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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
FINANCIERS HOOT AT IDEA OF TROUBLE
Declare That Negotiations Are Proceeding Along
Normal Lines-Meantme Army Officers Conn
pare Forces of Two Nations and Discuss
Frances Preparedness For Appeal
to Arbitrament of the Sword
UEy Associated prcss.)

PAitlS. June 2i.-S u. m.-Fur the
hrit time since The FaShoda incident.
The French public is in The thrn,s of
war fever. Whether ur not il will re-
sui in anything serious dcpcnls on
licrmany'S rcsrCnSc to the French
rotc on Mcrccco, Int, without cunsid-
erinE the exact status of the t,nlo.
matte negotiations, II considerable clr-
mcnt OF the public and pross seriously
discuss the possibilities of n resort to
arms.
Army circles are particularly nc.
i've and, nj The military clubs, the of.
iicrra arc mainly engaged in making
comparisons o. the forces of France
and Germany.
While the financial leaders scout Tho
idea OF war yet The speculative ole
meht has Icon unick tn seize the on
n"r,unlty to raid French rcntcs, which.
'fhtI tile" :lus,-,t ititifsar; showed. II
fall of one franc. eight confines With,
III the week.
The official view is that the situation
while delicate does not present any
aspect Of danger or crisis involv-
Ing rupture Of relations.
No Casus Belli 1T Worst.
1t is pointeA out in diplomatic cir.
cicS that the worst aspect Of the Mo.
r"coan question does lot present n
clSlls bclli. An analysis of the contro-
vorSy shows that the Sultan of Mo.
rocco invited The powers to confer
rncc. Germany urges the powers. in
GLIDING France, to accept. Premier
to'iflcrS latest note shows lhc will.
lnSncss of France tn consider a con.
terence If Gem any explains her pl,r.
poses, but even should France decline
Ia accept This. refusal of the invita-.
Iicn docs not constitute cause ror
war
he controversy serves 10 call al.
lcntlon tn The complete stale nf rnadi.
ness of the French military system
to meet any emergency. The present
peace footing r the army is $50 0nD
men This force is. organized on an
elastic basis, whereby tho doubling
ana TRIPPING of tile strength of cac!
company doubles and triples tle az.
SreSate army. 7 he first and second re-
serves are made up of trained men
VINO heretofore have completed the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25

of the r,arr;ic.s throw bomb. which.
'Nplo,.o'l AMI wCuntIcd Two ncntlarn,c;.
The man who threw he bom' escaped.
simultaneously there WAS another
demonstration by persons carrying Il
red iiag nj I.eschno, hui there was no
blnodshcd.
Crowds are assembling nj several
localities east Of the city Their atti.
tndc is menacing and tho public is
panic stricken.
The situation here, with majority
of the workmcn striking. the walkunt
threatening to become general, and
the working class inilamcd by tho
news Of the fighting AT I.udz. is OK.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
MANY POINTS OPEN
FOR DISCUSSION
That Is German View of Premier Rou.
vier's Reply TO invitation for
Moroccan Conference.
dEy Associated Press.)

BERllN. June 2i.-Thc foreign Of
nee officials are busily engaged in
studying The French note on Morocco,
me unusual length Of which will nee
cssarily delay answering il.
rs The study of Premier Rouvier's
answer progresses the fact becomes
evident that he has LEFT many points
open for discussion. ana from when
further negotiations can coisinuc.
ofIicial circles here continue to fol-
low me affair with Keen interest, but
without anything like excitement.
much less beIlicosc inclinalions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25

trcmcIy critical. Tho strike was or
'lcrcd hy he social revolutionary com.
mite" rs demonstration To clfcc,
ia" trial of stephen Okricia. the lock
smith. who threw bomb into The
fra"a police station on March %, in
jtrin% six policemen and his convic-
ation and sentence 10 death today has
still further enragcd the revolutionary
leaders.
Wnrkmrn are wearing mourning for
those killed Ht l.odZ.
All the street railways. except ON
the principal lhorou%hfarcs in the city.
have been stopped. and the ncwspa.
prrs have suspended qualifications
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
DISTURBANCES AT
WARSAW, ALSO
Crowd Charged by Gendarmes and
Three Men Are Wounded. Bomb
Throwing Begun.
(Hy AssncIatcd Press.l

WARSAW. June 2i.-Ricts COM
mcnccd hero tonight. Genlarmes
charged crowd and infantry patrols
fired Two volleys. Three men were
wounded. Tho crowd Was also armed
an! fred upon the troops A secret
rnsicc agent was stabbed
PROFESSIONS were formed at six
o'clock this evening aIll marched with
rcd flags, down Grsybowska street. At
the corner of Wronia street mounted
patrol crossed the procession and one
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
LABOR MAN IN THE
NORFOLK SCRAP"
William F. Fields. President State
Federation of Labor Candidate
For House of Delegates.
Especial to tho Daily Press,

Especial to the Daily Press)
NORFOLK. VA, June 2l-WilIiam
i. Fields, president of the State Fed
Grafton of Labor announced this morn.
ing that he is q candidate for the Leg
islaturc from Norfolk The various
pianks of his platform have not yet
been nailed together, but he will run
rs labor candidate.
III has been customary in The past -
said Mr.. Fields, for labor to he rep
represented in the lower house of tho
Legislature in one of Inc members Of
mat body from this city. ana be-
licvc labor candidate will again he
endorsed AT the next election KiZcr,
Lyons and Gum have each been elect,
cd from this city ON The labor ticket /"
One of the principal planks in Mr..
Fields platform will relate 10 the
oyster industry. lie has already de-
voted much attention To that question
and will next week make trip to
Nanscmond county. where a closer ana
detailed study Of the industry will be
made. In NanScmnnd he has Il brother
who has been in The oyster business
for 30 years, and il is from him that
he hopes TO get much additional nror-
nation
Other leading planks in Mr.. Fields
platform Will relate to labor problems.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25

military service which the state re-.
puiiSS all citizens 10 complete.
Reserves Well Equipped.
The equipment OF tho reserves Is al
ways kept in readiness at the bar-
racks. Military experts say that the
calling of The first reserves to the col.
nrs would probably furnish an nmedi.
ate force approximately Il million
Gai,icd mcn and thereafter The second
reserves anl the territorial militia
would permit of much further cxpan.
SIGN.
In I.ibcrte tonight began The publi-
cation nf 4 series Of articles from the
frontier sh'wing the excited state Of
l'ihlic feeling and the activity among
Tile forces there. which are alleged to
lc constantly drilling and UNDERGOING
inspection.
fl.e diplomatic situation remains I'm.
,!aEinEcd,tas Gcrmiiliy has not vet Dre.-
scnicd her answer To the French notes
Officials say the negotiations are
taking the usual normal course with.
out mt present any Indication of a
marked change.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
Would >p:nd the Sum for Addi,
tiona Educational Facilities
in the State.
10 hESEFIr RURAL bliT2ICTS
Asp'raat for covernorship Would Put
County School System on Equality
With That Prevailing in the Cities.
Montague Makes Two speechca IN
Louisa County.
Especial to the Daily Press,

1SWcinI "a The Daily PrcssD
RICHMOND. VA, June I.i"utcn.
ant Governor Willard spoke at Chat
liam tonight.
Among ether filings; he said that the
next Legislature woul, have n surplus
CT S':'.oor TO dispose of and no IA
vnre'! lis use for educational purposes,
IN order TO put lie rural districts ON
mi equality with the cities in that re.
Gard.
+ .;5yo speeches werc made, icplay in
Louisa by Governor Montague One
was at Mineral City and the other Mt
the Court House. lIc had good audi.
cnccs nj both places.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
vii. Have Sheriff Removed.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO, June "a
When Informed tonight of the state.
":cnt of Sheriff IIcrpcl Governor Folk
said that in addition to stopping lie
alleged violations of the bc,tiug law
at Dclmar crack. lie would take stcps
forthwith for The removal of Sheriff
lierpcl and County Prosecuting At
lorney Johnston. for their utter dis
regard Ct their official oaths."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
WEST VIRGINIA
TO BE FLAGSHIP
Fear Admiral srownson Assigned to
Command Fourth Division of North
Atlantic Fleet.

WASHINGTON. June 2i.-Formal
orders have hccn issued by the Navy
department assigning Rear Admiral
l'rowns"n, the retiring superintendent
of the United States Naval Academy
at Annapolis. to the command of the
lo'rll' division of the North Atlantic
llcet.
This will consist of the armorcd
cruisers Colorado. Maryland Pcnnsyl,
wanna ana West Virginia, the last nam.
eli vessel TO be the flagship.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
JONES TO BE RELEASED.
Commonwealth Will Noble Proseuui
Case Against YOUNG Man.

commemorative Attorney Robinson
announced yesterday that he had de-
cidcd to nollc proscnui the case
against J. Samuel Jones, The young
man who has been in the city inil for
the past six months, charged with
grand larceny
Jones has been in jail for some
Time and on account OF the cxten,at-
ing circumstances in his case il has
been decided not TO prosecute him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
HINTS THAT Ftl-K IS A B'GOl
Says That II Chief Executive Orders
Out Soldiers Latter Will Be Arrest
ec and Possibly sho.-Eight Arrests
Made Yeste' day Under Provisions CT
the Law.
(Hy Associated ircss.)
the Law.

ST. LOUIS, June 81 Governor
folks order To stop race track gam.
hling in Missouri, with he aid Of mill
tary If necessary, to-day met defeat
nt tho hands cf the sheriff of st. louis.
county. John lIcrpcl. who says he
VIII not raid race track or call fer
troops, and that if the governor sends
troops tn modest any ono. the soldiers
will lie arrested. possibly shot. Sheriff
'!icrTe! declared lie was opposed to
raids. rs us,Irpaliun of the judicial au-
tllority. anl sail:
First Threat of a Bgot.
"An appeal 10 bayonets is tho first
threat of bieot fired by fanatical
zeal. mis- personal ambition and by
ideas against the guaranteed liberties
Of the people,
Fight arrests were made today Inv
deputy shcrifrs. who went 10 The
booths conducted by William Flynr
president Of the Central Turf Associ
atipn. and CHARLES Noel and arrested
the two men together with six as.
slsianlS. The paraphcrnalia was con
liscatcd. Later they we're released ON
bonds of $1,000 each.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
DIED IN POVERTY.
Daughter of General Bragg Left Luxu.
rioua Home for Love.

lIIy Associated l'rcss)
NEW YORK, June 2i.-NIrs. Carrie
ir;lGG- Cravcr. daughter Of General
l'raX,on Bragg, Il prominent Confcdcr.
alc commander. died AT her home in
Thirteenth street AMI was buried TO
day nj West Chester village. Mrs
Gra"cr was the wife of II locomotive
engineer. She lived in a dilapdatc.l
boise in dirty. spnalid-looking street,
wilhou: any of The comfort or hixu-
rics. which. MS a sirl, SHE lad known
ON the maeniliccnt Bragg plantation
near Newborn. n. C.. where she was
burn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
Daily skirmish Betweene outposts.
(By Associated press.)

GENERAL OKU'S HEADOUAR-
TIERS IN THE FIELD, June 22-(Dc.
laycd) Nothing important has recent.
~ occurred except daily skirmishes he
tween the ouipOsts Of both armies.
iiot weather has arrived and General
oku's entire army he's been newly
clothed in khaki.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
Shot BY Gir'7 irate Father.
CRy Associated Pross.)

RALEIGH, N. c.. June 2l.-John
bGckcry. deputy United States mar
Shal. son of United States Marshal Fl.
{. nockcry. WAS shot and probably
faially wounded today by Policeman
isaac Rogers, Of this city. The tro,,.
que occurred ever Patio Rogers,
daughter of Rogers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
Americans Capture Championship.

LONDON, June 2i.-On the final
doubles for the London tennis cham
pionsi'lp, Mt the Queens Club today,
William j. Clothcir and William A..
l.arncd, fAmcricans) defeated IIo-
cnmbc Ward and Beals C. Wright,
U1ritish). The play was spectacular.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
sayan Has Been FIoated.

TOXIC, June 2i.-Ul a. m.)-The
Japanese commander at Port Arthur
REPORTS that the Russian armored
cruiser Bayah has been successfully
Heated
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
VoIley Killed :he Girl.

Suddenly the police appeared. fired
a volley. AMI the eirl fell dead. Mar
Eet gardeners coming in were stopped
and their car;s used IN building bar
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25
THE WEATHER.

Sunday and Monday,
fair: Warmer in the in.
terror; light to north
winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-25

The DAILY PRESS
Is the only newspaper
n Newport News that
receives full Associated
Press Report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-21

tan, wool, covert Jackets, 81
to IL, half tight fitting, $50
grade, Easter special 3. 80
and SI2 stamps
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-21
White Dresses
for Children, at S8c

sizes 8 to II, lace and ribbon
trimmed, l.39 grade, Easter
special IT,. ...........9Sc
and S. stamps
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-21
Japanese Silk
Waists al 1893

cream, white ard black, also
batistes, lace trimmed, i'll cream
mode and light blue, 81 to A.,
value PTS, Easter special
at 9S
and s stamps
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-21

of guaranteed changeable tai
feta, all color combinations, silk
dust rufle. extra wide, 600
value, Easter special at, IS
and SIS stamps
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-21
Separate Skirts
at $40

of fine batiste, brilliantine,
broadcloths and venctians, the
very latest models, colorS, black,
blue, brown and castor, Easter
special at .............3 .49
and $40 stamps
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-21

of guaranteed taGleta, lined,
length, plated back, value
8 90, size 50 to A, Easter spe-
cial at ......,.........4.9 S
and SIS stamps
New-York tribune., 1905-04-16
HUGHES ENJOYS n BOOM
Political TViseGcres Suggest Him for
District attorney.

Some of the political prophets have picked
Charles Z. Hughes. counsel for the legislative gas
investigating committee. the Republican candi-
dayA for District Attorney this fall While on every
side Mr. Hughes's abilities are. recognized, there
was a general disposition yesterday 10 regard the
boom as somewhat premature. The action of the
Citizens Union in demanding that District Attorney
Jerome be renorninated has befogged the situation
10 certain extent. Whether the Republicans VIII
fuse or q it alone and whether the Tanmany CT
ranization puts Jerome its ticket or takes some
one else for tie pace problems for the future
10 determine and any predictions made at this time
must be more less hazardous
Senator Platt who went TO Highland Mills yes
terdav. 10 -rernast ver aSuRdaS. vhen asked about
the situation said 1T is entirely too early to dis
c1Iss plans even seneTal way and certainly talk
of candidates premature. This is the foolish sea-
son OF politics. Later will be time enough to
get busy" - -
Until Ex-Governor Odell returns from Europe. and
there is a conference Of Republican leaders and
Drobabv conferences with the Citizens Union ana
other good government bodies, nothing can be fore
cast about the ticket the candidates or me Elan
Of campaign this fall.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-16
SKYSCRAPERS TO GO UP
Structural Iron Workers Sign Year
agreements zcitk Employers.

REPORTS from the different cities yesterday where
the structural iron workers have unions were that
the iron workers generally throughout the country
have signed agreements for year with the en-
poyers and that trouble IN the trade Is expected
In Neu--York the housesmitbs and bridgemen's s
union was among the first TO sign a trade agree
nnent with ths employers. who were organized as
the Iron League At hrst the indications were that
a smaller proportion Of Office buildings than usual
would be built IN this city nat c. E. Cheney. secre-
tarv of the Iron League said yesterday that arch-
tects and owners are now confident Of a peaceful
building season that the tide may turn shortly and
that plans which have been held up are likely 10
be resurrected and carried out little later in the
season.
The housesmths are at peace with the employ
ers everywhere. so far know, he said In
this city they are anxious for peace. as they were
formerly ready TO strike Outside Of the erection
Of Office buildings, the building season this year
viii be AN extraordinarily busy one, and 1t is ike
~ enough boom In office buildings may come
a little later"
The housesmiths are desirOas TO avoid being
mixed up IN any labor troubles this year that they
are not involving themselves with the Associated
Building Trades. which has a board OF representa-
tives with the same functions as the old Board OF
New-York tribune., 1905-04-16
SECOND PEACE CONFERENCE.
Government RENTS Question TO The Hague
Tribunal.

washington. April 5-InQuiry into the status OF
the negotiations initiated by president ,
looking 10 a second peace conference suggestei
by Lord Landowners reference 20 the SUBJECT IA
the British Parliament, develops the TACT that lie
State Department here has completed Its fHncuo.lS
so far as this matter Is concerned at least 1ot the
present having rernItted Il the executive conn
ell OF The Hague tribunal. This was done noI"''"-
standing an effort on the part OF the German gov
ernment TO induce this government TO Outline t.'e
programme Of subjects TO be considered AZ 'ile
second conference. For some reasons the STATE
DEPARTMENT would have been pleased 20 haVS stb4 IN
ee6ed Ia this German suggestion but II Was tnousS
that 10 accent il would be 10 Jeoparolze the
81 the Undertaking. II hoped that Co.n.ce i -
views Of the great nations 70 tine .S
he nlaced ON the conference could be more eASLL'
reconciled hv this executive council whose recOIe
nendatons would he free from any suesesslona a % ~
LEANING toward the interests Of any one power, aIl
even TIE Decuarly favorable situation OF tne
Stares might not stlflce to prevent the SustcAVn
on The mart of some of the poweTs that me SIseS
T1enart raenf's Suggestions I'm We shape OF pro-
granlIne were entirely dsinterested SO tne
matter has been submitted by the State DepaItnen
Ia tbe executive committee with the fun aPPIOEai
81 All Of the powers addressed by President f.ooSe
Welt and il is expected that very soon aIeT , ss
conclusion of present war the councaA "aA A9S
a call for the second conference.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-16
FARMS OF WILLIS ESTATE SOLD
Well Known Stock Farm and Other Property
on Long Island Goes at Auction.

One of the largest sales of real estate at public
auction held In Nassau County took place to-day
at East Williston when of the choicest farms
on the north side Of Long Island, situated between
the Long Island Railroad and the proposed trolley
lines, were disposed Of The farms were much ia
demand. and the bidding very brisk through
out.
The property was owned by the Willis estate
The Willis Lake Stock Farm OF Eugene v Willis.
formerly Supervisor Of North Hampstead. known
TO horsemen all about New-York. which consists
or about lOs acres was sold for $3.50 an acre TO
James w Kane OF Flushing. who also bought the
Oscar Willis farm OF ten acres and house for $500
an acre; The adjoining farm, also formerly owned
by Mr. Willis consisting of about fOrty-three acres,
was sold 10 Thomas " Brown. Of Brooklyn, who
paid $40 an acre for the land.
The Henry NJ. Willis farm OF sixty acres was
sold for 1850 an acre 10 Charles T.. Twpmbley. and
T. w. Powell, OF Flushing, bought forty acres for
Slob acre. Seventeen acres OF woodland was
sold for $40 an acre. All ths tracts OF land are
near Meadow Brook and East WilllstOn,
New-York tribune., 1905-04-16
WILL MAINTAIN RATES.
PanamGn Commission to Make No
Reduction. IN Charges.

Washington, April l5.-The Panama Canal
Commission held an all days session to-day, dis
cussiug important matters. On Monday the
commissioners win gather in New-fOrk to at
tend the annual meeting Of the directors OK the
Panama Railroad Company. The reorganiza-
don OF the railroad directorate win then take
place. al the old officials stepping down and
out TO make room for Americans. This action
follows asa matter OF eonrse the acquisition OF
the outstanding stock OF the railroad company
by the United States government. Under the
new arrangement the members Of the Panama
Canal Commission win vote all the stock and
absolutely control the destin8es. OF the little line
connecting the TWO oceans.
Chairman Theodo9e p Shonts of the commits
sion. was authority to-day for the statement
that the long predicted shal1e-up in Isthmisn
freight and passenger rates viii not take place.
Mr.. Shonts said:
Nothing viii be done that will disturb the
balance Of rTanscOntinental rates Ihe failallla
Canal Commission viii not do anything that viii
affect the stocks OF lines owned by American
citizens II al any time in the future the rail-
koads engaged in transconunental traffic should
hisenace the welfare Of the country by entering
intO monopoly that proved 10 be a nailonai
hardship the Panama Railroad might be USED
by the government factor TO bring them 10
terms. The government OWNS the road and VIII
use il for the best interests OF the cliiZens AS
for the noilopoly that The Paclhc Mail steam
ship Company is said 10 hold by reason OF its
contract with the railroad company, l do not
think that is a matter Of great concern. The
concessions il enjoys If any. from the railroad
arc not 0f such size as TO play a part IN trans
continental rates.
. Al to-days meeting We thrashed over a large
number Of subjects. nut Old not arrive at any
conclusions. The entire time was taken up in
discussing matters of administrative detail.
We ara trying TO decide just what part each
spoke in tire wheel isto take. and after shat is
settled and every one gets down to business in
q husinesslilke way We can 60 ahead with the
digging.
we have not Yet decided when we viii go to
the Isthmus but we win go as soon possible.
Another member Of the commission said. after
the protracted meeting that he believed they
would sail for Panama within three weeks