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The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
DEADLY SHOOTING AFFRAY.
One Man Il iIed, Two Fatally Wounded, and
a Thirds Throat Cut at Eirgilina, Va,

Richmond, Va. Dec. IJ.-NeWs reaches
here Of a serious situation at Yirgllina.
Halifax County. Particulars are me1ser,
as the telegraph operator IS badly. per-
haps fatally. wounded.
II IS reported that one Lofts entered
the deIOt and fired several times at IuT-
ner. the operator. Turner returned the
fire, killing his man. Friends Of the dead
man In turn attacked Turner, and tn 4
general fight which followed Turner re-
celved a terrible cash In the throat. while
several other men, two Of whom VIII
probably die, were wounded.
At last accounts "A mob Was threatening
70 lynch Turner. but he was being guard
ed In the depot BY armed friends.
All the parties, IL - said, are white.
The sheriff has gone 10 the scene.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
A RICH MANS REMEMBRANCE.
Poor Boy Who Fouad Fortune GIaddens
Children's Hearts at His Old Home.
Special to The Post.

Special Ia The Post.
Culpeper, Va, Dec. 19-Years ago there
LETT this little town a poor boy, whose
name, at his urgent request, is withheld.
He sought fortune in New Orleans, and is
now wealthy either. of that place, but
has never forgotten mis- early home
A few days ago ne sent a check for sew
eral hundred dollars, with word that more
would be forthcoming if needed. to his
aged benefactor, Thomas S. Alcocke Of
this place, requesting that the money be
used in providing a Well-laden Christmas
tree for the Protestant Sunday-schooI
children. a committee was appointed by
the schools, and arrangements have been
made TO have a monster tree at Thomas
Hall December *.
The children will gather at their respec-
tive schools, each school using distinctive
ribbon streamers, and march to the hall
They will have a feast and receive SUBJ
stantial gifts
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
OYSTER SHORTAGE SERIOUS.
Government Orders the steamer Fish Bank
10 spend the Winter Investigating.
Special 10 The Post.

special 10 The Post.
Raleigh, n. c., Dec. 2O.-State Geologist
Holmes, who has been devoting special
attention TO the oyster deficiency. said to-
night that the matter is extremely serious.
The great August storm appears to have
caused havoc among the oysters in Pam
leo Sound, which is the chief place for
them. A large dredge which came in to-
day after three days work brought in
only thirty bushels.
Prof. Holmes has been to Washington.
and the government decided that the fish
commission steamer Fish Bank, which
has been at Beaufort making oyster in
vestigatiOns, shall devote the entire WIN
ter and spring TO an examination Of the
condition Of oysters in PamlicO Sound
and see what can be done in the way Of
getting a good catch of spat at the next
spawning season.
Immense quantities Of shells are found
by the oystermen, but filled with only
mud or sand.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Want LEGISLATURE to Drive Our Mormons.

Charleston, s. C, Dec. H.-Mormon eId-
ers seven years ago began to visit the
great swamp section of Hampton County.
this State, and made many converts
among the Baptist backwoodsmen near
Ridgeland. They row have so large a fol-
lowing that they have established a
church al which eight Mormon elders were
at work several weeks ago. The delegation
10 the State legislature has been asked by
the orthodox people OF Hampton County 10
work for law 10 eXtiTpate the elders, and
say that prompt legislation may save
them from having the mob violence that
some sister States have lately had in try
ing to rid themselves of these disgraceful
uaTaSitFS"
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.. ..n.rs. Va, Dec. Z.-Burnley Tay-
.r r-m.-.y commissioner Of revenue
E.-- William County, and who served
.e. ...- .a the Virginia pcnitentiary
s- forging .uuacy warrants, was ar
...... ..-. to-day on the charge Of be-
... r--.ED from justice from Boston,
g..-. Ha .. wanted FOR forgery.
...- r,.uags TO the wcll-known Han
. family o. ghat name. and s. a son
.. W- john r. Taylor, the venerable
...-s ~ ra. Hanover County Court. He
rs- t-osct up in his fathers Office, and
a..u. aa expert peumau.
Young Taylor married into a prominent
family s. King William, and moving
,s.r. r.~awe very popular, He had
.... che .Fr. of commissioner Of rev
f.a far sE--a. years, when. in 1925. the
~.-. authorities made an investigation
.F rnr e2.a--.g. charges from that ccun-
.r for ra. support OF lunatics in the
county l4L
sra.r pointed 10 Taylor. and his
agr.s. created "a profound sensation.
Nan, Charges Against Him.
4 great number Of cases were worked
rs against linn, and the proof was con-
elusive. There was great sympathy for
fL. young man and his family. and bv
aCr.,waut he pleaded guilty and was
sentenced r1 TWO years in the penitenti-
ary. Tla remaining charges against him
Ur~a uu.r prosecuted. a fact which
caused much criticism in King William
County.
Taylor made model prisoner, and won
ta, friendship of all those connected with
t.e prison. Upon his discharge from the
p,a.''atary two years ago. Mr.. Davis
Uf rt. uIyIS Shoe Company, secured a
position TO- him in Boston with the Tar
rsL- r. King Bonded Warehouse. and The
charge aEd.Hs, him now is that he forged
az order on which d large lot of coffee
Vas obtained.
Arrested in His Wife's Presence.
Taylor was in a Broad street store this
morning with his wife, buying Christmas
things. when he was arrested By Dclec-
'Fe Iomlinson. Taylor. who has retained
Nr " u. Cardwell as his counsel, de-
cares his innocence, and says he will be
able 90 establish il. He realizes that his
former trouble will be a circumstance
s-IlHst him, but says he will 20 10 Bos-
ton without requisitiOn.
The young man remained with the King
ago, when one Of the branches being dis
c"hlnued he returned to Hanover to
take charge Of an enterprise in which
Mr. Davis is interested.
While there he received letter from
MT. Davis inclosing a clipping from one
oi ihe daily papers, stating that s. 600
worth Of coffee had been obtained on a
forged order from the King warehouse.
but giving no name as 10 who was the
suspected party.
Went TO Boston Voluntarily.
Mr. Taylor at once returned to BOSTON
and saw Mr.. King and also Mr.. Davis,
and Soothing was said as TO any suspicion
resting upon him.
While he was in Boston he heard from
some Of the employees of the warehouse
'hal ne was suspected Of the crime. He
al once made inquiry as to the truth of
the matter, but was told that such was
not the case by both King and Davis.
Mr.. Taylor then returned 10 Hanover
County, accompanied by his wife and
family, and accepted a position near
Toang. Va, managing farm for Mr.. Da-
NlS He had not heard anything more of
The charge until he was arrested this
morning.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
NEWPORTNEWs NEGROES QUIET,
foiiee Take Precautions 10 Prevent Fur.
ther anti-Hebrew Riofing.

special 10 The Post.
Newport News, Va, Dec. 2S1AIl is quiet In
the Rocketts section tonight. The negroes
nave made no further demonstrations to-
ward the Hebrews of the district. bur
there is an ugly undercurrent. and the
police are taking drastic measures to pre-
vent a recurrence of last nights trouble.
The force in Rockets has been doubled.
and the negroes are compelled to move
on, street gatherings being prohibited. A
mass-meeting of the negroes TO discuss
their grievances and the killing of Phil
Williams IN the act OF burglarizing a
Hebrew sJore has been called by some of
the nor prominent colOred men, and the
police are endeavOring to learn where and
when il will be held. The negroes. how
ever, are keeping their plans quiet. and
the precautions of the authorities are re-
doubled on that account
Neither of the negroes shot in yester-
days riot will die.
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supposed to have been caused by the ex-
plOsion n 2 lamp. The loss on stock Is
placei at between Sls.oo and 5000; in
surance. $1,000. The loss on the building.
which is owned by Mrs. Pace. Of Alex
andria, is estimated at sspoo. II Is part
ly insured, but for how much has not yet
been ascertained. The plant was A new
enterpriEe, and was employing a large
force Of hands day and night 10 flll or
ders. Members Of the company state
that they have not considered the matter
OF resuming operations.
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land Valley Railroad. running between
harrisburg and Hagerstown. died SatuT-
day night from an operation at his home
IN Harrisburg, aged about forty years.
He was a prominent Mason. having
reached the thirty-secOnd degree.
Miss Mollie Jones. aged fifty years. died
last night She lived with her sister. Miss
Lizzie Jones. A brother. William Jones. is
justice Of the peace and court meSsen-
ger. Miss Jones was prominent Episco-
palian, and daughter OF the late James W.
Jones. who owned the Wills Creek Tan
merry. nephew. James Jones, who had
been engaged in copper mining In British
Columbia, recently went TO South Africa
with the Canadian Volunteers
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Rev. Dr. DuIiose weds Mrs. vaughn-Amis.

special 10 ne fust
Winston. y. G. Dec. 20.-Mrs Gertrude
NaughnAmis, daughter Of Mr.. T l.
Vaughn. one of Winston's largest tobacco
manufacturers. and Rev. II. VI. Du Bose.
d. D., general secretary Of the Epworth
League OF the NJ. r. Church South. and
editor Of the Epworth Era. of Nashville,
Tenn, were married here this afternoon.
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Charles b. Galloway, OF Mississippi DR.
and Mrs Du Bose left on the evening
train for Nashville, where they will re-
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Near Six Miles West
Two CoIored HrpDrox,nad

fIF--IT y Tie Posi-
Wars W, Va. Dec 0.-GeOrge Gibson
I'D. Nd Lee Young, colored men. of
'..h'"al district this county. were
drowned yesterday afternoon about
O'Clock in The Happahannock River. be-
.r''h Iappahlnn"ck Ferry and Naylors
i". men "er- engaged in taking up fish
zones Nh'a a severe windstorm arose.
-izng th'lr boat The little craft drift
"'n5ir al iaprahanuoCk this afternoon
lL H. 'eS
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Ne" Town Projected al Pig Point.

N'n''H. Va. Dec Deeds fled IN
.''.01 ih.Hd County clerks office to-day
ora The purchase by the HamptoD
!,.a'- development Company os 80 acres
.'-H H.hiy Kim and wife 10Y $4,000. and
'.-'.s one ana half acres from Levi D.
Tor $F""" at Pig Point Hampton
.''- TIE corporation, whose head Of
80 I'VE H Norfolk. may establish a
u."A j. DIS possible that a ferry line will
Oo-Le. Flg Point with Newport News
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House Over 100 Years Old Burned,

Special 10 The Post.
Woodstock, Va, Dec. 20.-The dwelling
of Lemuel Hooper. about mile south of
Woodstock, was destroyed by fire with
all its contents shortly before daylight
to-day. The building was constructed Of
pine logs and burned so rapidly that the
family of eleven children had TO escape in
their night attire. Mr.. Hooper is a Door
nan and loses everything he possessed.
His family Is being cared for by friends
until his home can be replaced and fur
nished by popular subscription. The burn
ed building was considerably over one
hundred years old, and was one of the
Oldest in this section. Before the adyen.
OF the railroads 1t was a favorite stopping
place for teamsters
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
SENSATIONAL RACE FOR LIFE.
Horse Runs Away with n Family Ahead of
n Flying Train.
Special TO The Post.

special 10 ire fOst
Martinsburg, W. Va, Dec. 22-While
waiting for a train TO pass at Tabbs'
Crossing, Berkeley County, W. Va, yes
terday, Creighton Tabb and his family
had sensational experience Their horse
took fright and dashed down the track
ahead OF the approaching train, the en-
gineer of which used every effort to avoid
overtaking the vehicle and its occupants.
Just as the engine began to slow Gowr
the buggy struck telegraph pole, spiiling
tie Tabbs 10 one side of the track Tabb
was severely injured, but the others es-
caDad unhurt
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
North Carolina Midland. Election.

'-..... To lar Epat
Winston. y. g, Dec. 20.-The animal
l...'.as II stockholders OF the North
af".nH Midland Railroad was held here
...as. The old directors were rc-eIecfed
ID. were also the following officers. Presi-
49,. .. COL A. b. Andrews, vice president
.. W. Findlcy, general manager. +. :
%. ......i.' 81 .irlary, II. ". Miller Col An.
-''"7 va present az the meeting.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
ASSIGNS AND LEAVES HOME,
T. Spicer Curlett, Former Virginia Legis.
latOr, Surrenders TO His Creditors.
Special TO The Post.

Special 10 The Post.
Fredericksburg, Va, Dec. ct. Spicer
Curlett. Of Lancaster County. a former
legislator, has filed deed of assignment
for the benefit of his creditors with the
clerk of court of Lancaster County.
Frank T. Newbin and L. T. Rock are the
trustees, and the preferred creditors are
L. T. Rock and r. NJ. Sanders. of Ian
caster County, and a Mr.. Tunstau, of
Washington.
Mr.. Curlett has figured considerably in
politics, and was an independent candi-
date for the legislature last fall. but was
defeated. He left for Baltimore and has
informed some of his friends that he is
going far away
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Top Of Head Blown on BY an Old Gun.

Special 70 The Post
Roanoke, Va, Dec. I.-JOhn Fisher. OF
Franklin County. was accidentally shot
ard killed at his home near Helms yes
terday. He was preparing 10 kill hogs,
and proposed using an old muzzie-loadins
shotgun. which had not been fired for
years. He WAS not aware that il was
loaded. and pulled the hammer hack with
his foot, with the intention OF blowing
into Il. His foot slipped of the hammer
and the gun was discharged. The top
Of has head was blown OF.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Thieves secure Jewelry Worth 81 200.

Special 20 The Post.
Baltimore. Md, Dec. 23.-while the fam
lily OF Mr.. T. p. Borden, l1l2 North Charles
street, was in the basement of the house
last night thieves forced a scuttle In the
roof, and breaking open a chiffonier in
Mrs BOrden's bedroom. stole jewelry and
money aggregating Sl.200 IL value. Much
Of the jeWelry consisted of family heir
looms The thieves departed by the route
they had entered, without disturbing those
downstairs.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
DELEGATE NEWBERNE DEAD.
Member from Norfolk County Expires of
smallpox nj the Virginia Capital.

SpetlAl 10 ] L- fOsI-
Richmond, Va, Dec. 22.-Hon. VI. 6.
Newberne, member of the house of dele
gates from Norfolk County, died here this
evening of smallpox at the hospital jus;
outside Of the city. where he had been
since last Saturday afternoon.
He had returned from d visit home the
day before quite sick, and the nature OF
the malady became manifest on Saturday.
II was feared from the first that he would
not recover.
Mr. Newberne was about forty-four
years old and d widower with one son.
He was the fourth oldest member OF the
house in point Of service.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
FRENZIED BY CHEAP LIQUOR.
Will Workers TPfrorize n Virginia Town
One Man Fatally Injured.
Special 70 he Post.

special q The Post
Suffolk. Va, Dec. 25-The citizens Of
Holland a small town with no police pro-
lection, was terrorized to-day by mill en-
ployes, frenzied by cheap liquor.
As a matter of safety the baT-rOOms
were closed at noon. ana special officers,
deputiZed for the purpose. arrested part OF
the turbulent crowd and placed them in
chains One woman had 10 be dubbed in
to subjectiOn.
Luther Luter. aged twenty-five, struck
Luther Holland, twenty-six years old, on
the head with a club and crushed his
skull Holland Will probably die. Luter
surrendered, but when he learned Of Hoj
lands precariOus condition. made good
his escape, though several shots were
fired after him. \ posse is in pursuit.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
HOLIDAY MARRIED BY MURDER.
Christmas Tragedy nj Petersburg Follows
Quarrel Between Railroad Men.
e,..t.tto M pn.r

Special to The Post
Petersburg Va. Dec John Par
rlsh was shot and instantly killed IN hA
ysrC; OF a house On Lombard street tbs
evening. Burt Hart. employed IN the con-
siruction 0f the Richmond. Petersburg.
and Carolina Railroad. has been arrested
on the charge % having fired the fatal
shot.
II - said that there had been some
trouble between the two men during the
day and that when they met al the house
9here the shooting occurred the quarrel
was renewed. Parrish vas foreman Of the
blacksmith shop o. the Petersburg Iron
works Company and a member Of Peters
burg Lodge o; Elks. lie was married.
Hart Is from Superior. Wis 4 cordner'a
luouest VIII De- held tomorrow morning.
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Destructive Fire nj EIoreue. - a.

Columbia, 5. c, Dec. Is.-FlOrence. s. C.
sustained a heavy loss by fire early this
morning. The blaze started in the Flor
ence Hotel. This building. as were the
Bank OF Florence, the opera house. and
the city hall. was totally DESTROYED. The
Florence tire department was aided hv
the Darlington f1remen. The fire was
checked al a. m, after The principal
business houses in the heart OF the CITY
were destroyed The total loss will BE-
So. 90, partially insured.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Postal Change. in virginia.

The POst-Office Department announces
the appointment Of ZadOck C. White as
postmaster at Eagle Mills. ". Va.
Allie NJ Crigler has been placed in
charge OF the Office at Inlet, Va. and
Shedrick NJ. Mealy, at Lantana, Va.
New Offices have been established at
Zaca, WestmOreland County. Va. and
Ellsworth. Richie County, ". Va, Of
which William T. Henderson and Abram
n. Lamm are named as postmasters. re-
SnAcriVelV-
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Leaves 50 Direct Descendants.

Special 90 The Post.
Winchester, Va, Dec 23-Mrs. Jane Z.
Beatty. an aged lady Of Frederick Coun-
", who died several days ago near Tulip.
left the largest number OF descendants Of
any one in this section. She was eighty
seven years OF age and was the mother
OF II children. Besides these she leaves IS
grandchildren. - great-grandchildren and
gTeat-gTeat-gTandCh
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No New Bids for &. n O.CnuaL.

eIFclaI 70 IUt IusL
Annapolis Nd, Dec. Gov. i>owndes
this evening states that he had heard
rOthing OF any new bids for the Chesa-
peaks and Ohio Canal and that il any
had been rendered he would know OF il.
a meeting OF the board OF public works
will be held next week, but the day has
not vet been fixed.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Cant. Richardson Killed in a Runaway.

Cane Charles. Va. Dec. Z2.-Capt. J ".
Richardson. OF Mechipongo, Va. was
thrown from his carriage this afternoon,
and instantly killed. He was en- route
for the railway station. when his horse
became frightened and dashed OF. throw
Ing hln ylo.snlly against a Tree.
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GEN. JACksoN's LAST MESSAGE.
Dispatch from the Famous s.SionewaII,, TO
Gen. Lee Preserved.

Baltimore. Dec 20.-Mr. A T. Morrison
oi LeeSburg. Va, has left at the Mercan-
Tile trust Company for safe keeping the
last dispatch written by Gen. StonewaII,
J~ kson. The dispatch was directed 20
Gen Lee, and was written al 3 o'clock
ON the afternoon Of May p 1863. Gen.
Jackson was killed about 7-o'clock the
same day
Tie dispatch was intrusted TO Mr.. Nor
l-s'n for delivery. but never reached its
o's,Ination, as the bearer was wounded in
A'- enorts to get through the lines, and
was unable 10 proceed or TO turn the dis
patch over TO another courier. Mr.. Nor
I.s'n has since kept the paper. which he
prizes highly as being, perhaps the last
action Of the famous Confederate general
The dispatch reads as follows:
Near Six Miles West
Charlottesville p. m. Nav .. 1863.
General The enemy has made a stand Al Chancel
..'. which !s about two miles from ChanceIlors-
VILE hope. so soon a. practicable 10 attack
'1.' that an eyer-kind Providence will bless Us
Mia ssccess. Respectfully, T. j. JACKSON,
Lieutenant General
]" Cen. Robert T. Lee
'.s-The leading division is up and next two ap-
Ialf 10 .e WeIl closed TIL
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virginia Po.t.I,I,t,cr

me F9si-oii.ee Department has COM
q n''.'.ra three new p0s,mdsters for Viz
ia.a- Abraham y. WOmack. Of Clover
an sarah j. Swami, Of Mlchaux. A new
enc las been established AT Santiago.
.--r County, and Gideon T.. Brubaker
named as postmaster.
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nFire Destroys Tobacco Fertilizer Plant.

Lynchburg Va. Dec. 2. The tobacco
fertilizer plant OF the Lewis Johns Man
ufacturing Company Was almost entirely
destroyed by fire to-day. Only a small
building. containing some Of The manu-
factured product, Was saved. The IRE is
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Virginia Wedding Bells,

Prof. John II. Keller. a member Of the
faculty Of MassaaItten Academy, Wood
stock left yesterday for Hartman, Tenn.
where he viii oe married, December g6. To
Miss Mary Ellen Rankin. OF that city
The couple viii reside a. Woodstock after
the holidays.
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Maryia nd Obituary.

Isaac Judy. wealthy farmer Of Har-
mon. Randolph County. dropped dead In
Capt. James ID. Moore. for about fifteen
years passenger conductor Of the CumbeI-
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-26
Big Fire oH Norfolk. Water Frop,.

sl...4l 'I Tie TOst.
"''io.k Va, Dec. IA fire on the
wafer 'front.' here tonight threatened to
''''f'y much valuable property including
-" big cotton warehouse In Atlantic City.
The Aos-Hgham & WTeHn Company's lime
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Death Of DIR. X. &. Carringtou.

SPECIAL % Ihe Fosf-
Richmond, Va, Dec. is-Intelligence
was received here tonight of the death.
IN Amherst County, OF DR.. Reed C. car
rlngton, q native Of this city and SON OF
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RICHMOND STIRRED UP
Ey-C0mmiSSiOner of Revenue
Taylor Again Arrested.
he Is PROMINENTLY CONNECTED

,bsrged With Being Implicated In n Fors-
Employment pom His Release from the
Pruitentiary- Protests His Innocence
The Former Charges Against Him Re-
eaIIcd-Nas Living Down the Past.
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THE NIRGINIES AND CEROLINRS

and lumber and ice warehouse. and oyster
houses belonging 10 the Wrenns burned.
Fire tugs confined the flames 70 the frame
ware houses. The loss is from $3.50 to
sleaua
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the late Mayor ". C. Darlington. He
was thirty-four years old. The remains
VII be brought here for Interment in HOl-
iywOod
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THEIR LAST TRIP over
The Names Dead Sailors Now
Safe in Home Port.
BURIED AT ARLINGTON THURSDAY

Impressive Cercmonie. TO Mark the Re.
movni of the Bodies from the Texas To-
day atNewport News-Coflns VIII ,rrix.
Here To-night-President Mckinley and
MANY ohcaiIs 90 Attend the Funeral
Relatives Claim some of the Bodies.
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Special 70 The Post

Special 10 The Post
Newport News, Va, Dec. 25.-The United
states oattIe-Ship Texas. Capt Sigsbee,
bearing the remains Of the victims Of the
hdine disaster, arrived here this morn
ing AT IL o'c.cck from Havana. To-mor-
row at noon the l5l collins. draped with
american flags, will be transferred from
tne Oattle-ship 10 the Chesapeake and
emo passenger pier on a railroad barge.
ana there put aboard the train which will
pear thera to Arlington National Gene
tery for interment.
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Thr0ng Witness Arrival.

ThrOngs Of people from nearby cities
came to Newport News to-day to see the
Texas and witness the sad Christmas Day
spectacle Of the arrival OF the nations
dead. Owners OF small boats reaped 4
harves: by taking people OUT for closer
view of the battle-ship on whose after
deck the piles Of fag-draped collins were
nlainlY Yiaible