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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
TRIBUTE TO MOTHERHOOD
PAID BY R00SEyEtT
President Has Happy Time With
Methodfsts at the American mi.
ersity Celebration.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10
Good citizenship" was the subject Of
an address by President Roosevelt TO-
day in which he paid y notable tri-
butte TO motherhood before a large
gathering of Methodist at the Ameri-
can University in the course of con,
struction, just outside the city limits.
The assemblage was composed prin-
cipally of the delegates to the gen.
eral conference or the Methodist Epis-
copal church now in session in Baiti.
more.
What was to have been a feature
OF the occasional reception OF the
delegates by the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt in the college OF history
was abandoned owing 10 an engage.
ment which the President previously
had made.
Perhaps no feature of the exercises
occasioned the President more real
delight than the SINGING by the Ger
man members OF the gqncra1 confer.
sott- 1 Asshty f6lsrsss Z Sal
5God.") hymn sung by the adherents
OF Martin Luther during the period OF
reformation. IS
That's fine" exclaimed President
Roosevelt when the singing OF this
Old hymn began. He added that II
was his favorite hymn. The Presi.
dent then repeated a portion OF the
first verse OF the song in German
to the evident delight Of the Assem-.
blage.
An incident which perhaps created
the greatest enthusiasm was the de.
claration of Bishop Earl CransconS
bishop OF this city. that President
Roosevelt was born Methodist
but he added that "the President was
enthusiastically misplaced early in
life"
The President replied by saying 81
do feel mighty kind toward you
The exercises began at O'Clock this
afternoon on the University campus
Bishop Cranston presided. being In
trOduced ty. chancellor Hamilton. OF
Boston. The invocation was delivered
by Bishop Henry W. Warren. OF Colo
RADIO. and an appropriate musical pro
gram was rendered by the marine
band.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
TENTATIVE PLANS ulvi DsEu MADE
In Their General Lines They VIII
Follow Those laid Down In Con.
struetion OF Delaware Now On
Ways In This city--Ts Advertise
for Golfers.
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, u. c.. May To-
One of the two big new battleships
authorized by Congress In the naval
appropriation bill just approved by
the President will be built at the
Brooklyn navy yard. Acting Secre-
tary OF the Navy Newberry issued
orders to this effect today. Antici-
pating action by Congress tentative
plans for the construction Of the two
ships authorized already have been
prepared by the bureau Of construc-
ton and repair and in their general
lines will follow those laid down In
the construction Of the 20.0O0-ton bat
tieships Delaware and North Dakota.
nov under construction. The re-
manning ship will be built by con-
tract.
Acting Secretary Newberry also is
sued orders for the construction OF
one Of the GOLFERS authorized by the
naval appropriation bill at the Mare
Island. Cal. navy yard.
Another II to be built by contract
For the renalais8 1lnaA pEoylded
for by the bin. M. Newseety Aaa
directed that advertisements be In
serted In newspapers Of the larger
cities on the Atlantic. Pacific and
gulf cuhsts asking for tenders OF
such vessels fog sale to the gofern-
ment.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

Schenectady, N. w. Police Arrest Lad
VINO consesses Ne Did u TO
See Fremen Run"

SCHENECTADY. n Y May ie.-
Russell Fcnton. aged eight years. Is
in charge Of the Humane Society Of
fciatx of this city. charged by the
police with being the inccndisry for
whom They have been hunting since
May ?. charged with causing the
death by ere of cisht horses and a
property loss of $4,000.
Russell Is a red haired lad. under
sized for a i,oy n. eight, bs.t bright
and knowing. When the police were
convinced that the child vas the
srcbus Who has given them 81 much
worry for over ;wo reeks IN nine
hrrx they ops1'r ~e=Trzcd him With
the crimes. which he boldly and with
chi.dist irpoccncc denied. hffer .
rather mild application of the fhiri
degree however. Rssscli broke down
ard confessed that he wanted to see
The aremen and the engines run and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
nUca DISORDER An0 AoTnG
Proposition to Arbitrate from the State
Bard Of Arbitration Does Not
Meet With Much Favor from Either
Side-Employers and Strikers and
Mayor johnson Make Statements.
(By Associated Press).

CLEVELAND. OHIO. May l6.-ln
the, midst of day of incipient riotinS
and partial stopping of the street
railway service, incident to the strike
of the conductors and motormen, OF
the Municipal Traction Company
came a proposition tonight to stop
further violence and submit the
whole matter to arbitration. This
was the situation late tonight. Gre
ated by Joseph Bishop. member OF
the state board OF arbitration. Mr.
Bishop arrived here during the after
noon and Immediately went into con-
ference with cc-President Behmer
of the Amalgamated Association Of
Street and Electric Railway En-
ployes.
He proposed that overtures be
made to the company looking TO
peaceful settlement of the con,rover-
sy. Mr.. Behmer was apparently will
ing to enter into such negotiation.
Mr.. Bishop called upon President Da-
pont, of the Municipal Traction Com
pany. The traction head said the
company Was willing to arhitrate, but
that the proposition should come from
the union.
With the union unwilling to take
the Initiative. the matter of peace
full settlement still is an open Ques-
ton. All night Mr.. Bishop labored
wit ~ hn With
tie head of the traction company.
Disorder Continues, However.
In the meantime disorder contin-
ued The night was made eventfuI as
a result of the company resembling
an order made during the day.
1t was first prepared to stop all
cars at dark and make no further at
tempt TO operate until tomorrow
morning. Late today the company
decided to continue the service.
From the moment the strike went
into effect, early this morning there
was n.1:. or less rioting. At first the
men who remained at work were al
pealed to by the strikers to leave tue
cars. When they refused to strife.
or quit work. efforts were made by
the union men and sympathizers -
force the m to leave the cars.
This resulted in the conductors ana
motormen being forcibly taken from
the cars.
Cars were stopped by the placing
of distractions on the tracks. Trol-
ley wires were cut. tracks were rip
ped up and switch points broken
One Of the earliest disturbances &C.
CURED at the Lakeview car barns
when one car attempted to leave. A
mob surrounded the crew. The po-
lice attempted to rescue the n1p-
Stones AMI clubs we're hurled. 1ne
oficers used their maces.
Chief OF Police Koehler was struck
by a stone. but not seriously injured.
Mayor johnson ProeIaims.
At noon Mayor johnson issued a
proclamation. warning all persons that
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
SENATOR 7illMAR GOES
10 EUROPE FOR HIS HEALTH
South carolinian Sailed from Boston
Yesterday for IN Extended stay
Abroad.

BOSTON, MASS. May Ex-senator
BENJAMIN n. Tillman, OF South Caro-
lima. sailed fer Europe today on the
White Star Line Canopic, The sena-
tor. who is accompanied by his wife,
Is making the trip for his health. Be-
fore sailing Senator Tillman discuss
ed the political situation. expressing
the opinion that II Secretary Taft re-
ceives the Republican presidential no
mination the Democrats will win.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
lsgubltsls Trying b Iadg, lhs
Issue burls csalsg ssnDs|ga
IsI 70 M;;Qu|EI IlE eluuIsI

by Associated Press).

WASHINGTON. =. C., May Is -
Steps looking TO an alleged revision
Of the tariff were taken by the House
today when 1t passed a resolution
authorizing the committee on ways
and means to SIT during the coming
recess Of Congress.
Mr.. Payne. New York. who offered
the resolution said thar In order not
to dizquiet the. country before cleo
ton the committee would make no
general inquiry involving the question
Of rates in the schedule. After the
election. he said. that subject would
be gone into. =
Mr.. Underwood. Alabama. a mem
her Of the committee, declared that
the resolution came as q surprise TO
the minority.
The resolution he said. "shoss
the usual Republican hand. Undoubt-
edIy {, Is brought In as a subterfuse
to extend 10 the country in one hand
promise 10 DO something and with
tho other withdraw II whenever de-
sired.
IN tho opinion Of Mr. Randall. Texas.
the resolution wss but "a frying pa.
10 fry the FAT for campaign purposes"
This action" remarked Mr. Fitz-
gerald. "marks the complete demon.
aiizaiion os the Republican machine
in the Horse"
n began. he said. <hcn the speaker
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
lucu OF TaE lllD 4 yRelIl
Question Of the Presidents Right 10
Name the inland Waterway Com.
mission Cropped Out During the
Discussion on the sii' and Led to
Sharp Tit.
Thy Associated Press,

. .s q
WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 1s--Thc
bill providing for acquiring natural
forests In the Southern Appalachian
mountains and White mountains WAC
passed by the Senate today.
Senator Teller made an extended
speech against the measure. He
said he did not object 70 the states
preserving the forests. lat thcre was
In his Judgment no authority under
the constitution for the United States
government acquiring lands for for.
est reserves under such conditions as
the pending bill provides.
In appealing In favor OF the bill. Mr..
Newlands referred 10 the inland water
ways commission and Mt. Hale inter.
rupted to ask by what authority this
commission was appointed
Mr.. Newlands replied that the Presi.
dent had appointed the commiasion
under his constitutional right 10 rec.
Onlmend LEGISLATION % Col1axe66.
Mr. Hale 1nxeested that ~ aiRayss
q legally conatitnted ba&ys .s.s
m.Ss.. LUEB ~ A. I-I-|| - = - 40
II Il al Ill y = u III l. a n 6O15.
Mr. NqxNlaada sa33 H. ~ n 49,
Committed hat Ind been askeA u the
President to serve. He satd II hnd
hesitsted to accept the duty sbeinx
member Of the IegisIatfye branch 0f
the government. = &:
II came to the conclusion he Aaid.
that under the pOWer granted 70 the
President 80 make Recommendation
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

HOT SPRINGS. ARK. stay l6.-The
Southern Baptist convention next
year Will meet in Louisville. Ky.
Muskogee. Okla, was also a contestant
for the honor but the convention de-
cided on Louisville by an overwhelm.
Ing vote tonight. S
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Jay Gould staI champion.
(By Associated Pressa

LONDON. May 1S-America stiIl
holds the worlds amateur court ten
mis- championship, Jay Gould. OF New
York. having again defeated Eustace
II. Miles. the British player for the
British title at Queens Club this az
ternOon, the score being 60, 60.
Is, G-1.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Senator Burrows to Preside.
(By AssocIased Press)

CHICAGO, May 16-united .States
Saixtcr Jhltux Burrows, az 1tcns
igSn. was selected tn1iSAt u III
sub committee Of thu Republican ma
tional committee 10 be Temporary
chairman OF the national convention
which meets In Chicago, June Is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Result Of Closely Contested Race
For lsyo'aty Domination in
Doubt Uan he
Very Last.
Mr.. uoss' EXCELLENT sAoWIIs

Vote Surprisingly Heavy After an
Unenthusiastic campaisn-A'i Ola
counciimen Who Offered For Re.
election, Except One. Are Winners
-Messrs. W. e. Spruill, WA. Spru.
u, and Or. Longan the New Ones
No Notices Of Contest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Strongest and 1ast Available nil
To-! Ieniasuoa," Says Governor.
70 SUPPORT llf CANDIDATE ullEb

Especial to the Daily Press).

Especial to the Daily Press).
RICHMOND. VA. May 16.-'I be-
lieve that Colonel Bryan ia not only
the strongest. but I believe he is the
most available man for the nomination
as president. am for Colonel
Bryan"
Governor Swanson today made this
direct and plain statement in con-
nectiOn with The presidential casnt
paign this year. He declined to go
any furthe: In national matters. say
ing that he would cheerfully support
the nominee of the convention.
The governor later referred to
the sessions Of the conference Of
governors In the White House. The
governor said that the conference had
named an executive committee. with
himself as chairman, 10 name four
Others. to discuss the question Of hav-
ing a permanent organization to meet
annually and discuss matters Of in
teres; to the welfare Of the several
states. Governor Wilson. Of Kes-
tncky. IS one Of the governors to be
associated with Governor Swanson.
p The conference. said the governor
today. who appeared IN I've rs fresh
and gay as though III has just return.
cd from a variation. viii nice, and take
no matters for the mutual welfare If
carh ~ the states. The executive
committee wii! meet and arrange for
the time and place for ho,.iisa the
meeting. u n is dccmcd advisable 10
perpriuaie the organization.
WIN tho frst mcciire of the asso
riaiiou - governors 10 held IN this
city, tho governor wa asked.
There you ~. wanting 'o know IN
advance what viii u, dome sid The
eovcrnor. Thr governor iu:imsted
that "a b. couid have his ~sy The
meeting would ~ i.cld here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
Four Killed In Tornado.

CROWLEY. LA. May 1S-Rcports
reached here tonight of four deaths
today in'tornadoes nea: this place.
About dozen persons were injured.
but none fatally.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

Especial to he Daily PressJ
HAMPTON. VA Nay fs--Tbs $50
snd navy memorial service q
xonx IS AND 81 wfB be hesA = - =
iiooa, eemesery this sffesnoo =
c'clock. The esae8be3 IN
rkcIs aaii q 1.3s o'c)ock - - -
n IN cemetery - . ~ =
Monroe bssd 10 vuelelggte = Z.
ssryies. ..s :. 8 -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

PRIMARY VOTE FOR MAYOR.
Total vote cast ................ Sof
For Marquis Jones .............. $50
For A. A. Moss ............... 4oH
Jones' majority, ............ ~
NOMINEES FOR COUNCIL.
Firet Ward.
Board of Aldermen-Clarence G..
Nelms.
Common Council-D. S. Jones aud
George L. Via.
Second Ward.
Board Of Aldermen-T. s. Weston.
Common Council-W. f. Spruill and
r. f. Christie.
Third Ward.
Board of AIdermen-Dr. F. B. Loii-
gan.
Common Council-Waverly e. Jones
and w. e. Harris. -. 4.
Fourth Ward. <...
Board OF Aldermen-CSleb ID. West.
Common CouncilEW. p. Spruill and
NJ F .Ketchum. -
49, Delegates to State Convention.
-. First ward-T. F. 8tearnes. I. A.
Fowler. Allen d. Jones. E. l. Ford and
c. L>Sibley.
Second ward-E- Morgan.
Third ward-G w. Blick. T. c. Pow
ell. n. l. Rayfieid and r: c Petzold.
Fourth ward-E. W. Milstead. ]. NJ.
Curtis. J. D. G. Brown and r. Lee
Davis.
e, Though the campaign had been nota.
bly, devoid of interest and enthusiasm.
yesterdays Democratic primary
proved to be one Of the most
closely contested political battles this
city has ever seen. After three Of
the wards had been heard from, and
until ten minutes before the judges
and clerk finished the work Of count
ing the ballots in the First, the re-
suit was in doubt and neither side
dared claim the victory.
Col. Marquis Jones, now president Of
the board Of aldermen, was chosen as
the party nominee for mayor, defeat
ing Former Mayor Allen A. Moss by
a majority of Il votes Mr.. Moss car
ried the Second and Third wards. re-
ceiving a majority of 81 and 10. re-
spectively. Col. Jones was given 4
majority Of - by the Fourth ward.
thus having a majority Of II in the
city. before the First was heard from.
For more than an hour large
crowd was gathered in front Of the
First ward voting place on Twenty
fifth street. anxiously listening to the
count. About 20 minutes before this
final result was known. Mr.. Moss was
running nine or ten votes ahead In
this ward. and II was thought that
there would no; be a difference OF
more than four or Eve votes In the
entire city. All depended upon the
carly morning vote. which was being
counted last
In the last 20 votes Col. Jones be-
gan tn run up. going as much as sew
en- In the Icad. Finally, when the last
halo, had been counted. the coloue!
had = majority Of three in the ward.
Committee oeeisres Nominees.
As soon as the First ward returns
wore ready. the Democratic city com.
rif,ce held a meeting In the Circuit
Court room at the city hall. and can
vasscd the returns. Commitfeemcn
Thomas asd Noteworthy were ap-
pointed teIlers. and In half m hour
the work ~sS done.
No notices Of contest were He'd.
snd upon MOTION Ivy Mr. Charles the
candidates receiving the highest Rum-
her 81 votes ~crc DECLARED the nom
inecs.
Col. Jones and Mr.. Moss both at
trnded the MEETING. but they had
nothing To say.
Vote c,ssHyinsIy lsrse.
The psrsy leaders scrc p'czss1f.y
surpris~d ny the comparatively large
osr poIp~d u had hem confidently
pr-di~,cd that not more fAan so votes
~nuls - eciied. srr there arc only
1890 voters qualified 10 participate In
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
No .'psrk 0arrss" TAis xsas.
SBy Associates Prsss)

WASHINGTON. D. c., May ls-Ths-
announcement that there viu be ~;
rivers and harbors bigl II Ills 49,
sion Of Congress and that no vuryeyt
viii he authorised until the Re1k 49,
sion. was made today BY Rcpsoesu-
tative Burton. Of OAio. chstusn q
the cemmittee on rivers snd hnfb0rk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17

LONDON. May fe.-S1ecoA a..
patches from Paris aHoseacs Mt
Henry Fsrman. the Eng,ts1 eeseeek
Who holds The scroplane recsa - 49,
country. has iSsucd . cAaIDeaee q ~
Wright bEolhVx, wbc receaf1y -
successful and recprd beee&3uH
aiehfs NJ Manseo. n. C.. ~ - o0e
plane contest h France ~ sfane
Of $3.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-05-17
P.eiMe F,sss 10 Lsass setisss.
nv AseociasAd PreasD

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Nay - =:
The Pacific Beet. under con0ssd q
Rear Admiral Daytss. wiW saN - .
o'clock tomovrow on . csutss - So
IA Barhara chauRel.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

spite Of the resistance of small
are openly and exultingly jubilant.
The hotels and streets are filed with
the tumult that usually follows rather
than precedes Democratic conven-
ton, and the atmosphere is charged
with Bryan feeling.
Existing conditions seem to be:
First-Mr. Bryan will be nominated
on the first ballot, and more than 700
votes will be cast for him.
Second-Mr. Bryan will dictate the
very letter and spirit of the platform
to be promulgated.
Third-Mr. Bryan, through his rep
resentatives, will dictate the selection
of candidate for the vice presidency.
/ Fourth-Mr. Bryan will endeavor to
induce Judge Gray of Delaware to ac-
cept the vice presidential nomination,
and, failing in this, will ask New York
to select the candidate for that place.
Fifth-That Mr.. Bryan will succeed
in drubbing into submission and pos
sible determination those old line
bosses who are now resisting him,
Guffey, McCarren, Sullivan and others
of lesser note.
The way for the opening Of the con-
vention was made clear by the action
of the national committee in disposing
of the contests over seats.
In record time the committee dis
posed of all contests before it with the
exception of those of Pennsylvania
and Idaho which went over for a time.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

ASSEMBLE
National Convention Meets
In Denver.
BRYAN FAR IN THE LEAD.

Nebraskan's Followers Predict His
Nomination on the First BaIlot-DeI-
egates Adopt Resolution of Respect
For Memory of Grover Cleveland.
contestins Delegation From New
York Loses-committes at Work on
the PIatform-Anti-i in junction Plank
Arouses Much Discussion.
Denver, July 8.-The Democratic ma
tional convention was called to order
in the Auditorium here by Thomas
Taggart, chairman of the national
committee, who later relinquished his
seat to Theodore A. Bell of California,
temporary chairman of the conven-
ton. One thousand and two dele
gates are in attendance.
Interest centerS now in the attitude
of the New York delegation toward the
presidential nomination. The old say
ing, "As goes New York so goes the
nation" is frequently heard. 1t is re-
membered by both Bryan and anti
Bryan men that there are seventy
eight delegates from New York and
that the direction in which these votes
are cast on the first ballot may have a
material bearing on the result of the
voting.
The New York delegation will hold
it's third caucus of convention week
with the purpose Of reaching a decision
as to which candidate for the presiden-
tial nomination shall receive the seven
ty-eight votes. The caucus has been
called by Charles F. Murphy, leader
of Tammany Hall and chairman of
the delegation. The adherents of Mr.
Bryan still say that New York will
vote for the Nebraskan, while the OPP
posing forces are hopeful that the de-
cision may help them in their effort to
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
soni Wants His Children Back

Paris, July S.-Count Boni de Castel-
lane, accompanied by his counsel,
went to the Office of. Judge Henri
Ditto, president of the tribunal of the
first instance of the Seine and applied
TO have the custody Of his children
restored to him on account of his di-
vorced wife's marriage in London to
Prince Helie de Sagan. After hearing
argument Judge Ditto adjourned the
case until the return of the Princess
de Sagan TO Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

terized his attitude ever since his ar
rival in Denver.
Parker For Injunction Plank.
A spirit of Cancellation, it is said,
still peryades the Tammany delega-
ton. AS an evidence of this it is
pointed out that Judge Alton B. Par
ker, who was reported as coming to
Denver as the representative of New
York state in a fight against the adop-
ton of an anti-injunction plank, went
into the session of the convention COM
mittee on resolutions to advocate an
anti-injunction plank which is declar-
ed to have been drawn. by Samuel
Gompers himself and which formed a
part of the tentative platform put forth
by the New York delegation. Lewis
Nixon was chairman of the subcom-
mittee of the New York delegation
that brought this about
Guffey Mems Hope.
Much is being made by the Guffey
men of the differences which Mr. Bry-
an has had with such men as Roger
Sullivan of Illinois, John T. McGraw
of West Virginia, certain of the Dem
ocratic leaders of Texas, Tennessee
Wisconsin and other states They pro-
fess to believe that the delegations
from these states are anxious to ad-
minister r4buke to Mr.. Bryan for his
alleged interference with the state del
egations in selecting their representa-
tives in the convention after the states
themselves had declared in favor of
the nomination of the Nebraskan.
1t was stirring scene which spread
before Chairman Taggart when with
uplifted gavel he first sought to bring
order out of the confused babel of
sound and motion. The splendid am
phitheater, decorated with flags and
bunting, was packed to its utmost linn
it's with a dense and seethiQg mass of
humanity. Below in the central arena
sat the delegates. just two more than
an even thousand, and back of them
the 1000 alternates-these 1000 the
real convention, with the destinies of
the party in their hands. Flankmg
them and sweeping around the hall
were the long lines of eager, expectani
onlookers, rising tier on tier and gal
lerNo on gallery, solid masses, the
brightness of the women in their gay
costumes vieing with the splendOrs of
Old Glory. which hung at every hand
on to the left the presidents daugh
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

Cooperstown, n. Y, July 8. - With
each succeeding hour hope brightens
for the recovery Of Bishop Henry Cod.
man Potter, who is seriously i'll from
a complication of stomach and liver
trouble, and his physicians believe that
his improved condition warrants a
decided hope for favorable outcoms
of the case