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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16
Local Yard Not Lowest Bidder,
But Has a Chance;
SMALL DIFFERENCE N BIDS
For $4,000 More Money, the Newport
News Company OFFERS to Construct
laroer and Faster Vessel In Less
Time-cramps the Lowest.

The william Cramp & Son Ship and
Engine Building Company, OF PhiIa'
delphia, submitted the lowest bid on
the construction Of the immense steel
steam collier for the United States
navy. which was authorized by Con-
gress last May. and bids on which
were opened at Washington yester-
day. The company agreed to build
the vessel in 20 months for $775Oo".
The Newport News Shiphullding Il
Dry Dock Company was the second
lowest bidder. Offering to construct
the collier in 16 months for $79oOo0.
The contract for the ship will lie
awarded in few weeks.
Although the Cramp Company was
the lowest bidder. the local yard. it
Is understood. stands an excellent
chance OF landing the contract Be
sides agreeing tc build the ship in
four months less time than the tramp
Company, the local yard bid on a YES
sci that would carry 500 more tons
OF coal and have about one knot more
sustained sea speed than that pro-
posed by the Philadelphia company.
1t is the policy of the navy depart
ment to have the Golfers now bald
ing and authorized completed as
quickly as possible and this policy
would seem to favor the awarding OF
the contract to the local yard as it
agrees to complete the vessel in four
months less time than the Cramp
yard.
One Of the Largest.
This collier will be one Of the lar2-
est ships of her type in the world.
She will be something like 500 feet
long and will carry $4,000 tons or
knots an hour.
There were ten bids in all on the
ship. number of firms submitting
two or three proposals. Besides the
lowest bids OF the local yard and the
Cramp yard. the following estimates
were submitted: Newport News
Company at 1925. 900: Cramp Com
pany at $SG5 900: Fore River Com
pany. of Quincy. Mass. two bids at
$4,000 and $954,o00: New York
Shipbuildlng Company, of Camden.
N. J.. $l.O74, 600: Maryland Steel Com
pany. Sparrows Point. Md. three bids
at $993.S0O. $1,O11.40O and $l,027.350.
The different proposals contemplated
the construction of the. vessel along
different lines.
Collier for the Pacific.
The Newport News Shipbuilding
Company offered to deliver collier
on the Pacific coast similar to that
which 1t offered to construct at this
city without extra charge.
Great surprise was expressed at the
navy department over the cheap Of
fsrs made for the vessel. Congress
having specified that the limit Of the
cost of the ship should not exceed
81, 500. 900.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16
(By Associated Press.l
No Harbor Appropriation.
nv Associated PreSs.)

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Dec. Is
The impres sion grows here thai there
win ne no rivers and harbors bill at
this session Of Congress The need
Of economy in appropriations and the
desire 10 make provision for a more
comprehensive scheme Of waterway
improvem. along Fines advocated
by the National Rivers and HarboTs
CONGRESS. are reasons given for de-
Ginning to enact river snd iarbor leg
jslation at this session
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16
MEMS eIsIE CLASS BANQUET.
Enjoyable Affair a the Trinity Meth
odist Church.

The Mems Bible Glass Of Tri"i'v
Methodist church held IanqI't in
The lecture room Of the chGrch Mon
day evening covers Being laid for its
Us members. practically all " whom
were present. The superintendent OF
the Sunday school Mr W J. Neims.
presided.
Talks were made Nv the pas or.
Rev. Y. T. DadmuN. Judge 7. ]. Bar-
ham. Mr. Neims and others. one 81
the Interesting musical numbers was
Carve Dat Postum" nv Mr. Dad
nun. A most enjoyable evening was
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16
Petition IN Cat

Mr. West offered an ordinance pro-
widing that the superintendent OF
streets should have charge Of street
and bridge repairs and be responsible
for his actions to the highways and
sewers committee, and asked that the
rules be suspended to adopt the meas
ure. Mr.. West stated that on &C.
count Of friction between the CITY
engineer ard the superintendent OF
streets (referring to the charges re-
Gently brought against Superintendent
Harwood al the hearing Of which MI.
Pearse was the principal witness) nc
believed the council would have TO
separate the two departments. or get
new officers.
After some discussion. during which
Presiden; Robinson and Dr.. Htskius
made speeches. the matter was refer
red to the highways and sewers com
;mittee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16

spent. and vote of thanks was ex-
tended the ladies' who prepared the
banquet for the members.
The membership Of this class has
grown from a very small number sew
cral months ago to nearly the hun
bred mark.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16
heiriooms.

My grandfather was a captain OF
industry"
'Well?"
He left no sword, bu' We still treas
ure the stubs of his check books.
Houston Chronicle
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-16
Mr.. Williams Mere.

NJ. Wright Med Williams. former.
" Of this city. arrived yesterday 10
spend a day or two with friends. Nr.
Williams is nov night editor Of the
Richmond Times-Dispa,ch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
WIND PLAYED FRANKS.
Umbrellas Turned Inside 0ut-Hat
 Owners Had Merry Chase.

The wind handled headgear with out gloves in Exchange place this afternoon, umbrellas, Merry Widow and derby hats being tossed about in utter confusion while their owners were kept busy chasing them from one spot to another. The umbrella is nothing new and yet few know how to handle it to good advantage in a storm. The only show of saving it from destruction is to face the point towards the blast and perform the feat as quickly as possible. This af- ternoon half dozen nice umbrellas were put out of business about the streets that could have been saved by right about face movement on the part of those who carried them. In every case dealers looked on and smiled as they saw the remains of the wind swept affairs thrown into the gutters and the owners head toward their store doors to purchase new ones. With reference to hats, once they get at large they make frantic efforts to keep on the go and in some instances 1t requires lively sprinting to capture them The Merry Wid- ow" is the worst of the whole of them. It can turn more stunts in a few minutes than anything of the kind that ever got loose on the public ways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
SHOT BY DETECTIVES.
This Man Confessed to Having Killed
 Policeman.

Seattle, Wash, May 7.-ln a des- perate gun fight in a crowded thor oughfare in this city last night, Joe Garcia, alias Joe Cordova, who now confesses to having shot and killed Policeman Joseph Ford in Salt Lake City on the night of December IA, immediately following a hold-up and robbery of saloon by Garcia and his companions, was himself shot and fatally wounded by detectives. Gar cia was led into a trap by a lifelong friend who turned stool pigeon for Sheriff Emery of Salt Lake City.
 Emery had arranged with his ac- complice to lead Garcia into the hands of waiting posse led by the sheriff himself. This was done but when Garcia saw Emery he drew two re- volvers and opened fire on the sheriff. His aim was cratic and he soon fell, his wrists and side pierced by bullets from the detectives revolvers. After the shooting Garcia admitted that he and not Joseph Sullivan, who was re- gently convicted of the crime in Salt Lake City and sentenced to life inn prisonment is the man who murdered Policeman Ford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
FOUR ARE DEAD
In Fire Which Is Supposed To Be of IBceDdiary Origin
 -12 Injured.

New York, May -Four persons were killed and twelve injured early to-day in a fire believed to be of in destroyed the five story tenement house at 101 Orchard street. The dead are: Eva Berg, 33 years old; Samuel Sach, 10 years old; Hattie Koplemann. years old and an un- identified man.
 When the fire was first seen by a policeman flames were shooting from windows in the lower part of the house. Several officers were soon on the scene and in moment nearly ev- cry one in the house had ben aroused and the fire escapes were choked with frightened tenants. The policemen carried several children to the ground before the firemen arrived. By that time the condition of the fire escapes was almost hopeless. Men, women and children were packed so closely on the narrow platforms that no one could get down.
 One by one women and children were dragged from the overloaded fire escapes by the firemen and car ried down the extension ladders to the street and safety. More. than a hundred persons wer rescued in this way. In the meantime those who had found escape by windows and stairways blocked by other tenants sought to get out on the roof. Not one of them succeeded in reaching the roof, however, as the flames had swept up the stairways and spread all through the upper part of the build ing. Little Hattie Koplemann lost her life by falling from her mothers arms to blazing floor below. Mrs Eva Berg and the Sach boy were burned to death in their rooms ap- parently having been overcome by smoke while asleep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
THE FATAL AID
Matrimonial Announcement That Lured Several Men 10
 Their Death.
RAIN STOPS SEARCH

Laporte, Ind, May Additional light on the methods of Mrs Guin- ness was shed to-day by Ask K. Hell glein, brother of Andrews Helglein Of Mansfield, South Dakota whose dis membered corpse is among the nine thus far found. Helglein told the cor oner that not only had his brother been in communication with his brother, but also that she had written to him after Andrews disappearance in an attempt to induce him to visit this city. Sell your brothers stock and come here and we will hunt your brother together" was the gist of the epistles written in Norwegian as yet only partially translated.
 Rain may interfere with further ex- humations to-day on the death en- shrouded farm.
 The investigators here believe that Mrs Guinness established communi- cation with her victims through a matrimonial agency printed in papers in the northwest such a premise ac. counting for her relations with Ole B. Budsberg, the farmer of lola, Wis, whose sons are expected here to-day.
 It is reported that the lola men will bring with them copies of the advcr- tisements which brought him to Mrs Guinness and eventually to his death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
WORK TIED UP.
Employees Gained the Displeasure of
 Labor Unions.

Chicago, May 7.-Industrious and charitably inclined employees of the Wellington hotel have succeeded in getting the management of that hos telry into considerable trouble with a score of labor unions, and incl dentally tying up work on the pend- ing improvements indefinitely.
 It all grew out of a natural de- sire of the hotel employees to assist in hurrying the work on the im- provements. According to charges of the union officials these employees extended the plumbing and carried on other branches of work during the night after the regular workers had gone home.
 AS the hotel men were not mem bers of these unions complaints i'm mediately were made. Yesterday 250 workers, representing practical ly every branch of the Building Trades association, went on strike, because they believed that these non-union men were encroaching upon their territory. Meanwhile the hotel is, strictly speaking, up in the up on jacks where the union men have left it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
PEQUOT HOUSE BURNED.
We'll Known Summer Hotel at New
 London,

New London, Conn, May 7.-The Pequot house, situated at the mouth of the harbor, was destroyed by fire, which started at $40 this morning. A terrific easterly gale was blowing at the time and 14 other buildings in the Pequot colony took fire but they were saved by the efforts of the fire department. The old hotel was erected over half century ago and was one of the most prominent sum- mer places on the coast.
 It was owned by the Pequot Hotel association of which Senator Frank B. Brandegee is the president. The amount of the loss has not yet been ascertained The structure was of wood. Arrangements to open for the season were to have been made in a few days. The fire was prob- ably of incendiary origin. One of the cottages burned belonged to Mrs Andrew of New York.
 The loss will be about $35, ,000. The roof of the Montauk hotel and the Pequot inn took fire but it was extinguished by garden hose. The residence of Miss Sadie Jones of New York was badly scorched and the home of D. P. Learned was also dam- aged.
 The blaze was discovered by Po- liceman Timothy P. Sheehan and an alarm sent in. The bulk of the fire department is located about two miles and a half from the hotel but the Pequot independent hose is but short distance away and response to the alarm from that company was speedy. The hotel was soon a mass of flame lighting up the country for miles around. Huge pieces of burn- ing wood were blown all over the neighborhood and some of the sparks landed at Pepper Box hill, three miles away.
 At one time seven different build- ings were in flames and details of firemen had to be taken from the main blaze to save the property. The old hotel is right in the heart of the Pequot section and the wind that scattered the sparks endangered not only large number of summer cot tages but also many valuable perma- nent residences. In spite of the ef- forts of the firemen. the Crocker cot tage. owned by the corporation and located near to the hotel was de- stroyed.
 The hotel was erected in 1850. It passed into the hands of the present owners in 1901. As near as can be estimated the loss will not exceed s25. .000.
 The hotel has been the scene of many notable gatherings and the Army and Navy club was to have held it's annual reunion and banquet on June l9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
FOUR FIRE ALARMS.
Bremen Kept on the Move Last
 False Alarms.

The firemen were kept on the jump last evening, no less than four alarms coming in within four hours. About 8:30 the Leavenworth street company was called to the home of Mrs Altman on Martin street, where there was a small chimney fire. As the horses went along East Main street with Driver Dunn at the rib bons the crowds coming from the mission service at the Immaculate Conception church bolted for the sidewalk to give the horses a clear street. The crosswalk was black with people at the time.
 At 10:30 box 162 at the corner of East Main and Welton streets sounded, but when the firemen ar rived they found it was a false alarm. About 11:30 box 173, at the corner of East Main and Spring streets, called the department to a building owned by Judge Cowell and occupied by the European restaurant at 162 East Main street. The small fire there was extinguished in a few min- utes.
 The last alarm came about half an hour after midnight and was from box 153 at the corner of Walnut and Wood streets. This was another false alarm. The Leavenworth street horses were very tired because of the four calls. The police had sus- picions of the persons who rang the false alarms, but as there was no direct evidence against the accused the cases were not brought to court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Vessel Driven Higher.

New York, May 7.-High waves and the strong northeast wind have driven the big German ship Peter Rickmers half a mile further in on the sand bar on which she grounded about week ago. Three of her four masts have been torn out and to-day the tugs which have been standing by her were compelled to abandon her on account of the heavy seas. The Rickmer's crew is still aboard and the life lines have been run out to her by the life sav- CTS preparatory to-< the res cue of the imperilled men. There are 100 men on board the boat, which is plunging helplessly about in the tumbling, pitching sea. Half of her cargo of hundreds of thousands of gallons of case oil have been thrown into the sea. Two life lines which were sent to the boat were broken. severing the only link of safety between the boat and the shore. Life saving crews are attempting to get out other lines to the doomed craft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
CITY NEWS.

Mfr and Mrs Arthur E. Exton, for merly Of Central avenue. have remov- cd to Philadelphia.
 In the probate court to-day E. \. Prifchard settled up the estate of his father. George \. Pr'tchard. late Of wolco;t.
 \ requiem mass will be celebrated at o'clock on Saturday morning at st Patrick's church for the late Dem his Brophy.
 Judge Psaslsy to-day gave judE- msnt to \. H. Nesbitt for s1cS against Albert Bley. The case was heard a few days ago and vas to recover for a quantity Of meat sold Mr Blsy.
 Thomas Ennis vas arrested this morning by Lieutenant Doaas on sus- pfciou of theft. Ennis had some t0cis which he was trying tn pawn and ss he could give 10 explanation of where he got them he was locked up.
 { deisEztion from St I0ku's Ma seal association called at Sorueu- hergs store last evening and present. ed Henry ]. Dunn. the piaaEs-. with a hszatiful bouquet of roses n. V. Ne5lirE. vfce-prssfdent of the assp- ciatica. made the presentation. MT Dunn vas one of the solotsts at the rscent nzsicaI of the susoristiun kela la Bseki1ghan Mussc kslL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
DIED AT POST
Express Messenger Shot Down and Left To Die In a
 Pool of Blood.
ROBBERS GOT s1OO.

Denver, Col, May 7.-Train rob- bers who boarded Denver and Rio Grande train No 4 at Castle Rock early to-day, shot and killed Express Messenger Charles H. Wright, aged 50, employed by the Globe Express Co. From the dead messenger the robbers took the keys to small safe in the baggage car which they opened and took the contents, in all worth less than a hundred dollars.
 A big safe in the car which con- tained a large sum of money was tampered with, but the robbers were unable to enter it.
 The body of Wright, lying beside the big safe in pool of blood, was discovered at the Denver Union depot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
BATHING IN PARIS.
Plenty of Water on Street Level, But
 None Above.

There is plenty of water in Paris and quantities of it are used on the streets by men with lines of hose made fin metallic sections with flexi- ble joints. each section mounted on wheels. But 1t Is almost impossible to get water above the street level. and quite impossible to get any quantity of it hot under normal con- ditions. Only few of the very new est houses in Paris have water above the street level This Is true of hH tels as well as private houses. A ho- tel keeper may send up a quart of hot water to your room. but filling a tub would probably be beyond the capac- ity of his establishment.
 Many Parisians bathe in big bath houses. which line the Seine. In places these houses occupy a greater part of the river. But if a Parisian wants a hot bath at home. he turns to the peripatetie bath tub. This originates in a bathing establishment of which there are many. The bath man. as he leaves this establishments has two straps over his shoulders and be stands between the shafts of a two-wheeIed cart On this cart Is a tank surmounted by a substantial bath tub. provided with czstors. In front of the tank hang two large metal buckets and a yoke. The bath man draws this apparatus through the streets to your house.
 When you want a hot tub. you or der one delivered al a time fixed The bath man comes around with his apparatus. stops in front of your |houpe. lifts the tub from the top of he tank. puts It over hls head like a hood and carries it upstairs to your |roon- RstErning to tEe street. hsI draws hot water in the buckets, hangs them st each end of the yoke wkich he carries across his shoulder and % conveys water to the tub. When the tub is fall he retlrss and vca take yuur bath. Then he comes upstairs. emrtIas the tub by means of his bucksts and carries the tub and k1cksts away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
WOMAN KILLED
Stepped Off Track To Avoid Freight and Was lii By
 Passenger Train.

Beacon Falls, Conn, May 7.-Dfrs Freda Gessner, 23 years old, was killed this morning while walking on the tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad on her way to work. She stepped out of the way of freight train and in front of passenger train travelling in the opposite direction. She lived in that section of Beacon Falls known as Pines Bridge and is sur. vived by husband and two chil. dren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Found in the River.

New London. Conn. May 7.-The body of Mrs Francis Perry of Ma pie avenue was found in the river this morning al the rear of the Cot ton Gin company's plant on Pequot avenue. It is said that she left her sons house yesterday morning af- ter having had harsh words with the latetr's wife. When she failed to return the police were notified and search resulted in the finding of the body to-day. Indications it is said point to suicide. Mrs Perry was about 57 years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Lillcy Honored Guest.

Congressman George L. Lilley will be the honored guest tonight of Meriden citizens in general and Company l., Chamberlain guards. in particular. The reception and grand military ball al the auditorium will be in honor of the congressman, and military officers of all grades will attend in uniform. The reception to Congressman Lilley will consume the time between $ o'clock and g o'clock, and Scott Shows orchestra will furnish a concert programme while the reception Is in progress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Fitzpatrick Buys Interest,

Meriden. May 7.-Announcement was made here to-day that the hold ings of Charles Smart in the Meri- den base ball club of the Connecti- cut league have been taken over by James J. Fitzpatrick of this city. Mir Fitzpatrick stated to-day that the transaction was practically completed late last night and that ne has taken over Mir Smart's holdings. It was also stated that Brennan and Duffy had been released and that Wade of New Haven had been signed by the management. MT Smart's health, it is understood, is not good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Cheer for Bryan.

Boston. May 7.-At to-day's con- vention each of the brief declara- tions of the platform was cheered, and at the conclusion three cheers were given for William J. Bryan. Amid much confusion motion was made by the chairman and declared carried that the report of the com mittee on resolutions be adopted. This announcement brought to the platform Prof Chamberlain of Wor- cester. He demanded a reconsidera- tion of the acceptance of the report. A motion to this effect brought jeers and cries of ridicule. Prof Cham berlin protested. but his motion was not put. The selection of delegates was then taken up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Address Was the Feature.

Baltimore. Md, May 7.-The fea- ture of to-day's sitting 3f the quad riennial general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church was the presentation of the Episcopal address prepared by the bishops Before its reading was begun a message Of greeting was ordered sent to the Pennsylvania Bible society at Pkila- delphia. which to-day begins the first centennial of its existence. Bishop Daniel A. Goodsell of Boston then too kthe rostrum and commenced the delivery of the address.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
GONE TO PINE KNOT.
President, Wife and Friends on for
 Rest.

Washington, May 7.-President and Mrs Roosevelt and small par ty left to-day for a week end outing at Pine Knot, Mrs Roosevelt's coun- try home near Charlottesville. Va. Included in the party is John Bor- roughs, the naturalist who has been the guest of the president on several occasions. The party left here at 11:S0 o'clock on special train on the Southern railway. The party will return to Washington Monday evening. Horseback riding and a general outing is the object of the visit