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The Washington times., 1905-12-31
SUFFERING MANS REQUEST.

An Evanston man tells of coming
from Havana to New York recently in
a steamer which had "A very rough
passage. Most OF the passengers we're
scattered about the deck 81 helpless pc
sitions IN steamer chairs. but one man
who was not bothered Dy sea sickness
tried TO be the little ray Of sunshine for
the party.
See" he said dancing nimbly ABOUT
I'm all right. You fellows just brace
up and d te"mi1e yuI'u not ~ SICK
and you'll feel all right"
He did a hornpipe and a jig. ard one
of the sufferers raised his head long
enough - say:
George, will you do me a great favor
"a very great favor-possibly the last
favor | shall ever ask of your
why. certainly, old man. What can
get for you?'
Nothing [ simply wish TO beg OF
you To stop dancing IL shakes the ship
too mGGh-' Chicago TrihIna2-
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
CUBAN RUM DESECRATES
STUDENTS MONUMENT
No Intention on Part of Perpetrators
to Offend Public Senti-
ment

HAVANA, Dec. 30-The sensatfonaIly
advertised desecration of the Medicine
Students monument by two Americans,
who destroyed one of the wreaths COW
ering the same. has proved to be pure
and simply the inconsistent act OF two
individuals who had indulged immoder-
ately IN good old Santiago de Cuba rum
There was no intention - offend pub
lie sentiment. and it is probable that the
perpetrators of the act did not realize
what they had done until the judges
voice, sentencing them 10 a brief so
journ in the Atares fortress on a char
of disorderly conduct. brought them to
their senses.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
PARIS MOURNS DEATH
OF HUGO'S COMRADE
M Paul Meurice Was the Last of the Great Poets Init
mate Friends-Eie Labored Faithfully in Behalf
of the French Writer

PARIS. Dec. 2e-AIl Paris is deploring
the recent death of NJ. Paul Meurice.
the last intimate friend of Victor Hugo.
II. Meus-ice knew the great poet more
Intimately than any other man and Vic
tor Hugo made him his literary executor,
so 10 speak. charging him to publish as
many posthumous books as might be
necessary TO make a complete edition
of all his works and generally to take
all the trouble that gcniuses are apt to
exact from their admiring friends.
For the sake of Victor Hugo, Meuricc
even suffered Imprisonment. During the
poets militant period, while he was writ
ing his furious attacks upon the Little
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
PECULIAR [ LAWSUIT
IN FRENCH COURT
Man Breaks Engagement With Woman Account of
Funeral Trappngs in Lower Fiat, and Now Father
cf Girl Would Sue Occupants

PARIS. Dec S0-A curious lawsuit
is shortly TO be tried in a court in this
city.
In the will of Nine. Marris. an &C.
centric old lady, who died not long ago,
was a proviso to the effect that Si0,-
400 should be spent on her funeral The
heirs spent all the could. but found
when they had concluded the arrange
ments that they had few pounds still
in hand.
To get rid of this they gave orders
that the black and silver draperies put
up over the door Of the house on the
occasion OF the funeral should be left
for five days.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

Napoleon" from the island of Jersey,
Meurice helped him in his newspaper work
in this city and was prosecuted by the i'm
perial government for several articles
for which he took the responsibility.
but which were really written by Victor
Hugo. Up to the very day of his death
Meurice was always faithfully looking
after the not unblemished reputation Of
his idol.
His latest work of love was the es-
tablishing of a Hugo Museum in the old
home of the poet in the Place des
Nesges, where thousands of pilgrims
ROW annually admire his manuscripts
and furniture
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
SPORT I'm WHICH THEY OFTEN L

Another resident in the house. whose
daughters nuptiaIs were to be eeIe-
brated yesterday, objected to the trap
pings of woe. and asked the concierge
to remove them
The concierge did not remove them.
and when the prospective bridegroom
saw the funeral signs ne saw, too, he
said. an omen of ill?luck, and broke
of the engagement
The father of the disappointed bride
has now begun an action against the
landlord, holding him liable for the
<Sncierge's action in not removing the
draperies.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
COUNT OF FLANDERS RoMANcE.

A romantic story is told of the late
count OF Flanders: Every day he went
Tor a long walk. and always passed a
mouse where white hand was waved
from the closed windows I'm return to
MS deep salutation. He never entered
the house. The occupant was a lady
10 whom he wasNattached before he was
married. but whom he mad never seen
since Before parting they arranged
that when in Brussels he should pass
her door once & day. nnd this testimony
[" an old h1ve WIS faithfully carried
out--Imiignapaiia &ewa
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Still Hate French.

Relations between France and Ger
many remain unchanged, the bitter feel
ingsa reused here by the Delcasse reve-
lations having far from disappeared.
Reports received from the German col
onies in Southwest Africa are again
causing considerable alarm. and the er.d
of the rebellion seems as far OF as ever
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Druce Case Well Known.

Everyone now has heard of the Druce
Druce, who was at one time head of the
great furnishing bazaar in Baker street,
being a mysterious parsonage with a
great taste for erecting underground
passages, and the claim put forward
that he was one and the same person
with the fifth Duke of Portland, who
had the same passion for underground
passages-5ut on a more magnificent
scale-at Welbeck Abbey.
Counsel acting for Mr.. Druce win on
an early date apply to a judge in cham
bers for an order for discovery 10 COM
Pei the Highgate Cemetery authorities
to permit an investigation of the coffin
in which the late Druce was supposed
to have been buried
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
AMERICAN BALL TEAMS
MAKE POOR SHOWING
Havana Sporting Fraternity Express Great Dsappoint-
ment-Christy Mathewson the Worlds Greatest
Slab Artist Refused to Play Sunday Ball.

was expected that Christy Mathewson
would come. but the Cuban managers
could not agree to a clause IN his con-
tract calling for no Sunday games Sun
day is the best baseball day In Cuba,
and the management could not afford TO
grant the big pitchers request of OBJ
serving the Sabbath.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
COFFIN
MAY DECIDE CLAIM
Title and Fortune Depend
Upon Investigation.
GREAT DRUCE CASE READY
Claimant Prepared ar Last to Strike
fer Portland Dukedom and
Expose Mystery.
he Front Rank, the Kaiserine

LONDON, Dec 30-At last the great
courts
AS the result of over two years pa
tient investigation, the advisers OF
George Hallomby Druce, the new claim
ant 10 the title and estates of the Duke
of Portland. and to the rich rents of
the Portland estates. now enjoyed by
Lord Howard de Walden. have defin-
itely decided upon the line Of attack to
be adopted
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
1RooUo1s THEArER MEMORIAL.

CHICAGO, Dec. So.-The second an
nual memorial service OF the victims Of
the Iroquois Theater fire was held this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the audi
torium of the Y. NJ. c. A. building under
the auspices OF the Iroquios Memorial
Association.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

Princess Henry of Battenberg a deli
cate blonde with a beautiful complexion.
At present l believe their acquaintance
has begun and ended in a dance. but
the attraction on the part of the young
lady has been very s-rong. and it is
likely that the haired princess
will without doubt ascend the throne
of the ancient southern monarchy.
Lord and Lady Dudley have just left
Dublin. They made their state exit to-
day. II seems but yesterday Bt2ce they
made their trfumphal entry. Lord Dud-
ley has certainly paid dearly for his
convictions. He had not been in Ireland
long (and he has studied the conditions
OF the people more minutely than al
most anw other lord lieutenanO when he
came TO the conclusion that some form
of home rule was inevitable, and he and
Mr.. Wyndham favored the schemes OF
Sir Anthony Mcdonnell.
Unrewarded
In the ordinary course of events Lord
Dudley would have gained a step in the
peerage by his unwearied exertions as
lord lieutenant. but his convictions
brought upon him the censure O. the
late government. and he has received up
20 now no reward Tor ms services. 1t Is.
however. well known that few men and
women who have been engaged in the
difficult task Of ruling the sister island,
have left with deeper and sincerer re-
gard from the Irish people than this
popular couple. They have not contented
with the state ceremonies Of Dublin, or
with the pleasures OF the Viceregal
Lodge. but for days they have motored
through the country, entering wayside
cabins. and endeavoring 70 ascertain the
real life of the people.
Lady Dudley has set on foot an elab-
crate system of nursing for Ireland for
which she deserves the greatest credit
and their successors, Lord and Lady
Aberdeen. who have so long been asso-
ciated with philanthropic movements,
VIII find their task considerably light
ened by the efforts of their predecessors.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

HAVANA. Dec. 30.-Great disappoint-
ment was produced among the sporting
fraternity here by the poor showing
made by the American baseball teams
which visited Havana this season.
The strongest team that came over
was the Cuban Y Giants. and at that 1t
cnly succeeded in winning a few games
from the strong Havana teams. losing
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

tune. this man now stands with his
hand on the helm of government. and
many are waiting wiz sntense anxiety
TO know what his vast experiences will
be able to help him effect.
John Burns has before him, however,
a difficult task. On the one hand he
has. by taking office. aroused the sus-
picion of his old comrades who are re-
luctant to believe that he will remain as
true TO their interests as heretofore. and
on the other he has excited the ire of
the classes from whom the members of
the cabinet have hitherto been drawn,
by daring to appear in the presence Of
the King in his blue serge suit and
bowler hat.
Meanwhile the women of England are
forsaking bridge and other fashionable
pleasures for the excitement of the
hour. namely. the prospect of the gen
eral election. 1t is now becoming the
fashion for wives to accompany their
husbands to the platform during the
campaign. and there is not an election
eering agent In the country who does
not estimate woman's influence at
high rate of value.
Learning to Canvass.
In view Of the near approach Of the
general election, drawing-room meetings
are being held in order TO explain the
art of canvassing, and women are sit
ing eagerly listening 10 the expert in
struction as TO how TO WOO the British
voter ready tongue, bright wit. SYM
pathetic manners. and, above all, un-
failing patience, are the absolute neces-
stiles of a successful canvasser. A pro-
found knowledge of politics Is not so
needful.
The only study which is absolutely
essential is the rules which may -jeopar-
dize the unsuccessful candidate. If he
should be found to have been guilty OF
bribery. for bribery IN England may
come under many heads. no payment
or promise OF payment must be made
to any voter; no promise or food, drink.
work, or any other consideration; no
voter must be threatened: no voter must
be persuaded 10 vote twice. or TO in
duce disqualified persons 10 vote, and
IL is very essential that the ladies
should not, in the name of the candi-
date make any rash statement as to
the advantage that may be derived frim
voting in the way she may desire
Captured at Last
IL is now fairly well known that the
marriage OF Princess Ena with the
King OF Spain is practically arranged.
and the young couple are 10 meet
abroad before long. Gossip has it that
the King admired the pretty daughter
of the Duke of Connaught, but she is
determined that she is going to lead
the life OF an English gentIewoman. and
ad fure crowns and other such dangerous
implements. Having failed In this di-
rection. the King held out the sceptre
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Contents of Coffin.

In the event of the coffin being found
to contain nothing but lead. as is al
legged, it is claimed that this will be
strong presumptive proof that Druce of
the Baker street bazaar and the fifth
Duke Of Portland were one and the same
person, and that the mock funeral was
n ruse on the part of the duke when he
decided 10 drop his character as Mr..
Druce
The next step will be TO ask the high
court TO direct the trustees of The Port
land estates 10 pay the income. some
thing between 81, 10000 and 81 ,5O0, 900 TO
g. II. Druce as the grandson of the NTH
Duke OF Portland. instead of TO Lord
Howard de Walden. the grandson of
the NTH dukes sister. In the event of
against the Duke OF Portland will be
greatly simpliied.
The way in which the original claim
to the ducal title and estates has ex-
banded to include claim 20 the income
OF the Portland estates is sufficiently
curious
When g. II. Druce and his friend. r
X. V Coburn, an Australian barrister.
came 10 England in May. 1903, they had
no idea that the claimant had aEy pos
sibie interest in the Portland estates.
Discussed Titles to Rent.
Then Lord Howard de Walden
through the trustees of the estate. pros
ecuted John Lewis. the well-knowTs dra-
per, Of Oxford street, for infringing the
terms Of his lease, and in the course of
the proceedings disclosed his title TO
the rents Of the estates. Hence the com
ing action.
1t is alleged that if Mr.. Druce can
prove tnat he is the male heir of the
NTH Duke of Portland, the rent of the
estates, which were left to his grace's s
sisters child in presumed default of
male issue. properly belongs to the Aus
tralian claimant
MI Druce's case depends upon his be-
ing able TO prove that the fifth duke
left legitimate male issue. William
John Bentinck, the fifth Guke. il is as
serted married Elizabeth Crickmer
While going under the name OF Thomas
Charles Druce
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Claims Dukedom.

Ihelr eldest son, George Druce. died
IN september. 1855, leaving son. George
faIomby Druce. who thus claims the
aukedom, the entailed estates. and the
Portland estates.
me present Duke of Portland is the
grandson of the third duke.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
RUSSIAN IhITATORS
WORRYING GERMANY
Socialists Stirring Hot
Glass Feeling.
TROUBLE AFTER NEW YEAR
Rise of Republic in Cars Place Would
Seriously Threaten Throne OF
HonhenzoIlerns.
TROUBLE AFTER NEW YEAR

BERLIN. Dec. 30.-It is not without
grave anxiety that the German people
greet the coming of the new year which
seems to promise hardly anything but
troubles. internal, as well as external
Everywhere you see signs of battles
which must be fought before permanent
peace can be established. everywhere is
heard the call. to arms. Glass hatred is
more pronounced than ever and the So
cialists are busy adding new fuel to the
fire.
Crosses Border.
The effects OF the gigantic chaotic
struggle which threatens TO disintegrate
the mightiest empire In the world are
felt also in Germany, as were the
French revolutions in July, 1880, and
February, 1S4s.
The day may shortly come when the
instinct of MISREPRESENTATION may force
the Kaiser and his government TO sene.
German legions to the assistance of the
Gar
Order must be restored in Russia, and
that country must not be allowed to pro-
claim republican government OF the
foundation of the throne OF the Hohen-
zoilerns might be weakened
The fall of the BalfOur ministry in
England is the only ray of light which
breaks through the threatening clouds.
and there is a general feeling that Sir
Campbell Bannerman will inaugurate
an era of more friendly relations be-
tween the two countries so much more
as there are no real reason why there
should exist any ill-feeling between the
two nations
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
To Visit In aoyklns.

MIR r.. L. Gardner left last evening
fer his former home In Boylsins. who're
he Will spend several days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
mclaughlin's Oxford Took Even,
al Belmont Park Track.
WAS SECOND CHOICE AT } TO 4
Beat Dolly spanlser BY Neck In Fast.
est Time of the Meet-Both Horses
win Be Starters in Brooklyn l+andl.
cap Thursday.
(pyl Associated press)

NEW YORK, May 23.-e-James Nc,
L-aughlin's Oxford, second choice in the
betting. at 3 to .. wen the Jockey Club
weight fer age race, at Belmont Park
today. defeating Dolly Spanker by a
neck. The lime. :53 is, for one mile
and fnrlCng. was The fastest time of
the meeting. The performance of OK.
ford and Dolly Spanker today indicates
that both are sure starters in the
Brooklyn handicap to he run Thursday.
SiN fayorites were Eenten.
Summarizes:
First race, G. furlong)-New No.
yena, won; lsm'llar, second; Roma
third. Time. :27 4-59r uI
Second race. g furlongs) --Tangler,
won; nelmore. second; BarberIoot,
third. Time. 100 As.
iA'rhird race, (iandicap, one mile)L
ARABIC. won; Ooarsman, second Carrie
Jones. third. Time. al 3d.
Fourth race, Ghe Jockey Club weight
Tor age race. mile and furlong)-Ox
forl. wen; Dolly Spanker second /;
RICH Royal. third Time, i 1915.
Fifth race, (the Meadow Brook hunt,
ers' steeplechase, about two miles and
q halI-Patagonian. won;t Snuff, sec
ond. Time. Sis. Only two finished.
Sixth race. (mile and q furlong)-
Leonidas. won; Ostrich, second; Fly
back, third. Time, ;54 Is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
j. W. ROWE \ co. NC !.|l
Hampton. Va.
For Sale
Farm known as
Ship Point"

Fronting on Poquoson River half
n mile S3e DISSEMINATING II ~
About Is miles from Hampton and
same distance from Newport News,
Convenient TO steamboat landing,
churches and schools.
This propertysis beautifully situated
ON tho Poquoson River contains 81
acres of excellent trucking land in
high state of cultivation, with large
orchard, some good oyster ground, ex-
cellent boating bathing and fishing;
full Wow OF Chesapeake Bay; two
nice dwellings on the place, one with
. rooms. the other with . rooms, and
plenty shade. The buildings could not
he erected for price asked for entire
property.
This Is n rare chance for any one
looking for anfideal home with good
frontage on salt water. Price $4,000.
Lawson s. OutteIlrll
Real Estate and Irsura.,os. IS;
Hampton. Va M
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
Pleads Guilty 10 Tie Charge Of
Conspiracy.
Says lie Had No Intention of Doing
Anything crimlnal-Two Years Ad
dea to Term lie is Already Serving.
Begged Permission of Court.
tBy Associated press.)

WASHiNGTON. D. c. May "a
august w .Machen, formerly superin.
t"ndcnt of free delivery of the post,
0fices department.. today pleaded guilty
III criminal court No 10 the charge
Of 'onspi:ing with w. G.. Crawford and
George l.. L,rehz TO. ,defrapd The gov
cnment in connection with the pur,
chase Of letter-oarricrs' satchels.
Machen, who Is now serving sen
fence Of two years in the Moundsvill.,
CIV. Va) penitentiary, was sentenced
(by Justice Wright to imp iscIment for
Two additional years, the sentence to
begin ~ the expiration of tie tern.
Machen is now serving.
With thu allowance for good helm,
Nior Machen will have Ia serve to!
tai OF tlree years and four months en-
the two sentences.
In view nf his action in pleading
guilty. all other indictments pending
against him will he dropped.
Aftcr sentence had been passed.
upon Machcn the trial of Crawford
was proceeded With. Z
In entering his plea Machen begged
The permission CT the court to explain
ais action. He said:3,"It Is due to thn
court. to my devoted wife ard the chill
tlren who bear nv name, to my par
cnts. to the counsel who have Loyalty
! 'efnnfed and advised me, to my loyal
and steadfast friends and 10 myself.
that an explanatory statement be made
by ne.
.i,ifAlthcugh ] did not directly or indi
rectly Interfere with or attempt to
inhuence the committee that received
anu Considered the competitive bids
under which the contract set forth III
the indictment was awarded and exc
cuted, yet 4 held aan interest in the
enntract and shared in the profits acf
cruirg from t.;
AL dill not know or suppose at that
time that was violating The law. Nor
was there am intention on my part
10 inillre; or .Iefra,ld the United States.
] an advised by, counsel, however. that
the acceptance. of the money alleged
|tpilinyes been received lynne in tho in!
,lictlnenti cGnstituted,' under the cir
cumstances. a technical violation of
tlIeistatute.,".
q ~ . s.-. e. q q u +.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
Hampton News and Advertisement
one EtOR FREEMAN F. ! ] ], !, ]
TWO FOR DENNIS
ccIored Men Convicted LOT House
breaking in Circuit Court Ycster.
day-Freeman Pleaded Guilty.

.
q Frank freeman. alias Frank Daniels
.culored.s pieadet guilty To the chhrge
Of lrobbins the store of MIR. r. C. Lee.
at the cross roa6s, and was sentenced
To- one year IN tho penitentiary by
Ju,gettJ. wv, @. 3Blackstone In he
Elizabeth City Circuit Court yester-
dag. When Freeman tulaithe story Of
the robbery the court stated that he
would give the accused the lightest
penalty.ga, G.NJitsa L. ysli
: Cornelius Dennis, a colored youth.
Was given two years in sthc penil,:n.
tiary fnr}robbing the store Of Mi. !.
Born. Dennis Thomas Wise ant,
Berkeley Courtney were tried by Jury
on the charge. Int Wise ana Courtney
were found not guilty.
la't! tho cases against Freemani and
Dennis were worked UP by Officer
Thomas Watts Hrs successful work
IS SHOWN by the action of tile jury.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
Results at Louisville

3 LOUISVILLE. KY. May %
Churchill Downs summary:
4 First race, (5 furlongs) Kings
Daughter, won; Two Bills, second !;
Hazclthorpe, third. Time, 1901 1-5.
Second race, C fnrlongs)- Braden,
won; Geranium, second; Scotch Irish,
third. Time, 1:15 l.5
y Third race. q furlongs)-Alan-a-
Dale, won; Bad News. second; White
Plume, third. Time, :2G
Fonrth race, Zone mile) -Golnmbia
'Girl. won; Phil FINCH. second: Apple,
third. Time. l:4l. rs
Fifth race. (short course steeple.
chased GLASS Leader, won; Martin
Brady, second; Beana, third. Time,
1858.
Sixth race. (mile and ia sixteenth)-
Bell The Cat, won, Bonnie Sue, sec.
.ond;g Odd Luck. third Time, 1:48 ga.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24

IS Thin people should battle as oftea as
Possible In warm Water Warm water
Is absorbed by. the skin more readily
than cold.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
AN ACCUSED BRIDGE.
No Wedding Pnrty In EngIahd VIII
Pnns Over the Structure "A, y. |

No Wedding Party In EngIahd Will
Pnns Over the Structure. II ~
Stnnding in the center Of an open
field Mt Hoxne,'near Eye, in. Suffolk, Is
an obcllsk erected to the memory Of
King Edmund, who met Ills deatll there
at tho hands of the DIMES In $40. On
the site of;tlie monument stood an oak
tree. In tho. branches ofwhicfi the king
sought refuge from his foes. At night
fall lie emerged from his -leafy hiding
place and secreted himself under a
bridge which spanned streum called
the Goldbrook.
a wedding party. however, passing
over the bridge in the evening, observed
the Kings gold spur gllttering in the
acknowledgements tiis way his retreat
became known 10 his enemies. He was
taken back to athe. tree In; " hich he had
previously; hidden himself and. shot
with arrows, and his body was after;
ward removed to Bury st. Edlnunds
md Inferred In the monastery there
On GoldDrook bridge is inscribed n!
record OF the event. Local tradition
has itthat manyiyenrs ago the existing
inscription was followed by the words
5"Cursed be the wedding party that
passes: this bridget No part of this
anathema is now visible, but the tradii
tlon is sofiwell known, TINT bridal
party Will take clrcultous route rathI
en- than pass over the bridge.-London'
Standard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-24
al living aExnn,ple.

z "a professor Of natural history who
was delivering n lecture to hlsyclnss
onSthe ;rhinoceros noticed TINT the at
tention Of tho students was wandering.
sGentlemen." he said sternly,; "if you
expect to realize the, remarkably hider
Gus nature Of THIS beast you must,keep
Your eyes fixed OH me-" Harper's