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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
Estimates OF Cost O.. Two Battle
ships Being Made, )
LOCAL PLANT SURE TO BUILD ONE
Contracts Are to Be Let in February
and Yard is Ready TO Lay Keel
At Once If Neccssary-Five Com
psnics to Bid.

Estimates are now being made By
the scientific department OF tue New
port News hipbuilding & Dry Dock
Company's plant ON the cost Of con-
structing the two new battleships au-
thorizedN by the last congress. The
contract for the construction of these
ships Will be let by the navy depart
ment early next month and the local
shipyard is almost certain to land
one Of the vessels Bids on the ships
will be opened in Washington about
February 1.
Among the other shiphuilding
plants that will submit bids are the
Cralnp yard at Philadelphia; Union
Iron Works, San Francisco, Fore River
NngineF Company, Quincy, Mass. and
the New York hipbuilding Company.
at Camden.
Should the local shipyard receive
the contract for building one OF the
ships work on her would begin i'm
mediately after the signing OF the
contract rs there is q vacant set Of
stocks on the north side OF shin tres
sci, No. 9, where the warship's keel
could be laid down as soon as COM
pleted, as there are six vessels I'M
der construction at the present time.
'the armored cruisers North Caro-
lima and Montana occupy tue stocks
beside tressel. No. 9, the Norfolk and
Washington teamboat Company's
steamer jamestown and the Lucka-
wanna Railway Company's new ferry
boat occupy the stocks beside tres
sci, No. 1 and the Associated Oil
Company's oil tank rests upon the
stocks on the south side OF tressel,
No. 5, leaving only one vacant place
for q keel.
1t will be nearly year before any
one of the other stocks baTide the
t.To steel tressels are vacan. AMI rs
tressel. No. /. is to be torn down as
soon as possible, the local yard will
be unable to lay keel for moro than
ono vessel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
FORMER TREASURER
is HELD FOR TRIAL
One of the Accused Officials of Trust
Company, the President, Lives
in Virginia.
iBy Associated Pross.n

BALTIMORE, MD, Jan. 81. Bern.
ard Scott. former treasurer Of the
Maryland Trust Company, AID one
of three of the officials of that cor
Poration who waro presented Dy tao
grond jury OIL charges OF fraud, ap-
peared in the criminal court today
and gave bond for his appearance in
the sum of $4,000.
Henry j. Bowdoin. former presi-
dent. lives in Virginia and has
not yet been arrested, but his friends
say he will appear and give bond in
q short TING.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
Arrived Yesterday.

Steamer Nantucket, Johnson, Bal
timore--Merchants & Miners Trans
portation- Company. ~
Steamer Jefferson, Dole, New York
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Schooner Charles Whittemore, Per-
ry, New York-C. Fl. Arnal.
Schooner d. Howard Spear, Foss,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Coal Com
pany.
~ Cleared Yesterday.
Steamer Albiana (Br.>. rrinick.
London via Norfolk.
Sailed Yesterday.
Steamers: Nantucket, Johnson,
Boston; Princess Anne, Tapley, Nor
folk and New York.
Schooner Elizabeth Palmer, Smith.
Boston.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
President Lolbet Gives Assurance
to Nh. Tucker.
INTERESTED IN THE EXPOSITION
American Visitor Cordially Received
at Paris Yesterday-starts Home.
ward in Near Future-No Special
Meeting of Directors.

After visiting Erglan.!, Germany,
Austria and Italy and being received
with hearty hospitality auJ interest
by the rulers OF each of these coun-
tries, Hon. Harry, t. George Tucker.
president of the Jamestown Exposi-
ton Company, is now in France. AL
though he reached the country only
q few days ago, Mr.. Tucker. accord
Ing to his wont. has lost no time in
letting the officials OF The French gov
eminent know the object Of his visit
and has already received assurances
that there will be a French fleet in
Hampton Roads in 1907 to purtici
cipate in the great naval rendezvous
which is to be 4 feature of the tercen-
tennial.
Following is an Associated Press
dispatch received from Paris last
night:
President Loubet today received
in a most cordial manner Harry ST.
George Tucker. president of the
jamestown Exposition. The President
expressed the greatest interest in
the enterprise. He said that French
squadron would take part in the OPEN
ing ceremonies in 1907 and also as
sured Mr.. Tucker that he would do
everything possible to promote
French participation in The cxposi-
ton"
Mr.. Tucker is to visit several other
countries before returning to Amec-
lea, but his lis European touc l.;
drawing to close now and he will
shortly start homeward
No Special Meeting.
IL is probable that there Nil be
nG special meeting of the James
toxin exposition directors for the pur-
pose OF naming the honorary aIyig
Dry board. 1t has been decided to let
The matter go over until the neAt
regular meeting of the board, because
OF the fact that several of the ti;s.
tinguished usrsonages invited 10 be
members Of the advisory board have
not yet been heard from.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
TMo sIlina ( cbLart 8. ! ~ ii \

l-ttVSU 'ofIFPof ~IIuI tETCUr.l.. .1I|U
Two big foreign steaniers Have been
chartered to carry. general cargoes out
of this port to London and Amsterdam
and Rotterdam, One q British yes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04

a Christmas present that would lie
appreciated7-a loose leaf memorandum
and card hook. For sale by.
tf WARWICK. PRINTING co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
LONDONER'S POOR TO
FITTED HOMES HERE
Proposition From Vireinia's Commits
sioncr of Agriculture Not Yet
Received.
tBy Associahed Press. ,

LONDON, Jan. S.-Lord Mayor
Morgan is not yet in receipt OF the
proposition through the commission
er of agriculture of Virginia to cs-
tablish $4,000 of London's poor on
land in that state.
Pending the receipt OF full details
of the proposed plan, VIM. J. Souls
by secretary to the lord mayor, said
he could not discuss its acceptance.
Any offer, he pointed out. must large
ly hinge on financial arrangements.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
Calendar For This pax.
Chief stow Lucky.

Fire Chief w. X. Stow won the
handsome meerschaum pipe offered by
Z. w. Bohlken & Company to the per
son who guessed nearest the number
which had been selected by Rev. A. o.
Sykes. Twenty-eight of the contest
ants guessed tile number to be 10.
which was correct. The names Of the
twenty-etght successful guessers were
lrawn from by committee and Chief
Stow was the lucky mar.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
Swindled Philadelphia Firm.
y Associated Fres!

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 3.-W. :.
Buchanan. of Travilan, Va. was found
guilty and sentenced to 10 days in
iail today for obtaining goods under
false pretenses from a Philadelphia
firm. He had letters in his pocket
from United States Senator Overman
OF North Carolina ana representatives
from Kentucky, We. Virginia and
New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04

sell will take about 5000 tons of cargo
to London and the other, a Norwcg.
ian steamer, will take about that
amount of cargo to Rotterdam and
Amsterdam. Both vessels will load
here this month
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
southern College Men to Compete
(By Associated Prcss.)

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. THE
intercollegiate Club has sent out in
vitstions to the colleges throughout
the south to Its first annual intercol-
legiate track meet, TO be held here,
February 10.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04

The BRITISH steamer Albiana clear.
ed yesterday for London via Norfolk
with part cargo of exports loaded
here. ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-04
start the New York Rlol,t,

Put $1,250 in the corner store prop
erty on Madison avenue. Rented to
steady tenant at Sis monthly.
NELAfs, MARYE, BOYENTON &
CHAPLIN, Inc, real estate, rents, In.
surance, loans and Investment bonds.
12-31.st
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

At the request Of my many friends have co.,
sented to enter the race for representative "a
DeSoto county In the next Florida IegisIaturs
and take this opportunity Of soliciting fhe voies
OF the citizens Of the county in the approachims
Democratic primary election
AS viii not have the opportunity Of seei,g
and talking with each individual personsIiv :
deem Il proper thatI should define INV nos;iio,,
campaign. NNS VI he
am opposed to a division of Desoto co,r,,,
ior the reason that am opposed to n hiSh tas,'
alton consider II more economical n ai,tai.
the present county government than 10 estabt;st,
ana maintain two additional ones Also LII
the same source Of revenue u
shall favor the repeal of the Dra;,.,. =. !.
passeu py the Legislature Of 1905 as an arbitrarv
unfair and unjust measure which n s,,ea.n
OF the state NFVn une people
am IN favor OF the Educational 7 az, 49,.
a. a. uhe 5uekman Bill and will oppose any effort
70 ~, interfere with the location Of the stsie
naylng been born and reared within me
~, VunSsrles OF Desoto county all my interest ~
aIa heIs' II l am honored with the nomination
suu eiecuon 1 shall be found working for the
iinsasuIes which believe to be Tor The hest
county in particular De'o'o
WIN honesty Of purpose equal rights N n,
aug special privileges to none" / solicit m
noaes OF my friends and the people OF he
SouhtE regardless Of section OF community. ''N
Very respectfully,
W, II. HOOKER
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
Why Arcadia Opposes Division.

1. Because it will work against
the welfare of the whole section
from Bowling Green to the ex-
IRENE southern end of the county,
and we believe in the principle of
the greatest good to the greatest
number.
2. Arcadia people pay approx
mately one-quarter of the taxes
which would go to Punta Gorda
county from which Arcadia would
receive no benefit, thus working
hardship upon the central county.
These are taxes on cattle and other
personal property and pastures.
3. DeSoto is now known as one
of the most prosperous counties in
the State, renowned for her output
of oranges, phosphates and cattle.
division would give us three small,
weak, struggling counties, no cred
it to ourselves or the State, and we
would Immediately lose prestige
both at home and abroad.
4. Because it will increase Our
taxes. This is a fact as all I'M
prejudiced persons who investigate
must agree. Our taxes are high |
enough now, but they are low
compared to what they will be
under division.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

The CHAMPION has been favored
by the Governor with numerous
pamphlets, circulars, etc. in which
he discusses exhaustively,his drain
age plan. A little later on we
hope to read and digest the in
formation contained therein but
Just at present we are too busy
fighting Division to stop to eat,
let alone read.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

It is because we have the figures
to prove that it would greatly in
crease our taxes to make three
counties ont of one, that we oppose
it. Don't take on faith anybody S
assertion that dividing the county
will produce the millennium. 1t
will be only a paradise for the
Office holders and not much of a
one for them,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

Mrs. Helen Wilmans Post,
mental science leader, has returned
to Florida to live. She liked
California people ever so much but
couldn't part with the Florida
climate. Her natural mental
ability seems in no wise weakened
and she has now entered upon a
bigger task than the Conquest of
Poverty" Her efforts are from
henceforth directed to teaching
people how to prevent old age and
elude death. When she has
proved herself able to eliminate
these foes of mankind then indeed
will she be a leader under whose
banner all who know of her will
enlist.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
For Representative.

TO THE VOTERS OF DESoTo COUNTY:
AT the request Of numerous friends in various
parts OF the county, hereby announce myself a
candidate for Representative In the Legislature
subject to the action Of the democratic primaries
of May 18th and June 18th.
AS have neither the time nor the means TO
make thorough personal canvass Of the county
deem II proper to state here that II elected Il
shall be my earnest endeavor to work for the best
interest of the county and the masses Of the peo-
pie among whom have lived for nearly 26 years
and upon whose welfare and prosperity my own
depends.
am opposed to the repeal Of the Buchanan
Educational Bil and continuation Of the state
appropriation for the Tampa state Fair, which
Legislature.
am not controlled by any individual faction
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
Why Some Small Counties in
Florida Are Not in Debt.

Principally and foremost, per-
haps is because nobody will loan
them any money. Capitalists are
wise enough to see that it would
not be a safe investment if the
county is poor, small and sparsely
populated.
1t is conceded that the only
possible way for Punta Gorda
county or Wauchula county to 90
into business at all would be bv
bonding to raise some money to
build the necessary offices, court
house and Jail. OF course bond
ing would not increase taxes! Oh.
MOI But cases in Florida can be
cited where except for state aid
extended at the right time a whole
row of our small counties, would
have gone into bankruptcy. Are
Our friends of division calculating
on such helps?
Our division friends talk of the
small tax rate when DeSoto was a
part of Manatee. Was that be-
cause the county was so small?
Was it not rather because it was
so poorly equipped with schools,
good roads, county buildings, etc .?
We have it from one of the county
commissioners of that time that
DeSoto county found the first few
years a great struggle to meet the
necessary expenses of the new
county. Those who are clamoring
for division were not here at that
time.
If dividing the county would
reduce the tax rate does any body
believe that we would oppose itp
- =
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

'DeSoto county was run at an
average of ISL mills the first ten
years of its organization. Watt
chula Advocate.
That was when we had no public
school buildings, three month
schools, no good bridges, and the
road work was done, not by tax
alton, but by every registered voter
working nine days in each year on
the public road.
The past four years the tax
rate has averaged 24A mills. -
Wauchula Advocate.
But in return we have a great
many good school houses, a large
number of good schools running
five to eight months each, a great
many miles of graded roads,
graded with money from the
county treasury, a number of new
fine, modern steel bridges and
numerous other public improve
ments. Is the Wauchula editor
anxious to live under 15A mill
advantages?
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
Public Speaking.

Each of the candidates for Rep
resentative are invited to meet me
for a public discussion of the ques
tons of interest that properly arise
in the campaign at the places and
dates named below:
Punta Gorda, April 80, 2 p. m.
Fort Ogden, May 1, / p. IN.
Nocatee, May 2, 10 a. m.
Owens, May 2, 2 p. m.
Pine Level, May 8, 10 a. IN.
Lily, May 4, 10 a. m.
Brownville, May S, 2 p. M
Gardner, May 7, p. m.
Zolfo, May 8, Up m.
Wauchula, May 9, 2 p. M.
Bowling Green, May 10, 2 NJ
Crewsville, May II, 10 a. m
Avon Park, May H. 1Oa m
Arcadia, May ID, 2 p. m.
Ladies especially invited.
J. B. COCHRAN,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

We are not fighting men so
much as measures in this cam
paign. All the same we do not
need to forget that there is choice
among those who are of our
opinion on the division subject.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
For Sheriff.

TO THE VOTERS OF DRSoTo COUNTY:
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
reelection as Sheriff Of DeSoto county subject to
the democratic primaries to fill the Office for the
next ensuing two years. l was elected for four
years, but through some mistake my bond to
qualify for my regular term Of four years did not
reach me In time to file same in the legal time
required by law l would appreciate the support
OF all the voters Of our county. Will say that
have done my best since have been in office to
put down crime Of all kinds in this county and
II reelected will continue on the same line.
A. {. FREEMAN
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

OF Wauchula and Punta Corda AS a candidate in
the Primaries for Representative in the Iesis.
latgre ON platform declaring for fair and lust
division OF DeSoto county this card Is To an
nounce that fact and to solicit votes on that Mai
form, and to pledge myself, II nominated ard
elected to use my best efforts to secure division
that Will prove satisfactory and beneficial as far
IS possible to all the people Of the proposed three
counties A. r JORDAN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

TO THE VOTERS or DESoro COUNT,
BY request Of many friends. ! hereP, 4,
myself candidate for member ~ n al
and regulations Of The democratic piTi1,,,liS.
held Nav lsth. / promise II elected. Y
schools with the respect that they ~ <
and also endeavor 70 honor the posl.s
Wy n McCIhr
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
For County treasurer.

To THE VOTERS OF DESoTo COUNTY;
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic
Primary of May the 18th. l promise you II
elected, to discharge the duties Of the office TO the
best Of my ability. Soliciting the votes Of one
and all and thanking you In advance for same,
remain, Yours Very Truly,
JAMES A. HRNDRY.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

ror, and in consideration Of the sum Of ~. n,
Ito,laIs, receipt Of which Is hereby duiv ~.
~ Snowleaged, we are empowered and authorize
re- iislpsulce tne candidacy Of r. NJ Cooper for
democratic primaries. wv" o. 'ne
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

hereby announce myself candidate for Rep
action OF the Democratic Primary
Il am opposed to the repeal Of the Backman hill
and also further contributions by the State To the
Tampa Fair Association - Wv
II elected will serve the people honestly and To
the best Of my ability ]. ID. CocHRAN "
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

or corporation and shall advocate what believe
to be right regardless Of whether II makes or
loses votes for me-
VIII JAKE pleasure IN answering any questions
In regard to my opinion Of public issues. either
personally or through the press. Respectfully
II. c, SPARRAfAN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
For County Commissioner DIST

I hereby announce myself a cahli.
county commissioner for distric. No. y
to the action Of the Democrats in ",
promise, II elected, to prefom the ounq9
office IN strictly impartial nanneI ano
good Of the whole people as | see y ~.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

I have decided after consulting WIZ NJ
and fellow citizens 70 announce nynS;s,dS
date for County Commissioner ioi " 4
subject TO the Democratic nominauopg ~
u elected 10 this Office, to dischaike "
the same 10 the hest Of my ability. e.
support Of my fellow citizens, re'h''"'
Yours to push and serve ,,rvasl
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

1 hereby announce myself eai i.let No
Der Of the School Board from Disu,As resle
Ject 70 the Democratic Primary w ma q
solicit the support Of the voters S 3, b
II elected shall use my best eii siss counl
up the school interests Of me emu scofi
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
For Tax Collector.

To THE VOTERS OF DESoTo County
! am candidate for tax collector q yg4 =
subject to the action OF the pemocrane "
WILL c. LAsGfoik
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

F. W. Hays & Co. is now az K
the building south Of the
hotel prepared to serve then sssa
with fine line Of general 'ns'
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
Political announcements
Those Who are Running for Office
And the Office They are Asking for
For County Judge.

To THF VOTERS OF DRsoTo COUNTY:
l hereby announce myself a candidate for
county Judge subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic Primaries and solicit the support Of the
voters Of tue county. Respectfully,
X. r. BROWN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
County Commissioner DIST. y

I respectfully announce myself eandi
county Commissioner from District No
solicit the votes Of all my friends irs
democrats in the approaching primary g
w. S. WoslEi
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

1 take this method Of announcing, ~ u +
Of DeSoto county that am calla,sgi 'l,,d
once OF county commissioner ifoih v Il. p,
subject to the action Of the Demoesis .'.e, X
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

To THE VOTERS OF DESOTo COUNTY:
hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office OF county judge and solicit the support OF
the VOTERS at the coming primaries. If elected l
promise to execute the duties of the Office with
impartiality and justice JAMES PHELoN.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

take this method to respectfully announce
myself candidate for the Office OF county judge,
subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
LEE NJ. HAMAiRL.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

hereby announce myself a esnsss
commissioner III district No gvn
elected, TO do my duty consideration. ~, (, I
best OF my abiIity. y. y. AvA-.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

announce myself as a candidate " +
COMMISSIONER for district No. I, sp'loN /
Democrats Primary Of May 18TH 49,,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

SUBSCRIPTION one Dollar Year, Most Posi-
lively In Advance.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

All persons who paid their poll
taxes later than April IS will be
asked to present their receipts
when going to the polls to vote.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26
THE CHAMPION

PUBLISHED WEEKLY on Thursday
Afternoon by +. f., & Royal B. Child,
Owners and Publishers.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-04-26

Entered at the Post Office at Arcadia Florida as
Second Glass Mail Matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-31
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

John CarneIl a coiored man, thirty years
of age. residing at 100 street northwest.
while riding on a Chevy Chase car last
night was struck on the head by trolley
pole and severely injured. The accident
happened between the loop and Chevy
Chase circle. The injured man was brought
to the city on one OF the cars and was con-
veyed to the Emergency Hospital in the
ambulance His condition is reported to be
improved today.
Daniel Boyle twenty-one years of age,
residing on the Conduit road. who was ac-
cidentally shot in the leg by Policeman Lips
comb OF the seventh precinct. as recently
stated In The Star. Is still under treatment
at the Georgetown University Hospital. to
which Institution he was conveyed after the
accident. 1t is stated that the greater por-
ton of the injured mans kneecap had to
be removed to recover the bullet. 1t Is
thought he will be able to leave the hos
pital within a few days.
Dr. Thomas J. Jones and his wife OF
Ruthven Lodge. on Wisconsin avenue
northwest have gone to Boston, Mass, to
remain several weeks.
Bette Robinson. q. colored girl, twenty
five years of age, of 200 Willow Tree alley
southwest. while attempting to aight from
a moving car in Georgetown last night was
thrown to the ground and received painful
injuries about the body. She was assisted
to her home by friends.
DIR. William Scherer of $500 o street
northwest has returned home from Long
Island.
DIR. Robert Wellington viii leave during
the week for a trip north, where he VIII re-
main several weeks.