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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-17

The Alexandria Athletic Association
baseball team this afternoon defeated the
Del Ray team on the old fair grounds by
a score Of to l. Wilkerson. and Kraft
did the battery work for the home team,
and Darrell and Clark for the visitors.
The Alexandria team win play the Dol
phins, Of Baltimore, at the fair grounds
Tomorrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
Want sweetenham Recalled.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Monday,
Jan. 21.-The publication in the Daily
Telegram Of Governor Sweetenham's
letter to Rear Admiral Davis had
greatly intensified the resentment
against the government for rebuffing
for the tenders of the admiral and
there is movement here to ask for
the recall of the governor.
A small minority, which supports
Governor Sweetenham and their
views, voiced their sentiments through
the Rev. Mr.. Graham, pastor of the
Methodist church, who declares that
the governor was justified in resent.
ing the landing of Americans. This
is British colony, not Cuba or a
a reporter of the Associated Press
sought Governor Sweetenham today
and spoke to him of the Admiral Da.
Wis incident. THAT is a matter be.
tween myself and Rear Admiral Da-
Wis, to whom / must refer YOU" said
Sweetenham. The governor said that
his reference in his letter to Rear
Admiral Davis to tramp pillaging
was merely n iocular parallel.
"a Injecting vi the reIief committee
was held here today to discover pre-
else conditions attending the differ.
ence between the governor and the
admiral. AT the close of this meet.
ing, and after having read Governor
Sweetenham's letter to Rear Admiral
Davis. the most Rev. Dictor Nuttall,
Archbishop of jamaica, said that II
he found the conditions as reported
he would send personal cablegram
to President Roosevelt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
SEN. TILLMAN is GOOD
FOR SIX MORE YEARS
South Carolina Legislature VIII Re.
turn the "Pltchfork" Man TO the
United States Senate.
Try Associnted Press

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Jan. 22.-Dal.
lots were taken today in the Senate
and House of Representatives for
United States Senators, The Senate
voted solid for Senator Tillmnn's re.
election, while in the House, ono
member, Rev. Coke ID. Mann, OF Geo,
nee county. declined to vote. Mr..
Mann stated as his rensons alleged
connection with the Hubbel rebates
and further that he charged the pro.
hibitionists with aligning themselves
with the bar room element against
the state dispensnry.
Mr.. Mann asked that his objections
be printed in the journal. Tillman's
election Will be confirmed In Joint
assembly tomorrow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23

RICHMOND HAS BIG
EARLY MORNING FIRE.
Williams Building, In Which Was
the ArmoPy Of Richmond
Light Blues, Burned.
THE LOSSES ARE OVER 100000
surburg Tobacco Company Meets
With Heavy Losses Chamber OF
Commerce and Mutual Assurance
Building Was Seriously Threat.
ened.
(Dy Associated prossl

RICHMOND. VA, Jan. 23.-Fira
broke out ut about 1.45 n. m, In
the Williams building, located at
Ninth and Cnry streets. In which
was located the Southern Express
Company and the Blues armory. AT
z o'clock the entire fire department
had been called out.
at 2:3o n. m, the fire lis raging
and Is spreading to adjacent proper
y, The handsome Chamber Oh
Commerce Is threatened.
AT 2:45 A. M. the fire Is still rag
Ing and II would seem MS IL the Cham.
her OF Commerce Will go and the
million ana half Mutual Life AS.
surance society skyscraper Is In great
danger.
The armory building is stocked
With hundred thousand rounds OF
ammunition which Is exploding and
driving the crowd away from the
streets surrounding the building,
William Cameron, manager of the
Surburg Tobacco company SAYS that
his stock Ia insured for 100000.
which viii about protect the$com-c
.phny About 300 girls employed In
the cig6rett tssrs (! epar TIM ant. Is Will {ba.
thrown out Of work. ~ 5 s. 81
The handsome uniforms of tho
Blnes were lost. One Of the firemen
Is reported killed by falling walls.
Under Control at $3.50.
At $3.50 A. NJ, the fire Is under
control. having been confined to the
Williams building, which is total
loss, Tho Richmond Light Infantry
Blues are In despair MS their entire
outfit has been burned. They were
prepared to encamp mt the Jamestown
Exposition and the trip will now have
to be given up. Their loss together
with government property In the ar
mcry amounts to about 100000. The
Snrburg Tobacco company loss will
be about $4,000 OH which there. is
100000 insurance. The loss of the
Adams Express company Is estlmat.
cd mt more than 100000 and tho
building about 100000. a total loss
ri 100000. An accurate estimate OF
the insurance carried cannot he given
at this hour,
The report that a fireman was
killed has been denied. Captain
!inake of the truck was lady hurt
by falling walls.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
HAD LOTS OF MONEY in CLOTHES
They Had Between Three and Four
Thousand Dollars Among Them At,
ter They Had Been Compelled to
Surrender at the Point of the Gun
One Burglar Fatally Injured.
tRy Associated Press.)

GREENCOVE SPRINGS, FLA,
Jan. ga safe in the bank here was
dynamited at o'clock this morning
and robbed of 81, 800 or $500. The
force of the explosion shattered the
glass front of the building Several
persons heard two distinct explosions,
but did not go out to investigate. AT
I'VE o'clock passing baker noticed
the wrecked glass front and gave the
alarm. Sheriff Weeks and posse
pursued the robbers and during the
morning came up on four white men
asleep near the road eight miles south
OF here. IS the posses approached,
the men awoke ana at once began
firing at the sheriff's posse. They
returned the fire, fatally wounding
one of the robbers, the bullet passing
through his head. After desperate
struggle the other three were over
powered and are now in Jail.
1t Is thought the wounded man will
die before morning. None of the
sheriff's posse was injured. When
the prisoners were searched, between
$4,000 and $4,000 was found in their
pockets.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
District Attorney jerome Schools
His Principal Witnesses.
WILL KNOW WHAT TO TELL jury
The Accused Murderer is in Good
Spirits and Eager for His Usual
Interview With Attorney and the
Members of His Family.
tBy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The prin-
clpal witnesses for the state against
Harry X. Thaw, who will go ON trial
tomorrow for the murder of Stan
ford White. had their final secret
conference with District Attorney
jerome and his assistants today.
Nearly all the witnesses were held
to testify by subpoena and were
on hand today. They were taken
to the conference room separately
and each was questioned
for the purpose of learning just
what testimony may be expected
when the witness goes on the stand.
Thaw passed a quiet night in
his cell and was up early in antici.
patton of long session with his
attorney and the customary daily
visits from his wife, mother and
sisters.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
CONDITIONS BETTER At CINCINNATI
Relief Committee Rebuilding It's Ef.
forts to AID the Homeless and
Those Who are in Need of Food
and Fuel-RalIroads Getting Ready
TO Resume Business.
(py Associated Prtas. ]

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Jan, 22.-
Twenty four hours after the crest
OF the Hood had passed this point
theHOhio river had gone down one
foot and the slow recession con-
t.nned s,eadily. Colder weather was
promised tonight and tomorrow and
the relief organizations rcdoubled
their efforts TO care for those suf-
fering for lack of shelter or food.
Many instances of peculiar hard
ships were reported during the day
and new cases of need were hourly
added. 1t is still too early for es.
Inmates of damage. The railroads
began to make provisions for the
regular traffic today although 1t
viii be several days before the
liaes running into the Grand Cen
trail station will be able 20 resume
usesof that depot.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
EXPORT NEWS, VA, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY %, 1907.
VESTlBULED FLYER
RUNS INTO OPEN SWITCH
Engineer and Two Colored Firemen
Meet an untlmely Death in
South Carolina.
(py Associated pross.1

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. ga
Taking an open switch about three
quarters OF mile south of Ycmas
see. last night at $50 o'clock, YES.
Thule train No. So of Atlantic Coast
Line crashed into extra fleigt No.
3i2, waiting on he siding. The
passengers and freight engines, three
vestibule Pnllmans and several
freight cars were demolished, En-.
sineer Johnson. of the passenger
train, was killed outright and the
coloTed firemen on both engines
crushed 10 death woman and
two men passengers were Injured.
Engineer Horton. Of the freight train,
was badly hurt How the switch
came to be left open. the Atlantic
Coast Line officials do not unler.
take to say. Engineer Horton had
run his train into II siding near
femassee, to await tho northhonnd
vestibule, The passenger train came
on at the usual speed and taking
the open switch, ran straight into
the waiting freight.
The two engines were completely
wrecked. Engineer Horton and the
injured passengers were brought 10
charleston. The body of Engineer
Johnson will be sent to Florence,
his home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
Swell Wedding In Richmond Has
an Unlocked for Incident.
iGUEsI HELD FOR TWO HOURS
They, However, We're Married at Last
and Will Live Happily Hereafter in
the City of Churches Up on Long
Island.
Especial to the Daily Press)


RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 22.-
George Warren Graham, of Brooklyn
Borough, was married this afternoon
in the church of the Holy Comforter
to Miss Mary Virginia Sydnor. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert T. sgd
nor OF this city. The marriage. how
ever, was attended with some diff
culties, the groom having overlooked
the formality of procuring a license,
which must he done under the laws
OF Virginia. The bride and her maid
of honor, Mrs w. c. Newman. of
Ellersons, and the groom and his best
man, DR.. Joseph r. Raphael, of Brook
Ign. and the bevy of pretty brides
maids had assembled in the church,
which was crowded and the minister
was just about to so ahead with the
ceremony when the discovery that
there was no license was made.
the ceremony, was accordingly
postponed, while the best man went
off hot foot for the necessary paper.
The church doors were locked and
the crowd held for two hours pend
ing his arrival with the license. The
ceremony was then concluded, Rev,
DR.. John II. Dickerson being the cele.
brant The young couple left imme-
diately for northern tour. They
Will make their future home in Brook.
lyn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
MILEAGE BOOKS ON
ROADS I'M SOUTH
Will Cost TWO and a Half Cents
Mile and Will be Good on
All Roads.
(By Associated Press !,

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 22.-Inter-
changeahle mileage on all railroads
east of the Mississippi and south of
the Ohio and Potomac rivers will be
Put on sale by roads in the south
eastern territory. This agreement
was reached at the conference of the
Southeastern Passenger Association
here today, at n special meeting held
for the purpose for considering the
matter. The new order will become
effective on February LIST. The rate
will be 1-2 cents n mile.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
LABOR UNION FIGHT
ENDS in TWO MURDERS
Dispute Over an Applicant for Mem
bership Causes Guns to be Drawn
at This Meeting.
(By Associated Pressl.

SLOATSBURG, N. Y, Jan. o.
Two men are dead and another prob
ably will die as a result of shoot.
Ing affray at labor lieeting here.
last night. Vincenzo Scala, Sr, was
killed instantly. Tomato Cheche
died of his wounds today, and Vim
cenzo Scala, Jr., who was removed
to hospital is not expected to sur
vive. Thea three men were pttepd-
ing a mssMng of the Plas6 and
Masons' union and dispute arose
over the blackballing OF an applicant
for membership.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
Army Sends Supplies.

An interesting chapter was added
to the case today when it became
known that on January 20 that after
Admiral Davis and his ships had
sailed from Kingston, Brig. Gen
Whit, commanding the army of Pa
cification in Cuba, on the request
of the acting British Minister at
Havana transmitted through Gov.
Magoon, had sent to Kingston, five
hospital tents and flies, twenty eight
wall tents and flies, and fifty two
conical tents, all complete. =.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
LUKE WRIGHT TO RETIRE
FROM DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
Ambassador to Japan Corning Back
to This Country to Reaumc Prac.
tice of Law at Memphis.
NV AssocIaled pressl

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. 22.-In
private caL!egram received in
Washington today from prominent
government official In Manla, Gen
Lake Wright, American ambassador
to Japan. has made known TO his
friends that he will retire from the
diplomatic service next August and
viii return to his home in Memphis.
Tenn, to resume the practice of law.
Neither President Roosevelt or Sec
rotary of State Root have been ad.
vised that Mr.. Wright will resign
from his post at Toxic.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
British Government is Sorry.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Jan. 49,
Am expression of gratitude from
Governor Sweetenham of Jamaica,
for the sympathy and aid extended
by the United States to the victims
of the disaster on that island, the
publication of the text of a grace.
full note from Esme Howard, the
British charge de affairs here, con-
veying the regrets Of Sir Edward
Grey, the British principal secre-
tary OF State on account of the
incident and a cabled report from
American Vice Consul orrett, at
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
ENGLISH AUTHORITIES
USELESS AT KINGSTON

Kingston, were among todays de-
velopments in the now famous con-
troversy between Sweetenham and
Rear Admiral Davis, commanding
the relief squadron which went
to Kingston.
While Gov. Sweetenham's mess
age is couched in the most polite
terms. the British authorities new
ertheless, are not through with
the matter so far as the government
is concerned.
In his letter Mr.. Howard takes
occasion to inform this government
that his majestys government is
causing official inquiries TO be made
as to the authenticity of the letter
credited to Gov. Swestenham. Gov.
Sweetenham's cable reads as fol
lows:
Jamaica, Jan. 20.
THE HON. ELIHU ROOT
State Secretary,
Washington.
Jamaica profoundly grateful to
your excellenc for expression of
sympathy, end for the very practical
aid so kindly given by Admiral Davis
and the United States navy.
GOV. sWEETENHAM."
The text OF the note delivered
to Acting Secretary Becon, by Brit
ish Embassey is as follows:
British Embassy, Washington.
D. c. Jan. 81
Sir
II have the nonor to inform you,
under instructions received today
from his majesty's Principal Secre-
tary OF State for Foreign Affairs
that his majesty's government Is
causing official inquiry to be made
as to the authenticity of a letter
which appeared In the public press
this morning, and supporting to be
written by the governor of jam
aica and addressedT to Admiral DaTs-
is, commanding the United States
squadron lately in Jamaican waters.
DIT EDWARD Grey desires me TO
say that, while he is SO far DEEPEN
dent ON the the press only for in
formation with regard to this IN.
c!dent, the deeply regrets if the
published text proves correct, what
a British official schould have aG-
dressed such a letter to the gallant
admiral, who had rendered valua-
BILE assistance to British subjects at
time of great suffering and dis
treGs, and tina he is certain that
his feeling of regret is shared by
every one in Great Britain.
81 have the honor to be, with
the highest consideration, your
most obedient, humble servant,
-"ESME HOWARD"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
BRISTOL PHYSICIANS
ACQUITTED BY JURY
Charge of Malpractice Preferred by
j. M. 6eIvin and Wife Not
Sustained.
Especial to the Daily Press.

BRISTOL, VA, Jan. ga trial in
which considerable evidence was ad.
duced was concluded here today,
when jury acquitted M. M. Pearson
and James a. Delaney. prominent
members of the Bristol Medical so.
ciety of charge of malpractice in
obstetrics. The action was brought
by j. NJ. Belvln and wife OF Johnson
City, Tenn, who sought damages In
the sum of $4,000, alleging irrepara.
Bile injury to the health of Mrs.
Blevins.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
JeHesenviIle In a Panic.

i LOUISVILLE, KY. Jan. 22-Jef.
ifesEs;aayilles across the Ohio in In
diana. was thown into a state or
panic this evening when the fire
department sounded an alarm that
the an below the reformatory hau
collapsed and water was pouring
into the city
The: "fli" is the roadbed of the
Pennsylvania road and cost over
a million dollars. including the track
age. 1t was built in order to free
the railroad from danger of just
such rises. When the bells rang
and the whistles blew IL seemed
as If the whole city began moving
its household effects ana for nearly
All hour the excitement continued
The Pennsylvania company had
Continued on pnpa CnyanN
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
BIG COTTON SUPPLY
HOUSES GOES TO WALL
Senior Member of the Firm, Which
Had Been Established Long
Time, Died on Saturday. 4,
fRy Assooiated pressl

MACON, GA. Jan. 22.-Petition in
involuntary bankruptcy was filed in,
the Federal court here today against
W. a. Davis and Company one of
the largest cotton and supply ware
houses in Georgia by creditors. It Is,
not known what the liabilities and
assets are, but the firm had been
long established and did a large bus.
mess. w. A. Davis, senior member
of the firm died last Saturday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
New Jersey Legislature Deadlock.
fRv Associated Pressl

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 22.-The
two houses of the Legislature today
took their first separate vote for
United States Senator. Senator Dry.
den received the votes OF the 36
members who participated In last
nights Republican caucus. Forty
one votes are required to eject.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
To Prevent Cotton GambII,n.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. pa
Senator Cuiberson has introduced
bill prohibiting the sending of any
information regarding dealings in
cotton futures either over interstate
telegraph lines or through tho mails.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
Lots of Lona Shots.
DIV AssocIated PRESS,

w 7F''''Vt''fft'7u E5S1J
NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 22.-At
the Fair grounds today, four fayorites
won, and Dele Strome. at 20 to 1
captured the seventh race. In the
fourth event Money. at 100 to /. fin
ished third, while in the fifth, there
were no less than five 100 to shots
and two at 40 to 1, one of the latter
coming inside the money.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
Refugees Who Have Arrived From
Jamaica Tell Harsh Tales Of
British |neffIcIency.
SIR ALFRED JONES CONDEMNED
Refused to Allow Women and the
Wounded Even to Remain on the
Deck of Chartered Steamship
Pom pompous sweetenham at
Last Cables his Thanks.
(By Associated Press,

NEW 1ORh Jan 22.-American
refugees from Kingston, Jamaica,
arriving here today on board the
steamer Prinz Eitel Frederick
which sailed from the stricken city
on the afternoon of the third day
after the earthquake, were unnni-
imous in condemning what they
termed the inactivity and utter
inefiiciency" of the English authori-
ties on the island durinf the first day
Following the disaster. For three
days, or up to the day the Prinz
Ettel sailed, they said, there was
no resemblance of order and moth
ing definite done in the matter of
relieving the suffering of the wound
ed. 1t was asserted that men and
women who sought shelter on board
the British steamship Port Kings
ton which was chartered for Sir
Alfred Jones's party from England,
were put, asore and that the plea
!, of the American refugees tfst WON.
en- of their party be allowed at
feast the privilege of sleeping on
the open decks on the Port Kings.
ton, was refused with great incivil-
ity."
Would Not Care for Wounded.
The wounded who had been taken
on board the same steamer for an
asylum were put ashore the day
following the earthquake Tuesday
We're left on the railway wharf
until cared for by the American
naval authorities on Thursday The
Prinz Eitel's passengers told of the
great relief the arrival OF the Amer
lean suadron brought to the terror
stricken people and were amazed
to hear of the rupture that had
occurred between the Governor and
the Admiral The protest of the
American refugees against the con.
duct and behavior of certain oflc-
ials on the island was voiced at
mass meeting held on board the
Prinz Eitel on Monday, when reso-
lutions were adopted and addressed:
ITO the General Public and the In
ternational Press"
The resolutions set forth in de.
tail the rough experience of the
refugees and spoke in condemna-
ton of the conduct and behavior
of certain of the officials, specifi-
cally Captain Parsons, commaning
the British steamship Port Kings
ton, lying in the harbor of Kings
ton, and aboard which was Sir
Alfred Jones, his superior, and other
officers. The Americans had to wait
the arrival of the Prlnz Eitel at
Kingston and during that time all
of them slept on the Hamburg
American dock.
We lay down on the planks anG
sacks, piles of which reached al
most to the ceiling" said A. D. Hall.
man of Norristown, Pa, who was
one Of the 112 passengers on the
Prinz Eitel "The men were glad
enough to get any shelter but with
the Port Kingston lying nearby, her
decks clean and empty we thought
the captain might take the women
on board. He refused however, as
the resolutions state"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23
Senator simmons Reelected.

RALEIGH, N. c.. Jan. Ex-senator
r. M. Simmons was reelected today,
receiving 116 votes to Sd. for Spencer
b. Adams, Republican. Two Republi-
can members bolted the caucus nom.
nation and voted for ]. j. Britt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-01-23

THE DAILY PRESS
8 the only newspaper
In Newport News that
receives the full Asso.
ciated Press report.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-29

questions he has refused to far The according
to the prosecution will supply the missing links of evidence and change
CCumStanial
In the meantime San Francisco has become FESTIVE under
rule Americans don't want honest boss which Heney
doubtedy is High officials in Hawaii credited with the most excel
lent intentions for public good have found unpleasant ep
rence that the people like be consulted their
and don't take kindly executive of any
rcan human nature would rather go wrong public affairs be
bossed to right if knows it being would
possible for to stay long absolute entire city
government Hene under Spes without mourning public
hostility In the appointment of DR. Taylor Sprece pro-
badly let of political control which the only thing
able him to retain public support and confidence
the Philadelphia Public Ledger correspondent declaring
Sprecks has been building politician machine of his
fight the United and the Southern Pac-
nc finishes follows t generally known
ana oe oca OF the United Railroads liable indictment bv
the graft prosecution was expected w the better class
citizens believers in the muchvaunted Square
prosecution would give its attention to others under suspicion leaving
Calhoun for the time being with his to fight the car strike
which So large measure of the public
VOWED instead everything possible done him in his
work and the m meaning of the Sprcs prosecution has
on the public mind"