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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
ELKs' GRAND LODGE MEETING.
New Orleans Gives a Hospitable Wei
come to the Antlered Tribe.
i0G fRv TeIepraph i,

New Orleans Gives a Hospitable We'll
come to the Antlered Tribe.
{By Telegraph.9
NEW ORLEANS. May 10.-The Elks'
grand lodge meeting opened here today
with several thousand of the antlered
tribe in attendance. The city is rich
1y and profusely decorated for the oc-
casion. and hospitality is universally
shown the visitors. The Academy Of
Music, where the Grand Lodge will
meet. had been beautifully .decorat ted
for the opening ceremony, which COM
prised addresses by Mayor Flower, IcX
Mayor Fitzpatrick Chairman B. J.
" allace. of the local committee, and
Grand Exalted Ruler Detweiler ard
music and choruses
After the formal opening the visit
ing Elks were given a reception at the
home of the local branch Of the order.
The afternoon was spent in a trolley
car ride about the city and a visit to
the parks. This evening several thous-
and Of New Orleans citizens and visit
sors gathered at the West End Park,
where music and fireworks We're enjoy
Led In honor of the visitors.
There is q lively contest for the va
srious offices, but the lines have not
been sufficiently drawn to indicate who
Will be elected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

Tho mention OF electricity of frisl,v
behavior Will suggest to most people some
Ut its actions on the trolley or about the
street cars or in connection with electric
light wiros WHOM it breaks loose which
are all of too dangerous Il character to bo
amusing; noting not at all its planks Oh
their own desks, though 10 ''livo' wire
Toe within mile Of tholn. 1t does not al
ways occur to our minds chat electricity is
playing Il littlc trick when We tuko {, sheet
of writing paper from :. pile and find it
docs not come alone, but tiraSS along an
other sheet or moro, sticking closer than
u brother
Similar action of the Immense shoots of
book paper on Il printing press in certain
states OF tho 4tiuusl3hcrc-w when ono is slid
on tho form OF type and has ono or more
others partially adhcring to it for a mo-
incnt, then taking flight away from the
press to soma dingy resting plnce-frc-
Gucnily keeps tho pressmcn in an uncom-
Portable state of tidgets.
such action results from tho attraction
and repGlslon OF fractional elcctricity-tho
same kinl that is produced by tho chatting
CT the silk flaps against tho rotating glass
disk in the so called electrical machine. +"
An experiment. with tho same Kind of
electricity which can easily be tried is to
apply gentle, friction to II thin pioce of
cloth or paucr, when. on bringing it near
tho wall Of the apartment, it will DO at
trnctcd thereby and adhere to tho surface
DO 1T wood, plaster or paper-for a briet
tilne.--tcurso j. Narncy in LlppIncott' S.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
WORK OF A SPY.
bastard Attempt Made to Poison Sol
dierS.
(Ry Telegraph

fBy Telegraph
s ATLANTA, GA. May 10-A special
10 the Constitution from Mobile. saws:
M "A second dastardly attempt to p0iS-
on the entire infantry regulars at Camp
mobile has been made. Several DAYS
ago, some soldiers found in the creek
which runs alongside the grounds n
sack filled with absorbant cotton which
mad been saturated with arsenic ana
tied down beneath 4 rock which iuts
OUT into the stream at q; point Just
above the place where the soldiers get
thelr drinking water. BY accident a
trooper discovered the death tran and
removed the sack. and upon the con-
tents being revealed reported his find
70 the commanding officer. Strict or
@ders were given not to mention the in
cldent and so the matter was hushed
up Since that day, however the
creek has been closely watched and
vigilance was awarded when CORPORAL
John Sullivan. of Company A. Nine
teenth Infantry, found a poison bag
loaded with arsenic. just as in the first
instance. The corporal, by chance over
heard two soldiers talking about the
plot to poison the men, and istitutcd an
investigation. The officers preferred
not to discuss the matter. but among
the privates feeling is running high
and they do not fail to express them
selves. Spanish spies are known to be
lurking in the neighborhood. where Il
number of Spaniards reside; they are
all under strict scrutiny and sensational
disclosures are looked for No one
doubts that agents Of Spain are re-
SDonSibie
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
HEAD OF FIsKE HALL.
"a Bryn Mawr Graduate in Charge

"a Bryn Mawr Graduate in Charge of
the BARNARD Dormitory.
7- IN an article on the opening Of Fislie
Hall, Barnard College. New York. Har-
y er's Bazaar says THE Barnard trus-
tees nave been most fortunate in secur-
sa1ng for Fiske Hall Miss Susan Grimes
z Walker. daughter Of Admiral Walker,
4 OF washington, D. G. The fact that
Miss Walker is Il graduate and under
STANDS, therefore, the needs and point
aofa view OF college girls, does away with
"a prevalent source Of friction between
ssLndents and the heads of college halls
Miss Walker graduated from Drvn
3 Mawr, distinguished member of a
cless. II is well known by
s1ryn Mawr women that she is partic-
aularly fitted to be a leader Of college
isIris. While AT college she was pres
sdent of the Self government Associa-
lion, fact which is eloquent TO any
one who has followed the development
soi: college life for the past ten years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
h WHAT CAN SPAIN DO?
'.s.aa#r (Ry- vl>alarr.o

"A LONDON, May u.-There is no con-
flrmation of the report that the Span
ish fleet from the Cape Verde Islands
has returned to Cadz but 1t is general
5ly regarded as the most likely move
ment to be made, and as an Indication
that Spain has decided to let her West
Indian possessions go. The question is
generally asked: What possible use
has Spain for continuing a hopeless
struggle, os 1t is considered next to
impossible that she has any alternative
plan or that the retreat Of the squadron
hides some strategic design"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
HOW TO STEER A DOG SLED.
1t Should Be Savignted Like an Ordinary
Pillow, Says u Traveller.

Pillow, Says Traveller.
Those who are going to Alaska would
do we'll to profit by the experience of men
who have been there. The weather there
for Il greater portion OF tho year is 50 Sc
we're that the acquisition of knowledge by
experience is likely to prove extremely
hazardous. A man who has spent several
winters in Alaska offers the following sur-
gcstions as to the best means of handling
u sled:
Travellers in Alaskn nro finding that
about the best way to manage sled ON q
bad trail is to rig handles to 1t and to fol-
low it MS farmer docs plow. Going
down n hill it can be held back by tho
handles, and OH siding places it is about
the only way that it can be kept undcr abb
solutc control. If the sled is to bo pulled
by dogs, handles are almost Indispensable.
If two mon furnish the power, it is well
for one of them to pull and the other to
push, unless they happen to be brothers
In this latter case it prevents trouble in
Alaska, as elsewhere, to hitch both abreast
and to put no stay chains on tho double
tree.
The framework which supports the han,
dies by being laced to the side of the sled
with strings of rawhidc forms basket,
which makes itcusier to secure the load
A rope Is Topped along tho edge of the sled
all tho way around and made stationary.
Through these loops from side to side the
lash rope is passed, and thus the load Is
quickly secured.
The problem of pitching tho tent at
stops and lighting fire is serious one
When tho thermometer registers 90 or 10
degrees below zero, q man hardly dares to
remove his init to start fire, and then
during the winter, which is the longest
part of the year in Alaska, it is very often
difficult to find dry wood. The best thing
! have found to get quick blaze is to
carry balls of cloth saturated in coal oil
Place ono Of these in the stove, light it,
and it will ignite almost any kind of wood
Tho wind proof matches which have seen
in tho stores Of San Francisco should form
part Of ovory klondiker's outtit.-San
Francisco Examiner
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

Tie following vessels entered ana
Slea:@! yesterday:
German steamship Albano cleared
i"r Hamburg With IL general Cargo.
bIi'iSh steamship Planet Aiercuiy
iear." ior iiiinlarg with i2.S5. BUSH
sls OF corn valued ut $iS.S57.
hr'lisn steamship Eoseillorran clear
"a Tor Hull With 1870 IL. bushels Of
wheat valued at $3.50 li3.
j., n ,iI,,'l. steamship fairmead entered
Hritlsh steamship Antilia coaiea .,na
cle;red for New York.
ne american schooner Laura NJ
Ill 1unt from Port OF spain Trinidad
lers ~ '"' OF
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DRIVING THE PILES.
Work the tcw Cock Begins in
Earnest.


Earnest.
| The thud of the pile driver was heard
al! day yesterday ut the foot OF Tween
ty-iifth street where Il public wharf is
being built by the old Dominion Land
Company
The contractors for the public wharf
are MesSrs. White & Br:lhamS ana
they confidently expect to have the
work completed i'll four months.
Many advantages will be derived
from having & pier of this kind at New
port News. where there is actually no
place for steamers and private vessels
to land and discharge or take on their
cargoes except the Chesapeake & Ohio
piers, which are now pretty We'll occu-
pied.
The pier will be 200 feet in length and
100 feet in width at the outer end. The
approach will be thirty feet wide and
near the end vii! taper gradually until
it reaches the maximum Width.
The end viii be covered by a shed
about ninety-tivc feet square. Here
will be the ticket and freight offices
and the waiting room for passengers.
The pier will be of wood and construct
ed on creosoted pilngs There Will be
berths for three large steamers and
| along the sides will be landing places
for smaller vessels.
| 1t may be necessary to do some flred-
| ging but Very little. The pier will ex-
|
structure will be lighted by electricity.
| There will be $1,000 square feet of sur
face on the wharf and the outer end
alone will be capable OF sustaining Il
| load of 5000, 900 pounds.
| 1t is expected that all of the small
steamers coming here Will land at this
pier. The general manager of the Nor
| folk & Washington Steamboat Com
pany has assured the projectors of the
| new wharf THAI the steamer Newport
| News. which was built at the shipyard
| here. will touch here every day. leaving
one day for Washington and arriving
| from that place the next day. II i, Is
| found that the business will Justify
such n course, the two boats which OPP
crate between Norfolk and Washington
| VIII make landings here the same as
lat Norfolk.
The Baltimore boats. the old Say
| Line and the Southern. viii touch here.
as natural consequence If the Wash
I 1netcn steamer takes in Newport News
me smithiield boat Will Of course, land
at the new pier, and in time. il is quite
probable that the Suffolk boat Will fol-
| low suit.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
If It's Worth Printing
THE TWICE-A-wEEK
COURIER
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TO reform it Of Its excuses. and to re-.
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sue an ignis fatuus which. If 1t had
been more real. would have resulted In
the election, instead Of the defeat, of
the free SILVER fusion in 1886, and
which, with singular unanimity, che
voters have refused to follow.
The Courier-journal Is Democrat,
not Republican; and 1t will under no
circumstances or conditions pursue q
policy whose only effect Is to continu.
the Republican party In power
The Twice-a-Week Courier-Journaa
Is Democratic paper, OF six or eight
pages. issued Wednesday and Satur-
day Of each week. The Wednesday In
cue prints all the Clean News, and the
Saturday issue prints Stories. Miscel-
lany. Poetry. all matters of special in
terst in the home. 1t Is edited by Hen
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Daily Courier-Journal, year sc. 90
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
GREpyYs ADOPTED.
SIoWaE House OF the Cortes Has a stor-
my Session.
(BS Telegraph.)

my Session
(BS Yelegraph.)
,ss MADRID. May 19-a P. M.-The
chamber Cover house, had a prolonged
saaeig I'M TINS evening with view of pass
4 the current measures giving the
government authority to procure funds
stoscontinue the war
a Senior Salmeron, the Republican lead
er, alluded to the rumors of the Queen
Regents abdication, and declared ,hat
the Republicans were ready to form a
government forthwith. His remarks
evoked q storm of protests and Senior
Sa!meron was unable to proceed for
fully ten minutes. Monarchists and
2Republicans shrieked at each other and
handled threats. The Presidents voice
was completely drowned.
52 When he finally obtained a hearing,
Inc President. Marquis Vega de Ar
n1zo, requested Senior Salneron TO
withdraw the calumny. Senior Salrne-
ton refused, whereupon the President
named him and threatened TO name
him thrice if he continued his attacks
upon the throne.
AS a result of this caution, and of
the persistent monarchiSt Interruptions
Senior Salmeron was compelled to de-
sist from continuing his speech
y Senior Sagasta, the premier then rose
and declared that any one trying to
show dlsnnion among spaniards when
the nation was engaged in an interna-
tiona! struggle was unworthy of the
name OF q Spaniard. Senior Sagasta ap-
pealed to the patriotism of members.
and prayed the house to vote the funds
necessary to conduct the war" His an
peal pea was : greeted with the genaral cry:
We will vote Immediately Senior
sCilvela. leader of the Dissident Conser-
5Natives. said his party would abstain
from further discussion and was ready
to vote the urgent war funds inme-
diately. but he claimed the right 10 de-
"a hO hy1f3 fr<af
Az IL P M-The debate in the chamber
tonight left the impression that Senior
sMoret, secretary for the colonies. will
have to be sacrificed, but Senior Sagasta
will remain.
Midnight-The chamber has definite
ly adopted the war credits
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
OMAHA CLAY.
Said to re the Fest In the Country For
Making Brick.

NlaNi"E hrick'
Omaha Clay Is the hostii' the country,
says an OF" brlekmaker, either for ma
ehitlc or ha'id fhh"2 hrlchs. his is be-
't,"'''se ~ Is iuieNsahd clay "nd has very lit
We s4'''a'ohc IN ~. There is only small
AZ VI Joi'0 cay anymore around.
a." .'''e'i ~ ci'tch "ilhcr IN Trying or
ana Il 1"uHu olrectly under tho
sol running from one to SIX feet deep.
l'"V u'.'erii''''h AZ Is 'he a"leks"hu clay.
= W ~ Liner "h" Knows ms business
;" I"1l" ,Ssi OF 'ho sou ana the joint clay
D''',t y, Nii'hi',2 l" "so any OF 1t. But the
~" 80" 'i'''shs ai'i cay Is not always
'"""o .i',''ef we j"'"1 cray IN many places
"lu"'," '''.i''' ~ C'ol'S oil1 ;io inc surface
- 3"''' li''''V,i'i''e'y pehrath inc SOL.
1n'S i",chsaho ci'y' purns rcd, as 1t has
"a e',''I '''''i u non lii 10: lo make good
800, ~ 'VNs ~, 't'i9 country we bricks should
Nc sen 4u!"a green, or they will break in
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

What do You consider the greatest mis-
take of your l;fo:' asked the chairman of
the committee Of women thnt w;ts looking
into the conditions existing in the poni-
tcnti;sry
Giving; up good cash to poor lawyer,
bitterly replied tho convict who had just
been 'sant down. Chicago Post.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
Encouraging.

Adorcr fecling his wny)-I-cr-sup-
pose your sister does not like my coming
so often, does she?
Little Brother (confdcntly)-Oh you
needn't worry about sister! Shc can en-
duro most anybody .-Philadophian
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

Is situated on Hampton Roads in
sight Of Fort Monroe. Where electric
cars meet incoming and outgoing
steamers. This delightful summer re-
sort will be
OPENED MAY 9, 1888.
The hotel has been enlarged. Per-
feet sanitary condition and plumbing.
Bathing is unexcelled. Fishing ana
boating unrivalled. No malaria, The
cool breezes Of the Atlantic. Electric
cars every Is minutes for Fort Monroe.
Hampton and Newport News No Mo-
uors sold or gambling permitted. Pie
mic parties allowed the use Of the
mammoth Pavilion during the day.
Music every night except Sunday.
For terms apply to
CHARLES II. HEW1NS. Manager,
Buck Roe Beach Hotel,
Hampton, Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
MINED OUTLOOK IN KENTUCKY
iCourier-J

The speaker was one OF Louisville's
leading citizens who lives on a farm
a few miles from the city and keeps
Well poster in agriculture and horti
culture.
The mint crop was never better"
he said. as he smacked his lips in fond
anticipation, but good old whiskey is
hard to get and going up in price,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

We start out to conquer fortune.
Yes, and fame; but time reveals
nat we learn to be contented
IL we set our clothes and meals.
Chicago Record
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

Inc Turks, Arabs, Fcrsinns and Egyp-
tiehs drink coffee to excess, consuming OF
some occasions rot less than so cups day
The cups nrc small and they sip it us hot
Ms il can be borne
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

1t has been demonstrated that tho voices
Oh women prompters are moro distinct on
the stage and are less audible in the audi.
5Jriuln than those of men.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

nc Queen -Sagasta, this is
bad news from Manila.
''Asnsta--Yes. ma'am: those chumps
on ours-besglng Your Majesty's per-
uon-can't run a little bit.-North
American. w. ei'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11
ALONG THE WATER FRONT
ITEMS OFF INTEREST GATHERED
ABOUT THE TIERS.
ITEMS
EDtrances and CIearaucas at tile Custom
House. List of Vessels Now IN Fort.
Other Marine I.:-u.S


10y I"ISST aTN.I
WASHINGTON. May 1o.-Eorera 8,
for Wednesday. for Virginia Fair;
warmer in southeast portion; south 10
southeast winds
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

the latest and hes, drink-M Malt Phos-
L.1te.s. the fountain Of w. G. BUR-
Z
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

l}id YOU hear what he said? He
%itld ne wasn't of this world, and I
do't IKE foreigners in no shape ner
m"-indianapolis Journal.
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CRAB nets, lines. hooks and fishing
supplies Adams Racket store. tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-11

Good screen doors, complete 81 M
Adams Racket Store.
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,, stone hitter that makes city water
Ike lythia. Adams Racket StHra 20
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Jehiei, ! am plumb ashamed of YOU
Tor trying to pick 4 fuss with the new
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rood ware supplies Adams' Racket
s sisssspre. ss @ II
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SWANSEA. Nav lo-Suilcd: Con.
sails, Hampton Roads
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-15
MADAME BLAUvELT.

that are not musicians realize how ardu-
Gus are the labors of an accompanist and
in how great measure the success OF the
solo depends upon the good accompani-
ment. Herr Kronold and Madame BIau-
velt are artists and exceptional work was
expected of them, but their effoI rs would
have failed to satisfy if their support had
been inadequate or faulty. How beauti-
full how sympathetic were the accompani-
ments Of the Maine orchestra we will not
soon forget, nor fall to realize what
phenomenal work they did with an al
mosts inoonceivably small amount of con-
certed work. =, The thanks of Maine arc
duo to Mr.. Chapman for his herculean
labors in this state for the advancement
of music. The people of Portland grate-
fully realize what he is doing and will
gladly show their appreciation by a gem
erous and hearty support. Let this first
grand success of the Maine Symphony
orchestra be but the beginning of long
series of triumphs which will eventually
place the musicians of Maine beside those
of New York and Boston.
In place of Mr. Kronold's first number
in the second part of the program me
(Andante by Thome) the Romance for
'cello, with string accompaniment, writ
ten by Rev. M. FL. Carroll, was played.
Mr.. Kronold, to whom the number Is de-
dictated and who admires it very much,
played it both in RDckland and Bruins
wick
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-15

favorite and reflects in large measure
many of the spontaneous melodies and
wonderful harmonies of the opera which
is considered Auber's masterpiece.
Herr Kronold's popularity was made
manifest by the generous applause ao-
corded him the moment he appeared
carrying that most soulful of all instru-
ments, the violinoello. Selections from
Donizetti's "Child of the Regiment,
gave opportunity for showing his admit
rable technique, and broad interpreta-
ton. In response to an encore he played
an andante from Gottermann's A minor
concerto, full of tenderness and pathos.
In charming contrast to the deep tones of
the cello was the dainty valse, arranged
con amore, and repetition was insisted
upon, Notwithstanding the fact that the
Incompatible Blauvelt was to sing the
following number. There is but one
BIauvelJ and her name is Lillian" Airy
fairy Lillian" fascinating, adorable
from the tip of her shining satin shoe, to
the deep dimple in her rosy cheek.
Gowned in some mysterious chameleon
fabric. that one moment looked blue,
and the next seemed green, the lovely
neck and shoulders cleaning fair above
the snow-white chiffon bodice, could any,
thing be more fascinating, more be-
w1tching than this beautiful singer. Fair
as she is to the eye, all these charms be-
come secondary when one listens to the
exquisite, liquid notes that pour from
her throat. She MARBLES low, and spell
bound we feel nothing can excel those
thrilling sounds. She trills in wild aban-
don, climbs dizzy scale, and in ecstacy
we holdsour breath and feel that we are
listening to being not of earth. The
audience were fairly wild with delight
as the last strain of the aria from
"Traviata" was sung, and gracefully
Madame Blauyelt responded by singing
Mr.. Chapman's thinking of You"
The Bolero from Verdi's Sicilian Vespers,
aroused even more enthusiasm If that
were possible than the aria, and after re-
peatedly bowling acknowledgements, she
was fairly compelled to repeat the en-
trancing Spanish dance.
"Will it be years before you come
AGAIN." we asked anxiously after the con-
cert, as we expressed our pleasure in
no measured terms to Madame Blauvelt
81 hope not" replied the fair eongstress,
'tand I am sure not if am at all home
sick. If I, have serious attack I shall
return very soon. / am too loyal an
American to ever make a very long stay