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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
IRCINIA
NEWS NOTES
(Sncclal to The Times. DISPATCH


PETERSBURG VA, June 26.-The de-
struction Of the Petersburg Glove Tannery
Company's plant on the Chesterfield side
OF MppomaCk ye wGn or Vas e eaed
loss of about s200)o. Tho plant was equip
ped with valuable modern machinery. The
are Pr Goraon Beoth John az
Karl Wolfert. On account Of the high
was carried. The factory will DO re-
SOUTH BOSTON, vA.-The wheat har-
vest is over; farmers report it MS the
shortest crop , in many years. Winter Winter
worthless. The sales of tobacco during
the week were much larger than was
expected. Fourteen million pounds have
MARION, vA.-yvfniam Colnbie, OF
EAST Radford. an employe of tho Nor
O'clock to-day. The accident occurred
while shifting car from the siding to
eight years OF age.
LEXINGTON. yA.,-Xiola Jane, the
drowned yesterday by falling in an iron
kettle in the yard. When he mother
absence rom the house. she was dead.
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.'-PaperS found on
the person OF the colored man who was
killed by freight train last night in the
Sard Of the Southern Road show that,
his name was Benjamin Brown. and in
laborer under the United States Navy
Department. His body was terribly man
gled, II Is said he that lived in Lynch
burg. Va.
scoTTsvILLE. vA.-IIugh Guy, a
young boy about twelve years of age,
.xy,,p Iii Ind NV pG.yNfy tratn M
Hardware to-day about 4;45 p. NJ, by SIT
ting on the track.
He had Just returned from hunt ana
possibly had dropped down to rest and
fallen asleep.
PETERSBURG. VA.--Mr. j. ]. WILL
Hams was elected by the Board OF Over
seers this evening TO succeed Dr.. Smith
as SUPERINTENDENT Of the Almshouse.
There We're seventeen applicants. On the
last ballot Mr.. Williams received seven
votes and Mr., Wingtield Goodwin Ave.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
EMPEROR COMPLETES
FOR AMERICAN CUP
nv Associated press.)

my Associated Press.)
KEEL, PRUSSIA, June 2G.--The starters
for tho American cup presented by j..
PIerpont Morgan. were the Emperors
American built schooner yacht Meteor,
the Empress Iduna. and A. Tietgen's
Hamburg. The Emperor with Rear-Ad.
mira Cotton, commander McCrea. Of the
Machais; Captain Walker. Of the San
Francisco. and Captain Cornwell, of the
Chicago, on board as guests. sailed the
Meteor. steering her much OF the tilne
The Empress was visible most of the
time. standing on the 1duna. with lady
in waiting. Tho Meteor won the race.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
THE ENGINEERS STRIKE
The First Sign of Possible Settlement
at Norfolk.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA. juno 26-The first
real sign of possible settlement OF the
marine engineers strike In this city was
evident tonight. when the vessel owners
and a committee from the engineers
union met in the Monticello Hotel. Tho
meeting began at S o'clock, and 1t was
given out at II that 1t would possibly
last the remainder of the, night. Both
sides arc willing to grant some con-
cessions, but Just how near they can
come together at this time is not known.
General Manager M. Il. King. of Nor
folk and Southern Railroad, Is the chair
man of the committee from the vessel
owners, aud lis in the meeting,
From what can be learned, to-nights
meeting forecasts an early settlement of
the differences existing. al some days
ago the owners agreed upon a scale OF
by the engineers and higher than the for
rner scale.
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AGraceful Tribute.

Especial to The Times -Dspntch.l
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, June CIVIL
liam and Mary yesterday conferred the
honor. OF tho degree Of LII. D. on Prof.
w. Minor Lyle. Of the law school Of the
many as a graceful compliment. and that
also the college was honored in honoring
DR.. Lyle.
Peculiarly appropriate and fitting that
lect one Of tho youngest of Yirginia's
educators and give him this graceful
recognition Of his great ability. 1t was
mencement season at Williamsburg.
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RECEIVER NAMED FOR
ALLEN-MlLES COMPANY
lRY AssocIatnd press.l

ATLANTA, GA, June 2S.-Judgc New
man in the United States Court here to-
day appointed Thomas II. Northern and
Peter G.. Cirout, receivers Of the Allen
Miles Company. a corporation capitalized
at 100000, with Offices in New Orleans.
Chicago. Atlanta and other cities. The
concern manufactures saddlery and
leather goods. A petition in involuntary
bankruptcy was filed In tho United States
Court by local creditors. The schedule
Of liabilities and assets has not yet been
made public.
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New Canton New s.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
NEW CANTON, June 26.-Mr. 6. w,
West. field secretary Of the Antl-saloon
League. gave stirring lecture on tenn
perance to large and appreciative audi
ture at New Canton Tonight. 80 -
Tho Fork Willis baseball team will
cross bats with the Gold IIIll team this
afternoon on the New Canton diamond.
A warm contest is expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
Pool Rooms Raid ed.
tBy Associated press.)

NEW YORK. Juno 26.-Six alleged pool
rooms in the "Tenderloin'' district, includ-
ing 1.-THE Aliens. were raided to-day and
522 prisoners captured, making the raid
here. Aliens place was raided while AL
len was buryng his wife, None OF tho
inmates OF any of the six places escaped.
A lot Of racing paraphernalia was con-
0Scated. --.- ...Ll-. VI ~
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AMERICAN KILLED
in DARKEST AFRICA
(By Associated Press. J

LONDON, June pa dispatch to the
Central News from Brussels says the
Congo mall has brought news of the muir
der of an American named Thornton and
his native escort.
Thornton was ali employe Of the Congo
Free State. He was ascending n tribu-
tery of tho Arruwimi River when his
party was attacked by rebels and, after a
fierce fight, tho American and all the
members of his escort were killed.
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Z. B. GravelY.
(special 10 The Times-Dlspetch.)

Especial 10 TIC TlmeS-Ulspntch.I
DANVILI,E, VA, June 26.-The re-
mains OF Mr.. l.. B. Gravely, a former
iwell-known resident OF this city. reached
here from his home at Mullens, S. q.
last night and were buried at Green Hill
been resident of Mullens for the past
three years and had been engaged in the
tobacco business. He was formerly en-
gagged in the Same business in this city.
He leaves wife and three small chill
Qren,
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DoItOver Again.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA, June 28.--Orders came
tonight directing that the turret of the
monitor Nevada be removed because of its
faulty and weak construction.
Tho monitor is at the navy-yard here.
where the work will be done. The tulret
was dismounted az the result of firing
her two twelve-incl1 guns at once.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
BUILDING TRADES. WAR
All Buildings in the Country May Be
Tied Up.
nv Associated Pres.

-1Tf IBy ASboclhteI PTEbs.J
NEW York June 2s.-The buildings
trades war was renewed to-day, when
q delegation from the Ornamental Plas-
ter Workers Union and forty representa-
dives from the Board from United Build
ing Trades marched through tie upper
West. calling out all plasterers who were
overlooked yesterday.
Plasterers throughout the country who
w0sx for members Of the New York Elm,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
HERB DOCTOR is
GUILTY OF MURDER
IRv AssncInted Press.A

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 2e.--The
trial of George p. Hossey. a negro herb
doctor for the murder, of William q.
Dame, resulted TO today n q yS verdict OF
Indicted with Mrs. Catherine Dame, wild
ow of William g. Dance, who Is charged
with administering to her husband poison
io1 z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
Best Plan for the Strike.

Editor of The -Dispatch:
Sir,,The best plan for all parties Is
that the electric car company stop rum
ming their cars until the diffculty Is set
there Would be G no 'I Use fSr troops, and and
the merchants could go on with business.
A LOCKER ON.
Coates, Va, June 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27
Commencing Saturday,
June 9th, our store will
be closed at | O'Clock on
Saturdays.
cORDES, MOSBY 6 co.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY,

BAPTIST
:, CALVARY BAIpflsT Gu GMuR GR!s,, CORNER
NER %. D., pastor.--Subject at ii A, NJ
"coppiets Relsion'': s;1b p, 81, Does God
CarsY" Every seat free; everybody welcome
PRESBYTERIAN.
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(Groye Avenue and Flu Streep.- Services AT !
A. NJ and S:l5 T.. If. by Rev. I, r. English,
y. u. sunday school ut $3.50 A. 81. Mdweek
service Tuesday ut S;l5 II. NJ. Welcome 10 all.
METHoDIsT.
DEMONSTRATION NJ. u. CHuRCH--REv.
JOHN HARMON. d. D.. pastor Preaching at
il A. n. and p. n. by the pastor.
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FATALLY HURT BY BLOW
FROM "A MAIL CRANE,
Especial to The Tirnes-Dispatch.

N q. !. Especial TO TIC IIf11eS-DIspatch.J $500
BLUEFIELD, w. VA, Juno 2s.---Con-s
ductor Clarence It. Light. OF this city, re-
celyed serious wounds to-day by being
knocked from his train at Roder1eld.
Light was on his train and was struck
by a mall crane and knocked to the
ground.
He was brought here and taken to the
hospital. 1t is thought his wounds will
proved fatal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27

ploycrs' Association will be called out, and
Delegate Sam Parks declared to-day IL
this did not prove effective the House,
smiths and Bridgemen's Unions will order
a national strike and tie up every build
ing operation in the country.
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SMALLPOX AMONG CREW
Schooner at Anchor Is Disabled Off
Ocracoke.
tspe cial 10 The ,Iimes-Dispatch.>

Especial 70 The Iimes-Dispatch.)
CAPE HENRY. VA, June 26.-The
schooner Henry Sutton, Captain Rogers,
bound from Bangor. Me-, to Fernandlna,
Fla, has been anchored off Ocracoke for
three days. 1t Is reported that smallpox
has broken out among the crew and that
the schooner Is disabled.
a steamer was alongside this afternoon.
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ESCAPE THE HEAT TOMORROW

GO ON the .prRILBY.' excursion to Nor
folk. osean View. Cape Henry and yir-
and Ocean View s1,95 round trip TO Cape.
Henry and Virginia Beach Virginia
Were You. can take "a DIP IN THE
OCEAN, Special Fast Vestibuled Train
leaves Byrd Street Station at $50 A. nj.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-27

Nj. j. r, Kern. commercial agent OF
the Missouri Kansas and Texas at waco,
Texas and has been succeeded as COM
mercial agent at Waco by Mr.. Joseph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
WHAT is GOING ON TODAY.

Ezhihton q jewery. National Arts Club No 81 West
Thirty fou-th-st. 49,
Town OF New-IIarem.' meeting Harlem Casino One
hundred and-tweaty fourth-st and seventh ave 10
Reception and dinner for Toby. NJ P RspuhI,o.,
Club house. : =. N.
Bishop Restsrick Of Honolulu address. s. Andreu,s
ghuroh hundred-and- twentJ -seventh 81 and
Fifh-ave-. D. m.
Meeting Of independent Democrats Of The Pro,v -
organize. No l26l Franhlin-aVe p m
Address before League Political Education t Jb,
W Alexander, No p West Forty-fourth - SO
Dinner for senator NcCarTen Academy Of Music Brook
yn evening.
Annual meeting and dinner Ohio Society. Hotel Man
haitian. evening.
Review Of l2th Regiment its arory by Major General
Cofbr. night
Free lectures OF TIE Board Of Education, ~ 1,,,.
tragic cUmedy. The Merchant Of Venice Dr. Fraa
er1gh Il - kes Public School No = one hundrad
ana loT ty- 1fsfs and Ecgeccnlbe-ave.,
BrILlnenan Manchester and Liverpool John Ma
tin. Public School No. 30. No ais West Jyo1fy
egith-st.. American Illustrators Alexander T W
our Familiar Songs and Those Wrote Then, .
ALERT Gerard Thiers. Public School No s. seven
merry: Public School No Sc Ninety-sixfn-st and Ley
ingtOn-aFe. Venezuela Miss II. Louise Stevens.
Public school No le5. No. 80 East Fourth-st The
LaIe OF me Eyes Dr. Edward = Coburn: Public
School No lss No 24l East One hvndred-and nine
teentn-sts Ne" Amsterdam. The CITY Below Wall
Street. Dr Frank 3. Kelley. Public school No 81
forty-seventh-s st and st An1- ave .7to ,s-
hundred and ihirty-seventh-st and Alera1der ave
Jar Nston Great Wars n Picture Song and
s, - raw; columbus Hall SiXtieth-st-. be
tNeeh SoIuTno bus and Amsterdam AYES. An Evening
with The Songs Of Lover" Mrs Helen o. T)onnsi
ElcucaIiorai Alliance East Broadway and Jefferson
Chittendsn ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
THE REV. DR.. THEODORE L. sEIP.

Allentown Penn. Nov. 29.--The Rev. Or. Theodore
Icrenzo Seip persistent of Muhlenberg College since
1896 and connected with the institution a profes-
since, its foundation in 1867. died at midnight
last night from apoplexy having been stricken last
Tuesday night He was born at Easton. Penn.
June q. 1872. and was educated at Weaversville
Academy and Pennsylvania College. Gettysburg.
Dr. Seip was ordained a Lutheran clergyman iE
1885,, and Muhlenberg College at once as a
professor and principal of the academy department
Governors Hastings Stone and Pennypacker sue
cesively appointed him the state University and
College Council.
Or Seip was one Of the founders of the College
Association of Pennsylvania in 1887. He presi-
dent of the Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania.
from 1895 to 1897, and had been q delegate TO the
General Council since 1855. The degree of doctor
of divinity conferred him by the University
Of Pennsylvania in 1856. a widow a and a
daughter survive him The funeral will take place
THURSDAY afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
OBITUARY NOTES.

Verona, \. J.. Nov. % tSpeciaD.-Word has been
received here from Mexico City Of tic death Of
Mrs. r. 9. Bassett. wife Of the Roy Or Rassett
The latter at time pastor ~ the Verona
Methodist Episcopal Church. She leaves two d9uel-
tors.
Madison. n J.. Nov % (SpeciaD. Word vyas 70
celved in Madison yesterday Of the death in Al
buquerque y. NJ, Of Edward Il. Gee who for man,
years connected with the Mutual Life Ipsur-
ance Company About five years ago Mr. Gee was
severely injured In game of baseball and these
injuries are believed IN he primarily the cause Of
his death. He went out 70 Albuquerque about two
years ago in the hope OF benefting his health He
was the eldest son OF Charles Il. Gee. Of Madison
His body will be brought home for interment by
his brother and mother, who had been with him
for several weeks
Elizabeth, y. J, Nov. % (SpeciaD.-Mrs Susan
N Fairbanks. of Elizabeth's Oldest inha btants
died to-day At her home No Union Place this
city in her ninetieth year. She was The widow of
Henry F. Fairbanks. who for many years was
hardware merchant I'm New-York and also one ~
klzabeth's aldermen. He afterward for several
years was Judge OF EliZabetns police court The
couple had no children. Mrs. Fairbanks was a ma
i've OF Connecticut Her death was due to the
infrmities OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
OBITUARY.
THE REV. DR.. WILLIAM c. ROBERTS.

The Rev Dr. William Charles Roberts. whose
death reported in The Tribune yesterday, was
born in Aberystwith. Wales. in 1892. He was
graduated from Princeton University in 1855 and
from the theological seminary three years later
His first charge i'm Wilmington Del. in 1853
He went to the Second Presbyterian Church in
Elizabeth y. J.. in 1864 and two years later to the
Westminster Church, in the city, leaving IL In
1852 to become secretary of the Board of Home
Missions In 1856 the Rev. DR. Roberts was chosen
president Of Lake Forest OllD University. II" ac-
cepted with the understanding that the resources
of the institution should he increased 81 O0o00 pay
able i'm i've annual instruments The first payment
was made: then there delay. and i'm 1892 Dr.
Roberts resigned feeling that he could not put his
policy I'm regard to the university into operation
He returned to New York to become senior secre-
tary Of the Presbyterian Board Of Missions He
retired in 1898. and then became president Of Cen
tai University. DinyIlie KY
While the Rev. Or. Roberts connected with
the Board Of Home Missions. the Rev. James
Knowles. of Mount Carmel ILL.,. made charges In
the assembly held in Ea gle Lake. Ind. in 1897 TO
the effect that of the secretaries % the board
was receiving two salaries Of 5000 each Mr..
Knowles explained later that he mad not IN
tended TO he personal, or make any charge, ana
that the words slipped from his lips before he
deny the report. II charged that besides re
ceiving $500 from board $500 paid by John
s. Kennedy for the same work. Or. Roberts mad
been Mr.. HennSdy's pastor. The affair caused much
excitement in the assembly DIR. Roberts after
ward told a correspondent of The Tribune that he
had never taken dollar from Mr.. Kennedy. VINO
strongly urged him to return 10 Newly ork, ana
had made him presents now and then, but they
were never considered part of his salary.
The funeral services VIII be held in the Vest
minister Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth. n J. on
Wednesday at 10 a. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
MARIANNE L. ROBERTS PERRY.

Delhi, n. Y. Nov % CSpeciaD.-Marianne Lang
don Roberts Perry. widow of Charles E. Perry. of
this place died here Saturday at the age of
eighty seven. She had lived here for sixty years,
and for n long time had been an invalid. She was
the daughter Of Edward Roberts. of Portsmouth,
\. H. who. in 1894 and 1885, drew up the first com
mercial treaties between the United States and
Siam and Muscat. and granddaughter of Woodbury.
LangdOn, of Portsmouth. delegate to the Cont
mental Congress in 1880 and judge of the New
Hampshire Supreme court from 17S6 to 1890. Mrs
Perry was the sister-in-law of the late Amasa J.
Parker. Of Albany, and of the late Dr. Andrew T.
Peabody professor of Christian morals in Harvard
University for many years She the mother Of
one son and two daughters. of whom the daughters
survive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
EFFORT TO ORGANIZE IMPORTERS.
Well Known Firms Willing to Band To-
gether for Protection and Tariff Legislation.

an effort is beng mace 10 organize the importers
e this country a large scale. II organized, the
association viii he known as the National I'M
poTters Association. its main purpose will he 10
intervene for the protection Of its individual
hers from injustice in undervaluations and i'm
proper rates Of DUTY. Nearly hundred Of the
most prominent importing firms in the country
have already senifed their willingness 10 Join in
such effort. To be effective the association must
be strong in numbers. and appeal has been sent
10 importers al over the country. When suffi-
ciert number II applications have been received
meeting VIII oe called for forming permanent or
Fanizaton.
one q the main objects Of the association will be
- obtain fair prompt and impartial admnistra-
I, won ~ The customs laws. II is hoped that such
an organization viii prove potential in tariff egis-
laton. and viii command the respect and considera-
tion OF those highest in authority.
T the organization is formed a law department
and 8 bureau Of analysis viii be established and
large force II clerks and experts enniOved 0e5Cas
importers receive information regarding marker
fatOes ana proper rates OF DUTY imported ner-
NJ mhers Of the association. William Meyer 81 Nos
- ard So Broadway, is acting n temporary score
iarf, anc applications may be sent TO him
some who hs1 gr,iS rFo
/. ere: l. Slraus q Sons. china. glass etc Van
nome '5rllen a Co. plate glass. American Hide
80 tIleI company mos and leather; p. K. VIII
S1h q son faces. erlbrolderles. Stern & Stern dry
Ecodst August Rolke- & Sons seeds and pants.
tliauQ a Co, perfutnery. II. A. Metz a Co. chemi-
Gals. LaSker & Bernstein. sponges- Victor Koscl,l
Z Co colcrs; 5ammel. Riglsnder q 60 onticel IN
ttruTnenjs- Neit. Son & Co. trimmings George
Leg. flowers and feathers Morimura Brothers
y panSse articles, Berlin Photograph Cornrauv
GO. diamonds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New-York, Sunday, Nov. 90, 1903
ARRIVED

Steamer Mesaba CBr Tub. London November 10 10
Transport Company with 20 cabin passer-
gers and mdse. Arrived at the Ear at 3 m.
Steamer Warburg Ger schmidt Calcutta October g
ton IS to Punch. Dive & GO. with mdse. Arrived a.:
the Bar Gao a
Steamer -Oswestry- Grange Rp, Taylor Cape Town
November and ST Vincent. g l. u, 10 Norton
ballast Arrived the Bar 2.SO 2 m.
Steamer Viglancia, knight. Vera Cruz November 20
Progreso % Havana "a. TO James Co with
A. passengers, mails and mdse. Arrived at the Bar
steamer Korona CBr Carmichael. Surinam November
Der1erara Is Barbados 20. St Lucia. Martinique and
Dominica 81. Antigua and kits %. A r Outer
Co. with ~ passengers. mails Ar
rived the Bar al $50 p
Steamer Pretoria (3rl, Mckenzie bermuda November
o A f Outerbridge & Co. with y passengers mails
and mdse. Arrived at the Bar at a m
y. and Charleston, 5 g q. 10 William Clyde & Co
with passengers and mdse.
steamer Colonel F. l. Drake RubelI. Port Arthur
Tex. November Il. Standard on Company with oil
Steamer Ell Cid Baker Galveston, November o. 10 the
Southern Pacific Company. with mdse
Steamer Princess Anne. Tdplay. Newport News and
Norfolk to the Old Dominion S Co. with passengers
Steamer Pisa Ger Fendt Norfolk November 2S 70
Funch. Edye & Co. with mdse. in transit. finish
loading Al Hamburg
steamer Chattahoochee Lewis Savannah Ga Noven,-
her 26 ihe IS Co. with passengers and mdse
Steamer Katanga tBrD. Shctten. Baltimore November
81 70 Howard, Houlder. Rowatt Co ballast
steamer Oneida, French Philadelphia to William P
CLYDE & CO. with mdse.
SAILED.
Steamers Apache. for Charleston Jacksonville; Bel
Harden tI!r Manchester. Bordeaux (Fr.
King tEr Antwerp; BursUndia tFr). Marseies; Den
Key Galveston. Finance PhiIadeJph{a in
Hindoo O}rl. Huh; Hyas 6fir1. Nontevi1eo Ruenos
Ayrts. etc United states supply steamer CUlgoa