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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15

One of the worst tragedies that
has occurred in this city was re-
vealed this morning when the life
less body of Will George one of the
best known young men OF this city
was found in the Kitchen OF his home
at the corner of Ormsby and Fifth
street. by his employer, Joe Kelly.
Will George has been in the EN-
poy of Joe Kelly Co. as delivery man
for years and this morning when kel-
ly opened the store he discovered
that the horses had not been fed.
Thinking that George had overslept
he went across the street to his
mouse with the intention of calling
him. Getting no response from his
rappings on the door he went to the
side kitchen window and peared IN.
Lying at full length on the floor and
still graspins the razor in his right
hand, with which he had severed
three arteries in his throat, lay the
young man.
Kelly hastened across TO the store
and summoned Harry Murray and the
two went back to the house TO see
II there was any evidences OF life
stll remaining in the body. Ii was
soon seen that life was extinct and
Kelly Immediately went in search OF
Coroner Folsom. The latter was soon
on the scene and impanneled a jury
to investigate the case. Under theii
instructions an entrance was forced,
the doors all being securely locked,
and it was discovered that all the
gets from the gas range under watch
the man lying were turned on. The
flow of gas was stopped but so much
had accumulated in the room that
1t was some little time before the
jury could enter and begin their in
vestigation.
IRON the appearance of the room
and the facts in the case George had
gone about his task fully prepared TO
end his existence. He had taken a
pillow and placed II against the wall
under the gas range. Tnen procur
ing doll, several blocks and toy
dog. the favorte paythings OF his
placed them near him on the pillow
and then turned on the three gas
gets on the range. Why he should
have used the razor will never be
Known but is believed that he may
have found death by the gas route
too slow and ended his existence by
the use OF the razor. nearly severing
his head from the body.
After viewing the body and taking
what evidence that could be obtain ed
the Coronors jury consisting of Henry
Wood, X. w. Riker, JOnn Cation,
John Oolding, A. SMALL. A. J. Millar
returned u verdict of death by as
phyxiation and wound from a razor
self inflicted.
Temporary insanity is believed to
have been the cause of his rash act
as no other motive can be determin
ed. For several days past he has
been down in spirits and it is be
licved that he attempted to take his
life on last tuesday night. Wednes
day morning when he appeared al
the store for the days work he in
Qured II anyone had heard OF his at
tempted suicide. Getting a negative
reply and being questioned as to his
query he stated that shortly after
he retired that night he heard some
one on the outside stop and make the
remark that gas was coming from hi:
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
GO TO MASONIC

A party of mining men arrived from
the coast this morning and continued
out to Masonic witw Mr. Merriman
on tour OF inspection of property
owned by the latter. Mrs. Merrman
accompanied the party which went to
the camp in the Gardner auto
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
INFERRED TODAY

The funeral of the late A. G. Stew
art was held from the Empire school
friends of the deceased al this city
attended the last rites
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
(l-0-

COMMENCING Thursday. April
18th, l will put on sale one hundred
untrimmed hats, at reduced prices.
for ladies, misses and children. Mrs.
X. Knowles, White House, Room 8.
al57t
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
WILL BE LEGAL COMPLICATION

All of the property of the keene
Wonder Mining Company was sold in
San Francisco, Tuesday, 10 satisfy a
mort gage given to the Francis Mo-
nawk Mining and Milling Company
and J. E. Peck, Tom Rickey's attOr-
ney, to secure L loan for 100000.
These notes We're originally given to
the State Bank and Trust company
to secure its deposit in the bank and
to J. r. Peck, to satisfy a debt to
Y. b. Hickey, president OF the State
Bank and Trust company. 1t is claim
that this was one of the accounts
traded by the depositOrs and stock
holders OF the bank after il was sup
posed to be closed, and that an at
tempt will be made to prevent the
turning of the money over 10 the
alleged creditors instead of to the
creditors OF the State Bank and Trust
Company.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
A NUMBER OF SPORTS

Ninety-One fish and hunting licen-
ses have been sold to the sports of
Ormsby county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
STILL AFTER HASKELL

TULA. Okla, April 15.-William
J. Gregg, United States district at
torney, has denied having said that
the government would abandon the
prosecution against Governor Haskell
and others connected with the town
lot frauds. He refused to say that
another indictment would be brought.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated
in the Ford Theater at Washington
A years ago today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15

desired. Sojourning companions are
cordially invited.
BY order of H. p. Geo. w. Keith,
Secretary.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
II. A. ".

A stated convOcation OF
Lewis Chapter, No. l,
X. A. M. will be held
Friday, April 18th at
1880 p. M. A full at.
tendance of members is
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15

A. A. Chrisler and Frank Johns,
former resident of this city, have
opened a real estate office in Sacra-
mento.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15

are expected and sojourners are in
vited to be present. BY Order of w. Nj.
h. d. VANDERLI- III, Secty.
FURNISHED ROOMS to rent In
quire at 4O2 East Telegraph street.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-04-15
MASONS ATTENTION

A called communica-
tion OF Carson Lodge
No. l T.. & A. NJ,
will be held Thurs
day evening at 1880
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
NEGRO H0USEBREAkER
81 WANTED IN OTHER CITES
Authorities OF Petersburg and Norfolk
Would Like to Have George
Riddick.

George RiddicK, alias Ed fancey,
the negro who was arrested here ten
days ago by Patrolman Gray on the
charge of housebreaking. is wanted
In at least two other cities on SINH
lar charges. After Riddick's arrest
Chief Reynolds had the prisoner
"mugged" and sent the photographs
to Norfolk, Petersburg and Baltimore
Yesterday morning the CHIEF
received a message over the
long distance telephone from
Chief Raglan. of Petersburg. stating
that Riddick is badly wanted there.
Chief Kizer, of NORFOLK. wrote the
chief yesterday that Riddick Is want
ed in that city for honsebreaking: No
word has yet been received from Bal
timore. Riddick claims to live in that
city.
Acting Detective Sergeant Pearson
Yesterday learned that Riddick Is
wanted by the local police on a
second housebreaking charge. 1t Is
alleged that he broke into the home
Of John Easteriing, SIC Twenty-hfth
street. On Mach 81.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Dc. Porter to Preach al Newport
News Baptist Church.
SEVERAL PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
Rev. C. G. Mcdaniel, Returned From
China, to Address His Old Congre-
o. tion at Second Baptist-Prayer
for Sew. Far. Naff.

Rev. J.. w. Porter, d. ID. of Lexing'
ton. Ky, the former pastor OF the New
port News Baptist church, will con
duct both services at that church to
day in the absence of the pastor. Rev
LLOYD 4. Wilson, d. ID. DR.. Porters
subject This morning at IL O'Clock
will be. Joys of Salvation" and al
s o'clock tonight he will preach on
"Brotherly Love" He will meet TIE
Baracca class, which was organized by
him when he was pastor of the church
at the usual hour this morning.
1t has been announced that DR.. Por-
ter would occupy the pulpit OF the
Newport News Baptist church during
the three Sundays that DR.. Wilson IL
absent from the city, but DIR. Porter
will be compelled to return TO Lex
ington, Kr.. tomorrow to Ill some i'm
portant engagem ents that he has IN
that city. As his many admirers N
this city will have only today to hear
him preach. the church probably VIII
be packed TO its capacity at both the
morning and evening; services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
SEAMAN uBELS SCHOONER
FOR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Patrick Murphy Wants Damages for
Injuries Received When Lad
der Broke.

Patrick J. Murphy, o. the crew u
the four-masted schooner Kate u. Og-
den, which Is in port here loading a
cargo Of coal. yesterday fled libel
for $4,000 against the vessel in the
Federal court at Norfolk. He claims
to have sustained serious injuries by
reason OF the breaking Of rope lad
DER while he was attempting 10 board
the vessel while she was lying in the
stream on the Chesapeake & Ohio coal
piers here several days ago.
Deputy pnited States Marshal NIL
Ter came over to this city yesterday
afternoon. and, after serving the hSe'
notice on Caption Croker OF the vessel
placed the ship under the captains
charge and told him he could anchor
her in the stream after sne had COM
psctcd loading her cargo.
Murphy. the injured man, is nov
in the St Vincents hospital, a; Nor
folk. and will not Be sDlc to get out
for some time.
II was stated yesterday that u was
probable that the suit would be settled
out Of court by a compromise.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
CELEBRATE Tomorrow
Fifth Of July Is Glorlous Fourth
This Year
GENERAL HOLIDAY IN THE CITY
Shipyard. Banks, Customs House and
Stores Will be cIosed-PoIiee Will
Enforce Fireworks Regulation With
out Ediet From Mayor.

Today is the Fourth of July on the
calendar, but to young, middle-aged
and old America tomorrow win be
the real and glorious Fourth.
The day will be generally observed
tomorrow in Newport News The
shipyard closed down AZ 4:30 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon and WILL not re-
open again until O'Clock Tuesday
morning. the 5000 or more employees
being given two consecutive holfdays
All of the banks and the customs
house will be closed and Sunday hours
will be observed at the Dostoffice.
Some of the stores viii be closed
Throughout the day, but most OF them
will be open in the morning.
With the exception OF the Two pail
games at the Casino there viii not be
much IN the way OF amusement here
and as is usually the case. hundreds
of people will spend the afternoon and
evening at Buckroc Bach or some CT
the other scashore resorts in this sec
ton. Two bali games will draw their
quota Of the crowds and in the morn
ing the youngsters probably viii pat
ronize the Fairgrounds. as special ex-
ercises will DC hcia in the North End
and AZ the Casino.
Mayor Jones has not ISSUED any
proclamation regarding the firing OF
srewcrks in Newport News tomorrow
and the matter is left to the discretion
Of the police officers. The Officers All
D. instructed not to -crmit the firing
Of cannon crackers on Washington
avenue or the fr-ng 81 any kind OF
fireworks around new buildings
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Claim Order For Measuring Vessels
is Hardship
CAPTAINS SAY It DELAYS THEM
Object is to Make Ships Pay Tonnage
Dues-Mistakes Having Been Made
at other Ports, Proper Fees Were
Collected Here.

A great deal Of complaint is being
made among the shipping interests OF
the port and the captains OF vessel
that have entered and cleared here
during the past several weeks on ac-
count of the recent orders issued -
Collector of Customs J. +. b. Stuart, -
the effect that every foreign ship en-
teriDg at this port. including all
bunker vessels, must be measured by
the custom house officials regardless
Of whether they have been previous
Iy measured ny the officials of anoth-
er American port, for the purpose OF
computing the amount of tonnage tax
to be paid by each vessel.
It has been and is the prevailing
custom, the captains claim. at all
other ports in cases where a vesseI
has been measured at one American
pert and the amount of tonnage tax
which she is to pay adjudicated by tne
collector at that port, and she steams
to another port in this country, the
tonnage ldA ItCtlpl ctNUitN 81 N-
first pert is accepted by the collector
at the second port as basis for the
payment of tonnage taxes at the
second port. Captain Stuart has re1us
ed to do this, however, claiming tna'
he is within the law in remeasurins
.each vessel. and has in some cases
collected considerable suns from
number of vessels OF tonnage taxes
that were not co.:ected at other ports
at which the vessel called before
entering here.
Some Of the captains claim that
inasmuch as their vessels have beer
measured once, that it only delays
them in getting away from port tc
have the customs house officers here
measure their vessels. A number Of
shippers who have steamed from here
within the past three weeks have
stated that they intended to use theil
influence with their owners TO SCI
that their ships do not come to thi:
pert fer bunker coal as long as the
remeasurement order issued at the
LEGAL custom house is in force.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Deadly Hot Air.

The steadily flow OF words In the
Senate, while apparently doing no
damage TO the men behind the works,
has knocked out one of the men en-
gagged In trying to interpret and trans
cribe them for the fattening of the
Congressional Record. The Alexan'
dria Gazette thus bemoans his fate:
lone OF the six official reporters
of the Senate has succnmbed to over
work The tariff debate has proven
too much for him. although he is rec
ognized as one of the fastest and
best of the corps. Upon the advice
of his physician. the reporter gave
away to a substitute on Monday and
went to the country for a complete
rest. He is threatened with serious
nervous breakdown. The ways o!
Providence are inscrutabIe; it would
have been supposed that some OF the
tariff debating Senators would have
been overcome before this"
This incident only serves TO show
that it is often the innocent who suf'
fer, while the guilty escape.-NorfolE
Ledger Dispatch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04

of the council In net rejecting Mr.,
Harrison was "unwise' and ''inexpsic-
able upon any theory consonsnt eth
er with Justice TO him or due con
sideraticn of the welfare OF the
Schools
Following is the full text OF the
resolution:
The councils of the city or New
port News having declined TO re-elect
Mr.. ]. p. Harrison a member Of the
school board. we deem II a matter
Of justice to Mr.. Harrison. as well as
CT duty 10 the community. to enter
this expression OF our views on the
records OF the board.
I'VE are satisfied that neither this
city. nor anv other city, ever had a
mere faithful and efficient public SER
want. He has served on the board
for seven wears. and in the capacity
Of chairman Cf the finance commit
tee. by his conservatism and paiastak-
ing scrutiny q every item of expen-
diturc. whether Urge or small. he has
been e bulwarix against unwise expen-
ditures. and beyond question has saw
ed the city many thousands Of dol
lars.
We wish further to testify to the
personal loss which We. as members
OF the beard. feel in Mr. Harrison's
retirement. and BY way Of further
emphasizing the unNisdom OF the
councils action. we might point TO
the Inconvenience and embarrass-
ment which We nov experience in be-
ing deprived OF his service in con-
nection with erection Of the new
school building. the conduct 81 which
had already been entrusted 20 him,
aud TO the consideration Of which ne
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
GUIANA REPAIRED.
Munson Liner Leaves Yard After
General Overhaulinu.

The Munson line Cuban steamer
Guiana. which has been at the ship
yard fer the past six weeks for a
general overhauling Of hull and ma
chinery. and inspection and rating by
the ship classifcations societies, left
the yard yesterday for New York to
resume her place on the line between
that port and Cuba. the work on her
having been completed.
While at the yard the Guiana. in
addition to being given general over
hauling, was flOated into dry dock No.
2 and several new platse installed on
her shell below the water lire. She
was also painted from keel to trucks
while at the yard. The total cost OF
repairs on the vessel are estimated to
have been about $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
has already given 50 much tIms and

has already given SO much time and
thought.
I'm view of the promises. the action
Mr. Harrison to his position is mex
plieabie upon any theory consonant
either with justice to him or a due
consideration OF the welfare of the
schools. In making this expressions
no reflection is meant upon the se1~
tleman who was elected TO succee4
Mr.. Harrison
The members of the board psese1<
at the special meeting were: Presi-
dent Pickett. and Messrs. Sutton.
LEM. Christie. Bivins and Batkcbclor.
Messrs. Christie and Bivins are new
members OF the board. who were elect
ed last Tuesday by the council
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
SCHOOL TRUSTEES RAP
MEMBERS or CCUh-H
Board Adopts Resolution condeuaine
City Fathers for Their Failure 10
Reject .. p. Harrison

Elvcn members 81 the city councf.
who vcicd Tor the election 81 NJ. Jchn
Christie to the board q school trus-
tees frrm the second district 10 sue
coed Mr.. J. y. Harrison. are scored
In q resolution which was sdoptco
By The schcci board ~ the special
meeting hold yesterday o. rcccive
bids on The new schccl building TO Be-
erected in the Second ward. The r.
scfuiiou. which VA offered BY o. d.
Baichclor. aets forth that Tie action
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
SHIPPING REP oRT.
Saturday. July 8, 1909
Arrived.

Steamer Chisholm. Perry, LyL =
Chesapeake & Ohio Coal Agency Con"
pany for cargo.
Steamer Otoyo. (Uruguyan) Phila'
'delphia-to Smokeless Fuel Company
for bunker coal.
Schooner Rebecca Palmer. Camp
bell. Bcston-to White Oak Coal Com
pany for cargo.
Barge Indiana. Beverly-to Chesa'
peake & Ohio Coal Agency Company
for cargo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Church of Christ.

Usual services Will be held at the
Twenty fourth Street Church OF
Christ today. preaching by the pastor
al II a. m and D. m Advantage
OF Agreement will be the pastors
subject for the morning service, and
at the evening service the topic VII!
.e NO Man Can Come to Nc Except
the Father Which Hath Sent Me Drew
Him" Sunday school viii be held at
9:45 o'clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Calendar for Monday.
MUCH BUSINESS DISPOSED
OF AT CUSTOM HOUSE
Three Centres and Seven ciearances
Recorded During Four-Hour
Dav

Although Yesterday was short day
at the custom house. the Office closing
for businss at / p. m. in accordance
with a presidential order recently is
sued to the effect that four hours
shall constitute a days work on all
Saturdays during the month of July.
August and September, much bust
ness was disposed of during the day
Three entries and seven clearances
were recorded
Following is a list of the vessels en-
terlng and clearing, together with
agents handling them:
Eentered and Cleared.
British steamer Kurdistan. Captain
Manning. from Coatzacoalos Mexico
for Bilbca, 500 tons of bunner coal,
Atlantic States Coal Company.
Jruguayan steamer Oytoyo Captain
Ymas. from Philadelphia for Bilboa
Spain. 40 tons of bunker coal. Smoke
less Fuel Company.
British steamer Persiana, Captain
Garrett from Oran for New York
1.450 tens Of bunker coal, White OAK
Coal Company.
Cleared.
British steamer Hynford, Captain
Horne. for San Francisco with 5.00t
tons Of cargo coal, valued at $4,000
Berwind White Coal Mining Company
British steamer Whistler, Captain
Martin. for Tampico Mexico, with a..
200 tons of cargo coal valued a
Sl0.6S0. White Oak Coal Company.
Norwegian steamer Torsdale, Cap
tain Olsen. fer Samoa with $500 ton:
of cargo valued at $3.50, Chesapeake
& Ohio Coal Agency Company.
Cuban steamer Guiana, Captain
Baker, to New York in ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Tbirtieth Street Christian.

Rev. W. s Taylor, pastor OF the
Thirtieth Street Christian church, an
nounces his subjects for today as FOL
lows: At IL a. H.. "The Beginning oil
the Gospel in Europe; p. m, some
Characteristics of the Generation OF
Christ's Day" Sunday school will be
held at 9:i5 a. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Second Baptist.

Rev. Charles Mcdaniel. a mission
ary who has just returned from emma
and former pastor of the Second
Baptist church. who has many friends
here, will occupy the pulpit of that
church at s O'Clock this evening. TINS
morning at II o'clock, the pastor, Rev
]. T. Riddick. will preach 10 the con-
yrepation Sunday school will convene
at $50 o'clock this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
FOSTER Is HELD.
Man Arrested Here Must Face Forgery
Charges in Norfolk

Frederick Foster was held for th<
grand Jury In the Norfolk police court
yesterday morning ON two stargef
Of forgery. Two other and similar
charges will be brought against him
when the grand jury takes up his
case.
Fosters father was rot present .:
the trial Yesterday. but is expected
to reach Norfolk today. Foster sho~f
the same uncouccrn about lis case
now that he did when a prisoner ~
the jail here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Caters for Mournsrs, patronage.

The proprietor Of one OF the saloons
near a Long Island cemetery. with an
eye 70 business. sends black bordered
circulars TO houses from which there
viii b. a funeral. stating that special
attention viii Be given 10 funeral par
ties and that private rooms. nicely
furnished. viii Be reserved for saisf
mourners. York Tribune
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. July 3.-Close: Prime
mercantile paper, , to s per cent:
sterling exchange nominal with actual
Business in bankers bills at 4.Se-65a-
4.Se70 for sixty day bills and at
4.sS.Ie for demand. Commercial bills.
4.ssa4sslk. Bar silver, 5f5s- Mexi-
can dollars, ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
First Pres byterian

A patriotic service will be held at
the First Presbyterian church at
o'clock this evening. Rev. L. I. Well
ford the pastor. will preach on "Manli-
ness The pastors subject al the
services at II O'Clock this morning
VIII he "Paul's Prayer for His Euro
pean Converts" The Sunday school
and Bible classes will meet at $3.50
a m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Grace MA,odIst.

THE Glorious Fsdrth," will be the
subject of the sermon of Rev. II w
runkley. pastor of the Grace Metho-
dist church at II o'clock this morn
ing. At s O'Clock tonight he WI
preach on "The Time Of Our Lords
Coming"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Measure of Cslsbritv

An actress must be well known TO
have the papers print the fact that
she is about to be married; she must
be famous in order to have 1t stated
that she is not going to get married.
New York Post.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Proper Display of the News.

The Rome Tribune would like to
read OF one hotel fire where the
Dightgowns did not get In the head
lines" That's right; leave the most
prominent feature OF the parade to
the body of the article.-NashvilIe
American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-04
Trinity Lutheran.

The pastor, Rev. A. C. Karkau, Will
preach at both the morning and even
ing services today at the Trinity
Lutheran church. Sunday school will
be held at the usual hour, 9:45 o'clock
and the SaIter's Creek Sunday school
will meet at 3 p. M