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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Everybody Waiting tor APP
pointment OF Collector.
MAY NOT BE MADE TODAY
Some of the Wise Ones Think Pres
dent VIII Not Send In Nomination
Until Monday-Lockes stock Rising
Talk Of Fight on Hopkins.

There were no new developments
Yesterday in the fight for the collec-
,orship OF this port. Captain j. Il.
=. stuart and John b. Locke are stiii
on the scene of battle and they PROB
ably will not return home until AFTER
the appointment is made. Fred Reau
and A. c. Garrett are still in this city.
The latter does not seem 10 be- at all
active. bu: friends of Mr.. Read say
that he still is confident of success.
Il had been expected by many that
President Taft would make the APP
pointment yesterday. but such was not
the case. II is possible that the nom
ination will be sent to the senate to-
day. but some of the wise ones say
that the appointment will not be
made nov before Monday.
Loeke's Stock in Ascendsncy.
AS has been the case for several
weeks now, the cOllectoTship scramble
was generally discussed in the bust
ness district and around the customs
house. postofiice and in shipping
circles. John LOcke's stock was stiil
IN tie NfN'fiOd1 no
many friends declare that he will be
appointed This opinion also Is held
by many who claim to be "on the
inside" of the things
Accompanying this talk was ru-
NOR that the State Republican organ
ization has lined up behind MIR.
Locke. IL has been generally under
stood from the start that C. Bascom
Slemp. the Republican State boss.
has been behind Mr. Locke. but Roy
Cabell was for Fred Read. while Al
yah H. Martin was more or less of an
unknown quantity.
More Talk of Opposition.
There was some further talk yester-
day of a fight on the floor OF the sen
ate against the confirmation of the re-
appointment of Postmaster w. r.. Hop
kins by that body. Ii was said chat
James d. Bohlken. who opposed Mr.
Hokpins for the position. had stated
before leaving for Washington Wed
nesday night that if Mr. Hokpins was
appointed he would have the con
firmation fought in the senate.
However. Mr.. Hopkins friends are in
no wise concerned about this talk,
nor are many people taking ii Sc
riously.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Women and Stage Morals.


To say that women have a great
opportunity in the movement TO elm
mate inbricity from the drama is one
thing. To say that they are respon
sihie for the prosperity Of the immor.
al and demoralizing plays or that
they have deliberately shown a pref.
crence for the impure. the salacious
IN The drama is 10 draw an indict.
ment that Is far too sweeping. That
women indOrsed such an indictment
must BE- admitted. but nevertheless
the facts do not justify Il.
Women have enjoyed and support
ID every fne. artistic play of recent
Years and have not complained OF
seriousness or moralizing when
such Qualities we're accompanied by
genuine literary and dramatic merits
j. not Barrie popular with women
10 they not appreciate Shaw. Mater
lnck. Rcstand and the disciples 81
these mastersg
u - true that some objectionable
PLAYS have APPEALED 20 women. but
ihai must ~ attributed 10 their de-
sire To- Sc new aspects and phases ol
hie. u j. not the immortality that al
tracts. @ Is the problems and ssrug
gles. The revelations Of poignant real
10y supposed 70 be embodied IN thos,
DARLING plays that draw feminin,
audiences Chicago Record Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
DRINKS OUNCE OF LAUDANUM.
Young Carpenter Causes His Fri nds
Much Alarm.

John King, a young carpenter en-
ployed by the Chesapeake Il Ohio
railway. drank an ounce of landanum
yesterday evening and for time mis-
friends believed that he had made a
successful attempt to commit suicide.
The police station was communicated
with and Sergeants Mitchell ana
Bridgers hurried TO the carpenters
"shanty," near pier No. ,. with the pa
troll wagon. King was removed TO
the station, where Doctors Hobson
and Buxton attended him and found
that he was little the worse Tor MS
doe
1t developed that King. who mad
been on \ spree. has been in the
habit of taking laudanum in consld-
cradle quantities when drinking.
His fellow-workmen did not know this
and they found that he had consumed
an ounce of the drug they supposed
that he was trying to kill himself.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
BEGINS SEARCH FOX
HIS l0NG-LOSf FATHER
Young Man in Scotland Asks Chief
Reynolds to Aid Him in Locating
Parent.

Chief Of Police Reynolds yesterday
received a letter from 5. Cruden, OF
Glasgow, Scotland, asking for aid in
the search for his father, who left
Glasgow twenty years ago. Mr..
Cruden says that he believes his
father is employed in this city, bur
Chief Reynolds has not yet been able
10 find any trace of him.
Mr. Cruden says that he has not
seen his father since he left home
and as he was a small boy at that
time he is unable TO give an descrip-
iion Of him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Vaudeville and Pictures

Today at the matinee and night
performances al the Academy will be
the last opportunity of seeing 'Rained
In" presented by Leroy and Harvey
This sketch has proven big laugh
ing hit, in fact some declare it the
best comedy act ever offered at the
Academy. Octavia Neal in pleasing
songs and selections on the soprano
saxaphone. and the LaPerle Sisters.
in a singing and dancing specially.
completes the show.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
BOUT ON THE ACRE"
Jim Smith and Dolle Brown Battle
With Sricks

Jim Smith, alias Bill Bailey. and
Dollie Brown, negroes, engaged in 4
lively bout on Eighteenth street early
this morning. Patrolman Livezey ap
Deared on the scene IN the midst of
hos,ilities and sent the pair TO the
police station.
Each Of the prisoners contends that
the other used brick Dole has
evidence 10 substantiate her charge
in the shape of cash on her head
in which IL was necessary to take
several stitches DR. Foreman, col
ored. did the sewing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
FOR ASSAULTING HIS MOTHER
James Montgomery, a Boiler Maker
is Arrested by Police.

James Montgomery, a boiler maker
employed at the shipyard. was arrest
ed last night by Patrolman Johnson
and locked up at the station house
on the charge of assault The arrest
was made on a warrant sworn out
by George Freeman and charging
Montgomery with striking and abus-
ing his mother. The case will be
heard in the police court this morn
ing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
HICKS GETS HEAVY FINE.
Negro Who Assaulted J. n. Deering
Goes to Jail in Default.

Sandy Hicks, the negro. who as
saultad J. II. Deering several days
ago AT Warwick avenue and Twenty
fifth street, was fined $i2.75 and plac-
ed under a bond of $500 for twelve
months by Justice Brown in the police
court yesterday morning. Hicks could
neither pay the fine nor furnish the
bond and he will be the guest of City
Sergeant Mugler for one year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
GlPS PLEADS GUILTY.
Agent Of American-H Holland Ste imship
Lin. Fined.

Wy A-cotiaNtu
NEW YORK. March 25.-Adrian
Glps, the general agent OF the Hol-
lsnd-Ameiican Steamship Line in the
United States. pleaded guilty before
Judge Holt in the United States Cir
cult Court this afternoon TO indict-
ments charging the receiving of re-
bates from shippers. Mr.. Clips plead
ed guilty to one count In each of two
Indictments which charged the re-
ceiving OF rebates from the Wabash
and Central Vermont railroads in vio-
istion OF the Hepburn law. Judge
Holt imposed fine Of $4,000 in each
case The maximum fine possible was
100000. Clips was indicted last No
vember together with several officials
Of the railroads mentioned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Only Few Enter Race for
Councilmanic Nominations.
PRIMARY DRAWING NEAR
Excepting Possibly Two, All Of coun-
Gilman and Aldermen Viii Offer to
Succeed Themselves-There Win
be Few New Faces in August.

Though the terms of half or the
members expire this summer present
indications are that but few new
faces will be seen In the city council
when the reorganization takes place
at the frs: meeting in August. With
but one or two exceptions all of the
city solons whose terms OF Office ex'
pire are candidates to succeed them
selves and thus far but little new
blood has been injected into the race.
The Democratic primary for nomi-
mating the councilmanic candidates
will be held early in May and the
city Democratic executive committee
probably will hold a meeting next
week to arrange for the primary. Inc
amount of the fees TO be assessed
each candidate. the electing of judges
and clerks and other matters OF I'M
portance are to be transacted by the
committee.
Oniy Six New Candidates.
There Is but little time remaining
for new candidates 10 enter the field
as the date for the candidates to file
their notices and pay their entrance
fees probably will be set for about
the middle of April. Thus far only
six new candidates for both the com
mon council and board of aldermen
have announced themselves. So far
as Is known at this time there IS TO
be no fight in the Fourth ward. Coun-
cilmen r. Lee Davis and ID. J. Boiling
are candidates TO succeed themselves
without opposition thus far. No one
has entered the race against Col.
Robert Pegram Holt for the upper
branch.
In the First ward. X. A. Doty and
Joseph Reyner are the new candidates
for the lower branch. Councilman J.
J. Cheadle will Cffer to succeed him
self and. while he has not yet an
nonnced himself. it is expected that
Il. l. Ford will stand for reelection.
VI. H. Lash will oppose President T.
w Robinson for the board.
Four Candidates in Second.
If he secures the appointment as
assistant secretary of the State Board
OF CHARITIES ana corrections, COUNCIL
man c. r. Fellows will not offer Tor
reelection from the Second ward.
Councilman T. c. Cox is a candidate
to succeed himself and up 10 this
time there are no other candidates
for the lower branch in that ward.
DIR. r. Lee Robinson will oppose
George T. Kellum for the upper
branch.
r. w. West and w. B. Spencer are
out for the lower branch from the
Third ward in opposition to Council
men ]. C. Wallace and George W.
Whitley. who will offer for reelection.
Alderman r. c. Petzold will not run
for Office again and thus far Hunter
Grimes is the only candidate from the
Third ward for the board OF alder
men
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Beware of Oiafmenis for CafaKr
Thai Contain Mercury

As mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and CO pletely dersnge the whose sys-
TEN when entering II through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles 81 oui0 never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable Ihysl
clans a. tue damage they will do - ten fold 10
the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls CaIsrrh Cure, manufactured by +. J.
Cheney x Co Toledo, o contains no mercury
and Is taken internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mIcous surfaces of the system
n buying Halls Cstsrrh Cure be sure you get
The genuine Ii f. taken Internally and inside
10 Toledo, o by r. J. Cheney & Co. Tesu-
monizIs free
Sold by Druggists. Price &c per bottle.
Tsxe Hairs Family Pills for oonstiustion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
Not John Pc. 5soby.

Sometime ago this paper printed a
story to the effect that Or. John r.
Bagby. formerly Of this city. but now
Of ore Bank. Va. world manage .
semi-prOiessional baseball team at
Richmond. The man who Is to man
age the team is DR.. John X. Bagb.. of
Richmond. and not Dr. John Ro. Bag
by. 81 Ore Bank
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
GOING TO CHARLESTON.
John and Samuel Morewitz to Engage
in Business in South Carolina.

John and Samuel Morewitz. Of this
city. will leave within ten days Tor
Charleston. S. C.. where they are to
engage in a ship chandlery business
John Morewitz has just returned from
Charleston, where he made the pre-
iiminary arrangements for opening up
the new business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

In the police court yesterday morn
ing. Justice Brown held I'm Gruin.
a negro. Tor the grand jury ON the
charge 81 house5reaking. u Is alley
cd that the negro broke into several
houses IN Rockets and stole some
clothing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

In The police court yesterday morn
ing Justice Brown imposed a fine OF
S4s0 each on Andrew Christensen.
Samuel Peterson and Chris Anderson.
the three sailors. who had a heht in
James river Thursday. They paid
their lines.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
GOVERNOR MANN HERE.
Chief Executive Passes Through City
on Eis WAY 20 WiIiiausburo

Governor william Hodges Mann ar
rived in this city from Norfolk on the
steamer Virginia al ass O'Clock yes-
terday afternoon and left ten minutes
later for Williamsburg on the fast ex-
press. last night he addressed a
meeting of the teachers Of Williams
burg and James Cit county a. VIII
liam hug
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
BANK EXAMINER APPOINTED.
South Boston Man Lands the Virginia
State Position.

RICHMOND. VA March 25.-
Charles c. Barksdale. Of South Bcs-
ton. was today appointed state hank
examiner. with a salary OF $4,000
a year. and Charles s Hunter. Of
Stanton. assistant examiner. with a
salary OF $1,000
They will begin their terms Of or
fee July
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

The handsome Newman residence
on Forty eighth street. facing ne
water Tor rent--i0 large rooms. Al
conveniencss. Reynolds Brotners
27-tf .
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

Miss Edith blSdSOe stone, Oh ~!
station. Southampton county. is Visit
ine her father. Mr.. Leon Stone, l2z'
TWenty.seccnd street. Miss stone
who is teaching al Ivy station, VIII
be In the city until Monday even
ing.
MIR. Irwin Whitehill returned yes
terday frcm Baltimore where he was
called by the Illness and subsequent
death OF his mother
Miss Roberta Saunders. who is at
tending the Female Normal schooi at
Farmville, Va, has arrived home 20
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Saunders, ON
FOIty.ninth street
Mrs. II. T. ROane and little son have
returned from a visit to relatives in
Portsmouth
Miss Elton Weaver left yesterday
for Richmond where she will spend
the Easter holidays.
Mrs. T.. r. BOyce is undergoing
treatment at the Memorial hospital.
Mr.. John f. Burch left yesterday for
West Virginia. where he will visit
friends.
Mr.. Cecil Sears. who is attending
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. is
spending the Easter holidays with his
parents On Twenty-ninth street.
Mrs. Clarence Richardson has re-
turned to Cape Charles after visiting
relatives in this city.
Miss Ida Hassell. who Is attending
the Female Normal school at Farm
Vile. has arrived home to spend the
holidays with her mother on Twenty
seventh street.
Mrs T. T. Harris is i'll at her home
on West avenue
Mr. John Maber has returned from
Il visit TO relatives In Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

Steamer M1bjack will make spe-
cal trip To Mathews county Faster
Sunday. March q. touching a. East
river Wharvcs. Steamer leaves Old
Point a. m. Pare Round trip.
silo. ". ". LANDON. Az. q.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

See Reynolds Brothers Ad. Extra
-ood values IN Real Estate. z7-ff
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

Mr.. Irwin Whitehill returned yes
terday frcm Baltimore where he was
called By the illness and subsequent
death OF his mother.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

carriases-can W. r. Rouse
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

See Reynolds Brothers' Ad Erfra
good values 10 Real Esfste. z7tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

Mrs. II. T. ROane and little son have
returned from visit to relatives in
Portsmouth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

Miss Elton Weaver left yesterday
for Richmond, where she will spend
the Easter holidays.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-26

Mrs. T.. r. BOyce is undergoing
treatment at the Memorial hospital.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Portland Goes to Bottom.

CORDOVA. Nov. r. - Before the telephone line between this city and katalla went out of commission ad. vices were received to the effect that the steamer Portland had gene to the bottom of the sea. The deputy col. lectOr of customs has wired to the Juneau office asking for the revenue cutter Rush to be sent to the relief of the S3 passengers of the Portland who are stranded on the beach near katalla. but an answer has been re- ceived 10 the effect that the Rush cannot get to katalla in less than four days The Alameda. on her return trip, will try 10 reach ka- talla on Saturday.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Robin Cooper is Now Free.

NASHVILLE, Nov 1G. Following the recommendations of the states attDrney-General Robin Cooper was today acquitted of the crime of having killed former United States Senator CarnaCk Cooper at his first trial, with his father, was con- victed and sentenced to 20 years i'm prisonment Both appealed their cases and the higher court sustained the sentence of the lower court in the case of Colonel Cooper, but granted the son, Robin, new trial. The same day the sentence was af- firmed Governor Patterson parloned Colonel Cooper, so both father and son are now free of the courts.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Portland a Total Loss.

CORDOVA, Nov. 15. The storm at Katalla yesterday morning at about 4 o'clock became so fierce that the crew of the wrecked steamer Portland had to abandon the vessel. The Portland Is believed to be a total loss, and she is now being dashed to pieces on the rocks. All but 30 tons of the cargo of the boat was saved before the storm came on. The shipwrecked passengers and mail will be brought to this port in launches as soon as the storm subsidies. The captain of the steam CT Alameda phoned here from ka- talla to the effect that on account of the storm it was impossible for his vessel to go to the assistance of the Portland
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Womeo's Morals Improve.

BALTIMORE, Nov. IA - Accord ing to the statement of Lillian Ste vcns, president of the National Wo- men Christian Temperance Society, the habit of drinking and cigarette smoking among women is not in- creaSinR Mrs. Stevens vigorously an amendment to the United States constitution which would prohibit polygamy and the possibility of any one entering in the White Save trade
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Coast Congress in Session.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18.-The Pacific Coast Congress, which is in the question of the vuinerability of the coast to an attack from an in vading fleet and army. It was ad- mitted that the coast defenses were entirely inadequate and representa- tions 10 congress will be made through the proper channels with view to have larger fleet sta. toned Tn the Pacific and more coast defenses
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Narrowly Escaped lynchins.

ASBURY PARK, N. J., Nov. 14.- Thomas Williams, resident of this city, who is suspected of having murdered six-year-old girl, was ar rested here last night and had a narrow escape from lynching at the hands of mob An attack was made on the jail, but Williams was spirited away and taken to Freehold. When he arrived at the jail at that place he was nervous wreck, but he vehemently denies that he mur- dered the girl.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Teamsters Return to Work.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA Accord ing to the agreement arrived at on Friday last all of the union drivers for the express companies and the other teamsters who went out on strike in sympathy, returned to work this morning. They will abide by the decision of the arbitration board that has been appointed to agree on reasonable wage scale.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Champ Clark Preparing.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. IA. Champ Clark. the leader of the minority in she house. left for Washington to- day to prepare his campaign for the speakership. Before leaving he stat ed that he considered one of the most important works to be under taken by the Democrats was the revising of the tariff
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
More Aids to NaviQation.

SEATTLE, Nov. 16. The trans portation companies of this city have appealed to Congressman Hum phrey to try and get further apprO- priation from congress for more aids to navigation along the Alas to the congressman last night he promised at the next session of congress to try and get some kind of home rule for Alaska and put a stop to the system of carpetbagging there
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Food Prices TumbIinq.

SEATTLE, Nov l6. - Advices re- ceived from New York, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Denver and Omaha are 10 the effect that the prices of meats are rapidly being re- duced and that they are from 1 to 3 per cent. lower than they were a few days ago. At noon today the prices of meats, eggs and flour had been very considerably lessened in the Eastern and Southern markets
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Federation Is In Session.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. Is. - The con- vention of the American Federation of Labor got down to real business today It Is expected that the big fight of the session will be that for the presidency of the organiza- tion, and Victor Berger. the Social ist leader, Is gradually attracting a large following. When the name of Speaker Cannon was mentioned it was greeted with hooting. but the name of Champ Clark was loudly cheered.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Mail Routes OrQanizsd.

WASHINGTON. Nov. r.. The postoffice department has ordered the establishment of star mail routes from December 1 to March 31 be- tween Panama and Nulato, and Fair banks and Panama. by way of Tolo- vana and Hot Springs. The first service will be monthly and the latter weekly. The contracts will be let by the chief clerk of the mail ser vice at Fort Gibbon
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Ethel Very Indignant.

JACKSON. Mich. Nov. IT - Ethel Barrymore, the actress who married Russell Colt. became hys- terical in denying a report to the effect that she had become estranged from her husband and was about .o seek a divorce
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Concressman to Marry.

DETROIT. Nov l4 Congress- man Denby. reelected last Tuesday will be married in the spring to Miss Marion Thurber, whose father was private secretary to President Cleveland during the latter's sec ond term.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
There Are Fewer Desertions.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. The recent report issued from the war department shows that there is marked decrease in the assertions each succeeding year The total strength of the United States army is placed al S0000.
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Blueiackets in Enoland.

PORTSMOUTH. Eng, Nov. IT, As the American warships entered the harbor today they were greeted by the booming of cannon from the British vessels in port. Great prep aration3 have been made in London for the reception of the bluejackets,
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
P.-l. In Line With Home Rule.

SEATTLE, Nov. r. - The Post states this morning, that 1t is up to thates this morning, that it is up to every progressive Republican and Democrat, throughout the states as well as in Alaska, to assist Con gressman Humphrey in his endeavor to secure home rule for Alaska, as the people of the North are undoubt edly entitled to it
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
0lethen Called to Testify.

SEATTLE. Nov Hidden J. Blethen. the editor of the Seattle Times. has been called 10 testify before the committee which is in vestigating the alleged graft that is being carried on in the city by the municipal officers
The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-21
Destitute in Porcupine.

MONTREAL, Nov. Is. - It is re- reported that scores of miners are destitute ill the new Porcupine (Hudson Bay) district, where re- gently some rich strikes were made. Heavy rains have so swollen the streams that the miners have been unable to ge' their supplies in.