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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
MANY MINISTERS AND
AMBASSADORS NAMED
President Taft Sends Long List Of
Appointments TO Senate for
Confirmation.
(By Associated Press y

WASHINGTON. ID. e.. Dec. 20
President taft today sent TO the
senate the following nominations OF
ambassadors and ministers:
Robert Bacon, OF New York. ambas-
sador to France; Richard c. Kerrs, OF
Missouri. ambassador to Austria
Hungary; Henry Lane Wilson. of
Washington. ambassador to Mexico;
Charles Page Bryan. OF Illinois. min
lister to Belgium: William James Cal
houn, Of Illinois, minister TO China;
Henry p. Fletcher. OF Pennsylvania.
minister to Chill; Henry f. Gage. Of
California, minister t. Portugal: X.
$. Reynolds Pitt. OF Illinois, minister
10 Panama; John u. Jackson, Of New
Jersey. minister to Cuba; Fenton X.
McCrery, of Michigan, minister TO
Honduras; Charles w Russell, of the
District Of Columbia. to be minister
10 Persia; Laurite Swensen. of Min
nesota. minister to Switzerland; Hor-
ace G. Knowles. of Delaware. minister
and consul general To the Dominican
Republic.
Among the nominations Of United
States district attorneys sent TO the
senate were: Marion Erwin for the
southern district OF Georgia: Ernest
F. Cochrane for South Carolina,
Nominations Of United States mar
shals sent to the senate by the Presf-
dent included: Pope N. LING, for the
northern district of Alabama; Walter
Ii. Johnson fer the northern district
Oi Georgia
The nomination of Marshal II. Lang
horne TO be second secretary OF the
embassy at Rio De Janiero. also was
sent in.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
SURROUNDED BY POSSE;
NEGRO COM MTS SUICIDE
Thrilling Man Hunt in Henry coun-
ty, Alabama, Has Unex-
pectec Ending.
fRr Aseoclated Pres.

ABBEViLLE. ALA. Dec. 20.-The
most thrilling man hunt which ever
occurred IN Henry county. terminated
yesterday afternoon when Bog O'Hare.
the young negro desperate. killed
himself when surrounded by posse.
Since Tuesday last when the negro
shot two officers. the chase has con-
tinued. Bloodhcunds pursued him so
closely that he shot one Of the dcgs.
one nile south q here. at the en-
trance 20 The Choctawhaichie swamp.
a Gordon Of 100 men surrounded him.
Wounded. barefo0ted AMI tired. ne
saw that escape was impossible.
Rather Tran fall into the hands Of
his pursucrs he placed tbe barrel Of
a sho; gun a. his breast and pushed
the trigger with his toe. His body
was tied a. a buggy and drafged 70
Abbeville and placed in the court
house where u lay for several hcurs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
CHAIRMAN MACK FOR PRIMARY.
Comes Out soIidiy IN Signed State
nent in Current Magazine.
n.-..--...a..l Llr..na

BUFFALO. y. Y. Dec. 2e.-Cha;sr
man Norman r. Mack. Of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. in a signed
statement. comes out solidly for d.
rect nominations in the January num-
Der q the National Monthly. Chair
man Mack says IN part:
The direct primary may make and
unmake political leaders. and even
political parties before another year
u IS possible TO stop In the New York
state legislature al the coming ses-
sion. but IL will smash the Republican
party in New York 20 do II. And by
reason Of entmies condition the op-
pcrtunitv Tor the D7mocracy becomes
all the greater. The people Of View
York state viii have a direct pri-
mary system.
The average voter wants The o.
rect primary. n the Democracy OF
New YORK IS wise IN this day r. VIII
net lose this splendid opportunity.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
CONGRESSMAN HARDY
ASSAllS NEWSPAPERS
Believes Money Was used to Cor
rupt Public Press in Ship Sub
sidy Matter.
CBy Associated Press).

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. 20.-Re-
preventative Hardy. of Texas. in adj
dressing the house today in supper;
OF his resolution asking for the in
vestigation OF printed charges on cor
ruption of members CT congress and
Cf the substituting of the public press
in connection with ship subsidy, Wig
orCusly assailed the papers, which ne
said had printed the charges.
He said that he had no idea that
any member of congress had been
bribed in connection with ship sub
Idly legislation. but he thought con-
gress ought not TO allow itself TO be
despatched without investigating
the subject.
The public ought 10 know the ir-
responsible source OF these foul
charges said MIR Hardy While
have no fear that any member OF
congress will be besmlrched by an
investigation, dc believe that money
mas been expended in buying and cor
rupting the public press to advocate a
measure under the guise of patriotic
devotion TO the flag"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
SENATOR DEPEW TALKS
IN OPTIMISTIC VEIN
New Yorker Answers Prediction in
LaFollette's Magazine and Various
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mon
deli Assaiis 6uraeus for "Usurping
Rights That Belong to the People"
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Dec. 20
Both the senate and the house were
in session today. but both had con-
cluded their arduous laOors by
O'clock Tomorrcw an adjournment
for two weeks will be, taken to en-
able the members 10 properly observe
the Christmas holidays.
Aside from the confirmation of the
nomination of Horace II. Lurton, OF
Tennessee, to be an associate Justice
OF the Supre me Court of the United
States. the principal feature OF the
senate proce edings was speech
laden with optimism and good cheer
for the Christmas season. by Sena-
tor Depew.
The addTt SIS of the New Yorker
was called forth by what he charac-
terized as the pessimistic predictions
in Senator LaFollette's magazine ana
in many newspapers and other pc
riodicals relating to the effect OF the
present tariff law upon the prices of
neeessaries of lie as well as in re-
lation TO dangers TO the people be-
cause of pending exhaustion Of nat
ural resources
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
Wounded Girl at St. VinCent's
Hospital Newspaper Writer.
CHANCE FOR RECOVERY
Young Woman Who Drank lsudanum
and Shot Herself is Miss Mar
guerite Marshall, Formerly of New
York-ReIatives Heard From.
CBy Associated Press).

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 20.-It was
positively learned here tonight that
the young woman now lowering be-
tween life and death at ST. Vincents
Hospital as the result of an attempt
to end her life by drinking laudanum
and shooting herself through the
hear tree times while a guest at the
Qusen Anne Cottage at Virginia
Beach last Wednesday. is Miss Mar
guerite Marshall. up to two weeks ago
the members of the stan of New York
newspaper.
Miss Marshall, who is a graduate OF
Tufts College. Medford, Mass. came
here last week to join a theatrical
company as press representative She
registered at the beach as Miss Ruth
Morton. Ct Chicago. and carefully de-
stroyed all evidence of her idt entity
before she attempted TO end her life.
The motive for her desire TO end
her life is yet unknown. A faded
mans handkerchief and crushed yio-
lets which she requested placed IN
her grave. however. hint at an affair
OF the heart.
Miss NaTshall's relatives and
friends have wired the hospital au-
thorities urging that everything pcssi-
Bile be done to save her life. At =
vincent's tonight IL was said thar {
young woman has a slight chance for
recovery
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
REIGN OF BARONESS
VAUGHAN AT AN END
LeoooId's Fzvorite Leaves Fer France
-Exiled and Separated Family
Reunited.
nv AssocIa.cd Pressl.

BRUSSELS. Dec. 20.-Baroness
Vaughan. whom Leopold made his
queen in fact. II not in name. quietly
left belgium for France today, her
reign ended. her power collapsed. &C.
ccptine the hint Of the government
that n she did not depart yoluntar-
fy she would be expelled from the
country.
Prince klbert's happy plan T. rernite
the exiled and separated family vas
fulfilled today. A. Baroness Vaughan
passed cut forever from Belgian lie.
Princess Louise tfsumuhruuy eCtered
The city and was cficiaiiy greeted 81
the station and acclaimed By the peo-
pie.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
rHsw DENIED WRIT OF fssos.
Supreme Court Justice uphc'cs Pc
cisicn Of Lover Court.
fRv Asso-iaisd Prsssl-

WASHINGTON. D. c, DC. ~
Justice McKenno- Of ne supreoe
Curt Of the United states. today de-
MED a petlts-u~5o Harry X HAS fcr
wrn Of error TO the Ccart o. ap-
neals Of New York In the case n
which Thaw made sn efort 20 Obtain
release from The MaiteavaE hsFi'n..'
In that case a petition for VII 9,
kabess corpus was denied and re
eject Of Jastice Nckeuna's deci.i1r.
~nl be 10 10 leave the decision -
,he ccurt q Appeals andisf-fbfd-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
ADVERSE REPORT ON
MT. MCKINLEY CLAIM
Explorers Club Has Report Ready
and Or. Cooks Absence May
Have Cost Him Dear.
(By Associated Press,.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The disap-
pearance of DR.. Frederick A. Cook Is
like to cost him dear. The commit
tee of the Explorers Club, which ior
more than two months has been in
vestigating DR.. Cooks reported ascent
Ct Mount Mckinley in September,
1906, has completed its examination
and President Marshall says Haver-
hill, the chairman, does not deny that
the report will be unfavorable.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
FUGITIVE DEFIeS AND
FIRES UPON ANGRY MOB
One Citizen Falls Mortaily Wounded
and Three others Are Injured BY
Shot From Magazine cun--ouiet
Restored In Magnolia After Day
Of intense Excitement.
lBy Assnclated Press.l

MAGNOLIA. ALA, Dec. 20.-Aag-
nolia Is quiet ct 9 o'clock tonight FOL
lowing a day Of intense excitement,
with much bitter feeling manifested
between the whites and blacks OF this
community. Ernest Slade, one of four
white men shot by Clinton Mont-
gomery. desperate negro, Is fatal
Iy injured and his death, expected at
any minute. may serve to further tan
the fame CT race hatred. Clinton
Montgomery's charred body lies in
the ruins OF Il small negro house near
the town, the work of posse OF citi-
zens this afternoon.
Brister and Shelley Montg merry.
brothers OF the burned negro. barely
escaped lynching early this morning.
when the sheriff of Marengo county
captured them and eluded the man
hunters. taking them to the county
Jail at Linden
Still Searching.
Search Is being continued tonight
for viii Montgs merry, another OF the
four brothers charged with the
murder late Saturday night OF Alser-
Ion Lewis. young white man. which
crime precipitated the trouble TO-
day.
Practically every negro resident OF
Magnolia left here this afternoon
The whites are wei armed.
This afternoon Clint Montgomery
and several other negroes we're found
barricaGed in house. which was soon
surrounded by a determined body OF
whites. Fearing for their lives Mont
gomery's companions deserted nim
end surrendered TO the posse
Defies the Mob.
Montgomery fastened the door, al
ter defying the men TO attempt 70
oct him. One of his negro COM
nanlons was then forced to retire 10
the house. and when the building was
enyeloped in smoke, Montgomery
threw open a window and opened hse
witt telling effect upon the posse
with a magazine shot gun
Ernest Siade fell MORALLY wounded
his face and body filed with snot.7
In q Carlton, Tom Sn:e-Gs sad WI
liam Lindsey were also wonnaea
though not seriously.
fusilade of shots struck Mont
gomery and as he was attempting 60
leave the house. his body oeiES
riddled and then allowed TO ne cen
sumed in the burning building
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
AMERICANS DIDN'T APPEAR.
s,u Game IN Havana suddenly Cali
ed on.
by Associated Press.

HAVANA, Dec 2o.--A baseball
game wxs scheduled for today BE-
tween the American and Amafende1
team. A great crowd went to me
Grounds. but the American team fs'i-
ed to appear. Instead. they VEN
aboard the steamer Tor Key West. AZ
Ier,nr unfair treatment ty MANAGER
McAll.ster.
Hoffman. enc Of the players was
arrested on his way 20 dock. charged
nv McAlrseter with violation OF con-
tract He was arraigned before .ne
provincial governor who Immediately
discharged rim In default CO en-
deace. The whole team .hen sSsied'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
No Verdict Reached.

UNION CITY. TENN. Dec 20
Although twice called upon today Ter
> vcrdirf the Jury In the case q Gar
sftt Jcanson and Arthur Clear - To-
night apparently - far from = dccis-
ion IS before the case was given u
Cor celibcratior.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21

WASHINGTON, ID. c. Dec. 20
Secretary of State Knox let II be
known today that the attiude OF this
government toward Nicaragua wcHid
not be changed by the election of
Madriz to the presidency as the sue
cessor of Zelaya, resigned.
MsdTiz will have TO show that he
is capable Of directing a republican
government. which Is prepared 10
make reparation for the wsongs
which Il is claimed have been done
&c American citizens in the Little Cen
traI American republic.
IL was announced at the state de-
partment that the attitude OF the
United States toward Nadriz would
be Just As il s,ss outlined in the note
which Secretary Knox directed 10
Mr.. Rodriguez. at that time the Nc
aragus charge IN this city several
weeks ago. severirg all diplomatic re-
iaticns with Nicaragua.
This country still maintains that IN
I'll a republican government Is set Up
and Is in entire control OF the 81
uation so that definite negotiations
can be held. diplomatic relations can
not te resumed.
Complete Expulsion Of zeisy-
Peace in this country can only DC
asxursd by the complete exclusion Of
n laya and his followers. We vii.
continue fighting until this = secured.
In the name Of ube1ty and justice on
ogr side. we ask you n recognize my
government
This = the Determination q Gen
erai Estrada at the head Of the rero-
luilonary armv m Nicaragua as ex-
pressed In a tclegram dated Blaeieids
received from nm by the secretary
q stat
IN the seine telegram Estrada SAYS
that no change ID the person o. o.
Iays'e chief executive selected By him
or By the congress be controls VII
b. accepted ~ the majority Of the
NicaTaeuan D. pie allied TO the revo-
(CoEtinued on Seyenth psxs)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
IN TROUBLE FOR HAzINo.
Nine Richmond College Students on
Probation.
by Associated Pressl

RICHMOND. VA, Dec. 20.-Nine
students of Richmond College are un-
der probation for participating In a
hazing which took place some tine
ago. and although heroic methods
have been resorted to In order to
llscate the president and faculty OF
the institution. Il looks gloomy for
the reinstatements of those found
guilty OF the misdemeanor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21

WASHINGTON. y c De- -
secretary Dickinson has decided %.
snpoint ]. p. Fync. al cbattsn 49,
Tenn. chief % police n the P141n1
canal zccc- 81 SALARY q <tsps ?
year. to succeed 0iiber, For'ss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
Senate Confirms Judge LUrton.
nv AssocfafoG PreEsl

WASHINGTON. n. G. Dec 70
Irdee Horace ". JurtcE was today
confirmed b. the senate a. Associate
Justice Of the Safreme Coart. No op-
position app AIRED.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
Attitude of This Country To-
ward Mica ragua Unchanged.
KNOX'S NOTE HOLDS GOOD
Election Of Madriz Does Not Mean
Restoration of Relations Between
United States and Turbulent South
American Neiehbor.

RAaA, NICARAGUA. Dec. 2o-Gen-
eral Estrada. in command of the
Revolutionary forces, began his for
ward movement against the Zelayan
troops ali along the line this morning
The battle will be in the bush and
is expected TO last at ieas- three
days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
Stormy Session.

The morning sitting Of congress
was given over g, dissensioas and
angry exchanges between the dep
ufics
A motion that congrsss cit IN rcr-
manent session vas vigorously cp-
posed and was characterized b. re-
criminaticns on All sides The. mo-
ton etenainy vas defeated
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
Many Bills.

A large number of bills were intro
duced by senators and at las y. m,
the senate adjourned until tomorrow.
For the first time since the fitz-
gerald rule providing for a ''unani-
nous consent" calendar was adopted
that rule was invoked today in the
house and en- joint resolution making
available a small appropriation for
the improve ment of the Tennessee
river and a bill of local interest were
passed.
Representative Mondell, of Wyom-
ing. spoke at some length against --e
proposition giving the federal govern
ment control of dams and water pow
er rights in the different states. de-
fined Secretary Ballenger in that con-
necticn. and vigorously assailed tse
action of certain government bureaus
In attempting to usurp rights belong
ing to the people"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21

Continued on Seventh Pase)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
THE WEATHER.

Fair. continued cold Tuesday
and Wednesday; light west
winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21
District Budget Adopted.

The District of Columbia appro-
priation carrying about xi0.275.O0v
was passed without opposition.
Representative Hardy. of Texas. de-
nounced the publication OF stories
charging members Of congress with
corruption in connectio& with pro-
posed ship subsidy Legislation, after
which. at p. m. the house adjourn
ed until tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-21

THE DAILY PRESS Is the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service of the Asso.
ciated Press.
Evening star., 1909-05-09
TRIAL MEET FOR
COLORED ATHLETES

M Street High School athletes compete
in a class meet Monday afternoon on the
campus of Howard University. The meet
is to be held as a try-out for the men
In preparation for the I. S. A. A. meet
May 81 Capt. Walker Bacon, whose
work in the 100 and go this spring has
been phenomenal, is depended upon by
the senior class to win points enough to
capture the pennant for class 1900
Lawson. MacLendon and Richardson are
the mainstays OF the juniors. Penn and
Shippley will strive for the sophs, while
Franklin, Dickerson. Brown and Hollo-
mand are to fight for freshman honors.
Prizes will be awarded the winners. and
large pennant goes to the class that
wins most points.
Mr. Beckett OF Baltimore has sent over
for more entry blanks and says that
great deal of enthusiasm exists in the
Monumental city in anticipation of the
number of athletic clubs are ar
ranging to be represented here that day.
The Baltimore Colored High and Train
ing School will be represented by large
field, and under the expert coaching of
Mr.. Beckett, physical director, classy
bunch OF athletes is looked for.
1t is highly probable that Wilberforce
University will send on a few entries.
The members of the debating team, which
recently defeated Howard University, are
anxious to have their school represented
against Howard on the track.
The management wishes. to announce
that entries close the 10th, with Mr..
Edwin Henderson, whose address is 1919
11th street northwest.
Evening star., 1909-05-09
BALTIMORE'S BIG MEET.
Jimmy Rector to Compete in South
Atlantic Games.

James A. Rector, most talked OF
American track athlete. member of the
American Olympic team and probably the
fastest sprinter In the United States, Will
compete for new honors in the 100 and go
yards run next Saturday afternoon at the
championship games of the South Allan
tic Association Amateur Athletic Union,
to be held on Homewood Field. Baltimore.
Rector will represent the University of
Virginia, and with him from Charlottes-
Vile will also be competing Martin, hold
er of the 100-yard hurdle worlds record,
who will run in both the 100 yards and 30
yards hurdles. Randolph in the high jump.
Stanton in the quarter-mile, and half a
dozen other first-class men. on whom Vir-
ginia is counting to win the club trophy.
Not only will Virginia have a full team,
with men in every event. but there will
be as many men representing Johns Hop
kins, George. Washington, the Baltimore
and Maryland Athletic Clubs, Mount
Washington Athletic Club. the Baltimore
Associations, the Maryland Swimming
Club. the 5th Regiment of Maryland and
the District National Guard. the Athletic
Club of Riverdale, Md, and nearly a
dozen other clubs in the South Atlantic
territory. Manager Kennedy of the Cen
trail High School track team will enter
the point winners in yesterdays Tome
games. and the Baltimore City College
has entered its best athletes. and it is
also probable that Tome Institute will be
represented by four or five boys. Will
liam and Mary College and the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute each have three or
four good men who will be in the South
Atlantic championships for the first time
and it is more than likely that with the
invasion Of so many smaller clubs, schools
and colleges the points will be more
widely scattered than ever. with a good
chance for the development of an un-
winner of the team trophy Just
now Virginia, the Mount Washington Ath-
letic Club and Johns Hopkins seem to
be the leading contenders for team points.
with George Washington University not
far behind.
The 1903 championship COMMITTEES has
Evening star., 1909-05-09

done lot of hustling during the last few =
weeks. with the result that the number
of organizations represented and the num-
Der of athletes competing this year will
be the largest in the history Of the South
Atlantic Association.
The list of officials has been made up
from clubs and colleges in the South Atr /
lantic Association. and Is composed of z
conducting track and field events. The !
complete list is as follows: So
Referee-Henry G. Penniman, Maryland
Athletic Club.
Clerk Of the course-Latrobe CossweIl,.
Baltimore Athletic Club
Assistant clerks Of the course-J. IL.
Steele, Mccullough Athletic Club, and L. :
NJ. r. Willis, Johns Hopkins Club. s-..N
Scorer-R. c. Hoffman, Johns Hopkins
Club.
Assistant scorer-N. J. Leimkuher,
Maryland Swimming Club. -rr
Timers-G. ]. Turner, 5th Regiment; W.
G. Stuart, Washington Y. NJ. c. A; w.
Hellawell. Walbrook Athletic Club; J. Edi
ward Tyler, Baltimore Central Y. NJ. c.
A; NJ. ]. Thompson. Washington Coi-5
lege. L
Judges at the finsh-Dr. D. E. Wiber. (
Washington Grove A. A; George W. r
Ehler, Public Schools Athletic League,
Baltimore; DR.. B. NJ. Hopkinsen. Balti4
more Athletic Club; M. w. Requardt?a
Maryland Athletic Club; Robert Garret.
Public Schools Athletic League. Balu- 5.
more. t>,p
Inspectors-Gustavus Brown, Maryland
Athletic Club; c. j.. Beckett. Washing
ton Y NJ C. A: DR.. W. f. r. Phillips,
George Washington University; Theodore
Strauss, Johns Hopkins Club; w. E. Hoff-,
man. jr., Johns Hopkins Club. bas
Chief field judge-Theodore Kistler, Bal u,
timore Friends School: assistants. Thomas
Cornelius, Baltimore Central Y. NJ. c. A.:.n
Dr. H. E. Kelsey, Baltimore Athletic
Club; W. C. Thacher, Washington Grove
A. A.; c. z. Edwards, District National
Guard -IIIW
Starter-Joseph T. England. Johns Hop
kins Club
Marshal-Frank Hancock, 5th Regiment.
Evening star., 1909-05-09
GOOD BOWLING IN
TWO-MAN TOURNEY

Lennon and Allison. rolling In the
place of Walker and Bum in the two
man tournament being rolled on the
Palace alleys. and who are on the hos
pital list, made a great gain for that
team when they captured four games out
OF five last night from Vanderbilt and
Toboldt. The fifth game which was
really the second on the program. was
lost by only one pin, with both teams
running up large scores. Lennon of the
winning team captured three high games
of 202, 203 and 2O6. while Allison of the
same team made the best average with
1873
Barber and Bontz also made great
gain in the percentage column in the
same tournament. when they captured
four out of five from Land and Ludwig
last night Barber Of the winning team
OF this set was In fine trim. capturing
four high games with 206. 222 203 and
207, and with an average Of 201. The
scores.