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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
BALDWIN PREDICTS
FLIGHT OF AIRSH|P
First Trial of Machine Is Sched=
uIed for Monday Under
Army Supervision

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-The officers
OF the signal corps are awaiting the
official trials of Captain Baldwin's dfri-
gible balloon on the tiptoe of expect
ancy. The first preliminary flight is
scheduled for Monday. The success or
failure of the airship will directly af-
feet the plans of General James Allen,
chief signal officer, and the younger
officers under him. In fact, the signal
officers are displaying more anxiety
when questioned as to the probable. re-
suit of the trials, said:
THAT machine has got to be a sue
cess, else I don't eat"
General Allen, who is one of the most
enthusiastic advocates of aeronautics
for the army, has expressed his belief
that Captain Baldwins machine will
fulfill all the requirements. Last win
ter General Allen endeavored to get
an appropriation of 100000 from con-
gress for airships and other aeronautic
purposes. He was unsuccessful and he
realized that the trials will have to be
successful, at least as far as the dir
fgible balloon is concerned, or there
will be very small chance Of get
ting anything from congress.
UNLIKE OTHER AIRSHIPS
Contrary to the general belief Cap
tain Baldwin's military dirigible. which
is as yet unnamed, is vastly different
from any airship of its kind ever built
in this country. If a success 1t will
mean more scientifically than the "a
hour flight which Count Zeppelin pro-
poses to make within few days In
his monster aerial ship
The gas bag of the Zeppelin airship
is just 20 times as large as that of
the Baldwin aeronaut and the eddies
and counter currents IN the air have
practically no effect upon it. With
Baldwin's dirigibIe, however, each
counteracted. It is the success which
Captain Baldwin will meet In this one
particular which will be the determin-
ing factor in the acceptance or rejec-
ton Of his machine.
SIDE RUDDERS USED
In the past Captain Baldwin has
used dirigible built especially for ex-
hibition purposes In these airships the
balance was maintained at all times
through the weight Of the operator be-
ing shifted on the same principle that
a tight rope walker balances himself
in midair. Under the specifications
which Captain Baldwin was awarded a
contract to build a dfrfgib1e for the
army this method will not be permit
ted. Instead. side rudders or planes
must be used, in addition to the balon-
etc, which is a balloon within bal
loon, or any other mechanical means.
Captain Baldwin will depend principal
ly on the balonete and the planes,
OF which he has four, two on each side
Of the frame. placed forward and aft.
Captain Baldwin has made 1000 bal
loon ascensions without ever being
scratched and although. he is 81 years
of age he displays the energy of a
much younger man.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
JUSTICE FOR ALL
FIRST WITH TAFT
Republican Nominee Declares
Problem Is How to Admins
ter Law Without Fav0r
Letters of Cengratulatien
Are Evoked by Speech
of Acceptance

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 1.-"Speak-
ing generally, I believe the greatest
question now before the American peo-
pie is the Improvement of the adminis-
tration of Justice, civil and criminal,
both In the matter of it's prompt dis
patch and the cheapening Of it's USE"
Judge William H Tart made this
statement today In discussing the adj
dress he is to deliver here next Thufs-
day TO the Virginia bar association, ar
rangements for which were being made
by President Wyndham r. Meredith of
the association.
Tt is a difficult problem" he added,
very difficult, indeed to make the adj
miristration Of Justice equal to the
poor and rich. The difficulty is in the
advantage the wealthy man has in the
employment of counsel and In the fact
that he is able. to stand the expense of
litigation, and the poor man is not"
Taft intimated that he would dwell
at some length on this question In hfs
address to the bar association. The
meeting will begin Monday and Taft
expects to attend several OF its sessions.
7 This was "congratulation day" so far
as Taft's mail went.
John d. Long, former secretary of
the navy, wrote; Your speech of ac-
Fceptance is perfect and ought to. as /
cannot doubt it will. insure your cleo
tlon, Tor which earnestly pray.
Senator Cu1lom of Illinois wrote: 1T
have just read your speech of accept
ance and 1 cannot refrain from writing
to tell you how much I am delighted
with it."
An optimistic view of the republican
situation in Iowa and Colorado was
communicated to Judge Taft by Secre-
tary Wilson, who says the question of
the tariff protection on farm products
will have great weight in Colorado
Here is q letter the candidate places
at the head of the last of those he
appreciates:
My Dear Mr. Taft: My daddy thinks lot OF
you and like everybody my daddy likes espe-
claly when hRve never met them. And so |
thought | would find out how many on our
street are going to vote for you and when went
around and asked l found 16 who were going
TO vote for you and / going to vote for the
temperance ticket. So L you will be
elected. Very truly yours
ANNA CATHERINE GRIFFITHS,
2oo3 North Ingleside avenue, Cincinnati, o.
Taft received today sample book
of half tone miniature pictures of HIM
self designed as a campaign novelty
now being considered by the national
committee. The book is in the form of
a postage stamp book and the pictures
are designed to be. pasted on letter
heads and envelopes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
C00NS DESTROY FRUIT
IN SAN JOAQUIN DISTRICT
E. q. Williams Gets Riddance of
Pest by Poisoning Fish and
Trailing Animals
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON, Aug. 1.-Coons are
raising havoc with San Joaquin county
fraitmen- e. G. Williams, a prominent
orcharoist, whose place is lc Gated II
miles from Stockton in the CaIaveras
river section, has been missing plums
for many days. but was unable to find
the source OF his losses until unex-
pectedly he noticed a coon gliding
through hlS orchard. Securing some
nsh from the Calaveras, he inpregnated
them with poison and set them under
his trees. The next morning he found
six dead coons. The operation was re-
peated the next day and 10 coons were
found among the fruit trees. The
orchardist reports that more coons than
were found on the place were killed,
and S-~0orts his statements by the
fact that a number of vultures have
been lowering over the river brush
Fince the poison was distributed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
BILL TAFT'S SHOE"
MAKES A LONG TRIP
RaiIroadmen Send a Brogan on
a Journey of Ten Thou-
sand Miles

LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. bill
Tafrs SHOE" which has been eon the
road since last January, and is esti-
mated to have covered more than 10000
miles, reached Louisville over the IIIi-
snois Central from New Orleans today.
This bit of freight, which has attracted
attention among railroadmen all over
the United States. is a No. 8 raw oiled
brogan, which originated at Silvas, Ill.
Several railroad employees in Louisville
attached to the shoe miniature chair
labeled the presidential chair" and
billed it through to William H Taft,
Cincinnati
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
REINSTATES THE
HAzING CADETS
President Extends CIernency to
the Eight Dismissed From
West Point
Secretary Wright, Impressed
With Manly Story Of the
Youths, Intercedes

OYSTER BAY, Aug. President
Roosevelt and Secretary OF War Wright
have decided that the eight cadets who
were recently dismissed from the
United States military academy at West
Point for hazing shall be reinstated
and that their punishment shall be
administered according to the discipline
airy methods OF the academy.
Secretary Wright, as he was leaving
Oyster Bay. said that while the report
Of the superintendent Of the military
academy regarding the dismissal of the
guilty cadets had been passed upon
and approved by the president, he, as
secretary Of war, had not promulgated
the order. The matter. therefore, was
left over until today, and Wright said
that he had taken this course at the
request OF the president
These eight young men are William
=. Rossell. an appointee at large, who
stood sixth in the first class. and Henry
G. Weaver Of Illinois, also q member
of that. class; George ". Chase Jr. of
New York; William Nalle Jr- Of Vir-
Einias Byron Q. Jones of New York;
William w. Prude Jr. OF Alabama Isaac
Spalding OF Oklahoma and James GIL
the fourth class. They are under sus-
pension resulting from charges made
by a board of investigation appointed
by Colonel Hugh l. Scott, superintend-
ent OF the academy.
HAZERS NOT BRUTAL
This board found that hazing in a
mild form was being practiced upon the
newly entered cadets, but that there
was no brutality on the part of the
hazers. Colonel Scott suspended the
eight cadets and ordered them to their
homes to await the action Of the secre-
tary OF war and the president.
Instead OF obeying the order of the
superintendent and going to their
homes. the eight proceeded in a body
TO Washington to appeal to the secre-
1ary OF war. Wright had just returned
there and knew nothing about the
charges against them. He received
them in his Office in the war depart
ment- and listened attentively to what
they had to say. Cadet Rossel. as
spokesman Of the party, and his frank
ness IN describing all that occurred
won the admiration of the secretary.
In the meantime the charges had been
forwarded to President Roosevelt with
the recommendation of Colonel Scott
that the guilty cadets be dismissed.
Secretary Wright said today that he
discussed the matter thoroughly with
the. president. and that both he and
Roosevelt were OF the opinion that the
dismissal was too severe. He said that
the cadets acted in a manly way in
telling him all about the offenses with
which they were charged.
Cadet Rossell declared himself re-
Sponsible for the hazing, the secretary
said
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
MACK PLANS FOR
CONTEST IN EAST
Democratic Chairman Selects
Members of Subcommittee
for New York Fight
Bryan Will Speak in Empire
State After Convention to
Name Governor

NEW YORK, Aug. Norman e.
Mack, chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee, is forming a subcom-
mfttee of the national committee,
which will conduct the campaign IN
the east, with headquarters in this
city While Mack will be chairman or
the subcommittee, a vice chairman Will
be appointed who will be In active
charge of the committees operations.
Former Senator James Smith of New
Jersey is spoken of as the probable vice
chairman.
On his arrival from Buffalo today
Mack said he would remain here for
three days before his departure for Chi
cago, where he expects to remain dur
ing the major portion Of the national
campaign.
FOR ACTIVE FIGHT IN EAST
Mack conferred today with Urey
Woodson, secretary OF the national
committee; with Roger C. Sullivan of Illi-
nois and other prominent democrats on
the personnel OF the subcommittee.
national committeeman and party
leaders east of the AlIegheuies.
Mack will only occasionally visit New
York, but 1t is planned to wage an ac-
tive fight for the national ticket in the
east. After the New York state con-
yent1on, In september, Bryan Will make
two important speeches in New York
state, one in Buffalo and one in this
city.
Bryan will not make the number
OF speeches In this campaign that he
has in other party struggles, said
Mack.
MACK FEELS CONFIDENT
The democratic national committee
will in no way suggest or dictate the
gubernatorial nomination in this state
or interfere in the conduct of the state
campaign" Mack declared. He said
that he was in entire accord with Will
liam j. Conners, chairman of the demo-
cratic state committee.
Speaking of democratic prospects.
Mack said:
Il have heard from committeeman and
prominent democrats all over the coun-
try, and while it is too early to make
forecasts, / can say at this time that
the future appears bright for success.
have received numbers of letters from
well known democrats in many parts
of the United States who were not ac-
tive or interested in recent campaigns.
who announce their readiness to do all
they can for the ticket
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
LEPERs PLEASED WITH FLEET
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CALI

sfDS4AL Son>Hoh ONDENOb Of 1dE CALL
HONOLULU. July 22.=Brother Dut-
ton, the Roman Catholic priest who is
ct the head OF the Baldwin home at the
leper settlement on MoIokai, has sent
through Governor Frear q letter of
thanks to Admiral Sperry for bringing
the Atlantic feet in close TO shore when
passing the settlement last week, en-
sbline the lepers TO see the fleet and
watch the two hours evolution drill
sextormed - the 16 battleshipS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

the deceased had quarrel with man.
on account OF his sister, but nothing
definite can be ascertained. Coroner
Potter was here and imDaneled a Jury
The inquest Will be held Monday
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02

about the wound Death must have
been instantaneous No arrests have
been made 1t is thought some of the
other occupants may be able TO clear up
the mystery. Rumors are affoat that
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-02
VALUABLE PERFUMES

Next to- the altar of roses, the most
valuable perfume Is oil OF jasmine,
which is quoted at $3.50 a pound
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
GlgOliatIths for Football Games
Fr.grsssITg Satisfactorily.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE TEAM COMING
Strong Tar Heel Eleven Again to
Meet v. P. !. Here If Date Prior to
Thanksgiving Can be Arranged
Washington and Lee.

, Negotiations are now on for n foot
ball game in Newport News this fall
between the eleven OF the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and tae team Of
Davidson College. Davidson. n. c..
President J. S. Sprngue, OF the Mcr-
chants Association. received letter
yesterday from Managerial. A. McRae.
of the Davidson College team. stating
that ho would like to meet V. p. L.,
in this city previous to Thanksgiving
Day If the association could give the
college date.
President Sprague will commnni-
cate with V. p l.. relative TO the mat
ter aud 1t seems almost certain that
the match will be arranged. for the
manager of the V p. l.. eleven has al
ready asked for Il game here this sea-
son. An effort will be made to have the
game arranged for the first or second
Saturday in November
These two eleycns are among the
fastest In the Atlantic states and a
match between them should he che of
fhe best Of the season in Virginia.
Arrangements have already heen
made for n game between Washing
ton and Lee University and the Uni
versity of North Carolina In this city
for Saturday, October TO- This, too
| should prove a very good game.
AS yet no arrangements have been
made for game on Thanksgiving
Day All of the larger colleges and
universities in Virginia and NORTH
Carolina have scheduled matches for
that date. 1t Is possible, however
that Il match will be arranged H.
/ tween Washington and Lee and some
| good Northern college. If the effort.
are successful. the lovers of football
in this section will see three OF ths
best games OF the year In the middle
Atlantic states.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
"Llttle Johnny Jones.n

Little Johnny Jones'" which comes
u the Academy of Music mex Tues
day night is apparently, rs much OF
n fayorlte with theatergoers as IL was
during The days OF it's initial present.
n ion.
The song numbe's IN Little Johnny
Jones are one OF It's most fascinat-
Ing features. AS u matter of fact
Mr. Cohan has supplied this particu-
lar play with more of his compost
Tons han arc notlccable In any of
his other productions
The favorites seem 10 be "They're
All My Friends" Nesting in n New
York Tee "'op in the 'Ansom."
Good Old California "Good Bye.
Flo, Yankee Doodle Boy "I.ife's
n Very Funny Proposition After All"
and last bit not leas the famous
che Give Nv Regards 10 broadway"
One of Mr.. Cohan's most recent con
tribrfions to the musical world Is n
march entitled, Popularity. which
Is rendered by She orchestra between
the fl st and second acts OF the per.
Torrance of Little johnny Jones'"
The advance sale begins Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07

which they were swept 60 miles out
to sea. the tug Edgar LuckenbacS,
aud the barges Independent, Wash
ingon and w. II. Conner. arrived at
this port yesterday morning, four
days overdue from Providence via
New York.
The tug and her tow ran into the
storm last Friday eff the northern
coast of Virginia and the vessels
were soon blown far on. to sea by
the offshore winds. Although plung
ing and rolling in the heavy seas and
unable 20 make any Roadway. the
tug held on TO the baises TO the last
The tug NJ. Il. Lackenback. which
left lIamp on Roads, Tuesday, found
The tug and her charges of Hog Is
land and taking the Washington md
Common in tcw she proceeded 10 tho
Roa.s. The Edgar Luckenback fol-
lowed with the barge Independent.
None OF the vessels sus aimed any
material damage in the gale.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
African elephant Needs Helm.

The elephant Is going the way OF
an flesh. The troops of elephants in
Africa are so sadly thnned as to need
ne atrong arm OF ihe law to protect
them. The white rhinorceros is gone
forever. the white-tailed gnm is prac-
tically extinct. The work of destruc-
ton steadily is going on. at any rate
In territories ontside the British rule.
while the fact that no restriction is
put upon the use OF firearms by the
natives contributes still further to the
slaughter. A heavy toll Is still levied
upon elephants for the sake of thei;
ivory. hence the destruction is car.
ried on ~ natives Mt the instigation
Of Euroneans engaged in the ivory
traffic. White men may shoot only q
limited number. and for this conces-
sion must pay high license, So the
markets are supplied by animals kill
cd by The blacks, who are privileged
TO kill as they list
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07

war3hip, at thai time but WIS quickly
followed by sister ships, such as the
Portsmouth and ST. Mary. Her ilrst
commander was Josiah Tattnail WHO
iater was commando of The famous
Confederate ironclad Merrimac m
bringing her to New York on her flrsE
trip he encountered severe storm.
For two days he fought the stu, mn mn
I'll the vessel wrs diamrsted an.
mad TO woyk his way back 20 poiys-
mouth for ioissir.i. Later she sailed
Tor African waters 10 take ual. IN She
suppression of the slave trade. iii
me i'arbary war, lSd3. s.,e sara1ga
gave II good account Of herself. and
IN The Mexican war she was attached
10 lie nom SQUAD OH. her commander
Daing David farragut. Prior to that.
commander Sbubrlck had her a.
purt or what was then known as the
Rsazil squadron. Her dimensions
are: Length 147 feet six Inches.
Drendtll. 36 feet inch: and her dis
Placement is i02a ems, as Is lhat oil
lhe st. Mary's. The latter vessel ,s
100 feet long. 81 fees six Inchos bean,
and Was bull at Washington, ID. c.,
IN 1874. The ST. Ma g has for many
years been maintained ..s scholar.
snip By the educational authorities
OF New York Cry, while the Saratoga
ana the Enterprise have heen main
aiheu by The ssa es of Pennsylvania
and Massachusetts. resped lyely. ,rhe
Enterprise is tie only one Of the shrs,
tlial Is NO absolutely depen.lent ttpon
san power and ir also somAwhat
Hsrser iaie displacement being / .375l
| IONS; iengl n 50 feet; breadth 3s
iest. she was buit at Kin cry. Me.
IN 1873. and is of iron cons rnct.on.
while the st. Mary's ana Inc sar,.
'oga are OF wood. All three. dow
ever are now 10 be retired in favor
I OIL more modern vessels, and instead
'f the ST. Mary's the Newport, gnu-
| 'oa l. to ba used The Newport
9il he brought 20 The New York
navy yard by the Lebanon, a collier
una put In condi ion for the new se,-
vice For nearly a year -he Newport
mas been ont of commission and ~
ing az The Boston navy yard. Author
| tnes at the nautical school consider
he ST. Mary's not modern enough
Tor training modern sailors. On si,e
| Newpo Il the sailors. will be able TO
ge instruction in operating both sail
and scam Craft, 1t viii probably no
two months before she will be in con-
az ion to be turned over % the na,i;f-
cal school.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07

Wholesome fun was especially COM
.nendei.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
Historic Scholarships.

The old Saratoga. built ut Kittery,
Me. in 1912. aud so often repaired
hat there remains l,:le or the orig
inal iimber thnt was put in,o her has
nov been etired. ~ well rs the 81.
Mary's and The Enterprise. When
The Snlatoga went in o commission
she displaced about So ions and car
,erd a battery of wen'y guns. She
was distinctly ncw tye of American
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
HERE FOR COAL cARooes.
Fou.- Steamers and Three sarges in
Port.

Port.
Fnr steamships and three barses
arrived ut this port yesterday to load
full cargoes of coal. The Norweg an
$ e9mship Guernsey will take about
1000 tons fer the United States ma
val aceling s.atinn ut San Francisco
and the steamers Ravenso-aig, J. IL.
Deyereaux and Bay Po and the three
blrges will load an aggregate Of
abe 1000 tons for New England
Al OF the vessels. except the steam
or Guernsey were locked at the coal
piers soon after their arrival and in
the afternoon there was inc eased ac-
'iv. At all of the docks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
SHIPPING REPORT.
Thursday, Februa y 6, 1908.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Steamer Guernsey (Ncr) Jorgen-
sen, Hull--to New River Consolidated
Coal Company in ballast
Steamer Ravenscraig, Johnson.
ftoy.dence = TO Warren & Monks
Gal Company in ballast
Steamer j. II. Devereaux. Iteene,
E5ston-'o WIFI e clk Coal Company
in ballast.
S.eame Bay Port. Jensen, BOSTON
% White Oak Coal Company in bal
list.
r-zge independent from Providence
Ito Warren & Monks Coal Company
in ballast.
Barge Warrington from Providence
Ito Smckeles5 Fuel Company In bal
last.
Barge ". H. cunor from pow
dence--to Smokeless Fuel Company
in ballas,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
ELECT OFFICERS TO-DAY.
High School Literary Society to Hold
interesting Meeting.

Tbs High school literary society
viii hold its regular biweeklv meet
inn IN the assembly hall OF the Higi,
school building ut o'clock this after
NJ n. Chicers for the ensuing term
are to he chostn and sp'ritsd clec-
tion is anticipated.
Following the business session lit
crary and musical program will. be
rendcrcd by several of the pupils.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07

esteem OF the most discriminating
Jhoatergcers here and abroad. This is
us first tor South in several years.
Since his last visit he has became
enc cf Chaties Froman's leading
Stars ana las PLACED remarkably sue
cessful engagements in London and
Australia.
1careht in he RAIN" ran for sew
on months last season al, the Garrlck
Theater in New York It's clean
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
INTEREST is INCREASING.
Another Large Crowd Attends Ser.
vices In First Baptist Church.

I>ierest in the evangelisiic services
at lie Newport News Baptist church
is steadily increasing and another
lartc crowd attended the seryic-
es last night. Rev. j. j. Porter, d.
r.. preached n powerful and exceed
ins'y interesting sermon on the sub
-iect. Everlasting Pun!sbm mt There
were several additions to the church
after the sermon.
ir. Porter will preach again to-
nifht, bnt there will be no services
io"orrow night. The evangellsts
win occupy the pulpit of the church al
II o'clock SUNDAY morning ana s
O'Clock Sunday night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
STUCK TOGETHER THROUGH II ALL

vercj gales and heavy seas, during
Agscr u five days battle against Sc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
Calendar for Today.
Coal for Panama.

The Norwegian steamship Aagot
CAP ain sevaldl cleared yesterday for
Chi tohal, Panama, with n ca 20 oil
5.Go) ons of cual. valued at $i6,2l0
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07

Pnnta Arenas means dryness. ret
the iackies believe that IT wa rot
rightly named.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-07
Sailea.

Steamer Aries GEO Disney Il ON
Calves on Cork for crlers9
Schooner Helen II Dened.ct. Broc-
kett. Boston