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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
NEW HARGEs DESCRIBED

he fact that the Atlantic Transport
tation Company. OF New York, has
sharIercd 1t number of lake vessels for
service in the coal carrying trade be-
tween Newport News Va, and New
York, Boston and other northern coast
uorts. and Is at the same time having
Huilt at eastern yards several wooden
craft for this same service, has natural
~ Interested both the lake men and the
coast builders in Il comparison of the
TWO types of vessels and their relative
staunchneSt OF constructions
The Cleveland Marine Review.
through the courtesy OF MIR. William
fogcrs, the veteran shipbuillcr of Bath.
Me. gives 4 description OF tn. barge
Virginia which he recently completed
for the Atlantic Transportation Com
Nany. and which Is q sister vessel of the
West Virginia and Kentucky. also built
~ Mr. Rogers. and the New York.
which is now on the stocks.
These barceS are 236 feet keel "A feet
Team. - feet depth, of l.450 registered
tonnage. and have a carrying capacity
n 1000 tons on Il draurht Of is feet
inches. The timber in the frames is of
Macinatac above light water ilaught
ana oak. maple ard birch below The
ceilings arc Of long leaf yellow pine,
most Of which is L. inches and nore less
th;'n inches N thickness, Well b.veled
an! closely lifting on its edges. THIS
material is fastened with two irul, bolts
y every in.bcr which i: crosses. and is
"d*"a -holtcd between the frame spaces.
each strakc t" the other. from tn. foo,
head TO the rail. The. cupboard blank
ne is ! inches in thickness r. strncd
to the timber by tW" locust tree nails
~. oi which goes through the III: mixing
ana the ceiling to the inside aud is
M"GSei at both ends. in addition to
which there have been utilized butt
bolts OF iron. galvanized. many OF which
4" through both timber and ceiling.
r, 4,
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Ehr Was ThjulSInr OF II.

Mrs. Elverson--Oh, Mrs. Downsleieh,
| hear that your daughter Mabel is
engaged to Fred Washington.
Mrs. Downsleigh-Ncs; they expect
to be married some time during the
winter. Why. what makes you look
so funny? Do you know anything
about him?
Mrs. Elverson-Oh, no; nothing
much, was only thinking. Once
when he was q boy heard our minis
ter say he expected him TO come to a
bad eid.-Chicngo Daily News.
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An Indiktinct Impression,

Il dunno's l exactly agree wifi da;
speakuh." remarked Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley. as he was walking home from the
lecture with Miss Miami Brown.
AZ what point does yoh comprehen
siveness get stnlled?"
We'll. ef he says he favors de policy
OF expansion, dunno's un'stens i'm
But ef he fnvors de expansion O policy
Is right wifi i'm. '-Washington Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
h1ENT TELEGRAPH.

to Experiment With the
lines in Cuba.
Hsy Telegraph.l
TrON. Dec. 10.-General
he Signal Corps. is pre-
#practicnl experience in the
operation of the telegraph
end Colonel Dunwoody. one
4 experienced and scientific
SiiS branch Of the service.
Pred to Cuba to take charge
ssiEe network of telegraph
7 island.
alve Wednesday and will
headquarters at Havana.
9out 1000 miles Of telegraph
|.ting the various main
island. all owned by Spain
3ft behind when evacuation
|. it is presumed. these lines
to the Cuban government,
the United states military
he island. these 1900 mile S
be cared for and operated
ed States forces.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

1T is claimed by the complain
that you assaulted him." said tho
magistrate.
He lies, your worship. I never
touched him. Robson and riEb4
picked him up and carried him 10 the
pump. All did wu$ to work the pump
handle. '-Iit-Dits
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
INSECT VERSUS MAN.

urzing nudge and the dronins
j scarcely To move on a innguur-
amer day. but without much
3ihey can keep pnca with the
horse.
cnn outdietance the swallow
f'nrrues it. II man had a proper
amount OF speed there would
Eng but holes in the air to ma Il
] sit
frican ant is quite an architect.
,-!Iing less than an ant hill 30
|,'h will satisfy him. If man were
ambitious his home would
n into the clouds.
SO minute ms to be al,nos; in
Ian three inches in hnlf second
S calculated to make no less than
's In the time n healthy man
breathe once. A man with pro
'eate agility could run "a mites In
Sc.
rdurance man does not compare
lily with insects. The fasters
h 30 days without food may we'll
eli. heads beside n mite OF in
.a,nnl proportions, which glued
..oint OF a needle, lived II weeks.
IT lives ten months without food
horn beetle lifts 200 times its
eight Should we ever see its
IN human strength we should
Nitness Il young girl going home
er music lesson with her music
Ter one arm and grand piano
!, Z from q strap over her shout.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
DRY OVER MAHIASAO.

fA. Dec. TO- The United
|; was unfurlcd over the city
ilrianao at 1880 o'clock this
by Colonel Young, command :
|aiion Of engineers at Playa
Elao. y detachment Of engi-
IN up IN the squar. presented
the American ANA municipal
eSent stood with barred heads
!. ceremony.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
RHYMR AND RHYTHM.
"saor Dem ph,lupp,ne.."

"ssor Dem Philuppines."
Mistah Dewey. you's all right.
Hol' dem Philippines!
Made yo' point an won yo' fight,
Hol' dem Philippines!
II dem natives get too gay
Make dem walk the Spanish way,
Show dem dat you's come to stay.
Hol' dem Philippines!
Doctah Dewey, doan' yo' care.
Hol dem Philippines!
Let dat German gc'man swear,
Hol' dem Philippines!
Reckon dat yo' saw dem first,
JUS you say to weinerwurSt:
Come an take dem II yo' durst!'
HoI dem Philippines!
Fesser Dewey. yo' is wa'am, .
Hor dem Philippines!
Reckon yo' ken ride &c stohm.
Hor dem Philippines!
Tell him dat yo' will not grieve
II OIL Diederichs should leave
Keep dat razzer up yo' sleeve.
Hol' dem Philippines!
Anal Dewey, watch yo' kyards,
Hol' dem Philippines!
Folks all SEN yo' best Regards.
Hol' dem philippines!
Make dem fo'iners lay low.
II dey 'sist to poster so.
Make dem take dab clothes an go,
Hol' dem Philippines,
aeorEe V. Hobart, in Baltimore New
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

Brde-If you ever hirt with any 9th
er woman, Harry, will shoot you!
Harry-What! Could you aim a gun
at your own husband?
Bride-Yes, could and would.
Harry {relieved) Dwell, then. ]
should be perfectly snfe.-n:.rlem
Life
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
ALONG THE WATER FRONT
ITEMS OF IN; sIeESr i3ACE .aSs
ABOUT l.-h :'.s.,<A

."tr'r:cs- an: GIeaIynce4 al TIE t'u.s.,,
blouse. Lis; og &c. sells Now Il, Port
other assrins item.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1o-Eorecast
Tor Sunday For misunderstanding
e'cudiness; fresh to brisk northwesterly
winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

Drink Old Valley Whiskey. Extra
Special quality. There is none better.
Newport News Wine and Liquor TO-,
Sole Agents. de q " I"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

For money to build a home with
call on the Cottrell Real Estate Com
pany, 27OG Washington avenue. 9-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

E.ESIAS LEAVES Us.
pix, Dec. 10.-Prcsiient rs,
las. Of Costa Rlca. sailed I'd :
r. steamer La Gascogne for
pie Will return to the United
l February.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

The Newport News Wine and LIQUOR
20. carries the largest stock of Wines
OF any wholesale house on the Penin-
sula. Catawba Port and Rlscharry
Wines at SOC per gallon. de 9-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
Tho Angel Peace

Tho Angel Peace.
Sweet Peace. tho angel touches with her
Our tropic islands in far-or sea:
And up and down the length of al! our Ia nd,
Where War has been. and Death and
Grief. all three.
Peace lays her tender hand
She binds the wounds cruel foe has made,
And by her touch allays the awful pain;
She stops the flow Of life blood By her aid
And bids the weak grow strong and well
again
Sweet Peace. for whom we prc.ee
The sunlight loves to follow in her train:
She bids the wives and maidcns una frai1
Call back their own to home and love ;4;-;:i !:
And with n tender grace her hand Is Ia ID
On graves OF dear ones slain
And. moro than these. wherever Peace
may go,
Her trailing robes with gentle touch. and
cain,
WIN make q friend where once there was
foo,
And perfume every breeze with breath OF
Whatever winds may blow.
We hail tho coming Of thy blessed feet.
Dear Angel Peace! We spring to touch
thy hand,
And shout for Joy. thy presence is SO sweet!
Dweu ercrInore.we pray. within our nd
Ana mako thy sway complete.
maria 3. II. Hazen. In Good Housekeep-
ing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

"Dawson's an awiully e1travagans
chap"
Eyes, he is"
Has he gos much money back OF
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BARGE CO.'S 1Nnpy oorn

SchoonerVilSing. Dotheday, New Ha-
Ven.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

Tn afraid he has-more. in fact,
than he has ahead OF hi1n."-Ilarper's
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

Vessels arrived Yesterday.

steamship Avala G:r.). Langswor-
thy. Rotterdam
Steamship Belfast. Dublin and Bel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

BARGE GOES IN DRY DOCK.
The barge knickerbocker, of the At
lantic Transportation Company, went
INTO the dry dock at the shipyard yes
to-day, and will undergo extensive re-
pairs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS.
p!yill want nice candy for Christ
I'VE are agents for Nunnally's
now taking. orders for beautiful
,askets and boxes. They range
! from $3.50 to 500. Leave or
Nv. die - tits
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

omission recommends TIL.
|'nt OF postof!lccs at points To-
fr the Spanish regime, and
Fame rules governing here
Term there in establishing
|;w offices. At the larger Of
Fan Juan. Ponce. Mayaguez
places of similar Importance.
are to act as postmastcTs.
| clerks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
Sowing the Seed.

~ 'AAe> tHS 'SCu.
Lave you had n kindness ehown7"
Keep Il not concealed:
To some lonely. yearning .oul
Let i; be revealed
When you have enjoyed the fruit.
Plant the precious seed
Al another's thankful heart,
There to grow at need
Thus example bears 1t on,
And the pilgrim sees
Down tho weary path OF time
Comfort-siyinE trees
Each one marking some aood net.
Pity. int'rest, love
TIL the leafcrowned sentries reach
To the Throne above
N. r. Tribune.
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CALENDAR FOR THIS DAY
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TY NEWS IN RRIEr

Der new buildings going up in
will be occupied shortly. ..
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COPPERSMlTllS' SHOP.
|'pe!sniiths at the shipyard are
|nto the new building recently
\. Iyiie main Storc-roon Is ass
|ioEed from the old quarters to
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11


TIE the 1eaf-crowned sentries reach
To the Throne above.
N. r. Tribune
It's hard to sing with tho chill wind blow.
Or br.vely smile willis the rain beats
To dam tho stream while the torrents
flowing.
or,,htnk OF ths blue when tbs heavens
froWn:
BE hopeful! The sun is but hiding!
The same cold wind repeliant in anger,
He coIneth q lover In summer 10 woe
Flowers most fair are born OF It's lanKor,
The stream goes singing the happy days
through:
Be patient! No gloom is abiding
Clara IL. Holmes, in Midland Monthly.
Waiting the Tide.
Close n.oored. aport. Us merchant ship.
may stay
Beyond their sailing hour. to catch q,
even
Some tide 10 start them safer on the,,
And bring them earlier to their destined
haven
30 now. though bound to earth-born things.
Lifo's lingering tide. SLOW gathering ia
It's wel-iest. rashly venturing through
the strait
To seas unsr!ed miss my way to God.
John Troiand. in s. 8. Times.
A Hot Time.
Tho coal fire had long been embraced by
the stove.
But the former began to grow cold:
Then :he cinGers which had been attach ed
to the crate.
For the stove showed their sympat III,
bold.
The result was the crate turned a pale.
ashy hue,
And with jealousy nercely did quake:
went out.
And the CRATE gave the clnders the shake
James Burrett Kirk In Brooklyn Life.
Wind and Wave.
Sweep Ger the lonely moor. Q wild nor1t
wind
Blow. boisterous breeze. which none can
bar or bind;
The fancies OF mind with care awry
Dispersa. like lingering leaves that molder-
ing lio
Ro.irtlees tide! to farthest reaches roll.
Scatter in nhFeds the cobwebs OF the soul:
Like broken dr.ftwood on \ wreck-streeu
strand.
Leave fair and sweet the stretch OF wave-
washed sand.
St. Pnul's.
Tie Villain.
I love to smoke 4 good cigar
IN every scene play,
! feel just like villain
AZ Zip the ash away.
I love TO taunt the heroine,
To watch the bitter tear.
IN
Whereat l sneer.
But OF the stage I'm very meek
And lead another life.
The victim has her innings then
Alas! she Is my wife.
Detroit Tribune.
The Key.
man knows not woman's soul
TIN she love him-then all the whole
Sweet purity and noble love
That lifts woman so far above
In Gods own favor is revealed;
Ana her pure thoughts that long lay sealed
Ana buried deep within her heart
Are now poured forth-for woman's part
IN Mes great play is just to show
The tenderness man cannot know
pave by her art. brought forth to bright
The tear-dimmed earth with Loves pure
light
Eta W. Miller in Atlanta Constitution
hmith-Onc can't always judge n
mans patriotism by his conversation.
Jones-No, suppose not.
smith-Take Brown, for Instance;
would you call him coward?
Jones-Well, er-1 might If 1 was
sure he wouldn't fght.-Baltimor
Life.
Tramp--Could yer give poor man
pie or cake, ma am?
Lady-Why, you have big lunch
there now, sir
Tramp know, but de doctor sez I
must spend an hour at my meals,
ma'am.-N. Y. World.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11

Schooner Venner, Boston.
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PES of rostmasters ranged
Isl $50 per annum, which lat
was paid to the postmasters
Il. Ponce and Maygucz. At
PfliceS clerks We're employed
20 to $1,000 annual salaries.
gives 4 detailed statement.
tai postal receipts of s9:. 900.
natures were: Salaries or
+. who performed Geographic
duties. sl6,38O; of clerks.
rent. SI.S59. The total rev
10Th Geographic and postal
last year We're sl97 .0S3, and
IS, $2S6, 620, leaving a deficit
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-11
HIS AND WIRES.
nv,

Il ~ 'I't, Il UH.J
siTCN. Dec. 10.-Thc com
nted to investigate the pos
In Porto Rico has made it's
s'ostnaster-Gcneral Emory
mail and telegraph services
n under the same officials.
fvices having been CONSOLE
E6 to reduce expenses. Va
higher salaried places were
|rnotions based on experience
~. In all there We're ninety
Ices In operation under the
|ernm"nt prior to the occu-
|he island by the American
The herald., 1898-12-06
Southbound PASSENGERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-The steamer
Santa Rosa sailed today with the following
passengers:
For Redondo-Nlrs. Baker and two chill
dren; r. Kennedy, Miss E. Benjamin, Mrs
d. Walker, Miss M. Z. Mitchell, l.. r. Ken
nedy and wife, G. G. Leslie, NJ. Mclaughlin,
and two daughters, c. II. Lathrop, J. F.
Maxwell, l.. G. Wainwright, Miss NJ. II
Smith.
For Port Los Angeles-Miss B. Vogel
Mrs. NJ. Wood, Mrs. L. Young, Miss NJ
Williams, c. w. Wright, c. L. Judge and
wife, D. r: Smith, A. Mccoy, Mrs. Miller
Miss McCalla, Mrs. X. Smith, Miss NJ. Park
er, Miss NJ. Livingston, Mrs. Hamilton, w
Conlan, j. Silverstein, j. Scheerer and wife
G. Somers and wife.
For Santa Barbara-Mrs. F. H. Yates
c. II. Schmidt, Mrs. Bates, R. B. Roth
child, Miss J.. Griffith, Mrs. j. L. William
son, Miss L. Moore, Mrs. II. Hollister
Brother Hippolyt, Brother Nicholas, e. l.
Paddock, W. J. Armstrong, j. G. Burton.
For Port Harford-W. Dunlap.
The herald., 1898-12-06
Associated Press Special Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-Congress re-
assembled today under circumstances of con-
siderable public interest. The same Con
gress, six months ago, declared war against
Spain, and now, with the war fought and
won, it came together again for the first
legislative consideration of the questions
developed by the eventful months just
passed. The spirit of the occasion was not
however, one of immediate expectancy, for
the few months left to the existence OF the
ffty-ffth Congress gave promise OF little
more than beginning of the momentous
policies and problems growing out OF the
war.
As usual, all Washington turned its atten
ton to the capitol for the gala event which
marks the opening date of session. Inc
weather imposed no barriers, for the hurrl
cane of yesterday had given away to clear
ing skies and balmy air.
Long before the noon hour, whenthe Sen
ate and House began their work, the corrl-
dors were filled with surging crowds, in the
rotunda and statuary hall, and pushing to,
ward the galleries. No evidences remained
of the explosion and fire which recently
ravaged the building.
Bv IL o'clock, the leaders began to make
their appearance and the public galleries
filed rapidly.
The herald., 1898-12-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS INDEX

The presidents message has been
sent to congress; there is wealth Of
historical detail but no indication Of
the policy to be pursued in regard to
territory taken from Spain.
Raisin growers meet at Fresno and
grow enthusiastic over the report Of
operations made by the Combine"
managers.
Senator Kenny Of Delaware did not
attend the opening session of congress,
his presence being required in the
criminal court at Wilmington.
Special commissioner Porter fnds
annexation sentiment in Cuba strong
er than has been supposed.
Peace commissioners are making
progress, but they decline to say in
what direction.
Waller breaks q record at the six
day bicycle race by staying on his
wheel sixteen hours, but the records
for miles stand almost unharmed.
W. T. Stead writes Of the tremen-
dous possibilities Of American relig-
ious work in Turkey.
People who comment on the presi-
dents message are rather unanimous
ly disappointed because it is so nom
committal on subjects most interest
ing to the world.
The herald., 1898-12-06
A Christian Science Case

LONDON, Dec. 5.-NIiss Kate Lyons, of
the household of Mr.. Harold Frederic, the
late correspondent here of the New York
Times, who died on October 10th, after hav-
ing been under the care of the Christian
Scientists, was discharged today. She had
previously been arraigned in the Bow-stre
Police Court on charge of manslaughter in
connection with the death of Mr.. Frederic
Mrs. Mills, the Christian Scientist who
attended Mr.. Fredreic, and who was also
charged with manslaughter, was also dis
charged. The prosecution withdrew their
charge against Miss Lyons on the ground
that her acts during the illness of Mr.. Fred
eric were due to affection for the latter.
The herald., 1898-12-06
With Quorum Present in Senate
and House
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE IS READ
The Vast Audience Listens Rapt Attention. But Forgets to
Cheer When the Ordeal Is Over-Bills Intro
duced-Reports Made

| Mr. Hale of Main, fixing the hour of the
daily meeting at IL o'clock noon, and Mr.
Morrill, of Vermont to appoint a commit
tee to notify the President that the Senate
was awaiting any communications he nigh.
desire to make.
Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont, and Mr. Cock
rell of Missouri were named by the Vice
President to Join a like committee of the
House of Representatives to call on the
President.
Mr.. Mcbride, Oregon, presented the Gre
dentials of his newly-elected colleague, Mr..
Simon, to whom the VicePresident admin
istered the oaths of office.
Pending the receipt of the Presidents
message, the Senate, on motion of Mr.. Al
ison of Iowa, took recess of thirty min
utes.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
AT 1925 p. m. the committee appointed to
await upon the President reported the per-
formance of its duties and announced that
the President would Immediately communi
cate with the Senate in writing Scarcely
had the report been read, when Major Pru-
den, the Executive Clerk of the President,
entered the chamber and presented the
message. Vice-President Hobart read it
before the Senate at once and its reading
was begun at l:2S p. m.
The reading of the message occupied two
hours and eighteen minutes. Many persons
remained in the galleries throughout the
reading, but, as usual, little attention was
given to the presentation of the message,
either in the galleries or on the floor, after
the end of two pages. Many senators, who
had been provided with printed copies of the
message, retired either to the cloakrooms
or their committee rooms to read the docu
ment at their leisure. Not the slightest
demonstration occurred during the reading
of the message.
When the clerk had concluded the read
ing, Mr.. Mason of Illinois presented a tee
gram from Mr.. Pritchard of North Caro-
lima, announcing that illness prevented his
attendance at the opening session.
AT 3:45, on motion of Mr.. Platte of Con-
necticut, the senate adjourned.
The herald., 1898-12-06

the construction of a wide, deep channel
from deep water of the Mississippi river to
deep water of the gulf Of Mexico via South
west pass. The channel by the terms OF the
bill is to be 300 feet wide and 35 feet deep,
and conforms, so Mr. Myer says, to the rec
concentrations of the board appointed last
winter by the war department under a reso-
luton of ofcongress.
A VOTE OF THANKS
General Wheeler of Alabama today intro
duced in the house through Representative
Stallings, a resolution providing that in
recognition of the patriotic devotion and
bounteous benevolence of Miss Helen Miller
Gould to the soldiers of the army OF the
United States during the war with Spain,
the thanks of congress are hereby rendered
her, and congress hereby authorizes and di.
reefs that gold medal with appropriate de-
sign be struck by the director of the mint,
and said medal be presented to her by the
president at such time and in such manner
as he may determine"
DEBATE EXPECTED
An early debate on the war question is
expected in the house in connection with
the deficiency appropriation bill, which is
devoted exclusively to items for the army
and navy The bill was practically com
pleted, and will be finally passed on in com
mittee tomorrow and then presented to
the house. Chairman Cannon OF the ap-
preparation committee said today that he
hoped to begin consideration OF the bill on
Wednesday, and to pass it before the end
of the week. He hardly thought there
would be any general opening up OF war
questions Just now, although if the debate
ran into such channels he thought it might
as well come now as any time.