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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
THREE WORKERS KILLED
IN POWDER EXPLOSION
Disastcrous Accident in Plant at Coal
mont, Ind,-Explosion Felt for
Miles.
as AssocIated .PreyE,

LINTON. IND, March l7-Thrcc
workmcn were killed and six injured
one fatally today. by the explosion OF
the press mill of the United States
Powder Company at Coalmont. four
miles from here.
Nothing is known as to the cause
of the explosion. Tho men had been
at work but II short time when the
explosion came.
The force OF The explosion was heard
and felt for miles. All windows in
Coalmont were destroyed and several
buildings were damaged. Plato win.
dows in Linton were broken.
Physicians went to Coalmon. from
surrounding towns us soon as the
explosion was heard and rendered
what assistance was possible.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
WARSHIPS RRRIviHG
AT PORT AU PRINCE
British and German Vessel There and
an American Ship Expected
at Any Moment.
(By Associated prossl

PORT AU PRINCE. HAYTI. March
1.-THE British cruiser mdefatisables
and the German cruiser Bremen. have
arrived here undor orders from their
government To- give full protection to
any foreign residents in Port All
Prince, incase their lives or interests
are threatened. An American warship
Is expected TO arrive here at any mo.
mcnt.
AT present the city is quiet, but
there Is an underlying current of anx-
iety, as evidenced by the fact that al
panic was caused by the booming of n :
heavy gun on the British cruiser when
she came 10 anchor IN the port last
evening. The Indefatigablc announce
cd her arrival by the cannon shots
and the dctonations almost tcrrorizcd
the neople.
Surprised by the sndden alarm OH
GERS and soldiess alike rushcd pre-
cipitately TO their posts; women and {
children ran about hither and ihIthcr
In seeming despair, crying hysterie
ally, aud It was some little time before
they could be rcassufed and calmc1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
ALDRICH MAKES REPORT
ON RAILWAY SECURITIES
Legislative. Executive and judicial
Appropriation Bill Considered
by tic Senate.
tBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. u. c.. March IL
After speaking for two and n half
hours in the Senate today on the
pending currency bill. Senator La
Toilette asked permission to suspend
his remarks and conclude tomorrow
rs he was unable to continue longer.
Senator Aldrlch reported To tho
Senate from the committee on am
cndinonts explaining railroad bonds
from classes of bonds TO be uscd 10
secure emergency currency. limiting
the retirement OF such currency ami
providing that auch issues should be
permitted M TO the par value of the
bonds used TO sccurc them.
Tho legislative, executive and Judi.
clal appropriation bill was considered
ut length and at 5:2S o'clock tho Sen !.
ate adjourned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
WAS TAKEN Ill. LAST THURSDAY
Physicians Gave out Encouraging Re,
ports Until Noon Yesterday When
He Began to Sink Rapidly-Had
Been in Public Life for a Great
Many Years.
(By Associated rresal

BALTIMORE. MD, March IL
United States Senator William pinck-
ncy Whytc died ut his home in this
city tonight.
He WAS taken i'll while in Washing
ton last Thursday and came home as
soon as possible. Erysipclas develop
cd and his condition became worse,
although his physicians gave ont en-
couraging statements until after noon
today. About O'Clock this afternoon
the senator suffered n sinking spell.
but recovered wonderfully and was
conscious until the final cOnvusion
that ended in his death at 1905 y. m.
Senator Whytc has becn i'm public
life since 1Si7. He was bore in this
city August 2, 1924 and was the son
OF Joseph, and grandson of DR.. John
Campbell Whytc His maternal
grandfather was the famous lawyer
and orator. William Pinckney. lie
graduated at law AT Harvard in lsA5
People Honored Him Many Times.
He served in the House OF Delegates
of the Maryland legislature of 1878.
since which time he has held nearly
every Office in the gift of the people
vi uio Stdtc.
He was state comptroller in 1859.
30 and ran for Congress in 1867 but
was defeated
He was II delegate to the national
convention in 1865 and in the same
wear he was appointed United States
senator TO fill the unexplred term of
the late Rcycrdy johnson upon the
formers appointment to be minister
TO Great Britain.
He became mayor OF Baltimore in
1881 and attorney general OF Mary
land In 1887. He was chairman of
the commission which framed the new
charter Of this city.
In 1900 he became n city solicitor
The then governor, Edwin Warcfield
appointed him United State senator
in 1906 to fill the mncxpircd term of
the late Senator Arthur p. German
and tho legislature elected him Sena-
tor Germans successor for the term
ending March 3. 1909.
lie was the last survive r OF The
senator's who voted against the ff
teenth amendment 10 the United
States constitution. The late senator
was man of most engaging person
aiity. He was twice married. but
died widowcr.
Do Not Want Large Funeral.
WASHINGTON, d. C, March IL
a dispatch was received here tonight
by Colonel d. NJ. Ransdell sergeant.
alarms OF the Senate from William
Pinckncy Wythe. Jr.. stating that II
is desired that the usual ceremonies
of Inc Senate and House he dispensed
with.
The wishes of the family VIII b.
complied with. Both branches Of
Congress will. however. be notifle!
upon convening tomorrow OF Senator
WINES death and adjournment will
be taken as mark of respect.
wee President Fairbanks ana
Speaker Cannon were officially noii.
fled of The senator's death.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
SPERRY Will COMMAND
BIG FLEET ON LONG TRIP
Rear Admiral Evans VIII Retire I'm
medIatcly After the Gig Review
at San Francisco.
iIsy Associated prossl

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. March H.
Rear Admiral Sharlcs S. Spcrry will
be commandment chief of the Atlantic
baltleship feet when it leaves san
Francisco in July TO cncirclc the globe.
This important detail was decided
on by President Roosevelt ana his
cabinet today.
Rear Admiral Evans, on his per.
The command nj the conclusion of In.
Zig naval review Mt San. Francisco
May s.
The admiral considers this the com.
plction of the work he was assigned
TO do take The Atlantic fleet to the
Pacific coast. Admiral Evans re-.
tires IN August
10 Admiral Thomas comes the hon
or OF commanding the fleet on it's
visit to Puget sound. and until the
homcward Journey begins He has
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
STEAMER TEDDY HAD
TO BE RUN AGROUND
Small Steamer Running Between EI-
hzabeth City and Norfolk sprang
Leak.
(By Associated Press,

NORFOLK, VA. March is IL The
steamer Teddy owned by private par
ties ana doing a river business be-
tween Norfolk. Elizabeth City, n. c.,
and other points sprang leak today
on her in-trip and had to be bcached
III The eastern branch of The Eliza
beth river by Captain Cahoon.
a number of passengers we're
aboard. but all escaped.
Considerable freight was damaged
the steamer sank in shallow water
and will be raised at once.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
HART WON FIGHT ON
wLLiE'S FOUL BLOW
Chicago PuselIst Delivered a Knock.
out Blow as Men We're Breaking
Away from Clinch.
(By Associated rressl

HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Murch IT,
Before large st. PatrIck's day crowd
Marvin Hart. OF Louisville. was aw-
arded the decision In tho fourth ROUND
over John Willie. of Chicago, OH a
fonl In their bout here today.
Tho men had agreed to break clean.
Immediately after clinch and M
Hart was stepping back Unprotected.
Wliiie swung hard right to tho ear.
sending Hart sprawling.
Hart was unable TO respond and his
ear may be seriously injured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18

been second in command during the
voyage, and rctircs In October.
These rctiremcnts make possible
two promotions To the grade of rear
admiral and these are to he filled by
the advancement of Captain Seaton
Schroeder and Captain Richard Vain :
wright. who will command respective.
" the third and fourth squaurons OF
the fleet, and Rear Admiral Emory,
the second
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
Cruiser olympia in Road.

NORFOLK. VA. March 1.-THE
cruiser Olympia, former flagship OF
Admiral Dewey. arrived in amp,on
Roads this afternoon and proceeded ut
once to the Norfolk navy yard whore
she will be given general over.
hauling and he put in first class con.
dition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18

'7H''u' ht'c MIS- " lnlIu term 10
be disposed of, and policies TO be dis
credited"
How IT WIS., Done.
He then gave a graphic picture of
many of the events of the panic lead
ing w 10 the climax when Morgan ana
lRocko fciler stepped into the breach on
October Gath and said:
For the first time since the manic
began, 1880 a. M. arrived and ev-
erybody on the floor OF the Stock Tx
change was widely seeking money at
any late. Interest rates, which had
for several days ranged from 20 to
30 per cent. began to climb higher
Settlement must be made before 4
O'Clock Money must be forthcoming
or the close Of business day would see
Wall street mass of ruins and banks
and trust companies on the brinl, of n
collapse. a,
How perfect the stage setting
How veal II all seemed. But back OF
the scenes Morgan and Stillman were
in conference. They had made their
representations In Washington. They
knew when tho next installment of
aid would reach New York. They
knew just how much Il would be. They
awaited its arrival and deposit. There
upon they pooled an equal amount
and held II. Then they waited. In
terest rates scared, Wall street was
driven to Il frenzy. Two o'clock came
and Interest rates ran To 100 per cent.
The smashing of the market became
FERTILE. Still they waited. Union Pa
'i'lic declined 1919 points IN ton min
ntcs. Nothcrn Pacific was down in
like propc ton. Ten minutes past .
O'Clock. Then at precisely a:I5 the
curtain went up with Morgan and
Standard Oil In the center OF the
stage with money. real money. TWEEN
W-live millions of money, giving 1t
away at 10 per cent.
oh, uncrownel king
None but himself can be his par
allel "A,
Even TO the dullost person stand
ing by.
Who fastened still on him n won.
dering eye. tt
"lie seemed the master spirit of
the land.
And so ended the panic.
How beautifully 1t all wo'ked out
they had the whole country terror
Wed. They had the money of the
deposits of the banks of every state
III Tho Union to the amount of Ave
hundred million. nearly all of which
was in the vaults OF the big bank
groups. And 1t supplied big opera
tors with money to squeeze out in
vestors and spectators at the very
bottom of the decline taking In the
stock nj an enormous profit"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
NEWPORT NEWS VA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH u.s. 1908.

sons for panic. There wcin spccu-
latlvc. Legislative and political rca-
IONS why Il panic might serve spec
fal interests. There were business
scorcs 10 settle. There was lcgisla-
ton TO be backed and curious meas
nrc suited to the system TO be So
cured. The,c MIS- II third term to
be disposed of, and policies TO be dis
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18
THE WEATHER

Fair Wednesday, except rain
IN extreme southwest portion,
Thursday rain; light variable
winds, becoming east and fresh.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-18

THE DAILY PRESS Ia tho
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives tho
full news report Of tho Asso-
clated Prese.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
Robbery at Quinn House.

William Settler, a brick mason,
and ]. T. Lee, a carpenter, both OF
whom board at the Quinn House on
College street, were the victims OF
robbery last Saturday night. Lee
having lost FIVE dollars in cash and
Settles having been relieved of forty
dollars and a gold watch
The identity of the thief is not pos
itively known, but suspicion points TO
a man named Percer who had been
boarding in the house for some time
but who left the city Saturday night.
Percer mentioned to Lee and Settler
that he would be compelled TO sit up
until midnight 10 catch his train. and
said that he was at loss TO know
how to while the time away. The
two men invited him TO spend the
evening in their room. and the invf-
tation was accepted. All three men
sat up and talked until about ten
o'clock, when Lee and Settler retired,
leaving Percer alone. When they
awoke next morning the watch and
money had disappeared, and suspi-
cion naturally points TO Pereer as
the thief.
The robbery was reported 20 the
police, but so far as could be learned
Percer had not been located and there
had been on arrest made mp 70 yes
terday afternoon.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
CHRISTMAS RUSH
NOW IN PROGRESS
HOLIDAY TRADE HAS OPENED
UP. AND THE STREETS AND
STORES ARE WELL FILL
ED WITH PEOPLE.
Business Has Been Rather Dull All
the Season, and Trade Revival
is Joyously Welcombed by
Columbus Merchants.

The holiday trade has opened up,
and during the past few days both
the streets and stores have been
fairly well crowded with people. The
weather has been good, the sun hav-
ing shone brilliantly during the past
few days, and the balmy atmosphere
together with the attractive holiday
goods which are found displayed at
practically all of the stores have serv-
ed to entice the people from their
homes.
Business has not been as good here
as usual this fall, and the crowds of
shoppers which the holidays have
brought are eagerly greeted by the
merchants. Columbus is by no means
the only city that has suffered from
commercial depression this fall. Cot
ton has been low, and as a conse-
quence practically every town and
felt the effect. In fact, Columbus
has suffered less than many of her
sister cities, for the majority of our
farmers started the year free from
debt, and were therefore better able
to stand the loss entailed by the fall
ing in prices than they would have
been had the decline followed several
bad crop years.
There is a trite saying to the effect
that it's an all wind that blows no
one good, and the fact that business
has been dull this fall will work to
the advantage of Christmas shoppers.
IN dry goods and clothing they will
find practically unbroken lines, and
those who desire to give useful pres
ents will experience little difficulty
in securing gifts for their loved ones.
In addition to goods of this character
there is a large array of toys and
novelties at all the stores catering to
trade of this character, while the
jewelers. as usual have an endless
array of seasonable gifts covering
long range in both variety and price.
Money is scarce throughout the en-
tire country, but times never get too
hard for Santa Claus to make his an
nual round, and the people of Co
1umbus, like their brothers and sis
ters in all parts of the civilized world,
are preparing to celebrate Christmas
in the elaborate manner which al
ways marks the coming of the event
full day.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
Electricians Organize.

Mr.. S. w. Greenland, general man
ager of the Columbus Railway, Light
& Power Company, has returned
from Meridian, whittier he went to
attend meeting which was recently
held there for the purpose of organ
izing the Mississippi Electrical Asso-
citation. The association organized
by electing the following oficers ::
President, A. p. Patterson, Meridian; !;
vice-president, S. W. Greenland, Co
lumbus; secretary and treasurer,
Jack Abbott, Jackson. The next
meeting will be held at Jackson on
June 18th, 1909, and Mr.. Greenland
hopes to induce the association to
hold its annual meeting in this city
in 1910.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
Ministers Depart.
bearers

Rev. S. L. Pope, who for the past
year has been pastor of the Second
Methodist church in East Columbus,
and who at the recent session of con-
ference was transferred to Senatobia,
left yesterday for that place, having
been accompanied by his family. Mr..
Pope has been one of the most pop
uIar as we'll as one of the most eff
cient pastors that the church ever
had, and his departure is sincerely
regretted not only by the members
of the congregation, but by the peo-
pie of Columbus generally. DR.. NJ.
H. Wells, who is to succeed Mr.. Pope
as pastor of the Second Methodist
church, is expected to arrive in the
city this week, and will conduct the
usual services next Sunday.
Rev. w. C. Galce1an who for the
past four years has been pastor of
the Columbus circuit, and who is to
be stationed at Brooksyille next year,
expects to leave for the scene of his
new duties today, being accompanied
by his family. Rev. w. r. Goude-
lock, who is to succeed Mr.. Galceran
as pastor of the Columbus circuit,
was expected to arrive last night.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
Miuport r. F. ID. No. 3 News.

The health OF our community ii
very good at this writing.
Mrs. Lille Livingston, who has
been sick for some time, Is improv-
ing. we are glad to note.
Mrs. Jno. Hamilton is still confined
to her bed, we are sorry to say. We
certainly hope she will soon be re-
stored to good health.
Married, at the home OF the par
ents of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Sanford, their daughter, Miss Elisha.
to Mr.. John Phillips, on the evening
of Thanksgiving.
Mr.. R. L. Hamilton spent part of
last week in Columbus, visiting rel
atives and friends.
Mr.. Otis Doler and sister, Miss Oh
ga Doler, attended the singing at
, the home OF Mr.. j. B. Sanford on
Saturday night last.
Mr.. J. A Hamilton visited his
brother. Mr.. John Hamilton, on last
Saturday.
Mrs. Carolina Livingston has been
visiting her son recently. Her son.
Mr.. Artie Livingston. accompanied
her home.
Er. Onnie Hamilton is at work
on Mr.. J. A. Thomason's residence,
which will be nice building when
completed.
Mr.. A. S. Hamilton killed a pig
thirteen months old that weighed
that weighed four hundred and fifty
pounds, and Mr.. Artie Livingston
killed one pig thirteen months old
that netted him four hundred and
ninety pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hamilton Wis
ite1 at the home of the formers
uncle. Mr.. ]. A. Hamilton, last Sun
day night.
Miss Carrie Cooper has been visit
ing her friend, Miss Pratt, OF Re-
form, Ala, recently.
Our school at Bethlehem is pro-
crossing nicely under the able man
agement OF Miss Ida Pratt.
Wishing everybody a merry Christ
mas and q happy New Year. will
close. ''Madge."
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17

Mr. J. z Boyd. secretary of tEc
Baptist sunday Schocl Assocl1tior.
spoke az the First Baptist rhurca Irst
Sunday morning. Nr. Bova Is e1-
gagged in field work lu hshaIf ~ tke
association. and his talk va-s strc--
plea for efficient wcrk iu the sunday
schools The sunday srhoof Cg no
First Baptist church. whigh is al
ready in a fourishinE eCn4ltloa. re-
eeived new ideas and new e1couraee-
menr. aud = great deal 0s socd ls
expected 70 result from ths hle Iect-
ure 10 which the te4ehers and sckol-
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
Mr.. b. L. Reynolds Dead.

Mr.. B. l. Reynolds died at his
home on Bell avenue about nine
O'Clock last Sunday morning, his
death having followed an illness of
two weeks duration and having re-
suited from complication of dis
eases. Mr.. Reynolds, who at the
time of his death was forty-four years
of age, is survived by widow and
six children, and the family has nu-
merous friends who join The Dis
patch in extending sympathy and con-
dolence in the great misfortune that
has come to the household.
The funeral service took place at
the Second Methodist church at nine
o'clock on Monday morning, having
been conducted by the pastor, Rev
S. L. Pope, who was assisted by Rev.
J. Fl. Newton, pastor of the Southeast
Baptist church. At the conclusion
of the funeral rites the body was
taken to Shaffer's chapel cemetery,
where the interment took place.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-12-17
FATE OF COTTON
STATES IN DOUBT
COMPLICATIONS. ARISEN WHICH
MAY PREVENT THE PLAY
ING OF PROFESSIONAL
BALL NEXT YEAR.
Annual Meeting of the Directors is
Scheduled TO Occur at Jackson
Thursday, When Fate of
Sport VIII be Decided.

The annual meeting of the board
of directors of the Cotton States
League is to be held at Jackson on
Thursday. and will incite vast inter
est, as the fate of the organization
Is in grave doubt, and whether or
not the cotton belt will have profes-
sional ball next season will probably
be determined before the directors
adjourn.
Baseball in small towns is al
ways precarious venture from a
financial standpoint, and present fl
nancial conditions in the league are
anything but satisfactory. Times
were hard last summer, and it is
known that many of them lost mon
ey. The Vicksburg team seems to
have been particularly unfortunate,
and the directors became so discour-
park, and the grand stand is to be
torn down. Similar conditions pre-
vail in Meridian, and If the game is
played there next season new park
will have to be provided. Baseball
lovers in both cities are still hopeful,
however, and efforts will be made to
secure new charters and retain the
franchises.
Col. Walter Weaver, president of
the local association, leaves today
for Jackson to attend the meeting of
the directors Col Weaver was seen
by Dispatch reporter yesterday and
said that Columbus would certainly
be in the league provided the organ
ization remains intact. The finances
of the local association are in good
shape, and preliminary steps toward
securing a team for next season have
already been taken. Twelve or fif-
teen players have been signed on
trial, and in the event that arrange
ments are made to continue the
league will be given a try out.
While it is generally believed that
the fate of the league will be decided
at Thursdays meeting, it is possible
that definite action may be postponed
until spring. This plan, however, is
opposed by several directors, as its
adoption means that no definite ar
rangements regarding next season
could be made in the meantime, and
the different associations would have
only a few weeks in which to secure
players.
Now that Columbus has had the
pleasure of witnessing professional
almost unbearable, and there are
hundreds of fans here who hope that
the league will remain intact and
that we may continue to enjoy the
sport.