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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

The Rescue League Mission. which
was organized some time ago with
Mr.. c. Fl. Wilson as superintendent, is
contemplating establishing it's head
quarters on Washington avenue be-
tween Twentyfou and Twenty
fifth street temporarily.
The idea is to erect q large frame
structure which will answer for meet
ing purposes until such a time as the
mission shall be in position to put up
a permanent building on Twenty-third
street at the foot of Washington ave-
nue..
The object Of the Rescue League
Mission is to work among the unfortu-
and give an opportunity to these per-
sons to mend their ways with Christ
ian assistance. There will be a reading
table in the mission, where books and
papers may be referred to. Gospel ser
vices will he held every night and on
Sundays both aftern DON and night.
At present there are no funds behind
the movement and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son. who will conduct the work Joint
ly, are anxious to secure subscriptions
for the purpose OF erecting q tempo
rary building for use during the sum
mer months.
1t is understood that a lumber dealer
has promised to give the lumber.
which, in value, will probably equal
twice as much as any other Donation
In view OF the fact that the proposed
Florence Crittenden Home is not likely
to materialize, it is quite likely that
the Rescue League Mission will be en-
couraged and the next few weeks may
see regular meetings held in it's pro-
posed quarters.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
FUNERAL OF TEMPLE srEARSEs.
1t yyLl Take Place from the Baptist
Church This Morning. ..

| The funeral of little Temperance. the
only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F.
Stearnes, will take place from the
First Baptist chruch at 8 o'clock this
morning. After the services at the
church the remains will be taken to
the Chesapeake & Ohio depot and ex-
pressed to Richmond. where they will
! be inferred in Holly wood cemetery.
The following gentlemen will act as
pallbearers: Messrs. Fred F. Allen,
Horace H. Epes, Jr., w. j. helms, Geo
Y. Wise. Frank Lattimer and DR.. w.
f. Cooper.
Though tender in years. having
rounded but half u decade, little Tenn
pie, as she was popularity known by q
large circle Of acquaintance, was uni
versally loved. In the home she was a
bright little sunbeam. her life effer-
vescing a sweet child-like disposition
that made the hearts of her fond per-
ents happy. Two weeks ago She was
bright and cheerful: today she Is no
more on earth. The soul has taken its
flight. Gone? Yes, it has gone to min
gle with the immortal symphonies of
the heaven that invited her. The lit
tie bud that was unfolding its petals
has been plucked by the angel OF death
to bi }; m in Il more harmonious CLING
Sweet htt'. reinDlc h;.s .'ut the ia
nlcrtal throng.
A number of beautiful nora' Offer
ings were sent to the residence last
evening, among them being an acolian
harp from Newport News Lodge. No.
3l5. Il. p. o. t.lks, and an arch. a
token sent by the Chesapeake Gun
Club The arch is made Of lilies, ro-
SEES and ferns. At the top snow white
dove is perched with its wings open as
if ready to fly. Its head is pointed
heavenward and in the back is a sprig
of fern. The arch represents the gate
way to heaven with the gates standing
ajar. The harp is also fashioned out of
lilies and roses and at the top is
white dove looking as If it were about
to settle there.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

Great hustle When Sampson and
Schley Left Havana. .H
Downright 1898, by Associated Prsss.)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCH BOAT WANDA.
DEF HAVANA, May 23-tF'iled at
Key West, Fla. May IS. 2:l5 r Nj
AT daybreak on Monday morning the
entire squadron under Rear Admiral
Sampson was lying directly opposite
the entrance to Havana harhor. about
ten. miles off shore. Il formidable
mouse colorcd fotilla OF battiesh ps.
monitors, cruisers. yachts. lighthouse
tenders and torpedo boats.
The peaceful inactivity noticed the
day before on board the vessels of the
fleet had given way to scenes of great
life and hustle Around The flagship,
from whose mainnlast tuttrred the
crimson remnant Of precedence, rocked
on the choppy waves. score Of
launches and gigs from surrounding
warships. each manned by sailors in
spotless white. They had brough:
aborad the flagship the commanding
officers OF their respective vessels,
where they had apparently been suns
mond for orders. a half hour later thL
gigs and launches left the flagship an..
returned with their officers aboard
their own vessels. almost Immediately
thick columns of black smoke began to
semblcd fleet, and slowly, almost In
perceptibly. the flagship began to move
to the eastward. A number of vessels
were left behind on blocknd duty. the
acting flagship flying a blue penrnnt.
About two hours later large double
,nnsted and doul,le-funneiied cruiser
came steaming under fun headwas
from the Westward When within hail
ing distance and without slackenins
,cr speed she exchanged signals with
the acting flagship off Havana.
string of colured bunting was hoisted
.,loft on the nagship's hallIards and the
cruiser pushed on to the east at run
speed.
Afterward the squadron was in tbs
Nicholas channel. off Cardenas. head
ing for the Old bahama channel Th.
squadron was proceeding with care
for Admiral Cerver;t had not yet act
,ially been bottled up and care must De
taken lest the fox turn and dash out OF
Santiago around the east end Of Cuba
IN through Windward Passage and
north to attack the cities or the AZ
lantic coast OF the United States. In
| all likelihood Commodore Schley Wi
b.. able to spring the trap and then
Rear Admiral Sampson may hasten
Santiago. a great game Is being a
| ed and the situation is one or e*t'esn'
| suspense. After Admiral Cervera i
sealed Np IN Nhht'hS" ti''i o''' -
| ,cm WEI be as In the case or a var
mint. cauG!t In trap, whether tr
| shoot or starve him. In every event
| ADMIRAL Cervera cannot reach flaVa-
M.
l'wo powerful fleets. each having fast
vessels, as we'll as heavy ones ahe
| each able to destroy him. are CLOSING
n, upon him. Naval officers mere ne
u-ve that the battleship oregon VIII
be. ordered to join Rear Admiral Safnp-
| sons fleet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
Two Policemen Appointed.

The Board of Police Commissioner. $
filled two vacancies on the police force
yesterday, electing NIessrs. w. T. Webb
and W. G. Watkins. Patrolman Webb
was formerly a member of the force,
but resigned some time since To en-
gage in the grocery business in East
End. He disposed of his business sev-
eral weeks ago and made application
for reappointment. He succeeds him
self. Mr.. Watkins has been working
as a special for the last three months
and has shown himself to be Il capable
officer. He fills the vacancy caused by
the dismissal OF Zachary T. Jones.
There We're a number OF applicants for
these appointments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
Captured a iion,lns Pig on.

Mr.. Walter Murfree on Tuesday
caught a homing pigeon, which fell on
Twenty eighth street exhausted for
want of water. The bird was evident
ly flying in a race at the time for it
had it's birth band on the left leg and
a countersign band on the right. On
the former was the mark 'k-lSS4,' =
and on the other, DBL"
After giving the homer some wa
ter and a little food. Mr.. Murfree re-
leased the pigeon and it rose rapidly
in the air. circ1ing about several times
and striking out for its home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
MANY REPORTS.
The Americans Said to be Anchored OFF
Cavite. sr

The Americans Said to be Anchored OFF
CaVite. III
iBy Telegraph
X NEW YORK, May Pa cablegram
from Manila. via Hong Kong. to the
Evening Telegram says:
Arriving here yesterday on che Me-
G:ulloch. I found the Americans an
chorcd off Cavite except one ship.
which was patrolling the outside bay.
The foreign warships Immortalite
isng!ish). Brink. (French>. Irene Com
meron Germany. and two japanese
Of Manila. The japanese gunboat
Naniwa had arrived the night before
and saiu;>I the fort with twenty-one
guns. which salute was returned by the
shore battery This is the first salute
the Spanish flag has received from
any warship since the blockade was
established One japanese vessel
leaves tomorrow for Hong Kong.
General Aguinaldo and twelve other
insurgents. who came from Hong Kong
IN the McCuiloch landed at Cavite yes
erday.
They tell me that the rebels have
aiken possession OF Subig and have 3d.
900 men ready to fight against the
;paniards as soon as they can get
arms
"a report was brought to the flag
ship last night that the rebels had at
tackled the Spanish out posts of Ma
Mia. The Spaniards were found to
have turned the guns OF their shore
batteries landward for protection
against the. insurgents. and the rebels
made nothing more than q reconnois-,
lnce in force. 1t is also reported that
he lieutenant who commanded the
,nllao here has been shot after trial
~ a summary court martial, and that
.dmiral Mnntejo has also been sem
.enced by court martial These rumors
anne through the crews of the mer-
liant vessels stll here, but | do not
nave much confidence in the accuracy
Il the reports"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
aD STEAMER 8. A. M'cAL1

ldN HE STEAMER 8. a M'CAAl
.lL will leave Newport News With bosf
t1ery Monday. Wednesday and Frtda.
bout 7:l5 A. M. and will leave Newpor
cniieu peace knniuranS nave Resign
ed office. complaining that they had
long been paid in. city scrip at the rate
of fifty dollars per month which Is
discounted at one half. A new trio Of
policemen were obtained and these now
show signs Of rebellion, declaring that
they are suffering under like disadyau-
tages and will resign.
What threatens to develop into an
ugly affair, II not a lynching. occurred
tonight. and at this writing the Sit
uation Is decidedly serious.
report was circulated that a ma
rine had been shot and killed by a
negro. The report reached the sailors
ana marines. the latter of whom were
enjoying their first days liberty since
arriving here and they formed in two
battalions and marched on the iail
with loaded revolvcrs
Sheriff Knight met them at the door
and parleyed with them, assuring them
that the negro was not In stody.
The invaders drew Off a short distance
and selected two blue Jackets and one
marine I" go through the Jail The
sheriff was poWeriess to resist and
made no attempt to do so. Twelve ne
groes were found In the jail. but as the
hAciAttS oI lie SuppOSeu murderer was
Il mystery. the party was haulted.
Some Of the more turbulent spirits
suggested a lynchng Of negro on
principle. but upon the sheriff proms-
ing to find and produce the assailant
II the story were true. the party left
and scored the town In the hope OF
coming upon their man.
The feeling among the jackies and
marines against the negroes is intense,
aggravated by the assault of Charles
Kitchen, negro on seaman. which
resulted In the killing OF the latter,
and the sailors are looking for kitch-
en- as we'll US the other mysterious ne
gro.
On leaving the Jail the party met
another jackie who thought he could
Identify the supposed murderer. anoth-
err march to the Jail took place and the
man looked over the colored prisoners
but failed to identify any of them.
Some of the cooler heads then advised
giving the sheriff a chance to &c.
Kitchen. The party eventually dis
persed at q late hour without further
| trouble. although determined to avenge
the assaults and indignities from thu
negroes. The latter are keeping well
under cover tonight.
1915 A. NAT late hour tonigh:
squads of marines are still patrolling
the streets. gathering In the marines
and sailors. A guard OF sailors has
been placed around the Jail. At the
time this dispatch is filed the town is
comparatively quiet, except for small
groups not yet taken in by the patrol
but 1t Is currently reported that mar
tial law will be declared before another
nightfall.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
Strawberries Going Up.

There has been a slight rise in the
price OF strawberries within the last
day or two and the truckers are be-
ginning to feel some degree of en-
engagement since the opening up of
the market this week.
Berries have jumped up in Boston
to and cents. but this price is only
for the first quality. Shippers in this
section have been notified to forward
none but the best grade, as any berries
not coming up to that standard will
scarcely find purchasers.
1t is reported that an extra effort on
the part OF the truckers has developed
a market in the West. On Monday
between eight and ten carloads left
Norfolk for Pttsburg and as many
more went to the same destination
Tuesday.
A1ivces from the West, including
Chicago, give the prices at from 8 to
10 cents per quart, which induced
some OF the farmers to ship their ber-
ries in that direction. .l
Twenty carloads went over the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk rail-
way to the Western markets on Mon
day and the same quantity went via
the same route Tuesday night.
While there has been slight ad-
vance in prices, farmers are not hope
full of securing paying prices.
The condition Of the weather at pres
ent is anything but favorable to the
raising of the best berries. while
short time back the weather was too
cold to produce them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

The Chief Executive Issues a Call For
$4,000 More Volunteers. ....
fBy Telegraph
WASHINGTON. May 25.-The Presi-
Ia ma ton:
by the President of the United
States:
"A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES an act
of Congress was approved on the 25th
day of April 1898, entitled AN act de-
claring that Il war exists between the
United States OF America and the
Kingdom of Spain. and
Whereas. by and act OF Congress
entitled, an act to provide for tempo
rarily Increasing the military establish
ment of the United States in time OF
war, and for other purposes approved
April %, 1898; the President is author
lied in order to raise volunteer ar
my to issue his proclamation calling
for volunteers to serve In the army OF
the United States.
Nov. therefore. I, William Mc[in-
ley, President Of the United States.
by virtue Of the power vested in me
by the legislature and the laws. and
dceming sufficient occasion to exist.
have thought fit to call forth, and
hereby do call forth volunteers to the
aggregate number of $4,000 in addition
to the volunteers called forth by my
proclamation of the Esd day OF April, In
the present year. the same to be APP
portioned as far as practicable among
the several st tee 9 nd terrltoaies f nTd.
population, and to serve for two years,
unless sooner discharged. The proper
ton Of each arm and the details of
enlistment and organization will be
made known through the War Depart
ment.
I'm witness whereof. have hereunto
Sc, my hand and caused the seal Of the
United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington.
this twenty-fifth day OF May. in the
Year OF our Lord. one thousand. eight
hundred and ninety-eight. and the in
dependence of the United States one
hundred and twenty-second.
tSigned.) "W1LLIAM MKINLEY,
"Presidenr
..Wnl. r. Day, Secretary of State"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
LID DOMINION STEAMSHIP c.
{ DAILY SEkVlCE BETW hEf
Jew YORK AND VIRGINIA PolNIs

The elegant passenger steamships
JAMESTOWN. Guynndotte. Princess
inne. Old Dominion. leave New YORK
very day except Sunday at 800 Z. Nj,
or Norfolk and Newport News. touch
,,s at Fortress Monroe on the south
found trip.
The ships of this line leave Norfolk
.,r New York direct every day except
,unday at $40 o'clock.
g short. delightful and inviSorating
FARE:
i,,irst-class. straight, including
meals and berth -.............: e.oo
cirst-class, round trip, includ-
ling meals and berth ............ 1900
,S.eerage without substance -. 4.5O
hSteamer Luruy arrives from Smith
said and leaves for Norfolk daily ex-
h.pt Sunday. at $3.50 A. M. Returning
.aves Norfolk from Bay Line wharf
VERY day except Sunday at p. M.
M. B. CROWELL. Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
SHAM BATTLE YESTERDAY.
NICK A MAIIGA NATIONAL. RARE

NINA vi "A VIA NAlloNAL rAfth,
May 25-The sham battle at Chicisa-
maugua Park this morning in which
the three brigades of General Wilson's
'irst army corps participated. was one
Of the most thrilling military specta-
ales witnessed since the civil war. At
ter seven hours Of continuous manoeuv-
ring, in which was eXemplified almost
very method of military tactics. Gen
.fals Simpson and Huling We're de-
Jared to have been out-manoeuvred
Company X, Of the first Ohio regiment
surrounded Lieutenant Batty. of the
seventh Pennsylvania, and ordered his
surrender. but instead OF surrendering.
Lieutenant Eatty ordered a bayonet
:harge. during which Lieutenant Bat
" was shot in the face by a black
shell. Both eyes may be seriously in
ured. Much bad blood was engen-
Tered by the incident. and the men
rushed together. 1t was only by the
,oolness OF the officers that further
trouble was avertad
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
Police Court

The following cases were disposed Of
in the Police Court yesterday morninr:
Lila Ashton (colored>, charged with
not being of good fame; case continued
until tomorrow and bail fixed in the
sum Of 500. m@
John Pickett (colored), larceny;
case continued until tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
E.cur.,on 80 K,c,, ona Sunday.

The Chesapeake G Ohio Railway
Company win run an excursion TO
Richmond Sunday morning in order
to give the friends of the boys in the
military companies from, til Is ci tAe.,s:it1II
an opportunity to visit Camp
Lee before the troops move to Cuba.
The train will leave here Sunday morn
ing at 0:15 o'clock, and the round-trip
fare will be 81 I5fH 4...
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. THURSDAY, MAY rs, $685.

hostilities and there never has been
moment even when SIMPSONS forces
were at Porto RIGA. when the NAVY was
not prepared on instant orders to aid
the army. Neither has the army been
in fault in this matter. 1t was at first
proposed to throw a small force of
men, about 10000 into Cuba Immediate
ly. and allow the remainder of the
army OF occupation to await until next
fall before going over. But there was
serious reasons for abandoning this
plan. such as the discovery of the in
sufficient support that could be render
ed the American forces by the insurg-
ents: the fact was brought out with
appalling force that to delay the cam
paign meant the absolute eXtermina-
ton of the starving reconcentrados.
and there were besides other reasons
for making haste. These considera
tons caused complete change in the
army plans and that involved delay.
To equip 100000 men in thirty days
and put them in Il condition to fight
trained veteran soldiers on their own
soil was no small undertaking. so that
IN the opinion of some of the highest
officers of the administration there is
no reasonable grounds for pressing
the criticism that there has been undue
delay in beginning the military cam
pagn either on the part of the army
or navy.
that contracts be awarded FOR supply
Ing the armor for the three battleShlps
under construction as follows: To the
Carnegie Company l.153 tons for the
Illinois. and 2.55S.66 tons for the Wis
consip. Bethlehem. 1.405 tons for the
Illinois and ..55S tons FOR the Alabama,
all at $500 per ton. r."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
Mr. ". r. Walker Dead.

CLIFTON. FORGE, VA May Is
Er.sW P. Walker, general traffic man
agei-. of the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail
roads Company, died here this morn
.sng shortly after / O'Clock from the eff
fecsss of stroke Of paralysis, which he
suffered several weeks ago. Mr.. Wal
ker was brought to Clifton Fargo from
the Warwick Hotel at Newport News
about ten days ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
Before } uAtice Jones.

Justice Henry Jones disposed Of the
following cases In his Bloodreld court
yesterday morning:
Lucy Coleman. assault: dismissed at
costs. -
Kate Overton, assault: dismissed at
costs.
Eliza Reed. indecent language; fined
81 and casts. .
Mary Jones, abusive language; dis
missed.
Charley Smith, disorderly conduct;
fined 81 and costs.
Lewis Branch. assault: dismissed at
costs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
TRoops AT cHIcKAMAuGA.

CHICK AAIAUGA, May 25.--The vol
unteer army here now numbers 35.4OO
,,en and Will be increased 10000 by the
lose of the week. Consignments are
oming from Chicago at the rate Of
,"ty carloads of provisions day.
Contracts have been let for the con-
s:ruction OF four big warehouses at
hickamausa for storing quarterEnas-
RS supplies.
BY tomorrow night two pipe lines,
injecting with every important point
{ Chiciamauga Park will have been
ompleted. and an abundant supply OF
wing water for an army of 100000 men
i'll be possible. Major c. Shiba, Of the
'ppanese army. arrived here today TO
!udy America military tactics AND
nditons Of army life in this country
as a representative of the Mikado.
ator Shiba reported at once to Cen
nj Brooke at Camp Thomas and will
be made an honorary member Of his
staff.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

The United Security L. i and Trust
Co. Of Philadelphia, recently made a
loan&of one hundred and forty-tWo
thousand dollars in Portsmouth. Va. "A
big Ioan for war times However,
Ed. M Holt, their agent for Newport
News and Hampton, has been instructed
to lend two hundred thousand dollars in
rNewport News and Hampton, at from
l-2 to per cent. on real estate on long
or short time and on safe and definite
contract.
II Won want any money at this rate
or these terms call at 1856 Twenty-sixth
street. between washington and west
avenues. or write to P. O. Box 40.
New Phone 1879. ma-2i-tt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

Desirable residence above the ship
ard for sale at a reasonable price
mall cash payment. balance In small
monthly installments. Money to lenf
1t 6 per cent. to pay for home on long
n short time. Houses and lots fol-
ale in all parts of the city. Life anG
Ire insurance in the best companies
Apply to Ed NJ. Holt. 1875 Twenty
&ixth street, p Q. Box no. New 'phont
"a. M. "a my24tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
LEE AT TAMPA.
The Major General Arrives With His
I. ..-I .. STAR. U"
autobiography

Ny 1eleSfdpn.t
TAMPA. FLA. May 25.-Niajor Gen
eral Fitzhugh Lee. accompanied by
Colonel Curtis Guild and his staff. ar
rived in Tampa tonight and establish
ed temporary headquarters at the
Tampa Bay Hotel. n..
General Lee had nothing to say on
the general situation. The fact is"
said he. Il have not seen Il paper for
two days and don't know what has
happened. All that I know Ys that /
was sent here from Washington to
take command of the seventh army
corps .@ u..
General Lee and General Shafter had
quite an extended conference during
the evening, in which the situation
here was fully explained to General
lee. Tomorrow will be spent by the
after In inspecting the different camps
If the volunteer troops ;n and around
Tampa, all OF which regiments he
embraced in the seventh army corps
Genera! Lee was given an enthusiast
reception when he appeared in the
general reception room of the Tampa
BAY Hotel. He was instantly sur
rounded by crowd of army officers
and friends. but he smilingly turned
first to the pretty Cuban women. the
wives and daughters OF prominent ref
ugees who were anxious to greet him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

Ice, cream freezers 2 to 10 quarts. ice
water. coolers to 8 gallons. Prices
right. Adams Racket Stare.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

Patent, wood and stone cnurna,
wood ware supplies. ADAMS 1tache ..
Store. y
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26

Two hundred dozen best Masson's
Fruit Jars, pints. quarts and half gal
1ons,ssADAMS' RACKET STORE.
my23-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-26
"a Great DIAL"

or talk about the beautiful. straw
hats this season at Woodward
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