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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
R. A. HOLT PASSES AWAY
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Well Known and Popular
Young Hampton Man
is Dead.

Robert \ Holt. twenty years
old, and one Of the most popular and
well liked Young men IN Hampton,
died at the home OF his parents. Capt.
tain ami Mrs. Nirginlus =. Holt IN
Aimis,ead avenue. al 5:l5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. He had been III for
several weeks with peritonitls aud 1u-
berculosis and fcl several days his
condition had been serious.
Mr.. Holt was, until his illness be-
gan. employed in the office at the
Newport News shipyard, where he
was held in the b CHEST esteem by all
who came in contact with him. lie
was a graduate of The Hampton High
school mad Of William and Mary Col
lege.
Mr. Holt was a member OF Kecougn-
tan Lodge, No. % Knights Of Pythla5,
and was the chancellor commander OF
the lodge at the time OF his death.
He was member Of the Choir of
ST. Johns Episcopal church and also
belonged to several Of the local must
cal organizations.
Mr.. Holt had a wide family con-
nection. being the nephew Of the late
Judge George K. Peek,
He i survived by his parents. three
sters and one brother. The latter
sqe Miss Lavinia Holt. Lady May
Holt, Julia Holt and William Holt
Mr.. Holt was a member Of the
Hampton Frogs, an organization CON-
posed Of a number of well known
young society men in Hampton.
The complete arrangements for the
funeral services have not been made
but the serv ces will occur tom0ro"
afternoon from Old St Johns Eplsco-
pal church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
Cuts Nearo's Throat.

HOUSTON. TEXAS. July f--Dis-
,urbances broke out Immediately to-
night on the announcement OF the
Johnson victory at Reno. Three
negroes were badly hurt inside Of an
hour after the flash of the result and
the police were called to queli sew
eral minor disturbances and TO break
Up ifs; fights.
Charles Williams. a negro, was
little TOO yociferous in announcing the
outcome on a street car and a white
man siashed his throat from ear to
car. The negro almost BLEED 10 death
before ne reached the hospital, 10
which he was carried.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
Chief Justice Of u. S. Supreme
Court Passes Away.
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY
Leader of American Judiciary Retires
Well as Usual After Attending
Church, Though He 5reathes HIS
Last Soon Afterwards

SORRENTON. MAINE, July LIN
fuIfillment of an o!t-expressed WISH
thai he might end his long life in
the very room where his wife breathed
her last. six years ago. the venerable
chief Justice Of the Supreme Court OF
the United States, Melville w Fuller,
died suddenly OF heart failure early
io6ay. Not only did the leader OF the
American judiciary round out his days
in the same room where his wife had
lassed away. but il was in the state
q his nativitySthe state he loved SO
well. that his long life ended Chici
Fuller was "a years old /,
With the justice when he dicc
were his daughter, Mrs Nathaniel
Francis. Of Washington; his grand
daughter. Miss Ruby Francis. and Rev.
James Il. Freeman. of Minneapolis,
Eeighbor and friend OF The family
Justice Fuller had not shown any
symptoms OF illness.
Yesterday be attended the Church oi
Hcdecmer. CEpiscopaD where Rev
Mr.. Freeman conducted the services.
re retired last evening about the
Usual time. and. to all appearances, IN
lis customary health
Ills daughter. Mrs. Farncis. heard 4
call from her fathers room early this
morning and upon answering IL saw a.
orcc that her father was seriously IT,
Summoning Rev Mr.. Freeman. Mrs.
Francis sent him for a physician. but
when the physician arrived. the justice
WIS beyond assistance.
Chief Justice Fuller had been a
summer resident Of Sorrcnion for sew.
snfecn years. Tie came here from
Chicago on June 3 last. and since
that time had been sfaying Al The
Main STAY a. his summer home was
called.
The funeral services win be hell
AZ the Church Of the Rcdeemcr next
"Wednesday afternoon. infcrmcut vii
Be at Chicago. probably on Friuay.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
PRIZE FIGHT FOLLOWED
BY SERIOUS RACE RIOTS
MISSES HIS FOOTING;
CAR GUS OFF BOTH LEGS
Norfolk Man S Fatally Hurt While
on His Way to ocean
View.

NORFOLK. VA. July 4.-With
both legs cut OF above the knee as
the result OF a msstep when he at
tempted TO beard an outgoing Ocean
View tar yesterday afternoon, John
Efstatheou. Of 2i2 Church street died
last night al st. Vincent's hospital.
Conductors \. i. Putnam and {. IL.
Wick and Mo,ornAn W. 5. Turner,
were arrested on charge OF running
over and killing Mr. Efstatheol rney
we're ba.led fer their appearance III
the police court next Thursday.
According to the best Information
obtainable. Mr.. Efstatheou was on
his way TO Ocean view and tried 10
board an outgoing car In front of say
Church street. when ne missed mis-
footing and fell between the motor
car aud the trailer. The screams OF
the passengers who saw the young
man miss his hold and tumble be-
tween the cars, attracted the attention
of the crew and the cars were brought
10 a standstill as quickly as possible
but not before the front wheels of the
trailer had passed ever the victim
legs Just above the knee.
Still alive. Mr.. Efstatheou was
taken from beneath the car and hur-
ried to the St Vincent's hospital III
the police patrol He was attended
by Or. McCurdy and afterwards by
DR.. sutton and NJ. Dupuy. but he died
about two hours after the acciden'
hanDened
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
P.V. DeGraw Tells OF Extensie
Rural Mail Nork.
ARE OVER 41,000 CARRIERS
Ir Speech at Raleigh the Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General Shows
Wonderful Growth Of Service With
in Short Period Of Years.

RAIL- lGH. Y. c.. july i.-Review-
ing in great detail the legislative his
tory attending the development ot the
rural free delivery service in this
country. p. V. De Graw. fourth assist
ant postmaster general. today declar-
ed that from the viewpo Mt CT NOR
ale" that service vas far in advance
Of any other Of the civil service. In
order TO usstsin that claim for excel
Ierce the fourth assistant postmaster
general quoted stats; cs 10 show tnat
last year ont Of 1000 carriers only
rs had been dismissed Tor cause.
Mr.. DcGraw's address was deliver
cd before the North Carolina Conver-
ton Of Rural Carriers Assembled
here He appeared as the representa-
tive Of the postmaster general.
Operation Extensive.
There are now in Opcrat on
Throughout the United states 4l.os9
rural routes. served b. 1907 rural
csrrierS.~ he said in cumming up the
present force engaged IN that work
The appropriations for the establish
mcnt and maintenance Of rural deiiv-
cry for the fiscal year ended June 20.
1910. vas So .2soo0o and TIE appro-
pr alton for the fiscal year fhioh
ON cd JAY I. 1910, Is sSs.sA.o0o.
Since rural delivery was FIRST es;ab-
shed the Approximate sum OF $685.
,s0.S0o has BEEN speat IN extending
and maintaining the service
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
Rio, Calls at Pittsbure.

PITTSBURC. July 4-Less than half
an hour after the decision of the night
was announced. three riot calls were
sent into police precincts In the
negro hill district Street cars were
held up. and insulting epithets were
iuried at the passengers The police
beat the crowds back with their Gibbs
10 permit the passage OF the street
cars. Patrolmen have been summoned
&c this district from all sections OF the
city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05

RENO. NEV.. July John Arthur
Johnson. a Texas negro, son Oh an
American slave. tonight is the mrs.
and undisputed heavyweight champion
pugilist OF the world
James J. Jeffries. of California, WIN
rer of twenty-five championship nsnts,
The man who never was brought 10
his knees before by a blow tonight
rassed into history as broken Idol.
He met utter defeat at the hanus OF
the black champion in the niteeh'h
round.
While Jeffries was not actually
counted out. he was saved only from
this GROWING shame by his friends
pleading with Johnson not 10 nit Inc
fallen man again. and the towel was
brought into the ring from his corner
st the end of the fifteenth round
Referee Tex Richard raised the Dlack
srm, and the great crowd filed out
glum and silent.
DRAGGED to His Corner.
Jeffries was dragged TO his corner,
bleeding from nose and mouth. and
dozen cuts on the face. lie had a
black. closed eye. and swollen fcat-
ues. and he held his head IN MS
hands. dazed.
johnson walked out of the ring
without mark on his body. except a
slight cut on his lip. which was the
opening of wound. suffered IN tram
ing.
Ring experts agree that 1t was not
even a championship fight Jehries
had a chance in the second round.
rerhaps. but after the sixth II was
;Iain that he was weakened and out
cIassed in every point After the
eleventh round Il was hopeless
II was the greatest demonstration
the ring has ever seen Of the failure
OF fighter to come back after
years Of retirement.
The youth and the science Of the
Hack man made Jcfries look IKE
green man. The great Jehries was
Ike a log.
Jefrics tough; BY instinct. ]; seem
cd. showing hrs gamcness and his
great fighting heart in every round.
but he was only the shell o. his old
self. The old power to take a terrible
ing and bore in until he landed
a.. knockou. blow was gone.
Treats Jenries as joke
After the third round. Johnson
treated bis opponent mostly as joke.
T3e smiled and blocked playfu!ly. ward
TX OF tic bcar-iike rushes Of JET
fries. with a marvellous ease. now tuck-
iug GLOW under his arm. again pluck
ing u out Of the air a. man stops
a baseball.
Out 81 the sea Of opinions and argu-
rncnis that blostcr-d up IT'S aght ana
made 81 the falk Of The world. these
Iinnacies of fact have cast up.
Fight on the Square.
The fxhf wss on The square. OF
fraf. there was no doubt after the
frst round.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
Neoro Shoots Conductor

TAIIJLAH. Ia. July when
Conductor Roberts. Of the Iron Noun
tain Railway demanded fare of Enos
Sfeison. a negro. near here Ibis after.
nom. the latter shot Roberts down.
rhc conductor j. probably r1ortaliy
wounded. fic was rushed IN the rail
road hosriiai az MAGE. Ark. Stcfson
iumpcd from The train and he is bcin'
searched for ~ la11e crowd 81
ermcd cisizcrs ionighf Tie viii b.
ivnchcd II cptured seems certain
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
TO SEND INC0RRlGIBLE
YOUTH TO REF0RMAT0RY
Francis Young Delivered to Police.
Has Been Arrested Several
Times.

Francis Young. the nne-ycaT Old
boy who has run away from his home
On the Boulevard q number OF times,
was delivered to the station house
yesterday BY relatives and Police
Justice Brown ordered hir. held ior
the Stzte reform school for boys al
Laurel. Va.
The youngsier has been arrested
several mes b. the lccal police aad
is each insisnce D. mas been turned
over 10 the authorities Of Elizabeth
C.tv ccunty. tic rr.ased 70 I've with
his relative on the Boulevard. calm
ing that they 81 q noi treat hin we'll
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
wei Known cltizen pesd.

NORFOLK. VA. July f.-GcorEe G.
Reid. one of NorfoIk's best known
citizens. died AZ i.2s O'Clock this
morning a. his home. f97 Pembroke
svcnae. following q weeks illness.
srcd cixhiy.onc years. The deceased
rad been IN failing health for some time
past. but was only taken III wees
ago yesterday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
BOTH FIGHTERS TALK
BY JAMES JEFFRiES.

al lost my fight this Afternoon
but did not have the snap of
youth used to have. believ-
ed in my own heart that all the
old time dash was there, but
when started to execute, the
speed and youthful stamina
were lacking. The things ! used
to do were impossible. Six
years ago the result would have
been different, but now--weii,
guess the public will let me
alone after this"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
FALLS OVERHEARD AND
BROWNS IN ROADS
Fort Monroe Artilleryman
Loses His Life Body
Not Recovered,
The Daily Press.

lidulItOh buitdn- July l.
Falling from the deck Of the mine
planter General Samuel NJ. Mills. into
Hampton Roads Sunday night and be
ing unable to swim, Private William
Gardner. of the One Hundredth and
Sixty-ninth company, coast artillery
al Fort Monroe. was drowned before
assistance could reach him.
lie was % years old and his home
was in Pleasureviile, Pa. lie had
been in the army Two years and was
generally liked among his comrades
just how he came to fall overheard
Is not fully known. but his comrades
are OF the opinion that he made d me-
step and fell into the water. he body
lad not been recovered up to ~
O'Clock tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
BY JACK JOHNSON.

~ won from Mr.. Jeffries be-
cause outclassed him in every
department of the fighting
game. Before entered the ring
| was certain ! would be the VIC
tor. never changed my mind
at any time. For the next few
weeks shall play in vaudeville.
Then I shall 90 to my home in
Chicago to rest. do not think
shall fight for several months
because do not know a man
who could give me good bat
tie. No attention will be paid TO
Sam Langford challenges by
me. do not consider he could
give me a good fight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
VICTIM OF MENINGITIS.
Little Frank Williams Smith Deso
After Long Illness.

Frank Williams smith. The ii.iic
sou Of Nr. and Mrs. W u. Smith.
DIED las nigh a. S.39 O'Clock after
fcinz IN Tor q DAYS With spinal
meningitis. The little fellow was three
ycars and four months old. Durinr
ris illness ihc street. railway com
paui.s had i,s cars 70 run slowly
,.hcn passing TIE home. and the
l.oiicc department took special Vrc.
cautions AGAINST unncccs sary ROSES
.r fhc r-ighbprhpo5.
Funeral services viii b. conducted
tomorrow afcruD0a. but TIC arrsngc
n,cuis have not been completed.
Mr.. md Nrs. Smith lost a hiilc
riri nineteen months younger Than N.
Roy a few weeks agr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05

ST. LOUIS. July 4.-Rio;inz IN :
negro quarter OF St. Louis al Market
street aad jefferson avenue followed
the announcement that Jack Johnson
was the victor In the Reno prize hehf.
The police finally clubbed ire
neRrocs who we're blocking traffic and
making threats.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
Jack Johnson, the Negro, Wins
Reno Contest and is Proclaim
ed Heavyweight Champion
of the World.
IN 18Th ROUND WHITE
PUGlLIST BATTERED OUT

After Winning twenty-five Fights, the
Californian is Brought to His Knees
For the First Time and is Knocked
Down Three Times in Last Strug-
qie-Friends Leap Into Ring and
Beg to-Stop Heavy Blows.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
Ihren Nraroes KiIIed.

AUGUSTA. July "A race riot Il
in progress ar Uvaldia. on the Georgia
and Florida Railroad. At least three
negroes are killed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05

placed upon them aud sent to hosplt-
ais in those cities.
Coroner J. A. Barnett VAS summon
ed from Hamilton and began an IN
quiry into the cause OF the wreck.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
(sy Associated Press,

NORFOLK, VA. June Jack
Johnson. by defeating Jim Seffries to-
day. was responsible for the worst
race riots this city has experienced In
many years Hundreds of enlisted men
from the various battleships at this
station, aided by youths, attacked
negroes all over the city, and tonight
many are in the hospitals with broken
heads and bruised bodies
Three hundred sailors marched
through the streets hunting for
negroes. They beat a negro almost to
death against the postoffice building
and bloodstains were left on the stone
work.
Practically every cell at police head
quarters and the second district sta
lions are iilled with negroes, sailors
and young white citizens. Police
Chief Kizer late tonight requested
Major l.. w. T. Waller to send assist
snce. and a detachment of marines
and sailors. heavily armed, were hur-
-fied to the city.
y: 30, 200, ., n was under control
sling, but more trouble
f. Keville Glennan. city editor of
the virginian- Pilot, had his collar
bone broken by being struck with \
brick thrown by a negro. Mr.. Glen
nan is now at *. Vincents hospital.
ROANOKE, July six negroes
With broken heads. six white men lcck-
cd up and one white man, Joe Chock-
icy with bullet through his skull and
probably fatally wounded, is the net
result of clashes here tonight follow
ing the announo cment that Jack john
son had defeated Jeffries-
The trouble started when a negro,
who had just heard the news from
Reno. said:
Now ! guess the white folks will
let the negroes alone" A white man
, replied, Mo- and the two clashed-
Police had difficulty landing the negro
in jail, being compelled to draw their
revciveIs.
Later a negro shot Chockiey and
escaped. The chief of police had
saloons all closed at 9:30, an hour
ahead of the regular closing hoar. City
Physician Arms;ead said Chockiey
may die tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy, probably show
ers Tuesday or wednesday;
cooler Tuesday; light to moder-
ate north 10 east winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-05

The DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service of me Asso-
ciated Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
INDIANS WILL PLANT LAND.

After second powwow over the proposition to plant portion of the Yuma Indian Reservation lands, in Imperial County, the Indians of the reservation have decided to accept the offer of Francis J. Sellew. project en- gineer, to supply water if the laterals are constructed by the Indians. Miss Egan, the Indian agent, offers to fur nish seed and tools, in order to en- courage the Indians to become pro- ducers, and the farmer at the experi- mental station is willing to give them instructions in practical agriculture. It is believed that at least dozen families will undertake the putting in of summer crops,
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
WOULD AID INDIANS.

Miss Eagan, Indian agent at the Yuma Reservation, is attempting to enthuse the Indians to the point of raising crops this year on their allot- ments of land in the reservation in Imperial County. A meeting of the Indians was held last Sunday at which more than 15O members of the tribe were present, and Miss Eagan and F. L, Sellew explained to the Indians a plan whereby the reclamation ser vice would serve water to strip of land that can be easily cleared and put in shape if the Indians would con- struct the laterals. The agent offered to furnish seed and implements. The Indians did not take kindly to the proposition and asked for time to con slider the matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
THE MELLOW kID."

The Yellow Kid" one of Outcault's most popular creations, has been en- gagged by J. M. Julian, manager of the Valley Hardware Store, Fl Centro, to exploit the advantages of this store and it's goods. The Yellow Kid" will appear before the readers of The I'm perial Valley Press every week, each time with bright new store news, and it will pay you to get into the habit of watching for these announcements. The Valley Hardware Store has been increasing it's stock in various lines, and is better prepared than ever to satisfy it's customers.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
THEY VISIT CITY OF ANGELS.

Among the Valley visitors to Los Angeles the past week those who were guests of the Natick House in cluded representatives of Valley towns as follows: Fl Centro-L. L. Torres ter, G. w. Denny, John Patterson, E. c. Mathews, T. E. Shawley; Imperial W. D. Conser A. Sechor, w. H. Hawes, George Stullings; Brawley- Earl c. Pounds, Ira E. Harman, Lloyd Jenks, A. Mellin, Ralph Young, Bailes G. Walker, A. Stephens, Gray Bur relle Holtville-Frank Berrigan, Sam Webb; Calexico-Mrs. E. G. Burdick, Nicholas Carter.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
cHAPLINs WILL APPEAL.

Attorneys of Frank N. and David H. Chaplin have notified the United States District Court of their inten- tion to appeal the case wherein the Chaplins were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government of Impe- rial Valley lands, and Judge We'll born has given them until July 1 to file their bill of exceptions prepara- tory to carrying the case to the Uni ted States Circuit Court of Appeals.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
HORSE RACING AT cALExIco.

Brawley is not to carry the Fourth of July honors alone this year, as Cal exico is also preparing to furnish amusement for the valleyites in a series of horse races. The first race will be called at o'clock a. m., and other races will follow during the day The races scheduled are: First race, saddle horses, winner $20; second $1O Entrance fee $250. Second race, 300 yards, winner $50; second $2O. En- trance fee $5. Third race, A mile, winner $50; second $2O. Entrance fee s5. Fourth race, 3s mile, winner S75; second $35. Entrance fee $5.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
CHANGE IN LAND OFFICE.

Harry B. Schwartz, Chief of Field Service of the General Land Office, who has resigned to practice law at Portland, is the man who wrote the opinion which opened the way to set tie many Imperial Valley land cases covered by the relief bill that was so bungled that it failed to pass. MT. Schwartz will be succeeded by James NJ. Sheridan, now located at Denver as special agent
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
A MUcH.NAMED INFANT.

A male infant was found several days ago on the step of the Catholic Church at Yuma, and has been adopt ed by Constable and Mrs. Martinez, who have bestowed on the youngster wealth of names The boy is known as Juan Enrieo Guillemo Carlos Pedro Martinez.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
ANOTHER AuToMosILIsr.

Dr. Virgil McCombs is one of the latest recruits to the ranks of the autoists. He has purchased a Elan ders 20" and is making frequent spins into the couAtry districts with the new machine.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR

hereby announce that I will be a candidate for the office of County Sur veyor subject the Republican Primary Election. c. N. PERRY
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
FOR COUNTY SHERIFF

l hereby announce myself as a candi- date to succeed myself as Sheriff of I'm perial County subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the August pri- mares.
 MORLEY MEADOWS.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
FOR COUNTY CLERK

desire to announce that 1 am a can L!date for the office us County Clerk. subject to the Republican primary cleo tion. MAJOR s. COOK.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
FOR ASSEMBLYMAN

desire to announce my candidacy for the office of assemblyman from the S0th comprising San Diego outside and Imperial counties subject to the Res publican primary election.
 VIM. P. MANSFIELD.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

l hereby announce myself as a candi- date for District Attorney for Imperial County, subject to the approval of the Republican voters at the primaries to be held August 16, 1910.
 PHIL D. SWING.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02

l hereby announce myself as a candi- date for District Attorney subject to decision of Republican voters at the primary election to be held August 16, 1910. M. w. CONKLING.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
WATER STOCK SALE POSTPONED

The sale of water stock fin Water Company No. l. which was to have taken place at Imperial on Thursday of this week. has been postponed by the board of directors for thirty days.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

desire to announce to the voters of Imperial County that will be a candi- date for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election.
 J. STANLEY BROWN.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-07-02
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR

hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of County Auditor to succeed myself. My record in this office is an open book. refer you to the Board of Supervisors as to the manner in which I have conducted my office.
 LEWIS F. DAVISSON.