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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Y. N. C.. A. Mems Meeting.

The Transforming Power o!
Christ" will be the subject c. the al
dress before the mems meeting at
the Hampton Young Mems Christian
Association this afternoon by Rev.
J. T. McConica Of the Norfolk Union
Mission Mr. Thomas Cook will
render fate solo. and Mcssrs r.
Richardson and 5. Pearson will sing
a duetf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Public Temperance Meeting.

Virginia lay will be observed by
a public temperance meeting in the
Y W. c. A. hall on Monday night =.
January %. at o'clock. There will
be an address by MIR. Parker. of Nor
folk. in addition to fine musical
program, by Mrs. Lillian Shepherd
OF Norfolk: the l.. T. L. Glee Club, OF
Newport News: Misses Copeland.
Marshall. Hickman and Cooke and
Mrs. Burke.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Church Of Christ.

". II. Motley, pastor Of the Church
of Christ. will discuss the following
subjects: II a. M, "A Larger Con-
ception of Christ the Need of the
Hour" 7:30 p. NJ. How to Become
a Christian This is the fourth OF
the series OF evangelistic sermons.
Sunday school at 9:30 a. m Prayer
meeting Wednesday. s p. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
First NJ, e. Church.

Rev. G. w. Wray. pastor Preach
ing at IL a. m. by the pastor. Subject
The Mission of the Holy Spirit 80
p. m, preaching by Rev. J. r. Nc
Coma. Of Norfolk, Va. subject, II
Dent Know"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Mr. Wade Makes Assignment,

Mr.. J. s. Wade. who conducts a
butcher shop and meat market in
Mellen street. Phoebus, filed a deed
OF assignment in the office of Clerk
OF the Courts Harry H. Holt yester-
day Mr.. W. II. Power is named as
the trustee under the assignment.
Neither the assets Or liabilities are
given in the deed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Hampton Baptist.

At the Hampton Baptist church this
evening. the pastor. Rev. f. Pendle-
ton Jones. D. d. will preach the
fourth Of his special sermons on Men
OF Steel DR.. Jones will fill his
pulpit this morning also.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
HEADS HOSPITAL.
Or. Williams Will Be in Charge Of
State Sanitarium.

Especial to The Daily Press.'
RICHMOND. VA. Jan. 23.-Dr
Robert F. Williams, formerly OF this
city. when he was president CT the
medical society of Virginia. now a
resident of Ell Paso. Texas. has been
appointed superintendent of the State
Hospital for Consumptives. located
near Salem, and has accepted.
DR.. Williams IS the author OF sew
eral books on medicine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Shot himself in Hand.

While cleaning revilver in his
home At Fox Hill Friday afternoon.
Mr.. J. II. Clarke. accidentally shot
himself through the palm of the left
hand. IT. J. Wilton Hope dressed
the wounded hand.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
indians Won from eer4

4 fast and clean game Of baskc'-
hall was PLAYED between the For Y.
" c. 4 and the Normal school In
dians las; evening The game cB.Ic 4
with a score OF 20 TO ~ in, favor OF
the Indians
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Jessie Banks Goes Free.

Jessie Banks. a colored woman.
sent up from Phoebus. was acquitted
noon OF the charge Of robbirs an in
mate OF the National Soldiers Home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24

In the Circuit Court yesterday after
noon John Toliver. colored. was con-
victed by the jury Of selling liquor
on Sunday and fined the sum Of 500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Christian Science.

Christian Science services will be
held OF II o'clock AT 43 Hope street.
Subject. Truth" Testimonial meet
Ing Wednesday evening at s O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24

Advertising is Matching. Matching
means increase. increased business
is the natural result OF best quality
:oaId at Cheyne's S;Udio.
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To Undergo Treatment.

Mr.. Alfred F. Cogno. of Phoebus.
left last evening for Baltimore. where
he will undergo a slight operation a:
4 hospital.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
elizabeth Street Home.

Good dwelling Of seven rooms wei
located. Nice lot With 40-foot front.
age WI! sell ct a bargain. S2S)
cash balance $50 per month NJ o.
LACKEY. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
EDWARDS GETS TROPHY.
Annual! Miewinter Trap-Shcoting
Tournament Comes to End.

SCuI Hd1UcUt NoH'CS " I''e'
/, (By Associate Pressl.
Pl\EHURST. y. c.. Jan. 23.-itar
ry +. Edwards Of Union City cap'urrd
the much priced handicap trophy il
the final day CT the annual midwin
ter handicap trap shooting tourna
ment, winning 80 tie from r. G
Stokeiy. Of Wilmington. y. c.. p tc
~, a miss of last bird in the shoos-of'
losing Stokely's chance to lie for sec
ond tic
c. W. Billings AID E. w. Reynolds
of New York ted fer second place.
Fred Gilbert and ]. A. r. Elliott led
professionals with "a. 2. NJ. Matcnei
next with 90 J. S. Olds OF Chicago
led in the high amateur average Win
9j 3-5 per cent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Home influences.

A man can get awful morbid over
the political depravity of the country
!! he doesn't like the coffee his wife
gives him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
WilcI Siro the palms. -

Mrs. J J. Lindsay will sing Tho
Palms" al the Savoy thcaicr tomor.
ro~ evening. An entirely Dew motion
picture program W. no rendered.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
~. o. Isekev. Agent for 0onding
Comca0s

have been appointed agep: for one
az the largest i'ndine companies do
ing business. " yoa need a bond 81
any Kind sec me IL
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Old St. Johns Church,

Usual services will be conducted
this morning and afternoon by Rev.
Reverdy Estill. ID. d.. in Old 81. John s
Episcopal church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24

At HILLS Cut Rate Drug Store the
cigars are 59.5SS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Memorial Baptist Church.

Memorial Baptist Church.
Do not fail to hear our pastor at
both services today. He returned
from Leesburg yesterday. where he
has been holding a two weeks service
for the Baptist folk of that town. and
he returns to Us filled with the spirit
and enthusiasm to do greater things
for his church and community. All
are invited to these services.
His theme at II a. m. Will be
"Foregive Our Debts the sixth ser
mon OF a series of sermons on the
Model Prayer
At 1880 p m. his theme will be
God in Christ
1t Is earnestly desired that there
will be large attendance AT the
Bible class tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. All men are invited.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at s O'Clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24

One acre. la Sale Avenue. $3.50
Easy terms. for quick sale. NJ. o
LACKEY. ]
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
In Washin son Now.

Mr.. Joseph $. Baldwin. Who was
for some time prescription clerk at
Iiitic's Pharmscy. at Newport News
ard until -cccnuy manager e the Odd
PoiBi pharmacy ~ Fortress Monroe
has just passed the hoard 81 phar
macy Of the District o! Columbia. and
is al present employed at O'DOBncIrs
pharmacy on From; street. cnJ 81 tn,
largest drug stores In Washington.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
Lumber for Sale, Hail Price.

On Qurrn street. property near
Marsh Market See ". o. LACkEY. u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24

Houses for Rcnf-aiI scctions. "
o. LACkEY. i
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
m v0spp 0AYVSelaa

" VEN PAySseisa.
Writes charity On your ~ sc.iptioe
ve wfI1 Ail tAem free Of charge
OON0DON PUARNACIA 1A1e4f
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-24
IN THE HAMPTON
CHURCHES TO-DAY

Rev. J. Hose Smith, Of Richmond. to
Preach in the Presbyterian Church
at Both Services.
Rev. J. Hoge Smith. OF Richmond.
will fill the pulpit OF the Presbyter-
ian church at the morning and even
ing services today.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
FOXY GRANDPAS WIN
FROM YOUNGUNS

BEVERLY, Mass. Aug. A.-The
Foxy Grandpas." as President Taft is
said to have nlck-naned them, are put
ting It all over President Taft and John
Hays Hammond, and out on the Essex
golf links they are talking of nothing
else.
Gen. DeIbert Anes, OF Lowell and W.
J. Boardman, Of Washington. are the
Foxy Grandpas." and though their
combined ages reach nearly a century
and a half. the way they drove the lit
tie rubber ball from hole to hole Is a
caution.
General Ames is a sprightly youth OF
siNty-uine. who fit" in the civil war.
was governor Of Mississippi and came
hack to do some more "dghtin in the
Spanish war. B0ardman Is registering
boy OF seVenry-fOuT
The President and Hammond, who op-
pose Roardmau and Ames. call them
selves the 'YounguuS" and thus far they
have played an uphill game against the
Foxy Grandpas. winning only about
one match IN three.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
c. A. R. VETERAN
CANNOT SEE TAFT
Calls to Invite Him to Pa
rade, But Encounters
Guard.
By JAMES HAY, il.

BEVERLY, Mass, Aug. 24.-Alvin A
Hanscom, battle-scarred veteran of
many fights and commander OF John
2. Chipman Post, No. 50, G. A. R., Cor
got this morning that he was sixty
four years old. clad himself In gorgeous
uniform, hoped on a bicycle and sped
from Beverly to the Presidents cottage
He was much put out by the Presi-
dents declination. through Private Sec
retary Carpenter. Of an invitation from
the Grand Army Of Essex county TO
review its parade OF veterans here on
September IL He would not take '-No"
for an answer. and. therefore. sped Ike
a fstreak Of lightning through the
grounds Of the Taft home and brought
up against the burly and brawny form
Of Secret Service Man Washer.
u must see the President" said
Hanscom, quite out of breath, but
able to gasp his command,
"You must not said Washer.
It was then explained to Mr.. Hans
com that the President could not be
seen save by special appointment
made through Mr.. Carpenter.
The old warrior saw that his mis-
sion was fruitless, so he got on his
bicycle and returned to town. But
he is not in despair. He VOWS ne
win yet persuade Mr.. Carpenter to let
him see the President. he believes
he can persuade Mr.. Taft to review
the parade. which will have $500 men
IN line.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
Later Reports.
IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE
NUMBER OF DROWNED

LONDON. Ang 24.-RepOrts re-
cefved here late this afternoon from
Montevideo confirm the earlier reports
sent out from BuenOs Ayres regarding
the sinking by the Argentine steam
ship Colombia of a German excursion
steamer. The dispatches place the
number of dead anywhere between $50
and 200.
II is impossible, the cables say, TO
dgure the exact number of the dead
as the German vessel carried an ex-
cursion party, so that the names OF
the pass sse9gers do not appear on the
resseIs declarations.
The Htest messages received here
from Montevideo declare that very few
= the passengers on board the Ger
nan vessel were saved, These mes
sages confirm the report tLat the cap
tain was saved, and that he made an
unsuccessful effort to end his life when
picked up.
The messages say IL is impossible to
secure the name Of the German steam-
er, and the details are lacking. as the
vessel sank OF the mouth Of the har-
bar. and the ships that rushed TO the
scene have remained there In the hope
Of picking up survivors.
Most OF the drowned were women
and children, who were enroute to
MoateVideo 10 participate in the fes~
tiVal.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
PEONAGE CHARGED
IN STRIKE DISTRICT

That important action is likely to be
taken by the Department of Justice
with respect to the charges of peonage
at McKees Rocks, the scene Of the
great strike, is believed here. The
charges of peonage have been floating
about for some days. They concern
the Pressed Steel Car Company.
It is learned the Department of Justice
is giving the subject of alleged peonage
close attention. High officials OF the
department have been conferring about
the matter. Wade Ellis, the Assistant
TO the Attorney General, who is acting
head Of the department. refused today
TO say what the department was doing
IN relation to the peonage charges.
According to dispatches from AcKees
Rocks, the district attorney Of the dis
trict in which the strike is occurring
John A Jordan, has given it out that
ne viii take no action on any inforna-
ton without previous investigation by
the United States authorities of the
truth Of the allegations made.
Officials Of the Department of Justice
refuse to say what will be dore
Whether arrests are to be made or an
investigation is set on foot through
special agents is not stated. IL is be-
lieved one course or the other Will be
followed.
There is reason to believe that what
ever move is made will come to light
first from the office of the district at
torney in the strike region The fact
that the charges Of peonage have been
made through the Alsstro-H Hungarian
consulate is looked on here as lndicat-
ing that the Department of Justice will
not drop she matter without a rigid in
uIIirV
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
COPP SEEKS PLACE
FOR PETITE PONG
Court Allows Officer to Take Charge Of Little China
man Who Was Charged By Uncle With
Being An Incomgible.

Court as an incorrigible. His uncle, who
lives at 342 Pennsylvania avenue. de-
clared that he could do nothing with
the boy. Lee was ''velly blad boy" ac-
cording to the uncle. He wanted the
court to send him back TO China where
he could be made over into a good Chi
! -amaE.
Judge Callan said he should not be
deported and he was put in charge of
Mr.. Copp.
The plight Of little Lee Pong recalls
that of a japanese boy who found him
self stranded in Lincoln. Neb., several
years ago. He bad heard of William J.
Bryan, and Wen TO his home and an
nounced that he had come to stay. Mr.
Bryan told him be had nothing for him
TO do, but the Jap said that did not
matter as he intended to stay and 90
TO school. He said he had come clear
from Japan just to live with the great
Commoner and he did not propose to be
put off. The boy was so persistent that
Mr.. Bryan made him a member of his
household for five years, while he was
going through the University of Nebras-
ka. Then. he assisted him to go back
TO Tokyo where he is now a leading
business man.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
RECEIVES
ROOSEVELT SPECIMENS
Twenty Barrels and Nine Cases Reach Smithsonian
From Expedition in the WiIds of Africa-Wl
Probably Not Be Opened for Two Months

The Kirk DIX Dix, the cheetah. the
kartcheest, and the spotted hyena, along
with the impalla aud about seventy
five other specimens Of the smithso-
nian African expedition, commanded by
Col THEODORE Roosevelt. have arrived in
Washington.
Twenty barrels Of the specimens,
packed In brine, and nine cases of the
skins of the animals that have been
cured. were received at the Smithso-
nian Institution at noon today.
The specimens are direct from Nairo-
bi. Africa. and came 20 this country on
the steamship ProvinCla, arriving IN
New York about a week ago. They
reached Washington by freight over
the Pennsylvania railroad at nine
oclock this morning The casts and
cases were addressed in stencil
Smithsonian Institution,
II. s. National Museum.
Care Collector of Customs, Port Of
New York, L. S. A
From the Smithsonian African Expe-
dition.
The barrels and cases also had IT.
K. painted on them IN large white
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
MAKE EXAMINATION
OF AUTO SPEEDWAY
Cause of Fatalities in Last
Weeks Races Is Be
ing Sought.

IHassDIANAPoLIs, Aug. 4.-An exami-
nation is being made Of the speedway
where last weeks fatalities occurred
during the automobile races to ascer-
tain, if possible. whether the accidents
were due to careless driving or flaws In
the track.
In the cases Of Bourque and Halcombs
it Is claimed the machine from which
they were thrown and killed would not
have turned turtle as It did had not
both men looked back at the same time
While it II admitted the front wheel Of
the car struck a small ditch, this fault
in the speedway ordinarily would not
have been sufficient to upset the car
il is claimed
An effort viii be made to show that
the Mertz car accident. which resulted
in the death of the mechanictan of the
car and two spectators, was the result
OF other causes rather than any fault
OF the road,
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
MONEY Is AT HAND
To HANDLE CROPS
Bankers Report There Is No
Dearth of Funds in
the West.

The West is not in need OF money to
move the crops. All talk TO the con-
trary Is far fetched.
Acting Secretary OF the Treasury Nor
ton returned 70 washington today. He
has beer comforting with Mr.. Taft at
Beverly. Much has been said TO the ef-
feet he and the President have been
talking about how to provide money
10 move 5le crops.
Mr.. Norton was asked about this to-
day He said the Western banks and
those Of the interior generally are over
flowing with money and need no assist
ance. As a matter Of fact, Mr.. Norton
thinks they will need little aid from
Eastern banks. The condition Sf banks
in the South is such that they are not
likel-- TO need help In crop moving No
indication appears now that the inter
venti1n of the Treasury TO get the crops
moved will be needed.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
Steamers Loaded With Ex-
curSioniStS Crash Near
Montevideo.
MISTAKE IN SIGNALS
CAUSE OF ACCIDENT
Wild Panic on Board fll-Eated Ger
man Ship Follows and
Few Survive.

BUENOS AYRES, Aug. 24.-Be-
tween 200 and 800 excursionists on
board a German vessel are believed
to have lost their lives today when
the vessel was run down at the en-
trance to the haTbor Of Montevideo
by another excursion steamer. the
Colombia, and sunk.
A great fete is in progress in
Montevideo and excugsionists from
all along the coast are going there
on ships. The Colombia, heavily
laden, left Buenos Ayres for Monte
video. At the entrance to the har-
Dor she sighted the German vessel.
also bearing hundreds of excursion
lists to the fete.
SIGNALS misunderstood.
It is said that the captains of
the two vessels misunderstood each
others signals. with the result
that the Colombia crashed into the
other excursion vessel and tore a
gaping hole in her side. in which
the water poured.
The German vessel began filing
so rapidly that, in the panic that
ensued, efforts to launch life boats
failed utterly.
It is declared that great con-
fusion also reigned on board the
Colombia and by the time the Co
lombia's crew had aIlayed the
fears of their own passengers and
launched life boats the German
vessel had gone to the bottom with
nearly all on board.
Among the few who are reported
To have been saved is the captain
Of the German vessel. Reports
from Montevideo declare that as
soon as he was taken on board
the Colombia he made an effort
to end his life.
Later Reports.
Later reports declare that in the panic
some Of the passengers from the Co
lombia leaped overheard and we're
drowned.
Vessels are now reported cruising
about the scene of the wreck in the
hope that some cf the passengers man
aged TO get life preservers. but there
is little prospect any OF them viii be
saved
The Washington times., 1909-08-24

Does anybody want little Lee Pongf
Lee wants a place 10 live where he
can eat American food and sleep in
American beds and talk the American
language. Probation officer Zed H.
Copp wants to find such a place for the
little Celestial who is ali alone in the
world except for an uncle, Lee DeMoy,
who wants to have him sent back 10
China where he viii have to cultivate
a queue and agility with chopsticks.
Mr.. COpp declares he is confident that
the boy will please If ne is given a fair
trial. He Is gentlemanly and trust
worthy according 10 the probation offic-
er, who has had him under his control
for several days an has grown TO have
a great affection for the little fellow
All he asks is that Lee be given trial
AT any kind Of honorable work and If
he is not found competent ana honest.
send him back to the juvenile Court.
Lee was brought before the Juvenile
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
BIG MINING WORKS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Loss to Plant Near Wilkesbarre
Pa, Totals Almost
100000.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Aug. 24-The
entire plant of the Hillside Coal and
Iron Company, at Du Pont, near here,
was destroyed by fire early today.
Thirty miners. members Of the night
shift, had narrow escapes from being
suffocated
The head house. boiler house. and fan
house We're burned TO the ground. The
inside of the shaft caught fire, and 1t
is feared, the flames viii extend into
the mine.
The loss so far is about $4,000.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24

letters, but these initials were evidently
put upon the boxes and kegs after they
left Africa, for the paint looked fresh
and white. The total weight of the
specimens as they came in the cases
and barrels, as listed by the railroad
company, was 1890 pounds. The
freight for the same from New YORK
amounted to SiI93.
There We're received with the Roose-
Velt specimens also a large consignment
Of nOles, rodents. and other small ami
mails, the collection of which was made
by Major Edgar A. Mearns. member of
the Roosevelt party.
II was said at the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition this morning that the vats con-
tanning the skins may not be opened
for two months or possibly longer. II
viii be at least two years before the
specimens can be placed upon exhibit
ton They viii have to be carefully
tanned and mounted, which viii take
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
WEATHER REPORT.

During the next thirty-siX hours the
weather viii be generally fair east Of
the Mississippi river except that show
ers are probable in eastern Fl0ri1as the
southern portions Of the Gulf States.
and in northern Michigan.
Tenpera ure IN the Eastern districts
win not Change decidedly during the
next thl tsy-six hours.
Hurricane warnings are displayed on
the south Florida coast.
The ainds along the New England
and middle Atlantic coasts viii be light
variable. on the south Atlantic and east
Gulf coasts moderate TO brisk northeast
and east increasing and becoming high
over the south Florida coast.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
TURKEY AND GREECE
SETTLE TROUBLES
Dispute Over Island of Crete Ar
ranged by Note From Latter
Government,

According to advices received today
by the State Department from Constan-
tinople. the difficulty between Turkey
and Greece concerning the alleged at
titude Of the latter toward Crete has
been satisfactorily adjusted
The Turkish government has accepted
the explanations made by Greece in the
last note from that country of the re-
cent incidents I'm the island
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
STOCKHOLM STRIKE
IS NOT CALLED OFF
Employers Refusal to Reinstate All
the Men Causes Halt in
Settlement.

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24.-The promised
calling off of the stsike today did not
owing to the employers re-
fusal to reinstate all the men who had
gone on strike Had the employers
done this the strike committee would
have formally declared the strike off.
As it was hundreds of wOrkmen re-
turned, and the position Of those still
out is becoming daily more precaTious.
The number Of strikers no longer causes
serious embarrassment.
The cabinet today began considering
plan to force the emplOyeds TO ar
bitrate the differences with the strikers.
The Washington times., 1909-08-24
CORNETIST
BROWNS IN SURF
Wife of Member of Weber's Band
Collapses Under the
Shock.

ATLANTIC CITY, y. j., Aug. "a
Caught in a swirling sea this morn
ing while bathing in company with
his wife and two friends, Fritz Kreh-
eel, fifty-twO years old, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, a cornetist in Weber's band,
playing here, was drowned. Giving
way under the shock and grief the
heartbroken wife collapsed in the
water and had TO be hurriedly
dragged ashore to save her life.
Physicians declare KrenZel died Of
apopleXy, probably superinduced by
his struggle to regain shallow water
when he found himself being swept
from his friends.