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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
DON'T BE BLIND.

bargain in real estate is OFTEN
overlooked until the right person
comes along who appreciates its ad-
vntages and secures IT, We have
several on our lists which we know
are most advantageous properties
Don't be afraid TO let us know your
wants, large or small. We have a
great variety of houses. farms, city
and country property of all kinds.
The chances are that we can furnish
YOU with just the article you want
at n price much lower than You could
buy direct.
w. <. LAWSON.
Phone No. 8. Bank Of Hampton Bldg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
6O-0-0I065-d70-o-0.l0I- 5 0o-,
Matters Personal
Observation-Disclosures

reception was tcndered the brl-
dial party OF the Cooke Marrable nup-
tials ut the home OF the brides par
ents, Mr.. ana Mrs. w. IL Marrahlc.
3l7 Marshall street. "Wednesday
evening Only the Immediate Cooke
ana Marrable famillesr the bridal par
ty, and n few out of town guests were
present. Among these were. Mrs.
j. Y Finck, of Petersburg. Miss Mary
Stevens, of Richmond, Miss Frances
Driver, of Bowers Hill Miss Elsio
bishop. Of Portsmouth, Miss Heath.
MIR. II. G. Heath Mr.. ana Mrs 4. Il.
Ware, of Newport News. Messrs Hay
ner and lierndon. OF Norfolk and DR..
w. j. Bradley, of Hodges Ferry.
Mrs. Finch assisted Mrs. Mnrrable
to receive, and Bisses Blanche Dull
fant, Mary Stevens. and Frances pri
Yer served
Misses Mary Stevens and Frances
Driver, of Richmond and Mowers
Hill, have returned to their homes
'rhey were Waiting Miss blanche
Duilfant in Marshall street
Mrs. j. 7. Flnck. of Petersburg. has
gone back to her home after u short
stay with Mrs. w. II. Nlarrablo. In
Marshall street. She came TO attend
the Cooke Marrablc nnptials.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
POOR OLD DAD.

rather breads the spring approaching
All upset, he strokes his chin
For he knows with mildcr weather
Spring housecleauing viii begin.
Furniture turned topsy-tnrvy
Carpets taken from the floor.
Eating breakfast off the manteI
As hes often done before.
SOAP and water. dislnfcctants,
>. Great confusion everywhere.
rubbing, sweeping busting
In the halls and on the stair.
All the looming windows omen.
Gusts of air come rushing In
Mother looking like a Malay.
Leads the havoc and the din
All the children sent 10 nclebbors
where they'll be out Of the wav.
N's,'orS and bold book agents
Told TO come another day
i'' ale. Is IKE blank to father
I'm the spring housecleaninr.s dono
AnG once more he gets together
ms belongings. one by one.
birmingham Herald
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
l|gs9lass Manager Of The Hampton
6FIhal School Suffered q Stroke
d Paralysis Yesterday H8Pnlng
AsDEER III The POSITION 27 YEARS
ssspSnes from Breakfast Table Caused
sls Friends Concern and the Aged
Aian Was Later Found in an I'm
esnseiona Condition in His Room
cEnnst Recover.

If. Frances @. Briggs. business
ss.tsAn,aSer OF tho Hampton Normal aud
7 q q ylcultural Institute, Is desperately
,ai3! IN his room Mt the school and last
might the attending physician an
ilaptnced that the chances for his re-
SepVery were slim.
4 Mt. Briggs, who Is "a years, was
Vel aad apparently In the beat or
faith when no retired on Thursday
pgening and 1t Is supposed that he
lt,nisered stroke OF paralysis dur
s aiffs Tic early hours of yesterdar morn
When the breakfast hour ar
stl Ell yesterday and Mr.. Briggs failed
=, make his appearance in the dining
4 room by 8 O'clock the alarm wnr
Z ts'ysn anu amessenger was dispatched
NO the room OF tho business mana
me messenger found the door
,,pt5 the room locked and no amount
fuf Knocking or calling could securc
~ response from the aged man. Fin
~ ~ II WAS decided to break the door
sppen and there lying partly on the
Epea was the PROSTATE form of the
IN who has managed the school for
{liel past ~ yenrH. Dir. Warsden, tho
fsrhool physician, was hurriedly snm-
Hspned but he soon discovered that
] thP paralysis had practically covered
sac entire hody and that tho chances
ior recovery OF Mr.. Briggs were ex-
aeadingly slight Other physicians
were sent for and although every
thing that Is known 70 medical
science We're rcsorted TO during the
day the aged patient continued TO
sgFtw weaker until last night It was
3 yident that death was but a short
slime OFF
rhefncws of the serious Illness OF
q ssSir. briggs, who is widely popular ana
aAluch beloved among those connected
with the Normal school. as well MS the
big body of students. spread rapidIy
and the greatest sympathy was OK !
pressed on ali sides for the III man.
ls wax recognized that his ago is
against Mr.. Briggs
Miss Mary Briggs, teacher In the
eischooli was soon at the bedside of her
lrother. Mr.. Briggs has never mar
4sTieil.
twenty seven years ago Mr. BRIGGS
game TO the school from Boston to
lssume the position OF business man.
Ls41e soon demonstrated his ability To
look after the affairs OF IN institution
as large as this school and during his
lof,g service he has always had the
condolences and esteem of tho officials
pf the Institution. AS business mana
! ger he has had many difficult nrob
.siepaS to solve, but always settled them
with credit to himself and satisfaction
70 his superiors.
man CT modest bearing. Mr..
& sFiggs made friends with MI WHOM,
nc came IN contact. whether In lusi
mess or social intercourse.
The Illness of the aged man will
he received With sorrow not ONLY nj
Che school. but in all sections of the
Peninsula.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22

A. Coulter present when the question
of the resignation of Secretary r..
Waller Lynch Is taken up for consll-
Grafton the board of directors of the
Young Mems Christian Association
adjourned yesterday to next Tuesday
without discussing the contemplated
resignation Of Mr. Lynch.
The board met ana after transact
Ing some routine busineJs decided
upon the adjournment.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22

have royed over mountains. l have
crossed over floods. have travelled
the wave rolling sands and Mt last |
have landed in Old Virginia to save
your Sole. fix your Furniture file your
saws, sharpen your scissors and
knives, In fact to do anything TO
please my patrons and all for cash,
but will not Fret"
No. 3 Court ST., Hampton. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
Banged MANY nuol1n

:. Messrs. s. r. Chisman. c. NJ. VIZ
manson and s. l.. Gannaway retnrne;,
Yesterday from q weeks hunting trIn
N the York river section anu nj the
clubhouse OF Mr. Conoyer. Tho trio
psgsed moro than 100 ducks and had
= ta q rcitabie aud enjoyable tip.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22

Mr.. s / Watson. Jr.. was yesterd,,.
me lowest bidder for the job of wiz
ing ne theater at the National Sol
uiers Home. bids for which we're
opened by Major j. r. Hume. the
quartermasier Mt noon. Mr.. Watson
oHered to do the work at 1913.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
Complete.

rs my son getting well grounded
in the classics?' asked tho anxiors
millionaire. ''''''''
l would put it even stronger than
mat replied the private tutor. ~
may say that he is actually strand +, !
on them. Chicago Record Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
FoR SALE.

FOR SALE-GooD PAYING RES
murant bueincss. with furniture and.
hxtnres. 25 furnished rooms. IN
Dods. dining room and kitchen FUR
niture Apply to HUB RESTAIJ-
liant, corner Hope and Queen sts..
Hampton 2-sssef
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
Price Too Low.

Passer-by Ito beggar)--I have Civ
en- you five pfennigs: you might ut
least say. Thank YOU"
Beggar- What? Me dcaf-aud :
dumb man and begin to speak for a
Mltry five pfennings. Blat-
ter fF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT 10 ROOM RESIDENCE
on Victoria Avenue, Hampton. Com
paatlvely new and modern. Large
ipt,Apply TO w. Il. LAWSON, Hamp-
ton, Va. 1-11-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-22

axe no risk-have your proscrIp-
IONS iilicd by experienced phorma.
c cn, at johnson Pharmacy. phone
o-ot-1u,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
FELL ON STAIRS.
Tragic Death Of Colby
Student Thursday
David 7. Wi'i|Ien, Popular Men,
Der Of Junior Glass,
Sled Instantly In Hallway Of Phi
h5elta THETA House.

tiIr of the %aGldCSt accidents in the
history OF Colby College occurred yes
!, rdaN forenoon about II o'clock at the
hhi Drlta T|Icta house by which David
Tilton Written of the Glass of 1916
from a recitation which closed at II
O'Clock ana entered the fraternity
house on the run and fell at the foot
Of the stairs leading to the second hool
on which he rormcd. AS he fell his
chin struck tlc edge of one of the lower
steps ri the stairs, breaking his neck
instantly. Ths fact that his arms Were
full Of books is supposed to have pre-
vented him from breaking the fall with
bis hands
He was followed from recitation by
his roommate. Frank Carey, and also by
Harold knnball. They came at once
into the front entrance Of the house
end picked NJ the body of their com
rade. nr. cra"in was called and came
at once ana every possible effort w,Ia
made to restore the young man to life,
but that was impossible.
Written was born in Montville. Me
May 30, 1859. His education was re
in 1902 he entered Fryeburg Academy
from which school he graduated in Tho
class Of 1896 lie was q member Of the
Class of 1910 IT Colby and WAS treas
lrcr of the class.
During the time he has been in col
lrSe ii" has made himself popular with
all who hay" had the pleasure of know
ing him, both in the city and in col
ie@e He was active in every depart
mcnt OF college life. He was q member
OF his class baseball team during his
first and second years in college and
had this year been chosen Il member
IF the Glcc Club. lie was Il member
Of tn" Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
The father ani mother who arrived
here ut go in the afternoon and 4
iruthcr. Vaughan Written of New
York survive.
His death is Il severe shock to tho
whole college and expressions Of the
deepest sympathy are heard on every
@idr for mis- Eereaved parents and his
Fraternity, friends and classmates His
presence on the campus and in the
classroom viii be sadly missed by all.
Memorial services will be held at
$50 this morning in the chapel At
$50 the remains will be taken to the
home in Montville, where the funeral
and interment will take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
WRIT OF cERTIoRARl
In Standard Oil s2e,ooo,ooo Case vii
Be Asked Of Supreme Court.

Washington Nov. 12.-FolloWing the
recent action of the circuit of appeals
in Chicago, in refusing to grant the
United States government a re-hear-
ing of the Standard Oil case, made ia
nous by its $29,0Oo,O00 fine, officers of
the department of. justice tonight de-
cided to carry the case to the supreme
court Of the United States.
The decision was reached after an
all-day conference between Attorney
General Eonapart and government at
torneys who have been engaged in the
case. It was found that a number OF
changes had been made in the opinion
Of the court Of appeals originally rem
derc ana that Judge Baker Of that
court lad filed q separate concurring
opinion which differed materially in its
reasoning from that Of Judge Gross
cup. Application will be made to the
supreme court for z writ Of crr,ioriari
to bring and review the action OF the,
circuit court Of appeals when that tri-
bInal re-cnnvencs Monday, NOV 30.
A statement was issued Immediately
follow ing the adjournment of the final
conference, which began at 3 o'clock
outlining The plans of the government:
AT different times during the day
Attorney General Bonapartc was in
consultation with solicitor Hoyt, Unit
ed States Attorney Sims of Chicago
and MS assistant. ]. II. Wilgerson and
F. r. kellogg. special couns"i in the
civil suits against the STANDARD Oil
G. Il was found that 4 considerable
rllmbrr Of changes had been made In
t:.c uiiniun of the court of appeals
originality ordered and that Judge Ba-
kor Of that court han fil,d h separate
cDnCurriu@ opinion which differed ma
ter.iIIv IN ITS reasoning from that Of
Judge GrDSScup.
"After Il careful consideration Of all
phases of the situation, it was deter
mined lltn' an application should be
II 'tG t. the supreme court of the nit
c,l States, when il f"conV"nrS Mon
dnV. Nov. 20 for Il writ oi ccrtiorali to
bring up and review the action of the
circuit court Of appeals. The necessary
paper.i TOR this purpose will be prepared
without delay"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13

the city: ana il is wrong from the stand
point of the citizen
AS long as the police department is
a political asset. 50 long will it be con-
ducted along political principles" said
the speaker. He suggested Il non-partisan
police board of three mon. one to be
elected for one. the second for two and
the third for three wears: and in the
choice of members of the force, the pres
ent force to he continued if in individual
qualifications other things are equal. ut
is til. application of the merit system,
world recognized"
Regarding the question Of good roads
the speaker urged perseverance in the
work. Judge Naher believed that ono
road commissioner would he for the bet
ter interest of the city than two. He
closed with an eloquent peroration.
President IIihborn thanked the MEM
bers for their blindness.
MI Rocthby moved that n committee of
five be appointed on nominations. The
Chair appointed Messrs. Boothby, Plais-
ter, CloUtier and J[eene as members Of
the cGm:nilteC.
Tho committee retired and reported on
the return the list of officers given above
The vote was cast by Mayor Piaisted, by
unanimous vote of the meeting and a:
l.35 =. N. the board adlournod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Colby Notes.

The following officers have been cleo
ted for the Dramatic Club for this sea
son: President. Leon c. Guptill '09;
manager. Nelson l. Mixer 90. During
the early rehcarsals of the play at least
Miss EXerine Flood of this city will
act as coach. The schedule for the
season will be announced at Il later
date.
During Prayer week of the Y. NJ G.
y. prayer meetings are being held iii the
various fraternity houses led by rep
reSentatives of the different fraterni-
ties
Trials for reader of the Musical Clubs
viii Zee held in the chapel at o'clock
Friday afternoon.
The annual meeting of the executive
committee of the Athletic Association
will be held November t9.
Mrs. Peppers class of the Baptist
church will give a reception to the
college mems class Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Nj u. Thompson Of No. Liver
more visited recently at the Phi Delta
Ne use for Il couple of days.
Isaac Iliggirbotham 10 gave n read
ing mt til" supper given by the Baptist
church of ShaWmut last evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
FIRE IN THEATER.
Historic Brooklyn Playhouse Is Burn
ed-One Fireman Is Hurt.

New York, NOV. 12.-LesS than an
hour after 4 large audience had lett
the Park theatcr, Il historic Brooklyn
playbouse. fire was discovered tonight,
and an hour later the building was III
ruins. Mrs. Mary Spooner. head OF the
SpoonCr Stock Co. which was ming
am engage ment at the thcater, and sew
eral members of the company Wer" IN
their dressing rooms and the Office but
escaped without injury. Three alarms
were turned in for the building was In
the center Of a block of old structures.
One fireman was injured but not serl-
ously. The loss will be about sl23,o0o,
covered by insurance.
The building was erected IN 1860. In
1868 the second and third floors We're
irped out and it was transformed INTO
a thcater under the ownership of Ga
brIel Harrison Grand opera was at
tempted unsuccessfully, and year
tier the building passed into the hands
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Conway. Mr..
and Mrs. Conway conducted the theater
until 1871, when they opened the
BROOKLYN theater, which was later de-
stroyed by fire, causing a loss of 300
lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
ONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The introduction of evidence in the
trial of Ray Lamphere, charged with
the murder of Mrs Belle Guinness and
her three children by setting fire to
the house, will begin Friday morning
at Laporte. Ind. jury having been
secured late Thursday and, States At
torneY Smith having made his OPEN
ing statement to the jury
The editorial and composing rooms
of the New York American, New York
City, were damaged by fire and water
Friday morning to such an extent that
the staff of reporters and compositors
who were engaged in getting out the
mornings issue of the paper, were
compelled to flee to the street. AS the
newspaper is printed in another build
ing nearby there was no delay
The United States Marine Corps Is
to be gradually withdrawn from the
ships of the navy, the duty of the corps
in future to be in accordance with an
order issued by the President Thurs
day. These duties will be to garrison
navy yards and naval stations, both
within and beyond the continental linn
its Of the United States; to furnish the
first line of the mobile defence Of nav
al bases and naval stations beyond the
continental limits of the United States:
to man such naval defences and to aid
in manning if necessary such other
defences as may be erected for the de-
fence of naval bases and naval sta
tons beyond the continental limits Of
the United States; to garrison the 18TH
milan Canal Zone and to furnish such
garrisons and expeditionary forces
and duties beyond the seas as may be
necessary in time Of peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
GOMPERs' LATEST.
Hints That Antitrust Legislation
Acain5t labor l1 intended.


Denver, Nov. IL. AT the close If to-
DAYS Session Of til" convention 1f The
American Federation Of iaaor Prcsi-
dent Samuel Gompers in thanking the
speakers of the day said that he had
heard since coming to Denver that it
was intended by the present session of
Congress to pass a bill amending the
sherman antitrust law in Il way de
trimental to the labor movement. He
said if such an attempt We're made
he would fight it in the halls of Con
gresS.
The secretary, at MI. Gonpers' re
quest read a letter from w j. Bryan,
in which n" thanked President Com
pcrs and the other members Of -ne
Federation for the support given him
during the recent Presidential cam
paign.
With the exception Of two reports
made at the morning session, the en-
tire day was spent in listening TO re-
ports, fraternal and other addresses.
Mrs. Reynolds Robbins and Mrs.
Anna Fitzgerald representing the Wo-
mems Trade Union League, addressed
the convention, telling the delegates
of The organized movement among the
part women can take in the labor
women. Mrs. Fitzgerald spoke Of the
movement by insisting that the union
lab bel is on al their purchases. The
league is now endeavoring to organize
the women in the homes.
Andrew Fureseth read the report of
the Federation delegates to the 4lsc
British Trade Union Congress. He
said the committee found that in Eng
land women and children We're being
pitted against men in all lines of in
dustry He said that many of the
English Workingmcn oppose the tariff,
because they think it would increase
the cost of living. He read an invita-
ton from the congress urging that
Samuel Gompers attend the next Brit
iSh Congress-
Fraternal Delegate WadsWorth, who
is a coal miner of Great Britain and
member Of Parliament, said that in
tariff protected United States as in
free trade Great Britain, workingmcn
must have a strong organization III
order to obtain from employers y fair
share of profits Of their labor
Herbert skinner, 4 printer also rep
rescnting the British Trades Union
Congress said that British Trade
Inionism was never in as healthy con-
dtion as present. The union label ne
said had not made much progress III
Great Britain but the GnionistS were
agitating the question.
f. NJ Draper, fraternal delegate
from the Dominion of Canada, Sald
that he noticed the United States had
the same problems to solve as cana
da He was bitter against the sal
walton Army. saying that it had been
acting as an agent for the capitalists
class in the bringing the immigration
Of large number of mechanics from
England who came to Canada in times
of strikes and thus harming the union
mon of the Dominion.
There is no division between Us of
Canada and You Of the United states
as Trade t'niGnistS," he said IN con
clusion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13

S'ilaS A. DiclIcrSOn. NOW located at
11i Main street has commenced oper-
ions ON Il new tWo-Story store struc-
ture IT the corner OF Charles and Tenn
PIE streets, he having purchased the
site some time ago. The ground floor
will be used as the store proper and
the upper floor for the manufacture of
harnesses. The foundation is now be
ing constructed and the work will be
pushed to early completion. 1t was
found necessary to remove the ell from
the house adjoining on the west. also
owned by Mr.. Dickerson. to give the
needed room for the new building. 1t
promises to enhance the appearance Of
the neighborhood when completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Annual inspection Of O. E. S.

The annual inspection Of Martha
Washington Chapter. No. Il. O. +. :,
was held last evening in Masonic hall.
The Inspecting officer was Mrs. Me
servey Of North Nassalboro and a
large number of the members as well
as visitors Of other lodges We're pres
emit \ musical entertainment was
rendered. an elegant supper was Serv-
I'd in the banquet hail and the evening
was a delightful one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
SPECTACULAR SCENES
At the New York Horse Show Cheered
By Admitting Thousands.

New York. N,V. 12.-F'rom a spec
tacular point of view today's exhibits
at III" Horse Show surpassed those of
all previous days. The feature was
tn" showing of four of the finest road
coaches this side of the Atlantic,
among them being the famous Lon
don Brighton coach venture. driven by
Alfred G. Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt
four failed to sweep their class. how
ever, as they have in previous years
With fashily garbed grooms blowing
mellow notes of rivalry from coach
horns, the four coaches wheeled into
the ring amid an outburst Of cheering
and applause which continued
throughout the exhibit
After long study the Judges pre-
ferred Paul \. Sorg's roans and
chestnuts to the Vanderbilt four. The
winning team was made up of Fatty"
Bates ana tom" Martin leaders, with
Defiance and Reliance at the wheel
Mr.. Vanderbilt took second. with
Vanity, Vogue. Viking and Gray
Eagle. Ncistledown Farm got third
with Misfit, Scotchman. Old Times
and Attorney. while the Watson four,
Majesty. Ten Spot, Montgomery and
'p''ii' N'it IL lSillN ''ililltIItcu.
Three challenge cups were Compel
ed for during the day, the American
Hackney cup. the English Hackney
gold cup and the National Horse Show
cup. The American Hackney cup
went to Henry Farfax's Bagthorpe
Sultan. The National Horse Show
Challenge cup must be won three
times. For the second time c. w.
Watson won the event his entry being
Lord Baltimore and My Maryland
driven by Mrs Watson.
The English Hackney Cold cup was
captured by J. w. Harrimans Lady
DilIam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
SUPERIOR COURT.
November Term Held at Watervifle,
Hon. o. c. Hall Presiding.
NNnttrNille. Nov

NN.,t,-rNiIln
M 7ai Satild. c..a,,,.,, -, wanna,
n Searn,v ana n, an :, n,n.,,. ii1I
vera tried tot,otbor ~ w tIu.c,.
! ESQ r4nreecnt.d tha v,ife ana t,,et,,.
! ana Perkins ,nre,red for tho buuband
| The wife resides in TI,irfa,d at ,r.o
emf and Mr. Searne,. i'm WineJn,,,
"'h. wiz. .,unone 4rnol .,,d .,l,,..iya
treatnt, tt and dosnrtion ,rn. hus,,nd
adultery ANA Ge5crtion
Mrs. Searnry went upon the stand
and toli her story. reriting instances
uf ,!rimi."nIl,r4: ais, instances where
| IN" claimed she mad been struck by