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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
MESSINA IS 4 MASS
or FiRE.SWEPT RUINS
Continued from First Page.

which is hailed as a token OF love
from q sister state.
The minister OF marine tonight re-
ceived word that the steamships "a
ormina and Campania laden win
45, 900 beds and a large supply OF pro
visions had left Genoa bound for Mes
Gina. Other steamers, also bounti1h''
" stocked are on their way to the
Stricken cities from various ports.
The despatching from the stricken
zone say that large army wo ia
be required to cope with even the
pressing needs OF the unfortunate
people who are roaming about hall
clad and starving, some OF them
dragging articles OF clothing from
the smouldering ruins TO protect
themselves from the piercing winds.
Terrible suffering is inevitable De-
fore the much needed relief stores
can arrive.
Late dispatches state that the city
of Palmi contains 1900 dead and
twice as many injured. Two thirds
of the town was laid to waste
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF
the RAHKAY CHANGES
Mr.. Ford Is superintendent Of Tsrmi-
nails, and M. Parker 10 Gen.
eraj Aren't, Effective To-

Mr.. Ford Is superintendent Of Tsrmi-
nails. and NJ. Parker 10 Gen.
esai Agent, Effective To
morrow.
Ohlcial notice Of railway changes
announced in this paper yesterday
morning were received yesterday
The circulars were as follows:
CIRCULAR.
Richmond. Dec. 90.
Mr.. 3. !. Ford Is hereby appointed
superintendcnt OF terminals at New
port News, Va, In charge OF all OPP
erations except those that are as
signed to the general agent. The
once Of trainmaster of terminals Is
aa6olished. Effective January ], 1903.
J. W. KNAPP.
General Superintendent,
Approved:
c. E. DOYLE.
General Manager.
CIRCULAR.
Richmond, Dec. IS.
Mr.. H. E Parker is hereby APP
pointed general agent at Newport
Newa. Va. and will have supervis.
ION OF exports. imports, coastwise
nfrchandise business. and will per-
form such other duties as may be
assigned TO him by the general man
ager. .-....
49, &. E. DOYLE.
General Manager
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
c. e. DOYLE.
General Manager.
CIRCULAR.
&. f. DOYLE.
General Manager.
EMANCIPATION ceLEsRAr'oN
eeoaroes Of the City Have Arranged
for Para6s and Exereise&

eeoasoes OF the City Have Arranged
for parade and Exercises.
Elaborate arrangements have been
.wS6e BIZ the Emancipation Associa-
ta6& composed Of leading negroes OF
IL city. for celebrating emancipation
p t6morrow according to custom.
parade will form on jefferson
T1fnee ot 1870 p. m. and the line OF
.teh viii include all Of the princi-
utfeetS.
= TIE evening. . musical and lit
6Sfy Program will be rendered at
- 81. Paul A. NJ z. church on
FTtsaty4third street, Of which Rev.
,M3. Sydes is pastor Special music
m be furpished by the church choir.
81 there viii be selections by the
LzbSrty Ben and Golden Gate guar
fe4R g. Lee. OF colOrcd public
1c1ap0l no. 1, will be the orator Of
O. occasion.
ooapsnies from Portsmouth, Nor
~ 66d suffolk with come over to
t(e1cipate IN the parade
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Horrors Unspeakable.

NAPLES, Dec 30.-Ilme OnlE foi.-
firms the unspeakable horrors OF IN"
earthquake. History will perhaps
not divulge its supremest individual
tragedies. for earth and sea ruin
Iessly claimed thousands of human
beings, and the flames merci!essly
completed the unfinished devastation.
Naples. vibrant with the memory
of Vesuvius, is Frustrated anew at
the misery and woe from N assina
confided to her care.
The hospitals hotels and homes
are crowded with refugees. and tn"
people are vieing with one ano' her
in aiding the stricken.
Those who have expert knowledH"
on the subject agree that the center
OF the cataclysm was the strait OF
Messina. which also is the center. OF
the volcanic zone, whose highest
peak, Etna, is now silent From
this base. the teluric' disturbance ex-
tended. aluting by little, northerly,
as far as Cape Vaticano and south
erly as far a. the Bay of Catania. raw
cling the western region of Clahria
and the eastern coast Of Sicily Tor
distance OF nearly 100 miles
Fair Region Destroyed.
1t is impossible accurately to as
certain the exact extent CT the move
ment east and west in the inland re-
gions. brt it is certain that the
beauty OF one of the most charming
sections OF Southern Italy has been
lrrevocably destroyed.
Vineyards are no more: waving
rows OF lemon, orange and olive
trees have been torn up. and the en-
chanting coast line, with its soft and
fragrant foliage. has been converted
into a hideous desert.
Reggie. whose gay &pect set off
the severity Of the mountains and
Palnni. perched jauntily amid orange
and olive trees. have become mere
blots on the horizon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31

that 80 Americans were in the Trim
acara hotel at Messina, which is SAID
to he totally destroyed.
1t is known. however, that some
of the guests escaped.
The foreign office reported that
several foreign nations are hurryinS
warships to the scene to offer assist
ance
The ambassador has despatched
consular officers in the quest for in
formation
Government is Active.
Every effort is being made by the
stale department to obtain news OF
American citizens who were in the
earthquake zone in Italy. and whose
fate has caused their friends much
uneasiness and an appeal to the de-
.partment to help locate them.
Ambassador Griscom was dire
to cable promptly any information
ottainable regarding the missing peo-
pie and to send some Of the Amer
lean vice consuls in Italy to the
scene of distress to renuer whatever
aid possible
Efforts also are being made to
keep in communication with Deputy
Consul Lupt on a. Messina. to the end
that prompt advices may reach here
regarding any Americans in trouble
there.
Will Make News Public.
The state department announced
that it will make public promptly to
the press any information received
from its officials in ~Italv. so that
news from there will reach those i'm
fnediately interested at the first pos
sible moment.
The departments information IS
that the winter tourist season has
not yet began in Sicily.
The impression among officials Is
that those Americans who were. IN
the earthquake zone IN that island
were mainly at Taormina.
Many inquiries came to the depart
mert regarding friends believed to be
in the earthquake region.
Those inquired about incl1ded the
following: Mrs. Martha c. kittridse'
her two daughters Ethel and Ciaris5:
and Miss Margaret Mendell all OF
BrockliDe. Mass. and oil of whom are
believed to have been at Taormina.
Miss Blanche Kahn. of Philadelphia,
whose probable whereabouts in the
disturbed district are not stated. and
David Sessums bishop of louisiana
who, II is said. ct the department, Is
believed to h. al Mess.na.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Craft Reports Observations.

JARSEII.LES, Dec. 30.-The Mes
sageries Narratives Picket Orenque.
which arrived here from Alexandria,
today reports that at 3 o'clock Tues
day morning while steaming thirty
miles outside of Messina she expert
enced several formidable shocks. tbs
passengers being greatly alarmed.
The steamer passed within 600
feet of Messina and saw the city
afame between drifting columns OF
smoke.
The city at that time was a vast
heap of ruins and there were no
signs of life.
More than 800 vessels were adrift
and the sea was filled with wreck,
age.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Social.PeHs0nal

Mr.. and Mrs. James Long street
, have announced the engagement OF
their sister Miss Nancy Wakefield
Parker, to Mr.. Joseph Herbert Cook
the wedding to take place at 81.
Paul's Episcopal church on the even
ing OF January 20. The announce
ment will be OF especial interest in
this city and throughout this section
OF the State.
Miss Parker is the daughter Of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H. Parker,
OF Smithfield, and since the death OF
her parents has spent great deal
OF time in this city with her sister.
Mrs. Street She Is a favorite in
social circles and has many friends.
Mr.. Cook Is teller Of Schmelz
Bros, bank and has made his home
here for several years. be is son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Cooke, OF
City Point.
DR. and Mrs. A. c. Jones and Miss
Add,e New will entertain at bridge
whist this evening, the guests being
invited to watch the old year out.
Miss Phyllis Edwards Is visiting
friends in New York city.
Miss Stone, of Lynchburg. Is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. r. d. Vel
lines, I0S Twenty.sixth street.
Miss Marie Turner is visiting
friends In Richmond.
DR.. William Hoskins is confined to
his home by sickness.
Mr. r. w. Proffltt. who fell through
the elevator shaft at Swifts packing
house a few weeks ago. and sustain
cd severe injuries. Is improving.
Misses Rountrec and Lucy
Anderson. or Richmond. are the
on Chestnut avenue.
Mrs. NJ. T. Ferguson and daughter
Lillian. have returned from VISIT
to wilmington. Del.
Mrs. ID. r. Mcneil and daughter
Virginia. OF Baltimore, are visiting
relatives In the city.
Misses Eta Sinclair and Fannie
Collier of Hampton, left yesterday
for Baltimore. where they will visit
friends.
Miss Mary Ainster of Richmond. IL
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. l. Lipman OF
this city.
Mrs, John N. Martin returned yes
terday afternoon from Richmond.
where she has been visiting relatives.
She was accompanied home by her
sister. Miss Margaret A. Neal, VINO
will be her guest here.
MIR and Mrs. Charles F. Fraley
have gone to Philadelphia to visit
relatives.
Miss Gertrude Shepperd. of Lee
Hall, Ia visiting friends In this city.
MIR. Rex r. Fleury returned yester-
day to Trenton, N. j., after visiting
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Americans in Stricken City.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. ~
Ninety Americans in a Messina hotel
thst vas destroyed and Italians and
Americans cooperating in the aHes'
for information regarding the miss
ing. are reported in cable to the
state department roday from Amhas-
sador Griscom AT Rome.
The Ambassador cabled thar he
has received TO word from the Amer
lean consals a. Iessina ard Palermo.
He has askeJ the foreign otlcc for
information ard that cfhce. he sd
VICES. win use ~ baort through
50 = Obtain I'M
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Watch Night Service.

A Watch Might" service will b.
he,a at Trinity Methodist church this
evening beginning At 10 o'clock. The
public IL invited 10 attend.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Americans Fortunate Escape.

NEW YORK, Dec 30.-Had the dis
aster in Southern Italy occurred a
mcnth later. according to local mana
gers of European tourist agencies. Il
much greater number OF Americans
and other foreigners must have
persisted than doubtless has been the
case
This would have been so. they
point out. because the season for
tourists In Sicily and Calabria Is al
its height in the latter part of Janu
ary and really does rot begin until
after New Years. either for Ameri
cans or Europeans.
One of the few direct cable mes
sages reaching this city from Mess'
IA since the earthquake was receiv
ed today by Gio-Sio W. Peirce. OF
the New York ofice Of the Sicilian
American Steamship Company. q
which his father is the president and
his uncle is the vice-presi6ent in Mes
sina.
The message. which had been sent
from Naples. read:
| "Messina entirely destroyed by
J earthquake. ! and family safe"
| Mr.. PIERCE said that the family
homo Is not in Messina proper but
cue mile away. However. IL is situ'
a;ed on the shore. wherefore he pre-
, samed that the tidal wave that swept
the city did NOT extend TO that point
but was confined TO tire harbcr.
Mr. Peirce was Of the opinion that
the loss Of life in the shipping in the
port must very greatly have added
10 the casualties.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31

MIR. Rex r. Fleury returned yester'
day to Trenton, N. j.. after visiting
his parents. Mr. AMI Mrs. II. J
Fleury.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31

Miss Gertrude Shepperd. of lie
Hall, IL visiting friends In this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
Treasure Aboard Warship.

CATANIA. Dec. 30-The lat, st
news from Messina sets forth that
some progress is being made in the
work Of succoring the wounded sur
vi>ors. but no attempt is being made
to remove the wreckage.
The troops and sailors have been
obliged to shoot down robbers who
persisted in footing.
; The entire local treasury of the
Messina branch OF the sank Of Italy.
some $2.0G0. 600 has been saved, and
is on board an Italian warship.
Reseuers Becoming Exhausted.
The resCuers at Messira. are rap
idly becoming exhausted.
The fires have not yet been put
out. and there is no water with
which TO combat the flames
Many OF the people still rCtrse to
leave the ruins OF their houses.
They cling TO the site; Of their
homes. crying out that their only
safety is IN fidelity to the wrecks of
their houses.
them to ships in the harbor There
are large numbers in the suburbs OF
Messina who will not come back into
the city for fear OF a recurrence O:
the shocks
A despatch received here from
Deputy Felix 81 Messina. says:
Hunger in Messins.
for rescue WORN. Send us food for
VIC are dying Of hunger. A number
If the survivors are leaving today
for Cstania. Receive them with love
and fraternity. II Ia the duty Of
every family in Catania to shelter a
family frop Mess'na"
Only two members of the munich
pal council Of Messina survived the
disaster.
The bIuejacketS from the Russian
~arships AZ Messina have performed
ya'orous service.
They riskcd their lives r.ck,essly
In the work Of extricatinc the wounl.
ed.
Hospitals have been improvised In
the railroad station which - martial
" standing in another building on
First OF September street. and on
board the steamer NarghcrIts. bot
they already are full.
A roll call Of the Ssfh regiment
o. Infantry reveals IN. fact that the
organization has only ton survivors,
A man named RotcT'o. the sole
survivor OF his family. became mad
from grief in Catania today and com.
miited suicide.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
consurs Family Near Messina.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 30.-Vincen-
20 Cabez. secretary Of the Italian
consulate here. and Joe Miano OF
Portsmouth. ere both from Messina.
Sicily. one Of the Italian cities tna'
suffered so disastrous!y in the recent
earthquake in Southern italy.
Mr.. Cabez's wife and family were
there and he has as yet been unable
to learn anything Of their safety. HIS
home was not directly in the city OF
Messina, and he is hopeful that his
wife and children escaped.
He also has many other relatives
in Mcssina and feels that some must
have lost their lives
He is much distressed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31

MIR. and Mrs. Charles F. Fral
have gone to Philadelphia to vi
relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31

DIR. and Mrs. A. {. Jones and Miss
Addie New will entertain at bridge
whist this evening, the guests being
invited to watch the old year out.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-31
klno are Queen Arrive,

CArANfA, DEC. 3o.-Kirs Victor
Emmanuek and QueeR HsJna arrived
at Mess today On bcsd the bat
tS01E flcrsa- Emmsnuei3
n diScmbzyked and
- ~ rsiRes city.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26
Call For Warrants.

Parties holding registered warrants
issued by the City of Central marked
"City, dated prior to December 1906,
and below 6s73, or registered warrants
issued by the City of Central, marked
Water" dated prior to Dec. 1st 1906
and bearing any number below 6S73, are
requested to present same for payment
on or before Monday Dec. 21st, 1908.
Interest on said warrants will cease on
that date.
M. j. LEAHY
City Treasurer.
Dated at Central City, Nov. Is. 1908.
First pub. Nov. 10, last Dec. II, 1905
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26
Notice..
City Clerks Office

Clty CIerks Ofhce
City of Central, Colo, Nov. 13, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment roll of taxable real and per-
sonal property as revised and corrected
by the city council, is now ready for
inspection at my Office. All persons
feeling themselves aggreived by such
assessment are hereby notified to make
their objections thereto on the 10th day
of December, A. d. 1908, at 8 o'clock
pm. of said day, the time fixed by the
city council for hearing such objections,
or file the same in writing in my Office
before said day.
M. j. LEAHY,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Quite few of the citizens of the
county left yesterday afternoon and
this morning for points in the state,
principally Denver, to spend Thanks
giving with friends and relatives. Dur
ing the week many have gone to Den
yer to see Ben-Hur at the Broadway
and Friday and Saturday more will take
in the big attraction. According to
those who have seen it this week, the
company now playing at the Broadway
is the best that has been there in
several seasons.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

w. H. Parenteau pioneer resident
of Gilpin county was visitor to
Georgetown Tuesday. Mr.. Parenteau
underwent one of the most narrowing
experience that ever befell the lot of
man in 1882. In that year he was at
tackled by bear, who tore him literally
to pieces, yet despite the fact he made
a complete recovery. He lost the bones
in the side of his head, while his scalp
was literally torn off, it requiring 130
stitches to sew up the wound The
visitor is hale and hearty and gives
promise of living many years. George
town Courier.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Tonight those who didn't leave the
city will find great pleasure and enjoy
ment at the band boys dance, which
will be given in the Turner hall. If you
want to spend delightful evening and
wish something to be truly thankful
for don't fail to attend the ball. 1t will
do you good beside helping you-as
we'll as the band.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Tom and Jerry, two well known old
bucks, who make their appearance in
these parts every year about this time,
and remain until after their presence is
no longer desired, are again in our
midst. They are quite welcome just at
his time.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

There is gladness in a woman whe..
she's glad; there is sadness in woman
when she's sad; but her gladness in her
gladness and her sadness in her sadness
amt a marker to her padness when she
pads.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

l. N. Welch, the scribe who wields
the facile pen, was confined to his bed
the fore part of the week with an at
tack of la grippe. The illness resulted
from the deep snow in which the gen.
tleman and his party were buried on
the Sd inst.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

When visiting Denver stop at the new
Hotel Alamo, corner 18th and Market
streets. Strictly modern, with elevator
service. Public and private baths. Rates
81. 90 per day and up.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

II you want to save money and at the
same time have the best there is to bt
had in the grocery line, trade at Haw
ley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26
Commissioners Proceedings.

The commissioners met Nov. 9th,
and transacted the regular routine of
business. Following are the bills al
lowed.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

FOR SALE. Scholarship in the In
ternational Correspondence schools. For
further particulars apply at this Office.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

You will not find more complete
line of groceries in the country than the
Hawley Mdse. company carries.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Heating stoves of all kinds, new and
second hand at Anderson's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

We pride ourselves upon the very sell
ect canned goods we carry. Can't be
equaled in the city. Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Read the Observer and get all th'
news.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

The ladies of st. Ann society will
give their third annual ball at the
Armory hall on Thursday, December
31st-New Years eve. In all proba-
bility Satriano's orchestra will furnish
the music. If these musicians cannot
be engaged for the occasion some other
orchestra from Denver equally as good
will be procured. The old year will
pass into history under most pleasant
to those attending this
event.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Wanted-A mill to lease. Apply at
this office.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Rapin will have watch running in
solid piece of ice, keep perfect time.
Don't fail to see it.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26
ABOUT The CITY

The Gilpin Observer. 50 a year,
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Mrs. Harry Peers went to Central
City Sunday, called by the illness of
Mrs. Oscar Peers. Miss Esther Peers
has been spending a couple of weeks
there while her grandfather is doing
grand jury duty. Golden Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

BY confessing judgement in the fed
eral courts the Colorado & Southern
railroad will have to discontinue
method of operating its trains between
Denver and Golden that has been in
vogue for years. 1t will also have to
pay fine of S1OO and costs for vio-
lation of the safety appliance laws as
charged in a suit filed in 1906. A number
of other suits of similar nature pro-
badly will be filed against the road and
as confession of guilt has been made in
this case it is probable that the same
procedure will apply to the others. 1t
has been the custom Of the road for
years to haul freight trains from Den
yer to Golden with cars coupled by a
bar instead of the automatic couplers,
as required. This was made necessary
because of the fact that both broad and
narrow guage cars were hauled by
broad-guage engine. Golden Trans
cript.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

One of the judges who served in the
recent election at Moberly, tells Of how
he was making out ticket for negro
voter who could not read. When he
came to constitutional amendments he
asked the darkey if he wanted to cast
his ballot for good roads. 81 do if he's
a republican, was the darkey's quick
response. "A Missouri Exchange.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

For household goods of all kinds go to
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

Among the names mentioned as can
didates for the speakership of the house
in the next general assembly is that of
H. A. Hicks of Central City, who is
receiving the endorsement of many
friends in this and Gilpin counties for
that honor. Mr.. Hicks stands for all
of the principles set forth in the demo-
cratic state platform, and as speaker Of
the house would have great influence in
getting these demands of the people
enacted into laws. He is a man OF
sterling character, and his selection for
the position to which he aspires would
insure square deal for everybody
Idaho Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

An exchange truthfully remarks that
every town has liar or two, smart
ueck, some pretty girls, more loafers
than it needs, woman that tattles, an
old fogy that the town would be better
off without, men who stand on the
street corners and make remarks about
women, the man who laughs an idiotic
laugh every time he says anything,
scores of men with the caboose of their
trousers worn smooth as glass, men
who can tell you just how the war
question ought to have been settled,
foretell the weather and how to run
other peoples business-all of whom
have made dismal failures of their own.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-26

FRITZ j. ALTvATER,
Clerk.