they should fall apart.
Il am sure that l can serve my country
best by keeping silent just now-and per-
haps others might help IN the same way
I shall remain in New York for week
or ten days"
The times., 1898-04-01
MISS BARTON AT THE HELM.
The Red Cross and Cuban Relic
Committee in Harmony

Committee in Harmony.
New York, March 81. - The following
statement emphasizes the fact that Clara
Barton, and not Editor Klopsch, is to be
the sole head hereafter of the relief work
In Cuba.
The Central Cuban Relief Committee de-
sires to correct an error which appeared
in the Christian Herald of March 30 con-
corning the work Of the Red Cross In
Cuba. II was stated that one result Of
DR.. Klopsch's visit to Havana has been a
division Of work which will make it more
satisfactory hereafter. The Red Cross
will henceforth devote itself exclusively
TO hospital, asylum and kindred work.
The fact IS that the American National
Red Cross, under the direction OF Miss
Clara Barton, will take charge of the dis
tribution of relief supplies at the request
of the Government and the Central Gu
ban Relief Committee. IT will work in
perfect accord and cooperation with the
consuls. 1t will look after all necessary
hospital work the same as heretofore un-
der the auspices OF the committee only.
The times., 1898-04-01

Comptroller Eckels to the excessive loans made
to the banks president, the late William NJ.
singerly, and the business interests with which
he was connected AT that time the loans to
Singery aggregated over $569,0Oo, and the over
drafts were $l0,97G. The loans were carried as
cash items, which was the subject of the bank
examiners criticism.
Deputy Comptroller Coffin wrote to William
NJ. singerly October 80, requesting from him in
formation relative to the report OF the bank ex-
aminer and calling his attention to the excessive
loans Whether Mr. Singerly replied to this COM
munication was not revealed at the hearing, but
though eight of the directors agreed that no
further loans should be discounted without their
authority Bank Examiner Hardt, at his exarnina-
tion on May L. 1897, found that the Singerly loans
had increased $572, ,OO0 and that the overdrafts
on that date were s19 7b4, OF which the Singery
overdrafts amounted TO sol, 600
No further examination was made by Mr. Hardt
until after the bank closed it's doors. He then
The times., 1898-04-01

discovered that the item of loans and discounts
on which the officers and directors We're liable
had been falsihed in the statements to the comp
troller OF the currency back to and including the
report furnished February 2S, 1896 At that
time the loans and discounts reported to be
S205, 900. In reality they were about $500, 900
The excess placed in the column of loans
and discounts, for which the officers and directors
were not liable. The mis-statements were con-
tinued the reports of July % and October I3
Detailed testimony to the Justification OF the
reports was given.
The hearing adjourned at late hour until next
Wednesday afternoon. Cashier Steeles bail, to
the amount of $4,000. was renewed by Liquor
Dealer William Boyle.
The times., 1898-04-01

The reception given by Mrs. Lottie E.
Green, of 419 L Street northwest, Monday
evening, March IS, in honor Of her broth
er, of the Tenth United States Cavalry
Band OF Fort Assinaloine, Montana, was
largely attended by many friends. The
rooms We're tastefully decorated with the
stars and stripes and flags of the Uniform
Rank, X. of P. Mrs. Green was ably as
sisted by Miss Alice V. Williams
Among those present We're il. Smith,
brigadier general of K. of P. of District
OF Columbia; Grand Chancellor T. W.
West, of District OF Columbia; Mr. and
Mrs. r. W. Graham, Mr.. r. K. Wash
ington, Mrs. Bundy. Miss II. Freeman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Ware, Misses Lucas,
Miss Lucy Moten NJ. Madre. Miss Dorsey,
Mr.. John ". Staurd, Miss Winfield, Miss
Julia Brooks, Mr.. ]. B. Edelin, Mr.. Knox
Mr. ]. T. Johnson, Miss H. Drew, Miss
NJ. Hunter, Miss A. V. Bolden. Misses
Lula and Sadie Garrison, Miss NJ. York
Miss C. Baum, Miss S. Guitar. Miss "
Smith, Miss B. Hamilton, Miss Berthe
Williams, Miss Lucy Carter; Mess-s. S.
Drew. +. Drew, L. Boulden, w. Hunter
w Thomas, A. Turner and J. T. John
son. Miss Marietta Harvey rendered
some choice selections OF music on the
plano. assisted by her brother Mr.. Ben
tamin Harvey, violinist, and Mr.. Holmes,
! cornetist.
The times., 1898-04-01
THE sINGERLY ovERDRAFTs.
Some Light Thrown On PecuIiar
Bank Trnnsactions

Philadelphia, March Sl.-some light was thrown
on the transactions Of the broken Chestnut Street
National Bank today at the hearing before United
States Commissioner Edmunds of Cashier VIII
liam Steele, charged with making false statements
of the condition of the bank to the comptroller
Of the currency. The directors of the defunct
institution summoned TO the proceedings.
National Bank Examiner William N Hardt said
that in October, 1896, he called the attention OF
The times., 1898-04-01
Caused by Crossed wires.

A crossed electric light wire building No.
1921 Street, occupied by Asher, Barnett & CO.,
bankers and brokers' came near causing n serious
fire about SIS o'clock yesterday afternoon The
sputtering blaze was discovered by the colored
ianitor, after it had communicated with the wood
work and spreading rapidly He turned in
an ALARM and the flames extinguished after
about $50 damage had resulted.
The times., 1898-04-01
ALICE MITCHELL DEAL.
The Bosom Friend and Murderess of
Fredn Ward.

Memphis, March 3O.-Alice Mitchell, the
school girl who on January Is, 1892, killed
her bosom friend, Freda Ward, died this
morning at the West Tennessee Insane
Asylum at Bolivar. She was the daugh-
ter of one of the most prominent and best
known families in Memphis and a pupil
of the leading girls school here, where
she formed a remarkable attachment for
Freda Ward, of Gold Dust, Tenn, who
was a schoolmate of Miss Mitchell.
On the day Miss Ward was to return to
her home to spend the Christmas holi-
days, Alice Mitchell drove to the wharf
in her phaeton and seeing Miss Ward
rushed up to her and cut her throat with
a razor, killing her instantly Miss
Mitchells trial resulted In verdict of
insanity, and she was sent to the asylum
The times., 1898-04-01

last night, with three sparring bouts as a side
attraction, was postponed on account Of police
interference. A squad of police present, and
stated that they would arrest anyone who at
tempted to give sparring exhibition. and as the
crowd quite slim and other attractions
were billed, the management announced that the
bout would be postponed and the money refunded
to those who had bought tickets.
The times., 1898-04-01

Mrs. Porter, the widow of Gen. Porter,
is visiting Mrs. Van Ness Huyck.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Huntley Mason, who
have been spending the past six weeks in
Florida, have returned 10 their home on
Columbia Heights.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley were
entertained at the White House Wednes-
day evening by the playing of Leo Stern
and E. Romeyn Simmons, who gave a
most artistic program.
Mrs. Oliver Thorne Miller will give an
other of her clever BIRD" talks tomor-
now before the Audubon Society at the
Washington Club. Mrs. Miller Is a guest
of Mrs. A. I. Barber, at Belmont
The times., 1898-04-01

Mrs A. L. Barber held an informal re-
ception last night at Belmont in honor of
the Woman's Suffrage Association and
the Federation of Womens Clubs. Mrs.
Barber. wearing white satin, received her
guests in the drawing room, assisted by
Miss Barber, in buttercup silk