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New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
BOYS At RIFLE RANGE.
De U7itt Clinton High School Team
Defeats Columbia.

BY score of 20 to 21S. the rife team of De Witt
Clinton High School defeated the crack Columbia
University team and others teams from various
schools at the CreedmOor range yesterday. The
boys were loudly cheered for their clever work with
the rifles, and went away giving tongue to their
class yell.
General George w. Wingate. Captain George w.
Corwin OF the list Regiment. and other members OF
the New York State Rifle Association gave birth TO
the idea that encouragement of rifle practice among
young in the schools and colleges OF the ma
tion would perhaps form the basis of a national re-
upon which the government could draw
In of Yesterdays match. the first OF the
kind ever held, it is said, anywhere in the world,
proved the wisdom Of the plan. The match was
contested the second day Of the New York State
Rifle Associations third annual meet at CreedmOOr
Nine of five each shot for two trophies. THE
winning team received $500 cup and the second
Columbia shot under a protest, IL being contended
that the rules of entry applied only to colleges,
high schools preparatory schools, and not to
universities So eager was Columbia to enter that
its team captain offered handicap of 25 points on
the team score il it should thereby be permitted
to shoot without protest De Witt Clinton High
School beat COlumba's team by two points. ire
spective of the offered handicap
ST. Johns Military School, Manlius, n. Y. 211; Cur
tbs High School, Staten Island, POI; Stuyvesant
High School, Manhattan, ia; Boys High School,
Brooklyn. 215; St. Johns, second team, 1888; Com
mercial High School, Brooklyn 20l; Manual Train
ing School, Brooklyn. 1871. The summary of the
two leading teams follows:
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
LASKER At HIS BEST.
Wins Third Straight Game in Chess
Trophy Tournament.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Trenton Falls. N. Y. July 26.-Play was con-
tinued at the midsummer meeting of the New
York State Chess Association in this village to-
day In the trophy tournament Lasker gave
fine exhibition in his game with Raubitschek
showing how to repel an attack which seemed
almost crushing The young player had to con-
tend with a two knights defence put up by the
champion. and managed TO get a brilliant attack
through the sacrifice of bishop AS things
turned out, the sacrifice was of a doubtful nat
ure Little by little Lasker repeled the on
slaught and finally won after thirty-three moves.
curt offered Fox a-queen's pawn and won after
hfty-fOur moves. The result in the general tour
nament follows: Cover beat Cheney RosenfeId
beat Ring, Waller beat A. Weber, Daily beat
Scripture. McMartin beat Kelly Searle. beat
Guckemus, Sharp beat N. Weber, Daily and
Kelly drew, Sharpe beat Guckemus N Weber
beat Guckemus. Scripture beat Waller Rosen-
field beat A. Weber Cover beat Ring, Cheney
beat Kelly, Ferris beat Ring A. Weber beat
Cover, Rosenfeld beat Scripture Waller beat
Kelly DAILY beat Searle, Sharp beat Guckemus
Ferris beat Sharp. The record to date follows:
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
GENERAL ToURNAMENr.
WANTED GOVERNOR TO PARDON CROOK
North Cardinals Executive Tells of Attempt
to Bulldoze Him Here.
IBy telegraph 10 rhe Tribune.l

Atlantic City, N J., July 26It has been said that
Governor Glenn OF North Carolina. who has been
spending some time at the Hotel ST. Charles was
asked yesterday about story that about a wear
ago a crowd of Tammanyites in New York CITY
had tried to make him sign a pardon for New
York crook. who then serving a term in the
North Carolina Penitentiary. The Governor said
was invited TO New York 20 attend dinner
and make political ADDRESS. After the dinner I
was told that arrangements had been made for me
to 'see the town" and started out with man,
whose name shall decline to give.
We went to house, and there / was presented
20 three four other men, all the worse for hay-
ing lmbthed too freely. / had been in the room
only a short time when they demanded that sign
9 pardon for the fellow who was serving time in
- penltentiary. laughingly passed it Off but
- came at me again, and actually demanded that
/ sign dhe pardon. Well, sir, began 20 get mad
bem ao91t aa fnat time and putting on hat told
siaa 81 q pa narqon for their friend and walked out
A atSl%TIu ~ learned that these had been en-
sased oy the wife OF the in the penitentiarv
70 got me drunk and then get me 20 sign the
pardon S'9" ''S
The Governor said he thought the men were nor
TammAnYitea
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
SAVED HIS LIFE BY WALKING.
Would-Be Suicide Forced to Tramp for Sew.
enteen Consecutive Hours.

After being compelled to walk almost coptinu-
ously for seventeen hours to overcome the effects
of morphine taken with suicidal intent while a
prisoner at Police Headquarters, Walter K Free
man. chemist was reported last evening to be
Hospital 004i' .
Freeman was brought TO this city from oscawana
y, T., on Wednesday night by Detective Farley
SSnaTged with nisappropriatlng s225O from Parke,
was found unconscious in his cell ut Police Head
quarters and removed TO ST. Vincont's Hospital
Where II discovered that he was suffering from
morphine poisoning. The one thing that would
prevent his sinking into a stupor, from which he
PROBABLY would not have recovered, was to walk
nm about, So the doctors and nurses walked min
pack ana forth until he had covered twenty miles
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
CAPTAIN SHOOTS LoNGsHoREMAN.
Knock Another Senseless with Capstan Bar
Victims Jumped on Deckhouse.

Charles Martin, captain of the coal barge Eureka,
owned by the Berwnd- White Coal Company, an
gered at two longshoremen who jumped on the
roof of his deckhouse yesterday morning shot Jo-
seph Erhardt through the shoulder and knocked
Tom Taurett sensees with capstan bar At the
time of the shooting the Eureka was alongside the
Red Star liner Vaderland. at the Red Star pier.
Erhardt was removed to the Hudson Street Hos
pital by DR.. Leslie and after having the wound
dressed went to his home in Jersey City Taurett
was attended on the pier by Dr. Leslie ard ,,ot
home. Captain Martin was arrested and viii be az sr
raigned this morning. ~ 20 %
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
QUICK WORK IN FEDERAL COURT
Letter Carrier Arrested for Forgery Sem
fenced Within Three Hours

-. n -, hefoert' letter carrier employed in the
General Postoffice. was arrested and sor4a,a, q.
side OF three hours In the Federal Court YESTERDAY
Herbert forged the of a fellow carrier % a a
pay check. amounting 20 $685. The checI, was r,oao
payable to H. ID. Myer. and Herbert. having the
HIS own
After waving preliminary examination bagAro
Gommisssioner Shields, Herbert was taken before
Judge hough, and was sentenced to three n,crtF =
in the Kings County prison Herbert baa aA'Ilsss b
in the service for several years He has a wife sT1
four children living in Brooklyn. vac anu
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
ASKED AID FOR PET CRUSHED BY AUTO
Bronx Woman, Narrowly Escaping Injury,
Wanted Doctor for Fox Terrier.

Miss Evelyn Addison, of No. 1913 Morris avenue.
The Bronx. was out walking last night with her
pet fox terrier Primo. AT 13Sth street and Third
avenue Miss Addison narrowly escaped being run
down by an automobile.
The terrier was less fortunate. It ran in front
OF the machine and was badly crushed The young
woman rushed 20 It's aid. picked it up in her arms
and asked half dozen men 70 get doctor for
A. She stood in the street few moments Inn
cab and was driven home s
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
COMMITTEE OF INSANE MANS ESTATE

Justice blanchard in the Supreme Court so-eay.
on application OF Emanuel Blumenstiel counsel -
Renheim as committee OF the estate OF her hust.-
k Sernle AlISehbaunl. who has been declared -"
~ SherimS jury. ElFschbaum g a merllcR +.
11e 1T1e wholesale clothing manufRcturing hrn ol
Ntscnn&um q Co. OF No. SO Broadway. Us 80 80
says that one OF his delusiOnS g thar he owns -
hundred stores IN this city and another that 49,
Gently won Sl50ole on a TocehoEse. She 4s;ss, h,
eane deposits and O~lcr securities. anG ~ ho.s
hut has given most OK lt away % persons -
pa.Aes she IS unable 20 G.sooSax
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
WOMAN KILLED BY sTREETCAR.
Novice, Being Instructed as Motornan, Held
for Manslaughter.

Mrs. Mary Lutz. sixty years old, was run down
and almost instantly killed by a northbound car
AZ A0In street ana Third avenue yesterday. She
was crossing the avenue when the car. going a
ANely pace Knocked her down. She was dragged
twenty neeE she died few moments after being
taken 20 the Harlem Hospital
On the the regular rnotorrnan Andrew
Roth, and new man named Patrick Nullnss -NF7,l-
Inns vas at the motor and Roth was teaching him
Il Is supposed that they were so interested IN the
study that they forgot crossings. A big crowd
gathered and threatened TO mob the uotorTnen .
Mullins was arraigned in the Harlem police court
and remanded TO the Coroner on a charge OF mani
slaughter - ~
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
sXTNFouR DRIVERS ARRAieNEn

As result OF the recent order instructng police
men to enforce the rules of the road, s.xty-forr
drivers Of vehicles gathered in by the police
men OF the East Side. and arraigned in the Essex
Market court yesterday. The charges against them
principally those OF driving on the wrong SIDE
OF the street OF stopping a wagon By the curb
on the wrong side. The men were dismissed bv
Magistrate Finn after reDrimand.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
Muslin Underwear
Sharp Drop in Prices

From our regular stock. The ideal
of what dainty Summer underwear
should be. OF sheer, soft materials
of fine quality, trimmed with lace,
plaits and embroidery in effective
combinations, with touches of ribbon
here and there. We think they touch
a high notch of excellence, beauty,
becou1ingness and comfort
Chenlses
At s1.75, were s2.75-Of fine nainsock
trimmed with valenciennes lace and ribbons
trimmed skirt.
AZ s275, were ss.75-of hatistss yoke
OF German valenciennes lace. beading and
ribbon: trimmed skirt.
At S3.75, were. s5-Of fine nainsooix;
round yoke of embroidery medailionss
valenciennes lace insertion and tiny plaits;
trimmed skirt.
Drawers
At Sf.50 to 50, were s2.25 20 s5-Of fine
nainsook; deep ruffie Of lawn. circular or
straight: trimmed with Valenciennes lace
or fine embroidery; finished with ribbon
bow. Second floor, Stewart Building.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
ASK FUNDS TO BUY LAND FOR JEWS

From July 81 TO August 4. 1t is announced. the
Aionists throughout America wil take up a col
teeuon Tor the National Fund. This fund was or
kanlzeq 10 provide for the purchase OF land IN
rAestne and syria, to be held by the Jewish neo
2le " common A special appeal win be sent onr
s sins week 10 an parts OF the country calling on
the Zonists to subscribe llberaily - 'A''s OH
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27

professional match on two greens. ta ~
Alec smith. the open champion. ana Ben Nis2,s
WI ngure. has been arranged for to-day and, "
t taOrFSw Inc men viii 60 70 Rochester, play go
SS SSSeH noles at the Oak Hill Golf Club to-day -
Sienteen holes az the Genesee Golf Club tOllo4tVH'
"A SooN sized purse has been offered
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
Lann Waists
"A Price-Descert

$22S Waists Become $3.50
The richly embroidered Sroctss tozee 6ses-
fully with valencteanes Insertions "a tcl.
graceful out-youI like them sor Tat
Short sleeves.
S2.75 Waists Become $225
A charming yof1e effect. ernh<oider-d
with Valencfennes trimmings Short
sleeves.
Second floor. Fourth aysncA
Stewart Building.
SfI5o Waists Become 81
The smallest price-bUt as gr-ety as 1srys
Simple, though. Tiny plaits 81 allevsr en-
hroldery.
%Peter Pan" styla
Basement. Stewars EuIlGcr1
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27

ao;Se-A @ GFiflths. westnrook Gols cur. saa SaeA
,o.-- 5u'ehieon. St Andrews Cole cub
@V'SS-J- lnSlts L2rchmOnt YACHT Cluh~ sl4 S2es'
=. - keeoles FaiTvteW Country Cfsh.
%A'VV-AieNenoer Cunningham. Glen RidSs Go1 G&Aa
New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
Dressing Sacques
At 35c, mere soc
Kimonos at Csc, mere 81

Pretty well-made. confOrt-gfytns gar
ments that launder well and give satiscac--
tiOn.
Dressing Sacques Of white lawn, with
henstitched plated yoke, faced with hszz-
stitched border.
KimOnos OF lawns Hight ground WITH
colOred figures: plated back fecet With
hemstitched border OF white lawn.
Basement. Stewart Building
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
Head Of Catholic Church Condemns
French Government.
READY 70 ACT WHEN TIMES COMES
Waiting Policy Adopted by the pom.
tiff-'tie Will Not Disclose Tao.
tics Which Will Be Used in the
Conflict Between Church and State.
Cry Associated Press. }


LONDON. Feb. 2l.--The Daily Tx.
press this morning prints an inter
view with Pope Plus by its Rome
| correspondent on the policy of the
vatican on the church question OF
France.
After rcmarking that the abroga-
ton of the concordant had not as yc.
been officially made known to him
the Pope commented reproachfully on
the impaticnce displayed by French
Catholics. "Oh. those Frenchmen."
he said. always in a hurry always
restless. always cxcitable."
The single word wait" his holi-
ness remarked. would suffice to indi
cate his policy. Certainly shall
speak In my good time and that time
Is not yet 1T is Il treacherous law.
full of snares and pitfalls Its pass.
ing is not everything. 1t has yet to
be applied. When we arc able to
ascertain the exact position of our
adversaries VIC will in turn disclose
ours. We are ready"
The Pope, said nc. was ready to
be called Inert" but inert in the
hands of the God who upheld him.
but he would be strongly active when
the day for action came
Catholics are about to suffer per.
secution fer their faith" he continued.
but let them not fear France will
never finally separate herself from
that church to which she has always
remained faithful in spite of so many
attempts to estrange her.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY q. 1906

the examination was over This. OF
course, would work n hardship to the
bank. he said. ,
1T looks to me like n system of cSpi
onage. If the State considers all the
people of Virginia to be tax-dodgers
such bill would not break up the
evil. 1t would only hurt the banks"
corporation Commission Bill Favored
Senator Mann, from the committee
Tor courts of justice. today made IA
vorablc report Of the Byrd resolution
which has already passed the House
looking to an investigation of the
state corporation commission. The
resolution will. under the rules. 81
over for one day. unless it is called uI
out of its order and passed, which is
possible.
The belief is that the resolution will
he agreed to by the Senate. and that
me investigation will be ordered II
* the belief that Senator'S Phlcgar aud
sale will he the members of the com
mttee from the Senate.
Hazers Plead for Clcmancy.
Tho trouble growing ont of the laZ
ing OF cadets at the Virginia Polytcch
mic Institute. eliminating in judy
mcnt rendered by the board of visitors
nf that institution. barring ont William
Is. Christian and Rowland b. Eubank.
Richmond boys. and Julian NJ. Salley.
is recalled by bill offered in the
House OF Delegates today by Delegate
Pcyton, of Richmond
The bill asks the General Assembly
To set aside the Judgment of the board
of visitors, rendered December H.
1908. The Judgment affirmed previ
Gus judgment of the faculty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
Newspapers Are Advocating Pur.
chase Of Philippines.
WHITE MANS BURDEN" WANTED
Where America Has Failed Little
Brown Men Assert They Can Sue
coed in Developing the Country and
Will Create Harmony.
lkv AssncIatcd presn.l

VICTORIA. B. g., Feb, 2O-Japa
nest newspapers are advocating the
purchase of the Philippines from the
United States, according to advices
received by the steamer Athenian.
The forodsu Hocho says the Philip
pines have cost the Unlted states
much money and no substantial ad.
vantagcs have been secured. and that
Japan could meet with more sue.
cess, as America has failed because
OF racial differences between rulers
and ruled and the long distance which
separates the government and is.
lands. Concluding the YUrodsli
Hocho illustrates Japanese success in
Formosa.
The terrible distress prevailing in
the three ADMINISTRATION districts of
North Japan is exciting profound
sympathy elsewhere in the empire,
the former tendency to refuse for
eiGn aid having vanished in view
of the extreme need. Government
ali has been organized and relief
work has begun.
Later advices from the famine zone
show that hundreds of persons. in
Guiding women and children are per.
fishing from starvation aggravated by
bitter cold.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
TIllNAA RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Representative Jones Puts Up a Wig
orous Fight Against eliminating
Custom Houses That Fail TO Pay Elk.
penses-Grosvcno Has a Railroad
Rate Remedy.


WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. 10
Tho Senate listened for three or four
hours today to discussion OF tho
details of The pure food bill. Many
minor amendments were suggested
but under the agreement to vote ON
all amendments tomorrow, none Of
them could be acted on today
Mr.. Rayner presented by request
reply from the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad 20 the charge OF discrimina-
ton made against it by the Red Rock
Fuel Company. of West Virginia. The
communication was signed by Vice
President Bond, who declared that
there had been no discrimination;
that the Red Rock Company was
treated AS were all others and that
TO meet its requirements was impos.
siblc for lack of equipment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
TiIIman Resolution Adopted !.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. co.
BY unanimous vote the House COM
mlttee on Interstate and foreign
commerce decided today to make ID
favorable report on the Tillman reso-
luton as recommended by the sub
committee consisting of Representa-.
tives Hepburn tIowa). Townsend
tMich), and Adamson (Ga).
In its amended form the resolution
provides for the investigation by the
Interstate commerce commission of
railroad Determinations and mumo;,.
olicS In coal and oil"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
France Pessimistic.

PARIS. Feb. 20.-A semi-official
note was issued today announcing
Frances intention to discontinue pri.
vate negotiations at Algeciras and to
carry the question of policing Moroc-
co before the judgment of the world
in the open conference.
The note states that Germans re.
ply indicates that it is evidently the
desire of Germany to have the con
ference fail and it adds that the dele.
gates will not separate before fifteen
days have elapsed and after discuss
ing all the questions on the original
program.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
Would Restrict Railroads. Rights.

WASHINGTON. u. C., Feb. 90.
The bill Introduced by Representa-
live Grosvenor, of Ohio, prohibiting
railroad company from being in.
terestcd financially in coal mines,
is looked upon by many as striking
at the very root OF the trouble a;
regards the Pennsylvania control
nf the Norfolk and Western. the
Chesapeake and Ohio and the Bali,
more 81 Ohio.
MIR. GrOSvenor is probably the
most prominent Republican in the
House of Representatives. It would
seem likely that he could obtain
the almost solid support of his party
In the House for the measure. and
there is no doubt of its receiving the
support of the Democrats. How IL
would fare in the Senate is a matter
Of more doubt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
LAUGH AT SUPREME COURT.
Hard Coal esrons Defy Nations High.
est Tribunal.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Feb. 20. presidents
of the anthracite coal roads said today
they saw nothing in the United States
Supreme Court decision yesterday in
the Chesapeake & Ohio coal case that
would apply to their companies.
The anthracite men declare that the
charters Of their roads and of the sub.
sidiary companies are of such nature
that the Supreme Court decision does
not affect them or their methods OF
business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
NEGOTIATIONS At A STAND STILL
Critical Point Reached in tive Confer.
ence at Observation-Disclosures of tho
Principal Powers Arc WiIlinu to
Concede Point as to Vital
Questions.
lBy Assuclatcd rress.l


Al.GECIllhS. SPAIN, Feb. 2O-'Tho
delegates To the Moroccan conference
are most pcssimistic over the results
of the negotiations. Germans reply
rejecting the French proposals for
policing Morocco adds that Germany
is ready to examine any further pro-
positions France may wish to make.
but the French seem not to have any
further propositions to present.
The French view is that the Ger
man reply leaves little hope for the
success of the conference.
Failure of Conference is Sure.
Many Of the principal delegates de.
clare that the failure OF the confer
cncc is now inevitable. However,
the deadlock is confined to the prl-
waite Franco German exchanges and
it remains open for the conference
To consider the subject. although
there are slight hopes OF an accord
now that the efforts to reach pr-
vate agreement have failed.
Germans Goadins the French.
Frances and Germany's project for
The creation of state bank in Mo.
rocco was submitted to the conference
today.
Germany's proposal created even n
worse impression among the French
and British delegates than did last
nights rejection of the French project
relative TO police. Both the French
and British delegates consider that
the German proposition shows an alb.
soiute disregard Of Frances position
as the largest and privileged creditor
of Morocco by giving every power
equal controlling capacity on the adj
mnistrative body without reference
to preferential claims
American Works For Harmony.
It is not denied in any quarters
now that the critical point in the Mo.
roccau question has been reached,
and the first time the optimism of
the American representative. Mr..
White. is not in evidence, although
he still believes that there will be
a peaceful outcome of The affair.
The situation at present, in so far
as France and Germany are concern.
ed, Is similar to that which existed
at the time that the Portsmouth con
ference was nearing an end and Rus.
STA had rejected the original Japa.
nese demands.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
Presidents Salary Bill Unpopular

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. 90
representative Maynard is not press
ing his bill increasing the salary
OF the president of the United States
to 100000 year. The bill did not
find great favor with the masses of
The people. according to the press
Of the country, SO far as can he
Judged
Apparently such bill would not
rass Congress now, though it might
have gone through last year. Presi,
dent Roosevelt enjoyed measure
of popularity last year far greater
than that OF this.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
sherif's Murderer Not Captured.

Wy .NHS'ICTdIVU I7TpSS.J
ROANOKE. VA, Feb. 2u.-Thc cor.
oncr's jury in the case of former
Sheriff John h. Traynham. who was
found murdered in his bed yesterday,
returned "A verdict today that Trayn.
on the head and neck made Ivy blunt
and sharp Instrument in the hands
OF party Or parties unknown TO the
jury.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-21
MISSING WIFE And CHILD
ARE SOUGHT FOR IN VAIN
Virginia Beach Man Looks For Wo.
man and His Son in Richmond
Without Success.
Especial to Daily press.l

RICHMOND, VA, FEB. 20.-Charles
L. Lawrence, Of Virginia Beach. is
here today searching for his wife and
little son. who have been missing
from home since Jan. Is.
Mr.. Lawrence declares that his wife
ana child were lured away from
home.
The missing woman was formerly
Miss Mary F.. Gallup, daughter of
Nathan Gallup, Of Virginia Beach.