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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
DR.. NathenieI Williams Victim
of Heart Disease.
LIVED HERE THIRTY YEARS
Venerable Physician Had Praeticed
His Profession in Hampton Since
Soon After Leaving Sehool-Was
Thought to be improving.

DR. Nathanial Williams, who FOR
NEARLY thirty years has been a proni-
nent physician Of Hampton. died sud
denly from heartfailure at his home
In West King street last night at IL As
o'clock. Dr. williams had been SUI
ferer from heart trouble for years,
and during the past few days his
condition had been critical. However,
early last night he seemed TO be much
lstronger, and the end came suddenly
while the aged doctor was sitting in
his chair.
DR.. Hope left the house shortly after
In O'Clock, and at that time DR.. Will
Hams condition was SO much i'm
proved that the members of the
family were beginning to have hopes
of his recovery. At 1880 o'clock the
patient apparently was still improv-
ing. Fifteen minutes later he was
dead
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed The body will
be taken to Norfolk county for inter-
ment. probably tomorrow.
.Dr Williams was a native Of Prin-
cess Anne county. where he was born
in 1874 He entered jefferson Medical
college at Philadelphia in 1859 and
was pursuing his studies there when
he Civil war broke out. Returning
to Virginia, he entered the Confed-
crate army as en- assistant surgeon.
|serving throughout the four years OF
me war. Afterwards he entered JEFF
ferson College again. and in 1868 re-
ceived his degree. For several years
he practiced his profession in Prin-
cess Anne. then he came to Hampton
10 make his home. During the years
Or. Williams lived in this community
ne built up a large practice, and oc-
cuped a prominent place among the
members of his profession on the
Peninsula.
He was a member OF the Peninsula
and the Elizabeth City county medical
societies. He also belonged to X. l..
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, was
a Mason and was an active member Of
the Central Methodist church, serving
as member of the official board OF
the church.
DIR. Williams Is survived by two
sons and a daughter-Mr. Oscar VII
Hams. well known druggist of this
city: Mr.. Robert Williams, OF New
York, and Mrs. r. c. Lee. wife OF
Councilman Lee. of this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
EoR RENT.

FOR RENT-l9O ACRE FARM. ONE
and onehalf niles water front;
5000 bushels oysters to be gotten
eff: ninety acres OF first-class pas
ture: will takes care of 40 to 80
cows eight months; plenty OF fruit
for family: farm and pasture
fenced in; plenty of best water and
outbuildings: extraordinary large.
good barn, in fire condition. Ad-
dress or call to see r. r. SHIELDS,
Hampton. Phone 439.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Pouuoson News.

Miss Nellie Freeman, the daugh'
ter of Mr.. and Mrs j. ;. Freeman
who has been very i'll with typhoid
fever. was reported as slightly i'm
proved yesterday.
Mr.. John Workman. one of the Oldest
citizens Of Poquoson district, is very
iii in his home near Poquoson post
Office. with an attack OF brights
disease Mr.. Worham is seventy years
old.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
VIII Hear Fifteen FeIonles..

Fifteen felony cass have been set
Tor trial in the Circuit Court for TO-
day, tomorrow and Saturday II Is not
expected that any OF the cases VIII
take much time in their hearing and
for that reason the opinion is advane-
ed that the docket viii be cleared or
fifteen cases before the end of the
week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
WILL HASTEN HOME RULE.
(By Associated Pressl
7. p. o'connor Believes irelsnd's
Enemy Is 70 Sc Removed.

BOSTON. MASS. Nov. 1.-THE be-
lief that the approaching general
election in Great Britain will hasten
home rule for ireland was expressed
today T. P. O'Connor. NJ. p. who Is
visiting this city.
The House Of Lords" he said.
stands as the only obstacle between
ireland and home rule. With that
obstacle removed BY such a drastic
measure OF reform o. the House OF
Lords as the liberals viii bring in. !
regard home rule as not only certain.
but very near
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
NUMEROUS PROMINENT
PEOPLE WILL BE HERE
Governor and Mrs. Swanson Among
These Expected to Attend the Ex'
ercises-Mr. Taft to Address Public
Meeting In the School Gynasium--
Official Announcement.

Announcement was made at the
Hampton Normal and Agricultural In
stitute yesterday of the program Tor
the visit OF President and Mrs. VII
liam II. Taft to the school on Sat
urday.
The announcement follows:
president Taft and party are eX-
pected 10 arrive at the Normal school
about ten o'clock on Saturday morn
ing. President Taft viii attend
meeting of the Hampton trustees. to
which body he was elected last May.
"A public meeting will be held in
the school gymnasium at about 2:3o.
The gfounds will be closed until that
time. They will then be thrown open
TO the general public. As many Will
be admitted TO the gymnasium as can
be accommodated. President Taft viii
leave on the Mayfiower soon after the
meeting
Distinguished Visitors.
Among the distinguished people ex-
peeted here to attend the Taft day
celebration are Governor and Mrs.
Claude A Swanson, of Virginia; DR..
and Mrs Elliott, of Harvard Univer-
s!ty: Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie,
of Pittsburg; Mr.. and Mrs. John d..
Rockefeller. Jr., of New York: DIR.
Walter Buttrick. secretary of the gen
eral board of education: DIR. J. l..
Glenn, Of the Sage Foundation; DR.
James billiard. of the Jeans Founda-
lion; DR.. Pritchett, of the Carnagie
Foundation; DIR. William F. Schieffe-
lin, of New York: Colonel and Mrs.
y. r. Munford, of Richmond. DIR. Rob
ert c. Ogden. president of the tiamp
ton Institute board of trustees, will
be in charge OF the entertainment of
the guests.
Although Governor Swanson has not
positively accepted the Invitation to
be present. the school authorities are
hopeful that he and Mrs. Swanson viii
come Governor Swanson will be in
Norfolk tomorrow to attend the Taft
day exercises and win introduce the
president to the audience. II is thought
likely that ne will remain over until
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Mayor orders Fight stopped.


TOLEDO. OHIO. Nov. 11-Mayor
Whitlock tonight issued orders to the
police to stop the eight round match
between Johnny Kilban. Of Cleveland
and Battling Johnny Schultz, Of To-
eldo which was scheduled for to-
night. Mayor Whitlock said that II
is his intention to allow no prize
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Unless your Edison Photograph is
equipped TO play Amberol records. you
are missing a lot Of good things.
four present Photograph win give
you three times as much pleasure u
You viii allow Cheyne 10 equip y
with a new attachment II viii then
play both two and four records. IS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Saturday and if he does that he viii
come to the Normal school
Third president to Visit School.

Two other presidents have honored
the Normal school with their pres
ence, but as DR.. Frissell and President
Taft are members of the Yale alumni
none of the former president has had
such personal interest in his visit as
win President Taft.
The Noramal school authorities will
have number of extra officers on
hand all day to guard the president.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

the condition of Capt William. Baulch,
Sr, showed a Slight Improvement.
Although Capt Baulch is not out OF
danger zone. the slight improvement
has given his friends and family hope
for his recovery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
Eox Hi Personals.

Mr.. James Smith. well known Gill
zen of FOX Hill. is very i'll in his home
with the bronchial pneumonia. Mr..
Smith is so years of age
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

WANT ED EVERYBODY TO
watch our windows from oct. is to
23rd for Chi-Namel Demonstra-
ton. Don't fail 20 see it. LEE PAT
TERSON HARDWARE CO., "a w.
Queen st. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

SPECIALS on THE FLOOR-AT
our store this week 800 Heaters,
Stoves and Ranges. Your credit is
good. NEWELL & CO, Inc, 2I-25
W. Queen ST., Hampton. Va. is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
HAMPTON. Pf1OEBUS AND Old POIN

fights here and that several minor
bouts recently held under police OBJ
servation did not come to his atten-
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Mrs. Sallie Ann Wallace. OF Fox
Hill is very i'll.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

At Gardeners pharmacy there Is al
ways registered druggist TO wait ON
yoN. ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Mr. joe Williams. of Essex County
is now visiting his sister in Fox Hill
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

SPECIALS THIS WEEK-500 PAIR
Blankets: cheap. NEWELL 1& CO.
Inc, 21-25 w. Queen St, Hampton,
Va. is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
SOClAL-PERSONAL

The marriage of MIR. Joseph VIII
liams and Miss Clyde Johnson. daugh'
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson,
will be celebrated in the home of the
brides parents at Fox Hill this even
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

A. Gardner's pharmacy there IS al
ways a registered druggist 20 was on
yOu. %.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18
WANTED.

BASKETS-GIVEN AWAY THIS
week free at NEWELL & CO. Inc,
21-25 W. Queen St. is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

LADIES' SUITS AND CAPtS-ON
easy terms, at NEWELL & CO, Inc,
Thanksgiving Specials. 21-25 w.
Queen St. Hampton, Va. is.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Miss Katheran Virginia Copeland.
the little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
%. =. Copeland. entertained a number
Of her young friends Monday after
noon at her home. Us Victoria ave
nue.. in honor Of her seventh birth
day. The evening was pleasantly
spent in games. after which refresh
rncni we're served
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

ing.
Mr. and mrs. i. >. Digs, OF North
Hampton. left yesterday for Mathews
county. where they will spend sew
eral days. They were accompanied
on the trip by their daughter.
Mrs I.ucius II. Grove, OF Richmond
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Nor.
man p. Cooke. in Center street. Mrs
Cooke continues quite Ill.
After visit to the Misses Phillips
in Locust street. Miss Pet Beasley
returned to her home in Petersburg
yesterday.
Mr.. william Browder. who has been
visiting his sister. Mrs y. p. Cooke
returned yesterday TO his home IN
Norfolk.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Cock LETT
yesterday for the winter home IN
Osprey. Florida. where they wiz re-
main until next April.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Mrs. G l. UzzcE continues very %
al her home on Arrnistead avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-18

Reports from Old Point At 10 O'Clock
last evening we're 10 the effect that
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
Americans Open h Phlsds|phIa d
Recotd Breaking Crowd.
DuTPlAYED BOSTON ALL AROUND
Over Thirty Thousand wfitnsss Con.
I test-Many imposing Ceremonies
preesds 0ame-Nsw York Opens
Season at Washin0ton-is Defeated.
lBy the Associated Press).

Nv the AStOCldUcu IIcbOIs
PHILADELPHIA. PA. April H.
The American Leaguse season was
opened In this city today with the
largest crowd that ever witnessed a
baseball game In this city-30, 162 pay.
ing for admission. The occasion
marked the opening OF Shibe Park,
the new half million dollar home OF
the Philadelphia American League
Club. So great was the rush for the
park that the gates were closed at
two O'Clock, one hour before play
started.
After the parade across the field.
which was led by President Johnson,
OF the American League. President B.
F. Shibe. OF the Philadelphia club:
President John l. Taylor. Of the Bos-
ton club. and w. o. Hundley. OF Chi
cago. and the flag raising Mayor Rey'
burn tossed out the ball and Umpire
Hurst announced that the game was
on.
Philadelphia outplayed Boston both
in pitching and at the bat.
Plank was In grand condition, and
held Boston to six hits.
Boston pitchers were batted hard.
and nearly all the hits OF them were
punched.
Score: r. H. e.
Philadelphia ..1O201O13"-S Is 2
Boston ..0OOOO1OO0-1 s
Batteries-Plank and Powers; Arel-
lanes and Carrigan. Umpires. Hurst
and Connolly. Time. 2:O5.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
TRUSTEES SALE

OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROP
ERTY, LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF TWENTYFOURTH
STREET, BETWEEN MADISON
AND MARSHALL AVENUES. THIS
CITY.
Default having occurred under the
terms of a Deed of Trust dated Sep
tember r. 1905, recorded in the
Clerks ONCE of the Corporation Court
Of the City Of Newport News. Vir-
ginia, in Deed Book No. 20. at page
AS, executed by Lamb Rodgers and
wife to the undersigned Trustee, at
the request of the party secured, the
undersigned will. offer for sale. in
front of the premises, at 1900 o'clock
a. m, on
Friday, April %, 1909,
the following property as described
in said Deed of Trust, to-wit, Lot
Number Seventeen QD in Block
Number Sixty.nine (69), City Map: to-
gether with the improvements, etc.
Terms-CASH. A deposit of $3.50
will be required at time Of sale. terms
to be complied with within five days,
or premises will be resold at cost
of defaulting purchaser.
SECURITY TRUST AND SAVINGS
BANK OF NEWPORT NEWS. VlR-
GINA, Trustee.
VIM @. STUART, Attorney.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
CANDIDATES CARDS.

To the Citizens of Newport Jews, va:
At the coming primary election to
be held in this city under the au-
spices of the City Democratic party
for the purpose Of nominating can
didate for High Constable OF this city.
I shall be a candidate for the once
I do not think need any introduc-
ton to the citizens of Newport News,
and II I should be honored with your
votes and influence. and be the sue.
cessful candidate of my party, shail
endeavor, If elected to the ONCE IN
the general election, to honestly and
conscientiously fulfill the duties OF
the same.
Respectfully,
3-20-tf. ERNEST G. COA.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13

NEW YORK. April 12.-Monag on
call easy, N . per cent; ruling rate
TX: closing bid IL: offered At 2.
Time loans very dull and steady: 81
days q 2k per cent and 90 days az
per cent: six months *. Close:
Prime mercantile paper ~ . Z per
cent. Sterling exchange with actual
business in bankers bills At 486.10
for so day bills and ct 4S7.7o for de-
mand. Commercial bills 4Ssx Q 4S6
Bar silver son: Mexicsu dollars a.
(By Associated Press.)
BALTIMORE. NIL, April II. -
wHEAT-StUng: SPOT 40: do No
2 red Western 40; April, 40; Nay
AS: July, 115k: Southern On grade
l37k.
CORN-strons: Spot 7sk . 7sk ;
April 7sh . 4: May 73k . =:
Southern whi,n 7ox . 7sk: do yel
low 70 -.
OATS-Firm: No. mixed 81 . y
Rhythm; NJ. 2 Western export
s. = So.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
ro the Voters Of Newport News:

To the Voters Of Newport News:
/ have decided to enter the Demo
cratic primary for nomination a. your
Representative in the next General
Assembly Of Virginia
II nominated and elected, I shall
strive to promote and protect the
many and varied interests OF New.
port News, Tidewater Virginia ana
the State at large as faithfully a. ]
endeavored to do when formerly ]
had the honor to represent you.
will most heartily appreciate your
vote and assistance. Most respect
fully. L. +. SIEAhNES'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
70 THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS:
Upon the resignation Of the Hon.
l. p Stearnes as q member OF the
House Of Delegates in 1905. announc-
ed myself as Q candidate for the Of
fee; and by your generous support
was nominated and elected for two
consecutive terms. How well have
served you is q matter Of record.
now seek denomination At the hands
Of nv fellow Democrats in approval
of nv course and endorsement Of my
record, by again returning me to the
Legislature.
Respectfully. i
IA. W. e BARRETT.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13

To the Voters Of Newport News:
have not been urged by my friends
to run for High Constable but am
running Just the same, and l urge my
friends to vote for me.
up. FRALEY
Subject to the Democratic Primary. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13

To the voters Of the City OF Ne ~port
News: am offering myself as .
candidate for the Office Of Common
wealth's Attorney at the next demo
cratic primary, and II consistent with
our duty, you can give me your
support. I shall promise you II elect
ed to serve all faithfully, fearlessly
and conscienti0usly.
Your obedient servant,
limo. +. ]. CHRISTIAN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
OFFICE OF DEPOT QUARTERMAs.

OFFICE OF DEPOT QUARTERMAs-
ter. Newport News. Va, April z, 1909.
Sealed Proposals I'm triplicate) will
be received at this once until 10
o'clock a. Nd. April -, 1909. and then
publicly opened, for executing such
coalins OF the u. 9. Army Transports
and Q. N. Vessels a may be required
by this once during the ascal year
commencing July I. 1909. Blank
forms and instructions for making
proposals and further Information DE-
sired win be furnished intending I'D
ders On application to this once. The
risht in reserved to the United States
to reject any or all proposals or &C
cent any part thereof Envelopes con
tsininr proposals. must be marked
Proposals. for Coaling" and addresses
10 CAPT. p. A. GRANT, Quartermas-
ter, y. 8. A. -.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. April 12.-Wn'at
prices ON the Board Of Trade today
continued their record breaking sd-
vance, all deferred futures rising to
new high marks tor the season while
the May delivery equalled the previous
hest mark. At the top July sold AT
1I6A and September at 100. Corn
closed firm. oats steady and provis-
IONS strong.
Artfclea Oman Hi0h Inv Close
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13

FOR MEN ONLY-THE MAN WHO
does most of his economizing on his
Clothes will never be able to con-
ceal the facl. irue economy is in
getting the best. KEATING, the
Tailor, turns out the best clothing
in the city at very moderate cost.
T. P. HEATING. 221 25th St.;
HEATING & WRUBLE, 428 Main
St.. Norfolk. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
RECORD GoUAIlep.
Macon Pitcher Rsslrss n ostsweo In
SUee0eDsoo-
By Assocsated Prass.l

MACON. Ga April 1.-The Macon
team Of the South Atlantic League De.
fcatcd MERCER Univcrstty tn Q game,
featuring the remarkable pitching of
sem Wccms. Neither team ma1kr an
error. wecms did not give m q BIZ.
MOI YAK nor bit halter. struck out
~ ana retired "a successive hatsers.
ne easaf'cd the worid's rscor6 lid
oy Cy Young aad AIDE Josa. Score:
Ascoa tSoufh AtisusIc), 4: Nerccs. o.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-13
NOTICE..

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned trading as
The Mirror" Hull and Hasker. Pro-
prietors, has been this day by mutual
consent dissolved. Mr.. Hasker will
continue the business at the same
place and under the same name. All
persons indebted to the firm will pay
their bills to Mr.. Hasker, and he mas
assumed all the obligations of the
partnership.
w. E. HULL.
J. H. HASkER.
April ~, 1909.
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a Pfks g upust o. lagp
Ieluns d Trading.
uEE IRRtsuuR At the CLOSE
pss NAM Substantial oa'ns hs"'a'"'
Cd 10 FINAL Rssvit Of speculation
steel Helped BY Rsstorasie" Of 'ro"
ore Duty.
fRy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, April l2.-speculatiVe
onerattous for the advance were re-
neved with fresh confidence today
- the stock market and prices were
carried comprehensiyely upward ON
I srxe and varied volume Of bus:'
neas. The hesitation manifest last
veet on account OF the approach OF
the three days vacation was largely
dtseipated with the passing OF the
holiday, although the great foreign
markets were still in recess and took
no mart In the days dealings IN THIS
market. The industrials and special
Ties still held = conspicuous place
in the days most notable movements.
The prompt emergence from the
Sesste committees ON Anance OF the
amended tariff bill created a good I'M
uress'on, without much regard TO me
changes In the rates proposed. the
nrcmise Of dispatch in the passing OF
the bin being more considered than
the substance of the changes. Tne
restoration of iron ore to the dutiaoie
1T % proposed In the Senate amend
sreut induced an active demand Tor
United States Steel and this mad a
sympathetic effect in reviving demand
tor the whole list.
n. Some Of the days reports from the
crcp reRions were disliked In connec'
tion with continued hrmness Of the
wheat market. The tone OF the mar
xet developed considerable IRREGULAR
IL In the late dealings but many sub
s{antial gains were left for the day s
showing.
Bonds were active ana strong.
rotal sales. par value, 3S,250.O0e.
United States bonds were unchansei
en- call.
The total sales of the day were
s7s. 500 shares, including: Copper A5'
900: American Sugar Refining $500;
American Tobacco. pfd 400: Atlantic
Coast Line 9.100; Chesapeake 4 Ohio
$500; Louisville & Nashville 2.1Oo:
Norfolk & Western $500; Reading
..22,l00; Sloss Sheffield Steel & lron
1000: southern Railway 6,700. do pfd.
3.4O0: Tennessee Copper 500; Union
Pacific s1.7O0; United States Steel
141,700; Virginia Carolina Chemical
10000.