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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
Mlss Boyson Explains.

RICHMOND, Feb 10 ignorant OF
the wide circulation given her paper
of Robert T.. Lee until a letter from
of the action of the Daughters of the
Confederacv Miss Christine Royson,
OF Win0na. Mimi, IN a reply received
here expresses sorrow that sh" sih0uli
have written anything which might
prove distaSteful to Suuthcrncrs. She
says:
DIR Johnson. on Uf The profess.
sors al Columbia. adv lS"d u to limit
our discussion of Lee 10 some aspect
of his life. instead ,r trying to write
IA full biography, AMI with this idea
in mind | began /" hrowS" around
the library for Il theme, In locking
over some 1907 Ou'l"oks | sCOn be-.
came aware that tn" Lee centenary
had recently teen celebrated. and
thai one If its striking features was
the warm praise OF him which II had
called forth in the North
II attempted to lay in just as broad
a background of facts in explanation
o! Lees attitude as my space would
permit and from lhSr facts | then
tried to explain what seemed to us
Of the NCrth an idolatrous admira-
ton for lee on the part of the South.
The more | read and wrote the more
was surprised to find out how truly
great Lee was.
?. to. In, I,., al cd
schools of the North where men of
Toad culture and recent training
are teaching. that the thought of the
justice OF the South in the war is
ever dw"lt upon. To present this
cause from the Southern standpoint
to show that Lee must not only in.
evitably. but justly, have taken the
place that he did. and that he was
in himself a greater man than an
allegiance to one side or the Othe;
could have made him, was my pur
pi sc.
My Northern friends think | have
overdone the thing. Tt seems as II
l have lost out not only with the North
but with the South as well. am
so sorry all this has come about.
submitted my essay only as one OF
many. and was very much surprised
when the award was made in my
favor wanted to show that the
vast majority Of Americans were be-
ginning to feel that Lee is At to
stand side by side with Washington.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
LOCAL CONTRACTORS GET
SOLDIERS HOME WORK
Messrs. r. II. Richardson & Son Will
Build the Power Plant and Com.
missary Storehouse.

Announcement was made yesterday
that the National Soldiers Home all
thoriiies have awarded the contracts
for building the electric power plant.
commissary stOrehousc and tool
shops to Messrs. r. H. Richardson 4
Son. of Hampton, and the John W.
Danforth Company of New York. The
Hampton firm will build the commits
sarv stOrehOuse. tool house and Will
also do the construction on the power
plant. The New York concern Will
supply the electrical apparatus for
the plant. The contract price will
reach little more than 100000. and
it is understood that the work Is to
be started within a short period
Messrs Richardson 4 Son also have
the contract for the tunnelins WORK
around the Home reservation. made
necessary through the installation OF
an up-to-date electric power plant
When the bids were opened the
George A. Fuller Company Of Wash
ington submitted the lowest lump
bid but investigation showed that the
other contractors were lower than
the Washington firm on the various
single feature contracts.
The announcement that the work
had been awarded to local contrac-
tors will be welcome news here anu
will mean that the various working
men in this section will benefit
thereby.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
Initiation Into Mysterious Order
Furnishes Entertainment to Many.
ADDRESSES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Says Deficit Of 500, 900, 900 contronts
Nation-But Looks for Revival IN
Business as Soon as Tariff Cues
ton Is Settled.
(Bv Associated PresS.l

CINCINNATI. OHIO. FcE. 49,
Prcsidcn,-elect Taft was made tonight
a "Knccker." His initiation furnish
ed entertainment for one hundred
prominent business and professional
men of the city at the Knockers AN
nuai dinner.
Cinciunatis Knockers organization
is an auxiliary CT its Business Mems
Club.
Its particular business is to knock
hard and effectively everything tend,
ing to hinder the material advance
mcnt CT the city and 10 originate and
and promote enterprises and under
!akingS for The city's welfare. II is
unique in that it has no known origin
and no one knows who are its mem
bcrs. 1t makes members of whom it
pleaSes and diSmiSseS them at Will.
Addresses Chamber Of Commerce.
Turing the ,lay Mr.. Taft made an
address before the chamber Of COM
mcrce on the floor of the Stock EX-
change.
At the present. time. Mr.. Taft SAID
a deficiency of $l00. Go0.oOG confronted
those responsible fer the government.
That he believed it not to be serious
situation. and as encouraging signs.
he spoke of the stagnation in bust
ness due to universal inclination
to wait until the tariff had been re-
vised before new business undertake
ings were launched, or old ones
pushed ahead The normal revival
OF business after the tariff had been
settled, Mr.. Taft believed. would take
care of the deficit.
The Panama Canal.
Referring to the Panama canal. Mr..
Taft declared with great degree
CT positiveness that the type Of canal
had been determined upon and the
minority which had opposed the plan
adopted might as we'll come in anil
back up the work.
But" he added. whether they
do come in or not. it is going TO be
built according to the present plans.
Mr.. Wright's Subject.
Services in Central Methodist
church tomorrow will be in charge
Of the pastor. Rev. W. P. Wright.
Morning subject. Gods Laws in One
Word: evening subject: How to
Know What One Wants"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
DEATH OF Mr.. WHITING.
Well known Man Passed Away at
Soldiers Home hospital.

Mr. william Henry whiting. 81
years old. died in the National Sol
diers' Home hospital at 4 O'Clock yes
terday morning. after lingering lii-
ness. He was born and reared in
HAMPTON and served with Company
D. Peninsula Guards. during the
Spanish American war. He was pop
ular with the members of his com
pany. Funeral services will occur
from the residence Of his sister. Mrs
Dardcn. in Locust street. this after
noon at so O'Clock.
Mr.. whiting is survived by his sis
ter and one daughter. Mrs. Conver.
The following gentlemen will act
as paIlbearcrs: Messrs. Charles
Whiting. l.. r. whiting. James Scla.
ter. II. H. Holt. J. II. Crimson and
z. L. Howard
Rev. George " WEav ~aStor OF the
First Methodist church. will conduct
tho funeral services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
HOGe A1IliTARi ACADEMY
MET CRUSHING DEFEAT


The HOge Military Academy basket
bali quintet proved an easy mark for
the representative Give Of the llamp-
ton Young Mems Christian Associa
ton last night The contest. which
was fought out in the gymnasium.
was interesting. hut Il very small
crowd was in attendance and little
enthusiasm displayed. The, visitors
were clearly outplayed and tn" locals
found no trouble in winning by the
score OF - to Il. The visitors put
up clean. snappy. game contest.
but were pittcd against much
stronger team.
Tonight the rcpresentatir" five Will
90 to Brambleton with tn" de'ermina-
ton of taking the scalp Of the quin-
tct
Girls Play Tonight.
Interest is conferred in the game be-.
tween the girls team in the gHmha-
stun tonight. The contest promises
to be hotlv fought and large crowd
will probably ir in attendance. Miss
Maria Peek will captain the Down
Towns" while Miss Olive Nottingham
will be the captain of the West
Ends" Other players ars: West Ends
Miss Myrtle Nottingham. Miss Mary
Cosby. Miss Louise Rowe. Miss Edna
Brittingham: Down Towns, Mrs. Mel
son S. Groome. Mrs. G. W. McAllist"r
Miss Nellie Balmer and Miss Ami"
v Cunningham.
This afternoon the boys of the
Hampton and Newport News High
who are members of the re-
sppctivc Y. NJ. c. AS. will meet in
the Hampton gymnasium for two
games
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

inaugural address regard 1t az all
exnlicit annOuncem"n, that Mr.. Tai;
will not make any appointment OF
negroes 10 once in any e the South
ern States. 1t intimat"s, however
that II he finds negroes capable of
filling Offices In som" e the other
States he will no, hesitate 10 appoint
them in case other rJnditions war
rant it,
This position Is rn' IN accord with
that of President kn s"velt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
10 ENTERTAIN
BROTHERS WITH FLEET
Phoebus Aerie Will Send Invitation
BY Wireless to Rear Admiral
Sperry Today

Phocbus Acric. ?. o. Eagles. will
hold a special session ono day next
week. with Eagles from the hattie
shin fec; as guests o. honor Today
the acric will seEd from Oh Point
wireless message TO Rear Admira!
Sccrry, extending through him an in
yjia;ior tn all Eagles with the fleet,
10 attend the session. and asking
what date will BE- most convenient.
There arc IFS Eagles on bOard IN"
ba;iIcships Of the feet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
TAFT WILL REGARD
SOUTHERNERs' WISHES
NEGROES and Others Objectionable as
Federal Officials Not to be Ap-
pointed to ONCE.

RICHMOND. Feb. 19.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Times
Dispatch wires his paper as follows;
Unless something entirely unfcr-
seen occurs 10 change his attitude
towards the appointment Of negroes
TO Federal Offices. President Taft Will
not make any such appointments
in States where they would tend 10
arouse opposition on the par; or
the people among when they would
serve.
II is expected that Mr.. Taft will
make a full statement Of his position
in this respect in Ills inaugural adj
dress.
When he was in Washington on
TUESDAY and "Wednesday morning he
showed the draft Of il to several
friends. some CT whom had emporium
itv 20 real or hear it all. and others
of whom saw or heard only portions
Showed u to President.
II is understood that he read or
we'd nearly. il not quito all of IL.
10 President Roosevelt on the occa-
sion Of ono OF his visits al the White
House
II has been learned that among The
several subjects discussed in that
draft O. the address as it stood on
"Wednesday was the question Of the
ap;pointmcni Of negroes to Federal
once
On this point IL is said tia, where
Negroes had demonstrated their IT
ness to shar" in the responsibilities
Of government and their personal
qualifications for oficr. and where
their choice would NOT create feel
ing in the community in which they
resided. they were entitled to take
their share in tho administration Of
the public business.
viii Avoid friction
But where their appointment woUl,l
lend TO create feeling in the com
munity in which they lived and TO
arouse opposition from the people
among whom they would have "a
serve such selections should not b.
male. and he would not make them
Some Of those who have seen or
: heard this part Of the draft o. tht
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Miss Lucille Woods. who is attend
ing the Maryland Institute in Paitl-
more. has arrived at Old Point to
visit her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
NJ. Woods. Miss Woods was accom-
panied here by her classmate. Miss
Edith Ramsey Of Pennsylvania.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Cheyne's Studio will close Monday
between 3 a. m. and 3 D. m. All
kodakers should lay in supply OF
films Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Wantcd-thc farmers n this sec
ton 10 know that Russell & McCraig
are paving che best prices for Young
ycaiS IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Russell & McCraig will pay good
prices for 100 good hens and other
fowls 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Mrs. X. w. Hudgins gave a card
party at the Virginia Yacht Club yes
terday afternoon in compliment to
Miss Virginia Fuller. of Winchester,
and Mrs. Snodgrass. of Martinsburs.
W. Va. Last night Mrs. J. Wilton
Hope gave a dance at the club rooms
in honor of the two visiting ladies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
SATUR DAYs.

The original Lights Saturday
candy. sold only at HULL'S Cut Rate
Drug Store in pound boxes on Satur'
day at 29c. u.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

CongdOn's Pharmacy accurately
compounds prescriptions. 2-l4-lm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

brighten up. look pleasant. Cheyne
is educating his patrons in photOg-
raphy They all look 1t: note the
finished photos in the latest style.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Miss Carrie Hunter, Of the State
Normal School and Miss Edith Du-
vail, of Farmville are the guests OF
Miss Mamye Morris Rowe. in Victoria
avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Miss Anne Rowe is at home from
school to spend few days with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Rowe. in
Victoria avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
Attended Funeral.

Mrs. Robert S. Hudgins. Sr.. anC
Mr.. Francis F. Causey went to SUI
folk yesterday to attend the funera
of the late Mrs. John Henry Causey
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Charity" on your prescriptions.
Coucdon fills them free. 2flm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

The Misses Stronger. CT Balti
more. are the guests OF Mrs. T. L.
Sclater. in Victoria avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Mr.. Henry Collier. a student in the
Medical College of Virginia. is spend
ing few days here with his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs Howard Collier,
near Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Mrs. ". S. Love. of Winchester, is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Kenneth
W. Hudgins. in East Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Mrs. II. p. Ford and two children,
of Philadelphia, are the guess OF
Mr.. w. F. Larrabec, in Willard ave
nue.. PhuebuS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20

Mrs. SnodgrasS. of Martinslurg. W.
Va. is the guest of Mrs. J. Wilton
Hope, in King street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-20
Matters Personal

Mr.. Franz Won Schilling. who az
his brother Mr. Marsh7l
Won SchilIing. to the West Indies.
returned home yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
ENTERTAIN OLD SOLDIERS.
Miss whitfOrd Assisted by Miss
Tozier and MIR. Davidson.

Miss Eva Whitford, mezzo soprano So
Ioist and elocutionist, well known in
Washington and on the professional
stage. where she has had much success.
gave a recital last night in Stanley Hall
Theater, Soldiers Home. She was as
sisted by Miss Ethel T0zier, the bril-
liant young pianist. Of this city, and
Albert Davidson. barytone soloist in al
Souls Church. New York who made a
success here several years ago when he
sang in the White House. Their per-
Torrance was greatly appreciated by the
old soldiers and their friends.
Miss Whitfords versatility as an en-
tertainer was shown in her songs and
recitations. Her cieverness IN serious,
comic. OF character work is instantly
recognized. and she made a hit last
night. Her voice, magnetism, and genu-
Inc ability have made her reputation.
Miss Tozier and Mr.. Davidson made
equal successes. Their programme was
as follows:
'Tarautella.r iLisztl. Miss Tozier; two spring
songs (s) The Happy Song lDel BieEOl. and o.
Spring song (White Mss Whitf1rd; The Silent
Wcrld Is Steering (Buckl and o. The Vsga-
bond'' 9IOlIGy} Mr.. Davidson. "tiunEa Din (hip-
lingl Miss Whitf0rd- Selections By Soldiers Home
Band That Old Sweetheart Of Mine" iFieids),
Miss Whitford: lal A Minor Baccrolle Ruben
stsin). and CO. Gsvotts tGluck- -Brahmsl. Ms,
Shawl HAYNES. and 90. Two Little Irish
sonVs" Uohrl. Miss whitford; (al Sunset Buck
and tbl 'sGipsv John" Clay. Mr. Davidson; TIE
One I.erred Goose" Page. Miss Wlitford
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
AVACATION IN NEWYORKCITY
With the St. Regis Hotel as Temporary
Hone, An URaIIOyad Pleasure
At ANY TINE Of THE YEAR

Not all vacations are taken al the
mountains or. seashore. The great middle
class Of American business men find il
frequently necessary TO come 10 the me-
tropolis. And they do not always come
alone for their wives and children are
as deeply interested in the activities OF
the great city as themselves. vaca-
tion in New York. therefore. Is an event
10 be looked forward 10 with more than
ordinary interest II involves. Of neces-
sitv. hotel life during the visit, and 1t is
safe 70 say that the carefully discrin-
mating visitor viii select the Hotel St
Regis. at Fifth avenue and Fifty-hfth
street. If only he is fully acquainted
with its exceptional advantages. This
hotel Is sufficiently removed from the
rattle and clatteT OF metropolitan traffic
10 secure that Testful quiet one IS ac-
eustomec TO at home In its superia-
lively elegant appointments. its perfec-
ton Of service. and its exquisite cuisine,
surDassed by no restauTateIrs in the
world. the St Regis takes precedence
over ery hotel in America Yet nothing
Is overeiaborate or ostentaticUs. its whole
atmosphere is distinctly homelike. and
IFS rates are markedly reasonable, quality
considered Restaurant charges are no
hiaher than other first class hotels.
Rooms may be had as low as 8 and s.
a day for a large handsomely furnished
single bedroom; the same with private
bath for $ a day Cor s. for two peoplel;
or SO a day and up for an elegant suite
OF parioT, bedroom and private bath.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
CHURCH INSTITUTE MEETS.
Episcopal Diocese Workers in SeS-
sion at Epiphany Church.

sion at Epiphany Church.
At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Sunday School Institute OF the Episcopal
diocese. last night, al the Church OF the
Epiphany. the usual programme was var
led BY the introduction OF fve-minute
papers by a representative from each Of
the fifteen schools.
This new plan was adopted in order
TO let members OF the institute know
what was going on in each school Brief
discussions Of general SUNDAY school
problems followed the reading Of the
papers.
That parents should accompany their
children TO the schools; that the teach
ing should be thoroughly dogTnatie. han
ding religion as something quite as GER
tain and far more interesting than msth-
ematics: that less reference should be
made 10 sin than 10 virtue; that men
teachers are needed. and that religious
teaching IS not merely for girls and wo-
men. were some Of the points brought
cut
Rev. G. H. McGrew presided. Among
those present were Edward Temple. Mrs.
Griffith johnson. Gideon PHI. G. Pillow.
| f. :. Hutchinson, H. P. Slaughter. Mrs.
l Young. Mrs H G. Patterson. s s.
! Kramer and W 3. Dent
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Minister May Remain Here.

It is not likely the resignation Of Senor
Espinosa, Nicaraguan minister. IS final
He has learned that Senor Gonzales, who
is coming here as a representative OF
Nicaragua. is a good friend Of his. and
ne doubts not that he VIII be able 10 work
harmoniously with the new envoy.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
8. A. Murphr. Lxnehburg. pead.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, April a.-E- A Murphy. a
weIl-known resident. aged thirty-six,
died this morning after a brief illness.
He was member Of EeIl-known fam
sly Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Decorated Umbrella Jars.

Attention IS asked to a special as
sorment of Umbrella Jars, in an
excellent variety Of shapes, sizes,
and decorations.
Choice, SI.95 each.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Vice President and Mrs. Sher-
man Honor Guests.
McCLNTOCKS GIVE DINNER

Mai. and Mrs. DOwney Entertain at
Chevy Chase Club In Honor of
Mrs. Lees House Guests, Miss Me-
Kee and Miss Armstrong - Miss
Lulu Baker and DIR. Mensa Married.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Rich Cut Glass.

Our Cut Glass is ali Of besr
American make. which means the
best II the world. Rich, brilliant,
well-hnished pieces, and uniformly
moderate IN price.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Chinaware and GLaSSware
for the Summer Home.

vATE ARE showing OF Decorated China
Va ard EahenwaTe, Cut and Pressed Glassware etc. the
newest designs, especially suitable Tor the cottage and
for summer the home Prices which absolutely the
lowest for same grades Of goods only made possible by buying
in large quantities direct from the manufacturers.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Improved Natural
Stone Water Filters.

We carry a complete line Of Full
per Pottery Stone Water Filters,
the most sanitary and all-round de-
sirable water cooler on the market.
SI.95 to SAYS complete.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
japanese China
Tea Cups and SducerS.

Dainhly Decorated japanese Chi
na Tea Cups and Saucers, in as
sorted shapes and sizes.
Choice, 25c each
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

japanese Inlarie Plates.

Red-and-blue All-over japanese
Figure Decorations, 10 inches in
diameter.
&c each; SI.5o the dozen.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Matt Green Fern Dishes.

A lot Of matt green Fern Dishes,
in assorted shapes, sizes, and tints.
75c to SI.25 each
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

sef7s Tst 6ishss SiiSs Hf2dlSd EsdS Pre-. $1.00 up
Eaoh. GSt Glass on crusts, $1.00 up
EGob. GGt Glass Olive Dishes. $1.35 up
ESeb. cFt Glass Spoon Trays, $1.75 up
ESaR. 6qt Glass oomDoTts, . $500 up
sefsl Spt ESaR. slsss R...:,1.i, Mayonnai.e $275 up
DiS4Et Sgt 66asn. 65as7 n....a Water Tum- $500 up
E6%ls. Sqt Class Essb! Footed Fruit .$8.75 up
Cut Glass Fern Dishes co OK
Each
Cut Glass Covered But cS E0
ter Dishes Each--...-...S SOOO ~
Attention is asked to the many
excellent values shown on separate
tables, at
S2-75, $3.95, and $500 the piece
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
56-piece Tea Set.

We offer a lot of choice quality
Decorated German China Tea Sets,
in full 56-piece combination, and in
dainty rose spray pattern, at
$500 for 50 pieces.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Imported China
Salad BowLS.

An extensive showing Of Import
ed Salad OF Berry Bowls, in deslr-
able decorations, shapes, and sizes.
Choice, SI.oo each.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Special Sale of
M0ttingS and Mating Rugs

VTE HAVE just purchased from large importer great con-
w cesson, large lot of Chinese and japanese Matgs and
Mating Rugs, which offer at
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
Colonial Glass CandIeStickS

4 lot Of 7-inch Colonial Glass
Candlesticks; clear glass; excellent
pattern.
Choice, I5c each.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

The Vice President and Mrs. James S
Sherman were the guests Of honor at
dinner last evening OF Nh. and Mrs
James s. Harlan
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. McClintock entertained at
dinner last evening in honor Of the Sec
retary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Mac
Veagh.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

Fourth foo--G st.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21
MOUNT VEREON.
str. Charles MacslssteE Capacity 1,T0o1

Leaving xhsEs. "a ard u s.. ~. daily szeegs
Sunday, 20 a. n and Ks :. N
FARE@SSS ROUND TRIP.
IrrsndfnE acnfszinn 70 FTpunlss md uErst1l.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

The brotherhood and the laymen's
missionary movement was the subject
TO which J. Campbell White. the general
secretary. responded.
After Mr. Whites address an informal
response was made by John 3. Sleman.
jT.
More than 80 members attended the
banquet. which starts thef annual series
ausDiciously