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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
IAR1ILlERYMAN ON
WARPATH IN PH0EBiIS
Harry Johnson Smashes in Glass Door
For J. 8. Miller and Then Tries to
Break Up the Jail.

Harry johnson, Fort Monroe ar
tilleryman went on the warpath in
Phoebus late Friday night and made
things pretty lively for a while. He
first smashed in a large glass door for
Mr.. ]. B. Miller and when taken to
the Lookup proceeded to break a win
dow glass and ircn crate in the cell.
He was fired $40 for breaking Mil
ler's window and $40 for his rowdy
work in the Jail by Mayor l.. p. Fur
ness yesterday morning, and being
unable to pay the fines and costs came
up to Hampton jail for stay or
ninety days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
GreepvilIe, S. c., Church Wants
Memorial Baptist Pastor.
CONSIDERING INVITATION
Members Of Congregation Anxiously
Awaiting Decision of Popular Min
ister-Announcemen for Services
In the Hampton Churches Today.

Rev. Carter A. jenkins. pastor of
the Memorial Baptist church. has re-
Ceived call to prominent church
in Greenville, S. C.. and now has
the invitation under consideration.
Members of his church are anxiousiy
awaiting his final decision and it is
understood that Mr. Jenkins will make
known his decision to the church here
during the coming week. Since the
news that Mr.. jenkins was consider
ing call to leave here got out among
the members of the church he has
been urged to decline the invitation
and it is. generally hoped that he
will decide to remain here. Mr.
Jenkins has done a fine work in
Hampton and his leaving here would
cause regret in church circles gen.
orally
This morning Mr.. jenkins will
preach on "All Things Work for
Good" while tonight he will deliver
the second of his sermons on the
Home, taking as his theme. Engage
ment." Mr.. Jenkins will teach the
Bible class for men this morning in
the absence of the leader.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
MRS. SCHMELZSFUNERAL
AT MEMORIAL CHURCH
Rev. c. A. Jenkins, Rev. (. p. Jones,
Rev. r. W. Beatwright and Rev. r.
n. Pitt to Conduct Services.

The funeral of Mrs. Georgia Hick-
man Schmelz will be conducted from
the Memorial Baptist church at 7: 80
o'clock this afternoon. The services
will be conducted by Rev Carter A.
Jenkins. who will be assisted by hev.
L. Pendleton Jones. ID. d, of Hamp-
ton; Rev. f. w. Boatwright. ID. d.. CT
Richmond College. and Rev. r. IL.
Pitt. ID. d.. editor OF the Religious
Herald Mrs. Frank Christian Rees
and Mr.. II. r. Richardson will render
solos and the choir will sing three
appropriate hymns The following
young men have been assigned as
ushers for the church during the ser
vices: Messrs. j. J. johnson. f. w.
Ford. Edward whitley, c. w Bright,
J. d. Hicks. Jr.. Hervey Jones, r. w.
Hudgins and J. II. CANNED
The mems Bible class will attend
the services in body and viii act
erecial escort and honorary pali-
bear ers
A number Of beautiful floral designs
were sent 10 the bereaved home yes
terday and the class OF young mon
taught by Mrs. Schmeiz during her
life will act as the flower bearers at
the funeral today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
WooOMEN OF THE WORLD.

Cooke Camp Holds Regular Election
of Officers.
Cooke Camp. No. 49. Woodmen Of
the World. has elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows:
Past Consul Commander-E. A.
Cooke.
Consul Commander-Chas E. Par
ker.
Advisor Lieutenant-H. J. Rowe.
Banker-E. G. Royer.
Escort-Lewis J. Thorn.
Clerk-C. d. Marshall
Sentry-H. NJ. Larrick.
|. Watchman-D. w. Gully.
Board of Managers-E. A. Cooke,
e. G. Boyer and {. F. Parker.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
SOClAL-PERSONAL

Mr.. Joseph G. Outten, who has
been on a visit of several weeks In
Mississippi and Tennessee, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. A. ]. Jenkins, who has been
in the New England States since IasC
July. is expected to reach her home
here next Thursday.
Little Miss Dorothy Ransone, who
has been quite sick in the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Marion G..
Ransone, in Newport News avenue.
was reported as very much improved
yesterday.
Miss Eva Slaughter, who is attend
ing college in Petersburg, is home to
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. R f. Slaughter, in
Creek avenue.
Miss Alice Nealon. who is the
Western Union operator in Pulaski.
is here to spend the holidays with
ion, in Klondike avenue, Phoebus.
Mr. William z. Knewstcp. who is
attending the Medical College Of
Virginia. reached home yesterday
from Richmond, and will spend the
Christmas holidays here.
Miss Annie Rowe reached home
yesterday from Farmville, where she
is attending the Normal school.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
Pretty Doll To Be Given Away.

With every % cents purchase made
at the nul's Cut Rate Drug store
YOU get a chance TO win absolutely
free that beautiful Doll now on ex-
hibition in the window. The Doll Is
dressed and ready for Santa Claus.
Come in and see her is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19

O'Clock. full attendance is especially
desired The pastor will preach this
morning at IL. o'clock, subject 'All
Things Working Together for Good"
end this evening at 7:So o'clock. the
second OF the series of sermons on
the Home" win be preached. sub
ject Engagement" Sunday school
at $50 a. m. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday at 7:30 o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
Hampton Baptist.

This morning at the Hampton Bap-
fist church Rev. E. Pendleton Jones,
ID. D., will preach the first OF .
series of sermons on the Life OF
Christ" His subject will be The
Condition of the World at the Birth
of Christ" Tonight his theme VIII
be The Flight of Time"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
Church of Christ.

Rev. w. r. Motley will preach to
his congregation in the Church Of
Christ this morning on Gold, F'rankin-
cense and Myrrh" and tonight on
THE objectionable SIM"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Rev. w. S. Trimble will preach t6
the congregation of the Presbyterian
church today. Morning subject. "Ta
Whom Shall We COP; evening
Christ Our Refuge
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19

! A Gas Stove in your parlor or bed
room save money and also gives you
a better disposition. Look at Mr..
Marshall "a.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
Suits in Circuit Court.

V. e. Shields VS.. Martha Rhodes,
action for Judgment. j. W. Rowe
Company. VS.. w. J. Charles, action
for debt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
First Methodist.

"How to Have Perfect Peace" is the
subject announced for this morning
nv Rev. George W. Wray, pastor of
the First Methodist church, and to-
night Earth and Heaven Shall BE
Shaken Once More-the Time at
Hand?"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
Christian Science.

Christian Science services will be
held at 43 Hope street this morning
at IL O'Clock. The subject Will De-
rs the Universe. Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force?' Tnere
will be a testimony meeting Wednes-
dav evening at s O'clock. All are In
vited.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19

Take your prescriptions 10 HuIi's
Cut Rate Drug store. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19

A Gas Reading Lamp is a very
suitable gift for Christmas. See MIR.
Marshall "A.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
FOX HILL LODGE OFFICERS.

Tuscsrors Tribe and Bsyvicw Lodge
Elect Ofscisis fer Coming Six Months
TuscarOra Tribe. No. 20. Improved
Order Of Red Men has elected CT
fcers fer the coming term as fol
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19

Memorial Baptist Church.
The Mems Bible Class VIII meet
promptly this morning at s;4o
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19
ODD FeIIows

Gas Lamps arr lcss expensive than
ether Illuminating goods and 4 don't
cosf. much to burn thcm- Ask NJ.
Marshail about them. -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-19

Miss Annie Rove reached home
yesterday from Farmviile, where she
is attending the Normal school
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30

tract the statements made in his speech on Tues
day.
. Mr. Raney said he had not the slightest desire
to controvert the statement OF Mr.. Taft, but 1t
was not necessary for him to retract anything ne
had said.
Following is the text of c. P. Tafts dispatch to
Mr.. Rainey:
Congressman Rainey, House OF representatives
assume YOU have been rnisIed into uttering the
sheer and absolute falsehoods concerning me you
are reported 10 have spoken yesterday. have
never had any business association Of any kind or
description past present or prospective. with Will
lam Nelson cromwell nor any interest OF any kind
the Isthnlus Of Panama and eonfidently rely rely,
said about me IN the high place where you
CHARLES P.-TAFT.
Mr.. Rainey also had read a letter printed in
newspapers from Randolph G. Ward. OF New York.
relieving Mr. Cromwell OF responsibility for the
attempt obtain the much criticised railroad fran
chiss from Panama Mr.. Rainey also had the
clerk read a report of an interview with the sec
retary OF w s. Harvey. of New York. mentioned
I'm connection with the railroad and timber grants
in Panama.
'The trouble with all these gentlemen is that
they take particular pains to deny things do not
say" said Mr.. Raney.
Representative Lowering then read the letter
from William Nelson Cromwell in which he said
that except small stock interest I'm the electric
light company OF Panama. he never had had and
had now amy interest OF any kind, direct
indirect present prospective. in any concession
contract, proposition other business affair In
any part OF the Republic OF Panama"
Mr. Lowering said he understood the men
toned by Mr.. Raney were heartily in favor of
investigation by Congress. and suggested that the
Illinois member should urge the adoption Of his
own resolutions He added that every one knew
Mr.. RaIney had been filed up with material from
a well known source"
Mr.. RaIney on his feet in an instant. demand
ing what this source was.7
THE New York World" replied Mr. lowering
When able to get the floor a few minutes later
Mr. Rainey said he had never received from THE
World any other newspaper assistance in his
search for information regarding the canal pur-
chase.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30
TELL OF T. C. AND [. DEAL
Continued from first page.

ton of Judge e H. Gary and Henry C. Frick for
the purpose of seeing the President
Practically everything was at a standstil
until we got word from Washington to what
seemed to be the feeling there" he continued
THAT telephoned to- me by Judge Gary
about 10 o'clock Monday. about the time the
market opened. and the news that this transac-
ton probably would be made was given out and
had an instantaneous effect for the better on the
market, and. 1 have always believed. stopped
the panic. At any rate. from that time forth
matters righted themselves. and were met
with no further serious depressons."
1t was asserted by Mr.. Perkins that there had
never been any intention the part OF the
steel corporation OF acquiring the Tennessee
Coal and Iron Company. He said the transac-
ton was carried out with only purpose in
view, namely. to aay the unsettled conditions
that existed at that time.
Replying to questions by Chairman Clark as
to the effect of exchanging steel bonds for the
said:
whether or not the steel bonds we're intrin-
sicay any better than the Tennessee Coal and
Iron stock was not so much the question as it
was that the public thought they We're"
He explained that these bonds. by reason OF
the public confidence, were convertible into cash.
AN UNNAMED FIRM IN TROUBLE.
: Calling attention TO President RoOsevelt's
statement I'm his letter to Attorney General
Bonaparte that Messrs. Frick and Gary had
represented that firm of Importance in New
York which held majority of the securities of
the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company would
fail unless help was given. Senator Culberson
asked Mr.. Perkins whether he had knowledge. of
such a condition. Mr. Perkins replied that he
could not answer whether any one firm held
oSt tha
added that from general recollection of the
situation serious embarrassment was threat
ened 10 an institution In New York" He did not
care to mention the name of the institution.
Senator Culberson asked whether by "institu-
ton the witness meant corporation state or
federal. or a business association or firm. Re-
luctantly Mr. Perkins replied that he meant an
association of individuals. He excused
from giving the 1t is understood that
the name is in the possession of the committee,
however, and that one of the members may be
summoned.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30
DECISION RESERVED IN WILLIS SUIT.
City VIII Be Asked to Pay Million and Half
Damages if 1t Loses Test Case.

Decision was reserved yesterday by Justice Nc
Call in the Supreme Court. in the suit brought bv
Thomas c. Willis against the city TO recover oOo
damages which he asserted he suffered In the In
jury done TO the land adjoining his country place
owing 20 the obstruction of surface and under
ground water by the operation Of the pumping sta
tons which supply water to the Borough OF Brook
yn.
Attorneys for Mr.. Willis contended that the in
fuence of the pumps was felt fox a radius OF fifty
miles and that the water the city is now attempt
ing to reach in Suffolk County was already being
withdrawn from that locality 10 some extent Ed
ward S. Malone, Assistant Cooperation Counsel
said that the operation of the pumps did not affect
IN any way the moisture conditions on any of the
Long Island farms.
There are fifty-seven similar suits pending in
volvns claims the amount OF about 81 100000 In
addition to damages an injunction was asked
which if granted would restrain the CITY from on
Grating most of the pumping stations on Long
Island.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30
TREATY IN DANGER.
WGter5cdy Convention EleUen VOtes
Short of Ratification.
tFrom The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Jan. PA poll of the Senate on the
treaty dealing with the Canadian boundary waters
completed this evening, disclosed the fact that the
leaders lack eleven votes Of the number
for ratification. With the hope of dspelling some
OF the opposition to the treaty, Chandler Anderson
an attorney Of New York, has been asked 10 come
10 Washington and appear before the Committee
on Foreign Relations tomorrow to explain certain
points with which he is familiar than any
person in the State Department. now that Mr. Root
has left Washington II Mr.. Anderson come
here tomorrow morning, the Committee on For
eign Relations will be called together and to him
will be submitted the objections OF Senators Smith
of Michigan; Nelson and Clapp Of Minnesota and
Hepburn of Idaho, who have reduced them to writ
ing.
1t is possible that Il an attempt ia roaaA IN
amend the treaty the President will withdraw II
so that Secretary Knox can take the question Ip
with the British Ambassador with view TO ascer-
tanning II any changes be made; but il IS
regarded as more probable that the Senate VIII
simply decide not 20 press tha matter at This
session. but will wait until after March T. when
It is believed. Mr.. Root will be a position to an
Ewer every objection and obtain the ratification
of the convention.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30
ROBINSON PLAINTIFF
IN CANAL LIBEL CASE.
Jerome May Bring Suit Here Under
the State Ldtr.
from Tns Tribune Bureau.l ]

Washington Jan. 29.-It was learned here TO-
day on what is regarded as excellent authority
that Douglas Robinson, brother-in-iaw OF Ffesi
dent Roosevelt will be the complainant IN the
libel suit to be brought against THE Ne" 10TH
World" in the Panama Canal case. 1t Is uhoer-
stood that this suit will be brought In Ne"
York presumably by District Attorney Jerome
and under the state statute
Mr. Robinson. who arrived here this morning,
had a long talk with the President, after which
United States District Attorney stimson of New
York conferred with the Chief Executive. After
luncheon Mr.. Stimson and Daniel Baker, attor-
ney for the District of Columbia, had confer
ence with Attorney General Bonaparte which
lasted until Mr.. Stimson was obliged TO take
train for New York, at o'clock.
1t was said later at the Department OF Justice
that no statement could be given out, and there
was an intimation that this was because MI.
Stimson must see Mr.. Jerome before the plahs
OF the government could be disclosed fre-
sumably the evidence which has been presented
to the grand Jury in washington will be at the
command Of Mr.. Jerome If he decides to br1ng
action under the laws of New York State.
The question as to whether the SUIT OF Mr-
Robinson under the New York State laws would
interfere with the proposed prosecution mere
was answered in such a way as to lead to the
conclusion that prosecution under the laws of
the District of Columbia would still be at
tempted.
The most important development before the
federal grand jury to-day was the refusal or
]. Angus Shaw. secretary and treasurer OF the
Press Publishing Company of New York, pub
fishers of 1.-The World" to testify because he
might incriminate himself. This phase of the
case will be determined by Justice Gould, In
Criminal Court, Monday morning.
Roger Farnham, who is closely connected With
the affairs of William Nelson Cromwell. was the
only other witness of Importance, his testimony
being in confederation of that given by Mr..
Cromwell regarding the disposition of the S4O'-
100000 paid for the Panama Canal franchise
Several persons from the New York office OF
The World" who were brought here to undergo
examination spent some time early in the day
in conference with their counsel. While these
conferences were going on District Attorney
Baker and his assistant, Mr.. Mcnamara, who
has Just returned from New York were in con-
sultaton.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30
EXPECT ARRESTS SOON.
Jerome May Obtain Warrants on
Douglas Robinson Com plant.

There will be arrests soon on charges Of GRIM
{nal libel in connection with the publication in
October OF the Panama Canal charges 1t was
learned from an authoritative source yesterday
District Attorney Jerome. it was said. WILL on
complaint OF Douglas Robinson, obtain warrants
from a police magistrate
From the same source IL was learned that
such action by Mr.. Jerome would not necessarily
mean that the federal proceedings would be dls-
continued II might be, 1t was said, dual
prosecution, with the federal end In either this
citv or Washington. on the other hand. there
was a r,Imor that the burden OF the prosecution
would be placed on Mr. Jerome. His conference
on Thursday with Mr.. Robinson, 1t was sald'
was the first step toward the Dlstic' A''oi"e'
assuming the whole burden.
According to present plans the federal grand
i,,rv will continue it's investigation on Monday
when several employees OF THE World are 10
ha examined H [. Stimson the United States
t,,ornev has been In washington TO make ar
rangauents for further proceedings
THAT the proceedings would result In lndlVlu-
,iaI prosecutions was the belief freely expressed
IN the Federal Building by lawyers VINO nave
,.kan an interest in the case. This would
eliminate a prosecution by the government un-
dor an old statute This new course has been
axnacted among lawyers familiar with federal
nractice ever since the grand jury began its In
vestigation here
There was much speculation yesterday as TO
who Mr. Jerome would make the defendant or
defendants That warrants would be Issued Tor
,ha officers of the Press Publishing Company.
which would include Joseph Pulitzer. was ex-
nected. but it was said that one or more OF the
responsible employees might be included 1t
1vas not believed that Mr.. Jerome would act
until Monday.
The reason for the investigation by the federal
rrapd Jury was explained yesterday to have
heen primarily 80 force Mr.. Jerome to act. Mr.
pobinson IL was said, had always been eager TO
annear as a complainant. If he had been ac-
rep,ed as such and II there had been no other
object in the grand jury proceedings, these need
NOT have been taken. as warrants could nave
been issued on Mr.. Robinson's complaint. and
the consideration OF the finding OF an indict-
r,ent or indictments would have followed
Delaney Nicoll, of counsel for the Press
Publishing Company. was in frequent consuita-
tion Yesterday with the officers of the company.
A report that tho minutes OF the investigation
by the federal grand jury. now that Mr. Jerome
has decided to act, would be used solely as the
basis of a report to the Attorney General. who
would transmit 1t to the President. was said to
be without foundation
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30

last night the line OF argument that VIII De useu
by Trinity in answering the order to show cause.
He said:
Trinity never did say she would tear oo"h
st. Johns, and all the talk along this Ihe mas
been wasted from the very beginning. II Is true
that there are very few inhabitants in the heisH-
borhood OF St. Johns. Most OF the people nav o
moved uptown. Many years ago this was very
fashionable church. Now there remain httle III
the neighborhood but factories.
I'VE have decided to undertake great Chrls-
tian work there, but as to carrying the expense
Of $4,000 or $4,000 every year to MAINTAIN 'iie
chapel as 1t Is at present that is out OF the cues
ton. 1t is a poor business proposition
Naturally. St Johns people object There
are few women down there and several ifieii'
not more than seventy people in the church'
Here was this great and expensive estaolish-
nent run for iust a few people, who could just
as we'll go to St Luke's. OF course, they 90 MOI
like having the beautiful service. which COSTS
them nothing, taken away but Trinity cannot
afford to maintain IL as it has been for them
oNo remonstrance was made when numerous
other churches found It expedient to move up
town. why should so much be said about CLOS
ing ST Johns when the facts fully warrant such
an action?"
= on behalf of Trinity corporation the following
statement was issued last night:
In view of the terms of the injunction granted
by Justice Erlanger. the Rev. DR. Manning rec
tor of Trinity, will not deliver the sermon at
ST Johns on next Sunday, heretofore an
nounced, nor viii he take part In the service
New-York tribune., 1909-01-30
DIR. TAFTS PROGRAMME.
Busy Days for President-elect 4ftsr
Return from Panama.
IFron The Tribune Bureau !

Washington Jan. 29-Presldent-el Taft IL
planning for busy Homecoming. He Is due 70
arrive on the return trip at New Orleans Fsofu-
airy l3 and from there will proceed 70 his old
home I'm Cincinnati. On the 9th eist he VIII
leave Cincinnati for the last time as private
citizen. and the I'D OF the month will make an
address before the students and faculty OF the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia The daie
is the anniversary Of University Day" and Dis
remarks will deal principally with educational sub
jects on the 23d Of the month the Prestdent-elsct
will deliver an address at Carnegie Hail. IN Ne"
York and on the 18th he is due to meet Senator
Knox who is to he Secretary Of state after Msrcn
4; Senator Root and Chairman Frank II HitcncoeA
Of the Republican National Committee. WHO Is "
b. his Postmaster General for an important s0a-
ference in New York
ON the 9th Mr.. TAFT will be back in washington
and between that time and the date OF tnausula-
ton expects to clear his desk that he VII -
free to enter the White House with not an item %
work left over. On the evening Of Marcn !"
Invitation OF President and Mrs Roosevelt US. uo
Presiient-elect and Mrs Taft and their famy
will go to the White House. They will remain % -
the mansion overnight the guests OF -
RooseveIts until President and Mrs. Rooseveit '.- &
them goodby at the Inauguration ceremonies - -
the Capitol After President and Mrs. Roosese- R's.
leave the White House to go to the CsPioh ~
vriU not return but after the Inauguration WIZ :.
has been announced. take carriage sor tne i~'
road station TO go to their home at oyster Bay