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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
COMPARATIVE QUIT
REIGhS IN TURKISH CAPITAL
Tension Has Been Greatly Relieved
by Broad Concessions on Pan
Of Government.
(By Associated Press.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, A,ril IL
After the stirring events of yesterday
and the early part Of today in the
Turkish capital. the successful fern
alton of the cabinet and the issue
Of An imperial proclamation ordain-
ing the observance Of the Sheri laws.
and the preservation OF the cOnStitu-
ton, served to bring about a compara-
lively peaceful situation here tonight.
The members of the new cabinet. cr
which Tewfik Pasha is the grand
vizier, have been installed in Office.
fhey are as follows:
Grand Vizier. Tewfid Pasha; minis.
ter Of war. Edham Pasha. minister OF
marine Vice Admiral Adjiemin Pas.
ma; minister Of the interior, nddil
Bey: minister Of Justice. Hassan
Fehmi Pasha: minister Of finance.
Nury Bey. The other posts are filled
by the previous incumbents.
Tension Greatly Relieved.
The formation of the cabinet al
though 1t is Eot composed according
TO general expectations. has greatly
relieved the tension Ct the last Sc
hours. The majority Of the people
passed a sleepless night, owing to the
continuous discharge Of musketry. To
night the city is quiet. the troops have
returned to their barracks and the
crowds in the STEAMBOAT quarter have
retired to their homes.
Confidence is gradually returning.
although the military situation will
require all the energies Ct the new
government for It's successful HANDLING
and the fgomulgation Of wise measures
SO hat the army may be placed on
a more satisfactory basis. One Of
the first acts of the government will
be to supply new officers to replace
those who have been rejected by
the men, and this will De no easy
task.
II is not worthy that while the re-
votution Of last July was the work e
of6cers. the present revolution was
carried forwari by the soldiers aided
by the religious .srty. the leaders
in the movement being the very
troops. the SalOnika chasseurs. which
heretofore have been the mainst1y q.
the committee of Union aad Pre-.
gress.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
BUTLER, SOLDIER AND
STATESMAN, IS DEAD
Confederate Cavalry Commander
Passed Away Within Fifty Yards
of the Cradle Of Secession.
(By Associated Press.)


COLUMBIA, S. c.. April 14.-Gen-
eral Matthew Calbraith Butler. of
Edgerfield. one Of the last of the Con-
federate cavalry generals. died tonight
at 11:4O at a local infirmary. For
some weeks General Butler had been
i'll and had been gradually growing
weaker and for several days it had
been known that the end was near.
General Buffers death was due to
a complication of diseases, induced
By an old wound.
He lost a leg at Brandy Station and
after recovery continued to serve
throughout the war His wound had
not bothered him up to few months
ago.
General Butler was born in 1886 OF
a distinguished South Carolina fam
lily. He served with distinction
throughout the Civil war, rising from
captain to major general of cavalry in
the Confederate service. After the
war General Butler took a prominent
part in the movement to reclaim the
State to the Democratic party, and
aided greatly in Hampton's victory in
the gubernatorial race OF 1876.
In 1876 General Butler was elected
to the United States Senate and
served three terms During the Span
ishAmerican war General Butler was
a major-general in the United States
army.
After the war General Butler was
appointed a member Of the Cuban
Peace Commission He is survived
by his widow and three children. Cap
tain NJ. c. Butler. Jr.. U. 8. A.. DR..
F. W. p. Butler. of this city. and Mrs.
McNeely. wife of a naval officer. On
his 73rd birthday General Butler re-
ceived supreme JUNCTION from the
Catholic church. He died within fifty
yards of the convention hall in which
the secession convention met.
General Butler was nephew OF
Commodore Perry, Of the United
States navy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
MAPP SUBMITTED.
Norfolk Gambler Voluntarily Accept.
ed the Minimum Punishment

NORFOLK. VA. April l4.-With
the jury which tried him hopelessly
divided. following deliberation OF
two hours, X. II. (Tol") Mapp. chare.
ed with having knowingly permitted
roulette gambling on premises in his
occupancy. today submitted to lac
minimum punishment OF one dav In
jail with fine of 800. and this was
accepted by the Commonwealth. The
jury stood Ave for acquittal and two
for the minimum punishment imposed
Mapp went to Jail at 2 p. m. and will
be released at the same hour tomor
row. Judge Hanckel holding that "a
hours constituted one day in Jail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15

try. He says the sport is excellent
and game prospects good.
The local police authorities nave
taken measures to strengthen some
of the out stations on the northern
boundary of Kenya province. where
the inhabitants of the wilderness
country north have been showing
signs of unrest. A number OF CONT
mental bnsiness firms have forwarded
various presents. including chan'
payne. ammunition, books, etc, 10 MI.
Roosevelt here.
1t is not believed Mr.. Roosevelt Will
accept any Of these offerings.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
INVITATION TO RECEPTION
Cables His Regrets to Citizens OF
African Port Where He Will
Land.

MOBASA. BRITISH EAST AFRICA.
April IA cableSram received here
from Theodore Roosevelt declining an
invitation to attend a pubic recep
ton end a dinner makes II evident
that he has decided not to stop in
Mombasa. Therefore. there 10 much
disappointment here. Mr.. Roosevelt
asks in this message that he tn met
at the pier by his special train and
conveyed direct to the ranch Of Sir
alfred Pease. on the Athi river.
where he will. be Sir Alfredis guest
for the first fortnight's STAY in the pro
tectorate.
The steamer Admiral Is expected
here at daybreak of April q.
At present the monsoon Is blowing
vigorously.
Outbreak Of Smallpox.
There has been q sudden outbreak
Of smallpox at Nairobi. Forty deaths
have occurred in the quarantine camp.
and three cases are reported from
in ia ranch. the property Of George
Mcmillan. who will be Mr.. Roosevefs
host during a portion Of his stay In
this section.
Major Louis !. Seaman has return
ed here from . hunting trip up coun-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
AND JOHNSON
MATCHED FOR FIGHT
To "eox" Twenty Rounds for Worlds
Championship-AiI Articles Are
Signed.
(Bv Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. April 14.-Jack John
son and Stanley Ketchei were match
ed today to box twenty rounds for
the heavyweight championship OF the
world at the Colma Athletic Club on
October IL, 1909.
The fighters are to receive 50 per
cent. of the gross receipts. to be d.
vided IS per cent to the winner and
35 per cent. to the loser. Both
Ketchel and Johnson signed the ar
ticles. 1t was provided that each
party to the agreement deposit $4,000
to be paid to the winner of the con-
test. and that this sum is to go as a
forfeit for the compliance By both
men with the articles of the agree
ment. The $4,000 is to be put up i'm
mediately and transferred to w. w.
Haughton. of San Francisco. The ref
than fifteen DAYS before the contest.
Moving Pictures to Be Taken.
Moving pictures of the fight will
be taken. and the proceeds divided by
a private agreement. The articles are
signed by Willis Britt. johnson.
ketchel. and James COffroth for the
Gonna club.
Ketchel was anxious to fight IS
rounds but johnson iemurrcd. saying
that 20 rounds would suffice to show
which was the better man. Cofroth
argued for nearly four hours. but l.e
champion finally had his way.
Ketchsl said he world e":er the
ring at $50 pounds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
FARNUM's DEPOSITION,
Commissioner Appointed to Examine
Actor In Gould Divorce Suit.
(Bv Associated prpssl

DIV Associated Press.)
NEW YORK. April l4.-Louis G..
Ehle. nm attorney OF Chicago was
appointed by Justice Hendricsk In the
Supreme Court today as commits
sioner to TAX" the testimony of bus.
TN Farnum, the actor, to be used
in behalf of Katherine Clemens Gould
In her suit for separation from her
husband. Inward Gould The dcposi.
ton will be taken in Chicago on April
- and -. Dustin Farnum, az has
heretofore been brought out In the
suit. was a guest ut hotel In Lynch
burg. Va, when Mrs. Gould was
there
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Robbed BY Servant.

RICHMOND. VA. April 14.-Mrs.
Charles G. Bosher. Of this city, was
robbed night before last by a white
woman servant Of clothing and jew.
elry valued at six hundred dollars
The woman was employed some
weeks ago and gave the best refer
ences. There were several diamond
rings in the loot. The woman Is sup
posed to have gone to Norfolk
Mrs. Bosher was formerly Miss Kate
Langley. of Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Suie De Of Oe:osensrian.
By Associated PresS.l

STANTON. VA. April ii.-Tire,
OF life because Of i'll health. although
he had plenty Of the worlds goods.
being one Of the largest rca! estate
owners in the city. Harmon Lush
baugh. who hal reached the ripe old
age Of IS. ended II all today by shoot
irg himself In the mouth with -
caIibre pistol
He is survived by large family.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
1Wc BUILDINGS TUMBLE
DOWN IN PETERSBURG
Hotel Annex and Adjoining Shoe
Store crumbIe and FaIi-No
One injured.
(Ry Associated Press

PETERSBURG. VA. April 1i.-Ow
ing to the di<integration Of basement
walls caused by long and continued
dampness. the annex Of the Che
field hotel and the adjacent shoe store
OF J. o. James and Company collapsed
this morning. presenting a wreckage
as if an earthquake had shattered
them. Several guests o! the hotel were
sleeping in the annex. bat all escaped
injury.
Mr.. James carried stock OF $23.'
900 and the entire loss will he in the
neighbOrhood Of $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Suicide Of Confederate Colonel.
nv sssoc'sred Prose o.,

LOUISVILLE. KY. April T.-Cct-
onel Moses Gibson. who was in the
Confederate army during the campaign
in Virginia. committed suicide here
today. He was drowned in a bath
tub. after sIashing his wrists with a
razor. Colonel Gibson was ~ years
old and was in the coal business
in Louisville fer many years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Miss Wilson Appears in Concert

Miss Wilson Appears in Concert.
NEW YORK. April 14.-Under the
patronage of Mrs. William H. Tart
Mrs James S. Sherman. Mrs. Phiian-
der C.. Knox and a number of well
known New York women, Miss Flora
Wilson. daughter of --- Wilson.
secretary Of agriculture. appeared in
concert at the Plaza hotel tonight Tor
the first time since her return after
four years of vocal study abroad. MISS
Wilson has grand opera ambitions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
j. :ksonviiIe Track Fast.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. April IL
heavy rains during the last 20 hours
beat down the sand track. and the GO
ing today was faster than on any prev
ious day Of the crescent meet. Pre-
psraiions are nov being made fer q
meeting OF much larger scope next
fall and winter In connection with q
Zig Southern interstate fair ard expo
sition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Government Alleges Fraud N Opera
ton Of Carroll Springs Plant
WILL ConF|scATE 5000 BARRELS.
Ore or the Largest Whiskey 0istt'-
lima Companies in Haryis"d-A'.
ieoed Frauds Consist Of hanipu'a-
tien Of New and Old Whiskey. Etc.
nv Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April a.
As a result Of an investigation into
charges Of violation of the Internal
revenue law, John G. Capers. commits
sioner of internal revenue issued FORM
a, instructions today TO Collector P.
l. Goldsborough. at Baltimore. d.
recting him to seize the Carro'
Springs Distillirg Company's plant.
one Ct the largest registered grain
distilleries in Maryland.
The seizure. which will involve the
Government taking possession CT near
" 5000 barrels Of whiskeT. Is based
Upon a kong examination which has
been made under the personal direc-
ton Of Commissioner Capers.
In several instances Commissioner
Capers has personally locked into
these matters wherever they invo'v-
ed the property right OF tax payers.
especially so large an amount as In
this instance.
OMScisI Details Withheld.
Commissioner Capers declined 20
give any o. the details as to the
charges Of fraud but II is announced
that they involve discoveries Of new
whiskey in cid barrels. the subs;itu-
ton Of new whiskey for older whis-
Key. apc the removal Of II without
the payment Of $l10 . gallon 70 the
government. the substitution Of gin for
whisky in some instances, and In
some % the packages. excessive want
age and similar evidences Of what II
u claimed WORKED dircc; fraud upon
the United States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Southern 70 Build Branch

KNOXVILLE. TENN. April IL
The Southern Railway Company has
placed engineers in the field to make
surveys fer q new railroad from Jel
lico creek TO the Cincinnati South
crn Railway. This proposed line will.
u Is said. reach one Of the richest
virgin coal regions In this section,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
LEMoYNE ReARREsrEp.
Claimed He Could Manufacture Ola
moncs-Got Prison Sentence.
by Associated Press)

PARIS. Arr! Ii-Henri Lemoyue,
who gained considerable Rctoriety
last year by trying TO prove that he
could manufac;ure diamonds. was ar
rested here today
Lcmoync was arrested on charge
Of having secured money from an Eng.
!ish diam nd mine owner on false
prctenscs by asserting that he could
manufacture diamonds.
He was placed on trial and convict
I'd bat fed. He was sentenced to ten
years imprisonment in default. This
was in January. since when he has
been missing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Naval Stores Argument Closed.

VBV XfSSOCldtSU -.
SAVANNAH. GA, April 14.-Ihe
argument on the demurrer in the
case of the officers of the American
Naval Stores Company. charged with
maintaining turpentine trust was con-
cluded today in the United States
court.
Judge Sheppard took the case un-
der advisement.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Conference Held By Department
Heads fS Better Understanding.
Runos OF FRICTION ARE DENIED
Assault Upon Alleged VoIators Of
Antitrust Laws Leading Object Of
Meetins-AH to Get In Line with
Taft.
a. Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April H.
An important conference was held
today at the department OF Justice.
the parties to u being Attorney Gen
eral W;ckersham. Solicitor General
Bowers Secretary Nagel. OF the de-
partmeni Of commerce and labor:
department: Chairman Knapp and
Commissioner Prouty. Of the inter
state commerce commission. and Rep
resentative Townsend of Michigan.
The idea of the conference was to
form among the departments Of Jus
tice. commerce and labor and inter
state commerce commission e closer
coordination IN the work OF the
three.
Wiekershsm Gave Notice.
Ten days ago Attorney General
Wickersham Indicated 10 those pres
ent at toiay's conference that he
desired 20 consult with them con
corning President Tsft's plan to Of
feet a cIossr relationship among the
departments. particularly with respec;
To the consideration % cases involving
alleged violations OF the antitrust
'd". ~ tH" N"~ =" fTssiuert bstt
II may be poSsible to frame amend
ments 10 the existing law that win
bring about the desired coordination
In the discussion today no refer.
ence was made 10 the letter 81 Al
tornev General Wickershsm concern
ing the Morris Packing Company. Of
Chicago. or to anv other Specific case
now peniing before the department
Of justice.
R9mors o. Friction Denied.
Rumors Of friction between the de-
partment Of justice and the interstate
commerce commission are without
substantial foundation. This state
ment r. made directly by the attorney.
general. by Secretary Nasei and ts
the interstate commerce commission
ers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
WINTHROP TO INSPECT,
Assistant Naval Secretary VIII Tour
Whole Country.
tBy Associated Press.D

tBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April H.
Within about two weeks Assistant
Secretary Beekman Winthrop, OF the
navy department. expects to inspect
the Norfolk navy yard. Later he VIA
inspect the various Yards throughout
the country. probably reaching the
Pacific coast during the summer and
the more southern yards late In the
fall. The object is to acquire a thor
ough knowledge Of the working op-
eratiOns OF the yards under the re.
organization plan now in force.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
Prominent Broker, Rejected BY Young
Woman, Fires -Four Shots
Through Her Window.
THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF N MOUTH
Had Spent Evening With Woman He
Tried Later to Slay-Pair Had
Stormy Interview Before Parting
Sue. de Left Note Stating He Would
Kill Himself.
(Rv Associated Prcss.)

BOSTON. MASS. April 1i.-Mak-
ing an unsuccessful attempt on the
life of Miss Josephine Aihcrts. Allan
NJ. Fay. aged % years, prominent
broker OF this city. shot himself
through the mouth in an alley in
the rear OF the Hotel Navarro. Co
lumLus avenue. early to-day and died
white he ing hurried to the hospital.
fay had spent tie evening with
Miss Alberta, at her ho!E2, leaving
. r;.s' time after midnight. He then
wort to the al!et at the lear of the
hodsc and fired cur shots. three 60
iny through the Yong Wtnans win
l." i,ut norC rel; shiE? Mss Albc.'I
\ Policeman VIII, heard the shots
!urnu Ia. N'nS - IS side in the
i l.,'.:y bl. r:.itc nom Il iu.;tt wound
u. the roof of his mouth.
Had Refused Him.
Miss Alberts. who is 25 years old.
has known Fay about four years and
during that time she has repeatedly
refused his proposals of marriage, 1t
is said. Last evening. after a stormy
interview, Fay left Miss Alberts. say
Irg he would revcr see her again.
Shortly after she retired she was
startled by the firing. Fay was a
member of the Arm of Sewall & Fay.
stock brokers. Mr.. Sewall denied to-
day that his dead partner was de-
spOnLent or that his mind was unbal-
anced. This afternoon the young
mans father, Jos. s. Fay. notified the
police that note had been found In
tho sons room stating that he intend
ed to kill himself
Miss Al.e,ts. who is under the care
OF physician. Frustrated by the af-
fair said today that she was an Aus
tri,n and that her name was not Al
b, TT; though she preferred to be call
ed that because of the difficulty in
pronouncing the Austrian name.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service Of the Asso-
eiated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-15
THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy Thursday and
Friday: slightly warmer FRI
day; light north winds becom.
Ing variable.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-05-13
FELL INTO OLD y. WELL
Little Marguerite Boyce Has Ser
ious Experience.

Little Marguerite Boyce, not yet five
years old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Boyce, No. Ala Eighth avenue
west, fell: into well on the John
Brown place, near her home, last ev-
ening and came near death, both on
account of brick falling upon her and
by being submerged in the water OF
the well. The little girl fell through
the rotten covering of an abandoned
well. -.
The mother was standing in ner
yard and saw the child disappear. She
lost no time in useless demonstrations
but acted with the instant. A ladder
was sitting at the side of the DR.. Hook
nome near by The mother secured
this and called to Mr.. Boyce. The
form of the child struggling in the
water could be plainly seen from the
top The ladder was too short to
reach the water, but IL was held from
the last round into the wall as Mr.,
IBoyce climbed down and lifted the
baby out of the water, The child
was COuSIIOuS uuI oShiC GU dhN
badly hurt. A brick loosened at the
ltop had fallen upon her. The edge
struck her over the eye, making deel
cash that had to be closed by stitches
The wound bled profusely but the
child was not otherwise hurt. DR.. ant
Mrs. Hook were both at home when
the accident occurred, and others were
quickly on the scene. Every one
seemed to know just what to do ant
did it without loss of time. The baby
was in the water less than five minutes
before she was rescued. She was al
most hysterical from fright for hal
hour or more, but after she was quiet
ed she slept well during the night ant
lis today none the worse for her ad
venture with the exception of the
bad cut over the eye.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-05-13
UNION MEMORIAL DAY
A. L. Urick and John P. White Will
Deliver Addresses.

A very commendable idea has sug-
gested itself to the labor unions OF
the city which has developed into
fully matured plans for Memorial. day
service, to be held Sunday, May IL,
at Forest cemetery. The idea had no
sooner been suggested than the Oska-
loosa Trades Assembly took the mat.
ter up and committees were appointed
for the formulation of program and
other preliminary arrangements.
Since 1t has become the annual Gus
tom for all fraternal organizations to
set aside a day in eac-. year to pay
respects to their departed brothers
and since all labor unions are con
Quoted more or less along fraterna
Hines. It, seems very fitting that this
custom should be established and
made yearly event whereby the ties
of unionism may thus be more surong
| ly united.
Mr.. A, l.. Urick, of Des Moines
President of the Iowa State Fedora
| tion Of Labor, and Jonn p. White Of
| Oskaloosa, President of the United
Mine Workers, will deliver short ad
dresses. Mr.. j, F. CuDberly, of ftht
| Typographical Union, mas been select
ed chairman of the day, and Mr.. l.. J
Felker, of the Carpenters and Joiners
Union, marshal.
| All the friends of organized labor
are invited to be present at these ex
| o,,o;oa, rpbo y,,ninpc xxy;us ,onaat al tht
Trades. Assembly Hall on First Ave
nue. West, at l:30, where the line o
morch will be formed, and, headed by
| Oskaloosa's noted musical organiza
tion, the Iowa Brigade Band, viii
march to Forest cemetery, where thu
following program win be rendered
Efta Program.
Thirty minutes for the decoration
4 of the graves of departed brother
and sisters. z
! Assembly call.
Music-"Celestia Choir" Iowa Bri
gade Band.2& <a.s @...... ..-.
| Invocation-Rev McFerran.
Quartette-"Beautirul Isle OF Some
where" DR.. Jarvis, Or. Tony, Clair
d. Gordon and Roy Kemble.
/ Address-John r. White, Presiden
u. M. W. A., District No. Is.
! Music-"Joy to the World. low
Brigade Band. ..........
Address-A. l.. Urick, rresiden
Iowa State Federation of Labor.
Music-"Memorial Hymn" low
Brigade Band.
Benediction-Rev. S. H. Zendt.
| After the benediction the line @
march will form and return to tn
Trades Assembly hall. 1885,. ..-,- -
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-05-13
OUR COLORED SOCIETY
In and Outs Of the Local Colony and
Their Friends.

Attorney Spears, OF Buxton, was
looking after legal matters in the
district court here this week.
Mrs. Turey and Mrs. Fields, OF
Richmond, NO., mother and sister OF
Robt. Turey of this city, are here for
few weeks visit at the home OF
the latter.
Mrs. |. N. Daniels. wife of Rev. /
N. Daniels, pastor of the A. M. +
church at Aurora, ILL.,. is here for q
two weeks visit with old-time friends
She is guest of the H. II. Jones
home on North A. street.
Miss Minnie Mills and Miss Grand
berry, OF Buxton, We're visitors in the
city a couple of days this week, Miss
Mills, who has been attending high
school here the past year. Will moi
return for the remainder of the year
being detained at home on account
OF the serious illness of her mother
Rev. Timothy Tyler, of the A. M
e. church, has improved quite rapid
ly this week He was able to be VI
some Monday and was up town for {
little exercise Friday. He is still
| weak and little short OF breatl
| for any continued effort and viii
probably not try to conduct the ser
| vices Sunday. Someone, however
will fill the pulpit at the morning
service and the Missionary Societ.
will present program in the even
| ing.