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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
VENEZUELA WILL FIGHT.
Dutch Warship Will be Fired Upon
At First Overt Act.

CARACAS, VENEZUELA. Dec. I
,via Willemstad. Curacao, Dec. o.
The department Of President Castro
for Europe, and the naval demon
stration this week along the Vene
zuelan coast by three Dutch war,
ships have conspired to bring about
serious condition of affairs. The
government mas resolved to fire on
the first Dutch warship that commits
an unfriendly act. and the beginning
of what may develop into strong
movement against President Castro
has been noticed.
AS soon as the first news of the
Dutch naval demonstration was re-
ceived in Caracas, the minister OF wal
hurried down 10 La Guaira and took
personal command OF the govern
m"nt forces there. This was on Wed
nesday. The minister took with him
thirty carloads Of ammunition.
Resolved to Open Fire.
On Thursday Acting President vi
cente Gomez called a cabinet meeting
to consider the crisis The opinion
of the ministers was divided. but a
resolution to fire at tn" first TN
friendly act was adopted
President Castro recently closed ne
gotiations for the purchase in Ger
many Of three gunboats
Leaf1eats are being distributed
every day in Caracas attacking Presi,
dent Castro. and urging Acting Presi
dent Gomez to course of treason
Efforts are being made to discover
the authors of these attacks. and
whenever they are found they are
promptly carried of to Jail
II is reported here that three revolu
tionary generals have invaded the
Apure district in Colombia. These
leaders are Fernandez. Gabaldon. and
Perez They are men of minor i'm
portance. and the movement which
they have inaugurated is belittled in
Caracas.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
J,,iej, Ojst;IIers Indicted.

DaNvUI.E. VA. Dec. s.-Th"
grand juTv OF the corporation court.
which has for the last several days
ben conducting q sweeping investi'
CATION OF the Illicit tratfic In whiskey
here. today returned three present
mrnts asains; alleged vendors OF in
toxIcants Those pr sented are
against LOWS Hodpeit. Jr.. and Hen
~ Abbott. and Henry Moore. ne
gro
Within the investigation about q
hundred and hfty. suspected Of buy'nr
whiskey Illegally. were examined
The jury vas discharged for the tern
today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
VIRGINIA IN LEAD.
ay Far Has Best Exhibit at Southern
Commercial Congress.

SS"S'SsSS SS'sS
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 9.-Vir-
eiria has far and away the most
striking exhibit at the Southern Com
merciaI Congress in this city this
week. The congress completed its
iators last night but the exhibit will
be kept in place during the session
Of the National Rivers and Harbors
Congress. which opened at the New
willard TODAY
virginia's exhibit is statistical and
cartologicai-thai is. the statistics
are helped out by large man of the
state. prepared under the direction
OF George ". Koincr, Commissioner
OF Agriculture. showing the Ave nat
uraI divisions Of Virginia. the differ-
ent sections being Indicated by diff
usually large one. and attracts at
tention by its size alone. but II Is
not TO tn" map that one Is chiefly
drawn. and II Is not the map that has
attracted so mich attention
The figures which Mr.. Koirer has
prepared. showing the wonderful!
strides the state has made in asri,
culture in the last eiRh; years. at
tract every visitor TO the hall. Com
missioner Koiner docs not attempt
to trace the agricultural Development
Of the state hack further than 1900
the year he entered tho ofice Of
state commissioner Of agriculture
The figures he shows have excitcd
the comment OF visitors from every
Southern state, and the EXPRESSION
has been heard on all sides that VIZ.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10

found-under the front steps OF his
HON at IS West Leigh street.
Captain Tomlinson and Sergeant
bailey took him there at 9 o'clock this
morning and h" showed that exactly
where the jew,l box was concealed,
wrapped in newspaper and piece
of waste cloth.
Mrs. Sue Williams Buck. who left
the box and its precious contents un-
der the mattress Of her berth when
she arrived htre from New York early
Thursday 2lOrning. thinking her maid
had it in charged. was at once com
municated with 10y telephone and she
fastened to Major Werncr's office
where thu yaluablrs were spread out
for her inspection.
The lady Wa overjoycd at the re
covcry Of her jewels and identified
each and all Of them at oncu. In
deed, she found. l"Sidcs the list given
the police showing valuation of over
$40, 900. pieces Of i"wclry that sne did
not know were in the caskrt, raising
the total valuation to upwards OF $l5-
Oo0. Mrs. Buck had bought some OF
the jewclry In New York just before
her return TO Richmond.
Sight Of Jewels Exciting.
Tucker. the Fulman portcr's assist
ant. who mad" Ovsr' the car, found
the Jewels whih be was removing
the mattresses He says the sight OF
them excited him SO tha, he hardly
knew what ~ was doing. His first
idea was to hold them for reward.
but after Sergeant Gibson arrested
him and the detectives all began to
pump" him, h" got thoroughly fright
ened and was afraid to til the truth
until last night h" made UP his mind
to confess and throw himself upon
the mercy OF tn" courts.
Mrs. Buck takes wha, the authOri-
ties consider very magranimous
ground. She fc.ls that her negli-
cencr was perhaps contribu;orv 10
the crime. and therefore she has no
wish TO have the poor tempted negro
dealt with harshl;-. Thu, lady urged
this view upon the police and it may
have weight when the case goes be-
fore the jury OF the hustings court
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND OLD P0lNT-C Continued.

gina can probably make showing
in agricultural progress not equalsd
bv any Southern state. Texas not ac-
crpted although the growth OF agri-
culture In the Lone Star State has
been phenomenal.
Those figures will mean the imml'
grafton OF q thousand families into
Virginia In the next few years re-
marked citizen of North Carolina
as he stood In front OF the. exhibit
last night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
New York Money Market.
NV Associated Press J

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Money on
call steady, ruling rate . per cent;
closing bid .: offered at 2. Time
loans firm and dull: SO days PA 10
> per cent and 80 days 3 to 3A
per cent: six months By per cent
Close: Prime mercantile paper 81
to per cent: sterling exchange
steady with actual business IN
bankers bills at 4S4.50 1880 fo'
Go day bills and at 4S6.9e for de-
mand. Commercial bills 4S4A a = ;
bar silver 40: Mexican dollars A..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10

Take your prescriptions to HULL'S
Cut Rate Drug Store. 11-%-u.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
Little News Spread 10 Account
For Revived Interest.
SENSATIONAL PRICE CHANGES
Prominent Transactions Made In Or
dinarily Obscure seeurities-ReIax.
alton Into Comparative obscurity
Of Many Stocks.
nv Associated Press.)

NEW YORK Dec. 9.-Incfe was
extraordinary variety on the Stock
Exchange and very little to account
for the newly revived int rest. Trans
actions were made in large mum
Der of securities that have not APP
peared on the tape before, in months
past and only few times IN the
course of a years activity. Others,
which customarily occupy place In
the background were rushed forward
to the conspicuous forefront OF the
market The consequence was very
long list of different securities OF
which sales were maze and some SEN
SatiOnal pric, changes when compared
with preceding quotations.
There was 4 corresponding relaXa
ton into comparative Obscurlty OF
many Of the stocks which have fur-
nished the staple for speculative &C
tivity for many months. The former
Leaders in the market were quiet and
moved but little.
Today'S market was remarkably
free from pressure or from hostile
attempts to reverse the pevaiiing ten
dtncy. in spite of the admittedly sus-
piciOus appearan of the movement.
Some importance was attached TO the
report of a truce in the Illinois Man
ufacturers' Associations fight against
the proposal to increase railroad
freight rates. and it was inferred that
such an advance would be accom-
plished in the early future.
There was rumor that early con-
gressiona action was in prospect
looking to the ahrogation of the com
modities clause of the Hepburn law.
Repetition Of rumOrs Of an active
share in directing the affairs Of New
York Central by f. H. Hartman wa;
an influence On this group
The advance in Western Union div
idend was favorable factor.
Bonds were firm. Total sales, par
value. $7.6S2.00O. United States As
coupon declined half per cent on call.
Total sales today 100000 shares. in
Guiding: Sugar. 400: Tobacco 600:
Atlantic Coast Line. 300: Chesapeake
& Ohio. 36,4OU: Louisville & Nash
vile. l.400: Norfolk & Western. s.
600; r aiding, 153,SUU: oss-Sneffield.
700: Southern Pacific, $500: South
eru Railway. 400; Southern Railway.
pfd.. 1900: Union Pacific 800:
United States Steel. 71.GOO: Virginia
roro1ir,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
clan Defense spied Out.

WILLEMSTAD. ISLAND OF CUR
ACAO. Dec y.-The Dutch battleship
Jacob van Heemskerk. which arrived
here on December 4, after making a
demonstration with two other Dutch
warships OF the Venezuelan coast.
left here last night 10 continue cruis-
ing along the coast Of Venezuela.
The location of all the Venezuelan
forts along the Maracaibo channels
have been observed and mapped by
thes Dutch warships.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
ARMY RETIRING BOARD.
Called to Meet at Atlanta from Time
to Time.
lI,y Associated Press.)

Wy NNH0t TCo'I
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. BY
direction Of the President an army
retiring board composed OF Bricadicr
General Ramsey ID. Potts. Colonel
Blair u Taylor. Lieutenant Colonel
Samuel r. Jones. Lieutenant Colonel
Charles T. Terrell and Major Thomas
J. fitzpatrick will meet at Atlanta.
Ga, from time to time at tn" call or
the President OF the board for the
examination Of such officers as may
be ordered before 1t.
Captain Joshua &. Minus of the
Sixth infantry. has been ordered
to report to the board for examina-
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-10
Thief C0HFEssES AND
RETURNS BUEk JEivILs
Under GrueiIins Examination. Negro
Confesses Crime and Returns
$4,000 Worth Of Gems

RICHOND. VA. Dec. ?.-Samue'
p Tucker broke down in the city
Jail last night and confessed him
self the thief who had stolen Mrs.
Bucks jewels
His stubborn d NAL gave Sav IN
der the gr.liing examination to which
he had been subjected. and as the
silent hour n midnight approached
he called from his place OF solitary
confinement for the polio detectives
to como so tina, he could relieve his
mind Of tho load which was upon "
Mans statement Verified.
Major Werner and the whole n al
quarters force. which has been work
ing indcfatisabiy upon IN" csse since
the robbery was reported last Thurs
day. heard h. mans ststencnt oil
the facts and soon verified IL by re-
covering the lost articles from the
very place he said they would Be
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02

For Salc-Piano in good condition. A
bargain. Phone 1872, l27
Clin A. Adams returned yesterday
from north Texas trip
G. a. and W. II, buchanan of Kur.
ten were in the city yesterday.
Miss Alberta Grace left last night
for Lake Charles, La, on visit
Mrs. Frank Webb LETT yesterday TO
visit at someryillc and Joplin, Mo.
Marriage license has ben issued TO
w A. Cooner and Miss Sallie Curd.
Mrs. Chas. H. Mills OF Corsioana IS
the guest OF Col and Mrs. NJ. w Sims
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Bullock Of
Steep Hollow were In the city yester.
day.
Fresh Bread. Cakes, etc, at the Tex.
as Bakery, Mrs. Otto Boehme. Proprle-
tor d.tf
Morgan Gloss of the Harris school
noighborhood was In the city yes.
terday.
g. Kaczor and family have moved
to Dee Mikes new cottage on the
East side,
Vas Brogdon is here from Donison
visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. l..
u. Brogdon.
Ed s Derden returned from Austin
Yesterday. Mrs. Derden remaining for
a longer visit
Mrs. Laura Hoppe was called to
Houston yesterday on account of the
illness of her daughter. Mrs. Sam FAINT
DR. and Mrs. J. +. Jones left yester'
day for their home In Cuba, Ala,
after visit to relatives in this
city.
Jesse Bullock OF Steep Hollow was
IN the city yesterday and went to Wa
co with a view TO taking n business
course
W. X. Ball and daughter, Miss Lula
Ball. Ed Elliott and daughter Miss IA.
llan Elliott Of Tabor were in the city
yesterday.
Bullock a Co. invite your patronage
for May and assure YOU of the best
goods, prompt aud polite service. Ring
us up No trouble TO answer anes'
lions l27
Or. Geo. -, Butler ms received an
invitation from Bellevue Avenue Bap.
list church Memphis. Tenn, to visit
that city and conduct revival services
for the church. He has the matter UNI
der advisement. but has not deter
mined whether he will accept or not,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
lflNEsERAweeRRigs

Mr., J. S. Byars was In the city yes.
terday from Reliance community, and
brought TO the Eagle Office samples
OF the finest strawberries we have ey.
or seen here They were large, lus
cious and perfectly formed, and as
marketable a product as could be de.
sired MIR. Byars said he planted In
February and they have had all the
berries they wanted. He says all that
Is needed 10 raise Strawberries pro
fitably In Brazos county is to take the
trouble TO do It., and that Il will pay
for greater returns than cotton. The
Eagle hopes there will be an awaken.
ing to realization Of this truth re-
gardjng strawberries and many other
things before long
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
EXAMINING TRIAL HELD.

The examining trial Of I'D Math.
ews, colored, charged with the muir.
der of the negro, Gabe Evans, whose
body was found In Cedar creek, near
Edge. was held at the courthouse In
this city yesterday, The district and
county attorneys and lawyers for the
defense participated IN the hearing
which was held before Justice Nc
Geo.
I'D Mathews was denied bail by
Justice Niece. Sam Harris was al.
lowed bail In the sum OF $3.50; Mary
Evans. widow OF the deceased, al.
lowed bail In the sum Of $3.50, and
Lenard Evans, step-son Of the de-
ceased. allowed bail In the sum Of
$50. All are negroes and were held
In connection with the case.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
elNeeRep UP A BIT.
Campaign Got Lively Yesterday and
Was Closed with Public Meetings
al the Courthouse and Opera

House.
There was plenty doing In the cam.
paign locally yesterday, and the game
closed last night in burst of feryid ora.
tory at separate meetings held at the
courthouse and opera house.
The anti.Bailey committee got out
circulars early yesterday morning an.
nouncing a final rally at the court.
house last night. The Bailey peo-
pie followed with another circular an.
nounoing a Bailey roundup at the
opera house at the same hour.
Later the anti.Baley committee
challenged the Bailey leaders for y
joint debate. and the proposition was
declined, Thereafter the antl.Bailey
committee issued a circular that the
Bailey people had refused the Joint
discussion and would not meet
the opponents Of Senator Bailey on
the same platform and discuss Bal.
leyism. This was later replied toby
the Baileyites i'm published state.
ment.
Both meetings were accordingly
held and speeches were made by lead
ers OF the respective sides. The 30.
hemian Club Band furnished music
for the anti.Bailey meeting at the
courthouse and the College band for
the rally at the opera house. Much
enthusiasm prevailed and the speak
ers were warmly applauded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
A FAREWELL RECEPTION.
To Mrs. j. D. West and Miss West
Souvenirs Presehted-Approprlate
Mualr

Music.
Since DR.. J. ID. West announced his
resignation OF the pastorate OF the
Presbyterian church IN this city and
the intention OF the family TO return
10 their former home in Mississippi,
the people OF Bryan and especially DR..
Vests parlshloners have neglected no
opportunity 10 express the high re-
gard In which this venerable man OF
God and his estimable family are
held. One of the most notable yalidic.
tory events was the reception AT the
home OF Major and Mrs l.. l.. Mcln-
mis- Monday evening rendered by the
Presbyterian ladies and the pastors
wives Of other churches, TO Mrs. and
Miss West
The FIRST reception line was In the
hall. when Miss West. attended by the
ladies' Of the church. received the
guests. Mrs. West and the wives OF
all the ministers represented in the
Pastors Association did the honors in
the library.
The musical program included three
numbers, the first being an instrument.
al solo which was rendered by Mrs.
d. Floy Dansby This was followed by
vocal solo, appropriate to the occa.
sion, by Miss Willie Rogers, The third
number was an instrumental solo by
Miss West
In token Of remembrance, Mrs, ID,
r'loy Dansby In behalf Of the church
presented Mrs West beautiful set
Of engraved silver spoons Miss Yves,
received az souvenirs a lovely broacl
and a signot hatpln. which were pre-
scented by Mrs. W. p. Bryan.
An the ladies' Of the Presbyterian
church were present No guests out
side of the congregation were invited
except the pastors wives and the Of
ncers Of the various guilds and socie
ties OF the other churches
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
EVANS FLEET AT MONTERREY.

Monterey Cal, May To-day was
observed as general holiday in Mon.
terey In honor of the visit of the bat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02

Health Coffee" Is really the closest
Imitation ever yet produced. This
clever Coffee Substitute was recently
produced by Dr. Shoop OF Racine,
Wis, Not grain of real coffee In Il
either, Dr. Shops Health Coffee is
made from pure toasted grains, with
malt, nuts, etc. Really II would fool
an expert--who might drink Il for COT
fee. No 20 or 30 minutes tedious boil
ing made In a minute says the doe
tor. Sold by J NJ. Lawrence a Co.dtf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
LOCALS AND PERSONALS.

Miss Ruby Davis is visiting In
learne.
J. W. Dyer is at home from a bust.
ness trip
NJ. @, Nall is at home from Austin
for visit
J. l.. Breach of Tabor was IN the
city yesterday
p. II. Arlington Of Mllllcan was in
the city yesterday.
Jen p. Royder was n visitor from
Wellbon yesterday.
Born, to DR. and Mrs. Geo. 49, Butler,
yesterday morning, a daughter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
TEACHERS REELECTED.
School Board Held an Important Meet.
ing Last Noht-Presden Ed
Hall rendered Resignation
--------Erop, Hard

The school board held regular
meeting last night and reelected Prof,
w, c. Lawson, superintendent; Prof.
A w Kinnard. High School principal;
Prof. c. NJ. Bethany West Side prin.
cipal All teachers Of the white
schools who were applicants were re-
elected. Miss MoLelland, Miss Berry
man and Miss Lillian Parks were
elected music teachers. Miss Long re-
signed and will return to her home at
Sherman.
President Ed Hall of the city school
board rendered his resignation to
take effect at the close Of the pres
ent term of the city schools.
Mr. Hall has served faithfully and
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02

leship feet Public Offices and bust.
ness houses were closed, work OF all
kinds was suspended, and the entire
city PRESENTED a gala appearance Many
thousands of people viewed the bat
tleshlps for the FIRST time. Special
trains brought large crowds from the
interior. and during the entire fore
noon the decks OF the big ships were
thronged with slghtseers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
eoARp OF EXAMINERS.

The county board OF examiners met
yesterday for two days session
There were thirteen applicants for
teachers certificates. three white and
ten colored, The board Is composed
OF Jno. A. Moore. J. n, Dulaney and
A,iss Pearl Candy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
A SINGER In TIE HOME.

Let me place one with you on trial.
II there Is n prospect that you wish
10 buy machine. guarantee prompt
and reliable repair work Residence
phone 1906; Office ut Mrs, b. Whites,
4. A. Satterwhite. II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02

efficiently and with great benefit to
the schools as member and presi-
dent of the board. and his action will
be the subject OF profound regret.
p. Landry was reelected principal
of the colored school
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
sAlESME EN-.

Statesmen Wanted--Sell retail trade
your locality $4,000 per month and ex-
penses TO start or commission. Ex'
perlence unnecessary, Hermingsen
Cigar Co.. Toledo, O. l2S
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02

Attention is directed to the page
advertisement of the anti.Bailey com
mittee in this issue. Read II careful
ly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
BASEBALL.

The Bryan and Caldwell teams will
play game OF baseball at the Allen
Academy grounds in this city this at.
ternoon at 4 o'clock.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
DREADFUL DEATH LIST.
Number Of Fatalities Placed at Two
Hundred and Seven.

washington. May 1.-Commander
Dougherty, American naval attache at
Toxic. has cabled the navy department
that the total casualties by the ex-
plosion on the cruiser Matsushima was
9o7.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-02
INSURANCE OF ALI KINDS.

INSURANCE OF All KINDS,
Call on Jno.. b. Hines for Fire, Life
Accident. Tornado, Plato Glass, and
Bond and 1.-Two Stock Insurance.
Phone 1G1. diff
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-16
A BRAVE SHERIFF.

Sheriff Nichols, of Spartanburg,
South Carolina, has the proper
stuff" in his makeup His oath of
Office means something to him. He
believes in the supremacy of the law
and poured hot lead into the mob that
assaulted the Jail, which he was de-
Tending, last Saturday evening Four
of the mob were injured in the clash
and then, the city quieted down. Sher-
if Nichols brave defense shows what
we have always claimed that where
the officers are unwilling there is sell
dom a lynching.
Every good citizen is anxious that
the rascals who commit heinous crimes
should be punished and that this pun
ishment be enforced under the law.
The meanest the vileSt creature in ex-
istence, if he be charged with crime,
is entitled to fair trial by jury and
he should have it. If the mob, COM
posed as the Spartanburg case shows
by its list Of injured, of boys from IA
to % years of age, is allowed to set
aside the law and take unto itself the
rights of prosecutor, judge, jury and
eXecutioner, we will soon drift into
anarchy. Sheriff Nichols has applied
the proper remedy to check mobs.