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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Corsa Makes Sensational State
ment Regarding Sugar Frauds
HANDS TIED BY TRUST
Former Government Sampler Says He
Was Oi'eh''std Seven Years Ago
Because He Sought to o6tai" ''ve'-
tigation of Sugar Weighing.
(By Associated Press).

NEW YORK. Nolv. l7.-Henry c.
Corsa. who once w&s employed as a
government samples at the American
Sugar Refining Co&pany's docks. in
Jersey City, added further interest
ing material today to the complicated
controversy surrounding the frauds
charged to that company and various
customs officials and employees.
Corsa was discharged from the gov
eminent service sevent years ago by
reason. as he believes. (of his efforts
to obtain an investigation.
In a lengthy interview today he re-
views the obstacles he pet and re-
cites experiences similar I'm many re-
srects to these of Richard Parr and
Edwin Anderson, who ard defending
their respective claims tp bringing
the original exposures of corruption
IL the customs house.
Hands Tied by Truss.
Wilbur F. Wakeman. a former APP
praiser, brought Corsa's name into
the ease sometime ago when, he at
tested to the fact of his discharge af-
ter he had brought 10 the govern
ment's attention convincing evidence
of graft. which Corsa says. was lsuc-
cessfully pigeon holed after he was
ousted.
His efforts to obtain reinstatement,
CCrsa adds. were aided from time 70
time by Leslie NJ. Shaw. former Sec
rotary Of the treasury, and other
prominent men. but none of them, he
d. clares, was able to overcome the'
grip the sugar company had on the
New York customs service or TO get
fer him the Endorsement of George
Whitehead, who succeeded Wakeman
as appraiser.
In his interview of today. Corsa
sets forth that he went TO Washing
ton to present his case to Secretary
Shaw and the latter. he says, after
long conference said:
''I'll see that you are put back. |
could demand it right now. But
things are working so smoothly be-
tween Mr.. Whitehead and myself
that don't want To break in abruptly
on him with this demand
Agents Offered Him Brides.
A short time afterward. according
to Corsa, he received letter from
Mr.. Shaw stating that Shaw found
his hands so tied that he could do
nothing. Corsa says his evidence
against the sugar company was 10
the effect that agents of the COM
pany had offered him brides in re-
turn for his assistance in substituting
sugar of a low grade in samples
taken by the government for tests
upon which cargo were appraised. AS
a part of this evidence he turned
over to his superiors the money given
him as a bribe.
Richard Parr. who is still deputy
surveyor OF the port. said today that
recent Investigations have shown that
one man in every five among the en-
ployees in the weigher's department
of the New York customs house, has
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Game Sport.

Now that have my monopiane
running smoothly remarked the
aerial crank. I'D like to build fac
tory and turn out individual wings
by the hundred. Then Id present
them to every one free OF charge"
You are getting generous these
days" continued his friend.
"Oh. no, | am pining for sport. 1t
is no fun whizzing around in the air
at a mile minute when there Is no
one 10 run down"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Aus,rI. TO asnd AIr.hIps.

The frat Austr b airshIp construe-
ton company ha just been formed
with a capital Of 100000 kronen. and
Il IS understood lat the war ofbce
10 Immediately II Fling al order Cor a
dirieibIe. The co tuition Of the CON-
pany is largely y to the fact that
The efforts Of Disagreement 70 Oh
tain a dlrigible 4 "a Germany dur,7E
the recent crisis fliled.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Good MANAGEMENT.

"That widow is a good manager.
isn't she?"
Manager? / should say so. She
got that house of hers practically fixed
up like new for nothing"
How did she manage it?"
"She was engaged to the carpenter
till all the woodwork was finished.
and then she broke it OF and married
the plumber
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Cannot Afford u.

Roosevelt has not shot many rhin
oceroses, has he?"
Nope, he'd lose too much money
by doing that"
How so?'
THAT is too big a word to sell for q
dollar"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

hcrriaed his grandmother. Mrs.
Martha Taylor. Of Nebo. Ky, VINO
writes that. when al thought he would
die. Bucklen's AruicaI Salye wholly
cured him Tnfallitle fer Burns.
scaids Cuts. Corn. wounds. Bruises.
Cures Fever-Sores. Polls. skin Erup-
tons. ch1hlains Charged Hands.
soon routs Piles. PC az Academy
Ph- macy Co. Petzolds Drug Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Autoisrs Narrow Escape.
DIV Associated Press).

SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS, Nov. H.
Driving his Buick car at a terTlnc
pace into the stretch turr today IN
the six hour race, the closing event
of the four days. automobile meet,
Robert Burman narrowly escaped
death when his machine overturned
and hurled him to the ground Bur-
man was badly shaken up and Sc
verely bruised. but not seriously IN
jured-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
MhY Ia WAS HAPPY.

AZ the rudy glow increased beyond
the brow OF the hill the small boy on
the bridge ciapped his hands yigor-
ously.
"Ah. my lad" said the stranger, who
was somewhat near-sighted, 1t does
me good to see you appreciate yon
beautiful red sky
yes, sir" responded the lad. with
his eyes glued on the distant glow.
"rye been watching IL for Is minutes"
We'll, Well, II isn't often one has
the opportunity Of witnessing such u
grand spectacle"
Couldn't be grander to me sir"
"A real poet. without a doubt And
do you watch sunsets often. my little
mann
Sunsets! Why. that isn't sun
set"
Isn't a sunset? Then what is it?'
why, that's the village school burn
In down"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Neoress Killed Her Daughter.
CBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Nov. IA
remarkable murder story was reveal
ed here following the confession last
night Ct Mary Batson Howard. negro
woman. that she had killed her eight
vea--cld daughter because Raymond
Carver. the man she loved. threatened
TO leave her unless the child was
srnf away.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Correctina Himself.

Il believe you said you had some
stocks On q margin"
Yes" answered the hard luck ex-
pert But that wasn't q margin. II
was a ragged edge"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

He was positively rude. The very
moment I mentioned Mr.. RAYMOND be
became annoyed and spoke in the
most unreasonable manner. Then he
cut the conversation on in the middle
OF my explanation. In q very short
time a Coy from his Office brought me
a letter. in which he said that since
I found so little time for his society
he inferred our engagement must be
irksome TO me. and II desired to
break e he would release me. ] sim
ply sent back the two words. Very
we'll"
am glad that the tiresome affair
IL over. I hope. though. that Malcolm
soon viii feel like being friends again.
for in some ways he is the most gen
erous and thoughtful man know.
OF course I can't help regretting the
ring a little. for have always wanted
a sapphire and diamond ring. and that
Is What We had decided upon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Looks Like Insanity.

DO you believe that people ever 90
crazy from the heat2"
I'm afraid they do A married man
up in North Carolina has Just eloped
with three married women"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Mayme-I want you to meet my
fisnce He's everything that's nice.
Edyth-Tm so glad. dear. always
said that people should marry their
opposites, you know.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Coino Some.

you say be Is q fast young mani"
lie sure is, He was born four
years later than bis sister. and now
be is four years older than she Is"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

The cuckoo clock had announced
the hour when grayeyards yawn and
specters white hold carnival. and still
be fingered
MY dear girl" he whispered. reach
ing for his hat and cane. Il am
dreadfully shy OF that bulldog. Would
you mind seeing me TO the door?"
with the greatest of pleasure ex-
claimed the weary girl. with the
greatest Of pleasure
And never again did he darken that
doorway.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
TO This Famous Remedy.

Camden, MI at is with pleasure
that | add my testimonial to your
already long liSt-hoping that it may
induce others to avail themselves OF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Ultimstuma.

The Umpire-Thst decision goes
or I do. see2
Interested Party-Nix, II dat ceci.
sion goes. you stay right here TIL We
gets trough wit yer. see,-Puck
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Frisnd-Rut your house has no
view
Proprietor-That doesn't matter: all
the guests play bridge .-wdik End.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
From Lucille S
Diary

have always liked Malcolm Cox
very much. aud never supposed he
could be as unreasonable and domi-
neerIng as he has proved himself re-
Gently.
Monday evening OF last week when
we were coming home from. the thea
ter he said he was tired OF dilly-dally-
ing
"Dilly-dallying." l repeated. What
do you meant"
II mean" he answered In voice
sterner than ! had ever dreamed he
could speak to me. that you must
either say yes or no-that am
through with this uncertainty. ] want
to know. Lucille. II you care for me
enough TO promise TO marry me"
DO you call that pretty lovemak'
ing?" l asked. laughing a little nerv-
ously.
You know what ! want. Lucille. !
want you. and you have known IL
long time. have tried pretty love
making, and. no matter what have
said or done. you have always put me
OF with laugh or some other means
OF keeping me on tenterhooks. Lucille.
his voice fairly thrilled with emotion.
I'm not going to wait any longer for
a definite answer. Is II TO be yes?
II don't see why we have TO be en-
gagged said. poutingly.
I'VE don't have TO be-" he replied
In sort OF doomsday voice that fright
ened me into slipping my hand into
his and murmuring. But we shall
be. Malcolm"
OF course. after that he was much
happier and began ut once TO talk
about a ring.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Reform.

She said she didn't care for slang,
Her words I couldn't doubt
When she went further still and said
She guessed she'd cut II out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Father calling downstairs Mary.
Just ask your young man IL he doesn't
think It's pretty near bedtime.
Mary-Yes, papa, and George says
II you're sleepy. go to bed. by all
means.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Although l had never been very
keen for being engaged. since an I'M
engaged girl always has more fun.
thought at first II was not going 10 be
so bad after all. especially the next
morning. when mother woke me about
nine o'clock. bringing into MY room
box OF lovely roses which Malcolm
had sent me on his way downtown.
But my hopes of peace and harmony
were dashed that very night when
Malcolm came to the house right after
dinner, frightfully out OF humor.
You know" he said. Il asked you
last evening II you had any engage
ment for this afternoon, and you said
you hadn't So when l found ] could
get away from the Office l phoned to
ask you to come down for afternoon
tea with me and ! was told you were
out That was disappointment enough
without my seeing you. as did. In
knights automobile
II think you are very foolish and
quick tempered. Malcolm. TO be yexed
at such a little thing" ! said. when
Arthur came for me ! could hardly
say. No, thank you; there's posi-
bility OF some one else asking me out
this afternoon could IL"
"You could have told him OF our en-
gagement and then he would not have
expected you to go in his car"
why, Malcolm, don't want to
tell anyone now. Let's keep Ii
-oo~.t for long TINA vat -
II should much prefer to tell every
body to-day
"Oh, no; let's have 1t secret for a
little while at least. That's the dear
boy"
We'll. just as you say, Lucille he
acquiesced with quite good grace.
But now, what shall we do this eve
ning?"
Il can't do anything this evening
Malcolm" explained. That is. with
you. I've already accepted an invi-
tation to go to the tbeater with Ned
Bartlett" Malcolm scowled. so that
! FASTENED to add: He invited me
week ago. so you mustn't mind"
But ! do mind" he grumbled.
We'll. how about tomorrow evening""
II have to stay at home tomorrow
evening, because that delightful Mr..
RAYMOND knew In Europe is coming.
He wrote me that he was to be In
town Just one evening on his way
west and he wanted to pass IT with
me talking over the good times we
had abroad. OF course you can come.
too. Malcolm. though II might be lit
tie dull for you"
Il shall not want to intrude upon
your duet of "reminiscences" Malcolm
said, in the glummest way. IF by any
chance. Lucille. you find yourself dis
engaged any evening this week We
might arrange TO pass II together"
Certainly" I answered. generously
overlooking his sarcastic manner.
How will Saturday do? This is Tues
day and tomorrow Mr.. RAYMOND will
be here. Thursday I promised to go
TO the country club dance with Arthur
knight. and there's a possibility Of
Candy Fuller's coming Friday evening
But Saturday I'll be free TO go out
with you"
You're very kind" be said, laugh
ing ungrsciously.
He was positively rude. The very
moment mentioned Mr.. RAYMOND be
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Quick Long Distance Service
Hampton, Norfolk and Portsmouth

When the local operator answers ask her for the
number you want in Hampton, Norfolk or Ports
mouth by saying Hampton onetwo-thrse, Nor. 9
folk four ive.six," or Whatever number you want
and hold the telephone to yoLr ear until you get
reply. Charge will begin as soon as the tele-
phoae called for is answered.
0N
II you wish to talk TO particular person to have
the charge reversed, or to make an appointment
to talk at some later time, call LONG DISTANCE.
sseJ
Rate TO Hampton 10 cents to Norfolk and Ports
mouth 25 cents for three minutes, timing to begin
as soon as the telephone called for is answered.
Overtime cents per minute
The rate to hampton applies only when pay
station is used Calls from subscribers tele-
phones are the same - her stofore A@''
Try this service.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30

HAYWARD, Cal, July 29-From So
cisty to spuds Is the jump Mrs. z.
". Hooker. formerly OF New York,
but now of California. has made. Tired
of the endless rounds OF pleasure. to
30 marked a degree that her physi-
clans were worried over her condi-
ton. the weary society butterfly made
up her mind to leave the scene OF the
bsts1s and seek recreation in new lines
or endeavor. She is now the owner
Of large potato farm near here,
whore she spends most OF her time
dssing potatoes. She has grown
wonderfully robust
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30
9RLsA4lY7TRIYB \ : y
9sS@AM
STORESssS
THE FOOLISH FLIES.

There was once an old fly who had
q very large family. She loved them
very much.
Every morning when they were
about TO take their daily journey in
search OF FOOD she would call them
together and say:
Now, children, cannot watch YOU
all. Do not tread upon dangerous
ground. All the housewives hate us
and lay plans to destroy us"
Yes, mother, we will be careful,
they answered hastily, anxious TO get
started.
They found a fine saucer OF honey
How delicious IL looked They de
cided they would go just to the edge
of the dish. Surely no harm could
befall them there!
After they had had fine meal they
tried to get away. But oh their feet
stuck fast Vainly they tugged and
pulled tc free themselves. They
buzzed loudly. and mother came fyinc
10 see what the trouble was.
She told them to jerk away. AT last
they were completely exhausted from
their many efforts. and died before the
very eyes OF their mother.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30
THE EVENING STORY

rolled on past and entered the vault.
! He always made those trips To the
safety vault when he had been at the
races
Hichens saw him enter. but. sum
Inoned TO the register by an overflow
OF sporting men, was not aware that
Jack Shannon. the mail clerk. closed
the door and bolted IL. unconsciously
imprisoning Culthorpe, the only one
who knew the vault combination
II was Hichens who first heard Cul-
thorpes frantic pounding against the
vault doors. Instantly he realized the
others predicament.
How long might one llve-that one
Il heavy. apoplectic man-in the
sitting air OF a safety vault?
This thought passed through the
night clerks brain like electricity.
Then others came ON the run. for
by now all OF the help knew that the
boss was imprisoned in his own
safety vault.
why not blow out the lock with
nitroglyccrin? someone was demand
ing with oxcruciating idiocy.
The corridors were now filed with
witless curiosity-seekers. Hichens,
apparently the only sane man present
bent over his desk. fiushes passing
constantly over his set features. Out
wardly collected, within he boiled Ike
a pot
He had II in his power to release
CulthOrpe. Remembering that the
boss" had been a telegrapher former
ly, plan had instantly originated In
the younger mans fertile brain.
Why not put II in effect?
The knocks were becoming hysteri-
cal but irregular. Culthorpe was GER
tainly in danger, il only from excite
ment.
Suddenly Hichens Strengthened. and
catching up the nearest article-a
paper weight-he shouldered and
elbowed his way to the vault. Then
backed by the breatkiess crowd. he
tapped a Morse code message 10 the
imprisoned man. asking for the com
bination. After pause. with discern
ible feebleness. the answer was re-
turned with the blade OF a penknife
or course IL was short work, with
the combination. to release Culthorpe.
AS soon as the door swung back, The
prisoner reeled out. Hlchens returned
10 the desk in no mood for thanks. tut
Crouch" followed him as soon as he
got mis- wind.
This isn't a case OF gratitude,
Hichens intercepted him: Il debated
whether Id let you out or not. |
meant to screw promise from you to
let me have the promotion. Under
stand"
Culthorpe nodded.
You'll get that all right: not be-
cause" he explained, warding off the
others interruption, you released NE.
but because you walked up and showed
some wit
And ne waddled away.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30
A Detroit WOman's Advice.


Mrs. +. r. S. Martin, of No. l60
Michigan avenue, Detroit, Mich. advises
weak mothers TO try the tonic treatment
with DIR Williams Pink Pills. She says:
"For five years after the birth Of my
child suffered with nervous break
down l did not regain my strength,
could not stand for any length of time
without becoming fatigued, aud was
nervous and irritable. had torturing
pains in my limbs, back and head aud
felt sick all over
Il WAS under the care Of several doc
tors but received little benefit from any
Of them. ,Dr. Williams Pink Pills were
recommended by friend and "A had
heard Of them years ago, stopped the
doctors medicine and gave the pills
trial l felt much better after taking
few boxes and used them until cured.
The pills did in short time what the
doctors had failed TO do after months of
treatment.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30
Must Have Fire Boxes.

No change In the code OF rules for
moving picture theaters by which they
are compelled TO install a fire alarm
box in each theater will be recon-
mended by the council committee on
ordinance Fire. Chief O'Neil declared
that the fire department considers the
alarm necessary and the committee
was persuaded that the rental OF $50
per year demanded by the Gamewell
Fire Alarm Co. which has a monopoly
on such boxes, is not Unreasonable.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30
Weekend Excursions 10 Buffalo
Michigan Central.

$3.50 for the round trip: tickets good
on trains leaving Saturday, July 31st
and each Saturday during the month
OF August. at 10:45 y. III. and 11:53
p. m. good returning leave Buffalo at
$50 p. III. and 1850 p. m. Sundays
For full particulars consult Agenr
at Union Ticket Office, Opera House
block. or depot foot Of Thlrdst.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30
ACCORDING TO MORSE.
BY Lydia r. Peaster.

When a fellow has worked for pro
motion till he is well passed the hey
day he gets sour.
Hichens had worked consciously and
conscientiously. but 20 rise from hotel
telegrapher to night clerk in 10 years
isn't much-especialy when man
wants TO marry within a reasonable
period.
Rheta Cayan promised to wait. but
waiting women form the saddest and
biggest armyin the world.
Don't wait on me, Rheta." Hichens
flung out bitterly more than once; llu
4 failure"
He had been raised in the hotel and
knew the ropes better than any one
of the other employees. perhaps; yet
iidn't show his knowledge. He was
'atally unprogressive.
Crouch" Culthorpe. SO everybody
said, stood between Hichens and his
leart's desire-the managership.
Hichens doesn't put on enough
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30

style; he ought to get in step. His
brains too slow" said Culthorpe. who
rut down one and raised up another
In the hotel business.
Hichens had been passed over three
times In 10 years when Aisley moved
one nigher and went TO st. Louis. For
the fourth time the place daugled
empty.
Day Clerk Potter stood for promo
ton ON the register with Hichens be
low. No one even gam0led on the
chances.
IT'S Potter" they said. and thought
no more of II.
Culthorpe did not hurry up from
the race track to fill In the vacancy.
On the night he came, Hichens at
the desk got a nod only at Culthorre
The Detroit times., 1909-07-30

Here's the real midsummer maid
she OF dainty spotless lingerie hat and
gown. who always Is cool no matter
what the thermometer says, because
she looks cool. DO You know there IS
a whole lot In looking cool?
Thep rincess dress in the sketch can
be easily copied by the handy girl,
for it is cut along the simplest lines.
The embroidered parts are handsome
motifs and allover embroidery artis-
tically applied. The sleeves are made
in the latest fashion-more full than
they have been in a year. Bands OF
the embroidery confine the fullness
above and just below the elbow and
at tn" wrist.
The hat is broad dropping one
trimmed simply with fold OF wide
black messaline ribbon carried around
the crown and tied IN broad bow
on the left side.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-05

ayes and g nays, Senators Carlock and Bush voted against the bill.
 Lifo Insurance Tax.
 Senator Logan introduced Senate Bill No. 14S, q bill taxing life insrr- ance companies in Arkansas 2 i-2 per cent of their gross receipts, anu pro- vlding for an annual license fec of S1o. The bill does not affect fraternaI companies. Read twice and referred to the committee on finance
 Pass Assignment Bill.
 Senator Pindall called up Senate Bill No. 13i. by Senator Rasco, pro viding that bills of exception may be signed by judge who succeeds q de ceased or insane iudge. It passed unanimously with 95 affirmative votes.
 Amend Garni~limcnt Section.
 Senator HollarAis called up Senate Bill No. 122, a Dill which strikos the word time from fine settioa1g otssthe digest holding cert lain Ywacsss>oT em- ployes free from garnishme4ft. It was passed with 24 afTirunatiye votes and none in the negative
 Toney on Election Committee.
 President Martin announced the appointment of Senator Toney on the committee on elections in the place of Senator Glover, resigned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-05
Shakeup is Rumor
 In London Town

Hearst News Special to the Graphic) London, Feb. 4.--Leading papers print stories today of a cabinet shake up, to the effect that David Lloyd, George Chancellor. exchequer: Win ston Churchill, president of the Board of Trade; Lord Morley, secretary of state for India, and John Burns, pres ident of the local government, will re- sign. Trouble has arisen over a de- sire of Premier Asquith to build six new iDreadnaughts to cost 12,0O0,000 pounds