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The Washington times., 1905-08-13

PATHETIC story Of an entire
" family wrecked and lost on the
~ desert is told by George l.
Hunter, a Utah mine owner,
who contributed a wagon and horse to
assist the unfortunates in their eX-
tremfties. while other miners were
equally generous, according to the eX-
tent of their possessions
Manuel EspuIviada, his wife and three
children, one a child of four years, had
set out from Uvada. Utah, 10 journey
by wagon to SearchIight- All went well
until after the family left Moapa. Then
heavy winds and rains surrounded them
and in seeking shelter they lost their
read.
For two days the family searched
when, just as sunset on the second
day. their hopes arose by Espulviada
imagining that he had just made out
the outline of a train far off on the
horizon. If they could get back TO the
railroad they knew they would be saved
and. assured that their dilemma was
PAST, they urged on their faded horses.
calculating to reach the railroad before
morning and find nearby shelter from
the days heat.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
spain's Plans for Commercial Glory.


Then Humboldt proceeds to show how
simply the engineering feat could be
done. and how the v.ceroy at Lima
would have no longer TO wait five or
six months for the orders OF the Cadtz
court.
Humboldt concludes his transporta
uor recommendations in this wise:
In 1902, when Spanish commerce was
haTassed by the English cruisers. =
great part of the cacao was carried
across the kingdom Of New Spain and
embarked At Vera Cruz for Cadiz. They
preferred the passage from Guayaquf
10 Acapulco and a land journey of a
hundred leagues from Acapulco to Vera
Cruz TO the danger Of a long nayip3
ton by Cape Horn, and the difficulty of
struggling with the current along the
coasts of Peru and Chile This exan,nIe
proves that # the construction Of a
canal across the isthmus of Panama
1bounds with tCo many difficulties. frcn,
the multiplicity of sluices. the commerce
OF America would gain The most import
ant advantages from good causrWavs
from Tehuantepec 10 the Embarcadero
de Ia Cruz, and from Panama 70 Porto
bello, The Introduction of camels would
be stii1 a surer means of diminishing
the expense of carriages. These land
ships as they are called by the Orient
ais, hitherto exist only in the province
of Caracas, and were brought there from
the Canary islands by the MARQUIS of
Toro."
Thus did Spain plan for commerce
which was destined not 10 be hers and
an extension Of power and glory of
which she has been stripped
A mint of the secret Of why Spain has
fallen from her throne OF supremacy
may be found In her attitude toward
this canal. which was offered To her.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Deceived by q Mirage

a few minutes afterward looked much
like an immense drove of sheep. and
Espulviada, in horror, realized that
these fascinating pictures before them
were but the deceptive work of the heat,
and that probably the train which had
led him so far was Of this same char
acter
The Washington times., 1905-08-13

An ancient historian tells why Spain re
fused to permit the completion Of this
project This is the statement refer
ring to the tiny Raspadura canal: But
the jealous policy or the Spanish gov
eminent caused it 10 be closed. and pro-
hibitcd under severe penalty and attempt
to reopen it. The remains OF the canal
are visible to the present hours uSlSJ.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13

be effected by making a canal from the
headwaters Of the Atrato, fine navi-
gable river falling into the gulf Of
DarIen, and the river st. Juan de Chi
rambria. which falls into a bay Of the
same name In the Pacific ocean The
point of juncture would be about 400
miles from the Atlantic and about 260
miles from the Pacific. About fifteen
miles of the Atrato. or rather the Quito,
which flows into the Atrato. would re-
quire but few locks. as the current OF
the stream is only In the dry season
about one mile per hour. Only twenty
miles of the ST Juan would require
locking. leaving an intervening space OF
level land of four miles and half TO
be cut through"
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Colombia Guarded SPANS Secret.

Then follows the paragraph first read
and the account continues with the his
torian's authority for his remarkable OBJ
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Norfolk Piper Says Investigate, n
Wi be Asked for.
DECISION IN THOMAS CASE
No One Here Seems to Know Any
thing About the Matter-Three New
Gambling Joints Reported to be in
Operation.
Know Any
Operation

Following up the article concerning
alleged widespread criticisms of Po-
lice Justice Browns decision IN the
case of j. ]. Thomas, appeared Satur-
day Afternoon, the Norfolk Dispatch
yesterday published Il story To the cr-
feet that leaders in the reform Gle
mcnt of this city would ask the com.
mon council TO investigate the case.
No action has been taken up to this
time and 10 one can be found here
who knows anything about the propos-
ed appeal to the council.
1t is reliably reported that three
new gambling rooms wcro PIT In
operation Saturday night as the re-
suit of the Diminishing of the case
against Thomas. Saturday might is
the popular night for gambling here
and 1t is said that several other Joints
WILL he in full blast ut the end of this
week
+ Several policemen have not given
mp their intention tn close every gam
ing place i'll the city and it Is likely
that more arrests will he made when
opportunity offers. As far rs Thomas
Is concerned. he has announced Tint
he leaves tomorrow on Il trip to IGu-
rope, SO he will not figure in the con
test again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Calendar for This DaY.
heatricAl


The Gagnon-Pollocli company gave
n pleasing Interpretation of Devils
Mines" in the Bnckroc Casino last
night. Tho audience was much larger
llinn on Monday evening and the per-
Torrance went with vim and smooth
ness. Mr.. Cecil Owens, was seen in
the title role OF Jack Hawley," and
proved an acceptable successor to Mr..
Bert c. Gagnon, who is in New Yorl,
City. The Devils Mines" is four
net melodrama, and there nre plenty
of exciting scenes and Incidents
throughout the play.
Miss Minnie Louise Ferguson pleas
cd the audience with her illustrated
songs.
Tomorrow night the company will
present the Man of Mystery" which
is said to he one of the strongest hills
of the season
Tonight Devils Mines" will be seen
for the last time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
-. ~.
tady Given floor at Council
| Meeting for First Time IN
7 History of City. :,
WANTS TO uRIcr BUILDING
Aldermen, as individuals, interested
in Movement Toward Securing Per.
manent Quarters For the Local SAL
: walton Army Post-No Important
Business on Calendar.

!, Last night, for the first time in tho
e history OF the city, a la,ly was granted
3 the moor to address the city council;
Z; he lauyti was Mrs. Mary bennett,
captain IN charge Ut tho locnl Saliva
ZION Army Post, and she spoke 10 the
: BOARD or aldermen, in regular session,
Y1or about five minutes in the interest
OIL movement toward the erection of
a building i'll which to conduct the
Z work of the army here.
J. Inc aldermen held very brief
: meeting and, just before 1t adjourned,
alderman Gayle presented a communi-
cation from Captain. Bennett, asking
Tor the privilege of addressing the
body for fifteen minutes.
BY unanimous vote Mrs. Bcnnett
was given the floor, President Jones
informing her, however, that it would
: be impossible for the hoard. MS a body
TO- take any action in regard to her
cause a
Building is Wanted.
STANDING near tho table around
which the aldermen were seated, Mrs.
bennett stated her case very quietly
ana plainly She referred to good
work already accomplished here by
the Salvation Army and said that II
work nnd accomplish good results
without permanent barracks. She
asked the aid OF the members as in.
dividunls, saying that she had already
been given to understand that the
council rs Il body, could Ito nothing
to help her cause
Captain Bennett made dccp i'm
preston upon the aldermen and after
the meeting all Of them expressed
themselves MS being ready to do nny-
thing In their power to aid her in her
Efforts.
Brief Meeting.
qhe meeting Of the aldermen lasted
less than an hour. The only new mat.
Ter OH the calendar was Il report from
the buildings, grounds and lights com.
mlttec, recommending that three new
street lights he placed on the east side
or the city. This was laid upon tho
table until next meeting.
An ordinance changing tho rules
ana regulations governing the fire do
partment so as to provide for the Sc
lection of an assistant chief by the
volunteer fire companies anu the an.
po1ntment of n first warden from tho
paid men, adopted by the common
Gapncll.; was passed without oppnsi
Ordinances providing for the sale of
two disabled mules and the purchase
of two new mules for the health do
partmcnt, adopted by the common
conieil,Ntt$e passed.
Those present Mt the meeting were:
President Jones, w W. IIarwood, L.
Snmptcr Davis, NJ. w. Gayle. E. w.
Robinson and r. j. Mnglcr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Social,
Mr.. Edloe Morccock is spending two
weeks in williamsburg

Mr.. Edloe Morecock is spending two
weeks in Williamsburg.
Mrs. II. A. Cildcrslecve, daughter
and granddaughter, have gone to Free.
port, l.. l., to spend two months.
Miss Agnes Epes returned home yes.
terday after spending month with
relatives in Kentucky.
Mr.. Peter Harris, of Blackstone, is
the guest Of relatives in this city.
Mr.. j. c. Guild Is seriously i'll Mt his
homo on Twenty-cighth street
Mr.. ]. w. Hardaway, of Blackstone.
is visiting his nephew, Mr.. Samuel
Hudson.
Mrs. Green, of Blackstone, is visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. II. ID Parker and little son left
yesterday for Iowa to visit Mrs. Par
llcr's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles II. Westbrools
have returned from their. honeymoon
and are Mt home to their friends mt
lis Twenty-sevcnth street.
Mr. r.. B. Howle, owner and editor
of the Weekly Bee, Of Manchester, and
Mrs. HOwle, are tho guests of MIR. and
Mrs. E. j. Powell, 1142 Twenty-nrst
Gtreet. t.5
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
.'''DOiNG THEIR Duty.
Scores Of Newport News Readers Arc
Learning the Duty of the Kidneys.
81 ,TbtIflter the hIOO1 10 tba 1,idnovc,

Scores Of Newport News Readers Arc
Learning the Duty of the Kidneys.
ToI ii!teF the blood is the Kidneys
Whhd they fnil to do this The kid
neys are sick.
Bqclnche and many kidney ills fol-
Urinary trouble, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them all.
cla MGwp l.st.!s News pspplee endorse our
Mrs. ]. j. Cole, wife of j. ]. Cole,
Waterman at pier No A. residing ut
311 Twenty-seventh street, says: t"Mr
Cole complained OF his baok Mt inter.
walls. Tfe.d aching across his loins
never kept him from work, bnt titan
nOyed him from its very 5persistency
anil often rendered him miserable. He
,H9tieclJ Deans Kidney Pills were very
highly, f6coinmendod for such ailments
'afd1b WIS fhdnced to go To Allon's drug
Etbfe'fopaA box. He must,h derived
considerable benefit from tho treat
inent forI have henrd him speak very
I Rfshlyy.nf tie preparation on more than
'fl ,fs aNf' safe ,ljy a1llealers. Price so
eShta. y fF6sterMilburn Co. buffalo,
/ New York. sole agents for the United
lAo fseitemhcr the -Doan's- sand
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
shipyard Will AppeaI.

The defendant has given notice that
an appeal will be taken in the case OF
a. j. Jones against the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Drytlock Company.
in which the plaintin was given judg.
mont for$i,0O0 in the Circuit Con,
recently. The plaintiff sued for $2SS..
600 damages, claiming that the shin
yard had occupied certain oyster
grounds leased by him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
LIEUT.. WILEY RESIGNS.
Popular Officer of Light Infantry De-
cides to leave Service.

Lieutenant John Wiley, the popular
first lieutenant of the, Newport News
Light Infantry, yesterday rendered his
resignation to take OBJECT rs soon as
possible s, if
Lieutenant Wiley stated last night
that he desired 10 leave the, service
for business reasons. lIe went on to
says TINT under the present regulations
the regiment was forced TO go into
camp and that he was not In q posi-
tion to alcave his work this summer
Last year he was sick for six weeks
and unable to 20 into camp with his
company and it seemed that to re-
signthis commission was the only way
to keep from going this year
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Going to Europe.

En- Councilman j. J. Thomas and
Mr.. Harry McCaullcy have shipped as
cattlemen on the British steamship
appahnnnock, which sails tomorrow
for London. They will spend two
months in England, Scotland, Ireland,
Wales and France.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
.sWife ichanued Her Mind

The case of II. S. Snyder, charged
with beating his wife, was called in
the police court yesterday, hut was
continued until today ON account of
the absence of the complaining wit
ness. Snyder said that his wife did
not Want TO testify against him, but
Justice Brown did not like the turn
the case had taken and will have the
woman in court today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Corporation Court

Judgment for the plaintiff was given
III the Corporation Court yesterday in
The case OF j. p. Warren, agent
against II. y. Williams. The cases OF
a. N. Jordan against NJ. Terrell and c
Bush against Nj. Fcrrell were dis
missed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Not For Their Larder.

Suppose the butcher" said the
teacher, casks % cents pound for
mutton chops, what would three
pounds come to-" X
"Well," replied Susie Wise, they
wouldn't como to our house. Mont
would never pay that much for chops"
Philadelphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
SENATOR MARTIN HERE.
Came Over From Old Point to Take
Train for Richmond.

United States Senator Thomas S
Martin spent short time in the cit,
yesterday, having como nver from Old
Point at 9:a0 o'clock to take the train
for Richmond. He spoke Monday
night OH the Eastern Shore.
The senator expressed himself ms
hcing well satisfied with the situation
and confident that he would be nom
mated in the primary. lie said that
he was speaking to large crowds
everywhere and that he understood
that Governor Montague was follow
Ing behind. having much smaller audi
cnces.
Senator Martin will speak here n
week from Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Funeral Today.

The infant son OF Mr.. and M..;. r.
w. Jones died yesterday morning at
the home of its parents. 1919 Twenty
fifth street. The funeral will tak'
place this afternoon at o'clock Mt
the residence. The body will be in.
tered at Greenlawn cemetery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Mr.. M. =. Anchor, who has been the
guest of DR. Louis Loeb, at 100 Thir-
tieth street, left last night for his
home In Philadelphia. Mr. Anchor ar
rived here several days ago from
Jacksonville, Fla, where his wife is
stopping.
Mrs. John S. Wray has returned
from visit to friends in Atlantic City
and Philadelphia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
rhingr Dircrent Here.

& Frenehwomen have the privilege Of
.;enring jpnnts by taking out a $40 j.
bnsc. The. american woman wears
Them without taking ont any license
whatever. Memphis Commercial Ap.
peal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Frazier Gets of.

iG. III. Frazier, tho New York lawyer
who was arrested Mt the Lexington
hotel Monday for being disordcrly, was
discharged with n lecture by Justice
Brown yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Aetna as SERGEANT.

During the absence of Sergeant p.
j. O'Hara, who Is attending the Illlss'
convention in Buffalo, Policeman q.
T. Jones is acting as sergeant.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Discretion is tic snIt mud fancy the
GugaE OF life; the one preserves, tho
other sWectehs it.--Bovcc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

City Clerk w. l.. Cooke and Mrs.
Cooke have returned from visit to
Poalo, Pa
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Miss Grant Kelly. of Philadelphia
is visiting her sister, Mrs Thomn!
Boyer. on Twcntyfourth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Sailed Yesterday.

Norwegian steamship Herm, Triv-
old. Hastings, N. Y.
Schooner childe Harold. swecny.
Bangor.
Schooner Marguerite, Tripp, Provi-
dence.
Schooner Zachcus Sherman, Cook,
Portland.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Miss Crcssic Clark is visitin.
friends In New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Miss Louise Mathews is visiting rel
atives In King William county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

MIR. and Mrs. S.. A. Williams AMI;
daughter, of Atlanta. Ga; are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. A. 7. Pulliam, on Hamp.
ton avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Mrs. katherine MERRIAM, who hns
been i'll Mt her home on Twenty-ninti
street, has recovered
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12
Marine Notes

The British steamship Kannwhn is
due to arrive ut this port from Liver
pool with general cargo of imports,
in few days.
The barge Idaho, which was CON
vertcd fiom the steamship State of
Texas, was Heated out of drydocl1 No.
2, ut the shipyard yesterday. The
barge has bccn In tho basin for the
past three weeks having extensive
extensive work done on her hull 1t
is expected that she will he ready 70
leave the shipyard in n few weeks.
Tho tug John Scully was noated into
dry'locll No. yesterday morning for
the purpose Of having her hull cleaned
and tainted. Repairs will also be
made to the tugs shaft while she is
in .he basin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Mrs. Katherine MERRIAM, who has
been i'll Mt her home on Twenty.ninth
street, has recovered
Mrs. Edward Adams, of Camden. N.
j., has returned home after n visit to
her parents. MIR. and Mrs. Thomas
Evans, ct 22S Twenty-ninth street
Mrs. w. A. Wilson and Miss Emelino
Hanes have returned to their home in
Atlanta, Ga, after n visit to Mrs. A.
II. Pulliam.
Mrs. Thomas Thomas, of Norfolk. IS
spending n week with friends here.
Miss Bessie Barclay has gone to
visit friends.
Mrs. Eckles and sister, Miss Dora
Cahoon, have returned from n visit to
Vinton, Ohio.
Miss Emily Daniclson. of Manchcs.
ter, returned home yesterday after n
visit to tho Misses Sanderaon, on
Chestnut avenue
Miss Edna Ellis left yesterday for
Richmond, where she will spend n
month with relatives.
Mr. Arthur Wilroy has returned from
visit to friends i'm Gloucester county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Mr.. Arthur Wilroy has returned from
visit to friends i'm Gloucester county
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-12

Miss Edna Ellis left yesterday fol
Richmond. where she will spend
month with relatives.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-10
RAILROAD STRIKE IN
RUSSIA DELAYS TRAFFIC
RAILROAD STRIKE THROUGHOUT
AUSTRIA ASSUMES SERIOUS
PROPORTIONS.
soLDIERs BEING SENT 70 VAIL
Gus PLACES IN READINESS
FOR SERVICE.

Vienna, Nov. 10.-The passive re-.
sistance" strike movement became eff
fective on the railroads during the
day at the Viennese stations. Already
the traffic delays are serious.
Reports from Bohemia say the situa-i
tion is serious and rapidly growing
worse. The government is preparing
for possible disorders. Troops are be-
ing gotten into readiness for active
service and further reinforcements are
being sent to Prague, where general
trike is threatened in support Of the
demand for universal suffrage.
The ministry Of communications
is revising the railroad regulations,
which will be Immediately issued to
the employees in the hope of breaking
down the passive resistance move
ment. Among the advantages to the
railroad men of this novel system of
striking is that they still draw pay and
cannot be removed, as theoretically
their attitude is correct.
The railroad men of Austria are
poorly paid. A shunter gets about
$3.50 year and the brakemen and
conductors 1920 and $3.50, respectively.
It is estimated that the increase of 20
per cent demanded will increase the
payrolls by $5,000,000. The men also
demand shorter hours.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-10
MASSACRE OF MISSIONARIES.
Refugee Gives Horrifyins Details Of
=. @:s Atroeity.

!. Hongkong, Nov. 10.-Dr. Machle, the
American missionary who escaped the
massacre at Lienehow, confirming the
previous accounts Of the outbreak,
adds horrifying details. of The stfocities
committed on the American women.
When the disturbances commenced
the mob seized Miss Chestnut and
Mrs. Machle and exposed them to
public view in the Chinese temple.
Amy Machle, the Doctors ten-year-old
child, was carried of and flung alive
into the river. The rioters stripped
Miss Chestnut naked and flung her
into the river. While the two were
struggling in the water three China
men speared them with tridents. Miss
Chestnut's body and Amy Machle's
head were pierced. Mrs. Machle ap-
pealed. to the rioters, but the mob
stoned her brains out, stripped the
body and flung it into the river. The
mob then captured Mr.. and Mrs. Peale,
stripped them naked, exposed them
for fifteen minutes, dubbed Mr.. Peale
to death III his wife's presence and
subsequently killed Mrs. Peale in the
same brutal fashion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-10

governor generals cooperation in the
Introduction OF the new regime. New
ertheiess he recognized the necessity
Fof Trepoff's removal and the governor
general himself agreed that only his
retirement would appease the popular
wrath. The final obstacle was the
emperor, who had come to believe
that Trepoff alone was able to safe
guard the life Of himself and family,
but his majesty at last yielded on the
condition that Trepon should become
commandant Of the palace, succeeding
the late Lieutenant General Hesse,
where his sole duty viii be to take
measures to protect tho life Of the EN-
peror. The position OF governor gem
eral Of st. Petersburg ends with Ire
poff's retirement, but the place Of com
mander OF the imperial guard has been
assumed by the Grand Duke Nicholas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-10
M'CLELLAND Will FIGHT
FOR HIS MAYORALTY
ENGAGES COUNSEL TO PROTECT
HIS INTERESTS in MAYOR.
Atty CONTEST.
BOARD OF ELECTIONS REFUSES
TO ACCEPT THEM AT THE
PRESENT TIME. .

New York, Nov. l0.-Mayor George
2. Mcclellan announced during the
day that to protect his interests in the
proceeding brought by w. r. Hearst
contesting the mayoralty election he
had retained legal counsel. He has
employed the law firm Of Parker,
Sheehan & Hatch, of which Judge AL
ton b. Parker is the head, and the
firm Of Dykman & Carr. The first
named firm is Of Manhattan and the
second Of Brooklyn. The mayor said
that he did not expect to be directly
involved in any legal action.