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NEW BERN SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAI4 BOSTON FEARS BOMB OUTRAGE Newspaper There Gets Letter That Causes Anxiety Boston, Jul; 14. gloU House end Custom House tower ire threats 4 with deetrnetton end Oovernor Walsh is threatened with death by a let ter to the Boston Traveler. with the note was a cupping of a portion of a story by Carl W. Aoker man, correspondent at Berlin, re garding the offer of Germany placing intoned ships at the disposal of the United States. The note was printed on brown wrapping paper to disguise the hand writing. It said bombs have been plaoed in the State House, one in the Custom House tower. Holt was a Oerman spy; so am I. Three intern ed ships will leave when the bombs go off. The Governor will be killed. The bombs will explode on Friday. We footed the police." Governor Walsh is away, and is due to return Friday. The police are investigating. ONE MAN KILLED, TWO ARE INJURED Firemen Going to Blaze at Richmond Have an Accident Richmond, July 14. Running at some forty or fifty miles an hour to the scene of a fire alarm of whioh had been sent in some fifteen minutes before, the car of Fire Chief W. H. Joynes ran into a light pole in the middle of Broad street at Adams about 8:30 o'clock last night. Thom as H. Pegram, member of the Fire Department, and driver of the ohief's oar, was almost instantly killed and Chief Joynes and Fire Commissioner John Mann, Jr., were seriously hurt. Damage done by the fire, in the living rooms of M. D. Bolom, over Elba Market, at 702 West Broad street, the occasion for the excessive speeding of the ear, was small. '"Tin Thirf'n najr. 'iJmthi) kjj liitiisasn Pegram, and with Ciuef Joynes and Commissioner Mann onwfce rear seat, was running rapidly, west on Broad, the horn buzzing loudly and con tinuously li mi it w approached an au tomohile running ahead of it at about fifteen miles an hour, just east of Adams street. There was no appre ciable let up in the speed of the chief's car as an attempt was made to swerve in on to the stret railway tracks and to pass the automobile near the middle of the street Car Shot Into Po'c The point sit which.! ho tutgg ward the center of the street was a t the west end of the ro pod-off spaces or "safety zones" bordering the trol ley tracks. There was barely twenty feet of space between this end of the zone and the light pole a space large enough for the maneuver had the car been running' at a speed even as great as twenty or twenty-five miles an hour. Into this apace the ohief's ear wa shot by its driver. The turn was either too quickly made, or too short for the nose of the car dived into the light pole, jarring it and leaving a mark showing the force of impact to have been great. The metal base at the bottom of the pole, resting against the street pavement was split in two. DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION Took Place at Grlmesland Last Friday GrimenUnd, N. C, July 14 On Friday evening at the beautiful home of their parent, Misses Earl and Mary Proctor delightfully entertained in honor of their house guests, Misses Annie Laurie Lang, of Farnvilte, Lucy Brothers and Elisabeth Kinney, of La Grange, and Thalraa Bryant, of Greenville. The houae was beautifully decorat ed for the occasion, the color scheme being pink and green. A prolusion of eut flowers and potted plants were effectively used. Mr. Sad Mrs. W. 8. Galloway gritted the guests on arrival, and ushered them to the punch bowl where Miss Etb I Proctor and Mr. Fred Jonas served jdeliciou fruit punch Mini Mary Procter re ceived the guests In the parlor and presented them to the guest of hon or. Progressive conversation was en gaged in for quite a while, after whioh each lady was given a look and each gentleman a key. By matching these the guests found their partners to go Into the dining room, where an ele gant salad coarse was served. After leaving the dining room, an interesting "penny" onntest was held. In this contest Miss Annie L. Lang was the moat sueeessful and was awarded a box of stationery. At a MUCH COTTON IS NOW ON HAW Census Bureau Shows Bit Surplus of the Fleecy Staple Washington. July 14. Cotton usee luring .June amounted to 514.801 running bale exclusive of haters, compared with 446,145 in Jane last year, the Census Bureau announced today. Cotton of hand June 30 ia manu facturing establishments was 1,622, 48 holes, compared with 1,156,50$ last year, and in independent ware houses, 2,085,347 compared with 63, 487 last year. Imports were 39,129 equivalent 560-pound bales compared with 49, 010 last year. Exports were 284,391 running bales, including linters, compared with 285, 578 hut year. Cotton spindles active during June, were 31,220,592, compared with 30, 948,048 last year. Linters used during June were 54, 683 bales against 29,993 last year; held in manufacturing establishments 196,149 bales against 88,883 last year, held in independent ware houses, 106,029 bales, .against 35,- 808 last year, and exported 13,065 bales. LARGE HAMPERS OF VEGETABLES Whitecrest Farm Products Put Up in a New Style ?-2 I . Always alert and up to something new, the Whitecrest Farm which is located a few miles from the city, is offering hampers containing several different, freshly gathered vegeta bles, such as tomatoes, Irish po tatoes, butter beans, okra, corn, etc. These hampers contain enough for a moderate family's dinner and they are offereing these "Whitecrest Din ners" at twenty five cents per ham per. Other hampers containing one dozen freshly gathered eggs, one broiling size dressed chicken and iWevrtrrffoTooe wcsssosbeBsy-' enough for a moderate family's dinner Tor seventy five cents. Many of these hampers are sold daily. No hamper is prepared till ordered. In this way the customer is assured of "Fresh from the Farm" vegetables. Eggs which are so hard to obtain fresh during the summer months, can be gotten from the Whitecrest Farm daily, and every egg is guaranteed fresh when delivered. House keep ers should drop a post-card to' White crest Farm, route one, and get next to their delicious farm products. YOUNG MAN DR . WAS r James Cochran Goes to His Death In lames River Richmond, July 14. James Coch ran, 23 years old, the only son of Mrs. Ella Cochran, 111 State street, Harry Watson and Mrs. Minnie Cole, the latter two of Lynchburg, Va. were drowned yesterday afternoon in the James river, near Lynchburg, when a rowboat overturned. The party had gone out on a fishing trip. The body of Cochran was recov ered shortly after the drowning, but the bodies of the other two had not been recovered at a late hour last night. Cochran left here three weeks ago in company with Alfred Smith, for the home of his aunt, Mrs. Rose Coff, to spend the vacation in Lynchburg, the old home of Cochran, where he and his people lived until nine years ago when they came to this oity. Smith was confined to the house by sickness, and in this manner proba bly escaped the fate of the others. Cochran waa a painter by trade and had been employed by W. A. John son and Company of this oity. Cochran's father, Andrew Coch ran and another brother, Charles Cochran, were drowned 17 years ago together at Ocean View, when x fishing boat capsised with them. Mrs. Cochran will have this morn ing to accompany the body here for burial. THAW IS SANE SAYS THE JURY Now York, July 14 The Jury In the once hernias' the evidence no to the sanity of Harry Kendall Thaw, thin of. tornoon brettdbt la a verdict heJdtni that the slayer of Stanford White waa Thu means that Thaw has wen his nine year fiht far freeeWaa. NEW BERN. NORTH CAROifJA JULY it 1915 REV. JOHN W. HAM CONTINUES CAMPAIGN AGAINST SINFULNESS Delivered Another In spiring Sermon Last Night In Tent on Ac ademy Campus. Large Number Asked To Be Remembered In Pray ers. i Another Service in whioh much interest was manifested was that of last night under the tent on the academy green. The attendance was splendid. The singing continues to be a great feature of each service and the solo-rendered at each service by Prof. Lyon adds greatly to this part of the service. Evangelist Ham continues to con demn sin in a fearless and uncom promising manner and his messages 'are bringing great results. At the close of the sermon last night a num ber went to the front requesting pray er and a number of conversions re sulted from the service. The Subject The subject for the evening was "Jesus Our Refuge" and- the text was taken from Isaiah 32:2 "And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water' in a dry -place; as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land." Mr. Ham said in part: "It is remarkable how much of the essence of the gospel is to be found in the old testament. In the major and minor prophets as well as the Pentateuch and Pslms we strike the deep notes of spiritual religion. The text we have before us, Isaiah who saw the glory of the Lord fill ing the temple, and cried out that he was an unclean man and dwelt among an unclean people, as here seeing the very heart of the age in which we have been living for nearly two thousand years: naaely, that rf FaCton Ts"no longer to ftf Jtt0-d to a code of ethics nor a moral law, but is to be found in a person. "The genuine Christianity is that which centers in a person and not in a code of ethics or theology. Elimi nate the person of christainity and all of its precepts become powerless. The sermon on the Mount is a mock ery to the heart of man who has not the Son of man dwelling in his heart, vitalising and giving power to ap proximate or realize the things con tained in this remarkable discourse. of Jesus. Pentecost is a necessity in every life. It was not until Pen tecost had become a reality in the lives of the apostles and disciples that they could live according to the teachings of the sermon on the Mount. Hundreds of years before the coming of Jesus the prophet saw this wonder ful truth, qamely, that a man ought to be a hiding plaoe. Some time ago standing in the art gallery on Mich igan avenue, Chicago, I was struck with a picture of a little village nest led between two mountain ranges. Coming down the mountain was a terrific storm. The people are seen in the picture hurrying up the sides of the mountain thereby escaping the pathway of the storm. It gave me in painting a vivid picture of the day whoji men shall cry out for the rocks and the hills to fall upon them to bide them from the wrath of Almighty Ood. That day is coming. Men may be stout and proud, sinful and debased today, Christ rejecting, God hating, but the hour is coming when they will try to repent, without avail. There are several things that we need a hiding place from." An Accusing Conscience "There is no torment on this earth like the torment of an accus ing conscience. Conscience never forgives. It only point out its bony finger in the silence of the night and accuses us of our sin like Nathan who stood before David and said, "Thou are the man." Conscience never atones for sin. Conscience never can give us peace of mind. The. Latin poet, Juvenal, said: 'Trust me, no torture that the poets feign, Can match the fierce, unutterable pain. He reels who night and day, devoid of rest, Carries his own accuser ia his breast.' "A man who has an accusing con science is in darger physically, spir itually and mentally. Home men rather than confess and forsake sin have gone eraiy. Others rather than confess have gone to as early grave with broken down heart Others have gone to the regions of torment. "It is a well knows psyoatnginal fact that conscience will take a nay sense time and sleep far a period of twenty to forty years aad then suddenly awaken to find Itaeif nak ed and unprotected. cat (act that oro men eogiSaH suicide of conscience aad Ix-comi walking dead people spiritual x Oth ers strangle their eosneieBee ' The Fewer ef Si "Large numbers of yeu need s hiding place front the newer of sin within yourselves." Is Connection the speaker dealt at length with tat sin of lying, the sin of profanity, the sin of unholy passion, the U of gamb ling, the sin of drinking, the sin of dancing, the sin of euwelicf and The Devil "There is a personal davit. 1 hav two reasons for belief in his person ality. First and foremost,-, the Bible declares over and ever again that he is a person. The devil and M rs. Eddy of course deny his esJetehce. The second reason for my belief in his person is because I have Bone busi ness with him. I see hisjfootprints everywhere. I notice thd favor of his person upon people, When I see children playing in the streets I notice the favor of their parents. Jesus said, 'Ye are of your father the devil, and his works you ' do.' The devil is mighty, but God; Almighty. Any man that will line up with Ood is in a majority and the devil shall have no place in his life. The Wrath of God "Every man needs a hiding place from the wrath of God. There has been so much preaching jiuring the past twenty years covering t he love of God and the compassion of Christ that the severity of God and t he jus tice and holiness of God has been well nigh dropped. Any one that will take up the Bible and pursue it upon this, great theme of Hjs justice, holiness and wrath will conic out of the study with a sense of awe and the exceeding sinfulness of sin. The de mand for the present hour is for the soft pedal variety. Tin saints are being lulled to sleep and the sinners are going to hell.' Men laughed in the days when Noah diove nails. They laughed in the days when Lot wept tears. They, laughed in the days when Jesus pronounced doom upon the Holy City; aaglthey will WW Utt&e "present daJWwhen you speak of the judgment of .God. All the past judgments have come true. Notice the abiding experience growing out of the relationship of fered to man in being united to Chirst whom the prophet is here speaking of. "My friend Archdeacon Percy We ber of the Episcopal church travel ing in Africa through the desert. A sandstorm came up and the guide advised that they leave their regu lar course and go several -miles out of their way in order to hide behind a great rock, The desert sand storms last for four or five days. The un protected traveler often bleaches his bones in the desert. The advice of the guide was followed. After trav eling for hours they came to the rock and sheltered in its shade. . Mr. Weber says that after traveling in the hot sun for hours it was one of the most welcome spots he was ever in, aad looking down from under neath the rook there gurgled up a spring of cold water. He drank of this water and was refreshed. He opened his Bible to this passage and read it anew." LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL Peebles So Rules as To The Grier Act Raleigh, July I I Judge Peebles this morning charged the grand jury on the anti-shipment law. He held, after reading the decision of the United States Supreme Court that went up from Kentucky, that inas much as the North ( arolina law may apply to the receipt of whiskey for personal use it is unconstitutional, but that the importation of it for sale is illegal. Upon the person to whom the liquor is shipped, however rests the. burden of proof. He must satisfy the sate that he did not get It for the patfta of sale. The Pension Board win meet at the Court House this morning at 11 o'clock for the purpose of attend ing to business that was referred from the meeting held last week. Application for pension will also be received from Confederate veterans. DR. SMITH CAN'T COME BACK NOW Dr. B. B. Smith write us fr the home of his brother, A. J. Smith, at LarkensviUe. Ala., where he was called to his bed side, that Mr. Smith, Who i a prominent citisoa, contin ues saitisaUy ill and that he (i un able to state juit what time he will be able to return. Dr. Smith wilt give notice in event that he can't return to complete the work of ad ministering the anti-typhoid treat ment ana wtu try t arrange for an other local physician to complete he work for him. WHERE DUTY CALLS WHO ( Mr. Editor: I wiM thank you for spaee ia yew wtumns today fore word to the friend of civic morality. As one of the lumber I feel that I have laxed to the discharge of my duty. I have lived ia a number of com nunities near and along this coast nd am proud to say that my fee lint jf citizenship clings to New Ben with a seal which I cannot describe, this is due to moral friendship! mown me by the brethren of all churches, who are the custodian) of the moral and religious liber tj f the coummunity and when ad verse circumstances arise there is no praise to be given too lavish U the rank and file of New Bern's Christian and moral manhood in the discharge' of brotherly duty in many human and christian channels. It is not necessary to refer to th relentless campaign waged against sin and evil doers since the early spring of this year. And the wonder ful interest manifested by so many who acknowledge the benefits de rived from hearing these wonderful evangelists, thousands was attract ed to the warehouse to hear these men of God. The work has not been finished and never will be so long as man is addicted to sin, and in a very weak and humble way to de sire to call to the attention of all lovers of moral and religious customs and laws which should permeate the heartts and conscience of this peo ple to such an extent that the moral and religious influence in this town would be so noticeable and of such a persuasive power that the evil doer and rebellious man or woman's intention to do wrong would be with out sufficient approval in the com munity to prosecute this wrong in tention. How can a community do this? My answer is this, co-operate with those that co-operate with us and co operate with those who do not show a disposition to co-operate with us and be persistent in our efforts to co-operate with the men of God until the spirit of co-operation pervades the town for all that is for our fellow man's uplift. In paying tribute to the several evangelists that have labored among us and to those that have finished their task and gone to other fields, we can not say too much in praise of I heir seal and effort. These men are no longer with us, but our work and prayers to Almighty God are not complete and will not he until time is no more on this earth with each of us. The campaign against sin and for righteousness is still on, and our worthy laborer Rev. Ham is with power and zeal appealing to our peo ple for co-operation and personal assistance and I feci that Almighty God is frowning upon this commun ity for not giving His servant personal approval and assistance in prayer and numbers at each service con ducted by this brother who shares no partflity or special favor to hu manity's sins, the powerful sermons this man has preached and the form and effort with which they are de livered is sufficient to convince all mothers and fathers who are anxious about their souls and those of their offspring. Children and our grand children should feel duty bound to lend their support regardless of church or denomination, and I appeal to the moral and religious chivialry in the hearts of this good people whom I know proudly stand as God-father and 'God-mother for all moral and religious work affecting the people In this grand old town. and make it a matter of history that no servant of the living God shall labor among us and his efforts di rected to empty seats and pew and may we not turn our backs or fail to attend while there is room. v twit, FIVE MEN INDICTED FOR MIR. DER Mobile, Ala., July 14. A special from Penaaeola, Fla., say: "Five men, Jim, Percy and Brady Roberts, John Barbae and Elder Mitchell, were initiated by the special grand jury of the circuit court at Milton, near here today, in connection with the murder of Mr. and Mr. Peter Wyman. State Attorney John P Stokes asked that the men he tried without delay, and the oases were set for next Thursday. Elder Mitch ell I reported to have confessed and implicated the other four men, who were taken from the Eseemhi coun ty jail, where they have been held for fear of lynching, to Milton to stand trial Mr. aad Mrs. Wymann were killed with ate aad their bodies burned. Mrs. Annie Graham left last night for Cove City where the will spend a few days visiting Mrs. I. D. Avery. Mies Nannie Tremly, of P,eaulnrt ia spending a few day ia the city visiting Miss Catherine WtUiard. MEW GOVERNMENT BOAT TRIED OUT The "Neuse" Given a Test at Morehead City Accepted Moreboad City, July 14 Ia every ray the trial trip of the United Stater ;overnment cruiser "Neuse" built at he plant of the John F. Be Com pany, Morehead City, under the sup ervision of Naval Constructor M. P McDonagh -of the U. 8. Engineer Corps, for harbor survey ia the Wil nington District under Major H. W Stickle, corps of engineers United states army, concluded Saturday, July 10th, over a measured mil (6080 feet) off Fort Macon, was suc cessful and entirely satisfactory to Constructor McDonagh. The re quired four hours consecutive run in water was made immediately ifter the speed trials, beginning at Fort Macon to seaward, to Cape Lookout, and return to Morehead City. Leaving her dock at Morehead Oitj xt 8:50 a. m. the "Neuse" proceeded down the harbor to the testing grounds, and on passing everything capable of making a noise greeted Uncle Sam's latest natty craft; The Neuse replying with her siren. The Sea and Cape Lookout From Fourt Macon, the four hours endurance test in free water to the sea and Cape Lookout was started and noted by the government super intendent. These runs were made to standa d ize the propellers, and were entirely satisfactory to the constructor who made an entry of her working for future use. On these, runs the main engine turned up, 400, 410, and 444 revo lutions, respectively. On the official trial over the measured mile, twelve trips were made and the revolutions of tho main engine taken. The aver age speed of the "Neuse" for the data taken by Constructor McDonagh for tho twelve trips was 8.54 miles, de ducted from an average revolution of tho main engine of 350' At revolution 469 and 491 the "Neuse" developed 10.11 and 10.85 miles respectively. This latter show ing was very, gratifying to the govern ment official.. Next the cruiser was driven at full speed, to full stop, the time required to perform this func tion was two minutes and thirty sec onds. Full speed astern to full stop was made in one minute and thirty five seconds. Next the "Neuse" was circled to port and starboard to test her turn ing qualities, the time to port being one minute and fifty-eight seconds and to starboard two minutes, both circl ing being made in two length of the ship, which was, as expressed by Mr. McDonagh, excellent sork. Th e roll ing qualities of the ship was graceful and easy. Captain B. Willis, of More head City, navigated the "Neuse" The "Neuse" is electrically lighted throughout with a nine-inch high stand search light. The rays of the search light were seen from the town of Newport, some twelve miles dist ant, under a severe test Friday night. The heating and plumbing system complete the outfit, including a spac ious saloon and two Pullman berths, and officers quarters is furnished with a strong shower bath. The "Neuse" Ia Wooden Cruiser The "Neuse" is a wooden oruiset, with the under water surface covered with copper as a preventative against the toredo or salt water worm. The machinery is a 70 horse power, six cylinder Sterling engine. The fuel cappcity is about 300 gallons of fuel oil. This natty little cruiser is now receiving finishing touches prepara tory to her acceptance by the govern ment representatives. Among those making the trip were Mr. Josophus Daniels, wife of the Secretary of the Navy, and sont Frank, and Jonathan; Mrs. G. W. Thompson, of Raleigh Mrs. Captain R. C. longdon and Mrs. P. H. Griffin, also of Raleigh; Mrs. T. 0. Hymen, of NewBeth; Mrs. P. U. Murray, of Troy, J. Y.; Mrs. I. E. Willios, of Morehead City; Mrs. W. J. Moore, of the Hotel Charles, Moore head City; Mrs. G. D. Canfleld, Mrs. Harry Webb, Miss Mildred Wallace of Morehead City; Mr.' Benjamin Lacy and daughter, Helen, of Baltimore; Mrs. W. G. Finch and Mrs. J. H. Johnson of Beaufort, Mrs. Carl Josen hans, wife of Junior Engineer Carl Joeehans, of Wilmington; Mr. N. 0. Wade, of the John F. Bell Company, wi th Mr. C. M. Wade, president of the e impany; Miss Bessie Ed wards, Jun ior Rngineer W. O. Finch, and T. I. Hcwatt, of Beaufort, Captain (Inorge H. Smith, of Beaufort, W. J Moore, W. H. Miller, of Morehead City, and J. K. Woodward, of Norfolk, Va, Captain W. L. Hatsel, future Com mander of the "Neuse" aad Chief Engineer W. J. Moore, future engU ncer also of the "Neuse" were active and olcrvant. The engine room was operated by Leedic Bell, aad the electric pleat was attended to by Mr Charles Btyvou, both of Morehead rVINOT MISTREAT I DUMB ANIMALS L Officials on Trail of lose Who Are Cruel to Them The city ontaial have aet easy hut deem en the blind tigers aad vagrants ia the city, but they have turned their attention to the pee pie of New Bern who have been lv treating dumb animal a result Isaac Jones, colored, was arraigned in Police Court yesterday before Mayor Bangert for working a mule that was not in any condi tion to work. The mole had a large ore on his shoulder and had the ap pearance of being fed on broom straw and sawdust. After looking the animal over aad hearing the evidence, the Mayor rendered a verdict of guilty, and hat for the fact that the defendant is a very old negro, it is bery probable that he would have been fined pretty heavily. But taking the age of the man into consideration, Mayor Ban gert suspended judgment upon the payment of he cost but ordered that the animal not be worked until he is in a decidedly better condition. HOME NEWS WHILE ON YOUR VACATION People leaving the oity can best keep in touch with home news by having The Journal mailed to them. Address may be changed as often as desired. Send order by mail or phone No. 8, circulation department. giving old as well as new address. BUSINESS GOOD SAYSCLYDE EW - Well Known Mill Man Sees Even Better Times Ahead "The trend of business in general is somewhat better and I am look up; for it to improve gradually," was a remark made to a Journal re porter yesterday morning by Clyde Eby, president of the Fair Associa tion and one of the leading business men K New Bern. While .Mr. Eby is looking for busi ness conditions to improve, he said that it would be gradualy and would not come by leaps and bound. He said that the steel business ia improving and usually this business is a pretty good barrometer for other classes of business. And then Mr. Eby also stated that the farmers would soon begin to harvest their crops and this would natnjplly put money into circulation and improve husiness conditions. PARCEL POST CHANGES Increase in Sine of Packages la Allowed Washington, July 14 Postmaster General Burleson today, ordered that the size limit of packages for parcel post shipment be increased to a com bined length and girth of 84 inches. This will permit mailing standard sized fruit and berry orates. The postmaster general also authorized establishment of a receipt system for pared post package similar to that employed by express companies. "The new regulation," says a de partment statement, "provides that on payment of one cent, the post master at the mailing office may give the sender of an ordinary parcel of fourth class mail a receipt. A postage stamp to cover the charge the parcel and the name and address of the addressee shall be written the receipt by the sender." BORN BLlNDi SHE SEES A Remarkable Cure la Caltfnr. Los Angeles, July 14 After twen ty-one years of utter darkness, Mies Tomsina Carlisle saw the face of" her mother today. The girl' was born blind. A surgical operation re. , cently gave her sight. She wee re turning from Berkley, where she is student at the State university, when she walked down the gang of a. steamer today. Scorns stood by, in silence, with . heads bared, a the girl, still uncer tain in bet walk, came down toward the waiting crowd. Hot mother, moved forward, but there waa no sign of recognition until Mrs. Catlisle poke. Then the girl iprang forward to embrace the mother whose face she beheld for the Srst time in her life. but whose voice had been fesajUar tinoe i t first crooned a lullaby twenty one year ego over a darkened cradle. Miss Carlisle today met many frisasjs. he recognises SSty by their Probably fair today with little change in the temperature aad variable winds, la the weather east far New h-" and vicinity day.