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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
SITUATION DESPERATE.
Presence Of Troops at Hadjin Doesn't
Relieve Distress.

HADJ.N. AsTATIC TURKEY, May
Notwithstanding the presence OF
the troops here the situation is des-
Terate owing 10 the lack of food ana
medical supplies. The troops arrived
just in time, as the besieSers had
succeeded in setting fire TO a house
on the edge Ct the city. The fire
sSread. but as the breeze was blowing
away from the town only five baIld-
ings we're destroyed A heavy rife
fire was kept mp against those who
tried TO extinguish the flames. The
Mohammedans outside the walls. who
seemingly numbered many thousands
pushed their attacks energcficaIiy
against the inhabitants. killing ana
wcUnding many.
They were 50 eager to get inside
the city and plumber the place that
they did mt observe the approach Of
I.outn Bey and IFS troc1s until they
were close npon them whercupon the
Nohammcdans fed precipisteiy. car
rying OF all the cattle outside TIE
city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
MANY are Sentenced Af,eP Invesd-
gali0a Of Municipal Grail.
BANK PRESIDENT AMONG NUMBER
Number of Councilmen Receive SEN
fences Fer Conspiracy and Bribery.
Former Councilman Also Hard Hit.
Hotel Keeper Was in Game.
ORv Associated Press.)

PITTSBURG. PA, May SIN GRIM
inal court today seven persons con-
vicied within the last few weeks IN
the municipal graft cases were sen
fenced as follows: W. w. Ramsey,
bank PRESIDENT, convicted of bribery
one year and six months imprison-
ment and a fine Of 81 900; Capt. John
F. Klein councilman, Two years and
fine CT $1,000 on the bribery conVic-
ton. and one year and six months on
the conspiracy conviction; Joseph
WATSON and william Brand, former
couucilmen. each one year and SIX
months and a iinc OF $500 TO- conspir-
acy. II. II. B;gcr. hotel keeper. Two
years and ? fine OF $500 Tor briDers'
Charles Colbert and John Colbert.
convicted OF attempting 30 bTibc a
juror. two years and a fire OF $500
each.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Leaders Of Two Parties IN Senate
Submit Views.
SUM UP INCREASES AND DECREASES
Democratic Leader Figures increase
at 3i6 and Decreases 3se-outies
Unchanged on t,271 Articies-Aid-
rich Takes Issue With Opponent
By Associated Press.J

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May g.
Statements were made 10 the Senate
late today by Senator Aldrich, re-
presenting the finance committee and
Senator Culbcrscn, the minority lead
q. analyzing the tariff bill as II was
reported to the Sepate and cOmpar-
ing IL so far as increases and re1Gc-
tons are concerned with The Dingiey
law.
Senator Culberson figured be de-
crcases TO be 35s she increase 3is
and the number OF articles Gu which
the duties are unchanged TO be i.2Fi,
Mr.. AIdrich made the reductions 5T3
bit furnished no figures as TO the
number OF increases made. He ex-
pressed surprise al the number OF IN
Isreases announced by Mr.. CuibeTaon,
and declared that the statement must
have been prepared oy very Won
derful man
Perhaps W Treasury Department
Mr.. Cuihcrzop retortcd that they
were prepared by an expert from tho
treasury department. wno Is thorough
~ competent.
The principal schedules On which
trcrc have been increases. accord
ing tc Hr. Aldrich's summary of the
hizacr GEfics Of the Senate bin are
a few products and the various lux1r-
les. Mr. Aldrich ccuteuecd that the
increases IN the chemical schedule
which are largely on soilct articles
were made for revenue purposes. MI.
Aidrich claimed that 'hc rtdrafiinz
% thc cotton schedule 9as Tor tie
purvorsc Of obtaining mere symmciri-
g., classification Ct cotton yarns an1
he Substitution e spccihc foF and
vaiorem rates on certain classes Of
cotton cloths.
The latter. b. said. are the eauivs.
i~nt q the average rate imposed ~
che existing law.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
TWO MORE BOUND
FOR ELECTRic CHAIR
Confession Of Boys Probably Means
Capture Of Last OF Powhatan
County Murderers.

RICHMOND. VA, May 5.-By the
confessions OF Stephney and Fleming
Taylor, new confined in Henrico coun-
" awaiting trial In Powhatan county
on the charge OF completely in the
murder of Mrs. Mary f. Skipwith and
Walter Johnson. Emmanuel and
Charles Brown sons of John Brown.
who was elecfrocuted last Friday.
have been conclusively identified as
TWO of the principals in the crime and
evidence enough to send both men 10
the electric chair has been brought
forth il is declared.
Emmanuel and Charles Brown were
arrested last night in their home in
Powhatan county after Deputy Sher-
if Traylor. of Henrico county, had
telephoned all the facts in their case
to Sheriff Baugh, of Powhaian
county.
The confessions of the boys in the
county jal explains the silence of the
four men who haze been electrocuted
fcr the crime, who refused to tell the
rrison officials anything in connection
with the crime after they were SEN
fenced. John Brown. the father OF
the last two men arrested. maintained
an absolute silence and declared We
homentIv until the last that all of
The perpetrators of the crime had
been brought 10 justice. His declara-
tions are explained now by the fact
that the two murderers who were not
caught until last night are his sons
and had he confessed he would have
brought them to the same condition
as himself.
Stephney and Fleming Taylor sta
ted in their confessions that Emman-
uel and Charles Brown came to
"Southeast" on the night of the MUIR
der in a buggy. In the trial of the
murderers frequent mention was made
CT two men who came in a buggy.
lat it was thought that the men were
either Esham and Joe Taylor or John
and William Brean. The confession
shows that they sserc Emmanuel and
Charles TAYLOR and that they not only
had a hand in the murder by after
the house had been looted carried
away a great deal of the plumber IN
the buggy with them.
After the crime, Emmanuel and
Charles drove away with the loot. and
the boys who told of them supposed
they went to Amelia county, where
the plumber was hidden.
With the evidence of the Two boys
and the evidence gotten since they
confessed. Mr. Taylor thinks he has
a case that will send Emmanuel and
Charles Brown TO the electric CHAR
without the slightest difficulty. The
boys in the Henrico Jail declare that
they will stick to their testimony
when the case is brought to trial and
will tell the whole truth about the
crime. 1t is thought that they were
afraid to tell what they knew until
after John Brown and lsham Taylor
had been electrocutc6.
The BOYS stated after they had con-
fessed that the two men arrested last
night made up the whole party oil
murderers who came 10 Southeast on
the night Of the crime, and that II
they are brought to the electric chair
all OF the principals in the case will
have bccn sentenced
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
BRITISH RiFLEMEK
DEFEAT AMERICANS
Match Was With Small Bore Rifles
on Gallery Ranges in Two
Countries
IN Associated PressD

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May D.
British riflemen in che small bore
match just ended. demonstrated their
superiority over the Americans by ar
overwhelming victory. The match
was a friendly one with small b-re
rifles on gallery ranges in the resPec-
,.ge countries. The results were an
nounced hy cable.
The British team made the grand
total Of 1853 points ont Of a pos
siblc 5000. or an average Of POI per
man. The score Of the American
team were 1879.
An official statement by the na-
;ionsi rifle association given on; to-
Gzv saws thai IL Is hard to explain
this infcriority Of the American marks
mon. since tho team was made up Of
some Of the best known experts ~
the counir-.
True. q IS said we Do not spc-
ciaiizc this small here gallery work
rs hoy ID Abroad and orr cxperis
were rnaccussr mod 10 the use Of such
small sighting object and ln mar
" al cases have brcn accustomed
20 using tcicscc1c mouuicd on their
riiscs~
Tho birh scoro man 81 TIC American
team vas ". y Reynolds. 81 New
Ycrk CITY. who made 2sS points out
20 ~. .ibio Jon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Man Carrot Convict Himself.

RICHMOND. VA. May 5.--A man
indicted On the charge q criminaliy
portions Of BITS property. a.
&c seeks protection from his creditors
IN bankruptcy cannoi be convicted on
the evidence given BY simSef. This
mas the opinion haaded down ~ ne
United States Circuit Corrt q Ap-
peals today In toe case 81 Max Cohen
AGAINST the United states reversing
the United Staies Cosrt for fhe Dc
irlct n Scufh Carolina.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Tablet to cOIon.s, Governor.

WILMINGTON. \ Q. Nay 5.-Thc
North Carolina Society, Coioniaf
Danes Of America. today unveiled a
handsome tablcf on The ruins Of the
mansion of Governor William Tyron.
The tablet Is commemorative Of The
frs. armed resistance 20 the British
crown bv Cape Fear patriots under
Colonel James Moore. OF Orron- ano
Cornelius TFarncti. Of Brunswick. Feb
ruaTy q. I77e. The Danes were ac-
companied on their trip down the
Cane Fear river hy number Of the
lnNnSnronlc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
ON FIRMER BASIS.
AtIarta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Railroad On Easier Footing.


BOSTON. MASS. May "a re-
organization committee composed CT
Boston and New York financiers was
appointed today and this marks the
preliminary step to place the Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad,
now in the hands OF a receiver on
firmer basis financially. The com
mittee members are eacn allied close
" with interests identified with the
company securities. The campaign
of reorganization will take it is be
lieved. a course that Includes a seal
ing down in the bonde>. debt. So far
as possible. it is believed that the
first mortgage underlying bonds Of the
subsidiary company will be undis-
lurbed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
New Turki-h cmeisls.

cons FANTINOPLE. May s.-iiii-
mi Pasha ard Moilas Sahib were 70
dav installed respectively as grand
latter Zia EhniI EffcniL The
Islam or head ~ the fsiih- The
former succeeds Tewik Pasha ard nc
latter Zia Edd,n Fffcndi. The
changes IN Office were made With IN"
usual ceremonies. IN the imperial
pact ordering the changes the sultan
expressed his firm desire for the ros'or-
alton ard maintenance Of peace ana
tranquility. the welfare e the coun-
try and regularity Of aSIainistrattcH.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
EoIlo~er Of PICKETT DEAD.

NORFOLK. Va. Capt. r. r. PR
rsron died here today, sgcd ~. The
funeral viii take place IN Charles
CITY cuurfv Va. Captain Ferguson
vas a veil known Confederate vet
cram.
He acquitted himself Sith distinc-
lion At Getsyrhurz. where he fcli Al
the head II hts company. severely
wounded
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
ROOSEVELT HOLDS LION
SlAUGHTERiNG RECORD
Ex-President Has 6aeeed Five Males
and One Female Within
Week.

NAIROBI. BRITISH EAST AFRICA.
May 5.-Theodore Roosevelt went
lion hunting again yesterday and be-
fore the chase was over two more big
lions had fallen before his gun. These
animals were killed In the tall grass.
Mr.. Roosevelt now holds the record
for lion killing In the protectorate.
Since Saturday OF last week a total
of five lions and one lioness have
been bagged by him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Castro Going to Canaries.

SAN SEBASTIAN. SPAIN. May D
Elk President Castro. OF Venezuela
said today that his physicians ad-
vised bin TO go to the Canary islands.
He expressed the hope that the Span
ish government would raise no OBJ
jeciion 20 his residence there, as he
was DESTROYS OF living henceiorth
away from political agitation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Japs to Protect Their Seaiero.

VICTORIA. B. c., May 5.-Japanese
warships may be sent to the Behring
sea to protect Japanese sealers. wnica
flock to the Behring sea in great num-
hers each year. This news came n
personal letter received To-Day from
Toxic. The request for the sending
of Japanese warships is made by the
sealing interests.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Second Baseman Evers Suspended.
(By Associated Press.l

CHICAGO. Ills, May John J.
Evers star second baseman of the
Chicago National League baseball
team was suspended today by the Ma
tional Baseball Commission for his
failure to report to his team at the
opening of the sea on.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06

BOSTON. MASS. May 5.-In order
that he may devote his time more
closely to the study of aeronautics.
Professor Henry Helm Clayton has re-
signed his position as director of the
blue Hill Observatory at Canton, al
TER service of 20 years. Professor
Clayton is native OF Murfresboro.
Tenn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
TROOPS AND BAND.
Artillery and Musicians From Fort
Monroe Going to Petersburg.
lbY ANsOciated Press.l

10y ASSocidtcQ fTcss.b
WASHINGTON. ID. C., May 5.-At
the request of Senator Martin and
other Virginians. acting secretary OF
war Oliver has directed that bat
talon of coast artillery troops at Fort
Monroe. va. and the post band pro-
coed 10 Petersburg. Va, ia time to par
ticipa'e in the ceremonies in that city
OF the 10Th instant.
President Taft has accepted an in
vitation to be present on that &C.
CASH..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
HAND WAS WEALTHY.
Bank Notes and JeweIry Found Worth
Millions.

(By Associated PreSS-}
CONSTANTINOPLE. May 5.-The
commission which IS taking an 1aver-
tory Of the property at the imDeriai
palace al yildiz has discovered. ac-
cording 10 the local newspapers. bank
notes TO the value Of S2200.e00 and
q large quantity Of jeweirv. including
2 rosary alone valued at s;75.ooo. Pa
pcrs seized At the palace show that
Abdul Hamid had something over s.
Oco 900 on deposit in a foreign bank
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
All Quiet in Georgia.

SAVANNAH, GA, May 5.-Advices
from Clyde, Bryan county, where the
Georgia HussaTs are guarding Bruins
wick McRae, a negro on trial there
on the charge of murder, are thar
everything is quiet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
MINORS MAY NOT SMOKE
IN PUBiiG PLACES
But the virtuous Senators Killed the
House Bill Prohibiting Manu-
facture and Sale.
CBy Associated Press.)

JEFFERSON CITY. MO, May o.
The Missouri Senate today passed the
bill forbidding cigarette smoking by
minors in public places and providing
penalties for the sale or gift Of cigar
cites 10 minors. The senate killed
the House bill prohibiting the manu-
facture or sale of cigarettes within
the state.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. THURSDAY. MAY 6. 1909.

10 a question Icy Mr. Money. Mr. Aid
rich ventured to prophesy that within
twenty years the representatives, OF
the South in the Senate will be voting
with the Republicans for protection.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
German Ambassador Entertained
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. Ills, May 5.-Count
Johann Heinrich Won Bernstorff. the
German ambassador. was the guest OF
honor at a luncheon of the Industrial
Club here today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06

WASHINGTON. - G. May Tho
senate today confirmed the uomina-
ton Of james Thomas Williams. Jr-.
81 south Carolina to he civil service
commissioner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
Passed VITA RIDER.
Stftswise prohihfion Act Ss5oicd
WIN IsE Anlcnomrnt.

JEFFERSON CITY. NO Nay 81
The Missouri senate today passed the
statewide prohibition constitutional
amendment with q AK rider and elm
Hzfion. The vote xas = 10 8
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
FIGHT IS OVER PASSENGER RATE
States Chief Law officer Summoned
to Witness Stand in United States
Court 10 Tell Why He Hadn't APP
pealed From Latter's Three Gent
Rate Decree.
CBy Associated Press.)

KANSAS CITY, MO. May D.
There has been so much talk about
the decree of THO court in the Mis-
souri, railroad rate cases. That II
seems strange TO me that an appeal
has not been taken from that decree
10 YOU intend to appeal? asked FED
eral J1oge smith McPderscn today
of 4 t0rncy G. neral Mayer. Of MIS-
souri, at the hearing to decide wheth-
er the temporary restraining order
OF. the federal curt enjoining the
state from interfering ia he rate
cases was to be made permanent.
Jurge Mcpherson had called At
torney General Major to the stand as
witness TO ask the question and Mr..
Major said transcript for an appeal
to the United States Supreme Court
was now preparing.
We'll. why have you waited so long
10 file your appeal?" asked dhe Judge.
Tells Judge Wry.
because the record of the case is
voiumincus and the law allows two
years In which - fiie an appear re-
sponded the attorney general.
After leaving the witness siand'
Nr. Major stated that he expected
to appeal the case TO the Supreme
Court aboIx July 1.
I he attorney general was the cen
trail figure around whom the proceed
ings took form today. He was sub
jecied tc a eros lIre examination
from the railroad attorneys. with an
occasional question from the court,
because OF his action at jefferson
City yesterday in filing quo warranto
proceedings against the railroads.
Inspired by Governor
Seibert Jones. circuit attorney OF
st. Louis, testified that the injunc-
ton suit which he filed against the
railroads restraining them from put
ting into effect a three cent passenger
rate was inspired Governor Had
ley.
Arguments on the motion to make
Che Federal Courts order permanent
will be BEGUN tomorrow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service Of the Assoc
eiated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-06
THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy and warmer
Thursday; rain Friday, ooider
by Friday night; moderate to
brisk south winds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26

day afternoon and evening has had an
eye to the comfort of the ladies and
children. 1T
Mrs. Lorenz Wartena is spending the
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eckman of Truman avenue
You will do better at the Lion store
furniture department. Largest furniture
store in northern Indiana
Mr.. and Mrs. Eckman of Truman ave-
nue. will spend Sunday in East Chicago
visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. w. War
tena.
Healthy sport and pleasure is assured
all who attend the Saengerbund-F idelia
picnic at Gruener's grove, at Wolf
lake, next Sunday afternoon and even
ing. Everybody is invited. 2-t
Mrs. Beech and Miss Agnes Fish OF
East Chicago were visitors in Hammond
last evening
Miss Maude Schriver of Chicago, viii
spend Sunday with her sister, Mrs
Shepherd in May street.
Furnishing homes with US Is a spe-
cialtY, not side line; four floors Of
furniture. Spiegel's. s1sSs1S5 Com
mercial avenue. South Chicago.
Miss Mary Roach will be the guest o,
her friends and relatives in Englewoot
over Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26

During the afternoon Mrs. Hammond
served her guests with ices. until at 5
o'clock they were invited into the din
ing room and served with dainty two
course luncheon. The tables were very
prettily decorated for the party with
roses and carnations. The invited guests
were Mrs Marywere Mrs. Mary Mac
Aleer of Canada. Mrs Lewis Holman,
of Texas City, Texas, Mrs. koontz of
Wilmette. H., Mesdames Fred Crum-
packer, August Schneider, T. w Ober-
lin. George B. Sheerer and Carl Kauf-
man. The following club members were
present, Mesdames Walter Hammond
F. 7. Elilck, Richard Winckler and w
j. MacAIeer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
Progress with Street Lights

The State street business men are
making considerable progress with
their plans for the lighting of the
street, despite the fact that there are
number of unprogressive business
men and property owners who would
like to have the advantage of the light
ing without paying for it.
There viii be a meeting in the near
future at which the matter of entering
into a contract with the Northern In
diana Gas & Electric company will be
taken up.
The enterprise of the business men
in lighting State street has already
borne fruit in increased activity and
in attracting business. In fact, the
business men on Holman street are cor
sidering the matter Of improved light
ing between the river and the Broker
Corner. so great has been the DETECTION
of business on account OF the activity
of the rival business district.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
The First Methodist episcopal
Church. Rev. William L. Switzer. pas
tor Residence III Russell street

Church. Rev. William L. Switzer, pas
tor. Residence III Russell street
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m
The second anniversary Of the dedi-
cation of the church will he observe ed
at 1915 q. m. Bishop John II. Vincent,
one of the most widely known church
men of America. viii preach. This will
be a rare opportunity for the people of
to hear the man whose wise plan
ming gave us the Chautauqua assembly.
The trustees of the church viii make
a statement of the progress in collect
ing the church building subscriptions.
Monroe street Sunday school will re
organize classes at 2:30 p. m
Epworth League at $50 D. m.
Vesper service at 1880 p. m This
will be conducted by Bishop Vincent,
who Instituted this service as part of
the Chautauqua assembly program The
bishop will make the addl ess.
The people of the city are most cordi-
ally invited to be present, both morn
ing ard evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
HICKS IS THERE WITH
WARM PROPHECY FOR JULY

and 18th. The high temperature and
storms may not reach a final crisis IN
til the conjunction Of the moon with
earth and sun on the nth. This period
promises the heaviest rains of any peri
Cd in this month.
A reactionary storm period is cen
trail on the 18th, goth and 21st. We
look at this time, and at other July
periods, for local cloudbursts over
narrow, scattering localities, with wide
intervening sections without normal. or
sufficient rainfall.
A regular storm period is central on
the 26th. extending from the gath to
the 2sth. Heavy electrical storms and
violent summer gusts are very proba-
BILE about the 23d. and from that date
on through the period 9th to 2sth
Spells of the most oppressive summer
heat are among results to be expected
ending in fierce lightning, thunder, hal
and sudden drop in temperature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
ATTEMPT to Rob Friederichs

An attempt was made to rob the
residence of Charles Friederichs in
Homewood last evening Edwin Fried
erichs was the first to hear the robbers
andawakened his parents
He got his rifle and his father got his
revolver They both heard the burglar
attempt to quiet the dog. which was
making considerable noise in the base
ment.
The father and son were ready tc
resist any effort that the burglars
might make to get into the house, when
the burglars suddenly became brighten
ed and departed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-26
MANY Go to South Bend.

There was a great deal OF hustle and
hustle among the owners of automo-
biles and others. in preparation for the
trip to South Bend today where the
Indiana society Of Chicago was en-
tertained by the Studebakers Of that
city.
Invitations were secured by a num-
Der Of Hammond men who are mem
bers, and there were several parties
organized to make the trip There
viii be a banquet at the oliver house
tonight, and the affair viii be one Of
the Indiana society's usual successes.