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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
GENERAL HENRY {. C0RBiN
ANSWERS LAST ROLL GAIL
Former Adjutant General of Army
Succumbs After Operation n
New York Hospital.
(By Associated Press).

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-Gcnerai
Henry C. Corbin died at the Rose
welt hospital in this city at $3.50
o'clock this morning, after an opera
tion.
General Corbin's first military SER
vice was as a second lieutenant IN
the Eighty-third Ohio volunteer in
fantry. he having enlisted July 2S,
1862, and served throughout the war
with the army of the Cumberland.
holding all grades from second lieu
ter1nt To colonel.
Of volunteers March -, 1865. entering
the regular army May IL, 1S66. as a
second lieutenant OF the Seventeenth
infantry, and was successfully pro-
mcted Until he reached the grade OF
lie utenant- general April 70, 1906. he
retired Sept. -. Of the same year.
In recognition OF 'gallantry shown
in the Spanish American war" con-
gross in June, 1909. conferred upon
him the rank OF major-general. FOR
eight years he served as adjutant-
general OF the army.
General Corbin was in the company
of President Garfield when the Presi-
dent was asSassinated in 1881. lie
was a member OF the Loyal Legion.
On November s. 1901. he married
Miss Edith Agnes Pattcn and main
tanned his residence in this city.
General CorbiH had been suffering
for two years from the malady which
ultimately resulted in his death. lie
went 20 Carlsbad for treatment on
June y last The waters there ap-
pcaTcd 10 have improved his condition
after two weeks stay and he return
evi to England where his former trou-
bic REQUIRED and he went 10 Paris to
consult with physicians.
The generals trouble developed
more seriously while he was in Paris
and he determined to return TO Amcri-
ca
With Mrs. Corbin he arrived here on
Sunday 'ast ard was taken to the
Roosevelt h--p al. The operation was
performed Tuesday morning. Follow
ing the operation General Corbin 70
vivcd and the worK II The surgeon
vas regarded as a success. but az
about midnight last night a weakness
Of the heart developed and death en-
sued few hours later. General Cor
bins body vas taken 10 bis home
~ HiKhwood. Chevy Chase, near
washington.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
ALIVE ACQUITTED IN
RICHMOND POLICE COURT
Negro Prisoner Refuses TO Testify In
Case Against Grain
Merchant.

RICHMOND. VA. Sept. s.-Edward
Alvey, OF the firm of Alvey Brothers
grain dealers. was acquitted by JUS
;ice Graves In police court today OF
the charge that he stole cats from the
city on August Is.
James Robinson. cOlored. Alvey
former driver, reserved as the star
witness for the commonwealth Iii the
case. refused TO testify. upon advice
OF counsel. on the plea that evidence
be might give would incrIminate him.
self in his appeal to the Hastings
court on his conviction for the same
alleged theft for which Alvey was
tried.
Justice Crutchfeid. because of cri-
ticlsm OF his refusal to issue bench
warrant for Alyey's arrest after the
conviction of Robinson, declined to
sit in today's hearing and Justice
Graves presided.
Commonwealth Attorney Foikes.
Mayor Richardson and City Attorney
Pollard announce their determination
TO press other specific criminal aud
civil charges against Alvey at later
date.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
POSSE STILL PURSUING
NEGRO NEAR DAHvitlE
Fugitive Has led Citizens Into Pso-
syivsnia County, IN Level Hun
Vicinity.

DAxvILLE. VA. Sept Sc rer
since Monday afternoon an exciting
chase after Oscar Hern. the negro
who attempted criminal assault on
Miss Cora Mattox. the 1s-year-old
daughter Of Thomas Naftox. near
I.vnch's station. has tcca tn progress
and reports tonight are that pu-
suing party n a hundred armed men.
some walking and some riding. are
stin on his trail.
Several times the negro was seen
b. the posse. but ewing to tbs tscs
that the purssrers we're net crs1u.zed'
TIE fuxuitivc escaped. and TIE bsilets
which we're fred 81 him asw vide q
their mark.
The naa hunt began n Campbell
counfy and has coutinucd Or acc1t
furnf~ niles into Piftsylvsnis eo7n-
u IN the vicinity Of Level ksn-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
HAS NOT BEEN OPERATED UPON
Superintendent Ford Denies That
Knife Had Been Used for careerous
Growth-tiigh Fever Being Relieved
by Ice Packs and Alcohol Baths
Rumors Current Again.
Thy Assce.aeeo Press.J

TURNER. n. Y. Sept. Sit was
learned on excellent authority tonight
that MIR. Hartman has been in bed
since Friday. too weak to be moved.
Winnow ing of a multitude OF unof-
fetal reports leaves excellent evil
6ence that he is under the constant
care Of corps OF physicians and
nurses and that he has a high fever,
which is being relieved by ice packs
and alcohol baths.
Mr.. Fiarriman's condition is still ex-
tremely critical.
An obstinate report from Wall
street that Mr. Hartman was operat-
ed on yesterday fer capcerous
growth was denied tonight by his sup
erintendent, Mr.. Ford.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
OPENING UNAUsP|c|OUS
Accidents Mar First Day Of ItaIy's
Aviation Meeting.
GLENN CURT'ss TAKES HoNoRs
Attempts Of All Competitors Except
American and 6Ieriot FsiIures-Lst-
ter smsshes Propeller by Running
His Aeroplane Into Tree.
fBy Associated Press.)

BRESCfA, ITALY, Sept. S.-Thc
aviation meeting in which many not
ed 1eronauts will take pat ope=rd
today GEder conditions that were rot
altogether suspicious.
With the exception OF short fights
by eileen II Curtiss. the American
aviator aud Dlcriot. the attempts II
tie other aviators to fy we're far
urex.
Ss.verai accidents occurred. BieTi u
coi:ided with tee the propeller II
tis machine b. ag broken lie him
:, if was not huri
Arzani also broke thu propeller OF
his machine in a tcss Gight. and
Lieutenant Cladcrara lie came 20
grIei in a Wright machine which WIS
caz.agcd- " was int sp<ttd originally
fasf Lefebvre. who was killed ye5-
to-day .. Juvissy. should be the piiD.
81 this machine CladeIaT took MS
pare TODAY
Scarcely hal he started when the
acr, lane tilted 50 violently that N
~ effort TO bring i on an even k-.;l
again the rudder rum y Fas smash
"a The honor Of the day went n
iurtisc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Priests Tell Of Terrible. Destruction
in Outlying DISTRICTS.
PEOPLE WANDER N Search o. 1000
Havoc Wrought by Recent Floods In
Mexico More widespread Than at
First Helieved-Impossibie to Es-
innate Loss Of Life.
sBy Associated Pressl

MONTERREY. MEXICO. Sept s.
A number OF village priests. after
making a journey over miles Of de-
vas;ated country, have arrived here
bringing the first news Of the destruc-
ton wrought by the recent foods In
the outlying districts. Their stories
indicate that the havoc is more wide
spread and terrible than was at first
believed.
The priest OF Arrsm5cri has inform
ed Archbishop Lena-cs that Arram-
beri was destroyed and today his peo.
pie are wandering over the country
in search Of food. The destruction
Of the roads has made Il impossible
to send relief supplies.
The story brought IN by the prizes;
% Ia Ascension Is to the cTeci that
.a;s town and is population of 1000
souls have entirely disappeared. Tie
croS nOt know where the people are
Tlry nav have taken to the bills. or
ihsy may have persisted. Got a stone
~as left upon a stone IN Ia Asccn-
sion. the village priest said Where
thrrc were once rich farms there =
aJu nothing but watcf
Ancfhcr pricsf frrm An.Ede says
~. place also las disaps, arcd with
;a-ce loss Of life and at ine neigh.
-. NJ fclds have been c'tvsrted INTO
Ek,. The priests we're go-c than =
v,tk IN making their ~ To Mon.
ts-ey.
BustamcEtc and Ia t,scot ctta have
ben sdded 70 the list n arrived VI
lsrts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
THOMAS NELSON DAY"
FEATURE OF CELEBRATION
Descendants Of Famous Virginia Gov.
ernor Will Hold Reunion at York
town Next Month

Monday. october Is. has been de-
signateG As Thomas Nelson Day IN
connection with the celebration Of the
surrender 81 Lord CORVALLIS al YORK
town which is to be held at York
town October ~. IS and 10 by the
descendants 81 he signcrs OF The De
claration Of Independence. The chief
feature 81 the program for Thomas
Nelson. Day viii be reunion Of the
Nelson family many members oil
which arc still living IN Virginia.
Mcssrs. X ~ Nelson. Robert Bry.
don. ,. y. l.. Marsden and {. G. Berke-
ley OF this CITY are dcsccn.
dauts of the famous Virginia
governor and have received spc'
rial invitations 10 attend the cclc.
l.raiion and reunion These gentle.
men vii cndeavor 20 locatc any othef
descendants IN ibis vicinity IN order e
sec that Invitations reach them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
Rumors Current Again.

ARDEN. n. Y. Sept. S.-Rumors
that e. II. Hartman was in a critical
condition gained renewed currency
here shortly after | o'clock this morn
ing. At the same time the brilliant
are light which has heretofore burned
on Tower Hill all night was sudden
ly extinguished
Repeated calls to the telephone ex-
change at Highland Mills. which gives
connection to the Hartman residence,
afforded no response. Previously con-
nection could be obtained at all hours
of the night. While these occurrences
may have no direct bearing on Mr.
Harriman's Illness, they tended to in
crease the alarm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
DECLINES TO ENTER CONTROVERSY
Though He Depends Upon Records of
Observations to Prove His Claims,
He Proposes TO Send Ship After Es-
quimaux Companions TO Support
Him With Testimony.
Calls Peary Colossal Fakir.

NEW YORK, Sept. S-Among
the friends Of Cook here who
rallied to his defense today was
Captain B. s. Osbon. secretary
CT the Arctic Club, of America,
who in an interview said:
"Peary in making these
charges is digging his own
grave. He is a colossal fakir
and his statements are a fabric
of untruth. AS soon as he sets
foot in New York Mr.. Bradley
and myself viii give out an af-
fidavit in support Of cur posi-
ton.
Il have an affidavit that
Peary opened DR.. Cocks trunks
and took out his observations
ard data and that he opened a
letter DR.. Cook had written to
Mrs. Cook. read it and then
sealed 1t up again. Peary also
wrote Mrs. Cook telling her
BADLY that her husband was a
fakir.'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
PROMINENT DETROIT
PHYSICIAN ARRESTED
Or. Friten Held on Suspicion In Con
nection With Death Of Miss May
belle Miliman.

DETROIT. MICH, Sept s.-Dr
George 4. Friich. a well known prac-
titioner Of this city. was placed under
arrest tonight on suspicion in con-
ncction with the death of Miss May
belle MiIlman. Of Ann Arbor, whose
dismemhered body was found Monday
end Tuesday in two sacks sunk in
Ecorse creek in the western suburbs
of this city. Miss Martha Henning-
an intimate friend Of the dead girl
was also taken into custody as a
witness.
The arrest Ct DR.. Fritch followed
the hurried return Of Sheriff Castor
from Ann Arbor. where he had spent
most Of the da7 looking up clues IN
the Millman case
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
"wET" VICTORY EXPECTED.
Judge Kelly Refuses 70 Allow Amend
ment to Petition.
(py Associated prs8S1

BRISTOL. VA, Sept swift the
refusal today OF Judge Kelley. ~ the
corporation court, to permit tie pro-
hibitionists to amend their petition
in the contest of the local option cleo
ton held here July Z last. IL is gen.
orally conceded that the hearing
which is expected to end by noon to-
morrow will result In defeat for the
''drys." A decision is expected Sat
urday.
The court announced that should
the opinion be favorable to the ''wets''
he will at once issue licenses.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
"A. MUYT" DIVES FROM
BROOKLYN BRIDGE RAIL
Drops One Hundred and Twenty Feel
Into East River and
May Live.
IN Associated Press).

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-A ulan who
gave his name to the police as "A.
Mutt" sprang from trolley car late
this afternoon and dived over the rail
of the Brooklyn bridge into The East
river. 100 feet below.
A tug boat captain ished out the
man. He was unconscious but reviv-
ed tonight at the hospital and may
live.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

LYNcHBURG. VA sept s.
Brace Harris. who shot and almost
instantly killed his wife Al a csgn'-
val here last night Is sim a. large
despite efforts 81 the authorities 70
locate him. A coroncrs inquest To-
night charges the vomaE's death 70
Harris.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
CONFEDERATE VETERANS IN PARADE
wearers Of the Grey March With un-
ion Veterans Through Streets Of
Utica, N. Y.--Many Southern Sol
diers Are Named as officers Of Or
ganixation.
tBy Associated Press,

UTICA, n. Y. Sept. S.-The Sec
ond day of the reunion of the sur
vivors OF the battle of Fort Fisher
from the north and south was al
eventful one II began with pa
rade of members of the Grand Army
OF the Republic from organizations
In this sections, Confederate ve,ei-
ans. several civic and military organs-
zaticns and school children to the
number of several thousands.
Il was one of the most interesting
demonstrations ever seen in Utica.
The veterans were taken about the
city on sightseeing tours and later
went to Roscoe Conklin Park for an
open air business meeting and nc
mic.
Southerners Named "a Officers.
Ofilcers were elected as follows:
President, General N. NJ. Curtis.
New York; first vice-president, Rev.
]. A. Smith. Wilmington. N. c.; Sec
cond vice-president, James Parker.
Perth Amhoy, N. j.; third vice-prea-
ident. Angus shaw, Wilmington:
fourth vice. president. Rev. v. b.
Stone, Chautauqua; fifth vice-presi-
dent, Gen. Rufus Daggett. Utica;
sixth yice-president, Major J. Fl.
Reeve, Washington. d. c.; secretary.
r. w. Price. Wilmington. ~ c.;
treasurer. H. C. Queen. Wilmington,
n. c.: historians. John w. vruJman.
Herkimer, N. Y; b. F. Mclean. Max
ton. y. c.
Late this afternoon the southerns
were entertained on the roof garden
at a local department store and this
evening the big public meeting or
the reunion was held. Speeches were
made by yive-president Sherman,
Governor CHARLES hughes. United
States Senator Elihu koot. Gen. ~
l.. Curtis and others.
Welcome from Sherman.
yice-president sherman spoke BRIEF
ly. welcoming the southerns to Uti-
Ca
Your coming here on the invita-
ton of those against who you oncs
bore arms" he said, brings to mind
thoughts of the conflict concluded
nearly nalf a century ago. But white
thoughts first enter the mind they
are not uppermost. Your coming In
frsternaI spirit, your cordial and
hearty welcome in our midst. Illus
trates and emphasizes the strength
and stability OF American citizen
ship"
Late Animosities Buried.
Governor Hughes said:
This reunion signifies that ia-c
animosisies have been buried, IL sig
niaes thai we have got far enough
away from an intense struggle and
strife to get a true, perspective ano
We see the mankind of the north ana
the mankind of the south. and DC
tween the mankind Ct the north and
sh. mankind of the Soufh there never
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

COPENHAGEN, Sept ST
have been to the north pole. AS
/ said last night when | heard
of Commander Peary's success. il
he says he has been to the pole
| believe him.
Il am willing to place facts,
figures and worked-ou observa-
tions before joint tribunal of the
scientific bodies of the world. In
due course | shall be prepared to
make public an announcement
that will effectually dispel any
doubt, If there can be such, of the
fact that l have reached the pole.
But knowing that | am right and
that right must prevail, | will sub
nit at the proper time my full
story to the court of last resort
the people of the world"
This is DR.. Frederick A Cooks re-
ply to Commander Peary.
Coming So quickly upon other dra-
matte incidents of the week, Comman-
der Peary's dispatch denying that DIR.
Cook has achieved the triumph for
which he had been feted and h0nored
in Copenhagen beyond the lot OF any
ether private person, was read here
with feelings of amazement and cen
Germ. But DR.. Cook himself seems In
no wise disturbed. He was perfect
ly cool and apparently unmoved when
confronted tonight with kilograms
from the United States saving thai
Commander Peary had denounced hin
as an imposter His den.eanor has
not changed in the slightes. from the
day he landed at Copenhagen.
vii, Present proofs Wher Ready.
DR.. Cooks friends had urged him &c
their utmost to make any statement
possible for the public. but he had
said repeatedly that all he had to say
for the present was that ne had proofs
that he had visited the north pole OF
April 81. 1908.
Those proofs were convincing and
in que time would be given to tht
world.
When IL was suggested to him tha'
his chances Ct proving his case migEi
be ruined unless he made a satisfac
tory statement Immediately, he smil
cd his usual quie; smile-and askef
how could a man be ruined by popular
clamcr calling him an impos;er. wheT
he had proofs Of his case which coulS
aud would be published as he had OF
times repeated, when they we're II
proper form to be given out
Says Pesry Took His Stories
Regarding the controversy over NJ
alleged taking Of PcaTy's stores. an'
Cook asserts thai he has written ant
ether satisfactory evidence that Pear
took ais stores. perhaps believing
him dead
Harry whitney is personally &C
cuaintcd with All the facts and per
hans what he has 10 say when he re
turns may be interesting" added th'
explorer.
Then Cook remarked quickly
Make a. little as you can OF tn
and don't say anything disagreeabi
about Pcary."
Dr. Cook told Captain Sverdrup n
another friend the day after he IA
landed here thai he hoped there woul
BE- no unplcasantness ever supple
with the Peary party. thas he IA
- -. - fr.aa.fn rrrm II rrrurr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

Brooklyn explorer has supporters bott
at home and abroad.
[ Many of the continental scientists
are marking time pending develop.
ments while those who have form.
ed no decided opinion in this country
have assumed a similar stand.
Brewer Believes Both.
Professor William H. Brewer, OF
Yale, honorary president for life OF
the Arctic Club OF America. CT when
both Peary and Cook are members
telegraphed to New York as fellows:
Il believe that both Cook anu
Peary have reached the pole"
Or. T,r~ S. Derrick, of Wash
ington. -. j., who was surgeon OF
the Peary expedition of 19Oi-'O2. came
to the support OF DR.. Cook yesterday.
He said:
THE charge (referrlng 20 Peary $
s;atemenD may lessen Dr.. COOKS
standing in popular estimation until
his defense can be heard, but the
scientific world will be affected cn-y
by scientific discrepancies. DR.. Cook
will undoubtedly have scientific rec
ords and observations without Esqui-
maux proof.
IF EsQuimo proof is needed. there
are enough admirers OF fair play In
the world 70 send impartial inter
prefers to the tribe
Esqu.mo Unreliable.
Analyzing the Esquimaux character
DR.. DERRICK is inclined to thin h:m
unreliable with q temperament
which would lead him to agree for
suavity's sake and because Of immed-
late benefit with a man on the spo-
having a ship loaded with what -
most dear to an Esquimaux's heart This
would be especially true" argues Dr.
Dedrick, IF their former benefactor
has started homeward as Cook did on
a sled with no halo of ships Pre-. =
tige.
In conclusion Dr. Dedrick said:
. Suppose Peary next year went uD
and distributed presents as ships do
and asked if his rival had gotten out
of sight Of land and they said, No
what matter would it make to the
public.
"Other impartial parties may yet
be heard from The whalers winch
arrive at Dundee this fall may also
know what The Esquimos say"
Peary at Battle Harbor.
With the Roosevelt at Battle Har-
Dor last night, Commander Peary
should reach Red Bay about So miles
down the coast, easily by tomorrow,
where he can put details Of his ex-
petition on the wires.
The progress of his ship from In
dian Harbor southwark has been ex-
tremely erratic. First delayed at IN
dian Harbor by rough weather AMI
hampered in addition by lack Of fuel,
the Roosevelt has literally crawleo
Continued on Fourth Page).
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

II is settled that Cook will send
a ship back to bring TO America the
two Esquimos who accompanied him
on the last stage OF his journey 10 the
pole. as well as some Of the party who
were sent back when the start OF the
last stage began. Captain Sverdrup
may command the expedition: il is
DR.. Cooks desire that he shall do
so and they conferred for several
hours today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

While Pcasy's assertion Of ycS'eI-
dsv f. Of = hstare that makes D-
Cocks position enc Of defense '"e
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09
NEWPORT NEWS VA THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 1909.

sion of one OF his depo,s and had
turned them out unceremoniously.
Will Send Fer Eskimos.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receive the
full news service Of the Asso-
ciatcd Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

Brooklyn explorer has supporters both
at home and abroad.
Many OF the continental scientists
are marking time pending develop
ments while those who have form
ed no decided opinion in this country
have assumed a similar stand.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-09

Increasing cloudiness with
showers Thursday and Friday;
light variable winds, warmer
Thursday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-04-23
Mrs. John Somers.

Mrs. Somers, widow of the late Chan
cellor John Somers, died in this city on
Monday, April 10, 1909. Mrs, Somers
was "a years of age and had been a res
ident of Union City about ten years.
Deceased was reared in Weakley
County, and as Miss Harris she was
united in marriage to Judge Somers.
Two sons, James and Kib, survive.
Mrs. Somers was a member of the
prominent Weakley County pioneer
family, lady of fine character and in
telligence. She was the wife of one of
Tennessee's greatest iurists. In his day
Judge Somers was known as one of the
ablest men on the bench in Tennessee.
He was a man of wonderful mental and
judicial capacity and one of the most
unpretentious men.
Mrs. Somers was member of the
Christian Church. The remains were
taken to Dresden for burial.