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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15

Little Miss Delf Street Wexford
daughter Of Mrs Spottsvood Well
ford. entertained a number Of her
friends at her home IN Moth En-
Monday afternoon from O'Clock 20 S
O'Clock. After games we're enjoyed,
dainty rrfrcs hmeuts we're served.
Zach guest was presented vita . lisp
anesc lantern and parssol g. a sou.
venir Of tho occasion. Tho guests
we're. Little Misses Hary street,
Elizabeth Copeland. Alice SEiain,
EHzabcfh Norccock. Mattio Newman
PayIft Cornelius. Mary Byrd and Eliz.
sbssh Buxtpn. Masters JACK Bad and
virEis Snifln-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
COAL AGENTS ARRANGING
FOR BIG SOCIAL SESSION
Third Annual Banquet Will be Held
at Warwick Hotel on De-
cember 81.

Arrangements are being made by
the local coal agents for their third
annual banquet at the Warwick hotel
on the night of December 81 The
agents will have as their guests the
local officials of the Chesapeake &
Ohio railway and the railway en-
ployes who handle The coal shipping
business.
Henry b. Holmes. agent for the
White Oak Coal Company. will pre-
side as POSTMASTER and several well
known local speakers will make adj
dress es..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
WILL CHANGE HOUSE PLAN.
Committees viii Not Be Named by
the Speaker.
fBy Associated rrcss)

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Dec 1.-THE
speaker of the next house viii not
name the committees CT that body.
Speaker-Expectant Champ Clark.
Representative Underwood. of Ala
bama. prospective chairman Of the
ways and means committee. when The
Democrats assume control of the next
congress, and others of the conserva-
tive wing CT the house Democracy.
have reached the conclusion that the
committees shall be selective in some
other way than by the present system
Of appointment by the speaker.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Governor stays Execution.

RICHMOND, VA. Dec IA stay
of execution was today granted In the
cases Of Jim Hairston and Tom
Bailey, each colored, convicted OF the
murder of sidney Woods. q negro.
who vas slain in drunken fight on
an excursion train IN March. 1909.
The men were to have been eltrocuted
next Friday in the virginia peniten-
tiary. but the execution IVES today set
over until January 13. 1911.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Would Pax Judges More.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. Ito
increase the salary of supreme Court
justices and TO increase proportion,
ately the compensation Of all federal
judges is the purpose OF biz intro
duced today by senator Depew, "i
New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Children Burned to peath.

GRAVATE. ARK, Dec. h.-Three
childrea OF j. Il. Peregoy were burned
10 death when fire destroyed the home
near here yesterday
The mother. who made desperate
attempt to save her children. WAS
seriously burned and probably viii
ale
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
eerwindmoor steams for Havan

Carrying cargo OF 8.015 tons OF
coal. valued at s21.64050. the British
steamer Berwindmoor. Captain Stem
bridge. steamed yesterday for Hsva-
ma, Cuba. This is the second cargo
of BLACK diamonds" this steamer has
taken out of this port for Cuba.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Goa, for French West Indies.

The American schooner Henry j.
Smith. Captain Stevens. cleared
through the custom house yesterday
for Point Pitre. Gaudeloupe, French
West Indies, with a cargo of 1872
tons of screened gas coal. valued at
s4.217.20. This is the first cargo of
coal ever shipped from Newport
News to that port.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.
Warwick conciave, !. o. heptasophs
Holds Annual Meeting.

Warwick Conclave No. 1882, improved
Order Heptasophs, esected officers fol
the ensuing year Tuesday night as
follows:
Archon-S. J. Bradshaw
Provost-W z. Dougherty-
Prelate-McGruder Sinton.
Secretary-C. p. Whitney.
Financier-J. S. Andrews.
Treasurer. A. Charles.
Inspactor-D. G. Peasants.
Warden-J. w. Courtney.
Sentinel-C. T. Crapdol.
Trustees-R. c. Petzold, w. T. Ray
field and c. P. Pence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Killed by Nephew.

ENTERPRISE. PA. December IA
Late yesterday Berry carraway. who
lived near Enterprise. was shot and
killed by his nephew. Henry Cara
way, aged rs years The boy and his
sister we're engaged In a quarrel and
the elder Carrawsy. seeking TO settle
the trouble and separate them. took
the side of the girl in the quarrel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Reports 80 Killed
sby As~ocfate<i Pre0-1
RANCHO. SANTIAGO. NJ

RANCHO. SANTIAGO. NEAR Pc
DERNELES. Dec 12-Via FL Paso,
Texas)-Genersi Nsvarro's official
report places TIRE number Of insurgent
dead In Sundays battle at 80. but in
dependent Investigation cannot con
firm this. nor can the report be de
MED. owing to the limitations placed
By military authorities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15

The largest and best selection OF
straight and blended Whistles in the
city. NEWPORT NEWS WINE &
LIQUOR CO.. Cor. Tyenty-dfth street
and Washington avenue Bell Phone
no. 2: Citizens. IL. H.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
sanks On Sure Thing Now.

"J'TI never be without DIR. Kings New
Life Pills again." writes A. Schin-
geek. 6f7 Elm ST. Buffalo. ~. T.
sTbey cured me of chronic constipa-
ton when all others failed" Unequal
ed for Biiiousness. Jsundice. lndiges.
ton. Headache. Chills. Malaria and
Debility. 25c at All Druggists
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
SIX MONTHS FOR LARCENY.
Rachael Smith Sentenced to Jail by
Justice Brown

Convicted of the charge OF stealing
some property from Mrs r. Y. Rey-
noIds. 1is Thirty-third street, Rachael
Smith. a negro domestic. formerly
empioyed by Mrs. Reynolds. was sen
fenced to six months in the city jail
yesterday morning by Police Justice
Brown.
At the trial It developed that the
woman bad been in court about SIX
years ago on a charge Of shopiisting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Quiet on Waterfront.

Yesterday was a rather quiet day
along the waterfront, only two YES
sells arriving during the day. They
were the barges Edith and Dora.
which came for coal. They will take
a total of about 5000 tons for New
England
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Notice TO Mariners.

acknowledgements Bay, Sly
part-Thirty-five Foot Channel Buoy.
I. 1st-class can. reported out of posi-
ton. near mid-chanel about 200 feet
to the Eastward Of its correct posi-
ton. December 13: will be replaced
as soon as practicable.
MARYLAND - Chesapeake Bay,
Main Channel-Poplar Island Shoal
Gas and Bell Buoy, No. 20 A, report
ed not flashing, showing fixed white
dim light, December IS; proper char
acteristic will be restored as soon as
practicable.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
DlSCYsRGeS THE WRIT
AGAINST Mr.. MORTON
Federal Court at Richmond Hears
Case OF Alleged Violation Of
immigration Laws.

CBy Associated Irees)
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. ii.--Judge
Rose. of Maryland. designated by
Judge Gcf TO hold the United states
District and Circuit Courts here. to-
day discharged the writ OF habeas cor
pus directed against immigration In
spector w. Il. Morton, of Norfolk. 10
produce Liza Utergicz in Richmond Tor
trial.
The woman was taken into custody
in Norfolk for alleged violation of the
immigration laws. In a petition filed
here. she set forth that she was not
informed of the nature of the charges
against her. nor was she permitted to
see counsel.
Before the writ was served upon
Inspector Morton the woman had been
placed on steamer bound for New
York, from which port she will be de-
ported from the United States. was
renewed from the jurisdiction of this
court. She is now at Ellis Island, n.
Y. having been removed from the
Norfolk Jail by order of the depart
ment of commerce end labor.
Judge Rose declared from the bench
that the jurisdiction OF the court in
departments. cases of this nature is
limited.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15

Steamer Berwindmoor OBJ, Stem.
bridge. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Coal
Mining Company.
Schooner Henry ]. Smith. Stevens.
Point a Pitre, Gaudsloupe. French
Wost Indies-New River Coal Com
pany.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
WILL INVESTIGATE MATTER.
Conflicting Testimony in Case Of Sid
ney J. voqei.

ney J. vogei.
Because the two Jewellers summon
ed as witnesses in the case differed
as to the value OF the pin, Justice
Brown yesterday morning continued
until December IL the case Of Sidney
]. vogel. a jeweler, who is charged
by Mrs. M. F. Parker with larceny
Justice Brown announced that he
wished 10 make a personal examine
ton into the matter before deciding
the case. $3.50 $3.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Sailed.

Steamer Berwindmoor OBJ. IIa-
vana.
Schooner Henry J. Smith, Stevens.
Point Pitre.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
PORT aEponr.
Wednesday, December "A, 1910.
Arrived.

Barge Edith from Boston-to New
River Coal Company In ballast.
Barge Dora from Boston--to New
River Coal Company In ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Weather az Cape Her

CAPE HENRY. VA. Dec. IA
Clear. wind southwest, fourteen
miles, light sea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15
Rheumatism Entirely
Gone.
7 was n rrca, sufferer frrm rheumatism and de-
cided 10 try MILAN. l bough, SIX bottles. and an

flc. | can tr,irhfuily say
that | have never taken
n medicine that has
donc usS as much good.
My tthcumatism Is en-
tirciy gone M = cstui-
plrxiou greatly .Is-
rrsvesf and nay appetite
gor-d-iu fsrt ] kavc not
l-lt "a well IN a iurg
sima. l would not take
t5e.e. for the ggsd yVuI
led elmo has done me,
hut IN order 20 be snr~
tina; the trouble Il en-
firriy eradirased. ] will
take tho two remaining
bottlcs-
I voluntarily give this
testimonial. and cheer
fuly recon mend Milan
to anyone suffering
from ithcrntRtism.
(s,gned)
ALBERT MCBRIDE.
Dlnville. Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-12-15

Calendar for Today.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
CROSSLEYS BUY MILLS HERE
English Carpet Manufacturers Pur
chase A. T. Stewart Plant.
IBy Telegraph 20 Tie TRIBUNE.

Newburg, y. Y. July 26.-AnnCuncement
was made here this afternoon that the
Grovevine Carpet Mills, at Glenham, have
been sold to the firm of Crossleys, English
carpet manufacturers.
The plant has for several years been the
property OF the A T. Stewart estate. The
mills were originally built at a cost of
81 $4,000 for building alone and in addition
costly machinery was installed. For some
time the plant has been Idle and the resi-
dents Of FishkiH, Matteawan and Gienham
are enthusiastic over the prospect of a re-
opening OF the Industry. 1t is estimated
that one thousand persons VIII be en-
ployed when operations are resumed under
the new management.
The GroVeville mills were dismantled of
their expensive machinery few years ago,
and since that time ex-Judge Russell has
leen trying to sell the plant. The Cross
leys have Been endeavoTing TO locate III
America, owing 10 the heavy tariff that
exists on the manufactured goods in their
line. They consequently bought the Glen
ham plant. SO that they could better com
rete with American manufacturers.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27

.'stand-natter" was chosen permanent
chairman over Congressman George W.
Norris a leader in insurgency" by an
overwhelming vote, the rank ana nie OF
the county optionists'' began to fear for
the fate of their pet resolution.
1t Developed. however, that. while 10
cornprouise is admitted by either SIDE
there was a conference last night at which
Senator Brown assured the "optionists OF
the character o' the resolutions commlttee
he would appoint If he was made perrna-
nent chairman. The committee or seven
appointed by him included three In favor
of county option, three In favor or the
uresent law and ons in favor of the sub
mission of a state wide prohibition amend
ment. The last-named member finally
voted for the county option plank
A minority report opposing such a reso-
luton was defeated IN the convention. 80
eyes to 6s noes. There was no division in
voting on the majority report.
The resolutions adopted indorse the na-
tional administration as well as previous
Republican administrations. and the new
tariff law.
Near the close of the convention Con-
gressman Norriss offered the following
resolution:
Every protest against wrong is 'insurg-
ing for the right. We are unaiterably op-
posed to the system known as "CannOnlSln
and are heartily in sympathy with the IN
surgent movement in and out of Congress
We urge our Senators and Representatives
to make use of their votes and influence
along progressive Hines in the future
There was storm of protest when the
resolution was presented. but when put 10
a vote it was adopted. The convention then
selected state central committee and ad-
lOurned.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
"LET THEM FIGHT 1T OUT
Said Colonel Roosevelt to Object
ing Pittsburg Politicians.
[By Telegraph 20 The Tribune.

Pfttsburg, July a6.-"'Let them fight ii
out. I YiJl speak wherever they order me
to- So declared Colonel Theodore Roose-
Welt In New York to-day to a representa-
tive of the Piusburg political faction which
is obiect!ng 10 ali arrangement made by the
Pittsburg Civic Commission to have Mr..
Roosevelt speak at a downtown audi
toriuul with limited seating capacity Oh his
proposed visit here on September 10
The Civic Commission extended the invi-
tation that Mr. Roosevelt might help along
the 's1plift job in Pittsburs. The organi-
zation politicians, Jealous OF the commits
sion because it had secured Mr.. Roosevelt s
promise TO come. after Mayor Magee had
failed to get him here for g Fourth of July
speech, are trying to make IT appear that
the commissions arrangements will bar the
plain people from hearing him, and de-
Inand that he speak in a park. Mayor
AIagee, in an interview to-day, raped the
Civic Commission for starting meaning
less controversies months in advance of an
issue
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
HUNTING WASHINGTON HOME
Governor and Mrs. Hughes Selecting .
Residence in Capital
IFro.n The Tribune Bureau J

Washington. July 2S.@Governor Charles
Z. Hughes. Of New York, accompanied By
Mrs. Hughes. arrived IN Washington TO-
night The New York Governor was here
two weeks ago 70 inspect the various
houses which have been offered 10 him as
home when he assumes his duties, in
October, as an associate justice OF the
Supreme Court. He saw many places. but
decided not 10 make a selection until Mrs.
Hughes could come 10 Washington IL Is
understood selection viii be made from
five or six Of the houses in the northwest
section of Washington which remained on
the Governors list after his former visit
Mrs. Hughes will look at these houses
to-morTOE.
During the first year OF his judicial
career the New York Governor viii lease
his Washington home When he becomes
more familiar with the geography and Gus
toms of the national capital he viii look
about for a suitable lot on which 70 build.
One of the chief deficiencies of washington
houses, as found by Governor Hughes, IS
their lack of adequate library space
Governor and Mrs Hughes are guests
of Charles Henry Butler. reporter OF the
Supreme Court They expect 70 leave fer
New York tG-Inorrox night
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
AUTO RUNS DOWN BROKER
Woman Occupant Of Machine Hurries
Badly Hurt Man to Hospital.

David Herman q cotton broker, living al
No. % West s2d street, was dangerously
injured when he was run down by ali auto
mobile az Esd street and Central PARK West
last night. Mr.. Herman had ahghted from
Il northbound Eighth avenue car and III
crossing the street became confused.
The automobile which was owned by
Mrs w J. Sloane. of No. "a West 92d
street. was operated by James Madeau-
Just as soon as 1adeau brought the car to
a stop Mrs. Sloane jumped from the ma
chine and with the assistance of Patrol
man Turly hurried the man to the Red
Cross Hospital Tooth street and Central
Park West.
At the hospital they were told such cases
were not handled there. and hurry cal
was sent 10 the ]. Hood Wright Hospital
Dr We'll, who responded found that MIR
Herman had received a badly Iacerateo
scalp wound IL was said at the hospital
that he might he injured internally. No
arrest was made. --~~
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
GEORGE E. WALDO ACTIVE
Reported To Be Preparing to Fight for
Nomination in Brooklyn District.

Ex-Congressman George e. Waldo or his
friends are preparing to make another fight
this fall for the Congressional nomination.
Yesterday word was given out in the 18th
Assembly District, Brooklyn, that fight
against the leadership of Naval Officer +.
]. II, Kracke is brewing, based on his
recent stand with President Taft and Gov
ernor Hughes against the policies of State
Chairman Woodruff. Several years ago, on
the eve of his denomination for Congress.
Mr.. Waldo broke with Mr.. Kracke, who
then opposed Waldo in his fight for a re-
nomination. Richard Young, the ex-Park
Commissioners. was selected for the place.
MI Young has announced his determina-
ton not TO run another time and Mr.. Waldo
is said TO be preparing to make another run
for the nomination. 1t Is said he has
changed his slogan TO Woodruff aud Home
Rule" Mr.. Woodruff has refused to take
part in the dispute. ii is reported.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
HEARING FOR DOCK RAILWAY
Application of New Company Before
Public Service Commission.

The Public Service Commission will hold
a hearing on Friday, on the application
Of the New York Dock Railway TO take
over the railway property OF the New York
Dock Company and TO exercise certain
privileges accorded 70 regularly organ
lied railway company in the matter OF
rates and connections.
The new company was organized in MAY
10 take over the freight railway OF the
New York Dock Company, extending on
its property from Catharine Ferry to the
Atlantic Basin, distance of something
over two miles. Among the directors are
John B. Summerfield. George e. Spencer
Charles e HotchkisS, Henry NJ. HaviIand
". Mcfarland Lord. Walter Haviiand, Ar
thur N. Taylor. Charles A. Lewis and
Charles Jackson The capital is SHe.e9l
Ii is stated in the application that the rail-
way is intended for freight only
There is a suggestion on the part of some
who had read the plan of Dock Commits
sioner Tomkins Tor improving the method
of handling freight in the harbor and on
the docks that the present application
might be for the purpose of giving the
present railway system of the New York
Dock Company a legal status as railway.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Indorses Taft and insurgency
Adopts Bryan Plank

Lincoln, Neb. July 26-1he Republican
party of Nebraska adopted a platform to-
day strongly indorsing. the administration
OF President Taft, expressing unaiterable
opposition to the system known as Can
nonism." and voicing hearty sympathy
with the ''insurgent movement in and out
of Congress-"
The platform includes d declaration for
county option. the issue upon which ". j.
Bryan fell at Grand Island to-day. as the
method of regulating the liquor traffic, aud
for an amendment to the state constitution
providing for direct legislation.
AS a general proposition. it had been
understood the Endorsement of county op-
ton and of insurgency were supported
by the same person. In consequence when.
at the opening of the convention at noon
United States Senator Norris Brown, a
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27

bv the various changes of duty He will
ind that the value of those articles Ma %as
| upon about eight hundred and seyents-ooo
million the duties were increased, out ne
will find upon further investigation that SIX
hundred-odd millions of these were ar~tlcles ~
of luxury, pure and simple. that upon
only S270. 600. 900 worth of these articles tfte
duties were increased. On the other daa danu, ~,
the duties upon more than S.01,Voeoo
worth of goods consumed by the American
peonle We're decreased In other words, l lte
decreases. compared with the Increases
judged by this standard, are more ti<iii
II he investigates further he will also find
that for the first time In many years .,e isoIe
than half OF all the traportations that came
into this country came in free OF duty ~
other words under the present tarlH law
the free list more than counterbaiahces al
the dutiable schedules. put together.
And now a few words about the Increases
cost of living. No one attempts 10 oeht
that the cost of food and wearing appafei
has gone up The prices of good many
of these articles have. decreased IN the iast
few months, but they are still higher taah
they We're a year ago.
should seek TO lay the blame for this upoi,
something that the Republican party al had
done and in casting about for Spechc
thing they name the Payne law. That is
an easy thing 10 say. but a thing lnpos-
shle OF proof, unless they can snow that
those things which have risen IN price
Now. as a, matter of fact. the e%act con
verse is true. Not only have the Ouues On
those articles which have gone up IN price
not been increased. but in great many
cases they have been substantially lowered
We are ready TO meet our opponents upon
any gro1n1 upon which they may attack us
If IL is hat the tariff law Is not q com
pliance vi tn the Republican platform, or
that II is responsible for the increased cost
OF living. we will confound them with the
facts.
But s,acaa attacks as these are mere sub
terfuges; the real Democratic attack Is
upon the, principle of protection. Upon TINS
they viii meet q Republican party united
in solid phalanN. We have differed among
ourselves somewhat as TO details, but not
on the underlying principles. Our differ
ences as to details have been due mainly
to the fact that none of US had definite
knowleds;e of all costs of production IniS
difficulty viii. in the future, be eliminated
by the creation OF the Tariff Commission
But upon the great basic principle of pro-
lection We stand "a unit-regulGrs, IN
slIrgents and independents. We believe in
the maintenance of American industries;
we insist upon the maintenance OF the
American scale of wages.
We welc pine this issue because We believe
that so long as this country shall continue
TO exist a g the greatest democratic repub-
lie under The sun the American people VIII
never aha andon the system of protection to
their industries and to their labor
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
SCHNAPPS GOES FREE
Case Against Proprietor of John D. s
Place Indefinitely Postponed.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Cleveland, July 26.-FFederick I. Beer
attorney for Frank J. Marmann. who
last week. representing himself as an agent
for John j. Rockefeller, had John D
Schnapps, the st. Clair avenue saIoonist
arrested because he exhibited a sign, ''This
is John DIS place." in his saloon. appeared
before Squire Griswold to-day and asked
that action in the matter be indefinitely
postponed.
Beer said: Il understand Narmann is
now in Columbus with the Ford Detective
Agency. acting as strike breaker.
Whether he thought it was joke to have
lawyer named Beer prosecute a saloon
keeper named Schnapps not, do not
know. ! know that he asked me 10 take
now
New-York tribune., 1910-07-27
"PRESIDENT FOR LIFE?
Baltimore Lawyer Sees Danger
in Returned Traveller.

Hot Springs, Va, July 26.-The feature OF
to-day's joint session here of the Virginia
and Maryland bar associations was a sug-
gestion in the address of S. s Field, q
prominent Baltimore lawyer, to the effect
that Theodore Roosevelt might seek the
Presidency for the third time.
is there no danger" said Mr.. Field,
that al some future time some ambitious
and popular man. returned from conquest
and elected President the champion OF
The people. might feel that his power were
too great to be confined by theory, and
that for the good OF the people he ought 10
be President for Iife?"