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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
STENCIL FROM PURIFYING BODIES
Foreign Sailors Rendering Noble Ser
vice-suvivors Of Disaster Worn
Out-Queep Spends IS Hours Day
Beside Sick Beds-Shock Lasted
But One Minute.
(By Associated Press.)

MESSINA. Jan. 4.-Ahhough con
fused and without system. the work
# rescue has been carried on bravely
by night as well as by day
Searchlights on the warshlps food
the ruins with their ravs and give
light 10 the salvage parties.
The king and queen of Italy on
board the battleship Regina Eleana
have given noble example of devO-
tiCn.
The king with some CT his minis
tiers at his side have been directing
and supervising the relief work. vel.
he has found time to visit the field
hospitals and speak wcras OF encour-
agemtnt to his stricken subjects.
The queen has been spending Is
hours day beside the sick beds on
the Regina Eleana aiding and con-
sol.ng and encouraging.
Sailors Bear the Brunt.
The brunt OF the work of rescue
has fallen upon the sailors foreign
ers as well az Italian. and all have
done their duty nObly.
Praises OF the Russians are on
every lip. They hesitated before no
danger. digging under tottering walls
'nr entering the unsafest shelter when
asked to SO by some frantic woman.
who had not lost all hope that hus-
band or child was still alive.
Although the air of Messina is
heavy with the stencn OF purifying
bodies. several groups OF Sicilians
have camped out in the cleared
spaces of the city. and obstinately re-
fused the invitations of the authori-
Il, s to move away
The survivors of the disaster are
so worn out that they are quite in
capable of describing their expert
ences come cteily. but the accounts
of all agree that the devastation was
accomplished in less than one min
ute
Earth's Disturbance Described.
The strata Glow the strait slipped.
then a tidal wave rushed in and cut.
and all was over. Those capable OF
analyzing their sensations say that
when the shock came they felt an up
ward thrust Of the. earth.
This was followed ~ an !ossilatory
motion and the crust OF the earth
Few of the survivors are able to
explain how they escaped. They
know only that amid falling plaster
and masonry they managed to jump
safely from windows or stumble down
crumblipg stairways
Other Shocks Probable.
Frank Perrctt. of Brooklyn assist |
ant to Professor Mat;eucci. director |
IF the Royal observatory on Mount |
vesuyius. speaking of the disaster |
here and In Cambria. says that other |
shocks are inevitable. as there Is
law in the earth's crust whore the |
Slip occurred.
He predicts heavier shocks for |
Monday and declares that something |
possibly very serious may happen |
January and s. VIII, n the relative
,c sition of the sun and moon will pro
luce the greatest strain.
Wounded Received At Vatican.
ROME. Jan. 4.-UpOn the arrival of
500 wounded from Messina and Reg
,io this morning. Mayor Nathan tel
'phcned the vatican. asking whether
hese sufferers coCld BE- taken in
here.
The vatican replied in the affirma
i've and the wounded were received
With open arms.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
Thornton Hams Tells Of Shooting
and conIuga ln|slEtIe.
STORY FALLS N CRISP SENTENCES
Declares He Didn't Know His Brother
Was Armed on Fatal Day. or That
Annis Was at eayside-cross Ex-
animation Today.
(By the Associated Press,


FLUSHING, N. Y, Jan. taking
the witness stand in his own defense
Thornton jenkins Hams for over four
hours today related with q wealth Of
detail the story of the shooting OF
William E. Annis and of the conjugal
troubles Of Captain Peter c. Hams,
Jr.. that counsel asserts. caused the
mental unbalancing Of the army Of.
ficer and led to the killing Of the
publisher on sight.
When court adjourned tonight
Hams direct examination had no.
been concluded. and he will likely o,
on the stand all day tomorrow.
Thornton Hams told his story In
snappy. crisp sentences that fell from
his lips as soon as his counsel had
completed an Interrogation.
Is Good Imitator.
He showed no signs OF nervousness.
and a; times during the trial Illus
trated his brothers expressions and
appearance when talking of his wife's
conduct with dramatic infection OF
voice and facial expression.
The defendant declared that when
he went TO Bayside TO lock at real
estate on August II he had no idea
tina; his brother was armed and that
he did no, know that Annis was at
the Yacht club.
He told the jury tina: all the shots
had been fired by Captain Hams be
fore he rushed TO the feat to protect
his brother from John Tonning. the
boatman. and the club members,
whom he said he thought would harm
the captain.
Thornton Hams denied that ne
pointed a revolver a. Mrs Annis.
The defendant stated that he hal
Hams had fred. and when Charles
club member. picked the
revolver M and the muzzle Of the
weapon pointed al him. he drew hts
own gun and told Roberts not tol
shoot
district Attorney DARN said he
would pr ba5iy take all day tomor-
row TO cross examine the defendant. |
Didn't Know Mrs.. Annis.
After he had brought his story up
n the day OF the killing and the
sccnc at the yacht club dock. Hams
aid:
II heard Birchfeld call out. How
IN you do. Mrs. Annis' and I asked
lin n the woman vas the wife OF
William r. Anais. and ne said she
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
Firrt SdTon Enters Canal.
yeociated Presap

STEZ. II The batticships Con
nccticut. Fsas. Minnesota and Yer
mont. coming the FIRST section ~
the feet TIT Rear Admiral Spcrry.
started ons:r passage through the
canal Al SICK this morning. They
arc due aort Said late tonight.
The wcr ~ magnificent and q
large croraSscmblcd on the Ave
nue. Helcro witness the spectacle.
The A!can auxiliary cruiser
Panther 8 tho collier Ajax came
into port night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
DR.. GREEN)EClIRES OFFICE
OF EH0P COADJUTOR
Pressure Brout to Bear Upon Him
to Hold H.Chair at Theoiogi-
esSeminary.
(Special 1.-THE Daily Prcss)


RICHMOND VA, Jan. 4-Rev.
Bergman Grn, who was recently
chosen bisht coadjutator of the
Episcopal disc Of Virginia. al a
special convdon held in Alexan-
dria TOR thapurpose. has rendered
a declination. the Office 10 Ri. Rev.
X. A. Gibsoroishop of Virginia.
1t is said hat considerable pres
sure was blght TO bear on Dr..
Green &c peiade him to remain al
the Episcop Theological Seminary
near Alcxana. where he holds the
position Of IfossOr Of English Bible
Another corn:ion will be called TO
name a suc6or 20 DIR. Green.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05

the first OF next month, and that un
less all increase is granted now. he
will b" unable to secure an incrs ase
at any time during the next eight
years, as the constitution prohibits the
increasing or diminishing OF Judge
salary during his term Of Office. The
judge called attention 10 the fact that
other cities OF similar size. with
with courts that do not have az much
business as the Corporation Court
hero. pay $1,000 a year to their
judges.
The committee unanimously voted
to recommend the increase This In
crease was recommended about q
year ago, but the ordinance putting
it Into effect did not receive the re.
CURED twelve votes In the common
council
Salaries Instead Of Fees.
The committee recommended that
salaries OF $l.0s0 and 5000 per year.
respectively. be paid to the city cleo
triciaA and overseer Of the poor. and
that these officers he required 10 turn
over to tho city all fees COLLECTED by
them
City Engineer Goodwin made a re-
port showing that his fees during his
term OF Office. have amounted to $3.50.
on an average. This average was TAX
en- for an exceedingly dull period. and
heretofore the city electrician has
been allowed $50 a month fer attend
ing to the Are alarm system.
Upon tho recommendation of City
Engineer PearJe, the salary of s. F.
az ASSISTANT In the engineers
Office. was increased to $50 a month.
for the period during which the paw
Ing Is Icing done.
Attending the committee meeting
were Chairman Reed and Messrs. Ia
Wis. West, helms. wallace and Ford.
Bills were audited and regular bus
mess disposed CT BY the committee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
RustIers and vie:Iants Fight.

SAN DIEGO. CAL. Jan. 4.-Ad-
vices received from Mesa Grande.
forty miles from here tell of pitched
battle 30 miles from here between 4
gang of cattle rustlers and members
ct a vigilance committee. Two
lMexicans an Indian and white man.
all members of the band. were killed,
and one vigilante was seriously
wounded.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
NEWPORT NEWS VA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5. 1903.

hand clapping as the bill carrying the
appropriation was sent Oh its way.
The munificent sum of $soo.00t
was granted almost immediately aftc,
the reception In both Houses of the
message from the Pre- iident calling
attention to the calamity ard The
pressing need for aid for the s,rick, II
OF a sister natiCn.
Bill Not Yet Signed.
The Presidents signature was not
affixed to the bill today. as II did not
reach him. neither tho vice-president
nor the speaker yet having signed it,.
The House had adjourned and
Speaker Cannon had left the capitol
before the Senate passed the meas
urr
President Roosevelt will sign the
bill making Il effective when it
re ches him. which probably will be
tome rrOw.
only the fact that I'll, national leg
isl; ture was adjourned for the usual
holiday recess when the earthquake
occurred prevented carli'r action. al
though Nv the Presidents direction
and with confidence of congressional
approval. supplies aboard the naval
ships Celtic and Culsoa intended fer
III" battleship fleet. We're diverted and
ordered delivered as quickly as their
speed capacity could take them to the
scene of the suffering and want.
No such generous help ever was
extended TO a stricken people by this
government before.
Legislators were Prepared.
TIE Legislators. anticipating the
Presidents message and filed with a
symIathetic dcsiE to lend their votes
to any prCpositim which would bring
relief. were earl, in their seats and
prepared 10 take Immediate action.
Confident that the further contri5u-
lions Of the American public will JUS
tify its assumption CT responsibility
in authorizing Ambassador Gr.scOm
at Rome to charer and load with SIP
plies "a relief vessel. and also 10
transport refugees. the Am. riCan Ma
tionai Red Cross advanced the neces-
sary means whTewith to meet the
suggs stion of the ambassador and his
commit ee OF Americans in Rome.
Over $4,000 has been collected
through the Red Cross alone. of which
SCI. 900 represets the advance re-
ferred to. cne-ha' OF which the Chris
tian Herald has agreed to raise. !
Appropriation urriedIy Increased.
President RoOevelt in a message
to Congress todA asked for a direct
appropriation ofSs million dol
lars. :
At the confidence at the White
House last night ttendsd by Speaker
Cannon. $50O. 900 vas agreed upon as
the amount whicl should be appropri-
ated. !
= Ten minutes bdore the House con-
vened the speaker received letter
from the Wit. House suggesting
that the amout he increased to $500 ,
900.
Before anv .tion could be taken by
the committoon appropriations the
House was receipt Of the Presi-
dents messa on the subject.
At the hurrd meeting of the com
mittee in frOT of the speakers desk
the $500. 900 Il committee had placed
in its ms asur was increased TO con
form with theresident's later recon-, +,
mendatiOn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
Action in the House.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan 4.-Af-
ter having been in session a llttlS
over An hour the House OF Repre-
sentatives TODAY adjourned cut Of re-
spect to the memory Of Representa-
tive Davey of Louisiana, who died
during the recess.
Numerous me ssages from the Pres
ident on various subjects were read.
The most important were a mes
sage commencing aid for the Italian
earthquake sufferers anu a message
responding to q resolution ask ng for
information as to what the President
meant in his annual message regard
ing the secret service.
The relief asked for the stricken
Italian people was QIickly and unani-
mousIy given, the sum of $S0o.oOO
being appropriated. while the secret
service message was referred to The
special committee having to do with
the matter. after Mr.. Griggs. Of Geor-
gia, had moved to have it returned
to the President. which motion he
later withdrew
The Relief Message.
To the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentativeS:
The appalling calamity which has
befallen the people of Italy is follow
ed by distress and suffering through
out a wide region among many thor
usands who have escaped with life.
but whose shelter and food and means
of living are destroyed The ordi-
nary machinery for supplying the
wants of civilized communities Is par
allied. and an exceptional emergency
exists which demands that the obliSa-
tons Of humanity shall regard no
limit Of national lines.
The immen se debt Of civilization to
Italy. the warm and steadfast friend
ship between that country and our
Cwn, the affection for their native
land felt by great number Of good
Am. rican citizens VINO are imm!-
grants from Italy: the abundance
with which God has l!essed us in our
safety. all these shoIld prompt US to
immediate and effective relief.
Private generosity is responding
nobIy TO the demand by contributions
through the safe and eflfcient chan
mel OF the American Red Cross So
C1ety (OnnGent OF your dppfV'oi.
have ordered the government supply
ships Celtic" ard "Culgoa' to the
scene of discs ter. where upon receiv-
ing the authority which 7 now ask
from you. they will be able TO dis
pcnsc food. clothing and other sup,
plies with which they are laden TO the
value of about $300."00.
The Celtic has already sailed and
the GuIgoa is a. Port Said Eight
vessels of the returning battleship
feet are already under orders for
Italian waters, ana that government
has been asked II their services can
- made Useful. recommend that
the Congress approve the application
Of supplies aboye indicated. and fur.
thcr appropriate the sum of $4,000"
TO he applied 10 the work Of relief
al the discretion Of the executive and
with the consent Of the Italian gov
crnm,n-. suggest that they follow
the form OF tina, passed after the Nj.
Pelee disaster in 1902.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House.
Ian 100
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
hovse AppIsuds Appropriatien.

WASHINGTON. u. c. Jan. a.
BountifuI provisions for the earth
quake sufferers Of Italy was made by
Congress today and that too by unani.
nous vote.
In the House there vas vigorous
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05
Taxes Increased,
(By Associated Press

MONTGOMERY. ALA. Jan. I'm
order to recoup for the loss OF $35. 900
liquor licenses the city has levied a
street tax Of 50 year and 81 dog
tax.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05

(Coatinued on Sixth nge).
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only Newspaper published In
NeWport News that receives
the full news service Of the
Associated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-05

Rsln Tuesday; wednesday
fair. followed BY fasr and de-
eidsdly colder; fresh south
winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-07

James Giles. upon application in county
court by NJ. L.. Rawlins, her brother and
Mo, recently to Pyle, a Lincoln man, dis
pleased Rawlins and others OF her relatives
who held that this disqualified her IN al
prejudiced manner. Rawlins was appointed
administrator in her stead, his bond being
fixed at 5000.
been voted to build a new high school
building. The work will begin as soon as
the spring opens up. The building Will be
erected where the primary building no"
stands.
GIBBoN-This afternoon at 2 o'clock; in
the Baptist church, occurred the funeral or
1. Painters; He had both legs cut orr IN
week. His son dropped dead on the street
here while on his way to the depot to meet
Fl. P. Smith, who had been to see his
father and was returning on No, 10.
CENTRAL CITY-The Central City Gas
company has this week closed a contract
with the American Construction company
IS, 900 worth of new machinery and equip
ment. The manager of the. gas ompanN
to reduce the price of the gas within
another year.
GRAND IsLAND-Mrs. E. A. B. Waldo
died after a weeks illness of pneumonia,
and a daughter, Mr.. j. B. Waldo, manager
of the Nebraska Mercantile company of
this city; and nd Mrs fnn.r LIv T;,, N tsTa r,s of F from
! IOIIY M ~ HS III ~ NohC paw AApAAA
the residence OF her son tomorrow after
noon at . O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Graham of the
Presbyterian church officiating.
CENTRAL CITY-Friends here are inter-
ested in the news Of the ordination OF Ar
thur Marsh, jr., to the order of deacon in
the Protestant Episcopal church at Blair,
Sunday,AJanuary 9. The young man is the
son of Rev. A E. Marsh. for more than
ten years pastor of the Episcopal church
here. but at present in charge OF the church
at Blair. He attended the State university
AZ Lincoln for a number of years and was
later awarded q Rhodes scholarship at OK
ford. in England.
! ARLINGTON-Farmers in this county
along the Elkhorn river are much interested
in the proposition to straighten this crooked
| stream. Some OF the best land lies in these
river bends, and endless litigation will start
just as soon as an attempt is made to
ruin their fields by running the river
through them. Much damage by overflow
would be stopped by Strengthening the river
and many farmers would be greatly bene-
fitted, while other farms would be almost
ruined by the proposed change.
BEATRICE-The snnual meeting OF the
Gage County Independent Telephone COM
panY was held yesterday at Blue Springs,
with about 300 stockholders present. The
following committee was appointed to call
upon the Railway commission TO learn II II
intended to enforce it's ruling bearing upon
rates: A. r. Morris. A. r. Patton, ]. II,
Caseber. q. W. Campbell and c. II. Smith.
These officers were elected: A. r. Morris.
president; A. r. Patton,s secretary; A. H.
Krauss. treasurer: Charles Mason and
Richard Houton, directors.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-07

NORTH PLATTE. Neb., Jan. 6.-(spe-
cial)-The city engineer of this city has
Just completed a summary of expenditures
made for improvements in North Platte
for the year 1903. The chief improvement in
the business section was the construction
of the Keith theater. The Presbyterian
church was also begun and it's walls are
built about half way up. Fifty new resi-
dences were built in the city. The total
value OF all improvements as indicated
below was Vt2S1, $50. the following is a sum-
mary as prepared by the engineer: Resi-
dences and additions, $16l ,S65; Keith theater,
$4,000; Presbyterian church, $4,000; Union
Pacific improvements, $4,000; cement walks
and cross walks, $4,000. The improvements
for the new year will no doubt exceed
those of the past year, as work upon the
federal building which is to be erected at
a cost of at least 100000, will probably
begin in a few months; the $4,000 hotel
will no doubt be constructed and a large
number of residences also.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-07

ing because of the extreme cold which
made it impossible to get the trains across
the country on time. The Overland Limited
on the Northwestern was reported three
hours late and the Milwaukee one hour
late. One of the Great Western trains
was three and a half hours late and the
Union Pacific No. IL half an hour late.
The Missouri Pacific and wabash trains
were about three hours late. TIL Union
Pacific motor car from Valley was on
time. The Rock Island west bound was
TWO hours late.
The Western Union was able 10 keep
wires working in all directions, although
wires in many places were snapped by
the contraction from the cold. These in
stances were so scarce that the service
was not seriously interfered with. The
Postal reported that very few of its wires
were out OF commission. Both telephone
companies reported a lack OF trouble.
The wind and snow made 1t extremely
hard on the street railway company. SnoW
and dirt would accumulate on the rails
until 1t was a difficult matter to ground
the current. The sweepers were called
into service and the salt car sent out, but
the thermometer showing 10 or IL below
zero did not help much, as It did not assist
in melting the snow because Of the ex-
IRENE cold.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-07

HASTINGS. Neb., Jan. 6.-(special Tele-
gram,)-An order has been issued in county
court giving George Eldrege of Buffalo
county the custody Of two minor children.
The action is the result OF the application
for the appointment Of a guardian following
the binding over of Mrs. Eldrege to the
district court for trial on the charge OF
kidnapping Maggie Nichol last month. The
couple separated several years ago. Evil
dence was presented showing Mrs Eldrege
was unable to care for the children. while
the father has abundant means and wanted
them. Asked If he would take his wife
back, Eldrege said: II don't know" He
owns a large stock farm in Buffalo county
besides other property. He says his wife
left him and he did not know her where
abouts until he read that she had been
bound over for kidnapping.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-07

great havoc among stock should a strong
wind arise, which is looked for.
DORCHESTER, Neb., Jan. 6.-(Specisl)-
Dorchester was hit by a cold wave yester-
day that sent the thermometers down to
10 degrees below zero at 6 O'Clock this
morning. If the weather continues the rest
of the week the ice man will have no
trouble in getting ice from fifteen to
twenty inches thick.
GIBBON, Neb., Jan. 6-(Special.)-A cold
wave struck this vicinity yesterday and the
thermometer stood II below this morning.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Jan. 6.-(Special.)
With the thermometer 10 degrees below
zero the fire department was called twice
In the early hours of this morning to ex-
tinguish a blaze in a small frame building
In the business center of the city, occupied
as a fruit and confectionery stand. The
building was owned by a Chicago party
and was covered by no insurance on ac-
count of the high rate. The loss will not
be over a few hundred dollars.
ARLINGTON, Neb., Jan. 6.-(Special.)-
Tuesday morning the thermometer regis.
tered IL below zero, the lowest reached this
winter. Some snow fell Tuesday and the
weather remains cloudy and threatening.
LINWOOD, Neb., Jan. 6,-(Special)-Las
Hlbll was lHO lhS u Nht SGdli III
Thermometer getting down TO u below zero
1t is warming up today.
BATTLE CREEK, Neb., Jan. 6.-(Spccial.,
This portion of Nebraska has undergone
a rapid change in temperature in thirty,
six hours-maXimum go degrees and mini
mum Is below-is the change recorded II
the period. 1t was accompanied by ligh'
SHOWS and wind with a velocity Of twenty
two miles per hour.