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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
ELECTRIC LINE TO COAL FIELDS
New Industries Committee Busy at
Big Stone Gap.

BIG STONE GAP, VA, June IL
WI G. Coutts, a member of the new
industries committee of the board OF
trade, left yesterday for Goderich. On
tario, where he goes to investigate
the workings of an immense electric
and water power scheme that is being
put throygh there to CLEAN information
to be used in developing the water
bower of this section.
While in Canada Mr.. Coutts will
visit A. Med. Allen. a prominent
electric line and industrial promoter
of Iorofto. who has been successful
in building important lines in that
country, and will prevail on him to
visit this section and give advice on
a proposed electric line connecting the
farming sections of Lee county and
the Wise coalfields with line between
Jonesville and Big Stone Gap with ex-
tensions to Stonega and Morton and
branches TO the most important opera
tons en- route.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
LITTLE CONCERN SHOWN
BY BRANDEHBURG IN COURT
State is Trying to Prove That Fake
Cleveland Letter Was Written
After Ex.President's Death.
(Ry Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, June 17.-Broughton
Brandenburg showed little concern TO-
day as the state, in a business-like
way, continued its attempt TO prove
that the article sold the New York
Times for $500 as Grover Cleveland
and widely published over the coun-
try, was forgery, and that Branden-
burg knew it when he sold the art Gle
Late this afternoon the state began
to introduce witnesses in rapid sue
cession first to identify the typewriter
on which the article is said to have
been written and the stenographer 10
whom ii was delivered; then the type
written sheets of the article itself,
and their correspondence with the
published text. by this testimony the
prosecution hopes to prove that the
article was dictated in part from
notes and in part written in long
hand by Brandenburg and passed oyer
by him TO the stenographer to tran
scribe on August 10. 1908, more than
month after Grover Cleveland had
died.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
ROANOKE COLLEGE LUCKY.
More Than $4,000 in Gifts Has Beer
Received.
Try Associated Press.)

SALEM. VA. June 17.-President
Morehead of Roanoke College an
nounced today that the college had
received more than $4,000 in gifts
during the past year. He declared
that plans had been drafted and ap-
proved for the extensive improvement
OF the college buildings. The A. p
degree was given to eighteen students.
Pres.dcnt NLorehead announced the
appointment Of Herman Thorsienberg-
Pm. u. 20 b. professor Of history and
social science. W. z. Maneville. s. VI.
acting professor Of biology and geo
Iogy: 3. l.. Powell. a. NJ. acting pro-
fessor Ct chemistry and physics.
George c. Peery. A VI. Instructor in
mathematics and physical director.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
A. F. |. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
IN SESSION AT NEW YORK
Labor Troubles in New Orleans Oc-
cupyins ali Attention-Comn'it-
tee Appointed.
BY Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. June 17.-Labor trou-
bles In New Orleans occupied the at
tention of the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor at a
session i'm this ciy+ today. The coun-
ell agreed to notify the New Orleans
Central I:card tc keen its hands OF
The question of agreement for team
sters in the Consumers & Dixie Brew
cries of that city. Declaration was
made that the central board had not
helped to secure AZ agreement and
reductions of wages of Transfers or
which provided for any other than
union labor
John MitclIe'I, Joaeph Valentine and
John B. Lennon were appointed
committee to visit New Orleans and
toAold q conference of teamsters. sta
tionary firemen and brewery workers
in the hope of adjusting the differ
,.,es a. to the jurisdiction OF the
various organizations.
Thu council approved the expulsion
OF Rchc-t Z. Lee from the SECRETARY
shin OF thu New Orleans Central
Trade Council.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
CONFESSIONAL" INSANITY
PLEADED AS DEFENSE
Witnesses Say w. s. Biagers Was In
sane When He Killed !.
Green Hood.
fny Assooiated Press.l

CHARLoTTE. ~ C.. June Nv,
S. Biggers. who is being tried for the
killing of ]. Green Hood last Febru-
airy. today through his counsel set up
the plea of insanity as his defense. DIR.
S. NJ Crowell testified that he was
convinced, after an examination or
the defendant that the latter is suffer-
Ing from confessional insanity"
Former Representative S. IL Alex
ander. an eye witness TO the tragedy.
was witness FOR the defense. assert
ing as his beEei that Biggers was
mentally d,ranged when he killed
Hood.
The admission OF this vital point
for the defense was yainiy resisted
by the state.
The state rested today and the de-
fence introduced much testimony. The
trial will not b. concluded for several
days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
WRIGHT BROTHERS GIVEN
OVATION IN HOME TOWN
Aeroplanists Co Through Dayton Es-
corted by Brass Band ard Applaud
cd by Townsmen.
cRv Associated Press.l

DAYTON OHIO. June lin a city
which n few years ago they began
their first experiments with flying ma
chimes. OrviIIe and Wilbur Wright. the
aviat0rs today received the homage
~ their towuSpeOple.
Escorted BY brass bands. led
through triumphant arches. through
streets decorated with models Of their
aercpianes and praised IN public
speeches. the Wright brothers ap-
peared 20 be the least conscious that
anything unusual was going On
WI that part Of the program ives
reached which read Responses by
the Wrf-hfs.~ Wilbur and Orville each
arose an said Thank you. gentle
men
Medals voted bv Congres viii be
prczcu.eC the Wrights tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
HARMS WITHORAWS FROM CASE
Former Inspector Who Brought the
Charge Quits When He Learns That
Sessions Are to Be Held Behind
Closed Doors-Statement Issued to
Public.
(By Associated Press.)

EAST ST. LOUIS. ILLS. June IL
An official investigation of the charges
against the government meat inspec-
tiOn system at the National Stock
Yards here was begun today by a
board selected by Secretary Wilson,
of the Agricultural Department, head
ed by DR.. A. ID. Melvin, chief of the
animal industries bureau. The ses-
sions were behind closed doors.
J. II. ,Iarns, the former inspector
Who brought the charges that caused
thu investigation withdrew from the
case when he was Informed that the
hearings would be. held behind closed
doors
A statement issued by the officials
said:
Mr.. Harms was assured that he
would be afforded every opportunity
to present evidence to substantiate
his charges. He was told that it was
the general policy of the department
not to conduct public Investigations,
but that he would be furnished each
morning with a copy of the steno-
graphers work OF the days proceed
ings.
The committee will continue Its in
vestigations. IL is in possession OF
list of the witnesses relied upon by Mr..
Harms to substantiate-his charges.
This list was furnished to the depart
ment by Mr. Harms, and every man
included in it will be called before
the board"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
First Shot Was Blank.

STOCKHOLM. June 17-Dispatches
received here from Helsingfors' con-
firm the news that the British steam
er WOODBURY.. OF Newcastle. was fired
upon by vessel of the Russian navy In
Pitkipas Bay. the rendezvous of EN-
peror Nicholas and Emperor William.
The first shot was a blank charge.
but this was followed few seconds
later by two shells. Portions OF the
shells penetrated the bulkheads and
boiler OF the WOODBURY..
The engineer of the steamer was
injured in the leg and 0was taken
aboard the Russian cruiser Asia
where his wounds were dressed. Later
the wounded man was conveyed to a
hospital at Viborg.
After making repairs Woodburn
sailed tonight for her home port
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
Netraskan After Free Wood Pulp
and Print Paper.
BOTH MADE CHEAPER Al HOME
Senators AIdrich and Hale Deny
Statement. and Mr.. TIIIrsn Says
the Newspapers Are Humbuss-
Adjournment Early.
Senators AIdrich
fRy Assooiaied Press.l

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June IL
The battle to place wood pulp and
print paper on the free list was
opened up IN the Senate today unuer
the leadership OF Senator Brown, of
Nebrasks. Going over TO the portion
Of fhe chamber ia which Senator'S
Aldrich, Hale. Frye. Lodge. Calling
er. Smcot and other leaders fave
their seats. the Nebraskan stood in
the midst O the opposing force. and
with good nature banded thrusts that
came TO him from all quarters as he
delivered a telling speech in behalf
~ the cause he had espoused.
Showing familiarity with all avail
sl,ls information on the wood pulp
anu papcr schedule. Mr.. Brown fire.
qucntIy quoted from var.ous authort-
ties to Sustain his contention shat
wood PULP and print pe2er are both
produced in the United States with
cheaper labor and cheaper material.
resulting in a cheaper product. than
can t. obtained in the Dsmiu.oa Of
c1nass- Cie,ng rates Of wages tn
this. country and Canada be under
fo6x 70 snow that the United States
has an advantage in that respect.
Turning % his Republican colleagues
he asked hcW. In view Of that Tact
rey could justify a duty on the pro
drction g labor.
Aldrieh ard Hale Contradict
withca divulging the source o.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
THROWS BABY FROM WINDOW.
Cincinnati Mother crszed by Fear Of
Fire-Chiid Saved.
nv Associrfed PTessj.

CINCINNATI. o.. June l7.-In a fire
d a fiVc-sirry tenement house today.
100 Ianic-s;rcken occupants were
saved through more or less spectacu-
lar rescues.
Nu.v Jumped from the third foo-
10 the sOof &C \ second-story building.
but no che vas seriously hurt
Mr.. Nicholas Bel van to a third
si-ry window. Otc'roking a street.
and .F;.rs her tafy. poised for an
instant bEggei and kissed II. and
ten threw the I'D toward the hun
drcds % appraised hands. Richard
Wheel.r cattle crcver. caught the
!.sbv Ei.r ~ ..-sr = eng her baby
safe. leaped g. fr, sidewalk, receiving
only SLIGHT tuu.seg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
NEW IRON COMPANY BANKRUPT
J. N. Barr President o. InsoIvent Ala
bzna Concern.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. June IA
petition IN involuntary bankruptcy
was fled in the United states district
court this afternoon against the
Woodstock Iron Company. with head
quarters and plants at Admission. Ala,
tho carital stock Of abich IS nearly
g r,iIlion dollars.
J. ~. Rarr Is president Of the com
rsay. which r. - months old. A re-
csi,ci yin Be named immediately
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
NO NAMES WILL BE GlkEh
UNTIL LIST IS COMPLETE
State Board of Education Will Take
Up Election Of superintend-
ent Today.
(sps cIaI to The Daily Press.)

RICHMOND, VA, June 1.-THE
state beard of edEcaton. now in ses-
sion in this city. adjourned at late
hour tonight. without having taken up
the matter of the election of super
intendents. co.'s
1t was announced after the meeting
that nothing of importance had been
done or would be done before tomor-
row or tomorrow night.
The annuncement carried with IT
the information that the names of sup
erintendents would not BE- made pub
lie until the list had been completed
These announcements will very prob
ably be made tomorrow night
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
PAN-psessVreRIAN COUNCIL.
vestefosy Devoted to Sunday sehoo
and Young Peoples Work.

NEW YORK. June 1.-THE general
council o. the Alliance o. Presbyterian
churches devoted SIS sessions today 70
a discussion Of sunday schoSi and
young peoples work Among the
srcailsrs we're Philip =. Howard. X.
". Miller and ". l. ceis;on. Of Phiia-
dclrhia
The chief speaker a. TIE Calvin cei-
chrsfion tonight was Governor Hcke
smith. Of Georgia. Who spoke on Cal
viuism and the American Republic.-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
Two Emrerors Meet.

HEIlSINGFORS- June 1.-THE Ger
man imperial yacht HohenzoiierE,
with Emperor william aboard. joined
the Russian squadron conveying EN-
peror Nicholas on board the imperial
yacht STANDARD at ten O'Clock this
morning.
Emperor Nicholas Immediately went
on board the Hohenzoltern and well
coined EmPe ror william.
All the ships present were dressed
and manned.
The meeting OF the nonachs was
most cordial. Later Emperor Nicho-
las made costly presents to General
Ven Plessen and Count zu Gutenberg
ana conferred high honors On Herr
Won Schosn and the other members OF
the suite.
Dinner Aboard Hohenzollern-
The German emperor gave a dinner
this evening on board the Hohenzol-
fern. his guests including the Russian
emp ror and empress and their re-
scective suites.
Beautiful summer weather pre-
walls.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
No OmciaI Talk.

LONDON, June l7-Neither the
foreign Office nor the Russian embassy
here has issued any statement regard
ing the firing upop .hS British steam
er WOODBURY. by the Russian vessel
The owners Of the vessel. Whitfield
& Company, Of Newcastle. have re-
ceived a telegram from Captain Rob-
ertson dated Frederickshayen, confirm
ing the reports Of tae attack on his
ship.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
BATTlESHiP KANSAS ON
NAYTO HAMPTON ROADS
Atlantic Squadron VIII Assemble OF
Old Point for the Summers
Cruise.
(Ry Assoclated Press.l

PHILADELPHIA. PA. June IL
The battleship Kansas sailed today
from the Philadelphia navy yard for
Hampton Roads, where the Atlantic
squadron vii gather tor its summer
cruise. The Kansas during ats stay
at the navy yard was thoroughly over
hauled.
The battleships Georgia and Miss
,issippi and the cruiser Dixie. which
were also pre- pered for the summer
cruise. will follow the Kansas for
Hampton Roads within the next ten
days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
South Carolina Bankers.
Try Associated Press.)

WRIGHTvILLE BEACH. n. C..
June l7.-W. r. Andrews. auditor for
the treasury department addressed
the South Carolina BANKS Association
here today. He took the place or
Treasurer Treat, whose duties at
Washington prevented him from meet
ing the engagement
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
Emoerors Kiss and Shake.

BERLIN. June IA dispatch 70
the Lokal Anzeiger. from Frederikscha-
men says: Upon the HohenzoIlerp's
arrival Emperor Nicholas Immediately
ordered a boat lowered and proceeded
to the German imperial yacht. ths
ships fring a salute. Emperor WI
liam met Emperor Nicholas al ne
ganEway.
The monarchs kissed and shook
hands heartily. the band gi2yiag ne
Russian national hymn.
The visit, lasted sor half an hour
and the German emperor saortly re-
turned the visit on board the S;anaart
where he vas greeted By the Rnssian
sovereign and hts family ths o7na
playing lie wacht an Rhcin-7
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
Pardon for Actress Murderer.
(By Associated Press.)

HARRISBURG, PA, June 1.-THE
state board of pardons late today rec
commended pardon of James b. Cen
try. an actor, serving a life sentnece
for the murder of Madge Yorke. an
actress, whom he slew in Jealous
rage at Philadelphia on February IL,
1895.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
WEEDS English Soldier.
(By Associated Press.

LONDON, June 1T.-Ida NJ Wynne.
second daughter of Robert J. Wynne,
the outgoing American counsel gener-
al in London. was married In this city
to Hugh Reynolds French. first lieu
tenant in the Seventh dragon guard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18

DETROIT. MICH June 1.-THE
National Coancii Junior order % Unit
ID American Mechanics totay passed
a rssoluion changing the ritual Of the
order - that Il vii contain three De-
grecs instead q one.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
PARENTS DREAD OF BLACK HANOI
Sound of Passing Fire Engine Throws
Thousands Of School Children into
Uproar and Brings Terror-strieken,
clswing and Kicking Mothers From
Tenements--Quieted by Police.
(By Associated Press. }

NEW YORK, June IT.-One of those
sudden waves Of hystcria which from
time to time sweep the crowded tene-
ments Of the East side. temporarily
closed three public schools with an
attendance Cf more than 1000 pupils
to-day, blocked all traffic ON Grand
street Tor an hour. and was not quoted
until the pclice reserves We're call
ed cut
Beyond the fact TINT many Jewish
parents have OF late been receiving
threatening letters demanding one
dollar from each family on pain OF
having their children murdered, there
is no explanation.
Fire Engine Started Il.
First n gust OF wind carried the I'M
easy tattoo of a fire engine on gal
lcp TO the pent-up children of school
that houses 1900 the engine whistled
shrilly. little girl sbrieked In answer.
and in minute the Railways were
filled with a mob of shrieking. fight
ing boys and girls, and panic stricken
mothers from nearby tenements were
clawing and kicking at the outside OF
the street doors
AS If by rre-arraugement. another
passing engine ehaffed the nerves OF
another set Of children in a second
school. The rumor spread through the
excited surging streets that the school
was on fire.
Before the crowds could get to II
there was a shout that a third school
had been blown up by the black hand.
Then there was no holding the people.
Parents fought with the police for
their children and many were torn and
bruised in the scuffle.
All traffic came to stop and 1t was
long before order was restor-
ed All the East side schools had been
closed an hour earlier. II was found
impossible to get more than half the
normal attendance and those that did
return could not study.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
PETERSBURG MAN CHARGED
WITH POISONING WIFE
Evidence u OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
May Be 6ioamist and For
ger, Too.


PETERSBURG. VA. June IT,
Junius A. Williamson is charged with
the. murder OF his young wife. Mrs.
Pamela williamson, by poison, ad-
minis:ered Wednesday OF last week
in her home In Mckenzie street. in
this city. The details Of the death OF
the young woman. married only about
one year and the mother of an infant
only few weeks old. The impression
at the time was that she was the
victim OF accidental ptomaine or vegc-
table poisoning. caused by eating
heartily of Boiled cabbage for dinner.
and an inquest was not deemed necos-
sary. and the body was embalmed.
Mrs. Williamson, amidst her ex-
treme suffering. however. declared that
she had been poisoned. and she
evinced every symptom OF arsenical
poison. Subsequent Investigation ex-
lploded the theory of ptOmaints or
vegetable poison. and il was estab-
lished to the satisfaction of her
friends and relatives that poison had
been mixed in meal. of which the
bread she ate at dinner had been
made. Some of the unused meal was
afterwards fed to chickens and killed
them, and was then tested and found
to contain arsenic.
Then investigation began In earn5 st
by the father and friends of the young
woman to ascertain how -he poison
got into the meal. and what motive
existed for the crime. Mrs William
son was the daughter Of John Kier-
sey. of Chesterfield county. and was
beloved by all of her neighbors.
Evidence circurstantial.
Her marital relations, as far as
known. were happy. This investiga-
ton finally pointed suspicion to her
husband as the one who administered
the poison, though the evidence is
only circumstantial.
1t is claimed that he did not eat
of the bread at dinner: ahat his con-
duct after the death of his wife was
suspicious; that he drew the insur-
ance money on her lie and left town.
etc. These and other circumstances
continued to make suspicion so strong
that a warrant was sworn out night
before last. charging Williams with
the murder OF his wife. and was placed
in the hands OF Chief X. F. RaglaEd
for esecut.on. Williams was not in
the city, but Chief r. F. Ragland,
who had kept an eye on his move
ments. ascertained that he had gone TO
Tarboro. " c., and she chief prompt
ly went after him. He found the man
in TaTboro yesterday afternoon and
placed him under arrest. Williamson's
side Of the OF the story is now to be
heard.
May be Siesmist, Too.
Since this investigation has been
going on, it is reported that other
criminal charges are resting against
him. 1t is said that he has wife
in Texas. where he formerly lived.
and that there is an old warrant
against him there, charging him with
forgery and obtaining goods under
false pretences. Williams is a car
penter by trade. native Of Peters
burg. and has relatives living here.
When arrested in Tarboro. William
son said he had been expecting It,
and volunteered TO come directly back
to Petersburg TO face he charge and
have the trouble over. He denies IN
toto the charge of poisoning his wife
He mas hrnrchf hack TO Town this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18

Al6rich and Hale Contradict
withcT divuiging the source 2
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18

THE DAILY PRESS is the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service Of the Asso-
ciated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-18
the WEATHER

Showers Friday and Saturday;
moderately winds, mostly south.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25
Buying Poultry Here.

Representatives of a New York
syndicate have been in this vicinity
the past week buying live poultry.
which was delivered at the Burling-
ton tracks on Monday and Tuesday
of this week. Two carloads of
poultry we're received and loaded
from the wagons into the cars. The
buyers paid cent pound more
for chickens. geese, ducks and tur-
keys than the local merchants are
Offering and this they could easily
afford to do, since they received the
stuff in only two days time. The
local dealers get in a few hundred
pounds per day and must either
ship by express in small quantities
or feed the fowls two or three
weeks while securing a carload.
Farmers pay little attention to the
local merchants advertisements for
carload of poultry to be delivered
on certain day, as they know the
merchant will be there next week
when it suits better to haul the
stuff to town.
So, for the sake of a cent a pound
more on their poultry. all the poul-
try raisers of this vicinity made an
extra effort and brought in their
fowls to the representatives of a
trust, who will, as soon as they get
enough in cold storage, raise the
price OF poultry out of the reach of
the common people who have to buy.
The merchants of a town contrib
ute to the wealth and support of a
community, aid in every public en-
terprise. in fact, make the town and
community. The men who come to
a town for two days or a week have
no interest in the community and
would not give a cent toward furth-
ering any enterprise therein Shell
bina Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-25
Praise Service.

The Mission Society of the Pres
byterian church will have a Praise
service at the church on Sunday
evening, November 18th, 7 o'clock
to which the public is cordially in
vited. The following program will
be rendered:
Chorus Victory Through Grace
choir
Invocation DR.. McNair
Scripture Reading Mrs. Hull
Around the Throne
Gertrude Ford,
Mary Alma Drescher
Reading Mrs. Rutledge
Quartette Turn Uuto Me Suter
Mrs. Stevens, Miss Marshall
Mr.. Stevens, Mr.. Marshall
Reading The Optomist's Thanks
giving
Willie NOlen
Trio A Hymn (KrinbilD
Mrs. Baldwin
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Stevens
Paper Holding the Ropes
Mrs. McNair
Anthem O Give Thanks Choir
Remarks DR.. McNair
Offering
Chorus Onward Christian Soldier
Congregation.