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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06
SUNDAY, ocToBER 9. 1907.
laundering MoLLycoppLEs AND
THEIR WORK,

Calimniators ana dcfamers who do
their work In the open ana mako n
biun ut backing up what they say arc
bad enough, but they are infinitely
preferable TO Tho slandering molly.
coddlo who attacks auothur's churac.
ter. starts the ball Of gossip rolling,
and then takes to cover until danger
Is passed.
Slandcring mollycoddles are TO be
round In every community, and Just
now Norfolk is being reminded that
1t Is not an exception to the rule. A
few days ago Mayor Riddck request
ed the board OF control TO hold n meet.
ing for the purpose Of Investigating
charges, or reports Of graft and COR
ruption In the police department.
When the board met there were no
witnesses on hand to testify, and tho
mayor said that. while he had been
told BY, othegs of "rotteness't In the
department he knew nothing about tho
matter himself and was not at liberty
10 give tho names Of his informants
The board very properly adjourned
and will take no action until such n
time as the mayor is ready to furnish
something tangible upon which an In
vestlgation may be based.
Just why mayor, desiring to nc
compish real good for his city, should
call for an investigation OF the police
or any other department under such
circumstances. Is difficult to see. II
reliable citizen informed DR.. Rid
dick that one of tho city departments
was corrupt. the mayor should have
demanded facts and figures instead
OF contenting himself with being 'in-
formed" If, upon Investigating, he
discovered that there was ground for
belief that the charges or reports
were true, he should have gone before
the board of control with his facts and
figures, or at least with the names of
witnesses-and the board OF control
has the power to compel witnesses to
respond to summons and testify. On
the other hand, il the informants of
the mayor were not renablc. he would
have done well to have paid no at
tention to their talk.
Without going into the merits of
the Norfolk case. about which The
Daily Press knows nothing. 1t can pe
said that too many people are prone
to give an ear to and accept seriously
the prattle of the knocker and scandal
monger. Take a walk up Washington,
Jefferson or Chestnut avenues and
you Will hear that every department
of the city government Is improperly
conducted and this or that official
Is incompetent or corrupt. Half thel
time the maligner docs not mean
what he says; often he has a private
motive back of his gossip. and in
nearly all instances he doesn't know
what he is talking about.
When good citizen knows that
evil exists and wants to eradicate
1t, he goes to the proper authorities
and furnishes such facts as happen to
be in his possession. Unless a man is
willing to do this what he says about
the city government and officials is
not worthy of listening to or consld-
ering.
pATTl EsHIp vlRcINIh RpEAke A
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Keep your hat well down In front.
Prof. Gross. tho Leipzig psychologist
says. The hat on the back of the head
Indicates debt, and the farther back
Il Is. the nearer the wearcr is TO bank
ruptcy and Jail"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

A soldier confined in the guard
house at Fort Thomas, Ohio, became
II rnvlng maniac and set fire to his
bed after drinking n wood alcohol
mixture for cleaning floors. Now wo
know what Bloodileld whislcy Is
made of.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

That flftoen.ycar-old hoy who ran
away from his home in West Virginia
with SIS in his pocket. and spent two
weeks at tho Exposition, is something
of genius at finance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Henry Days. wealthy real estate
dealer In OHIO. was kidnapped and
robbed of money and diamonds the
other day by hlrcllngs of his wifc's
relatives. That's an up-to-datc meth
cd OF observing time honorcd Gus
tom.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

A man Is being held in jail In Wash.
lngton ION suspicion of lunacy." II
this practice becomes general. some
new jails will be needed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Her divorce now being absolute.
Anna Gould has settled out OF court
the claims OF all the counts crcdi-
tors. and poor Boni is not likely to
have any more creditors soon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Pickpockcts are said to have cleaned
up $4,000 at the Lynchburg fair Fri
day. Things have been dull at Pine
Beach for quite Il while.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Suit for divorce has been filed by
a Baltimore woman because her hus.
band wanted to pay her board on
their wedding trip. Here's another
candidate for the mean disposition
championship.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Argentine is having little revolu
ton In celebration of the closing OF
the Peace Conference.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Jacob Fennoll, who owns ten big
oil wells in Butler connty, Pa. says
that n dream showed him where the
oil was to be found. This can hardly
be called Pipe dream.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Secretary Taft is on his way to
Manila, where he will be able to give
his mind the relief needed after all
that pence message business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Such terms MS corporate pirate
commercial robber, high iinanclcr. etc
are out of date. Interstate Commerce
Commissioners Knapp uses that good
old word, thief, m speaking of rebaters
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

ported to be using red tape against
their employers. It's an effective wea-
pom that has been used for all kinds
of purposes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Out in the Texas Panhandle country
the autoists are said to chase ante
lopes for sport Human game Is
scarce in those parts. perhaps.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Admiral stands for the whole hos
or none. He says we should hay,
the greatest navy aloat and let al
the world know about it,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Even IL the twocent rate Is declared
unconstitutional lator on. We are get
ting our moneys worth while 1t lasts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Fertilizing men held n convention
In n Norfolk hotel last week. They
didn't mind little thing like nn
odor from the kitchen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Yes, It was the PENNSYLVANIA dele
CATION that asked the Episcopal con
vention for Jim Crow churches.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Stocks are dull, but there is going
to be some activity among Lousian,
bears shortly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Miss Stout-Well at any rate. IA girl
who is-er--very plump is invariably
good natured.
Miss Slimm-Except when some ono
tells her how-er-fat she is.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

The Nashville American says, Ten
nessee skies are bluer than other
skies The anonymous author OF
Down in Old Virginia" advances a
different opinion
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Professor Fukushima says America
awakened Japan. And now we are
kicking ourselves for doing it.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Mrs. Dearborn--EIow long has she
been married?
Mrs. Wabash-Four years.
And doesn't seem to be tired of
her husband yet!'
mo. she's only had this one three
days"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Aeronaut Godot probably :clt the
need of couple OF bracers after read
ing some of the accounts of his ac-
cidental flight across Hampton Roads.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

The Daily Press ID delivered by car
riors anywhere In the city limits for
10 cents week. Any Irregularities
In delivery should be Immediately re
ported to tho office Of publication. Or
ders for delivery OF the Daily Press
TO either residence or places of buHi-
ness may be made by postal card or
telephone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

HATTLEsHip VIRGINIA BREAKS A
RECORD.
Warships built ct the plant of the
Newport News Shipbuildlng and Dry
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

DIR. Wiley Is experimenting now will
n soft drink squad. which reminds u.
that the soft drink soemtimes carrie.
big stick.-Chicago Rccord-iIerald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Up. up. into the heart of things;
Upon the mount with God!
There. listning to the stir of wings
Rise far beyond the sod.
August Lane in National Maya
zine for October.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Baltimore Is making an effort t
drive billboardB off its streets. Ii
Philadelphia they are still regarde,
rs nts.-Philadclphia Inquirer
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Perhaps China is tired of trying tC
answer WI Tingfang's questions ant
desires to get him out of the countr,
for n time.-Washington Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Austrian railroad strikers are re-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06
OCTOBER.

What radiance lies on every side!
The mellow earth is crowned
Witlptraipbow promise multiplied
From farthest bound to bound.
The hills have caught the sunset glow
The woods are all aflame.
o come my friend. and let lis so
The way the glory came.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Marriage is not II lottery. A man
can stay out of lottery all night with
out being called brutc.-Dallas News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

BY the time the President has dc
iivered his six speeches there vii
certainly be another big chunk of tn,
English language in Washing
ton Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

The care with which Mr.. Rooscvelrs
speeches are prepared explains at a
glance why he did not have moro time
for haymaking at Oyster Bay.-Wash
ington Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

No employee or the Daily Press
Company 10 authorized TO contract
any obligation In tho name Of the
compay. or to mako purchases in tho
namo of the Same except upon order
aligned by the PUBLISHER OF THE
DAILY PRESS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

There is no defense.-Cleveland Lead
er.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

TELBPHONE NUMBERS.
Editorial Rooms. .Bell Phone No. II
Business Office. Bell 'Phono No. 1871
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-06

Entered at the Newport A,sws, Va.
Postoffioe as necond-class muttor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
I. 5. Dept. of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

L. :. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington, SATURDAY. Nov e. l9E-S D. n
4 disturbance near tac mouth Of the Rio Grande
and another over Northwestern New Mexico are
causing general rains In the Southwest. with some
high winds along the Texas C1IsJ- Rains alSJ COZ
tmucd in the North PacirC states. but elsewhere
the weather was fair
Temperatures are much higher IN the Northwest
and somewhat lower in the Southwest
The Southwest disturbances viii cause rain sun
day ia the Gulf States. extending sunday night OF
Monday into the SOuth Atlsrtic and the southern
portion Of the Middle Atlantic States Rain VII
also continue sunday IN the Southwest and locally
in the North Pacific States followed Monday IN
both sections by fair weather. In the interior q
the country. the North and East the weather VIII
be generally fair SUNDAY and Monday except in the
Northwest, where nins SHOWS probable.
Il win be somewhat warmer Sunday In the Upper
Mississippi Valley and Upper Lake region.
The winds along the New England coast WI BE-
light 10 fresh and mostly soUthCrly. on the Middle
Atlantic coast lsht and variable. the South At
lGntic coast light 10 fresh n0rheasterly possibly in
creasing Sunday night on the East Gulf coast
nOTthe2stsTly. beooning brisk; on the West Gulf
coast brisk 10 high northeast 10 north On the Lover
Lakes light % fresh and mostly s0utnweSteTly and
the Upper Lakes fresh southerly.
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Storm warnings are displayed the West Gulf
coast.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
MOORISH PRETENDER BEATEN
Mulai'S Second Severe Reverse Nav
Scatter His Following.
City of MOEHdOr BeSieged by Sultan
Abdul Aziz-CapituIates After
Many Are Killed.

Tangier, Morocco, Nov. 16-Sultan ABB
dull Aziz's troops are reported to have
wrested the city of Mogador from Mulai
Hafd, the Moorish pretender, after a
desperate fight. Mulars men, it is said.
We're in full flight, leaving an immense
amount Of booty to the victors.
Concerning losses. there are not reports
further than that many were killed and
wounded on both sides
The Sultans commander. encouraged by
the French authorities in the town. and
the presence Of a Gallo cruiser in the
harbor, defied the pretender and beat of
his attack, assisted by the war ships
guns
The pretender's army laid siege to tho
city. however. and finally wearied and
brlbed the garrison into surrender. If re-
ports Of the recaptuTe OF the town by
the troops is true 1t is Mulais second
severe reverse since he took the field.
and may succeed in scattering his entire
following
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
BANKING FRAUDS UNEARTHED
Examination Discloses Irregularity
in Five Financial Concerns.
Jenkins Trust COmPany's Books
show OverIonns Amounting
to 100000.

New York. Nov l6.-Charging that the
president Of the Jenkins Trust Company,
Of Brooklyn. borrowed Illegally $4,000
from that institution. and that evidence
of civil and criminal liability had been
found in the Borough Bank of Brooklyn,
as well. Attorney General Jackson star
tied faded financial circles late this after
noon by obtaining temporary receivers
for six suspended banks and trust com
panies-
He announced that disclosures made by
experts will be placed before the grand
jury Only two Of the institutions have
been inspected, but all the State institu-
tons which have shown signs Of trouble
will be subjected TO close scrutiny. At
torney General Jackson says:
In the Jenkins Trust Company there
have been found evidences of illegal over
loans For instance, the records show
overloans to the president aggregating
1851 010, The banking law prohibits loans
10 any officer or director of more than
10 per cent Of the capital stock and sur
plus. and also prohibits any loan to any
officer or director without the approval
OF a majority Of the trustees. The capital
stock OF the jenkins Trust Company is
but 600, and its surplus Sl97. O00 1t is
claimed by the trustees that they knew
nothing about these loans to the presi-
dent
Temporary receivers were appointed as
follows: Williamsburg Trust Company,
Of Brooklyn; Brooklyn Bank, Hamilton
Bank. OF New York: Jenkins Trust Com
pany of Brooklyn; Borough Bank. of
Brooklyn; International Trust Company.
Last Thursday Supt Williams OF the
State banking department. reported to
the attorney general that the institutions
were unable 10 meet the situation. and
suggested that receivers be named at
once Jackson then appointed experts to
examine the books. with to-days result
The attorney generals statement in part
follows:
Evidence OF both criminal and civil
liability, in the opinion of the attorney
general, has been unearthed. The investi-
cation thus far has been confined to the
Borough Bank, of Brooklyn. and the Jen-
kins Trust Company, of Brooklyn.
In the Borough Bank. of Brooklyn,
there has been found evidence OF Illegal
overloans. overdrafts, forged paper. and
other criminal transactions, all OF which
will be presented to the grand jury"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
NEW MEMBER OF FACULTY.
DIR. PerIey 6. NuttinG Joins George
Washington Iniversity.

George Washington University has
stin another government scientist in its
faculty He is Dr. Perley G. Nutting. Of
the Bureau Of Standards who viii be as
sociate assistant professor Of physics.
Since 1903 Dr. NUJting has been in the
government service as assistant physicist
in the Bureau OF Standards. He is con
sidered an authority on optics and spec
troscOpy, and IS preparing TO conduct
both theoretical and experimental work
in the latter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
KAISER ADDRESSES EDITORS.
Tells DeputHtiOn to Promote
Peace Between Nations

London, Nov. I6-Harsh as the Kaiser
can be with disrespectful German editors
bee knows how to make himself agreeable
% the press. too. and did SO To deputa-
ton If London newspaper men. who pre-
scented him with an address az his en-
bassy to-day.
Your power is great" he said. besides
being beneficial. when eXerted 10 promote
peace between nations. Your address
proves that you have this duty az heart.
/ am glad 20 meet you. and hope YOU Will
continue to foster friendly feelings be-
tween England and Germany"
His majesty warned his visitors against
paying too much attention 10 "utterances
OF eXcitable people in either country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
wAYLAYS AND SHOOTS GIRL.
WeneKe AnGered Because She Re-
fused to We'd Him.

Philadelphia, Nov. 16.-Angered because
Of her refusal 70 marry him. A Weneke
shot and killed Emma Kerner here to-day
while she was on her way TO work
He was refused by the girl yesterday.
and ne brooded over the matter until this
morning when he decided TO waylay her
He was arrested Weneke is a Pole. and
is twenty-One years OF age. The girl,
also a Pole, was seventeen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
BLOW TO GALLANTRY
Middies Prevented from Civ
ing Help to Ladies.
LOANING OF COATS PROHIBITED
Regulations Governing the Wear Of
Uniforms Called Into PIay-Sur-
tOshes to Fair Sex nj Football
Games Must Vow Cease.

Annapolis. Md. Nov- 16-COmmander
William 5. Benson, commandant Of mid
shipmen AT the Naval Academy. has is
sued an order calling attention of the
midshipmen 30 that part of the regula-
tons governing discipline at the institu-
ton which prohibits the midshipmen from
allowing unauthorized persons wearing
their uniforms or parts Of the uniforms.
This new edict puts a ban on the prac-
tice that has been in vogue among the
midshipmen in surrendering their over
coats or macintoshes for protection of
members of the fairer sex from the chill
ing blasts or rain while watching the
football team at practice.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
KAISER TO MEET FALLIERES.
Matter Is Being Arranged by King
Edward of England.

Rome. Nov. 16.-It is asserted here that
King Edward is successfully negotiating
for meeting between Emperor William
and President Fallieres in the Mediter-
ranean next spring, at which the King
also will be present
II has not yet been decided whether
the meeting will occur in the environs
OF Naples or in Sicily.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17

New York, Nov. 16.-Mark Twain is
going down on the east side next Tuesday
night to play host at a performance based
on his book. Prince and Pauper" which
IS TO be given by the young men and
women Of the Children's Educational The
alter, of the Educational Alliance, East
Broadway and Jefferson street
This will be the second time for Mr..
Clemens TO see a performance of his story
at the Children's Theater They were so
olated at the Educational Alliance with
the quality Of the acting last March that
they have invited the humorist down to
look on while the young actors. many of
whom have been in this country only d
few years. interpret his work
Conceived Novel Plan.
on that occasion Mr.. Clemens was the
guest OF the persons who were backing
the Children's Theater He was so elated
with the performance that in casting
about this year for some way TO enter
tain a number of friends, ali people of
prominence. he hit upon the plan Of IN
viung them down to the performance.
The Children's Theater responded gladly
TO Mr.. Clemens idea, and cast of sixty
persons began to rehearse Men and
women. from eighteen to thirty years of
age. will have parts in the play. Two
children viii assume the roles Of Prince
and Pauper.
The cast that viii appear Tuesday
night will not be the same that Mr..
Clemens saw last year. Very modestly.
the coaches say they do not think that
Mr.. Clemens will see 80 good a perform
ance as be did year ago But this is
really not the case.
With the same m0desty the Evening
Mail reporter was begged not 10 print the
name OF any of the persons who have
struggled TO get members of the cast
letter perfect for the important event.
Please don't say a word about US"
said one of the ladies'
Many Prominent Guests.
It is a question whether it is to be
Mark Twain night or childrcn'S thoater
night. The theater people think that 1t
will be a Clemens evening, while Mr.
Clemens is certain that the players viii
be "the whole show
The programmes have been printed and
the tickets have been sent out All Is
READY III tit ringing up oL the curtain
OF course. spectators will be strictly dis
cOuTaeed.
Some of Mr.. Clemens guests will be:
Mr.. and Mrs Ernesto Fabbri, Mr. and
AirA Tunis Bergen. GARRISON Cowl Mr.
and Mrs. John Martin. +. p. Collier. DR..
and Mrs. Harry D. Chaplin, George G.
Haven. Joseph H. Hunt, Mrs. Richard
Watson Glider, Miss Glider, MIR. and Mrs.
Harry Content. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J.
Collier, Rev. Percy S Grant, Mr. and Mrs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
STEERAGE RECORD BROKEN.
Grant Carries Total of
$500 Persons on Present Trim.

New York, Nov. l6.-The Hamburg
American Liner President Grant sailing
to-day, carried the largest number of
steerage passengers ever taken in any
vessel either eastbound or westbound
On this trip she had 800 steerage pas
sengers, exceeding the previous record
made by the Pennsylvania, westboupd.
from Hamburg in 1906. when she car
ried 1854
Her total complement. with cabin pas
sengers. Storage, and crew. numbered
over $500. yet. despite the large number.
the President Grants enormous capacftv
will enable all on board to travel in COM
fort.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
Order Follows Football Game.

The order came forth a few days after
the football game against West Virginia
University. That game was played in a
drying rain. and number of ladies,
with the midshipmen escorts. braved the
elements throughout the entire time Of
play, and 1t was a case of the middies
giving up their rain COATS r for their
female partners to get a good drenchIng.
This new order recalls 10 mind a similar
edict which went forth at the West Point
Military Cadets football game last year.
and which caused a storm Of protest
from the social contingent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-17
YEARS PROFITS S15.28O.625.
Coates Company Has Most Prosper
ODs Season of Its History.

Pawtucket r l.. Nov. I6.-The profits
OF the J. * P. Coates Company. Limited.
manufacturers Of thread. for the year
erded June 80 last, are announced as
Sl5.2Se.625. II was tie most successful
year in the history Of the concern
At the coming annual meeting OF the
stockholders. which viii De held at the
main plant in Paisley. Scotland. a divi-
dend of % per cent viii b. declared and
an additional bonus OF 10 per cent given
the stockholders.