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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
PSORIASIS
.AND ECZEMA
milk Crust letter, Ringworm, and
Scaled Head, and Every Form Of
.Torturing, Disfguring Humors
from Infancy to Age.
CURED BY THE
CUTiCURA REMEDIES

The agonizing itching and burning
of the skin, as III eczema; the fright
full scaling, as In psoriasis; the loss
of hair and crusting of the scalp, ns
III SCALED head; the facial dsfigure-
nent, as III pimples and ringworm;
the awful suffering of infants, and
anxiety of worn-out parents, as in
milk crust, letter. and aalt rheuin -
all demand a remedy of almost super
human virtues TO successfully cope
with them. That Cuticura Soap,
Ointment, and Pills nre such stands
proven beyond all doubt. No state
h'cnt is made regarding them that is
not justified by tic strongest evidence.
The purity and sweetness, the power
to afford immediate relief, the GER
fainty OF speedy and permanent cure,
the absolute safety and great economy
have made them the standard skin
cnrss and humour remedies of the
civilized world.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
Birthday Celebration.

Mr.. Andrew Todd gave an ENJOYABLE
party ut his home near Big Bethel
Saturday evening in honor OF the nine
teenth birthday anniversary of his son,
Mr.. Emerson Todd. Refreshments
were served on tho lawn and outdoor
games were INDUCED in. The ,partci-
pants were Misses Berpice WiRgaeld;
Bette Patrick and Alma WinBheId, of
Newport News; Mrs. w. H. Saunders
and daughter of Philadelphia; Mrs. p.
l.. Parker, of Briarfield; Messrs Willis
KcTcr and Strother, Of Newport News;
and Wise Wood, of York county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
Civil Service Examiner for This
District to Investigate Capt.
Stuart's Doings.
RESULT OF TRIP TO WASHINGTON
Attorney W. E. Barrett Complains at
Headquarters That Local Collector
Has unjustIy Disseminated Against
Employees For Political Reasons.
Changes Go Into Effect Today.

Mr.. l.. II. Fisher, n member of tho
civil service commission and examiner
for this examining district, will arrive
here from Washington tomorrow or
Thursday for the purpose of Investigate
ing into the recent changes in the local
customs service. The outcome of this
investigation will he awaited with in
ttercst by the entire city. for the treat.
mcnt received by six Democratic Gus.
toms service employees at the hands OF
Collector ]. T.. b. Stuart has been the
talk of the town during the past few
days
Attorney w. L. barrett. representing
Frederick Barrett, George w. String
field, George W. Kcllum and Hiram nj.
Sherman, the four inspectors who lose
their positions today, and T.. n. Ell.
bank and Etlloc MGccock. deputy col.
lector and chief inspector, respective
ly, who Will be reduced 10 ordinary in
spectOrS today. returned yesterday from
Washington. where he, made complaint
before the civil service commission
against Collector stuart. charging I'M
Just discrimination against customs
employees for political reasons.
Mr.. Barrett was joined In Washing
ton by Congressman Harry L. May
uaTn, WHO lTlnculattly interested him
self in the matter. Secretary of the
Treasury Shaw was absent from Wash.
ington, bnt Civil Service Commission.
er Greene assured the visitors that he
would send representative here nj
once to investigate their charges ."
Yesterday afternoon It was learned
that 1t had been decided to send Com
missioner Fisher to make the investi-
CATION.
In addition to the other charges
which so into effect Today and il Is
understood that w. H. c. Brown and !.
l. Mitchell. the two negro inspectors.
have becn transferred from the upper
office to the waterfront Tho water
front hours are from I IL. m. to 6 p. M.
while the men in the upper Office work
from 9a!m to 4 u. M.
r When seen Yesterday Mr. barrett
was not inclined to talk for publcn-
ton. hut he made brief statement
concerning the object of his visit and
its result. Mr.. Barrett is n brother ia
Mr.. frederick Barrett, one of the in
spectors dropped from the service by
Captain Stunrt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15

the police station last night and was
given n berth in one of the station
cells, where he remained over night.
Smith told the police that he I'D
travelled from Colorado, where he
found highly priced Colorado din
monds,' and Is now OH his way to New
York. The diamonds are somewhat
similar to the common pebbles to be
found on the beach along the shore of
tho James river. but Smith. the police
say. stoutly declares that they are val.
liable. lex ,Hn X 4:
lie will be held until this. morning
when Justice Brown will "look him
over" in the police court.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
VERNON PAYNE RELEASED.
Local Ball Team Loses One Of its
Cleverest Players.

Vernon Payne, the "ShipbmIl,lers' f"
clever shortstop. was released from
the team last night by DR. Louis Loeb,
manager, and 1T in more than probable
that the local fans. with whom Payne
was an especial favoritc, will not see
him OH the diamond again this season
DR. Loeb refused to give any reason
for releasing the player last night, hut
it Is understood that the release came
as result OF M nnfricndly encounter
between the manager and the player.
Payne, who has played with profess.
stonnl teams. Is considered by base.
ball fans MS the most heady player on
the "Sh!pbuildcrs" aud his release
may be expected to have bad effect
upon the team.
Mclaughlin. the little third base
man, has been signed to cover short
stop for the "Shipbuiltlers" during the
remainder of the season and Clair
Young. who was signed last Saturday,
Will cover third bag.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
Geo. M. Richter & Co.,
1908 WARRINGTON AVE.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA.
NIP 1T IN THE eUD.
Ftrst Appearance OF DandruR Fore,
runner OF Future Ruldnesu.

Ftrst Appearance OF DnndruR a Fore.
runner OF Future Rnldness.
That ouch ia tho case has been con-
elnsiyely proven by scientific research
drof. Unnn. the noted European skin
specialist. declares TINT dandruff ia tho
ourrowed-up cuticle of tho scalp caused
ny paranites destroying the vitality In
tho hair bulb. The hair becomes lfeless.
and. I'm time. falls out. This can be pro-
vented.
rNowbro,s Herpicids kills, this dandruft
germ. and restores the hair to Its natural
softnoss and nbundnncy.
4 Helrpicido.is now used by thousands OF
people-all satisfied that It is the most
/ wonderful hair preparation on The mar.
ket to-day. 4t,-,
Sold by lending druggists Send ioc In
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich. ,f
iALLEN's DRUG STORE,
HANGER, G., GuLiCk,
Special Asents.
lutH-bu
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
CAPT. GRAHAM'S CURE
OF Distressing Humour.

Captain w. S. Graham, 1921 Eon
St, Wheeling, w. Va, writing under
date OF June IA, 'o4, says: am so
grateful wnnt TO thank God that
friend recommended Cuticura .Soa D
and Ointment TO me. suffered for a
long time with sores on my face and
back. Some doctors said had blood
poison, nnd others that had BARRIERS
itch. None OF them did me any good.
but they all took my money. NV
friends tell me my skin now looks as
clear as baby's. and tell them
Guticura Soap and Ointment did It,"
CutIrura soap, Dinttnrnt and PHI. are ,sd tlt,yho,
III world. Poter DrnE On ~, Cop o.,an. soir frurs
G5- Bend tor" H0s " Cure LytIy HuluouI' NF'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
Hunter-Mordaunt Company.

The Hunter MOrdaunt Stock Com
paHy, left here Saturday for Roanoke
where they opened for weeks en-
gagement' last night. Thc organiza.
ton como, horcAfor an engagement on
September II. Harold Mor;lamt is be.
ing starred and among the ,membcrs
of the company arc Nick Marablc, Will
II. Challtley, ]. b. Jones and Minnie
'Hyle, gradnatesHof Daniels school of
acting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
In Jail Auain.

City Sergeant T.. w. Milstead took
John Smith. alias Frisco SLIM to
Williamsburg yesterday morning.
where the prisonerswas to have been
tried on the charge OF bank robbery,
bnt as the trial was .nostponed. the ser
geant and his guest" returned hero on
me 5:25 train yesterday afternoon.
Frisco Slim" Is again in the city jail.
where he will remain until August 80,
the date set for his trial. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
AMI iAL3-MOUNTAIN EXCURSION.
$1o.00-Round TrIp-$1o.0o.
AshGviIe. "The Land of the Sky" via
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY

AThe'frst mountain excursion from
Norfollt.to Asheville, THE Land of the
Sky met with snch favor and sue
cess. the Southern Railway will again
operate n personally conducted noun
tain yexcursion ITO Ashevillc, August
18th. Through Pullman car service;
baggage, ichecked. > The rate will be
$40 for ten day, limit tickets. good re-.
turning any regular train until August
.2Sth. sleeping car space should he
seryedGimmediately
WV. CRoXTON, Pass. ACT.
8-12-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
Removed to ,hosnltal.

Mr.. Hurry Desmond, n warrant ma,
chinist. belonging to the crew OF the
cruiser Charleston. has heen removed
from the Pocahontas hotel to the ma
rine hospital nj Portsmouth Mr.. iDes.
mond Is suffering with acute rhenma.
tism ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
SPECIAL RATES VIA ca o.RouTE
To Lewls & Clark EsposltIon--PacIfIo

The c. & o. Ry. will, during the sum-
uier, sell round trip tickets to Portland
daily, going and returning via direct
routes and for variable routes through
California on specified dates.
For rates, scncdula, dates for vari-
ablo routes. stop-overs, Pullman reserv-
atoms, address.
e. W. ROBINSON,
Ticket Agent, q. Il y. by.
Sl1 II. Newport News. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-08-15
CARRIES BAG OF "DiAMoNDs.'

Steven Smith, of New York, Applies
For Lodgings.
with bag OF Colorado diamnods''
wrapped In blue handana handltcr.
chief, travel worn and weary, Steve
Smith, Rritisher, claiming New York
as his home. applied for lodgings at
The Alaska prospector., 1905-03-23
Telegraphic News
 Of Tie Week

Vancouver. Wash. March ls- Lieutenant Francis M. Boone was to-day convicted by court martial of ,ieserjion sud non, -,,4vment oi aebts, aud vas sentenced io one year ai Alca'raz. .Upon hearinc the sentence he tried io brush the guards aside and escape. Corpo- ral Brandt and priva;es Irwin and Wilson oi the guard were ordered to fire. which they did. Three shots entered Boonc's head. inii!c.- wounds from which he is dying Boone deserted from Fort Lawton and fled to British Columbia with a woman of the underworld. Alter being away for some time he left her and returned for trial.
 St. rsburg. Mar,h l6-Kuro- patkin has been deposed from com n.and C. jic Nau-aur.an arn... He wI!i pc ;alnu,us ely succ,, ,e., by Grand bakc Nic!.p.a,. d cousin of the Czar.
 New York. March i6-Apc~., Long. leader Q; jhe Bulgarian in surgcnis at Saionica. wa, killed iu q fight with gendarmes. Forty O; his followers were also slaughtered.
 Washington. March 16-Roosc- Welt plans d hunting trip to Texas within a month. No details of the proposed trip have been made puh- lie vet.
 St. Petersburg. March 16-Tic pass has been captured nv the Jap anese. No details of the iieh, arc ob.ainable. hut it Is known that the remnant of the Russian army i- reireating northward. The fate of the army Is problema.ical. An other tianking mo- ement bv Oya- Ina will probably seal it's fate.
 St. Petersburg. March l6-The Ierrorisls have notified the gover- nor that they will cease activity for month lo ,ee what result the petitions of the people tn the Czar have regarding the reforms prom i>ed in his uka>e.
 London. March l6- Admiral Togo, fleet ha, appeared in rhe track that Rojestyen>ky mu,t iol- low to reach Vladivostock. The latter is now off the coast nj Mad agascar. It Is expected that he will make d dash for viadivo-tock a> soon q, the ice breaks up in tha- harbor.
 Washington. March 16- The senate is considering the ratiiica- ton ofthe san Domingo treaty. There are not enough favorable votes to pass il this session.
 Tokio, March Ie-The steamship Tacoma. from Seattle. loaded with beef for Nladivos;ock, has been captured by the Japanese. The boat was held in tine ice for month.
 st. Petersburg. March IA per ssis,ent ru,nor is afioat that the railroad has been cut ahead of ku- ropatkin. but no dispatches have fbeen given out by the war office. Public anxiety is intense.
 Seattle, March 11-State Senator A. I. Vandevanter is dying of peri tonit;s.
 Denver, March l7-Peabody was elected governor or the state bv the legislature with the understanding that he would resign at once. but there has been no resignation.
 Washington. March 1.-The de- partment of justice has been noti- fled that there are charges on the way against Lindsey and Baker.  who are slated for the positions of United States attorney and mar shal of the new district in eastern Washington.
 St. Petersburg. March 17-Kuro- patkin has been dismissed in dis grace by the Czar. General Lineyitch. commander of tie first army. has been appointed
The Alaska prospector., 1905-03-23
s-


 t.as been ordered ." return to >t. Petersburg mr,lia,eiy.
 The PEo>P ,-To. wired out for information rr-ar,llng the rumur atioat here tha' the Bratnchcr peo- pie are to ouiid -a n.ii,- oi .aad this year. and received the follow ing from our cotFe~, ~,un,lcut:
 "Hazelett and bra:uobcr made statement 'Buiid some road this year, ask for government assistance next congress- Reported money raised. but can't subslantia;e ru- nor. Hazelett will be in Valdez soon. Bratnohcr will go over route. Will advise you ci any de- veiopments."
 London. March l6- French bankers have postponed negotia- tion- for the new Russian loan. which ls tan.amouat to reiusa. to advance the funds. Gvguuan bankers also demnnj T het,pr m der auIiag oi tae Car, is;cr. ,... ro.ardiu- ,.e var. Ins acuon oi the tinaucier, speaks louder for peace than the de.eat at Mukden.
 St. Petersburg. March i.-It is rePar,ed that the Mauchuriar ior- ces are hemmed in on every side. and flight to Harhiu will be almost impossible. Orders haze been .,- sued to recruit another Russian army of 45o.O0O men to continue the war.
 St. Petersburg, March ly-Tne Ru->lan> ale now 2J miles north of Tie pas. with the Japanese in close pursuit. THe fighting con tinue> li"rcely along the rear oi the retreating army. kuroki is at tempting to flank to the north oi the ku,s.an-, ana the prospects are that the army will be cut oil from further retreat to-day.
 Camden, \. J., March l9-The cruiser Washington Was launched yesterday. Helen, the daughter oi former senator Wilson. christ ;he boat. Governor McGraw oii!c." ed a, the rcpreseniative oI uoveruor Mead.
 Monte Carlo, March l9-Marquis Angiesey died here to-Gay. His wife arrived last Sunday from New ! ora. ana a reconciliation was ef- iected between them. Iii, cousin inAeflis ,nc esia,e. which is ex- empt from attachment by credi- tors, who are gathering from all directions.
 Seattle, March l9-A movement has been started by DusInes. men of the town 10 amend the munich fal charter so as to provide for the removal oi grating or incompetent councilmen. The object ls to do away with the hl. Gi.l gang, now in power.
 Tokio, March 19-All news has been shut of from correspondents here until Japanese plans are car ried out. l. is believed that Line witch will capitulate rather than lace the massacre which seems cer- tain. The huss.ans are without food and arms.
 Washington, March 20-Cortel- you will resign the chairmanship oi the National Republican Com mi..ee Tn June. Elmer Dover. sec retary of the committee may be named to succeed hin.
 Charleston, Va, Mar .20-There was an explosion in the Rush coal mine here yesterday. First reports gave 90 miners entomed. Later reports reduce heir number some what. Ten bodies have been recov- cred.
 Brockton. Mass, March 20-The explosion of d boiler in the Grover Co.'S. shoe factory this afternoon caused a terrible catastrophe. The explosion star;ei fire which con surned eight buildings. Many women were lost in the fire. Sixty
The Alaska prospector., 1905-03-23

Port of Spain. Trinidad. March 2l-Cas ro has ~,zpd he coal miiIr> leased .o an Italian com- rany. as he did he French Cable Cos. concession. The American IT minister h,s ~rnied uuse de- nanding know If NencMeia will arhiiratc American claims. Ii ar- hiiratiOp k refused the United States will take such steps as are necessary lo steu-. ie>,.ee. | is reported that France has presented an n.tiL atm io Castro. hut ,.li- is denied at Paris.
 Washington. March 2i-The United States demands that Ven ezueia immedia ely answer he prol'oSal made regarding arh.iru- ion. Force may be necessary to bring Castro to terms. Holland and France are tired of the dilatorv tactics followed bv Venezuela.
 san Francisco, March 21-The remains uf Mrs. Stanford arrived home to-day m care ot Dr. Jordan. All flags m ,he city are at Ina mast. The funera, services vii. he held a P,lo Al.o.
 St. Petersburg. March 2l-The Russian rear guard i- twentv-Sey- en miles north oi Tie pass. and arr. receiving fresh rc.niorcements from Harbin. Lineyitch reports the retreat progressing iavora0iy. He is burning bridges and he country along the line oi retreat. and dcs- troying roads behind him. whira greatly imp les the Japanese, who are not pressing the advance. The total Japahese loss in recent fgh;- ing is estimated at 100000. The reported capture of kilikirin is ut.-
 rue.
 Washington. March 2l-Roose- veit con,empiates a radical change in the Panama canal board. Hor- ace Burr. former president oi the Union Paeiiic. may he appointed president oi the commission.
 St. Petersburg, March 2l-Linc- vi'ch has established temporary headquarters at Chen-Chiawatzu. where he ], directing he retreat.
 seattle, March zl-Tne Ameri- can bark Pualio, Captain George sreiey. carrying lumber from Be,- lin-iam to south Airiea, is given up ior lost wifh all on board of tne coast oi Vancouver island. Wreck age mas been found along the shore answering to the description oi thi> vessel. | he calHuiu's Wife and a crew q. Il were aboard.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-03-23
bodies have been recovered and

bodies have been recovered ant thcre are iuiiv fifty more uudei the ruins. ,'vs.'ie nay injured. Tn, ruins are >,.i. bUruiug.
 seattle. Marcn 70 Clyde B Clancy. son "i Cal.'ain Charles l. CiauCy. master ui i.e C.ty oj seat tie. whn x .runin.ut m local so- ciciy. b"s lr'e arrested fer rel,- hing Fe"n> .n thc Ln.culn nojcl. He Wa released from the same charge bv the Hotel DOnneily oi Tacoma this afternoon. out was immediately rearresled.
 Ballinghau. March 2O-Dvua- mite was placed on the Northern Pacific track jus: outside of the city by some one who evidently in tended to wreck the overland C. W. Davis found the explosive and removed il from the track a few minutes heicr. tne fast tram passed. There l. no clew io tEe perpetrators.
 San Francesca. March 2o-Lieu 'enau. tooi>hy. oi hc 2i,' in'an- ,ry. x "n.yr sagveutl",e & the Prcs..ao. lie k charged hy d woman oi il. ian.e With owing her S54O.
 Jefferson City. Mo. March l9- Major William Warner. of Nau- sas City. has been elerted senator to succeed Cockerell.
 S;. Petersburg. March 20--Fears are expressed for Liuevi,ch', troops. IL Is believed that the .lal.- an,se tianking movement will h, successful in cutting of the retrea, of the Russians. Linev.,ch Is un- able to account for the wherea bout, of the First and Third armies. Nicholas i, in daily eon.erenee wiih the minister oi war. planning a reorganization of the army. The NaYUe Nre.nyd, cOnrIent.ng this morning on the war. admits the possibility of peace negotiations.
 Washington March 20-The French Cable Company reports com plicatlons that amount tc a crisis France has dispatched warships to the scene. auu d severance oi dip iomaJic rc.a ions between the coun- tries ls pu-s.b,e. The United Sc es cruiser Colorado has been ordered to proceed to Caracas. There Is a possibility of he United states and France having trouble over the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-02
COLONEL MONTE SOLD.
Champion Boston Terrier Changes
Hands ct Fancy Price.

Colonel Monte. the champion Boston terrier.
which has won blue ribbon after blue ribbon at dog
shows all over the country. sold yesterday TO
E V. r. Thayer, jr, of Boston, for a price said
10 be 5000
This sale was the feature OF the last day Of the
third annual bench show OF the Long Island Ken
mel Club in the Clermont Avenue Rink Brooklyn.
Fancers differed as 10 the value OF the dog. The
price was generally considered far high. as his
days a show dog are almost over, and up 70 this
time he has not been success in the stud. 1t is
a fact that he is true TO type. and a wellnigh per-
feet specimen OF the breed, and earned the distinct
honor Of being placed first in the variety class for
champion dogs Of all breeds at the Westminster
Kennel Club show IN New-York recently. On
Friday however. he beaten by The Laird in
the variety class for champions Of all breeds and
II looks as if his best days had passed one well
known breeder said yesterday that in his opinion
$50 would be nearer the real value Of the dog.
There was a big crowd in the rink. afternoon and
evening and the show was in every particular
success.
Mrs George 3 Thomas's old English sheepdog
Endcline Conquest. the Standard Cup for the
best dog or bitch in the show, and the award
a popular one. He is wonderfully true 70 type. and
well deserved the distinction With ais character
is:ic shaggy head and kind. intelligent face, he
made friends with all who came near ar his bench
sporting dog bitch IN the show
Champion Colonel Monte won the Clarendon Cup
or bitch owned by membsr Of the Long Island
Kennel Club. The special awards follow
standard Union cup gor the hes. dog bitch in the
cli6e Conquest (Nrs. George s Thouas)-
Clarendon Cup fvalue $50 10 be competed for in
al held under the Of the Long Island
Kennel Club open members Of the Long Island Kennel
Club for the best American bred dog bitch breed
be three times By the exhibitor but
necessarily By the dog before becoming the
OF the winne)-Won By Champion Colonel Marie Cdyron
W Robinson
The Dwight Moore Cup for kennel OF of
The De Iaaa Loving on sST he best brace q sport
dogs. 20 sli)-Won by Rock Ridge Caution and
! Rock Ridge PyrOla fFlock Ridge Kennels).
The Dale TankaTc f1- the best brace II transporting
dogs; open to ali}-Hon y Champion Reheleu and
Champion sarah fAquehung Kennes)
The Selxas Stems flor the transporting dog or
bitch IN The show; open 20 a)-Won BY E1delhs Con-
quest C1Ts George 8. ThoElasl