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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28
Lion Attacks Lion Tanner.
(By Associated pr

tBy Associated press)
oetsSas efsahitscsrHostoeE.s
the lion tanner. was attacked and
badly lacerated by II lion during his
performance here last night Mr..
Bostock Is still unconscious.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, ATURDAY OCTOBER Is, 1905
cial activity were adopted with hur,
Sedition Everywhere.

Even the chinoniks i'm the govern.
ment service whose meeting was
largely attended. were possessed of
the same spirit and passed resolutions
To stop all work in the government de.
partments tomorrow. This probably
will include the government telegraph
agency and may put the telegraph ana
cable service out of commission.
To add 10 the alarm. the strikers
have succeeded in stopping the ma
chinery of the electric light plant
and the city Is plunged in darkness.
Troops Pouring Into City.
Reinforcements of troops are pour
ing into the city. The yellow cuiras.
siers, hussars and the Omsk regiment
have arrived here from Tsarskoe-Selo
and 5000 soldiers are coming by water
from Reval.
The most alarming reports are cir
culating about affairs in the south of
Russia.
BattIeshp Destroyed.
Private reports received here are
said TO confirm the stories of mutt
ny on board the battleship Catherine
II, and the destruction by incendiaries
of the battleship Pateliemon formerly
the Kniaz Potemkine, but the authori.
ties do not confirm the rumors and
kilograms of inquiry remain unan-
swered.
In the interior of Russia the people
have neither mail nor newspapers and
are prey to the widest stories as tn
what is occurring. This is considered
to he sad side of the situation, as
it Is feared it may lead to peasant
uprisings. which, in the absence of
troops, might result in frightful en-
cesses.
In some towns ii reign of terror is
reported to exist
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28
Roosevelt Had Narrow Escape.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 27.-After a
narrow escape from losing his life in
an early morning collision in which
the lighthouse tender Magnolia, on
which he was travelling. was struck by
the steamer Esparta and so much
damaged that he had to abandon her,
President Roosevelt is now safe en-
hoard the armored cruiser West Vir-
ginia, bound for Hampton Roads
Neither the President nor any mem.
her of his party was injured in the ac-
cident.
At the time of the accident at II
o'clock, the President. absolutely worn
out by his strenuous experience in
New Orleans. was fast asleep. He
had turned in shortly after the YES
sci left New Orleans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28
Mackay's Father.in.Iaw Dead.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27-William A.
Dner, 90 years old. father-in-law nf
Clarence ii. Mackey, died today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28
Officials Send Messages.

Immediately upon hearing of the
accident and escape of the President
Mayor Behrman sent the following
dispatch by wireless to the President.
New Orleans, Oct. q.
President Theodore Roosevelt.
Aboard Cruiser West Virginia.
New Orleans is overjoyed to learn
that you and your party escaped with
out injury and regrets inexpressibly
the discomfort the accident occasion
ed. We pray that your voyage home
Will be safe and delightful.
MARTIN BEHRMAN."
Governor Blanchard sent the follow
ing:
New Orleans, Oct. ~.
President Roosevelt,
"Aboard Cruiser West Virginia.
THE people of Louisiana regret the
accident of last night We rejoice it
had no serious consequences. Trns;
your voyage to Washington will. be
pleasant and devoid of further mis-
haps.
IN C. RI, NCHARnU
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 27.-That
The present situation cannot end with
out bloodshed is the conviction pre-
Willing in the higher government cir
clcs. The governor of Kieff has been
instructed to take all necessary mea.
sures Ia restore order.
one OF the most prominent mem
hers of the Emperor's council said to,
day:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-28
THE WEATHER.

Fair Saturday; Sun
tay fair ana colder:
fresh northeast to north
winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21

world famous Bank of England reaches a total
of only 1881. $4,000 practically 100000 600
less than the sum in the United States Treasury.
Perhaps the most extraordinary fact in con-
nection with the work Just finished is that the
findings of the committee which for several
months has been engaged in counting the money
In tho Treasury agreed to fraction Of a cent
with the Treasury book-a most extraordinary
circumstance in view of the large sum Of money
involved Never in my life have I seen so per
feet tally AS a general thing in counting
large sums of money it Is next to impossible to
make the results agree exactly with the books,
there being usually difference of from several
cents to a few dollars over under the book
figures. but this count is in perfect harmony
with the books even to a fractional part OF
cent. The two-thlrds Of cent which appears
in the total results from a divided coupon form
ing part Of the Treasury holdings covered under
the heading of bonds and stocks held In trust.
AT the time when Mr. Morgan went out OF
office which was at the close of the Cleveland
administration people thought II a wonderful
thing that the funds of the Treasury should be
so near the billion mark. But that now seems a
small amount as compared with the present
total sum in the Treasury vaults. No one can
doubt the prosperity of the nation whose Treas
ury has the resources possessed by our. own
'The last count of the funds in the Treasury
occurred in 1ss7-'9s. and lasted eight months,
from July to the following February. The pres
ent count was accomplished much more rapidly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
TO MEET IN PANAMA.
Canal Commission to SAL September
98--Ne1o Credit System.

Washington, Sept. 2O-In compliance with the in
structions Of President Roosevelt issued on April
l. that meetings Of the Isthman Canal Commission
shall be held in the Offices of the Governor Of the
Canal Zone on the first Of January, Arril July ard
October each year. the members Of the commission
are preparing to sail for the isthmus on September
%. Governor Magoon is the only member there
Chairman Shonts has invited the members Of the
Board of Consulting Engineers. now in session IN
this city to accompany the commission, and 1t is
understood that all the members will go. The
Havana, of the Panama Railroad Steamship Line.
will take the party to the tsthnlus She will be
tied up at the wharf at Colon. and the members
have been invited to retain their quarters aboard
while they are making their Investigations.
special train on the Panama Railroad viii be placed
at the disposal of the engineers and any part OF
the line of the canal including the city Of Panama
may be visited each day at the pleasure OF tbs
board.
A new system Of credit has been devised for
the canal employees on the isthmus. and It VIII Be
put into effect about October L The system win
meet the needs OF the employees. and at the sans
time comply with the request Of the Panama mer-
chants TO be put Oh an equal footing with the
Inssary stores run BY the Canal Commission under
the direct Jurisdiction of the Panama Railroad ON
Gals The system comprises coupon credit slips.
which will be issued to canal employees on demand
in books containing credit respectively for 90 S
and SIS gold The books are 50 made up tnaL
credits for from, one cent to s. can be torn out
credit books on demand at any time Up 70 Ger
tain percentage of the total amount on wages cue
them.
The merchants will accept the slips under an ar
rangenlent which makes the four banks OF Panama
the clearing house between the merchants and the
railroad company. No liquor tobacco Is sold at
the five government Coulmissar1es along ths line
of the road and It has been decided to carry IN.
these conmissarles only such articles as shall be
decided to constitute the necessaTtes Of life. Just
what these articles are has been decided by the
commission The credit books are now being
printed in New-York- The first consignment VIII
be shipped on Saturday. and will be issued On de-
rnaud as soon they arrive on the isthrnuz To
guard against introducing new medium OF ex-
change the isthmus through the universal use
Of the credit slips. their life has been limited to
two months, after which they viii not be redeemed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21

swindler's ENHANCEMENT is nearly drowned
while bathing at Sanbourne, and owes his life
TO an unknown lady, whom in his unconscious
ness he has not He decides that he is
morally bound to propose marriage to his
resouer at sight as as he shall meet her
Learning that she is an american girl named
Concannon he makes love first to Norah and
next to Charity, and all the while it IS to Mary
that his debt of gratitude Is due Tie whimsical
vacillating advances and retreats Of this i'm
petuous lover admirably depicted by Mr.
Du Maurier. who contrives to underlay the
farcical nonsense Of the part with a well bred
attractive personality; and with Miss Jeffreys
Miss Jessie Bateman and Miss Beatrice Forbes
Robertson the three Concannon girls there
is fun enough at the fair even without the aid
OF Mr. Eric Lewis and other accomplished
comedians. Yet the author is shrewd enough to
know that an audience does not wish to spend
the entire evening in thoughtless laughter over
frivolity. good deal that is unexpected
happens before the tangle is unravelIed by the
rlelodramatic heroine. who risks her own repu-
tation in rescuing her lover from the un-
scrupulous blackmaier The bright and enter
tanning American play is preceded by a capital
little curtain raiser. "A Privy Council" in
which the unctious Samuel Pepys is caught by
his wife while he is supping with fascinating
actress. who escapes detection by Disgusting
herself as Charles II. and making pretence that
a Cabinet Council has been held
The veterans are already returning to work
from their summer holidays. Sir Henry Irving
has deferred his farewell provincial until
October but Mr.. John Hare starts immediate
" on a long round of engagements. with "A
Pair of Spectacles," "A Quiet Rubber and
.'Caste" as his repertory and one play
Julius Sterne." by Mr.. Drinkwater The Ken
dals will be playing at the St Jamess by the
end of another week and Mr.. Forbes Robertson
before the close of the month will open the new
La Scala Theatre with THE Conqueror," by Mr..
Fyffe. The leading American attraction Will be
'Clarisse' at the Duke of Yorks. with Mr. Gil
Iette's company, and Miss Annie Russell has
been engaged to play Barbara in Bernard Shaws
new play at the Court Theatre. There will be
fresh series Of revivals of nearly all Mr.. Shaw's
plays at that theatre, where Mr.. Granville Bar
ker has been most successful in popularizing
them Mr.. Robert Vernon Harcourt's AN Angel
ITnawares.' at Terry's Theatre. will be an in
teresting experiment by a young playwright
with American blood. and while a popular ia
vorite, Miss Fanny Brough, will conduct IT. MT
Tree will look on with interest, for one OF the
chief actors is a graduate from his new school
of acting Mr.. Sutro's play will not be
produced at the Garrick until The Merchant
If Venice with Mr.. Bourchier and his wife as
shvlock and Portia, has been seen. Altogether
there is promise of an interesting season, as
there must always be when there are scores Of
London theatres to be kept in operation for the
entertainment of the public l. n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
CALLS CANAL Il TOY.
j. j. Hill Says 1t VII Not Increass
FOREIGN Trade.

Preston, MINI. Sept. 2o.-Declaring that the
Panama Canal would be expensive toy which
would be Of little N extending American for
eign trade. James J. Hill. president OF the Great
Northern Railroad to-day in address 10 farmers
of Southern Minnesota at the Fillmore County
Fair advised the farmers or the Northwest not to
be deuded into thinking that government control
Of railroads would reduce rates
Mr.. Hill condemned graft in private and pub
lie life. He said a protective tariff would not
create new markets or increase selling prices. The
chief good that farmers could secure would be re-
dUced transportation rates. Reduced rates would
follow increased markets because on business
basis railroads could haul goods cheaper II h,ote
goods shipped. Railroad rates Would lechi5,ss
more slowly under government controt IMAM u
fixed by intelligent managers or railroads. Row
ever II was right that the government sheuio
fair treatment and prevent diScFlIfii1 .lol
Mr. Hill said the Orient was the future mafkst
for the products of the Northwest. 10 secure mat
market Americans needed 10 increase torets carry
ing facilities and to cease offending the Cnlaese
Ne called the Panama Canal toy that ne c9hn-
try could afford. since It appealed 20 Jne inasln9-
ton Of the people. bur he derided inc argument
that II would Increase American foreign trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
A VAST TRANSACTION.
TRANSFER 1T TREASURY.
Largest Cash Payment in the His
torn Of the World.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington Sept 2o-By signing receipt
for s125959s27S 5S2s. which has been de-
livered into his keeping, after two months and
a half had been spent in counting it. Charles H.
Treat Of New York. Treasurer of the United
States. has become the central figure in the big
gest financial transaction in the history of the
world
No apprOximating this amount has ever
before changed hands in single transaction 1t
is fourth larger than the entire amount OF the
Franco Prussian War indemnity, and that was
paid in a number of instruments. extending over
considerable period. 1t is nearly ten times as
large as the indemnity China paid to Japan
after the Chno-Japanese War and twelve
times as large the combined price paid for
the Philippine Islands and the Panama Canal.
In fact. all other financial transactions in the
history of the world are dwarfed into insignia
canoe by comparison with the stupendous sum
which Treasurer Roberts turned over to Treas
urer Treat Tuesday afternoon. when Treasurer
Treat affixed his signature to the slip OF paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
DROWNS IN ERIE CANAL.
Guest on Launch Fell Into U1ater
UnnOhced.
fBv Telegram to Tho Tribune J

Utica y. Y. Sept. 2O.-Falling overheard IN
noticed from the stern Of a launch Edward
Allen. OF Oswego was drowned this afternoon
in the Erie Canal. The launch went on for more
than two miles before the absence of Allen was
noted.
Alien was eighteen years old. Yesterday he
received an invitation from the owner Of the
launch to go 10 New-York with him. Alien
cepted the invitation, and the two started
this morning. AS the launch was passing through
the canal at Canatoharie Allen. who had been
forward at the wheel. went aft, and crawling
ont on 10 the fantaiI sprawicd out in the sun
The owner took the wheel and when about a
mile cast Of Canatoharie called back to Allen
who answered him. That was the last seen or
heard OF him.
Il is supposed that When he fell on the fantalI
into the water he struck by propeller
blade. and sank without any cutlery Two miles
further along the owner turned around ana
found that Allen had disappeared. He put back
and Informed the police. who began search for
the bodv which has not yet been found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
4LBERS CONVICTED.
State Department Win Make Dip
7o,uotjc inquiry into the Case.

Washington. Sept 2o-The state Department was
8'h', 5a,- that the Nicaraguan court. in
assior a. ocota in the province of segoda has
convicted william Albers' the ALneTlcan resident
agent a. &c ~asfstinC legal process and insulting
1ne tI'ai Sentence has not yet been i'm
f'eeide-i' AIbers is said TO he in free COM
r poy, with the American Legation at Mana
qua ana mas go. Department. Mr.. Lee. former
Sn0wH g General t has g0 started for
Ocotal. ana II 49, which will probably deter
f5G MfSs or Nj Lie s6og s1. proceed are
rot at hand 5een ndiscreet IN forcby resisting tie
a 599 on f liz aa y S e
made into the en- correctness Of his assertion that
Gals 70 teso was unwarranted and Illegal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
NEW PHONE CO. WANTS FRANCHISE.
Application to Operate System in This City
and Elsewhere Made.

The Commonwealth Telephone Company is the
1atest applicant for frscchse 70 establish tele-
phone service in this city. The company is IN
corporated under the laws Of this State for The
purpose Of putting up telephone system in this
city and state and in New-Jersev. Pennsylvania.
Delaware and MarylaDd. Edwin NJ. Brooks IS
president
The company applies for a twenty-five year fran
chise the same as the others. and makes promises
similar other applicants with references to lower
rates and free telephones for the use OF city de
partments. The application will come before the
Board Of Estimate and Appointment for hearing
on October Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21

The count has also been remarkable for the
reason that from first to last it has been devoid
Of surprises. No discoveries Of a sensational
nature, no queer happenings. nothing whatever
out Of the ordinary occurred-something rare in
such cases"
Following is copy Of the United States
Treasurer's receipt for the largest amount Of
money which ever changed hands In one trans
action in the worlds history:
Treasury Of the United States.
Washington D. c, July l, 1908.
Received from Ellis H Roberts retiring Treasurer
Of the United States funds and securities
amounting to one billion, hundred and hfty-nne
million. hundred and ninety-eight thousand two
hundred and seventyeght dollars and hIty-eight and
twothrds cents which receipts in tTtpcSts nave
been given, as follows
United States notes -.............. Ss'6zOz6' W
u S currency in process OF redemp- -, ~, an
National bank notes in process of ..o-..,,
cold certificates .................. 1.60O.120 90
SSnfS cofn ..,,..,......, s,42O,sss 90
STANDARD silver dollars 153,407,591 90
Fractional silver coin............... s2I5J5 g
Minor coin .....-.-'....'''''.''' So.-o' u
Total cash Observation-Disclosures. $1s7.s5s.355 SIS
TreasGrer's transfer account e3,s22.8$o 3S
L. s. paper currency in reserve JeS'"oE'9oo W
ln f96n soio 100000 90
Bonds and other securities held in ,.....,
trust S'S.4I9'V'S % 3
s1.25s, 5ss. 27s 5s9s
Certified September u. 1905. By
A. T HUNTINGTON.
E. ". HALE.
THOS. E ROGERS,
Committee Amounted b the Secretary Treasury
CHAS. H. TREAT.
Treasurer of the United states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
Mr.. Gebest'S Recital,

The Washington Club, on 1 street, was
crowded last evening. on the occasion of the
first piano recital since his return from
Europe of Mr.. b. Frank Gebest. Mr.. Gebest
plainly showed improvement in his work,
and some of his selections were interpreted
with great skill and expression. His num-
bers included Beethoven's C major concerto.
allegro con BRIO" Miss Julia r. Goodall
playing the orchestral parts on q second
piano: Chopins Nocturne in D fiat major
and his Polonaise in c sharp minor; Tschai-
kowsky's Romance, Mendelssohn's Scherzo
and "Spinnled;" two studies by Liszt, Re
cordanza" and La Chasse." and the List
Polonalse in E major. His audience was
quite enthusiastic and showered him with
applause.
Mr. Gebest was assisted by Miss BERTHE
Thompson soprano. and Mr. Anton Kaspar,
violinist. Miss Thompson sang PurcelFs
"Nymphs and Shepherds, Richard Strauss
'Standchen." Somerville's Tell Me 2 Tale"
and Kueken's Heaven Hath Shed a Tear"
with violin accompaniment. Mr.. Kaspar
played Godard's Adaglo, Dyorak's Humor-
esque and Sauret's "Elfentanz," in all of
which his artistic worth was fully shown,
both in tone. and technique
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
SUIT FOR MAINTENANCE.
Minor Daughter Of Retired Army Of
ficer Appeals for Support.

Miss Florence Barbara Cushman, four
teen years of age, has petitioned the ST.
preme Court of the District of Columbia to
compel her father, Capt. Herbert Cushman,
United States army. retired. to provide for
her maintenance. The petitioner sues by
her mother, Florence Cooper Cushman, as
next friend. Mrs. Cushman. It Is explain
ed, is the divorced wife Of Capt. Cushman
Reference is made by Miss Cushman to
decree Of the chancery court of New Jersey
of August Is. 1895, granting her mother
divorce from her father, and awarding Mrs
Cushman the custody of the petitioner.
Miss Cushmau. who is represented by At
torney Lucas P. Loving, adds that since the
decree of divorce her father has not pro-
vided for her; that her mother Is unable to
do SO, and that Captain Cushman draws
pay at the rate of $15S month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
Fresh Violets and Chrysanthemums.
Perfect specimens. Shaffer, 14th & Eye.
Church Athletic Club Reception.

The Young Mems Athletic Club of the
Rhode Island Methodist Church, Rhode Is
land avenue and LIST street northwest, as
sisted by the Ladies Auxiliary Society of
the church, held a reception last night in
their club rooms, at Lincoln avenue and r
street northeast. There was a large gath
ering of the congregation of the church and
friends of the club members. The boys
were heartily congratulated on the flourish
ing condition of the club. The rooms were
tastefully decorated in the club colors, or
ange and blue.
The receiving committee of the club was
composed of n. A. Edgar, T. A. Taylor, A.
r. Parker, A. B. Witten and w. ]. Finley.
After the reception the guests We're served
with a delightful repast of salads. sand
witches and coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-23
Grand Council Visitation.

Grand Regent j. Ed. Swaine of the Royal
Arcanum and the Grand Council officers of
the District of Columbia paid an official
visit to District Council last evening, at its
hall In Pythian Temple. An enthusiastic
membership listened with pleasure to the
reports from other jurisdictions of the re-
newed interest In the order, and the MEM
bers present assured the grand regent Of
their determination to make his term a
success. Oriental Council Of which Grand
Regent Swane Is member, attended the
visitation in a body.
The visiting members included Grand
Regent Swaine, Grand Vice Regent Beatie,
Grand Orator Tolson, Past Grand Regent
Biddis, Grand Secretary White, Grand
Treasurer Copenhaver, Grand Chaplain
Cook, Grand Guide Miller, Grand Warden
Britt. Grand Sentry Mackenzie, Supreme
Representatives Brigham and Zoppone and
other members Of the Grand Council.