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New-York tribune., 1908-05-20
SAVED FROM FouNDERED STEAMER.

Nassau. May ia small boat, containing several
passengers and of the of the Greek
steamship Cyclades came in here to-day. The Cy
clades from New Orleans for Genoa. foundered off
Srrup Cay May 13. The and passengers
took to the boats. The captain and fifteen of the
crew arrived here Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-20
WILL VOTE ON CHILD LABOR DEC. 8

Washington May l9-The Senate Committee on
Education and Labor to-day agreed to the
national child labor bill on December next. SEN
ator Reveridge appeared before the committee to-
day and made argument that the proposed legis-
Iation vas constitutional An informal poll OF the
committee developed that . majority believed other.
WieA
New-York tribune., 1908-05-20

Wiesbaden, May ia semi-official explanation
of Emperor Williams failure TO attend the
luncheon given for him by the nobility at Frank
fort yesterday published to-day The fact
that his majesty not present had no political
significance, but due 10 official business
which needed to be disposed OF promptly
New-York tribune., 1908-05-20
PROTECTION OF BRITISH BIRDS.

London, May 1a.-The bill to check the random
slaughter of birds in Great Britain. introduced in
the House of Lords May II by Lord Avebury
(Sir John lubbock, passed It's second reading to-
day 1t referred to a select committee
New-York tribune., 1908-05-20
CONDITIONS AT PUERTO CA6ELLo.

Wiemstad. May IA Dutch schooner which
arrived here last nigh from Puerto Cabello re-
ported that when the vessel left Puerto Cahelio
three days ago the sanitary conditions there
good.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-20

nonle saws that the Porte has recognized French
demands in the case of the Heraclea rlnes anu
that the incident is considered closed
New-York tribune., 1908-05-20

PORTE AccEDES TO FRENCH DEMANDS.
Paris. May IA telegram received here from Nj.
Constans, the French Ambassador 10 Constanti-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24

any medium who wUuld count i few
LIangcs spilled behind him. annonnc-
ed Saturday that The Offer would b"
withdrawn Gu December 81. The
fact is. The society is very Respondent
over tn, DG|" results obtained up to
date.
Thousands of applications, said MI
Kellogg. have been received sine" the
Cffer of the prize was made lai" IN
the fail. Every promising applicant
has been put to slight and simple
preliminary test. but not one has stood
It, Applications have come from
every state in the Union, ana many
of the European countries.
To the most positive Of thcS" ap-
plcants, Mr.. kellogg or W. s. Davis,
the secretary OF the Metropol tan
Psychical Society. has replied, usual
" proposing some such test As lo-
eating in the Office Of the society an
envelope containing three words III
everyday use or tray containing
several small articles familiar TO all
In no case h?s any medium. no maj
ter how confident his or her claims,
l,2en able to gHeSS right.
Mr. Kellogg himself now nSu"S the
word guess" when speaking If these
answers The fact is, he perhanS last
little lit diSgusted. David Goih'
berger, the treasurer Of tn" society.
has deposited that 5000 in the bank,
and is impatirnt'y waiting TO check
il out to some one who can count the
oranges.
Az the time is short and President
kellogg is anxious that every one VINO
has any really extraordinary powers
shall be attracted hv this offer. ne
now makes an additional offer 10 aD'
plicants who are willing to submit TO
the preliminary test. He said:
II will give slGn as comn'nsa'lon
for his trouble to any one. whether II"
is medium or not. who will s'ahn
the simple preliminary test Of read
ing words written on the back OF n
card or sealed in an envelope. hu'
to sift ont the insincerc applicants
will be required to deposit the small
sum Of s. with am newspaper III
New York. to be contributed to some
charitable INSTITUTION Of the CITY III
the event OF his failure to stand th'
test
THE society does not want ms
money. bu, it is bound TO max" some
such condition so as to conhn". i''
Investigations to those who assert
with sincerity that they have guides
and have confidence in them. Ne"
York Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. MoFFlTT
Services viii Take Place from Home
Of Mrs. G, s, Lee This Morning.

The remains OF the late Mrs. II. O.
Moffitt, who died in Washington Tues
day. arrived here yesterday morning
and the body was taken to the home
Of her sister. Mrs. G. s. Lee. on the
boulevard.
The funeral will take place from
Mrs. Lees home this morning at II
o'clock and will be conducted by Rev,
George w. Wray. pastor of the First
Methodist church.
The following gentlemen will act as
pallbearers: Messrs. J. w. Rowe. I.
NJ. Seymour, A. A. Patrick. T. II. vii,
son. George w. Ashby and J. b. Brit,
tingham.
Mrs. Mofitt was Miss Anna Bush. OF
Hampton, before uer marriage and
she is survived by two sisters. two
brothers ami her husband. The broth
ers and sisters are Messrs. f. S.
Bush. of Hampton. and II. l.. BIsh.
OF Newborn, n. c: Mrs. G.. 8. Lee and
Mrs. Lsona Scott. Of hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
HONOR ROLL OF the
YNOEBUS GRADED SCHOOLS
Nance o. the Distinguished Pupils
Announced Yesterday by Prot.
J. n. Dod3e.

Below will be found the names OF
the children in the Phoebus .nraded
Schoois, whose work won them po'
sitions on the honor roll for the
month ending December %:
Eur perfect attendance. good les
sons and satisfactory department:
Dsshth Grade-Marguerie Bers-
ley, Annie Dorsey and Ruth Will
hams.
seventh Grade-Kathrine Brennan.
Christopher Kraft. stanton Bertschey.
Allen Grum. Edgar Carroll and John
Dell.
Sixth Grade-Edna Warren. Cali
AOtfsweiler, Arthur Dore. Emma Ed
wards, Pearl Harrison. Adelaide
Clark and Thomas Bell.
Fifth Grade-Edi,h Rothweiier.
Marguerite Gear, Katie Engleberg.
Anna Engleberg. John Driscoll and
Mildred Brown.
Fusrth Grade-Lilias Turney. Vir-
tinsa Farrell, Horace Mingee. Edward
Driscoll. Rose Edwards. Bessie Elan.
Isnnie Brennan Hare, Jackson. Susie
Scumelz and Ben'sk Burge.
ffird Grade-DoIa Dare. Marian
rIedeke, Nora Powsr. Haiti. tower.
;Cofiune Nelson. Bessie Penny and
Robbie James.
Second Crade-Terence TIlly, Rob
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
LICENSES TO MARRY
Holiday Season Brings Forth Many
Weddings Among Young and Old.

TbS'SaY SSoDS" ''6o ~ "~''/
Weddings Among Young and Old.
Clerk of the Courts Harry II. Holt
did a good business in the marriage
license line yesterday. issuing the
coveted parchment to six couples. as
follows:
Mr. Grover Cleveland Wrigh, and
Miss Goldie Ethel Ives. The mar
riage occurred in Newport News last
evening
MIR. Charles William Wool. of New
port News. and Miss Martha Selden
Walker. the ceremony taking place in
the brides home in Pee Dee last
night.
The colorsd couple getting the L.
censes were:
william Henry Dorsey. 81 years
old and Kittie Robinson. 6S years
old.
w. H. Skinner. CO years old. and
Martha Coles. IS years old
Frank Wright, 81 years old. and
Florence Johnson. 35 years Old
William F. Trusiy ana Hattie Yer
bena Stewart.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
HOME FOR HOLIDAYS
Many Hampton Girls and Boys sacl
for the Christmas Season.

Messrs. Thomas Collier. Raymond
Norris, Charles Sinclair. James
Winnie. who are attending the Virgin
in Polytechnic Institute, are home to
spend the holidays with their par
ents.
Miss Lucille Woods. a student in
the Maryland Institute. Baltimore. Is
visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs,
Hugh NJ. Woods. 8. Old Point for the
Christmas season.
Mr.. David Kirsner. a, law student
at the University o! Maryland. has
arrived TO spend Christmas With his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis kirsner.
In West Queen street.
Mr.. Harry Rowe. who Is attending
Randolph-Macon Academy. Is visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Rowe,
In Armistead avenue.
Mr.. Hugh Barney a student In the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Is
spending the holidays with his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. n. r. Barney.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
h|aIS PROSECUTORS
make 4 BAD BREAK
STATE Offers Evidence Which VIII
Permit Defendant n Air Broth
er's IarRa| Career
SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY GIVEN
Letter Written by Thornton Hams to
Publisher Introduced to Pave Way
ss for Further Evidence, Which Latter
Was Not Aiiowed-Gives Lawyers
for Defense important Opening.
SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY GIVEN
nv Associated Press.)


FLUSHING. n. y. Dec, 23.-\ear-
Ing the close OF its case against
Thornton J. Hams In the killing OF
William f. Annis, the prosecution
today brought out letter written
by the defendant which opens the
way Scr Hams lawyers to bring out
the Incidents in Captain Hams mar
ttal career which brough, about the
killing.
The letter was written last June
hy the defendant to Julian Ripley.
president Of the publication OF when
Annis was manager, In which Ahh's
was characterized as rascal anu
s..scoundrel" and said that he had him
OF, n criminal charge OF betraying his
brothers wife.
District Attorney Darrin offered tn"
letter In evidence preliminary to the
Testimony by Ripley concerning a
gecsnd letter from the defendant
which witness had destroyed. JUS
tice Crane did not permit Ripley 10
testify concerning his recollection OF
the second letter.
Policeman Eugene Fallon gave sen
.sAtional testimony when he said that
Thornton Hams, during the coroner's
inquest turned to him and declared:
81 would 60 down to hell to get
him ana kill him over again
: Darrin told Justice Crane that he
Aoped to furnish the case tomorro"
ar Saturday,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
REAL. ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Mr.. George Boyenton Buys the Brad
bury PROPERTY On the Boulevard.

Mr. NJ. o. IIackcy, manager Of tn"
Phillips-L ackey Company, yesterday
completed the negotiations in the
sale of the house and lot on the bou-
lcvard belonging to Mr.. l.. Bradbury.
The property was purchased by Mr..
George l.. Boyenton at the price OF
$1,000 Mr. Boyenton will occupy the
property az his dwelling.
Mr.. I.ackey also sod lot In Eliza
beth street to Mr.. l.. Carroll for 81
COO
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
Hswaii's Sugar Crop.

Hawaii's sugar crop for this year
which Is now ali ground amounted
to 521 900 tons. worth in the neigh
borhood of s4O.O00.O00. This is not
only the largest crop ever produced
in the Territory. but is the h&hes
production per acre Vet attained az
eraging over five tons to the acre
Throughout the group Some of the
plantations will begin grinding on
their 1909 crop next month. or early
in January.
Take your prescriptions to HCLL's
Cnt Rate Drug Store. LIEU
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
Matters Personal

Miss Ray Scott. who has been Wis
ting in Baltimore. returned home
Yesterday. She was accompanied
back by Miss Roberta Oden hal. who
will spend the holidays with her.
MIR. j. NJ. McComb, pension clerk IN
the National Soldiers Home trcasur-
er's Office. left yesterday for his for
mer home In Waynesboro where he
will spend the Christmas holidays.
Capt. J. V. Francis. chief Of the
book.binding department at the Home
has left for a stay OF a month in the
north.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
Letter from Mr. Taft.

Jessie Williams. the president OF
the Elizabeth City County Negro
Republican club, has received a per-
sonal letter from President-elect W.
II. Taft. in which Mr.. Taft thanks the
club for a telegram sent him by the
club congratulating him upon his
election
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
SALOONS CLOSE TOMORROW.
New Law Regulating the Saloons Will

Tomorrow will be tn" first Christ.
mas day, unless 1t fell on Sunday.
that the saloons in Hampton will re-
main closed all day. Under the law
the saloons are required to remain
closed on Christmas day. observing
tho usual Sunday restrictions
The lnnks will be closed as will
also the court Offices, and the post
Office will observe SUNDAY hours.
Many of the stores will be closed
during the afternoon. while some few
will remain closed all dav.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
HAD TO CLUB SMITH.
officer Cunningham subdues Bad
Colored Man With His "8iIlic."

John Smith negro, who has spent
a term in the penitenriary accord
ing TO the police. was dubbed into
submission by Ohlccr John W. Gun
ninghrm last night Smith got rea!
bad and was disOrd"rIy, when Officer
Cunningham placed him under ar
rest. He bccam" unruly and the ON
Ger finally hammered tn" negro $
head with his stick until thc blood
ran nrofusply
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
ELks' CHRISTMAS BASKETS.
Contributors Must be In At Elks'
Hall BY 8 O'clock Tonight

HAMPTON Lodge OF Elks will distri-
tute its Christmas baskets tonight,
and the members who expect to send
contributions are reaue stcd to send
them to Elks' Hall by o'clock this
evening IN order that the committee
can accomplish its work with rapid
ity. The demands this year are un.
usually heavy and number OF re-
quests have been made to the COM
mittee for relief
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
Mind Your Business!

II you don't nobody will. 1t is your
business to keep out OF all the trou-
bic You can and you can and will
keep out of liver ard bowel trouble
II you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They keep biliousness. malaria and
::aundice out Of your system. CSC at
ALI Druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
NEWELL 6 CO., Inc.
The Furniture People.
q West Queen ST., Hampton. va.
e. o. Newell Sec'y and Treas.

ert Mingee. Frances Betsy, Marie Nc
Carly, Esther Clark and James kai-
ser.
First Grade-John Mugler, Nelli"
Lancer, Cheastnrv Batter. Medrl
Ptarce. lie Grande Tennis and James
Wood
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
DIED IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Well Known Hampton Men Receive
Sad Tidinas for Christmas Season.

MessrS. Jacob n, ffrlflng"r and
Charles Heffclfngcr l"f; yesterday
for fredericksburg. Pa. in rcspOns"
to telegram announcing til" death
OF II, ;r sister, Mrs. George a. Singer
OF PittSturg, Pa. The body Cf Mrs
Singer was taken to fredericksburg
the former homc of the Heffelfng"rs.
Tn" aged father Of Mrs. Singer now
liv, in fredericksburg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
Little Bow eresss His Arm.

Master Linwood Topping. the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Topping. who
lives in LsSsile avenue. fcr at his
home Tuesday afternoon and broke
a bone IN his left arm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24

A membership card in the Y. ". G
A. Is a Christmas sif; tina; will las
the year round. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
clAIRvOYANTS FAIL.
Psychical Sceiet; Will Withdraw
5000 Offer for Test.

Presiden, James l.. Kellogg. CT the
Metropolitan Psychical Society. which
recently offered prize Of $1,000 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24
N H00r phWlclS0

" vour physlcisa
writes charity On your pr~Bcription
we ON Oh them IRE Of CHARGE.
CON0DON PHARMACIED. 1elS.ts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-24

NEWELL 6 CO., Inc.

Every famil?, white or coiored, that
is worthy in Hampton or PhoerIs or
suburbs. that needs help, pleas" call
at our store Christmas morning be-
tween 10 a. m. and IL noon and We
will Civ, them provisions enough for
the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

service under the capable management Of Mrs T. A. Carlyle and
patronzed largely by the select and critical tourists whom
qietude and honey comforts Indispensable The house and
grounds very delightful and close upon the slrf.ne
One OF the real beauty spots OF all this delightful and country
side however the Seaside Hotel ut oaday the thcy end
Of the resort Just under the lee Of the great head that trs
itself into the blue depths TO the west 1t ideal place park like
and M qnietude but yet almost instant touch with vivid
life Of the place and The big oomy structure and the wide
grounds laid out with view TO charm and have been
nyoca from the day long that famous old Ben oa
day conceived the plan and wrought into shape Exquisite cean
spervens everywhere in the hotel and Of and the appoint
ens OF character TO please the most fasdous patron For
genuine comfort and scale Of equipment simply unequaed the
beach Its patrons have long learned the utility Of engaging
their quarters at the Seaside well advance Of the open
ing and during the long enjoys the fullest and best Of the
pleasure custom Of Seaside.
Among the other popular and appreciated house Of public
annent the Mcguire the Colonial and the Commercials each and
a yoes with the thousands that throng this popular haven OF
summer recreation responding completely to the infinite demands Of
eactng clientele and retaining their deserved place general
estimate as ii attaches TO Seaside.
AS annexed yet independent anxares of the splendid hotel equip
Of Seaside there Of beautiful cottages bungaoes Of
wealthy and cultured visitors who bring their home comforts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

uxur with them the pleasures their stay seanore
and these odd and beautiful homes line long beacways and
south the delight Of sgsecs and the establishment of
whole place.
lndufra the city Of Seaside possesses Of the finest and
largest numbering plants the entire county that counts heavily
the general estimates that make the just and conclusions she
enjoys the public mind The Seaside Lumber Manufacturing
Company the and style Of the concern
computed to be worth quarter Of million spot money employs
$50 hands its departments from the forest
the boxcar that haus its product market output spruce
hnock and cedar sash and doors mstu siding and flooring and
all the other elements Of trade figure figure stated
above valuation has payroll Of from 10000 per
month and the year around for
repairs with unfang market for every dollars product
Its den the careful hands e W. s. ennng president Of
the company and also president the Bank Of Seaside Mayor Of
the city Of affairs and capacity and who enjoys the grudgng
confidence Of the community he stands for actively
Seaside has in contemplation number Of cardinal improvements
that will put her in fine shape for the growing interest that year
by year. and which followed up will make her Of the most
beautiful and popular cities and the Northwest
Among these the expansion Of her system to meet the
increasing demands Of the hosts ong there each year and the paving
Of her principal horoughfar each and BOTH prime and spirited
propositions
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

open M main thoougavs well kept up and reach ii all
directions covering tho full and compass Of attractions in the
teenic and inspired lines
Seaside boass half dozen fine hotels beside nnueIed scores Of
houses and homes given 10 the entertainment Of the man, woman
nd child looking for careful and comfortable housing and enance
ung the when the full charm Of the Oregon coa summer IL
IN full play at this delightful spot
The Hotel Moore the leading caravansar there and shares the
wide popularity OF its famous host Dan Moore than whom
better equipped caterer the Northwest The house srolnts the
bun at the edge of the and its windows three sides
furnish nm uninterrupted view Of the blue Pac6c and the bulk Of the
holiday hroi all hours Of the day night The Moore never
nows an empty during the season. from years
he other given the entertainment Of guests groups
rowds as the desire for outing and pleasant dictates
From the seaedge OF the Moore fine grounds pier uts
he for 700 feet being 70 feet in width and part parcel Of
e hotel establishment and Of the big features Of the place
said that Mr. Moore intends extend 500 feet further with long
IT. dock at the seaend The house nnkcd both sides with
oard walks extending for mile north and along the
ache and holds the most commanding position the entire
bnnity enjoys the very OF the elite patronage OF the great
or and Of the high standard hotels OF the Northwest in every
bncievable relation
Among the charming houses Of cheer and comfort Seaside
ockscy Hail. kept TO the forefront Of adequate and delightful
The Washington times., 1908-04-26

ing the "Octagon Dance" which took
place here Wednesday evening
Mrs. Frederick schwab and children,
Of Columbia -oad. are the guests Of
Mrs. A. I. Lissberger, Of Baltimore
Miss Margaret Mcclure and Miss Mar
garet Connor were the guests during
the week OF Mr.. and Mrs Paul Ward.
formerly Of Washington, but now OF
Baltimore.
After being the guest of friends FOR a
few days Benjamin SOIomonsIly has re-
turned 10 his home I'm Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. r. Well. Of New Orleans. La. is
spending the week in town, prior 10
sailing for Europe from New York.
Mrs. ENAMEL Hecheimer. who has
been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. B.
Rosenthal. Will return 20 her home On
Baltimore today
Mrs Benjamin Rich. Of New York. IS
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. y. Rich. OF
1922 Fourteenth street northwest. Mrs
Rich will entertain an luncheon today
in honor Of Mrs Benjamin Rich and
Miss Fannie Truer. OF Dallas. Tex.
Mrs. Eugene Schwab and family are
spending a fortnigst In New York.
GersOn NordIinEer IS spending a few
days in New York city and York. Pa.
The Washington times., 1908-04-26

man viii be Harry s. RigsIes- A re-
etpuon VIII follow the ceremony. after
which they will take q Northern we'd
ding trip, stopping az New York city
and other points OF interest. They viii
i've IN Washington upon their return
Miss Leila Rosse, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward l. Rosse. and Edward
Russell Juneau VIII be married tomor-
row at O'Clock in the Church OF the
Advent, the Rev. Edward Marshall
Mott. pastor Of the church. offciarlnc
Inc bride Will enter the church escort
co by her father, who VIII give her in
marriage She viii De attended b. Miss
jeanette Rose. her sister AS maid 81
honor. and her bridesmaids Miss Mary
Elizabeth keene and Miss Julia Rose.
The best man VIII be Walter Sacks. and
the ushers. Francis Rose. brother
or the bride-elect. William Foley Van
Horn Foulke. and T. avery TAYLOR
A small reception in the home OF the
bride s parents viii follow the ceremony.
AFTER which they VIII leave Tor Atlantic
City for several days. Upon their re-
turn they VIII reside in Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. s r Young announce
the engagement OF their daughter.
Leona. 20 Nathan Frank. OF Baltimore
They viii he al home SUNDAY. Nav g
from 10 70 O'Clock AZ So Seventh street
northwest.