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Evening star., 1909-06-20

capital and the bellies from every section
who are attracted thither during the win
ter season. The marriage of Miss Con-
stance Cazanove Lee and Senior Don Luis
Pastor has elements of unusual interest.
Some of the incidents go back to the day
before the wreck OF the Maine in Havana
harbor.
Senior Pastor was serving on the staff
of Senior de LONE when that accomplish
ed statesman made his dramatic exit
from the American stage. He remained
on the staff under de Lome's successor,
Senior Polo Bernabe and was among
those who proceeded, under strong escort.
TO the Canadian border just before Prest-
dent Mckinley declared war against
Spain. Naturally his heart was sore
against his sovereign's foe, and he left
Washington hoping never to see II again.
nor any one who might remind him OF
his beloved country's humiliation. But
war clouds roll away and time heals all
wounds.
When the courtly diplomat. Duke d Ar
cos. was sent TO re-establish diplomatic
relations between Washington and Ma
drid he selected Senior Pastor one Of
his secretaries. His knowledge of condi-
tions as they existed before the war was
valuable, and the personality of the young
diplomat suggested him as the ideal coun-
II is said, unwiilingly But he has remain
ed to have his wounds healed by the
magic touch of love, and to contract a
marriage with An ideally lovely woman
of aristocratic lineage and the highest in
tellectual gifts.
King Alphonso has recently recalled
his minister Senor Don Ramon Pima, and
appointed in his place the Marquis de
ViiIalobar. Senor Pima Is bachelor, an
SO is his successor, at present minister
resident at London. Sonora Pastor will
again represent Spain on festive occa-
sions and dispense the hospitalites for
the new minister. The marquis is not
expected at his post here until Septem-
ber.
Senior Pastor Will be charges d'afaires
throughout the summer. He has recenl
ly removed from his home In Q street T.
Baltimore, where Sonora Pastor will
spend some time visiting her mother
Mrs Francis du Pont Lee. He will later
select summer quarters for the legation
probably in the mountains of West Vir-
gin!a. In September Senor and Sonora
Pastor go abroad for a six months leave
of absence. They will spend portion o.
the time in Spain visiting the relatives OF
Senior Pastor.
my husbands country" said Sonora Pas
tor last week 10 the writer Il accom-.
panied my husband there shortly after
my glimpse into Spanish life. ! was pre-.
Evening star., 1909-06-20

CHE Has Been Official
- Hostess for the Spanish
Legation Since Her Marriage
Three Years Ago-Was Miss
Constance Cazanove Lee of
Baltimore Wedding With
Senor Pastor Was Culmina-
ton of a Delightful Romance.
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Evening star., 1909-06-20

American topics and took cordial inter-
est in everything. The palace at San Sc
bastian is much less imposing than the
royal palace at Madrid. and it is. be-
sides. the private domain of the queen
dowager. Court rules are much modified.
and most delightful coterie gathers to-
gether, and the evening functions are as
simple and unpretentious and devoid OF
ceremony as in any private dwelling.
."rhe king delights in dancing. and he
devises many new and attractive figures
for the cotillons i felt quite privileged
to see real Spanish life under such
charming auspices. The queen dowager
has always wished to make court life in
San Sebastian more imbued with Span
cosmopolitan conditions which prevail in
Madrid.
Il found II possible for an American
woman to be not only contented but per-
fectly happy in Spain. The life is de
,icious in its tranquility and also the high
ideals of hospitality and cordial inter
, course which hold. The Spanish ladies
accomplish just as much III the way of
amenity as their American sisters. but
hey do it SO gracefully and with so much
less drain on their nervous system"
Sonora Pastor has completely mas
tered the soft tongue of the Castilians
since her marriage, and she is able to
njoy the closest intimacy with Spanish
for her lofty post as chatelaine of one
of the most important OF European lega-
lions. Always OF a studious bend. she
decided that social pleasures We're not so
compensating as those which mental cul-
ture inspire. and after a brilliant debut
Evening star., 1909-06-20

ONE of the most
inspiring love sto-
rieS are to be found
in the international
romances to which
w a S h ! n G t o n
through long usage
has become indif-
ferent. Every year
brings a marriage
or two among the
diplomats serving
at the American
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
NJ. BaIfour Says Steps Would
Threaten Civilization.
SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTITUTION
Bill Passes Second Reading in House
of Commons-Race Problem Only
Fractional Part of Great Question
Before Parliament.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The house Oh
commons tonight unanimously passed
the second reading of the South Afri-
can constitution bill. In the course
of the debate Elk Premier Balfour said
that the house in dealing with the
question of a constitution for the fed
Grafton OF South African colonies
the Transvaal, Cape Colony, the
Orange River State and Natal-was
discussing one of the most important
events in the history of the British
empire.
The race problem, Mr.. Baifour sald,
was but a fractional part of the great
questions parliament was now decd
ing. He strongly denied that it was
intended to give the colored races
equality with Europeans. declaring
that so far as the government. social
and the higher forms of civilization
we're concerned, it would be impossi-
bic to give equal rights to the colcred
race without threatening the whole
fabric of civilization.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
PRESIDENT READY 10 HEARpHoTEsT
Where no Agreement Existed for
Termination of Reciprocity Arrange
ments, Congress Fixed Upon SIX
Months from April I as Date-This
Applied to France. I
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTONh ID. c.. Aug. i6.--If
there has been any Discrimination
against France in the application or
the provisions of the new tariff TO
that country, officers OF this govern
ment are net aware OF 1t. They are
quite confident that the impression
which seems to obtain in some quar-
tiers in France that such Is the case.
is founded upon complete misunder-
standing OF the facts. These may be
simply stated from the point OF view
of the executive branch CT this gov
eminent.
France, together with Switzerland
and Bulgaria. had reciprocity ar
rangements with the United States.
under the terms of which certain OF
their products were allowed to this
country at considerably reduced
rates. Other countries. mostly in E'l-
rope entered into similar reciprocity
with the United States. In their case,
however. the precaution was taken 20
state In the body of the treaties or ar
rangement the exact period of the
legal notice required to terminate
them--a course not followed In the
arrangements with France. Switzer-
land and Bulgaria.
In enacting the new tarih. congress-
directed the President TO have regard
to the stipulated periods In terminals
ing the reciprocity arrangements with
the various countries. and also pro-
vided that where there was no stfpu-
lated term-six months, from April
30. was to be regarded as the date or
termination.
This action was duly instituted Dy
the state department to France, swift
zerland and Bulgaria.
II is stated that the President Is
entirely willing to consider carefully
any representations in the nature OF
a protest that may be made. indee&
there is reason to believe that en-
changes on the subject have already
taken place
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
SENSATIONAL ALLEGATIONS MADE
Five Members Of Grand Jury Charged
With Deliberately Seeking to Go
on Jury to Return indictments In
Alleged Town Lot Fraud Cases
Argue Case in October.
fBy Associated Press.l

MUSKOGEE, OKLA. Aug. 16-
Charges az misconduct made today
against United States Marshal Victor
by Governor Haskell. will be pushed
vigorously. according to an announce
nent tonight by Mr. Soper, Governor
Haskelfs attorney.
Governor Haskell win use every eff
fort. it was stated, 10 have the mar
shall and several grS.iG Jury MEM
hers brought to trial.
The case probably VIII be argued
at Ardmore some time in October
before Judge Marshall. of Salt Lake.
The sensational allegations were con-
tanned in the motions fled in the fed
eral court here today to quash the
indictments Of Governor Charles n.
Haskell and five others, in connection
with the alleged town lot frauds.
George w. Strawn. j. Fl. Dixon, J
c. Burgess. A. G.. Dumas. and w I.
Bailey, who were members OF the
grand jury which returned the indict-
ments are charged with deliberately
seeking 20 go on the jury. with view
&c returning indictments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. TUESDAY. AUGUST IL 1909.
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
GATHER IN SAVANNAH
Joint Convention Of Brotherhood and
Auxiliary Begins in Georgia
City Today.
(By Associated rressJ

SAVANNAH, GA. Aug. 16-Nearly a
thousand members Of the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers and the
Grand International Auxiliary are in
Savannah ready for the first session
of the four days convention OF the
two associations tomorrow morning
The convention is a union meeting
OF the brotherhood and auxiliary and
Is held because at the brotherhood 5
annual convention the auxiliary is not
In Joint session with the brotherhood
The program as completed includes
an open meeting tomorrow afternoon
at open air theater.
A secret session in the morning ana
four hours trolley tour in the at
tcrnoon are on the second days sche-
dule. A day at Tybee Beach with
committee meeting takes up the third
day and the fourth day will be occu-
pied with a session at Eagles Han
and a steamer trip out to sea. return
ing at night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
SAYS HE STOLE MEAT
FOR MS DYING WIFE
Case Of Man Arrested for Housebreak-
ing Excites Sympathy of New
York Magistrate.
Try Associated Press.)

NEW YORK Aug. 16.-William l..
Bancher, man Of 45, who said he
had seen better days. and had becu
driven to desperation by the need Of
his dying wife for nourishing fool,
which he had been unable to provide
for her, was arrested today, charged
with breaking into a meat shop. and
stealing a quantity of beef. For sew
eral MONTHS" SIND Bancher. Il have
been unable so obtain work. My
wife is a consumptive and slowly dy-
ing, and had no way to get the nour-
ish food she needed"
The mans stop excited Magistrate
Bfeens- sympatn.es and ne detailed
a probation officer to investigate the
case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
COMMITTEE TAXES OATH
OF ALLEGIANCE TO GREECE
Actions Of Provisional Government
Probably Will Cause Powers to
Land Troops.
(Ey Associated Press.

CANEA ISLAND OF CRETE. Aug.
16.-The provisional administrative
committee to which the administra-
tion of the island was entrusted when
the Cretan cabinet resigned Sunday.
took the oath of allegiance to the king
and kingdom of Greece today.
Powers Will Land Troops.
The action of provisional admins
irative committees in Crete in swear
ing allegiance TO Greece apparently In
dicatss that II Is not its inteBfiop to
meet the demands Of the protecting
powers to haul down the Greek flag
and that therefore the powers again
will be forced to land troops to insure
the autonomy OF the island.
Situation in ConstanitnopIe.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Aug. 16.-Mr.
Einstein. the secretary Of the Amer
can embassy al Cons' ln'inople, has
cabIej the state department that
situation there is endangered owing
to the pressure which is b, ing brought
to bear on the Sublime Porte to de
mand fresh categorical explanation
at Athens regarding Crete and Mace
dOhia
While the possibility Of hOstilities
IS said to be by no means removed
hope Is expressed Of a peaceful 60
luton OF the difficulties.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
PREPARING FOR OPENING
OF CITY PUBLIC SCY00LS
Buildings Are Being overhssIed and
Put Into Repsir-!mproyements
Being Made

Preparations foT the opening %
the city public schools on Sertcmbcr
IL are rapidly nearing completion
All Of the school buildings are being
overhauled and put into repair anG
this work should be completed with
IN the next two weeks. improvements
are being made to some Of the build
Inrs. and among ether things new
hygenic drinking fountains are beng
Installed In the buildings.
Owing 20 the fact the new build
inx on Thiriy-firsi street near Jei-
fcrson avenue viii not b. completed
until the middle 81 November. the
board viii have TO rent a building IN
The Second wari to take care q the
pupils there The buildings that have
been uscd a. a school Tor several
years viii not b. available this year
and a new building will be rented.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
TRAGIC lMPROnPTU ExHIB TON
Swimming With Companions, Youth is
Swept Beyond Human Aid and
Makes Splendid Effort to Battle HIS
Way Through the Terrible Current
and Giant Waves.
(By Associated Press).

NIAGARA FALLS, y. Y, Aug. 10
August Sporer, an eighteen year Ola
boy of this city, went to his death TO-
day in the whirlpool rapids after a
gallant battle with the giant waves
between the lower bridges and the
pool.
With three companions Sporer went
for a swim in the river. He struck out
at once for the middle Of the stream
and then turned toward the bridges.
His companions called him TO turn
back, fer the current is very swift
at that point, but he kept on down
stream and was caught in the great
sweep, the first break from the
smoother waters to the rapids.
Grim Fight for Life.
The boy struggled for time
against the current but to no avail.
Then, realizing that he was beyond
human help and was to be CARED
through the rapids, which took tne
life of Captain Webb and which have
resisted every unaided human effort
at passage, he deliberately turned
down stream and began a grim fight
for life.
Not in all the history of river has
such a brave effort been witnessed.
Although but a frail boy, he went in
to the rapids swimming strongly and
held his own until he struck the gaint
wave which curls up opposite the OLD
battery elevator. Then, he went I'M
der and for a second was lost to the
view Of the score of people who stood
on the lower arch bridge.
Beat Captain Webb's Record.
Again and again he disappeared,
only to reappear, each time fighting
desperately against the terrible cur
rent. Then, when within 500 yards OF
the whirlpool. his strength gave out
and he sank and was lost to view.
Even then he had swum perhaps
100 yards farther than did the great
English swimmer. Captain Webb.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
LAUNCH THE DESTROYER
TERRY NEXT SATURDAY
Little Vessel Will be Put overboard
at shipyard at f:4o p. M
Sponsor Not Yet Named

Announcement was made yesterday
that the new United States torpedo
boat destroyer Terry will be launch
ed at the plant of the Newport News
Shipbuiiding & Dry Dock Company
Saturday. The vessel viii he put
overheard about 1:iO p m. the tide
being high about that hour
The sponsor for the Terry has not
yet been named by the navy depart
mcn;, but the announcement will %
made about the middle Of the week
The Terry is sistersnip OF the Roe.
which was launched st the yard last
month.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
FIELD OF WAR GAME ENLARGED
Theoretical Fleet of Battleships and
Smaller Craft on Way to Assist In
vadins Army by Series Of Night At
tacks on Boston Harbor Defenses-
Real Clash Today.
CBy Associated Press.1

BOSTON. MASS. Aug. 16.-The
field of the war game now being play
ed in Southeastern Massachusetts
became considerably enlarged tonight,
when Il was announced that tehore-
teal feet OF battleships and smaller
war craft was on its way to assist
the invading army Of the Red. by a
series of night attacks on the Boston
haroOr desenses.
The harbor forts today received re-
Inducements when the transport
Sumner brought six companies OF
coast artillery from New York, a total
of 72O men.
The two big armies in the South
east. the Red. commanded by General
Tasker H. Bliss, and the Blue, under
command of General William A. Pew.
of the Massachusetts volunteer militia,
drew close together during the day,
and tonight the opposing camps were
separated by n few miles only.
There were various skirmishes dur
ing the day. between outposts, num-
Der of captures of scouts were affect
ed, and there were a score OF minor
theoretical casualties. but no general
engagement was fought. The first
real clash is looked for tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
RECORD BUSINESS REPORTED.
Present Fiscal Year Best Ever For the
Railroads.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Aug 16.-
Heavier business than ever has been
known in a single year, is looked
for by Chairman Knapp. Of the Inter
state Commerce Commission. Tor
American railroads during the pres
ent fiscal year
The serious situation anticipated, IS
that their may be shortage 81 cars.
The crops prospects are considered
that the likelihood Is that railroads and
transportation companies may be tar
cd beyond their capacity to handle
freight that viii be offered to them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
@Wet- Counties to Vote.
(By Associated prcss)

COLUMBIA. s. C Aug. 1e.-To-
morrow n counties Of south Carolina.
nov wet viii vote on the question
of retaining tho diSpcnsary or having
county prohibition. The vote VII be
ciore In many counties and consider
able interest has been manifested.
especially BY the ~drys. who have
conducted q vigorous campaign. The
vets apparently have made no open
Efforts 10 influence votes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
FINDINGS REACHED BY
SUTTON COURT OF INQUIRY
Report Will be Reviewed by Navy De-
partment before Being Made
Public.

ANNAPOLIS. MD, Aug. 1G.-The
Sutton court Of injury closed today
after two secret sessions during which
the testimony relative to the death IN
Oct. Is, 1907. CT Lieutenant James
n. Sutton. Jr.. I. S. NJ. c., was gone
over througblv
The findings we're reached and sign
ed tonight
They will re reviewed by the navy
department II Washington before be
ing made public.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
WANTS BANK INFORMATION.
Comptroller Murray Issues Circular
Letter to Cashiers.
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. Aug 16.-Cashiers
Of every national. state and private
bank in the country. were today
requested in a circular letter sent on.
by comptroller OF the Currency Muir
ray 10 furnish information regarding
the character Of deposits, number Of
dcpos.tors. average rate Of interest
aid and minimum amount Of de-
posit on which interest is allowed
shown BY the banks records at the
close OF business on June 30 last.
The data Is desired for the use OF
the national monetary commission.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
PATRIOTIC APPEAL TO ARMY.
General Marina Urges Men to Show
Themselves Worthy sons Of Spain.
Thy Associated Press).

MELlLLA. MOROCCO. Aug. t.
General Marina, commander OF the
Spanish forces. which are about to ad-
vance against the Moors. has issued a
patriotic appeal TO his men to show
themselves worthy sons of Spain and
descendants of the heroes. who fifty
years ago carried the flag to Tetain
lie pomises that he will lead
men TO victory. and that the campaign
will be & glorious cage in The history
Of the fatherland
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
ROANOKE "ORYs''Ask
FOR AN0THER ELECTION
Six Hundred FreehoIders Sign Petit
ton Presented to Judge Of Cor
poration Court.
(By Associated Press).

ROANOKE. VA, Aug. 16.-Thc
'drys" OF Roanoke today presented
petitions bearing over 600 names OF
free holders to Judge w. r. Staples,
of the corporation court. asking him
to order a local option election for
this city fer the latter part of SeDtem-
der. !
The court will announce its decision
within the next few days. eRoanoke
voted out the saloon last December.
but the election was set aside by
Judge Staples. Under the law the
decision Of that court in such cases
is final.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
FIN Week Of Calhoun Trial.

San FRANCISCO. CAL. Aug. Is-
Tho hfth week q the trial q Patrick
Caihoan. president % the United Rail
roads. accused Of ATTEMPTED bribery.
opened today with only two tentative
~ The seventeenth vcnirc Of tsiesmen
jurors IN the box Jpdzc Lawior b.
Ean the examination 81 the member
,ut no progress towards obtaining .
jury was made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
Streets Turned Into Rivers.
lRy Associated Prsss.l

YUMA. ARIZ-, Aug. l6.-Great dam
age was done today by heavy rain
storm. For three hours water fell in
torrents, covering the streets 4 foot
deep. Streets and alleys in the lower
portion of the town were raging
streams. Adobe houses crumbIed. and
families were compelled to move out
Railroad tracks on both sides Of town
were washed cut.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
Beat Captain Webb's Record.
LITTLE BOY SAVES MOTHER.
Friqhtees OFF Negro With Empty
Shotgun.
CBy Associated Press.)

AMERICUS, GA, Aug. 16.-Joseph
White. a negro prisoner in the jail
here charged with attempted criminal
assault upon a well known white mat
ron at DeSoto, near here yesterday,
today confessed the crime and declar-
ed that he would have accomplished
1t had not the woman's little son, with
a shotgun, which was empty, caused
him to fear ne would>be killed.
The lad knew the gun was not
loaded. but his ~blufr" was success
full.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
SAVANNAH WANTS EXPOSITION
Movement Looking to Celebration OF
Panama Canal Opening.

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug. 1.-THE city
government of Savannah has gotten
behind q popular movement looking
to an International exposition to be
held in Savannah in 1915 to celebrate
the opening of the Panama Canal ana
TO combine with that a southern com
mercial exposition. The city's claim
to share in the advantages 10 the
South i'll the canals opening VIII be
stressed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
Lightning KiIIs Two.

ROME. Ca. Aug ia severe
electrical storm passed over Triou tn
Chattanooga county today and as .
result two men are dead. and Eve in
jurcd. one scriouly from = stroke n
lightning. lightning also damaged
the depot 81 The Central n Georgia
Railroad and livery stable ncarh-
Samuel Ray and Ciarcncc NcCants
we're the men killed. while Jen. "
caafs was seriously Injured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
MERCURY RISES TO ,iS
Deaths, Prostrstions and Damage to
Crops IN West

ID ~ = T I--7T7
KANSAS CITY. NO. Aug. fs.-Ua-
usually intense hea.. officially recorded
BY the government weather bureau
as high a. 10 degrees. caused a.
least three deaths. numerous prostrs-
tons and much DAMAGE to crorD 70
day in Missouri. Kansas and Osiaho-
ma.
In Okiahcma Ci;y. The government
Thermometer registered 1eS. ~nDe
Thermometers In the street reached
fIz. II was the hottest day recorded
there in y years. At Musko<ce. the
government thermometer reEisferei
10 This was the highest record ~
the three states.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
Boy Tried to Wreck Trains.

SOUTH HAVEN. MICH. Aug. 1s.-
Richard Phelps. aged Il. son q a
Chicago railroad man. vas arrested
Yesterday 81 Covert. charged with
four aftcmps 90 wreck trains On the
.ruit belt railway. u is said the boy
v no vas lodged IN jail. has con
tossed. Phelps father has a sum
Vlcr home AZ Covert. where The lad
has been spending the summr vaca
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-17
Missing Miners Accounted For.


NEVICO CITY. Aug. Ie.-All the
missing miners IN the Paraiso saaf;
of the Camciia mine. near Pachuca-
have been accounted for Tine total
casualty III Is three men killed and
twenty injured Work in the mine
has been resumed. Fire broke out In
this mine last Saturday. and score
q miners were reported az first 10
have been killed.