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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
at a big mass meeting at whitehead's
Opera House.

PATTERSON. Oct. II. John Franklin
Fort, Republican candidate for Governor.
and party arrived here In an automobile
shortly before noon today. In the party
were Vivian Lewis, clerk in chancery;
George w. Pollitt and newspaper men.
Lunch was served at the Hamilton Club
and the judge spent considerable time in
the postoftice, where he talked with many
persons. Later In the afternoon he made a
personal tour of some of the mills.
Forts party was shown through the City
Hall by Acting Mayor William N. Berdan,
president of the finance commission; Comp
troller John Donahue, Superintendent of
Schools John r. Wilson, City Clerk Will
lam Standoven and Tax Receiver Thomas
Flynn, all Democrats.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Emil Walter was placed on trial before
Judge Ten Eyck and a jury in the Court
OF Quarter Sessions this afternoon charged
py August Hermanus with having stolen
from hin February 3 last. The alleged
tneft, 1t was testified, occurred in 20 West
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11
HORSE THIEVES OWN UP.
Baumenblitt Brothers will Be Sentenced
October %.

MAJ and Samuel Baumenblitt, two
boys caught in Buffalo, N. Y, recently,
where they had gone after stealing a
horse from a show in Hillside Park,
pleaded guilty in the Court of Quarter
Sessions before Judge Ten Eyck today.
They were remanded for sentence on
October 2s.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-11

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 11.-,Jobn
Treupmy, a designer at Janewav q,
Carpenters wallpaper factory. runtYred
q blood vessel during a
spell at his home last night and dieS
a short time afterward. He was IA vear a
old He was a FREE Mason. a wort9
man and a Royal Arcanum emb
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Merchant Attempts Suicide.

DANN,nidE, VA, June While
suffering from the effects of drunk
on spree yesterday, George D.. Hons
Icy, a merchant of Schoolfield, tried
to end his life 10y drinking laadannm.
He is still in dangerous condition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Richmond Man Phones al The Last
Moment Thai He VIII Not Marry.
GIRL WAS IN HER WEDDING GOWN
Friends Offer No Explanation of the
Strange Actions of William H.
Dycr-Thc Disappointed Girl Was
Miss Copeland r.. RowIett of South
Pine Street. 1ss
Especial TO the Daily Prcss).

Especial TO the Daily Prcss).
RICHMOND. VA, June 19.-Miss
Copeland H. Rowlett, n pretty young
woman of South Pine street, an cx-
pectant bride. was dressed in her
wedding gown, the guests were as
scmbled the minister was present
and everything was in readiness for
the iicing If the nuptial knot, but the
bridegroom, William III. Dyer tcle-
phoDcd at The eleventh hour that he
had decided not to get married and
suggested that the waiting party dis
pcrsc.
The marriage was to have taken
place yesterday at noon . The groom
to.bc had taken his suitcase with
his clothing in ii to- the house of the
girl but an hour or more before that
set FOR the performance of the cere-
mony he called and carried it down
town.
None of the friends of the interest
ed young people would talk about the
affair this evening. prefcrring that
either the girl or Dyer give out any
thing that was to he said. The moth
or of the girl, however. when asked
If DYER had been tn her home since
DESERVING her daughter. said that lie
had not and that he better not. Mrs.
Rowlet said that the young man had
refused to marry her daughter and
that was ali there was to It,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
BRIDE AND GROOM WORE
BAHDAGES AT THE ALTAR
Miss Hanna and Captain Brown Mar
ried Despite Injuries Received
In Automobile Accident.
fby Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., juno -
The wedding of Miss Maud Vera Han
ma, daughter of the late Joseph H..
llama. of Cincinnati, anh Captain
Horace Fairfax Morscby Brown of the
British army. took place nj noon in
spite of the fact that both principals
wore bandagcs us the result Of an
automobile accident in Rock Crceil
Park on Monday last. Mrs. Buclah
Jacobs, of London the young wom-
ans chaporone. who was to have civ.
en the LTidc away, had not sufficient
ly recovered from her injuries to Mt
tend. Captain Brown and his bride
will remain in Washington until Mrs.
Jacobs Is able to travel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Interstate Commerce Commission
Has on lis Hands The Biggest
Case YET Inquired Into.
or INTEREST TO ALL SHIPPERS
Alleged That European Shippers Have
to Ship Every Pound OF Freight
s for Newport News and Other Points
by the Trust LInc-Pcter Wright
G Sons complainants.
tBy Associated preBn.l

WASHINGTON, -. c.. Juno a..
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion today decided to institute pro
ceedings of inquiry and Investigation
into the affairs of tho HAMBURG
American Packet Company. which Is
charged by Peter Wright & Sons. gen
.,eral aGonts at Philadelphia. of the
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company and
the Cosmopolitan lines with pooling
and maintaining moncpolics In re
straint OF trade. The inquiry is OK
peotcd to be one of tho most stlIpcn-
dous ever undertaken and of Il chnrac-
ter different from any that ever he
fore has engaged the attention of the
commission.
Tho inquiry Will have TO deal with
an alleged combination between rail
roads. In the United States and the
German shipping concern ana there
fore interests every American prodnc-
er manufacturer or shipper aspiring
& to introduce his goods to foreign con
sumers According 10 tho complaint
on which action was taken by the
Commerce Commission the IIambnre-
American Packet Comuanv has built
'Ia q -aomnieteemoncnnly of the east.
bound traffic originating iiit chiragos,
st. Louis Kansas City. Omaha, Min
ncaDolS. Duluth Cleveland and other
manufacturing ccntcrs Of the United
states intended for interior ports or
places OF tho continent of Europe. The
complaint reveals what II claims TO
l., unfair methods in stirling compc.
titlon.
The Cosmopolitan Slipping Com
pany of Philadelphia which figures
as The complainant operates lines to
Rotterdam, l-cids and Cnpcnhapcn
The charges allcgc an irpnclal trust
In transatlantic freight carving,
exists between the llamburr
American paclic, Company. tho
Ncrht German Ilovd. Scandinavian
American line and tile Wilson CIIull)
line. and that this pool apporiipns
the volume Of traffic each of i;s
members shall carry. ana from what
port or ports each line shall make
It's sailings. thus involving the ap-
portionment The traffic originating in
Western cities. both as TO character
and amount. between the cities of
the North Atlantic scnboard.
Unlawful Methods Employed.
In charging that the HAMBURG
AiiitIlcdH idckcl NoiilDanyi III us al
most absolute control of l;aStbound
and Westhound traffic between in
terror points of the United Statcs
and Hamburg is a monopoly in re.
straint of trade. the complaining
company raises an international,
questions. The allegation is made that
the forcign corporation is backed by
the German government dictates
AZ.
in the United States who forward
goods to Baltic ports. divcrts freight
to and from American ports at its
own will without regard to the natural
flow Of trade and urges coercivc and
unlawful methods to crush COMPETE
ton.
The statement filed by Peter
Wright and sons says the Cosmopol-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Seems 10 be Winner In Congress
IoRaI Contest In The Eighth.
MANY SCATTERED VOTES FOR RYAN
Despite the Fact That rie Had With
drawn Ballots Where Cast for Him
-carIin Says That He Is Elected
BY Safe Plurality.
Especial 10 the Daily Press.

Especial 10 the Daily Press.
RICHMOND, June 19.-Returns
from the Eighth Congressional prim-
airy election today shows n probable
majority for Carlin. A total of 14O1
votes was pollcd In the city of Alex
andria OF which Cariin received 1145,
Nicol 29S, Gordon IL and Ryan 2.
The vote in Alexandria county was
Nicol Dos. Carlin 243, Gordon 3
Carlin III interview tonight said it
looks as if his election is assured.
The Carlin vote in the city of Alex
andria exceeded the expectations of
even the most ardent admirers. The
majority of Judge Nicol in the county
was not up to expectations. A few
scattered votes were polled for Ryan
in spite of the fact that on yester-
day he withdrew from the contest. In
the city of Alexandria the Ryan votes
were probably about equally divided
between Nico, and Carlin.
The Ryan vote strengthened the
chances Of Judge Nicol In the county
although 1t did not materially affect
the issue In Alexandria city.
Carlm says that reports tonight
from Loudon county are encouraging
He believes he will get one-half of
the eighteen hundred votes which
would have been polled for Ryan in
that county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE ROOSEVELT POLICY
Platform Does Not Declare for Any
One Candidate But Eviently
Favors Secretary Taft.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. June 19.-Hon.
Augustus T.. Wilson, of Louisville,
was tonight nominated by acclima-
tion as Republican candidate for
governor of Kentucky mt the state
convention. Mr.. Wilson had no OPP
position. The first plank in the
platform carries an endorsement of
ton policies but avoids specific de-
claration in favor OF any candidate
for the Presidency. However, IL is so
wordcd as To be generally regarded
as more favorable to Secretary of
War Taft than any one else.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
CADET RAMEL OF REVENUE
SERVICE DROWNED IN YORK
Fell Overheard from the Gutter Chase
and Went Down Before Res.
cuers Reached Him.
(liv Aasocintod prnss. !

WASHINGTON, d. c., June IA
dispatch was received nj the treas
ury department today from Captain
Reynolds. commanding the revenue
cutter Chnae, Which VS. now III York.
town, Vn., reporting the drowning 1T
sea on juno Ia Of Cadet George X.
Ramel, who fell overheard from thc
nuiirtcr deck rail and did not catch
The life buoy Or rope that were
thrown within his reach.
Tho lifc-boat was Immediately clear
Cd away, but Cadet Ilamel sank when
ii reached within few feet of hm
AMI he did not rise To the surface
again.
Iiamel was appointed n cadet in the
United States revenue cutter service
Sept. II, 1906 from New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
BattIeshIps Leave and Navy De,
partmeat Wants Outsiders
10 Join In the Search.
BOATS STILL SECURING ROADS |
Fourth Division Of Atlantic Fleet to
Drill Grounds, Leaving the Min
rosetta Behind With Station Ships
MIdshIpman HoIcomb's Dress Coat
Found BY Fisherman.
(From a stair Correspondent.

OLD POINT COMFORT VA. June
19-Iust before the ships of the
fourth division of the Atlantic fleet
sailed from Hampton Roads for the
southern practice grounds TO paru-
cipate in the summer maneoveurs at
noon today. an order was posted from
the flagship. the battlcship Ohio. Of
ferlng a reward of $50 for the recov-
cry OF the body Of Midshlpman Henry
Clay Murphin, .Ir. The reward will
he paid to any person delivering the
remains of the dead mIdshipman sto
the battleship Minnesota. which re-
mains at Old Point to continue the
search.
According to the card o7Ierlng the
reward the decision was reached to
offer $50 for the body of Murphin
because of the absence of the Ohio,
Iowa, indiana and Maine, which ma
terially shortens the force of search
ers and makes il desirable TO have
outsiders join in.
Found HoIcomb's Coat.
While fishing off Hampton bar yes
terday morning. Cornelius Dennis, a
well known negro, picked up the dress
coat of Midshipman r. p Hslev-ls,
The name of tho dead midsltipinau
was inscribed in the collar OF The
coat and the pockets contained a
card case with the cards of Mdship-
man Holcomb. a small penknifc and
a finger nail clipper. Dennis took
the coat to Hampton, but was adyis
ed to take it to the Minnesota and
turn the coat over 10 the command
ing officer of that ship. This he did
Several days ago when the bodies
of the three midshipmen were re-
covered it was said that that Of Md
shipman Field was in shirt sleeves
II is thought that possibly II mistake
may have been made in the identifi-
cation, and that the midshipman
found coatless must have lcen Mid
shipman lIolcomb. The matter will
be investigated at once.
The ships of the fourth division
are expected to return to Old Point
Saturday.
launches from the battleships Min
nesota and Texas, cruisers Brooklyn
and monitor Miantonomah, and naval
tugs are still securing the Roads
and lower bay will the hope of find
ing The body oftthc eleventh victim
of the Minnesota launch disaster.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT
DESTROYER BLOWN UP
While Out On Steam Trial She Went
to Pieces, But Crew
Was Saved.
Nny Associated Press.l

TORQUAY. ENG. June 19.-Four
torpedo boat destroycrs We're cngay-
ed in steam trials off Toruuay this
afternoon when an explosion was
heard on board one of the vessels.
and soon her crew, numbering TWEEN
~ men. were struggling in the wa
ter. The torpedo gunboat Dryad
picked UP all the men who were in
the water and took them TO Plymouth.
The destroyer sank twenty minutes
after the explosion occurred
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
forum on June 81 from Ii "A. m. to
Baltimore Day.

The program for The excrciscs 10
be held on Baltimore Day. June q
has heen completed. This will be
one of the most interesting occasions
ut the Tcrccntennial and among the
prominent speakers will be Governor
Warfield of Maryland. a brilliant re-
ccption will he held i'll the Baltimore
building. and the music of the oc-
casion will be rendered by string
orchestra from Baltimore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Peace Makers Have Short Session.


THE HAGUE, June 19.-Today's SEES
sion of the Peace Conference lasting
only an hour Publicity for future
plenary sessions was unanimously
adopted. The only unexpected fea-
turc was proposition submitted by
Baron Won Biberstern of Germany.
for the creation of high Internal
ional prize court for the settlement
of difficulties arising from the judy
ments of the local prize courts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Exposition Program for To-day
Virginia Bankers Day.
Chiefs of Police.
Travellers Protective Association.
Institute of Homeopathy.
Nirginin RanknrS

Virginia Bankers
Arrival Co "a Ind Infantry, National Guard, Fla.
Il. m-Gatcs
a. m.-Dill Twenty-third Infantry.
1000 a mAnd hourly thereafter
recorder, a.
1880 a. Guardmoun rwenyth Infantry
p INCORPORATION of large weather
all sections of the country Government building
100 m.Bogaphic Stereopican Exhibition
Indian Reservation with
building A.
D. mp IeeP Parade
p. Geographic Exhibition
Valley, Government building A.
2:3O mUnted States Life Saving Service Drill Station
photographic Exhibition Ma
onal Park with lecture Ivy G. Culver Government building
$3.50 p m.-Orean Recital, Muslin.
Piano Concert by NJ Fabian between Recital
p m.-Dress Parade.
p. m.Phnney's Band Concert Auditorium
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
Eleven Hurt in Collision.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, June JOEL
even persons were hurt none fatally
in Il head on collision between work
train and a local freight on the ST.
Louis &c San Francisco Railroad to-
day, ten miles west of Birmingham.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-06-20
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, THuRsDAY, JUNE 20, 1907.

i;nn freight service has no desire to
suppress legitimate competition and
adds: we, therefore. do no, seek
tn have amclioratcd amy OF the con.
ditions which fair competition may
impose We do lnlicvc. however.
That pooling. combinations or lntmi-
datlons, the latter in certain In.
stances approaching blackmnil. even
under the scmbancc of competition.
arc not legitimate forms of compc.
iitlon Pooling, combinations and IN
Limitations in their worst forms have
hecn encountered recently by the
Cosmopolitan service. These arc the
unlawful conditions masuucradlng nm.
der The guisc of competition which Is
or purpose to onduavor and chrome
logical form"
Fave lronciad Contracts.
In connection with the complaint
the Cosmopolitan line submitted COP.
les of The combines rebate form of
contracts and I, Is alleged that these
show that shippers arc hcgu!lcd and
squeezed to compel to submit 10 the
monopoly. II Is charged that the
llamhurg-Amcrican Packet Company,
monopoly l'srins with the state own
cd railroads. IN Germany. which gives
the corporation rebates aud that the
commny forces all European shlppcrs
to Sign an ironclad contract provoked
for lhcral rcbatcs In return for cxclu
sivc shipments by it's lines
1t Is charged that under the exist
ing contract which European shippers
have to Hign they must ship every
pound of freight for Boston. New
York, Philadelphia. Baltimore. Nor
folk and Newport News by trust
lines. whether they 30 through Ger
man, Belgium or Dutch ports on Tho
routing of which can he IN any way
controlled by the merchant. Further
1t Is claimed aud charged that the
merchant who ships ono consignment
by an independent line cannot shin
any ut all by II line In the combine
ton.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1907-07-05
Make Your Dining Room Cheerful

We you complete dining suite consisting Of side board
Golden Others We
Iber Of pieces solid Mahogany for sl35 90
Besides such of odd that match
o
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1907-07-05
Parlor and Library Elegance.


Oak Mahogany, upholstered
OIL U S35000
construction
covered with Leaherette Others covered with Velour from up to
Mahogany for 24O0 100 90
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-22
kIna,s American Revenue.

1T is significant Of the new order
Of International relations says an
article in Appletons Magazine, that
the present King Edward Of England
draws more revenue in interest on
American securities held by his royal
household than George III. ever ex-
acted from the American colonies.
"A reassuring thing in this extra
ordinary fact is that IL is one OF The
manifold International relationships
making for permanent commercial
peace. King Edwards holdings in the
United states are typical investments
here OF thousands OF British capital
lists. and the American factories are
only a partial list Of similar estab-
iishments built by capital and mis-
slouarles sent from the United States.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-22
SIMPLE BUT
IMPRESSIVE RITES
FIELD OVER MORTAL REMAINS
OF THE LATE MRS. CHARLES
GALIGHER AT CHURCH
or THE REDEEMER.

Surrounded by a beautiful mass Of
flowers the caskci containing the
mo.tal remains of Mrs Charles Cali
CHER rested Yesterday afternoon At
the entrance 20 The chanccl of the
Church Of The Rcdecmcr from noon
until ! o'clock.
Funeral services we're held at .
O'Clock conducted los the rector. the
Ven A. H. " Anderson the simple
yet dignified an5 beautiful Episcopal
service for the dead being used. The
vested choir sang 2rimpers Nunc
Dimitus and the beautiful hymns
'Thon Art Coming O ~ Savior"
aud There is a blessed Home"
From noon until O'Clock and after
he services until time for The re
mains 10 be TAKEN 10 the train the
DanshteIs OF the King acted as a
rnai II honor
The remains were taken via The
Biz Four railroad TO GAINESVILLE. Ohio.
ihe decedent's early home for inter
mcni leaving al O'Clock. Mr. Charles
callsasr. Mr.. Frank Gallagher. Mr.
AMI Mrs G. Fu-I'k Gallagher Mrs.
Reese Dugan aud Mrs. Harry 2. Hal-
liiay accompanied the remains 10
zaneaville
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-22
WOULDN'T SHOOT TAE CAR.
But the Soldier Had Good and sum
cient Reasons.

AT recent maneuvres in Russia. the
Car. wishing to show his kind dispo-
sition towards the soldiers. decided TO
speak personally 10 some Of them,
Suppose, my dear man. he said
addressing himself to d soldier in the
foremost ranks, II were to order you
to shoot me, would you do so?'
YES, your Majeety.' was the
prompt reply
"And pray Why" said the Car.
somewhat Disconnected.
Because, your Majesty, a soldier IS
taught not to disobey the commands
OF his superiors,' answered the SOL
dier.
what Is your name2' inquired the
Car, somewhat angered.
Ivan Smirnoff, native Russian,
Of the Greek Church, from the PROV
ince OF Tula," rapidly reported the
soldier.
Walking away from him, the Car
decided to try another soldier, aud
again he asked the question; Would
you shoot me were TO order you TO
do so?''
Again he received an affirmative re-
ply, and again he asked for the rea-
son. The answer Was identical with
the one the first soldier gave, and
again the Car inquired for NE name
of the warrior
"Ignaiz Zadlesski." said this one,
ia Pole, Of the Roman Catholic
Church, born III the province Of War
saw.
We'll, could understand your rea-
sons for wishing 10 shoot me- said
the Car, thoroughly angcred.
Wishing to test 70 the utmost this
Willingness to shoot him on the part
Of the soldiers, he addrcsser himself
to one more soldier.
Would you shoot me if told you
to do so?" he inquired Of still another
soldier in as loud tones as his
sqi eaky voice would permit him
No, your Msjesty." was the unex-
pected reply.
What is your name?' asked the
pleased monarch,
Isaac steinberg, Of the Hebrew
faith, Jew from The province Of
Koyno,' informed him the soldier
How is il that you, a Jew, one OF
the race whom | and my officials re-
lentlessly persecute, is the one who Of
all whom | asked Is unwilling 70 shoot
me?' asked the astanished Nicholas.
Il am a drummer, your Majesty,
was the prompt reply.
The Gar did not ask any more
questions.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-22
A poas Long Trip.

Thin and garnt. and with no other
instinct to guide him save the mem
ory OF a warm kennel, good food and
an occasional caress, a little Scotch
collie dog sold to man at alenfine.
Nch.. returned ave hundred miles to
its former master in Des Moines.
Just how long the dog was making
the distance has not yet been aseer-
tined, but with linerring instinct he
made his way over hill and prairie,
through timber and across rivers, fl
nally arriving at Des Moines. where
he was given a hearty welcome, a
warm kennel and a hot howl OF milk
for a starter.
Five weeks before a man from VAL
entine. Neb. saw the collie, bought
him and took it back with him to
Valentine
After the collie left his new home
he was seen at Fremont. Neb., where
some boys threw stones at him while
he was stealing a meal from a back
door. This was the report until he
appeared in Des Moines.
His master was awakened by a
slight scratching ct the front door.
On opening II he saw a shaggy, thin,
dirty little collie Ffe soon recog-
nized his former pet however, and de-
clares he would not now part with
the animal for twice its vaiue.-our
Dumb Animals.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-22
ALEXANDER CLUB
IMPROVEMENTS
ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT MADE
70 HARMoNlZE WITH GENER-
AL APPEARANCE OF THE
BUILDING.

At the Alexander Clubs elegant
new home a neat bit Of improvement
was sterday begun which will add
materially 10 the external aspect Or
things. BY agreement with Peter
saup a concrete wall viii be built be-
tween the club house aud the prem
Is Of Mr.. sagp extending backward
from the sidewalk about twenty-five
feet. and starting at the side walk
with a pier surmountcd by a huge
hall. like that which marks the en-
trance to the steps at the front Of
the building. The v,-lk 20 the base
ment entrance Of the club house Will
be concrete Mr. saup has very kind
~ consented 10 adjust portion Of
the fence In front Of his premises TO
harmonic with the plans for tha club
house entrance.