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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
Cycling tho .Jewe1er,s En.r, !

A 1eweler, bemoaning the impending
ruin OF his business, observes that
nowadays young men pass his windows
without so much as glance and 20
on to the bicycle stores to buy their
sWeethearts presents, and the worst of
1t is that the silly girls appreciate the
stupid things far more than they do
pretty valuables in the way OF rings
and watches. In fact. he states that
he quite expects to hear before long
that it is fashionable for young people
to give away bicycles instead Of rings
when plighting their troth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
THREE BELLS AND A JINGLE

How the Scorpion Frightened a pilo,
Boat. .4
The rumor that a fleet of Spanish
WarsElps was approaching For, Mon
roe FRIDAY night yesterday brought To
ilsht an amusing story concerning the
captain and crew of the steam pilot
poat which does duty outside the
eapes. The narrow escape of the trim
ana fleet little craft was not, for rea
sons which appear below, made known
ny the jolly skipper and his brave men.
But yesterday it broke the bounds OF
secrecy and this morning three thous
ana people in Hampton and Phoebus
Will Eead about it.
Inc plot boat was floating lazily on
the bosom of the blue water far be-
yond the Capes with only the twnkling
stars to show their light upon the
broad expanse around her. The night
was calm and pleasant with only a
gentle zephyr sweeping across the sail
less sea. No thought of danger
troubled the peaceful breasts OF the
captain and his trusty crew. until, as
II 1t had risen like phantom ship from
the oceans depths. a dark object ap-
peared bearing swiftly down upon the
pilot boat. Instantly a scene of wild
excitement followed. The captain
sprang to his place in the pilot house
and quickly rang three bells and then
jingle. "Spaniards. men!" he shout
ed. They're after us!" Then the little
craft sped through the water like a
frightened deer with pack Of baying
hounds in hot pursuit. But the un-
known ship was gaining rapidly on her
and in less than an hour was so near
that the crew of the flying pilot boat
could easily make her out to be man
of-war. With this they were seized by
horrible fear and the captain rang
another jingle. But 1t was no use. il
seemed that their hour had come when,
few moments later. the Scorpion on
her way to Fort Monroe. whizzed by
the painting and putting tug.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
J!MINEZ CHEERFUL.
The Little spaniard Talks. but
,..W About Cnain

The Little Spaniard Talks. but Not
About Spain.
Well informed men at Fort Mon
roe no longer doubt that Jiminez, the
Spaniard now in confinement there. is
spy. 1t has been definitely ascertain
ed that he once held a !ieutenantS
commission in the Spanish navy, but
resigned 1t to come to New York.
where he learned the business of an
electrician.
Speculation Is rife concerning the
manner In which the government will
deal with him. and various opinions
are expressed as to his fate. Jiminez
maintains a cheerful disposition. but
has nothing to say OF himself or his
country's trouble with America
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
GOTHAM HAS TWO MORE
NySTICPTOIJS hfJIpnEF

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE body Of
man about % years Of age. FIVE feet,
ten inches high. OF dark complexion
and dark hair. was found floating in
the East river this morning at 6
o'clock. The arms and legs were tight
ly pnioned by rope which was wrap
ped around the body in many folds and
knotted between the shoulder blades.
Che face was badly cut and bruised
The body Is believed to be that OF
Joseph Britt. of Brooklyn. who disap-
peared June with $500 belonging tc
his father.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
Many State Homos,

In addition to the national homes.
there are now twenty-four State
homes, to which the Government pays
800 per annum for each inmate. It Is
thought that these twenty-four homes
have population Of about % 900 also,
which makes $4,000 soldiers now being
cared for by the Government. Few
realize what home the nation pro-
vides for her worthy soldiecy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
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 2, 1898.
The hotel has been enlarged. Per-
tect sanitary condition and plumbing:
Bathing is uneXcelied. 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 H. HEWINS. Manager,
Buck Roe Beach Hotel,
Hampton, Va.
apr 27-6m-
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CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

NIiINAIU GEllAIN MAIthLI.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE bearish
crop report and improved weather de-
pressed wheat today. July closed with
a loss Of 1874 and September Ia.
Corn Is off 3S@l-a and oats IS There
was a further decline of So IL in pork,
II l-2 in provisions. IL 1-2 cents In lard
and 70 cents in ribs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
BRIEF ITEMS.

Mrs. J. Archer Vaughan. who has
been visiting friends in Richmond. will
return this morning.
Miss Lula Hogg. of Gloucester coun-
ty is the guest this week Of Miss Fan
ME Howard, Of the West End
Albert Prtlow, charged with wife
beating. was yesterday fined $3.50
which included costs-by Mayor Hope.
He appealed the case to the county
court.
The British steamship Keemun. with
one Of her firemen dead on board, sail
ed from Old Point yesterday. The body
viii be buried at sea The KeemuE
was bound from Baltimore to Glasgow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

Why don't some men wed themselve
to pocket whisk brooW? 1t Woult
certainly make them ever SO nucl
more attractive.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

The Hampton Shoe Co opened doors
opposite the Hampton Furniture Co.
last Saturday. They have a nice line
OF up-to-date Shoes. Mr.. w. B. Thomas
of Newport News. is manager and will
be glad to see his friends. Mr.. A. S
Willy, proprietor OF the New York Shoe
Co. at Newport News. is also proprie-
tor of the Hampton Shoe Co. ju-s-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

A New York infant has just been con
demned to stager through life under
the name OF Walter Sampson Schley
Dewey Cullen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

1t only takes a woman five minutes
to clean up mans desk 30 that IT
will take him two weeks to find what
he wants.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
Y: :" T.. " s:.':..
Opposite tie Postofflce

Notice.
AT meeting of the directors of the
Newport News, Hampton and Old
Point Railway Company, held on
Thursday, the 10Th day OF May, 1858,
the following resolution was adopted:
of the stockholders OF this company
be held at the office of the company
in the town of Hampton, Va, ut 12
O'clock on Tuesday, the 2sth day of
June, 1898, and that this notice be
published for thirty days in the
Hampton Monitor. a newspaper pub
lished 10 the town Of Hampton, and
the Newport News Press, newspa
per published in the city of Newport
News. HENRY L. SCHMELZ,
May 81, 1895. Secretary.
my22-30t
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If you do not think men are vain
watch the sly glances they cast at any
window where they catch their own
reflection.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

Hanrahan-Some av thin new gun.
will carry fifteen miles.
Houlihan-At wan shot?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

The monument of Bizet, the musician.
in Pere Lachaise Cemetery. has been
seriously defaced by curiosity hunters.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
Market Quotations From the
Leading Business Centers

/ = INN MARX
NEW YORK. June 11.-AIoney on call
steady, 1-41It IL per cent: nrinna
mercantile paper. 3g4 per cent; ster-
nns ekchahgs steady. with actual bus
mess IN bankers bills at 4.s5 S-4@4.s6
Tor demand. and at asa l-203-4 for sfx-
" days: posted rates. ass IL and 4S5.
commercial bills. i.S3 ga: silver certif-
| icates. 81 3-4D5S Ia bar silver. 81 7-s.
Mexican dollars. As l-2; s5@t@ bonds.
dull: railroad bonds, Rsoyern.
lnent bonds, strong.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKETS.
NEW YORK. June 11.-Conditions
untaNorahie to a rise in prices were
given more atteneion than on yesterday
in today's stock market. SO that gains
In most cases wer lost and prices crum-
bled in the second hour of the short
session to below last nights level. The
absence oil support encouraged the
near the close. causing some sharp dips
with only feeble rallies, notably In SUI
gar, and the grangers. Louisville and
southern preferred We're conspicuous
sufferers on the yellow fever scare and
were an unsettling Influence from the
opening.
| The Very low bank statement failed
| to rally the market
The absorption of bonds has been
| large during the week and prices yiel-
ded less than for stocks.
Atchison Observation-Disclosures. l3s
| Baltimore & Ohio 1914
| Canada Pacific Observation-Disclosures. sc
| Canada Southern SO
Chesapeake 81 Ohio 22i
| Chicago & Alton. Observation-Disclosures. $40
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. 1868
e. g. e.. T. st. l.. ............ 80
DO do pref'd. IS
Delaware Il Hudson. ......... 100
Delaware. Lack. s. w $3.50 49, 1876
Erie neW) 1873
Fort Wayne. .-............. $50. 1GS
Qrent Northern prefd. ......... 17S
illinois Central ........... 105
Lake Shore 1879
Louisville Il Nashville. 52s
Manhattan l. ...... 104t
Michigan Central 103
Missouri Pacific ... 35s
Mobile & Ohio. Observation-Disclosures. 274
New Jersey Central . 95t
New York Central. 1863
Norfolk s. Western . IS
Northern Pacific. . 299
do pref'd. Observation-Disclosures. 695
pittsourg $500 -.......... l69
Reading 20
Rock Island 1868
st. Paul 10l
do pret'd. ..... l49
Southern Pacific. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. It's
Southern Railway. ... st
do pref'd. ....... 30
! Texas Il Pacific. 1ls
Union Pacific pref'd. ;. :. :. 6Os
Adams Express. 100
American Express. ... ia
United States Express. ..... 40
Wells Fargo Express. ............ 1T Z
American Tobacco. ll2
do pref'd Observation-Disclosures. 1lS
Peoples Gas 10l4
Consolidated Gas. 2U3
General Electric. Observation-Disclosures. ISL
Pacific Mail Observation-Disclosures. 2G4
Pullman Palace .... 1873
Silver Certificates. .............. 574
Sugar 14O4
do pref'u ....... ll5
Tennessee Coal 81 Iron .... 244
western Union. Observation-Disclosures. Oh
Chicago Northwestern. . 1863
do pref'd Observation-Disclosures ago
Chicago Great Western. . l4A
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JUST SUGGESTIONS.

He-I think war, when there is war.
should be vigorously pressed.
She'll don't remind you Of war; do
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-12

II RICHMOND,
IL. BOOT AND SHOE MAKER
2s09 Washington avenue
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALITY.
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BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET

BALTIMORE. June .--Flour-Dull
and easy; western super, 34Oa365.
Wheat Unsettled; spot LOO l-.aDY-4.
month. .? Il bid: July. So 1-40l-2; Au-
gust. IS asked; southern wheat by SAM
pie. 946ll Oh 1-2
l-2; southern white corn, 81
Grain Freights-unsettled; unchang-
ed
Sugar-Strong: unchanged.
Butter-Steady; unchanged.
Eggs and Cheese-Steady; unchang-
ed.
Lettuce-1.25@15 per basket.
iskey--Unchanged.
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Cash quotations We're as follows:
Flour slow; No.2 yellow corn, SO; No.
Sspring whent, 81; No. 3 spring
wheat, s0G09U; No. 9 red, 93t;
No. corn, ;ii; NO. . oats, .os;
No. white, 2'.t; No. 5 While, II
@>S; No. rye, 40; No barley,
3aW3l No. Z, --; No. 3 -;
-, No. flax seed, llG4; prime
timothy seed, 2.sn; mess pork per
barrel 9.66W9.70; lard per 100 pounds
. bQQ15.7D; short ribs sides loose,
) 25up5.GU; dry salted 81, uliters,
boA-d 5Qa5t; short clear Il es,
boxed, a.90GA6.'0; whiskey dis.,,lrrs'
finished goods, per gallon,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22

from the islands Of the naval and mill
tary forces OF the Spanish government
now there. On the other hand 1t is pos
sible that the ships have gone to the
Canary Islands, but this is considered
improbable.
As a result OF Information which the
Spanish attaches have received. the off,
cials are confident that the battleship Pc
layo, which was officially reported to have
sailed from Cadiz on Sunday last. Joined
Il and that furthermore arrangements
have been made for the reinforcement OF
the SQUADRON by the armored cruiser Car
los V. Spain's action in collecting such
a formidable fleet at ST. Vincent has been
subject Of considerable and anxious
speculation at the navy department and
it will receive considerable consideration
ar a meeting of the strategic board. The
carlos V. is perhaps the most effec,.ve
OF Spain's men-of-war. She is an armor-
eel cruiser of 1890 tons Her batteries
consist of 26 guns. The Pelayo, the only
b0ttleShip in the Spanish navy OF any
value, was originally built u years ago.
but the changes which have been made
in her battery in France have increased
her effectiveness to a great extent. Such
Il fleet might be able to dispose of Com
modore Schley's flying squadron. In con-
sequence of the collection of such force
at ST. Vincent one thing is certain--the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22

taking advantage OF Information
The north Atlantic squadron, under
Captain SIMPSONS command. is a splcn-
did array OF fine vessels, and this force
Is quite competent TO blockade all the
ports In Cuba, or at least all Of the ports
connecting by rail with Havana and SO
likely to be used to supply that place IN
the event OF a siege, with food and the
munitions Of war. This statement is to
be taken with the understanding that Il
does not contemplate the coming to Gu
ban waters OF the Spanish fleet. In such
case, however, the probable policy would
be to abandon the blockade and endeavor
to force the Spanish fleet TO battle,
United States Minister Woodford an
nounccd that he had instructed Consul
General Bowen at Barcelona to call upon
all American consuls TO withdraw, He
further stated that he had placed the
American legation in Madrid and Amerl-
can interests In Spain generally In the
hands OF the British ambassador.
II was found necessary to frame Il no.
tico to the powers OF the intention Of our
government TO establish blockade OF
Havana, the notification being required
by International law.
The navy department today, aside from
giving orders to the squadron, continued
the work OF adding TO the navy, and pur-
chased another ship at Norfolk. as an
auxiliary cruiser, ana some small yachts,
The news Of the actual beginning OF war
was received with gravity at the depart
LAT fltNVtl
as to the destination Of the Spanish
squadron One suggestion was that It is |
heading to cut on the fine battleship or |
CONTINUED on fourth page)
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22

Washington. April si-War between
IA, United states and Spain is fact
though not officially declared 80 by con-
grcps The stirring events ot yesterday
were succeeded today with rnpldi'y by
Others NJ more Importance, eliminating
In the afternoon IN orders for the depar-
tury al the north Atlantic squadron for
Havana Thl, practically Is an act OF
war. 10 that war between this country
and spain may fairly be said to date
from today April a.
Two minutes after the opening OF the
atnt. department this morning came
word from Minister woodford that the
spanlsh government having anticipated
ana prevented his intentions to present
the presidents ultimatum, he had asked
for his passports The administration In
n public abatement announced that II re-
rardcd the action of the Spanish govern
mcnt az rendering unnecessary further
diploma,ic action on the part OF the tni-
tod states and further stated that 1t re-
gnrdcd the course adopted by Spain as
one plnrlng upon that country the re-
sponsihllty Tor the breach OF friendly re-
lations.
Woodfords telegram resulted In the
calling OF o special cabinet meeting TO
arrange an outline for the plan of the
The result was an immediate
order for the Atlantic squadron to begin
the blockade OF Havana How much fur
thcr than this the cabinet progressed IN
It's deliberations 1t is not possible to say
for the obvious reason that the time has
now come when the interests OF the gov
,rnmrnt require that the movement OF
m, ships and troops should be guarded
with the greatest care from undue pub
lefty in order to prevent the enemy from
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22

New York April a--A Herald dispatch
from Washington early this morning.
says:
spain's answer 20 President McKinley's
ultimatum may take the form OF shot
and shell. Her formidable fleet. which
has been mobllizing at the Cape Verde
Islands for some days. sailed on wednes-
day from that point Tor an unknown
destination. The feet comprises the cruls-
ers Oquendo. Cristobal Colon Infanta
Maria Teresa and VIzcaya. the torpedo
boat destroyers Furor. Terror and Piuton.
and the torpedo boats Ariet. Azor and
Rayor. and perhaps the battleship Pc
layo. Information OF the sailing OF the
fleet has been received by the attaches OF
the Spanish legation. II Is conceded 10
be highly probable that the fleet will has
ten across the ocean 10 Porto Rico and
cuba to prevent by force the oustlng
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22
LITTLE R1LLY,s VIEWS

Berlin. April 2I.-The vossiehe Zeitung.
though acknowledging the "tragic guilt
OF SPAIN maintains that the United
States is morally still more culpable by
''nourishing the rebels for a year and by
finally employing the Maine disaster as
the mere pretext, and adopting violent
measures. All the island interests are
under the influence OF a small but power
full group of spectators with sugar as
their basis Of policy and their interests are
dictated by their purses This Is all the
more odious because It wears the trans
parent mantle Of humanity, devotion TO
liberty. and other high ideals. Ameri-
cas- policy in Cuba has been character
lied by violence and hypocrisy and has
not single ennobling feature"
The National Zeitung has an article in
a similar strain
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22
THE ARMY BILL.

Washington. April a.-The army bill.
authorizing the president 10 call for vol
untecrs. as passed. contains fourteen sec
tons. which hay be summarized as fol-
lows:
Section / provides that all able-bOdied
male citizens between the ages OF Is and
IS shall constitute the national forces
Section provides that the volunteer
army shall be maintained only during
the existence Of war, or while war Is i'm
mintnt and shah be organized only upon
the authorization OF congress: provides
also that enlisiments shall be for term
of three years. unless sooner terminated.
and that all volunteers shall be dis
charged upon the accomplishment Of the
purpose for which they enlisted pro-
vides further that existing organizations
OF state militia may az their discretion
be turned into service for the term OF
one year This latter proviso was In
serted as a senate amendmentJ
Section provides for enlistment, fol-
lowing the presidents proclamation, the.
number OF men required under regulations
to be prescribed by the secretary OF war
and provides also that as far as prac-
ticable the volunteer army shall be taken
from the several states and territories in
proportion TO their population,
Section provides that the regulations
Of the regular army shall apply to the
volunteers and also provides that regi-
mental and company officers shall be APP
pointed by the governors Of the states
authorizing volunteers. subject to such
examination as to fitness and capacity as
they may prescribe: provides also that
each regiment shall have two surgeons
and two assistant surgeons.
Section II authorizes the appointment
Of one major-general for each corps and
division. one brigadier-general for each |
brigade. to be selected from the regular /
army Of volunteers. and provides that I
such officers so appointed from the regu- |
lar army may retain the rank SO con,
ferred
Section u provides that the regular
army and volunteer officers and men shall .
be on the same footing as to pay pen
sions etc.
Section lS authorizes the president to
call one regular army officer in each vol
unteer regiment,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22
MnnnFnRn,s PLANS

London, April l.-Ambassador Hay said
to the New York World correspondent:
Il expect that General woodford when
he leaves Madrid will come through here
and make his way to Washington as
quickly as possible. He has believed in
the possibility of peace up to the last
moment and never despaired of being
able to arbitrate the differences be-
tween the United States and Spain with
out war. But now diplomacy is help
less"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22
RLANCO,s MANIFESTO.

Havana, April 29.-Governor-General
Rlanco has issued manifesto to the
people of Cuba calling upon them to take
up arms against the United States.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-22

Berlin. April n.--Professor Brumenlritt.
leading viennese scholar and politician.
said to the New York World correspond
ent:
THE sympathles Of Europe with Spain
DO not express admiration OF her colonial
administration. but are rather the in
stinctiye expression Of a presentment
that the victory Of America will be the
beginning Of Amerieanizing European In
stitutions. Pan-Americanlsm Is not a SEN
/ timent entertained by scholars and en-
thusiasts as pan-slayism is. but a care
! fully calculated affair. resting on self-in-
terest having for its object business and
business alone. Already the republics Of
America have fallen under the influence
Of United States capital cannot ae-
count for the friendly attitude OF Eng
land. II England would join the rest OF
the powers in sympathy with Spain some
thing might be done to check the Ameri-
can project"
In conversation with a German publlcist
the World correspondent asked him what
he thought OF the situation. and did he
think that England and the United States
would be drawn closer together.
"Yes; most emphatically 50" he re-
Piled That will be combination which
will be lnvineible. Europe is setting down
under Russian rule or under Russian in
fiuence in her methods Of government.
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Washington. April H.-with the actual
beginning Of war military and naval pre-
paratIons were vastly stimulated today
The navy bought one'shlp and number
" yachts II secured some more material
Tor guns and renewed orders for haste
In the construction Of guns orders were
sent to the squadron to guard their
movements and preliminary orders Of tho
blockade were executed.
Secretary Ayers day at the war de-
partment was the busiest he has exper-
lencea ior some time. Arrangements have
been completed under the secretary dl-
rec,ion for calling ou, iOo.O0 Of the militia
To aid the regular army in the opera
tlous 10 compel the Spanish evacuation
Of Cuba. although the secretary an
nouncod just Jefore leaving the depart
ment that the call would not be issued
today The number required from each
state Il Is said. will be in proportion that
the population bears to that OF the whole
country. According 10 this ratio Wash
ington will furnish 80 and oregon G3.