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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
At STATE DEPARTMENT
Copy Of Korean Convention
Probably SubmitteG---Con-
tents OF Document.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Ahg- "a
Baron Uchida. Japanese ambassador
TO the United States, came 10 Wash
,ngton today from Buena Visa
Springs. Pa. where he is spending
the summer. for 2 conference with
Acting Secretary Wilson. Of the state
department. While both the ambassa-
dor and the secretary declined to dis
cuss the object OF the visit IL is be
lieved that the baron bore copy OF
the text OF the convention reported
10 have been concluded between ia
ran and Korea for the Japanese con-
troll of the hermit Kingdom" and a
message from the japanese govern
rlent to the United States bearing
on the purpose Of the Mikado in TAX
ing this step.
II the state department had receiv-
Cd a copy Of the text. however. Mr..
Wilson decliped TO make it public az
this time. pending authorization from
Toxic.
The United States has 4 number of
treaties with Korea which would be
affected by the proposed control OF
Korea by Japan and negotiations are
expected 10 be opened shortly be
tween the two governments booking
C. an agreement on the status OF
these instruments.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
cHiNAmAN A coUNTERFElTER.
Young Celestial Arrested in Hawaii
With Complete Plant.
INV Associated Iresr,

HONOLULU. Aug. 24.-Lee Young,
n Chinaman. was arrested In remote
section of the island OF Maui, on a
charge OF counterfeiting. Young was
found in possession of a complete
counlerfeiting plant with which he had
been turning out excellent counter
feits OF ten dollar coins, composed
largely Of gold Only n few of the
coins have been put into circulation
The arrest was made by United
States District Attorney Breckons and
United States Marshal HeDdery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
MINE OPERATORS VOTE
TO FIGHT STRIKERS
Hope OF Soon Ending Trouble in llli-
nois Coal Fields at
an End.

CHICAGO. Ills. Aug. 24-FIope of
ending soon the strike of coal miners
+: Illinois, ended today when the Hi
nois Coal Operators Association
voted not to accept the miners scale.
In all 1870 companies, controlling $50
mines, We're represented at the con
ference. Each company gave a bond
to uphold the resolution and stand
out against the miners.
The resolution affects 10000 of the
5000 coal miners in Illinois now on
strike. the companies i'm the first
and the ninth districts previously hav-
ing adopted the scale and resumed
work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Fires in California.

REDDING, CAL. Aug. 24.-The Tor
es' fire near Minerville, Trinity couh-
ty. has a front of ) i2 miles. 1t mas
burned into a belt of magnificent tim
her. Every man in Lewiston has been
drafted to aid the forest rangers IN
fighting the flames.
Colstein. near the northern Cali
fcrnia line. was saved by backirlng
after flames had approached so near
thai a hotel was on fire four times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
SCHOONER ABANDONED
OFF CAPE HATTERAS
Captain and Crew Escape, Leaving
the Catherine M. Monahan in
Sinking Condition.

NORFOLK. VA, Aug. 24.-The biz
coasting schooner Catherine NJ. Mon.
ahan, Captain J. Sifford. bound from
New York 10 Knights Key. Fla. with
cargo o. cement. was abandoned on
Cape Ha,teras al a. m. today In a
sinking condition She is now beliey-
ed to be at the bottom.
Captain Sifford. his crew of seven
men and one colored woman. left the
schooner in a yawi boat and landed
safely AT Durant's life saving station
just south of tIatteras, where they
are now being cared for.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Two Congressman Who Sup
ported Speaker Defeated.
ONE TO MAKE CONTEST
Representative Howard Charges IT.
regularity in Two Precincts-ioke
Smith Nominated for Governor Over
Brown by Four Thousand Majority

ATLANTA, GA. Aug. 24.-"Cannon-
ism PLAYED an important part IN
Georgia poEtics during the last several
months and a; the Democratic pri-
mary yesterday brought about the de
feat of l. r. Livingston and William
NJ. Howard in point of service the
Oldest members OF the Georgia dele
CATION in the national house of repre-
sentatives.
In the Fifth district William Schiey
Howard a young attorney, won a de-
cisive victory over Livingston
In the Eighth district the returns
show a convention majority of four
votes for s. ]. Tribble and today Con-
gresham Howard filed notice OF con-
test OF the election. He charges X
regularity at two precincts in Ebert
county. which gave TribbIe a majority
OF four votes.
Others Renominsted.
The other nine members OF Geor-
gas delegation in congress are as
suredly renominated.
Inc nknI dEdfUSA ldNNH-StCH -
Howard was. in each case. was based
uDon the representatives alleged de
sertion of the Democratic party during
the special tariff session Of congress
when the bolt Of e Democrats came
on the famous Fitzgerald motion.
OF the six GeoFzians who Joined the
Democratic boilers in that fight on
Cannon. three were renomin2ted yes
ierday. Branf!ey without opposition
and Edwards and Lee.
Former Governor HOke Smith won
the nomination for governor oveT the
incumbent. Joseph NJ Brown Smiths
popular majority in the state was aP-
proximafely 1900.
Two years ago Brown. whom Gov
ernor smith had removed as chair
man a the stale railroad commission
defeated smith for reelection BY a
popular majority 81 more than io'e"o-
smiths majority IN the convention
viii BE- about - votes.
kmona>fhe few contest for other
state on'ters ]. A. Perry won over
q. v. stevens for railroad commission
esN Nj, Britain defeated p. VI. Set
tier for state school commissioner. ].
". Fielder vcn over the incumbent
Howleit a. Hall. for attorney general
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
The New President.

]. p. Fraley, The new president oil
the State Firemen's Association. is a
member of Eagle Engine Company
No. 3. which is attending the conyeG
ton with its running team and band
Rescue and I.aFrance engine com
panies also are well represented al
Alexandria. more than eighty local fire
men having made the trip.
The convention parade takes place
today. and tomorrow the annual reel
races occur. The fast running team
of Eagle company is expected 10 win
one of the prizes. if not the first. IN
this contest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Soy Kills His Mother.

CORY. PA. Aug. 24.-Nrs- Robert
Thompson. aged ~. Of PittsiieId. nee.
here. was shot and instantly killed TO
day by her 12-year-old son. Dewey. The
boy had been presented with riae
and was showing his mother how ne
would kill a burglar. The gun was
discharged the bullet striking Ms
Thompson IN the head
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Guarded Lincoln.


NEWARK. n. j., Aug. 24.-William
Glassbury. chief of police who servei
as a body guard for Abraham Lin
coin on the trip from New York to
Washington when Lincoln first took
the oath of office. died suddenly at his
home tonight. He was 81 years old.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
CAR BUYS ARTILLERY.
Members of Duma DispIeased Because
France Gets Order.

ST PETERSBURG. Aug. 24-Tfe
ministry of war has placed an order
for artillery amounting TO s1A50,00O
with the Creusot Works in France.
Many members of the Duma are dis
pleased that the contract will go 10
France because the appropriation was
voted with the understanding that II
would be expended in Russia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
NEWPORT NEWS CHOSEN
BY UN ANIM0US VOTE
Parade Takes place Today and Tomor-
row the Annual Reel Races. In
Which North End compsny's Fast
Team is Expected to Shine, VIII
Occur.


ALEXANDRIA, VA. Aug. 2i.-New
pert News tonight was unanimously
selected as the next meeting place o!
the Virginia State Firemen's Assoeia'
ton and these officers for the year
were elected.
President-J. p. Fraley, of Newport
News.
Senior ice-president-L. +. Looka
bill. of Roanoke.
Ststistician-G. +. Glenn, OF Harri
sonburg
Secretary-George c. Cummins, oil
Portsmouth.
Treasnrer-T. j. Williams. of Char
lottesyille.
Chan man OF the Legislative Commit
tee-JOhn p Redwood. of Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Or. OsIer Investigation.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug. "a
Or. William Osler. the famous scien-
fist of Baltimore and Oxford. was in
Washington today for the purpose, IL
is said. of investigating the cause OF
irfantile paralysis, which Is epidemic
here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Barnes Aggressive, Too.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2f.-Coionel
Rooseveifs statement that II the ~Old
Guard desires a fight they viii have
an the fght they want found VIII
liam j. Barnes. IT.. 81 Albany. In an
agRrs ssive attitude tonight
Mr.. Barnes viii meet State Chair.
nan Woodruff here tomorrow and 70
over a plan Of campaign by which
they hope TO win az the coming pri-
marics
Colonel Roosevelt's statement was
shown Mr.. Barnes At the Republican
club tonight. and after reading u
carefully be said:
The opponents Of direct nomina
tons. after the contest they have been
through. Vin not violate the princi.
r'cs for which they have been fghf.
ing AZ the dictati0n OF any one. and
+ looks a. n they shall win the fzht
-oic cUsr6- Must Co
County Chairman Grisc0m Indicated
70 callers istc today that there vas
nothing On the report q c0mprc-
mise. President Sherman would
be made temporary Chairman q the
state convention and Colonel Rose
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

DENVER. COL. Aug. 7f.--Clyde H.
Marshall. 81 Kingston. \. y. with an
average Of 2eS WORKS a minute TODAY
won the national Shorthand reporting
Championship rap. ". y. Boit0ne. Of
New YORK. holder q the tte and n
eligible for The cuD. aEain oro<e ne
worlds record With al average %
76s gords.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

TOXIC. Aug. 24.-The text Of the
convention under which Korea Is an.
nexcd 10 japan. was communicated
at n O'Clock this morning 20 the
representatives 81 the powers.
The document vas signed Angus
2. will be effective when officially
promulgated. This wiu occur. accord
irs 10 some 81 the ministers. August
. o. August -. chen tho lndepesd
cuf existence 81 the hermit king
dom tho struggle for whose con.
troll started The Russo-jSranese war
viii cease
Publicity Net Wsnteo.
Baron Hirafa. minister Of the IN
ler.or. summoned the pr0pricfors q
al the japanese Newspapers q bis
cabinet today and requested them "a
uaiish 70 authorized Information re-
gsrdinx fnc situation n Korea. ~
..o'rfcd out that such publication m
der existing conditions would onis
make the task o. the japanese govern.
n.enf IN carrying out the annexation
more dificsif. Tho newspapers agreed
% his wishes and nothing regarding
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Aug "a
telegram under date OF yesterday
was received al the state department
today from Commander Hslstead, OF
the United States ship Vicksbu-g &c
Corinto. saying that quiet prevails at
MSnagua and Leon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
vii! Arbitrate.
(By Associated = ess)

(By Associated , ess)
SANDUSKY. OHIO. Aug. 2i.-The
dispute between the National Hay
Association and railways operating in
Tennessee over alleged exorbitant
shipping rates will be settled by arbi-
tratiOn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
FEARS FOR SAFETY OF !
PARTY OF NINETY-F0UR
Names of Many Victims Viii Never
be Known, as Bodies Recovered Are
Charred and Biackened Beyond Rec
ognition-Rain and Snow Brings Re
lief to Montana.



SPOKANE. WASH. Ahg. 24.-For-
est fires have slain mere than 200 per
sons. nearly all fire fighters, in Idaho,
according 10 figures compiled tonight
from latest reports. Superintendent
Weigle, of the Couer D'Alene national
forest. after receiving many reports
OF disaster to various parties of his
six hundred employees, posted balletin
tonight in his office at Wallace. Idaho.
announcing the death of ia of The
men.
He also expressed grave concern for
She safety of Ranger Joseph B. Hale
and 81 men who were surrounded by
fire Saturday night in the forest on
the Big Fork OF the Couer D'Alene
river. near where another partly lost
10 men.
Hale was for four years the best
football and baseball player of the
Washington State College
The charred bodies of 20 fire fight
ers were found yesterday at Setter
creek. in the st. Joe county. Two Sc
verely scorched Japanese dragged
themselves to Avery, Idaho, last night
and told of the death of ten of their
companions The IL men, employees
of he Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget
Sound Railroad, had gone ont TO hight
fire. The number of deaths in Wash
ingtOn today was reduced TO three,
all in the Pend D'OreiIle Valley, near
Newport.
One Woman Victim.
One of these victims was Mrs. En-
est Denheart. wife of a rancher. is the
cnly woman known to have been burn
to death in any OF he fires.
Most of the Joss of life occurred sat
urday afternoon and night when great
bodies Of men were striving to check
the flames in order to save the various
towns that were threatened
The names of many Of the dead VIII
never be known.
When The groups of fire fighters
were overwhelmed, the camps were
also destroyed. the clothes were burn
ed OF the bodies of the men end the
bodies were so greatly charred that
seaichers stepped on them. thinking
they were pieces Of burned logs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

the annexation beyond official state.
ments will be published here before
the publication OF the pronunciation
OF the convention.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Kalamazoo Growing.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug. "a
The population of Kalamazoo. Mich,
is 39,437, an increase of 1893, or
616 per cent, as compared with "a
404 in 1900.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
GENERAL ESTRADA NOW
HEADED FOR CAPITAL
Victorious insureent viii Assume
Post of Provisional President-Sol-
diers Killed by velIey Fired at Ma
drix's carriage-Populaes All Quiet
in Nicaragua.


MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, Aug. "a.
General Juan Estrada is on the way
to Managua from Chontales and on
his arrival here viii assume the post
of provisional president of the repub-
lie. Acting President Jose Dolores
Estrada anticipates a peaceful inaug-
uration of his brother, but Is taking
the necessary precautions TO put
down any disorder. The capital to-
night is tranquil.
The train bearing the peace com
mission appointed by Acting Presi-
dent Estrada aud also the British.
Spanish and Italian consuls while
bound from Granada. where 1t is ex-
rected they will meet General Es-
trada was fired upon by mistake near
Granada by provisional sentries. The
commission is expected to return to
the capital tonight.
Shots Aimed at Madriz.
II now turns out that several SOL
diers we're killed by the populaca
which fired volleys at the carriage OF
the fleeing President Madriz when he
was being driven TO the lake front
to board steamer for Corinto. Ma
driz himself was uni0jured. but was
prevented from boarding the steamer.
and aided by Aurelio Estrada,
brother OF Juan and Jose Estrada.
boarded the train which was waiting
TO take the peace commissioners to
Granada and started on his way to
Corinto.
Planned to Blow Up Prison.
Prior TO the fall of Managua the
secretary of the penitentiary yoluu-
tarily made an affidavit before Am
erican Consul Oiivares that the walls
of the prison, containing several
hundred prisoners. had been mined
by one of the keepers. Mr.. Olivares
Immediately called on President Ma
driz and requested that an inyesti-
CATION of the affair be made. This
Madriz refused to grant and Mr.. Oil
wares demanded the removal from
prison of William T. Pittman, OF Bos
ton. who was under arrest there on
allegation that ne had laid mines at
Bluehelds on behalf of the revolution
lists.
Madriz guaranteed the safety OF
Pittnan and promised TO release him
the following morning This was
done The American and other con-
suls then demanded, in the name Of
humanity. that the keeper who, II
was alleged had mined the walls,
should be dismissed from his posi-
ton.
Keeper Confessed Piot-
This demand also was granted and
the keeper thereupon confessed the
plot and declared that he intapded to
touch a button and explode the mines
when the revolutionists entered the
city or upon the downfall OF Ma
driz.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

NfRRAcANSETT PIER. =. I. Aug
2t-R1ueiaKh. the English POLO team
defeated Poiui Judith 3 20 In spe-
ciai fcurperiod match 81 tie Point
Judith grounds today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

Welt would be chosen permanent
chairman.
Mr.. Griscom's position is that tho
members OF the "Old Guard" now con
trolling the party in ,he state must
so.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Mzoriz at Amspalca.

ACAUJUPA. SALVADOR. Aug. "a
The wife and family OF former Presi-
dent Madriz. OF Nicaragua. arrived
here today. Dr.. Madriz and his lieu
tenants. who fed from .Managua. Sun
day night. still remain at Amapalpa,
Honduras
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Montana Towns Safe.

MISSOULA,. MONT. Aug. 24.-To-
days developments in the forest fire
situation in Montana were encourag-
ing For the first time in several days
the sun shOne through the pail OF
smoke that has hung over Missoula.
Hopeful reports came from all di-
rections Men reported as missing
were foUnd. The intensity Of che
flames Was greatly reduced by fhe
snow and rain of last night.
All towns in the fire area are now
out Of danger.
Nine Deaths in Montana.
There are only nine authentic cases
Of death in Mon,ena. These include
eight minefs az the Bullion mine. near
BOrax. and one death at Taft. 4 few
sin are missing. but these gradually
are diminishing as communication is
restored.
The DAY also brought a denial Of
the report that a Chicago. Milwaukee
& Puge; Sound train was hemmed in
b. Ere in northern idaho.
With assurances that the storm OF
last night had materially lessened the
d3nger. scores Of refugees started to-
dav for their destered homes olong he
Coucr D'Alene. % the Northern Pa
cifc
Refugees Transported Free
Those returning homeward were
principally people living between
saliosc and Iron Mountain. Some OF
them have lost their homes while 9TH
ers. who never expected 20 see theirs
again. will and them undamaged. The
refugees are carried 70 sheir homes
free Forestry officers fodav received
word from the coutenai National For
est that conditions were improved aad
fhpf libby and Troy were safe.
From Priest river Supervisor Miller
TODAY requested more aid. he repot-
% that foty miles Of the south and
rest boundary Of the forest are ARE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

Navy PensIized.

The navy was rertlized q points
bcca1se Ensign Vo- Ter did not at
tempt 10 FIRE his Eve shots on the
first appearance G. rs tareei. These
q points would have given the navy
second place with ore Of 1882
The Official bulletin announcing the
prize winners IN Ga, les b sFt g
had not been issu.l ate tonight but
the rank Of the teams indicates thar
Ninnesota wilma D. 'ilton trophy ana
$3.50 in class II. q District Of 20
Iumbia gets che -e' nd prize. Ssse.
Texas the third. So. and Oklahoma
the fourth. So and taat In
class &C. Kanss lakes the
bronze soldier % marathon and
ssoe. Arizona the second prize. 500.
Utah the third. sis5. and North Dako-
IA the fourth. sl5o.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Sailors Accused of Disabling
WhaIer Pedro VariIla.
LANDED AT BALTIMORE
Five Young Tars from Massachusetts,
Revenue Cutter to Answer for Al
legged orime-They Blame Skipper.
(By Associated Press.)

BALTIMORE. MD. Aug. 24.-Charg-
ed with mutiny on the high seas, five
young men of Massachusetts, were
lodged in Jail here after having been
brought 3.O00 miles TO answer for
their alleged crime. They gave their
names as William ID. Albert, of New
Bedford; Charles Mitchell, of WOrces-
ter: f. W LilIya, OF Lowell; Charles
Turner, of Cambridge, and George
White. of Somerville.
They reached this city on the reve-
nue. cutter Apache. 10 which they were
last night transferred from vessels OF
the midshipmen's practice squadron,
now at the mouth of the Patuxent
river. on which they were brought
from the Azores al the request of the
United states consul stationed there.
Belonged to WhaIer.
They had been placed in his custody
By Captain CarvallO. of the whaler
Pedro Varilla, Of New Bedford. Also
in custody are jeremiah Mccarthy and
John W. Haddock. likewise members
of the crew of the varilIs, who are
held as witnesses.
HaddOck declares the men charged
with mutinv were the ringleaders IN
the affair which brought about the ay
rests. The specific allegation against
the men IS that they disabled the Va
rilia By so initiating the wi1dlass as
to render Il Useless. making II neces-
sary to 20 into port sor repairs.
The men allege that they were bru'-
aIIv treated and altogether made
qnsteiy fed. and that their protest 70
Captain Carvallo was disrezarded.
The variila sailed from New Red
ford April q last for a two years whai-
ing cruise. The men claim they were
20 misersbly fed thai on July ? they
complained 20 the captain. who is sai6
10 have replied: IT this doesn't sui
20 somewhere else and get bette--
On July 4 the captain and a Port1-
grcse mate broke up two games Of
cards the men we're playing. Two
DAYS later the windiass was disabled.
All he meu then on watch we're put
IN irons end 50 kept until Paddock
and Mccarthy made statements impli-
eating the men arrested The latter
are sad 10 have been kept IN iroHs
q DAYS until their arrival At Fayal.
Azorear Island. during which time
their fare. they declare. consisted Of
= piece Of hard tack. q pot Of water
daily. They we're given preliminary
hearing ~ United States Commission
or Bond On board the Apache before
being bought 20 Tits city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25
Uncle Sans Foot Soldiers are
Best Marksmen.
cavalry RANKS SECOND
Navy Penal zcd and Marine Corps Dis
qualified-iowa's New National
Guard Team Third in National 3I.oo,
at Camp Perry.
tBy Associated PressJ

CAMP PERRY. OHIO, Aug "a
The l.fe team representing the Unit
ed States infantry today won the ma
tional match by the score Of 3.ISs. The
cavalry was second and d new national
guard winner landed third and the
navy fourth.
These four teams get respectively
the national trophy and $3.50. $3.50,
5000 and $3.50.
The fifteen leaders. who in 1911 wnl
compose Glass a rank as follows:
United States infantry. 3.lsG.
United States cavalry, s.li5.
Iowa, 3.112
United States navy. 3.i11.
United States Naval Academy. 3.l07
Massachusetts,. 3.1a5.
Wisconsin. 3.i0L
CcloradO. 3.0s6.
Michigan. 1886.
New York. 1850
Ohio, 3.044.
Minnesota 3.O2i.
District Of Columbia. 5000.
Texas. 3,019-
Oklahoma. 1884.
Marine Corps Hard Luck.
The United STATE riarine corps lost
its entire swifmish core Of 312 by
seton Of the cxecuiiss officer. Col. X.
X. Evans. Twenty eighth United states
infan ~. who broke ne rule prohibit
ing coaching from lehind the firing
line. The marine sore as made was
3ii6. which vouii have put them
second in view q tie fact that the
navy vas pcnsiized They are nov
forty second
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-08-25

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news service OF the Asso-
clated Press.