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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
S TO SO PERSONS DEAD.
Mobile and Suburban Towns Suffer
Enormous Loss From Hurricane.
lBY AssOciated Press

GnoTmous LOSS From Hurricane.
fBy Associated Press.)
MOBILE. ALA. Sept. 2S-(Via Me-
ridian, s.)-Loss of life variousl..
estimated at from five to fifty persons.
many people injured, 5000 houses
damaged. the business quarter de.
vastated. and a property loss of fully
$3,00O,000 is the effect of n tropical
hurricane Of the last As hours on the
city of Mobile.
The storm struck Mobile Wednes-
day ut midnight and ragged for many
hours. the wind reaching velocity of
30 miles an hour
Water Seven Feet Deep.
Water from Mobile bay was blown
Into the city by the gale and for a
time stood seven feet deep in the
wholesale quarter from Royal street
to the Alabama river.
The loss of life is believed to be
mainly among negroes, although CON
ditions are so chaotic that information
is Indefinite. Shipping suffered Sc
verely.
Many Steamers Sunk.
Among the steamers sunk were the
J. p. Schuh. Mary Il. Stables, Mary S.
Bleese, Cana Overton, Hattie b.
Moore, City OF Camden, United States
revenue cutter Alert and many smaller
craft.
1t is feared that the crews of these
boats were lost.
Mobile has been placed under con.
Continued on page 81
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
In Fighting Flames H. Cleveland
three Ladies' are Hurt.
OIL txPlo0Es CAUSING BLAHE.
After Many Hours Of Hard Work a
Second Explosion Occurs, Topping
the Ruins over on the Firemen.
Loss is 100000.
tpy Associated Press>

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. ga fire
today, caused by an explosion of oil In
the building Of the Plttsburg Plate
Glass company, destroyed that build
ing and communicated flames to q
half dozen other buildings in the con-
gested part of the downtown district.
A second explosion in the building
where the fire originated, resulted In
the walls falling about II o'clock, and
three flremen were taken to hospital
in ambulances. but none was thought
to be fatally injured.
The loss Is about 100000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
TRUST GETS ORE LANDS.
Hin Sells His Holdings to corpor.
alton.
(ay Associated prcss)

wy NHSUVIfLVI I'TtHH1
NEW YORK. Sept. 28.-lntercsta
representing the United States Steel
Corporation and the Hill iron ore
property In the Northwest hnd an I'M.
portant conference here todny. AMI
from trustworthy source It was
learned that an agreement concern
Ing this much-discussed deal had
finally been reached.
Formal announcement giving tn.
terms of the transfer of the ore
lands to the steel corporation will
soon be made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
DAMAGE AMOUNTS TO MILLIONS
Pensacola Streets Many Feet Deep in
Water and Hounses Tumble Over.
Fire Added to the Terror-Lootins
Carried on by WholesaIe-Big Ships
Washed Into Pensacola, Going
Through Houses.

There has been no estimate placed
on the loss of life, but it is believed
to be great and may run into the hun
dreds along the coast of Florida and
Alabama, near Pensacola and Mobile.
In the former city the property loss
Is placed at 100000 and in Mobile,
alone, 1t is placed at sS,ooo,ooo. Hun
dreds of vessels have been wrecked.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
School Girls Hurt In Runaway.
U3y Associated press)

PHILANTI, MICH., Sept. 2s.-Miss
Edith Burke, high school student.
was fatally injured tonight and half
a dozen girl companions were seri.
olfsly hurt In runaway when fifteen
high school girls. with several pros.
pective members blindfolded, were
thrown from a carry-all on a cross
street bridge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
STORM GOING NORTH.
No Alarming Features Presented.
Rain Fall is Heavy.
(By Associated Press)

w -t''7oorHteNf Il c3ssI
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 2S-
The Gulf storm is now central over
the lower Ohio valley, moving north
northeastward. 1t has diminished
greatly in strength and now presents
no alarming features, although 1t will
probably be attended by brisk to high
winds and rain in its passage across
the Great Lakes.
Rain has fallen east OF the Missis.
sippi and south Of the Ohio river; also
in Indiana, Illinois, eastern Iowa, Mis-.
souri, and southern Wisconsin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
RENsAcoLA's LOSS 100000.
II is Believed That Many Fishermen
-. and Sailors are Drowned.
{By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
PENSACOLA, FLA, Sept. 2S.-(Via
Flomaton, Ala.)-The worst hurricane
to visit this city In its history and al
most equalling the Galveston disaster,
ragged here furiOusly all last night and
this morning and today, with a gale
still blowing, the city presents a
wrecked appearance and the damage
issestlmated, at $5,0OO,000..
The loss of life will be heavy among
the mariners, but SO far only one
body has been recovered, man named
George Morgan, fisherman. Other
bodies are reported along the shore
but have not been recovered.
Velocity of Wind go Miles an Hour.
Commencing at o'clock last night
the wind blew at fifty miles for three
hours, then increased to G5. From
that time until o'clock it remained
about 80 and 80 miles an hour.
The tides from the bay backed into
the city for blocks, destroying homes
and making rivers out of streets.
When the gale was at it's highest
this morning and women and children
were running frantically about the
streets in darkness, the alarm of fire
was sounded and this added to the
confusion.
Firemen Show Their Bravery.
The fire started In the Pitt mill,
near the business districts, and
horses of the fire department refused
to go out In the weather. With the
tin roofs flying about them, trees and
wires falling over them, the firemen
took their hose wagons by hand and
and after hours of work controlled
the blaze
Half Hundred Boats Wrecked.
This afternoon the water arose and
the business districts presents an al
most indescrlbable scene. Of the so
or GO big steamers and sailing YES
sells lying in the harbor, only five or
six are there now. They have been
driven ashore and along the water
front is q mass of wreckage of steam
ers, tow boats, launches and sailing
crafts of all descriptions.
Thirty fishing vessels in port have
been destroyed or damaged, and the
three big fish houses, with their
wharves, are gone. Muscogee wharf
and the Commando and the Tarrago-
MIA wharves of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, are badly damaged.
Ships Driven Through Houses.
Great iron ships of two and three
hundred tons have been driven not
only ashore but have gone through
houses block from the waterfront.
Bvery house along the waterfront
for distance of ten miles has been
destroyed, and the wonder is that the
loss Of life is not greater. The tracks
OF the Terminal railroad to the navy
yard and barracks have all been de-
stroyed; also the trestle and the
bridges.
No communication can be had with
the navy yard, but the report is that
1t has been badly damaged.
Every Saloon Closed.
4: Acting Mayor Maura ordered every
saloon closed this morning and so ex-
trapolice officers have been sworn in.
&, q The homeless families are housed in
. oil portions OF the city, but many will
walk the streets without food or a
place to sleep until something like or
der can be brought out of the chaos
now existing.
Thieves are adding to the horror of
the situation by breaking open trunks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
Colonel w. n. benson Dead.
GBY Associated Pressl

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Sept. 2s.--
Colonel w. Fl. benson. of this city,
formerly congressman In the Seventh
Alabama district. died here today.
aged GO years. Colonel benson was
one OF the best-known men in the
State. He was Confederate vet
Gran.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
CUBAN GOVERNMENT DIES.
Palms and Ills Entire Cabinet Hand.
In destinations. z d

VI hcNl1Uatton6, ~ ttS
HAVANA. CUBA, Sept. 2s.-The
Joint session OF tho Cuban Congress-
called to consider the resignation o:s
President Palma. assembled ut 3.15
p. M. In tho house of representa-.
tives. Crowds ihrongel the entrance
of the houle. and, In the ante room
there was much suppressed excite
ment.
a messnge was read from President
Palma presenting the resignation of
the members Of the cabinet, the Vice.
President, and finally his own resig.
nation. 2
zayas Denounces Palma.
Senator Zayas denounced Palma for
accepting the designations OF the
cabinet officials naming substitution.
Congressman Betancourt replied that
the President had acted entirely
within his rights and he proposed
that the designations Of the Presi-
dent and Vtce.President Mendez Gu.
potc be declined. and that n commit.
tee be sent to the palace toS urge
them TO withdraw their designations.
Senator Zayas said that they must
accept Palma's resignation, MS It was
irevocable. Senator Betancourt re.
piled that Congress should demand
the withdrawal OF Palmas resigna-t
ton, because he was the only man
who could now save the republic.
Palma country's Salvation.
The congressman pleaded that Tho
American commissioners ought also
to urge the President to withdraw
his resignation. Senior Diego Tam.
mayo also argued that only the with
drawal of Palma's resignation could
save the republic.
The vote on whether Congress was
legally authorized to request Palma
to withdraw his resignation resulted
afiirmatively by forty-seven ayes to.
thirteen noes.
congressman Betancourt and Man.
tiutley moved that committee bai
appointed to proceed Immediately to.
call on the President.
Palma Gives Up Fight. Il
After the object of the errand had
been stated. President Palma replied
dejcctedly that 1t was impossible for
him to continue as President of a ma
ton whose people evidently had be-.
come out of accord and sympathy
with him and his government Neith.
er could he continue at the head OF
government when portion OF the
people was disposed to remain In,
armed rebellion.
Palma voiced his deep regrets, but
reiterated that his decision was irrcs$
vocable. Therenpon the senator's and
representatives, with little more than.
an adieu, withdrew. n
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
70 Begin Work on New Railroad.
Especial to the Daily Press.)

NSpecIhI 70 the Daily Press.)
RALEIH, N. c., Sept. 2s.-The Raj.
eigh & Pamlico Sound railway be.
gins next Monday its link from Pam
leo Junction to Raleigh. The line
will not enter the Union passenger
station, not being able to effect track
age arrangements, so it will have a
separate station.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-29
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 90 1906
HURRICANE SWEPT COAST
STREWN WITH WRECKAGE

all around the beach. entering unoc.
cuPied houses. ana stealing every
lining in sight. Arrests have been
made, but it is impossible to protect
property under such conditions.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
Those Cat brooches.

The very newest brooch is cat de-
sign; large black cat at that, with
big diamond eyes. The COT has come
down through the ages loved by one
people, hated by one and feared by
another, but among all peoples, at all
times, the black cat is linked with good
luck. They look stunning on a white
gown or on low-neeke6 bodice. The
handsomest are made of dull black
solid enamel which is relieved only by
the eyes of diamonds or emeralds. In
dianapolis News.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
DEcAYED STARCH.
A Food Problem.

An Asheville man tells how right
food did that which medicines had
failed to accomplish:
For more than 10 years." he says. II
was affiicted with stomach trouble and
intestinal indigestion, gas forming in
stomach and bowels and giving me
great distress. These conditions were
undoubtedly due to the starchy food
ate. white bread, potatoes, etc., and
didn't digest. / grew worse with time,
till, years ago, had an attack which
the doctor diagnosed as appendicitis.
When the surgeon operated on me.
however, 1t was found that my trouble
was ulcer of the pancreas, instead OF
appendicitis.
"Since that time 1 have had several
such attacks, suffering death, almost.
The last attack was about months
ago, and I endured untold agonies.
'.The doctor then said that I would
have to eat less starchy stuff, so be-
gan the use Of Grape-Nuts food for
knew it to be pre-digested, and have
continued same with most gratifying
results. 1t has built me up wonder
fully. l gained 10 pounds in the first
8 weeks that used Grape-Nuts, my
general health is better than ever BE-
fore, my brain is clearer and my nerves
stronger.
For breakfast and dinner, each,
take teaspoonfuls Of Grape-Nuts with
cream, small slice Of dry toast, an ega
soft boiled and cup Of Postum; and
make the evening meal on Graps-Nuts
and cream alone-this gives me a good
nights rest and 1 am wen again."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
There's reason. Read the little book.
"The Road to Wellville." In pkss.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
Gardening as q Cure.

Some months ago a German physi-
clan determined that a number of dis
eases could be ameliorated or cured by
having the patient do manual work in
gardening, and he not only urged his
theory with considerable vehemence,
but actually put it into practice with
considerable number Of patients, about
whom a report has recently been pub
lished.
Into a number of gardens were sent
ffty-one men and women suffering
with such diseases as anaemia, neuras-
thenia. chronic bouchitis and chronic
gastritis, and the results were careful
ly observed. 1t is interesting to note
that a large proportion Of the cases
were greatly benefited. and the treat
ment seems worth considering In view
of particular conditions in the patients
diseases and environment.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
WHAT MAKES SAP ASCEND IN
TREES7

The mechanism of the ascent of wa
ter from the roots of plants to the top
most leaves has long been one of the
vexed problems of botany. None Of
the suggested and partially received
explanations satisfy everybody, and
many botanists are content to confess
ignorance. In communication to Sci
ence July 22), Professor George Mac
loskie, of Princeton, suggests still an
other theory. which he is confident
solves the problem. According to him,
the water, so intermingled with air.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13

suits of the palmer sorts and are so
much in demand. This one can be
closed in either single or double
breasted style and is absolutely simple
at the same time that it is smart and
novel. In the illustration a mixed
gray suiting is stitched with belding
silk and trimmed with handsome braid
and buttons, but all seasonable suit
ings are appropriate for the costume,
while for the separate wrap of the
spring covert cloths and the like will
be found desirable, and for immediate
wear the jackets are shown in velours
as we'll as in cloth.
The jacket is made with fronts, side
fronts, backs and side backs, the seams
all extending to the shoulders and Civ
ing becoming lines to the figure The
sleeves are in "leg O mutton" style.
When closed in double breasted style
two rows of buttons are used, but
when the single breasted is preferred
the coat is cut off at the centre and
closed either with a single row of but
tons or invisibly, the button holes be-
ing worked in the fly.
The quantity of material required fos
the medium size is four yards twenty
seven, two and a quarter yards forty
four or two yards fifty-two inches wide
with four yards of banding to trim as
illustrated.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13

port and also elevate another fluid to
any required height. Thus the sup
ported weight in the annexed diagram
may be represented by a column of wa
ter raised mile high or more. The
condition is that there shall be no i'm
mediate continuity of mass between
the 1uid to which the atmospheric
pressure is applied and that which is
to belifted. This condition is secured
in the tree by the numerous transverse
septa on its water-ducts, which pre-
vent the transmission of air or water
in mass. but permit every freo MOLE
cular diffusion of water and Of every
thing dissolved in it."
The writer calculates that atmos-
pheric pressure should sustain q col
umn of water thirty-foCr feet high in
a duct whose diameter is half MILL
meter, having septu of this size at
it's base. If the duct narrowed down
above the septum, the supported col
umn might be much higher, and II
mixed with air, higher still-perhaps
hundreds of feet. OF the existence of
air in the duct he says:
''Dr. MacDoUgal states that the cav
ity of wood-celi contains bubble OF
gas cPlant-Physiology, p. 29). And
Strasburger describes the water as
freely streaming round the gas-bub-
bles or between them and the walls.
This arrangement of water surround
ing gas-bubbles constitutes what is
known as foam-not indeed, of the
rough kind, but dressed so as to be
in unison with the shape of the duct
through which it must pass. 1t would
take a great many hundreds of meters
of such foam to weigh kilogram to
the square centimeter. Thus the at.
mospheric pressure at ths base proves
to be sufficient for the work to be done.
Every change of equilibrium will
cause movement upward Of the water
which is the only movable ingredient
of the mixture.
sIf we are correct in accepting the
observation that the water thus sur
rounds and encloses the continuous or
beaded air-globules (Which must also
have much vapor of water), not only
is the streaming of the water account
ed for, but also much phenomena as
capillarity and diffusion, and occasion
al stasis, reminding one of the phenom-
ena of capillary circulation Of blood;
also the correlation which Strasbur-
ger, Vesque, and others have observed
between the state of the barometer
and the streaming within the xylem
ducts is explained, and possibly the
pulsation of gas-bubbles which Mac
Dougal regarded as helping to raise
the water upward.
"The condition of low apical pres
sure is secured by the activity of the
leaves correlated with the structure Of
the ducts. The leaves are not known to
actively attract the water, but they al
ways remove it as it arrives. turning
it into starch, ard Transporting it in
great quantity. When they die or are
stripped, the ascent of water ceases"
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
Couldn't Find His Watch.

The description of "the most for
getful man in Columbus" belongs to
a well known business man who re-
sides on the North Side. Several
mornings ago he dressed preparatory
to going down to his breakfast, he
began a search for his watch, and
could find 1t nowhere. After spend
ing about fifteen minutes in the
search he went down to breakfast
without It. After breakfast he went
back to his room and began another
search. Under the bed, on the bed,
and everywhere he searched for fully
twenty minutes, with the same result
as before. Convinced that he had
lost It, he started down town to ad-
vertise. At the corner Of one of the
principal streets he stopped to pom.
der If he had time to advertise before
going to his office. To determine
whether or not he had time he reach
ed in his pocket and-pulled out his
watch! It was where he had put 1t
before he dressed. He roared with
laughter and passing people regard
ing him with open eyes came to the
conclusion that the weather had gone
to his head.-Columbus Dispatch.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13

The part that may be referred to as
the drawing room has revolving easy
chairs, of course fastened to the floor.
A chandelier Of several bulbs and fine
workmanship sheds a flood of light
upon the table, large enough for little
supper or even dinner. 1t serves also
IS a writing desk, and is equipped ac-
cordingly. On long journey or dur
ing the wait of a breakdown game OF
bridge can be played comfortably, and
there is no danger of cold feet. for
electric heaters are set at various
points Of the main room.
There are mirrors, a cabinet for the
smokers outfit, pantry with an ice
chest, toilet cases, clock, parcel nets,
leather cupboards, hatracks of cord and
other little conveniences.
There is no partition, but the for
ward or bedroom section is fitted with
a couch of good size. which is let down
when needed. During the day or at
any time when not in use the couch is
SO disposed of as to take nothing from
the drawing-room space. There is
light over one end of the bed, so that
one may lie and read.
A feature of which Mr.. Perkins is
especially proud is the annunciator.
1t is attached to the dashboard in full
view of the chauffeur. Within the
coach there is board with electric
buttons. Seated in his reclining chair
Mr.. Perkins can say Start" "Stop."
"Slower," more speed" To do so he
has only to touch the corresponding
button, and the thing is done.
A French horn spreads its bell over
the head Of the chauffeur. By tube
it is connected with the interior. If
there is any communication not possi-
Bile through the annunciator it can be
made through the horn. Without rails
ing his voice above the ordinary pitch
Mr.. Perkins can speak to the chauffeur
and be heard distinctly. And the
chauffeur, by lifting his head, with
equal ease can talk back to the oceu-
pants of the coach.
Probably it is the most expensive
touring car in the country. The uphol-
stery is in the finest of Moroccan and
Spanish feathers, imported especially
for Mr.. Perkins. The floor Is covered
| with a costly rug. Seven persons can
be accommodated. In the matter of
speed it is the equal of any touring car
extant. 1t is fitted with the best up
to-date mechanical contrivances known.
New York Herald.
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
pRlsMATIc REFLECTOR.

A New York inventor has taken the
idea of the daylight prism" as basis
and adapted it to an ordinary gas lamp
shade, producing reflector and a
shade composed entirely of glass, and
having a part which acts entirely as a
reflector and an opposite part which
acts as a shade for directing and soft
ening the light. About one-half of the
surface of the shade is covered with
rejecting prisms, constructed to di-
rect back into the shade large por-
ton of the light rays which emanate
within the reflector.
The other side of the reflector is sub
stantially shade. 1t has on the outer
surface a series of prisms which direct
the light in any desirable direction and
at the same time soften the light rays.
On this side the interior surface of the
shade is covered with diffusing ribs,
which soften the rays of light before
The midland journal., 1906-04-13
@. W. PERKINS RIDES IN AN
AUTO-MOTEL.
j. Pierpont Morgan's Partner Has
Remarkable Touring Car
Cost $4,000.

j. Pierpont Morgan's Partner Has a
Remarkable Touring Car
Cost $4,000.
People who drop into Sherry's for
afternoon tea nowadays are likely to
stop at the door to peep into much
talked-about automobile which is often
standing there.f 1t is the rolling pal
ace, or, more accurately, the spinning
private hotel of George W. Perkins,
former vice-president of the New York
Life Insurance Company and partner
of J. Pierpont Morgan.
Great wealth and the desire to apply
it to luxury in travel as well as keen
zest in the game Of outshining ones
friends have produced some remark
able touring cars, but this big creation
from Mr.. Perkins idea eclipses them
all. The man whose testimony at the
legislative investigation made sensa-
ton has not spared expense in realiz-
ing his ideal of conveyance that should
take the place of the private railway
car. And this purpose it serves for
himself and family.
It cost $23, 1000. The builders of the
coach are Frederick R. Wood & Co., of
No. 219 West Nineteenth street. The
chassis-the truck and running gear
was made in France. It required three
months to complete it, much of the
time being spent upon the interior, just
as worknen continue long within a
mansion after the walls and roof are
finished.