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A Check for $4,000.

Enclosed in the letter was a check for
$4,000. to be used as the international body
might decide.
The gift was accepted by a rising vote.
and the disposition thereof referred to
special committee of five.
At the next session of the International
Typographical Union, held in Buffalo in
1887 the trustees of the fund reported ST.
020.04 in their possession.
s. j. Triplett of Austin, Tex. presented
offer from the mayor and council OF
that city, In which they agreed to donate
seven acres of ground, provided the Inter
national Typographical Union would erect
thereon home for sick and INDECENT print
erS.
Finally Charles S. semper of Semper, JEFF
ferson county, Col, proffered the Interna-
tional Typographical Union eighty acres of
land, nine miles north of Denver, for
home site. But the proposition made by
Louis r. Enrich of Colorado Springs. Col,
was the most popular. On behalf of the
board of trade of that city Mr.. Enrich
offered to deed to the International Typo
graphical Union, in fee simple, eighty acres
of land lying within one mile east of Colo
RADIO Springs
This proposition was accepted and the
home was eventually erected. The first cor
poration of the institution originally
composed of thirteen members, its object
being to build and maintain a home for
union printers The incorporators were
August Donath. James ]. Daley, Frank 5.
Peltou, Edward T. Plank. Columbus Hall,
w. s. McClevey. ]. G. Woodward, John ID.
Vaughan, George w. Morgan William
Aimison, Amos J. Cummings, VIII Lambert
and w. H Parr. Messrs Donath Daley
and Pelton We're to serve as trustees for
five years; Messrs. Plank Hall and Nc
Clevey for four years; ]. G. Woodward for
three years; John D. Vaughan, George w.
Morgan and William Aimison for two
years; Amos J. Cummings. VIII Lambert
and w H Pdrr for one year.
The trustees ELECT, who were present at
the Atlanta session. assembled immediately
after its adjournment and organized by
electing August Dopath of this city presi-
dent; John d. Vaughan, vice president;
James J. Daley, treasurer, ana w. S. Nc
CleYey, secretary.
Formally Dedicated.
The home formally dedicated May II,
1892 Colorado Springs. where 1t Is located,
Is a city OF ZOO inhabitants, situated upon
a plateau about 5000 feet above the sea
level. Electric cars Will go to the noun
tains, only a few miles away.
On a commanding eminence, overlooking
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China. This action was based on a report
made by Rear Admiral Train. commanding
the Asiatic station. to the effect that the
Oregon would not be able to reach Homo
zulu on her own supply of fuel unless
locked before the voyage. The Oregon will
proceed at once to San Francisco and later
VIII go to Puget sound. and there be sur
veyed In anticipation Of extensive altera-
tons. which may require a period OF a
year or two years.
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gates assembled deemed the measure i'm
practicable Similar action was taken in
1877, and the question was lost sight of I'M
til the session of 1882. at which a commit
tee. consisting of the newly elected officers,
was appointed to consider the advisability
OF devising ways and means for the MAIN
tenance of home for disabled union print
ers on the plan of the soldiers homes.
Nothing came Of the action. and the con-
summation of this Ideal project seemed as
far away as ever, until George w. Childs
and A. ]. Drexel presented the international
Typographical Union with a check for
$4,000 The presentation occurred al the
thirty fourth annual SESSION of the Interna-
tlonal Union, held at Pittsburg in 1856. At
this meeting Mr.. James ]. Daley, ex-
delegate, then foreman of the Philadelphia
Public Ledger, and now deceased, asked
and obtained the privilege of the floor and
stated that he had been deDutiZed by Mr.
George w. Chids to present a letter to the
Interna tional Union
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Retirement of Gen. Birkhimer.

Brig. Gen. William f. Birkhimer. recently
promoted, has been placed on the retired
list at his own request after over forty
years service. Gen. Birknimer served as
a private in the 4th Iowa Cavalry during
the civil war, and afterward graduated at
the Military Academy and at the Artillery
School He is now In this city in failing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Oregon Coming Home,

Hongkong. 1t Is stated at the Navy De-
partment. was for the purpose of going
INTO drydock for repairs and had no con-
nection with threatened disturbances In
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
MR.. REYNOLDS TO BAaRUtT
THE REAL ESTATE DEALERS
Invitations Issued For Affair at Hotel
Warwick This Evening
Important Matters.

a banquet will he rendered the real
estate men of this city and Hampton
by Mr.. Richard w. Reynolds, the well
known local real estate dealer ut Ho-
tel Warwick at O'Clock tonight In
viaiions have been sent out to all
of the real estate dealers in this sec
ton and it is expected that there
will he large attendance
a delightful menu will he prepared
Tor the occasion by Manager A. Il.
Moore of Hotel Warwick and 1t is ex-
Fected that the event will be pleas
ant one.
1t is said that several matters of
Importance To real estate dealers will
he brought up nj the banquet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. FRIDAY MAY H. 1906

Louis c. Phillips was in the chair and
the following members answered to
roll call: w. b. Llvezey. j. a. Willett,
w. Fl. Kellogg, Charles s .MacGowan.
b. w. Crump, e. V. Jones and W. d.
Colonna
The nomination of Mr.. Duncan as
secretary Of the association was car
ried by Il unanimous vote of the body
and President Phillips was instructed
TO write to him today. informing him
OF the boards action.
II is expected that an answer will
he received from Mr.. Duncan tomur-
row.
Mr. Duncan is n graduate of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin and was presi-
dent of the Young Mems Christian AS
snciation of that university during his
senior year. He took post graduate
course in commercial law and then
went to Chicago where he was engas-
ed in y. NJ. G. a. work for some time.
and for three years he was the final-
cial secretary of Kentucky State Y.
From Chicago he '.eni to Kentucky
Nj. C. a. committee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
Fisheries Commission Plans 10
stop Their PiratleaI Action.
BOARD WILL MEET IN HAMPTON
AS the Law Now Stands, it is Next TO
Impossible to Catch the vandals
While They Are at Work on the
Natural Rock Beds.
Especial to the Daily Press)

RICHMOND, VA, May l0.-The
State Board of Fisheries will meet in
Hampton May 1G The meeting will
last three or four days.
The contested James river shore
cases will consume much time. as
many witnesses will appear before
the board. The vacant inspectorships
will he filled. No action will be
taken with respect to the election of
captains of boats. They remain at the
VIII and pleasure of the board and no
reelection is necessary.
Al present few changes, if any, will
be made in the personnel of the boats.
Inc new boat which has just heen
housht Will he the flagship and will be
IN commission by July |. 1t is posi-
bic that one of the old boats now
In service will be laid mp or sold and
me crew transferred to the new
ship.
The conditions on the James river.
winch nave been bad for few
years are not improved. The depre-
dations on the natural rocks are in
ccssant.
The law as it now stands extends
llltle relief TO the Board OF Fisheries.
while the combination of tongers and
planters who are in cahoot to rob the
rocks stand fast
The former hold permits from the
latter, under the law, to work their
own planting ground, ana under this
gllise, slip out OH the natural rock,
skin them at all opportunities and as
soon as n police boat or an inspector
is sighted, slip hack to the planting
ground where they have a right to
work, under the law ana the spurious
permit.
1t is the intention of the board to
closely police the James river and
keep down the attractions to mini
mum and do the hest possible until
the legislature remedies the defects
in the law.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
c. V. cADEMUs DEAD.
Passes Away After Lingering lIlneas,
From Paralysis.

Mr.. G. v. cademis, aged 65 years,
died at his residence. 114l Twenty
urn street at ll:l5 o'clock last night
from the effects of lingering illness
rom paralysis.
The funeral will take place from the
Second Presbyterian church this
morning at 10 o'clock Services will
be conducted by the pastor Rev. w.
NJ. Hunter and the remains will DO
shipped to Plainsfield, n. j.. for In
terment.
Mr.. Cademus had been resident
or this city fer several years and
was well known. He is survived by
one daughter. Mrs. Leander Williams
OF this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
ArtiIlerists Tomorrow.

The shiphnllders anu the nine OF
the Fort Monroe Artillery School
Team VIII cross hats at the Casino
Park tomorrow afternoon. This viii
be the first appearance or the Artil-
ieists here this season. .'southpaw"
Miilet will be on the slab for the sol.
aiers ana Pease will so in to twirl
for the Shipbnilders. Pease's wing
Is said to be in condition now and
Manager Loeb promises the fans that
he will do good work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
sERGT. MILSTEAD EXPECTS
TO SPRING TRAP HIMSELF
Hanging of Andrew L. Davenport
viii Not be Task Of Deputy
Attorneys Confer.

City Sergeant E. w. Milstead stat.
ed yesterday that in all probability
he would spring the trap if Andrew T..
Davenport should he hanged for muir
dcring Willie Thomas.
The scaffold upon which Daven-
port will swing, is now nearing COM
pletion and it is expected that every
Thing will be in readiness within the
next week The rope which will BE-
used for the hanging will he secured
within tile next two weeks. CITY
sergeant Milstead will make an ef.
fort to secure the rope with which
>. Samuel McCne was hanged and il
he is unable TO get that he will get
a rope used TO hang negro in the
city of Portsmouth.
While the preparations for his
hanging are being made within hun
drcd feet of his cell, Davenport has
not given up hope of life and he
firmly believes that he will get a
new trial. Rev. Howell. pastor of the
Christian church In Rockets, makes
frequent visits to the condemned
mans cell and 1t is said that Daven-
port reads his bible constantly.
Attorneys Collier and Robinson,
counsel for Davenport, will leave for
Richmond today tomorrow to ask
for writ Of error The attorneys
were in conference yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
ONE GRAFT CUT OUT.
Navy Munitions to. be Brought in
Open Market.

WASHINGTON. May 1O.-Shells
and projectiles for the navy depart,
ment will after June 80. 1906, be
purchased hy the bureau of ordi-
nance. i'll the open market instead Of
as is now the practice in secret
markets.
This change was brought about
through efforts of the chairman OF
the appropriations committee Mr..
Tawney 0Minn.) who offered it as
an amendment TO the naval appropri.
alton bill which the House had under
consideration directing that The sec
rotary OF the navy should advertise
for proposals for shells and proiec-
tiles so that all firms may have an
opportunity to compete.
Much time was spent today IN con-
sideration the question of enlist
ments in the navy and Of the failure
OF recruiting officers to properly
read the law as to minors.
Amendments designed to enlarge
the Washington %. c., navy yard
and the yard at Pensacola, Fla
were adopted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
CHARITY WORKER SLURS
THE SALVATION ARMY
Men and Women Who 60 Dowu
Into The S|uns Are Sever
ley Criticised.
FAULT IS FOUND WITH REPORTS
1t Is Alleged That Much Good Money
Is Contributed to the Cause Which
is Improperly Used ~ Lodging
Houses He Says Are Not up to the
Supposed Standard.
fBv Associated press.)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 30
lhe' first business session of the 33rd
NATIONAL conference OF charities and
corrections opened today in Horticul-
tural hail.
Aftnr the presentation Of the report
of Ice X. Frankel manager of the
United Hebrew Charities OF New
York. paper. Relief Work of the
salvation Army" was read by Edwin
-. Solcnberger general manager of
me Associated Charities Minneapolis,
who declared that the social relief
work of the Salvation Arm. as car.
fied on through its homes, lodging
houses ana other agencies. is poorly
administered. and that the .'so.called
charitable work Of The army is largely
s'iDSefvien TO financial interests"
Statistics Criticised.
COMBINING. the speaker said: lone
OF the chief difficulties in trying to
arrive az definite conclusions con
corning The army's work Is The i'm.
trust worihine Of their statistics,
probably dlne largely TO lack of uni.
fdrmity IN recording ana summarizing
data. =
II find that somehow, most people
have gained the impression that the
army has q large number OF farm
colonies. and that thousands of moor
people from the Sums have been
transferred to them. There are at
present bnt three colonies. one each
In Ohio, Colorado and California, ha'y.
ing total OF $40 people These colo.
nists have become self.suppnvtlns.
Lodging Houses Condemned.
The Salvation Army maintains at
present about scveniyfour lodging.
houses IN orr various cities, furnish
ing beds al the rate of ten and fifteen
cents night. In lis appeals for funds
ne army speaks of lodging thousands
or homeless and most people gain the
Impression that such lodgings arc. In
part M least, charity. ana that the
accommodations furnished are much
superior TO those of the ordinary
cheap clearinghouse RIM for private
profit.
Reliable information from num-
her OF typical American citizens indI-
cafes that the system OF CHEAP lode-
ing houses rs conducted hy the army
have NIL the defects of the poorest of
me privately owned lodging-houses
and few. if any. advantages over
them F1E
~ IS exceedingly difficult" said
Mr. Solenberger, ito secure satisfac..
tory. Information about the financial
affairs of the Salvation Army"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
HARD BLOW AIMED At THE TRUSTS
House cuts Out a Graft in the Nav
al Sill Which Means Hereafter
Munitions of War viii be Bought
in the open Market-4sids are to
be Advertised For.
NV Assnaia-ed Press.)


WASHINGTON, May l0.-TlH
Senate today completed the consid
Grafton of the second section of the
railroad rate aud just before ad-
journment listened to the reading of
sections three and four without con-
sidering any amendments offered to
TENN.
The purpose of this reading was
10 bring the consideration of the bill
up TO the point of taking up the At
liSon compromise amendments which
will be done tomorrow
Prison Penalty Restored.
A number of important changes
We're made in the second section.
including provision restoring the
Imprisonment section of the act of
1887, and an amendment suggesting
by Senator McCnmber imposing a
penalty, of fine and imprisonment
against the shippers who secure re-
bates from transportation companies.
The latter amendment was incorpor-
ated for the ayowed purpose of hit
Ting thegtrusts. .:.sssscf
Another amendment adopted was
Offered by Senator Warren. 1t gives
the government business a. prefer
ence over all other traffic in time of
wra
Other Chances Made.
A long series of changes were also
made ut the instance of the Inter
State commerce commission. Many
Of these were verbal and all were in
tended to improve the administrative
features of the law.
There was continuous debate
Throughout the day, and there was
no complaint that senators manifest
ed a disposition to increase the time
allowed under the fifteen minute
rule.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
Republicans Meet Toniaht.

The Republican City Executive
COMMITTEES will meet in the Darling
building ON Washington avenue rs.
night to complete the plans for the
coming conncilmanic election. All
arrangements for the campaign will
be made and in few days a msss
meeting will be held to nme the Re.
publican candidates for the two
branches of the council.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
MAY BECOME PROFESSIONAL
John o'Hara Gets Offer From Nor.
folk Ball Team.

John o'EIara. the crack second
baseman Of The shipbnilders. may
sign with the Norfolk team Of the
virginia State League to cover the
second sack. Norfolk has made him
an attractive offer and he IS now
considering It, sls
oiiara is one of the best secohd
hasemen that has ever been seen on
The local diamond and while his re-
lease from the home team would
weaken it. local fans" would like
for him to be given trial in the
State league.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
WIRELESS FOR o. D. LINERS.
OeForrest Company Negotiating
With the Owners.

The DeForrest Wireless Telegraph
company Is negotiating with the Old
Dominion Steamship Company for
me installation of their wireless sys.
TEN aboard their steamers.
Two of The Old Dominion liners
were equipped some time ago. hut
the other three have not the wire.
less aboard. Equipped with the sys
TEN the steamers when approaching
the Capes could make their presenc.
known long before they could be
sighted from slnre The wireless
would also be invaluable in case OF
an accident.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
NOT A HITCH IN THE CEREMONIES
From the Throne the Little Father"
Delivers His Speech which Was a
Greeting to His Millions of Sub
jects- Anarchists KEEP. in the Back,
ground.
tBy Associated Press.>.

. IL ENSBU Rt May H.
Without single hitch and with only
a minor incident TO mar the memOra
bile day, the Russian parliament was
inaugurated today
The weather was superb and The
Stage management of the impressive
ceremony a. the winter palace where
Emperor Nicholas surrounded by
conrtiers and Ill the pomp and pow
er. delivered the speech from the
throne TO the members of the two
houses, was perfect
The message in reality was less n
throne speech than Il greeting and
required only three minutes for de.
livery. Upon entering the chamber
the Emperor halted i'm the center Of
the hall and the Metropolitan Anton
ius advanced TO meet him anu held
on' The cross. which his majesty rev
erently kissed. Then bending for.
ward the Emperor clasped the hand
of the Metropolitan raised 1t to his
lips and kissed it. the Metropolitan
returning the salutation.
The Expresses who had In the
meantime advanced anu taken their
places on either side of the Emperor
greeted the sacred emblem and tile
representative of the church In a
similar manner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
- -
"AMERlCAN HUMOR."
Subject of Mr.. Weymouth's Address to
High School Students Today.

MIR. John Weymouth, the lawyer-au.
thor-hnmorist of Hampton. will ad.
dress the High school literary society
this afternoon on american Eumor."
The literary society holds, It's regll.
lar meeting this afternoon at 9
o'clock and an interesting program
has hecn arranged. Friends of the
society and school are invited to at
tend.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT.

Mr.. Vaughn Calls Conference For TO.
morrow Night-MaiI Held Up.
Mr.. w. r.. S. Vaughn. local snpcrin.
tendent for the American Reserve
Bond Company, has allied meeting
of the stockholders for tomorrow
night ut s o'clock at his office.
Pending the investigation which Is
now in progress all mail addressed to
the bond company is being held up
at st. Louis and Chicago. Several
hundred thousand pounds Of mail is
In the hands Of the postmastera.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
Y. N. c. A. CALL TO
U. S. DUNCAN, OF KENTUCKY
Young Man Well Prepared For Work
to Succeed Former General
Secretary Kent.

A call to the secretaryshIp Of the 10.
cal Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton was extended 10 Mr.. u. s. Dun
can, Of Louisville, Ky. by the board
of directors of the association at
special meeting held in the association
hall yesterday afternoon.
When the board met President
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
WITNESS ADMITS BR|BIAG AGENTS
Interstate Commerce Commission
Learns More about the Contempt.
Bile Bushes Methods of the Rock.
efelIer Company IN Independents
Frozen Out of the Trade.
(By Associated press.l

CHICAGO. May lG-Corruption of
railroad employees ana agents of in
dependent oil companies, dishonest
methods of procuring land eases, the
giving of short measures, and the
selling of three kinds of oil out of
the same tank. were charged against
the Standard Oil Company at today's
hearing before the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-11
Bribery Charged.

The principal witnesses Of the day
was w. NJ. Without, of Springfield,
Mo. formerly for ten years agent Of
the Standard Oil Company at Tone.
Ia Kan. He made the charges of
bribery and dishonesty against the
company and said that the Frisco
road Disseminated i'll favor of the
Standard Oil Company.
Without in the course of his test.
money said that while in the employ
of the Standard Oil cnapany he had
IN following ont Instructions Of his
superior officers, brlbed clerks in
the offices of railroads and employees
of. independent oil concerns to obtain
information or the details of the bus
mess done by the rivals of the STAND
ard Oil Company.
Consumers Robbed.
lie Said that the actual tests of the
products of the Standard on TO do.
1ermine the quality are carefully
guarded and that when 1t was found
necessary 10 cut the price to meet
The figure of competitor II cheaper
quality of oil was substituted, and
guaranteed to be of higher grade
than il really was.
Mr.. Wilhoit said that frequently
three grades of oil were sold from
The same tank by the Standard Oil
Company
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
SOON TO FLY.
Inventor of Telephone Says Aerial
Navigation lis Assured.

Inventor of Telephone Says Aerial
Navigation lis Assured.
WASHINGTON. Jan. THAT man
will soon beable to fly like an eagle is the
wonderful assertion made by Professor
Alexander Graham Bell, who has just
returned from successful AERIAL naviga-
ton experiments in Nova Scotia. where
he succeeded in lifting iS5 pound man
thirty-tivc feet above the ground with Il
kitelike apparatus. Successful aerial
navigation by man. he declared. may
come in Il few months or il few years,
but is assured.
Man will be able in due time" he
said, Ito soar much after the manner of
the eagle, which utilities the energy of
the wind against which ii flies for its
own propulsion without using its mus
cles other than effectively"
Professor Bell expects that airshps
propelled 10y engines will come first,
but later men will soar after the man
ner of the eagle. He points out that his
own kites in some cases sailed against
the wind. then circled around and a
second time rose against the current
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
ROUND DANCE AT NEW ORLEANS
Bennington FiIIy Easily Defeated
Helen Lucas.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 4. - Newton
Remington uncovered another good
two-year-old. the tilly Round Dance,
ut the fair grounds. She was easily
the best of the youngsters which Went
to the post in the third race. She broke
readily disposed easily of her only
rival. Helen Lucas. and won as She
pleased. Paul clifford and Lieber were
the other winning favorites Summa-
rics:
First Race Sea Voyage, first; Bay
wood, second; Mary Primm, third
Second Race.-Paul Clifford. first; IN
weston, second; Whorer. third.
Third Race. r. Round Dance. first;
Helen Lucas, second; Mamie X. third.
Fourth Race. I.ieber. first; Captain
Bob. second; Torchello. third.
Fifth Racc.-DcuXtemp first; Chaun-
cey olcott, second; Bitter Hand. third.
Sixth Race. Sincerity Belle. first;
belinda, second; Henry O., third,