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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
caledonians Elect

Special to The Herald
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 12.-The Caledon-
ian society has elected officers for the
coming year as follows: PRESIDENT,
Robert McFarlane; vice president,
David Irvine; secretary, j. c. Dalg-
leish sergeant alarms, w. p. Con-
ming: financiers, j. l.. Somerville, Cor
don Wimpress and John Miller.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
KNIFE WOUND CAUSES
OFFICERS RIBS TO DECAY

SANTA MONICA. Feb. 12.-Noel J..
Wilson, a Santa Monica policeman who
was stabbed some time ago by A. Il.
Curtis, an old soldier, went to hospi-
tai in Los Angeles yesterday, where the
wound was opened, and 1t was found
that two ribs which the weapon had
struck had begun to decay.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
May Declare Company InsoIvent

NEWARK, N. j., Feb. 1.-THE Unit
ed States Independent Telephone com
pany was ordered by Vice Chancellor
Howell today to show cause on Febru-
airy IS why it should not be adJudged
insolvent. Counsel for James M. O'Gra-
dy of Chester. N. Y, a creditor and
stockholder applied for the order and
declared that the company is insolyent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

Norman Brashear of the Los Angeles
Coast league ball team, who has spent
the past two months in Pomona, left
yesterday for the former city. While
in Pomona "Brash" coached the high
school team, and these boys are now
in fine condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Implement Company Bankrupt

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 12.-P. p.
Mast & Co., agricultural implement
manufacturers of Springfield, were
thrown into the hands of receivers to-
day. The receivers were directed to
continue the business but to wind it up
as speedily as possible. The assets are
given as approximately $1,000,OO0, and
the indebtedness of 100000 is declared
to be increasing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Club VIII Celebrate

Special to The HeraId
VENICE, Feb. 12--Members of the
Crescent Bay Womans club and their
friends will celebrate the second an
niversary of the forming of the club
tomorrow afternoon, when they will
enjoy an elaborate luncheon at the Ship
Cabrillo and later play cards.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Indian school Burns

7tEHuCIHtt
SPOKANE, Wash. Feb. 12.-vWhile
the entire school was at mass yester-
day morning, the Indian girls school
and dormitory. attached, at Des Met,
Idaho, on the Occur d'Alene reserva-
ton, twelve miles from Tekoa, WASH,
we're totally destroyed by fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Pomona News Notes

Special to The Herald
POMONA. Feb. 12.-There is a va
cancy in the city's board of trustees
caused by the resignation of Lee r.
Matthews of the Third ward. Mr.. Mat
thews recently moved his residence to
another ward and had to resign.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

The young women of the Baptist
class entertained the young men of the
Baraca class of the church last night.
It was a leap year party, given at the
home of Miss Stella Simpson, 215 West
Pearl street. The young people en-
joyed a pleasant social evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

At the election of officers for company
D, N. G.. c., last night r. s. Clark
was elected first lieutenant and Homer
L. Duffy second lieutenant. Both are
military men.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

Mrs. S. L. Houghton and Mrs. M
Swanton are in Los Angeles today at
tending the convention of the officials
hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

The Pomona Fruit Growers exchange
is building a large preceding plant
on East Second street. 1t is to be
ready for occupancy April 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

BOSTON, Feb. 12.-Market unchanged
weather favorable. Thirteen cars sold.
Twenty-three on track.
Quail, o. X. F. Ex.......s...... $40
Royal Knight, r. IL. f. Ex., Redlands.. 80
Overland, S. b. f. Elk, Redlands Jst.. z.So
LAUREL Q. C. F. Elk, Corona. ......... 40
Orchard, National o. Co.. S.Vo
Grafton, Redlands o. @. A............ z.bV
Golden Flower Redlands o. G. A... 2.40
signal. Stewart F. Co..........2 .25
Golden Buckle, r. H. f. Elk, e. High. 2-4o
Lochinvar. r. H. F. Elk, e. High. .... 2.3o
Pine Gone, S. b. r. Ex., Il. High. ..... 2.4o
Princess. O. C. f. Elk, Corona. ....... 1.95
Producer. Redlands o. r. Co......... 2.eo
Bronco, West American F............ 2.46
Trophy, Cal. Citrus Union. ............ 2.30
Geranium, Cal Citrus Union. .......... 2.lo
RUBY BLooDs
Laurel, one-half boxes. ...............s1.95
Pittsburg Market
PITTsBURG, Feb. 12-Market is strong
Weather favorable.
NAVELS
Palm Tree, A. II. f. Elk, Arlington Hts. s2.l5
Planet, S. S. It. Ex, Orange. ........,. 2.20I
Hibiscus, Sweetwater F. c., Bon. 49,. 2.0o
Oakleaf, I. C. #. Elk, Porterville. Z.lo
Butterfly, Gov. II. Ex., Coyina. ......... 2'zO
Tiger Head, 1. L. Lyons Sons. .......' s.3o
Ropyrus ?.................. ..''''.' z.Vo
Bon Ton, A H. f. Ex Ar. Hts. ...... 195
Bonita, Sweetwater f. Co, Bon...... 2.2O
Stock Label, Sweetwater f. Co., Bon. LIS
Tulip, T. C. F. Elk, Porterville. ....... 200
Butterfly, ii, Covina +. Elk, Covina. -. 2.20
Butterfly, ii, Covina f. Ex., Covina. -. go
Mother Colony, Randolph F. Co....... 2.15
Big Find, ?...................... go
LEMONS
Circus, q? Observation-Disclosures. 20
Bunker Hill. Cal. Citrus Union. zoo
No Label, Cal Citrus Union. .......... 1.95
Maine. Sparr F. Co.. Observation-Disclosures. 2.10
Circus, Spar f. Co., ................. 2.l6
Gold Hill, T. C. F. Elk. Lindsay. 1.95
TANGERINES
Tulip, boxes, T. c. F. Ex., Porterville 1895
Cleveland Market
CLEVELAND, Feb. lat is raining.
Market is very strong. Six cars sold. Ten
cars on track
NAvELs
Bonita, Sweetwater FIT. Co. ............$1.a6
Stock Label, Sweetwater Fl Co........ 1.65
Iris, D. M. FIT. Elk. Monrovia. ......... 40
Jasmine, d. NJ. FIT. Ex., Monrovia. ..... zoo
Coral. s. B. FIT. Elk, Yerkes. ......... zoo
Tallyho, S. b. FIT. Ex., Rialto. ........ 226
Hibiscus, Sweetwater +. Co. 1.eO
Valley, T. c. FIT. Elk, Porter. ......... Lbs
Violet, d. M. FIT. Elk, Monrovia. ......s 2.26
Cosmos S. B. FIT. Ex, Yerkes. ....... 2.25
Puritan, s. B. FIT Elk, Rialto. ......... ESQ
Big r. CHI, S. B. FIT. Elk, Rialto. 220
SEEDLINGS
Pepita, T. C. FIT. Elk, Porterville. s1.65
TANGERINES
Tallyho, boxes. S. b. Ft Elk, Rialto. $295
GRAPEFRUIT-SEEDL
Puritan. s. B. FIT. Elk, Rialto. .$27o
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
Pasadena Hrevities

President A, H. Chamberlain of the
Throop institute will leave tomorrow
for Washington. ID. c., to attend a
meeting of the executive committee OF
the national superintendent of schools.
During his absence Dean Stacy will be
in charge.
A touring car occupied and owned by
~. S. Lane OF South Pasadena caught
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13

Taliyho. s. B. Eft Ex.. Riaito. ........ Up
Big r, CHI. S. B. FIT Elk, Rialto. ..''... l,SV
LEMONS
Trail, S. t. TT Elk. La Manda. .......s sss
Cannon. s. T. F. Elk, La Manda...'.. zoo
st. Louis Market
ST. LOUIS, Feb. i2.-Weather warm.
Market firm on good stock. Eight cars
sold Thirteen cars on track.
NAvELS
Mt. Whitney. T. c. Ft Ex., Porterville $l65
Full Value, T. c. TT. Eek, Porteryille.. 1.9O
Pocohontas, t. c. Fit Elk. Porterville.. 1b5
Hiawatha T. c. Ft. Eek, Porteryille- l.y2
Redlands. ogs, r. H. Ft Ex., Redlands 200
Royal Knight, Il, r. II. FIT. Elk, Red. 40
Golden Flower, Redlands o. G. A...... 2.55
Cameia. Redlands Nut. Og........... 24V
La Belle, Redlands Nut. Og........... 2f6
Red c, Covina +. Elk, Covina. ...... 2.S5
Cougar, Coyina f. Ex., Covina. ....... 20
Belt r. II. FIT. Elk, E. Highlands 49,. 2.2O
Ben Hur, r. II. Fit. Elk, Redlands... ESQ
Newsboy, r. II. FIT Ex., Redlands. 210
Newsboy. IT, r. H. FIT. Elk. Redlands.. 21O
Golden Gate, Redlands o. G. A........ 225
Blossom, Redlands Nut. o.. 2z5
SEEDLINGS
Valley, T. c. FIT. Elk. Porteryille. s160
Pocohontas, u, T. c. TT. Elk, Portvl.. 75
Pocohontas L. C. FIT. Elk, Porterville. LES
Hiawatha, u, I. c. Ft. Elk, Porterville 80
LEMONS
Pocohontas, T. c. FIT. Elk, Porterville $170
Pet, S. A. Fruit Elk, San Dimas. .... 270
Duck, s. A. Fruit Ex., San Dimas. 80. 2.10
Wnlle CfOSSs q ~
Hiawatha, T. c. Fruit Elk, Porterville. LIS
Greyhound, s. A. Fruit Elk, San Dinas 2.25
Bridal Veil, Pinkham & McKeve. ..... 2.45
Cincinnati Market
CINCINNATI, Feb. 12.-Weather cool;
market steady; five cars sold. One on track.
Florida Brights. $1.75 to s1.9o; Russets $3.50
to s2.O5.
LEMONS
Pet, s. A. Fruit Ex., San Dimas. .......S2 10
Duck, S. A. Fruit Elk, San Dimas. go. 2.25
Greyhound, $. A. Fruits Ex., San Dimas 2.45
Hawk, A. s. Fruit Ex., Pomona. ..... 2.05
Philadelphia Market
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12.-Five cars of
navels. two cars Of lemons sold. Weather
warmer; cloudy; market stronger; sixteen
F1oridas sold.
Stag. A. C. g. TT Elk, Azusa. 49,. .25
Pointer, ii, A. C. 9. Fruit Elk, Azusa. EOS
Black Hawk. A. H. Fruit Elk, Prenda.. 2.23
Mission Bells. A. B. Chapman. ........ 2.19
BUDDED
Mission Memories ....................S2. "a
LEMONS
Watchumna. r. c. Frt., X. L., Gov. .$2.51
Rossmoyne Grv., e. NJ. Ross. .......... $50
Citrus Fruit Shipments
Tuesday, February IL, 172 cars oranges
and 10 lemons. Total to date this
season e972 cars. Of which 1853 cars are
lemons. Total to same date last year $500
cars, of which 752 cars were lemons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
FIRE DESTROYS KITCHEN
OF PASADENA RESIDENCE
Special to The Herald,

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Feb 12.-The home of
A. c. Yearian at 9S1 North Orange
Grove avenue was badly damaged by
fire, which started in the kitchen from
an overheated kettle of boiling tar this
afternoon. The kitchen was almost
consumed and the kitchen furniture
was ruined by smoke and water. The
damage is estimated at $500. Good
work of the firemen prevented the
flames spreading to the main portion
of the house.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
SANTA MONICA NEGROES
ORGANIZE LEAGUE; ELECT

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 12.-Having
as their object the establishment of
more complete unanimity of purpose,
and to discuss matters that vitality con-
Germ their race, the negroes of Santa
Monica have organized a league with
the following officers: G.. Simpson,
president; H. c. Washington, secretary;
j. w. Monkey, treasurer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
EASTERN CITRUS FRUIT PRICES

BOSTON, Feb 12.-Market unchanged.
Weather favorable Thirteen cars sold.
Twenty-three track.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-13
HOTEL GREEN, PASADENA,

Finest Winter Resort in the World.
]. Fl. HOLMES, Manager.
European and American Plan.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
Los Angeles HakIng Stay Of o..
fIcss and uan Pleasant.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS T0CITY
Governor of State and Mayor of City
Extend Cordial Greetings n. Gan.
quet Given to the otHceru--vacan.
Chair for Evans.
(py Assoclaand Presal

LOS ANGELES, CAL. April e0.--A
long day of merry making by the
sailors OF the American battleship
meet was brought TO close tonight
with two big banquets, one to the
petty officers at the largest cafe in
The city, and the other to the admir-.
ais and commanding officers of the
i1eet and members of their stats
The latter function was provided Mt
the Hotel Alexandria. the oficiaI
iieet hendqnarters and was made the
occasion OF formal welcome to Lon
Angeles. both Mayor A. C. Harper.
and Governor ]. ~. Giilett being In.
Guided among the speakers. Rear
Admiral Charles NJ Thomas. In com.
nand OF the fleet, responded to Tho
addresses of welcome.
a vacant chair marked the Mace
originally assigned to Rear Admiral
Evans.
one fourth OF the men included in
the entire enlisted force came ashore
TO take part In the festivities planned
IN their honor. There were 600
sailors and marines in the liberty
parties. Once OH the beach they
800 'Silo Siiiu Trolley cars
awaiting them; and arriving In the
city. they found all manner of con.
veyances at their disposal. Most of
the sailors made at once for Chutes
park where an amateur boxing car.
nival, managed and refereed by j. ].
Jefferies was the first attraction OF
the day.
The lightweight championship of
the feet was decided today under
navy regulations, Lutinski of the New
Jersey winning from Meyers of the
ohio. in eight rounds.
The barbecue ana wild western
show followed the bout and tonight
the sailor boys have full possession
of the streets. Today's program for
the entertainment OF the enlisted men
Is to be repeated tomorrow. Wednes-
day and Thursday for the benefit of
the other sailors of the fleet. Thols.
ands of the residents of Los Angeles
and vicinity flocked aboard the bat.
tleships again today the transparta.
ton lines to San Pedro Long Beach
Dadondo. Venice. Ocean Park and
Santa Monica having all they could
do to handle the crowds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
House Committee on FiaanGs and
Banking Defeats vresIasdHeasure
VREElAAD PREDICTS A BIG PANIC
Says it win be Criminal Negligence
on Part of Congress Not to Pass
an Emergency Financial Measure at
This Session.
(By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 20 =
The House committee on banking and
currency today voted to lay on the
table the financial bill offered by Rep.
resentative Edward b. Vreeland. OF
New York. as substitute for the Al
dlich bill. and decided to report fa-
vorably the bill recently introduced
by Chairman Fowler, providing for a
currency commission TO be composed
of 40 members. IL members OF the
Senate, II members of the House, ana
u others, who must be citizens of the
United States.
The action of The committee was
taken late in the afternoon, after a
meeting lasting all day. Representa-
tive Vreeiand appeared before the
committee and made long argument
In favor of his bill, saying he thought
1t would be criminal negligence for
Congress to adjourn without passing
some measure of protection in thu
event OF another panic this fall. He
did not think that panic was immi-
nent. MIR. Vreeland said that his bill
was an emergency measure and he
favored the appointment of a curren :
cy commission to consider a perman-
ent banking and currency law.
Representative Ebenezer ]. Fill, ..
Connecticut, replied to Mr.. Vreelanf,
severely criiicising his measure,
which he said was the Aldrsh hnl,
pure and simple, with tvc sections
omitted The committee then went
into executive session to consider the
measure. The discussion over ii was
more protracted than over the Aldrici,
bill. which was tabled last week. The
Vreeland bill had some supporters ana
when the vote on the motion 10 table
it was taken, Messrs Weeks, Massey,
Burton, Ohio, and Mckinney, Illinois,
voted in the negative.
Those voting in the affirmative were
Messrs. Prince. illinois; McMoran,
Michigan; Waems, Ohio; Waldo. New
York; Hayes, California; Pujo, Lou
isiana; Glass. Virginia; Gillespie, Tex.
las; james, !son.asisy; Crawford,
North Carolina, and Chairman Fow-
Ter. AS in the case of the Aldrich bill
the committee decided TO give no rea-
son to the House for its action.
TIE motion to report the Fowler
currency bill was adopted 10 to 3.
Those voting in the negative were
Messrs- Pujo, James and Crawford
while Messrs. Burton and McHenry
voted present
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
FIRST STEP TAKEN TO
SECURE THAW'S RELEASE.
New York State Supreme Court Jus.
tice Grants Permission TO Al.
low Thaw to Sign Papers.
uny Associated Presal

POUGHKEEPStE. y. y. April 60
Tho FIRST step In the proceedings
looking 10 the release OF Harry *.
Thaw from the state asylum for the
insane ut Maueawan. was taken to.
day. lanes Graham. OF NewhurE.
formerly secretary TO Governor Odeli
appeared as Thaw's counsel before
Justice Morschauser. OF the New
York state Supreme Court, ut White
Plains ard applied for an order di.
rcct'ng the superintendent, Of the
asylum TO permit Thaw 10 sign an
application for a writ of hcabcas cor.
pus, The order was promptly issu.
cd aud 1t will probably be served up.
on The acting superintendent 81 the
asylum nj once.
According To the usual procedure
in such cases. Thaw will sign the nm.
plicailon for n writ of haDeas corpus
which will then be submitted to i
justice of the Supreme Court probably
Justice Morschauser. Such writs
are always granted and the date when
the writ is returnable Is fixed to sui,
the convenience of all parties con.
cerned. Then Thaw will appear be.
fore Justice OF the Supreme Court
Tor hearing TO determine whether
he shall be released from the asylum
rs sane. Probably the hearing will
be held before Justice Morschauscr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
SHOT GIRL BECAUSE SHE
DIDN'T WANr HIM TO DRINK
Rockbrld9e County Girl Mortally
Wounded by Man to Whom She
WasEnaaged to be Married
Especial TO The Daily press.)

Especial To The Daily press.,
LEXINGTON, VA. April 2O,--Cecil
KniclS, 20 years OF ase. shot Miss
Mary Clark. Is years old. with intent
to kill Saturday night. at the home
of the girl, near Golfers, In Rock,
bridge county. The tragedy was the
result OF jealousy on, the part OF the
man. a.
The couple were engaged to be
married The girl Ind threatened 10
discard Knirk who was addicted TO
drink, unlcss lie reformed. This 40
nngered the man that he lost all con.
troll. ana drawing n revolver from his
pocket opened fire on the girl. Two
shots took effect. II IL thought that
Miss Clark cannot recover.
Knioli made his escape after the
shooting and has not yet been cap.
tured. The neighbornood has been
greatly stirred by the tragedy. Search.
Ing parties nre securing the mountains
for the criminal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
MERRY WIDOW HATS
DRIVE MEN FROM CHURCH
Burlington IN. J.) Ministers say New
Headgear is Keeping Men Away
From the Churches.

BURLINGTON, n. j.. April 90 =
Several local churches have proposed
a ban upon Merry Widow hats in the
congregation during services. Pas
tors declare that men are becoming
fewer ut the services as the number
of big hats increase. and threaten to
make many male backsliders. Ushers
IN some of the more crowded churches
were OF their wits end to seat their
Easter congregations. Pews when
have comfortably accommodated six
persons would hold no more than four
when the quartet wore large hats. In
the prominent churches hereafter 1t
is proposed to request women who
wear their big hats to church to
check them at the cloak room during
the services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
REPUBLICANS I'M HOUSE
SUSTAIN SPEAKER CANNON
Almost by Strict Party Vote Declared
There Was no Breach of the
Privilege of the House.
(By Associaled pressl

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 20 =
With the exception of Messrs. Cooper
and Nelson. of Wisconsin, the House
today. by strict party vote. declared
that the action of Speaker Cannon last
Saturday. in snmmarlly adjourning the
House was not a breach of the priv
ilege of the House Affecting its safety,
dignity and integrity of its proceed
ings.
The declaration was made when n
resolution by Mr.. Williams holding
such n breach to have been commit
ted, was tabled 146 to 119. The yo.s.
was preceded by statements by bo,h
Mr. Williams and the speaker. After
disclaiming that result of the ems
ode there would be personal breach
between him aud the speaker, Mr..
Williams maintained that the action
was an unprecedented parliamentary
act On the other part Speaker Can
non called attention TO the dilatory
tactics of the minority leader for the
past two weeks and said 1t was the
speakers privilege and his duty TO
sweep aside dilatory demand and
declare the House adjourned.
The Republicans put through an
amendment to the rules making any
day suspension day and substitute.
ing majority for two thirds vote
to pass any member.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
.R0cKBRIOGG COUNTY MAN
ASSASSlRATED IN WOODS
w, |. Vowel Found Dead Near His
Home in Fairfield With Bullet
Holes In His Head.
Especial 10 The Daily press. \

LEXINGTON. VA, April gov. l..
Vowel was found dead In the woods
nj his home near Fairfield this morn
ing with several bullet holes in his
head The man had ben shot from
the rear There is no clue as 10 who
committed the deed.
Yowell was last seen shortly before
noon on Sunday. The body was dis
covered at an early hour this morn
ing Vowel was aged 30 years, and
is survived by wife and eight chill
dren. He came to Rockbridge from
Page county ten years ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21

600. The will was made OH Novem.
her eGth last The executors are
Rev. Arthur O. Sykes, formerly Of
Buffalo, and recently of Newpor;
News. Va. and Attorney Harry ID.
Williams. Buffalo. Rev. Mr.. Sykcs
and MIR Williams are among the be.
nehciaries under the Will. Among
other things the viii directs:
TO Rev. Arthur o. Sykes. In whosc
welfare my late husband and | have
been for many years interested and
for whom have very strong az.
lection. fifteen thouaaud dollars. that
sum to be pald TO his wife or children
IN the event OF his death"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21

income larger after he was in the
White House than before. So did
President Harrison. This was the ex-
perience OF Speaker Reed. after. his
service In Congress. Secretary Shaw
found his services more valuable after
he had been in the cabinet. Political
prominence is an asset in any kind OF
business.
Income Legitimate One.
Il could not have turned my atten-
ton TO anything where 1t would not
have been an advantage and had /
used all of my time featuring and
writing | could have made twice us
much as | have. The question IS not
whether have. made more than did
before was nominated, but whether
! have made 1t in legitimate way,
and think no one will deny that my
income has been derived rom n ~
Ultimate source. The next question
is whether the increase In my earning
power has changed my views on public
questions. No one, think, will con-
tend that 1t has
Pat Reply to Reporter.
Among the questions which Mr..
Bryan did not answer was one put by
q reporter: DO you expect TO be
nominated for the presidency
We'll. this is refreshing" said Mr..
Bryan, with smile. Il presume you
have read Caesar. young man. and
will remember that the book reads !.
All Gaul is divided into three parts.
If Julius Caesar had known you be-
fore he wrote that book he probably
would have struck out two of the
parts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
Williamsburg May Build Track.

WILLIAMSBURG, April 2O-Several
citizens are forming racing asso-
citation here. and propose having a
half mile track near the city. If the
people generally take an interest in
this organization it will eventually he
turned into a county fair association
Between 40 and 90 persons ara con-
nected with the movement.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
c. c. Kent, ST., bead.

News has been received OF the
death of Mr. c. C. Kent, father OF
Mr. G. c.. Kent, Jr., former secretary
of The local Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr. Kent was advanced
in years. and had been in feebis
health for some time. His death oc.
CARED Saturday at his home in Lees
burg, Va. - ~ =. +
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
SPECIAL MgsrlNe CALLED.
, Committee VIII Consider
Schmelz Bros. Offer.

Chairman J. Winston Read yester-
day issued call for meeting of the
finance committee of The council Tor.
Thursday night, for the purpose OF
considering the offer OF schmeiz Bros
bankers, for the purchase OF the ciiy's
street Improvement bonds for 500 GOO.
It seems very l!keIy that the finarc1.
committee will recommend that the
bankers oiicr he accepted. ~; ~ j,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21

Spent Life in Radius Of Four Miles.
CATSKILL. n. Y. April 20-Jorn
Post. one of the wealthiest retired
farmers in Greene county, died at
his home here late today. aged 0S
years. His life had been spent with
in a radius of four miles.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-21
REV. A. o. SYKES LEFT
FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Former Rector of ST. Pauis a Bent
fieiary Tuner the viii of Mrs.
Mary Bennett, of Bufnlo.
Especial 10 The DAILY Press)

BUFFALO, N. Y. April 2O.-The
Buffalo Commercial says in part in
today's issue:
The will of the late Mary J.. Ben.
nett, widow of Edward Bennett haa
been filed in the office OF Surrogate
Hart. for probate. The estate Is
valued at between 100000 and $780,