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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
.BARGEs IN COLLISION
Kingston and BueRaVenlura Crash
ed Together During Storm
TOWED INTO THIS PORT YESTERDAY
Immense Hole Was Torn in suenaven.
tura's Hull Above the Waterline-
Cost of Repairs Will Amount to Sew,
eral Thousand Dollars.

With the damaged barge Kingston.
from New York, and the barge Coal
King. from Providence, in tow, the tug
Edward Lnckenback arrived at this
port yesterday morning after siren
nous voyage down the Atlantic coast.
Soon after putting TO sea from New
York. where she picked up the King
ston. the tug and its tow ran into bad
weather, which continued throughout
the entire trip to hampton Roads.
The barges were continually tossed
/ about the crest of mountainous waves
and several times collisions between
them were only narrowly averted.
Everything went well until the
lickenback as nearing the end Of her
journey. but when she was off Cape
Charles light ship at 4:30 O'Clock Fri
day morning the weather became
| rougher and serious accident befeu
two OF the vessels behind her.
The Kingston. which was the last
va 'hC toW, anu TIE DcuHdVentua the
first barge behind the tug. smashed to.
gether off Cape Charles Light. The
Kingston had an immense hole stove
in her port quarter and side, extending
from just abaft of her bow almost to
amidships. Fortunately the hole was
above the waterline and there was n,
danger of the vessel sinking The
Buenventura was slightly damaged.
After the collision the tug and her
tow anchored until Friday, when the
Lnckenback picked up the Kingston
and proceeded to this port. The
Bennaventura was left at anchor off
Cape Charles light ship, where she
awaited tow to Norfolk, for which
port she was bound
The details of how the collision DC.
Cured could not be learned here yes
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
TROOPS RESTORING ORDER
IN THE BALTIC PROVINCES
lnsurgent Leaders are Hunted Down
Like Reasts-Hundreds of Cas-
ties Destroyed
tBy Associated Press }

WENDEN, LIVONIA, Thursday.
Jan rs. The pacifcation Of the Bal.
tic provinces is reaching the final
stage so far as the agrarian move
ment is concerned
Nearly $50 revolutionists have been
shot, many thousand are under arrest
and 5000 rifles have been captured
by the troops
The majority of those already exc
cnted were Lettish teachers or stu
dents.
The revolutionists have stopped
burning buildings. but they occasion
ally fire on the troops Altogether the
revolutionists in this dictrict burned
200 castles valued at $4,000 900, with
out including the articles of value
which they contained.
The troops on one occasion sur
rounded a church in which funeral ser.
vices were proceeding, arrested the
revolutionary orators ana shot one of
them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Missionary Lecture.

Rev. T. j Jones, who today will
be installed as pastor of the colored
Second Baptist, Of which church Rev.
w. II. Chlles was pastor. has sue
ceeded in getting Rev. w. H. Shep-
pard. d. D.. the missionary from
the Southern Presbyterian church to
the Congo Free State, Africa, to lee
tnre at the Columbian Opera House,
1.'wenty-third street and Madison ave
nne, Tuesday night. The Norfolk ana
Portsmouth papers say that the mis-
sionary is one of the greatest lee
tnrers who ever has visited this
section. being a linguist with six Ian.
guages-Emglish. French and four ma
live African dialects-at his com
mand
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Economy Being Practical

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 27.-In
continuation of the policy of retrench-
ment by the wedding out Of inactive
members OF the military organizations.
the retrenchment on half ply CT TWEEN.
'y'two generals and three admirals
who hold sinecures on the Alexander
committee for the care of the wound
ed. will shortly be gazrtted The COM
mittee has fifty-one members. who do
little except draw their Salaries,
amounting in all to $250.O0O
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
YOUTH FATALLY SLABS
HISFELLOW WORKMAN
W. |. FelOn Dead and James
Gurkin In Jail Charged
USED sCREW.DR|VER AS WEAPON
Fight Followed Quarrel Over Electri.
cal Work and Gerkins Drove 12inch
Piece of Steel Into Opponents Brain
Verdict of the CoroneTs ury
Places the Blame.

In spite of all that surgical sci
ter l.. FELTON,, the young electrician
screw driver by John Gnrkin. his
l7-yearold helper, about 1913 o'clock
yesterday morning, died from his in
juries at the Newport News General
Hospital at Gas O'Clock last night
The stabbing occurred in the plant
of the Citizens Railway Light and
Power Company and was the result
of quarrel between the electrician
and his helper over some work the
latter was doing in the building.
The body was moved from the hos
pital TO Ronse's undertaking estab-
lishmenl Oh Twenty-fith street about
$50 o'clock last night anu an in
quest was held there by DIR. b. x.
Gary, the coroner. After hearing the
testimony of two eye-witnesses to
the stabbing and the statements of
DR.. Gary concerning the wound. the
coroners jury returned the following
verdict
Verdict of the jury.
I'VE, the coroner's jury, believe
that Walter l.. FELTON, died on the
27th day of January. 1906, from the
effects of injuries received on the
9th day of January. 1906. the said
injuries being inflicted by screw
driver in the hands of John A.
Gurkin
(Slgned) wv. B. BALLARD.
&c. o. PUGH.
w. j NOONAN,
u. II. BARTLETTE,
j. l.. HARRIS.
"A. H. HENLEY.
"B ROSCOE GARY, Coroner"
Principal Witnesa.
The principal witness before the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

coroner's jury at the inquest
last night. was Mr. f. C. Gay. who
is employed ut the Citizens Railway,
Light and Power Company's plant
where the stabbing occurred
Mr.. Gay stated upon the stand
that he had never seen FELTON, until
yesterday, when he went 10 the plant
to run in service wire for one of
the motors. He known Gurkin about
"a year and a half. The witness
stated further that after they had
been working there some time a dis.
pute arose between FELTON, and Cur
kin, but. thinking il 10 be only such
sqnabble as workingmen often have
among themselves. he paid no atten.
ton to it. until blow had been
passed between the men and the
step ladder. under which they were
standing fell against his Gays
/ shoulder.
What lick did You see struck?"
| asked Coroner Gary
| Saw Gurkin Strike.
81 saw MIR. Gurkin strike Mr..
driver. After the first blow Gurkin
I 49, boNh w sunni SttOIiu TIME
: and tried 10 catch his arm, but
was unsuccessful and the lad struck
FELTON, with the screw driver a see.
ond time" replied the witness.
After Gurkin had struck the
second blow. driving the screw driver
unto FeltOn's head continued Mr.
| Gay. the wounded man fell TO the
floor and the boy did not attempt
t to strike again. | then ran to the
/ Telephone and. therefore, could not
| tell what Gurkin did while was
| away, but when | left the phone
/ the lad had disappeared
When asked by DR.. Gary if he saw
FELTON, strike Gurkin. Mr. Gay replied
1 ~ did not"
Negro Saw It. Too.
w. w. Pierman. negro utility
man employed in the plant. was the
,, only other witness examined by the
/ coroner. The negro stated that he
! knew very little of the affair. AS
he did not notice the men until
! Gnrkin's head struck the step ladder.
| Pierman then wheeled around to see
what was going on and il was then
that he saw the hoy strike FELTON,
tWICt WIN tHc SCREW uTlNGT.
Before the investigation of the ease
by the jury. DR.. Gary examined Eel.
ton and found that the screw driver
entered the left side of the head
just above the temple. penetrating
the skull and running almost entirely
through the brain. The physician
stated that under those conditions
, there never was any possibility of
saving Feiton's life by an operation.
Here Only Short Time.
FELTON, had been in the employ
of the electric company for only a
few months and very little is known
of him here. He has sister, Miss
Bertha C.. FELTON,, In West Bnrling.
ham. Mass. and she will be notified
OF the death today.
The local union. No. 65, Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, of which the deceased was
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

4 member, has taken charge of the
remains. and win, if necessary bury
the dead man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Don't Want Jim Crow Cars

A delegation of negroes will go to
Richmond from this city today to ap-
pear before the Legislative committee
on highways and internal improve
ments for the purpose OF protesting
against the passage of Hon w F..
Barrett's "Jim Grow" street car bill
The delegation will be composed of
Rev. II. Fl Harris. Rev. c. C. Tay.
lor. j It. Newsome and W. Fl. C.
Brown. The committee meets tomor.
orw morning at 10 O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
TWO CRAP JOINTS RAiDEp
Chief Walker and Squad Busy il
Bioodfied Last Niqht

Chief Of Police Walker and Officers
Vail and Whitfield raided two alleged
crap joints on Ivy avenue last night,
arresting four negroes On one place
and eleven in another.
All Of the prisoners were bailed for
their appearance at the "Beulah
Poole tomorrow morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Sergeant Dunn Here .

Sergeant Dunn, OF the New York
city police force, arrived in the CITY
Yesterday to take charge OF Clarence
Engelkraudt, the yodngster arrested
here for the authorities of the metro
polls on the charge Of stealing a bull
dog and $40. The sergeant will leave
with his prisoner today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Officers installed.

Peninsula Circle. No. /. Brother
hood of America, has installed the fol
lowing officers: ,,
P. G. W.. D. Lenox; C. W., NJ.
Chadwick; C. j.. Jas, Jackson; C. F.
j. s. Corbett; H. H. Duncan Sirn;
W. of D.. Rene Rogers; w. of N. x.
H, Blake
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

terday 1t is probable that the King
ston will be repaired al the local ship
yard. The work on her will cost sew.
eral thousand dollars and will require
at least three weeks time for compile
uon. :, [
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
NOTE OF THANKS

take this method of thanking my
friends for the assistance rendered
me during the Baptist church fire,
which assure them Is very much
appreciated. NJ II. LASH.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

4 member, has taken charge of the
remains, and viii, if necessary, bury
The dead man.
Young Gurkin Arrested.
Soon after he stabbed FELTON, young
Gurkin left the power plant, going
To his home i'll East End where he
was arrested about IL o'clock by De-
tective Sergeant b. j OIlara When
arrested the yonng man was in his
room. changing his clothes
The lad was locked up then on the
charge OF felonious assault, but after
Feltons death the charge of murder
was placed against him and he is
now being held in the city Jail for
trial on that charge.
Gurkin has been in this city about
twelve months coming here from his
home near Jamesville, N. C. The
lads father has been dead for some
time but his mother, Mrs. w. w.
Gurkin now resides at GAINESVILLE.
N. G. The boy has three brothers
and two sisters.
Attorney K. NJ Lett has been re.
tanned TO defend young Gurkin when
his case comes 10 trial Ii is expected
that police court trial will he
waived.
II is understood that Gurkin claims
that FELTON, attacked him and that
he used the screw driver in self de.
Tense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
GxT
sM&E 2MOMAN s y
] SdnWORED q
M[aY. MaEz yI
MRS. ELLEN FOOTE.
President of the Hat Trimmers' U
ion of Danbury.

President of the Hat Trimmers' Tn
ion of Danbury.
Mrs. Ellen Foote. president of the
Hat Trimmers' union of Danbury,
Conn, isthe moving spirit of that pow
erful organization, and it is largely
through her common sense methods
and management that the union has
won the name of being one Of the most
intelligently, conducted trade organfza-
tons In the country. Through its eff
forts it has maintained a wage for wo-
men which is regarded by other manu-
featuring populations as little short of
miraculous, ar , 1t has insured sani-
tary and hygienlc condition of factory
and shop which is q model OF its kind.
1t is a fact that In all the twenty-one
years OF its existence this wonderful
.woman's organization has been directly
under the leadership of It's original or
ganizer and initial president, Mrs.
Foote. Not only does it presuppose an
extraordinary amount OF diplomacy
and executive ability on the part of the
presiding officer. but it speaks volumes
for TIE solidarity, physical, mental and
moral, of the Danbury working wo-
man.
Mrs. Foote'S is an interesting person
atty, interesting not only because OF
the miraculous record she has establish
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
calor- and the Complexion.

The tint of the orange is becoming to
the brunette with a fair complexion.
For the blond the delicate yellow Of
ripe corn is identifying.
Bright green is becoming to the pale.
but clear, sGin, but not to a high or
muddled complexion.
Violet is allowable only for faces
quite free from yellow tints.
Blue is remarkably becoming to fair
skins, but only the darkest shades are
favorable to brunettes
Creamy white Is almost universally
becoming, and the Introduction OF
cream lace makes an otherwise impos-
sible color .wearable.
Black Is fiattering to a blond, but II
she be not fair enough to look well in
black an admixture of her own special
color is permissible
Usually the soft toned grays look
we'll with yellow or brown hair
Browns are becoming to the clear
skin crowned with golden or brown
hair
Red Is becoming to eithert blond OF
brunette. so that the skim be fail
enough or dark enough and provided
it Is just the right shade of fthe hue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
HOW TO INSPECT HORSES.


Details 10 lie Looked Ento Before
Purchasing.
A writer ia the outing Magazine
gives the following advice on how to
inspect horse before purchasing
Never have a horse brought out or up
or down to you, but go to his stall and
investigate for yourself certain details
which, once you know them, require no
specia! acumen 10 decide upon or to he
aware OF.
For instance, is there grain In the
manger and the hour of feefing some
time past; He may be a bad feeder,
nervous. dellcate-well 10 call the vet
erinarlans attention to this point Is
the straw under his fore feet unusually
trampled or broken; May be one Of
these irritable nervous "weavers"
(horses which constantly sway from
side to side which are generally also
bad feeders and poor property Are the
stall posts or sides battered or kicked 2
He may be n kicker tby day or night,
spelling his own rest and that Of other
horses. Does he tear or eat his blau-
ket: Is he tied In any special way or
simply and as ether horses nrcf Is he
gentle 10 approach and to handle no
uipping, kicking or pulling back on the
halter? Does he stand square on both
fore feet or rest one or both alternate
lyf Does he back quietly from the
stall, picking up each hind leg without
sudden spasmodic Jerking? And when
he turns in the gangway does he do SO
smoothly or does he finch Gin 'front.'
as If the boards Were not even or his
feet hurt him more or less? Are his
eyes staring and expressionless, his
ears always forwards These are indi-
cations of defective vision.
Once out of the stall, notice that he
submits quietly to being wiped over
and betrays no resentment while har-
Messing, at accepting the bit. bride.
crupper, etc, and decorously permitting
all necessary alterations and attentions
Accept no departure from absolute
docility Of department. for be sure that
ftthe animal betrays either excitabil
righteousness or vice In the dealers
hands heTwill be far worse with you
for yousknow you don't know, and he
VIII know: you don't know. and those
combinations spell trouble In the
sameiwayS see him led out and put &c
the'Vehicle+to which he is to be driven
notingTeach stage Of the process, view
ing himsalways with the icily eritica,
eye of the individual who does no;
(yeD own him. Excuse nothing and
make no allowances for less. II he
makes a move you don't fancy, say SC
frankly and look further. There are
plenty Of horses
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
WHAT SISTERS MAY DO.
Ways In which They May BE G
Help 10 Their Brothers.


Help TO Their Brothers.
A sister can help 10 cure brother of
atboy's natural awkw ardness and bluL-
deKing by saying ali the pleasant things
she can of him in his hearing
She can do more for him by encour-
agement,than by rebuke. Boys flourish
nest in a,kindiy atmosphere.
She CAM take an interest in his fads
and amusements and listen to him
whenever he has anything to tell. In
This was she becomes his most yalua-
hle confidant and comrade.
She can make her brothers friends
her friends by being ready to entertain
them when they call. She should not
be continually finding flaws in them or
holding them up to ridicule,
She can teach them TO be manly by
occasionally claiming his protection,
sind he win be quick 10 respond to such
i call
She should say nothing to her broth
er's disparagement before strangers.
Harsh treatment will only result in
hard heartedness
Brothers stand in need OF as much
sympathetic affection as girls. and sis
tiers should see that they get it,
La this way sisters can teach their
lwotherS TO be as fond of home as they
are, and a fondness for home viii keep
any boy from straying from that path
which leads IN utlsle manh0od.-EK
change.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
VERNON COUNTY coURT-IN PROBATE
CALENDAR FOR JUNE 5, 1906-MAT.
TIERS TO BE BE HEARD.

Estate of Susan Bender-Finai settle
ment.
Estate of H A. Bjelland-Final set
Element.
Estate of Frank GlanoIi- Final settle,
ment.
Estate of John e. Final
settlement.
Estate Of Carl Baglien-Final Settle
meIt
Estate of Thomas A. Thompson-Fi.
nal settlement
Estate OF Thomas F,2-agan-Final
settlement.
Estate of Harmon Jennings-Applica-
ton for letters of administration.
Estate of Barzills 81. Thomas-ApplI-
cation for letters of administration.
Estate of Chas. W. Thomas-Applics-
ton for letters of administration.
Estate of Albert Swangstu-Report of
sale and confirmation thereof.
Estate of Joel F. Thompson-Report
of sale and confirmation thereof.
Estate of g. N Hauge-Hear claims.
Estate of Christian c. Brendom-Hear
claims.
Estate of James Flynn-Hear claims
Guardianship of Clara Peterson-Pe
tition for guardian.
Guardianship of Millie Shivers-Peti-
ton for guardian.
Estate of c. f. Bsuer-Proof of will
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30

ed for the woman trades unionist, but
quite as much for the fact that she is
eminently typical, socially and other
wise. OF large percentage Of the mem
bershlp of the union. \ distinguished.
fine looking woman, now passed far into
middle life, Mrs FoOte is the most en-
thusiastic of all trades union women in
Danbury, despite the fact that she is,
and has been since a very young wo-
man, the wife of one OF Danbury's
leading citizens
Mrs Foote has the love and esteem
of all the workers Of her city, and she
has also the undivided respect Of the
employers, among whom she Is known
az Queen Ellen. New York Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
Spare the HorSr

The question that bothers the man
who looks when he walks is whether
the majority of people who own horses
are deslgnedly cruel, simply thougtless,
or don't know any better. Why any
sane human being should put a tight
over-check on an unfortunate horse
simply because the latter lacks the
power OF speech and ia too kindly to
lick with his feet, and the ties the nm.
fortunate beast where the sun shines in
his face and the flies make base ball
parI out Of his neck, is one one of the
mysteries that strike the thoughtful
but they will do 1t, and then think thew
have discharged their obligations to
charity by treating themselves TO ice.
cream soda
Tight overchecks are cruelty TO ami.
mails, blight on aesthetic taste, and
also liable to lead to those varied ills
that reduce the value of horses by leans
aud bounds Cat them ont, that vonr
days may he long on the earth. and
that when you must go you will have
the consolation that YOU belong to the
elite who are merciful to their beasts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
The Spokane Colony

The last meeting Of the Vernon conn.
ty people in Spokane was held at the
home of MIR and Mrs Fred z Alsxan.
der, 9el Montgomery avenue Abont
forty were present and the evening was
pleasantly passed la exchanging Iemln.
iscences OF days spent back east This
was special M citing called 10 elect q
president and secretary in the places of
Fred 4 Alexander aud Alex ii VOL.
ford, who have removed from the city.
John + Silhaugh, 022i1 Genwood It
W. elected president and Ray w. Me.
Auley, 22it Post st secretary. This
annual picnic will be held during the
summer months
Al least three of the Vernon county
delegation have made chanl es in their
Spokane business recently. Grant
Strawn has sold his interest in the Falls
City Mill " Feed company p. Nelson
has sold his grocery store aud Fred z
Alexander has quit the printing busi.
ness, having sold to his partner, f d.
Furman. Mr.. Alexander will move 10
Wateryille, where he has purchased an
interest ia general merchandise store
with his brother, Frank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-30
our COUNTY GLEANINGS.
from the Brain and Pens OF the Censor
Live Country snd Village writers.
JEFFERSON.

sprlngvnle, May 2s-Sidie Bros. began
business last Monday ia Bouffieur's store
building. They have an ample stock OF groc-
cries, hardware etc, and have received part
OF the dry goods ordered. They appear to be
up-to-date in business, and we bespe2k for
them, the patronage they deserve. The
annual commencement exercises will be held
at the NJ. r. church Friday evening, June LIST.
Three adjacent schools join with our own,
making seven graduates. Rev. L Kendall
OF Valley Junction. and Mr.. and Mrs. James
ClawsoD of Harmony, attended the funeral of
their grandfather Miller, last Thursday .....
Vernon Mcdonald, James and Sam Potter
haYe been home for some timed. 4, Allen
was up from Newton last week.."....Our tele-
phone office Is now at the residence OF j. l.
German. Ever Johnson IS settled In his new
home, the l. NJ Thompson property. Mrs
Doerr returned from a lengthy visit in VirO-
qua with her danghtc4. - q y ID McLees..
Mrs Eliza RumseY RI falling health Of
late OF. Elder J y Potter and son James leave
this week for Waterfront where they Will
build an Adventist parsOnage....We are In
receipt OF a program for com mencement eNer-
clses Of the Sparta higt school, June LIST.
Miss Ella Everson Is one Of tie graduates,
and her friends here will jOice to learn Of
her success. IA quiet nome wedding took
place at the farm home OF SIR and Mrs Bryce
May p. when their only daught Carrie. was
welded to sam Potter, son OF Elder and RS
y Potter. the former officiating. Sam has
met with success Is telegraph operator and
is to be congratulated upon winning one OF
the best OF Vernon's daughters Nav their
Joy be deep AS the ocean, and sorrow as
light as It's foam, ROSE GERANIUM