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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
Gives vaetelo'g Of Late Empress
0oxage' Of Caia'.
!aPs SUSPECT silsFts CAUSES
Believed by Some Newspapers in
Japan That Chinese E"peroTs
- Death msy Have See" Assi'tsd-
Closely Watching Events.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.)
PEktNt;, Nov. 16.-Following the
publication yesterday Of the late EN-
peror kuang Hsu's raiedictory.
recommending the reference Of the
important affairs to the empress
dowager. nov dead, another edict WAS
issued At one o'clock this morning
giving the la:e empress do@asers
valedictory commencing the new
dowaSer. Yehonala. to the confidence
Of the young emperor's regents.
The new emperors installation on
the throne. and the naming Of the
new era will take place, IL is said.
on the Chinese new year, January 81.
At } O'Clock this afternoon a con
ference Of diplomats was held TO dis
cuss proper steps for the recosni-
ton 0. the new government.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
REveRsEs DECISION.
Supreme Court Asserts Lack Of Juris-
dietion IN Unique csse.
M, tho Asso~fated presS)

otCtiou " SVsQ0e SSSS'
(By the Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. TO-
The Supreme Courts.cf The United
states today reversed the decision
Of the United States Circuit Cours
for the Western district Of Kentucky
In the case OF the Louisville r Nash
vile Railroad Company vs. Erasmus
l.. and Annie f. Motley. on the
ground that that court WAS without
jurisdiction. both parties being citi
zens of Kentucky.
The case involved the interesunl
question whether the Hepburn rail-
read act prohibiting the issuance o.
free passes could be invoked TO an
null contract.
The Mo,tleys received injuries or
the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
in 1871 and agreed 10 accept Tree
transplant alton on the railroad fo'
tue remainder Ct their lives as con,
pens alton ter the damage done them
When the Hepburn act went intt
effect the, road refused TO issue fur
Their passes on the ground that 1t va:
prohibited by Law. and the coup''
brought suit to compel compliance
with che contract.
The court avoided dealing with this
Que stion. and in reversing the decis
ion OF the court below directed ii Il
dismiss the case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
Osionss Secures q Continuance Until
This no'aIlg
PRISONER Asks CnlIGE Of vfruE
Extraordinary Precautions Are Taken
by Authorities to Safeguard Court
Counsel for Raef Asserts Fair Trial
lmpessIb,e In San Francisco Now.

tDy the Associated Press.D
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Nov. To-
The trial OF Abraham Ruef. on the
charge Of bribery. thu progress OF
which was interrupted last Friday b.
the attempted assassination Of As
sIxtaEt District Attorney Francis ).
Heney, was resumed today.
BY the interpretation OF andavita
S. ting forth that II would be impos'
sible TO secure a fair and impartial
trial in the present state OF public
opinion. the defense secured q con
tinuance until tomorrow. at which
time the prosecution will file counter
afidavits. Ru~f was taken back to
the county jail.
Precautionary Measures Taken.
Never teforc In the history Of this
city had such extensive police pre-
cautions been taken to safeguard a
court OF justice as when Ruef wa
brought to the bar Of Judge LAWYER
court today
Ten policemen on foot and sil
mounted men we're on guard in front
Of the court room ard the streets fol
a block on ether side Of The build
ing. were patrolled BY uniformed J.
lice
Every person entering the building
was c!asely scrutinized. In the cor
ridors were stationed six policemen
and inside the court room q dozen
detectives were placed.
Abraham Ruef was the first Of those
directly connected in the tria! 10 ar
rive with five polio smcr md FIVE a.
pu;y ~herifYs riding inside the var
with him and escorted by five noun.
ed policemen.
Traces Of Strain Visible.
Ruef was calm but pale. and the
effects Of the past nights excitement
was plainly visible on his face.
Later Assistan, Dist!ic, At,orue,
John O'Gara. who he'd len Mr.
Hen"yS assistant in recent t:!a's
came in and took the place Of Hcne'
where be was sho, on Friday
When Judge I-awler called Ruei
case Assistant District Attorney
OGara "nnounced that Msssrs. Sull,
van. Johnson and DIVER would assis
the prosecution and asked that thei'
{ uancs be entered upon the records.
, Thomas p. DcZier anrcunced tia
J the defense had motion 20 make bas
Cd upoa some sndavits In which h
! said: Upon this afhdavit. sworn u
BY Abraham Rucf. 7 hereby make az
! peal for change Of venue from thi'
, court 70 some ether court Of co-ord'
nate jurisdiction In the state OF Cal
ifornia. where the conditions eusttr'
In this cour, do rot obtain.
Rvsrs Council rhresteoe6.
Dozier then read ad,dayits. made b!
himself and Aitorncv Ach settin;
forta that counsel for the drtcns'
xcr. r.-cpisinS communicsttpas b!
mai; md Telephone thpsfsatnG thci
fves Il they continual n, The dsiens'
Of Ru~S, ard tina. ss . r~s1tt 81 con
ditioux uuw cotainin9. u w@rt
siils, 10 secure a fair md inpart'a
trial In this city.
A6xed t. each afYidasif were copic
~ newspapers giving accounts Of tn
shooting of Hcncy. Haas suhscQuer
suicide. and mass mectines - sdd'
,Joaal evidence OF the inaamcd stat
- a., ,.,f.lt.. min.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
FINANCES IN CONFUSION.
China Adopts . New Unit Of vs!u
IN COR.
,By the Associated Prcss. !

10y Nv .NSSOCsaSu ftFss'
rEK1NG. Tuesday October i1.-
The appeal BY The g1apd council 10
the yiccroys aud governors for ad'
vice on the subjs.i Of a standard
monetary unit and coin fer the en-
PR. has resulted Ia III" adoption BY
edicl ~ the kn Ping :aei. value
a,'Jut 20 cents gold. a. the standard
money u5it and a coin OF the value
OF a half ts-i 10 b. the coin CT Srn'
craI circulation
TIL. edict zors over tho difficultics
o. changing the monsy Of China from
a system Of weight 10 coin systsu
the former bs-IaS relied on by ofhcisis
and bankers 10 enable them 10
squeeze from commerce. . large pari
Of their revenues.
The cdic; s,ys that Chin>s, asa5ccs
srs row Ia confusion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
oerssles osstrVysr oeiIs.
m sAa As,nr4a,NS prexS i,

NORFOLK, VA. Nov. 18th. nov
dcreiict destroyer Seneca " the
Upi:Nd states soverpment. The 6rst
yyssci evr built exclusively for this
purpcee. and which vas recently com
ple:ed q The Newport Sess Ship
t,uildins yard coaied and provtssoncJ
herc toJay Tor her maId-a -oysgc.
sAiIins tl,s ar;craocu Tor Nc~ York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
Castro's Enemies Arrested.
,By Associated Press),

WIHEMSTAD. CURACAO. Nov. lG.
1t is rumcrrd here that several
Venezuelan politicians. followers oil
the former revolutionary. Ell Mocha
Vernadez. have been arrested
by order OF President Castro
and imprisoned at Maracaiho.
Among them is priest who was
captured while officiating IN church
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
oseS from NstUral csOes
IBy The Associated Rrxxxl

BOSTON. MASS. Nov. 1e.-Aiier an
autopsy and nearly ~ hours Of In
versisation tho local polio. annovDccd
to-day that they were satisfied thst
Mr.. Chsries ". c'Chsck"D Stahl. the
Stdnv Of The American League base.
bal, player. whose body was found
YESTERDAY In . doorway q a house 10
South Boston died from natural
Gauss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
FOUL MURDER.
Believed to Have Been Killed ana
Body Concealed by sIsyers.
{By Associated PressJ

{By Associated Press.)
(By the Associated Press.'>
RALEIGH, n. C.. Nov. 1s.-Poltce
developments today established the
fac, that Or. E!bs It W. Smith, rep
rescntative OF q Richmond. Va. coal
conysuy ind son OF r n Smith. OF
Ne~hope. ". Va, whose body vas
fosud in the city rock quarry in tnc
outskirts Of Raleigh Yesterday. vas
the victim Of, one Of the worst mur>
ders in the history Of the city. hs
left his hotel SATURDAY night and II
Is believed he ~ss murdered in The
city sud his boly carried 10 the quar-
~ for concealmcnt.
TIE body wa taken 10 Rchmond
ioday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
CRv the Associated Press.

Blind presehsr wants orestsr ptsey
u NstioastDSoovueit0. =.
6Ry the Associated PrcssD
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov. i&--
Timothy white. q bliEd preacheg =
Aiexaadris. We. went 70 the W.
House to-day to insss, upou pfsscnH \
20 the Prc~id nj . propossi 10
esa'nes incctiu9s Stfh prayfr.
When he found II dt0cub twDr1
the Prcssdcni ~ ces:snsea y 80
card Of tnsr nQ0OT ;. =.
rssa and Stxeok g:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17
Japanese are Suspicious.

Japanese. are SO0otCSOOt.
Toxic, Nov. 1.-THE announcement
Of the death at Picking Of both the
emperor and the dowaser empress
caused a heavy fall in the stock
market in Toxic. but oficial views
are optimistic.
It Is generally believed that the
emperor died after the dowager en-
press. and some newspapers express
this opinion. while others assign
sinister causes 70. the empcror's
death.
The emperor Of Japan. who Is at
tending the naval review at Kobe
sept a message CT sympathy 70 Pek-
ing as also did the members Of the
cabinet.
All the flags in Toxic arc al half
mast
viii Consult other Powers.
Omcials decline to be interviewed.
Though the statement made by the
Associated Press on November IA
tina; I. is not Japan's Intention in the
event Ct disorder or disorHanization
n Chinese territory 20 take any
steps until after = ccsnlta;iou nt all
the interested nations, and an aGree-
ment BY the powers, may be regard
ed a. expressing the attitude Of the
government.
The leading japanese ofhcisls en-
joubtedly are closely observing the
eitustion in Pekin9.
There IL every indicstiou that
japan 10 fully prepared for cventusi'-
ties IN China IN order To protect her
Interests ehosId rep-tition Of his
tory occur. bot ]: Is believed she cN-
prcas the advice. and cooperation OF
America
M. ceneer pssss -.
PASADENA. CAL, Nov. i6.-i
Iook uppu To dcsth q the dowaseV
smerrss Of Chias - . p,Tsousl ,oss.
ssIs Mrs. Z. n. Ccaser. widow OF
sAs forn-r minister to chioa. y. u.
ConGer. today.
when ny husband sas Cnited
sssses minister 70 China I bad sp~c-
| III oeposfupities Of becOmins &C.
auasnscJ shh hc-. admire Der
| sscstir. She ~as truly r-narka-
h. ~enab."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17

THg WeA1hGA
Fair sunday with cooler On
the coast; Monday fair and
warmer: strong west winds
diminishing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-17

Continued on Eighth Page).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30

for the annual flower festival
which takes place this month.
Ia the theater building where
for three weeks every April are
enacted the masterpieces of the
master dramatist and a few of the
productions of pIaywrights belong
ing TO tho same period, are paint
ings and statues of all the great
actors and actresses of the Eng
disappearing stage Prominent in
the group of celebrities are to be
seen busts and paintings of Ed
win Booth. Mary Anderson NOW
Madame Navarro). Ada Rehan, and
Edwin Forrest. The beautiful
marble bust of Ellen Terry. the
gift TO the museum of Sir
Henry Irving. is one of the most
striking in the collection.
Climbing 10 the tower one gains
CONTINUED on Second Page.1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30

The theater proper is situated
on the banks of the Avon, the
grounds extending to the waters
edge. 1t is a beautifully placid
stream, on which float countless
canoes. while occasionally a quaint
little steam launch pants by on
its way 10 unload its human
freight of devotees at the church
yard. Diagonally across the river
from the theater is the boathouse
belonging to Marie Corelli. the
novelist. who is frequently seen
riding up and down the river on
moonlight nights. Her rose
covered residence is several hun
dred yards distant Stretching
away on the opposite side of the
river, bat connected by two arched
bridges is magnificent campus
on which it is proposed to give the
pastoral plays. It IS now used
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30
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cent memorial theater ia which
performances are given once
every year by the foremost actors
of England; there is a splendid
library and Shakespearean Mu-
scum in connection with it; the
birthplace of the poet has been
restored, and all the attendants
necessary are employed out of an
endowment fund and from the
fees charged TO visitors; in the
public square stands a memorial
fountasA- the gift of George W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30

in the Daily Chronicle as / came
down from London that morning
that Mrs. Flower, the widow of a
brewer. had henueathed $4,000
and her own magnificent residence
to tho Shakespeare Memorial. The
same article mentioned that Mr..
Flower before his death had given
100000 to the same cause.
The main point at issue in tie
public mind was. What's to be
done with this new gift The
city already boasts of a magnifi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30

Childs, Of Philadelphia, which was
unveiled by Sir Henry Irving on
the occasion of the Queens Jubi-
lee; and there is grandiose
monument in bronze, around
which are grouped four command
ing figures symbolic of comedy
(Falstaffl, history prince HENRI.
philosophy (Hamlet), and tragedy
U.ady Macbeth).
So it iS a burning issue-What
is to be done with this new gift
that can serve to do honor TO the
W1rid's greatest mind
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30

And while / was in the city
sentiment seemed to be crystalliz-
ing into the belief that no more suit
able means of doing homage to the
poet could be devised than to in
augurate pastoral plays to be
given each year, during the sum
mer or late spring This idea is
particularly fortuitous as the
handsome home of Mrs. Flowe
which is now a part of the Shake :
peare Memorial estate. adjoins the
grounds of the memorial theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-30

that nearly $50 years ago there
was born within fits confines the
greatest literary genius the world
has ever known.
Turmoil" was in the air when
arrived at the quaint little sta
ton early in August and began
trudging through the Uusty street
on the way to Shakespeare cot
tage." Little knots Of citizens were
gathered at the various street cor
ners talking with great earnest
ness.
What's it all about?" I asked
of a kindly looking old gentleman,
Mr.. Richardson, who afte-ward
acted as my very interesting and
rainstaling Instructor in all the
lore of SEakespeare's Church.
Shakespeare, Of course" was his
answer You know that's ali We
think of in this place-and I guess
there's many a city in America
would give all they've got to get
what we have. Our citizens are
discussing today the munifcent
gift Of the Widow Flower to the
governors Of the Shakespeare Ne
mortal Association
And then I remembered reading
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
AT PRAYERS" and a Seat.

The scramble for seats In the house
of commons Is regulated by certain
rules. A member present at prayers
has right to the place he then occu-
pies until the rising Of the house.
Each evening stands absolutely indie
pendent and by itself, and therefore
the title to a seat secured by attend
ance at prayer lapses at the termina-
ton of the sitting. On the table In a
little box is a supply Of small white
cards with the words "At prayers" In
large old English letters. Obtaining
one of these cards and writing his
name on ii under the words AT pray
ers," the member slips it into a re-
ceptacle In the bench at the back Of
the seat and thus secures the place
for the night against all corners. He
may Immediately leave the house and
remain away as long as he pleases.
The place may be occupied by another
member I'm the meantime, but when.
ever the master of the seat, the gen
tleman whose autograph Is written
on the card in the little brass slit, re
turns to the chamber the temporary
occupant of the seat must give place to
him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
A Little Too Far.

There is such thing as OVERRIDING
your part" declared man OF the law
who now has the knowledge gained by
much experience.
shortly after l began practice IN
the west was called upon to defend
man who had drawn a revolver on
another and threatened to kill him.
The accused did not have a character
above reproach, but the prosecuting
witness was also shady in reputation.
and | made the most Of this fact.
pictured him as a desperate Of the
most dangerous type, man that was
a constant menace to the community
and one who would recognize no other
law than that of force. Such men as
he, | insisted, made necessary the or
ganization of vigilance committees and
injured the fair name Of the west
among the older communities OF the
country.
THE jury returned a verdict Of gull
ty and my man was sentenced to q
years Imprisonment. AS soon as court
adjourned the foreman Of the jury
came to me and said: Young Teller,
you spread it on too thick. After that
there rip snortin' speech of yourn we
couldn't do nothin' else AN what we
done
81 don't understand you, sir
"'You don't? Why, we found the
burned gerloot guilty cause he didn't
shoot "-Detroit Free Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
He Tanned the Princess.

William the Conqueror when he was
only the Duke Of Normandy had fallen
in love with the Princess Mathilde Of
Flanders. She was proud and naughty
and had refused the noble lovers who
were anxious to win her hand. The
willy Norman studied her character
carefully and when he had mapped
out his plan Of campaign rode into the
town one day when she, at the head Of
a party, was going from church. He
sprang from his horse by her side.
boxed her ears soundly, pulled her OF
her steed, rolled her vigorously in the
mud, told her that he loved her and
rode away. The astonished princess
was Infatuated and swore all kinds Of
vengeance After her rage cooled
down, however, she said to her father
that upon reflection she had come TO
the conclusion that the only man who
could treat Mathilde Of Flanders in
that manner should be her husband
They were married, and the union
turned out to be one of the happiest
marriages In the history Of royalty.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
A Lesson In Honesty.

There Is a restaurant In Broad street
In which nearly thousand persons
eat during the noon hour. Each per-
son eats what he pleases and when he
goes to the cashiers desk announces
the amount of his Indebtedness. The
proprietors figure that to trust to the
honesty of their patrons is saving of
precious Wall street minutes and, be-
sides, is good business. Once In awhile
keen eyed employees capture a cheat.
One of these, youth, was caught
with the goods on" a few days ago
and taken to the Office of the proprie-
tors. Given the choice Of being ar
rested or going into the kitchen and
washing dishes, the young man nearly
collapsed of shame and fright. He
begged not to be arrested and re,
luctantly agreed to wash dishes For
an hour or so the culprit struggled
with a pile Of dishes I'm a tub of steam
ing water. Then he was told he might
depart. Now he brings his lunch from
hOme.-New York Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
Ballet Shoes.

Ballet shoes fit like a stocking. They
are of leather with thin leather sole
about an inch wide and with the up
pers sewed so that they come under
the foot. The ballet dancer wants no
rubber heels, instep arch supports nor
any other of the foot supporting or
reforming devices which are common
ly used by ordinary mortals. The toe
dancer desires q hard box toe on he
ballet shoes, but the ordinary dancer
seeks only shoes that will give perfect
freedom Of movement Of the joints and
muscles Of the feet 1t is rule of
good dancers, shoe man Of expert
ence says, to wear shoes that will al
low for space between the toes. 1t Is
a point of good fit that all persons
should heed, he says. High heels are
put on to stage shoes for effect, not to
promote good dancing Many stage
shoes are made with short fore parts
and high heels to make the feet loo'
smaller and the person taller.-Boston
Globe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23

al wonder If local mariners appre-
ciate the optical Illusion which the
statue of Liberty presents to man
arriving In this port for the first time,
said the skipper Of an East Indian
tramp, who few days before had en-
tered New York harbor upon his first
voyage here. II saw the statue be-
fore / got to the Narrows, and 1t seem
ed as If It were just about where
quarantine is. Later the thing seem
ed about abeam of the XIII Won Kull
1t kept getting farther and farther
away, until l finally wondered wheth
err should ever bring 1t abeam.
suppose It's great height accounts fol
this."-New York Post
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
Tuesday, April II.

House-Cannon resolution providing
for an investigation of the paper trust
passed by strict party vote, the
minority favoring immediate removal
of the tariff on wood pulp and print
paper. Letter from Secretary Loeb
denying the statements of Mr.. Sims
read by the latter.
Senate-World tour of battleship
fleet criticised by Messrs. Hale and
Bacon. Mr.. Warner (Mo) defended
the presidents action in dishonorably
discharging the negro troops in the
Brownsville affair.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
What Did He Meant

Mike Maloney's wife was an invalid,
and the doctor had been doing all
sorts Of things for her, changing the
medicine so often that poor Mixes in
come would scarcely reach and make
both ends meet, and at last the doctor
said that his wife must go to warm
er climate.
Mike listened to that advice for sew
eral months, and finally when October
came the doctor told Mike one Satur-
day evening after all of his weeks
wages had been spent that his wife
positively must be sent ito warmer
climate without delay"
Mike left the room for few min
utes, and when he returned he was
wiping his eyes with his left hand,
while with his right hand he brought
an ak, which he gave to the physician,
saying:
81 hate to do it, doc. You please
do 1t for me"-Kansas City Independ-
ent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
Friday. April ~.

House-Attitude of German emperor
toward David Jayne Hill, named as
ambassador to Berlin, the subject of
comment. Both Mr.. Perkins IN. "
and Mr.. Slayden (Tex.) expressed the
opinion that the objections to Mr.. Hill
were due to no other cause than that
Mr.. Hill was financially unable to
maintain a certain standard of social
representation.
Senate-Bill regulating the issuance
of injunctions against the enforcement
Of state laws passed after brief con-
sideration.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
Monday, April 20.

House-Sensational statements af-
fecting a United States senator whose
name was not given and the presi-
dents secretary made by Mr.. Sims of
Tennessee in the course of a discus
sion of the conference report on the
District of Columbia street railway
trackage bill.
Senate-Brownsville affair again the
subject of discussion, Mr.. Borah of
Idaho taking the ground that the evil
dence proved the negroes guilty. Ma
val and agricultural appropriation
bills reported.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23
Cuttinu Back Trees.

In highly interesting experiments at
the Woburn England experimental
fruit farm in cutting back apple trees
when planted the ultimate result was
found to be that trees not cut back
until the end of the first year contin-
and the crop borne by them during the
first ten years was only one-third of
that borne by those which We're cut
back when planted.