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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
STEAMER MANHATTAN
AGROUND IN ROADS
Biz Craft Hits Bar While Out
ward Bound from This Pert
for San Francisco.

Laden with a cargo Of 1867 tons
of coal. the big British steamer Man
haitian is fast On a mud bar in liamp-
ton Roads a half mile eastward from
the entrance to the Newport News
Middle Ground channel and thus iar
the combined efforts OF two powerful
wIecking tugs and the steamers own
engines have failed to get her ahoaL
The steamer went ashore Thursday
afternoon which outward bound from
this port for San Francisco.
When she left this port the vessel
vas drawing twenty-nine feet. eight
inches OF water but, favored by a
high tide, she successfully got
through the Middle Ground channel
and was speeding outward TO Old
Point when she brought up on the
mud bar. y d stress message was
sent to Norfolk and two OF the Mer.
rift Chapman wrecking tugs hurried
to the scene ANA AT the NEXT high
water they attempted 10 float the YES
sci but were unsuccessful.
Present indications are that part
"a the steamer t~i - Will hdft ~
be lightered before She can he loat-
ed The Manhattan is one OF the larg-
est freight steamers that ever loaded
a. this port. measuring 4JO feet from
stem to stern She is carrying the
largest cargo of coal ever shipped out
OF this port.
The grounding OF the Manhattan Is
another argument for an appropria-
ton from congress for the consttuc-
ton OF a channel from Cane Henry
to this mort and Norfolk Had such
,nannel been built the Manhattan
would now be wen on her WY south
ward toward the Strait OF Magellan
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Distinguished Speakers at
Chambers Open Meeting.
REPRESENT ATIVE CROWD
Or. Frissel, DR.. Frazier and Mr.. Ora
ham Discuss Education and Agrieul-
ture Before Business and Profes-
sional Men and Farmers.

Three notable addresses were
made before the CHAMBER OF Com
merce last night, the occasion being
an open session of the body. The
speakers were DIR. Robert Frazier
special agent of the Cooperative Edu-
cational Society of Virginia; DR.. FRS
sell, principal of the Hampton Norma!
and Industrial Institute, and Director
Graham, of the Hampton Institutes
agricultural department. Nearly
hundred representative business and
professional men of this city and
hampton. and several visiting farm
ers from adjacent counties, were pres
ent ana enjoyed the speeches I'M
mensely.
DR.. Frissell expressed his pleasure
at being invited to meet and speak
to the members of Newport News
commercial organization, and spoke
Interestingly of the work being ac-
complished at Hampton ana its rela-
ton TO the lOcaf community. Mr..
Graham discussed practical farming
according 10 modern methods, dwell
ling upon the necessity for education
along this line. He astOnished his
hearers by telling of the wonderful
progress Virginia is making in aSrl-
culture as a result of the educational
campaign started few years ago,
and predicted great things Tor the
future Referring to what can be done
with local soil. Mr.. Graham said that
vegetables were taken from the
Hampton truck gardens every day III
the year and that this section has
the finest conditions in the country
for trucking.
DR.. Frazier made an address that
was both instructive and entertain
ing. He dwelt upon the value of and
necessity for practical education;
every boy and every girl should be
taught to do something by which he
can make a living. Illustrating this
point the speaker declared that 1t
was better TO be bricklayer at
twelve hundred dollars year than to
be a "jack-leg" lawyer at six hun
dred Dr. Frazier spoke of the re-
suits that might be obtained by con-
solidating many small, ineffective
country schools into one well conduct
ed graded school, saying that in
stead OF 5000 schools in the country
districts, Virginia should have two
thousand. The Chamber rendered its
thanks to the speakers by a rising
vote.
After President Powell had declar-
ed the meeting adjourned, Dr. Clar-
ence Porter Jones, chairman of the
entertainment committee. took charge
OF things. A substantial lunch was
served during a social session which
followed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
RAGTIME PREACHING.
Deplores Ptchforkin9 Of Politics and
Poetry Into Church Sermons.

Poetry Into Church Sermons.
Bishop Mcintyre, OF st. Paul. Mimi,
recently made an address to the stu
dents seeking admission 10 the Troy
Methodist conference, in which ne
made a phrase whose aptness over
balances its possible lack of dignity.
"Ragtime preaching" said he. lis not
what is needed" He deplored the
Pitchforking OF poetry. politics. liter
allure, and travel talk into sermons,
and told the candidates they would
attain the only kim of success which
a clergyman should strive for by
ardently preaching the great truths
of the church, bu; not by following
the custom of c.ergymon who serve
religion cold" Also, the bishop ex-
hOrted them TO be content with small
salaries, and not TO seek continual
ly for better appointments. You
will never lack money if you are
faithful" said he Il never knew an
active Methodist minister who was IN
want"
Sturdy old doctrine, the sort OF talk
which is not the fruit of any kind
of modern thinking, of any faith 5:iGi-
ed with an eye u cxpediency or an
ear to .Mammon. with a hand open for
personal benefits or a foot turned to-
ward the way of the scoruful. Steady.
answering devotion to that which is
written unSlosscd by the critics. Talk
for fishermen apostles, missionaries,
men with no marching orders except
,he old Go ye and preach the
gospel"
After all. the pcws respect that
sort of talk when il falls from the
pulpit. Though old sinners know the
difference between straight talk like
that. with its appeal to the highest
ethical instinct in man, even though
the smell Of birthstone has lost lis
power 10 move the soul. II IS not re
ported that the bishop specified brim-
stone as an ingredient in the theOl-
Ogical spring medicine whose admin
istration he urged. But he knew, as
everybody ought to know, that over
ornamental images of religion in
place of simple celebrations 10 clean
minds and pure hearts grows more
pitifully ineffective every year
No earnest. able man like Bishop
Mcintyre really condemns the 81
fusion 10 literature or travel or poll
tics which may drive home an Incl
dental point But he is evidently Of
the opinion thai a preachers work Is
TO expound the Bible and 20 measure
men and actions by that rude and no.
10 forget that he is preaching instead
Of lcciuring. There are men who do
not like sermons. especially II thcy
are long ones. Such may stay away
from a church where sermons are
preached. hut If the preacher has IL IN
him to talk like bishop Mcintyre We
imagine he will not lack Tor listeners
who w.ll be the gamers by his words
and who will come back azain 70 hear
more Of fhc5n-Ncw York sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
PLANS FOR
THE SCHOOL LEAGUE
Newly Organized Sunday
School Association to Have
Two Pennant Races.

Delegates from the various Sunday
schools of the city met last night
at the Trinity Methodist church and
perfected the organization of the
Newport News Sunday school Athletic
Association. electing the following Oh
ficers for term of one year:
President-Leroy Edawrds. Trinity
church.
Demonstrations Powell. TWEEN
ty-fourth Street Church of Christ.
Secretary-Roy Christie-Chestnut
Avenue Methodist church.
Treasurer-W- Mcintyre, First
Presbyterian church.
These officers with the other dele
gates will form the governing board
and will settle all matters pertaining
to the association.
Arrangements were perfected Tor
the operation OF baseball league this
summer and Ma was decided upon
as the opening day Of the league The
season will be divided into two halves,
the first half being May and June
and the las; half July and August
The teams that Sin the pennant IN
the two halves. will play a series OF
Ave games for the championship.
The association will hold another
meeting at the Young Mems Christian
Association next Tuesday night and
all Sunday schools net now repre-
scented have been requested 10 send
delegates to that meeting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
MRS, A. S. FLOWERS DEAD.
Former Well Known Resident of This
Citv Passes Away at Roanoke.


Mrs. Sue Plummer Flowers, wife OF
Arthur S. Flowers. formerly of this
city. but now of Roanoke, died yes
terday morning 1T her home in Roam
oke after an illness OF ten days The
news came as great shock to the
many friends OF Mrs. Flowers in New
port News as but comparatively few
knew that she was i'll. The body VIII
be brought to this city today and in
terment will be made in Greenlawn
cemetery. The funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
Mrs. Flowers was the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Plummer. of 2l7
Forty-eighth street, and came to TINS
city twelve years ago from North
Carolina She was married here
about three years ago and she and
Mr.. Flowers made their home here
until only few months ago.
Mrs. Flowers was prominent IN
social life and church work here, and
up 10 the time of her departure from
the city she had charge of the pri-
mary class in the Sunday school or
St Paul's Episcopal church.
She is survived By her husband,
parents and four sisters and two
brothers: Mrs. Boyd Klmbali, OF
Henderson, y. c.; Mrs. w. w. Miller,
Mrs. II. W. Newman and Miss Pela
PIummer. Of this city: James Plum
mer. OF Pittsburg and S. II. Plummer.
of this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Vaudeville and Pictures

Today is the last day for the Met
ropOlitan Minstrcls AT the Academy.
The clever youngsters seemed TO
make a bigger hit than ever last nieht.
ard responded To numerous oncorcs-
Five girls and two boys make up
The company and they present reg
ular minstrel first part, with jokes
ballads. coon songs and dances.
The Academy bill also includes Bill
Jones. the absent minded youth, in
a comedy musical act, and Ncrno on
the slack wire.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16


gay for Harrisonburg, whore she
will visit relatives.
Miss Miriam Eldredee has return
ed from Lynchburg, wi~>ro she visit
cd relatives.
Miss Margaret Woltor is visiting
relatives in Isle OF Wight county.
Miss Roberta DilwOrth. who has
been visiting in Baltimore. has re-
turned home. accompanied by her
sister. Mrs. A. =. Lawrence, who viii
spend a month with relatives here.
Miss Mary Grenton is visiting in
Richmond.
Miss Minta Boiler. who has been
visiting relatives in Roanoke and
RadfOrd, has returned home.
Mrs. $. p. jenkins. on huntington
evcnuc. has as her guest Miss
Katherine Wilkinson, OF Portsmouth.
After visit 20 her sister, Airs. ".
+. Edwards. on Thirty-secund street
Miss Rose Kelley has returned TO her
home in Scranton. Pa.
Miss Margaret Wilson. who has
been visiting her cousisn. the Misses
Wilson. on Twcnty-ninth street. has
returned to her home in Charlottcs-
vile.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Stars Win Third Victory.

In a well played game Of baseball
the Youths Star Club defeated the
North End team yesterday by the
score OF 6 to L. The Stars lined up
Is follows: Mostly. c; Antinou, H.,
Firesheets, s.; Krityer. III; Freeth.
2b; Wynn. 3b: Fitzgerald. IF; r..
ffartweIl. IF; and Lewis, II.
Il. II. L.
Stars $3.50. 800. ...-.6 )
North End .. $500. ~ )
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Austrian Steamer Arrives.

The Austrial steamer Eugenia ar
rived in port yesterday to load Il full
cargo OF coal here for a foreign port
She is of 3,153 net tonnage and has a
crew of 81
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Deeds Filed in Clerks Ot'lce OF Cor
pordticn Court.
Deeds for the transfer of real cs
tate were filed yesterday in the
clerks Office Of the Corporation Court
as follows.
}. d. Godscy TO $. II. Adams houses
and lots at III aud 7l5 Twenty
second street. and TIP Thiriieth
street. consideration S2.700.
q. j. Bachelor TO Clarence Chand
Ter. house aud lot at 1914 Twenty
seventh street, consideration. $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Sailed.

Schooner The Josephine for Sayan-
nah, Ga.
Barges Florida for Providence;
Scully for Providence: Julia r. Demp-
sey for Providence: Sterling for PROV
idenCe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
SHIPPING REPORT.
Friday, April IS, 1910.


Steamer Eugenia (Aust) Persich,
New York-to Chesapeake 4 Ohio
Coal & Coke Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

8lrs. Charles Mathew Shields, of
Richmond. has issued invitations 10
the wedding OF her daughter. Caro-
line. TO Mr. Ernest Polk Draper, Of
Wilmington Del. the ceremony 10
take place at ST. Paurs Episcopal
church, Richmond, on April -, at =
p. IN. Following the wedding a re
cepjiOn Will be given n the home OF
the bride. - North Fifth street. Miss
Caroline Shields has frequently visit
ed in this city as the guest OF Mrs.
a. c. Jones. $500 West avenue, and
has many friends here.
Miss Vera Harwood left yesterday
for Grove. Va, where she will visit
relatives and friends.
Miss lTma Boiling. who has been
visiting relatives in Philadelphia. has
returned to her home in this city.
Miss Miriam Newman. who has
been visiting relatives in Washing
ton. ID. c., has returned home.
Miss Katherine ROllingsworth has
fetErhtd from a WISH 10 relatives IN
baltimore. She was accompanied by
Miss Grace ROllinssworth. of Wash
ington. ID. c., who viii spend two
weeks here.
Mr.. X. w. Jennings entertained Die
Liebc Tasse Club at her home on
Thirty-third street Thursday after
noon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Much Of our generosity b. inspired
b. 4 passion for showing OF.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

A woman is always a girltll she
gets married. yci o. ~ no years
VIEW YORK Press
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Calendar for Today.

sun rises ... 49,. 49,. 5:2S a. IN.
Sun sets ......... GIL p. IN.
High water E. 1926 a. m. 4:l2 p. IN.
Low water e. 1904 a. m. 1918 p. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
TO THE PUBLIC.

In accordance with the law, the
Ideal Pharmacy will remain open on
Sundays. but only drug and drug sun
dries will be sold. Respectfully,
T. l. FORD. President.
W. +. BARRETT. secretary.
Newport News. Va. April 3, 1910. 10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

kmbulsaee.-can W. L. Rouse.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
REFLECTIONS OF 4 sAcHELoF

It's very lucky for a child not 10
take after It's father.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

When the devil Invented money H.
found he had a sure thing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16
Oppose lee Statue.
ny h-.roiaied Trcssl

CONCORD. y. w.. April IA wig
orous protest AGAINST tho erection Of
statue II Robert z. Ice tn siaiuary
hall a. Washington was made BY the
state cncampmcnt of the Grand Army
81 the Republic Al today's session Of
its annual meeting Tn this city,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Fireman's Bazaar, April 80 to May :,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Miss Margaret Glover left yester
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Miss Margaret Woltor is visiting
relatives in Isle OF Wight county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Fireman's Bazaar. April 80 to May 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Cook With Gas.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

AutomobiIes-Can W. =. Rouse.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

DAY for Iiarrisonburg, where she
will visit relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Miss Miriam Eidredge has return.
ed from Lynchburg, wl~rc SHE visit
cd relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Miss Miriam Newman. who has
been visiting relatives in Washing
ton. ID. c., has returned home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-16

Miss Mary Grenton is visiting in
Richmond
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-01-13
To Cure Constipation

lake just mite of Liver Food before retiring each night. Ramon Tonic Regulator supplies 1t in palatable form of powder, tea or tonic 7sc. Sud mouey back if not sataoed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-01-13
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l will meet the taxpayers of Faulkner county Arkansas, for the purpose of collecting the real, personal and per capita tax for the year 1909. at the fol- lowing times and places
 Clifton township, Wooster Monday. January 24.
 Union township, Bono, Tuesday. January 25. Walker township, Batesvlle church. Wednes- Cday, January 26.
 California township, Guy Thursday, Janu- ary 27 and 2S until noon.
 East Fork township, Spring Hill, Saturday, January 29
 Hardin township, Greenbrier. Monday Janu- ary 31
 Matthews township. Ingram Springs. Tues day, February l.
 Benton township, Enders, Wednesday. Feb ruary ?.
 Mountain township, Beckett schoolhouse, Thursday, February 3.
 Mount Vernon township, Mount Vernon, Fri day, February 4.
 Eagle township Roden's Mill Saturday. Feb ruary ,.
 Harve township, Holland, Monday Febru. ary ',
 Enola. township. Enola. Tuesday, Febru- ary s.
 Newton township Nayor, Wednesday, Feb ruary 9.
 Bristol township, Bristol, Thursday Febru- ary 10.
 Cypress township, Cypress Valley church. Friday. February II.
 Cypress township, Vionia, Saturday. Febru-
 Paarn township, Rocky Point, Monday, Feb ruary IA.
 Wilson township Bridge Greek. Tuesday. February 15.
 Wilson township, Cato Wednesday, February i6 till noon.
 Pierce Creek township, Chadwick, Thursday. February IT.
 Danley township, Mayhower. Friday, Feb ruary IS.
 Benedict township, Lavender school house, Saturday, February 19.
 City of Conway, First Ward, February 2l.
 City of Conway, Third Ward February 22.
 Cadron township. at court house. February 23 to April 10.
 All persons desiring to pay real estate are requested to bring correct tax receipt of some former year, that mistakes may be avoided w. M BRADY, Sheriff and Ex-Officio Collector, Faulkner
 County. Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-01-13
JOHN DURHAM FOR MARSHAL

In today's paper in the proper place will be found the announcement of John Durham for marshal of the City of Conway. In regard to his candi- dacv Mr. Durham says; 'As a large number of my friends have solicited me to make the race for marshal, l have decided to do so. 1 have served you as night marshal for several months and have always tried to do my duty at all times. And if elected to the position for which ! ask, will do all in my power to make you good officer and will promote the interests of the city and of the people. Thank ing you in advance, l am
 Sincerely yours,
 "JOHN H. DURHAM
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-01-13
GOVERNOR DONACHfY
 MOVES HIS OFFICE

Little Rock, Jan. 13.-Without the formality of even a housewarming, Governor Donaghey has moved his of flee to the extreme north room of the new State Capitol building, and with it went the office of the State Capitol Commission, which has for many months been located in the old peni- tentiary office building. Renton Tun- nah is in custody of the new office, act ing as secretary to the Commission and assisting Governor Donaghey in his State Capitol work. the future Governor Donaghey will spend most of his afternoon at the Capitol of flee, with the other hours devoted to his office in the old building, from which the business of the state will be dispensed The office in the new State Capitol is rough. but comfortable, there being cheerful fire in the grate to welcome the few visitors who find their way to the office, which is tucked away among the scaffolding and con tinually surrounded by noisy steel workers and the silent working con- victs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-01-13
LITTLE ROCK JUNCTION RAIL
 WAY. SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that spe- cial meeting of the stockholders of Little Rock Junction Railway will be held at the general offices and principal business office of said Railway, at Room GOT, Southern Trust Building, In the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, on the 24th day of January, 1910, at nine o'clock iI the forenoon, to consider and act upon the following propositions:
 (a) To sell. convey and transfer the whole of the railroad and other prop erty. assets and franchises of this Rail way to St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company, consoli 4 dated corporation of the States of Mis- souri and Arkansas:
 (b) To authorize and direct ths proper officers of this Railway to execute and deliver deeds and instru- all action necessary or proper to carry such sale. conveyance and transfer fully into effect and
 Gel To ratify the proceedings of the Board of Directors heretofore taken in and about the matters aforesaid. and to take any other action in the premises and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. For the purposes of this meeting the stock transfer books of this Railway will be closed for ten days immediately preced- ing the date of the meeting, and will re- main closed until the opening of business the day following.
 Dated November 23. 1909. . By order of the Board of Directors
 C. s. CLARKE. (. II. CALEF. Vice.Presidert
 Secretary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-01-13
BALLARD SCHOOLHOUSE.

Ever since last Thursday the earth here has been covered with a coat of snow five inches deep. No work go- ing on except wood getting, which seems to be great task.
 School was continued all through the bad weather. The school at the Section will likely close or dismiss for a while on account of the teacher be- ing sick.
 We have another preacher on the phone line, across the hill-Rev. J. H. Gibson. So if you need him you can call him.
 R. NJ. Blasingame has gone to St. Louis again this week. A man away up north is thinking of buying his place.
 Marion Cole lost his home with its contents here Monday evening by fire He was away from home at the time, but left fire on the hearth, which set the house on fire.
 Miss Cora Wilson is new and ap preciated subscriber to the Cabin. Let others do likewise.
 c. T. Fiddler, our road man, had business at Conway Monday
 The Ebenezer school closed from some cause last Friday and the teach CT went to his home at Conway.
 January IS.