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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
IT'S ANNUAL SESSION
PROGRESS OF CONFERENCE OF
AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH.

Despite the stringent conditions under
which our people live in this country there
is gratifying progress among u.s. de-
clared Bishop Wesley j. Gaines of At
lanta, Ga. at the opening session this
morning at Metropolitan African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. NJ street. of the
ninety-first annual session of the Balti-
more conference. African Methodist Epis-
Copal Church. In the rural districts of
the south, where our people labor under
many disadvantages. he added. they are
increasing in wealth and property faster
than our brethren in the east. We must
get closer to God and do our whole duty
by ourselves. our families and our God
and the victory will be ours.
The bishop closed by reviewing the work
OF his church during the past four years
and then criticised some of those who, he
said. have consuming desire to be ee-
waited to the bishopric, saying The pres
ent board of bishops contains men, with
one exception. as strong physically as
those who aspire | am Sixty-eight wears
of age, but can do as much work as a
man of thirty
The conference organized by electing
Rev. John Porter secretary. Rev r. F.
Ford assistant secretary. and Rev j B.
Warner statistical secretary The ap-
pointment of the various committees fol-
lowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

responding secretary. Miss Lillian Ade-
laide Norton; treasurer. Alfred b. Dent
editor. DR.. Joseph G. b. Bulloch, and
councillors. Mrs George Marsh, Rear Ad-
miral Theo F. Jewell, Mrs. Jeanette S.
! Rogers and Miss Cora c. Curry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

Proceedings in Bankruptcy.}
Creditors of Myer Stern, clothi4. at
Nos. 800 and 81 7th street northwe&. to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

Fully a yard wide: Pretty
White Swiss Muslin Drapery; in
great variety of patterns. coin
spots. floral designs and striped
effects
Buy enough for summer cottage
curtains or portieres. or for use
in the city house in summer. and
save five cents on every yard to-
morrow. A regular loo quality at
10c a yard tomorrow.
Upholstery Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

Heap Big Value"
This is something quite unusual.
as these shopping bags are very
much in demand. and they are es-
pecially good bargains even at the
regular price.
Made of best quality goat leather.
in black, brown and tans. soft
leather. with draw-string top. and
very convenient. Instead of regu-
lar price, tomorrow, only 6c each.
Leather Goods-First Floor. Adjacent to
Jewelry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
1 DC and 25c infants
SacOueS for lOc

For hursday-Infants' Daisy
Flannel Sacques. in light blue,
pink or white. finished with silk
crochet edge all around and rib
bon at neck. Some have collars
in stole effect, and many are of
white with colored collars. Just
for a day-tomorrow-at 10c each.
Second Floor-New LOca ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

Just time to have the dress made
before Easter. SO buy 1t tomor-
row and hurry 1t along 20 the
dressmaker Tomorrow save 28c
on each yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
ST. 900 stationery
cabinets for 400

Just half price tomorrow for
Kanns kolonial Kloth Cabinet,
and this grade is known through
out Washington and vicinity for
being the best value at regular
price to be obtained
Cabinet contains 100 sheets Writ
ing Paper and Is Envelopes to
match: all cloth finish and in pop
ular size.
Think of all the corresponding
you'll have to do this summer and
buy NOW
First FlOOr-New Location.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
PREVENTING ANARCHISTS
FROM LANDING IN NEW YORK
Recent Activity Of immigration Au-
thorities Bearing Fruit at Ellis
lsland-One Deported.
CPy AsaocIatea pressl

NEW YORK, March a.-The recent
activity of the immigration authori-
ties consequent upon the murder of
Father Leo In Denver and the attempt
on the life of Police Chief Shlppy. OF
Chicago. is lcinging fruit. Today
the special board OF inquiry at Ellis
Island ordered that Albanian Roschek,
"a years old. an Immigrant from st.
Petersburg be deported. Roschek,
while under examination, admitted
belief in anarchistic theories and an
order was at once issued that he be
sent back TO Europe.
Lieutenant Joseph Pethosini. head
of the Italian branch Of the police
detective bureau. called at Ellis Island
today for information as to the pre-.
vious history of dozen immigrants
who are suspected of anarchlstic ten.
denotes. He furnished the names of
The suspects To immigration Commits
sioner Watchern. saying the men
came into This country within the last
seven yeors. The records were
searched and such information as
could be found was given the New
YORK detective. The latter rcfused
to divulge the names OF the men he
was after or their present where
abouts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
cd no wish. he said. TO be the first
witness.
L2lley to be First Witness.

cd no wish, he said. TO be the first
witness.
L3lley to be First Witness.
Mr.. Doutoll stated that il was the
intention OF the committee to have
MIR. Lilley first state what he knows
of his own knowledge concerning
these charges and in order to allow
him to procure an attorney. adjourn
inent was taken until Thursday morn
ing. The committee went into exec
utive session to consider Mr.. Lilleys
proposition i'll the matter of the Wit
nesses whom he desires TO have sum-
moncd.
AT the executive session of the conf
mlttce il was decided that Mr.. Lii
ley should be the first witness called
and action on his request that
other Witnesses be called. was defer
red until the investigation discloses
the persons named are connected in
some way within the scope of the in
curry.
His request that his attorney be
allowed TO examine and cross exam
lie witnesses was denied. the COM
mittee deciding that the examination
should be conducted by member of
the committee and that all questions
to be asked should be submitted in
writing TO this member.
Regarding the charge that Mr.. Lii
ley made that he has been shadowed
by detectives. the chairman was auth
o'ized TO inquire whether Mr.. Lilley
was being impeded in Bringing be-
fore the committee anything within
The scope Of its authority by the al
legged detectives and IL in his opinion
he was so impeded that the commit
tee would use every effort within its
power 20 protect him as member of
the House, ana as witness before
the committee.
In regard to the request of Mr.. Lii
ley that his attorney be allowed TO OK
anime witnesses, the Electric Boat
Company submitted Ike request.
Martin w. Littleton AMI John w.
Lindsay were present ass representa-
tivea OF the boat company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
CHARGED WiTH SOLICITING
FUNDS FROM COLLECTOR
Prominent Texas Republican Can't
Get Out of Crime on Any
TechncaIity.
fRv Aasncinted Press-

WASHINGTON. D. c., March o.
That a request for campaign con-
tribuiion made by latter. is equivalent
TO request made in person where
the letter is received and read was
held by the Supreme Court of the
United States today in the case of
United States VS. Edward Thayer. of
Dallas. Texas, which is an opinion
by Justice Holmes, was decided in ia :
vor of the government.
Thayer is member of the Republi-
can state committee of Texas. and
he was charged with violating the
civil service law by sending a letter To
Deputy internal Revenue Collector
Wood during the campaign of 1906.
IN which he urged Wood to contribute
a portion of his salary in aid of the
Republican ticket.
The Federal District Court for the
Northern District of Texas, refused TO
hold Thayer guilty because it was not
proved that Wood had read the letter
In Federal building. The decision
today reversed that finding.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
NEWPoRT NEWS. VA. TUESDAY. MARcH Io la08-

Russian ships when they met the ia
panesc
''Oh, no Sir ne replied, positively.
Gelievcs in Big Guns.
In regard to the location OF the or
NOR belt he said he concurrea abso-
mtely in the testimony OF Admiral
Remcy. Later the witness said he
thought the interrupted hoist better
than the direct type. He was asked
about the German navy in sticking
to the eleven inch gun. The admiral
said the twelve inch gun was better
than the eleven and the thirteen inch
better than the twelve inch.
Senator Tillman called his attention
to the fact that Commander Sims. a
few days ago gave the name OF Ad-
miral Goodrich as one of the men
who would corroboratc him in the de-
claration that the department would
not accept officers criticisms.
Have You made reports to the de .
partmcnt criticizins any matter OF
construction asked MIR. Tillman.
Il have replied the admiral. and
added that he had criticised the 10.
cation of the aTmor bolt
What do you think about lt?" asked
Mr. Tillman
Il think Just rs Admiral Rcrney
does. | have adopted his expression, .
said the witness.
The witness said he thought the
armor belt too low. He thought the
warterline should approximately di.
vide the armor belt with half above
and half below the waterline. Ii was
suggested by Chairman Hale that =
chance would have TO be taken as 10
the condition OF sen at The time the
ship went into action.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
jackson PPess|eP, Young While
Man Of Sword Greek, Hanged.
IMPLICATED N A DOUBLE MURDER
Two Others Who Were Mixed up in
the Shooting Had Been Hurried
Away to Lebanon Jail for Safe
keepins-RusseI County Crime.
(By Associated Press.)

RICHMOND. VA. March "a spec
ial TO the Times Dispatch from Bris-
tol. says: Swift vengeance was me
ted out TO Jackson fressler, a young
married man. who was taken from his
nome near Swords Creek, Russell
county, against his wifes appeal by
a. mob or-300 men last night, and
hanged to tree.
'Geotge Call and John Mutter were
murdered at dance Saturday night.
and>it was charged that pressler was
implicated In the killing Thomas
Gross and Fred Dye. young men also
charged with being implicated in the
double killing, were arrested Sunday
and hurried TO the Lebanon jail 20
miles away, in order to prevent lynch
ing.
Sentiment was at fever heat and
efforts were being made to organize
q mob.
Two Hurried to Jail.
ROANOKE. VA, March - st n
dance near Sword Creek. in Russell
county. Sunday night. Fred Dye. a
Young white man. shot and killed John
hiutter ana George Call also white.
Dye escaped. but was captured and
taken TO Sword Creek. Fearing mob
violence the authorities took DYE To
Cleveland. a distance of 1G miles. on
a special engine ana from there to
jail 1T Lebanon. 10 cause is known
for the double m,r der. They had
been drinking.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Governor lsaglhsns His Life So
That lie Can FIaIsh Ills Book.
WILL GO on GALLONS MARCH 27
Condemned Man Hopes That the
Story Of His Life VIII Biting Some
Money for His Destitute Mother
in kentucky.
(special 70 INC EaIly presal

RICHMOND. VA. March 9-Gov-
ernor Swanson tonight granted n res
pite in the case of Leo C. Thurman.
the Kentucky lad convicted in the
Corporation Court of No Folk, OF the
murder of Walter r. Dolsen. his room
mate, and who was to have been
hanged for the crime on Friday,
March 10.
Ihe application for the respite was
made by the prisoner himself in a
letter TO the governor, which was for
wahded TO Richmond by James q.
Asertin. attorney for the condemned
man. In his letter Thurman says:
The only grounds upon which /
have TO base this request is the fact
that several weeks since commenced
n work covering my past life, to be
published after my demise, the pro-
ceeds from which I desired should dt-
vert to my mother
notwithstanding the fact that 7
nave devoted my time both night and
day to The work in question. find
mat 1t viii be a matter of impossible
Ivy 10 complete it before the expira
tion of the few days now remaining Z.
me prisoner then recites the sad
condition at his home in Kentucky
anu the need of financial assistance
there.
The governor telegraphed to the
city sergeant at Norfolk. tonight that
ne had respited the prisoner until the
9Th, anu instructing the oflcer.to pro-
ceed nnon that day to carry out the
sentence of the cout.
The Supreme Court today refused to
interfere in the sentence OF the lower
court In the case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
BLACK HAND CREATING
GREAT Alarm IN TAMPA
Three Prominent italians shot from
Ambush and One Victim VIII
Probably Die
fBy Agsnclatod prass1

TAMPA. FLA, March DIR. Clio
nny Gawa. prominent physician. his
brother-in-law, John orfno. and a
friend, Alfonso Mule were shot from
ambush in Ybor City by four men
who had secreted themselves in the
grounds of st. Joseph's convent. Null
lie viii probably die. The others
were only slightly wounded.
All are Italians and the. shooting is
believed to be the result OF Black
Hand plot. Fifteen hundred dollars was
demanded several weeks ago from
Grana and he had also been notified
10 ieaye the city. Demands have al
SO peen made on other prominent IL.
alians ana much alarm has prevailed
In the Italian colony. The police to.
day arrested five Italians on suspi-
cion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10

delegate Curlett. MS the conference
report was adopted by n vote of Sc
to Q.
The confcreees were ma follows:
Senatc-W. w. Sale and Il. w. King;
liouse-A. NJ Bowman. w. w Dakcr
ana IL. G. Houston.
General Appropriation Bill.
The Scnte after debate lasting
three hours tonight adopted the con
Terence committee's report on the
general appropriation bill after II had
bccn once referred ANA discussed. The
features of the report are the crca.
tlon of two state female norma,
SCHOOLS md the appropriation of Sill.
900 TO the colorcd school In Peters
burg.
Clerk Williams OF the House said
tonight that tomorrow would be tho
last day in which the delegates would
he engaged In the active work OF law
making MS In his opinion there would
la no possibility of Il quorum after the
general appropriation bin had finnl-
~ passed.
The bin will be presented In the
House tomorrow.
There were but So OF the delegates
present tonight. and that body adj
iourned after remaining IN session
half an hour
Tho normal school question has
been the chief feature of the closing
days OF tho assembly and since II was
Incorporated In the appropriation bill
II was feared that the tangle would
NJ the last minute nocossltate n fur
thcr extended, or nh extra session.
Under the terms of the bin both
Fredericksburg ami Harrisonburg will
receive school. the former to receive
an approximation of $4,000 ana the
latter $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
CONSIDERING PLAN TO
IMPEACH BLACKSTONE
House Hay Adopt This Method Ii
DIsp0sIag Of lhe Cass
Of Judge.
Senate WOULD HAVE 10 HEaRCAiE
Defiant Attitude et Judge blackstone
Wom7cs His Frlends--could Never
Again Hold Office in Virginia ii
Observation-Disclosures Of General Az.
sembly Not in billy DalIylns Humor

RICHMOND. VA. March o - The
question of impeaching Judge j. w.
q. Blackstone. OF the Eleventh Cir
cut for whose removal n proposition
10 now pending IN the general assem-
bly,, Is the talk of the members Mt this
time. They are determined not TO
have to waste time In going over the
case again ana to run any lsk OF
technical delay.
There Is possibility OF the casc
having TO be hard fought and neces-
stating the stay here of the members
Tor period longer than they antici-
pate. The House, therefore. inclines
10 me idea OF imneaching the accused
and certifying the case to the Senate
for trial. This Will relieve the mem
Tpers OF the House OF any further par
ticlpat'on and VIII pass the case right
mp to the members of the Senate. and
on that body would rest the question
OF conviction or acquittal.
Just how long the members OF the
senate might remain here would be
question for that body to decide.
IL is held that the House could Inn
peach the Judge one day and the Sem
ate proceed with tho trial the day fol-
lowing. regardless of whether Judge
blackstone is'here
The fact that so many opportunities
have been given Judge blackstone TO
retire from the judiciary without fur
Their ado and that he han refused to
stand aside, has served to Inspire the
thought that this is the best way to
dispose of the matter aud the boast
of Judge blackstone that he will. il
removed, return TO the general as
sembly.
Not in Oily Daliyins IIumor.
The evidence taken before the com
nFittee for courts of Justice will serve
for the Impeachment process. and the
printed evidence will be used IL the
new method is pursued. The mem
bers ere not in a humor to dlly dali
~ with tho matter. and 1t need cause
no surprise If the action indicated is
taken before the moaibers yet away
from the city today or tomorrow, or
following their return to the city. If
Judge Blackstone is impeached. and
'..,'SNt hS"lu IN tie oeH1te, he VIII
not be eligible for any Office In this
state Not that alone. but under the
constitution. section 81. the notice re-
quired in removal proceedings would
not have TO be given, but the impeach-
ment could be made one day ana the
senate proceed with The trial the sue
ceeding day.
The evidence already taken, 1t is
commended by good lawyers, would bo
ample and sufficient, being matter
of record. and the witnesses having
been heard under oath.
There is no gainsaying the fact that
Judge Blackstone mas many friends,
and they are almost unanimous that
he should resign and Stop any further
discussion. debating or unpleasani-
ness in the affair.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Many castaways Aboard.
nv Associated Press. }

NE WORK. March 9.-The steam
er Cherokee. of the Clyde Steamship
Company arrived today with thirty
seven sailors and four passengers who
We're wrecked in the West Indies dur.
ing recent storms. The four pas SEN
gers and thirty sailors belonged to
The ship Beta. which ran ashore near
Turks Island. Feb. 90. Seven sailors
are of the schooner Majorie ]. Sum
ner wrecked on North Caicos Island.
Feb. 20.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Case Against Berry Weak.
INV Assoriate1 Prnssl

NEW ORLEANS. La. March o.
Although his investigation has not
been completed. Chief of Police Bonsh
OF Norfolk, Va. does not believe that
there is mnch evidence against
Charles Wcatherbee and George
Hamilton. to support the allegation
that they were responsible for the
death OF Aston II. Berry, of Rome,
Ga. at Norfolk last October.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Pritchard Named Receivers.
f9y Associated PrNsa.
WASHINGTON. D. @. Marca

WASHINGTON. D. G.. March o.
United States Circuit Judge Pritch-
ard, who was in Washington today
announced the appointment of L. b.
Wetherill, ]. C. Courly and !. n.
Howard al receivers of the Kanawha
Lumber Company. of South Carolina
a corporation organized under the
laws of Virginia, Bond was fixed
at $4,000 each.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Thousands Go on Short Time.
INV Associated PreesN

BOSTON. MASS, March 9.-Thous
ands OF employees of New England
mills and factories went on short
time basis today following several
months OF depression. In some places.
however. reports come of several
factories resuming work after a shut
down, are increasing their running
time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Town Refuses carneeie,s Money

WINCHENDON, MASS, March O.
rms town has turned down Andrew
Garnegie's offer of $4,000 for a public
library. made three months ago. A
committee started out to collect funds
ior building, making I'VE will take
care of our own affairs" its slogan
II has collected $25 900.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
VERY Orderly Lynohina" in erx,s

AUSTIN. TEX. March 9.-Goyernor
Campbell was Officially informed nv
me sheriff of Navasota county today
mat very orderly lynchingp TOOK
place i'll the city of Navasota last
night. The victim was a negro, who
was alleged to have attacked a white
man with q knife early in the even.
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
Jockey Mcdaniel Suspended.
Try Associated pressl

NEW ORLEANS. LA, March o.
Jockey Mcdaniel was suspended to-
day for three days for disobedicnce OH
Alma Dufour in Saturdays race.
Lazy Ester won the fifth raca at the
tair Grounds In n hard drive from
John Carroll. the fhvorite.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10

THE DAILY PRESS 10 tho
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news report OF the Rzso-
cIated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-10
THE WEATHER.

Fair Tuesday and Wednesday:
no change In temperature; Fight
TO fresh northwest winds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-04
MONEY AND MISERY.
Esprit Lake Beacon)

The widow of Russell Sage is bowed
with grief because of her great riches.
She had to get along on very small
allowance grudgingly doled out by her
grasping husband while he lived. and
now she is overcome by the food OF
wealth at her disposal. She wants to
give it away, but doesn't know how.
Few of our newspaper people can
realize the force of such depths OF
woe. tho we sympathize with this
relict of Dives, and some Of us
would cheerfully share her burden OF
manipulating this mountain Of coin.
1t is fervently hoped in her yearning
for poverty the good women will not
overlook the man who was crippled
for life by being forced to shield the
body of her husband against the
perils of dynamite-a most appealing
claim always rejected by the departed
millionaire.
And here is another chapter out OF
the volume of human experience.
Emil Ascher, the keeper Of small
glove shop in Chicago, has unexpect-
edly inherited million dollars from
an uncle in London, and this is the
way Mrs. AScher looks at the sltud-
ton: 81 suppose we must take the
money But ] can tell you want
nothing more than my husband and
my eight children in this life. we
are as happy as we can be. We could
not be happier. Now comes all this
money. l am much afraid OF the
future. and so is my husband and all
the rest Of the family. We are not
rich. We simply have enough to eat
and fairly good place to live, al
tho we are little cramped for
room. But if we had all the money
in the world, we could not be more
satisfied with our lot. 1t is not
money that makes people happy - 1t
is living a good life
In the presence of such philosophy
on the part of this good, sensible
woman. and the woe inflicted upon
, the widow Of the man who piled up
millions to make her miserable and
himself condemned, why will poor
foolish mortals hug to their devoted
persons the delusion that wealth is
i condition precedent to happiness?