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The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
THE PLEA OF IMMUNITY.


 The Supreme court of the United States in its decision on the Tobacco trust and Paper trust case has given the common people a stronger hope for relief since handing down the decision on the question of the rights of witnesses to refuse to testify on the grounds that the answers might incrimin- ate them.
 Justice Brown defends the grand jury's power to proceed without written or formal accu- aaiion and N es on to say:
 .The right of a person under tft Fifth Amendment to refuse v, ncri mate himself is purely a personal privilege of the wit ness. It was pever intended to permit him to plead the fact that somc other person might be in- criminated by his testimony. even though he were the agent of such person.
 "The individual may stand up- m bis rights as citizen, but the corporation is a creature of the state 1t is presumed to be in corporated for the benefit of the public. It's powers are limited
 law Itcau make no contraef aei sntaafised py its chatter
 ag 0 act as sorpofatlop
 sHi pfeSefv,d C ( So lous
 as ot Us CT anan
 ne NeW York Tunes eoas- menls on ,he declslon as follows:
 "The cecIsion has good deal of signi6cance for the managers of corporations. It means that they must carry on their business not as their transactions were concealed by midnight darkness, but in the broad light of day, Otherwise there is no safety. The books of account, kept under lock and key, that show the secret rebate will have to be pro .luced lu court. The unlawful contract that gives one customer an unfair advantage over othe' customers will be spread before the jury. Every kind of agree ineut. understanding, customc o practise that carries with 1t , record that would be evidence O the violation of Interstate Com ncrce act or the Anti-trust ac vii henceforth be dangerous. "
 Tie Pittsburg Dispatch sum ID the conditions in the following terse manner:
 "The plea of immunity ha been overworked of late years It has been stretched out of al relation to the constitutions privileges. It has been made t erve as an excuse for refusing t answer almost any question
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
Russia Is Willing.

Washington, April 1s.-Baron Ros- en, the Russian ambassador has ad- vised Secretary Root that the Russian government is entirely willing to have the meeting of the second Hague con ference postponed.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
The Now Russian Loan.

Paris, April 13.-The negotiations between the former Russian Finance Minister, M. Kokovsoff and the French bankers for loan of $400,0OO,0O0 are proceeding satisfactorily. The ar engagements for the issue on Saturday or Monday have been completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
To Aid yesuyius Sufferers.

Chicago, April 13.--Mayor Dunne Thursday issued proclamation call ing upon the people of Chicago to contribute for the relief of the people 7ho have suffered by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
panpsy,vania Funds Recovered.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 13.-Gov. Pennypacker issued an official state ment Thursday announcing that the commonwealth of Pennsylvania has recovered all the public funds amount ing to $1.03o.0O0 on deposit in the Enterprise National Bank of Alle- gheny at the time of it's failure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
German Yacht Coming.

Kiel, Germany April 13.-The Kiel Gazette says the German crown prince intends to send his new small yacht the Angela II to Boston to compete for the Roosevelt cup late this sum- mer.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19

witness did not want to answer. The Supreme court restores it to its original and constitutional dimensions"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
Against Trafic in Prison Made coaa.

Washington, April 13.-The house committee on labor took favorable action on the Hunt bill prohibiting in- terstate commerce in prison made goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19

Good health depends mostly upon the food we eat.
 We can't be healthy if we take alum or other poison daily in our food. Dr. Prices Baking Powder is abso- lutely free from alum. It is made from pure cream of tartar and adds to the healthfulness of the food.
 NorE-Bakng powders that are sold at .... rn.,n.. to a pound T"'Os 0AHNe 'o"S " made from aum Avoid CHcA0o'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
The comptroller of the currency hi

The comptroller of the currency has approved the application of J. A.. Jackson, Joe Grilley, Ben Byers. Will liam Mentor and w. A. McAlester to organize the Merchants National bank of Lehigh, l. T.. with s25.Oot capital.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19

A bumper crop of strawberries VIII De gathered in the Southwest Missouri berry district this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19

NOTE. Baking powders that are sold at ten to thirty cents pound. or cent an ounce are made from alum. Avoid them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08

This fish Is found IN The Atlantic
ocean around the coast Of Spain, the
south of France. In the Mediterranean
anu in the Indian ocean Sen horses
are very small and have been found
often curlcd up In oyster shells. The
head is much like that OF a horse, and
the rings around the body and tail re.
semblc those of some caterpilnrs. The
habits of these fishes are singular and
interesting. They swim with waving
motion. and frequently wind their tails
around the weeds and rushcs. They
have fins to sustain them in the water
and even in the air. They live on
worms. fishes, eggs and substances
found in the bottom Of the sea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
wnstc,,nslsct Trcnn,,rcu.

81 have In my employ" said dealer
In autographs. al number OF celchri.
ties houscmalds. Thanks to these
young women, l secure at nominal cost
many an autographs gem. An ask
OF the maids Is that they shit, me week
ly the contcnts of their masters waste.
baskets. They bale the stun up In
bnrlnp, and every Monday or Tuesday
1t comes to INC Ivy freight. go over
1t carefully. making many finds. Hero
Will he Il begging letter from n famous
author IN hard luck. Here In brief
note II great actor will boast of his
last success. Here will br Il dinner
Invitation from celebrated million.
airc. Some celebrities, of course. save
their valuable letters, md some sell
them, but the majority throw into the
wastebaslict most OF the mail they re.
cclvc, and !, searching the baskets
contents every Monday morning, find
my reward in many II letter worth $40
or SO"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
The Hattie OF Rcdonda.

b Not far from st. Thomas, II matter Of
perhaps hundred miles. was fought
the most wonderful naval battle IN all
history. Tho Dutch admiral detected
the enemy In the carly morning. when
the sea was covered with II thick mist,
and his guns opened fire at once with.
out warning. Tho fire was returned
With interest. the ocean fairly CULVER
Ing with spasms caused by the shock
OF frequent discharges. Somehow or
other the cacny'S shots, which sound
ell like bombardmcnt. seemed to fall
short or 20 wide of the mark. for not
even il splash OF Il ball WAS heard, and
:hc Dutch ships remained unscathcd.
On the other hand. the Dutch could not
see the terrible execution their guns
were doing until nearly the middle OF
the forenoon. when the fog lifted, re-
vea!ing 10 their astonlslcd gaze not tho
vessels of the enemy. but great rock
standing out OF the sea. They hud been
firing at II for i've hours. and tho sound
or the return shots they heard was the
echo from the solid wall of granite.
They named the place Rcdontla. which
means sent, rolled or driven bacls, and
Rcdnda 1t is to this day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Sea otter skin.

The furricr was taking his stock out
OF the cold storage room. 1t came
forth frozen stlrf ana coated with glis
tcning white frost. But there was ono
beautiful skin that, though just rs sim
rs any of the others. had no frost on It,.
IL want you to look ut this skln." hG
said. at IS the kind that the richest
Russians. grand dukes, ana so OH, have
their ovcrcoat collars made OF. 1t is n
sen offers skin. and II Is so expensive
that often one coat collar of ii will cost
$500. 1t Is unquestionably the best
skin in the world TO make coat collars
OF. Why? Look at this one, and you'll
see. al my other skins are covered
with frost, while OH this fur no frost
whatever appears. And that's tho ren-
son why sea otter skins make The best
coat collars. The breath. for some I'M
known reason. doesn't freeze on them"
New York Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08

obscrvant and fnr sighted persons
distinguish ut great distances man
from II woman. not by dress. face or
figure, but by movements. The mo
lions OF the most graceful of men are
unSainly when compared with the slnu-
GUS lines that most women instinctive.y
assume. 1t often happens that Il single
motion of II distant figure ana especial
~ q motion of the arms above The head,
will instantly determine for II trained
observer the sex Of the person. If any
one doubts this let him note the nwk-
ward, windmill-llkc performance Of Il
man arranging his hair and the grace
full curves and dcft touches with which
woman accolnplishes the same thing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08

james Seymour, the artist. was born
In London In 1902. lie displayed II
fondneSs for drawing ana painting In
hoyhood and subsequently gained CO.
lcbrity by his skill in designing horses.
Once the proud Duke OF Somerset en-
nloycd Seymour to paint II room ut his
sent In Sussex. with the portraits OF his
running horses. Having admitted the
artist 10 his table. he one day drank TO
him, saying:
Cousin Seymour, your health"
The painter replied, "My lord, ] real
ly believe that | have the honor OF be-
Ing OF Your gracc's family"
This hurt the pride OF the duke SO
much That he rose from the table nnd
ordered his steward to pay Seymour
nnd dismiss him. Finding, however,
that no one In England could complete
the pictures begun, he condescended To
send Tor his cousin. Tho painter re-
spondcd TO the message In these words:
MY lord will now prove that am
of your srncc's family, for l won't
come"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
CATHEDRAL AT CAPITAL.
English Architect Coming to Prepare
Plans for EpiseopaIian Structure.

LONDON, Nov. &c. f. Bodley. r.
a.. +. S. a.. will sail for Washington
November 81. at the invitation Of
the dean and chapter of the Episco
palian Cathedral there to prepare pre-
liminary plans for the new cathedral.
Talking on the subject today, NJ.
boIley said that the style Of the ca
thedral according to the expressed de.
sire of the bishop and chapter, will
be gothic, Of the fourteenth century
style that commends itself as one
of great variety and indeed the
flower of the gothic art style that
hourished throughout Europe.
In America 1t may. naturally have
somewhat the English characteristic
that was in some respects the mos,
refined and beautiful OF all the Euro
pean varieties IT the style, but tn,
English architecture was lacking i,
height and there was no reason VIII,
any OF that characteristic should BIZ
followed on this occasion, as the place
OF Washington demands lofty, most
diSnificd and stately building
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
The nch md the Candidates.

Judge Harlan and james u. McCrea
~ once cnnvassed kentucky together
as the Republican AMI Democratic can
diuates for governor. They Travelled
about the state OH a Joint debating tril
and In many small mountain places
had TO sleep in the same bed They
were warm personal frlcn,ls and SC
did not object to this intimacy Ono
night Mr.. Harlan got into bed first
Senator McCrcary was not fur behind
aud just us lie entered the bed Judge
Harlan raised his bulky form and said
In his stentorinn voice. "AIcCrenry
there is one thing certnin-the mex
governor OF Kentucky is in this bed .
AS he spoke the bed Stats broke. anu
Judge Harlan rolled to the floor. Sem.
tor McCrcary caught and held himself
i'll bed. and, us Judge Hnrlan reached
the floor. said: John, you are right
The next governor OF Kentucky is still
In this bed"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
1mnrc.sire EyIdcncc.

The constable is an observnnt man,
and his observation Ind It's reward nj
Marlborough street one morning. II
was the case Of hanson driver who
had run into n four wheeler, and the
constable maintained In the witness
box that the hanson driver WAS drunk
There was bit OF a dispute" said
the driver" and the constable admit.
ted as much. You was bit doubtful
about me bcin' drunk. wasn't you
now" continued the driver solclnnly
81 was, Just Bit said the constable
stolidly, until | saw You taking down
your own number on your coat sleeve
London Standard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
s.r walter scott,s rir.t brief.

s.: Walter Scott had his shnre OF the
Usual curious experiences shortly after
being called ~ Tie bar His first ap.
."'ra""c rs counsel in II criminal court
wns 1T Jedburgh assizcs In 1903, when
he successfully defended n veteran
poachcr. You're n lucky scoundrcl,"
Scott whispered to his client when the
verdict WAS given. I'm just o. your
mind" returned the latter. and I'll
send you II mauiln q. e.. Il harc) the
morn. man" l.ockhart. who nurrntes
Sha Incident. OmitS to add whether the
Eialliin duly reached Scott, but 10
doubt II did. On another occasion Scott
was loss successful in his defense OF 81
aouscbrcakrr. but the culprit grateful
Tor his counscrs cxcrtlons. gave him. In
lieu OF the orthodox fee. which he was
unable TO pay, this piece of advice, to
the value of which he Qhe housebreak.
err could professionally attest: First,
never TO have IL large watchdog out OF
doors. but TO keep II little yelplng ter.
ricr within, and. secondly. to put no
trust In nice, clever. gimcrack locks,
but to pin his faith to huge old heavy
one with rusty key. Scott long ro.
mcnibcrcl this incident. ana thirty
years later, Mt II Judges dinner Mt Jed.
burgll. lie recalled II in this impromptu
rhyme:
SclpinE terrier, rusty key.
Was Walter SCOTS best Jcddart fec.
Westminster Gazette.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Merchants & Miners
Transportation Co.

Steamship Lincs for Boston, Provl.
dence and Baltimore.
Leave Newport News. via Norfolk,
for Boston every Tuesday Wednes.
day, Friday and Sunday. Leaves for
Providence every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday. Steamers sail from
Norfolk at GOO p. m.
leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily. except Tuesday and Wednesday,
at p. M. connecting for Washington.
Philadelphia and New York
Fare to Baltimore, one way, $500:
round trip, $500. Including stateroom
berth. Accommodations and cuisine
unequallcd.
Freight and passengers taken for
all points North and South. Steamers
leave Baltimore. foot of Long Dock,
daily, at G p. m.
Only line running a Sunday steamer
between Newport News and Balti.
more. For further information apply
TO d. r. MCNEIL, Agent,
New port News. Va.
General Olficas. Baltimore. Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
ODD proposaI of Morr,aec.

That celebrated painter Of flower
and figure subjects. William Hunt, was
on one OCCASION commissioned by n
gentleman to paint his portrait I'm the
attitude Of kneeling and holding in his
hand an open scroll whereon were writ.
ton declaration of love and an offer OF
marriage. The lady TO whom this un.
usual proposal OF marriage was sent
replied with IL chalk drawing Of her.
self with sheet of paper in her hand.
OH which was inscribed laconic
YES"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Tralna From Norfolk.

$3.50 n. m. Daily. Local for Suffolk,
Franklin, Emporin, Clarkvillo Dan.
Vile, OxforI, Durham and interme-
dinte stations. Close connections at
Danville with fast through iraine to
nll points South and West.
1880 p. m. Daily. Fast express train
for al points South and West, car.
rying through Pullman sleeping car
to Ashevlllo. ~
Trains From Richmond.
1900 a. m. Daily. Local for Charlotte.
Chase City, Clarkvj''s and Buffalo
IIithia Springs.
1880 p M. Daily. Limited Buffet
Pullman to ATLANTA and Blrmlng.
ham. New Orleans, Memphis. Chat
tanonga and all the South. Through
coach for Chase City, Oxford, Dur
ham and Raleigh.
900 p. m. Except Sunday. Keysvillo
local.
1880 p. m. Daily. Limited. Pullman
ready, $3.50 p. m, for all the South.
York River Limo.
4:30 p. m.-Except Sunday. No. 49,.
Baltimore Limited.
2:I5 p. m.-Exeept Sunday. No. To-
Local to West Point.
4:45 a. m.-Except Sunday. No. a.
Local to West Point.
Fl. B. SPENCER. G.. M, s.. II. HARD
WICK, P. T. NJ, w. II. TAYLOE, q.
p. A., Washington, D. G.
STANTON CURTIS, P. A.,
Norfolk VA
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
New York Money Market

NEW YORK. Nov. Close: Prime
mercantile 6 q 1-2 per cent; sterl-
ing exchange. firm, with actual bust
ness i'll bankers bills at 1880 a 1856
70 for demand aud at 4S0G0 n 4S0.G5
LOT sixty day bills. Posted rates 4s1
- and 4SG ID, Commercial bills
$50 81. Government bonds, steady
Railroad bonds, heavy.
Money on call firm. 6 a Z 1-2 per
cent; ruling rate, 6 IL: closing bid
6; offered at G.
Time loans. strong and nervous:
SIXTY days per cent. bid: ninety DAYS
q: six months ia 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE. MD, Nov. Flour
quiet unchanged.
Wheat. easy; spot contract "a IL a
81; southern by sample. co 6S.
Corn. easy; spot SIS is; southern
white so 3d.
Oats, firmer; No. mixed 81 1-2 q
Rye. firm; No. western, "A n IA
Butter, steady and unchanged; fan.
cy imitation 81 %; do creamery 81
a 2S; do ladlc, Is a 20: store packed
II is.
Eggs, firm and higher; % cents.
Cheese. active, unchanged; IS SIS
a II Is.
Sugar. steady and unchanged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Rubbish IIcnns

IN thousand miles OF Europe I saw
but one rubbish hcap-somc old metal
cans at Cnrlsruhc. Everywhere else
was complete absence of all waste
OF carelcssness and. above all. OF dc.
Placement and roadside uncleanllness.
The foul vacant lots and dirty dumps
that abound In and about American
towns are not to be found anywhere.
Exchange.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
II usliiy.

Artists Friendly dear Harold.
like your picture very much, only
fancy the original doesn't look quite SO
red as you have painted him. He
hasn't n ruddy compilations; quite the
reverse. ImprcssIonist Artist--Who OH
cartli arc you talking about? Artists
Fricnd-Why, your uncle. of course.
ImpressiOnist Artist--Grncious, man,
but that isn't my uncle. It's sunset!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Propcr Securities.

Jlnks-Johison wants to borrow FLO
from me. Do YOU think he is good for
That amount! Rinks-Ycs, with proper
securities.
What securities would you suG.
gcst?"
"A chalIi, and paddock, pair of
handouts and dog. That would he
enough TO hold him. London Mail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
CHICAGO Grain Market

CHICAGO, Nov. 7.-Liquidation by
holders of December contracts caused
weakness today in the local wheat
market. the December option closing
at net decline of ga Il rs. Corn was
or ia 3-S. Oats were is lower.
PROVISIONS We're 9 1.2 to 5 cent high.
pr s"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Ono OF Them.

Struggling Artist-No use trying to
compete with the picture factories.
which are turning out cheap daubs by
the million. The trouble is. the people
are not educated. Lots Of buyers can't
tell the difference between those pic.
lures and mine. Frank Frlend--I pre-
sumo that's true. can't myself.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
HHI Stocks DeVs|0ps The Most
Strength During Day.
FOREIGN INFLUENCE FELT IN MARKET
Change in the Control of the Illinois
Central Causes Strength in That
Roads securit.es-caI Money
Rates Maintained.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Nov. THE specula
lions In stocks proved to be OF n de
sultory character today. The largest
share of activity was during the first
hour. and this was largely und<. thu
domination of foreign influences. Re
ported apprehension Of further al
vance In the Bank of England dis
count rate at the weekly meeting OF
the governors tomorrow was Il prin
cipal factor.
The only notable resistance in the
market was in Hill stocks. and espec
tally Northern Pacific. The strength
of these stocks was attributed to the
old cause of an expected disburse
mcnt in some negotiable form of the
beneficiary results of the iron or,
deal. There was nominal strength nj
SO in Illinois and in Chicago and Al
ton which was explained by the be
lief that the assumption Of control OF
Illinois Central by the Hartman in
teres.s argues some project of close,
relations between the roads dominat
ed by f. II. Hartman.
The local call money market was
maintained today but did not advence
The tone OF The time money market
here. was called strong and nervous
and ninety day loans were reportcd
at per cent. with that rate bid for
sixty DAYS. Very little money was in
the market.
Reports from Washington of a case
In preparation for prosecution of the
Standard Oil received some attention
in the market. The closing was firm
and dull
bonds were heavy. Total sales par
value. $l.TS8,000.
United States bonds were unchang
ed on call.
Total sales today were 95j,20C
shares.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Surgical.

The Profcssor-Now. suppose YOU had
been called to sec patient with hys-
terics. some one, for instance. who had
started laughing aud found it impossl.
bic to stop, whattwould you do? Doc
tor--lmpniatc hiss funny bone.-Illus-
tratcd Bits.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
Old Dominion Line
DAILY SERVICE.
FOR NEW YoRK-From
Company's Wharf. Nor.
folk, every week day. at

Io'k, every week day. at
700 p. m.
FARE-Firstclass one way, $500,
meals and stateroom, berth included.
Round trip, limit thirty days. sl4.O0.
Steerage, without subsist ence, S.
Tickets on sale at g. G. o. Railway
Ticket Office.
NIGHT LINE BETWEEN
NEWPORT NEWS AND RICHMOND.
Steamers Brandon and Berkeley
leave Pier "a" S:3t every evening,
passengers only.
Steamer Hampton will leave Pier
"A" daily except Sunday, ut n. M,
going to Norfolk, and at 4:30 p. M,
going to Smithfeld. Steamer Acco
mac will leave Pier "a" daily, except
Sunday at 0 a. m. going to smithfleld
and about $3.50 p. M, going to Nor,
folk.
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted at Pier 6.
All business between Newport
News, Norfolk, Smithheld and locai
points transacted at Pier "a" foot
OF TweEty-ffth street.
w. H. LANDON,
H. B. WALKIt, Agent
Viae-Praa End Traffic MGR
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
opcn to tnc Wnrn,nx,

Old Quiverrul-And so you want to
take our daughter from us you want
to take her from lis suddenly. without
n word of warming: Young Goslow-
Not Mt ALL sir. If there is anything
about her you want to warn me against
I'm willing to listen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
State Specially.

New Jersey continues to take the
trick The Trans Alaskan Siberian
Railway Company might have been in
corporated almost anywhere in the
world, and it selected that state
Boston Transcript
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08
An Exnsrt4o,in,on.

what do you thinisof my daughters
execution OH the pian3?"
Good name for it. 'or she certainly
does murder tile iine." Baltimore
American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-11-08

The secret of progress lies in know.
Ing ho~ to make use not OF what we
have chosen. hut OF what Is forced
upon MS.