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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
RIVAL CREWS ON THAMES
HARVARD OARSMkN REACH
 THEIR QUARTERS

Varsity Eight Goes on the River Eff
 teen Minutes After and the Others
 FoiIow-YaIe varsity Goes Over the
 Four Mile COurse-NO Time Taken
 Changes in the FOur-aar Boat.
 Harvard Quarters, Red Top, June IL The Harvard crews, varsity and freshman eights and varsity and fresh man four-oared reach d here about 6:30 tonight, the varsity men coming from New London in a launch while the freshmen came down by train. Fifteen minutes after their arrival the varsity eight cared shell was put into the wa ter and the crew rowed down to the navy yard and back using from 30 to a 32 stroke. The freshman crew also took a spin on the river as far as the navy yard, using a 2S stroke all the way. The four-oars were also out. All the men are in good condition.
 Yale Quarters Gales Ferry, Conn. June 11,-Under conditions which were only fair, the Yale varsity crew roWed over the four mile course this afternoon going out on the river about o'clock No time was taken. The freshman crew started out with the varsity and ac' companied 1t for about two miles, but there was no race. It is expected tha' the freshman crew will be sent over thu course tomorrow, and will be timed. I | is also expected to send the varsity over the course against time some da! this week. Rockwell to-day rowed a the bow in the varsity boat in place o Weeks. In the four cared boat, Rog CTS has been put at No. 3, while Will Hams takes Rogers former position No. 3. All the men are reported il good condition. There were no visitor to-day. The crews this morning wer put through very light work, eacI crew being sent up the river alone, an no attempt being made at speed in an, l of the shells
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
CREWS ON THE PoUGHKEEPsIE,
Three of Colleges to Row June 2s Now
 Represented.

Poughkeepsie, N. r., June 11.--Crews of three of the colleges to be represent ed in the intercollegiate rowing regatta on the Poughkeepsie course, June 23, are now here. The Columbia crews, which have been practicing here for a week, were joined yesterday by Cornell and to-day by Pennsylvania.
 This evening all the crews were on the river at the same time. The water was exceedingly choppy, and the prac- tice was, therefore, brief with the ex- ception of that of the Columbia varsity which rowed over the course at twen- ty-eight strokes. Syracuse will come Thursday, Georgetown Friday and Wis consin later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
National College of Dancing.

Boston, June 1.-The advisability of erecting national college of dancing, or publishing a complete set of works on the subject will be considered by the National Association of Masters of which began it's annual con- vention at Winthrop to-day. About 15C delegates are in attendance from vari- ous parts of the country. Oscar Dur yea of New York is president.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
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VIII Count in c. N. c. Service.

Hartford, June 1.-The following or der was issued from the office of the adjutant-general to-day: 'All officers and enlisted men who entered the Unit ed States service in the Spanish-Ameri- can war shall, on re-entering the active militia of this state, be entitled to credit for time served in the forces of the United States, in that war, as if that service had been rendered in the active militia"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
NOTED FXPERT DEAD.
Edwin B. Hay Who Testified in Tucker
 and Patrick Cases.

Washington, June 11.-Edwin B. Hay, a lawyer of this city, known through out the country as an expert in hand writing, died at his home here tonight after a short illness. MT. Hay was past grand exalted ruler of the Elks and was Q well known Mason,
 He testified as Handwriting wit ness in the murder case of Charles L. Tucker in Massachusetts. Hay was a handwriting witness in the Patrick trial in New York, and other notable trials. He was member of the Grid iron club of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
WEsThRNLAND FLOA7ED
ocean Liner Pulled Off shonI in DeIa-
 ware Bay.

Cape May, N. J., June 1.-The steamer Westernland with 1000 passen- gers from Liverpool and Queenstown for Philadelphia, which grounded on shoals at the entrance of Delaware bay early to-day, was foated at 11:40 p. m. After the futile attempt to float the big liner on the noon tide to-day nothing was done until the night tide came up, when several tugs fastened hawsers to the setamer, and the vessel was pull ed off the shoals without much difficult ty. After clearing the shoals the West ernland swung around and steamed to the Delaware breakwater, where the liner will remain until morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
Russia Accepts Inevitable.

Tokio, June 11.--A complete agree ment in principle has been reached be- tween Japan and Russia regarding the granting of exequaturs to tho latter's consuls in Korea, Russia consenting tc receive the exequaturs from the em. peror of Japan instead of from the em' peror of Korea, as she previously de- manded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
OFFER TO THoMPsor, CONN.
s1OO,OOO for m Academy and $500, ,O0o to
 Endok It.

Putnam, June 11.-Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Turtellout, of Minneapolis, have offered to build $1O0,0O0 academy for the town of Thompson, to be located on a site half way between the villages of Gros- venordale and North Grosvenordale. They have also offered to endow it with $500, 900. A special town meeting will be held soon to take action on the matter, MT. and Mrs. Turtellout are both na- tives of Thompson, and it is said that it is their wish to give to their native town an educational facility which, lacking high school, it does not pos sess.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
AnnIicat,ou Regarding Boxing Denied.

New York, June n.-Justiee Gieger- ich to-day denied an application by the Marlborough. Athletic club, the Long Island Acre Athletic club and the Mo bile Athletic club for an injunction to prevent Sheriff Havez and the police department from interfering with their boxing matches. e
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
To Dissolve Norwegian Parliament.

Christiania, Norway, June liking Haakon to-day handed over to the min istry the conduct of the affairs of the kingdom during his absence at the cor onation ceremonies. His majesty also empowered the ministry to dissolve the Storthing in his name.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
IMPORTANT TIOTORK.
GuatemaIan RevOlutiOnists Win En-
 gagement in MasterIy Manner.

City of Mexico, June 1l.--Private ad- vices received here from the republic of Salvador show that General Toledo, leader of the revolutionists in Southern Guatemala, after sustaining six hours artillery fire on June made a dash June 9 and captured all the guns of the government of Guatemala. This victory, 1t appears, was won in mas- terly manner.
 The news from Northern Guatemala shows that the revolutionists organized by General Barillas, the former presi- dent of Guatemala, have captured Ocos and Ayutla,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
Memorial Services for Alexander aMd
 Draga.

Belgrade, Servia, June 11.-This being the third anniversary of the assassin ation of King Alexander and Queen Draga memorial services were held in two churches, while at the same time the conspirators held services over the graves of their three comrades killed the night of the murder of their majes- ties. The precautions taken by the au- thorities prevented the demonstrations which it was anticipated would occur.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
KNOWS NOTHING oFIT.
Proposed Purchase by Reading Of Penn-
 sylvania's E. tS O. Stock,

Baltimore, June 11.-In an interview to-day relative to the rumor of the pro- posed purchase by the Reading of the Baltimore and Ohio stock held by the Pennsylvania railroad, President Oscar G. Murray, of the Baltimore and Ohio, said:
 NO official or agent of either the Reading or the Pennsylvania companies has approached me regarding such a deal. Personally, I know nothing and have had no intimation from any inside source that such scheme is in con- temptation"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
ADJoURNMENT BY JULY
Efforts to Have Congress Quit by That
 Time.

Washington, June 11,-Gn an effort to bring about an adjournment of con gress by July or earlier, Senator AL lison, chairman of the senate republi- can steering committee will call the committee together either on Wednes- day or Thursday to consider the pro- gramme for the remainder of the ses- sion, With the statehood question out of the way it is now believed that the railroad rate conference and the meat inspection bill are practically the only Instructions to an early adjournment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
DUPONT NOMINATED.
Delaware Republicans Finally Agree on
 Man for Senator.

Dover, Del, June 11.-Henry A. Du- port was tonight decided upon for United States senators by the caucus of republican members of the legislature. Dupont received twenty votes and J. Edward Addicks ten votes. The vote was then made unanimous for Dupont on motion of an Addicks man. The leg islature will vote for senator to-mor- row and Duponts election is conceded by the Addicks following.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
Reduction in Fare.

Plainville, June u,-General Man ager Sewell of the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting company announced tonight here that the eight cent fare between New Britain and Plainville, would be reduced to five cent fare. This order takes effect Thursday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
Successful Test.

Paris, June 1.-The public test to- day of the motors of Wafter We'll mans dirigible balloon. America. with which MT. Wellman is about to depart on his expedition to the North pole was eminently successful,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
REPUBLICANS NOTIFIED.
All Wanted fin House to Vote on Rate
 Bill Matter.

Washington, June 1.-The republican whip of the house of representatives, MT. Watson of Indiana, has telegraph ed every absentee on the republican side to be present on the converting of the house tomorrow to vote on the special rule which will be reported by the rules committee, disagreeing with the report of the conference committee on the railroad rate bill, and sending the bill back to conference without amendment or suggestion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
MEAT DISCLOSURES
Figure in Election in switzerland--Na
 tional Council InterpeIlated.

Berne, Switzerland, June 1.-The dis closures in the United States relative to canned meats figured in yesterday s election on the new food inspection law. The returns show that the law was car- ried by large majority. A number of interpellations have been introduced in the national council concerning the measures which the government in- tends to take relative to American canned meats.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
PANIC AMONG LANDHoLDBRS,
Manifested by Increased offerings to
 Russian Agrarian Banks.

St. Petersburg, June 1.-The panic among the land owners is manifested by the increased offerings of land to the agrarian banks, which together with the attacks of Prof, Hartzenstein and other members of parliament and the favoritism shown to the landlords resulted i'll a slump in the shares oi land banks on the bourse to-day, de moralizing the entire market. Imper- ial As fell 1-2 point to 7S S-S and tht imperial 5s closed at S7 S-4, the lowes
 prices touched during this movement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
To Pay Presidential Trip Expenses.

washington, June 11.-Representative watsau of Indiana introduced bill to- day intended as a general statute, that an annual appropriation of s25,oOo may! be made to cover the expenses of presi- dentiaI trips.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
Worcester Rlock peutrorsd.

Worcester, Mass, June 1.-The John son & Eyer block, corner Commercial and Central streets, burned tonight. Loss between sS5,OOO and s4O,00O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
THREE TEL loW FLTEB CASES
Existence Made Known by New Orleans
 Board of Health.

New Orleans, June 1.-The fact that three cases of yellow fever have been under quarantine for the last three days at Ship Island, government quaran- tine station in the Gulf of Mexico about midway between the mouth of the Mis- sissippi river and Mobile, Ala, was made public to-day by c. H. Iron, pres ident of the Louisiana board of health.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
PATRICK,S APPEAL DENIED
Recorder Golf Decides Condemned Man
 Must Die.

New York, June 11.---Recorder Golf to-day handed down decision denying the motion for a new trial for Albert T. Patrick, who is in Sing Sing prison, under sentence of death for the murder of William M. Rice. It was said, at the office of Patricks counsel, that the prisoners reprieve would expire on Sunday next. Unless some means are found for getting the case before the United States supreme court within the next few days Patrick will be execut- ed next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
MEAT INSPECTION BILL.

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
THREE MEN SEVERELY SCALDED
ON THE STEAMER NEW YOR|
Accident Happens While the Vessel
Is Tied up TO Her Nor.
folk Dock

One man was fatally and two
others were painfully scalded by the
bursting of steam pipe on the
bis passenger steamer New York.
just before the vessel sailed for Old
Point last evening.
1t Is understood that the three
men scaldcd were members Of the
ships crew. One of the injured
men was said to have received such
injuries as will probably result in
his death. while the other two were
said to be painfully burned.
1t could not be ascertained whether
the pipe burst in the engine room
or another portion of the steamer.
None OF the mon in charge of The
New York would discuss the acct
dent. 1t happened while the steam.
or was tied up AZ the Norfolk wharf.
The injured men were taken 10 a
hospital in that city.
The New York was delayed few
hours by the accident and 1t was
after s o'clock when the steamer
started out from Old Point.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
Evils OF Anxiety,

Anxiety IS the poison of human life
1t is the parent OF many sins and OF
more mseries. In world where ev-
cryuhing IS doubtful, where you may
be disappointed and be blessed In dis
appointment, what means this restless
stir and commotion OF mind? Can
your solicitude alter the cause or I'M
ravel the intrlcacy Of human events?
Can your curiosity pierce through the
cloud which the Supreme Being hath
made impenetrable to mortal eye? TO
provide against every important dan
ger by the employment Of the most
promising means is the Office OF Avis
dom. but at this point wisdom stops
Selected
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
4 Prehistoric Monument.

In southern California. in the county
OF San Luis Obispo. there is situated
one OF tile most remarkable prehistoric
monuments known 10 the ,nrchueolo-
siSts. From distance il looks like an
immense rock rising from tue plains OF
Carlssa. but upon nearer approach IL
is seen 10 be temple OF extraordinary
dimensions aud of unknown antiquity
The inner court has level floor o25
feet long and 125 feet wide, and the
ceiling is from 10 10 100 feal high. ac-
cOrding 10 situation. The building was
evidently used hy prehistoric man, but
for what purpose ana how long since
no one knows. Ii has been suggested,
however. thar it was either Il temple Of
worship or the capitol Of some ancient
government. The walls and portions
Of the ceiling are beautifully decorated
with paintings in colors red. white and
black. many of them supposed to have
some symbolic meaning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
The Use OF surcasm.


For many years one Of the states
Tas represented in the senate by q
man who possessed many fine qualities,
but who frequently injured the causes
lie advocated and alienated those who
desired to be friendly by his sarcastic
manner both in speaking and in writ
Jug. The senator had an intimate
friend who had written TO him to urge
The appointment of another friend to a
position under the government. TO this
letter the senator returned q very sar.
enstic answer, declining at the same
Zine TO recommend the appointments
It is said that he never forgot the
nerited rebuke he received from the
friend who had suggested the appoint
ment.
My Dear Senator-I think il would
be well for YOU 10 reserve your sar.
casm for the rapidly increasing num-
ber'of your enemies instead OF Offering
il TO the decreasing number of your
friends, OF whom am one
Soon after the senator received this
communication he brought about the
desired appointment.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
Chri.tmaa In England.

When Cromwell ruled England he is
sued IN edict against all Festivities at
Christmas. The festival was altogeth-
or abolished, and the displa wing of hol-
ly and m!stletoc and other emblems of
the happy time wac held 10 In sedi-
,ious. In 1G44 the long parliament
commanded that Christmas day should
be observed as Il strict fast, when all
people should think over and deplore
the great Sin OF which they and their
forcfathcrs had been guilty in making
merry at that season. This act so pro-
vokcd the people that Oh the following
natal day the law was violently re-
sisted In many places Though these
scenes were disGracefui. they served
their purpose and put an end 10 all I'M
just order. When Charles II. regained
the throne the populace once more
made Christmastide Il time OF rejoic-
Ing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25

HAMPTON HUNT CLUB
IS FORMALLY STARTED
Starts Out With Membership Of
q Including Many Prominent
Lovers Of The Sport.
SHERIFF CURTIS IS PRESIDENT
MIR. r. !. A. Mason Elected Vice.
President and Mayor Thornton F.
Jones Is Named the Secretary.
Observation-Disclosures Fee viii!
Be SIS For Men and So For Ladies'.

Many prominent men met in The
Office of Mayor Thornton +. Jones
last night and organized the Hamp-
ton Hunt Club. The organization
was perfected with twenty-five act
i've members. 1t is expected that
fully fifty moro will join The club.
Officers for the first year were
elected as follows:
Sheriff n. *. Curtis.
Vice-president-Mr. r. I. A. Ma.
son.
secretary-treasurer-AIayor Thorn.
ton +. Jones.
Master OF Fox Hounds-AIr. Lock-
lie Sinclair.
The committees named were: On
honnds-Messrs. G.. X. Sinclair. L.
5. Curtis. r. |. A. Mason, Fayette
Sinclair and J. NJ. Cumming. On
.rule3-Messrs. II. II. Holt. G.. T..
Adams, Claiborne Sinclair and Roy
Sinclair.
The 9Th decided 10 have mem.
hcrship Zee CT S. for mon and 50
'or ladies'. The men will be re-
qrircd to pay monthly dues of fifty
cents, while the ladies' are 10 be
allowed to become active members
by payment OF the initiation fee only.
Arrangements have already been
perfected for large kennel near
Hampton and it is expected that sev
eral large packs of hounds will soon
be owned by The members OF The club.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
The Great BED OF Ware.

In Shakespeares Twelfth Night"
Sir Toby Bech urges Sir Andrew Ague-
cheek to pen challenge and to put in
ii las many lies as will lie in the sheet
OF paper. although the sheet were big
enough for The bed OF Ware" This
euOgnious bed, which was Il wonder in
Shakespcarc's time and still exists in
Ware. is seven feet six inches high and
ten feet nine inches square, SO that
twelve people can lie comfortably IN it.
Beautifully carved, il is splendid
specimen OF antique furniture, dating
from the days OF Queen Elizabeth.
This wonderful bed is naturally an OBJ.
ject Of curiosity and interest to many
visitors. In the same room there hung
pair OF horns, upon which all stran-
gers formerly were sworn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
DEATH FOR SUFFERERS
Ohio Legislature May Cause The H.
firm to be Murdered.
PHYSICIANS TO Be- ExEcuTIoNERs
Cincinnati Woman Who Saw Her Moth.
er Suffer From an Incurable Aiiment
Would Have Law Passed So Persons
Could be Relieved from Agonies.
ipy Associated Press.A


COLUMBUS, OHIO. Jan. 24.-Pain-
less death for pain-rackcd sufrere, 5
VIC have no chance for recovery. and
w'o desire to live no longer. will be
possible if the bill Introduced in the
General Assembly ofPOhio is passed
II the proposed measure becomes Il
iaw persons suffering from incurablc
III eases OF from injuries from whicn
t.ere is no hope of recovery may be
ltSally chloroformed to death or kill
e. in any other painless way which
Dhvsirians may design.
The measure was introduced by Rep
rtSentativc Hunt. of Cincinnati, at the
request of Miss Anna Hail. who has
Tor years been student of the sub.
jTct. Her interest was aroused fist by
the Illness preceding the death of her
mother from cancer CT the liver
Miss Hall sat in the gallery of the
House and heard voting down of n mo.
ton to reject her bill. The vote was
rs to %. Miss Hall wept when she
saw that her measure was to be re.
ceired and sent to q committee.
Hiss Hall is n woman CT wealth and
rs member Of respectable Cincin-
natl family. Her father, who was an
arctic explorer died n few years ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
PiIotaee Bill Comes Up TODAY

WASHINGTON, D. C.-January 81.
The Littlefield bill abolishing com
pulsory pilotage for vessels engaged
In coastwise trade will come up in the
committee on industrial marine and
fisheries again tomorrow morning.
The motion to report the bill favor
ably failed by vote of eight to eight
last week.
The opponents are confident that
they can defeat the motion for IA
vorable report tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
Brave Old Soldier Critically III Ii
Brooklyn
tRv Associntcd rresaN

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-Thc condi-
ton OF General Joseph Wheeler. who
is i'll with pneumonia al the home of
his sister in Brooklyn is not so favor
able this evening.
DR.. y. ]. McCorlile. announced that
General Wheeler was q little weaker
this morning aud his condition be.
came less assuring during the day
All General Whcclcr's daughters rs
Tcil as his sister and brothcrin.law
are row with him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-25
The Simple Life.

For a cultured person TO relinQush
his wonted mode Of life, TO dwell In a
three roomed cottage, to be clad in
corduroy or fustlan and to fare sump-
tuously every dny on beans, cabbage
soup and black bread would not be a
return to the simple but to the sordd
life. One can live simple life just as
well I'll castle as in a cottage.-Race
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