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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
SAYS INDEPENDENCE
IS BEST FOR WOMAN
Taft Talks on Higher Female
MISUNDERSTANDING Not
All for Her.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. June q
President Taft delivered the annual
commencement day Grafton today a;
Bryn MaYr College where his dauEh
ter. Helen. j. a student. Taking for
his subject. Higher Education for
Women the President declared that
he favored the higher education OF
women and said that he utterly dissent.
cd from the su<gcstioretao etsSk hr
education rather units them for the
duties Of a wife and mother.
The President further told INC
students that he was ready 10 con-
ccdc that marriage and motherhood
arc a normal status for women. and
other things being equal, she II hap
pier n that condition than IN any
other. Bat Mr. TAFT added life Is not
failure because woman has not mar.
ricd. One - The greatest advaniaE. =
Of the higher education for a woman.
he said. b the Independence that q
gives her IN The choice Of kind Of
ifc vhch she Is to lead.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
GELS PRISON SENTENCE
AS WEDDING PRESENT
Young New York Millionaire 10 Heav
Ivy Fined for Auto Speeding on
Eve o, Marriage.
nBy Associated Press,

NEW YORK, June 2.-For a wed
ding present to young Edmund A.
Guggenheim. a. son Of Senator Simon
Guggenheim. of Colorado, the Court
OF General Sessions gave him today
a fine OF 800 and sentence of one
day in jail
Through his counsel young Gugseh
helm had pleaded guilty to a ihird
violation of the automobile speed law
He had no defense TO offer, yet he
asked that sentence be suspended and
promise datht. II such should be the
Judgment OF the court, he would never
drive an automobile In this state
again. it was further urged that he
is to be married next Monday. and
that he is Yale graduate and that
4 prison sentence would be an I'M
necessary humiliation 10 his BRIDE
and TO his family.
The court turned deaf ear.
The young mlllionaires imprisonA
ment. however, proved nothing unde
slrable. Sentence was passed at u Ia
p. m. Ten minutes later the prisoner
had crossed the bridge of signs to the
Tombs: at 4p. m. the legal day ends
His total period of incarceration
therefore. was Just SO minutes.
BY courtesy OF the warden, he was
allowed TO snend the 80 minutes in
the counsels room.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
". ]. COANORs RET|RES;
DIX MADE CHAIRMAN
New York Democratic State
Committee Meets and
Elects Officers.

NEW YORK, June 2.-To the &C
compartment of bows, smiles and
fluctuations, William J. Connors, re
tired as chairman of the Democratic
State committee today, and John A
Dix, of Greenwich. Washington coun
ty, was elected in his place.
Arthur A Mclean, OF Newtr; sn
was reelected treasurer. and John "A
Maron, of New York, who has served
as clerk for several years, was msde
secretary.
. Everybody laughed when Corners
stood up to turn over his Office TO the
newly elected chairman.
It's a good job you have got" ne
said with grin, Il nope you'll Ike
it,"
As soon as the meeting was opened
the chairman asked the clerk to read
a statement he had prepared.
Mr.. CoHnors declared that any dit
ferences he had had with others dur
ing his incumbency of the Office had
left no rankings or resentment with
him and that he would heartily co.
operate in every wa to promote the
success of the state Democracy. lie
said that an exceptional change for
achieving success was presented TO
the Democratic party in this state this
year, and he urged all present TO do
everything they could towards win
ming victory.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
Charges Not Disturbing Rich
mond Charities Secretary.
COMMITTEE TOINvtSTlGATE
Body Of Citizens Selected to Look
Into Accusations of Mistreatment
Of Women and Girls at Institution
Under the Doctor.


RICHMOND. VA, June IA com
mittee of representative citizens, in
Guiding one from each of the four
newspapers of the city, has been
named by Robert Lecky, Jr., president
OF the associated charities of Rich
mond. to conduct an inquiry into the
charges of acknowledgment and mis-
conduct against Rev. DIR. James
Buchanan. general secretary and exc
cuiive manager of the associated
charities here. Just when the meet
Ing will be held has not yet been de-
cideJ.
DIR. Buchanan this afternoon. made
a formal reply TO the charge, ex-
pressing the utmost confidence that
his name will be cleared of every
charge preferred and commenting the
action of President Lccky in calling
together a citizens committee TO In
vcstigate.
II is the general impression that the
charges will come to naught.
Mistrestment of Women.
Dr. Buchanan is reported to have
been accused of mistreatmenf Of
women and girls VINO we're forced to
seek aid to the associated charities
Office, at Fourteenth and Franklin
street. with allowing the ertswhiie
holstery used as headquarters to re-
main in a filthy and vermin-ridden
condition. and with f@king undue lib
critics with woman who appealed To
him for charity.
Written charges regarding the al
legations. supported by affidavlfs. are
said TO be In existence. but at a late
-FOUR President Robert Lecky. jr.. Of
The associated charities had not re-
ceivcd them. nor had Dr. Buchanan.
Or. BSchsnsn's Statement
Dr. Buchanan gave out a statement
today. which IN part follows.
-On ny return % the city this
morning after my usual daily visit 10
the new Virginia Home for Girls.
which Is nov completing preparations
for occupancy. and % which Mrs.
Buchanan IS temporarily the mssron.
hni the letter written ~ the presi-
cent q the associated charities. ad-
dressed 10 the several papers and
through them 10 the public. regarding
The chsrE-s against my Official man.
egemcui and pcrsonsi character. and
7 most heartily approve o. the aciioa
iakcr- IN which several reputable
gcniiemtn have been selected. 10
efthcr with representatives ~ the
sTcss- 70 hear all Of these charges.
anJ J an conf5cnt as TO nc outcome
% such an Investigation. and 7 desire
"a urre a speedy sitting on the part
q ths. coHguittcc.~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
PARTY MIST FIGHT FOR
MASSES OF THE PEOPLE
Former Governor Sounds Keynote sor
the Battle Of Democracy In Putting
Down Corruption In the Country
Points Out Issues Now Confronting
Voters TO be Dealt With.
nx Associated Pr-ss.,

ST. LOUIS. MO-, June Missouri
Democrats of all factions, at dinner
tonight, heard former Governor
Joseph w. Folk announce the prin-
cipies on which, II is said.
he will seek the presidential
nomination In 1912. Tho dinner was
In charge OF men who have been pro-
noting the boom Of the former gov
ernor.
"The doctrine of equal rights should
be made living, vital and controll-
ing force In the government" said
Mr.. Folk. after he had listened to
Democrats from all parts of the state,
tell the guests that the former COVER
nor should be Endorsed for the presi-
dcncy.
Names Principles
"The Democratic party" continued
Mr.. Folk, should insist upon the
stamping out OF graft and corruption
from every department of govern
ment; tho eradication of all special
favors, including bountics. subsidies
and tariff for many other purposes
than revenue.
I'VE need the honest, sincere en-
foreement OF the laws we already
have and tho regulation of the rates
Of public utility corporations np5u &
reasonable basis that justice may be
done the people and q fair return for
the amount actually invested be az
forded."
On the subject Of issues before the
people, the former governor said:
Keep Them Out.
ssrrnn proos fcofto tafcr< {ho s,,o<x1<.
of this country, shall there be govern
ment by privilege for a class. or gov
eminent by the people for all? This
is question within parties as we'll
az between parties. The Republican
party is dominated by special Ia
lerasts and operates with them upon
profit sharing basis. We should not
be oblivious to the fact. however. that
We have Aldrichs and Cannons In our
own party, and IL is the duty of Demo
Gratis to lessen their influence as
much as possible. We cannot prevent
some of them being in the party, but
we should keep them from running
the party.
"A crisis has been reached In the
affairs Of the nation Pick up
newspaper any day and you wiz find
accounts of thietery and graft What
does it mean? Is corruption becom-
ing a national disease? Is there
something in our system OF govern
nent that encourages men to violate
the commandment Thou shalt not
stealT Is not the government itself.
in a large sense, TO blame for this
seeming general disposition? Has not
the example, which the government
sets in enriching a few. by taking
from all by means of the protective
tariff, been an influence for corrup-
ton?
with the example OF the national
government giving privileges to few
there is encouragement afforded for
al forms OF graft for all graft Is
based upon privilege. Officials are
not bribed to give equal rights to all.
but 10 confer upon the few some
privilege denied the many The elimi-
nation Of privilege is the fight con-
fronting Democracy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
MERCHANTS ARRESTED
ON LARCENY CHARGE
Albany Men Accused Of
Manipulating Bills Of
Lading.
cRv Associated Press.

ALBANY, n. Y, June 2.--Gibson
Oliver. treasurer of the finn of purant
& Elmore, grain merchants OF this
city. and president Of the Oneonta
Milling Company. and Henry c. PAL
mer. formerly freight agent of the
Delaware G. Hudson Company, who
have been under surveillance since
the recent discovery of a shortage
in the accounts OF Durant & Eimore,
were arrested today Oliver is cnarg-
ed with grand larceny In the first de-
gree In having obtained money on
fraudulent bills of lading which, It is
alleged. were Issued by Palmer, who
is charged with a misdemeanor. Both
men pleaded not guilty and suhse-
quently were leased on bail
Creditors of the grain company al
lege that through the manipulation
of the bills of laang the company
was BILE to borrow hundreds Of thou
sands of dallors.
The warrant on which Oliver was
arrested was issued on complaint OF
J. B. Brownell. of the Delaware Il
Hudson Company. based on state
ments submitted by vice-President
James H. Parkins, of the National
Commercial Bank. allegeding that on
March 10, 1910. Oliver secured from
the bank $4,000 on three bills of lad
ing.
Oliver entered the Office of Durant
e Elmore as Office boy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
ANrLIwJUwcrIoN sIoETRAcKEo
Taft Agrees 70 Abandon Such Legs
fstion at Present

WASHINGTON. u. C. June a.
There viii be no aniiinjuncfion leg
lslafion In the house AZ the present
session. President Taft. himself has
consented 10 the abandonment OF this
feature OF his legislative program and
70 further effort a. urging u viii be
made BY members 81 the house
Eumcro reasons for the failure Of
this legislation 81 the present session
are given. The press % important
bills towards the close o. the session
and particularly the time required b.
the postal savings bank bin are the
principal causes. u - stated. for the
abandonment Of the antiinjunciicn
BIN u - hoped 10 brirg Il % early
during the next session.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
LADY MySTERI0USLY
DISAPPEARS FROM HOME
Police and Friends on Search for
RichmonS Wife and
Mother.

RICHMOND. VA June 3.-I.cayinz
ner husband and three children lying
m their beds asleep. Mrs. Mary Don-
mini left her home. z0z East Broad
street. sometime yesterday morning
and has not been seen but once since
That vas at abou; 9 a. m, when abe
rushed into the drug store Of Thomas
T. Jenries. 2is East Broad street. ana
excitedly asked Mr.. r. u. Thompson.
the assistant pharmacist. for some.
thing TO relieve her heart
The woman showed him a capsule,
asking him II u contained anything
that would affect her heart. and Mr..
Thompson. after learning tsat the
capsule vas fIled By Tarrant & Gr,n,.
toto her that u was perfectly harm
less. She hrrricdly In the store
and since has df-sppcsred e. con-
rie'eiy a. a pebble dropr-t into tie
aca.
The police were noii6ce q her Us.
appearance carly las, h.x1l >1d
ihosgh their attempt 70 L,cz.< her
have been mceasisg. not usce Ez<
been discovered.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
Amendment Passes House
With Sundry Civil Bill.
REPUBLICANS OFFER FIGHT
Measure Accepted by Lower Branch
Prohibits Any of Appropriation for
Enforcement of Antitrust Law
Against Working Mems Union.
(By Associated Presa.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., June Am
amendment to the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill, adopted by the
house today. stipulated that no part
of the 100000 provided in the bill
for the enforcement of the Sherman
antitrust law. can be used in the
prosecution of labor organizations.
This amendment, proposed by Mr.
Hughes, of New Jersey, provided tina.
no part of this money shall be spent
in the prosecution of any organiza.
ton or Individual for entering into
any combination or agreement having
in view the increasing of wages, short.
ening the hours or betterng the con
ditions of labor. or for anything done
in furtherance thereof not in itself un.
lawful.
In offering the amendment, Mr.
Hughes was mot by opposition of Re
publicans who declared that, except in
the Cleveland administration. labor
organizations had never been prose
cuted under the Sherman antitrust
law. Mr. Hughes Tetorted that be.
cause the present administration had
not entered upon sucn a prosecution
was no reason why it might not do
So
Chairman Tawncy. in charge of the
bill. resisted the amendment. but re.
ceivsd little support from mis- party
colleagues.
The amendment was adopted by a
vote Of 81 to 20. indicating that 80
members failed to vote.
The Democrats voted soiidly for she
amendment and some Republican in
sugents' ioincd them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
ANDREW is SELECTED.
Director Of Mint viii Su
Charles D. Norton.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., June "a
Piatt Andrew. the present director OF
the mint, has been selected SIS assist
ant secretary of the treasury to sue
coed Charles ID. Norton. who viii be
made secretary to the President. Mr.
Taft will make the appointment
which has been approved by the sen
jators from Massachusetts,. of which
state Mr.. Andrew Is a resident.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
"Mother"Jones Is III.
OBy Associated Press. ,

CINCINNATI. OHIO, June p
Mother" Jones, who has appeared
the last decade. is Ill at hotel. She
suffered a nervous breakdown a. few
days since, and today it was declared
that she is seriously ill.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03

ment's suit. He was unable 10 fore.
cast the gounds on which the disso-
luction OF the injunction would be
sought, except that a general denial
OF the many charges Of the petition,
on which Judge David p. Dyer acted
Tuesday. would be made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
BOYS FOUND GUILTY.
Six New Jersey Lads Are Convicted
Of Criminal Assault.

tf8y AssOciated Press.J
NEW YORK, June Six youths
of Patterson, N. j., all of good famil-
les, were found guilty tonight of
criminal assault on Julia Rioren, a
l7-year-old girl. The maximum pun
ishment is 10 years in prison and a
fine of $1,000. Sentence was post
poned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
STEAM LIGHTER SINKS.
indianapolis Goes Down But Crew
Escapes in Boats

MANILA. June 2.-The old IS ton
steam lighter Indianapolis. used for
carrying freight and supplies Of the
quartermasters department. struck a
wsiersoaked log today midway be.
tween CorTeEidor island and Subig.
The lighte sank. out the crsw mace
their escape in the boats No At.
tempt viii be made 10 raise the craft.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
lniursswnae Finhtlna Sire.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. June 2.-Bat
talon Chief James Kcliher and two
arencn we're seriously injured By =
falling roof. and another vas over
come by smoke while fighting a sgui
corn blaze In she hay and grain war;
rousc of u. p Pillsbury today. Chit
kciiher vas the most seriously hut
The loss Is estimated a. si5.0oo. CT
cred By insurance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03
TORPEDO BOATS ARE
LEFT DISTANCE BEHIND
First Aviator Ever to Make The Trip
Of Forty-two Miles Without Alisht-
ing-When He Returns Great Ora.
ton is Gwen HIM by the Waiting
Crowd.
(py As-ociai.d prs.-.l

DOVER, ENG. June THE Honor
able Charles Stewsrt Rolls, captain In
the London section oil the army motor
reserve, driving Wright bipiane'
indicated Anglo Saxon aeronautics
today by crossing the English chan
mel twice without alighting. lie made
the round trip between Dover anu
Calais in ninety minutes.
While two Frenchmen, Louis Blerlot
and Count De Lesseps. have crossed
the channel In an aeroplane. II re
NAMED for an Englishman, in an
American machine, to perform the
double feat.
New Record.
The distance across. between the
two points named, is 81 miles. so that
his waternght Of AZ miles. without a
stop. establishes a new record.
Captain Rolls left Dover at $3.50
O'Clock The atmospheric conditions
were excellent. He lost no time in
maneouvers. but after taking circle,
headed towards the coast of France,
In anticipation OF the fight. torpedo
boats steamed at fall speed across the
straight, but the pace of the aeropizne
was swifter.
Captain Rolls sent his machine TO
height of 500 feet and at mat alti-
tudc he skinned through the air like
great bird. The motor worked per
fectly.
Given Ovation.
The crowd that watched the start
confidently awaited the return and Il
was not long before the speca, which
those who had telescopes. saw disap-
pear On the French coast reappeared.
growing larger with every minute.
When finally the aviator become WISH
BILE to the eve. cheer after cheer arose
from the spectators, snd as he SCARED
toward the landing place made Ia
nous by Bieriot, he was given an oya-
ton He alighted at o'clock at al
most the same spot as BleIiot. show
ing little signs OF the strain OF his
magnificent fight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03

Senatcr Hughes. of
o the shipper the
line COMPETING
, through route by
u gas billed. was
PTS the original car.
onsibility for dam
Ifhcr than its owa
though iaef
bis physical vsiua-
-ted- II was voted
70 failed In an e.
shippers the right
he proposed corrt
there Is . prospect
BE- done BY ncrcas
he Delay necessary
y the Interstate
sion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-03

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only Newspaper publlshsd In
Newport News that receives the
full news ssrvies Of the Asso-
ciated Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-12
MISSISSIPPI PACKET CITY or
sALTiLLo GOES DOWN IN
DEEP WATER.
STRIKES ROCK NEAR SHORE
WHEN NEARING ST. LOUIS
Ono Dead Recovered and Twelve 9th
ers Missing - OF Those Lost Seven
Wsro Passcnscrs-Women and Chill
dren Among tho Victims-Passenesrs
Entrapped in Cabins.

st. Louis. May 12.-Thirteen per-
sons. seven of them passengers.
lost their lives In the MlssiS-
sippi river, when the packet, City OF
Saltillo. struck rock and foundered
IN reach OF tho shore at Glen Parh,
twenty four miles south of st. Louis.
last night.
Tho Dead:
RHEA. MRS. ISAAC r.. and daugh-
ter. of Nashville, Tenn.
Baker. S. C.. first clerk OF steamer.
Harris, Mrs. Joseph. OF Nashville,
Tenn,
Patterson. Mrs. Archie. and son, OF
Savar nah Tenn
Pickett. William J.. salesman, OF st.
Louis. No.
Post. Fowler, clerk
Wall Miss Lena, OF Nashville, Tenn.
-Four steamboat hands, names not
known.
Carried Thirty seven Passengers.
The boat carried twenty seven pas
sengers and a crew of thirty. Shortly
before reaching Glen Park. the Saltillo
encountered shoreward draw and all
efforts 20 prevent a collision were un-
availing and the vessel struck a rock
and sank in twenty feet of water The
passengers and crew clung to the
broken timbers while those able to do
so lent their aid to the rescue OF the
helpless. Only one body has been re-
covered. that OF Mrs. Rhea
Caught in the Cabins.
A majority of the passengers were In
the cabins and the collision came SO
suddenly that they were plunged into
tho water before they knew what had
happened. As fast aa tho occupants
OF the steamer were dragged to shore
they We're taken to the Glencoes COM
pany's boarding house. where they
were cared for a telephone message
brought relief from st. Louis and De-
soto.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-12
CARROLL is REBUKED
Committee to Invite Speaker for Com
merciaI Club Banquet at Atlantic,
Disresards Instructions, Invites Gov
ernor and Turn Down is Result.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, May 12.-Governor Car
roll has received q strong rebuke from
Atlantic, where he was billed to speak
at booster meeting tonight, arranged
by the Commerscial Club. A commit
tee. consisting Of DR.. Porterfield, of the
Rock Island road. and Editor Chase, OF
the News, We're directed to invite John
MacVicar, or either of two other Des
Moines men. They reported that they
could not get them, but secured Gov
ernor Carroll, and it was announced
that he would be given a big reception
as a booster.
Then it was found that the commit
tee had not seen either of the other Des
Moines men. A meeting was called, the
Carroll date was cancelled and other
speakers were secured. The Atlantic
club declared it did not desire to- mix in
politics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-12
CAN'T FIX DEPOSITORY
Court DeoisioA at Burlington of State
Wide importancs-Manda Writ
to Compel Transfer Of City Funds
From Ono Bank to Another Denied.


to Compel Transfer Of City Funds
From Ono Bank to Another Denied.
Special to Times Republican.
Burlingtons May 12.AJudge With
row. in the ,distfi.t court this morn
ing made decision Of state wide inn
portance, when he denied a mandamus
writ to compel County Treasu j. e.
Rhein to transfer county funds from
the Merchants National Bank to the
National State Bank The decision
clearly denied the right of the board
of supervisors to fix the county deposit
tory without the concurrence of the
county treasurer.
Rhein made contract with the Mer-
chants National Bank, on Dec. 9, 1909
to deposit with them the county funds
at 2 per cent, on 80 per cent of the
daily balance. The contract and bond
were approved by the board Of super
visors. The new board of supervis-
ors, on Jan. 9, made a contract
and secured a bond from the National
State Bank, at a rate slightly in ad-
vance over the former contract Rhein
refused to approve of this depository,
contending that his former contract
was legal and binding. The National
State Bank and the county thereupon
sued for q writ Of mandamus to COM
pei the transfer Of funds.
The bank also filed suit for $1,000,
that they had paid this amount
for a bond to secure the county, in an
ticipa ton Of being designated as the
The latter case will no
doubt be dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-12
PROSECUTION BRINGS OUT SEN
sATIoNAL EVIDENCE, IN, FOR /.
EsTRY HEARING
rAFT DISMISSED CLAWS ON
REPORT THAT WAS JueeLED
Written Admission Obtained From At
torney General Wickersham That He
Ante Dated His Report to President
On CLAWS charses-Wickersham to
Be Summoned.

Washington, May 12-1n a letter to
Chairman Parker, Of the house judic-
iary committee, read by Secretary Bal
linger to the Ballinger- -Pinchot inves-
tigating committee today, Attorney
General Wickersham admits that his
summary to the president of the CLAWS
charges were ante dated, as charged
by Attorney Brandeis, of the prosecu-
tion.
The letter Of Attorney General Wick.
ersham admitting that his summary of
the CLAWS charges, which he prepar-
ed for the president and on which the
latter was supposed to have based his
letter exonerating Ballinger and dis
missing CLAWS. was prepared after the
date it bore, was the sensation of to-
days investigation. The attorney
general probably will be called as a
witness by the committee.