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The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Is Ivory a toilet or a
laundry soap?
Both.
It contains such good
materials and is so per-
fectly made that there is
no better soap for the
toilet and bath.
1t is sold at such a
reasonable price that it
can be used in the laun-
particularly for
washing Colored goods
and articles Of delicate
texture; linens, laces,
embroideries and things
of that sort.
Ivory Soap
90 $500 Per Cent. Pure.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Gria, has organized, and wants games
with any team averaging fifteen OF six
teen years. It's lineup is. Martin
Schoeneld. Mcbride and Astryke, pitch
ers; Patterson and *. Cocveu. catch
ers. Lynn, first Dase5 II. CocIueH, sec
vnd 1asei Corbort third base; Murphy
left field Owens, center ueIdi Dudley,
right HcIds Bayliss. Howard and Brown,
substitutes. Address john Sch0edeld,
manager, $50 North Columbus street,
Alexandria. Va.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17
American Boxer Going
Through Hard Course of
Sprouts for DriscolI.
BOXING PARTNERS
EARN THEIR MONEY
Three Victims Daily Take Severe
y allopings, With Small Chance
for Revenge.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1T.-Abs Atteu,
hampton featheTweight fighter, has be-
san che shortest and hardest training
aeriod Of his career az JOhnsOn's road
mousse up IN YOnkers.
With Charlie Seiger. Danny Sullivan,
and little Johnny Daily. as trainers and
sparring partners, Abe has submitted to
"a regime calculated 10 get him bach to
his old time speed and stiffness 10
time for his bout with Jem DrisCoU al
the National Athletic Club Friday night
When Charlie Seiger. known wherever
padded init is used as the "Hoboken
Iron Man" called around at Johnson
and yanked Able out of his downy couch
the latter felt like sleeping just hve
minutes longer, but the Iron Man"
would not hear Of it, and a wrestling
match ensued. Seiger is a husky light
weight, and he mauled Abe considerably
before he got him thoroughly walked
up.
Observes No Regular Diet.
When he got UP Atteu fooled with
the chest weights for several minutes,
punched the bag for = while, and then
sat down to a hearty breakfast. The
champion IS not stinting himself IN the
food line Abe is away under weight
and he eats whatever he wants. A game
of cards came after the breakfast, and
then Atten went cut on the road FOR
"a siX-mile run. He plOwed through
mud and water. climbed pasture fences
and slipped through lots for about an
hour. at the end of which time he was
ready for a bath and rub down
For dinner Ee wrapped himself around
the greater part of q large steak, sew
eral potatoes, some carrots and other
vegetables, and washed the meal down
with a big draught Of tea. Another
game OF casino, and he was ready for
the afternoon stunts. He punched tie
sbag. swung dumb bells, and called for
more exercise.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17
SPORT NOTES.

Louisville has sold Jesse stovau 70
Los Angeles.
Pitcher Lowe, OF the Delmar. Dell
team, has signed with the Portsmouth
team, OF the Virginia League.
Loos, the Philadelphia basketball
player who went ~ PIJtsburgs found the
game there too strenuous. and VIII re-
turn home
Cincinnau-s contribution TO the prize
fund or tie American Bowling Congress
tournament az Pittshurg t0taled SOS.
Tits represents 81 teams or I'VE, %
teams of two, and 1l9 individuals.
n the roII-on no decide the Eastern
Bowling League five-man championship,
New York won two out Of -5lree games
from tQe New Haven uVe at New
Haven. New Y5rIs last effort was
The Tufts baseball andiGates report
ed for their initial practice OF the sea-
son Yesterday afternoon. The team IS
being coached by Nate Pulsifer, who
covered the Outfeld for Hartford for 4
few games last season and was latec
shipped into the New England League
Catcher Matty Fitzgerald. with ths
Jersey City Eastern League club last
year, is wanted bv both the Albany and
New Britain clubs Fitzgerald lives Iu
Albany and SOE Waterman. the New
Britain captain, who resides IN IrOys
has been trying hard to set him into
line for Billy Hanna
Frank A. Eishijiu4 a native OF ia.
pan. bears the distinction Of being The
first Japanese to ce entered In Mar
athOn race. Nisbijima viii start In the
Marathon TO be run at Les Angeles
WashingJOu's birthday. During the war
with Russia Nishijima Fcs IN. aide-de-
camp 10 General KurokI. and first dis
covered that he had ability as rum
ner when carrying messages. Nlshijlma
says he often carried messages for
Yenty hours at a stretch, and always
ran with them
The Columbia University Rowing Cluo
has begun a movement to- send the Vic-
tOriOus schoOlbOys of the New York
lligh schools 10 the American Henley ~
Philadelphia in May 10 compete against
the Philadelphia and Baltimore high
school crews. The Columbia manage
ment has set aside an appropriation In
case the plan succeeds. The race ID
determine the superiority of the New
York schOoibOys probably viii be held
on the Harlem about May - under the
auspices OF the Columbia Rowing Club,
1t viii be over q mile and q quarter
course, the distance of the boy course IN
Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Patsy Donovan says that Alpermau' S
INJURIES have prevented him from being
one OF the greatest second baseman in
the game.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Pop" Arson places Amos Rusie at
the top of the list Of great pitchers,
but admits that he has never seen
ChFisty Ma hewson work.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Eddie Walsh the New Yorker who
made such a great night here with Tom
Iuy Furey has a badly injured hand
that VIII keep him from boxing for the
next three weeks.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Christy Ma -Eewson coached at Brown
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Jesse Burkctt has started gymnastum
work in Worcester TO get in shape for
the season.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Angus McD0uEal, the former amateur
bantam champion, makes his profession
~ debut at Er3ClILOl tomorrow might
against George Dennis.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

There viii be q LaugfOrd- * gtCheL
night some day, Wiilus Britt says. but
ID WlI not DO for some months &c come.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Louisville has sold Jesse stovau 70
Los Angeles.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Jem Kendrick. an English bantam
weight who comes well recommended, iz
expected 10 arrive 10 this country too
day. He VIII seek a match with Johnny
COul0u
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Ralph Erne the Port Richmond light
weight wants 90 meet the winner Of the
Fred COgbett-kId Singer bout az the
Broadway Club OF philadelphia on
Thursday night
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

willing miuers like Cote and Good
man promise 70 make BrOcktou fans sit
up and take notice. They are 10 box
twelve rounds tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Ciucinnati's contribution TO the prize
fund or tue American Bowling Congress
mis- renresenrz ~ teams of I'VE. 65
teams of two. and 119 individuals.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

The Polo Grounds seating capacity
this year viii reach close to 5000. John
r. Brush Is reported to have spent S10O,-
90 on his baseball plant this winter.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

httell win celebrate his tweuty-1fth
birthday on WashluEJou's Birthday. lie
Is named after Abraham Lincoln.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

The date for the match between Joe
cans, eZ-champion lightweight Of the
world. and JabeZ White has been SET
f0r March -
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Grand Rapids has turned out another
weight who SIS headed for the East
with Nelson. Eetcheu and Kublak 90 it's
credit the Furniture City is well repre-
s.ated Ln usLLlnA.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

The Tufts baseball andiGates report
ed for their initial practice OF the sea-
being coached By Nate Pulsifer, who
covered the Outield for Hartford for a
few games last season, and was latee
shipped into the New England League.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Martin FIaherty, the veteran feather
weight, meets Free Sidney iu the feat
are number at the Gladstone A. c.,
Lowell. tonight
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

n the roIl-Of 10 decide the Eastern
Bowling League five-man championship.
New York won two out OF -ilree games
from tQe New Haven nve at New
Haven New Y3rlls last effort was
good for llI
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Loos, the Philadelphia basketball
player who went 10 PIttsburg, found the
game there too strenuous. and wiz re-
turn home.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

KID Manning, the Pawucket light
weight, is iu Philadelphia under the
management or an Dunn.
The Washington times., 1909-02-17

Pitcher Lowe, OK the Delmar. Dell
team, has signed with the Portsmouth
team. Of the Virginia League.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
MAN ATTACKS PREACHER
WHO HAD HIN ARRESTED
Rev. Green and rhaddeus Copeland,
Both Negroes, Said to Have
Had Lively Fist Fight.

Rev. X. III. Green. negro preacher
Of Warwick county, and Thaddeus
Copeland. a negro driver OF this city,
engaged in lively fisticuff at WASH
ington avenue and Twenty-fifth street
about 1890 O'Clock yesterday morn
inc and both were arrested by sta
tion Keeper Chewing and Patrol Dr.
yer Smith on charges Of disorderiy
conduct
The fight is said to have been tne
SEQUEL OF a police court trial yester-
day morning. II seems that Cope
land and Green had some trouble
Wednesday and the preacher sworc
out a varran: for the driver. charg-
ing him with using abusive language.
In the police court yesterday morn
Ing Justice Christian fined Copeland
SIZE. The negro paid the fine and
on meeting the preacher a short time
afterwards at Washington avenue and
Tvcnty-ffth street he proceeded to
get revenge.
Both men were hailed by Justice
scmmes. Copeland being accepted on
his own recognizance and Al. G. Tois-
OF being accepted as surety for Green.
The BAH bond was $50 in each case
The men win be given a hearing IN
the police court this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Neoro Boy Protects Mother.

RICHMOND. VA, Sept. 2S.-toud
screams attracted large crowd In
front OF 2304 East Main street this
morning about o'clock, and a pistol
shot little later caused the crowd
TO scatter. Policeman Andrews went
10 the scene and learned that Lyn.
wood Belts. negro youth. had fired
al John Maddox. his stepfather. but
that'the bullet had gone Wild. Inves-
tigafion showed that Maddox hao
struck his wife. the mother of Belts.
and when the stepson saw him APP
rroach her with an open knife in his
hand. he fred. claiming that ne did
30 In protection of his mother.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
TIME TO ACT.
Don't Wait for the Fatal stages OF
Kidney Illness. Profit by New
pors News People Ex-
periences.

Occasional attacks OF backache. IT.
regular urinatIon, headaches and dizzy
spells are common early symptoms
of kidney disorders. It's an error 20
neglect these Ills. The attacks may
pass CT for a time but return with
greater intensity. II there are symp-
toms OF dropsy-puffy swellings be-
low the eyes. bloafing OF limbs ana
ankles. or ny part OF the oooy. oon
delay a minute. Begin taxing Doan
Kidney Pills. and keep up the treat
ment until the kidneys are Wen. wnen
your cid time health and vigcr VIII
return Cures In Newport News prove
the effectiveness of this great kidney
remedy.
4 "a REYNOLDS. s2e ThiFty-fourth
street Newport News. Va. says: i
willingly give Dosn's Kidney Pills my
enforcement. a. they cured me OF
severe attack Of kidney and bladder
trouble. NV back was weak and ach-
ed All the time. The kidney secre-
lions were too frequent In passage.
scanf and PAINFUL when being voideo
and there vas much sediment in them.
A friend finally gave me a pox o.
Deans Kidney Pills TO Try and they
helped ne so mach ina; l gos anoth-
or box At KlcF's drug store BY the
time ! had finished the contents o.
this. I was cured. Up to his time
have had no return OF kidney com
plant
For sale BY sH dealers Price 50
cents. Foster Nllburn Co Bn11io,
New York. sole agents 70. the United
States.
Remember the nsne-DOsn's-snc
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Why We Are stronger.

TIE cid Greeks and Romans were
great admirers Of health aad strength
their pictures and statusry made the
muscles Of the men stand out Ike
cords
As a natter % fact We nave ath-
ietes and strong men-men ted on
fne strength making FOOD such a.
Quaker o1rs-thEt vouid yin IN any
contest with The Old Roman or Greek
Champions. Is
st's a matter Of food. The finest food
for making strength Of bone. muscle
ana nerve is dne oatmeal. Quaker
Oats Is the best because u Is pure. no
hnsks or stems OF black spccks. yasm-
erF wives ara fading that BY feeding
the farm hards plentifoily on Quaker
oefs they get tie best results IN work
and esosony. II voc live n . hot eli
mate by Quzkef Oats IN hsrnstic-ily
sealed tina Il ks,ps sweet ed fresh
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
CHRISTIAN CONVENTION
GOES TO DAnvllLE Next
DR. C. w. Kent Chosen President for
Year-Prayers For Recovery OF
w. r. Fos-

RICHMOND. VA. Sept. 23.-After
seleciing Danyille as the next meet
ing Mace. and Sept. 10, 1910, as the
date for IL, the thirty annual
convention of the Churches of Christ
In Virginia shortly before noon today
elected the following list of officers:
w. F. Fox, president emeritus for
life; president. DIR. c. w Kent; vice
president, ] $. Thomas; secretary, II.
ID. O. Maciacian; treasurer. r. M.
Kent: auditor. George s. Cfensnaw;
beard of directors. above named and
A. q. Chandler. Jr., .. A Hawkins,
George c. White, W. r. Gooch, Rob
ert II. Wilson. L. English, G. W. GIL
.espie. J. L. Hamaker. r. T. Elmore,
Judge George X. Anderson, J. r. Ly-
on L. c. Shelborn.
G. NJ. williams delivered an address
in bcnslf OF selecting Dsnville as the
next meeting place and assured the
delegates that they would be placed
In good homes and given plenty to eat
The committee en- resolutions sub
mitted its report. which was amended
IN various places. It recommends the
appointment of one of the corps OF
workers for spreading the Sunday
school work. endorses the work OF
the Virginia Anti-sslcon League. and
expresses the gratitude OF the dele
gates 70 the Seventh Street Christian
church and the press Of the city for
their courfesies.
Rev. Peter Alnsiie offered prayer
for the recovery of President w. p.
Fox and Acting Chairman Henry
pearce Atkins suggested that the com
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Milton A. Mock Alleged to Have
Been Short When Inspector
Last Visited Here.
NO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BEGUN
Neithsr Bank Nor Bonding Company
hss sworn Out Warrant for Miss
ing Auditor--hock Bonded by Two
Companies and Bank Is said to be
Fully Protected.

According to information received
Yesterday. the books OF Milton H.
Mock, the former auditor OF the f1rss
National Bank. showed shortage
when the United states bank examl-
rer for this district made his last
visit TO the institution in July. Oh
fcials of the bank declined YESTERDAY
10 say over how long period the
alleged shortage extends. but they ao'
mitted that II began tefore the oanK
examiner inspected the bank aDous
two months ago.
I'm TO this time neither the bank
of.icials nor the representatives OF
the bonding companies have sworr
out a warrant against Mock, but II -
reported that quiet search Is peihs
made for him. It was also rumofee
Yesterday that friends of me young
man would make good he alieeee
shortage in an attempt TO prevent an:
criminal proceedings In ;he mat'eI'
INIT this rumor could not be verified.
Of1,cials OF the bank announced yes
terday that besides being bonded TO-
$4,000 by the Empire state surety
Company, OF New York. Mock IL pond
ed for the same amount IN announcer
New York company. the total amount
of the bonds being $4,000. TINS
amount will. II is said. more than COW
er the alleged shortage.
B. A. Ruffin. representative OF the
Empire state Bonding Company. VIZ
h,s been here several days examis-
:ag Nock's books. returned 20 his or
Zee In Richmond yesterday. II was
said yesterday that an expert bank ae-
countant will come here to go over
the books. Until the accountant
completes his work, the exact
amount OF the alleged short
age will not be known. However,
examinations OF the books made oy
Mr. Ruifin and the bank forces, 1t rs
said. Indicate that the alleged snort
age will not exceed $4,000.
Since the reports of the alleged
shortage were made pablo by the
BANK officials many wild minors have
been going the rounds hs-a. but moss
OF these have been ridiculous on ,h.ir
face and were never gisei any cred
ence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24

mittee appointed this morning, con-
sisting Of W. r. Motley and ID. 8.
Hsmaker. to visit Mr.. Fox. be re.
quested to extend to him the lore ana
fraternsl greetings of the body.
Mr. Ainslie spoke OF his efforts 70
have an orphanage OF the Christian
church established in Virginia. and
said that he had received promises
of $4,000 nineteen years ago for the
institution. He said he thought the
30 600 members OF the church in vlr-
ginia should establish the orphanage
and left the matter with the conven-
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Organized Twenty Years Ago.
CELEBRATION At CHus5H TONIGHT
Feature Of Evening VIII be Com
msncement Exercises During Which
Certificates OF Promotion aid d.
pIomas VIII be Awarded.

The twentieth anniversary and CON-
mencement of the Sunday school OF
the First Presbyterian church will be
held tonight at 1880 o'clock In the
church building. An unusually inter-
esting program has been arranged and
the exercises promise to be the most
interesting OF their kind yet attempt
ed by the school.
There are to be exercises by each
department Of the school and the GER
tiiiactes and diplomas will be awarded
the scholars of the school. Two OF
the scholars have completed the en-
tire course OF study In the school
which includes the history OF the
Presbyterian church. etc. and are &c
receive diplomas. Many others OF
the scholars win receive certificates
of promotions from one department
to the next higher one.
The Sunday school of the church
was founded In 1889 with a member
ship of %. For eleven years tne
growth OF the school was small, but
II has grown rapidly since 1900, the
enrichment increasing from las to
25i in 1908.
Rally Day services will be held by
the school Sunday morning. begin
ming at $3.50 o'clock and an interest
ing program is to be carried out
DR.. j. w. Ayler has been named
lay delegate from the First Presby-
terrain church to the Presbytery which
will meet in Gloucester county Mon
day and continue In session the en-
tire week.
Rev. Z. T. Wexford VIII deliver his
sermon on "Calvinism in History" be.
fore the Presbytery by special re-
quest. He will also deliver the ser.
mon at the Knox Presbyterian church
Norfolk. on October 81. at the fou,
hundredth anniversary of the birth
OF Christ.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Native Reports.

OUDJA. sept 11-Native reports
say that the Spanish advance toward
Seiousn on september % ~a~ stopped
and turned hack by strong body o.
RinaBs. similar reports uere cur
rcnf during the operations st Bent
sicar. shen > number of the tribes
men. hxhsirr Tor the spanish cause.
we're sad 10 have deserted 70 the
enemy. forcine th@ Spanish troops
e retire 70 Neiina These reports
probzsly sre che basis q the rumor
of a Spanish reverse.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
ATHLETICS AND NORTH
ENDERs MEET TOMORROW
Final Game Of Peninsula League Sea-
son Here Promises 70 Se En-
citing One.

North End and the Athletics meet
at tAe Casino park AZ $50 o'ciccs. 10
morrow afternoon IN the last game
of the Peninsula League season here
and the game promises 10 h 81 ex-
citing one. FoFt Monroe and Hamp-
tor viii wind ND The season at Hamp-
son.
The Athletics are anxious 70 win
this game 80 thai they can hnish the
season IN second place. They are now
tied with the Soldiers. bus they er-
rect Hampton 10 defeat the Ar;iller-
ssts
simpson vfll pitch for North End.
rhfe ether B-istor or JUNE" Davis
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Edwin Hsw|ey and Associates VIII
Make Trip From Cincinnati TO
This City Next Month.
Party VIII Arrive Here About oc-
tober IS and viii inspect Piers,
Elevators and Other Property-h.
e. Huntington, Director Of Road,
viii be One of Visitors.

President George w. Stevens. OF the
Chesapeake 4. Ohio Railway Company,
Frank Trumbuli. chairman OF the exc
cutive committee of the road. and tho
directors of the company WIN make
a tour of inspection OF the entire rail-
way system next month. The party
will leave Richmond on special train
about October l2 and will go TO Gin
cinnati about October Is. The officials
will go over the entire line. arriving
here about october Is.
The officials are to make an inspec-
ton OF the coal docks end freight
piers, elevators and other property
OF the company here. They VIII also
examine the new piece OF land be-
tween coal docks Nos. 10 and IL.
which recently was acquired by the
company. 1t is expected that they VIII
spend the entire day here and they
probably will make a visit TO the ship
ward before returning to Richmond.
Members Of the Board.
Composing the board OF directors OF
the company are: Edwin Hawley, OF
New York. who secured control OF
the company in February: II. z. Hunt
ington, of New York. who Is large
stakeholder in the Newport News
Shipbuilding 4 Dry Dock Company
Mr.. Vanderbilt. president OF the New
York City Bank New York; MIR.
Mackie, well known railroad man
and financier of New York, and
Major Dooley and Fred w. Scott.
bankers Of Richmond.
While IL is said that the inspection
of the system by the directors has
no particular Significance, 1t is prob
able that improvements all along the
line of the road will follow the inspec-
lion.
Improvement in Progress.
Since acquiring control of the prop
erty. Mr.. Hawley has been striving
to improve the system so as to make
II one of the best trunk line roads
In the United states. improvements
are now being made at various places
on the road and work on the double
track between this city and Richmond
is nearing completion.
This will be the second time the
new directors of the road have visited
this city. the first visit being made
last spring. Mr.. Trumbull and Press-
dent stevens visited the city and in
spected the terminals Wednesday.
Mr. Trumbull was in Europe when the
directors first came here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Destroyer Completes Trial.
Try Associated Press,

LEwES. DEL. Sept. 25.-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Lieutenant Smith.
completed her four hour trial run to-
day. The vessel exceeded her coa-
tract speed and met al other trial
requirements. The Smith will be de-
lIversd 10 the government about 0c-
tober
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Game Warden Kills indian.

LANSING. MICH. Sept. 2S.-State
Game Warden Pierce today received
a message from Deputy Rowett, OF
Bcsesmer. who kilisd an Indian during
a battle with a band OF them on Sun
day in Gogebic county. stating that
the Indians have fed across the the
border into Wisconsin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24
Ninth Death from PelIasrs.
tBy Associated Preset.

CHARLOTTE. y. C, Sept 2S.-The
ninth death from peIlagra since TIE
prevalence Of the disease in this cSn-
rrusity IVES announced. occurred to-
DAY. the victim being Eta Boyee,
colored. 20 years Old. There are nov
six cases under treatment in Char
lctie.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24

Mrs Harry s. Estcourt, OF Boston,
accompanied by her sister. Miss Ed
ma Holmes. who has been her guest
in Boston for sometime, arrived mere
yesterday to visit her mother Mrs.
Sophia Holmes at the Charnley apart
ments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-24

Miss Matilda Kline, who has been
the guest OF Mrs w. X. Jenkins, O.
Twenty ninth street, has returned to
her home in Alexandria, Va.