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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
Considerable Progress Beiog
Made On Sewer System.
INSPECTION OF THE WORK
Chairman Burcher, of the Flnance Com.
mitter, and Superintendent, O'Don,
nell, Take u Peep Through the
MAins. A Few D,tail-,

From reports Of the Superintendinc
engineer, Mr.. Il. T.. Pearse. considerable
Roadway seems to have been made in
the work of getting the sewer system
into shape. Within the past week, with
the facilities at hand. gratifying pro
gress has been made.
Generally speaking, all that section
south of Twenty-eiShth street, between
and Washington avenue. and the rail-
road, is now in fairly good condition.
The outlets to the Twenty fifth and
Ihirty-fOurth street mains have been
repaired and put into condition.
The break on I'wenty-scurth street,
between Warwick and Jefferson ave
nues, has been fixed. about twenty
feet of new pipe being put down.
At the corner of Warwick avenue and
Thirty,hird street, and open joint was
found, where a section Of pipe had been
completely crushed. \ new section was
put in.
To open joints were found at the cor
rer of Warwick avenue and Twenty
sixth street. They We're closed.
y force is now eXcavating on Twenty
third street, near Warwick, where the
sewer runs over the culvert.
The bad place at the corner Of Vir-
Sinia avenue and Twenty street
has been opened and freed cf the ac-
emulation in the sewer. several joints
Of pipe were found to be out OF place,
the sewer being all twisted and sunk
en-.
Sewer Superintendent O'Donnel and
Mr.. a. T.. Burchcr, chairman of the
Finance Committee Of the Council, yes
lerday inspected the work that has
been DONE They went down into the
manholes and flashed light through the
mains. .
These gentlemen found a good deal
& gas in the sewers. In one rnanhole.
indeed. at the corner of Twenty third
street and Warwick avenue, the gas
was 50 strong that it burned for several
minutes at the mouth of the hole.
This has led to the suggestion that,
III Ease the sewers should prove inca
pahle OF performing their natural func-
ton. they may be turned into a gas
plant.
Engineer Pearse yesterday received a
letter from Consulting Engineer Potter
informing him that a lot of hose. some
pumps and other apparatus, had been
shipped and would be here in a few
days Mr.. Potter. himself will proba-
bly, be here in the course of several
days. ". M.. JAM
From present appearances. it looks
as though the difficulties in the way OF
getting the sewer into good condition
have been ovcr-estiinItc cd. but it is too
soon To base hope on such Indication,
for an elephant may Yet be met.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24

most important factors before Congress
In securing liberal plans for increasing
tne navy. These firms are now so tax
Gu with work, domestic and foreign,
that they are not DESTROYS Of taking
many additional contracts next year,
especially in view OF the rise in steel
ana the prospects OF Its continuing
high Furthermore. these plants have
4 great deal of shipbuilding now for
the navy. as much as some Of them can
handle. although there seems to be no
limit to the Newport News yard. To
show: the present condition of ships
which cannUt possibly be completed
until Congress agrees upon q more lib
cral price for arror, Admiral O'Neil
has prepared a table
Contracts have yet to be made for
three hattleShips of the Missouri class.
recurring 1888 tons of arnlor; for the
three hattlcshipS authorized last NIorch
abQut 5000 tons each, and for the three.
hrSt-class cruisers authorized at the
same time. about 100 tons each, OF. a
total Of 21,45S tons of s,rnlor now re-
CURED for ships authorized. Should
Congress add to this number three adj
dttlonal battleShips the amount would
be brought to nearly 30 900 tons, cost
ing the government at $500 4 ton which
is a fair price for Knapp armor. the
best now manufactured. $4,000, 600 as
the total cost of three formidable bat
tleships
Admiral O'Neil states that contracts
for this arnnor should be made by jan
uary. 1900. and to defer them longer
will likely be to delay the vessels De-
You'd the contract time. Armor OF far
quality can be bought for $500 a ton.
unless the rise in the price of pig iron
may affect this as all other branches
of the steel industry. This a1-mor. how
ever. is not the best arn?or that is
made in this country. and hence is not
regarded by the department as suta bic
for the new ships.
In the Krupp plate the face is thicke +
ana the plate is tougher throughout,
ana possesses remarkable immunity
from cracking under the numerous
heavy impacts. The manu- cturerS
consider it moro difficult to make than
the armor now being manufactured for
the department, and Il less quantity
can he turned out in q; given time than
OF the present al'mor. To continue the
use # face-hardened aralcr rather than
that made by the krupp process would.
N the opinion of Admiral O'Neil. be in
eXcl1SaD!c, and would throw great dis
crcd1t on the new vessels of the navy
The situation is now so complicated
that it is quite impossible for the gov
eminent to complete six l,attleship:s
and three al'mored cruisers until the
question Of source and supply Of arnlor
is disposed OF by Congress.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
PLEASING PROsrhCr.
Chesapeake and Ohi" Hasa New Enter
prize Under Contamination.

Yesterdays Richmond Times has this
TO say of a project Of local interest:
Richmond may. again become the
coffee market Of the East and regain
her prestige as mart for that com
modify. This is not only q possibility.
but Il probability With the prospect of
its contamination in the Very near flu
turc. H ... ##
Some time ago there was a rumor
to the effect that the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway Company would put a
fleet Of steamers into service betWee,
Newport News and brazilian ports
Recently this runor has been revived
and its origin has been traced to a
source that may be regarded as au-
thentic. With it comes the assertion
that the establishment of such a fleet
has received the careful consideration
Of the officials of the Chesapeake &
Ohio and that several large importing
houses have also been taken in con-
ference and their views asked regard
ing the project.
While the freight carrying end of
the project was made the matter of
primary consideration. the establish
ment of q, passenger service was also
dwelt upon.
1T was also said that the project.
through now in an embryonic state
would assume definite shape early next
year.
The success that has attended the
operation Of the fleet between New
port News and European ports has, it
is reported, far exceeded even the most
sansuine expectations. AT present the
Chesapeake & Ohio has seven vessels
Of its own on this line, as many more
have been chartered, and new steamers
for the fleet are now building. These
facts are known, and when viewed in
connection with the recent improve
ments on the Newport News terminus
and the rushing Of the work on these
improvements, together lend color to
the report.
Several of the chief officials at the
Chesapeake & Ohio offices in this city
would neither deny nor affirm the re-
port when I told them OF it and asked
them regarding it. One, however,
stated that he would not be surprised
should such a fleet be put into service
and within a comparatively short
time - 49, --- ------ "
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
II 4 Ek4
NEW SCHOOL SITE
Picked out in The North End
Yesterday Morning.
SOME FIGURES AS TO COST
Schools aud What tho Whole sy.,em
WAN Cost. Believed Hove VIII
Go Through Succ. s,fully.
SOME FIGURES AS TO COST

ME-, Mark Mclaughlin, chairman of
che School Committee Of the Council.
and Mr.. J. J. O'Donne!l chairman Of
fne Building and Grounds Committee
OF the School Board, yesterday morning
Went up to North END and picked out
saes' winch they will urge for the pro-
posed new school building in that neigh
toorhood.
This site consists of eight, lots on
forty- seventh and Forty-sixth streets,
between Lafayette and Virginia ave
nues combining to give an area one
hundred feet on each street, and two
hundred feet deep.
ms property belongs to the Old Do
,ninlo . Land Company, which has
promised to reserve the lots pending
the decision Of the board. The site IS
nssn and admirably located in point
Oh convenience and accessibility
Inc proposed East End new school
Will be located probably cast of Wick
ram avenue between Twenty-eighth
and Twenty-fifth streets. Ii will Ee Of
the same size as the one in North End
1t is estimated that these buildings
WI cost about $1,000 each With the
!ots. 10 this. must BE- added $4,000 each
1or heating apparatus. and about the
same amount for furniture.
mus. not less than $4,000 will be ask
ed Tor for this purpose.
IN addition. the sum Of So GOO noust
DC raised to run the schools through the
present session. there now being on
hand just about enough money to run
them until February.
When the legislature convenes. it will
pc asked to increase the State appor-
tlonment, which is based on school cen
Sus. me apEortionment is now about
$4,000 1t should be about $1,000. 1t will
probably be raised to $4,000
This apnort;onment with the in,reas
ed revenue from the NEW assessment.
should be sufficient to run the schools
n>iudinS the additional institutions,
"lthout resortnS to further extra
ordinary means.
The present revenue derived from TIE
~ per cent tax is about sl1OOc This
VII! Dc increased to at least $50 900, thus
ewing :. total revenue for the main
about S2:i OOO
Inat this amount will be needed is
easily shown. Take the proposed new
schools. for instance. Here is what it
Will cost to run them:
1.-Two principals 81 25O
Sixteen teachers ; 76o
Two 1anitorS 45O
uc1 '...... ......... 900
East End and colored schools. IS 500
High and Graded Schools Is COO
Aggregate Total $40 600
This. is is seen, is $1,000 more chan
the calculated revenue and does not
include incidcntals. The revenue. how
ever. from the assessment is likely TO
ne larger than the conservative csti-
mate given above.
The School Board will prob a.bly no,
meet again until the first Thursday
night in December.
There seem to be disposition on the
part of the Council, the Board and the
people generally. to further the move
lncnt tor greater school ia .ilities and il
IS believed that it VIII so through sue
cessfully. $50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
Real Estate bargains.
splendid

Six room house and lot, splendid
location, price. $3.50.
Six room house and lot. new house
pric" $3.50. Terms: SITE cash, balance
5000 per month. or will accept less
cash and larger monthly payments.
Beautiful siN-rOom house and lot
good location. 1850. Terms: s275 cash,
balance in small monthly payments
Nice seven-room house on an avenue
lot. cheap at 800. Terms: $500 cash.
balance very easy payments. For this
week only.
Elegant ten-room residence, built on
two avenue lots, $225O
Beautiful home on eth street, 50 Coo
Big house west Of the railroad and on
9th street $4,000 Terms easy
Home seekers and investors will do
we'll to lock us up. We have a choice
lot of improved and unlmproved pro-
perry for sale. The Roads Real Fstat G
CO., p. NJ. Peterson, Mgr 11-22-4t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
NEW NAVAL VESSEL s

NO c%tensiVe prOglam OF naval in
crease will be presented to Congress
this session unless the President should
request Secretary Long to include in
his recommendation more ships than
he now contcmplates asking provision
for The Vexed armor question is the
obstacle standing in the way Of an
armored shipbuilding now, and until
this is disposed of the authorities deem
1t incxrcdicnt and unwsc to design
ships and then wait the pleasure Of
Congress or the armor firms as to when
they shall he contracted for and built
Usually the great shipyards are the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
THE LAWRENCE HERE.

The schooner Ida Lawrence. rcporte1
as arriving last week, did not get here
until Tuesday and the vessel is now at
the shipyard. The Lawrence was load
ed with select timber for the shipyard
and left Savannah. Ga. about three
weeks ago. She was badly handled in
the gale off the Atlantis coast and hal
to put in at Southport n c., where !,
survey was held and temporary repairs
were made. The schooner was lowed
here. She is discharsing her cargo Of
lumber ct the shipyard
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24

We have been in the business quite a
while, and never had Il better list of
property, Tor more reasonable prices,
Ind never saw more DrODitiOus time
Tor making safe investments than now
sec ana buy. T.. NJ. Peterson. Mgr,
Roads Real Estate Co. 1l-22-4t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
Over 10000.

We have filed over 10000 perscrip-
lions since we began business. This
branch Of our business has increased
700 per cent. during the past year.
Why? TIE IDEAL PHARMACY.
113:,-tf =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
POSTPONED \ nAY.
The Ofirial Speed Trint of ,h- Ta.,l. sh.r
Kentucky.

The battlcship Kentucky did not so
out on her official trial yesterday
contrary to cxpccta tons
The official speed run will take place
tomorrow morning, the kentucky
from Cape Ann about 10 o'clcck
Tho battlcship is at Boston and was
to so out yesterday. 1t will remain at
Boston until Tomorrow when the OIL
cial trial board will be ready to make
the trip. =.
1t is believed that the rostponemen.
was made at the request Of the gov
crnmcnt 1t is possible that some OF
the officers found it inconvenient to re-
port for inspection and survey dut,. to-
day.
The kentucky is now in splendid
trim and great things are expected OF
her to-day. Her BOTTOM is as clean
as If it were new, having been scraped
and painted at the Brooklyn navy ward
Al Of the engines are in splendid con
dition and the shipyar,l's special crew
mas everything in prime order for the
speed trial The Kentucky will break
the battleship record. if she has favor
able weather and suffers no accident:
so say those who know what she is
capable of doing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
Pianos Tuned by Factory Tune,
Sffeff Pianos
OF BALTIMORE. MD.
Established in 1SA1>

Are furnished in San Domingo
Mahogany. Rosewood, Buried Walnut
and fancy hard wood cases. Every
piano contains their patent action regu-
'ator, by which device all lost motion is
prevented when using the pedals. an
Improvement that appeals to the aae
taste of every student Of tse piaao
1t Is found in no other make. yyAy sos
get the best. Some OF the finest artAsts
In Norfolk. Hampton and Newport
News give us their hearty reconssnan@s-
ton. JOHN J. FOSTER, MnBGGee.
Monticello Hotel, Norfolk. va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24

For first-class cleaning, dyeing and
rerairing so to Virginia Dive Works,
%lG5 Washington avenue Bell Phone
AL. Established 1893. 10-3-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-24
AMERICAN LINE OFFICIALS

Mr.. Doran. Of the International NAY
isation Company, with headquarters at
New York. and Captain Shackford,
port captain at New York for the
American Line, which is owned by the
International, arrived in the city this
morning and spent the day at the ship
yard. They came down to see about
the oyerllaulirg and repair work that
is to be done on the American liner
New York. which is in the dry dock.
When the New York was nut in the
dry dock. her bottom was in remarka-
bly, good condition. This, of course.
will be scrapcd and painted Mos. Of
the work on the big trans-A Atlantic
steamship will be done inside. where
the cabins will receive lot Of atten-
ton,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
BONANZA MINE SOLD.

Standard Oil People Buy 1t for ST. 900.
OOO-Eecent Dividend OF &25OOOO.
Baker City, Or, May 4.-The Boz
napza mine has been sold by deed in
escrow to Standard Oil magnates. The
Geisers. who own the Bonanza, and
their attorney. G. A. Johns. all OF
Baker City, will not deny the deal.
though it does not appear in the coun-
ty records. The best information fixes
the price at an even $4,000 The
yield since January has been over
100000. Experts estimate that if
the mill had its 20 stamps increased to
100 there is ore in sight to keep the
stamps dropping for wears. Last year
the owners OF the Bonanza refused
$4,000 for the mine. In 1897 the
mine yielded over $500, 900, and has
grown richer steadily with depth. A
short time ago the three Geiser brothers
and their two sisters, residents Of
Baker City, shared the last dividend Of
$3.50, 900. Standard Oil people own
other Baker mines, and are expected to
do big work at once.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
OREGON TROOPS IN BATTLE.
Summers Brigade Routed the Enemy
ut Mnnsin.

Summers Brigade Routed the Enemy
ut Maasin.
Washington, May 6.-The war de-
partment received the following dis
patches today:
Manila, May 6.-Coloncl Summers,
with six battalions, including the Sec
ond Oregon. the Dakota regiment, the
Third infantry. and piece of the Utah
light artillery, of Lawton's division,
proceeded north this morning to
Maasin, where they crossed the river
and charged the enemy in strong en-
trenchments. driving them northward
and intlicting considerable loss. His
casualties were two wounded.
Both Wheaton and Hale, of MacAr-
thurs division, found the enemy in
force and strongly entrenched. and
commanded by Commander in-C Chief
Luna, about four miles south of San
Fernando.
Hale. on the right, dislodgcd the
enemy. and Wheaton, on the left, lead
ing in person, made a brilliant charge,
scattering his forces. infiicting great
punishment. peNcTdI OibCeTS anu Gil.
listed men were seriously wounded.
Macarthur proceeds to San Fer
nando in the morning, delayed by the
partial destruction Of the bridge across
the river. 1t is not believed that the
enemy will make another determined
stand until he effects his retreat to Ara
vat, a short distance from San lsidfO.
Tie situation is rs follows: Lawton
holds Baluag. taken May 2 after a
rapid movement from Angat, where he
left supplies with wagon train, pack
animals and rations. He scattered
the strongly entrenched enemy to the
north and northwestward, capturing
large amount of food supplies, and has
his attachments thrown out to the
north and eastward. His successful
movement is attended with great diff
Guilty because of the character of the
country and the rain and heat. lie
now covers our railway communica-
tions, and will he supplied from Ma
lolos.
MacArthnr's column was concen-
trated and took up the advance on San
Fernando at G:30 this morning. We
do not apprehend a sharp resistance on
the part of the enemy, who will pioba-
bly, leave the railroad and retire in a
northwestely direction and to the
north of Lawton. The destruction of
the railroad near Calumpit necessitates
dependence on wagon transportation.
The enemy to the south and east of
Manila, 5000 strong, is opposed by a
sufficient force under Ovenshine and
Hall. His demonstrations thus far
have been properly met by these Off
GERS, with slight losses. Many requests
have been received from outlying cities
for protection against insurgent troops.
OTIS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
SPAIN IN A NEW ROLE.
About to Make Claim for Territory
In China.

About to Make IL Claim for Territory
Hong Kong. May 8.-Spain is col
lecting evidence here with view of
claiming a cesson of land in China as
indemnity from the Chinese govern
ment for permitting the steamer Abbey
to leave Canton last August, with
arms for the Philippines.
The little steamer Abbey was seized
by the armed dispatch boat of Admiral
Dewey's squadron September 23 last.
She was of American register, though
formerly known as the Pasig. 1t was
reported to Admiral Dewey that she
was carrying arms and supplies Of war
to the Filipinos. and he sent the Nc
Culloch to intercept her. When the
American cutter finally found the
Abbey in Batangas bay, on the south
ern coast of Luzon, the filibuster had
landed her cargo of arms and muni-
tions, and the insurgents refused to
give them up. Thereupon the Abbey
was seized and taken by the McCul-
loch to Manila. in accordance with Adj
miral Dewey's desire to maintain the
status quo in the Philippines pending
the conclusion of the work OF the peace
commission in Paris.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
REBEL SCHOONERS CAPTURED
Would Not Surrender Until the Ben
ningtOn Shelled Them.

Would Not Surrender Until the Ben
mington shelled Them.
Manila, May 4.-The gunboat Ben
nington, April 80, slelled and cap
tured three schooners loaded with
rebels, near San Jose, Island OF Panay.
The insurgents had agreed to surren-
der, but instead made secret prepara-
lions to escape. and fought. The bonn
bartlment OF the ships resulted.
The Princeton and Petrol left the
city today to patrol the islands to the
south of Luzon.
Some of Lawton's scouts yesterday
found hundreds of sick refugees hud'
died together four miles north OF
Apalit. All were suffering from small
pox, fever or other disease OF some
kind.
A force of rebels was also discovered
marching toward San Luis, west OF
Calumpit.
Brigadier-General South, OF Cali
fornia, has just been made governor OF
Visaya military territory. he Will
direct operations from Bacolod.
Advices received by courier from the
no,thern part OF the island show that
the northern tribes are rising to resist
the Americans. This is not believed
bv some of the Americans, as the ma
tiyes declare the northern tribes are
hostile to Aguinaldo and his warriors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
TAKE TO THE HILLS.
Wardner Dynamiters Run Away to
Avoid Capture.

vardner Dynamiters Run Away to
Avoid Capture.
Wardner, Idaho, May 6.-Four hun.
dred United States troops are on guard
tonight in the Occur d'Alcne mining
district, and martial law is in full force
in Shoshone county. While Governor
Steunenberg's proclamation, issued
Yesterday. has not yet been posted in
public places, citizens are aware that
martial law is in force by reason OF the
fact that United States troops are on
the ground to see that it is cairi,s out.
Briyadier.General II. g. Merriam, who
arrived today from Denver by way OF
Boise, has determined to arrest, if pos
sible. all those implicated in blowing
ND the Bunker Hill & Sullivan mill.
While it is known that several of the
mob fearing arrest, have escaped from
Shoshone county, large majority OF
those wanted are still within the
County.
Today the mountains are full OF
fleeing men. The snow on the noun
tains is ten feet deep and soft. With
the railroads all guarded, the only safe
wav ont of the country is over the old
Glidden road to Thompson Falls, Mont.
That route is lined with them. Some
take the road direct from Burke, but
others 90 via Murray. The road from
there was kept open nearly all winter
hauling ore and is fairly passable.