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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-30
BaltImore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE, MD. May 2s.-Flour
Quiet, unchanged.
Wheat-firmer; spot contracts W
q Southern by sample so So.
Corn-firmer; spot mixed 6Oh n
IS; No. white corn 63A: Southern
white corn 6Ok G3R.
oats-white firmer; mixed dull;
No. mixed AZ a V. /
steady; No. 2 Western do.
nestle, choice IS a SO.
Butter-firm, unchanged: afncy i'm.
ltallon % 80; fancy creamery 26;
fancy ladle %; store packed 16 III.
Esgs-steady, 1G IL.
15M. :"
Sugar-unchanged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-30
Yale President vislts William and
Mary.

WILLIAMSBURG, May 29.-Dr. Ar
thur Twining Hadley, president Of
Yale University, and DR.. Henry
Smith Pritchett. representative OF the
Carnegie $l0.000.00O endowment fund
for Advancement of education, who
was here yesterday. manifested. great
interest in William and Mary College,
which is older than Yale, and In va.
Nrious other historic sites of the old
capital of Virginia. They also went
TO jamestown Island.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-30

Price NJ ,ment, unfavorabe Reports
From Wheat Country and Several
Other plscouraslns Things Made
Them Take Back seats-The Total
Sales and Closing Quotations
/. (Ry Associnted Press. !

NEW YORK, May 29.-The closing
up of accounts was the important in
fluence at work today In the stock
market. The same influence was eff.
ffective in London. Here the Deco
ration Day holiday tomorrow was the
motif. The conclusion of stock mar
ket settlement and the lack OF verifi-
cation OF rumors current yesterday
that failures were to result, prompt
ed the covering of short contracts.
The imminent holiday took away all
inclination amongst traders here 10
enter on any new commitments. Inc
uncertain price. movement of wheat,
reports of more favorable weather I'm
the CROP regions and forecast OF neeu.
ed rains and higher temperatures, nd.
ded to the dissemination of shorts to
remain uncovered over the holiday.
me engagement OF S2,000,O00 gold
Tor shipment to France tomorrow did
not deter thebear In stocks from pro-
ceedmg with their movement to GOV.
err shorts This amount was less
than was estimated OH Tuesday when
the first engagement was made.
Tho Lehigh Valley report for April
was the important example today and
Its good showing was strengthening
factor OH the coalers generally. The
sustained strength of the days mark
eft In spite of its extreme dullness,
drove the shorts into something like
atscramble Mt the last and gave the
I'LL to prices which raised them 10
the highest of the day, bntwhich were
not fully maintained to their closing.
\ bonds were irregular. Total sales
par value Si,772,000 u. s. old As
declined a.. Total sales 545.5OU
shares, including Copper. 61,3O0;
Smelling 600; Tobacco 400; A. G. l..
i200;s C., & o. 2.4O0; H. & N. 1900;
Reading 11l,300; Southern Railway
f2.200; Southern Railway pfd 400; u.
IS. Steel $4,000; Virginia Carolina
chemical 500; Sloss Sheffield 1000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-30
Kaiser Wilhelm Fioated Again.

NEW YORK. May 29.-The steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse, which
went aground on the west edge OF the
main channel in the lower bay, last
night, was floated at 1880 this morn
Ing without assistance other than
given by her own engine. The steam
.er apparently sustained no damage.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-30
Mrs. M. S. Lees win.

The will of the late Mrs. Mary s.
Lee was admitted to probate in the
Circuit Court yesterday. Mrs. Lee left
her property in trust to her son, Mr..
j. It. Lee, for the benefit of her
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Lee. Upon
the death or marriage of Miss Lee the
estate is to be divided equally among
the heirs of the dead lady.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-05-30
HAMPTON, PHOEBUs AND Old POINT--Continued

Rock Island Co. pfd ..... az
sts Loutsa& San Fran. End pfd.. so
ST. Louis southwestern g........ l9&
st, Louis Southwestern pfd -. SO
Southern Pacific t..... 76lh
Southern Pacific pfd .......... .1lOM
Southern Railway 1915
Southern Railway pfd 1850. .5Gjs
Tennessee Coal L Iron $500. 1877
Texas & Pacific .............. 25A
Toledo, st. Louis &c West 81
Toledo, st. Louis & West pfd. 80
Union Pacific .................1 341s
Union Pacific pfd ............ 81
United States Express .... g5
United Statesc Realty
United States Rubber 35X
United States Rubber pfd 80. 9S1a
United States Steel 33M
United States Steel pfd $500. 97Is
Virginia Carolina Chemical 25
Virginia Carolina Chemical pfd .lO2
,WuDash pid ...t.............. 22H
Wells Fargo Express .27b
Westinghouse Electric LAB
Western Union 17IS
Wheeling Il Lake Erie lOA
Wisconsin Central 1918
Wisconsin Central pfd So
Northern Pacific 123iA
central Leather ............... 22la
Central Leather pfd OF
olosn Sheiiieid ............... 56A 4
Great Northern pfd 1864
lnterurban Metropolitan .... 1915
metropolitan Interurban pfd -. 81
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

been corruptly done by lobbyists in the past must be honestly done by some other and better agency in the future. It is particularly true of the problems of transportation that when Congress attempts to legislate upon them there must appear practical men who are fa- miliar with the questions involved. It would be absurd to imagine congress legislating wholly without such aid to a rational solution
 It is clear that the government regu- lation of the railroads is still in it's ex- perimental stage. The present laws are not final. Not only must new laws be passed, but it is apparent that more or less of the law now on the statute books must be repealed. since 1t im- poses unnecessary harassments that were dictated by ill-informed clamor rather than clear comprehension of the problem. It is Vice President Buck lands idea to aid constructively rather than to oppose the passage of railroad Legislation, and he considers that to be his primary mission here. Naturally if 1 Legislation is proposed which he consid- CTS inimleal to enlightened railroad policy he will appear before the com mittees of congress as opportunity may i offer and present his views against it. But that he considers likely to be a sec ondary part of his labors. MT. Buck land, who is a graduate of and a former professor in the Yale Law school, was formerly at the head of tho legal de- partment of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, and was station ed in New Haven, after which he went to Providence for few months to take command of all the roads properties in Rhode Island. He Is young man who has risen rapidly. and he is thoroughly in sympathy with the principle of rail- road regulation by the federal govern ment. It now remains to be seen how soon other roads will follow the exam. pie of the New York, New Haven ant Hartford and replace anonymous lob. byists by responsible, official represen tatives.
 It is known direct from at least ont important government department thar the coming of Mr, Buckland is welcom
 ed, and that the constructive aid whicl
 he stands ready to give to matter
 ot Legislation is likely to be taken ear " adVantage of. In addition, the indl
 cation which his preence give of th, new attitude of the railroads sueegest Ia greater possibility Of railroad ietis latlon at this session than has ever he
 fore been apparent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

try, being sent chiefly to smeller news papers employing no regular Washing ton correspondent, in the effort to in- fuence public opinion in the direction in which the railroads wished 1t in- huenced
 The success or failure of MT. Spen- cer's press bureau, which is known to have cost the railroads many thous- ands of dollars, is still a matter Of de- bate. Those actively engaged in the work, who naturally wish to be cons;d- cred effective publicity agents, have maintained that they scored a victory in that the main thing for which they contended-a provision for broad" rather than marrow" court reviews was embodied in the final law. On the other hand there are many shrewd judges, including some railroad officials who think that the organization of the press bureau was a serious error, and that it did more harm than good. They hold that the position then taken by most of the railroads was a mistaken one from the very outset of the strug- gle. They go so far as to say that. if instead of trying to fight off govern ment regulation and organizing the hostile press bureau, the leading rail- road men had seen from the first that regulation was inevitable and had en- deavored to cooperate in wisely fram- ing it, the final result would have been more satisfactory and less harasslng to 41ao vol i1epodc fIAt,,-nlxrnr o,,+ ually been the case. There is much common sense in this view. The knowledge that the railroads were fighting the bill in devious ways un- dolbtedly contributed to the clamor for drastic legislation and went far toward causing the adoption of various sect, tions of the law which were so i'll req soned and Illogical that they will either have to be repealed or allowed to be- come mere dead letters
 It is striking contrast to this record of railroad representation at Washing. ton in the past that the installation oi Viee-President Buckland of the New York, New Haven and Hartford is sig. niicant. Instead of the lobbyist work ing in mysterious ways and the secret press bureau sending out "taintei news" here is one of the leading rail, road officials, occupying offices on the doors of which appear the name of hi company and his official title. where all who run may read. The gain il dignity and propriety is obvious. Ther, is apparently to be no more approach ling of congress by "back door" methods vice-President Buckland has his offic
 here where any one may find him ant consult him, and the fact, instead o being concealed. is advertised
 No man of common sense who ha
 studied state or national legislation be 1 lieves for a moment that the lobbyis l can be done away with unless his plac is filled by some other agent The nam
 of lobbyist has fallen under deserve
 reproach. But the work which ha
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
BIG DANCING CARNIVAL.
Christmas Time at Armory-Gigs,
 Reels, Songs and Cake Walks.

A%SNhS3 hSOhesS AiLu Otth6 WALKS.
 An entertainment of great interest to all lovers of dancing is announced for the armory for December 21 to 25. when a big vaudeville prize contest will De held. Irish step dancing will be the principal feature the first even ing. Fitzpatrick, the Irish piper, has been secured from New York. He will play reels, gigs and hornpipes till all lovers of such dances will be satis- fled. Jim Ryan. Bradley, Callahan, and several other we'll known step dancers will enter the contest
 Another special feature will come on Monday night, when there will be a competitive drill open to degree teams The Eagles of the local Aerie. No. 242, under Sergeant William Doherty, have entered. The Comstock lodge, K. of F, of Waterbury, will enter another team. And still another will come from the K. of P. lodge in Bridgeport. The winning team will be given a handsome cup.
 Tuesday night will be given up to the song and dance and to buck and wing dancing. The Frankllns, the Carletons, Nonpariels and other clubs have made application to enter
 The cake walk will be the feature Wednesday night, which will be Christmas. Burgess, the state cham pion. cake walker, has entered. There will be much local talent entered in this event.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
VICTORIOUS TROOPS RETURN.
Portugal Welcomes Force Expressing
 Natives in West Africa.

Lisbon, Dec. 12.-The victorious West African expedition arrived here to-day and was received with the great est enthusiasm by the populace. King Carlos met the returning soldiers down the harbor and knighted the comman- der. The crowds showere0 flowers upon the troops as they marched through the streets.
 This military expedition was sent out about May for the purpose of re- pressing native uprisings in Portuguese West Africa The troops gained a de- cisive. victory on August 27 over a force of Cuamatas numbering 1000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

During the heavy gale of Tuesday the old ice houses at Hemingway's pond went down. Part of the sheds had been removed to Westville for an addition to plant there The wind got into the building, and raising it from it's underpinnings dropped it flat on the ground so that no part of it is four feet above the ground. The pond is no longer in use. Boys att tempted to dam the ditch running through it few days ago, but the proprietors of the land tore the dam 1 down.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
N. H. ROAD OPENS CAPITOL OFFICE Vice President Buckland Will Look Out for Company's Interests in Wash
 ington. LOBBYISTS NEWS
 BUREAU RECALLED Striking Contrast to Record of Railroad Representa-
 tion in the
 Past.
The Washington correspondent of

The Washington correspondent of the Springfield Republican under date of December Il writes as follows:
 The interesting sign has recently ap- peared upon the door of a suite in the newest and most palatial of Washing ten's office buildings, New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com pany E. c. Buckland, Vice Presi- dent" Washington has long been fa- miliar with the general offices of the Southern railway and with more or less important offices of other roads entering the city. But that a railroad i whose nearest lines are several hun dred miles away should open perma- 1 nent office here and install vice presi- dent in charge is a matter which nat urally arouses curiosity as to the req sons back of it. It is interesting to the section served by the road in ques- ton, but is of wider importance as marking the beginning of a new poll icy by the railroads in their relations both with the executive and legislative branches of the government.
 The railroad lobbyist has been fa- miliar figure at Washington for more years than the present generation can recall Two years ago, when the long fight was begun over the rate bill, the lobbyists were reinforced by the lorna tion of an elaborately organized press bureau, which sent tainted news" all over the country in the interest oi the railroads and in opposition to the rate bill This railroad press bureau was chiefly due to the late Samuel s Spencer, of the Southern railway, wht was killed in a wreck on his own llnt a year ago last Thanksgiving day. Bu while MT. Spencer was responsible fol the organization of the bureau, some other roads-not including the Nev , York, New Haven & Hartford-sharet with the Southern in the expense o maintaining it. Articles of various description were spread over the coun
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
THOMAS PROPERTY ATTACHED.
To Compel Delivery of Stock Used as
 Collateral.

New York, Dec. 12.-Property to the value of $47O,ooo belonging to E. R. Thomas and Orlando F. Thomas was attached to-day in an action brought by John c. Coyle of Philadel- phia, to compel the Messrs. Thomas to deliver to him the stock of the Provi- dent Savings Life Assurance society and certain bonds of the Western Ice company. MT Coyle alleges that he is a member of a Philadelphia syndi- cate which paid the Messrs Thomas $100, 900 in cash and s1,0o0,000 in notes for the stock and bonds and that the securities were to have been delivered on october 6. The delivery was not made, and it has been stated that the reason given by the Messrs. Thomas was that they were held as collateral by certain banks,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
FLEET soLD FoR sALARTEs.

Providence, R. l., Dec. 12.-The United States district court to-day or deEed nine more vessels of the Rhode Island fleet of the Fisheries company of Rhode Island and New Jersey, which is in the hands of an ancillary receiver, to be sold, in order that the crews of the vessels can be paid in full for their services. The crews have libelled the vessels to the extent of about $1,SO0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
DIES AFTER DEER CHASE.

Hilton, N. IT., Dec. 12.--The body of George Whitney of Canterbury was found in the woods near Northfleld to- day lying beside 8 deer which he had killed. It is thought death resulted from heart failure brought about by a long chase attending the shooting of the deer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

Advertised letters at Station A: Miss Louise Avigne, Mrs. Alexander Barrett, Philip A. Bailey, William s. Brown, Thomas Duffy, Henry B. Clifford, Miss Martha Green, Trans O'Hallerstedt. Miss Bowman Hennessy, Miss Helen Henze, William H. Howes, Robert E. Hunter Philip King, Frank Leahy O., Mrs. Malache, Guisep Maurale, B. S. Merritt, J. Morsey, Karolina Nillson. Miss Maude Nolan, Miss Rosa Quinn. A. IA. Sandford, Harry Prindle Sterling and George Smith.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
FIRST CREEK MINIsrER HERE.

Washington, Dec. 12.--Lambros Co., romilas, the first minister accredited to the newly established Greek lega- ton at Washington, has arrived here, and will arrange with the state de- partment for presentation soon to the president at the White house.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

with grip at her home in Atwater street several days Her pupils sent her handsome bouquet on Wednes- day and the remembrance greatly pleased her,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

MT. Post went to Washington from Porto Rico to answer the criticisms which had been made in Porto Rican paper against him that he had improperly criticized the clergy of Porto Rico in an address before the school commission. Ills fenomination followed an interview with President Roosevelt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13
PORTO RIcAN GOVERNOR.
Demonstration Greets Post Returning
 to Answer Criticism.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. 12.- Governor Regis H. Post, who was re- gently renominated to that office by President Roosevelt, was enthusiastic ally welcomed upon his arrival here to-day from the United States. Porto Ricans and Americans participated in the demonstration as a rebuke to the opposition, A banquet in Governor Posts honor has been arranged for Saturday night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

At the meeting of the Mems club of Grace church Wednesday evening, there was some discussion regarding the holding of lectures in this part of the city under the auspices of the Civic societies. Prof, Kent said the societies whould provide speakers to lecture on matters municipal and other profitable topics for the public, if a hall would be provided. He suggested that Granniss hall at Strong school be used. He said there was a plan to use some of the other school halls for similar purpose. The plan met with the approval of most of the members and it is probable that an attempt will be made to hold the lectures here.
 It was an all-night affair for most of the out-of-tow firemen who attend ed the Quinnipiac Hose company's ball at Polar Star hall Wednesday night. After the ball a fine oyster supper was served to the guests at the engine house in East Grand avenue. The sup per was cooked by Hobart c. Howard and was much eomplimented by the Quinnipiac's guest. The out-of-town people were in no hurry to leave the engine house, for they could not leave directly for home. Eight Westport fire. men with ladies left in time to take the 4:45 a. m. train at the union sta ton, and the Derby and Ansonia guests left on the first morning trolley car fol the north. All spoke very highely O. the fine reception they had met a
 the hands of the Fair Haven Eas
 firemen. .l..ag
 Miss Emma Macdonald, teacher ir Roger sherman school, has been il
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

The Christmas sale at Pilgrim church Wednesday, netted fully s1O0 The sale at st. James church netted $7O which was pretty good considering the very stormy day when the sale was held.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

The funeral of Pauline, wife of Jacob J. Gutbrod, was largely attended yes- terday afternoon at Memorial chapel, Fair Haven cemetery, prayers having first been held at her late residence, lS4 Lombard street. There was pro- fusion of beautiful floral offerings. The services were conducted by pr. Sheath. The bearers were sons of the deceased, Christian F., George, Frederick and Edward Gutbrod
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

It now transpires that Miss Grace Bishop, the well known Grand avenue miliner. who fell on an icy sidewalk recently, fractured her wrist. It was thought at first that It was only a sprain. The fracture was determined by the use of the x-rays.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

The new officers of Waucoma Yacht club are; Commodore, Harry Todd; vice commodore, Reuben Johnson; sec- retary, Frederick Cleayes; treasurer, Joseph Borst; fleet captain, Clifford Dumble.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

One of the arrivals of the week was a three-master in Mill river with a. cargo of lumber.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

MT and Mrs. William II. Blewett of ST Saltonstall avenue, have removed to Springfield where. Mir. Blewett has se- cured position lts
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

Miss Emma Macdonald, teacher in Roger sherman school, has been i'll
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

Miss Bertha Niles, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. P. Niles, is at her home in Lenox street fof the holiday vaca- tion. She is attending Smith college where there was an epidemic of grip and returned home quite Ill, but is now on the road to recovery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-13

H. c. Henderson, the East Side drug clerk who left here in July for the west for the benefit of his health, writes to his friends that he is now very we'll and is located in Loudon, Colorado. For several months MT Hen derson was engaged in survey work for the Union Pacific railroad in Colorado where his health Improved rapiduy. He is now the manager of a large drug store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-09
Results at Bennfngs

Washington, April 8.--As a horse race race the most interesting event on icap at seven and half turlongs. Faust, with Miller up, was a receding favorite. Sailor Boy broke first and made the pace for half a mile.
 First race selling. seven and a half way. S5; McCarty. 2 to l won; Wa bash Queen. S7; Goldstein, g to 5. sec Sad 8o {sfE 5siId MoKs9. Ki@s 1ls Pom
 Second race. four furlongs, old course ,,BeckSn, ,.dn IO7 q; JohRseP2, IS to i i second; Long Rail, .565 T: osmith5 :. Luzetta. Awless. John Lee ran:
 Third race. six furlongss Lord Bo- Workman. 99 (McDanieD, to l sec ond: Anna May. 101 (Miller). to 2 third. Time. 1:1s 2-5. Berkely. Golf Ball and Dogrose ran.
 Cousin Kate. III (McDaniell. 5 to second; K KsankeMkee: s4 sEnglander2; 8 Algerie. Diamond Flush. Princess Roy al. Venus. Ossineke and Umbrella ran. ,of Fifth ~ race: selling .mile,.CSSbmosa SoInS;a ioO; Englander. II to second; Deka- Der. 100 (Hyland). 15 to third. Time. 1:44 2-5. Turbulence. Monacodor ran
 Sixth race. handicap seven and a half furlongs- -Omondes Right. 121 tMcDanieD. Il to 10 won; Faust. 95 (Mlller). even. second. Sailor Boy, 91 tYorkel, 15 to l third. Time. 1:37 1-5. Three starters.
 Entries.
 First race, six and a half furlongs, Columbia course--Parkvule, 113; Belle of Jessapline. 106; Orphan Lad. 9S; Tu- dor. Laly, 94; Fusillade. Cobleskill. 91 Old Colony. S9.
 Second race. half mile. old course-- Meno. Kate Carney. Cartwheel, Match es. Mary. Desideratum, Mirlahdo. We'd ding, Easter Belle, Black Mask. Gre won. -Helen B., Black Domino. Gal lant Lizzie. Miss MarjoE1e. Laudable.
 Third race. four and half fuclongs. old course -Patrician. Senator Bar" rett. Bob Callahan. Hartford Boy,
 Fourth race, steeplechase. about two miles, -Satauket, 161; Guardian, 1858; Adline B.. 156: Lysistrata. Paprikita. 137: Sir Tristan. 137; Mooksie, 1855.
 Fifth race. seven furlongs-- Mill stone. Trenton Blue. am Trying, 10S; Grumbling Soph. Titus, 0-,- of Night Lucky Strome, Sally K. Will Do, Puritan Girl. 106.
 Sixth ra- selling. mile and hundred Sentry. 1O7; Water Dog. 1o3: Lord Badge, 1Q2; Johnstown. 94; Winches- ter. 1O2; Venus. 96.