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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
PLEA FOR BETTER ENFORCEMENT
OF LAWS.

Commenting upon plea from the
pulpit by Rev. J. +. Hicks. ID. d.. OF
Danyille, fer better enforcement OF the
laws against homicide and murder,
the Danyille Register refers TO an
editorial that appeared in this paper
recen tly in which II was declared that
something Is radically wrong with our
criminal procedure. Mentioning the
fact that tie Press cited the Conway
florence and the ElliotI-Ccble cases,
the Register says that this paper
might also have cited the Cooper
Carmack case. in which two men
have been convicted of the crime and
released on bail with sentence In
definitely suspended, and the case IN
which Captain Rankin was brutality
mui dered and in which nobody has
been punished.
"The endless maze OF technically,
the legal quiz bles interposed, the
manufacture OF testimony and the
putting into the mouths of prisoners
by attorneys of stories designed TO
Sustain predetermined pleas contin-
ues the Register, contributes TO these
defeats of justice and the actual
protection OF murderefs. But al bot
tom an utter lack of appreciation CT
the solemn respons: bilities resting up
on jurors is the .roIific cause of these
miscarriages of justice that cheaper
life and put premium upon murder
and unreined sway of vengeful and
brutal impulses.
1T is high time not merely to plead
for but &c demand reform. II seems
TO us that convention OF eminent
jursts should be called TO suggest
amendments TO statutory law and 10
the rules OF pleading and of evil
denee with a view especially TO de-
fcatiEg the abused unwritten law ard
the hip-pocket-moticn pleas on which
so many cold bicodsd murderers are
justified II seems impossible 10 exc
cute a white man for murder in Vir.
gina unless his victim Is a woman.
Why is this so? Is mans life
worth less than woman's. or does
the law make distinction between
the two classes Of homicide On sex
iinos2 The awakening OF the public
conscience and the reform in OUT
jurisprudence must GENE and il can
not come TOO quickly. Otherwise the
Inevitable result is CHASTITY harvest
Of mrTder.-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Won't W.thdra~ Degrees.

COPENHAGEN. Dec. SIT IS net
believed that either the University q
Copenhagen or the ROYAL Geogrsphl-
cal Society viii withdraw the honors
which they conferred on Dr.. Frcder-
ick A. Cook Ofhcials OF the univer-
sity say that the Institution did not
bcstcw the degree - a reward Ter
tae discovery Of the pole. but merely
in recognition % 1T. Cooks arctic
explorations.
The Royal Geographical Society
takes the same ground.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-McEey on
call. hTm. higher: flzss per cents
ruling rate. >. closing BID. ;: offered
Al > Time hams. weekcr. sixty
days. fizs& per cent. and ninety
days. fkaiz. six months, fkah.
Close: Prime mercantile PAPER. . q
~ pcr cent Sterling exchange weak
with actual business in bankers bills
~ fsfsaafSf - fcT sixty day tiiiz
and At So ~ for demand: CONNER
ciai bills. f-Ssat SAY. bar silver, Sza ;
Mcxcan doilsrs. 60
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Rows Thisi

We oacr one Hund-~d ro'I.ss R~wsrd far
any casr II csta-rh that cannot be cured ~
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cheney frf the tasf r re<rs ard believe ffrl
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and haaacisiie stfe - cr-ry out any ohiirs-
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lur dtrrrf'Y urun he ti1rl SRI uuecus sfIr.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23

Don't forget the Santa Claus
l,ureau." Cash contributions or any
thing else you may have TO give. as
well as information concerning little
folks Santa Claus is liable to forget,
will be wanted today by Superinten-
dent Golden. at the Sailors Rest, and
Assistant Secretary King. at the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Society is Silent.
Expedition Of for Mount Submit.

FAIRBANKS. ALA, Dec. 22.-The
expedition that was organized sew
eral months ago to attempt an ascent
of Mount Mckinley and disp-ove or
verify 1T. Frederick A. Cooks story
that he reached the summit set out
from Fairbanks today with dog
team and supplies TO reach a oase az
the foot OF the mountain to be TeaGy
10 make a dash for the summit m
March at the frs, break in the win
ter.
The party IS c imposed Of six hardy
Alaska pioneers. all familiar with the
mountain They will forfeit SS.0ea II
none Of the party reaches the sum
init
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, ILLS, Dec. 22.-Renew-
ed liquidation caused a further break
in wheat prices here today. final quo
tations being from cent to y cents
below the closing quotations of the
previous session Coarse grain and
provisions also closed weak.
Articles Open High Low Close
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NJ. & NJ. Transportation Co.
STEAMSHIP LINES.

Passenger and Freight
Newport News 70 Baltimore
Daily Except Tuesday 8 .. m.
Fsre $500 one way, 500 Founo
Trip-inciucic1 Ststeroou' Berth
Tickets 60 al points.
xouporf News to Boston every Mon
Wed. and sat a. m.
Norfolk TO Boston,
Exery sun. Tues. and Fri. S .. N
Norfolk % Providence.
Fvcrv Non. Thr-. and sat p. m
Fnr ticss.s and further Informstlon.
spyiy ~ q. a BRAGG. hsep,.
Newport News. 70.
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Baltimore Grain Market.

BALTIMORE. MD. Dec ~
WHEAT-dull: slot contract. l.215z ;
southern on grade. 1.1fha122.
CORN-frm: spot contract. 6si-a-
ssk: southern white. 63izsse; south
crn yellow. s3h ass.
OATS-frm: No. white. 50aS0iz
RYE-dull: Nc western domestic.
SlaS3.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Tightness of Call Mopey Mar
ket Responsible.
RATES HIGHEST OF YEAR
Professionals Assume That Condition
is Temporary and Incident TO Re-
quirements of the Year-end-he-
sronses TO Dividend Deveiopm, nts.
(By Associated Press).

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The ex'
treme dullness into which stock trad
ing fell today was traceable 10 the
restraining influence of the tightnesa
cf the call money market Ii is the
assumption of the professional trad
ing element that this condition Is
. temporary and incident to the year
end requirements and to be succeed
ed, consequently. by relaxation with
the turn Of the year. The call loan
rate touched the highest of the year
and large amounts were placed at the
/. CHER rates.
There were occasional responses
today to favorable dividend develop
ments. the effect being to add to the
credence with which rumOrs were re-
garded of other prospective increases.
Pennsylvania responded to the
large disbursement 10 the stOckhoid-
e.s of is two subsidiary companies.
the Pennsylvania Company and me
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and ST.
Louis. Belief in a special distribution
10 Reading stockholders seemed to
DP StTtnRlUtltu iuu uhotii dl otONho
here and there reflected the hopes of
stockholders of Increased dividends.
There was another revival OF the cop
per merger story and that group of
industrials showed the effect tenn
porarily. None Of the days influences
proved permanent In their effect, the
traders pursuing an opportunLst pol
icy from hour to hour. In view OF
the uncertain tone of the speculation
some attention was given to reports
that railroad officials admitting
some contraction in the volume CT al
fairs. The tone of the market at the
close was heavy.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales,
par value. S2,4S9.000. United States
bonds were unchanged on call.
Total sales for the day were 4o3.-
500 shares. including: Copper. 3l.7OO;
Tobacco 300; Atlantic Coast Line,
400; Che sapeake & Ohio, LOO; Louis
Vile & Nashville, 200: Norfolk
Western. 700; Pennsylvania. $500;
Reading. 72.1O0: Rock Island. $4,000;
Southern Railway, 2,100; pfd.. 10O;
United States steel. $4,000; Virginia
Carolina Chemical, 1860.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23

INV YORK. Dec. zz-xorc than
Sg0ue.ooo VII b. distributed by the
United states steel Corporation as a
Louus 10 its onEccrs and employee B.
90 Pes cent q which I'll be IN cash.
scr,rdinE ic the onciai encouragement
of Charmsu Cary today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23

follows:
Trust funds:
Gold coin, sS77039,S69.
Silver dollars. s4SS.60O, 900.
Silver dollars of 1890. s3,96O.000.
Silver certificates outstanding,
Sass. 600,0
General fund:
Standard silver dollars in general
fund. S974.3771O.
Current liabilities. s10i.957 300.
Working balance in treasury Offices,
s22. S1S667.
In banks to credit of tire ssurer of
the United states. s37 ,35s.5S4.
Subsidiary silver coin, Sl5,64296s.
Miner coin. s1.0S3,125.
Total balance in general fund $751;
S50,710.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Cotton Market.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-Spot cotton
closed quiet; 80 points higher; mid
ding uplands, 1915; middling gui4'
$4,000: no sales.
Futures opened firm ard closed
steady.
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THURSDAY. DECEMBER %. 1909.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Peary Should Insist

Moreover, Admiral Schley believes
that submission of the proofs to
Copenhagen should be insisted upon
by Peary. despite whatever the Ma
tional Geographic Society's attitude
may be.
Admiral Schley declined to say on
what grounds ne took exception to the
finding of the University of Copen-
hagen that Cook had not been at the
North Pole. lie merely reaffirmed
his belief in the explorer, adding that
he believed also the t'eary, too, had
gained the top oi the earth.
The importance of the admirals de-
mand is increased by the fact that
he has had wide experience in the
far north. In 1884 he was in command
of the Thetis expedition. which re-
suited in the rescue of Lieutenant
Greedy and six men who had been
cast away at Cape Sabine and whom
tne clNlliLeu WI III hau p'oStA| o.
en- up fer lost For this rescue Schley'
then captain in the service. was
awarded q gold watch and vote OF
thanks by the Maryland legislature
and medal of honor by the Massa-
lchuset:s Humane Society.
Society is Silent.
Members of the National Society
declined to discuss the suggestion OF
the retired naval officer. The
society Is still smarthg under the
somewhat curt reply made by the
University of Copenhagen to its re-
quest that committee representing
the society be permitted to be present
swNrr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
NOT INTERESTING NOW
Continued from First Page)

body of men in the world on arctic
matters" he said. The consistory Of
the University OF Copenhagen SHOULD
be given the opportunity TO examine
the Peary proofs. for in that way
they would be submitted to the same
test that was applied to those OF
Cook. The consistory. which was re-
garded by the civilized world as more
than friendly to DR.. Cook, showed by
its action in turning down the eX-
plorer that ii holds the scales OF JUS
tice. as it sees them, evenly and hon
estly."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-23
Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec 22.-
The condition of the treasury at the
beginning of business today was as
follows:
Trusf funds.
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OLD DOMINION LINE.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
Adams Is In Decatur.

Huntsville, September N.-(Special.)-.
J. G. Adams, a prohibition evangelist who
has spent several days in Cullman coun-
ty, has come to this county to work for
the constitutional amendment and made
a speech in the Elks' theater on Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Adams was arrested and
fined while in Cullman on charge of
using obscene language in the presence
of females.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
At the Hippodrome.

The Hippodrome opened last evening
with an added vaudeville act, making four
in all All of the features were good,
but the leading performance was that of
Van and Hughes, a Bowery classic, de-
picting the language and actions of the
East Side of New York in clever comedy
and pathos.
Zouboulakis, true to life Greek artist.
probably received as much applause as
anyone of the acts on the programme. In
addition to being proficient on number
of unusual musical instruments, his speci-
atty was to mould plastic caricatures of
historic and modern public men in clay,
his work being accompanied by music
His Taft smile and ''Uncle Sam won
ringing applause.
Monte Wolfe, singing comedian, made
his best appearance in an imitation OF
George NJ. Cohan in the now-famous
Just Give My Regards to Broadway"
Other songs rendered by Mr. Wolfe also
registered hits with the audience.
Tom voce with his company of nine
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
Personal and General.

Mary B. Brown chapter. United
Daughters of the Confederacy, will
meet with Mrs. Harvey Leslie. Avenue
F and Twenty fourth street, on Tues
day afternoon at o'clock.
Dr. w. ]. Mitchell has returned from
visit to his parents at Talladega
Springs.
A meeting of the ladies of Ensley
who have organized to work for the
constitutional amendment will be held
at the Presbyterian church Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock. The Woman's
Christian Temperance union will meet
at 2.30 In order to complete the COM
mittees who will have charge of the
work. Rev. p. H. Duncan, pastor Of
the Christian church, will make an adj
dress to the ladies.
The Amphion club met tonight to re-
ceive the report of the committee on
bylaws and constitution and member
ship. The reports were adopted as re-
ceived It was decided to hold their
opening dance on October IA.
A craps game was raided this after
noon in the rear of the Steel City Drug
company's store, which IS operated by
colored men, and six negroes who are
said to be leaders in the colored "4002
of Ensley, were landed in jail.
Much interest is being taken in the
Swedish wrestling match at the Star
theatre Tuesday night. Both the con-
testants are local men and are en-
ployed at the steel plant.
Mayor d. F. Sugg and the improve
ment committee of the city council will
meet Tuesday night at the office of
the mayor to open the bids and award
the contract on sidewalk and street i'm
provements to cost approximately $685.
Oc0
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
At the Biiou.

1.-The Candy Kid Kilroy and Britton's
melodrama with music, played to
crowded house last night at the Bijou
and seemed to fill all requirements. The
piece has been seen here before in better
form, but all considered is pleasing bit
of nonsense as now presented. The antics
of Eddie Edison. the Candy Kidy," never
fail to delight a host Of small boys and
sundry theatregoers Of the younger gen.
Grafton
The play is well put on. bright, lively,
and interesting The melodrama is OF
the thriller variety Of first water, while
the musical numbers throw pleasing
touch of irony into the serious OF the
whole. The majority Of the cast deserve
credit for good work and the sum total
of ability displayed at acting is not low.
Raymond Paine was quote up to the stan
dard in his version Of the title role, and
should prove a favorite with the matinee
lasses Miss Wanda Ludlow is shade
the better in her part of Bonnie Bos-
worth the heroine and female duplicate
of the chief idol, the Candy Kid.
Others Of the cast who deserve COM
ment are r. s. Even, as Emanuel Lopez
Jack Leroy as Captain Bosworth; Rich
ard c. Maddox as Hlrman Hopkins, and
Fred Mershon. who filed the three roles
of Consul Bosworth. Jules Ksnand and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
THREE RESIDENCES
BURN IN ENSLEY
Serious Blaze for Time Threat
ened Whole Block
MASS MEETING TONIGHT
Advocates of Amendment Will Open
campaien-official Will Award
Contracts for Street I'M
provements Tonight.
MASS MEETING TONIGHT

Ensley, September 27.-(Special,) "A
disastrous fire occurred this afternoon
about 1880 o'clock in which three dwell
ing houses on Avenue G., between
Twenty-sixth and Twenty seventh
streets, were totally destroyed. The
houses belonged to Capt. P. j. Rogers,
president of the city council.
owing to the high wind which pre-
vailed and the poor water pressure a
serious 'confiagration was threatened
and was only ayerted by the hard work
of the fire department and the ready
assistance of the citizens. The origin
of the fire could not be ascertained.
It started IN the dwelling occupied
by T. S. Frye and by the time the fire
department arrived was burning
fiercely and had spread to the adjoining
house. The high wind carried the
flames and sparks to the surrounding
property and for a while it seemed as
though the entire block would be con-
sumed The fire was stopped at the
alley by hard work. The house on the
other side, occupied by w. T. Palmer,
was badly scorched, in fact caught fire
several times, but was exinguished by
concerted efforts. The burned houses
were occupied by T. S. Frye, who saved
most of his personal effects; A. P.
Bates, whose furniture was entirely
destroyed, and ]. t. Hackermen, who
succeeded in saving all his household
goods.
According to a statement made by
rnarOhnr of the fire deDartment the
alarm was turned in at Avenue E and
Twenty sixth street, which necessitate.
the laying of several hundred feet of
hose, delaying to some extent the work
of the department. Several sections of
the hose burst, which added to the
delay. 1t is understood the property
was fully insured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
she THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS
SUCCESSFULLY" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
SAP POL 10
Commitments JUDGE Richardson.

Huntsville. September 27-(Special.) y
Judge NJ. c. Adamson, representative in
of the Fourth Georgia district,
returned to Georgia last night, after
spending a short time in Huntsville as the
guest of his son. Judge Adamson had
little to say on pubic questions, but he
paid Congressman William Richardson Of
this district a warm compliment. Judge
Richardson, he said, is admired by demo-
Gratis and republicans alike, while his
straightforward, business-like methods
make him popular with all departments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
STRAWBERRY FARM.
Indiana Man To Cultivate the Berry
Near Decatur.

Decatur. September 27.-(Special Mr..
Dunton of Indiana is in the city and will
plant 200 acres in strawberries on a farm
which he has recently purchased about
five miles west of Decatur on the Decatur
and Courtlandy road. 1t has been demon
strated long ago that this is one of the
best strawberry and fruit sections of tase
south and that as fine Strawberries can
be raised here as can be produced at
any place, although at this time they
are not being cultivated in great guam
titles near Decatur. In years past the
farmers here have been combining them
selves to the cultivation Of cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28

Empire Specialties are num-
erous. We will gladly show
you and explain. Jemison R.
E.. & ms. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-09-28
DR.SHELBURNE MAY
GO TO BRISTOL

Bristol, Tenn, September 7.-(Special)
The First Baptist church of this city,
the largest in the city, has just extended
a call to tl-~Rev J. NJ. Shelburne, D. D.,
pastor of the East Lake Baptist church
of Birmingham. to become its pastor. This
is the largest and most fashionable Bap-
fist church in this section, and the call
Is a most fattering one
The Rev Mr.. Shelburne stopped off IN
Bristol and preached for the congrega-
zion a few weeks ago on his return TO
birmingham from Chicago, where he
took a snecial midsumme> course in the
university of Chicago. The First Bap-
fist church here has been without pas
tor since the resignation of the Rev. q.
n. Cowan. D. D., some months ago. 1t
is believed that DR.. Shelburne will accept
the call.