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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26
Suzanne santjc Coming.

The attraction at the Academy on
Monday night, October End, will he
Sydney Grundy's :ucccssful drama,
Sowing The Wind" This will serve
to Introduce as Il star that clever little
actress, Miss Suzanne Santjc, who is
especially well known and whose
work has always been appreciated.
She appeared last season as Dora, il
leading part III the all star revival Of
Diplomacy" She has improved, 1t i.
said, upon her previous work. and now
acts with :. finish and intelligence.
As RoScmond. inc heroine in Sow.
ing the Wind" she is said to present
Il characterization that is particularly
praisewcrthy, making the impcrspna-
ton both Il charming and celebrating
creation.
Miss Santic will be ably supported
by Edward X. NIawsOn and n specially
selected company of players, among
whom arc John w. Thompson, IIcnr,
G. Mortimer. Carroll DAILY. John r.
Dillon, Richard Strong. Charles NJ
son. William Hendricks, Mildred Nc
Neil, Antoincttc Hart and Julia Miller.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26
Marine Notes

The barge William H. Conner was
chartered by the Smokelss Fuel COM
pany yesterday morning to carry Il
cargo of coal cut of this port The
barge has been here several days
awaiting charter.
The Austrian steamship Dora. ell
route from Port Tampa for Fiume.
stopped et this port Saturday for hun,
ked coal. She did not get under way
until yesterday.
The Danish steamship Ekliptika az.
rived in lort yesterday morning from
Hamburg via Baltimore with small
cargo of imports. She will discharge
and then load export. cargo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26
Boot Blacks Arrested.

Several negro boot blacks were ar
rested Sunday on the charge of doing
business without a license. One of
the cases was continued and the other
men were ordered to secure licenses.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26
Fall Session of the senate.

The fall session of the Senate of
the local Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation, will begin next Monday even
ing in the hall of the association
building. There are, number of in.
teresting bills on the calendar and the
Senators are beginning to prepare for
the work of the session. Mr.. G.. L.
Pntzcl, .Ir., is president of the body.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26

| A large variety OF imported Dinner
Sets just received. The assortment OF
decorations are such that we can suit
almost any one. The prices arc sur
Eprisingly low.
1t 1' BUXTON & PARKER:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26

The work of installing new set
Of boilers in the Mallory Line steam
snip Colorado began at the shipyard
Yesterday morning, when the first OF
The set was installed by the big
shears" on pier No. 1. The boilers
for the vessel were constructed at the
shipyard boiler shop and the work
of.installing them should be completed
within week
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26
jewish New Year.

Jewish New Year.
The jewish New Year, 5GGG, begins
next Friday and the event will he ap.
propriatcly celebrated in This city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26

1t was learned yesterday that the
local ,shipyard will bid on the repairs
to the Merchant ani Miners Trans.
por;ation Company's steamer Junia.a,
which wa: rammcd b. The schooner
Earwcad Palmer, Oft the coa:, OF Mas.
caeausctts last week. The bid will
ESQ cover the installation OF new
set IF boilers in the ship, as that work
will be done while the repairs arc be.
iDg made on the steamer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26

The four-mastcd schooner j. G..
Strawbridgc. which has been in dry
dock No, !, at the shipyard for sew
cral days, having her hull cleaned and
painted, was floatcd out of the basin
Sunday and sailed that afternoon for
Charleston. S. c.. whcro she will load
cargo OF yellow pine
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-26

The tug Richmond, of the Scaboard
TRANSPORTATION Company's fleet, was
Heated out of drydock No. 2, at the
shipyard yesterday morning The YES
sci has been in the basin for several
days, having a new ruddcr post in.
stalled.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
BEFORE.

she could afford to forego the spoils
rather than be placed In the position
Of fighting for money. While Japan
believed she was entitled to the spoils.
she felt that her position was so
strong, her successes so complete, that
she could yield without detracting
from the force of her victory.
Begin Drafting Treaty.
Mr.. De Martens and Mr.. Dennison,
acting respectively for Russia and ia
pan, have already begun the work Of
drafting the treaty. Their first meet
ing was held Wednesday afternoon at
three o'clock at the navy yard.
When the signatures are attached
the exchange of Publications by the
emperors Of Russia and Japan alone
will remain. Emperor Nicholas in
the credentials given to Mr.. Witte for
mally pledged his word to approve any
treaty his plenipotentiary would sign.
While the credentials of Baron Ko-
mura, under regular Japanese pro-
cedure, reserved to the mikado the
right to sanction the treaty. that is
regarded as a mere formality.
Whites Note to the Gear.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 31.-The follow
ing is the text Of Mr.. Whites cablegram
to Emperor Nicholas, announcing
peace:
Il have the honor to report to your
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

majesty that Japan has agreed to your
demands concerning the conditions OF
peace, and that consequently peace VIII
be established, thanks to your wise and
firm decision and in strict conformity
with the instructions Of your majesty.
Russia will remain In the far east
the great power which she has hitherto
and will be forever.
I'VE have applied to the execution OF
your orders all our intelligence and our
Russian hearts. We beg your majesty
mercifully to forgive that we have been
unable to do more"
Ofacially Informed.
Oyster Bay. N. ", Aug. 30.--In his IL
brary, at Sycamore Hill, President
Roosevelt shortly before one o'clock
Tuesday afternoon received the an
nouncement that the Russian and Jap
anese plenipotentiaries at Portsmouth
had reached an agreement. and would
proceed at once to conclude the terms
Of treaty OF peace. The announce
ment had not been expected Tuesday.
Omcial confirmation of the historic
tidings reached the president at 1870
o'clock In cipher dispatch from
Portsmouth. BY authority and at the
request of Baron Komura. the chief
envoy Of Japan. the dispatch stated:
"The plenipotentiaries Of Japan have
withdrawn their claim for reimburse
ment Of war expenses. and an agree
ment has been reached as to the parti-
ton of the island Of Sakhalin. All
main points have been definitely set
tied. The plenipotentiaries will now
proceed with discussion Of details"
Not Ready to Make Statement.
Oyster Bay. Aug. 31.-"Whistle soft
ly; we are getting into the thin tim
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
= h y ~ 7P
JACOB At
Harlan
PART H. Loves severe Test.
OUR BIBLE STORY by the
Highway and byway" freacnsr
(Avlslon Between the LInsscf Gods
Inspired World

scripture Authority. And Laban said
unto Jacob, because thou art my brother.
shouldest thou therefore serve me for
naughty Tell me. what shall thy wages
beY And Laban had two daughters; the
name OF tho elder was Leah. and the name
OF the younger was Rachel. Leah was ten.
der eyed but Rachel was beautiful ana
we'll favored. And Jacob loved Rachel; and
said. l will serve thee seven years Tor
Rachel thy younger daughter. And Laban
said 1t IL better that give her to thee.
than that should give her to another man;
abide with me. And Jacob served seven
years for Rachel: and they seemed unto him
but few days. for the love he had to her.
-(sen 29:l5-2O
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

looking from one face to another. -
he raised himself on his elbow. Then
like q fash the memory Of the strug-
gle In the sheepfold came to him, and
he asked, eagerly:
"And the lion?"
Dead" calculated Laban; "That
was finisking blow that you gave
him. But he caught you some pretty
vicious digs with his claws during his
death struggles"
"well, no bones are broken. any
way" Jacob rejoined. struggling to his
feet and swinging his arms and his
legs by way Of testing. Nothing worse
than few bruises and ugly scratches"
"Oh. Jacob. I am so thankful"
sobbed Rachel. smiling through her
tears.
How came you out by the sheep
fold!" broke in Laban, curiously.
The question carried Jacob back to
the meditations of the night before.
He did not know what to answer. In
confusion he looked from Rachel's face
to that Of Laban, and at last blurted
out:
II was MISUNDERSTANDING
going home" he finished up, his cour-
age falling him to tell the exact truth.
Laban's face fell and disappointment
was In his voice as he hastily rejoined:
NAY, nay. abide here. Thou canst
not do better. Because thou art my
brother, shouldest thou therefore serve
me for naught? Tell me, what shall
thy wages be-"
''Wages?" thought Jacob. He raised
his eyes to those of Rachel. who was
looking at him appealingly, and hap.
py thought struck him.
II will serve thee for Rachel, thy
younger daughter" he exclaimed.
boldly
well. 1t is better that give her
1 to thee, than that should give her
to another man." and then added:
"But how long shall thy service be-"
What could Jacob say? He could
not bargain for his beloved Rachel as
he would for camel or sheep. Love
must name goodly price.
II will serve thee seven years." he
said.
Seven years?' responded Laban,
quickly. wondering II he had heard cor
rectly. BE it as thou hast said." and
he chuckled to himself as he walked
away, leaving the family group In en-
barrassed silence.
"And you're going to stay" whis-
pered Rachel, as she came to Jacobs
side.
For you" lie responded. eagerly.
"Oh. I'm so happy" and the fair
Rachel blushed prettily, and then, not
ing the frown on her mothers face.
she hurried away and busted herself
with her morning work.
Jacobs eyes followed ker. What-w was
that? A sob? He turned and caught
a fleeting glimpse Of Leah as she dis
appeared In her mothers tent, but he
was too happy to wonder long. for
Rachel was betrothed to him and the
years would soon slip by. But the
crafty Jacob was to learn many a les
son in sharp dealing at tie hands of
the craftier Laban. Over and over
again was he reminded of his own
subtlety In dealing with his brother
and father by some sharp practice at
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
city COUNCIL Held Negligent.

Z Butte. Mont, Aug. GA coroner's
Jury has returned verdict In connec-
ton with the collision between a
street car and Butte, Anaconda &
Pacific freight car on the night Of
August 20, In which ten persons lost
their lives and a score OF others In
.5urod.s, According to the verdict the
n, A. 4 p. company had failed to In
stall gafes at the, street DIR CROSS
Sngs,j and the city council was Held
Negligent flor failure TO compel the
railway to put In the gates.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

New York. Aug. 29.-Gallay. the
Paris bank clerk, who fed recently
with an actress on board a chartered
steam yacht, and was arrested in Bra
I'll, has confessed that he defrauded
his employers, according to q Herald
dispatch from Bahia. Galaxy at first
insisted that he was . native of Bel
gium, and knew nothing of the $780,
600 embezzlement committed In Paris.
He is said 10 have ladzhittsd comnlt-
ting she frauds BY falsifyins sigsar
lures. -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

Der, but we are not yet out of the
woods" This homely admonition rep
resents accurately President Roose-
velt's view of the situation at Ports
mouth. Peace is in sight. but yet Is
not an accomplished fact. Profoundly
as he is gratiied at the results al.
ready achieved by the plenipotentiaries
the president realizes fully that most
important work remains yet to be
done. Until that is accomplished, 1t
is scarcely the part of wisdom he
thinks to do more than whistle soft
ly."
The Importance of the text Of the vari-
GUS sections of the treaty Is not min
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

been informed by Baron Komura that
the emperor of japan has also given his
consent and empowered Field Marshal
Oyama to conduct the negotiations VITA
the Russian commander In the field.
Having advised Gen. Linevitch OF the
situation, Russia will not hold herself
responsible for any clash which may
occur before japan has consented to an
armistice.
Japan Agrees.
japan, through Baron Komura. has
agreed to the immediate conclusion OF
an armistice. At IL o'clock Thursday
night Mr.. Takahira went to Baron de
Rosen's room and explained that he
and Baron Komura had received In
structions to arrange terms of an arm
istice. Baron Rosen Immediately COM
municated with Mr.. WHITE and 1t is
probable that meeting will be held
this morning for the proclamation of a
complete suspension Of hostilities pre-
liminary to the arrangement Of the
details by the two generals upon the
battlefield.
Why Japan Yielded.
Portsmouth. N. H.. Aug. 31.-The fol-
lowing statement Of the Japanese argu-
ment which governed their decision to
waive the question Of indemnity can
be accepted as authoritative: Japan
realized fully she was making a Sec
rifice for peace, but she was looking
to the future. 1t was not a question
of whether the war could be success
fully continued. but of whether peace
was not now more advantageous to
Japan. Japan had already gained all
she fought for. 1t was only the "spoils
OF war" that remained, and having
achieved the real objects of the war
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
ENJOYS AGREE
ON PEACE TERMS
japan Yields Disputed Points-Indemnitv Is
Viewed Gives Russio Half of Snkhelin
go -Armistice Is Agreed Upon--Tri-
umph for President.

had collected Under the porte cochere
of the Annex. where the Russians are
CHARTERED, and when their automobile
drew up, the air was torn with fran
tic cheers. Hats were thrown aloft
Mr.. Witte, as he stepped out OF the
motor car, seemed quite overcome. Toe
full for utterance, he could only grasp
and shake the hands that we're extend
ed to him. Baron Rosen also was
equally moved, and received the con-
CALCULATIONS Of the crowd In silence.
For about five minutes the two pleni-
potentiaries were kept upon the porch
listening to the incoherent praises OF
the hotel guests.
Later. in his room, when he had par
TALLY recovered himself, he declared that
he could not have dreamed OF such VIC
tory-for that he regards 1t as diplo-
matte triumph Of the first magnitude,
he makes no attempt to conceal. And
that is the general verdict here. The
Russians are overjoyed at the result.
I'VE have had our Liaoyangs and Muk-
dens on land" they say, "and our
1SuSuiIudS On bCd, Uut thS SoPeH~~~
have their Portsmouth.
Japs Loudly Cheered.
The great japanese demonstration
did not begin until after six o'clock in
the evening, as the Japanese plenipo-
tentiaries and their official secretaries
remained at the yard during the after
noon. When 1t came 1t was even
more remarkable than that for the
Russians, for all present appreciated
what sacrifices theNheroic little nation
had made for peace.S The crowd which
awaited them as they dashed UP In an
auto was even larger than that which
greeted Mr.. Witte. The cheering
came in volleys, Again and again the
crowd hurrahed and waved their hats.
AS the car came under the porte
cochere both plenipotentiaries gravely
lifted their hats and held them In their
hands as they passed through the line
of cheering people to the. elevator.
Armistice Agreed On.
Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. L.
Russias consent to a suspension of
hostilities reached Mr.. White Thursday
night in cablegram from Count Lams-
dorff, whom Emperor Nicholas has en-
powered to deal with the important
phase Of the negotiations. Although
Gen. Linevitch has been informed Of the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
DISASTROUS Windstorm.

Lasrande. Ore. Aug. : so.--The
worst windstorm In the history of
the Palouse country has passed over
this section, doing much damage to
fruit. In some orchards the whole
crop Is practically q loss. while In
other sections little fruit Is left on the
trees. The ripe grain fields are also
much injured. Leonard Carroll. aged
%, vas instantly killed by coming
In contact with i've wire On the I1As
Of tbs 0rands River Electric compsny
Tuesday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug 30.-The
long and bloody war between Japan
and Russia Is ended. The, terms OF
peace we're settled by Mr.. White and
Baron Komura at the session Of the
conference Tuesday morning, and In
the afternoon preliminary arrange
ments for an armistice were concluded.
and the actual work Of framing the
Treaty Of Portsmouth" was by mutual
agreement turned over to Mr.. De Mar
tens. Russia's great international law
yer, and Mr.. Dennison, who for rs
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
Gar Thanks President.


Petoskey. Mich, Aug. 91.-The VIZ
lage OF lowering suffered . great firs
Wednesday night, the extent Of which
lie not known because telegraph and
telephone communication ID. cut on. It
is known, however, that the Grand
Rapids & Indiana railroad depot. sew
eral sawmills and many thousand feet
Ct lumber have been devoured by the
names Appeal has beefz made for aid
from the Pseoe1ey nrs ! depd ftment:
Ltvtrins 4 the county seat bf En-
nett county
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

NJ SERIOUS WITTE-
(Russian Peace Envoy Who Has Accepted
Japan's Terms.)
imized by the president and he appre-
ciates thoroughly that obstacles may
arise at any moment that might delay
seriously the negotiations. or possibly
wreck them entirely. The woods will
not be cleared entirely until the treaty
Is signed and sealed.
Crowned Heads Wire Roosevelt.
Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug. 31.-Crowned
heads of the world unite with dist!n-
guished statesmen of America and Gu
rope In according the glory Of peacs
between Russia and Japan to President
Roosevelt. Throughout Tuesday night
and Wednesday kilograms of congratu-
lations poured In upon the president in
a great food. They came from per-
cons Of high degree and of low, and
from all quarters Of the civilized
world.
Gear Thanks President.
Portsmouth. N. H., Sept. 1.--News
of the receipt by President Roosevelt
Of a cablegram of thanks and con-
ordinations from Gar Nicholas has
put the pessimists to utter rout.
Those who could see no prospect of
peace at any time during the confer
ence, and who Wednesday predicted
that Russia would repudiate the terms
and plunge again into war, have had he
last prop for their pessimism knocked
fIom under them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

.COB could not
sleep that night.
In truth he did not
care to, SO sweet
and delightful
were his thoughts.
for they centered
about the g irl
with whom he had
walked home that
evening and whose
tender assurances
that s he h a d
missed him still
echoed and re-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

years, SIX years went by and the sew
enth had begun.
"Ah. my love- Jacob said, gayly, as
he departed after one of his brief WIS.,
its, "only few more months now, and
shall claim thee as my BRIDE"
Laban overheard the words as he
was sitting in the shadow of his tent,
and he muttered to himself:
mot II Laban knows 1t. Seven
years are too little, anyway" And, ris-
ing. he sought out his wife and had a
long talk with her.
"And Leah shall be given to him in
stead of Rachel? Thy plan is good.
I will manage it." And Laban's wife
smiled cunningly as size resumed her
work and Laban departed. :.
Seven more years, Jacob? All,
feared thy love would not endure the
test"
my love, care not now, now that
I have thee. The seven years | served
for thee seemed as but few days, be-
cause of my love for thee, and now
with thee at my side, my chosen bride,
think you. Rachel. that seven more
years will not quickly pass?" =
They stood In the spot where seven
years before they had met. Like q
dreadful nightmare seemed the week
which had just passed-the cruel de-
ception, the separation, the days of
doubt and suffering. Those were dark
days. In fierce anger Jacob had chided
Laban for his duplicity, and Rachel.
shut In the retreat whore her mother
had placed her, had raved like mad
woman, and mourned her Jacob as lost
to her. But the sunshine had broken
through the clouds at last and Jacob
had claimed her as his wife. after he
| had promised the designing. avaricious
Laban that he would serve yet seven
other years for Rachel And now
| Jacob was going with his nocks again
| to begin another seven years Of servi-
| tnde: hut - they stood there Jacob
with his strong arm encircling Rachel's
| fair form, and Rachel lifting her beau
tiful face and smiling with joyful eyes
| into his-Ltte future looked bright and
they. were full Of hope, for they had
each other.
Jacob. do you remember your lad
der. and the angels, and Gods prom
-szss. ,csss ana some az ~ shall %
tnck ana ppssseg the land Of which God
w. 80 = y. 4 ~ 81
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09
BARON KOMURA.

(Chief Peace Plenipotentiary Of the
Mikado.)
practical conclusion of peace and d.
rected to hold himself in readiness 10
open with Field Marshal Oyama the ne
gotiations for an armistice. the order
for the suspension of hostilities and the
signing Of the truce will not go forward
from St. Petersburg until Mr.. White has
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Official.
LICENSE ORDINANCE

04SIASoC ONDxANk4A r
Section l, BE it ordained ;,v the Town
Council, of the town of Covineton La. :
That license tsx be and is hereby lev
led for the year 1905, upon each person,
cor rooration, firm or association. pursu-
inc any calling. trade. profession. or
doing any business in the limits of the
town of Covington. La. except those who
are expressly exempt from suci. license
tax by Act 229. Of the Constitution.
Sec. II. Be il further ordained, ETC.,
That the amount Of license tax due the
town OF Covington for each taade, oc-
cupation. vocation, business or calling
subject to license by act 229 of tha Con-
stitutior, and by Act Ill OF the General
Assembly of 1895. shall pay in the same
pro rata as the State law provides for.
Sec. III. Be it further ordained. ETC.,
That the licenses due the town of Cow
ington shall be and are hereby due and
collectable at the same time, and in the
same manner as licenses due the State;
and in the event that same ere not paid
when due, 1t is ordered that the Tax
Collector for the town cf Coviny ton shall
place said license tax, when due and
unpaid IN the hands Of the town Attor.
ney, who is hereby authorized end in
structed to Immediately thereafter insti-
tute legal proceedings, to enforce the
payment Of same.
Adopted April 5, 1905.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20

There are seventeen r,ilts in Ger
many engaged exclusively in the
manufacture Of tissue psper. Ger
many tarns out more tissue paper
than any other country in the world.
The exports of German tissue pa
per, especially those qualities used
for cigarettes, copying books, arti-
ficial flowers, chimney shades, car
nival articles. ETC., are steadily in.
creasing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20

"Oh, George, DEAR" she whis.
pered, when he slipped the engage.
ment ring on her ;apcring finger,
chow sweet Of You to remember
just the sort of stone l preferred.
None of the-ah-others were ever
SO thoughtful George was stag
gered for but a moment. Then he
came back with: s.Not at all, dear;
you overrate me. This is the one
I've always used." She was incon-
sistent enough to cry about 1t.