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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-25

MIR. and Mrs. }. 5. Watkins. o.
GordonSville, are the guests of Mrs.
D. {. L""k, l23 Invent %.ninih Street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-25
the FINEST OYSTERS
ON THE BAY

Extra FryEg oysters. 90 FER iai
Finest Selec. Oysters. 81 % Per Gal.
Fine Shell Oysters. 49,. $3.50 bbi. up
Cherrystone. Lynnhaven and other
fine oysters specially. We receive
our fish and oysters direct from the
fisheries and beds. Wholesale prices
to all Hotels, Res aurants and Ships.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-25
Sailed.

Sailed.
Steamers Fran (NCr). Curacao:
Uder;on (Brl, (from GalveStCD
Bremen: Bay View. Cummings
Portland.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
HILL FEELS CERTAIN
OF BEING A SENATOR
Goes Home 10 Nutmeg State With
Confidence IN His
Bosom.

Confident that he already mas mora
than sufficient strength 10 insure his
election as United States Senator to
succeed Frank Brandegee, Representa-
tive h J. Hill OF Connecticut left FOR
mis- home. il Connecticut. this afternoon,
10 remain until after the Legislature
holds It's election.
The reports from home" said Mr.
yin today, indicate that will win by
a good majOritv- My friends have can
vassed the members thoroughly and
they give me the positive assurance that
1 cannot possibly lose This canvass
has been I'm progress each week for two
months past and each Monday morning
the reports get are more gtng.
1 cannot conceive of anything now
which would prevent my election
Senator BrandeEee, whose first term
in the Senate Will expire March >. 1909.
has been at home for several weeks lin
ing up members of the Legislature. At
the outset of the contest between him
self and Mr. Hill il was thought that
the Senator had a mOrtgG ge on "A return
ticket. but the situation is said 10 have
greatly changed during the last month.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
PiHsburg Starts Fund
For Relief of Survivors

PITTSBURG, Pa. Dec 3L--ThrouEh
the American National Red Cross So
cIety, plans have been completed for
raising money for the relief of the
earthquake sufferers in Italy Mayor
Guthrie has designated James J. DON
nell, Of the Fidelity Title and Trust
Company. as treasurer for the fund. He
will promptly forward the money to
Mrs Alexander w. Cassatt. treasurer
or the society for Pennsylvania
There are a number of Plttsburg peo-
PIE now touring Italy and some Of them
are believed to have been in the vicinity
Of the cities that were demolished by
the earthquake
Among those known 10 haV. been in
the part OF Italy affected are Joseph
FOIifrom, Of the foreign department Of
the First National Bank: ATTORNEY J.
Era SINUS McKelvv and daughter, Miss
Marie. Philip Radall. Mrs. Julia Gold
smith, Miss d. W. Tindle, and Mrs. d.
p Kelly.
Some Of the bigger amounts contrib
uted so far 10 the relief funds IN addi-
ton 10 the gilt OF J. p Morgan, are:
King Victor Emmanuel, 10000 liras: &:
the Queen. 1900 liras. the Bank Of
Naples, 200.0o0 Iiras. Emperor Franz JO-
sef. $1,000: EnricO CarusO, $500. One
million VIII he raised in New York city
alone.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
Clubs VIII Operate
In Charge of John Hays Hammond
By JAMES HAY, Jr.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec 3l.-Franl IT,
Hitchcock had better look out, for the
hObEOblins are thick upon his trail
Strange as il may seem, the king OF
silence, the knight OF the gum shoe. the
man OF mystery, is I'm trouble because
he talked too much Climbing for a
moment out Of the abysses OF secretive-
ness which he frequents, he last night
held forth from the plnuaCles Of gar
rulity, and today he rather wishes he
had stayed in his old hauuts.
It was all about the founding Of
TAFT OF Independent clubs through
out the South for the purpose of spread
ing Republican doctrines through this
section Of the country Yesterday after
noon the matter was discussed in a con-
ference between Mr.. Taft, Mr., Hitch
cock. John Hays Hammond. president
of the National League Of Republican
Clubs. and Henry W Anderson, a
young lawyer from Richmond. At the
conference Hitchcock opposed the
founding of the clubs. but Il was IA
vOred by Hammond and Anderson, and
It is understood that Taft sided with
Hammond
The Washington times., 1908-12-31

After the conference the news was
given to the newspaper correspondents
that Independent clubs would be
formed. as had been contemplated, un-
der the management OF Mr.. Hammond,
whose success with the League OF Re
publican Clubs in the last campaign
emiucntly qualified him for such Il work.
However. Mr.. Hitchcock, II seems,
communicated his pessimistic views To
a CORES SpOudent. and this morning there
was a widely circulated story 10 the
effect that Taft had put a QUietus' on
the whole movement, when, as a matter
of fact. 1t has just gotten under way,
and more conferences with Southern
men Will be held here 10 further the
project
The report was directly contrary to
the decision which had been reached in
the conference. As q result OF which
they do say that Mr.. Hammond will
have emphatic things 10 say to Mr.
Hitchcock before the day ends. and
that II Hitchcock objects he may be
referred direct 10 the President-elect-
This is the second time that Hitchcock =
departure from silence has gotten him
into trouble. The first instance Of IL
vas when he leR II be known at Hot
Springs. Va. that ne had been offered
the Postmaster Generalship UnIe- the
Taft administration
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
WOrId-Famed CharybdiS
Disappears in the Quake

NAPLES. Dec. 3l.-Seamen arriving
here from passages through the Strait
Of Messina, report that all the seaside
disappeared, apparently ensulfed by the
sea The mariners say the shore line
Is unrecoEnizable and that Charybdis,
the whirlpool Of NEUROLOGICAL origin.
famed throughout the world and used
with proverbiaI meaning in the liter
Rture Of all nations, has disappeared.
Refugees are arriving here in great
numbers. Hundreds Of them are not
only terribly injured and mUtilated, but
horribly burned The scenes at the
docks where these UnfOrtunates land
hegSars description
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
ANOTHER SALE OF EYE
GLASSES AND SPECTACLES
DANTZIC & KETCHUM GIVE
FREE EXAMINATION.

Having installed a complete lrps-
grinding apparatus, DantZiC & kctch am.
- Tenth street northwest, are OffC ing
the latest style Dainty mounting in
nose glasses-oE spectacles it you v-isn-
Golo-fliieds guaranteed Tor ten years an1
ntted with DuUlex lenses, for So
These mountiugs and frames were
DoGSht direct from the manufacture
ior SPOT cash. thereby saving al dis
counts and assuring the buyer every
advantage OF the low price a Cuaran-
Tee 10 give entire satisfaction In the
lenses or replace them free OF charge
goes with TINS remarkable offer Special
ground lenses Tor .Complica-ed cases
also IOTic and BifOcaIs are offered al
the very lowest prices II you have had
trouble IN securing proper lenses per
maps IT IS because your eyes have
been ''tested' but not examined Da-nr-
Zic & hetchum especially invite those
Who have been unable TO secure proper
~ fitted glasses
Their pa"lors at % 10th St n w are
equipped with the latest optical devices
an~ your comfort and satisfaction Is as
Sured Many have taken advantage o.
tAlA opportunity and busy week IS
ioCEed for Remember the special price,
SZ5g, fOr both frame and Duplex lenses
also the name Dantzic & F-eIchum- 65s
10Th II y. W, just below r
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
STRICKEN DISTRICT
IS GREAT HOSPITAL
Naples Is Main Ward" " and
Victims Are Pouring
Into City.

ROME. Dec 31--SOUthern Italy and
the north coast of Sicily are today one
huge hospital
After three days of herculean effort,
the work Of the rescuers is at last bear
ing appreciable fruit.
Naples is the giant ward in this
hig hospital. Before night It Is ex-
pected that 6O.0OO Of the survivors will
be landed in that city.
Every facility of the city has been
taxed to the utmost. but so many in
jured and sick are being taken there
that it is feared it viii be impossible
for the authorities 10 care FOR all.
Public buildings, churches, school
buildings, hotels, and hundreds OF pri-
vate houses have been thrown open FOR
the care of the sufferers The hospitals
were crowded TO the doors with the
first arrivals from the death zone
Scenes similar to those being enacted in
Naples, are taking place in every ac-
CesSible town.
Despite the readiness or the cities to
DO all in their power. there is grave
danger that medical assistance and food
cannot be given TO many of the suf-
ferers in time.
the streets of Messina and other
stricken cities
The number in urgent need or medical
treatment is roughly estimated at
10000. Ten per cent OF this number,
or 10000, II Is believed. will yet succumb
10 their injuries and the friEhtful ex-
losure to which they have been sub
jected.
Late reports from the rescuers say
that there are no longer any victims
stHi alive I'm the ruins. During the
first two days many were found suf-
fering untold tortures in the wreckage.
but three days Of such torment have
proved more than the strongest could
bear. and today's reports show that
death has mercifuIIy put an end to their
agony
NunberleSs chaTTed bodies are found
in the ruins, telling Of deaths too terri
BILE 20 contemplate. In many cases the
bodies We're but slightly burned. death
refusing an early escape to the victims.
The features Of these We're terribly dis
tOrted.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
LOEB IS PUSHED
FOR THE CABINET
New Yorker Tells Taft Nee
eSSity of Having Man
From Empire State.

\ prominent New York Republican
leader has written TO President-clect
Taft long letter about political mat
ters, the chief Of which was to urge
Judge Taft TO take William Loeb into
his Cabinet and TO warn the Presi-
dent-eIect not to get too far fgom the
men and issues which were responsible
for RooseveIts popularity and his own
nomination.
1t IS likely that Judge Taft will lave
the advice OF his New York friend in
mind when he greets Loeb at Augusta.
There is little doubt that this talk be
tween the two men VIII determine
whether or not Mr. Loeb is TO have a
place in the Taft Administration. If
Judge Taft had overlooked or for
gotten any Of the good qualities Of the
Presidents secretary, they were ali re-
called 10 his memory by the communi-
cation from the New YORK man.
Must Have New Yorker.
II has been pointed out 10 Taft IN this
letter that certain Of his predecessors
in the White House made fatal mis-
takes by believing they were familiar
enough with New York Republican poll
tics to not require the services in the
Cabinet OF a man thoroughly cOnversant
with this rather intricate subject. The
Importance Of the part played in ma
tional conventions by the New York
delegates and also the necessity for
carrying the state on election day were
both dWelt upon.
Judge Taft was informed that there
Is no man in The country available for a
Cabinet position who knows more about
New York Republican affairs than VIII
liam Loeb or who is in a position 10
exercise as much influence I'm the poll
ties OF that State The latters 1p-
pOintmeut to n Cabinet position would
give 10 AIT. Taft. il was explained. an
experienced, well-balauced man. A
combination OF all these qualities. IL
was pointed out, makes a really great
man
The "Reactionaries."
The man referred 20 also took occasion
10 suardedly warn Judge Taft against
falling into the clutches Of ths re
dictionaries" The writer evidently fears
that there is danger or a lapse from
the vigorous policies which have made
the present Administration so StrOug
with the country at large. This is
mentioned as an additional reason why
Mr.. LOeb'S presence in the Cabinet
voTld be receiJ ed with popular acclaim
and at the same time lend additiOua Z
strength 10 the new Administration.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
CAPITAL HANDICAPPED
BY SMALL POLICE FORCE
NEEDS OF POLICE

Only 100 privates for day duty and
only 900 AT night % patrol seventy
square miles.
An inebriate asylum should be es-
tabIished.
More stringent laws should be
passed affecting sale or possession OF
narcotics.
A law is recommended regulating
sensational bill posters
MOtOrmen and conductors ought 10
have police power while operating
cars
Cab drivers and chauffeurs TO be IL
censed and required to keep near
their vehicles
More stringent laws regulating
carrying OF firearms desirable
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
Italian Consul Estimates
Number of Dead at 24O,OOO

MANCHESTER. England. Dec 81
The italian consul here est. mates the
number Of dead in Sicily and CaIabria
st 240OCO.
7 make this estimate. he said. "On
official messages received from my gov
erl.ment and from what 7 know of the
nature and extent of the devastation.
The exact count can never be known.
but 1 am positive that scores of small
places that have not been included in
the estimates have been swept out or
existence"
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
UncLonded Policy ToqUard All
Foreign Countries 1aRs Plan
Secretary Knox Will Be Called Upon to Draw Up Treaty
With Russia Guaranteeing Proper Protection to
Jews From This Country.

President elect takes d greater interest
than the future policy Of the U1lted
States toward foreign countries. He
has travelled around the earth: he is
familiar with the, situation in the orient
a situation which may at any time pre-
Cipitate serious results, and he has gov
erned the philippines. and he has done
much for Cuba
1t is for these reiBSnsl that Mr.. Knox.
upon becoming Secretary of State. Will
have much work to do. When he comes
to Augusta Mr. Taft will go over the
entire field with him. II win be a con-
ference to decide by what means the
prestige gained I'm the Roosevelt admin
istTatiOus shall be continued and en-
larged in the Taft tenure Of office.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
A. W. KEPPEL TO BE
HEAD OF TERMINAL
Superintendent of Potomac Yards
VIII Succeed George w. Martin
at Union Station.

A. X. EeppeI, superintendent OF the
Potomac freight yards OF the Wash
iuEton and Southern railway. viii to-
morroN assume active charge Of Union
Station and it's yards as successor TO
George " Martin, superintendent OF
the Washington Terminal Company,
whose resignation has just been aC-
Cepted
Mr.. Martin took charge OF The station
and it's yards two years ago and won
high standing in railroad circles by his
ability. After a. months rest he will
continue ia railroad work, in a posi-
tiou not yet announced, with some other
company No successor has been ap-
pointed 10 NJ KeppeTs position as
head OF the Potomac yards.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
Wants Central Station.
BREAKFASTLATE;
KILLS LANDLADY

SCRANTON, Pa. Dec 2I--Nrs- John
Haryatz was Killed this morning at
ThrO0p. near here. by SchnOdo Fentz, a
boarder in her home. The woman tried
10 escape the mans fury by running
into the yard. but Le followed and shot
her dead. Feurz then turned the re-
VOIver on himself -u1icting a fatal
wound Trouble arose at the break last
table. Fentz taking Ofense because mis-
breakfas was somewhat late.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
(Continuod from First Page)

IS thought better TO insure to Ameri-
cans a fair share Of it.
The other is some plan for giving
United States ambassadors, ministers,
and consuls better quarters all over the
globe.
The present policy Of encoura gh6 the
commerce and friendly relations be-
tween this country and South American
countries by means Of the Bureau Of
will be continued.
Next to certain legal reforms and the
relation Of the Government TO corpora
tions, there is no subject in which the
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
HaH1merStein Plans Concert
For Italian Sufferers

NEW YORK, Dec 3L-Oscar Ham
mcrstein on arriving from Philadelphia
Immediately sent for Signor Campanini,
with whom " arranged to give a spe-
cial concert At the Manhattan Opera
House on the evening of Sunday, Jan
uaTy II, the entire proceeds of which
viii he devoted to the sufferers OF the
italian cart hquakes, it is expected
that every prominent singer in Mr..
HamNlersfein's employ viii perform.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31

A RE you Interested In the theaters
\ Then don't fail 10 read a. Fight
for Place" that Begins In Saturdays
Tines IL viii tell YOU more secrets
Of what happens TO playwright be-
fore the curtain is Hfted on his work
than you SOuIG worm out OF a mana
ger in n month of Sundays.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
VISITORS TOLINE UP.

Members Of the Sons or the American
Revolution who are 20 attend the re
ceptiOn at the White House tomorrow
have been requested to form at the
north entrance to the War Department
at 12:30
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
Should SurrendeE Insignia.

An amendment TO the police act
whereby u member Of the force when
under formal suspension from duty FOR
any gross violation Of ire req -s lions,
should be rcg1ired 20 lay aside o. sur
render TO ms suD=riO-, any badge, out
ton. ornament or insignia OF his office.
The enactment OF a law regulating the
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
Major Sylvester, in Annual
Report, Recommends Ade-
quate Addition.
ONLY 800 PRIVATES
TO GUARD DISTRICT
Many New Laws and Regulations
Usged to Protect
Residents.

IN earnestly renewing his recon-
mendati1n regarding an increase in the
police force Major Sylvester, in mis-
annual report submitted 10 the Commis-
sioneTs todas. characterizes the lack OF
police protection in the District Of Co
lUmbia as IAN unfortunate commentary
for the richest. proudest, most beauti-
ful and Coura geous country, as repre-
sented at the seat OF the Government
The report shows that the District
with its population Of 3a0. 600 aIsl an area
Of nearly seventy square miles. IS pro-
tected during the day by 100 prIvates.
and by 90 during the night
The number OF privates Or the force
July J. 1903, was 65S. but th5s organiza-
tiOn, says The report, MAS depleted in
the total strength by deductinE the
post assignments, 1Of; SD ,ciaI details.
IS sick, 20; on leave, a6, al suspended,
1. leaving for actual patrol service 409.
The major recOuu ends also an in
crease in the clerical fC-le, as it is
now necessary TO asslEn policemen u
that duty
Urges Inebriate Asylum.
The establishment Of an iuebriate asy-
Ium in the District IS again recommend
The APP eals made for the care and
treatment OF husbands. fathers, broth
ers, and wives who suffer from the use
OF stimulants and drugs are becoming
more numerous, and the same Unfortu-
nate condition prevails in the District
today for placing these unFortunates as
has FOR many years. some OF those who
make appeals are prepared and willing
10 pay t0T proper treatment others are
wholly dependent That there should De
no inebriate asylum in the District is
unfortunate, 90 say the least"
The report contains the following rec
concentrations
The enactment Of an amendment 10
the pharmacy law making IL d violation
Tor anyone, other than q licensed drug
gisJ, physician, dentist or veterinarian
20 have IN his possession any narcotic
drug OF drugs. except upon the prescriu-
tiOn OF a licensed physician
The enactment OF a law whereby a
fugitive from justice may be legally
arrested and held in custody pending
arrival from officers from another 5uris-
Gicti0n.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31
BRENNAN WILL SUE
FOR PAVING MONEY
commissioners Get No Reply, How.
ever, in Regard TO Holding
In Coin.

Tie Commissioners have not re-
Ceived a reply from =. j. Breun, u.
president of the Brennan CONSTRUCTION
Company, TO their communication no.
Jifying him that payments on his con
tracts VIII be held up as the result
Of alleged overpayments Of between
S50,OUO and 100000. Auditor Twee-
dale said today he has not yet deter
mined the exact amount involved,
The Commissioners are preparInas
for legal battle, as Brennan has an
nOUnCed his determination OF taking
the matter to the courts. Every steD
thus far taken has been upon the ad-
vice Of the Corporation Counsel, who
has been IN consultation with Major
Cosby and Capt l.. NJ Markham, As
sistant Engineer Commissioner.
The Washington times., 1908-12-31

character or bin posters displayed on
bill boards, The law says the re-
port. should regulate and reIegste the
sensational, misleading, and exciting
object lessons that deface the bill
boards, and that add no substantial
them"
The enactment o. a low authorizing
the police 10 inspect pool rooms At any
and all times, and Increasing che D.
cense fee TO S25 Tor each table.
The licensing DL ali drivers Of pub
3c. vehicles and ehdu-feurs Of motor
vehicles and the amen1ment OF the law
so As 10 require such employees TO re-
main within ave feet OF their vehicles
A. uli times Urlila waiting for patronage
The coneeTrinE oI police power on
mCJormen and conductors while cpersr-
ing their cars
. ne enactment or more stringent laws
governing concealed weapons
The enactment Of regulation prescr-b-
ing the uss OF fireworks on Iudepeud-
ence Day
Wants Central Station.
The major recommends the cOnsJuC-
tion Of a central police station in lieu
OF the present F'--st precinct
The placing Of prisoners IN the pres
eut Lly-adapted stations SAYS the re-
court. partakes OF the imposing OF
duplicate penalty A modern building,
with latest improved places Tor Conhne-
meut OF prisoners with an aTmOTy,
baths. and detention room rO- women
and ample and sufficient Office quarters,
should be erected
A copy OF The estimates FOR the Police
Department Tor The fiscal year 1910.
which already have been forwarded 10
Congress. IS included in the report
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-29

The structure from which this
light was shown, carried away and the
light extinguished April II, will be
rebuilt and the light relighted as soon
as practicable,
Wallace Island Light, page So, after
No, 1874 (List of Lights, Buoys, and
Daymarks, Pacific Coast, 1908, page
| o6). TO be located on the extreme
northeasterly point Of Wallace ISL
and, southerly side OF the Columbia
river,
About May 20 fixed white post
lantern light will be established, 10
feet above the water, suspended from
| an arm on white stake, to guide
vessels in the easterly entrance to
Wallace channel.
WASHINGTON,
umatilla Reef Light Vessel, page
lac, No. 2l2 (List OF Lights, Buoys,
land Daymarks, Pacific Coast, 1908,
page 76l, Moored in $50 feet OF
water, about "a miles SW s-S S from
Umatilla Reef, Flattcry Rocks, max
ling off from Cape Alava, sea coast OF
Washington, and about 4 Ia miles
west southwesterly from the Cape.
| About May 20 Light Vessel No, o.
will be replaced on the station and
lRelef Light Vessel No. rs will then
be withdrawn.
] Columbia River, page 6,-Cotton-
wood Island Shoal Buoy, 8, first
lclass spar, found missing April 9, was
replaced the same day.
| Juan De Fuca Strait, page So
lNeah Bay Whistling Buoy, red
marked, "Neah Bay" in black, was
numbered "2," without other change
April 6.
Eagle Harbor. page S9.-Eaglt
iHarbor Sand Spit Buoy, Q, black
second-class can, found out OF posi-
ton April 8, was replaced the same
day.
I Eagle Harbor. Sand Spit Buoy, !,
second-class can, heretofore reported
missing, was replaced the same day
ALASKA.
Peril Strait, page ll2.-Brad Rocl
Buoy, |, a second-class can, reported
missing April 20, will be replaced al
soon as practicable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-29
nishcd. Address, IL. o." Astoriar
The Palace Restaurant

The ever-increasing popularity OF
the Palace Restaurant is evidence OF
the good management, and the serv'
ice, at this popular dining room. For
a long time the reputation Of the
house has been Of the best and II
does not wane as time progresses.
The system used, that of furnishing
the finest the market affords, and all
can be obtained. in season, is a plan
that will always win, coupled as it 10
with the best of cooking and prompt
service. A common saying nowadays
is Get the Palace habit"