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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
Senate Committee Completes
Rivers and HarborS Bill.
NORFOLK GETS 100000
Increases Over Amounts included in
the Measure as Passed the House
Will be Reported to the Higher
Branch of Congress Tomorrow.
CBy Associated Fress.)


WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 9.-The
report of the senate committee on
commerce giving increases in the riv-
ors and harbors appropriation Dill
over the amounts as carried in the
bill as it passed the house, was com
peted today and will be presented to
the senate on Monday. The net in
crease in cash appropriations amounts
TO s6.3S0.5 SCI. contract authorizations
$50 ,675. or a total of s10.00S.242.
The principal items OF cash in
creases for Virginia. North and South
Carolina are as follows:
Virginia-Potomac river at Alex
andria. $4,000.
James River. Sl50,000.
Norfolk harbor and approaches,
5000. 900.
North Carolina-Cape Fear river,
Wilmington. $4,000.
Cape Fear river below Whining
ton. $200.O
South Carolina-Waccama river
$4,000.
The increase in contract authorize
tons is as follows:
North CaTolina-Cape Fear river
above Wilmington. s5lj.0OO-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
THIS PRIZE FIGHT
Will BE TEMPERANCE
No Liquors 10 be Sold Near the Arena
on July =. When Jefieries-Johnson
Bout Comes OF.

NEW YORK. April 9.-"Call the
Jenries- Johnson hight temperance
battle when you get tired of referring
To Il as the greatest heavyweight con
test ever signed and you win score a
knockout" declared Jack Gleason. one
of the promoters "a the coming fight,
before he left today for the west.
There will be no liquor sold at or
near The Emeryvllle race track on July
4. the day of the battle. he contin.
ued. Thousands of dollars have been
offered for the bar privilege. but Tex
Richard Is as strongly opposed 10 sell
ing drinks near the arena as | am.
should the negro astound Jefirles
supporters by winning there IL no tell
ng what nigh, happen If men. drunk
with in;oxioants, turned on those who
will cheer Johnson. IL was too great
a risk TO take.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
OFFERS HIM BR|BE>
TO BETRAY HIS MEN
Paper Makers Union President
Says Attempts are Made 70
Break Strike.

WATERFOWL. n. Y. April 3
President J. T. Carey. of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood Of Pulp and Paper
Makers. in a lengthy statement issued
today. declares that il was a man
giving the name of William Pritchard
end claiming to be a member of the
brokerage firm of Hamlin 4 Pritchard.
OF st. Louis. Mo-. who ia the alleged
interest OF the InteTnationl Paper
Company. has been following him
about for the past week Offering him
a 81. zoo bribe IL he would call OF
the paper-makers' strike and use his
influence TO get the men to 20 back
to work as individuals and accept a
per cent increase in wages.
The man. according to President
Carey. has. for several months. been
in the employ Of the International
Paper Company as a spOtter-
President Carey claims that he was
offered everything from 81 600 4 year,
10 2 life job with the International.
the SUPPLEMENTARY 81 any ga the In
tcrnafioaal mills. ana finally $4,000 in
cash II he would break the strike and
reiray the men
President Carey says. in a lengthy
statement issued TO-DAY. thai repTesen-
tatives Of the company have been fol.
lowing President ,. r. Naiin. Of the
brotherhood 81 Paper Nil Workers.
cndcavoring 10 bribc him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10

COLUMBUS. OHIO April e.-David
II. Could and John p stanton. Of the
New York minority stockholders 81
the Kanawba & Michigan Railroad
Company. today began an action IN
The Common Pleas Court TO enioin
the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Lake
shore Railway companies from voting
Kanauha & Mich. gan stock. recently
acq1ircd. az the annual meeting June
-. The PETITION asks Tor the appoint
meni 81 a receiver from the kanavha
q Michigan until on election can be
held By legal stockholders.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. SUNDAY. APR.I. 10 1910. lOPAGEN

Democrats. say threatened-yes'
threatened the imaginations of
Champ Clark, Henry Watterson and
others.
Il am confident that when once 1t
comes ana has been for two or more
years. il means a long lease of power
To the Republican party.
We want no schisms In the Repnb-
lican party The time will come after
congress adjourns, when We shall
have redeemed cur pledges. that We
can 20 before the merican people and
argue out all the differences and ask
the SURFACES of our fellow citizens ON
our record
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
POISONED FROM WHiSkEY.
Drinking Liquor Causes Six Deaths In
Rhode Island Town.

WESTERLY. X. l., April six
deaths within the last four days. ali
apparently from poisoning from whis-
key drinking. are 10 be investigated.
Following the sudden death last
Thursday OF Henry LarrOw and Chas.
r. Hood. ii was discovered that TWO
women had died under similar circum-
stances within day or two and to-
day two more deaths. ascribed TO the
same cause. occurred. Today's vic
Tins are William ID. Perrin and Ed
ward Doherty.
Vomiting symptoms were followed
by Inconsistencies and death in
each case resulted. While the exact
nature of the poison is unknown. ply
sicians declare it was probably not
wood alcohol.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
NEGRO STRIKES WOMAN
On HEAD WITH AXE
Maria Taylor Painfully Injured by
John Aowison During Row In
Rockets.

Maria Taylor. negro women. was
HIT on the head with an axe by John
Howison. also colored. last night at
II O'Clock at 537 hampton avenue.
The negro used the eye of the axe
and the woman escaped with nothing
more serious than long scalp wound
on top of her head DR.. Foreman.
colored. attended her and took several
stitches In the wound.
The cause of the fight could not be
learned by the police. but jealousy Is
suspected. Howison escaped after the
ASSAULT and has not yet been captured
by the police.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
SENATOR DANIEL TO
RETURN THIS WEEK
Majors Condition so Much
Improved as TO Enable His
Removal Home.

LYNcH6URc. VA April g.
Fred Harper, son-in law OF Senator
Daniel, tonight Ief; for osytons.
Fla expecting to return here next
week with Major Daniel No
trouble will be experiences IN
Major Daniels removal 70 he cor
tinves 10 improve ard there no set
back.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
PRIMARY AUGUST 9.
Third Congressional District Commit
tee Holds Meetino.

RICHMOND, VA. April 9.--The
Third District Congressional Commit
tee met today and ordered that the
primary to nominate a congressman ia
ibis district be held August 9Th next.
The committee also adopted a reso-
luton which provides that any per
son who desires TO aspire for teh
nomination shall file his notice OF can
didacy. duly attested By not less than
two persons. Of his intention to enter
the race.
The fees for the primary was fixed
81 S9so. and the fee must accompany
the notice of candidacy. The notice
must be fled with the chairman Of
the committee. +. L. Scott. al any
tine before noon OF May 9th. and the
notice must be in writing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
Simmer Mest Tomorrow.

NEW YORK. April e.-This city IS
ablaze With electrical decorations IN
honor Of the rohies 81 the Mystic
shriners who will open their annual
imperial council in This city tomorrow.
Cameis and Other symbolic hgures.
formed ~ thousands II small electric
bulbs IN varied coior. are displayed
on the main tho-ovshfarcs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
Porto Maurice People Cheer
Arrival of Roosevelt.
WILL Be HONORARY CITIZEN
Municipal Council to Confer Title on
the Former President and Name
Driveway in His Honor Todsy-Ex-
First Lady Greets Her Sister.
CBy Associated Press-l


PORTO MAURICE. ITALY. April
9.-The entire popuiace of this pretty
little old Italian town, nesting amid
groves of orange and olive trees. gave
MIR. and Mrs. Roosevelt a truly re-
marlable welcome when they arrived
this evening from Genoa. Four days
the residents have been decorating
in honor OF the visit and American
colors futtered everywhere. Many
decorations in the poorer quarters
were homemade and the ingenuity
displayed I'm their composition was
eloquent testimony of the deep i'm
preston the coming of the ex-presi-
dent of the United States had made
Posters Cover Walls.
Dead walls were covered with pos
ters bearing such inscriptions as:
Roosevelt Forever" Long Live
Roosevelt" and similar expressions OF
rez1rd
The municipal council. at a special
meeting today. decided 90 confer the
title on Mr.. Roosevelt OF honorary
citizen" and to name the new Onore
drive. which IS now under construc-
ton, and is the pride OF the town.
Roosevelt boulevard These and
other ceremonies will occur tomorrow.
The mayors announcement of the
visit OF the distinguished American,
which had been posted in the streets,
refers to Mr.. Roosevelt as "A man
who. as President OF the United
States. constituted himself champion
Of the peace OF the world. and during
the Messina disaster. manifested his
own and the friendship of the great
republic. proclaiming thus the bonds
Of fraternity and human soididify.-
Greet Sister.
When Mr.. Roosevelt and Mira
Roosevelt arrived not only every man.
womsn and child in the town massed
abost the station or lined the streets.
bit thousands from the neia hboring
communes had come IN to add their
enthusiasm 10 that Of the townSpeo-
pie.
After greeting Miss Carev. Mrs
Rooseveiis sister. AZ whose home the
villa Monte Caivlr.c. they viii spend
= few days. aId receiving the formal
.veicomc % the mayor. the party start
I'd forward for The caTrSrKcs. A band
struck hp. 'Hsn Columbia and the
crowd cheered Justify.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
Or. Lynch is Appointed

RICHMOND. VA. April 9.-Adju-
tant General Sale has issued an or
der naming DR.. Junius Lynch.
formerly major of the medical corps
Of the Virginia Volunteers. surgeon
general of the Virginia State troops
end giving him the rank of lieutenant
colonel as of date March 20. 1910.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
AvIAToRs REACH AGREEMENT
Means the international Contests viii
be Held IN America

NEW YORK. April 9.-The Wright
Brothers. OF Dayton. Ohio. reached an
agreement today with the Aero Club
OF America which assures the future
Of aviation contests in this country.
The Wrights agree TO issue licenses
to those aviators who do not use
Wright machines and the Aero Club
agrees 70 countenance no contests
unless from the Wrights.
The term Of the agreement insure
that the international contests for the
Gordon Bennett trophy viii be held
IN this country next fall Although the
place Of meeting has not been chosen.
New York Is now favored.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
TAKEN TO RICHMOND.
Condemned Negro Norfolk Murderers
Go to Chair April rs.
Especial TO the Daily Press).

Especial 10 the Daily PressJ.
RICHMOND. VA, April 9.-Elijah
Rouse and Thomas Noel. the con-
demned negro murderers. who recent
ly escaped from the Norfolk county
Jail and were later recaptured, We're
brought to this city today TO await
their execution in the electric chair
on April %.
Noel, who was so badly shot before
his recapture. will be examined upon
his arrival, and if sufficiently injured
respite pending his recovery Will
be granted
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
10 cuf Priee In s.areh.

NEW YORK. April standard OF
interests which control the Corn Pro.
cucf Refniug Company announced
here today that T. points per 100
weight would be cut from the price
o. starch and t2t points a hundred
veiGhf from glucose. A new com.
rany. capitalized ~ 81 o0a 600 il being
promoted TO make starch from tapioca
growu In Trinidad. which j. admitted
90 this country free.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
EXPECTS MORE CONFESSIONS.
End of Probe ic Not Yet in Pittsburg
Bribery Scandal.
CBy Associated Press.)

PITTSBURG, PA. April 9.-When
and wheer the graft probe ends is
contingent, to quote District Attorney
Blakely. on developments that may
be realized before Monday. Mr.. Blake
~ has spread his net and is waiting
for more men to come in" and con-
fess, as a result of the limitations
contained in the grand jury present
ment of yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
ssn Players Must Net Smoke.

LYNcHBURG. VA April s-The
baseball team Of the Virginia Chris
tan College toc1y was disbanded snd
its schedule cancelled because three
Of the players we're detected smoking
cigarettes. The team has vor Eve
games without q defeat and had seven
more TO picy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
Ceremonies AnnuIIed.

CHARLOTTEvHIE. VA. April 3.
Because o. the inability Of Andrew
Carnegie and Senator Root. Of New
YORK. 70 attend the Foundres' Day
exercises at the University Of Vir-
einia. on April ~. JeaeTson's birth
day. the ceremonies have been an
nuiled.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
REFERS TO MEMBERS AS
THUGS AND MUCkRAkERS
Strenuous speeeh-making Takes place
Before the Committee Investigating
Reflections on Members OF House
In Connection With Ship Subsidy
Legislation.
tBy Associated Press.,

w AStfiNd YIN, ~. - hpih @f-
unsuccessful effort to have congress
itself. instead OF accused members,
represented by counsel. made In an
angry unrecorded attack on the Mer-
chant Marine League by Representa-
tive McDermott. of Illinois, and
strenuous denial of Representative
Stenerson's charges against the league
featured today's meeting of the house
committee to investigate charges re-
iecting on congressman In connection
with ship subsidy legislation.
Asks for Counsel.
Harvey Goulden, OF Cleveland. Ohio.
formerly president OF the league. ana
William Livingston. of Detroit, Mich,
were witnesses.
resolution for an inquiry into the
charges made in the leagues progan-
da in which he. Kustermann, of Wis
consn McDermott. of Illinois. end
other representatives were mentioned.
asked that time be allowed to permit
congress to be represented by coun-
counsel"
matter between congress ana the
league at ALL interjected Attorney
Worthington for the league
Oh. yes" retorted Stenerson.
Il think that that would be a re-
Election on congress" suggested Rep
resentative Hardy, OF Texas.
Committee Refuses.
h.. feA hot
unwilling that counsel should appear.
representing congress, but that any
member may have counsel present.
The league had said In an editorial
In It's organ, The American Flag"
that Mr. McDermott. coming from the
packing house district of Chicago and
being a Democrat" readily lined up
with the Merchant Marine opposition
and that there is no particular sIgnI-
ficance In MIR. McDermott's vote,
though we have an idea that 1t was
in line with the wishes of the pack
ers and it certainly was grateful" TO
Minority Leader Clark.
Calls Them Names.
4 want to find out how far these
thugs. blackmailers and muckrakers
can co." MIR. McDermott said to the
committee.
He was not a witness. The chair
told the stenographer that that re-
mark was not to go into the record.
1T should go in the record insist
ed McDermott heatedly. III there
have been character assassins 1t
should go In the record"
Mr.. FISHERMAN was asked BY the
committee if he wanted counsel and
he replied in the negative.
Mr. Goulder. In his testimony gave
clean character to the officers of
the league. He denied that the
league. so far as ne had any knowI-
edge. had never INDUCED in any lob
by;ng nor had its officers any direct
personal interest in ocean subsidy.
their work being along broad patriotic
lines.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
FIVE WARRANTS ARE
ISSUED BY AUTHORITIES
While Grand Jury Works on Vote
Buying Scandal. Gaming o! Promi-
nent Men Is Dug Up-Senator
eiIbo Makes Public Statement in His
Own Behalf In Graft Matter.
(By Associated Pressj


absence of "A witness ana the desire
of the senators TO spend Sunday at
home. resulted in short session OF
the bribery investigation today. Only
few witnesses were heard.
While the senate was in session.
however, Senator Bilbo, who claims
he was bribed. and whose charge has
been savagely assailed by the opposi-
ton. prepared and issued the follow
ing signed statement:
Bilbo's Statement.
"To the people of Mississippi:
AT the juncture OF the greatest
fight in the history Of the state for "A
clean government, | feel that | ought
to say to the people of Mississippi
that the efforts of the politicians and
corporate interests in attacking my
reputation will prove a miserable fail
ure. for truth will prevail. All the
money aud corrupt means that can be
called into play will be used 10 dam
age me. If possible. but | am willing
u submit to a thorough investigation
for | know that the only thing that
can be used against me is my poverty.
My every purpose and effort has been
for the good of Mississippi.
Suspend judgment until AL the evi-
dence is in. the reason for every ef-
fort and connection is known to the
public
indicted for Gambling.
Five warrants charging poker play
ing were issued today as one of the
qualifications of the Bilbo-Dulaney
senatorial bribery investigation.
The warrants were for State Sena-
tor Charles F.. Engle. Of Natchez; Re
preventative Charles Doherty. of Tuni-
ca county; Samuel Clark and T. G.
James, both prominent planters and
Private" John Allen.
Allen. re, ,ntly before the grand jury
which is investigating some phases of
the bribery charges. was asked If he
knew of any gambling at Jackson dur
ing the legislative session. He said
that he played poker in Representa-
tive Doherty's room.
The others under indictments also
made statements to the jury about
gambling at Jackson. Poker playing
for money is unlawful unGer the Mis-
sissippi code.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10

y lcck forward with phiiosophic
temperament 70 the threatened IN
vSsion Of The halls Of congress b. me
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10
THE WEATHER.

Fair Sunday and Monday;
light northwest winds, hecom-
ing variable Monday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-04-10

THE DAILY PRESS 10 the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
fuli news service OF the Asso.
ciated Press.
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06

ally showed his head and trident above the
waters on ShrOve Tuesday. His coming is the
climax and the end Of month Of gIee The
biggest steam yacht Of the New Orleans Yacht
Club will go down the Mississippi River day
after tomorrow TO meet his royal highness and
bring him into town. At the landing whistles,
bells and the shouts Of the assembled popuIace
viii welcome the monarch. who viii proceed to
the City Hall and receive the keys of the city on
a siIken cushion. Rex has Consort who does
not parade with him, but watches his progress
from the royal box in front Of the Boston Club.
However, the queen dances with his majesty at
the Rex ball in the evening.
There is nothing esoteric or sentimental about
the selection Of the individuals who are to take
the part Of king and queen each year. In ac-
cOrdance with logic and economic philosophy
the king IS the citizen who writes the largest
check toward the expenses of the carnival and
his queen is the ''reigning belle of radiant
beauty" whose papa is most willing and able to
pay the price. The method Of selection is con-
sidered ideal, for any disputes about the quality
Of royalty can be speedily settled by reference
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06
MONEY FLOODS HEIGHTS.
N0rningside Institutions 4lready
Represent so 900 900.
4Ireddu

The announcement that the College Of Physi-
clans and Surgeons. the medical school affiliated
with Columbia University, is to be removed
from its present location in West 59th street
to the north side Of 11Gth street, between Am
sterdam and Morningside avenues adjoining
Columbia, serves to draw attention to the many
institutions which are being housed on Morn
ingside Heights.
The elevation of Manhattan Island upon
which has been bestowed the name Of Morning.
side Heights has occasionally been denominated
the acropois OF New York City. Year hy year
this appenation IS more and more deserved
Each revolution of the earth around the
finds addition to the notable pieces Of archi-
lecture on the heights intended to house tnsti-
tutions of learning. commemorate the deeds
and sacrifices Of heroes or provide shelter for
the sick and soul weary while they gain fresh
strength for the battle Of life
The features Of this acropoIis mark the differ
ence between the old and the new. The old
was a fertilization for protection against the
armed hosts OF the barbarians, While the new
is a citadel against ignorance, and intended to
promote peace in every sense of the word. No
stone buIwarks surround its palaces and tenn
pies of learning and religion and access is had
by the expenditure of nickel for a subway
ride
Within the quarter square mile, which is the
approximate area of the plateau comprising the
summit of Morningside Heights. are to be found
the site and a portion Of the Cathedral Of 81
John the Divine, structure designed 70 be the
most imposing and monumental Of its kind in
this country; St. Lukes Hospital one of the
richest hospitals in the city; the many buildings
of Columbia University the Union Theological
Seminary, the Institute of Musical Art and the
Jewish Theological Seminary The value Of the
property Of these institutions, the buildings and
sites being included. is approximately $4,000
600. This includes Kent Hall, the home OK
the Columbia Law School which is being
erected at Amsterdam. avenue and 116th street,
at an expense of $4,000 the great quadrangle
of the Union Theological Seminary. which occ1-
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06
GALA OF THE GULF CITY.
.Ne,c Orleans Nndi Gras Of 1910
Soon To Be q Pleasant Memory.

F-as---- and flirting, paradlng and cannon
ding with couferri1 are being INDUCED in BY
j rye number u The American people each year
b. 1-era-a--.u ror The solemn ahstinences Of the
b I-,--en season The fact that the meat strike
=lrLaru-g ca-u.l--s this year with The period
Il --.e=--z r.-4n.e. and that The errant moon
fas fixed III beginning Of Lent a February 9, a
d r-- .--- earlier than usual. are minor handicaps
.Ja 15-ar-ry. Thank heaven. there Is no strike
.a-a---- tg-aaus nor Yet a ban against flirting.
sv1.e -h= srl-e u ashes for the use Of penitents
4 day after SE-oE= Tuesday remains reason
a1e
I was Tile La.-Es who invented and the warm
4 CODED Sou-he-ue-s who adopted the mid
v5--er vacation commonly known as the Mardi
Gas carnival or f-sriEfry. A vacation holiday
APPEALS 20 men T every cline and Il Is no Won
C. that san Francisco and St. Louis. not 10
sr.eEL11 other cities. have followed the example
Aof New Orleans and made The Mardi Gras ceIe-
t-aIlon official
HE--e t-= rest movement Is spreading. II viii
l. a long tim, before any Northern city can
h0le q compete with the gIorited gayery Of
~ Orleans which lasts almost z full month
a. costs Officially about $lJH0o0. There are
il street paraE=s. dozen balls and innUmer-
a. minor entertainments. Originating IN the
- OF III Luue--a--a II ancient Rome. becom-
lls somewhat CL-is-ianized and afterward
Ga--a.zed. The I-e-L=uten celebration was i'm
J RED from Paris u New Orleans IN 1877.
So EaS=alrs ana other features were gradu-
added
II - ~ K-ea- don't blame the printer)
F. g.--s H4- organized. n honor Of the god q
-.1 and -er-rE. and This society is annually
=ials-g-e Tor -ar Of f~oGcsome affairs. The
=a-z nj u N--s organized IN 1872 for the
-Iese ot lar.---= ~ New Years Eve, but
soon realized that they had better get
I .a-a -.e carnival band wagon, and now their
ia. ia. ar --e French opera House Of New
orleans is Elt 10 The devotees Of the god
p W. and -.--..le
AeN -la king Il the carnival and a little
a-r .. -.arE Neptune, first emerged from
i-- Il Mexico II 1872. and las since annU-