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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
CARTER CASE FOR HEARING.
Department of Justice Has Date Ad
vanced to January 10.
, Vlsy Associated PreSs.1

WASHINGTON. d. C., Nov. 8.-The
Supreme Court of the United States
today advanced fer hearing on jan
uary 10, 1910, the case of the govern
ment against Captain Oberlin NJ Car
ter. in which the government Is seek
ing to obtain possession of the money
held by Carter at the time OF his ar
rest for defalcatiOn in connection
with the improvement o. the harbor
at Savannah. Ga.
The department of justice has re-
uuIred that such action be taken.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
REFORM CURRENCY SYSTEM.
AIdrch Emphasizes His Purpose to
Devote Himself TO Task.
(By Associated Press).

ST. LOUIS, MO-. Nov. S.-With
emphasis even stronger than he used
in his Chicago speech. Senator Aid
rich made it evident to the business
men of ST. Louis today and tonight
that it is his purpose to devote HIM
self for the present with especial sin
-mindedness to the one work OF
reforming the currency system Of the
United States.
He spoke briefly today before
limited gathering of bankers at the
MONDAY Club and more extendedly
tonight in the presence of the full
membership of the commercial club.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
SOUTH WARNED AGAINST
DANGERS OF PROSPERITY
Should Reminder to Demand in All
Business Affairs the STANDARD OF
Integrity and Morality Outlined by
Theodore Roosevelt Two Days Of
Welcome at Augusta.
(By Associated Pr5ss) g.

FLORENCE, S. c., Nov. -S.-Leav-
ing Augusta and two days of welcome
rest behind him, President Taft start
ed for Washington this afternoon and
stopped over here for three hours
this evening. He was given recep-
ton in this little community of 10000
as demonstrative as many he has re-
ceived in cities of far more preten-
tious proportions. In the throng
which lined the streets and which
listened to an address by the PTesi-
dent there were more rebel wells
than in nearly all the rest of the
south PUT together.
The Presidents visit to Florence
was also marked ly his introduction
TO the famous pine Bark Stew" Of
the Pee Dee section of South Caro-
lima.
interrupted by Airship.
Before leaving Augusta this after
noon the Preside mt assisted in the
opening of the Georgia Carolina Fair.
He had the novel experience of hav-
ing his address interrupted by the
passing of an airship or dirigible bal
loon with its engines awhirr, immedi-
ately over the grandstand.
Il venture to think" he said, cit
would be some time before that
method of transportation will be fol-
lowed in the matter of cotton bales"
The presidential train arrived at
7:50 and left shortly before IL D. m.
for Wilmington.
In his speech delivered in the open
air tonight, President Taft warned
the people Of the South not to let the
prosperity OF Is cents cotton run
away with them. but to remember 10
demand in all business affairs the
standard of integrity and morality
outlined by Theodore Roosevelt.
Should Remember Responsibilities.
Now, my friends" he declared,
we are apt to get enthusiastic over
Is cent cotton and the growth of
cities and states, and all this material
prosperity. But | hope that is SO
doing We shall not forget the respon-
sibilities that ought to accompany
our material growth. We have been
prosperous before. We were exceed
ingly prosperous in 1907 and for eight
years before that. But there came a
time when Theodore Roosevelt and
men like him who saw that the tend
ency which came from that prosper
ity to an accumulation of wealth in
individual hands by means that were
not legal and could not be morally
supported. called for a halt, and call
ed for halt. and called for an iEves-
tigstion of our prosperity and called
for the enactment Of legislation that
should restrict our growth in order
that it might be alcng lines of legal
iiy and along lines OF business integ-
rity and morality
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
INJUNCTION DISSOLVED.
Memphis Chancellor Decides He Has
NO Jurisdiction IN Election Case
Especial 70 Daily Pross)

MEMPHIS. TENN. Nov. S.-Hold-
ing that his court was without jaris-
diction. Chancellor HeiskeH today dis
solved the injunction which he had
earlier granted 70 former Mayor J. ).
Williams. restraining the shelby
county election commission from deiiy-
crinr 70 Edward II. Crump a certih-
cate Of election to the ofice Of mayor
Of Memphis.
Tho election tooS place Thursday
and Mr. Crump had = plurality OF ~
votes over Mr. Williams and three
other contestants
Nr. Williams attorneys announced
their intention Of carrying the contest
70 the Circuit Court charging that
the votes east in town recently ad-
miffcd into the city incorporation
we're Illegal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
State Press Association.

RICHMOND, VA, Nov. S.-The
Virginia Press Association, which is
to begin it's sessions here tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock in Murphys
hotel, will be called to order by Presi-
dent A. B. Williams, after which ad-
dresses of welcome will be delivered
by Governor Swanson and Charles Il.
Cooke. president of The Richmond
Evening Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
Farmers Propose Cut in Allow
ances to Congressman.
POSTAL BANK LAW FAVORED
Representative Small Points Out How
Agricultural Interests OF Soutn
Would Develop Through Inland
Waterways.
(Bv Associated Press.)

RALEIGH, y. c.. Nov. S.-A re-
duc;ion in the mileage allowed mem
bers of congress from 10 to D
cents a mile is sought in resolutions
adopted by the Farmers Nationai
Congress here today.
Legislation to establish four ma
tionaI roads from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. the strengthening OF the
.-oleo" law. a law prohibiting railroads
from charging a full trip mileage rate
in excess Of the rates Of the states
through which the trip extends. the
enactment of a postal bank law, IN
Guiding the franking privilege 10
state agricultural schools and cci'
leges for the extension Of publication
work. were urged in other Tesoiu-
TORS.
The congress also placed itself on
record in favor Of the enactment OF
a law undermining parcels cost sys-
TEN. urged congress TO appropriate
money for denatu-ed alcohol distii-
leries at selected agricultural expert
mcnt stations. and favored govern
msnt aid to public roads
Inland waterways
Representative Small. Of this state.
in addressing the congress told how
the agricultural interests Of the
south worIo develop through the es-
tablishment Of inland waterways
Clarence ". Poe. editor Of the Pro-
gressive Farmer. OF Raleigh. pointed
ont the great adysrce made in soyth-
ern agricultural methods: Or. ?. l.
stevens. bacieTioiogist Of the North
Carolina Agricultural & Mechanical
College. told OF the efforts 20 get rid
Of plant diseases.
Dr. ]. L. Burgess. agronomist Of
the North Carolina department Of az
riculturc. also spoke.
That the unrest Of women in farm
homes - due 10 a lack 81 modern i'm
provements. 20 colorless nonotony al
tending isolation and 20 lack Of IN
(COutlnued on Fourth PaEs)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
Guarantees Restored.
(pr Associated Prers }

NADRID. Nov She Spanish
government today restored the consii-
fufional guarantees IN the Cstalonian
provinces Of Barcclona and Corona
which we're suspended last July when
the revolt broke out In these pro
vinccs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
ANOTHER SAYS W0MAN'S
ILLNESS NOT FEIGNED
Days Proceedings Considered Distinct
Victory for the Prisoner-Ne Dl-
rect Evidence Produced Against
Her-6urIington American News
paper Man, Causes FURRY.
(By Associated Press).

PARIS. Nov. S.-Greater than ever
at the opening of the second week IS
the public interest In the trial of Nine.
Marguerite Steinheil. who is accused
OF numbering her husband. Adolphe
Steinhcii. and her stepmothcr, Nine.
.iapy.
The prisoner though looking bag
gard on appearing In court today. was
considerably calmer after passing a
Sunday OF repose Nine. Antanzio.
wife of one of Steinheil's models. and
Or. Archary, the Steinheil family ply
stefan. though called by the state.
both testified in favor OF the accused.
the former insisting upon the frenzied
condition OF the woman on the morn
ing after the crime and the doctor
contradicting in the most categorical
fashion the testimony attributed to
Inn before the examining magistrate.
Asphyxiated, Says Doctor.
DIR. Archary testified that SteiDheifs
death was due to asphyxiation after
strangulation and that Madame Japys
death resulted from asyhyxiation. Be-
cause of the manner In which the
bodies were ligated the doctor offered
the opinion that one person alone
coIlG not have committed the muir
deIs.
When the taking OF testimony was
resumed after recess, Nine. Steinheii
wept bitterly while Pierre Buisson.
who broke OF his engagement to Mar
that Steinheil. testified.
He declared that his action had
nothing to do with the question of
dowry.
Illness Not Feignec.
Another doctor testified tina, he did
not consider the prisoners Illness at
ter the crimes we're discovered, was
feigned. An expert who examined the
ropes with which Nine. Steinteil was
bound testified that they came from
the kitchen Of the Steinheil house and
a clock expert who examined the
clock in the house declared that 1t
had been stopped by hand. as II was
wound up.
Frederick burlington, the American
newspape' man. who was arrested on
suspicion n the time of the murders
created a iIuiTy on being called to the
stand by announcing: Il am the man
who has Just escaped the guilIctine."
The detective who escorted Nine.
| Steinheil when she secretly viewed
burlington and identied him as one, OF
the assessins testified that he was
so greatly impressed with the prison
er's sincerity that he would not have
! believed her il she had confessed that
| she was guilty.
Victory for Defendant.
ToGay's proceedings are considered
distinct victory for the defendant.
as no dsrec, evidence duplicating her
was produced. On tine contrary sew
eral Of the states witnesses testified
| IN her favor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
Southern Baseball LEAGUE.

MEMPHIS, TENN. Nov. s.-The
Southern Baseball League was given
a new lease on life at its annual
meeting here today when the eight
franchises were extended ten years
beginning with the season OF 1910.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09

nidshipmsn Wilson Resting Easily 81
the Hospital.

ANNApOfdS. ND. Ncv s-Afier
undergoing delicate operation yes
terday involving the removal ~ bone
pressure on his spinal cord which has
caused total paralysis since be vas
injured IN football zane three weeks
ago Nldsbipman Ear y. Wilson,
navy's quarterback. Is resting easily
to-day
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-09
weFsrisnd Gets Decision.

KANSAS CITY. NO. Nov. S-Pscky
MacFariand vas given the decision
over Cyclone Johnny Thompson. 81
sicamorc, Ills. in 70 round eight to
D IN;
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Victory for Defendant.

Today's proceedings are considered
distinct victory for the defendant.
as no direct evidence duplicating her
was produced. On tine contrary sew
eral Of the states witnesses testified
IN her favor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
LOCAL

Los Angeles contributes literally to fund for
stricken Italians; $4,000 already sent, to be
followed within few days by $4,000 more
Clerk in furnishing goods store accused of
stealing from employers to play race track
G. ]. Nellis elected chairman Of county su-
pervisors by vote of "Solid Three
Judge Willis, recently elected, takes seat on
bench.
Grand jury holds secret session, but no wit
nesses are examined at morning session
Tramp shoots and kills constable at Newhall
Railroad presidents claim the Pacific coast
enjoys low terminal rate is branded false by
Joseph H. Call
DepOsitors ask woolwine to aid prosecution
OF Carlson. but district attorney objects.
Pension board Of fire department grants half
pay to retired lieutenant and denies appIica-
ton for allowance made by widow.
Bids opened by board of public works for
extensive improvements.
Baptist organizations to hold anniversary
celebrations
Billposting firms procure licenses under new
system, paying in proportion to business trans
acted.
Chief Lips of fire department ordered men to
take coal from yards and it gave rise to story
of big robbery
City Librarian Lummis resents attack made
on his institution by Auditor Mushet
Contractor in auto pursues trolley car which
had injured laborer and compels crew to return
to scene Of accident.
Ethel Mitchell breaks down and confesses
she had had improper relations with Cecil
Ihayer the young man whom her brother
shot and killed.
Insurance men determined to secure better
laws in state
Union Exchange bank closed by state com
missioners because Of alleged irregularities in
recent transaction, Institution is solvent
President Baer Of Occidental college outlines
plans for his institution
Kern -BFoadhead ticket is declared to be fixed
and chief Of police will become member of
board Of public works. Capt. Broadhead to
succeed him as chief.
Despondent woman tries to end her life by
cutting her throat.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
GAS. TRUST LOSES
8O-CENT RATE CASE
in HIGHER COURT
SUPREME COURT REVERSES
NEW YORK DECISION
ConstitutionaIity Of Law Enforcing
Stipulated Price Not Considered,
Statute Apparently Deemed
Confiscatory

WASHINGTON, Jan. Am an opinion
of Justice Peckham which was unan-
imously concurred in by the entire
court, the supreme court Of the United
States today reversed the decision of
the federal circuit court for the south
ern district Of New York, granting an
injunction against the enforcement Of
the S0-cent gas law, and thus accord
ing a complete victory to New Yorks
big so-called "gas trust"
The decision of the court did not deal
with the constitutionality of the law
enforcing an 80-cent rate, but left the
inference that that question would de-
pend on the fact as to whether the law
was conf1scatory, which it was inti-
mated has been sufficiently determined
Justice Peckham said a bona fide test
should be made under the operation of
the law before appealing to the courts
for it's notification.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
BANKER IN DETROIT ENDS
LIFE WHILE DESPONDENT

DETROIT, Jan. 4.-Henry c. Potter,
vice president Of the Peoples State
bank Of this city, committed suicide
at his home shortly before 10 o'clock
this morning.
Mr.. Potter had been suffering from
nervous prostration for some time.
About a month ago Mr.. Potter was
found unconscious in the bathroom of
his residence on Jefferson avenue. Gas
was escaping from an open jet. 1t
was stated then by members of his
family that the gas had been turned
on accidentally as he was overcome
by an attack Of heart trouble.
This morning a shot was heard in
the bathroom of Mr.. Potter's residence.
When the family and servants entered
the room he was found dead on the
floor with a bullet through his head.
Cashier George H. Lawson of the
Peoples State bank states that i'll
health and nothing else impelled Mr..
Potter to destroy himself.
''Mr. Potter's affairs as vice presi-
dent of this bank were absolutely
straight and all right declared Mr..
Lawson.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
IN AUTO, PURSUES
CAR THAT hit MAN,
DETAINS MOTORMAN
CONTRACTOR STOPS TROLLEY
AFTER ACCIDENT
3. +. Ford Investigates Cause of In
jury to EmpIoye by Compelling
Crew to Return to
Victim

B. f. Ford, a contractor of 204
Byrne building, pursued an outbound
Pasadena short line car yesterday;
overlook it after chase Of several
blocks; drove his automobile on the
track, and when the car came to a
stop a few inches from him, alighted
and compelled the conductor to ac-
company him back to Also and Garcia
streets. This because Gothwaite Wal
don, a labOrer, had been struck and
fatally injured by the trolley car.
The accident occurred in the after
noon. Car No. 322, in charge of
Motorrnan ]. H. Roth and Conductor
William knight, while running at a
rapid rate of speed struck Waldon,
gagged in leveling the ground, which
was being prepared for paving. It
threw him a considerable distance and
fractured his skull.
Ford and his superintendent wit
messed the accident. When the former
saw the car was not going to stop
he jumped into his automobile, stand
ing nearby, and chased the car. He
overlook it just beyong the bridge, and
as his signals were not regarded,
drove his auto on the track and
forced the car to come to a stop.
Ford is a deputy sheriff He ques-
toned the car crew and the motor
man Denied having any knowledge of
the accident. He declared he never
saw the man near the track, and if
he struck him, was unaware of the
fact. Ford then took the conductor in
the automobile back to the scene of
the accident and had him note the ex-
tent Of the laborer's injuries.
The police ambulance arrived and
Waldon, bleeding from the left ear,
and with a long cut in his head, was
hurried to the receiving hospital An
examination by the police surgeons re-
vealed a fracture extending almost
from the base Of the skull to the fore
head. The injuries are fatal.
The accident brings out a pathetic
story Walden had just started to
work for Ford. A friend of the con-
tractor told him WaldOn had a wife
and eight children to support and was
unable to get work. Ford made a
place for the man, who went to work
New Years day.
Waldon's address is not known, but
it is thought he lives on Ramirez
street
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
THORNTON HAMS
DESCRIBES CRIME
TALKS so FAST LAWYERS ARE
BAFFLED
Father of Two Men Accused JOINTLY
of Murder Also Is a Wit
ness-Wife's Letter
Read

FLUSHING, L. l., Jan. 4.-Thorntor
j. Hams took the witness stand today
in his own defense on the charge thai
ne was principal with his brother ir
the killing of William E. Annis, and in
a snappy manner related, under coun-
sers interrogatiOns, the story of his
life and Capt. Hams marital troubles
that led to the Staying of Annis.
Sometimes the defendant made his
answers before the district attorney
could enter objections to the line OF
interrogation.
When recess was taken he had told
of the sudden appearance of Capt
Hains at his home on the Sunday in
NJ ~ and of the excitement the captain
was laboring under because of what
his wife had told him concerning Annis
The early part of the session was oc-
Continued on Page TwO)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
PROMINENT MASON OF
COLORADO STARVES TO
DEATH AT BERKELEY

8 BERKELEY, Jan. 4.-Near death (
O from starvation, Edward Kippie, who Z
8 stood high in Masonic circles, was
8 found this morning in a vacant house (
o in West Berkeley by two boys. He (
8 was removed in an ambulance, but Z
o died on the way to a hospital.
o Kippie recently came here from
@ Denver, but could not get work. Too
8 proud to beg and suffering from con-
o sumption three days ago he went into (
8 the vacant house and had been there (
g ever since without food or attendance. (
8 When found he was emaciated and (
q unable to move. His residence was in (
g Denver.
<3 A card in his pocket showed his {
q membership in EI Paso lodge Is, +.
@ A. NJ, of Colorado Springs. (
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
CONGRESS DONATES
FREELY FOR AID OF
QUAKE SUFFERERS
100000 Is PROVIDED FOR
STRICKEN NATION
United States Leads All Nations in
Generosity of Appropriation for
Benefit of Earthquake
Victims

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-BountifuI
provision for the earthquake sufferers
Of Italy was made by congress today.
In the house there was vigorous
handclapping as the bill carrying the
appropriation Of $SOO,OOO was passed
almost Immediately after the reception
IN both houses of message from the
president calling attention to the
calamity
The presidents signature was not
aflxed to the bill tonight, as it did
not reach him, but he will sign it to-
morrow morning.
The fact that congress was ad-
journed for the holidays prevented
earlier action, although by the presi-
dents direction supplies aboard the
naval ships Celtic and Culgoa intend
ed for the battleship fleet were ordered
delivered as quickly as possible.
- AS the prime minister of Italy be-
lieves that the American battleship
fleet will arrive at the scene of the
disaster too late to be of much assist
ance, conferences are being held to
rearrange their sailing program, as it
is thought that their visit to several
Italian ports will be iIl-timed under
the circumstances.
This is the most generous fund ever
contributed by the American people
for succor of sufferers in other lands
and is to supplement the dispatch of
the supply ships Celtic, from New
York, and the Culgoa, from Port Said,
for Messina, with their big cargoes of
neCessarieS of life, originally intend
ed for the American fleet, diverted to
the immediate use of the Italian vic
Tins.
Presidents Offer
1t also supplements the president s
proffer of the services of the entire
American fleet of sixteen battleships,
whose use, in whole or in part, hinged
only on the grateful acceptance or
declination of the Italian government.
The message was brief and plans
had been made for the immediate en-
actment into law of its recommended
tions.
The text of the presidents message
is as follows:
The appalling calamity which has be-
fallen the people of Italy is followed by
distress and suffering throughout a wide
region among many thousands who have
escaped with life. but whose shelter and
food and means of living are destroyed.
The ordinary machinery for supplying the
wants of civilized communities is paralyzed,
and an exceptional emergency exists which
demands that the obligations of humanity
shall regard no limit of national lines.
The immese debt Of civilization to Italy;
the warm and steadfast friendship between
that country and our own; the affection for
their native land felt by great numbers Of
American citizens who immigrants from
Italy; the abundance with which God has
blessed us in our safety, all these should
prompt to immediate and effective relief
Private generosity is responding noby
to the work by contributions through the
safe and efficient channels Of the Amer
lean Red Cross society.
90 al
dered the government supply ships Celtic
and Culgoa to the scene of the disaster
where upon receiving the authority which
now ask from you they will be able to
dispense food, clothing and other supplies
Continued on Page TwO)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
EASTERN

Thornton ]. Hains, noted nautical writer
takes stand in own defense on charge of aid
ing in murder of William Annis and tells
vivid story Of events preceding fatal shooting
Consolidated Gas company of New York
loses S0-cent rate case on appeal to United
States supreme court.
Supreme court of United States decides in
favor Of Standard Oil company in Indiana
suit involving famous S29,O00,O 900 fines.
Rockefeller aids in writing Socalistic play
played by Wilton Lackaye
House of representatives laughs heartily over
presidents special message justifying charges
relative to secret service details
Congress donates 100000 for aid of earth
quake victims in Italy.
Banker in Detroit ends life in f1t Of de-
spondency caused by i'll health.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
MILLIONAIRE MINER
ARRESTED IN NEVADA

RENO, New, Jan. A telegraphic
warrant for the arrest of ]. Harry
Mcmillan, who achieved publicity re-
Gently as the millionaire miner fiance
of the actress, Edna Goodrich, now
Nat Goodwin's bride, was issued to-
day for service at Goldfield.
Advices received tonight state that
Mcmillan was arrested in Tonopah.
The warrant was issued upon COM
plant of Jim May, a gambling house
keeper, who alleges that Mcmillan Sc
cured $4,000 from him on worthless
checks last November.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
FOREIGN

Former President Castro of Venezuela oper-
ated on by surgeons at Berlin and makes
statement before submitting to knife, fearing
death may
Earthquake shocks continue in Sicily and
fires are rekindled; Vatican at Rome is opened
goes among refugees, consoling them.
Atlantic fleet passes safely through Suez
canal and go to Messina il presence there
Is desired.