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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
SHOOTS YOUNG WIDOW
AND KILLS HIMSELF
Mystery Surrounds Crime Of
Prominent Chicago Real
Estate Dealer.
tBy Associated Press)

CHICAGO, ILLS. July l5.-Charles
". Rigdon, o. years old. well known
COR many years in Chicago real estate
circles and father OF Jay A. Rigdon.
assistant cashier Of the iiiberian
iianking Association. seriously wound
cd Mrs Emma Deufe. young widow,
and then shot and killed himself in
the offices OF John G. Fetzer. In the
bedford building hate today.
Although presenting TO the police a
mystery as to the direct motive for
the tragedy. Inspector LAWN says
the shooting was the outgrowth of a
romance. in which love and business
were hopelessly entangled. The police
say Mrs. Deufe has been close
friend OF Rigdons for several years
and that Rigdon had given her none.
and stocks and then had quarreled
with her. .
Mrs. Duefe, the police say. called on
Rigdon 10 carry out certain alleged
promises; and despite his refusal. per
sisted In going to see him and in at
tempting to effect settlement
Although Mrs. Duefe was accompan-
led to Rigdons office by Miss Mary
Wilson. OF Hinsdale, Ills, and Mr.. Fet
ger talked with the two women prev
iously ID the shooting. the police have
teen unable to discover the exact
conversation that took place between
Rigdon and Mrs. Duefe.
Pending coroner's inquest Mrs
Duefe is being treated under guard
at St. Lakes hospital and Miss VII
son is held at the Harrison street
Police station. Mrs. Duefe is said &c
be from st. Paul, MINI.
Two unsigned letters, found in the
dead mans coat, have been secured
by the police and are being used IL
efforts to unravel the tragedy. Botf
letters were written by woman. One
severely criticises Rigdon and the
other addresses him in endearins
terms.
MIR. Fetzer. rated as a millionaire
IS a former member OF the Chicago
board of education. was receiver for
The local bank, wrecked by Paul n.
Stensland, and ~ a number Of year:
real estate manager for the McCor
mick estate.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
SUIT FOR KILLING AT
ABINGDON COMPROMISED
Norfolk Z. We.tern Railway Company
Asrees to Pay Plaintiff
$4,000.

ROANOKE, VA, July l6.-The suit
of A! Z. Powers administrators VS..
Norfolk and Western has been COM
promised. the railroad agreeing 10 pay
the plaintin $4,000. in December,
1909. passenger train ran into an
open switch at Abingdon. struck a
CaF-in which Powers was unloading
timber. and injured him so seriously
that he died the following morning.
The Norfolk x Western offered a
compromise OF $4,000, and the Offer
being rejected, minated that it
would pay So 600. The plaintiffs law
yers not agreeing TO the proposals.
the case went to trial. he owner
OF the lumber. b. T. Wren, admitted
on witness stand that he had not
Paid freight when Powers was unload
ng lumber. The railroad mad the
point that Power. because of this
fact, was in reality trespassing. Soon
after this point was raised, lawyers
for the plaintiff proposed compro-
mise of $4,000. but the railroad would
rot agree. After some discussion.
1000 was accepted by the plaintiff.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
THREATENED CRISIS AT
PITTSsURo is RELIEVED

PTTTSBURG. PA, July ia
crisis, which seemed threatened to-
tday in wage negotiations between the
Pennsylvania Railroad and their 25.-
600 conductors and traiumen. was
considerably relieved tonight After
two hours conference between rail
read officials and a general commit
tee. representing the 10000 men in
Tolved on lines west OF Pittsburg. II
was announced by the committee to-
night that negotiations were still on
and the situation was much less
strained This came after word reach
ed Pit;sburg from Philadelphia TODAY
that the situation in the east hinged
entirely on developments here anu
that a strike cal might be issued al
once If the western officials Of the
read refused the mems demands.
General Manager G.. l.. Peck. after
tOday's conference. stated that nagofi.
stions were still on with the men
and that further meetings with fhe
committee would be held carly next
week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
OHIO PLATFORM TO
SERVE AS A MODEL
State Republican Convention
Will Endorse Taft and
Payne-AIdriCh Tariff,
tBy Associated FressJ

BEVERLY, MASS. July l5.-Presi-
dent Taft was told today that the
Ohio Republican state platform. 10 be
adopted at Columbus the latter par.
OF this month was a ringing endorse
reni of the Taft administration, in
Guiding the Paync-Aidri,h tariff law.
/; is proposed that the form OF en-
dorsement written into the Ohio plat
form shall serve as a model to other
states that intend standing Loyalty
by Mir. Taft.
The Ohio platform, taken III con
pectiOn with the keynote speech 10 be
delivered at the convention by Re
preventative Nicholas Longworth, as
temporary chairman, will serve as an
index 70 the campaign to be waged
throughout the country by the Repub-
ncans this fall. The issue for the
congressional campaign will be set
forth clearly They will include an
endorsement of the Payne Aldrich
larif law as a step in the right direc-
ton. The tariff committee feature of
the bill. by which it is proposed in
he near future to put the tariff on a
scientific basis of protection. gagged
10y the actual differences on the cost
o: production at home and abroad,
will be brought out most prominently
The President made it plain today,
However. that he will have no candi-
date for governor in Ohio or of any
ether state Neither will he have a
personal representative" in Ohio or
any. other state during the campaign.
He proposes that the state shall
manage their own affairs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
HE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
WHILE WIFE PLEADS
Missionary b. ;ist Minister Jumps u
Feet rr,.n TOP O. Oi: berries
at wolf Run, Va.

Bristol. TENN July I5.-Kev
Joseph LeoIdsd. ? NJ 'sIOnary BaD ~
81 years old itic nJ;cd suic d - MS
home at Wolf Run va, nine lc.!c-
from Bristol. ~ jumi,ng - fe.t lrc.r
the to- 9. an Gil Frr-ick at oci5ci
today B0rh legs -v.re broE a iIt,
his injuries ne I.aably fatsi Il
climbed -, d, rrick N the pres-r-, Of
his W. a.d rhiif.tH WIN plead !
fer him - shsndcu-h-s BurDose IT'S
mind j. said to 5sy, become -a.''irI
Is uEtd 80 II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
SOME MOVE EXPECTED
AT 9 THIS MORNING
President Of Order of Railway Con-
ductors Say Anything Could Hap
pen After the Committee Holds
Next Meeting-Both Sides Are Still
Standing Pat-Statements Issued.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 10
Nothing developed in the wage CON
trcyclsy between the conductors and
{ smmcE, Oh the Pennsylvania lines
Gas; of it:sburg and the officials OF
tho company today that w,u'd indl-
cate that the breach between, the
two parties is closing. The general
committee of the railroad men ala
not meet the officials of the COM
pany ard nothing has passed be
tween them since negotiations were
broken OFF late yesterday afternoon.
Rumors in circulation all day that
a strike would be called some time
tonight were quoted by a. b. Garrett
son. president OF the Order of Railway
Conductors. who said that strike
will not be called between tonight
and 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Anything May Happen.
He declared Ihat ne Oiu not mean
that one would be called at that
hour, but fixed 8 o'clock as the time
up to which nothing will happen be-
cause the trainmens committee would
not meet until after 8 a. m, when
ANYTHING. he said could happen.
The general committee of the en-
ployes held several meetings today
behind closed doors and as usual,
nothing was given out as to what
TRANSFERRED.
President James McCrea came out
tonight in a statement signed by him,
giving the company's side of the con-
troversy. 1t was addressed to the
stockholders of the company. its em-
ployers and the public. In it he said
the demands of the men were unfair
and a penalty for formal liberal treat
mcnt OF its employees.
President Garretson also gave out
o statement tonight in which he SAID
all the men insist upon is the code
OF rules that obtains upon every other
railroad in the country, shall be APP
piled upon the Pennsylvania without
a reduction in the present rate of
wages.
Hope o. Settlement.
While both sides are disinclined to
statement. there is still hope among
conservative railroad mon that a set
Element will be reached.
Great hope is placed in the Erdman
arbitration act which has brought
many other railroad wage troubles to
pressure, will be brought on one side
or both TO take advantage of this
law.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
Will Agree to Head New Jersey
Democratic Ticket.
HE DEFINES HIS POSITION
President Of Princeton University U.s.
sues Statement and Says He Will
Serve IL Convinced Majority Of
the Party Desires Him.
CBy Associated Press)

NEWARK. y. j.. July l5.-Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson. of Princeton
University, announced today that he
will accept the Democratic nomina-
ton FOR governor of this state II he
is convinced that majority of the
party sincerely desiTv him 10 run.
In a formal statement. dated at his
summer home. in Lynn. Conn. and
published In the Newark News this
afternoon. over his signature. Presi-
6ent Wilson thus defines his atti-
tudc:
His Statement.
There has recently been 50 much
talk of the possibility OF my being
nominated by the Democrats OF New
Jersey for governorship ot the state
and ! have been asked by so many
persons whom | respect. what ny
attitude would be toward such a nomi-
nati6n. that j, would be an aTcctation
and discDartesy on my part to ig-
more the matter any longer.
II need NOV say that / am in no
sense a candidate for the nOmins-
ton and that ] would not. Under any
circumstances. do anything to obtain
IL. Ny present duties and RESPONSE
bilities are such a. should satisfy
any man DESTROYS Of rendering pub
lie service. They certainly satisfy
me ana ! do not wish 70 draw away
from them.
But my wish does not constitute
my drty and II q should turn out
10 be true. ~ so many well Informed
persons have assured me they be-
lieve u will. that u j. the wish and
hope 81 a decided mai0ri;y Of thorough
Democrats Of the state tina; IL should
consent 10 accept the pariy's MONT
patton for the grca; Office 81 COVER
nor. shall deem Il my duty. a. well
a. an honor and privilege 10 do -.
= cannot and do not venture 10
assume that this j. correct. ~ re-
main- to BE- seen whether i - or
not ] shonld not feel personally dis
appointed " u should turn out other
wise. But e Is clearly dac 10 the
many public men and The maav repre-
sentaiivcs Of the public press. Who
have urEcd me 10 say how ! feel
sbost this verg important maffcr. fhaf
should make this statement rather
than seem 10 avoid their legitimate
inquiries
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
WAR CLOUDS GATHER
THICK OVER HONDURAS
Another Central American
Revolution is Reported
as Imminent.
CBy Associated Press

MOBILE, ALA. July 15.-Another
Central American revolution is immi-
rent. This time Honduras is TO be
The battle ground and President
Davila is to meet in combat his old
opponent and former president of the
republic Manue Bonilla. This Is the
firm belief of the Central American
colony in Mobile. members of which
were stirred today By the sailing from
Mobile of the Norwegian steamer
Utzein. with 113 cases OF ammunition
and other war material.
Although the UtZein cleared Blue
fields. Nicaragua. the war material
aboard vas shipped by +. Abadio.
Bonillas representative az New Or
leans. Ahadio signed the ships mani
fest and he himself was a passenger.
A remark dropped by Captain Olsen
of the Jtzein statred the report that
the Utzein will make a HOnduran
port with her cargo which is reported
TO belong to a citizen of Honduras.
As the local customs officers were
handing Captain Olsen his clearance
papers. the captain asked what port
he was cleared for. He was told
Bluefields. Nicaragua. The captain
then asked:
Must | go -there2" and he received
the answer.
You had better.
Attempts to get in touch with the
Honduras consul at Mobile. Ernesto
Feltes. for confirmation OF the rumor
proved futile. il being learned that the
local consul had gone TO New Or.
leans TO be absent for a week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
Receiver for J. NJ. ouffey

pITSBURG. PA. July 15.-Coloael
James ". Guffey national Democratic
committeeman OF Pennsylvania. who
figured so prominently as an object
Of attack by the Bryan adherents al
the last national Democratic conven-
ton in Denver nulfi-millionaire oil
msn-has gone into the hands of a
receiver. which was appointed late to-
day BY Judge joseph NJ. SwearinEen
ir the Common Pleas Cour; o: this
county. The action was taken upon 2
hill 10 equity fled by J. p Galley and
John :. willard who is familiar with
Colonel Gufcy's affairs. was made as
receiver
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
DEAD WOMAN'S HEAD
AND BONES MISSING
Long Post Mortem Examination OF
Body Proves ineopclus've as to
Cause Of the Mysterious London
Tragedy-Woman Tells Police She
Heard Screams Of Female at Home.
tBy Associated Prcss)

LONDON. July 1.-THE police oi
London are without any clue as to the
whereabouts OF DR. Hawley ii. Grip
pen, or Ethel Clara Leneve. his typist.
whom they are seeking in the belief
that they may be able to clear up the
mystery rounding the body Of a
woman. which was found badly multi
ated in the cellar of the doctors
home IN Hilldrop Crescent, North
London. The police and the detectives
of Scotland Yard. still are of the be-
lief that the dead woman was the
wife Of DR.. Crippen and that she was
murdered and buried in the cellar IN
the hope OF hiding the crime.
4 woman shopkeeper today told the
police that some tine ego-possibiy
four o. five months-she had heard
apparently in the Crippen home, the
screams of woman followed by a
revolver shot.
Bones Are Missing.
Mrs. Crippen WAS last seen in FEB
ruary.
A three hours post mortem exsmin-
alton of the body by an expert OF the
home office tonight proved inconslu-
sive as to the cause of the death OF
the woman. Her head. the lower limbs
and most of the bones are m ssing.
hut there are some indications, such
as portions of clothing and a neck
lace adhering TO the flesh of the neck
that the woman might have been
strangled In her sleep.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
BUSINESS MAN NOMINATED.
Eighth Carolina D strict Names Can
didate for Congress.

STATESVILLE, y. C., July 10
Robert l.. Doughton. OF ALLEGHENY
county, was nominated heie tL's
evening by the Democrats of the
Eighth district to oppose Represenia-
tive Charles II. Cowles, Republican.
the incumbent The nomination va
made on the fifty-eighth ballot, which
when deadlock seemed inevitable,
brought the Withdrawal OF one OF the
four candidates.
MIR. Doughton is a brother of form
er Lieutenant Governor Doughton and
one of the most prominent Democrat
in the district. He is business man
and mas never held public oinLr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16

CHICAGO. HIS. Jaiy IA man
giving the name g A. r. Swan WAS
srro-ied .r the G-ctohcru Hotel th.s
evening foi'owirg an attempt by nin
20 deposit check mounting 90 Sir.-
coo. 6. ned BY the SrartanbIrg IS. G .
N-t'orai Bank If is suspected %
prisoner real % TOO William >
clark. and ia. a- WIS impcF onaiilg
swan
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
ROOSEVELT ACCEPTS.
Former President VIII Speak at Knox
vile October

NEW YORK. July f5.-ExPrcsi-
dent Roosevelt Icf; by automobile for
Oyster BAY late this Afternoon. after
spending the day IN his editorial Office
" New York. All day long he was
tusy receiving visitors. including a
delegation which came from Ten
uc&ce. The Soutncrncrs went away
well pleased. for they had obtained
Mr. Rooscvcit's promise 10 deliver an
address On October .. at the Appala.
chan Exposition in Knoxville. After
they had gone Mr.. Roosevelt wore a
tuition inscribed: Appalachian Expo-
sition Knoxville which Representa-
tive Austin put In his buttouhole.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
New Power Plan. for Richmond.
by Associated Prcss)

RICHMOND. VA. July ia Eve
hundred thousand dollar charter was
today granted by the state corpora
tion commission 10 the Richmond
Power Corporation. a company organ
lied for the purpose Of generating
electricity from the coal mines Of
Midlothian. near Richmond. for
transmission and entering into com
ciitson with the power plants a.
ready existing a Richmond. Peters
urE. Norfolk aad other points.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. July is-The
pineapple. lines and grapefruit crop
IN Florida on July I. we're IN poorer
condiiion than a. thai tiac a year
Ero. The department Of aEriculiures
figures of he condition o. pineappiez
indicate the crop Of u pcr Ger; - q
FORMAL a. that time. AGAINST - Iast
year. q lines Is pr cent against
- IN isoe. and q grapefruit. a per
cent. against g a fszf ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
Taft 10 invited.

BEVERLY. MASS. July 15.-Presi.
dent Taft was invited today 70 head.
~ honorary president. a movement 20
appropriately celebrate IN 1914. the
one hundrcdfh anniversary 81 peace
among t.aEiish speaking people. a
committee 81 New Yok me- repre-
seating the NATIONAL committee hay
ing The project In hand called a.
the Taft cottage late this afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
European itinerary Of theAtIan-
tic Fleet Announced.
FIRST DATE is OCTOBER &c
Vessels Begin to Move from New
York and Last Sal Will Start on
January 16-Second Division Leaves
Fort Monroe October 81.
OBy Associated Press.,

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July 1.-THE
dttaiIed itinerary Of the Europe7n
cruise of the Atlantic fleet, comprising
sixteen battleships, the auxiliary
cruiser Dixie and torpedo boat de-
strcyers. the converted yacht Yank-
ton. the hospital ship Solace aud the
supply n CulgOa. was announced
by the navy department today.
The vessels of the fleet will le-ve
their various home yards and rendez-
vous at convenient point in the At
Iantic ocean. thence proceeding By
divisions until il becomes necessary
TO separate in accordance with the
iiinerary The first date in the pro
gram is October %. when the Yank-
ten will leeve New York and the
last dzte IS January l6. when the bat
ucships viii arrive at Guantanamo for
the usual manoeuvers including tar
get practice
Ports Included.
The ports included in the timer
airy are vHIefranche. Naples. Gibrai-
TT. Torlone. Genoa. Phalcrum Bay.
Alcx- udris. Barcelona. Lisdon. Mar
sciTIes. Ponia del Gada. Lcghorn. Al
riers and MadeiTa.
All II the feet. except the third d.
vision. the ccSf-oycrs. the Dixie. the
Yankton and thc Soiacc. WI spend
Christmas AZ Gibraltar. and even the
Soi-ce will arrive there during the
holidays.
The first divisions vii leave New
York November ist The Connection
and Nichi~-- will b. AZ Vliafranchc
Novemhcr IS Dcccmbcr ?. and Napies
Dftembcr s-f9 and the Delaware
and North Dakota 81 Touicn Novcn-
her Is DcccmbcT 2 and Genoa Deem
Der 80. an four t-f;lestips ~ this
divieicn remaining a. Gibraltar DE-
crmbcr Zz-1f.
Leave Fort Monroe October -.
Tho sccond divSion WI ic1ve Fort
res Monroe october 81
The Lcu' sam md south Carolina
vii visit rhaierum psy Novcmbc- p
Dccemter 2. Alexandra Dcccnher s.
fCoutinHcd On sixth PazeD
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
Attacks French Column.

QUA. MOROCCO. July ia band
Of ;ribcsmcn today attacked French
column which was accommodating In
the Mouiora region. near the Algcr-
ian frontier. bat was beaten on after
fierce batit. leaving % Of their
dead on the field.
IT. the cngag smeut the French
iorcs lost eleven men killed and g.
wounded
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
TOAST GIVEN IN HONOR
OF MOST FRIENDLY TIES
Foreign Minister Count kor,ura Re-
counts Firm Relations Establishes
Between the Two Countries--scores
false Reports Intended TO Create
Observation-Disclosures Responds.
Cpy Associated Press,

TOXIC. July 15.-"Unhappy forces
for evil. for unknown but sinister pir-
poses constantly are endeavortng by
f-lse reports or other methods to Gre
ate conditions OF iii will or distfust
between two neighboring peoples.
Their relations are too firmly estab-
lished and their interests too distinct
TO admit OF the possibility OF any
question arising between Japan and
the United States which will not yield
read ly TO the ordinary processes OF
diplomacy. The increased and NOR"
intimate exchanges Of views between
the two governments dispel all appre-
tensions on that score.
This forceful utterance was made
tonight by Foreign Minister Count
komu,a, in toas ting j. Nj. Dickinson,
the American secretary OF war. al
banquet given by Count Komura In
his homer Mr.. Dickinson and ms
party arrived at Yokohama this otter
noon on board the steamer Siberia
and after an informsi reception at the
American consulate there, came ON
to Toxic for tonight's function.
Brilliant Dinner.
The dinner was q brilliant affair.
Eighty persons attending. including
Marquis Katsura. the Japanese prime
minister. and five members of the cob
met; AdmiAls, generals and officials.
After toasts to President Taft and the
Emperor had been proposed respect
lively by Count Komura and Thomas
j. O'Brien, the American ambassa-
dor. Count Komura. in propos ng the
health OF Mr.. Dickinson, referred TO
previous visits to Japan. of President
Taft.
These visits | recall said the for
eign minister. not only because his
personal ty endeared him to all, but
because mis- insight and calm judg-
ment enabled him to appreciate the
true value of the sentiments entertain
ed by Japan for America"
Mr.. Dickinson Responds.
Mr. Dickinson. in re ponding. otter
warm express on OF his gratitude
for the hospitality accorded him, de-
ella: ed that Court Komura had analyz-
ed accurately President Taft and the
people of the United States and said
il was fortunate that there would De
found at the head of affairs In Am
erica. a man possessing keen knowi-
edge of the Fa- East There is no
reason for breach of the friendship
between the Un.ted States and Japan"
continued Mr. Dickinson. Sound
judgment must predominant. False
reports or evil suggestions have not
been justified by any action either Of
Japan or America. NJ: country de-
sires. and Is advocating. peace and err
bitrat on perhaps more than any ma
tion Of the world. There Is reason 10
besieve that japan and America, win
the passing years. will become more
closely cemented in the bonds of abid-
ing Friendship
Mr.. Dick nson and his party. who
are guests Of the American ambassa-
dor. viii be given an audience by I'm
rcrcr MutsUhitO tomorrow morning
and The ladies afterwards viii be re-
ceived By the Empress. This will Be
followed by a luncheon a the palace
and elmer and reception at the
Anericzn embassy in the evening
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
Coronation of King George.

CBy Associated Press
LONDON. July 1.-THE coronation
Ct KinS George has been fixed for
June %, 1911.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16

Ccon'inued en- sixth Pase)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy Saturday with
showers; Sundey unsettled.
probably showers; light var
liable winds, mostly south.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-07-16

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