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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
PRESBYIER|ANS PLAIN
ON INFANT ELECTION
Lewisburg Body Also Deals
With the Prohibition
Question,

LEWfSBURG. w. VA. May %
St9nding by the presbytery of c'orth
Alabama. in its declaration for the
prohibition amendment to the state
constitution, sending down to the
prcsbyteries for approval a new ex-
preston on infant salvation and in
transacting a large amount of other
business, the general assembly OF the
Southern Presbyterian church today
made great Roadway. The rapid
progress practically assures adjourn
ment tomorrow.
Only by the shrewdest management
sid the convention escape what prob
ably have been a bitter debate on
he complaint of Rev. w. l. Sinnot.
against the presbytery of North Ala
bama. fCr approving prohibition
amendment at issue in a political
campaign. The commission record
ed that the presbytery acted on the
belief that 1t was placed i'll pre-
judicial light by the press of the
state, announcing that Mr.. Sinnot, Its
stated clerk. was opposed TO prohlbi-
ton.
your commission, IL voting not to
sustain" said the majority report
signed by fourteen members, did
not mean to recede from or compro-
mise the principle of Eon-intercession
in civil affairs or affairs that con-
ceaned the commonwealth, but TO
leave CIR courts free as to the mode
of dealing with a gigantic moral evil
which mode. in this csse, was the
urging upon our people in the State
of Alabama.. TO vote for constitutional
prohibition
The minority report. signed by
seven, held that the presbytery should
have been content merely with dis
avowing Mr.. Sinnot's views.
The majority report was approved
The report on 5mending tine elect
infant clause of the confession so as
to eradicate any doubt that the
church believed that infants are not
elected was disposed of as quickly.
debate being crowded out.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26

The tentative date of Tuesday has
been set TOR his trial by the civil ser
vice commission and statements by
Kohler and his accusers today point
to the developments of Sensational tes'
timcny. which may Involve many oil
the city's prominent men.
Mr.. Kohler has intimated that he
intends to fight the charges agins'
him to a finish and that II he Is Ill
graccd. he will not be the only one
to fall.
These charges are the work OF the
same crowd OF character snatchers'
grave robbers and blackmailers. VINO
have been after me for years eS-
claimed kohler.
He was appointed chief in 1903 ana
since that time has attracted nationai
attention by his policy OF the 'goldeH
rule" Briefly. this policy was that
In the case OF minor offenses, such an
intoxicaticn O. diSorderly conduct. II
xas better to admonish the offender
and persuade him to go home than
To arrest him. His opponents have
accused him of having increased Grim
inality by this policy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
PROMPT ACTION IN
MATTER IS EXPECTED
Some Movement is Looked for From
Other American Ships Cruising on
lighting Between Gov
eminent and Rebel Forces Outside
Continues Without Results.
NV Associated Press.l

BLUEFlELDS. May ga Nicarag-
uan force from the gunboat Venus
today boarded and searched the
American schooner Esfuerzo, Lying
the stars and stripes. The actioon
was in defiance of ruling from
Washington, that the Venus had for
feited her right of search.
Following the search of the Venus,
The other Nicaraguan gnnboat, San
Jacinto, was approaching the Blue
fields bluff. The American gunhoats
Paducah and Debuque were cruising
off BlueiieIds and it was expected
here this afternoon their commanders
would take prompt action.
The fighting outside Bluefields con
tinues without definite results.
Throughout yesterday the battle
waged without decided advantage to
either side.
General Lara. of the Nicaraguan
government army, seeking position
near the city, was rcpulsed by Gen
eral Estradas artillery and sustained
small losses.
The situation at Rama remains I'M
changed. General Mena insurgent, is
checking every move made by General
Chavarria, who has directed his
strength against Rama unsuccessful
ly.
The government troops, landed
from the Venus, occupy a position
on the coast, but have as yet made
no definite movement. 1t is thought
that they will eth, tack the Bluff
from an inland position, or make a
detour and cut the insurgent com
munication between Bluefelds and
Rama
The insurgents strength in this
city has been increased by the en-
listment OF 1000 volunteers. So far
General Estrada has sustained no
losses among his forces in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
FOUND TOGETHER
FATALLY WOUNDED
Philadelphia Married Man
and Single Norman Mys-
teriously Shot.
fBv Associated Fress-1

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May Is
Miss Mary Klumph. aged IS years. 4
checker in the kitchen of the hotel
Rittenhouse here, and who is said to
have wealthy relatives in Washington,
ID. C., and John McGovern, a married
man. who was formerly employed as a
antryman at the same hotel. were
found dying late this afternoon in a
furnished room. where they had gone
last night The woman had two bul-
let wounds in her breast and died
shortly after her removal to a
hospital The man had been shot
three times in the chest and the ply
sicians say he cannot recover.
The couple were lying face 10
race on the bed. with an empty re-
volvcr between them. when the other
occupants of the houe rushed TO the
room. attracted by the sound of five
pistol shots. The police are puzzled
10 know who did the shooting.
There were powder marks on the
mans body. but there were none on
the woman IN statement made dur
ing period Of consciousness a; the
hospital. according TO the police. Nc.
Govern said the woman had shot hin
because he was a married man.
McGovern lived with his wife here
lie came here from Buffalo abou;
three months ago and said that he
originally came from Boston.
The woman bore a good reputation
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
Illinois Post, G. A. R., Refuses
to Act on Matter.
ATTACK RECEIVES SET BACK
Resolution of Chicago Colonel Asking
Removal from Hall Of Fame is
Laid on the Table as III-sdvised in
Executive Session.
6By Associated Press.1

FREEPORT. ILLS. May 25.-At an
executive session OF the department.
OF Illinois. G. A. r.. here today, a res
olntion Of Colonel Jasper p. Darling.
Columbia Post. Chicago, calling upon
President Taft to take such steps. as
he may deem best, to remove the
statue OF General Robert T. Lee IRON
the nations hall OF fame at Washing
ton. and to return il to the custody
of the state Of Virginia, was laid ON
the table as III advised.
The resolution declared that TIE
statue would be destructive and
demor1lizing TO the teaching of true
patriotism If allowed to stand in that
pantheon. decicsted to the preservers
and not the destroyers of this repub-
iic''
The recommendation o: the commit.
tee that no action be taken at the
present encsmpmcpt. relative 10 the
Lee statue. was oYncurred In by the
encampment.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
Loss OF DEAD HORSE
UP BEFORE CONGRESS
Texas Citizens Ask for Re-
lief of Tariff Tax
Duties.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., May %
The dlgnifed w9vs end means com
mittce of the no. ~. which deals only
with the tariff and other important
subjects. today lad 90 take up and
consider seriously the question Of a
horse. which died In Texas. Nothing
less than the Payne AiGIich tariff Law
forced the committee to go into the
question. sIothugh the merits Of this
much discussed measure were in 10
way involved.
Two Texan citizens imported a
hlooded horse for show purposes. and
gave bond t. the federal government
for the aniusiTs Tctarn 70 MeScO
within a year in order to avoid paying
tariff duties. - irposcd by The law:
the horse unforf usstely died. and the
owners naturally were unahse 10 ~
turn him to Mexico. leaving thcm D.
cblc. rndcr their bond. for the tariff
tax.
Representative Snlsth. 81 Texas. in
troduccd a bill for their relief and
the wsys and meats committee today
Irepcrtcd q faroraSly TO tho houss.
Representative Champ Clark. the
minority leader. and member - the
committee. did not miss the opPor-
tunity to say that he considered the
Whole Payne Aldrich tsria law very
much g! a dead horse on the coun.
try
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
THINKS COMMISSION
NEEDS OVERLAPPING
Senator laFollette Speaks in
Support of Cummins Anne n d.
ment to Railroad Bill.
ny Associated rress.1

WASHINGTON. ID. C., May 20
Before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission Cin become effective II will
be necessary to equip 1t much more
thoroughly than il ~ at present equip
ped. said Senator LaFollette In the
senate today, In the course. OF a
speech. which consumed practically
the entire session.
He went TO the extent OF declaring
necessary a revision of the law and
the reconstruction of the commission
and said that the country should be
divided into districts. in charge of. a
snb-commission. to insure an effective
service.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
CHILDREN ON DECREASE.
Fredericksburg Census Shows Less
Number Of School Age.

FREDERICKSBURG. Nav .
Great surprise is expressed here over
;he result Of the school census. which
has Just been completed. MOI only
did Fredcricksburg not show the in
crease expected. but the returns show
an actual falling on in the schoo.
population.
Owing 10 the bui.dinR activity dur
ing the past Eve years II was cxpcci-
shown over the census Of 1898. The
census. however. shows a school popu-
iatioa " I.ff7. which - - less than
the school population shown ny the
census Of 1895. II - estimated that
the government census viii show
Fre5ericksburE a. having q total poDu.
latioa Of s.0c0.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
ON WAY TO WASHINGTON.
Party Joins Louisiana Delegation at
Atlanta

ALBANIA, GA, May 25.-The
Louisiana delegation to Washington,
Of the governor, the may
ors of a dozen cities and the entire
state Legislature. passed through At
lanta this morning. They are going
to ask the house committee on foreign
affairs to select New Orleans as the
site for the international exposition,
which will celebrate the opening OF
the Panama canal in 1915.
She delegation was Joined here by
a committee from the local chamber
of commerce.
They expect to reach Washington
Thursday evening and present their
claims Friday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
CAUCUS ON POSTAL BANK BILL,
Republicans Fail to Reach Agreement
and Adjourn

WASHINGTON. u. C.. May 70
The caucus OF the Republican mem
bcrs OF the horse q representatives
OF the subjcc; Of the postal savings
baHk bin. bean tonight in the cham
Der 81 the house. n was early s7-
parent that no agreement could be
rcschcs al the first session, and i
was predicted that the Caucus would
extend orcr two or three nights. PTec-
iicauy ali Of The changes considered
in thc bEi tonight related 20 phrase.
oloEy. The caucrs viii ~ rcssmed at
a O'Clock tomorrow evening
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
HOTEL CHAMPLAlN BURNED.
Loss in New York Catastrophe
Amounts to 100000.
tRy Associated Press.)

ALBANY. n. Y, May 25.-The
Hotel Champlain. at Bluff Point, n.
Y. on Lake Chsmplain. one of the
largest and finest hotels in northern
New York, was. destroyed by fire OF
unknown origin oaely today, entaiiing
a loss of 100000.
The hotel, which was insured for
s233, 200. was owned by the Delaware
& Hudson Railway Company. No
lives were lost as the hotel had not
yet been opened for the season. The
fire broke out shortly before two
O'Clock this morning and soon de
stroyed the immense hotel and annex.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
GOLDEN RULE POLICE
CHIEF IS SUSPENDED
Grave Charges are Lodged
Against Cleveland, Ohio,
Officer.

CLEVELAND. OHIO. May q
Chef Of Police Frcderick kohier.
known throughout the country a. the
golden rue chief. and iaud1d BY
President Roosevelt - the bcst chic.
of police ia The country. vzs suspend
"a today - Mayor Bscir. on cbffges
Of Eross immortality. hs5ittsl drunk
enness and disobedience q orders.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
Mrs. Roosevelt at English Pal
ace With Alexandra.
COLONEL MEETS HUNTERS
Former President of United States
Has Busy Day in London Receiving
Royal Society Elects Hin Life
Member.
rRv n-=:.:c:a;.d Prs.@l

LONDON. May 25.-Mrs. Roosevelt
spent an hour or more today In the
company of the queen mother Alex
sndra. while the ex-president received
4 deputation from the British group
of the interparIiamentary union. This
was composed of Lord Weardale, T..
p. O'Connor. Sir Edward Sasson, and
Arthur u Crossfielj, NJ p, who pre-
scnted him with an address setting
forth the aims of the union and the
hopes of the British group for univer-
sal peace.
Mr.. Roosevelt in reply expressed
his sympathy with the cause repre-
zentcd by his visitors. He spoke
briefly. as his throat is till bothering
him somewhat, and his voice is not
normal
Society Makes Him Member.
The Royal Society of Arts today
elected Mr.. Roosevelt life member
The first American member OF the
society was BENJAMIN Franklin
Mr.. Roosevelt began the day by
breakfssting with Sir Edward Grey,
foreign secretary. Then vAh x. 7.
Cunningham. Leslie A. Tariion, OF
Sairobi. and Seth Bullock, he pro
ceeded to the Zoo. Other visitors
learning Of Mr.. Roosevelts presence.
soon gathered around. but kept At a
respectful distance.
Several big game hunters. whom
the former president met in Africa
Joined him a: lunch at Lieutenant
Colonel Lees.
A committee from the Hamilton
Club Of Chicago. before which Mr..
Roosevelt viii make an address. paid
their respects today.
Among HIS African callers were
Lord Aycbury. Rudyarj kipling and
several members OF the house Of com
mons.
Mrs. Rooscveit's Visit
Mrs. Rooseveit's call was made Al
the suggestion 81 her majesty who
when she received VT. Roosevelt
yesterday. expressed the hore thsi
she might sec tie former presidents
wife.
Mrs. Roosevelt remained Fer more
than an hour az the palace and the
conversation between the two had a
side range. The queen mother was
especially interested In her visitor
description Of the place occupied ~
' omcn ~ the life Of The United
states. Her majesty also Inquired
about Mrs. Rcoscvelt's journey TO the
sudan 20 meet her husoand and lls
tened. with evident pleasure. to the
experience related.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26

den. on Forty seventh street, who Is
a niece OF the captain.
Funeral in Hampton.
The body is to be brought to Hamp-
ton for burial. The services VIII be
held in Old St Johns Episcopal
church and interment will be made
in the family lot in/the church yard
All arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed.
Captain Bones was the executive
officer of the famous Confederate
ironclad Virginia, Familiarity known as
the. "Merrimac" He fought on the
Virginia during her memorable en-
gagement with the federal Monitor
OFF Sewalrs Point and remained with
the Confederate ironclad until she
WIS blown up at Pinnes's Point.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26

CHRlSTIASA. May 35.--The extra
ordinary heat during the spring
months has melted the snow On the
mountains In the Interior causing =
hood OF the lakes and rivers Tar be
yonn the record establishing in 1850.
The situation Al several pisree y
critical. especially Al biisessrommcn.
near Skrdgmo. where The streets sre
Submerged to the hrst 1oor Of tu19
inEs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26

ICHMOND. VA. May 2s.-Thc t~en
iy-scvcnih animal conference u the
German Evangelical Synod. 81 North
America. which represents The Amcri-
can Daughter church % the state.
church II Prussia. BEGAN its sessions
m 81: JOINS German Evangelical
charch here TO-DAY. u viii continre
probrbiy untis next Monday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
Known as "PauI" Jones.

WILMINGTON, n. c., DAY 25-Cap-
tain ]. Pemboke Jones, an old and
honored citizen of Wilmington, who
died this morning at Pasadena, Cal,
affectionateiy known in the old navy
as Paul" Jones. was born at Hamp-
ten. Va, at the old family seat, in the
year of 1926.
He was the Oldest survivor of the
graduate officers of the United States
navy. which he joined at an early age,
having subsequently, to his first train
ing at sea, finished his education at
Annapolis. about 1916. He served
also at the academy as an instruc-
tor.
In 1S51-he was third in command
of the United States surveying
schooner "Gallatin." In 1853 his zeal
and perseverance. while in command
ri the United States sailing vessel
Crawford" upon obtaining with Maj
nit and Craven, one of the most in
teresting photographic results ever
accomplished in the service, was
especially complimented by Superin-
tendenf Bach in his dispatches.
Enlisted With Confederates-
At the outbreak of the war between
the states. he was on naval service on
the west coast Of Africa, and, having
reen sent home with official dis
patches. he and many Others of his
DISTINGUISHED compatriots, composing,
IN part. the flower of the old navy. re-
IInauished the certainty of promotion
% the rank of admiral Ito which
some of those whom they had out
ranked sUcceededl in order that they
might serve their native state in any
character TO which they we've called.
Captain Jones subsequently com
rnanded the Confederate iron clad
ram Raleigh" with which he at
tackled and put to fight the whole
nlockadIng squadron of Cape Fear. in
1864. lie served under Commodore
TatnaII in the defense of Savannah
and was later placed in command
Of the iron clad battery Georgia"
Accepts FIsttering Offer.
Al the close Of hostiiities he &C
cepfed a fattering offer Of the Argen-
tine republic to undertake important
torpedo work. which he performed
with credit to himself and the pro
fcssiOn which he served
Tie retired to private life In Viz
ginia and afterwards removed 20 Gals
forbia. where he passed In comfort
rnd happiness the remainder OF his
days
Ills third marriage occurred a.
Hampton. Va about - years ago 70.
Miss Newton. sister % the late Cen
erai John Newton. chief 81 the corps
Of engineers. u. $. A.. Who survives
rim. also two sons. Pembroke Jones.
Of Wilmington ana New York. and
Edward J. Willis. Of Richmond, Va n
We'll Known Here
Carsfin J. Pcmbcrton Jones ~eS
uideiv known throughout Tidewater
virginia. re lived in warwick com
A. where three 81 his sisters. Mrs-
rannie barry and Misses Lacy and
Sails Jones nox reside. The news
81 The death q the Distinguished vet
eran vas received By bis sisters yes-
tcrdax moruinx and l5fer was fcceis'
81 IN this city b. Mrs. , b L. Msss-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
Mi.. Harrlmsn Weas Todsr.

NEW YORK. Nav 1s.--Miss MARY
Hartman. daughter n the late T. w.
Hartman and hciress n part Of oas
of America greatest furtuncs. VII
be married four0rrO@ 10 Chzrics Cary
Runses. 81 Buasio. Mr.. Rumscy Is
sculptor Of Sote.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
lNTERMENT WILL Be
IN HIS NATIVE SOIL
Noted virginian Was Oldest Survivor
of Graduate Officers of the United
States Navy-Made Record in Con-
federatc Ranks in Command of
Iron Clad Raleigh"

PASADENA, CAL, May 25.-Cap-
tain John Pembroke Jones, the oldest
graduate of the United States naval
academy at Annapolis and veteran
of the Mexican and Civil wars, died
at his home here today. He was
born in Virginia, in 1925 and was
graduated from Annapolis naval
academy in 1S47. He participated in
the siege of Buena Vista as midship-
man.
Executive Officer of Merrimac.
At the outbreak of the civil war he
Joined the Confederacy. in the battle
between the Monitor and the Merri.
mac. Jones was executive officer OF
the Merrimac.
Captain Jones was married three
times. His first wife was Miss Jane
Vance London, of North Carolina
She died soon after the birth of Penn
broke Jones, now of New York.
The second wife was Miss Mary
Willis. of Savannah, Ga, who died
soon after the birth of son, Ed
ward Jones Willis, of Richmond. Va
He took the name of his maternal
grandfather at the request OF the
grand parents.
The third wife was Miss Georgia
Newton, of Norfolk, Va, who sur
wives.
Three sisters live in Warwick coun
ty, Va, and brother, Colonel
Thomas NJ. Jones, is in Prescott, Ariz
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26
INV ENToR DIES.
University Of pennsylvania Professor
Passes Away.

(By Associated lrvssi
PHILADELPHIA, PA. May 20
George Frederick Barker, emeritus
professor OF physics AT the University
of Pennsylvania. and an inventor OF
scientific apparatus died today, aged
10 years.
Professor Barker Was born In
Charlestown, Mass, and was gradu'
ated from the Sheffield Scientific
School. Yale. in 1888.
IL is saId be was the first man
ever to make a chemical analysis of
dead bodies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-26

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives tho
full news service Of mo Asso.
clated Press.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1910-12-31
The Busy Bee

c. c. Goodwin in an article in the Salt Lake Telegram refers to
a former we'll known sporting resident of Eureka, who was
equally we'll known in the different mining camps OF Nevada aoor'
80 years ago:
A news item in yesterdays Telegram said that Utah pee owners
had completed the gathering of the seasons honey and sent then
colonies of honey gatherers to California, that the bees might con
tinue their work all Winter on the California flowers; then the
intention being to return them to Utah to gather another harves o.
honey next Summer, thus making the bees perpetual slaves and
obiging them to work Summer and Winter. :.
We have a suspicion that the avarice OF those bee owners VIII
lead to their undoing. We have told the story of Press Wands
bee enterprise, but for the benefit of those gentlemen who have con-
ceived the idea of making their bees work a double SHIFT VIII re-
peat it. Wand was a half professional sport in Nevada ne
accumulated some s25O0 and with the money went to California lof
the Winter. Soon after reaching San Francisco he met q Hleno'
Just from Honolulu, who was enthusiastic in his description of the
wonders of Hawaii. All that night his dreams were OF the enchant-
ed land out in the Pacific. Next morning bis attention was attract
ed by seeing a group of men in a storeroom, surrounding some 90
iects there and listening to a man who seemed to be making an ad-
dress. He entered the place and found that the crowd was examln-
ing some hives of bees. The man in charge was explaining that
each hive would in a season make-pounds OF honey; that the
honey sold readily It per pound, and that the demand was
unlimited. Wand went to his room and examined the figures
They left a handsome profit Then the thought came to MIN
that if he had the bees in Hawaii, where there is no WINTER OF
course the bees would work all the year round and the profits would
be doubled. He passed a restless night. Next morning he went
back to the bee vendor, saved out $500 from his little money, in
vested all the rest in bees, loaded them on a bark, and, taking pas
sage in the same bark, in due time arrived in Honolulu. The bees
at first were as much delighted as was Wand. They found new
flowers and many varieties of them. Wand watched them and
reveled in prospective wealth. But when it came time for Winter
no Winter came. The bees began to get slack in their work After
a few weeks they stopped work and began to eat their own honey
Then, when they had eaten their stores, one swarm after another
took to the woods. Wand borrowed money to pay his way back to
San Francisco, and as long as he lived, mention bees to MIN and
his reply would be: "Bees are like men. They are id dirty
loafers. Not one in a thousand of them will work unless he has to-"