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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06
BIG POWDER EXPLOSION
CLAIMS SECOND VICTIM
Foreman at Smelling Company's
Plant Dies From Burns

OAKLAND, May Samuel Cunning
ham, 49 years old, died today at Fabiola
hospital as the result of burns sustained
sunday afternoon when the powder sup
ply in the distributing room of the
SeIby smelling and lead works cart
ridge factory exploded. Cunningham
was the foreman in the room. The ex-
ulosion caused the death, a few hours
after IL occurred, OF william Aljeto, 16
years old. a powder boy
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06
DIR. d. p. BARROWS WILL
SERVE STATE UNIVERSITY
Resigns Position With InsuIar
Government at Manila

MANILA, May e.-Dr. d. p. Barrows,
director of education in the department
of public instruction. resigned his posi-
ton with the insular government today
to accept a place on the faculty of the
University of California. He will sail
for San Francisco in December 10 take
up his new duties. DR.. Barrows' sue
cessor has not been named and there is
nothing to indicate who Will be selected
TO fill the position.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06
Printed for the Fir.t rlme

Abraham Lincoln, shortly before his
first Inauguration to the presidency.
delivered a lecture on Discoveries and
Inventions. The original manuscript of
this lecture has just come to light ano
Sunset Magazine prints il in the Nav
issue together with facsimilies of the
manuscript and rare photographs Of the
Lincoln family
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06

GOLD IN THE FIJIS--yictoria, May 5--News
was brought by the Mariana of mining excite
ment rich gold and copper lode mines
discovered in the FIJI group. where a number OF
mining engineers were awaiting the issuance of
proclamation opening the mining rights.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06
Free specinI Cars

Leave Fifth and Market streets Sun
day, May s, 1909, from 1890 to 1I:30
a. m. Freesfried chicken luncheon in
cluded Auction sale of 200 camping
lots in San Mateo. Secure tickets OF
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06

HARTMAN ELECTED DIRECToR-CIeve-
land, o., May Be. II. Hartman elected
director of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railroad company at the annual meet
ing of the stock holders here today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06

TO REGULATE PUBLIC UTILITIES -Jefcr-
son City, No. May 5-Ihe public utilities
measure prepared by Governor Hadley was
passed by the house today by a strict party
vote. The measure provides for the creation
of q commission 10 regulate all public utilities
corporations Its fate IN the democratic senate
Is problematicsl.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06

CONDUCTOR KILLED-San Bernardino. Nav
5--Conductor W. W. Sandidage was killed and
Brakeman II. NJ. Barber seriously injured By
being thrown from fiat car that dashed down
the mountain side the Santa Fe road last
night at McConnico.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06
To Enjoy

the full confidence of the Well Informed
of the World and the Commendation Of
the most eminent physicians it was essen
tial that the component parts of Syrup
of Figs and Elixir of Senna should be
known to and approved by them; there
fore, the California Fig Syrup Co. pub
fishes a full statement with every package.
The perfect purity and uniformity of pro-
duct, which they demand in laxative
remedy of an ethical character. are assured
by the Company's original method Of man
ufacture known to the Company only.
The figs of California are used in the
production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of
SIENNA to promote the pleasant taste, but
the medicinal principles are obtained from
plants known to act most beneicially.
To get It's beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactu by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-06
Rent Your Rooms

BY inserting an ad. in The Cali under
Rooms to Let"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
LOADING OF DRY COAL
GOES STEADILY FORWARD
All Vessels Waiting For Government
Fuel viii be Cleared This
Week.

Two foreign steamers cleared
through the local custom house yes
terday with cargoes Of coal for gov
eminent use, both bound for the navai
coaling station at Bremerton, Wash
ington on the Pacific coast.
The vessels we're the British steam
ers Belle of Scotland, which carried
$500 tens of fuel valued at Sl6.45Z
and the Strathnlian which was loaded
with $50 tons valued at sI4,950.
The work of loading the dry coal
ships. as the vessels consigned here
for government coal are known along
the waterfront, has been going ror-
ward rapidly during the past f>v
clear DAYS, and it is expected tlaS the
entire fleet Of vessels which are 10
transport the government fuel Will
be loaded and cleared from port by
the end OF the week If the dry weara-
er continues.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
MORE MERCHANTS IN COURT.
Fifteen Business Men Charged VIII
Violating Public Safety Ordinance

The cases of fifteen merchants, who
were summoned to police court last
week to answer charges CT violating
the public safety ordinance, are set
for trial this morning before Justice
Brown.
The merchants are: Mango Guag
mates, Phil Brown, J. F. Coy, Cohen
$. L. Boyd. New York Cafe; c. W
Whiting. Hammond Grubbs, Gus
Lucas. Amos World. T. B. Bugs. WI.
liam Mason, W. J. Brown, A. Shell
house and C. W Lyons.
1t is charged that the accused lccat-
ed gasoline tanks near their places
and did not report to Fire CHER W
X. Stow. as is required by the city
ordinance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES

On account of the popularity of Ze-
da. tine fiery dragon, the manage
ment Of the Bell theateT has decided
TO retain this act for the remainder
of the week. In addition, the bill fer
tne next three days will include Byron
and Blanche, in a comedy sketch said
to be novel in arrangement and clever
in presentation, and Rosser and Geor-
setf, billed as "sweet-voiced duettists-
These numbers. with a full assortment
Of moving picture features, is expect
ed TO make up an unusually strong
program.
Large crowds gathered al the Bell
last night and seemed to enjoy the
performances. At 10 o'clock Mrs. c.
G. Bartlett. Miss Mary Stsarnes, Ir
George W. Nelms AMI Mr. John Van
Ryn sang ~Teating Tonight on the
Old Camp Ground to great applause.
The quartet volunteered its services
btcsuse the management gave 3 part
o. last nights receipts 70 the Airing
ton Confederate monument fund.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Captain smeed Says 1ha. Float Was
Pulled Across His Bows
MOON AND STARS WERE SHINING
Skipper of Schooner Baker Palmer
Files Report Upon Collision in
Which His Vessel and N. Y. p. & NJ.
Float Were Smashed.

According to the wreck report nled
al the local customs house yesterday
by Captain Smeed. OF the big five
mastcd schooner Baker Palmer. reia-
tive to the collision OF his vessel wits
the New York, Pennsylvania and Nor
folk car float No. off Old Point
on Monday night, the tug Portsmouth,
which had the car float in tow. pulled
the float directly across the bows OF
the big sailing craft, and it was I'M
possible for the schooner to be naVl-
gated so that a collision could be
avoided.
The wreck report further states that
the wheel of the schooner was thrown
hard over to port as the tug Ports
mouth blew two whistles. but that be-
fore the schooner could wear around,
the collision occurred.
No mention is MADE Of the search
lights from Old Fort Monroe, in the
report. the entry in reference TO the
conditions stating that the night was
a, clear moonlight one with the stars
shining brightly.
surveys were nelu Oh DOlh INC We
sells at the shipyard yesterday by Cap
tan William Lander, Underwriters
agent from Norfolk, and the repair
work on both vessels was started at
the local plant in accordance with the
survey reports.
The Palmer was placed in dry
dock No. 2 last night for repairing
the damage which Is below the water
tiue
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
ANOTHER SMASHING OF
RECORD IS LOOKED FOR
More Than 100000 Tons OF Coal Has
Been Dumped This
Month.

The amount of coal dumped by the
Chesapeake & Ohio piers at this port
for the month OF June reached total
of 3fl, 800 tons at 700 o'clock yester-
day morning. This is just $1,000 tons
less than the unusually good record OF
All. 900 tons made during the record
breaking month of May, and with sew
en- days still remaining in the present
month in which coal can De dumped
the coal men along the waterfront
are confident that the monthly record
not only will be equalled, but sur
passed by good margin.
The prospect fer good tonnage ar
rival during the next few days re
naming in the present month are
very good as the charter list shows
that ever 10000 tons of bottom
have been engaged to load cargoes
here during the next few weeks, so
that there will be plenty OF vessels
in port to load the coal which II Will
be necessary to dump 30 break the re-
cord.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
ADMIT FOREIGN SHIPS
TO AMERICAN REGISTRY
Novel Featuree of Humphrey Bill,
Which viii be INTRODUCED this
Week.
nv Assoclated Prcssl.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. June 23.--ln-
dicating nv his presence his SYM
patty with the cause which the Mer-
chant Marine League espouses. Prcsi-
dent Taft evoked loud applause and
much enthusiasm at a dinner given
donight by officials and members Of
the league when he declared that he
would do all in his power TO assist
IN the rehabilitation OF the American
merchant marine.
A new bin has been prepared ana
will be introduced in the House ON
Thursday by Representative Humph-
rev. of Washington. and In the Senate
ay some friend Of ship subsidy
The two novel features of the
Humphrey bill are free ships and q
new system Of tonnage taxes. Al
present Americans owning foreign
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
FIFTEEN PeK CENT PENALTY
AFTER FIRST OF NEXT MONTH
Commissioner Crump Warns All VINO
Have Not Paid License
Taxes.

Commissioner Of Revenue d. w
Cump. has given notice that All
business and professional men who
do not pay their licenses before July
/ viii be subpec. ~ a penalty OF /,
per cent II the amount due. \
penalty Of . percent became et'
fectiye on June l.. aud this VIII De
trebled after the first of next mon'h
Mr.. Cump states that large per
sentage OF the licenses have been
paid. but that there are. MS usual, Il
few delnquents. lie urges all CT these
TO pay up at noon in order to avoid
the penalty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

built ships are not permitted 20 have
them admitted to American registry
until they are more Than half rebuilt
in American shlpyards. The bill pro-
possess 70 admit to American registry
foreign built steamers OF 5000 gross
tonnage or more wholly owned by
Americans. These ships are 10 be re-
stricted TO foreign trade or trade with
the Philippines and Hawaiian island.
The tonnage taxes in waters OF THIS
hemisphere are TO be reduced while
tonnage taxes In the transatlantic
trade and In the eastern trade are to
be materially increased.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

cornerstone for new nigh school
bnilding
When seen on board the Maury hy
a representative of The Daily Press
the governor reiterated the statement
that the state hoard could do nothing
unless Prof. Worrell resigned. Tie
did not has great al 10 say on inc
subject hut what h. did say conveyed
tnA Impression that he Is not inchaed
10 undo the state boards disposition
of the trouble in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

COLUMBUS, ONO. June 23.--Wil-
liam Reed Puyear, assistant electrical
engineer at the Ohio State University
today shot and killed his brother-in-
law. Fred West; fatally shot his wife
ana then rushed to the attic while the
police were after him and sent bull
let into his brain. The tragedy result
ed from a quarrel. Puyear made ac-
eusatlons against his wife and she told
her brother. West.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
SHIPPING REPORT
Wednesday, June %, 1909.
Arrived.

Steamer Danubian, (Br), Brown
Port Arthur-tO Chesapeake K ONO
Coal Agency Company Tor bunker
coal.
Steamer Venago, (Br), Batch, Sa-
vannah-tc Chesapeake & Ohio Coal
and Coke Company for bunker coal.
Schooner Ralph VI. Hayward
French, New York-to Chesapeake &
Ohio Coal and Coke Company FOR
cargo.
Schooner Madeline Cccney. Wick
man. New York-to White Oak Coal
Company for cargo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Arrex. BOY ceserter.

Eddie Schultz. a sixteen-year-old
mess attendant Of the German steam
ship AIbana. was picked up here yes
terdsy BY Pa;rolman Pearson az JET
fcrson avenue and Tweuty-ffth street
and turned Over 70 the ships cfhcer
Schultz is alleged 20 have deserted
from the vessel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Ball Fails to Drop.

Commander George 1Iail.son. {. >.
y. inspector of equipment at the
shipyard. yesterday issued the follow
ing notice to shipmasters:
Owing to the failure of the time
circuit, the time ball failed to operate
today
.fShipmasters may obtain a compar,-
son by this chroncneter at any time
between 9 a. M. and p. m, Sunday
and National holidays excepted.
Date, June %. 1909.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Musical Recital.

Prof. II. +. Sessum's music class
will give recital in me assembly nan
OF the Pocahon,as hctel at s o'clock
tonight. An interesting program mas
been arranged and 1t Is expected that
ills will be one of the NEST enioyabi'
musicals Of the season. The public Is
invited TO attend.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
ROOSEVELT PAGE WILL BE
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
Brother Of Distinguished virgirisn
Author VIII Enter cg6ernztorisl
Race four Years Hence.

RICHMOND. Va. juno z3.-Rosc-
well Page, Of Hanover county. Is to D.
a candidate for governor Of virginia
four years from this time.
The aunuouacemcnf vas made in
Hanover several DAYS ago when the
county Democratic committee met 90
tx a date for the holding Of The leg.
Isiativc primary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
SIGN NEW OUTFlELOER-
North End Team Gets Eastern Caro-
lima League Player

Cutfelder Jackson, who played ear
" this season with the Wilson team,
Of the Eastern North Carolina League,
has been signedby the North End team
and will play right field for the tear
Saturday afternoon in the game
against Hampton at the Casino Park
Jackson is said to be a good felo-
ed and a hard hitter and should prove
> strengthening link in the North
End lineup.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
NJ Wesf.s uncIe DEAD.

Mr.. ". J West. Of 81 Forty-eiEhfh
street. received a telegram Yesterday
afternoon Announcing The death Of h''
uncle. Chief Engineer Thomas sid
ney TAYLOR. Z. s. y. retired. AZ Ms
home IN Baltimore yesterday morning
Chief Engineer TAYLOR. who vas about
~ years old. bad been ~ sevesai
months.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

Mother Csrsy's Sweet Powders for Chtltfen.
CertsIn relieffor Fsverishnsss, HesAac4s bee
stomach, Tcethinx Disesdsrs, nevs sna fssy
a cclds in eShours They are 80 pieasast tc
the tasts ana harmless g milk. Children liks
them. over 10 COO testimonials OF cures. Tnsy
never fail 6oid BY all druggfsts, zoo. AsA'
day. Don't accept any substituts-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Sailed.

Steamer Venago, (Br). Batch, Glas-
gov: Danubian, (Br), London.
Sehooners II. c Kerlin, Cochran,
Boothbay; Massasoit, TGlloch, Por;s-
mouth.
Barges Black Diamond, Boston;
Bangor, New Haven.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

al this port yesterday for bunker coal
the British steamer Danubian. enroute
from Port Arinur % London which
was furnished with SOC tons of coal
and the British steamer Venago, which
loaded 400 tons of fuel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

The Maryland Dredging Company
drodge Chesapeake, which has been
in dry dock No. 2 at the shipyard
for several weeks for repairs. was
noated out Of the basin yesterday and
tie coal barge Lancaster was placed
in the same dock for cleaning ana
painting of shell below the water line
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Calendar for Today.
Marine Notes.

The steamer Danville. of the Chesa-
peake line, which has been in use Oy
the Old Dominion line between tnis
city, Norfolk and Richmond while the
steamers Berkeley and Brandon were
undergoing repairs, has returned 10
Baltimore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

The coal barges Pottsville and Ida
no. which are at the shipyard Tor min
or repairs. were iloated into dry dock
No. / yesterday for cleaning and paint
ing of the bottom below the water
line.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

The German steamer Albano. Cap
tain KudenhOld, cleared through tn
local customs house yesterday 10
Galveston. in ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
NOTICED

We. the undersigned Bakers OF
Newport News and Phoebus, Va, hnd
It impossible to sell bread at any less
than four cents (4c) per loaf, and
Guns. Rolls at eight cents (Sc) per
doz. wholesale. regardless Of quantity.
on and after June I4th 1909. Owing
to the advanced price Of -four and
with no prospect Of cheaper -four.
Very respectfully. Signed.
THE HEALTH FOOD BAKERY. W
r. Jennings. Prop.
OLD HOMESTEAD BAKERY, Davis
Bros. Proprietors.
MARYLAND bakery. J. II. Brun-
ming. Prop.
EIxwICY's BAKERY. Louis Einwick
prop.
UNION BAKERY. Mary Van wagenen.
Prop.
HEINcKEJ's BAKERY. 4. K. Helm
ickel. Prop.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
DEiESATiON FOR JENKINS
BESIeGES GOV. SWANSON
Continued from First rage)

Come, speak out. would like to know
what's the matter with him.. insisteu
the governor. There was silence foi
a time. then Justice Brown asked
Can you depend upon anything he
tells you?" The governor replied that
he didn't know about il. that he had
had no dealing with Prof. Morton.
Well. can tell you that You can't.
said Justice Brown. And he went or
to tell OF how enc Of his children had
been given demerit for doing some
thing which he. Justice Brown. hao
been assured by Prof Merton lady
teacher had been instructed to allow
the child to do.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
John Henry Jordan Tells Jury
Story Of Cutting
CASE GOES TO THE JURY TO-DAY
Defense for Prisoner. Who Killed
Sailor Fred Dunn, is That lie Was
Defending Himself and Knife Slip
ped-State's Account Different.

John Henry Jordan. the negro
slayer o! Fred Dunn. white sea
man of the crew of the schooner
George +. Walc0tt. was placed on trial
yesterday morning in the Corporation
Court. All of the evidence in the
case was completed early in the ar
ternoOn and the instruction TO the
jury were argued before court aus
journed for the day.
The argument before the jury will
begin Immediately after the conven-
ing of the court this morning and a
verdict is expected early this after
neon.
Negro On the Stand.
Jordan took the stand In his own
defense and he toe the :uIy mat
the cutting was an accident. He said
that he was whiting on a piece OF
wood when the sailor came up 70 hin.
and that when Dunn struck at him
he tried to grab the seaman's hands
and the man struck the knife with his
hand
Mamie McPhelan, the negro woman
with whom Jordan was talking at the
time OF the cutting. was the only other
witness fer the defense. Her :esI-
mony was practically the same as
that at the preliminary hearing. She
said that the sailor cursed her and
that this caused the trouble.
Officer Messicks story.
Patrolman Henry Messicz, VINE
came upon the scene while the lroub:s
was going on and who saw Jordan
strike at Dunn several times. was
the first witness for the Common
wealth He told of seeing the negro
strike at the sailor and of finding
the knife. A negro woman, who was
nearby at the time of the cutting, tes-
tilted that the sailor did not say any
thing to the woman.
Doctors J. w. Ayler. W. :. cooper,
w. f. Greasy. and B. II. Gary, tes-
titled as TO the nature or the wound
and the fact that it was a deaG;y
one. Doctors Ayler and Cooper were
first called in to sew the wound up.
DR.. Greasy and DR.. Gary attended
the seaman while he was confined TO
the hospital department of the city
jail.
Admits Criminal Record.
Jordan was subjected to gruelling
cross examination by Captain 6erIe-
ley and. in telling OF his past move
ments, the negro admitted that he
had been convicted OF malicious ous-
ting in this city several years ago
and sentenced by Judge Barl2m 10
serve five years in the State peniten-
tiary. After serving two and One-half
years. the negro was released on pa
role He went on to explain to Cap
tain Berkeley that he was careful not
to get into trouble cause dat would
break my parole
Should Jordan be given peniten-
tiary sentence, he will have 20 serve
five additional years as this will be
the second time he has been sent up
the river
jury Secured Quickly.
Little delay was experienced in get
ting Jury and the trial began early
in the day. Patrolman Messick being
the first witness called. The members
Of the jury are: E. II. Plummer.
Charles Brooks, c. w. Crawford,
Charles CraEston, George f. Via. w.
A. Howald, F. NJ Garnett. t. VI. Ware
and W A Chappen
Mr.. c. Aylett Ashby and Attcrne1
]. Thomas Newsome, colcred. are
counsel for Jordan and Captain Berke-
ley is representing the Common
wealth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Governor Non.commIttal.

After the talk back and forth had
gone on for about an hour. the gov
ernOr said that there was nothing the
state board could do unless Prof.
Worrell should resign the position
70 hich he had been erected. 1T IS
generally understood" he continued.
that this is a pretty stormy tempes-
tous place down here. ana suppose
Prof. Worrell will resign If he fnds
there is a great deal of opposition to
him" He Went on to say that II the
people here wanted Prof jenkins.
they should lay the case before the
State board Friday. and that, II the
board could be convinced that the pet
pie wanted prof jenkins and that the
latter would stay sober. something
probably could be done He expressed
the opinion that Prof. jenkins should
wait twelve months and prove that
he will keep his premise before apply
ing TO the board.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24

Two foreign steamers called at this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-24
Private Consultations.

The governor broke up the gather
ing by leaving his chair. Then several
members of the delegation got his pm
vate ear for few minutes before he
left the hotel.
Governor Swanson left about ,
o'clock on board the state police boat,
Commodore Maury. accompanied by
Chairman Mcdonald Lee and the men,
bers of the State commission of fish
erie $. for Urbanna. At UToanna today
he will deliver the principal address
in connection with the laying OF a