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brother and led the conversation into channels of
general Interest,"
AS in a flash, Diana saw and understood. These
were indeed his own people, yet their diosyn-
cracies their ignorance, their vulgarity smote up
on his sensibilities as upon her He had
passed far beyond them all, was living in a world
distinct from THEIRS he saw their foibles and pc
culiarties from her point OF view and it was all
worse intoleraby worse, for him. He was yoked
to them with ties OF blood; they We're his mother,
hiss sisters, forever united to him by the laws of
nature and society.
She saw his motive in bringing her to them.
She perceived with inner gladness the loyalty that
could rise above the petty accidents of ecircum-
stance that enabled him torecognize the best IN
these uncongenali people and surroundings 1T
was loyalty of Mhc.. any woman might be justly
proud for Wilhelm she should be deeply thankfulsh
! With an EFFORT she recalled her wandering in
terests and her. attitude seemed at once to affect
the little company; the awkwardness vanished as
if by magic, a quiet air of sociabilty took the
place of artificial entertainment Hsiiinother be-
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came natural more maternal less of the anxious
hostess The girls drew about her, Listening to
the stories of her work and incidentally giving
her an insight to their way Of living and.
thinking Noel warmed up to the situation and as
she watched his handsome, animated face hearing
his accounts OF men and engaged in the
big things of life, a strange feeling OF happiness
and content took possession of her.
The emotional strife In its place
glowed the passionate love for man to whom
she felt her future could be trusted absolutely
Pride of race and gentle blood, all the demands
of a shallow society, the laws of convention and
orthodoxy paled into utter significance beside the
relative value of his devotion.
10 With a glance of surprise she looked at the gilt
clock on the cheaply draped shelf.
\ tdeear-it is late-ong after ten. We must be
going deeF, needn't say how I've enjoyed myself.
Good might, girls. and good night, Mrs. Adams
sfsMother-4+Noel's mother and yours said the
older woman with glistening eyes.
Good night mother' Diana kissed her softly
upon iljcheek and then upon her trembling lips
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-7tIE changes in oticialdom, at the national cap
ital that followed the Inauguration OF William
= H. Taft president, extended even to thei
personnel of that service charged With
protecting the person of the chief magistrate OF the
nation.
1t is not strange that each president should pre-
fer to exercise strictly his personal preferences
regarding the secret service men detailed as his
personal escort for very few officials OF high or
low degree more closely or more continuously
associated with the chief executive than these pro-
tecors in plain clothes President Tafts selection
for the post OF principal bodyguard was Secret Ser
vice Operative L. c. Wheeler; and it all came about
somewhat in this wise.
From the very day that Taft was elected presi-
dent four months in advance OF the date on which
he was inaugurated, the chief of the secret SER
vice considering that Judge Taft was a parsonage
whose well being of vast import to the -na-
tion-detailed two of his best operatives to guard
the president-elect. Mr.. Wheeler was one OF
these men andahe accompanied the Tafts every
where they went-.to. CINCINNATI; to, Hot Springs,
Virginia; to Augusta Georgia.; and to the Panama
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The various Iives of the James, Boys have given
full "details the personal adventures the anen
during that time, but they fantp mention the fact
that even in the most; critical rgencies IJesse
managed to accounting periodcallgo atcothe
Afimms home in Harlem. Alnr,a sss,ia.- 10 Harlem
s,1Vhen they married vtheu sagacioas fale teaf
.tives; were working up particularly cnmxap cling
eclue to Jesse,s whereabouts.e One emern n ebtseN
were amazed tonread in the daily papers fulid aGs
counts the marriage. ofct their prey at plSeaaey
"a hundred miles distant Abandoning tllelr sdoY-c
eted Clue they madeira rush. for kearney nnNhen
they arrived the happy .touple rNsefe safely on,
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He Sticketh Closer Than a Brother
Continued on page l5)

canals with side trips" to Washington Phadel
phia New Haven New York and other points
The qualities which Mr.. Wheeler displayed dur
ing this strenuous season made almost favorable
impression upon the new president and he asked
that Mr.. Wheeler be made his principal bodyguard
when he was installed in the white house
Now when president Taft walks rides, drives or
motors abroad in the streets of Washington in
the suburbs Secret Service Agent Wheeler is his
shadow The conscientious secret SER
vice scarcely lets the distinguished object OF
his attention out of his sight during his waking
hours If the president plays golf. the faithful
Wheeler is close by, to ward off nquisitve or susr
pcious persons. If Mr.. Taft occupies a box atsthc
theatre his involuntary escort is not. far away
perhaps sheltered by the curtains OF" theabox. III
the chief magistrate stros ito church on Sunday
morning the secret service walks a short dis!
lance behind President Lincoln always insisted
that his bodyguard should walk by his side and
chat with him as though he were an intimate
friend. OF later presidents have pursued
that course, although under the Taft regime there
has been introduced an innovation in that the Sc
cfet service men who accompany the president to
church frock coats and silk hats and could
notibe distnguishedib by the unknowing: ones from
fashionable club men sauntering leisurely and ap
paIently unconcerned behind the president .. ~,
OF course, Mr., Wheeler-nlost vgilant of presi@1
dental bodyguards-can not be continuously on
duty with the president but he manages to be on
hand at all times when the president. isa expos
ing himselfi.to annoyance or attack and usually.
chooses times when the president is secure within
the White House to enjoy respite from duty
relieved by one. of his fellow sleuths Cooperative
Wheeler alike to9the other ;secretl.service men
on duty at the White House, is about thirty years
of age He is of athletic build and keeps HIM
self in the best of condition by daily exercise All
these secret service guards go we'll armed, but
the weapons carefully slowed away out OF
sight and there is nothing i'm either the dress or
manner of these ito Indicate their office. T.
The secret service men declare that,it is "a much
simple matter to protect President Taft than
it was his predecessor. The present occupant OF
the White House submits good-naturedyto the les-
pionage of Uncle Sans picked detectives. Theo,
dore Roosevelt on the other hand was not only
in the habit starting off unexpectedly. and with
out giving warming: upon long walks OF rides that
carried him to unfreauented parts of the coun'
try surrounding Washington but he sometimes
strongly resented having the secret service men
tagging along after him and more than one ac
casion turned bis tracks in, order ITO dismiss his
self-constituted guardians. ls>s- y.
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their way to Tennessee.
During their eight years of married life Mrs.
James was loyal and loving as the wife OF any
whom the newspapers are wont to describe
sas tone of most highly respected citizens
She shared the exile and hardships OF his lot.
She ynursed him after his wounds, assisted in his
escapes, and made home haven of rest for him
upon those occasions when he dared to rest
there for time. Whatever may have been her
secret thoughts about the life her husband was
leading; whatever regrets she may have cherished
upon her own account; however, the glamour OF
eDHEl. CONTINUED on page
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Or. PARRAM0RE GOES TO
ACCOMAC COURTHOUSE
viii Represent This County Before
Accomsc County Democratic
Committee Tomorrow.

DR. Thomas H. ParramOre left last
night for Accomac Courthouse, where
he will represent the Elizabeth city
County Democratic Committee before
the Accomac County Committee to-
morrow morning The matter Of the
primary for nominating a floater dele
gate from Elizabeth city and Ac-
comac counties will be taken up.
From present indications there Is
going to he warm contest over the
matter. Acccmac may decide to name
the delegate herself and thus rob
Elizabeth City county of repre-
sentative in the next session Of the
Legislature.
The AccamOc News. edit0rialiy In
its issue of yesterday, urges the COM
mittee in that county to force the
Elizabeth City county voters To allow
Accomac name the next delegate.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND OLD POl
ANOTHER CANDIDATE MAY
ENTER RACE FOR TREASURER
Thomas M. Wood. West Queen Street
Merchant, Being Talked OF As
Fifth Man.

Political, circles were given activity
yesterday by the report that Mr.
Thomas NJ Wood. Sr, well known
West Queen street merchant. has
about decided TO enter the contest
for city treasurer. This would make
FIVE men seeking the Office now heid
by City Treasurer Alonza A. Patrick.
and most stubborn political fgh'
It would bring about The other as
pirants are Messrs. A. A. Patrick,
Frank w. Shields. William j. Wes'
mouth and Jesse s. Jones.
When seen by the Daily Press re
preventative last night MIR. Wood
said ne has not fully decided upon
which course he will follow In be-
coming a candidate and that he Will
net be ready To make n statement
until the first of July. Mr.. Wood is
man OF high standing. IL popular. and
his friends declare that ne would
make most formidable candidate
for the treasurership.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Memorial Baptist Church.

Our pastor. the Rev c. A. jenkins
will preach this morning AT IL o'clock
and this evening at o'clock. His
morning theme VIII be THE Trouble;
of Christ" His evening theme will
be Thou Shault Not Take the Name
of the Lord Thy God in Vain" tthe
third COMMANDMENT, the fourth ser
mon of a series OF sermons on the
Ten Commandments" The people
generally are invited to hear oar pas.
ter upon these themes. and those who
are so unfortunate as not TO be able
10 hear these sermons on the Ten
Commandments" which are being
preached on Sunday evenings, are sub.
jected to a great loss. as these ser
mons are eloquent, instructive, evan
gelistic and convincing.
All men are invited to the mems
Bible class which meets every Sun.
day morning at 10 o'clock. and 1t Is
earnestly hoped that all the members
of the class viii be present this morn
ing.
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at so'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
At the American

Manager A. ". Johnson. Of the
American theater. Phoebuss an
nounces an exceptionally strong vauds-
vile bill and moving picture show
for the coming week. Monday. Tues
day and wednesday nights the bin
viii include Rooser and OeoTgett. ?
local team, ana Dyson and Blaunch,
q clever comedy sketch team The mo-
ton pictures viii BE- changed each eve
ninS. n II said tina THE attractions
for the week are the best the Ameri-
can has offered the AMUSEMENT lovers
Of this section
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
IMMENSE CROWD COMING
TO STATE CONVENTION
Indications That Fully 1000 Visitors
Will Be Here During Meeting
Of Virginia Firemen.

According to advices received 50
far by the committee in charge OF
the arrangements for the coming ses-
SIGN Of the Virginia State Fire
mems convention fully 1909 visitors
will come TO Hampton on august
- 90. and q.
Already the ccmmitfe on hotel sc-
comodations is being flooded with
requests for reservations and the iOc=,
fremen have decided 20 ask the
house keepers TO take the visitors
during the convention. Nr. George
". Phillips. Is the chairman of the
committee. and those who can &C
comodate FIVE OF more visitors are
asked to send their names 10 Mr..
Phillips Office in King street and also
state the rate for the convention
week.
The necessity cf getting the mat
ter Of Accommodations IN shape IS ap-
parent and the committee VIII ap-
preciate a speedy and ready response
90 this request
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
FREIGHT CLAIM AGENTS
FINISH UP THEIR WORK
Elect Officers and Select Los Angeles,
CAL, as the Place for Meeting
Next Year.

The eighteenth annual convention
Of the Freight Claim Agents Associa-
ton of America came to a close in the
pavilion of the Chamberlin hotel at
noon yesterday with the election of
officers and the selection of Les An
geles. Cal, as the next meeting place.
The third "Wednesday In June was
named as the date for the opening
of the 1909 conventNn and the exc
cutive committee was given the au-
thority to change the city for the con-
vention to Monterey, should the Cali
fornia delegation recommend 1t.
The officers chosen were:
President-Mr. ]. S. Tuston. general
freight agent Of the Missouri Pacific,
st. Louis. Mo.
First ce-president-Mr. ". J.
Healey, auditor Of the Atlantic Paci-
fic and gSante. Los Angeles. Cal.
| Second vice-president-Mr. W. l..
Stanley, general freight agent Of the
Seaboard. Portsmouth. Va.
Secretary treasurer-Mr. W. p. Tay-
lor. auditor o. the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac. Richmond
Va.
Arbitration committee-MCssrs. IT,
C. Arnold. philadelphia; =. H. Mar
tin. Houston. Texas; A A. Haynes
Topeka. Kan
II Wa said that the association had
failed TO accomplished much import
ant business al this session and that
many Of the matters OF interest were
LEFT open until the next convention
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
WANTS FIVE THOUSAND
BECAUSE DOG BIT HIM
Samuel 7. Haywood Sues NJ. and
Mrs. v. P. WleatCrdft
For Damages.
PEYT0N'S HEIRS ASK FOR $4,000
Sheriff Curtis, as Administrator for
Estate Of Negro Boy, Brings Suit
Against Tennis Construction Com
pany-Mrs. Tignor Wants Separa-
ticn and Alimony.

Samuel T. Haywood, well known
around the town of Phoebus, yester-
day instituted suit in the Elizabeth
City County Circuit Court asking 3d.
900 damages from Walter p. Wheat
croft and Mrs. Ella Grove, who is
now the wife Of Mr.. Wheatcroft.
The action is the result of a Vicious
attack which Haywood alleges dog.
owned by the defendants. made upon
him several months ago. The dog,
ii is contended. terribly lacerated the
hands of the plaintiff and caused him
great pain agony Messrs. Lett x
Massie, of Newport News, are the at
torneys for the Phoebus man.
Ask $4,000 for Boys Death.
Thorough his attorney, Mr.. Samuel
Gordon Cumming, Sheriff Robert X.
Curtis. as administrator of the estate
of Thomas Peyton, deceased. yester-
day began a suit for $4,000 in the
Circuit Court against the Tennis Con-
struction Company and F. l.. Tennis,
A. NJ. Tennis and J. w. Tennis. The
paintiff asks that the sum be award
ed him for the death of Thomas Pey-
ton. negro boy.
Peyton fell from east Hampton
bridge and was drowned in Hampton
creek The papers in the suit have
not been filed with the clerk of the
court, but it is understood that Pey-
tons parents contend that the DEAN
of their son was due to negligence
upon the part of the Tennis Construc-
ton Company, which had the contract
for a portion of the work on East
Hampton bridge
Mrs. Tignor Wants Alimony.
A suit for a separation and alimony
was also brought in the Circuit Court
yesterday Mrs. Dorothy Tignor'
through her counsel, Messrs. Dudley
& Causey, instituted proceedings
against her husband. William H. Zig
nor. former chairma nof the board oil
supervisors of Elizabeth City county
Mrs. Tignor desires to have the court
grant her alimony and partial d.
vorce. Mr.. Tignor is now said TO be
residing in Philadelphia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Artil|erymen Unable to Connect With
kid" Lewis Delivery.
FAST GAME ON NEW PARK DIAMOND
Both Home Boys and Visitors Play
Good Ball and the Fans Wax En-
thusiastlc-Ieavy Hitting at Crit
cal Moments Does the Work.

With the fine pitching Of kid Lewis
and the splendid all round playing OF
every man on the team. Hampton sue
ceeded yesterday afternoon IN dishing
up dose of goose. eggs 10 the strong
Fort Monroe artillerymen on New
Park diamond. Fort Monroe played
fast ball. also. and the game was by
far the most exciting and interesting
that has been played here during the
Peninsula league season.
II was a happy lot oil fans that left
the park, after the game ended. the
acquisition OF Lewis, who Is twirler
Of the first rate class. seemed to have
given strength TO the entire team and
the fans now look for Hampton en-
get into the pennant winning class
at cnce
Hampton made four runs in the
game. getting two men across the
plate in the third and two in the sew
enth. Fort Monroe never got ball
outside ee the intield and the visi-
tors had little chance of winning
throughout the game. Lewis was In
fine form. He allowed the Artillerists
eight hits. but everyone of them was u
bingie and none counted for the yisi-
tors. One man walked to firs;. Lewis
is going to prove great favorite Wit
the local fans.
Cooke, said to be the best twirler at
the Fort. was on the firing line for
Fort Monroe for seven sessions, when
he was succeeded by Douglass. Hamp-
ton got eight hits off the two pitchers.
four Of which were two baggers.
Johnson. Lewis. Britt;ng-lam. Buch-
anan, Davis and Curtis were In the
game for Hampton. while Andrus. r.
lewis and Martin were the stars for
the -Artillerymen.
In the third session Curtis lined one
10 center which Terry muffed, tooh
second on Buchanans single TO left
and went to third on wild throw
by Cooke. He came home on Davis
neat sacrifice. WHICH also brough-
Buchanan home Birmingham iineo
out a single. stole second, but was
doubled up at home plate on a close
decision, when Andrus returned the
ball to Kadler on Burhank's out.
The fun in the seventh started with
a single by Lewis Parramore fouled
out and Lewis died on Weymouth s
force hit to second. Curtis then lined
out a two Dagger over left field fence,
and Buchanan put one over the same
spot, scoring Curtis and Weymouth.
This ended the score getting and the
game to Hampton by the score or
to 0.
Fort Monroe had chance TO score
in the third, fourth. fifth and seventh,
but the superb playing OF the locals
hindered them and the artillerymen
went down to the table of goose eggs.
Score by innings:
R. H. E.
Hampton ....00z0OO20O- 8 3
Fort Monroe ..0O00GO0oo-o s 4
Summary-Earned runs-Hampton,
|. Two base hits-Curtis. Buchanan,
Davis. Martin. First base on balls
on. Lewis. |. Struck-out-By Lewis,
9: by Cooke. s: by Douglass. 2. Left
on bases, Hampton. 5; Fort Monroe.
10. Double -plays-Kadler to AnGrus
to Kadler to Blockhouse. Andrus to
Martin. Passed balis-Brittingham.
First base on errors. Curtis, Lewis.
2. Blockhouse Time of game-1h
23m. Umpires-Diestjl and Rayfeld.
Attendance, 200
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
ChILDREh'S DAY
The BAPTIST CHURCH
Exercises This Evening Will Include
Program by Young Folks and
Address BY Or. Jones.

Children's Day will be observed in
the Hampton Baptist church this eve
ming at s o'clock.
The following program will be rem
dered:
Opening Chorus-Sunday school
choir.
"Our Gifts"-Six little girls.
Missionary piece.
Welcome to the Daisies"
Duet-Misses Winnie Cunningham
and Ruby Hope.
Address-Rey Z. PendletOn Jons s,
ID. ID.
Collection.
What Makes Children's Day?'
Drill
"The Standard Bearer-Five boys.
Sunbeam Chorus.
"Garlands for Children's Day.
THE Rose"-Five young ladies.
Closing Chorus-Sunday schooi
choir.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
on5cer Williamson Starts to Work

MIR. Charles NJ. Williamson, VINO
was named as special officer for
East Hampton, has started in to break
ND several places of questionably char
acter in his section. He arrested Nike
Garland, white man, and Jessie
Banks, a negro woman. They were
taken before Magistrate Kinney, VINO
required a bond OF 800 for their good
behavior for six months Both went
to Jail in default Of bondsmen-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Christian Scinece-

Christian Science services Will be
held this morning at IL o'clock at a
HOPE street, the subject being is
the Universe. Including Man, Evolved
by Atomic Force There will be
testimonial meeting Wednesday night
at s o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Mr. Gardner to Travel.

Mr.. Fred Gardner. who has held a
position for many years with the Rich
ardson & Bush Company, has tender
ed his resignation and accepted po-
sition as travelling salesman for Proc
& Cornelius, OF Newport News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Church of Christ.

At the Church OF Christ today, the
pastor, Rev. W. r Motley will praech
on the following subjects: IL a. m,
"A LIE Worthy of the Gospel; s p.
M, The Call Of the Deep This az
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock the pastor will
preach at the Riverview church on the
subject, The Eleventh Command
ment" The Sunday school meets al
$3.50 a. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
auoolnts Two HamotonIans

Rev. John Hustler Dickinson. The
grand chancellor OF the Virginia Pyts-
ians. has announced the appointment
Of Mr. virEinius p. Holt as the grand
district lecturer an dMajor Prank e.
Rees as the deputy grand master Of
Keccughfan lodge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Lire Of Least Resistance.

"A man will scrutinize the menu
card for half an hour, and then order
a steak
Or examine a bEshel CT summer
resort folders and then 20 TO his usual
place kansas City Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
sheriff curtir Sister 90.

Miss Josephine Phillips Is very ~
n the home of her brother. Sheriff
r. X Curtis. IN Newport NcVs avenue.
Miss Philips was said TO b. IN ex-
trcmis last night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
First Methodist.

Rev. G. w .Wray. pastor of the
First Methodist church, will preach
day on the following subjects: IL a
m. The Salt of the Earth; s p. M
"Predestination" The latter is con-
tinuation of Mr. Wray's series of ser
mons on the E ghth chapter of Ro-
mans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Reconci!ed.

VISITOR don't see how you can
reconcile yourself to being a farmer.
81 Seeder-i couldn't II | didn't see
one Of you city men once In g while,
Philadelphia Bulletin. g
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20

At HuTs Cut Rate Drug Store the
cigars are ef2ss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20

Conxdon's Pharmacy accurately
compounds prescriptions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20

Take your prescriptions TO Huli's
Cut Rate Drug SJore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
Social PerSOndl

Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Lamkin. OF
Richmond, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Ache Vaughan, in Linden ave
nue..
Mrr. e. c. Sterne, and her little
grandson. Master William Crewe, OF
Richmond, are the guests of the Tor
mer's daughter. Mrs. Norman p.
Cooke, in east Hampton.
Miss Segar. Miss Lolita Segar, Miss
Efie Young. Miss Nettie Montgomery
anu Miss Bessie Booker left yesterday
for Charlottesville TO attend the State
summer normal. The young ladies'
were accompanied by Mrs. Segar.
Mrs. Thomas ]. Haskins accom-
panied her sister, Mrs. II. S. Wad-
DELL back to Smithfield yesterday.
Mr.. ]. F. Gibbouney has returned
from a visit of several days in Rich
mond.
Councilman and Mrs. Frank Chris
tian Rees have issued invitations to
crystal wedding reception Ia honor
of the fifteenth anniversary of their
marriage. which will be held in their
home in Mallory avenue on Monday
evening, June rs.