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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15

If you ever ask man what he most adj
mires in woman, he is pretty sure to an
swer, ''Womanliness." Perhaps that is only
another name for tenderness; daintiness,
the sweet iseftness of the mother-heart,
which makes the tiny girl love her doll
and her kitten, and in after life go forth
10 nurse the sick and comfort the sorrow
full. IL is all of oneness. and there is a
deep truth in what Pamela" has just
written-may 1 quote a line or two: THE
most potent charm possessed by woman
is the maternal element. Therein lies the
secret of perpetual youth, for who was
ever old ere the heart ceased TO love?
Toujours vingt ans dams un coin du occur
is the halo that enshrines the memory of
the fair Anne of Austria. whose love for
Buckingham was so great that we can for.
give her much. Pour avoir beaucoun
Anne! Maternity Is The power and COM
prehension of love. George Sand with all
her grand intellect, was eminently mater
nal; her affection for Chopin and Musset,
who were both weaklings of genius, proves
il. They suffered from her strength, and
yet they fed on it.
"Childlcss women are often more mater
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
"FOr Fair Virginia."

There wifi be an entertainment OF
nG9re than usuai attractivvness and
merit at Johnsop's Orera House F:iday
and Saturday nights, when those a3mi-
rable young actors. Mr.. and Mrs. Russ
Whytal. Will be seen in Mr. Wcytal's
successful drama, For Fair Virginia"
T:yis is one Of the most highly praised
Of recent plays and tells a romantice
story of domestic life in Virginia during
the late war. 1t mas a military back
g:ouni and atmosphere, but it is not
by any means a M: fcdrama. Indeed
Mr.. WFllytal appears in the light comedy
character.
The Brooklyn Eagle in speaking Of
the play, said:
The romantic scenes and hi rvcuS
situations OF yet another war drama
Won nstant and increasing favor in the
presentation OF For Fair Virginia." a,
the Amphion last night, the Judgment
fSing rendered by an audience as large
as it was enthusiastic in its applause.
M9, and Mrs. W'hytal are excellent act
ors whom it Will be a pleasure 20 see
-ften. Mrs. Whytai is a cons dien..,a of
sympathetic temperament and of a
touch whose art and Certainty, were
quite surprising. Imagine Mrs. k5na,a :.
twenty years younger and the reader
will get a fair idea Of Mrs. WhytaI"
The supporting company tas been
carefully selected and a scenic outfit is
carried The piece is presented under
the direction of Mr.. Julian Magrrls, who
has been associated with the best attrac-
lions
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
CHECK WAS NO GOOD
Swell" New Yorker Arrest
ed on the St. Louis.
FROM THE HYGEIA TO JAIL
After Weeks Splurge &. II. Rutherford L.
Charged With Obtaining Money Under
False Pretenses. Had No
Money in the Bank

Chief of Police S. J. HARDWOOD and
Policeman Deistil, of Hampton, yester-
DAY afternoon arrested G. H. Ruther-
ford. on the American Line steamer st.
Louis. The arrest was made shortly
after 3 O'Clock
Two weeks ago a we'll dressed man
arrived at the Hygeia Hotel, at Old
Point Comfort, and registered as C. H.
l'Rutherford of New York. He appeared
10 De a man of means, and soon made
the acquaintance of prominent guests
at the MOTEL and the officers at the gar
rlSon. Tie became popular, people be-
fieFlnS MIN to be member of one of
the Well known New York families.
Last Saturday Rutherford went to
Mr.. II. <. PhoebuS, the druggist, and
requested him to cash a check for SIS
drawn of the Chemical National Bank,
OF New York city. Mr.. Phoebus, be-
lteving the man to be all right, handed
over the money. Something, however.
raised in his mind doubt as to Ruth
erford's responsibility, and he wired the
Chemical National Bank, asking if the
man had any account there
He soon learned that Rutherford was
unknown to the bank, and without
further delay went to Hampton and
Richardson. A writ of arrest was
placed in the hands of Officer Destil,
who came to Newport News. and with
the aid of Chief Harwood soon dscov-
cred that Rutherford was at the ship
yard.
Upon going there The officers found
great difficulty in 10 -ating their man,
but finally Learned that he was on
board the steamship st. Louis. They
at once boarded the vessel. and after a
long search found Rutherford, who had
obtained permission to look around
the interior of the big liner
He was indignant when he was in
for 1aH h,l ,h.a Har n
said that the charge against him was
mere bosh and nonsense, and concluded
by Offering to return MIR. Phoebus'
money. He was taken to Hampton,
however. and is now in the custody of
Sheriff Curtis. He is about forty years
oil
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
SMALL POX IN WISE COUNTY.
Malady Said to b" Raging In the Goa
Fields,

Fields.
An epidemic Of small poX is raging in
Wise county, this state.
From private letter received by Dr..
J. w. Ayler. a practicing physician of
this city, yesterday it was learned by a
reporter for the DAILY Press that small
pox was spreading rapidly in the min
ing regions of Southwest Virginia The
letter was dated at Virginia City. Wise
?,1 Dr.. Ayler formerly lived,
and the writer stated that there were
about seventy-ive cases OF Sinai fpox
in that section. Other cases had been
reported a the Toms Creek coal mines,
Coeburn. St. Pauls. a small Village. and
at Norton. the terminus of the Norfolk
and West tern railroad.
The dread malady. DR.. Ayler stated,
first broke out at Big Stone Gap about
ten days ago. and since that time it
had spread along the railroad to the
mining amps. Since the disease be-
came epidemic the passenger trains of
the Norfolk & Western railroad did not
stop at any points between Virginia
City and Norton.
The epidemic is prevailing in the coal
fields. and unless precautiOn is taken
the disease may be transmitted to other
sections of the State.
The COAL mined there is shipped direct
to Norfolk.
So far as is known there has been but
one death caused by small pox in Wise
county
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
WORK OF THE GRAND JURY.
Seven Cases Disposed OF at One Session
YESTERDAY.

Yesterdays session of the Corpora
ton Court was devoted to grand Jury
cases, 1t being the day set for the hear
ing OF the cases sent up from the Police
Court.
The grand jury was in session all day
and disposed of every case pend
irg, making returns in seven cases as
follows:
State VS.. Karl Macheray, for rape; not
a true bill.
State VS.. Ernest Seunler, for felonious
shooting; true bill.
State vs. Spot Cox ,cclorel), for high
way robbery: true bill.
State VS.. William King (colored), cor
highway robbery; true bill.
State VS.. George Owens (colored), for
housebreaking; rue bill.
State VS.. Willie Noffett (colorei), fer
houSebreaking; true hi:l.
State VS.. Alice Lockctt (co,ored), fer
ma:icious naming; not true bill.
State VS.. George Boon a:ias Greasy
(colored), for malicious manning; rot a
true bill.
In the case of Alice Lcckett the gra. ID
jury recommended that she be sent back
to the police jus:i for lr.s.
Late yesterday afternoon the prison.
yrS against whom true bills of irdict-
ment Were found We're brought into
court ard had the dates fo,- their trials
set
The will of the late c. c. White was
admitted tG record.
Mo other business uf importance was
tranSactSit
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
ASSAULTED WITH A SHOVEL.
Sailor Bruta,Iy Beaten by n Fellow Seaman
| on "a Schuous-r

Anthony Nelson, a seaman on the
schooner Aloha, was brutally assaulted
by Joseph Darten, the boatswain, yes
terday afternoon. Both men We're ar
rested.
Th.. Aloha. Captain Sheffield, was
lying alongside pier No. 2 loading a
cargo of steam coal for Key West, Fla.
The two sailors,5it seems. had quar-
rel, during which Darten grabbed a
shovel and beat Nelson over the head
until the man was rendered inSensible.
Then Captain Sheffield came ashore and
swore out warrant for Nelson's arrest.
lPatrolman Mallory executed the war
rant. When he found Nelson had been
brutality assaulted officer Mallory want
ed to know why "a warrant had not
been sworn out for the boatswain, but
the captain of the schooner said he had
no complaint to- make against Darten.
However, the 1aen who Witnessed the
fight from the~coal pier made complaint.
Officer Mallory took Nelson to Jail and
then returned for Darten. He was ac-
companied by Officer Gray. The police
men searched the vessel but could not
locate the bOatswain. Sergeant j. w.
Reynolds was sent for. He was told
that the captain was concealing Darten
and would not aid the policemen in
their search. Then the sergeant threat
ened to arrest Captain Skoltie.d. This
brought the master of the schooner to
his senses. He said he was not shield
ing the boatswain, but claimed that he
did not know where he was. 4 sailor
from another vessel came aboard at this
time and offered to pilot the officers
through the ship They followed him
down the hatch to the forward chain
box. There Darten was couched. He
was placed under arrest and taken to
the city Jail.
Darten was recognized as a sailor
who mutinied on a schooner here sew
eral years ago. When the officers went
to arrest him he jumped overheard with
a'pipe in his mouth and swan under
pier No. .. For two hours the police
men searched for him, finally taking
him into custody at the point of "a re-
volver.
Nelson's wounds were dressed by DR..
w. f. Greasy, the city physician. The
case will come up in the Police Court
this morning if Nelson is able to APP
lI)ear.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
HELD a SHORT SEES ION.
Little Business Transacted by the Common
Council Last Night.

The Common Council convened in
regular session last night, but very lit
tie business was transacted. 1t was
the shortest session ever held by this
body, lasting but fifteen minutes.
There We're eight members present
a bare quorum. As soon as the gavel
dropped the council settled down to
business.
a resolution was adopted authorizing
the sewerage commission to advertise
for bids for the new system which the
city proposes to put in this spring.
Another resolution was adopted in
structing City Treasurer J. M. Curtis to
return the certified check for $4,000,
which the Newport News Gas Com
pany placed in his hands as a forfeit
if the terms of the franchise were not
carried out.
The sum of 800 was appropriated for
the purpose of building a hose house
somewhere on Lafayette avenue, be-
tween Fortieth and Fiftieth streets for
the use of the North End Hose Com
PAW.
A resolution introduced by Mr..
J. 4. Willett at the last meeting re-
leasing the ctys claim on a loan of
81. coo. made to the Board of School
Trustees, was adopted.
The council then adjourned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Cutting Scrape In RIoodneld.

Two negro pranists had row in
Abraham browns saloon in Bloodtield,
about l O'Clock yesterday morning.
ME negroes names are Charley ia
cox, who claws" the ivory at Sam
Halls saloon, and Burnley Williams,
who does likewise in Browns bar. The
two men met in the last named saloon
One word brought on another until VIII
liams ripped out a knife and slashed ia
cox across the right arm, cutting an
ugly cash. Policemen c. J. Phillips
and John Williamson soon appeared on
the scene and took Williams into Gus
tody.
Yesterday morning Williams was TAX
en- before Justice James e. Ford, who
fined him $40 and costs, and bound him
over to keep the peace.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Skipped With the Change.

Mrs. j. E. Godfrey, of No. PA Forty
sixth street, lost five dollar bill
yesterday through the crooked transac-
ton of an agent for a soap company
which is now operating in the city.
The manager of this company, which
sends agents from city to city, employ
ed a man Monday night to peddle for
him and yesterday morning the employee
offered Mrs. Godfrey a quantity of soap
at cheap rate. She agreed to take
twenty-five cents worth and gave the
man a five-dollar bill. He left his
basket of soap on the door step while
he pretended to go TO a nearby store
for change.
Failing to receive her change. Mrs.
Godfrey notified the police, but the man
has not been apprehended.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF,

Miss Sallie Clark has returned from q
visit to Baltimore.
Mr.. George T. Neims is confined t.
his home with illness.
Miss Ellie Trollinger is visiting Miss
Richmond
Miss Marian Fisher. of Toronto. Can
ada. is the guest Off Mrs. Joseph Cha rles
on Twenty sixth street.
MIR. Gene H. Williams, advance agent
for Augustin's "A Night OFF, company
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. C. c. Green and Miss MARY
Green, of New York, are now at the
gloucester on West avenue
Justice James r., Ford, W ho has been
confined to his room by an attack Of
the grip, was able to be on the streets
yesterday.
Mrs. Douglass Il. Gordon. of Balti-
more, is the guest of her parents. Mr.
and Mrs ]. e. Clark, on Twenty-sev-
enth street.
Miss Helen Dickinson. who has been
visiting her siSter,eA1rs. Charles Putzel
returned to her hoppe in No ttoway coun-
The basket party which the members
of Mary Washington Council. No. 8,
Daughters of Liberty, proposed to give
FRIDAY night, has been indefinitely post
poned.
Police Justice j. d C. Brown return
eu yesterday from Clayton. N J.,
where he went several days ago to ac-
company Mrs. Brown and their bow.
who Will remain for a month or more
as the guests of relatives.
General Superintendent &c. K. Doyle.
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
arrived in the city yesterday morning
on his private car and spent the day at
the piers and on the yard. He was ac-
ccmpanied by Mrs: Doyle.
LMrS, Sadie Garment Of
who has been visiting relatives in Eas,
End, has returned home. She Was ac-
companied by hertsister, Miss Florence
Smith, who will spend two weeks in
Portsmouth.
DR.. w. r. Ashburn, of the Hospital
Corps, United States Army. who has
been stationed at Fort Wadsworth,
Staten Island, passed through the city
yesterday en- route to Fortress Mon
roe, TO which post he has been trans
ferred. He has been visiting friends in
Suffolk for the past few days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Police Court.

The following cases We're disposed of
in the Police Court yesterday by JUS
tice Brown.
Lucy Williams (colored), petty lar
ceny; fined $50 and cost and sentenced
to six months in Jail. This is the wo-
man who robbed Mrs. Frank Ashworth
of about $50 worth of clothing on Mon
day.
Frank Sprag que, drunk; fined 81 and
costs.
William Burns, drunk; fined 81 and
costs.
Willie Gatewood, drunk; fined 50 and
costs.
John Thomas (colored), fined Sc and
costs; RENTED.
| Mach Davis (colored). disorderly; fin
| ed SO and costs; RENTED.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
lola MAY BE Ar,oIuTrFu,

PARIS, Feb. 15.-The crowd at the
lola trial was not so large today as for
the past few days. While some OF those!
who are most bitter against the novelist
are discussing the probable sentence.
a majority Of those who are taking an
active interest in the case now predict
that Zola will be acquitted. There has
been marked change in the disposition
OF the court towards the defendant.
1t is not at all likely that the trial will
be finished before Saturday.
The court today refused to grant the
request of Zolas counsel that the ex-
perts who testified in the Esterhazy
court martial be called to testify in the
lola case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Lecture Oh Japan.

About 200 heard MT. Yeataro Okano,
of Japan, deliver an address on his ma
tive land at the Presbyterian church
lawst night Mr.. Okano divided his
lecture into two parts. The first part
told of the fiowery kingdom as it is to-
day, and in the second part the war be-
tween that country and China, was WV
.dly described. The stereoptican views
with which the lecture was illustrated
added greatly 10 the interest.
Mr. Okano Will repeat the lecture on
next Friday night at 1880 o'clock, at the
same church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Wind Storm Last Night.

A fierce wind storm swept over this
city last night and did not subside until
a late hour this morning. The gale
started about 6 o'clock and was accom-
panied by rain. Two hours later the
gale had attained a velocity of about
fifty miles an hour.
Owing to the storm the leased wire in
the Daily Press office was grounded
about 1890 o'clock this morning. and
hence the complete Associated Press re-
port was not received.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Cracker Genius.

1t takes a genius to bake good crack
ar Any Cheap baker can't do it.
There's a knack needeil which few pos
sess Fox's xxx Square Wafer But
ter Crackers ave the result of the very
best ingredients o handled in, the most
s,Sillfrl1 manner. That's why they are
top % the heap" 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
In Honor OF Their Guests.

Captain and Mrs. C. W. Adams last
night gave a reception at their resi-
dence on Twenty-seventh street in hon
or Of their guests, Misses Sue Smithers
and Leila F. Lewis. Among those pres
ent were Miss Mary Wilson and Miss
Daughtry. Messrs. J. T. Nicholson. q. T
Jones, J. w. Moore, w. &C. Nickum
Floyd A. Hudsins. Albert Daughtry
and Mr.. Wilson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
Their Guilt Fully Proven.

After running for over wa,k, our
bcGd challenge remains unanswered.
They Gar= not expose their Wheels to
competitive test, for they know that We
have the strongest and easiest running
wheels on earth. Had you not b: tier
compare them? Look a al the wheels
Offered for sale in this city and then
come and Took at ours. We will abdA
by your decision, as We know that, after
having seen the only'9S bicycle that has
really something new on it, our auto
matte coaster and brake found only ON
our VIII els). you will have no other.
BY the way. the people who don't Ike
Fred. G. Ripper are those who don't
know HIM.
Funny, isn't it?
OF course, his competitors have emf
nently good reasons for the bias of their
opinions.
Have you?
If not, come and let's get acquainted
NEWPORT NEWS CYCLE CO.,
LAS managed by Fred G.. Ripper,
&c 12-tf 22l Twenty seventh st.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
LoRD .NoRv,EI.L GTJILrY.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-In the Central
Criminal Court today Lord William
Norvell fourth son OF the Marquis OF
Abergavenny, was placed on trial. He
IS charged with fraud in connection with
the suit of Money Lender Sam Lewis
against Lieutenant Spencer Clay. of the
Life Guards, to recover 11,C00 due ON
two promissory notes cashed. The pris-s
oner pleaded guilty of fraud. but not
guilty Of forgery. He was sentenced to
five years penal Servitude.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
In Quest of Her Husband.

Mrs. Jennie CARL, of Camden. N J.,
arrived in the city yesterday In quest
Of her husband. Richard CARL, whom
She says left home several weeks ago,
taking $1,000 with him. The man was
located in Barton's saloon, on Twenty
third street, but he declined to see his
wife. CARL was formerly a saloon
keeper in Camden
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
ELkS TO ENTERTAIN.
Ladies' Social to he Given at the Opera
House Monday Night.

Newport News Lodge. No 315, B. P.
@. tElks, will give a ladies social al the
opera house Monday night. This enter
tainment will be an innoNa ton in New
port News. as no other function of the
kind has been given before by the local
lodge of ,Elks. An attractive program
is being arranged, and the affair will
be a success in every respect The SOL
diers' Home orchestra will be in attend
ance. and there will be vocal music.
recitations. etc. by Newport News and
Ha MO ton ia lent
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
FOREST Fires RAGING
Streets of Wilmington. N. C.. Filled
With Smoke and Dust.
(By TeleSra nh \

tBy Telegraph.)
WILMINGTON, N. c.. Feb. 15.-For-
Isl fires are raging in this section and
the streets here are now filled with
dense smoke. This. supplemented with
clouds of binding dust. makes life out
side houses almost unbearable.
The local weather bureau reports
wind velocity forty-eight miles per
hour at TO p. M. This is the heaviest
wind that has been experienced here
for over a year. Il
SO far as is learned there is no dam.
'se to the shipping In port. Storm
warning messages have been literally
distributed. and the harbor Is weM pro-
tected naturally.
At 1880 P. M. the wind has fallen
considerably.
A telegram from Fayetteville states
nat fires broke out there at 8 O'Clock
N the Cumberland Cooperage Works,
entai!lng a loss OF over $4,000 1t was.
gotten under control by $50 o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
WILL BID FOR THE BONDS.
Representative of New York Bankers in
the City Yesterday.

the City Yesterday.
Mr. Lawrence l.. Barnum. repre-
senting Z. D. Shepherd & Co, bankers,
of New York, came here yesterday
morning for the purpose of obtaining
information in regard to the issuance of
bonds TO be made shortly for public
improvements.
Mr. Barnum was the guest of Mr.. &C.
Aylett Ashby yesterday, and Spent
severa! hours in noting the wonderful
advantages offered by Newport News.
He visited all the points of interest and
expressed himself as being favora bly, i'm
pressed with the cty's prospects for be-
coming a great municipality.
Mr.. Barnum returned to Old Point
last evening and will remain at the
Chamberlin for several days. He will
probably visit Newport News again be-
fore returning to New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

A stray OK came to my house on Sat
urdly morning, February 18th. tagged
to S. w. Edwards, Newport News, Va,
and is from J. w. Holloway, Smthfield
Va. The owner viii cali and get him at
once. T. ]. Tyler, at the extreme end
OF Chestnut avenue, on the road to
Hampton.
1tn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Drop in the basement Of tbs Citizens
and Marine Bank; you will have no
trouble in finding the seller. Houses and
lots in all sections Of the city. Powell
Bros, & King. feb 2-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Don't grop.= In the dark. Take the
bandage of preconceived prejudice from
your eyes. Let your palate tell you
what is good rather than your grocer.
Taste FoX's MIX Square Wafer But
ter Crackers and be your own judge.
1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

For Rent-The Central Hotef, nicely
furnished. Apply to- N. H. Lash, 2SOS
Washington avenue. feb 15-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Wood delivered in amy part of the
dty for 80 cents per lead, cash. M. s.
Warren, AS Twenty-nintaa street
Phone 2615 feS-2n.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16
A Happy Woman

Is the bousekeeper who buys her coal
and wood from the Warwick Coal and
Wood Co., Twenty eighth etreet. ia IA tt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaken or grippe.
10c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken Dr. grippe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Deposit your clothes money with US
It will pay you good interest.
WOODWA ARR & WOMBLE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

The political machine can only be
started by dropping dollars in the slot.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

Just try 10c. box OF Cascareta. the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
0naas. ,..s---.-a Il SAiJG3ats u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

The stepping stone in front Of sa-
doom leads to success-for tine owner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-16

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