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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
Visitors Of New State institution
Decide Question Next Week.
Bu|lDINc READY FOR OCCUPATION
Some Members Of Board Are in Fa'
vor OF Receiving Students at Once
and Putting Them to Work on
Grounds and Farm.

4 meeting of the board OF VISITORS
OF the new State GcnOoi ;Or zeal
dumb and blind negro children Wiz
b; held at the school building. just
east OF this city. next saturday alter
noon at which time the building Wiz
J.. accepted and the question OF when
the school shall be opened will b"
settled.
The question before the visitors Is
whether they shall open the instiin
ton Immediately. or wait until the
regular school term begins next fall.
Some of the members OF the board
are in favor Of opening al once. SO
that the students. many OF WHOM VIII
be half grown youths. may DC put TO
work on the grounds and farm to put
them in first class shape before the
regular time for ODenin" rolls a.ohld.
Hon. Harry Houston. Of Hampton,
Is chairman of the board OF visitors.
and the other members are Mr. f. |.
Ford, OF this city. Mr.. A. {. Walker,
of Walkerton. Mr.. John d. Eurctt. OF
Staunton, and Judge James l.. Taiia.
ferrO OF Gloucester conniy. Judge
Taliafprro was appointed recently to
fiji the vacancy caused by the res!gna-
ton OF Captain william Goffigan. of
York county. DR., Clarence Porter
Jones'. of this city. is secretary Of
the board.
The school building, which vas conf
pletcd some months ago. was built by
Contractor f. Morgan. of this city,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
Fire in Dawson City.

a email frame dwelling house in
Dawson City. a river front settlement
inst south of the Chesapeake and
Chic piers. WIS destroyed by fire
la; night. The building vas owned
and oCcupi'd by negro named
Cherries Napier. who returned from
work on the piers TO find his house
total: destroyed. An ovcrheatcd
stove is suppo ed 20 have started
the fir. The house was valued nj
aho,Ti ks0u and was injured Tor $i"a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
After the Hor-sthief.

Police d"par mcnts ali over this
section of III" State aV looking fIT
n negro hsrscihief. sometimes known
As Clarence Johnson. who is sup Sod
20 have stolen horses near Richmond
IN Surry county. near this city and
elsewhere. The horse 81 len from
Dairyman G. ". Diiworih. 60 this city
vas recovered near Pet. rshurg and
br ught back here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
KEICHEll DEFEATS O'BRiEH
IN 4 FURIOUS CONTEST
eeii Saves PhiIsdeIphisn From Having
Knockout Scored Against Him
in Tenth.
(By Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. March cS.-Not since
the repeal Of the Horton law which
stopped the big fis;ic bouts in this city
has sach q fast and furious contest
ben seen here in the squared circ.e
as that tonight in which STANLEY
Ketchell. the middle weigh, cbanl pion
defeated Jack CfBrien Cf Philadelphia
at the National Athletic C!rh.
In the tenth round O'Eriep va,
knocked down three times and sh,
last vas practically a clean knockout
for the timely clsng Of the gong found
the Philadelphia 10 hopeless state
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
Must STAY Aboard Shin

w ". =. Cooper. the quaran Inv,
"ihccr. Yesterday p!accd tho crew or
IN" British steamship Esks!de IN omar
aniinc. and ORDERED Ibs; no On. 90,
30 W" captain be- allowcj to come
ahofc IRON The vessel. Dr. Cootrr
'F'hS'd"r"d this a necessary prcfan.
non f'rcanS" III" Esksiir came here
from Perih smhov. y. J ~ which
pa" u " said there arc some frcen
cases Of SMALLPOX
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
WANTED NEGRO JAILED.
Dan Wilson Held an Charge Of Feio
nious Cutting.

who 10" was IS emp employed c on the e" coal piers
and who has been wanted for cutting
another negro. James Christian. since
last Christmas. was arrested by Po
liceman Edwards on the Acre yester-
day afternoon.
Christian was quite severely cut.
five stitches being necessary TO close
up the wound. and immediately after
the cutting his assailant disappeared.
Wilson was lodged in the police sta
ton with the charge of feloRiOus cut
ting entered again his name
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
INSPECTION NEXT TUESDAY.
Huntington Rifles Preparing for An
nuai Event-Resiqnation Accepted.

The Huntington Rifles held a spec
ial drill last night in preparation for
the annual inspection by Federal .ul-
Tuesday evening. The inspection
will be conducted by Major Mallory.
t. 5. A.. assisted by Adjutant l.. {
Virgin.
Captain wilkins. OF the Rifles. W.
notified yesterday that the resignation
of Second Lieutenant {. {. Mss
would be accepted with regret,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
eleLE CLASS FEDERATION.
Joint Meetings Probably will Be Held
at Stated Intervals in Future.

As result Of the Joint meeting OF
the mems Bible classes OF the city
with The We stminster class Of the
First Presbyterian church Thursday
evening. a federation Of all the elias ses
probably will he formed.
A committee. OF which Mr.. Dewitt;
Crane Is chairman. composed Of one
M, mber from each Of the classes. has
been appointed to perfect pans for a
federation Of the mems classes Of all
of the various Sunday schools. to meet
quarterly or semi-annually Tor confer
encc and discussion Of ways and
means o! charging and improving
these classes and their work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
eAck FROM PANAMA.
Mr.. Skinner Overlooked Assem- S,ino.
Of 6sr~es.

Mr.. r. II. Skinner returned IN tho
city yesterday from Panama uhcrc
he had been located for the pas, four
months looking after the assent linz
OF the Knocked down" harc-s which
ihe Newport News ShipbaiIaing ard
Dry nock Com aEy c. instructed last
year for ne Canal CommIssicu
The barees were shipped 10 tho
is'hmus kaocked down and Mr.
skinner was detailed a. a rcpr.s.n;a
i've fth" saiEyard { n. rrc -ent
while the boats were a..cmbI.S ny
the workm"n employed nv ;ho Com.
mission
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
bogs b ReIIof ct Ws0ea

0yoa hsse psIps 10 the hsrk. rr1Bssy. fiss'
Der - kidn.y Tr0sa,e. scd vent e~rts'r,
GSss.I s, n Aus "a: !.
100, rsiisele rcenis.or SID yeisyss eli fe
nsfe Ssssnes,e.. fncis1sns inaasars;ion and
me-rsuors 0s'sss Ossy's A0ssssesss-tses
ssns's ss,n yaEa Addrs., ne seshsr Gay
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

The United States revenue cutter
Apache. which has been on q cruise
On Southern waters. arrived in port
yesterday for supplies. She -
anchored in the sgeam OF pier A,
awaiting orders.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Mr., and Mrs. II. N. Poindextcr. OF
Birmingham Ala. are the guests" OF
Mrs poindcxtcr's sister. Mrs. =. l..
Hudson. In this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
kenten luoches-

The Ladies Of 81. Paurs GULL Will
serve hot dianers every SATURDAY DIR.
ing Lent Al e1G. 2Sih 81. from u To
2: ~. beginning on Saturday next
An elaborate mcru has been prepared.
Dinner, Sc u.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
SociaI.PeEs0nai

MIR d. II. Mcneil and little daugh'
ter, Virginia, arrived in The chf
Yesterday from baltimore 10 join Mrs
Mcneil. who has been visiting rela'
tiyes here for several weeks,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Or. Clarence Porter Jones, who has
been i'll at his home on Thirty-second
street. has recovered sufficiently to
he out and resume his practice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Miss Gertrude Harper. Of Roanoke,
IL the guest of Miss Helen Harper
in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Miss Grace Gregory, OF Murirces-
boro Ga. is the guest Of her sister
Mrs. Phillip Oliver, in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Miss EuDice Reese has returned
from visit to relatives in Norfolk
and Portsmouth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Miss Louise French returned to
Washington yesterday after spending
u week with her sister, Mrs. W. $. Up
chur. in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Mis- Margaret Thomas and nth"
lro;hcr. Philip. Of Williamsport. Pa
are the guests of their grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ Meredith. on
Huntington avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
New Uniforms Purchased.

The Rescue Volunteer Engine and
Track Company. stationed al the
ceutfal station. has pIrchas,d fifteen
new uniforms for the use Of the mem.
hers Of the company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Miss George Richardson. OF Can"
Charles. who has been visiting reia'
tives here. has returned home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Miss I.nrline Haldc man has return
I'd from Il visit to relatives near
Richmond
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27

Mr.. c. c. VelIines has returned
from Nisit to relatives AT Cape
Charl, s
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
TARIFF DISCUSSION
CENTERS ON LUMBER

Continued From First Pagc.)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-27
VIII Aro.se the women.

Saving M; II w1aid not he long BE-.
fore the women ri this pation will eS.
T"ri"nc" Az object lesson Of RcpJbli.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
PROGRAMME FOR
 THE GREATER NAVY Increase Calls for S29,OOO,-
 900 Appropriation HOUSE COMMITTEE PLANS Secretary Newberry Argues That Big Ships Should Not Be Built at Government Navy Yards But
 Should Be Purchased.
HOUSE COMMITTEE PLANS

Washington, January 1.-An increase of the navy to the extent of $29. 900 was agreed on today by the House com mittee on naval affairs. The following naval programme for appropriations at this session was adopted by the com mittee:
 Two battleships of 26.oO0 tons displace- ment, $19OOOOOO.
 Five torpedo boat destroyers, s4,000, 900. Three colliers, s3600,0o0. Four submarines $2000,000. One sub-surface boat, s400,0O0.
 Two battleships are recommended by the committee instead of four as estimat- ed for by the navy department
 The estimate for destroyers was cut in half.
 The estimate for the three colliers and the four submarine boats were agreed to except that the committee added one sub surface boat
 Only three members voted for the au- , thorization of the construction of four battleships The other b members voted for only two. The committee otherwise cut down the estimates submitted by the navy department so that instead of an authorization for an increase of the navy by an appropriation of S69, ,25o, ,000 it will be increased only $29. 100000 or $SO, GOO O0O
 While it was estimated last year that the two battleships of 20,0O0 tons displace- ment would cost $1O,OO0,000 each, the mem- bers of the committee have been led by navy department officials to believe that it probably will be possible to construct the big 26.OOO ton ships proposed now at a less cost than estimated for the smaller vessels a year ago.
 Secretary Newberry estimates that the cost of each of the ships, which Ad- miral Pillsbury, chief of the bureau of navigation, describes as the most pow erful in the world" would be about $9, ,50O.- GOO, but the members of the committee anticipate that the cost will be $l0, o00O 600 before they are completed.
 The committee was almost unanimous for the appropriation of the five torpedo boat destroyers. each to cost sS00.0 900. Two members voted for two scout cruisers, the navy department asking for five to cost S2, ,500 900 each. Chairman Foss was the only member who opposed the authOriza- ton of the construction of the four sub marines to cost $500,000 each. The com mittee was well united on the proposition to authorize three colliers at s1,0O00OO each. The authorization of the sub-sur- face boat was made without much op- position.
 1 If the committee needs the advice of l Secretary Newberry, neither of the big i battleships will be constructed at a navy i yard. He stated that the collier the gov ernment is building at the Mare Island navy yard is costing much more than the estimated cost of a collier purchased from private firms
 "I do not think it advisable" said the secretary, ito construct large vessels or battleships in navy yards, except at rare 1 intervals and under peculiar conditions. My belief is that our navy yards should be maintained for the repair, mainten- ance and efficiency of the fleet. We ought to keep busy with the repair of ships"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
TWENTY-SIX KILLED
 IN LETTER MINE

Zeigler, H., January n.-Of workmen in the mine owned by Joseph Letter, 26 were killed by the explosion yesterday morning, according to official information given out at the mining offices tonight. The last of the bodies was recovered this morning. The cause of the disaster has not been determined yet, and definite con clusions on this point are unlikely, as evil dence of gas pockets or other agencies are almost entirely lacking.
 The work of restoring the mine pro- gressed rapidly today, and while no defin- ite date for a resumption of operations has been set, it Is announced by the mine officials that no great delay will result. No difficulty was encountered in penetrat- ing all portions of the property. and it is declared to be in good condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
JESSE MARTIN IS
 ACTING GOVERNOR

Little Rock, January 11.-For the fifth time in the last two years an act ing governor for this state was sworn in today and he will serve until the inauguration of Governor Dona- ghey which will occur within the next few days.
 Since the inauguration of Governor Little two years ago, because of i'll health, he has been unable to serve and, in the absence of the governor, 1t is provided that the president of the sem ate shall act in his stead.
 With the converting of the legisla- ture today Jesse M. Martin of Pope county was unanimously chosen as president of the senate and by right of office will act as governor pending the inauguration of the governor elect. The sessions of both houses today were de- voted almost exclusively to organiza- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
SENATOR TILL MAN
 GETS IN HIS BLOWS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l.,


 privilege, declaring that for the first time in the history of this government so far as he had been able to learn a member of the Senate had been brought to the bar of public opinion before the Senate itself, to be judged under in- dictment by no less a person than the President of the United States. The manner of doing it, he said, and the animus and zeal displayed by the chief executive were worthy of consideration.
 Publication of Charges.
 MT. Tillman called attention to the publication of these charges by the Pres iGent before they had been considered by the committee of the Senate to which they were referred, and declared that in so doing the President had treated the Senate with that contempt which has been his won't" He delcared that the President was an adept at advertising and had used the press with more skill than any man in American politics.
 Another probable reason for his great haste" said the South Carolina sem ator was that he sought to distract attention from the action of the House of Representatives on Friday in laying part of his message on the table, by the sensational accusation against a man who has had long service in the Sem ate.
 An examination of the Presidents let ter to MT Hale, which might just as we'll have been a special message of the type with which we are so familiar" said MT. Tilman, will show that the Presidents charges, boiled down, amount to two in number:
 First, he promotes me to membership in the Ananias club and charges in ef- feet that l have deliberately lied to the Senate.
 Second, he charges that I have ex- erted my official influence and work as a senator for my personal benefit alone to secure the passage of a resolution and to press the department of justice to bring suit against the corporation which holds so much of the public do- main in the west and will not sell il to settlers under the terms of theii grants from the government. President Is Cunning. 'He has prepared his indictment witt consummate ability and skill. He is eyer cunning in the apparently innocent pre- tense that in making search through the secret service for one kind of male factor he has run down another anC the case of that one, of such serious importance that his sense of official ob- ligation compelled him to prompt action Mark you, he has been in the possession of all the facts in this case since July last and men will be curious to know why, if his zeal was honest, he did not make them known then.'
 Quoting from the Presidents message fo Ia n which he said he had no charges of corruption against Congress nor against any mem Der of the present House, MT. Tillman said:
 Tt follows that he found no grounds for indicting me in the courts, which no doubt would have rejoiced him over much, and all this fuss fury and fustian about the seriousness of the case and the gravity of the offenss with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
TEXAS TO TACKLE
 PROHIBITION LAW
THE GREATEST OF ALL NEU- ENGUANn pIAXS

Austin. Tex January 11.-State- wide prohibition is considered the question of most importance in connection with the session of the state legislature which will convene tomorrow. At the recent democratic state convention platform instructions were that the question should be submitted to a pop ular vote and these instructions will doubtless be followed.
 An effort will also be made to se- cure the repeal or amendment of tax ation laws passed at the last session of the legislature. The state insurance law will also be under fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Case Is Postponed,

Charlottesville, Va, January 1.-The case of John Armstrong Chanler, or Chaloner, divorced husband of Amelie Rives. the writer, and brother of Will liam Astor Chanler of New York, in which he Is suing for the restoration of large amount of property he al- leges he was deprived of following his incarceration in an insane asylum in New York was today postponed until September 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

"Unaka" fiavoring extracts are the leading sellers wher- ever sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
SOCIOLOGY
Character is capital and Reputation its best currency.

Reputation it's best currency. The Grocery Merchant sells quickest the flour he can recommend, but it's got to make good bread to bring the customer back; the shoe dealer makes and holds customers by selling shoes of good repute for wear. Folks judge the value of a shoe like they do that of man-by re- suits; it's the record that really counts. Recognizing these truths, and with desire to help our customers, we organized Long Service Contest, offering a prize for the best record of service from some of our established brands.
 The purpose of this primarily was to encourage people to take bet ter care Of their shoes, and next, to get an authentic record of their quali- ties, that others may know the real economy in wearing Georgia-made shoes.
 The awards were made on Dec. :. 3Ist. We give below few from the hundreds of records we have on file:
 Tuskegee, Ala, Aug. 19, 1908.
 On the 18th of May 1907, bought pair of King Bee $4 Shoes thru MT. T. J. Burke of this place and have them almost continually since. On the 18th of the present month bought another pair from him. I think 15 months good record. How about itg
 B. O. GIBSON. ATTEST:
 I certify to the correctness of above statement. T. J. BURKE. S. A. Wood, a merchant of high stand ing at Notasulga Ala, certifes that his cpstomer, F. l.. Thompson pair of King Bee Shoes for 25 months and 15 days. That would seem cost of less than twenty cents month.
 This is to certify that have worn pair of $4 King Bee brand of Red Seal Shoes for 13 months and 20 days. They gave splendid service and comfort every day. JNO H. PROCTOR. ATTEST:
 I sold the above Shoes and testify to the accuracy or tn1S record.
 c. B. WHITE. Alicevie, Ala
 Henry Tomby, a darkey, bought pair of ''Kirkland'' $3 Shoes from us, which he wore continuously for 10 ~ ~ J. J. J.GLADDEN & SON.
 Lincoln, Ala. A study of these results is worth  while to the Merchant who is seeking to give his customer the best possible shoe service.
 If there is not RED SEAL Shoe store in your town, we will be glad to hear from you.
 To the millions of Shoe Wearers in the South, we offer this testimony feeling sure it will help to prove that as good or better shoes can be made in Georgia as in any state in the Union. If economy enters into the prop osition, it will pay you to call for RED
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

What is "Unaka?" Ask your grocer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

Tuskegee, Ala, Aug. 19, 1908. On the 10th of May, 1907, bought a pair of King Bee $4 Shoes thru MT. T. J. Burke of this place and have worn them almost continually ever since. On the 18th of the present month bought another pair from him. I think 15 months good record. How about it?
 B. c. GIBSON. ATTEST:
 I certify to the correctness of above statement T. J. BURKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

Henry Tomby, darkey, bought pair of Kirkland" $3 Shoes from us, which he wore continuously for 10 months and IF days.
 J. GLADDEN. & SON.
 Lincoln, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

This is to certify that I have worn a pair of $4 King Bee brand of Red Seal Shoes for 13 months and 20 days. They gave me splendid service and comfort every day. JNO. H. PROCTOR. ATTEST:
 I sold the above Shoes and testify to the accuracy of this record.
 G. B. WHITE. Aliceyille, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
Was in Spokane.

Senator Tillman then told how his at tention had been brought to this land while at Spokane, Wash, in October, 1907. He wrote to Reeder & Watkins asking for information and telling them of his de- sire to purchase some of the land if pos- sible. Desiring to find out if the condi- tions of the grant to the state of Oregon made it possible for 'purchasers" and not actual settlers" to buy at s2.60 per acre, he wired to the librarian of the Senate for a copy of the, act. He met MT. Lee at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12
The Dorr Case.

Washington, January l1.-That the Dorr case, In which Senator Tillman was in- volved, was brought to the Presidents attention for the first time on December IS, 19OS was asserted tonight by Postmas- ter General Meyer in a statement made in response to an inquiry from the As- sociated Press Senator Tillman, in the course of his speech today, said that the President 'has been in possession of all the facts in this case since July last and men will be curious to know why, If his zeal was honest, he did not make them known then"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

s. A. Wood, merchant of high stand ing at Notasulga, Ala, certifes that his customer, F. l.. Thompson, wore pair of King Bee Shoes for 25 months and 15 days. That would seem a cost of less than twenty cents month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-12

RWdftS VeTo1Ct,
 ''The man who announces to Congress that he Theodore Roosevelt, assumed the right to permit the steel trust to ab- sorb its greatest rival contrary to law, would doubtless not hesitate to help his dear friend Hartman in holding 2,OOO, 900 acres of the public domain because Ben Tillman has contemplated and wanted to buy 144O acres. The President having convicted Tiilman proceeded to clear Dorr in both cases, contrary to the facts and smilingly stares from the center of the stage, which is his greatest delight to occupy, and complacently looks to have the American people and the Senate give their approval to his verdict. I await that verdict calmly and without fear md pill abide by it.
 Tn conclusion, MT. President I court