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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
Direct
ISteamshipLine
To Manila

this country roundabout fashion, after ansshpment Hongong
BY the recent treasury ruling goods destined country by
Manila consgnors but ransshpped Hongkong
foreign port lose the benefit of free entry here
AS to the anticipated results of the its intention
Washington dispatch says:
It result the establishment steamers on the
racine and Manila
OF the orient which enjoyed by Hongkong
in
the floor by
Philippines and adopted without Adc nodded an
OF amendment when Mr.
that
articles which the growth Of the Philippines
the destination
direct shipments shall include shipments through foreign
contiguous the United States
pine islands destined United States in tranln
Hongkong Shanghai
Pacific
The enforcement of the rule would have made difference OF
SIS recent shipment of cigars from port
that the inducements for establishing trade between San Fran
cisco and Manila manifest
1t true hatunder the wording of the law Philippine merca
disc be shipped this through Mexican or Canadian
ports this and still the benefit entry goods
be direct from Manila through the Suez canal to Atlantic
ports but the whole the line of least resistance to
between Manila and San Francisco only our shipping men will
avail themselves of the opportunity With help of moderate
subsidy for carrying the mails enterprise that sort should be
profitable in ITSELF besides bringing large incidental business
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

THE. gossip that accompanied an
engagement and the news OF a
L wedding seemed enough to occupy
society for one day, but there was
gossip Yesterday of many people re-
turning to town and talk of others
who were giving parties at their coun-
try homes. The engagement that has
Just became known within the last few
days was that of Miss May Rerison
and Herbert C. Montgomery. The bride
elect is the daughter OF Rev Hooert
Renison. rector Of St Mark cnurcn n
I'm Los Angeles. hence the news is quite
as Interesting to society in the south
ern city as IT is to the local set VINO
follow the destinies of the couple. The
bride elect is a charming girl whose
inclination Is toward the serious mat
ters of life rather than society. She
Is a sister of Rev. Robert Renison Jr-.
who has accepted call 10 ST. Paut
Episcopal church in this city; also or
William Thomas Renison OF ST. Jonn
Episcopal church in Stockton. The
wedding will take place early in Sep
tember in ST. Pauls church in this city,
and the ceremony will be performed
by the father OF the bride
The wedding or MISS Lydla GlDOOus
and Custave Schaeffer OF Honolulu was
an event that attracted several hundred
guests last evening to, the First Pres
byterian church and to the reception
afterward at the Fairmont. The we'd
ding was a pretty affair in a setting
of white and green with the gowns OF
the bridal party IN harmony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shaeffer have gone on brief
honeymoon trip and will sail in a few
days for Honolulu.
Baron Won Schroeder left few days
ago for the east and Europe and will
remain in Germany for an indefinite
time. but the baroness Won Schroeder
and her two daughters, Miss Edith and
Miss Janet Won SchFoeder. are at their
country home, Eagles Nest" at San
Luis Obispo where they have been en-
tertaining their friends during the
summer at a succession of delightful
house parties Miss Genevieve Walker.
the granddaughter OF Mrs. Eleanor
Martin. has been enjoying an extended
visit there, while Miss Isabel ,Sprague,
another cousin OF the young hostesses.
is among the recent arrivals at the
country seat. and also While Burke.
who has just come here from ~the east
to be the guest of the Misses Won
Schroeder. si >rt
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene de Saba, with
their daughters, Miss Vera and Miss
Leontine de Saba. and the Clement
Tobins are in New York for a brief
stay after their return from their
European tour. but are expected to ar
rive here early In September. and the
De Sablas will occupy their attractive
home in Octavia street. Miss Vera de
Saba will be among the debutantes
of the winter, and already a delightful
time is assured the fair young sister
OF Mrs. Clement Tobin. who has such
an extensive family connection to as
sist in her Introduction to the ex-
elusive set. while her own winsome
personality has earned many personal
friends for the coming debutante. 1t
has not been decided yet whether Miss
de Saba is to have a formal coming
out party. but 1t is probable thatcher
debut in local society will be marked
by one OF the most elaborate affairs
OF the season.
Miss Abby and Miss Emily Parrott
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lBallinser
Affair Looks
Still Worse

would be available for immediate in smelling copper
1t nmated semiofhcaly from Washington Secretary
Banger will shortly issue concerning
necon attorney for the Cunningham claimants
the Boston Transcript correspondent Washington explains
becoming
He
taking of officially
He Mr.
His action will be similar Justice Moody supreme
who does which
general
The proceeding cancellation
hundred other coal Alaska will
There credited
really
the dummy and other land grabbing
Alaska development
Alaska coal for their
monopoization.
The attempt analogy between the position of
ridiculous judge who declines sit given does
his function subodnae whose political life dependent
his good will The office force of the interior department and
other department takes its from the chief 1t always
fair weather political schemers when good fellows together
and the general public is not looking.
The Call takes position against the development of Alaskan
but does insist that they shall be
greedy monopoly These
people of the United States any attempt whole
sale plan and by fraud will be bitterly the
developments of the last month have ground for the belle
that Bainger is directly concerned in
and they have demonstrated that place
trust that puts him in charge of public property threatened by
scheme.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
Ships Ports Painted
to Deceive Pirates

Sh,,s po-ts ps;,te5 Of
~ = 49, bay ferry "how British ship stick to
10 DeceVe Prafes old Take, those
pointing big sailing ships lying anchor off Meigss
relics of
main pirates which infested that Of the world Of
Thousands of these ships daily but few know the
of the vessels easily explained
pirates made dangerous for merchantmen
sail the ship their vessels
the sides of the ships which at distance made
emerch ntnan look like a vessel
pirates dark the sides Of the ships they
thinking them So vessels were saved IN this
the ecustoni still prevails
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
THE SMART SET

are enjoying a summer full OF variety,
according to the latest letters received
from them since they are at their cha
teau In vevey. but will leave shortly
for visit in Paris with the countess
de Dampierre. who has been entertain
ing her sister the countess de Tristan
lately until the departure OF the latter
for her own home in the south OF
France.
Dr. Henry Pillsbury, u. S. A.. is a
visitor at the home OF his cousins. Mrs.
Philip Van Horne Lansdale and Miss
Helen Sidney Smith, who have been
passing the summer at San Rafael and
have entertained their friends at
series Of informal house parties at the
attractive country place. Doctor Pills
bury win remain for a stay OF several
weeks and is meeting many OF his old
friends during the visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Schwerin are ex-
pected home today after a trip to
Honolulu, where they have passed
several weeks. Mrs. Schwerin had
been at San Mateo during the early
summer, and 1t is not likely that she will
return to her country house. but will
be at her home in Pacific avenue for
the later season
Mrs. Ernest Dwight Chipman. who is
passing the summer at her country
home 'Skyacres" at Ross, entertained
recently at an informal bridge party
given at the Lagunitas club for less
than score OF friends. The clubhouse
is small but is a favorite place for teas.
cards or dinner since the rooms are at
tractively arranged and furnished. Ths
dancing parties are extremely popular.
since. a, wide porch opening from the
living room without doorstlls AFFORDS
the extra advantage at dances OF the
wide veranda- However the club is
quite popular place for the contin-
gent in Ross who are summering away
from town.
Miss Helen Bowie will leave in a few
days for PaIo Alto. where she win pass
the month OF September with her sis
ter. Mrs. Stanley Rammage. while her
mother. Mrs Hamilton Campbell Bowie.
is In the east. Mrs. Bowie is going to
New York TO meet her mother. Mrs.
Louise Barriohlet. who Is expected to
arrive In the eastern city about Sep
temoer 1, after an absence OF two years
In Europe and viii return some time
next month to this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson d. Pennimore
are enjoying visit at Lake Tahoe, but
will return to their home in Steiner
street early IN September
Miss Frances Sprague has returned
TO town after an outing in Mendocino
county, where she has been enjoying a
visit on ranch that is part OF the
family property.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Romaine have
returned to town after a pleasant sum-
mer at Ross and are again at their
home in Jackston street
The attendants for the wedding OF
MISS Lucy King and Lawrence Harris.
Whlcn is TO be celebrated wednesday.
september s. have been selected. Miss
Esditn simpson. the nearest and dear-
est girl friend OF Miss King. Is to be
the maid of honor Miss Ethel Dean
I'll Wil De the bridesmaid and Joseph
Klng, brother OF the bride elect. will
be the best man. Percy King. Roy
PIKE George Fuller and Robert Eyre
are to be the ushers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

much neglected region, and is pointed
straight for California
Something has been said in these columns
about the contested occupation of the Des-
chutes canyon on the river of that name The
Deschutes divides Oregon in half. running due
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

of equalization. The object and motive OF
this undervaluation of taxable assets is to
escape payment of just share OF the state
taxes. It is definite fraud on the tax payers
of northern and central California, who are
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
The lnsider

Tells of vion which is pronounced one OF the
finest in the world made the model of Pagannis in
strument from part wall of Faneui hail. Boston
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

copper deposits in that region. This would
indicate well planned scheme of exploitation
designed to turn over to these interests about
everything of value in the Copper river. coun-
try. 1t is believed that the coal in these meas
ures is worth some S25OOOOOOO, and that it
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
Music Lovers Praise
Work of Wesferner

maker and the result violin which Prof Nathan Landsbger the
University of well circles
historic hail. which Washington Jefferson
Adams linked
OLaugh violin maker of Boston, who recently moved
OaughIns vois used by OF the
America and his has become household
artist o
hall OLaughhn
caught the the violin maker
md he ecureds to violin.
About he left for through Europe and while IN Genoa
he which
after the used by
OLaughn violin of the his
torich
all the iohns he has used the
and has the finest
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

HAT most of the counties south of Teacapi have been
gagged systematic plan of undervaluaon of taxable prop
ey will probably be demonstrated by the forthcoming nves
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

the almost inevitable result of the new law
steamship lines will be established between
this port and Manila, for in no other way can
the economic advantages created by the re-
vised tariff be realized. Under the present
plan merchandise from the islands comes tc
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
Child Makes Trouble
by Talking of Coons

Chilli Makes Troobe we'll
believes that his old daughter
ny iang Oi LOUIS the brightest the land
himself with mother law and his
Both of these maternal calling the
the fashion doting relatives made fuss Miss
precoy The child relationship confused
in
why said grandma don't know grandma from aunea
gravity child looked the and
shaking head doubfully, replied:
"Oh don't know look alike o me-
you believe her father had taught
IL
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

y ONTEMPORARY railroad strategy, that fou
years past has had for its principal field of operations
northwest Pacific Oregon
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

WO great commercial centers likely take tn
benefit arising from the tariff affecting trade with th
Philippines These San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

HE impression gains ground that the powerful behind
the Cunningham coal land frauds in Alaska
the Guggenhem who have already got possession of all the
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

. ANEUIL HALL in Boston, Mass, has
yielded up part of the ancient woods
| which form its walls to a western violin
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28
Press Club Prepares
a Welcome for Taft

quietly bohemian greeting for the nations chief execute
This will extended the Press club where the
of the city assemble day and night
plans
midnight the from
after Press club nks spend the night in
club.
of
president
President the
of roll
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

Miss Frances Sprague has returned
10 town after an outing in Mendocino
county, wnere she has been enjoying a
visit on a ranch that is part OF the
family property.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Watson d. Pennimore
are enjoying a visit at Lake Tahoe, but
will return to their home in Steiner
street early IN September
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. William Romaine have
returned to town after pleasant sum-
mer at Ross and are again at their
home in Jackston street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

Miss Abby and Miss Emily Parrott
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Schwerin are ex-
pected home today after a trip to
Honolulu, where they have passed
several weeks. Mrs. Schwerin had
been at San Mateo during the early
summer, and 1t is not likely that she will
return to her country house, but will
be at her home in Pacific avenue for
the later season
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
MISS ELIZABETH ROWE AND
MR.. ]. [. SCLA1fR MARRIED
Popular Young Attorney Claimed At
Attractive Young Woman
as His Bride.

Mr.. Thomas l.. Scla;er. one Of n"
pest known members of the Hami:;Ui
bar, and Miss Elizabeth l.. Rove, he
first daughter of Mr.. and Mrs +. Jaf'
ferson Rowe. were quietly married in
the bide's home. Victoria avenue, Al
6 O'Clock last evening The marriage
was Witnessed only by the closest
friends Of Miss Rowe and Mr.. Sclater
Rev. w. P. Wright, pastor OF he
Central Methodist church. was the o.
ficiating clergyman.
Following the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Sclater went 10 Old Point. where
they took the steamer fer Baltimore
They will also visit New York, Phlla
iCiphia and Washington.
Mrs. Scla,er is an honor gradua" q
G. the State Female School AT Farm
vile and is young woman OF charhi'
ing manners and winning personal
qualities
Mr.. Sclater has been practiclng
attorney III Ham pton fer the last hf'
teen years and is immensely popular
in this section.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
MISS LAURA SPRATLEy
WEEDS MR.. ANDERSON
Pretty Home Wedding Took Place in
Brides Home. South King Street
Last Night.

A quiet home wedding took place
last evening at 6 o'clock in the hCme
CT Mrs. Fannie Spratley. South kiHG
street, when her daughter, Miss Lau 4
Garrett Spratley became the wife ri
Mr.. Bannister Anderson. The Gere
mony was Witnessed only by the i'm
mediate members of the family {.
Miss SDratley and was performed -
Rev. Reverdy Estill. d. d.. rector ol
st. Johns Episcopal church
Miss Spratley wore a becoming g.
ing away suit of blue. with hat and
gloves to match. She is a most at
tractive young girl, popular with
circle of the younger girls.
Mr.. Anderson, who has until rec mt.
" been connected with the Johnson
Pharmacy, Is from Danville. where he
is widely popular. He has made a
number of friends in Til city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Left last eV
ening for Washington and after !:
tour in the north they will go to Rirh
mond to make their home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
{. & J. UNION GAVE
ENJOYABLE SMOKER
Held Open House Last Night. when
New Oficers Were Installed for
Comina Term.


Good fellowship, excellent music,
both vocal and instrumental, and IN,
teresting talks all combined last night
10 make the smoker given by the
Hampton Carpenters and Joiners'
Union one OF the most delightful al
fairs of the year in union circles. The
Pythian hall was filed with the mem
bcrs of the union and many of their
invited friends
Pri-r to the social features the Of
iicCrs recently elected were installed
Mr., r +. TignOr being installed as
the president for the coming term OF
six months.
Mr.. Vernon L. DOugherIy, = former
resident. was the master OF CerC
monies, a position that he aiwaSS
fills with credit. During the evening
short addresses were delivered by
Mr.. Isaac Wheeler, known as
wheel horse" in union circles and
Mr.. Read. Of Washington. Splendid
instrumental music was given by me
Hampton orchestra. while the Olym
pia quartet charmed the large audi
cnce with many good vocal numbers
Tempting refreshments, consisting
o. coffee. fried oysters. pickles ant
crackers were served.
/ The Hampton Carpenters ami JOIN
ers' Union. in point OF membership
Is the largest union on the Nirsinis
eninsula
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07

Remember. can make Won one Of
those big pictures for s15" II
have a negative Of you CHEYNE'S
Studio II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
For Rent.

buildings within half mile from
HAMPTON. RANSONE BROS. I-3-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
TWO MIDNIGHT 8lAzES
C4!L or DEPARTMENT
Hope Meat Marke. Badly Damaged
Woodshed eurned-Good Work
Prevents Spread.

| About II o'clock last night the
motorman on a car from O'd Pom
20 Newport News discovered fire
in the one-story frame building on
Yves, King stree occupied by Hopes
Meat Market.
The motorman turned in an alarm,
and within a short space Of time the
department had two streams playing
upon the blaze.
The building, while badly damas-
ed was not destroyed The stocE,
however. was totally ruined, 1t is said,
BY fire smoke and water.
The proprietor valued his stock at
from 81, 200 to $1,000. He carries an
Insurance OF $500.
II is supposed that the fire orisi-
mated from n small stove in an ONCE
in the rear OF the building
Just as the department was return
ing TO the engine house after eN-
tinguishing the Hope Meat Market
blaze. another alarm was turned IN.
The second conflagation proved TO be
in the wood shed at the home Cf a
Greek named Brown living at 113
North King street. Here again the
fremen. by prompt work quickly ex-
the flames. No serious
damage resulted. The woOdshed was
located about ten feet away from the
residence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
RAMMEO az BARGE.
British Steamer During Fog Struck
Rx An Unknown Graz.

During the fog carly yaSterds!
morning he British ship Ken mere
Capt. AmbCrmon. one Of the Standard
Oil Company ships. was rammed in
Hampton Ro1ds by an unknown
barge. The steamer. however. was
not seriously injured and sail d al
noon yesterday for New York. The
Kcntmerc was carrying a cargo o.
petroleum Ia New York city
Hampton Roads AID Hampton oTrek
were f.Icd with small craft yester
day. which had b.en driven into shei
ter from the fog and the reports o.
tne coming storm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07

managed local companies in Tidewat'
er Virginia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
EteoDls N ]. n. Wills as Head
{ 4 he Home Fire Insurance
Corporation Of Hampton.
TER vas HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL
1earted Less Than Four Years Ago,
4As Company is One Of the Strong.
Ell and Best Managed in Virginia.
Mr.. Saunders Reelected Secretary
: and Msnaser.

Mr.. Robert I. Mason. one OF ms
! 6eS1 known, men on the lower PENN
1ula was yesterday elected the presi
sAenf OF the Home Fire Insurance Cor
poratioa at the annual meeting OF the
seteckholders.
rs The annual meeting was held III
.1he Office of Messrs, Jones. Saunders
90 Company ard the directors chosen
tof the coming year were: Messfs
W. Darling. J. c. Robinson. George
Ell Wet, j. A. Willett. G. A. ScAmel: =
E r. Ransone. Charles II. F"wins
~ Wilton Hope. George X. Wander
fSaice. w. w. Woodward. Alexander
James, II. l.. Schmelz. Hunter X
8 becker. w. b. Baldwin. J. T. Lee J.
sW. rowe, R. |. Mason. w. W. Ricn'
!! srdson, J. b. Kimberly. E. NJ. Tennis
s. wyatt, JIM. Willis and Howard
". Saunders.
When the directors met Mr.. J. NJ
willis. who had served the company
y f0r three and half years rs preai
dent. declined reelection, MIR. VII
III eaid his private business AMI his
aties as county superintendent Of
schools required his attention..
After Mr.. Willis had refused to re
consider the decision. the Resignation
VAS accepted and Mr.. Mas'a wa:
Il unanimously elected his successor
Colonel Nelson s. G~oome was re
elected vice-pres!dent and Mr.. How
erd w, Saunders was again chosei
4 the secretary and general manager
Made Splendid Showing
S - Mr.. Saunders, whose successtu
of the company. VOL
Nm . vete of appreciation from ;h'
directors, submitted his annual sc
pOrt. showing that the company ha
Experienced phenomenal growth an
success during its three and one hal
years Of existence. The past yea
YES especially gratifying AID TIN
stockholders decided to place 1854
q, the profits of last year. to tn
surplus fund. thus making thar fun
4oot ND now $11S,S0999. This is cen
. aiderei q remarkable showing and i
Ssoionid prove especially gratifying 4
1ocal people as the Home Fire irsuI
ance Cooperation is purely > loca
!; company.
In accepting MIR. Willis decision
to accept the presidency aSai
che board passed strong res ,!ution
him for his services and re
s. greeting his decision.
The executive committee electe
Tor the coming year is composed G
Meesrs J. T. Lee, Charles II. Hewin'
3. u. Tennis and J. s. Wyatt
Although not yet four years oil
IL Home Fire Insurance Corporatio
8 = now one Of the strongest and hes
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
Don't Get a Divorce.

A western judge granted a divorce
on account OF ill-temper and ban
breath DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented It. They cure
Constipation, causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble the ill-temper dispel
colds Danish headaches. conGler
chills. &c. at all druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
Injured or Mine-pianter.

Ono Of the briyates on the mine
planted Weath"r:Ii oaS painfully IN
jurcd in Hampton Roids early yes
tsrday morning The chains on the
hoisting gear gave way and the artil
terymsn received several had bruises
and cuts on his leg. He was brought
20 For Monroe. where his injuries
were treated at the hospital.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07

Owing TO an inadvertent error the
name OF little Miss Margaret Lawson
was omitted from the list OF honor
pupils in the second grade OF the
West End Academy for December.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
Death Of q Little Girl

Alice Martin. the ore year nj
daugftcr W Mr. and Mrs. J W M"'
s5n. died IN the home Of her parents,
IN the West End. at an early hour ycs,
ferday morning. Funeral scrvic =
VIII occur from the residence - We
c'clcck this afternoon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07
Death OF an Infant.

Master Charles Edward Pu,ram
the five months old son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. John A. Putnam, died ID Tie
home OF his parents in County "ec',
phoebus yesterday morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-07

Your store and YOUR advertising are
keeping step with each other. A
strange to you and TO the city. could
infer" the one from booking at the
othe:.