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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS AVOIDED
Sheriff Of pade County Had Been In
structed to Refuse To Comply With
Writ OF Habess Corpus Issued by
United States District court--At-
torney General Advised Surrender.
fRx Associated rress,.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 27.-United
States District Attorney Tate tonight
received telephone message from
Judge Fite. of the Dade county super
Tor court. announcing that on the ad-
vice of Attorney General Hart he had
decided to surrender Charles f..
Stegali to the federal authorities and
would have him produced before
Judge Newman OF the Federal Court
here tomorrow morning.
Thus threatened serious comPlica-
tons resulting from the clash of the
federal and state courts over the GUS
tody of Stegall are amicably adjust
ed.
Stegall. government storekeeper
and gauger, has been held In the Dado
county Jail, at Trenton. Ca. since
Thnraday of last week. when he was
adjudged in contempt OF Judge Fite's
court because of his refusal to give
the grand jury evidence against a dis
tillery ut which he was stationed. the
grand jury's purpose being to indict
the distIiiers for violation OF the
state prohibition laws.
StegaiI declined to answer the quex-
lions pat to him BY the grand jury
on the ground that be regard1f e -
q copfid<ntai matter al = United
states officer
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
ANTI. SALOON FORCES
ON TRAIL OF KENT
Republican Candidate Has Been Ask
ed Questions Similar 10 Those
Put to Democrats,

RICHMOND. VA. Sept. s7.-Rev.
James Cannon. Jr.. Of the Anti-saloon
League executive committee, is In the
city today in connection with the work
CT his school at Blackstone. lie at
tended the meeting of the Methodist
ministers ut Centenary church, and
made an appointment with rerresen-
tatives OF the press to meet them at
the headquarters OF the Anti-saloon
League and give out an interview,
having no time To do so when he was
first seen by the reporters.
The Anti-saloon League is hot on
tsail of Captain w. p. Keat. the Re-
publican nominee for governor. having
sent him series OF questions more
than ten days ago. but so far no re-
ply has come. The questions asked
Captain Kent were identical with
those asked the Democrats. The re-
ply viii be published as soon as re-
ceived.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
MANY INJURED BY
EXPLOSION OF FILMS
Building Wrecked In Center Of PItts-
burs's Downtown Bust
aess District:

PiTTSBURG, PA, Sept. GA ter
rife explosion occurred TO-DAY In the
Offices of the Columbian Film Ex-
change. located in the Ferguson build
ing, between Smithheld and Wood
strcets. in the heart Of the downtown
district. From nifty to seventy I'VE
persons were injured, many Of them
seriously. and the monetary damage
is estimated at 100000 or more.
Al first II was believed seven en-
ploycts Ct the film company had lost
their lives, but a thorough search OF
the ruins failed to disclose any dead
The employees, 1t is now thought,
made their escape and have not been
located On account Of the great con-
fusion which followed the explosion
A score Of the injured were taken
to hospitals A majority Of tn "a are
burned. while the others sustained
fractures of the arms and limbs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
Reveny. Gutter win be SEAT.

WASHINGTON. u. c, Sept. IL
The United States rev. nue. cutter
Yamacraw viii be sent 10 the Winter
Quarter Lghtship 70 take OF tie six
members r the crew who were res
cued from the sinkirE vessel. and
talon then to port Efforts are being
made by the revenue cutter service
ofBcial~ 20 reach the Yamacrsw either
by wireless telegraph or by land wire.
She was last heard from On her way
hack from assisting fne disabled
steamer Garth on Cape TIaf;er7s.
Lieutenant Fisher. ccnmanding the
Yaracraw. win be directed 20 pro
coed - cxpcdltiously as possible TO
che w'-teF Quarter Liehtship. south
81 the y '--.s capcs. 70 remove the
shipwrcckCd sailors.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
Norwegian Steamer Lost.

NEW YORK. Sept. 27.-The sue
cored crew now on board the Winter
Quarter Shoal Lightship Is that OF
a Norwegian steamer which founder
cd nine miles east northeast Of the
lightship at noon yesterday. accord
ing to the cfficcrs of the steamer
Chesapeake. which arrived to-day
from Baltimore. Signals from the
lightship told the story of the dIaster
as the Chesapeake was passing. but
the name of the steamer could not
be read.
The captain Of the Chesapeake said
nc understood the foundered vessel
was a fruit steamer and her name
as Eegaphoned TO him sounded like
Meyer"
Believed to be Steamer George
II is believed here that the lost YES
sci whose crew is now aboard the
Winter Quarter Lghtship was the
Norwegian steamer George The
steamer cleared from Philadelphia,
September %. for sagua la Grande,
Cuba.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
INDEPENDENT WANTS JOB.
,. J. 0cdroad Candidate for Ser.
ocant IN Richmond.


RICHMOND. VA. Sept 27.-The
names Of two candidates for The oficc
II city sergeant win appear On the
ticket IT, The general election.
James J. Redmond. who announces
himself an independent candidate.
rec Of party affiliations and pledged
% no political clique or faction. To-
iav appeared before Clerk Walter
Christian. Of the hastings court. ac-
-cmpanicd by Magistrate James y.
Isle. and declared his candidacy IN
The form and manner prescribed by
law.
The nrticc Of candidacy fled by Mr.
Redmond vii be forwarded BY the
court clerk ~ the electoral board
The board viii Issue an order direct
INK that Rcsmond's name be placed
npou the ballots 70 be used IN the gen
crai election.
Mr. Redmond VII be the only op-
roncnf u the T~mocratic nominee.
John L Sattcr6cid.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28

good care of them.
"If | had known what | know now
| should not have left either records
or instruments at Etah. Mr.. Whitney
told me and fully believed his ship
was going to that place and he ad-
vised me to leave my things in his
care, to be brought to New York on
board his ship where they would not
be jolted so much as in long sledge
journey over the rough land ice at
Uppednavik. | did not think at any
moment of having them forwarded on
the Peary ship.
Whitney Buried Flag.
AS to the incident of the Ameri-
can flag which | had hcisted temper
arily at the pole. and then brought
back to Etah with me | gave it to
'Mr. Whitney on his special request.
He had il in his private trunk when
he went on board the Roosevelt, but
he was not. according to his own
statement, permitted to bring 1t with
him. He was compelled TO take il
out of the trunk and bury it,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
Work on Panama Canal.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Sept. 27--
Work on the Panama canal Is pro-
crossing satisfactorily according to
Chairman George w. Cocktails. OF
the Isthmian canal commission. who
after short stay In the city left New
Orleans this afternoon for Mexico.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
TW.lVE MEMBERS OF CREW PERISH
Revenue Cutter Yamacraw VIII be
Sent to Winter Quarter Light Sta
tion to Take off Rescued Men, Who
Have Been Reported by Various
Ships.
t8y Associated Press,

BALTIMORE. ND. Sept. 27.--Six
survivors OF a shipwfocked crew of
rs are aboard Winter Quarter Light
ship. the remaining ~ mon having
persisted according to report made
by CAPTAIN Delano Of the steamer
Porto Rico. which arrived here today.
Tho name of the vessel
wrecked could not be learned. Cap
tain Dtlano stated that as the Porto
Rico was passing Winter Quarter
Liehtship yesterday morning a signal
was socn flying from the lightship. A
heavy northeast gale prevailed. He
ordered his ship run close to the light
station So as to be near as consistent
with safety because of the nature
Of the weather. an attempt was made
to communicate with megaphone. 1t
was difficult with the wind whistling
about the superstructure Of the ships.
but enough was learned by those on
the Porto REQ fer them to realize
that a ship had fcundersd.
The captain OF the ligntship said
there were six survivors frcm the ILL.,
fated ship on hissvessel and asked
that they be taken OF.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
stree. csr snsshes Auto.

RICHMOND VA. Sept z7-Run-
ming down Broad street AT speed.
said by observers. 20 be not hess han
twenty mixes an hour. broad md
Main street car No. 52o this morning
struck Fcrd fifteen horse power
runabout AZ the Madison street cross
irK. hurried the machine 20 tho sidc-
yak an utter wreck and drsesed
Che owner. John W Jackson. Of 5ez
Davis ssenuc. skainst pest srar1ias.
IN The middle 81 The street. severely
getting bis heed ans tf1.slnk h.,o
about TIE arms and eodt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
TUCKER ON THE STUMP.
Defeated Candidate Speaks for Demo
cratic Ticket at Stanton.

STAUNTON, VA, Sept. 27.-Harry
st. George Tucker. the defeated can
didate for governor. spoke here this
morning in the Assembly Hall to an
enthusiastic audience. many farmers
being present. as this Is court day.
d. Lawrence Groner, Republican,
undertook to speak from a stand at
the courthouse, but the crowd was
small and he only spoke few mo-
ments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
". B. Grover, Chesterfield Farmer,
Kills Oaugdtr and Himself
ATTACKS CRIPPLED WIFE, TOO
Poor Woman Hobbies to Home Of
Ns,snbor and rsns esoodeurdrlps
story Of Murder and Suicide
Financial Troubles Blamed.

RICHMOND. VA. Sept 27.-Des-
pendent because of nanciai reyerses,
over which he had brooded Tor many
sleeplcss nights. W. b. Grover, a
farmer OF Chesterfield county. at
tempted suncay morning to exierm-
inato his family. He succeeded IN
killing his 2c-year-cld daughter. Lou
Use. sho; his wife with the same
weapon that had ended the girls life,
and then sent bullet into his own
brain. Father and daughter died to-
gother.
II was between / and 2 o'clock
Sunday morning when Grover. swsk-
ned from q trcubl d sleep by the rum
bling OF a passing trolley car, determ-
ined 10 end his troubles. Dressing
and taking his revolver, he told his
lie that he was going out into the
yarc. Reading his purpose in his
eyes. Mrs. Grover, who is cripple,
crawled painfully from her bed and
started after him He ordered her
back to bed, telling her. at last he
intended &c kill himself.
Louise Grover, hearing their voices.
descended from her bedroom on the
floor above and entered the room &C.
cupied by her parents. Seeing then
that he would not be allowed to car
~ out his suicidal intentions, Grover
determined to kill them both first He
fred at his daughter when she turn
cd away from him at the threshold
Of her bedroom door.
Thought Wife Dead. Too
When she fell. dying. he made a
vain attempt upon the life CT bis wife.
trying TO shoot her FIRST In their bed
room. she seized his pistol. which
broke in the scuffie. The woman
fed into the hall and fell upon her
knees. pleading fer her life He shot
al her there. ana. thinking she was
dead the man went back into bis
bedroom and killed himself. HIS BODY
falling clcsc TO that Of his daughter
Mrs. Grover crawied out to the yard
and screamed for help There were
no ncighbors within sound OF her
voice. but an answering CRY enc
from Lewis Preston. a negro. who,
With his dogs was 'Fossum hunting IN
the neighborhood. Mrs. Grover saw
he light he carried. and Tedoubled
her cries until he came 20 her. She
told him tina; her husband had killed
he'd daughter and himself and begged
him % 20 for help.
Preston ran 20 the home Of W. =.
Shonway. three quarters Of mile dis
tant. and aroused the family. He sad
hat ~somcthing swfui- had happened
Il the home Of The Growers. bot tho
Sideways Doubted bis incohcreni
rtcry and sent him further On MS
way.
HobbIe6 Far 60 Ne.shbors
Mrs. Grover. too frightened 70 stay
fCoufnnurf On FouTfh s'are1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
Girl Killed BY FsH.

oUTTNAN. CA. Sept. Z7-ida Var
I~H the fourfccn-yczr daughter
- ". J. HarroiL = prominent farmer
Nvinr three miles from town. vas
Instantly killed this afternoon ~ BE-
ing thrown from q buggy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
Hudson-FuIton Commission Enter
taios Distinguished Guess.
BISHOP GREER pRAYs FOR PACE
Diplomatic Representative and Naval
OFFICERS Among Those Seated on
Stage-Rainy Weather Interferes
With Program for Celebration.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-The en-
yoys of several nations that have
their ships Of war participating IN
the Hudson-Fulton celebration were
officially received tonight at a recp-
ton at the Metropolitan Opera House
under the auspices of the Hudson-Ful-
ton Commission. Seated on the stage
was a distinguished gathering, In
gliding dignataries from the coun-
tries of Europe, the Orient and South
America, officials of city and state
and men prominent in business and
professional life of. the country.
One of the most conspicuous figures
on the stage and the only woman &C.
cupying such a position, was Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe, the venerable au-
thor OF the Battle Hymn of the Re-
public At her left was Admiral Sir
Edward Seymour, Of the British neet,
while nearby were NJ. Jean Gastcn
Darscux. the French representative;
Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, COM
manding the Atlantic battleship fleet;
Contre-Admiral Lepore, Of the French
battleship la Jusdio. and his excel
lency. Ycuosef Sia Pasha, the Turk
ish minister.
On the right of Mayer Mcclellan
sat Prince Kuni, Of Japan; Governor
Charles Z. Hughes. of this state;
Grand Admiral Won Rooster, Of the
German feet. and Vice Admiral III
Broccheti. of the Italian feet
General Stewart L. Wooded, TTes-
idcnt Of the Hudson-Fulton coumis-
sion. formally called the proceedings
TO order and introduced Mayer Nc
Clcllan as the chairman of the even
ing.
Mayor Mcclellan introduced Bishop
David II. Greer. Of the Episcopal do
.cesc Ct New York. who delivered the
invocation. The most conspicuous
part CT the bishops invocation was
his saying IN the hearing Of the navel
omcers Of the chief powers OF the
world: Blind the nations Ct the
earth in the bonds C brotherhood and
.pcscc: make wars 10 cease and right
tDNSAt-c " fti-u
NEW YORK. Sept. 27.-Althoush
rain today forced the larger part OF
the Hudscn-Fulion crowds TO make
The day ono Of rest within dccrs. and
nccessitatod the postponcmcnt % the
acroplsro fights and the balloon race
to Albany. tie more formal part OF
The morning and afternoon program
including the notable dedication Of
Palisades Park. the nev interstate
preserve along the lower Hudson: the
dedication Of an imposing monument
10 Henri Hudson IN TIE upper part
n Now York city and the afternoon
reception 10 the naval visitors on
Governors Island -wcnf CT without
= hitch marking the DAY as an IN
pcriant and significant one 10 the
weeks festivities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
COOK Believes INSTRUMENTS safe.

NEW YORK. sept 27.-~My in
sfruncnts are Dot lost. ] am sure ~
that said 1T Cook IN a further In
fervlcw vita The Associated Press to-
day. 4 shall have them brought here.
Nv Fskirpos are a. Etah and they
know the value ~ the Instruments
sltbourh they 80 not understand how
70 uso them. They have a kind Of
sacred regard for them and VIII take
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28
Too Rough for Transfer.

Captain Delano considered the mat
ter carefully and decided II would
lie tempting death to try II make the
transfer. Those on the lightship were
apparently satisfied TO wait.
While the information was given
that 2 persons had been drowned no
attempt was made to secure names.
Those en- the Porto Rico said they saw
small boat hanging to the rear OF
the lightship. The little craft was
lady battered. and 1t is believed that
the men saved made their way in 1t
TO the lightship. II is not thought
the small beat which brought the
survivors could have come any great
distance
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28

Partly cloudy Tuesday with
rain In southeast portion; Wed
nesday fair continued cool;
moderate TO brisk northwest
winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28

some OF the newspaper men who were
accompanying him on the trip.
Newspaper Men "Safe."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-28

The DAILY PRESS is the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receive the
full news service Of the Asso-
ciated Press.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16
A Trsnsformstion Scene.

That gres statesman william Piu
upon whose word 30 many tremendous
issues hung. was IN tho habit Of reiIr
ing 90 his country house for seasons Of
relaxation. There no dropped his char
acter OF august prime minister aud be
c1me for the time n romping school
boy. One day he had been Rkylarkinp
with his young friends. He rushed
into every fray with the ardor OF ,hp
youngest present When the FUN was
most furiouE a servant entered the
room and informed the prime minister
who was coatless and embcllIEhed with
burnt cork. that Lords Hawkesbury
and Castlereagh had arrived from
London on important business. "Axk
them TO walt" remarked Pitt and pro.
ceeded with the game. when that
was finished Pitt said that he must
attend TO two noble lords and retired
to his dressing room TO repair dam.
ages. Presently he returned, and q
remarkable transformation took place.
Standing In the middle OF the room,
the prime minister drew himself up 10
full height Of unapproachable dignity.
To the astonlshment OF the young peo.
pie present the two lords came into
the room almost on their hands and
knees and with abJect obsequiousness
explained the object OF their visit. MIR.
Pitt listened with an air Of distant
hauteur and with a sentence or two
dismissed his noble guests West
minister Review.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16

''The worst trouble about a life pre-.
server" said an old sailor. SIS that few
people know what 10 do with one
when It's thrown to them. Many Il
man would drown IN trying TO get n
life preserver over his head. The nt
erage person struggling about in the
water would try to lift up the big lIfr
ring and put II over his head. Thai
only causes the man TO sink deeper
and take more water into his lungs.
THE proper way 20 approach a life
preseryer In the water is to take hole
of the side nearest you and press
upon IL with all your weight. That
causes the farther side to ay up IN
the air and down over your head.
ringing you as neatly as a man ring
Ing a cane at country fair. After
that the drowning man can be res.
cued. ed."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16
Some sayInos OF Nanol,or.

You know my army. 1t is an ulcer
that would eat me up IL stopped Civ.
ing 1t other food.
You have made great use Of algebra
In all your campaigns. | seem to recol.
lect that you had strength In 1T and
that you could understand how minus
multiplied by minus gives plus. have
applied this rule fairly well--Germany
minus, Austria minus, Prussia minus,
Italy minus-but you must allow that
| make fine plus.
Our teAt book told you and me that
mass multiplied by velocity gives force
in action. | have what makes mass:
shall not fail In velocity, and oil VIII
be over before the sunset. The days
are long In Russia when the sun
shines. shall fight two or three bat.
ties IL he will stop to meet me. .--sBaron
lie Comeau's Memorials"
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16

modfties. IT is very KIND or you-but-
butt"
Besides this, there's side Of meat
and firkin Of butter outside" put Ii
Mrs. Fleming proudly. Now tina
you've seen them I'd better take tn,
molasses out too. It's SO warm Ii
here" picking up two Of the jugs.
''By all MEANS" said the minister
wiping his forehead. and in the gen
eral conversation that ensued he found
himself near Barbara Dean.
II did not expect to see you" he said
in low voice.
II am spending a few days with
Cousin Bess," she answered. "Are
you SO devoted to haywood that you
have forgotten your old friendsT'
"Oniy those who wished to forget
me-" significantly: then, with a de
spairing glance at the loaded table
"What shall do with itT' he asked
"a family Of ten could not consume
that perishable STUFF before it spolls.
Why did they bring so muchT'
"The unwrltten law Of a donation
party is that none may attend without
bringing present" she said com.
posedly.
@Then what special donation must
thank you for" ironically-''the sack
of fiourY
She laughed. His dismay was so
comical. She did not know the desper.
ate state Of his finances. 81 did not
bring anything" she said. IL could
MOTTO you"
Something In her voice lent sudden
fiexibility TO his most inelastIc hop,
With her love to cheer him on he
would yet make Of haywood his ideal
church.
"Come with me a moment" he said,
leading her to the deserted window
nearest the church. II had bright
dreams when came here, Barbara. .
he went ON. "I have learned TO love
the church and the people. II / 20
away now my work win be wasted.
But / think l shall go when my year
is up."
"WhereT she asked quickly.
"Anywhere-to any church that pays
a SALARY" desperately That collec.
ton represents my work for nine
months. II is not enough, Barbara.
You said that no one may attend a
donation party without q present. I
am waiting for yours. II you want me
to stay here you must do your part
The deacons and elders have looked
after the needs OF the material man
You must provide for his spiritual
nature"
She played with the widows best
curtains nervousIy. You said you
would not ask me again." she re.
minded.
II have not. You did well 10 say
no." bitterly 'If my work is worth
only butter and -four you are Justified
in forgetting me as quickly as possl.
bic. haywood can keep It's donation
] shall leave at once"
A change flashed across her pretty
face. The mischief vanished, and in
its place stole tender blush. Don't
be hasty. James" she whispered, with
a furtivc glance over her shoulder.
Perhaps with my donation we can
use the rest when win the parson.
age be emptyY
''I'l give the tenant notice tomor,
row." he answered happily Then
under cover or the widows voluminous
curtains. with the church looking on
In solemn witness. he accepted her do.
nation with a kiss.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16

DLEAsANT GROVE Sunday School
4 viii hold their picnic Saturday,
July 3lst, beginning at p. m. II the
weather should be unfayorable that
night, II will be held the first fair night
Of the following week. All are cordial
ly invited. july o
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16
Women In Innnn.

Like most oriental races. the Japa-
nese regard women as the inferior
sex, and the japanese women cheer
fully indorse this doctrine Il once.
said O globe trotter. "sas down to dir
ner at hotel in Vancouver where
there was a Japanese waitress. With
me at the table were two Canadian
women; but, TO my surprise. the
waitress not only gave me priority In
serving the meal, but was very par
ticular In seeing thst ! had the largest
portion Of everything ! was rather
puzzled until remembered that In
Japanese eyes was, as a man, re-
garded as far more important than a
woman and treated accordingly
The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-16

DRoVIDENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Il will hold their annual picnic in the
grove adjoining the church at Gambler
on Saturday. July "a. Two games Of
baseball in the afternoon. Carrollton
band will furnish music. Addresses by
prominent speakers. Refreshments OF
AL kinds. fully q