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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
Food Boycott Has Telling Effect
In Chicago.
FORCES MARSHAL TO CAUSE
Twenty-one FraternaI Lodges In
Louisville Decide to Eat Flesh
Only Once a Day During February
Pork Drops in Pittsburs.

CHICAGO, His, Jan. 22-While
the movement to combat the nign
price of food continued its spread to-
day, there was little indication OF q
decrease in the prices quoted by the
butchers yesterday. today showed O
general reduction in many places. None
OF the other cities in which the move
rnent mas been started reported any
reduction. however.
The most notable acquisition to the
ranks of the aDti-meat cause came
from Louisville. where 81 lodges oil
a fraternal organization adopted reso-
luticns that all members refrain from
eating meat more than once a day
during February.
Too Prosperous to Feel II.
Indianapolis. ST. Paul ana Toledo
reports that the attempts to laucnh
crusade against prevailing high prices
in those cities had so far failed.
From St Paul came the information
that Labor Commissioner McEwen
had declared the inhabitants OF Min
nesota were too prosperous TO feel
the affects OF the crusade. ApprQpos
OF the movement the Orange Judd
Farmer makes the statement that
1909 was the most prosperous year
ever known in the live stock indus
try according to the annual census re-
view OF farm stock.
The total value OF all classes OF
live stock in the country OF Jan
1ary |. 1913. was si.sSo. o6S,0o0." says
that periodical.
The increase during 1909 was the
greatest ever recorded in twelve
months. amounting to $500 600. goo.
There is an increase in the num-
Ter Of all classes OF animals. excep,
beef cattle and hogs, showing an
crease in numbers dnd a heavy ad-
vance in average values per bead at
the same time. Cattle. other than
mich cows, total $3.50. 900 head
worth on an average s2e.7S each
The number OF sheep is increasing
rapidly and now stands 5i.s26.00O
worth s407 each. Hogs showed q
marked decline in numbers. reachine
only 1896. Oeo, but the price per head
ssIs is the highest on record
With the exception Of beef ssttie
every class Of animals showed the
highest average price ever record
ed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
AUTOS MUST Pay MORE
Bill to Tax Machines in Virginia
Per Horse Power.
GOVERNOR SENDS MESSAGE
In Special Document TO Legislature
Swanson Urges importance of Re-
tanning Services Of Expert Book
keeper in Second Auditors Office.
GOVERNOR SENDS MESSAGE

RICHMOND, VA. Jan. 22.-Auto-
mobile owners are expected by tne
legislature CT 1910. it seems from
the measures offered, to contribute
largely to the increased revenue ne
cessary to keep the state abreast OF
its popularity.
Besides the bill presented yesterday
taxing the carrying capacity OF auto
mobiles, Delegate Clements today
stated that he had ready a bill TO
tax the horsepower of motor cars at
the rate of 81 per horsepower.
Following are some of the bills in
troduced in the house today:
House Bills.
By Mr.. Page-To requice the re-
porting of infections and communi-
cable diseases to the boards OF health.
BY Mr.. Cox-To make it a misde-
meanor to desert and without just
cause refuse to support wife or minor
child
By Mr.. Stearnes-To organize
county and city poor commissioners
and to require reports from same
BY Mr.. Cox-To make it a misde-
meanor fer parents to refuse to sup
port children under fourteen years OF
age.
BY Messrs. bowman. Noting and
Throckmorton-to create a perpetual
fund to be expended only for state
aid in read building.
The bill provides that one-half the
franchise tax of the state shall De
used for this fund. The money shall
be used under the terms of the act
providing for state aid in road build
ing. which was made a law by the
last legislature.
BY Mr.. Lee-To amend the Code so
as to levy an additional tax of hve
cents on every 500 of the assessed
value of all property. real and per-
sonal, in order to provide state aid
for the construction and Improvement
cf public roads and bridges.
BY William BuIiiat Fitzhueh-ro
amend the charter OF the town OF
Eastville.
by Mr.. Page-To so amend general
revenue act as to exempt physicians
from paving a license tax
BY Speaker Byrd-To 80 amend the
general revenue act as 20 impose a
tax Of 2 per cent en- the gross re-
ceipts OF steamship. steamboat and
steam ferry companies.
Araea5 City Charters.
Senator sale. OF Norfolk. today in
troduced his resolution which seeks
10 amend the constitution 50 that
charters of cities b % amended as
10 provide for a commission form OF
government.
The resolution Is one which en-
powers the general assembly 20 so
nd the charter % any city 50 that
u can make the change IN its form
Of government from councilmanio 10
board 81 control OF ccmmissior. The
resolution IL the same a. thai Ssna-
tor Sale presented az the last session
and which passcd the senate. but
which vas defeated IN the last days
Of the session Of the house. u ~
.r-.r-.a -. 49, -.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
BANDITS BELIEVED TO
Be HIDING N ST. LOUIS
Missouri Pacific Train Robbers
Take $4,000 From
Mail Pouches

ST. LOUIS. NO. Jan. Z2.-Whh an
trails leading toward 81 Louis. the
four MASKED men. wTo held uD and
robbed the Missouri Pacific train near
Eureka. Mo- lat night are believed
10 b. hiding IN this city. Two hun
drsd men and six bio dh0unds search
Cd the greater part Of s.. Louis cour-
~ today
The rotbarz mounted the cab 81
the engine and after binding the cngi-
neer and hrcman. detached the mall
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23

BEDFORD CITY. Jan. 22.-W. r
Abbot. IT.. attorney fer Bedford end
cd yesterday in Richmond negotiations
for the purchase from the Amherst
Pulp Manufacturing Company Of the
Gam At Sno~den on the James river
by che psymen; 81 t,2.50e. The cor
poration executed notes to the amount
% 81 900 with ample security and the
two local hanks loaned the money Tor
the purchase
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
SCATHIN6lY RIDICUleS
VISIONARY GRIMES
Declares 10 One Refuses to Become
Hystericai over caiamities pisoov-
cred by Dreamers, He IL C'assed
With the criminal-cails Them
Political Autocrats.

WILLIAMSON. MASS. Jan. u
Defending himself in general terms
against the charges OF being too
great s;ickler for the observance OF
the law IN the administrator OF pub
lie affair. in an address delivered here
tonight. Secretary Ball;nger struck
back at his accusers in language as
pointed as the occasion would permit
His remarks were rendered espec-
tally significant because of TIE fact
that they were made on the eve OF
the proposed congressional investiga
ton into their author conduct OF
the interior department. He men
toned no names, but made free use
of the term ''muckraker ac SLnnect-
ed with politicians and the press.
The address was delivered before
the good government club Of William
College. The subject was: "rhe H.
fective Function Under Sne Cons.'-d.
ton"
Becomes Menace to Rights.
Mr.. Baliinger placed himself square
ly on the proposition that when the
public officer transcends the powers
with which the constitution and the
laws clothe him, he becomes a
menace to- popular rights and TO all
the safeguards surrounding them. :
and declared that constitutional and
| legal restraints are TO some people
I announcement. and often obnoxious. es-
pecialIy when they obstruct the path
evay 10 selfish ambition"
Dwelling somewhat upon the copten-
ton that disregarding constitutional
and legal restraint, good may be ac-
complished. Mr.. Ballinger added:
They See Visions.
when this seductive method OF ex-
| ercising power falls into the hands
Of clever politicians the unthinking
people look to their standards, with
the 'muckrakers' and 'penny-a-liners'
as their press support We have been
surfeited for q long time with this
kind of public men and in a measure
their vagaries have been seized upon
| BY the fatalist and the sentimental
list for exploitation. so on many pub
lie questions the public mind is in a
| foment Of uncertainty. These per-
sons playing the part of Don Quixote
| in their chIvalrous absurdity. see Wis
ions Of great crimes about to be Wis
! tied upon the dear people. and they
neratu the SuppOStu ndCuthdttouS VI
the vicious enemies Of popular rights
in al seriousness.
Those who do not become hysteri-
cal over their tales Of dire calamity
and calmly ask for facts are charged
with being in league with. or &C
completes of. these imaginary crimi-
nails. The most vicious demagogue is
he who sounds false alarm which
arouses prejudices that strike ut the
foundations Of our government. which
disturb the public mind as to the
necessity fer observance Of the laws
Of the land. Again. some public Of
fcers make the mistake of assuming
that they have Deen commissioned
/ by a higher authority than the peo-
pie. that they own and assume in
dispensible qualities to govern Usus
ly they become political autOcrats and
do more mischief than good. The ser
wants OF this class are the least
amenable to the law for they are
generally harder 10 get at from the
standpoint, o: popular disfavOr"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
STRIKE AT ROOT OF
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Government Determined to Punish
Persons Responsible for Existing
Exorbitant Prices on Necessaries of
Life-Three Methods Of Attack on
Combines Are Made Public.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON ID. c.. Jan. 22.-lt
is the opinion of the officials of the
department of justice tina. the opera
tions of the National Packing Com
pany of Chicago. which is controlled
by three of the leading packing houses
there, exert a dominating influence
on the price of fresh meats through
out the United States and that they
have a direct bearing on the price OF
cattle on the hoof..
In the belief that such conditions
exist. the department feels warranted
in the effort to punish persons respon-
sible fer such state of affairs and
10 dissolve any combinations Operat-
ing in restraint of trade
While the permanent injuhctions s.
sufd by the federal courts some years
ago restraining different packing es-
tai lishments from combining TO con-
troll prices are still operative. il is
now admitted by the federal officers
that the alleged rebate investigation
disclosed grounds for an independent
investigation, which is now about to
10 r,.ado
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23

sunken dining car. When the wreck
occurred REYNOLDS. with W. ]. Bell
and David Brodie, had just set down
for an early dinner. Bell aud Bordle
were facing the engine and Reynolds
sal opposite them and riding back
wards. The diner was the last car
10 enter the water and did not sink
at once. lat settled slowly while The
passengers climbed upon the tables 10
keep their head above the rising
waters.
|. His Narraw Escape.
with several passengers standing
in water up TO their chins the situa-
ton was desperate. Then il was tina.
Conductor Reynolds made a dive TO
reach a window. broke the glass and
succeeded in rising to the surface of
the river outside the ear. HAPPILY,
he reached the surface where mole
in the ice enabled him TO gain
solid footing by resting one arm on
the roof of the car and the other on
the ice. Gaining the roo of the car
he broke a fan light with his fist ana
rescued Little Alfonso Rousel. o;
Sault Ste Marie. After the little boy.
came ID. NJ. Brodie, OF Sudbury. who
was small enough to pass through
the fan light. Six more passengers,
who were taken out through hole
broken in the roof of the car Ii Is
said that Mrs. Choade. aunt OF The
little boy who was rescued. was al
most saved with the others. but slip
ped back into the water and was
drowned
Eleven bodies had been recovered
up TO $50 p. m. and IL is believed
that there are So or 40 still in the
submerged cars.
Robert Burroughs. OF Montreal,
who was in the Pullman car. gave
q graphic account of the wreck:
Piercing Cries for Help.
I'VE could hear the pie cling shTieks
of women and children inside the
Pullman" he said. Men tried TO
quench the flames by throwing snow
and hands were burned and blistered
as they tried to tear away the burn
ing timbers, but their Efforts were
futile.
The anguihed voices grew fainter
and as the flames rose into roar
the cries died down. At the foot OF
the embankment half of the diner
and the roofs of two other GAYS were
visible. All was deathly silent there.
We returned to- the Pullman 10
help remove the injured. A littlf boy
wrapped in a blanket. was hsoded 10
pass along. AS took him. the wind
blew the blanket opens The child
was terribly cut, bit was conscious.
said to him, Are YOU in MUCH pain =
And he replied: No I'm all right. but
mama is in the water, and his lips
began TO culver.
Il never heard such terrible cries
as when those cars wSht over the
bank: ! shall never forget it as long
as live" said Conductor Reynolds
Il put the killed at between 40 and
50. The fist coach carried about 80
/ or 40 passengers and OF this number
only one man escaped.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
Mr.. Tasgart Doing We'll.

MEMPHIS. TENN. Jan. 22.-Thom-
as Taggart, injured while hunting
near Fayet,e, Miss. yesterday. pass
ed through Memphis at o'clock en-
route 10 indianapolis. NJ serious Ell
feet. il was stated by the physician
who is accompanying him. has so iar
developed. Mr.. Tasgart appeared III
good spirits.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
Water Man b WiIIlsmsbgrp.

WILLIAMSBURG san. 22.-E. 7.
HAYNES. q New York. b. In Williams
burg looking over the held pre-
paratory % applying 10 the city com
ell for a Franchise TO install and
operate > water system. Mr. Haynes
has recently installed a plant a.
Scottsville. TIe has not fully made ~
bis mind as 10 the extent az The WI
hamsburg plant but viii q be ade-
quate for al purposes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
Baltimore Club Defeated.
(By AssocIated Press.

ANNAPOLIS, MD. Jan. 22.-In a
dual tencing contest with foils at the
Naval Academy today the midship-
men defeated the representatives or
the Baltimore Fencers' Club py SIX
bouts TO three.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
FOUND DEAD w CABIN.
Capt. Daniel N. Davis Dies Sudden
" on steamer Lancaster.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. a.
Captain Daniel NJ Davis, aged &C.
master OF the steamer Lancaster. VAS
fcuhd dead in bis cabin iast nign;
when the ship touched irvingfon on
the lower Rappah7nnock- He prob1b-
" died from heart failure.
Captain Davis was one Of tbe Old
est captains on the Rapr1h1ruock
service. He served in the Confederate
army.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23

ANNAPOLIS. M. Jan. 1l-The
mi6shivuen wcn from the GcorgetoUn
University team IN their annual has
ket bail game today. the score being
q TO =.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
investigations Made.

Active preparations are under way
for the presentation 10 the grand jury
at Chicago OF the governments case
against the packing concerns. whose
alleged practice believed to be in
restraint Of trade and possibly fac
tor in keeping up the price of fresh
ments. have been under investigation
by agents of the department Of JUS
tice.
Wade II. Ellis. assistant 40 the at
torney general, under whose direction
the inquiry has been in progress. may
be on hand TO direct and assist in
presenting the facts gathered by the
government 10 the grand jury. The
administration expects to present
strong showing and secure number
OF indictments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23

down and Il was evident that relief
co1id not he summoned BY wire u
was Eve miles 10 the viIisec OF Marin
and thed Tenched survivor ran the
distance 10 deliver a report 81 the
wreck al the Canadian Pacific depot
AZ Marin.
Meanwhile Conductor Thomas Rey-
noids vas proving himself a hero IN
rescusing eight passengers from the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23

Ccoutinued on Sixth PAss)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-23
THE WEATHER.

Fair Sunday and Monday; rls-
ing temperature Monday: mod.
crate to brisk winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31
DEAR LITTLE SLOB" TO DISCARD

knows me- we'll enough to know that
IN never let up until get a square
deal. | honestly feel sorry for Mrs.
Henderson. but the poor girl Is In.
fatuRtcd with Heinze"
Mrs. French declares that the
financial furry Of 1907 vas caused
by the refusal OF Charles w Morse
and Chaa r. Barney 10 advance a
million dollars to protect their stock
pool. and tells OF Heinze'B excite
mcnt when he returned 20 their
apartments on the night OF final
conference at Morse's home. when
the money was refused
"tIc said he had told them; !
may 40 down tomorrow. but by
c.. you1l go down with me And
they did. Within n few days MIR
Barney was dead Ga auicidel. and
subsequently, Mr., Morse went to
prison"
Queer Him In Politics.
Il understand that Mr. Helnxe
has aspirations TO run for the Unit
ed States senntorshlp Ia Montana"
says Mrs French. but don't think
he will dare run nov II he does.
IN go on the stump myself IN Mon
tana. think I could furnish a ~
tie dope on Mr ileluEe and Montana
politics that wouldn't do his chances
any good
One Of HeinEe's pet names for
himself. signed TO some Of his let
terA. Is Fog. a play upon ~
Aug the way he often signed his
first names A few excerpts from
Mrs Freneh's packet Of Heinze's
letters follow:
Your very sweet letter Just re-
celved. ! think Of you lots pussy
cat. and hope you have not suffered
any relapse. take care Of yourself
and take things easy | can't say
that have seen anyone yet that
can hold candle 70 n certain little
blond We know With lots of love
aud hoping you well soon again.
Yours devotedly. r. A. III
Il am very sorry you arc so lone
~ IN New York Re good
girl. keep a stiff upper lip and
will be around shortly TO help brace
you up Yours. etc y. A. II"
4 am awfully sorry you have had
such dlsagrcoab!o experience.
and am very glad you have consult.
ed another physician and 80 gotten
the benefit Of two peoples advice
I hope by this time the operation IL
o. H. performed. and that you are
not now and have tot had To suffer
too much Lots OF love and a
kiss. Yours. r A. H."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31

osAWATONII Kas- Aus. St.-A necked hack country
AVN decorated and bunting chicken
ssa Watermelon dinner and speech from platform
looknE pasture. form the oday-the
DAYS oawatomic little Kansas town the
battlefield
un the greatest abouous OF antisavery days
nspers Ferry, today will by Roosevelt
a. state park
In 1875 a dedicated memory of
.as erected there
" Yesterday marked anniversary OF the battle
John born Torrlngon. Conn 1900 When
TO
nnners later became wool buyer Europe
1855 he removed Kansas
rlng Of the short guerrilla warfare slavery
,errtoy notably Osawatomc
al
va when he white sympahaers negroes attempt
"A a start prison
ar tried for murder and treason, and hanged
This 8 story the fight osawaomie written
weekla later.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31

OSAWATOMIE. Kan. Aug. Ill
Col. Theodore Roosevelt viewed to-
dsy the scenes where the martyrsd
John Brown lived and fought Toe
solonei Was met at Usage City by
Ecyernor Stubs and hts staff and
Escorted to Osawatomis. where
Congressmen Murdoch. Madison.
White and other lnsurgent leaders
greeted him
Roosevelt was taken TO the log
nbin built by John Brown, near
osawafomie. and later TO the
Battlefield where the Kansas alb
siitionisy. more than half century
sxo. with a handful Of men. with.
Rood ten times their number OF
BsOslavery foes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31
nv JOHN BROWN.

Early In the morning OF Aug. 80
ne enemy's scouts approached to
within one mile and a half Of the
,estern boundary OF the town Of
Osawatomle. AZ this place my son
Frederick twh0 was not attached to
NV forcel had lodged, with some
soar other Young men from Law.
pnce. and young man named
Garrison from Middle Greek.
The scouts. led by pro-slavcry
,rracher named White. shot my son
ssad in the road. while he as !
hsve since ascertained supposed
mem 10 De friendly Al the same
line they butchered Mr.. Garrison.
ard badly mangled one OF the
,oung men from Lawrence. who
zane with my son. leaving him for
isad.
Thls was not FAR from sunrise. |
Mad no organized force. but only
wme IL or rs new recruits. who
ssre ordered TO leave their prepare.
tens Tor breakfast and follow me
Is soon as this news was brought
10 me.
AS had no means OF learning
he force Of the enemy. ! placed "
Of the recruits in a log house. hop
hr We might be able to defend the
sown. then gathered some Is
more men together. and We started
n the direction OF the enemy Aft.
s going a few rods. we could see
them approaching the town In liue
ef battle. about hall a mile off
then gave up all idea OF doing
Eore than TO annoy. from the timber
Hear the town. but had no time TO
recall the l2 men In the log house,
and SO lost their assistance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31

tConeluded.l
@->-~~-r-~--~-~s-s~
Now he's sorry he put so much
emphasis on the My"
Il met Hcinze whom | was IL.
says Mrs French. we have been
very friendly since that time. I
have devoted the best years OF my
life TO him. have lived the life
OF hermit SO that nobody would
know about us lived double
life. and did so 10 protect MIR
Heinze was in love with him. but
that love has been killed. II Angus.
tus ever had any love In his eompo-
siiiou. he had IL for me. but the
greatest love he had was selfloy
with me as his companion he rose
10 be president of bank. When
he neglected the the star of his sue.
cess began to sink. and Il has been
sinking ever since.
Says She's Not Jealous.
but do not wish TO spare my.
self knew about this other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31
CHIKk GAMBLING
GAME is RAIDED

Gaining entrance 10 a Chinese re-
sort nj st3 Jackson 81 by breaking
down the door. Sergt - Dagner
and Patrolman Humphrey last
night found a chuch.aluck game In
progress The proprietor, Wong
Lee. together with 10 white men
and eight Chinese. were arrested.
$3.50 confiscated and the gambling
paraphernalia broken up. Bonds
we're fixed for the entire crowd
and they were all released.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31

AZ the point above named | mot
with Capt Cline. very active
young man. who had with him some
II or 10 mounted men. and per.
suaded him TO 30 With as. The
men. numbering not more than 80 In
all. were directed TO scatter and Sc.
crete themselves as well as they
could. and await the approach OF the
enemy.
When the left wing OF the enemy
had approached 20 within common
rifle shot. We commenced firing. and
very soon threw the encmy'a line
into disorder. This continued some
3 or 20 minutes. which gave us an
uncommon opportunity TO annoy
them Capt Cline and his men soon
got out OF ammunition. and retired
across the river,
After the enemy rallied. we kept
up our fire. until. by the leaving OF
one and another. We had but six or
seven left. We then retired across
the river.
We had one man killed In the
fight. One OF my men Was shot In
crossing the river Two or three OF
the party who took part In the fight
are missing Two were wounded.
namely. Dr. updegraff and a Mr.
Coils. | cannot speak in too high
{ terms Of them. and Of many others
l have not now time to mention.
One OF my best men. together
with myself. was struck by par.
TALLY spent ball from the enemy
but We were only bruised The loss
OF the enemy as we learn. was
some 81 or 30 killed. ard from 90 TO
50 wounded After burning the
town 10 ashes and killing Mr.. VIII
llams they had taken. whom neither
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-08-31
WOMAN BURNED
AT her STOVE

While attempting TO estinauish
a small oiaze In her kitchen, Mrs.
o. D. Wells, 1929 10th av.. was
painfully burned about the hand 8
at 8 o'clock last night. The fire
was the result Of a kettle OF var.
nish on the stove boiling over, Mr..
Wells, hearing his wife's screams,
rushed into the room and wrapped
a large rug about the woman, es.
tinguishina the blaze. The damage
TO the house was $500.