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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
CASTRO PLANS BANK.
Wants to Substitute Paper Currency
for Gold Basis.
fBy Associated lIress1

(By Associated PresHI
NEW YORK, May 4.-The govern
ment of Venezuela is 10 establish a
national bank and substitute a paper
currency for the gold basis OH, which
the country has been operating.
II was learned that among the
missions with which j. Torres Car
denas, secretary general of Venezn-
ella, and Manuel Corao. who arrived
here from Caracas on Monday, are
charged is the negotiation for the
national bank contemplated by
President Castro.
Heretofore the Banco de YeneZ,i-
ella, in Caracas. has heen the national
depository and fiscal agent for the
government. The bank issued paper
centres Caracas, La Gnaya and.
Puerto Cabclo-while the Banco de
MaracaibO did tn same for the con-
venioncp of the business people OF
that city. This issuance of bank
notes was because of the little use
made i'll Venezuela of check books
and the difficulty of handling gold
In large sums. But the plan of
Castro is 10 establish paper cur
rency for general circulation.
Senior Corao will try to interest
local bankers in the plan for a ma
tional bank while Senior Cardenas
will sail tomorrow on the Deutsch-
land for Europe, where he will open
negotiations with foreign tinanciers
About seven years ago President
Andrade made n similar effort to es-
tablish a national bank. but the
plan fell through. In Colombia
where there has been an almost eS-
clusively paper currency. The money
of the country became practically
valneless Il few years ago, nearly
bankrupting the country The ex-
change went up to as high as 1000
per cent, making 81 in gold worth
$40 in paper.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

We see no reason why MIR. Jerome
should be so solicitous to prevent the
indictment OF those. insurance graft.
ers. If they are gdilty5of wrongd ling
they should receive no more consider.
atioD than the man who has stolen q
loaf Of bread. II they are innocent
they should not have the privilege OF
defending and clearing themselves in
open court. Will we be forced to re.
wise our opinion that Jerome. despite
his idiosycrasies. is an honest and
conscientious official?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
PREACHER A SOCIALIST.
Refuses to Depart at Conference
order-Organizes Church.
(pv aesoniofaS Draso

tby associated PresB.)
RIDgFNELD PARK, April A.
The Methodists of this place are
divided. That's why half of them
attended services in the Town hall
Sunday, conducted by Rev. A. l.. Will
son, and the other half went to
the regular worship, where Rev Mr..
Fowler presided.
The latter was sent here by the
conference to take the Rev Mr.. viii.
sons place, he having been ordered
to Staten Island. Mr. Wilson re-
fused TO go to Staten Island, and
sent his resignation to the Metho-
dist conference. He has organized
peoples church. and he says a
majority of the Methodsts are with
him
Il am Socialist. and that's why
the conference ordered me away
from this place said Mr.. Wilson to
a reporter today. 81 was accused
of preaching Socialism from the pull
pit, but that's an untruth op-
posed member OF my church. VIII
liam Donald. Republican candidate
for q Village trustee, and his friends
carried the news to the conference.
Donald. but the fact that Donald ran
Our candidate was beaten by Mi.
over a hundred behind his ticket no
doubt grieyed him. will continue
to advance Socialism during the
week but | will preach the plain
GOSPEL every Sunday"
The politicians here are much in,
terested in the church fight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

interstate commerce commission OF
Sny agreement. to which, the rail-
roads may come. In addition to this
the government must interfere
through its agents to deprive the
railroad Of the ability to make to
the big corporations the concessions
which otherwise 1t is powerless to
refuse.
The government should have pow
er by its agents to examine into the
conduct OF the railways-that is,
the examiners under the direction of
the Interstate commerce commits.
sion should he able to examine as
thoroughly into affairs of the rail
road as bank examiners now ex-
anime into the affairs of banks.
Law Suits Too Slow.
1t is impossible to work material
improvement in conditions such as
above described merely through the
instrumentality OF law suit A
law suit is often necessary
method; What is needed is the
comforting upon the commission of
ample affirmative power. so con
ferred as 10 make its decisions take
effect at once, subject only to such
action by the court as is demanded
by the Constitution The courts have
the power 10 and will undoubtedly
Interfere If the action of the com
mission should become in effect con-
hscatory of the property Of an indi-
dual or corporation, or If the com.
mission should undertake Ia do any.
hing beyond the authority conferred
upon ii by the law under which il is
acting. ] am well aware that with.
in the limits thus set the commits.
sion may at times he guilty of in
justice: but far grosser and far
more frequent injustice. and injus-
tice Of a much more injurious kind.
now results and must always re-
suit from the failure to give the
commission ample power Ia act
promptly and effectively within
these broad limits.
UNFAIR Methods USED.
Though not bearing upon the ques-
ton of railroad rates. there are two
measures. consideration of which is
imperatively Suggested by the sub.
mission of this report The Stan
dard Oil company has, largely By
unfair or unlawful methods, crush
ed out home competition. II. is
highly desirable that an element OF
competition should he introduced by
the massage Of some such law as
That which has already passed the
House, putting alcohol used in the
arts and manufactures upon the free
list. Furthermore, the time has come
when no oil or coal lands held by
the government. either upon the pub
lis domain proper or in territory
owned by the Indian tribes, should
be alienated. The fee to such lands
should be kept in the United States
government whether or not the pre-.
fits arising from II are to be given
to any Indian trihe, and the lands
should he leased only on such terms
and for such periods as will enable
the government to keep entire con-
troll thereof
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House, May 4, 1906.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

Another attempt. to bring. from the
organ the melody failed and then an
Investigation was resorted 10. 1t
was found that a large white cat
had crawled into the interior of the
big instrument and was perched on
the back of the keyboard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
CAT cRAwLED INTO ORGAN.
Embarrassing Moment in a Church
When an Anthem Was Due.
nv Associated Press

tI4ssi NY hSsOcldteQ fTeSS.D
YORK, PA. May IA large. white
cat was the innocent cause of the
suspension of music in ST. i.uke's
Lutheran church recently. When
the organist attempted to play the
Instrumentation OF an anthem. the
keys refused to respond to her
touch.
After an embarrassing moment the
pastor came to the relief Of the OF.
ganist and choir by saying that the
selection would be dispensed with.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

tie boy to Chinaman for $40. The
child Is too young, fortunately, to
feel cheap over the. deal-Norfolk
Eedger-Dispatch. If the youngster
Is Chip off the old block" he ought
TO feel complimented at having such
an exorbitant value placed upon him.
1t Is noteworthy fact that willy
John Chinaman didn't buy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

The San Francisco contributions of
MIR. John D. Rockefeller aud of Mr..
Andrew Carnegie do NOT indicate thar
either OF them Is worrying over the
near approach OF a confscatory ia
heritance or income tax.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

In the action brought against F.
Milton Jones of Chicago. president
OF the University Research Extension
by Mrs. Grace w Jones some curious
assertions are made In the bill OF
complaint She alleges that he In
duced her to consent 10 divorce be-
cause, although he loved her and
considered her his perfect ideal Of
womanhOod, he found that freedom
from the matrimonial tie was neces-
sary 10 the complete development of
his individuality and the accomplish.
ment OF his mission in the world.
But she alleges that in ten days ar
ter{the decree Of divorce he married
again. and now she wants the case
reopened and a substantial grant of
Rlimony made TO her. The lady
seems to be wise enough not to
care for further experience with her
unfaithfnl spouse Alimony now
seems to be her principal desire.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
Southern Baptist Convention, chatta.
nooaa, Tenn, Nav 1915, 1906.

"NoSa' 'S''', way 'o-io, ISoo.
Rate from Norfolk via Southern
Railway. SIG. 90 for the round trip.
Dates OF sale May 9th. 9th and 10th.
Limit ten days. with privilege OF ex-
tension until June 18th, on payment
OF fee Of so cents and deposit of tick
er. Two trains daily 4 from Norfolk.
via Southern Railway-9:3 30 a. m. and
1870 p. m. For Pullman reservations,
call either phone. No. l12.
STANTON CURTIS,
Passenger Agent.
95 Granny Street, Norfolk. Month
cello Hotel. my 4.3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
The latIn nreaa.
G. g. Thacker. Editor and Publisher
j. Il, Pugh. 49,. Advertising Manager
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

The Daily Press Is delivered by car
riers anywhere In the city limits for
10 cents week. Any Irregularities In
delivery should be Immediately re-
ported to the office OF publication. Or
ders for delivery Of the Daily Press 10
may be made by postal card or tele-
Shone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

No employe Of the Daily Press Com
pany Is autho led to contract any OBJ
LEGATION In the name Of the company.
Or to make purchases In the name OF
the game except upon orders signed by
the PUBLISHER OF THE DAILY
PRESS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

The open street car and open work
stockings are about due. The end
seat hog We have with us always.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05

Ii may be that Father Sherman was
afraid that some enthusiastic Georgian
would ask him To have a drink.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
Entered at tho Newport News, Va.
PoBtoffice as aecond.class matter.
SATURDAY. MAY S, 1905.
FOR POSTAL NOTES.

1t Is expected that Congress at its
present session will pass a hill re-
commended by Postmaster General
Cortelyou. The purpose of this meas
ure is to make it unnecessary for
persons TO send remittances in post.
age stamps or silver coins through
the mails.
MIR Cortelyou proposes that spe
cial postage notes OF The denomina-
tions of ~. 3. 4, 5. 6. q 8 and 9
CENTS be sold at their face value
without a fee. The regular postal
notes will be for 10, 20. rs, 80, 40. so.
60, 70. rs. 80 and 30 cents. 81. S150,
50 and $3.50 A fee of one cent will
be charged for notes from 10 TO 40
cents and 2 cents for notes from 30
cents to $3.50 The plan has been
worked out by Il commission and
there will probably be no opposition
to it.
1t may happen that If the postal
notes below the value of ten cents
rAS WSii Pi ihiCu tHCy VIII Coilt lutO
use to some extent as currency. but
the fact that they will be redeema-
Bile only at some particular post Of
flee may prevent this practice from
becoming as general as it otherwise
might.
n The proposed measure would be an
important innovation and undoubted
ly would prove of great convenience
to persons who find il necessary to
send small sums Of money by mail.
Under the present system the cost
Of handling rhe money order business
Is mere than the fees for small sums
The proposed postal notes would do
away with picayune money orders
and would thus be a source of econ
omy as well as OF convenience.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
EXCURSION EVERY SUNDAY
VIA c. & o. RY..

NM NE OHN.
Special train to leave Fort Monroe
$3.50 A. NJ. Phoebus, 8:33 a. NJ.
Hampton S:38 A. NJ, Newport News
900 "A. NJ. arriving Richmond 10: 40
a. NJ; returning leaves Richmond
1880 P. M. slips round trip,
my 9th, r.satf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
The Standard Supply
Company, Inc:
NO. 26oS Huntington Avsnue.
J. White Chandler, r. II. Brushwood
President. Secretary.

=
resident. Secretary.
J! P. Gayle. Treasurer.
Don't forget che place where you can
buy studebaker Wagons OF
every style.
We carry a full line or Runabouts,
snrreys., Top Buggies, Grocery Wag.
ons, and many other spring vehicles
Harness and Horse furnishings. Har,
ness Repairing special feature
good work assured.
Farm implements. including The fol
lowing well-known makes: Oliver Chill
Plows. Deerins & Mccormick Mowers
and Rakes, Disc Harrows, Disc Guilt.
vators, Farmer's Friend Corn Plant.
ers, Planter Juniors. and many others.
Agents for Austln-Western Road
Machinery, Armour's Fertliizers-bot.
tom prices for CASH.
The biggest line ever offered in our
city. Call and look 1t over before
buying. We want your business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
z payable Inyariably In Advance,
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

Editorial Rooms. Bell Phone No. Ia
Business Office. .. .Lell Phone No 1871
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rate is in very many instances the
only effective way in which TO pre-
vent improper determinations in
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
STOCK AND CROP.

The American Tobacco Company
has purchased in Harrison county in
the last two months, nearly one mil
lion pounds of tobacco, paying the
farmers from to 10 cents.
Dogs are playing havoc with
sheep all over the central part of the
State, reports The last week showing
over 200 killed. 1t will be but short
time until the farmers realize that dog
law is necessity.
Secretary Horace w. Wilson,
Saturday, officially announced the
seventeenth annual renewal of the
classic Kentucky Futurity, value
$21 1000, for foals in 1906, to close
March Is, with the usual fee of So for
each mare with foal. The Futurity
is the greatest trotting event in the
world, and since it's inception, the
Breeders Association has allotted over
a third of million dollars to the
winning horse owners.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Resolutions of Respect.

The Grand Thrice llIustrious Master
of the Universe in his all-seeing wis
dom has deemed it for the best to
summon our worthy Companion,
Abraham Shire, to the place where
he shall receive the wages that ere
Justly due him. Companion Shire was
MADE a Royal and Select Master in
Paris Council No. 80, February 1,
1870, and since that time has always
been a true and faithful member of
our order, an honorable citizen and a
kind and loving father.
BE IT RESOLVED. 1st, That by the
death of Companion Shire, Paris
Council No. 80, of Royal and Select
Masters, has lost one of it's most faith
fuIIand devoted members and the COM
munity a just and upright citizen.
BE 1T RESOLVED, Cd, That we ex-
tend our sincerest sympathy to his
son and daughter in their hour OF
great sorrow.
BE IT RESOLVED, 3rd, That these
resolution be spread upon our records,
published in the county papers and a
copy be sent to his children; and that
this Council be draped in mourning
for the period of thirty days.
@. A. MCMILLAN,
w. e. BOARD,
JAS. A. STUART,
-COmmittoe
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
MARRIAGES.

DIR. Gilbert A. Cook, of LeXing
ton, and Miss Margaret P. Rash, of
near North Middletown, this county,
were married at the residence Of Rev.
1. j. Spencer, at Lexington, yester-
day evening, at O'Clock. The groom
is a brother of Mr.. G. P. Cook, of
this city, and a promising young
physician The bride is the accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
H Rash, and lovely and popular
young woman. They will make their
home at North Middletown, where
the doctor will practice his profess
sion.
Marriage license was issued We'd
nesday to Mr.. Walter Beatty and Miss
Chloe Eta Curtis, both of this county.
They were united in marriage the
same day by Elder Carey E. Morgan
at his residence.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Sued for Damages.

Relatives Of Richard Dixon, the
negro who was lynched at Springfield,
OHIO, little over a year ago and was
the cause of riots in that city which
it required the entire state guard Of
Ohio to quell, have sued the city of
Springfield for $4,000. The Ohio au-
thorities have been digging up his
tory of Dixon's past life and as Gym
thiana was his home they gathered a
great deal of evidence there that will
be used during the suit. The state
law of Ohio allows the family of every
person killed by mob $1,000. 4
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Ward Safe But Hume is Lost.

The report that Harry Ward, form
erly Of Cynthiana, was among those
who persisted on the steamer Valen-
ella, when she dashed to pieces on the
rocks in p fog near Victoria, B. O..
has 2 owe to be unfourded. Mr..
Ward n45 been heard from. He is
with his mother at Los Angeles, Cal.
w. S. Hume, formerly of Rich
mond, who was a passenger on the
ill-fated steamer is supposed to have
been lost. He was 38 years of age
and was soon to wed wealthy blue
grass grl.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
AT ter the Touts.

A sensation was furnished the Frank
fort lobbyists Wednesday when Rep
resentative Miller, of Madison county,
introduced a bill fixing limits beyond
which they shall not go. This is a
good move, and all honor to Mr..
Miller for making a move. The pro-
fessional lobbyist should be put out
of business. They remind us of touts
on race track and should be dealt
with in the same manner-put them
off the track and make them leave
the town.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
A Town of "Welchers."

If there is town on earth where
we believed you could find dead game
sports it is Maysville, KY, but we
have missed the mark. It looks as if
every body down there that has lost a
few dollars in Thomas Ryan's place
are fling suits against him to recover
their losses. It will be known in the
future as the home of 'welchers."
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
The Reason Why.

Nearly every saloon in Paris sells
Vanhook Whisky. Nearly every one
who drinks whisky calls for Vanhook.
The reason why is because Paris peo-
pie are good judges and Vanhook is
the good whisky. Try case of Van
hook in your home for medical pur-
poses. The doctors prescribe Van
hook when whisky is needed.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
RELIGIOUS.

Elder Carey E. Morgan will
fill his pulpit Sunday morning and
evening. Evening subject, "Why
the Christian Church Has No Creed
But the Bible''
There will be preaching at the
Methodist Ctur III Sunday morning
and evening Morning subject,
" Hager Cast Out" Epworth League
prayer meeting 6:15 p. m.
Preaching Sunday morning at
Second Presbyterian Church by Rev.
Tadlock, of CIintonville.
There will be preaching at the
Bethlehem church Sunday.
ET OVTTEUc Of oil I%;nIa To w.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Our Phone Is 4.

It is worth something to enjoy the
pleasure of supreme satisfaction. The
man whose shirt, collar and cuffs are
laundered at the Bourbon Steam al
always enjoys this experience. For
clean. artistic finish, and promptness
in calling for and delivering their
work, the Bourbon Steam Laundry is
Apexcelled. 26-3t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Mems Shoes.
Mems Shoes st less than cost for IL
days. Reason small lots.
26-2t THE SAMPLE SHOE STORE.
Take No Substitute.

A high-ball, toddy, cocktail or any
fancy drink has different taste when
made out of old Vanhook-the reason
why is because Vanhook is pure
whisky, and is guaranteed as such by
the Central Kentucky Co., who are
it's distributors. Call for Vanhook
and take no substitute. 26-2t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Are You Interested In ParisP

If you are interested in your home
town, then spend your money at
home. No better way to do this than
by sending your laundry to the Bour
bon Steam. Remember their pay
roll is several hundred dollars week,
all of which is spent with Paris mer-
chants. 26-3t
Insure with w. .. Hinton. He
has the right kind of insurance.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Attention, Farmers!
26-2t

To the farmers of Bourbon county:
I am prepared to prize and ship your
tobacco with. experienced hands,
with or without steam Good work
guaranteed. d. w. Peep.
5j-tf
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26

Gen. Wheeler Sinking

Geo. "Jon Wheeler meets last
enemy in the valley of the Shadow"
but is still fighting. The latest bull
letin from New York was that Gen.
Wheeler was very low and sinking
rapidly. He has double pneumonia.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
The Best Made.

If you drink whisky, drink the best;
VanHook is conceded to be the best
on the market by competent judges.
Sold over the bar at all first-clas S
saloons in Paris. 26-2t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Monument Bill Passed.

The bill making an appropriation of
$12, 800 for the restoration Of the Clay
monument at Lexington passed the
Senate Wednesday with unanimous
vote.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26

OTIS IS the Season Of Re
aucea Prices.

Spring goods begnf order to show them
short lengths Draperes and Umhosterng Carpets and Floor
Coverings dropped patterns Furniture be
In order do this have CIT the all of these goods
buyer will find this big OPP
portuny goods upodae patterns and fine quality
very interesting price
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Buckwheat and Maple Syrup.

Nothing is more delicious for break
fast than hot buckwheat cake and
pure maple syrup. We have the
genuine articles. Our phone is 400.
19-tf BAIRD & TAYLOR.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26

Dr.. @. I'll. BOWEN, the optician, will
be at the store of A. j. Winters &
Co., OH February 8th.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
Last Two Days.

To-day and tomorrow are the last
two days of Harry Simon's big White
Sale.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26

'PHoNE your order for flowers t.
10. S. Warden. Both Phones.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26
For Is Days.

Queen Quality Ladies' Shoes at $1.25
for Is days.
= 26-2t THE SAMPLE SHOE STORE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-01-26

FLOWERS of all kinds. 10. S. Var
den, agent. Both Phones.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16

Hall clocks suggest hall seats ant
we suggest that you come in anC
see what we have. You will find {
good variety of designs in all wood!
and at all prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16

That means one dollar saved in every five
that you spend here-it means better gifts
for less money and more gifts for the
same money.
A short time ago we discovered that our
connection with the Pacific Purchasing
Company had been such success that we
could reduce prices 20 per cent-and we
did it. Do you realize what this means2
To us it means greatly increased volume
of business. To you it means a splendid
saving.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16
We Will Save You Twenty Per Cent Gift Furniture

We are in splendid shape to supply you
with practical gifts this year. Stocks are
full in every department In this ad we
give few suggestions only few. One
scarcely realizes how much in the way of
furniture is ideal for Christmas gifts.
1t is getting down to the time when you
must be busy. Come here tomorrow, pick
out what you want say when you want it
delivered and your troubles will be ended.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-16

Basement The
We can't
outbu therear
third half Most good cond-
ion,a AM a up o date indegn