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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Saw Ills Sweetheart Walking on
sr5st With Another Han and
Morally Wounds Her.
THEN shot HIasFtf IN HEAD
Both Died About Midnight in Hos.
pItal in Norfolk, In Which City the
Tragedy occurred--were Lovers Up
to Three Days Ago When They
ouarreled.
nv Associated prosal

NORFOLK. Va, Nov, i--Irate with
jealousy because another man walked
home with his girl Joe Dean, 20 years
old. called Miss Lula johnson to the
door of her home tonight about Z
o'clock uDbraIdcd her. and then whip.
ping out pistol, shot her through the
abdomen. turning the weapon TO his
head blew out his brains. both are
nj The hospital in dying condition.
Dean was ticket agent for the Nor.
folk Southern Electric railway div
ision He became enamored OF Miss
Johnson. who came hero from Woods.
Held, Ohio. several months ago as
cashier at the Lew Building pharmacy.
Three days ago they quarreled. Since
mat time Dean has not visited Miss
Johnson.
Early tonight friend walked homo
with Miss Johnson. Dean watched
them 20 down the street. Ho followed
them AT distance. When the young
man left the door. Dean called and
when his sweetheart invited him. rc.
fused. After II short conference the
shooting occurred. There were no eve
Witnesses.
Miss johnson and Mr.. Dean prIn.
cipals In tonights tragedy. died with
In thirty minutes of each other
shortly after midnight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
PRESIDENT WILL CAST
BALLOT AT OYSTER BAY
Left Washington Little After Mid
night, But viii Not Remain
Away Whole Day.
fBy Assoclated Press.l

WASHINGTON. d. c., Nov. g.
President Roosevelt began an eigh-
teen hour railroad journey at 1890
o'clock tonight. for the purpose OF
casting his vote tomorrow ut his le-
gal voting residence. Fishers Hall.
over Sing Lees laundry, oyster Pay.
Long Island. He Will reach the White
House on his return shortly after 6
o'clock tomorrow night. The journey
was begun in private car attached
TO the regular midnight train on the
Pennsylvania road. At Jersey City
at o'clock tomorrow morning. the
party. which consists besides the
President, OF Secretary Cortelyou.
Secretary Loeb and two or three mem
bers of the executive office force.
Will take the tug Lancaster for the
forty minute sail to Long Island
City. Thee special train on the
Long Island railroad will lie boarded
for the 81 mile trip to Oyster Bay.
To cast his vote and greet his village
neighbors usually occupies the Presi-
dent less than an hour. He will
make the return over the same route
and in the same manner rs the jour
ney outward.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
NEWPORT NEWS VA, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 1907

export, against which drafts for gold
could be drawn the moment II is load.
cd on vessels that are waiting nj At.
lantic ports for cargoes. The mag.
nitude OF this accumulation OF Ameri.
can products is indicated by the fact
that the railroads lind themselves un.
able to move 1t to the scaboard. not.
withstanding the enormous devotion.
ment of traffic facilities. The New
York Central lines huve increased the
number OF their locomotives 81 pcr
cent. within the last few years and
the freight equipment ..as been In.
creased 81 per cent. nj an expendl.
turc of over Si40.000,00O. Other lines
have made large increases. but their
combined facilities are subjected 10
severe strain in getting these accumu.
lated products from the central west
10 the seahoard
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
ANITY TO BE KEYNOTE
OF PEACE CONFERENCE
Hoped That Harmony VIII DispIace
Hatred and jealousy Among
Central American Republics.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. -
"Amity. commerce and navigation"
VIII be the treaty basis of the Central
American Peace conference to be held
here on or about November is. Pre-.
limlnary arrangements are about COM
plete. and if the delegates accomplish
their mission harmony will take the
place of hatred and deep rooted jeal.
ousy among their rulers
Secretary Root is optimistic and
feels that all must recognize that Cen
trail American republics have at last
taken a step in the right direction.
The prosperity of Mexico and the
era OF peace which has SO benefited
Panama and Costa RIGA are inspiring
examples" Secretary Root has said.
They demonstrate what NAV be &C.
complished by prolonged era of
peace"
The delegates. usually well versed
In their governments troubles, have
received instructions along the line
OF lasting peace. They have been sup
piled with arguments advocating abo-
lition of strife. and will lay special
stress on the identity of race customs
and language and the communlty of
interests which logically deIands that
they live on good terms with their
neighbors.
Therefore. under the guiding spirit
OF Mexico and the United States peace
Is to be advocated by all To widen
the scope of the conference the Pres
idents of the five republics have adj
yised tnat commercial and navigation
treaties be reviewed so there may be
less occasion for dispute in the fu-
ture. Old commercial regulations. long
forgotten and never observed, may
become effective
Questions pending between Near
aqua and Salvador growing out of the
recent attack by Nicaragua on AGA.
jutia will be settled before the general
conference convenes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
GEORGIA c0MiSSI0M NOT
TO Allow RATES 90 UP
Companies Anticipating Big Business
Tried to Create Higher Prices
for Handling Cotton.
M Associnted prnss \

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 4.-An,icipat-
ing 100 per cent increase In the
terminal charges at Savannah for
handling shipside delivery cotton.
me state railroad commission today
issued an order which will not only
prevent this increase but which will al
so IN the terms prohibit any change IN
me charges BY any wharf or terminal
company In the state without the con
sent OF the state commission. The
present shiDside delivery rate at Sa.
yannah Is liz a hundred This rate
II Is sail. was TO he increased to three
cents Today's order Is practically
me iirst one by the state commission
regulating Wharfage charges.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
MOB OF 500 TAKE BLACK
FROM JAIL AND LYNCH HIM
Officers and Influential Citizens
Tried to Prevent Hanging, But.
Crowd Would Not Listen
(By Associated Pressl

CAMERON. TEXAS, Nov. fol
lowing his indictment today ly the
grand jury on charge of attempted
criminal assault, Alex Johnson. ne
go. was taken from the Jail by mob
of 800 men ana hanged to tree in
the court house yard. The officers
and influential citizens pleaded with
the mob TO allow the law to take its
course, but their efforts were withou.
effect. and the doors OF the Jail were
battered down and the negro secured
and lynched.
The town is quiet tonight. The
Governor ordered out the militia but
not in time to save the negro
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Big Vote Expected in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Nov. 1.-The
night before election of state officers
in Kentucky and complete ticket of
city and county officers for Louisville,
and Jefferson county, finds every
thing serene after one of the hardest
fought campaigns in the memory of
political leaders. The interest
throughout the state is intense and
IL tSne forecast of fair weather through
out Kentucky proves correct an un.
usually heavy vote will he cast Elk
iraordinary precautions have been
taken to prevent recurrence in cleo
ton frauds and violence which invali-
dated the municipal election of 1905
Not only has Sheriff Bnllit sworn in
"A large force of deputies. but politi-
cal leaders have hired detectives
from Cincinnati. indianapolis. Chica.
80 and st. Louis to watch. the polls
for repeaters.
Both sides are claiming victory by
maiorities running mp into the thou
sands, but unprecedented judges think
the race fos governor and mayor of
Louisville will be closer than for
many years past.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
TO ERECT NEW HOTELS
AT VIRGINIA BEACH
II is Reported That Two Will be Con.
structcd on Site of Princess Il
Anne.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. two new
hotels are projected for Virginia
Beach II is reported that the site of
the burned Princess Anne hotel is to
be divided and sold ny the owning
company to two other companies. each
OF which will build hotel.
II is the belief that more people
will be attracted TO tho Reach with
two hotels than II only one was built
to take the place OF the Princess
Anne
The hope is that plans viii so ma
turc that the hotels can be begun at
an early date to be ready for next
summers business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
WORRY DRIVES CASH Err
70 TAKE HIS OWN LIFE
Feared There Would Be a Run on
Bank and That There Would BE
No Funds to Meet II.
(Bt AsHoclated Preea.l

HUNTSVILLE. ALA. nov. r.
James X, Boyd, cashier OF the Hunts
vile Bank and Trust Company, com
mltted suicide today. Boyd Killed
himself in the dining room of his
home. firing n bullet through his
brain. He was dead When his wife
reached him. Friends OF the dead man
say he had worried greatly, caring
a run would be made on the bank
ANA that there would not be enough
money 10 meet demands, His books
We're found to be all right. Boyd was
president of the Huntsville council.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
AsIu'e Politicians In Washington
Think Contests HAY Prove More
Than Of Local Interest.
KENTUCKY AAD NEW JERSEY CLOSE
Indications Arc That in the Blue
Grass State One of the Largest
Votes Ever Cast viii be PoIled-
Municipal Elections in Ohio Fought
Up to Last Hour.
tny Associated Press,

WASHINGTON ID. c., Nov. -
Tho elections which take place In IL
states tomorrow may develop some in
d'cation of possible tendencies i'm the
notional campaign of next year. The
FACT that contests affecting the national
issues are promised in a few instanc-
as has somewhat lettering effect on
tho more astute of the political fore
casters TO find some signs which are
significant. There are ten state gener-
al elections. Interest is felt i'm the To-
cal lights in New York city. Cleveland
san Francisco and Salt Lake city
III New York the struggle between
Tammany and the fusion ticket is re-
gnrded as of vast Significance and
most of the wagers. few and small at
best. turn upon the outcome in that
contest.
Next to the New York battle in popu-
lai' interest comes the municipal con
test In Cleveland. Ohio. Both MIR. Bur.
ton and Mr.. Johnson are personally
known here, the former being a mem
her and the latter Il former member
of the House OF Representatives and
the interest is personal as well as po-
litical
Salt Lake receives attention because
OF the prominence of the Mormon uues.
ton and San Francisco IL account Of
recent occurrences in connection with
The administration OF the affairs OF
that city.
In Massachusetts. Maryland. Missis.
sippi, Rhode Island. Kentucky and
New Jersey, governors will be chosen
and in all Of them except New Jersey
full state tickets.
III Virginia, New York, Pennsylva-
mia and Nebraska the elections will be
for inferior state officers or for mem.
beers OF the legislature or county Of
fees.
In all cases the results will be care.
fully scanned here for signs which
may possibly bear upon the more i'm
portant general conflict of 1908.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
FIND ONE USE FOR pop
Policeman Uses One Hundred Bottles
to Put Out Pittsbura Blaze,

PlTTSBURG, PA, Nov 1.-The
presence of mind Of policeman and
,he presence in the building of one
hundred cases of assorted fiayors OF
pop saved the Princess roller skating
rink. on Beaver avenue. Allegheny,
from total destruction.
The building is of frame. and when
Policeman Wa.d saw the flames com.
ing from the windows he knew that
II ne stopped TO call the fire depart
ment II would he in ruins before the
arrival of the firemen.
Summoning several men who were
passing, Ward broke open n window.
Jumped through and proceeded TO the
relreshment stand. The others mad
followed him. and in few seconds
each man was busy throwing pop hot
ties into the flames. The bottles
broke and the pop drowned out the
fire. BY the time all of the bottles
had been consumed the fire was ont.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
CRIPPLED FOR lll- ey LION.
Animal Tanner Pounced Upon in Pitts
burg by Beast He Was TREATING

PlTTsBuRG. PA. Nov IL. T.
Briggs Il lion tanner, whose home is
IN New York City, was crippled for
life nj II local theatre he.e by 4 lion
one of the largest lions became IN.
Briggs treated the animal, but he dla
not seem 10 improve. When Briggs
entered the cage the lion sprane at
him and stripped the flesh from HIS
right leg with his teeth.
The screams of briggs brough,
Other attaches to the rescue. aud one
of them shot the lion through the eve.
Briggs was dragged from the cage in
huhc"hscious condition He was
hurried TO the East End hospital,
where II was stated today that he
would recover, but would be a cripple
for life.
Four weeks nSo In Cleveland Briggs
was attacked ~ the same Hon. and
badly injured. He had just joined tho
show IN Pittsbug on the Monday IRE.
ceding the accident.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
sewell, the Favorit, Lost.
BY AssOcjated Press
AOUEDIJCT RACT TpHCu

AQUEDUCT RACE TRACK. N. Y,
Nov. 4.-crapple. a . to 2 shot won
The Woodmere selling stake at seven
tu:lonss at Aqueduct today, defeat
Ing the heavily played fayorite Sew
ell The latter was backed down
from 6 to s to to and went to the
front soon after the start and set a
fast pace. but Grapple closed with q
rush and won by head.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
SAVANNAH BARS JAP
FROM NIGHT SCHOOL
Dismissed Hecause II Was Breaking
the Racial Line to Have Him
AS Pupil.
(By Associnted press i

SAVANNAH. GA, Nov. 1.-The
board OF education, il is stated, has
decided to dismiss George Yligama, a
Japanese hoy who was admitted to
me night school two weeks ago Yu-
CANA was admitted during the alb
sence from the city of Superintendent
Ashmorc. When the latter returned
and learned OF II, he pointed out that
II was breaking the racial lines which
could not be done In the school. He
was dismissed on the ground that he
was over school age which prevents
the matter being an international is
sue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
TOday's Exposition
Program.
Special Features OF tho o.

7:i5 to $50 n. m.-Drill, Twenty
third Infantry.
$3.50 to OILS a. m.-nrill ~"
Third Artillery.
y:15 to 1000 II. m.--Drin. Sec
ond Squadron. Twelfth Cavalry.
II a. m.-Guardmount. Twenty.
third Infantry.
l p. m.-Piano recital. ]. Phil
lips Rowland, Auditorium.
2 to 4 y. m.--Concert, Phinney's
U. s. Band, Auditorium.
300 p. m.-Consumption is
communicable. Stereopticon, SO.
cial Economy Building.
400 p. m.-Loop of Death, Mile
Lonbet, Warpath.
GOO TO 500 p. m.-Copcert,
Phinney's U. s. Band, Raleigh
court
900 p. m. Loop of Death NIL,
Loubet. Warpath.
900 p. m.-I.oop OF Death.
Warpath.
Stated Program Every Day.
1880 a. m.-Gates Omen.
$3.50 to 1890 n. m.-Concert.
Exposition Band. Main Entrance
Stand.
10 4. m.-And hourly thereaf.
ter. Exhibition of Weather Blu.
rean Earthquake Recorder, Gov.
eminent Building A.
10 to IL a. Demonstration
OF Reading by the Blind, Social
Economy Building.
11:00 Il. m.-Playgrounds for nj
children, Miss Marie Erskine
Stereoptican. Social Economy
building.
1880 a. m.-Preparation OF
large weather map from reports
from all sections os the country.
1880 a. m.-Illustrated Lecture.
"Reclaiming the Desert" by Mr.
G. j. Blanchard, U. s. r. s. Inter.
Tor Department. Government
Building A.
IL m.-Child Labor and the Ma
ton, DIR. A. J. McKelway and Miss
Marie Hunter. stereopticon. Soc.
ial Economy Building.
p. photographic and stare
optican Exhibition, Scenes on In
dian Reservation with lecture In
terror Department, Government
building A.
2 p. m.-Civic Improvement and
Story Telling.
200 p. Geographic Exhibition
and lecture. Scenes in Yosemite
Valley. Government Building A.
2:30 p. m.-United States Life
Saving Service Drill at Station.
800 p. illustrated Lecture.
That Land That God Fo.got." by
Mr.. c. l.. Blanchard, Interior De
partment, Government Building A.
3 p. m.-Preventlon and Cure
of tuberculosis. +. G.. Routzahn.
Social Economy Building.
4 p. m.-Gardens for City Child.
rem. Henry Griscom Parsons
Stereopticon, Social Economy
Building.
4 p. m.-lllustrated Lecture.
Yellowstone National Park. by
Mr.. II. c. Culver, Government
Building A.
4 to 6 p. m.-Free Public Play.
ground. near Mothers and Chill.
drens' Building.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
PLANTERS WANT CASH,
NOT CERTIFIED CHECKS
Promises to Retard the Movement Of
Cotton Unless Currency is Fur.
nshed to the South.
(By Assoclated Pressl

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Nov. A.
Difficulty in procuring cotton in the
interior had the effect today of pro.
ducing much firmer spot markets at
New Orleans and other points. a dis
position on the part OF planters to
hold their cotton for cash payments
rather than accett certified checks
mas brought about this condition and
promises to prove factor in retard.
ing The movement of cotton abroad
unless currency TO. the purchase OF
the interior cotton is supplied.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Kansas City Was Dry.
fBy Associated PRO

KANSAS CITY. MO. Nov. -
Forced to Obey the blue statutesp nv
fear of arrest. never before in the his
tory of the city was the Sabbath az
strictly observed by the business III.
terests as it was yesterday. The de-
Glen of the merchants to obey the
law yesterday was brought about by
the wholesale arrests during the INST
tweIty-four hours Of thosa persons
VINO were indicted by the grand juFy.i
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05

announced, will sail ON her maiden
trn to New York, November IL.
Tho Maurctania exceeds the IMslt.
anin by 4 few inches iri length and
about 200 tons in gross tonnage. but
otherwise is practically of the same
size as her Sister ship Tho builders.
however. say that the Mauretania will
be able to exceed the speed made BY
tho Lusitann, and expect the new
snip eventually 10 capture all the rec
ords FOR transatlantic voyages.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Mlssissipp's LONG Campaign.

JACKSON. MISS. Nov 4.-romor-
rows election will follow picturesque
race Tor governor which began year
ago and which was really decided
three months ago at the Democratic
primary Two primaries were ncces-
sary, II. +. Noel winning. The pros
poets are that less than half of the
normal vote will be pollcd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Tobacco Prices Are Good
By Associated PrcssD

SOUTH BOSTON. va. Nov. -
breaks of leaf tobacco have averaged
about 100000 pounds recently, with
prices nearly on an average of Tx
cents per pound.
There is an inclination on the part
OF The farmers TO strip and sell early.
and nj the present rate OF selling the
bulk of the crop i'll this section of the
bright tobacco belt Will be marketed
before the holidays.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Much p,uht I'M Ierseu

TRENTON. y. J.. Nov. 4.-On the
eve of the election there is much
doubt about who will be elected gov.
ernor of New Jersey. although tho
managers OF Frank S. katzenbach.
j., Democratic nominee ana John
Franklin Fort. the Republican nomi-
nee are both claiming the election
hr majorities ranging from $50 for
Kat2cnbach to 2t,000 for Fort.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Mrs. Matte sritton Dies From Wound

NORFOLK, Nov. Mrs. Matte
Britton. 81 years old. died IN st. Vim
cent hospital yesterday as the result
of bullet wound injuries suffered at
me hands OF her son-in-law, John w.
Chiidress. when the latter in jeal-
Gus rage, October 26. shot and killed
his wife and then committed suicide by
putting bullet through his own head.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
KILLED AERsELF wIrH flag.

Woman in Baltimore Twisted Banner
Into Rope and Hanged Herself.
BALTIMORE. MD. Nov. A. Mrs.
Cornelia McKelyie twisted Il United
States flag into rope ana with i.
committed suicide by hanging her
SELF to n door. Her body was dis
covered by her granddaughter.
MS. McKelvie was resident OF
baltimore county. but killed hersei;
In the home of son, whom She was
visiting in this city. Melanchoiia
due to poor hath, is supposed to have
prompted the act
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05

torial primaries United States Sem
ator William White is unopposed as
candidate TO? the short term.
while OF the three candidates for the
long term, Ex-Governor John Walter
Smith. Governor Edwin WarGeld and
Congressman J. +. c. Talbot. the
chances seem 10 favor the first nam.
cd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Apartment House Burns Rabldlv.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4--Fire DESTROYED
the Townsend apartment house in
West 121st street. near Seventh aven-
ne, at o'clock this morning. the
lanes rushing through so fast that
The i families living thete had to
lee without even their clothing. Many
Of the tenants We're carried down the
fire escapes by firemen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
NEW SEA RECORD EXPECTED

Mauretaniss Which Sails November
10 Said TO be Faster than lusI.ania
NEW YORK. Nov. 4-The new Gu
nard liner Mauretania. sister ship of
the record breaking Lusitania, It is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
MarlcipaI Fiahts in Ohio.

CINCINNATI CHIC. Nov. 4.-Yot-
crs in Ohio will tomorrow have the
unusual experience of voting at a fall
election for municipal officers only
the first time such balloting has been
possible in the history of the state.
Active campaigning was continued
all over the state up to late hour
tonight ward meetings being in order
in nea.ly every city The issues
have generally heen those connected
with local administration. such as the
enforcement of the liquor and Sunday
laws so pattisan victories will br
scarcely deserving of me name. Boss
rule and taxation were to the front
in Cincinnati, and Cleveland consid.
cred local matters. but was more
nca ly divided on party lines. Colum.
bus has choice of law enforcement
and liberalism. a somewhat similar
issue has been raised in Toledo and
Dayton and Other cities ave largely
issues of their own choosing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
Bou, sides Confident in ma.v,zn,

BALTIMORE. MD. Nov. i.-The
eve Of election day finds both sides
ready for the battle and each claiming
victory. Non-pa'tisan estimates in
dicate that the Democrats will elect
thei rcandidates for the state offices.
possibly by something less than the
normal majority and that they viii
control the legislature. In the sena-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05

THE DAILY PRESS is the
only newspaper published in
Newport News that receives the
'hll news report OF the Asso,
ciated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-05
The WEATHER.

FAR aud warmer Tuesday,;
Wednesday fair, light winds,
mostly south.
The Ward County independent., 1907-10-24
to buy at prices considerably lower than those
ere to travel, and at prices that cannot b

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