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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01

port to Secretary Long early Friday
morning, and shortly a%fterward j was
carried 10 the white house and placed
in the hands Of the president. The
results, briefly stated, are that the loss
Of the Maine was due to an explosion
from the outside, the court being nn-
able 70 fix the responsibility for the
explosion. The court does not express
an opinion as TO the character Of the
explosive, but the testimony goes 70
show that it was a powerful submarine
mine, the exact character Of which Is
not determined BY The testimony,
though the belief was expressed that
it was a floating submarine mine.
There were two explosions, the court
finds, the first was from the outside,
ana that set off one Of the smaller mag
azfues.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01

Bradley broke a cut-glass bottle Of
water from the spring on the old Lin
coin farm, and said: Il ehristen thee
Kentucky" Then as the vessel started
down the ways, several bottles Of old
Bourbon whisky we're hurled against
her sides by Kentuckians who were
opposed to the water christening.
Water from the spring on the Jetfer-
son Davis farm in Kentucky was also
splashed on the vessels sides.
The invited guests and distinguished
visitors then boarded the steamer New
port News and proceeded to 0ld Point,
where the ship yard officials rendered
a magnificent banquet, Covers were
laid for GOO persons. 1t was entirely
informal. Among the toasts respond
ed to we're: Kentucky" by Gov Brad
ley, and Virginia" by Gov Tyler.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01


tauehinF statement concerning Cuba made
in tbe senate recently by Senator Proctor,
If Vermont. II might be wen for him to re-
main client, b1t. Welding to the desire ex-
messed bv many Of his colleagues, he had
consented to Civ a plain recital Of some
Of Ills observations on that unhappy
island"
sa o,itt,uar Ne, aetsi1e5 some Of
l.ae, iea1tag ~. n bis srrlva1i n Clba
ga1 N Nh rere6tfan ~ Consul General
~
aC.. .oD .ata he ops deserving of the
htuL rossiti@ 1,5lsa for m manner In
49, narr5d thf,geIf In Havana. Cool
WI /. X tbe midgt of difieuIties ana
sII iaseg slgbt n tbe fact
aa1 arjcon oittzan ror is M
-WwtrgetI og tbe tr-smerJors RESPONSIBLE
u~htAlnuLui 81 w H XIV
tues any uu,'es = NJ
HaltAlIlb 70 AL9 NoAl uP'H NNE
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Havana. March 23-Chapiain Child
wick has completed bic mortuary re-
port, which shows that PSI men and
two officers persisted III the Maine cor
tsstrophe; SIX s|uccumbed TO their in-
iuries while lying 70 The San Ambrosia
hospital here; one died on the Spanish
transport Colon; i71 bodies have been
recovered from the wreck Of which CT
have been identified; tel have been
buried in Colon cemetery and ~ az
Key West Tbs Is The Official report,
made public after careful correction
for the first time
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01

scene OF Turbulence In Congresn,
Washington, March 2G.-The stirring
scenes of the Fifty-drst congress when
members Of the minority We're ch0rg-
ing down the aisles protesting against
the rulings Of Speaker Reed were re-
called Friday in Che turbulent protests
made by The minority against o railing
Of the chair during the consideration
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01
CHINA YIELDS.
she Agrees to RussiR'a Demands
synopsis Of the Concessions
which She Grants.

London, March 25-The Peking cor
respondent Of the Times says China
has agreed to all the Russian demands.
Following are the concession: A lease
OF Port Arthur for Is years as a forth
fed naval base, a lease Of Ta-lien-wan
for 25 years as an open port and as
the terminus Of the rans-ManchuIian
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-01

Of the naval appropriation bill Tie
ruling fl effect compelled members to
confue their remarks Under the five
minuts rule 10 the subject before the
house, and was made against Mr. Hart
man (silver rep Montl who attempted
70 make a political speech. The rul.
ing was denounced as q u%surpaton,
and appeal after appeal was taken.
WHEN all else failed, every ]eNpedient
was resortcd TO to block progress with
the bill. As a result but four pages
were disposed Of
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London, March 24-fhe correspond
emit Of the Times at Santiago dc Chih
d \ the CHILEAN government
iv refuses to entertain the notion q rs
sals Of any war vessels to either Spain
81 the United States.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
FAST TRAINS COLLIDE.
Friehtful Accident the Pennsylvania
Road.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-Two Of the
fastest express trains OF the Pennsyl-
vanla road came into collision early
this morning at Colonia, a small sta
ton in New Jersey just beyond Rah-
way: Early Washington express going
at the rate of forty miles an hour,
crashed into the rear end Of the Pitts
burg flyer, a Chicago and New York
through train, tearing the rear car into
kindling wood and killing two persons
and badly injuring ten others. A heavy
FOG prevailed at the time and the Pitts
nurg flyer was going slowly, while the
engine driyerSwas aenGeavoring to read
the signal The engine driver Sofsstne-
4 y ashlngton express supposed he had a.
clear track.
THE DEAD.
William O. De Wolff, Of Parkersburg.
w Va. clerk in the Accountants office
of the Ohio river road.
L; 10 knight, colored porter Of the
Pullman coach Bartholdi. He had rcla-
tives in Boston. his home.
THE INJURED.
Mrs. Julia Levy, Brooklyn, N Y,
bruised about body, taken to New York
hospital.
J. E. Welsh, Jersey City. conductor of
Pullman coach Bartholdi, both legs
broken; taken to Christ hospital, Jersey
CITY.
L. E. Meade. Brooklyn, left leg
broken: taken home.
Frank Irish, travelling agent OF the
Chicago and North Western railroad;
collar bone broken; taken to st. Francis
hospital, Jersey City.
j.. F keppey. Brooklyn, slightly in
jured; taken home.
j. Vandergriff. of Philadelphia, en-
gineer of the Washington express, cut
about head: taken to ST. Francis hos
pital, Jersey City,
$. Zane, Princeton, N. j., fireman
taken to st. Francis hospital, Jersey
City.
G. T. Roberts, of Newark, N. j.,
slightly hurt.
G.: 3. Ewing, of Newton. Pa, mail
clerk cut about arms, sent home.
j. G. Geary, of Harrisburg, Pa, mail
clerk. injured about head
Philadelphia and Reading freight
train in the fog of today ran into the
rear OF a Jersey Central passenger
train at Rosselle. The freight was go
ms slow at the time. The locomotive
the Central passenger train was de-
molished. No one was injured.
r. II. Whitney, OF the PHILADELPHIA
and Reading road, was fatally hurt
while in the cab of his engine at West
field. The fog was thick and Witty
had his head out OF the window. His
head hit e, signal post and his skull was
crushed in.
In the thick fog last night a Pennsyl-
vania train struck and killed two men
at the Pearl street crossing in Eliza
beth, N. j.
WORCESTER, MASS, Dec. 2f.-Two
last moving cars on the Worcester and
suburban electric road collded head
on at the foot of the long hill in Leices-
Ter this afternoon. John Kerrigan, Of
Cherry Valley. Walter H. Holbrook, Of
Leicester. passengers, were killed and
several received dangerous injuries.
The accident was caused by fog which
made it impossible to see an approach
ing car
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
Meeting Of the Atlantic Baseball
League.
PATERSON CLUB EXPELLED
Norfolk'a Resignation Accepted and New
arl1's Tabled. Deacon Ellis Plans.
Blo,necke's ElT In Equity.
l Scranton Admitted.
(By Telegraph,)


ALLENTOWN. PA. Dec. 21-The AT
lantic League of baseball clubs met
here this afternoon with the following
persons present: President e. c. Bar
row. of Philadelphia: NJ. Mcguire and
Jake Wells Richmond: A. *. Spurior,
Reading: c. *. Blomecke. Newark; ;
Martin Swift. Scranton: e. William
Snarsig and e. B. Douglas Allentown,
and w. S. Wright, Detroit represent
ing Ellis, Of Paterson. whose team will
likely be transferred to Wilkesbarre. It
is expected that Wilkesbarre and
Scranton will succeed Norfolk and
Hartford in the league.
At tonights meeting Paterson was
expelled for failure to live up to con-
tract obligations and the franchise was
declared vacant. Norfolks resignation
vas accepted and the franchise was
awarded to George Z. Ellis to operate
admitted and the franchise was award
ed to stock company headed by
Martin Swift and Harvey r. Long. The
resignation of Newark was tabled The
league officials consider Owner Blon-
ecke's suit to dissolve the league and
Tor $1,000 damages only as q step to
enable him to enter the Eastern League
and they will fight the case to the end.
Hon. Robert Wright has been retained
to prepare the defense.
The Atlantic League circuit for next
season will include Lancaster Reading,
Allentown, Scranton, Richmond, New
ark. Hartford and either Wilkesbarre
or Paterson.
Deacon" Ellis will locate either at
Norfolk or Paterson
Charles B. Blomeck owner Of the
Newark baseball club, this afternoon
filed bill in equity against the At
lantic League, praying that the league
uc dissolved, his contract rescinded;
that he may join any other league; the
proceeds of the league divided among
its present members; and that he be al
lowed $4,000 damages. He alleges that
IL st July he, bought the Newark fran
rcl1tse and PLAYERS from the league for
-. 600 but that players Carrick and Cas-
sidy5 deserted and the board Of arbitra-
ton has sustained their desertion.
Hence, he AYERS. the league had no
jurisdiction to enter into the contract
made with him and failed that for
which he paid. He also alleges that
Hartford has Withdrawn and Norfolk
resigned and that Paterson is in de-
fault $4,000 while Wilkesbarre and
Scranton are about to join the league
against his consent
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
HITCHCOCK SUCCEEDS BLISS.
to Russia Made Secretary of
the Interior. ",.' ...
(By Telegranh.l

Soy l0leETapN.D
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The Presi-
dent today nominated Ethan a. Hitch
cock, of Missouri, to be Secretary of the
interior. The nomination was imme-
diately confirmed by the Senate.
Mr. Hitchcock is at present ambas-
Sador to Russia. He was appointed
minister more than a year ago and
when the rank was raised to an embas-
sy he was appointed.
Mr.. Hitchcock is Il business man of
ST. Louis and was for some time an
extensive plate glass manufacturer. He
Revolutionary fame. His ancestors
We're from Vermont. but his father
moved South and Mr.. Hitchcock was
born at Mobile. Ala. He is brother of
Henry Hitchcock. a lawyer of note.
Senator Proctor, who was in ST.
Petersburg during the past summer.
says he is very popular in the diplo-
matte corps and among the acquaint-
ances he had made abroad. Mr..
Hitchcock is expected here in February
Secretary Bliss in an interview with
the Associated Press today said:
1T has been understood for some
time that it would be my wish to retire
from public life on the conclusion of the
War Now that the treaty Of peace has
been signed my request to be relieved
will be granted, but I shall await the
arrival of my successor before severing
My connection with the Interior De-
partment. I have been in most hearty
accord with the President in his policy
through the trying days in which he
sought to avoid war, and while, as
, communicative chief, he was conducting
the war that came Notwithstanding his
effort to prevent it. / believe most
| thoroughly in the course he is now pur-
slng for maintaining the honor of the
country by securing the just results of
| successful war. / shall leave my as
sociates Of the cabinet and OF the de-
partment and my many friends in
| Washington with great regret. but pri-
| waite and personal reasons make my re-
| sirement q necessity"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
GIVEN UP FOR LOST.
The City Of Augusta Has Arrived Tn
Port. @
(By Telegraph.

(By Telegraph.)
BRUNSWICK, GA, Dec. 21.-The
schooner City of Augusta, Captain
Adams, has arrived here, after being
out twenty-five days. The storm of
November 9th struck the vessel while
being towed up Delaware river. Owing
to the severity of the gale, the tow line
was dropped and two anchors run out.
These were lost and the vessel put to
sea. She encountered terrible gales in
crossing the Gulf Stream and was
blown south. The vessel successfully
wea'thered the storm and the captain
and crew are all safe. She was given
up for lost and this is the first port
made. The captain is now awaiting in
structions from the owners.
The schooner John w. Bclano, Captain
Wilson also put in this port, having
encountered fearful storm on Novem-
Der 27th in which her mate was blown
overheard. The vessel also lost her
mainsail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
(, ON CUBAN SOIL,
The Fourth Virginia Regiment Rea el.cs
Havana.

Inc Fcofth virginia Regiment Rea ellcs
Havana.
HAVANA, Dec. 21.-The United
states transport Chester, which sailed
I:om Savannah on December 10 with
the Fourth Virginia on board, arrived
here yesterday. The regiment marched
to Quemados camp today.
Ef1gies Of General Weyler hung this
afternoon in Cerro, the suburb, sur
rounded by jerring crowds, while small
professions marched and counter
marched along the streets shouting
constantly. Business is virtually sus-
pended in consequence of the rejoicings
eyer the evacuation. In some Instances
bands Of Cubans have visited Spanish
shopkeepers and compelled them to
shout Viva Cuba Libre' and to wave
Cuban flags.
Printed papers insulting to the Span
iards and threatening to kill them after
January continue to be circulated in
various parts OF the island.
Major-General William Ludlow, mill
tary governor of the city OF Havana,
errived from the United States today
and has had long conference with
General Greene.
The Spanish troops withdrew tonight
from the strip of Havana that lies west
OF Chaves Creek. the American guards
being Immediately moved up. The
sentries of both forces are now on the
bridge, but amicable relations are
maintained.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
Brief Session Held by Both
Branches.
THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
HOLIDAY
Bill Providing for the Government of the
Hawaiian Islands Favorably Report
cd. Senate and House Adjourn
Until January 18th. N
(By Telegraph.(

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-At the
opening of today's session of the Sen
ate Mr.. Culom, of Illinois, reported
'avora bly, from the committee on for
cign relations the bill to provide a gov
eminent for the Hawaiian islands.
The private pension calendar was
taken up and nine private pension bills
were passed. The passage of the bills
required longer time than usual, as
the reports in each case were read. on
dumand of Mr. Vest and Mr.. Cockrell.
of Missouri.
Several Joint and concurrent resolu-
tons were adopted. providing for the
Improvement of certain harbors and
directing the Secretary of War to have
surveys and estimates of cost made of
various rivers and harbor improve
-nentS.
Mr.. Daniel. of Virginia, then called
from the calendar the resolution of Mr.
Proctor, Of Vermont. providing for a
committee of Senators to visit Cuba
,.na Porto Rico with view to ascer-
raining the conditions on those islands
and reporting their observations to the
Senate as a guide for it's action.
Mr.. Hale. of Maine, called for the
reading of the resolution and then, on
Mr. Daniels motion to proceed to the
consideration Of the resolution, demand
ed the ayes and nays.
Inc vote on Mr.. Daniels motion dis
closed the absence of a quorum, it be-
ing, ayes s, noes 80. A call of the SEN
ate was demanded. Mr.. Hale Withdraw
ing Il motion to adjourn after giving
notice that he would ask the Senate to
sc into executive session if a quorum
should be secured.
The call disclosed the presence of
forty-seven Senators and on motion of
Mr. Hale the Senate, at 1925 P. NJ. went
into executive session. At 1:4O P. M.
Senate To
1899 -. - =
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-There were
less than fifty members on the floor of
me House today. Immediately after
the reading of the journal, Mr.. Hender-
son URep), of Iowa, from the committee
on rules, reported back favorably the
Bailey resolution directing the judi
ciary committee to investigate and re-
Fort upon the question as to whether
the members of the House who had ac-
oepted commissions in the army dur
ing the late war had by so doing va
Gated their seats in the House. He ask
ed for immediate consideration. and the
resolution was adopted without di-
vision.
Mr. Colson (Rep.), of Kentucky; Mr.
Robbins (Rep), of Pennsylvania and
Mr.. Campbell (Dem.). Of Illinois, are
the members Of the House who volun-
teered for the Spanish-American war
None Of them was present when the
investigation was ordered today. The
bill reported from the ways and means
committee authorizing the shipment in
bond of imported merchandise in less
than car lots was passed. Some mis-
ccllaneous business of minor Importance
was transacted.
The spirit of Christmas seemed to
pervade the members and a number of
small claims bills were passed by unan-
:rous consent. At :O5 P. NJ. the
House adjourned until January 4, 1899.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
There Was No kissing.

= :
DENVER, COL, Dec. PA reception
was given Lieutenant Hobson in the
rotunda of the Brown Palace hotel to-
day, attended by no less than 1000
people. There was no kissing The
committee having the affair in charge
decided that this feature of Lieuten-
ant Hobsons reception in the east
should be omitted and the officer heart
lily seconded the decision. Though more
than 1000 women were present to greet
Hobson not one offered to kiss him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
Prospective Lynching.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Dec. 21.-The
entire property of Mr. Lanham, in the
Republican section of Edgefield county.
has just been destroyed by fire. This
is near the scene and in immediate vi
cinity Of the assassination of Mr.. At
kinscn's wife and the lynching of three
negroes charged with the crime. Mr.
I,snham argued with the lynchers and
did all he could to save the negroes. 1t
is almost certain that the fire was in
cendiary. If the guilty parties are
caught a lynching will follow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

Eve has always been an object OF
much discussion as we'll as "the bone
of contention" DR.. Mary F. Newgeon,
Of New York, will advance some new
ideas tonight at the Opera House con-
ecrnng our ancient grandmother, and
her weak posterity, the modern woman.
Invitation to women only. Admission
grat 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

The patrons Of the Newport News
Light and Water Company are here
by notified that the supply will again
be shut off. at 10 o'clock Thursday
night, the 22nd instant, for the purpose
CT making connections at the pumping
station, and will be turned on again
about 4 o'clock the following morning
Newport News Light and Water Co.,
de 22lt BY L. Is. Manville, Supt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

A beautiful line of neckties and sus-
pcnders just received at Woodward &
Womb!e's. They make beautiful Christ
mas presents. de22-10t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
Contitlenttally to be Sure.
(RY TeIegraph.'

------ icy TeIegraph.J
LONDON, Dec. 2l.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
In response from another appeal
from the Queen Regent of Spain, the
Pope has confidentially written to Don
Carlos asking him to stop the Carlist
agitation"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

Buy your WHISTLES and Wines for
ooking and medicinal purposes at New
port News Wine and Liquor Co.'S
dec 15-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

Exquisite Xmas Exhibits of neckties,
hose, suspenders. handkerchiefs. muf-
f!ers, gloves. hats, suits and overcoats at
Woodward & Womble's de22-1Ot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

I have the largest stock Of Hand
Cameras ever seen in this locality.
have The sole agency for the East
man Film Kodak. and can furnish you
with an article that will prove an
Xmas Box, sure enough. G. Z. Cheyne.
Photographer. Hampton Va de 22-2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

The Albany Dental Parlors, in charge
Of DR.. w. w. Freeman, have been es
tablished in this city, and are advertised
m another column Of the Daily Press.
DR.. Freeman is already favorably
known to many Of the citizens OF New
nort News, and perusal OF his card
will be Of interest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22

Best Mincc Meat Whiskey and Bran
dy, soc per quart. Newport News Wine
and Liquor Co. dec15tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-22
HE WAS UP AGINsT IT

"The Americans fired most rapidly.
There came upon US numerous project
lies, as the three cruisers to the end of
the line devoted themselves almost en-
tirely to fight the Christina, my flagship.
A short time after the action COM
menced, one she'll exploded in the fore
castle and put out Of action all OF those
who served the four rapid fire cannon.
The Florence tribune., 1898-09-17

DIED-In Casa Grande, Arizona. Bertram s., eldest son of Edward and Lizzie McMurray. Bert was bright boy, full of hope and buoyant spirits, member of the Sabbath-school. Lit tie did he think when he started with his load of hay, that before he should reach home, and within sight, two thunder storms would meet and that in moment, he would lie lifeless on the ground. Whether it was the bolt that struck him OF the striking of the rack against post, no one knows. It was terrible blow to his parents and to his aged grandmother, and warning to all tc be always ready for the mes senger, death. PASTOR.
The Florence tribune., 1898-09-17
A Great zoolonioal Garden,

The Geological Society of New Y orlk propose to construct what will probab- ly be the finest geological garden in the world in Bronx Park, New York. The society expects to open the garden to the public in satisfactory way on May l, 1899. While the work is progressing with all due rapidity, the old and we'll approved plan of relieving biliousness and constipation through the benefici- ent agency of Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters finds general recognition. This excellent family medicine is safe- guard against malaria and rheumatism, and removes indigestion and nervous ness. It invigorates the system through improved digestion, fortifes it against disease, and counteracts the effects of overwork, mental or physical.