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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
FEDERAL HELP.
United states viii Take Hand IN
Graft Prosecutions.

PITTSBURG, PA. Dec. 26.-Repre-
sentatives Of the Voters League. the
civic reform organization that pre-
cipitated the municipal scandal BY
causing the arrest Of seven members
of council and two former bankers,
at the same time announcing that
they hap only barely started upon
moral cleanup OF the city. announced
last night that they have received
assurance Of Federal governmsnt help
in the forthcoming prosecutions.
The department of justice. repre-
rsentat'ves OF the Coters' League
say. has already taken steps to inves-
tigate thoroughly all national banks
serving as Repositories for city funds.
Testimony was given at the prelimi-
nary hearing that $176.000 had been
corruptly used in inf1ue nc'ng the Sc
lection of repositories. but up to this
time only $l7.500 OF this sum has
been accounted for. and only one bank
publicly mentioned. 1t is the inten.
ton of the department of justice to
learn v any other national banks
contributed to the $4,000.
II is also the intention OF the de-
partment. according to the Voters
League representatives.. to begin
prosecutions in the United State 5
Court against former President Ram
sey and former Cashier Vilsack. OF
the German National Bank. on
cha, ges of illegally using the funds
of the bank. in addition to the lTib-
cry charges in country courts.
These who inserted the probe hope
to defer additional arrests or other
important action In the selncal until
after New Years. and. unless they
:re forced to act, through some un-
expected happenings. rs they were. In
tho erst instance d, the discovery OF
& bank examiner. there will be no
,,ore impo'ian. developer onts for q
week.
A conference Of the nine men &C
cused and their lawyers was held. At
which II was decided to act in unison
in getting evidence and in making
defense to the charges. although .
number Of the cases are to be tried
separately.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
FOR ASTORK PARTY
PRETTY WAY TO ANNOUNCE
EXPECTED VISIT.
Unique Affair Described by Nine.
Msrri-Appropriate Poem Read,
1.-THE Song Of the Red
Leaoed Stork."

Some time ago l attended charm
ing luncheon at which the announce
ment Of the s,ork's expected visit was
made in this pretty way:
1t was not embarrassing to the
guest Of honor and was altogether
unique affair. The place cards were
sealed envelopes. bearing the guests
names. The hostess asked us not to
open them until the dessert course.
then to begin at her left, each one to
read the verse her envelope con-
tanned; the last to read was the lady
on the right Of the hostess and her
verse told the story.
have the poem complete and give
It. as l have had SO many requests for
something just like it. 1t is called
The Song OF the Red-Legged Stork."
by Pauline c. Bowie. If luncheon is
not given. the story may be read. and
the guests asked to determine whom
the stork has honored, or the hostess
may say: Mrs. So-and-So is the for
tunate one"
OVER tne ullStS Oh tHe OdTktHlHk WON.
Where the skies are pale and the winds
blow cold.
Down where the gates of life. unfurled.
Let the souls pass through the throbbing
world.
Flew the red-legEed stork
. And he flew and flew
For ten score days and seventy more.
TIL he reached the house Of the open
door.
Where the angel Of gifts stood waiting
With dimples and smiles and a glittering
tear.
Over white wastes Of cleaning snow.
. Over fair meadows where buttercups
, grow.
And i,elds where the Ped peoples sleep
lily nod
To the songs Of the robins. sung to God.
Flew the red-legged stork.
And he sang as he few:
winds. do not hinder me-Time Is fleet:
Sun, do not burn me: withhold your heat:
i carry q link loves chain to complete.
And my burden 10 precious-a baby
4 sweet
Frost. do not blight me in my flight:
Rain. do not spoil my feathers white:
For the way is long and Time is fleet
And my burden Is precious-a baby
sweet"
Down under arches Of shimmering blue.
Where the south wind lives and the sun
SITS thro'-
Over still spaces, where moonbeams
sleep.
And. the stars climb over the cloud-stair
steep.
Flew the red-legged stork.
And he sang as he flew:
"Blus Of the heavens. color her eyes:
Kiss her soft feet. ye rose-fiushed skies;
I carry Gods message. mems love" to
meet.
And my burden Is precious-a baby
sweet"
+ MADAME MERRI.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
70 PROBE PACKERS.
Whole Beef Distributing Industry to
be Investigated.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2t-That a far
reaching invest cation into the whole
beef-packing industry IA contemplated
by the government and that the ser''
ing of subpoeraS on employees Of Mel
son orris 4 Co several days ago was
only a preliminary to that investtga-
ton was practically admitted about
the United States District Attorneys
office yesterday.
District Attorney Sims has request
I'd tina, all the railroads which trans
port the vast volume OF packing house
products open all their claim books.
reports and documents for the inspec-
ton Of the government. Darius NIL
Ter, first vice-president OF the Chicago.
burlington ard Quincy. admitted that
such a Request had been received and
that all documents asked for had
teen turned over
This action was followed by a visit
of Chester Dawes. general counsel
for the road, to the district attorneys
Office.
NO subpoenas have yet been Is.
sued to apv Officials OF the Burlington
nor has any intlmat'on been made
that WE are connected In any way
with the case" said Mr. Miller. I'VE
simply complied with the request to
produce our claim papers for the last
two years"
Oficers OF the New York Central
Railroad. whose general freight traf,
fic manager was served with a grand
jury subpoena Wednesday. declared
that a similar request on that road
had been compiled with. Robert X.
Cary. general counsel for the New
York Central lines. after comforting
with Mr.. Sims expressed his belief
that the railroads are connected with
the investigation only SO far as they
are able to give evidence OF a pack
ers' continuation and an illegal ap-
portionment Of trade. He said 1t was
foolish to presume that the railroads
had violated the law concerning re-
bates within the last two years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
CLOTH TO MATCH THE SUIT.
Advice for the Woman About to Sc
Ieet q Blouse.

! II you are in doubt about what
kind Of a waist to get to 60 with a
good-lQPking coat and skirt you can
not 60 wrong in choosing co'ored chif-
fon cloth to match the suit.
This fabric has stood the test OF
time and popularity for three years
and has started in strongly on another
season.
! Put 1t in small plaits, line with china
si.k Of the same color, trim it with en-
broidered net to match and add two
inch strip of white or cream lace at
the neck. with . high-button stock to
match. -
y, Fasten 1t straight down the back or
front With covered silk buttons.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
SCHOONER WRECKED.
Crew of Nine Is Rescued by Austrian
Steamer.

Crew of Nine Is Rescued by Austrian
Steamer.
NORFOLK, VA, DEC. ga wire
less message received here yesterday
tells Of the wrecking.of the schooner
\. lam Lamar. 20 miles east Of Cur
rituck. n. c. Nine men Of the crew
were rescued by the Austrian steam
ship Columbia. bound South. when
reported the wreck and the rescue OF
the men to the Diamond Shoals light
ship as she passed that vessel.
The schooner is supposed to have
teen wrecked by the hurricane CT
Tuesday night and Wednesday morn,
ing. The Columbia reported the
schooner still afioat and a menace to
navigation.
Fosbouad Near capes.
Another dense fog extending far
out to sea and grea,iy impeding the
PROGRESS of vessels rolled over Allan
tic coast waters today Several yes
sells. many miles from the coast. re-
ported the fog to the local wireless
station.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
WANTED TO PUT FREN TN
PRESIDENTS WASHERS
Cafe Waiter, Supposedly a Royulist
Leaps Upon Chief Executive and
Reaches for Beard.

PARIS. Dec. 26.-Whil- Armand
Fallieres. the President OF France
accompanied by NJ. kamondou. his
secretary, and Colonel Lasson. mill
tary attache at the Elysee Palace
was taking 4 morning stroll near Rue
de L'EtOil YESTERDAY. a poorly clad
individual, who had evidently been
lying in wait, suddenly jumrcd upon
the President from behind and threw
his arms about NJ. Fallieres' neck in
an effort to seize his beard.
Colonel I-asson and Secretary Ra
mondou sprang to the assistance OF
the President and dragged of his as
sailant AMI turned him over to two
special detectives who had been FOL!
lowing the party on bicycles
Pr sident Fallieres' cane was brok
en- in the struggle. but beyond a
scratch on the ear he was not injured
and insisted on continuing his walk
AS the detectives slipped the hand
cuffs on the man he cried:
Il am unarmed | simply wanted
to pull the Presidents beard"
When searched at the station
house the Presidents assailant prov
ed to l'a Jean MATHS. a cafe waiter
"a years old and a native OF the de
parlment OF Savoie. Medals of Gen
era! Mercief. the former minister OF
war. stamps bearing the head Of the
Duke of Orleans: card OF member
ship in the Patrie Franchise. AMI 9th
or royalist documents were found on
his person
In his examination I.attis boaste ed
OF being a Royalist. and talked con
fnsedly of having done his duty and
obeyed the dictates Of his "consci
ence." Heaps Of Royalist reactionary
literature were found by the police
when they ransacked his home.
The investigation reveals the fac,
that Maths was in close relation with
the Royalist organization. and this
gives color to rumors that he was the
instrument of a Royalist plot. Seri
Gus evidence in this direction. how
ever. is lacking, and 1t Is more likely
that he is only crack-brained indi
vidual seeking notoriety. whose head
has been turned by the campaign OF
scandal and villification which reac
tionary newspapers like the Libre Pa.
role and L'Action have recently been
conducting They used the scandal
in connection with the Steinheil az
fair to make every conceivable charge
against the government. even to that
of political murders. and insisted up
on the insinuation that the late Pres
ident Faure was killed because he
sided against Major Drerfus.
Early this week the height of the
audacity was reached when the reac
tionary papers printed circumstantial
stories to make it appear that Prest
dent Fallieres' son, when fond in
the company OF the wife OF Philippe
Astresse. an advocate Of the Court OF
Appeals, a year ago shot and killed
the attorney and that the police have
hushed up the scandal Authoritative
information subsequently proved that
Young Faliieres did not even know
Nine. Astrcsse.
NJ White, the American Ambassa.
do, and ether members Of the diplo-
matte corps and Of the cabinet. and
numbers O. high officials called at the
Elysee Palace to express their indig'
nation at the insulat offered Presi'
depr FalliereS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
NEW AMAIEURREc0RD
FOX MARATHON RACE
Newcomer In Athletics Fini hes First
in Long Distance Run and ssats
Al! ReeordS
(By the Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Dec. z6-Matthew
Maloney. OF the Trinity Athletic Club
OF Brooklyn, a newcomer in athletics
established new worlds amateur
running record for the full Marathon
distance OF 26 miles 1856 yards in a
race from Rye, on the Sound. to Co
lumbus Circle. this city today.
Maloney ran away from a field VI
ll5 contestants, finishing IN fairl?
good condition.
His time, two hours. SO minutes,
% is seconds, Is far ahead Of all pre-
vious amateur records.
Second Man Far Behind.
j. F. Crawley, of the Irish Ameri'
can Athletic Club, of this city. who
won the YOnkers Marathon race last
Thanksgiving Day. finished second in
2:45:12 10 and J. Clarke Xavier. A.
c. c.. New York, was third in 2:47:-
% 2-5.
Crowley won the Yonkers race In
2:44:35 over a read which was al
most ankle deep in mud. but the
course today was for the greater
part covered with frozen snow and
its slippery condition marks Maloney's
work as a wonderful performance.
Maloney ran in the Yonkers race.
but he tainted after going rs miles.
Winner an freshman.
Maloney came from Country Clare
Ireland. about three years ago and
has been in training about three
months. He is % years old and was
one OF the Trinity Club team which
won the junior cross country cham
pionship in Celtic Park. Long Island,
six weeks ago.
Today's race was run under the
sanction Of the Amateur Athletic I'm
ion and President James E. Sullivan
accompanied the leaders from start
to finish.
Hayes London Record Beaten.
The first three men to finish beat
Hayes time for the recent Olympic
Marathon at SHEPHERDS Bush. London.
His figures then were 2:56:O2 As.
A comparison of Maloney's time to-
day and that made by Dorando and
Longboat in their professional race
ever the same distance in Madison
Square Garden within the last five
weeks stamps the new conner as 4
world beaten at the long distance
running game.
The Different Records.
In beating Hayes. Dorando covered
the indoor track in 2:45:03 rs and
Longboat when he defeated Doranio
over the same track was timed
2:45:25 2-5.
The course today was carefully
measured by a corps Of civil engi-
neers accompanied by representatives
Of the Amateur Athletic Club. so thai
there can be no question as to the
Maloney record being made over the
full distance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
GIVES OUT REPORT.
State Insurance Department Issues
Seif-Explanatory Statement.

State Insurance Department Issues
Seif-Explanatory Statement.
RICHMOND. VA. Dec. 26.-The
state department OF insurance today
gave out the following. which is self
explanatory:
The Union Central Life Insurance
Co.. Of Cincinnati. O.. during the pres
ent year. segregated the sum Of $779.'
7SS. taking it from the surplus Of the
company. and making it available for
the stockholders claiming that this
amount had been earned byethe non
participating policies and. therefore,
based it's action upon the report OF
Mr.. E. E. Hardcastle, actuary Of the
company, made to Mr.. Jesse r. Clark.
president Of the company. on March
23. 1908.
This report Is not made from a de
tailed examination Of the records COW
ering the whole period Of the compa'
ny's existence, but largely from esti'
mates based upon certain assump'
tons.
The undersigned commissioners
not being satisfied as to the accura'
cy OF the statement. or the correct
ness of The assumptions. have deter
mined to test its accuracy by an ex
animation Of the looks. records and
files of the company. under q plan
agreed upon at a conference held in
Cincinnati December IS. between the
commissioners. whose names appear
below. the actus ries Of their depart
meuts and Mr.. 8. H. Wolfe. consult
ip1 actuary Of New York
The examination will begin on Mon
day. December zs. and will be In
charge Of Mr.. 8. II. Wolfe. assisted
by the department sctuaries.
Those Present.
This conference was participated
in by the following heads Of insur
ance departments Of heir respective
states: J. A. Hartigap. Minnesota
lBF Grouse Maryland: r. z. Rtten
house. Colorado; Joseph Button. Viz
GINA: JAMES v. Barry. Michigan: I
II. Mcdonald, Connecticut: c. c. lie
inert. Ohio.
Isaac Davenport. actuary, and T
A. Lynch. clerk Of the Virginia BIZ
! reau Of Insurance. leave tonish; for
CINCINNATI TO be present at the In
augurstion OF the examination.
The differences o! opinion as "a
this immense surplus. which repre-
sents the accumulstions Of many
! years have already resulted in hti
, CATION, and the outcome Of the com
! plicated matter is awaited with pro
found inieres, by the insurance world
; The controversy promises TO he
come as famous "a the case OF Pau
vs., virsinis. which stands consptcn
ors In the annals OF insurance htiga
ton. =.
n VII require SEVERAL weeks "a
! complete the examination- Asd VT
Lynch vii remain In Cincinnati 81
1 the time !, 10 pending. Actuary Do
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27

Daily exercise with light dumbbells
eventually cures round shoulders.
The Juice Of raw onion applied to
the sting Of an insect Will remove the
poison.
: A good hair oil for children's hair
which Is thin or dry is made Of equal
parts Of pure olive oil and cold pressed
castor oil, cut with grain alcohol and
perfumed.
A glass Of hot water before break
fast 10 . cleanser and tonic 70. the en-
tire system. For IN oily skin. squeeze
half Q lemon into the water: drink
without adding sugar.
For . soft, painful corn. try the old
fashioned remedy q binding It nightly
Ia common baking soda. noistened
~fth Q little water. The most stub
born and painful corns will disappear
after three weeks OF this treatment.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
nv Associated Pressp.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. rs
-Four Indians were killed and one
wounded At the reservation located
at Ane,h, Utah. according to . dis,
patch received by the bureau Of In.
dian affairs today from Superinten.
dent Shelton, OF the Ship Rock In,
dian agency located IN the north
western portion Of New Mexico. Ac'
conpanied by . physician. Shelton
hes left Tor The scsoe Of the troubse
the sstuse Of which h o. yet IN
known 10 oisciais q the Indian sf
fairs bureas-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
Ste amer Paseed pereIiet.

NEW YORK. Dec. lS-The steame:
Comanche, which, arrived here today
from Jacksonville and Charleston. re
ported that at noon yesterday in lati'
tude 3s.I5. longitude 1910 she had
passed a large waterloggej dismanti
ed schooner the deck just sho~ins
above the water.
Il il believed that the dere1ict II
the schooner. the crew Of which was
rescued yesterday BY the Austrian
steamer Columbia. on Currituck. n
C.. and the name Of which vas given
In q wireless message as the VIII
Lam Laramer."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
weiahs-carryire Champion Of Paris

Weiaht-carryirs champio" Of Paris
NJ. lean Ricaud. says q writer In
the curreu; Strand Magazine. Is the
weight-carrying champion OF Paris.
The weight ia obtained by carrying on
the head a number Of sacks filled with
We know not what NJ. Ricaud Won
the 1907 championship by carrying a
burden weighing about six hundred
weight on his shoulders. The dis
lance was about sixty yards. and the
yictor.s time was ffty-eight seconds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
Congressman Dead.
nv Associated Press.)

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Dec 20
Representative Robert c. Avery
Democrat Of the Second district OF
Louisiana. died here today. Death
was due to complication Of diseases
He was born in .>ew Orleans in 1858
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
eayptisn Roses.

One OF the novelties offered for the
brilliantly dressed woman this season
10 the Egyptian robe. 1t IL to be worn
over coiored satin. II L. Of black flet
tuJIe and covered with great zigzaS de-
sisns embroidered In brilliant Egyp-
tan colors.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27

yeuport, however. will be back In q
few days.
The Union Central Life does
large business In this state. and Is
represented In the Old Dominion BY
several agents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
A SUNSET MOMENT.

I saw a cloud bloom In the ives.
The color OF a robins breast.
And peoples in q cheerful crowd.
That caught the color Of the cloud;
The garden walls so white before
Flushed TO the red the poppics wore;
And when q wine-wineed butterfly
FLAKE of the sunsei-hcated by.
Quite sudds My on every hand
There Law before ne Fairyland.
Grace Hazard Conkling, in the Jan
uary Everybody
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
aoNa 70 De Worn.

There r. no end to the methods that
viii be employed this winter in the
use Of bows. They will be worn .,
the mech. hack and front. also st the
Set asct o. frost, and always at the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27

Wow the tots are compiling their
lists Of Christmas wants. which
mother points TO with pride"
And father views with alarm
Icutsyjlje Courler-Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27
Wreckers Begin Operations.
nv Associafed Press,

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 26.-Wreck'
ers have begun their efforts 10 noat
the British steamer Avonmore. which
stranded o. the beach near Lynn
haven inlet during the recent storm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-27

AIey-Was w-fIl!e.s suit case dam
aged any by water In the acciden'!
Ressie-yes. Every one Of the
labels have got soaked o6.-Bo
hemian Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Cut flowers at Youngson-s. Tel. Sl7-e,
Typewriter desk, iat top, cost SLIGO,
and swivel chair, cost $3.50, both for
$1,000 +. NJ. Arerill.
ClniryoyAnt. Tuesday and Thursday,
2 p. M, to 0 p. M, Mrn. r. 4. Ellis, 20
Spaulding street, telephone 1921.
"The Eastern Herald the popular
Catholic family paper for this state, only
Sl0O per year. Address, Rutland, vt.
TO Rent. Two tene4nents. all modern
improvements, at AS and 80 South Main
street. Inquire Of John Tierney, AS
South AIldn street or SO3 North Main
street.
Lewis Veterinary Hospital for horses
and dogs has been opened at IL Cottage
street, where all modern equipments,
including special operating tables each
for horses and dogs, have been installed.
The hospital accommodates IL horses
and 20 dogs, and II open day and night.
Arthur III. H. Lewis, D. v. s., formerly
at Johnsons stable is at the head Of
s.the new institution, assisted by O. H..
Barr, VI S., gradua te Of Ontario Veteri.
nary college. All kinds Of operations
performed, and charges reasonable. Bring
your sick horse or dog where the facili
ties are tlSe best and expert knowledge
is to be had. Telephone 2l2-l4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28

Mrs. George Houghton spent We'll
Hesday IN Barre
Mrs. Dodge Of Calais il keeping
house for Edison York.
Raymond Paige Of Randolph has been
whiting relatives in town the past week
Mrs. Il. w. Burbank spent few
days with her sister in Barre the past
week.
Mrs. A. P. Burnham Of Barre Is stop
ping with her mother, Mrs. Eta Haines
a few days
Mrs. Addie Harrington had par
|nlytic shock Saturday rendering one
side useless.
Mrs. w. i. Jennings and children
went to visit her parents in Brockton,
Mass, last week
Mrs.. Emma Collins has returned
from Barre and viii greet her custo-
mers at her rooms
Miss Nettio NORTH went to Greens.
boro Monday 10 work for Mrs. Camp
bell the coming season.
Miss Louise jameson Of johnson
normal school has been spending few
days whit her parents
Harold Smith Of Massachusetts
spent last week at the home Of bis
grandmother, Mrs. =. F. Smith,
Mrs. Flora Cobb and two grandehil-
jrcn Of Montpelier have been visiting
Mrs. Kate Page the past week.
Mr., and Mrs. Brooks Hudson and lit
tie boy were guests at The HON of his
sister, Mrs Fred Ellis. last week.
A. G. Ainsworth aud Frank Paqnin
have purchased Of G. Ell Utlcy the shop
whore the old carriage shop formerly
stood and are prepared to do cabinet
and job work
George iIoyt and son, Ralph, gave a
pleasant invitation I'd The entire vils
lage 70 meet at their sugar camp last
Wednesday and partake of the fruit Of
the maple to which over 20 readily res
sponded.
Mrs. Helen Whittier anl daughter,
Grace, returned from Barre iasf satnr-
day, where they spent the latter por.
ton Of the winter with her brother,
frank Cate They viii make their
home whit her brother, Joshua and
Grace win teach the Plains scnool near
~,