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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
MERCHANTS OBJECT TO
DUSTY STREET SWEEPING
Council Will be Asked to Change
Method-Sprinkiing Before
Sweeping Suggested.

The beard of directors OF the Eliza
beth City County Retail Merchants
Association last night placed Itself
on record as being opposed to the
present system of sweeping the
streets in the daytime. An old negro
has been employed with a wheel bar
row and the dust he makes in taking
the refuse from the thoroughfares Is
both dangerous to health and ruinous
to goods displayed on the streets.
A committee, consisting of Messrs'
C. E Cheyne, J. Steiner, Walter V.
Wood. C. r. Todd, David Frankel was
appointed to bring the matter 10 the
attention of the council and to ask
for relief from the dusty system. IL
will be suggested that streets could
be sprinkled before the sweeping Is
done. -. e-..s,-
The directors also determined 10
confer with General Manager w. W. 5.
Butler of the Newport News and Oid
Point Railway and Electric Company
relative to having the cars on the
Boluevard line run straight INTO
Hampton. instead Of transferring pas
sengers at LaSalle avenue.
Several other matters Of interest 10
the business men were discussed oy
the directors.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
LOCAL PHYSICIANS WANT
RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
Medical Society VIII Cooperate With
/ Norfolk and Newport News In
Bringing About Conditions.

The Elizabeth City County Medical
Society last night placed itself on
record as being opposed to the re-
s,rictions placed on the oysters and
milk of this section by the United
States navy authorities and adopted
1 q resolution TO that effect. The So
society will use its efforts in CO.
operating with the Newport News au-
thOrities In having the ban lifted
against the milk and oysters here. so
that the ships of the navy may here
after be supplied with the necessities
from this section. instead of using
condensed milk while anchored in
Hampton Roads.
A resolution was also adopted by
the society offering TO cooperate with
Norfolk in having certain restrictions
on incoming vessels. placed by the
surgeon general OF the United States
navy. removed. so that vessels err
tering this port may have the same
quarantine rules as those going into
Baltimore. At present the Maryland
port is given great advantage over
this section.
The election of officers for the COM
ing year resulted in the selection Of
Dr. J. Wilton Hope as president: Dr.
w. II. Howard, vice president. and
DR.. Harry ID. Howe, secretary-treas-
urer
Major John A. Johnson, chief sur
goon al the National Soldiers Home,
read a very able and interesting pa
per on Some Causes of Death" Ma
jor Johnson's paper was received
with unusual interest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
ALL THE SCHOOLS ARE
CROWDED WITH PUPILS
open,nq Yesterday the Occasion OF
the Largest Attendance In the HIS
tory Of Local Schools


With the largest attedance in their
history. the public schools OF Hamp-
ton and Phoebus began the term OF
1909 1910 under favorable auspices
Yesterday morning. It was a record
breaking opening in ali the SCHOOLS
and the indications are that the ail-
thorities. will find their hands IAN
in accommodating the pupils
At the West End Academy. wnich
is the High school for the entire
county. Prof. George w. Guy. the prin-
cipal. announced that the total enroll
ment for the day was $50 pupils. OF
which number 1853 are in the High
school. twenty-five pupils entered
the senior class
At the Syms- Eaton Academy. Miss
lima Won Schiring. principal, the total
attendance was 354. while Prof W. A.
Wright announced that 250 pupils en-
tered the Phoebus Graded schools
BY the end of the week il is expect
ed that the attendance will be greatly
increased i'm all tn schools. as some
of the summer excursiOnists. have
not returned.
Oriy one Of the teachers in the en-
tire county failed TO report for duty
and that was Miss Audrey Drifting
ham. who has a bad case OF fever
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Mrs. George Armistead Cooke is
quite III at her home in Locust street
as a result of fright sustained while
out driving Sunday afternoon. Mrs.
Cooke was seated in buggy in front
of the Sherwood Inn when the guy
wires at the switch nearby broke,
the live wires falling to the ground,
and the insulated bell which connects
the wires fell on Mrs. Cookies head
She was Immediately joined by Mt
Cooke. who drove her home and al
once summoned Dr. Howe. who found
her only injuries were due 10 the
nervous shock. Mrs. Cooke Is nov
believed to be out Of danger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
REPUBLICAN LEADERS
MEET At OLD POINT
hale Chairman SIemp Confers
With His Lower Peninsula
lleulendOts.
,ApT. KENT SPEAKS HERE FRIDAY
Nominee for Governor to Address lo-
cal Voters at Court House-Hope
to Cut Down Democratic Majority
Newport News colieetorship Men,
toned in Conference.
;ApT. KENT SPEAKS HERE FRIDAY

A number of the leaders in the Vir'
yinia Republican circles held an i'm
Dortant conference at Old Point Sun
lay. when campaign plains were dis
.ussed.
While the men attending the con
ference had little to give out for pub
ication. all the leaders were exceed
ngly optismistic over the outlook for
bringing out tremendous Republican
Tote The leaders believe that Capt
Kent is going to cut down the Demo
ratio majority greatly. and say they
hope to see a victory through Demo
ratio apathy
Attending the conference at Old
Point were Congressman c. Bascomb
81 mp, the state chairman; Hon. AL
Fah H. Martin. national committee
nan; Mr.. John b. Kimberly, postmas-
er at Old Point; Hon. Harry Libbey'
postmaster at Hampton; Mr.. w; T.
Hopkins, postmaster at Newport
News; Mr.. George helms Wise, OF
Newport News: Mr.. Cl3ence Il.
smithers. Of Cherryton: Postmaster
Charles E. Welsh. Of Phoebus, and
Postmaster Carney, of Norfolk.
The situation in the entire state
vas discussed and it is said that
Chairman Slemp is highly satisfied
With the manner in which the cam
,aign is running.
Mr.. Kent Here Friday.
Cant. Kent, the Republican nominee
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
BAPTIST MINISTERS ARE
READY FOR WINTERS WORK
Rev. s. L. Nsff, OF Newport News
Chosen President Of the PENN
sula Association.

The Baptist ministers OF Newport
News. Hampton. Phoebus and the
county met In the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock and seorganized the
Peninsula Baptist Ministers As.
ISOLATION for the winters work.
The association heard interesting
reports OF the work done by the min
listers during the summer months and
then elected these officers:
President-Rev. 5. l.. Naff. of New
port News.
cepresi1ent--Rev. Carter A. Jen-
kins. Of Hampton.
Secretary--Rey l.. I. Wilson, ID. d.,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
SUES FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Rose Ksntrowitz Asks for Scpar
d. alton From Her Husband

Through her attorneys. Aessrs.
Lett 4 Nassie. Mrs. Rose Kantrowitz,
Of Newport News. yesterday began
suit in the Elizabeth City County
Circuit Court asking for en- absolute
divorce from her husband. Louie
Kantrowitz. a web known barber Of
Hampton
The papers IN the suit have moi
been fled with the clerk Of the courts
Ms Kantrovitz r. the daughter Of
the Mr.. r. ". Schwartz. o. Newport
News. They have one child. son
about SIX years Old
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
ACCIDENT IN SWIMMING POOL.
MIR. (. J. McMarion, of Boston, Sus
tains Fracture of Right Leg.

Mr.. F. J. McMarion, OF Boston,
broke his right leg while bathing in
the swimming pool at Hotel Chamber
lin Sunday afternoon Mr.. McMarion
had been a guests PIT The hotel for
Several days. He went swimming
in the pool and atteryted to dive
from the spring board into shallow
water.
He landed with terrific force on
the bottom and his right left leg was
broken Just above the ankle. Capt
Peed. chief surgeon at the fort. sci
the broken bone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
srrsno. for state Convention.

Sunshine and Dixie Circles. Kings
Daughters. viii hold a joint meeting
in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation auditorium tomorrow morning
AZ 10 O'Clock 10 take up the msfter
Of entertaining the Virginia slate Cir
Gle Of the Kings Daughters. The
state convention win assemble here
the latter pari OF October.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Owing 10 a lack OF quorum Of the
members the meeting Of The board OF
directors Of the Peninsula Baseball
league scheduled for last night did
rot take place.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Mrs. Norman p. Cooke. with little
Misses Cooke, returned to the city
Friday. after a visit to Stony Creei
and Petersburg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Miss Louise Francis will leave the
first of the week for the Woman's Col
lege in Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Miss Ruth Schmelz has returned
from Asheville, y. c., where she spent
several weeks. Misses Hilda Schmeiz
and Nancy Schmelz are expected to
return Thursday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS A@N1 OLD 20
of Newport News.

Il was decided 20 meet every Mon
day for the coming three months IN
Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Mrs. ]. ". Graves and son, who
have been visiting relatives in East
Hampton, have returned to their
home in Danville
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
SOCidl-PerSOndl

Mrs. Frank w. Shield and Master
George Shield. who have been visit
ing for the past several months IN
Saltsville. have returned TO their
home in Lee street. They were ac-
companied home by Mrs. Shields
mother, Mrs Katie Fitzwater.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21
WANTED.

WANTED EVERYBODY IN HAMP-
ton 10 know that we are now rocat-
ed in our new store. "a Queen st.
with a clean and up TO date stock
of hardware. paints and sporting
goods LEE & SMITH HARD
WARE CO. 3ni.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

C0ngdon's Pharmacy sccurstsiJ
compound prsscriptinnz.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-21

Capt. Kent. the Republican nominee
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
.PRETENDER'S SON IS
TO MARRY AMERICAN
Prince Miguel Of Portugal Engaged to
Wed New York Girl Who is
Wealthy and
Widow

LONDON. July 9.-The Austrian en-
bassy here today announced the en-
gagement of Prince Miguel of Pra,
ganza. eldest son of Duke Michael, the
pretender to the Portuguese throne, to
Mrs. Anita Stewart, daughter of
James Henry Smith of New York, who
was formerly the wife of William
Rhinelander Stewart.
Prince Miguel was born September 22,
1878. He is the son of Duke Michael by
his first wife. Princess Elizabeth of
Thurn und Taxis, whom he married
in 1877. Mr.. Smith died while the fam
lily was travelling In Japan two yeasr
ago, leaving an estate estimated at
about S30,00O,000.
Mrs. Stewart has known the prince
for several years. It is probable the
marriage will take place in London,
but this has not been settled.
Prince Miguel is the grandson Of
former King Miguel of Portugal and
an officer in the Austrian army.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
SEARCHERS FIND
FLOATING BODIES
MIDNIGHT BOAT RIDE ENDS IN
DROWNING
Prominent Young Couple of San Diego
Upset While In Small Boat and
Are Drowned-Two COM
panions Escape
(By Associated Press.)

SAN DIEGO, July 9.-After inces-
SAINT dragging of the bay in the vi
cinity 'of last nights accident which
claimed the lives of William Bates and
his young bride, the bodies of both
wife and husband were found today,
the former floating among the piling,
at 2 o'clock this morning and the lat
ter at 10 o'clock.
Young Bates, his wife and two male
companions were returning from mid
night row on the bay in a siXteen-foot
row boat, Bates being at the oars. AS
they neared the wharf they struck a
pile and overturned the boat, all be-
ing precipitated into the water.
The screams of the woman brought
two men in a power boat to the scene,
who succeeded in picking up Charles
Remondino and H. c. Mccoy, who had
been with the Bates No trace of the
latter was found until their dead bodies
were recovered.
1t is the belief that young Bates was
drowned while attempting to save his
wife, as he was an excellent swimmer.
He was the son of w. S. Bates, editor
of the San Diego Union, and was en-
ployed in the city engineering office.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
DODGE OF NEWSBOYS TO
HOLD UP PEDESTRIANS
is A PUBLIC NUISANCE

Many complaints are being made of
begging practiced by newsbOys on the
business streets, accompanied In a num-
ber of instances by reviling and cursing
persons who do not heed their requests.
The smaller newsbOys are provided
with Remember the NewsbOy' cards,
headed Hello, Bill" and printed in
purple ink. which they stick in front
of passersby, imploring them to hand
out few pennies.
The begging idea is the OutgrOwth of
Christmas grating, which proved so
successful that it was applied by the
boys during Prosperity week, on Tag
day and at all other occasions which
have drawn crowds to the downtown
streets. With practice the boys have
become more insistent and sometimes
follow persons nearly IA block begging
for pennies. If denied they express their
opinions freely
A woman walking on Broadway who
did not yield to the boys demands yes
terday afternoon was astOnished to find
herself roundly sworn at
"When. the Elks gets here we don't
intend to take Iess'n nickel from any
of 'cm," said a Small newsbOy named
Harry, yesterday. Come through, will
yer, mister?"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
IS
HELD FOR CRIME
CoRONER'S JURY RETURNS
VERDICT OF MURDER
Recommendation Made That Laws Be
Framed and Adopted to Do Away
with the Time Check
System
tBv Associated Press.l

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-After six
hours of deliberation without a pause
for luncheon the coroner's jury inves-
tigating the death of Caroline Brasch,
the bookkeeper of Gray Bros. who was
shot and killed in her office last week,
returned a verdict tonight charging
James E. Cunningham, the self-con-
fessed murderer, with the crime ana
recommended that laws be framed ana
adopted without delay to do away with
the "time check" system of paying la
borers as used by Gray Bros.
The inquest was attended by men OF
all professions, legislators, lawyers,
doctors and ministers seeking a chance
to denounce the "time check system.
Supervisor Booth of this city and
many state senators. among them SEN
ators Wolfe, Burnett, Schmidt, Ken
nedy and Anthony, addressed the jury,
urging the method of paying off work
men used by the girls employers be
held in part as responsible for her
death.
That the jury needed the demands
made on 1t is shown by its verdict,
which recommends the Bar association
draw up a bill which will put stop
to the "pay check" system and deferred
payment of Iaborers in this state.
1t calls on the legislature to pass the
bill and the boards of supervisors of
every municipality to work for its pas
sage.
Outside of the story told by the self
confessed slayer of Miss Brasch the
evidence given by Harry Gray, men,
ber of Gray Bros, was the most impor-
tant. The business methods of the
company were probed' deeply and every
angle of the check system presented to
the jury's view
Cunningham repeated his previous
story of the killing, again laying stress
on his motive, a desire for revenge on
Gray Bros. He heard himself charged
by the Jury with the same calm, all
most Indifferent expression on his face
that he has worn since he surrendered.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
ATTORNEY NOT READY FOR
HEARING IN BENSON CASE
Lumber Baron's Fight Against Inn
prisonment Temporarily
Checked

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9-Thc
hearing of the application for a writ
of habeas corpus for John A. Benson,
the lumber king, which was scheduled
to come before United States District
Judge Van Fleet this morning, was
not called as the petitioners attor-
neys were not ready to proceed.
Attorney j. c. Campbell, Benson's
legal adviser returned to the city to-
day and was unable to say what steps
were contemplated. He will confer
with Benson at the county jail today
and the habeas corpus matter will then
be set for hearing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
B POUNDS OF
SILVER IN CUP
TROPHY TO BE RACED FOR Is
FINEST ON COAST
Exhibited for First Time on Broadway
Yesterday, 1t Attracted Crowds
on Thoroughfare Filled
with Shoppers

The cup to be presented to the win
ner of the heavy car race today, which
has been donated by Dick Ferris, is
the most massive trophy ever pre-
sented or made west of the Rocky
Mountains for any purpose. 1t is made
of pure silver and weighs over 400
ounces, that means more than thirty
three pounds, troy weight, without the
base.
The handsome trophy was exhibited
yesterday for the first time in the show
indow of the Whitley Jewelry COM
pany's store, 327 South Broadway, and
attracted much attention.
On one side of the mammoth cup is
birds eye view of the Santa Monica
race course, a real work of art, show
ing the minute details of the course,
the grand stand, the parking spact, the
tapes showing the start and finishing
points, the mile posts showing the diff
ferent stretches, all of which is etched
and engraved.
The letters in the ornamentation of
the cup are heavy, having been cut
out and applied, and the automobile
at the bottom of the cup is strikingly
natural in appearance.
On the reverse side of the cup is a
picture of Dick Ferris, the donor, show
ing the head in bold relief encircled by
q wreath.
The inside of the cup is finished in
24-karat gold. The handles are large
and massive, the entire figure produc-
ing a large silver service effect 1t is
mounted on a handsome ebony base,
which was completed yesterday, and
about the base are fifteen mounted
shields, one for the winner of the cup
each year.
The engraving to be placed on the
shields will include the name of the
winning car. the drivers name and the
time made which will show each year
the advancing age of the automobile,
believing that each year the time for
the course will be reduced.
The trophy cost more than $1,000 and
is believed to be one of the highest
priced prizes ever presented for an
automobile event in this country.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
IN PRISON FROM CHOICE,
WOMAN BECOMES INSANE
Mysterious Prisoner After Five Years
Voluntary Servitude Loses Mind
Over Death of Cat

NEW YORK, July 9.-Charlotte
CRATER, who has been a voluntary
prisoner in the Yorkville police court
prison for five years, is insane in Belle
Vue hospital.
When she first asked to be COM
mitted to the prison she adopted a lit
tie kitten which became her sole COM
panion there. The cat died recently
and the woman grieved over the mat
ter until she lost her mind, the doctors
say, permanently.
terry about the woman. OF apparent
refinement and superior education, it
was believed that she had sought the
prison as a hiding place from the
world, but why she did SO she would
never tell.
She was first committed for six
months on her own request as a vag-
rant. At the expiration of each term
she was recommitted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
LOCAL

Auto racers tuned to fever heat for the
Santa Monica race; start to be made at s
o'clock this morning.
Gen. NJ. II. Sherman asked to resign from
water board by Mayor Alexander.
Charges against City Prosecutor Eddie
are denied.
Man arrested for obtaining money under
false presenses found near Broker" Brown S
office.
Receiver Lewis says depositors in Con-
solidated bank can collect 20 per cent. but
little more.
Harbor flags unfurled at consolidation
headquarters.
City Clerk Lelande wants wholesale
liquor petition returned.
Jury in Mitchell trial is sworn in.
Eleven thousand Elks registered in Los
Angeles early Friday.
Live elks stabbed on veranda over Fifth
street entrance of the Alexandra to well
come visitors.
Visiting Texas bankers continue on their
tour after their days visit here.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
COUNTERFEITERS SENT TO
JAIL BY FEDERAL JUDGE

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-William
Wakefield and Thomas Crow pleaded
guilty to having counterfeit coins and
dies for the manufacture of counter
felt money in their possession before
United States District Judge Van Fleet
this morning, and were sentenced to
ten and seven years in the penitentiary,
respectively.
The men were arrested in Marysville
several months ago, when the secret
service agents of the treasury depart
ment traced to them number of spuri-
Gus coins. The house was raided, and
all the equipment for making counter
felt money found.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Saturday; light south winds, changing
to west. Maximum temperature yes
terday, "a degrees; minimum, 81 de-
grees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
Veteran Actor Dead

the veteran actor died today at Peter
borough, aged G6 years.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
EASTERN

Philippine tariff bill passes senate and
provides for duties on nearly 400 articles
House accepts tariff bill 1t comes from
senate and agrees to let the measure go to
conference.
Convention of National Educational mem
bers at Denver take stand against heavy
athletic sports.
Rivers in Kansas and Missouri are begin
ming to recede slowly and food dangers
believed to be over.
Maryland Justice supports divorce laws
as essential to states welfare
Tom Taggart's name is cleared in sensa-
tional Ella Ginges case in Chicago.
Official milker to president strikes for
higher wages and strike breaker is sum-
moned.
President Taft makes public tentative
plans for western and southern trip this
fall.
Rockefeller adds s10.OOO.O0O gift to his
already colossal contributions to education
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
FOREIGN

Ambassador Whitelaw Reid gives brill
liant ball in London, entertaining royal
family.
Son OF pretender to throne OF Portugal is
engaged to marry wealthy widow of New
York.
Rioters at La Paz. Bolivia. attack home
of Argentine legation. but hurt
Peasants and Czar Nicholas meet at Pol
tava In honor of 200th anniversary OF the
battle in which Swedes were overcome.
Rioters In Bolivia are dissatisfied with
decision over boundary line between their
country and Peru, and legation is assaulted.
Suffragettes fined by police court Justice
in London
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-10
COAST

Oregon day is celebrated at Alaska expo
sition.
Berkeley agricultural expert recommends
new brand of wheat to farmers of Calfor-
MIA.
Cunningham is held for murder by coro-
ners jury over death of Caroline Brasch at
San Francisco.
Aged prisoner in San Francisco charged
with having married fourteen women and
engaged himself to ten
Prominent young couple drown at mid
night at San Diego.
attic.
Epworth league convention addressed by
noted divines in Seattle.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-04
STREET CARS OF MANILA
TIED UP BY BIG STRIKE
AlI-Nisht Meeting Ends In Determi-
nation to Insist on In
crease in Pay

MANILA, March 4.-The car men and
other employees ON the Manila street
railway system went on a strike this
morning, following an all-night meet
ing at labor headquarters. to enforce
a series of demands. These include an
increase in pay and a Encouragement
of hours, and were presented to the
company yesterday
A few men returned to work and de-
clared that many of the car men did
not approve of the strike, but that the
labor leaders kept the doors of the hall
where the meeting was held locked un-
til after the hour this morning when
the men would have reported for work.
The leaders declare they kept the doors
locked in order to prevent spies leaving
the meeting.
Most of the cars are being operated
with nonunion Filipinos and Amer
leans. A strong force of police is
guarding the cars, but there has been
no violence.
While small crowds gathered at the
junction points, demonstrations were
not attempted.