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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
DECIDES 10 DIE AND
JUMPS FROM BRIDGE
Manchester Man Fatally injured IL
Attempting Suicide by Plung'
ing to Rocks in James River

RICHMOND. VA, April with the
shrek of 4 mailman, Joseph al. Bowles
OF No. 509 West Eleventh street,
Manchester, foriy-two years old this
morning about 7:3e o'clock leaped
from the Il rec bridge ana landed on
rocks twenty feet below forming the
bed OF James river and sustained in
juries which. It h said. will prove
fatal.
This attempt at suicide was wit
reSsed by several persons. Henry
Roach was the first To reach the APP
larently demented man. lie procured
skin and rowing from the Southern
bank removed the limp body and
brought Ii ashore. by this time n city
ambulance had reached the scene
and Bowles was removed to the City
hospital. Examination disclosed n
broken thigh. leg and arm, and, II is
believed. internal injuries win make
his recovery extremely doubtful
The man, IL Is learned. has for sew.
eral weeks been acting strangely. lie
Is said 10 have been involved In
financial difficulties and worry over
this caused alteration of the mind. He
is well-known in Manchester. He is n
teamster and for some time has
driven transfer wagon. lie is mar
ried and has one son.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
LESS THAN MONTH MORE
FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES
Voters Must Pay Poll Taxes Before
May in Order to Participate
in November Election.

Less than a month remains In
which the voters who have not al
ready qualified and who wish 60 par
ticipate in the November election can
pay their poll taxes. The last day
for the payment OF the taxes is May
I the date set for the Democratic
municipal primary. City Treasurer
Curtis says that the voters are not
paying up very rapidly at this time.
but he expects that several hundred
more will qualify before May z.
The voters who are qualified to vote
in the municipal election of June 8
will not have TO pay poll taxes again
in order to vote in November How
ever. only about 400 voters are quail
flied for the municipal election. The
usual number of voters qualified FOR
general elections is between 1900 and
900 so that four or five hundred
voters are yet to pay before May Z.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
NEW SPEED RECORDS
IN AUTOMOBILE RACES
Machine Dashes Over Mile on
California Track in Thirty
six Seconds.

PLAYA DEL REY, CAL. April s.
Establishing of many new speed rec
ords today marked the opening of the
los Angeles Motordome. Every
worlds record for d one mile track
from one to 100 miles. was broken,
and five national speedway marks
were lowered in the trials and the
free-for-all contests.
The racing was free from accidents.
The first mile on the track was
n record. Caleb Bragg. an amateur,
sent the Fiat around in 1856
Another worlds mile track record
and national speedway mark went
glimmering when Barney Oldfisld
turned loose his 200 horsepower Benz
for "A mile. making the 'piepan" in
SO: ~ seconds.
Ralph De Palma. in his 1870 horse
power Fiat. cut down the five mile
mark to 3:15.62. He was followed by
Ben Kircher. who cut the two mile
record TO i:1S.29 in Darracq.
The hundred mile race was a fight
between Harrouns MarmOn and Sic
ferts Doris The cars were Tapped
for 80 of the 100 miles.
In the ten mile race for stock cars.
with 1920 displacement. Endicott.
in a Cole. won in 1908 % The former
record for this class was 9:i9.4G made
at Atlanta.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09

wise, since his return 20 civilization,
Colonel Roosevelt has had from ar
dent supporters and admirers IN the
United states good deal Of sharp
criticism of the Taft administration
and il is believed also that he has
received appeals urging the necessity
OF his re-entry into the po-
litical arena. but II this be so Cot
onel Roosevelt has not given he
slightest intimajion OF what impress
sion they have made. He always in.
sists that he has nothing to say con-
concerning politics and VIII have moth
ing 20 say on the subject until he gets
back TO America,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
TRUE BILL IS FOUND
AGAINST TAX COLLECTOR
Official Recently Acquitted on Aceu-
sation OF Swearing Falsely Must
Face Court Again-Grand Jurors
Say Bankers Have withheld knowi-
edge Of Secrets.
(By Associated Press.)

pITTSRURG. PA, April S.-A true
bill charging Max Leslie. collector OF
delinquent taxes in Allegheny county,
with bribery. was returned by the
grand jury today, and at the same
time a sweeping presentment was
handed down with general charges that
many of the 1875 witnesses, which the
grand Jury has had before II during
the graft Investigations. thus far
have wilfully withheld knowledge OF
graft secrets aad that certain Few
have practically been guilty OF per-
jury. Directors and officials OF some
OF the big banks, which profited by
the Corrupt depository ordinance, are
severely scored by the probers.
Recently Acquitted.
The indictment of Leslie follows his
recent acquittal on n charge of per-
jury In claiming an alibi In connec-
tion with n previous indictment OF al
legged bribery. lie Is now charged
with receiving $25.000 from the Co
lumbia National Bank. o! Pittsburg.
on June ,, 1908. In the former indict-
ment the date was named as June
6. and Leslie proved thsS he was cut
CT the city at the time II is charged
that of the $4,000 he paid over $17.-
500 to William Brand to bride council
men.
The Indictment season reached that
complex stage today where even the
grand jurors themselves thought 1t
necessary to present comprehensive
review Of all their word.
1t was declared most emphatically
that former Councilman Charles
Stewart and Cashier James NJ Young,
of the Second National Bank, have
concealed information from the grand
inquis.tcrs
I'VE have" the jurors reported,
been unable to ascertain who paid
Stewart this bride money. tmelning
$50. 900 charged as furnished by the
Friend-Hoffstot pool of banks) in New
York Although Stewart met this
man at least upon two or three occa-
sions. and had several drinks with
him. he nevertheless swears that he
does not remember his name.
The grand jury also recommends
a new investigation by the directors
of the Second National Bank and IN
specific terms charges that Cashier
Young is shielding y. ~ Hoffstot. and
that there is reason 10 believe inst
some one else connected with the
Second National Bank is responsible
for this.
The validity OF the contracts. under
which six fsovred banks now hold
the city's money. IL attacked
Important In that II shows how the
banks were induced to put up so large
an amount OF money for the Doodle
fund is the recommendation that six
per cent be collected on the city de-
posits from these banks from and
after this date. The city depository
banks are now paying two per cent
OF city deposits and. It is alleged. thst
the agreement was that the council
men were to get the difference Tor
reducing the percentage.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
STATE OFFICERS 10
VISIT LOCAL REBEKAHS
Mrs. Hamrick and Mrs. Seaporn VIII
Attend Joint Meeting Of Ruth
Naomi Lodges Monday NIGHT.

Mrs. Emma Hamrick, of Staunton,
state president. and Mrs. John n.
Seaborn, OF Portsmouth, state vice
president of the Virginia branch of
Rebekahs. the womans auxiliary 10
the Odd Fellows. will visit Newport
News next Monday night as the guests
of Ruth Rebekah Lodge, No. 3, of
Phoebus, and Naomi Lodge, No. ., of
Newport News.
The visit of the state officers is to
be made an occasion of much interest
TO the local Rebekahs and an enjoy
able program is being arranged for the
entertainment Of the visitors. 1t is ex-
pected that a number of Odd Fellows
will be present to greet the head of
the woman's branch Of this secret or
ganization ip the Old Dominion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
ONCE WHEELWRlGhT;
DIES A MILLIONAIRE
Wealthy Mine Operator Came TO Unit
His Fabulous Fortune In the State
Of Colorado-tionorcd Several
Times by the Government.
Cry Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April s.
Thomas F. Walsh, the millionaire
mine owner. died nj his home here
tonight at 1l:30 O'Clock.
Death was due To growth in The
lungs. the result of an injury received
years AGO when Mr. Walsh was q
miner in the west. Although the
silver mining king" as Mr.. Walsh
was known, had been sick for the
past three months. the end came sud.
denly and peacefully. He died in his
palatiai Massachusetts avenue home
here, whittier he returned several
weeks ago after tour through the
South in search of health
Funeral to be Simple.
He was surrendered when the end
came by immediate members of his
family. his wife. daughter and son-in-
law. Edward Il. Mclean. and by three
physici3ns. He will be buried in Rock
Creek cemetery in this city by the
side of his only son. who lost his
life in an automobile accident in New
England several years ago. At his
own request the funeral ceremonies
will he simple They will be conduct
ed by the Masonic order and will be
held Sunday afternoon.
Thomas F. Walsh was born in IRE
land in 1851 He was educated in
the public school and early in life
was apprenticed to a wheelwrisht.
Made Fortune in Colorado.
When he was 10 years old he came
to the United States. going almost
directly to Colorado. where he made
his fortune in the development of
mines. In 1879 he was married TO
Miss Carrie b. Reed. He was named
as one of the commissioners 20 the
Paris exposition In 1900 aud had been
otherwise signaliy hOnOred by his gov
eminent
The tragic death sof his only son
some years ago was most severe
shock TO Mr.. Walsh and one from
which he never fully recovered. The
boy was killed in an automobile ac-
cident which injured his sister, now
Mrs. Edward Mclean.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
Mr.. HOPKINS IN WASHINGTON.
Rumored That Postmaster is Seeking
Cause of Delay in Confirmation.

Postmaster w. T. HOPKINS is in
Washington. d. C., and. according to
rumors that were circulated here yes
terday, his visit to Washington is
for the purpose OF ascertaining the
cause of the delay in his confirmation
by the senate Nothing is known
here about the matter, but it is said
that the confirmation was deferred
at the request of senator whose
name cannot be learned.
James ID. Bohlken. who was the
candidate against Mr. Hopkins. said
yesterday that he knew nothing OF
any delay in the confirmation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
New Jersey Boys Settle Diff
Guilty in Peculiar Way.
DEAH BLOW DEALT IN RING
With All FormaIities OF the Code the
Lads Meet With Gloves and Battle
for Seven Rounds-Superinten
of Sunday School Referee.

PASSAIC, n. j.. April S.-Gilbert
Trehou died here tonight from a solar
plexus blow received in boys prize
fight last Tuesday night With brief
intermission he had been unconscious
since he WIS lifted cut OF the ring and
carried to 4 hospital. Frank Keller.
who is named in a warrant as the 9th
sr principal. is missing. aud the police
hear he has fi1d to Canada Henry
Knackstedt. said 10 have acted as
referee. who Is also superintendent %
a Presbyterian Sunday school here.
was arrested yesterday and released
in $500 bail.
Cause OF Fight
Trehou and Keller were both ly
years old. both pupils Of the Psssaic
High school and both of good families
Reports OF their affair differ. but a
patchwork story. pieccd together by
the police. is that there had been bad
blood between them for some time ana
they had agreed TO settle differences
with gloves. Both went into training
and las. Monday declared themselves
tit.
Word was passed about among
their frienGs and Tuesday night q
snail crowd met in a vacant lot be
hind an oil tank. and squared on a
ring Lanterns were hung on the
ropes. seconds were chosen and a
timekeepcr and referee named. The
hat was passed for a purse to :he win
ner and the collections given TO a
stakeholder.
II was a prizefght with all the
formali;ies Of the code.
Knock Out eio~.
The boys stripped and went AZ "a.
hammer and tones. According TO
eye-witneSses. tn the seventh AMI
fatal round. Keller caught Trchou
flush on the Jazz with a heavy swing.
rrehOu staggered and. before he got
to his feet arain. keixer shot IN a
body punch. just below The end Of the
sicrum. Trehou went down and lay
groaning. The referee - Inted ten onc
sti1 the boy lay IA. The crowd
sensed that something vas wrong and
BEGAN 10 melt away into the darkness.
One Of Trehou's seconds aai the
limekecper stuck BY him and when
they could not revive him. carried him
10 a hospual
Yesterday all the officials and
the spectators. making fwcn;y-one
IN all. Wefe arrested aad recessed IN
500 bail each.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09

land: Gillespie. Texas: GOldfoele. New
York; Hamilton. New Jersey; Harri'
sOn New York: HObson, Alabama
Hughes. New Jersey; Humphreys
mississippi; Jones. Virginia; Martin,
Colorado; Maynard. Virginia; Moon,
tennessee; O'COnnell. Massachusetts;
A. Mitchell Palmer. Pennsylvania !;
Pou. North Carolina: PujO. Louisiana /;
Ranch. Indiana; Robinson. Arkansas;
R0thermel. Pennsylvania: Sherley.
Kentucky; Sulzer. New York, and
Talbot, Maryland.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
Knights to Make Pilgrimage.

RICHMOND. VA April S.-IndeT
the spiritual guidance Of Right Rev.
Bishop Van Deliver. Of Richmond.
about 500 members Of the order Of
Knights Of Columbus. from all parts
Of the United States will leave New
York on July ~ Tor a pilgrimage 20
Rome and a. general tour OF Europe.
Many members Of The order in Rich
mond are expected 70 20.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
Warrants for Insurance Men.

ROANOKE. VA. Apr.s S.-Joseph
Button Insurance Commissioner Of
Virginia. came here today and swore
out warrants for ]. W. Elliot. supreme
national commander OF the Royal
fraternity. and w. L. Peters. supreme
national secretary OF the same order.
chargiEe them with doing business
without charter from the State cor
poration commission and without a
license from the State Insurance
bureau.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
GRAND JURY SUMMONED.
Seven Well Known Men to Sit In
Corporation Court Monday.

Judge Barham yesterday entered an
order In the clerks Office directing
that A. l.. Powell. l.. S. Davis. c. {.
Epes. G. J. Desper. J; A. Buxton.
George r. Dabney and +. j. Patton
be summoned to sit as a grand jury
in the Corporation Court to inquire
into such cases as may be presented
to them. About "a dozen cases Will
be presented 10 the jury.
Judge Barham also has directed
that Il 'Nenire be summoned from
which q jury will be chosen TO try
the case OF Daniel Wilson. a negro.
charged with malicious wounding.
This case will be taken ZIP when court
conyenes Monday for the April cr!mi-
nal tenn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
TRANSFERS AUTHORITY
10 REAR ADM|RhLS
Secretary Meyer Approves
Changes in Administration
Of Battleship Fleets.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. April s.-Af-
ter having worked for years to de-
velop the system OF one man control
of the great fleets OF the navy. Sec
rotary Meyer has come TO the con
ciusion that The abilities OF the in
dividual have reached the breaking
point and that IL viii be necessary
to svb-divide the responsibility
Therefore, he has approved a num-
her OF changes in the naval rexuIa-
ton concerning the administration OF
the Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
The Purpose.
The main purpose OF these changes
Is 10 relieve the commandments
OF the fleets of much OF the details
o. administration which occupied a
large part Of their time.
This Is TO be accomplished bv trans
ferring 10 the rear admiral in com
mand Of each division Of the fleet.
comprising four ships each. q large
measure Of authority and adminiSfra-
tive power which viii have The bcne.
acial result Of fitting them 70 sue
coed readily 10 the chef command 10
which they are eligible.
AZ the same lime the commanders.
iE-chief vii. exercise supervisory an.
thcrity over an ~ the divisions n
stead Of over single ships as units.
Ncre IN Foreign Waters.
Extending the idea. the commanders
u divisions VII BE- given an oppor-
isnity 20 SAL awav with their four
ships q different parts Of the world
on detached service. with the Under.
standing that the various divisions
viii AZ certain periods b. gathered for
isrEet and general Hect exercises.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
SUES c. & o. COMPANY.
Richmond Man Asks 5000 for Alleged
Damages Received.

RICHMOND. VA. April S.-James S.
SIedge began suit in the Circuit Court
here today for $4,000 for alleged dam
ages. against the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company. He claims he
suffered a broken leg and other in
jaries when knocked from a bridge
by an engine on May 3. 1909.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
Mt. jackson Preachers Vote wet

HAHRIoUNBI no. VA AprlI .
The little town OF Mount jackson.
Shenandoah ounty. voted wet" Tues
day in a special election by an over
whelming majority. Strange as j;
may seem. every preacher IN town
voted wet and il is sid that a well
known wbiskey man dropped in a
dry" ballot The vote stood as
vets" against is "drys."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09

Having had repairs made 10 her
shsft. TIE sea-roinc ting Eichncad
war hauied CT u dry dock. AZ the cap
yard. yesterday. Tac vessel dauared
her shan last SATURDAY within tEen-
iy.four hours after ahc k1d ccl1rlet-
81 repairs 81 the y@rs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
HALLEVs COMET SEEN.
Observed Through telescope a. Day
lioht ~ California

SAN JOSE. CAL. April S-Hai-
ley's comet was observed through the
Lick telescope On Mount Hamilton
about daylight today. but only ftc
head could be seen. a. the tail vas
Inst IN the hriEhf background Of The
rising aun. The comet win not BE- ~,
ibie 10 the naked eye for several
DAYS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
Shoots SET IN trm.

RICHMOND. VA April S.-While
cxaunig a Smiih and Wess1n revolver
81 % caiib-e this morning about :
O'Clock. John Gaincs. thirty years old
Of ia buchanan street. was shot in
ne left shoulder by The weapon,
Which accidentally exploded. Tho bal
let plorghed ns way entirely through
The aeshy part 81 The arm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
Committee Increases Rivers
and Harbors Appropriation.
STATES SHARE S45O,OOO
Measure Allowing Greater Amounts
for Southern improvements Will be
Reported to Higher Branch of Cor
gress Monday.

WASHINGTON, ID. c, April s.
The rivers and harbors appropriation
bill. as il will be reported from 6e
senate committee on commerce next
Monday. viii carry s52,566.41S in act
ual appropriations of cash and
amounts involved in continuing con-
tracts. AS the bill was passed by the
house il carried s42,55s.17e, of which
S35,351.7 46. represented cash and ST.
206.430 continuing contracts.
No increase for Waterways.
No increase was made by the SEN
ate committee in the appropriation OF
100000 for the lakes TO the gulf
waterways project. or in the aD-
preparation of $4,000 to pay the ex-
penses of the board to be appointed
to investigate the project, although
the provision was made TO widen the
scope of the boards activities.
Fer Southern States
increases made by the senate com
mittee. covering both cash appro-
priations and sums involved in con-
timing contracts for the Southern
States. are as follows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09

RICHMOND. VA. AprI S.-Rcpre.
sentative J. =. Rsnsieil, Of louisiana.
president Of fhc National river
and harbors congress. Was the sucsl
Of honor of the chan1er 81 commerce
here tonight AMI The principal speak
er. Ills suhjccf vas The system.
attic improvement % the Rivers and
Harbors Of the county"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
INDICTED AGAIN.
More Charges Prsferred Against Rich
nond Liquor House

EftHMOND. VA. April S.-Anofher
surprise was sprung here today ~
the grand Jury 81 the United States
district couri when n launched q
volumin1us Indictment against the
PHI O. Kelly Company. Inc. for a.
legged violations Of the United states
revenue laws
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09

The DAILY PRESS Is the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service Of me Asso.
ciated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-09
THE WEATHER.

Fair Saturday; warmer In the
interior; Sunday, fair, light va
riabie winds.
The bee., 1910-12-13
FARMERS WEEK
To Be Held in Lexington, KY, the
First Week in January. 1911.

During The first week in Jan
uary, beginning the 8rd and last
ing through the 9Th, the Agrlcul-
tural College Of the State Um
versity at Lexington, has arrang.
ed to observe "Farmer's Week. "
This will be the best opportunity
ever offered for farmers am
stOckmen of the state to avaI.
themselves of the benefits of the
Agricultural College.
The swine beef cattle, horse,
dairy cattle and Sheep Breeders
associations of the state will hold
their annual conventions there
on successive days, each devot
ing a half day to speeches, bust
ness, etc and the other half to
/ judging work.
The State Corn Growers asso.
citation, the State Corn Show anu
Corn School will also be held at
the college during the week.
Liberal premiums are offered
in the various classes in the corn
show and equally liberal prem
iums for farm butter, creamery
butter, farm milk and for certi
fed milk.
The unexcelled stock of the
college farm and the magnificent
Elmendorf farm will be freely
used for the judging work,
Rates of one fare plus twenty
five cents for the round trip have
been secured over all roads.
The best authorities In the
country on the various classes of
stock, etc., have been secured
for the week. All is absolutely
free
A pleasanter or more profitable
week for the farmers of Ken
lucky could not possibly be ar
ranged.
Particulars, premium lists,
etc, may be obtained by drop
ping d card to NJ. A. Scovell, d.
rector, Lexington, Ky.
The bee., 1910-12-13
AN ADVERTISING TALK.
By William c. Freeman, In St. Louis Times.

business a all community who has been build
ing his business slowly for approached
insurance man to make additional $25 900 of
on his ife Premiums of the pocv ammounted
about $500 year
The business man said to the insurance man. Il
do IT. However, If had another $500 spend
investment instead of taking another insurance policy,
would increase my advetng that feel that
securing better asset tor my family than if
ditiona insurance.
This was surprising argument for the insurance
hear, but he sensible and quick to the
point made by the merchant.
The merchant is not opposed insurance policy for
reasonable of his fe but that he his
ness with good back of It, he thinks leaving that
good to his family is worth than $25 900 500
600 500 900 the shape of quick
he dies.
This merchant has always been advertiser and like
John Wanamake IN his early days spent all Of his profits
last year $3O00 he increased his advertising for this
yeaS3O 900 and drew for himself only SINAI, salary.
DON'T you think, really, that the right? Is
advertising that builds up business right lines the
best kind of an asset for mans family
Do people full realize the value Of advertised
If that stands for business that straight? Who
to your mind while you reading this? What
chant in town has buided that is worth
more money than he has accumulaed2
Recently corporation was formed where firms
into the company at greater value than the stock
and the realty The good worth than
all the other things combined.
Advertising stimulates ambition. 1t people want
to accomplish things,
The best inheritance for business leave his
children ambition to continue the business that
created rather than leave them large of money which
might tempt them to discontinue sell out the business.
The bee., 1910-12-13

Those who do not read the news
of the day know little OF what is
happening in the world. Aud those
who fail To read the ads know little
of values--'r of what is happening
IN the store world.