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of the gown would be so construed. Yet they prefer to go at the matter slowly and delicate1y, In order that they may be quite sure as to how others feel before finally adopting 1t.
 Passenger Fare Increases.
 The recent action of the railroad com mission in unanimously deciding to per- init the Georgia Railroad to increase Its rate of passenger fare from 2A to 2h cents per mile, has an interesting phase which was not mentioned In connection with the news announcements of the de- cision.
 It is a fact nevertheless, that one of the specifications in the bill of indict- ment upon which former Gov. Hoke Smith suspended from office former Chair man s. G. McLendon of the railroad com mission, and upon which he urged his removal by the legislature, was that MT McLendon favored an increase In the passenger fare of the Georgia railroad to the extent to which 1t mas now been unanimously granted by the commis- sion.
 Two of the members of the present commission are appointees of Governor Smith, yet they strongly favored the increase, and some of MT. Smiths most ardent friends have approved the. action as a wise and just one.
 Whether this fact will figure in the lit igation which MT. McLendon has insti- tuted against Commissioner Joseph F. Gray in the effort to get back his office, remains to be seen.
 The trial of this case will take place In Savannah before Judge Walter G. Charlton, Thursday of this week.
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son to assume his new duties and his father at Jackson will take up his new duties at Meridian within the next few days.
 The case of Mrs. Donie Halbert, ct al. against the Howard Clock company of Boston, Mass, for $3o,000 which suit is the outcofle of the death of Dr. A. c. Halbert of this city, who was killed in August. 1908, by falling weights at the local courthouse, which weights fell from the clock tower to the first floor and killed Dr. Habert instantly. is on trial before the United States court In Aberdeen. Miss Mrs Halbert Is repre- scented by Gen. E. T. Sykes, while Hon z. P. Landrum and Col. William Baldwin represent the defendant company.
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Judae Adlourns Court.

Jackson, Ky, October H-Circuit Judge J. P. Adams this morning adjourned the regular October term of the Breathitt circuit court after only one days ses- sion Judge Adams stated that he be- ]eyed 1t was due the candidates for of fee that they be allowed the time that the court would occupy for the purpose of looking after their election Both Judge Adams and Commonwealth Attor- ney Kelly Rash are candidates for re- election.
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Taft Residence Closed.

Beverly, Mass, October H-Prepara- tions were begun today to close the Taft summer residence here in anticipa- tion of Mrs, Taft's departure for Wash ington Friday. When the President left on his western trip on September 14 it was with the understanding that he would come to Beverly November 2 to escort Mrs. Taft to Washington. but the plans were later changed and Mrs. Taft will go to Washington accompanied by her sister Mrs. Moore
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Avlators Receive Pay.

New York, october 14-Wilbur Wright today received N2,boo from the Hudson Fulton commission for the spectacular flights he made over New York bay ana up the Hudson during the celebration. Wright put in his bill for that amount. Glenn H. Curtiss received $500O for his participation in the celebration.
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Seventh Game Postponed.

Pittsburg, October 14-It was decided today to postpone the seventh game of the worlds championship series until Sat urday in order to give the Detroit club time in which to sell tickets.
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B|G LUMBER MILL
 CHANGES HANDS Million Dollar Plant Is Bought
 Outright At Columbus ROAD TO BE EXTENDED
Fair at Columbus Will Begin October 1o and Close October 22, and Promises to be the Most Sue
 cessfuI Ever Held.

Columbus, Miss, October 14-(Special)- The controlling interest in the mammoth million-dollar lumber mill in this city known as the Interstate Lumber com pany, organized about three years ago with capital from Pennsylvania, has been sold to J. W. Brown and A E. Silverton. wealthy lumbermen, who own mills in Arkansas and southern Mississippi.
 By the purchase of this mill the cap italists also secure controlling interest in the railroad the corporation is con- structing from Steens. Miss, ten miles east of Columbus on the Southern, in a northeasterly direction to Winfield, Ala, where connection is made with the Frisco system Work on this railroad was stopped a few weeks ago and at that time it was rumored that the Illinois Cen tral had acquired the property. The newspaper correspondents were asked not to disseminate this information and await developments for fear the scattered news would hurt some personal business peo pie.
 MT. Silverton owns a railroad about 50 miles III length HtdI LlS llidlllilOllA illilA at EHisville, Miss, and has recently been offered a handsome profit on his investments down in that section. In Arkansas he owns similar gigantic lumber interests He is identified with lumber deals in the south; he travels in his own private car and has ample capital to promote successfully anything he under takes.
 The local mill and railroads falling into the hands oS these people will mean much for Columbus. There is every indi- cation that the railroad will be extended from Steens, Miss. to Columbus and ex- tended north to Winfield Ala, just as soon as possible. This will give Colum- bus another railroad. an Independent one, too, and splendid connection to the coal fields of Alabama.
 Tuesday week. October 19 will mark the commencing of the ninth annual ex- hibition of the Mississippi and West Ala bama Fair association in this city The fair will continue through Friday. Oc- tober 22 and from indications the coming gathering will be by far the most suc- cessful in the history of this organization. The programme this year includes an au- tomobile parade the annual horse show, which is the society event of every year in Columbus, four days of fast running and trotting races and the great Patterson shows, consisting of 225 people,
 ing 22 separate shows, travelling V.
 cal train of 30 cars. There will also be the exhibition of Lowndes County Boys Corn club and football game between the teams from Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical college. Starkvile, Miss, and Southwestern Presbyterian universi- ty Clarksvirle, TennA which will be played on Friday afternoon, October 22
 The horse show and tournament will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. October 1s and 20 Many of the prominent women of Columbus and the neighboring towns have already entaxad
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for the riding and driving contests. All the handsome figs of the city will be decorated and entered in the various events. Handsome premiums will be awarded those successful in carrying off the honors.
 The automobile parade will take place Wednesday afternoon, October 20 In ad- diton to the machines in Columbus, many autoists from Aberdeen. Starkyille and West Point have secured places in thu show and will be In line. About 40 ma chimes will pass in review. The local track will hardly accommodate aus tomobiIe race, but there will be a speed contest against time at the conclusion of the parade.
 The races continue every afternoon of the fair. The best purses yet offered by the association have been extended this year and horses from many southern cities are already arriving.
 Harvey E. Jones, Jr., recently promoted from the position of travelling passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad with headquarters in Meridian, Miss, to the position of assistant general passen- ger agent of the Southern railway in Mississippi, with headquarters in Colum- bus, arrived in this city last week and has opened the new office with headquar- ters in the Columbus Insurance and Bank ing company's building.
 The promotion of Mir. Jones will make a change in the ticket agents offices of the Mobile and Ohio at Jackson. Tenna and Columbus. E. A. Allen, who for many years has been city passenger and ticket agent at the former town, has been appointed as Mir. Jones' successor at Meridian while c. c. Allen, for some time assistant in the local office of the Mobile and Ohio. has been notified of his promotion as the representative at Jack son Mir. Allen will leave soon for Jack
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
EXPERT RAlLR0ADER
VIOLENTLY INSANE
Bernard H.. Bail, Second Vice. presi-
dent Of p. G. r., Removed to
Asylum.
lRy Associated Press.l

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec Is
Bernard IL. Bail. second vice presi-
dent and general freight traffic man
ager of the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad Company became violently
insane today in his Office in the Read
ing Terminal, the companys big OF
fee building, and after struggle was
removed TO a hospital for the insane.
Policemen hastily summoned found
Mr.. Bail on the floor handcuffed ard
held down by private policemen and
railroad officials. He was taken from
the building struggling and lighting
to release himself from those who
held him.
Il is believed that overwork was the
cause of Mr.. Balls breakdown.
Mr.. Bail was recently appointed
second vice president. He was con
sidered one Of the greatest experts
ons freight traffic in the country
For week Mr. Balls associates
noticed that something was wrong
with him. He was incoherent IN
speech and purposeless of action.
Mr.. Bail is 81 years Old and is 4
native Of Oneida county. New YORK.
He came TO the Reading as division
freight agent in 1888 after having
filled various positions in the freight
departments of the New York Central,
the Wabash and other roads.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
NEWPORT NEWS VA. WEDNESDAY,. DECEMBER 20. 1909.

Santos Zelaya denied today that ne
IS n prisoner in the hands of Mexi-
can officials in any sense OF the word
He stated emphatieally that such was
not the case and that he was free To
go where he chose.
Zelaya declared that he favored
friendly Intervention On the part OF
Mexican and United States govern
ments to the end that a consolidation
Ct all the Central American republics
might be brought about He said ha
believed Secretary Knox was now
realizing the injustice OF his attitude
toward him and declared he never
understood why the secretary should
have molested him.
He might go to Belgium to live, he
said.
In any event. he would not return
10 Nicaragua until peace Is restored
1t was bis opinion that the war would
end with in two months. but he would
not venture an opinion as 10 which
of the combatants would be finally
successful.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
DR.. 6RlSAN1pS MISSION
TO FRANCE TERMINATED
Because French Government Presses
Claims 81 Expelled Citizens
Venezuela Is Hufy.
(By Associated Press)

CARACAS. Dec. 2S.-The Vene'
zuelan government has terminated
the diplomatic mission of Dir ca los
Crisanti TO France because France~fn-
sists upon the arbitration OF the
claims OF French citizens expelled
from Carupano by Castro. Vene.
zucla bases its action on the treaty OF
1885.
Grisanti. who was appointed dipic.
matte agent TO France and Holland
last August. will continue negotiations
with the latter country looking 20 the
reestahllshIaent Of mutual friendly re
lations.
In February. 1908. President Castro
expelled from Cerupano the Spanish
vice consul as well as eight French
merchants. who were engaged In bust
ness at that port
The reasons for This drastic action
were not divulged, but II served to
increase the resentment OF public
opinion of the treatment OF Castro
toward French residents.
The French government has MADE
strong representation to Venezuela re-
garding the claims o. IL expelled citi-
zens and has insistec upon ful anu
complete reparation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Exile Would Fight Zelays.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. a.
Native Nicaraguans, exiieG and iTiYen
from home by President Zelaya dur
ing his reign. are rejoicing over the
latter's downfall and are tauntins the
fleeing president with Insulting teie-
grams and even inviting him TO come
to the Mexican frontier and NEE .
them in physical combat.
One of them, Dr.. Marcos +. Ealez-
quez, now in Washington, wiref
Zelaya at Mexico City today, reciting
the Istters alleged shameless career
and inviting him to the border of the
United States TO fight duel. He was
exiled 3 years ago and he has since
been a resident of Panama He came
to the United States two weeks ago
to lend aid to the cause Of General
Estrada, bearing with him letters &c
President Taft and Secretary Knox.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
INVESTIGATING FURRY
IN ROCK ISLAND STOCK
Committee Finds That Eight or More
Brokerage Houses Were Active
in Buying.
(By Associated Press,

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-Without de-
lay the Stock Exchange committee To-
day began its investigation into the
causes which sent Rock Island com
mon stock a soaring fer AL advance CT
30 points yesterday and then dropped
the stock back again to its starting
point, causing squeeze CT the SHORTS.
The committee OF three met today
End will &c over the trading sheets.
BY the testimony of number OF
Witnesses who appeared before the
committee IL was shown that eight
CT mere brokerage houses we're active
in the buying of Rock Island common
during yesterdays furry II Is tns
purpose of the committee to trace
these orders to their source. IL Is ex-
oected that the inquiry will be con
Guided by Friday. Pull publicity q
the result is promised by the officials
ef the exchange
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
WRECkED;FA
OF CREW IS NOT KNOWN
British Steamer Radiance Reports
Passing DereIict OFF Virginia
capes.
fRr Associated Pfessl.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 2S.-C1ptain
Dunn. Of the British steamer Rad
lance frcm Savannah. reported here
having passed So mics on Cape Hen
~. yesterday afternoon. The dereiict
three masted schooner Hetfie Cham.
pion. Captain Lloyd. OF Somers Point.
\. J.. from Norfolk. December % q
New York. humber laden The crew
was missing with their fate unknown.
The Champicn's stanchicns were
turned outward with the straps dang
ling. showing the crew 81 six or more
had gone m In their yawl. which was
also missing Short Of coal and car
ryihe a ss31,soo carW Of cotton IN
Radiance could not TOW Ia the prize
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
REFUSES TO BE DISCHARGED.
Nicaraeusn Consul at New York Does
Not Recognize Msdr;z.
nv sssoc,afee Press,

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.--HiC 3oianos,
the Nicaraguan consul in New York.
refuses to take seriously his discharge
as consul by the new Madriz admins
tration at Managua. The consul de-
clares that he will not recognize the
order from Managua, cancelling his
letters
Today he gave cut the text of the
following cablegram he had sent 10
Managua:
Il will not recognize any orders
frcm you. being that it is not from a
constitutional government and ! VIII
not recognize orders in the future I'M
less it is from a government that Is
recognized by the United States"
This Dispatch said Mr.. Bolanos.
was sent $eply to communication
received by gentleman calling him.
self minister general from Nicaragua
and advising the consul that his let
tiers patent have been cancelled
II maintain that the government
now established at Managua, and
headed by Jose Madriz. is net recog-
nlzed by the government OF the Unit
ed States and the other republics OF
Central America, sai in consequence
the orders issued from Managua are
voidas
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
MASTS OF ANOTHER ARE
SIGHTED NEAR THE GRAVES
Crew Escapes When Schooner Ada X.
Damon Goes Ashore Near Ipswich
High Tide Opens New Breaks at
Chelsea, Where Two Thousand Are
Homeless.
CBy Associated Press)

BOSTON. MASS. Dec. 2S.--The ais
covery today of the wreck CT the five
masted schooner Davis Palmer, which
sank with IL men Sunday morning at
the entrance of Broad Sound, was
followed by the reports of another
wreck in the outer harbor. This sec
ond victim of the great storm, which
swept New England Saturday ana
Sunday. was reported by Captain
Kemp of tee tug Ariel, who asserts
that he saw three masts of a schoon-
er projecting above the water near
the shoals known as The Graves.
Although Captain Kemp locates the
vessel three miles east of the wreck
of the Palmer. some marine auaorl-
ties think that he may have been MIS-
take n in his bearings and that he saw
the Palmer's masts.
Scattering men VINO believe that the
tug captain is not in error about his
bear ngs are discussing the possibility
of a collision between the Palmer and
the unknown sci ooner.
Were Celebrating Christmas.
Probably the last person TO see the
Palmer before she sank. was Captain
Scokamp, OF the barge Hoptacong,
which locked at Lynn today, nom
Hobeken. He reported passing the
Palmer off Cape Cod late Christmas
Afternoon. At that time the Palmer'3
sailors were on deck singing and
celebrating the holiday IN true. sea
fashion. all unknowiEg OF the fate tnat
awaited them within few hours at
the entrance to their home port.
Yesterdays tell Ct wrecks was in
creased today. The schooner Ada X.
canon, the sole support Of her mas
ter, A. X. Brewster, Of York. Me-,
went ashore near Ipswich She prob
ably will be a total Joss Her crew
managed to reach shore safely.
Mere Trouble at Chelsea.
In Chelsea, where a tidal wave
broke a dixie and flooded the homes
Of 1000 psople. a high tide today
opened two new breaks.
Maky of the cellars on higher
ground. which had been pumped oat
by FIRE engines. were again flooded. II
will be weeks. bef-re the people IN
the eighty acses. which are under
water every high tide, will be able
10 return to their homes
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
Guns Foa NAVAL MILIrIA.
Acting Secretary winthrop Orders
New Equipment for Armories
NV Associated PreSs1.

WASHINGTON, d. G.. Fec "a
With view OF procuring higher
degree CT proficiency among the nasai
militia 81 the yariors states Acting
Secretary winthrop. OF the navy tejaz
directed that fcur-inch gun, cqusf.,
ped with Morris tubes. be sent u
each Of the naval militia srmo/<
throughout the country for training
purposes <-...
The recruiting ofsiee in TIE district
in which the armories are locates yin
be Ordered to superintendent me
practice
This is done with The two fold op-
ject Of having the practice ccr1sctrd
along proper lines and Of nekinE the
wcrk OF recruiting more snersss-1'-
srrnories in trerts-fhree states are
affected by this step
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
They PROPOSE TO KEEP
APPROPRIATIONS DOWN
Champ Clark Outlines Program Of
House Oenocrsss-Assirst
. Ship Subsidy
NV Associated Prcssi.

WASHINGTON. u. G.. De- Il
The program Of the Democrats IN
fhc house az this session is . keep
down the amount C appropriation
bills and 20 vote against ship sub
eidv.- said Minority Leader Champ
Clark. Of Missouri. today
The house leaders are rushing
everything 70 get the appropriation
measures through and that subject
and the ship sul'sidv proposiii-n seem
to tc only thing that are 20 D. taken
M We err opposed TO The ship sub
s,dv Bill We favor q river and ha4-
hor Bill look f,r ad5curnment 81
congress Ia April certainly b. May
u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29

ws,smsna's rIessrs win be Placed ~
stase Library.

RICHMOND. VA Zee. San OF
portrait Of Governor Claude A. ssan-
son. pairted b. Frank Waltmern. q
xex york. has been onssfeted <n-
Inc picture = 90 be place m rsc state
library gallery within The mex Jew
days
The portrait y al EXCELLENT t<cr<s<
o. the governor. = three 1'ter'r|
length and shows the governor SCAT.
ID In an arm chair. erect and aimf -
In the act Of sgcsklee
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
RAKeoFF HAS COME TO
BE A MAT TER OF COURSE,
Craft. He Declares, is as Much sn Eie-
ment to be Reekoned With In COM
putting Cost Of public structure as
Cement or Lumber--PeopIe Are
Rlamed Cor Conditions.
tBy Associated press.1

TROY. n. Y. Dec. 2s.--"The age
of patriotism has yielded to the age
OF commercialism Uppermost In the
human mind today is not the stars
and stripes. but the dollar mark.
Such was the declaration of Su-
preme Court Justice Wesley o. How
ard. in an opinion today reducing
the compensation CT members OF
commission appointed 10 appraiss
damages to property resulting from
the construction CT the Ashokan reser-
voir In Ulster county. which IS 20
furnish n water supply for New York
City.
while the commission furnishes
avenues for the reckless escape Oh
many dollars. there are other chan
nels OF leakage and wastefullness as
appalling" said Justice Howard
"AppsItina Loss, Called Graft"
1T is greatly to be regretted that
no public enterprise can be projected
and corsumated without this -appaii-
ing loss, called graft Graft is not
necessarily an Illegal expenditure off
money but II Is that unnecessary.
wasteful use which characterizes the
construction OF every public welfare.
At least forty per cent OF all the
money appropriated for public use y
lost In graft All things could be pos
sibIe II this frightful leak could be
stoppsd--roads. canals, libraries,
asylums and hospitals
People to Blame.
Graft Ia q product OF cur times and
institutions. 1t is the people who are
responsible. They expect graft anf
even spoil and booty to depiete Their
resources when OF the any great I'M
dertaking IS ventured by them; and
they look with completeness and
liberation and indifference at ravages
upon. their property Graft is as much
an element to be reckoled with N
computing the cost OF a pubic struc-
ture. rs is cement or lumber. IL has
come to be a matter OF course-~tnis
rake-off-a loss recognized BY an
who make estimates OF cost In sGca
cases. A public structure buiit non
estiy would be freak."
Justice Howard declares that the
"whole' project OF the condemnation
Of land In the Ashoken Valley Is char
! actarized by waste. disorder CT confus-
ion"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-29
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN soLof
Report Says Modern Office Building
Will Replace Structure.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Madison
Square Garden, erected at cost Of
S.. 000. 900. has been sold to real
estate syndicate and will be tern
down and replaced by a modern cf'
fee building, according 20 report
in realty circles today.
The property has been on the mar
ket for some time az $4,000. 900.
Demolition of the garden would mean
serious loss to the National Horse
Shcw which the event is held there an
nually