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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
INCLUDES CLAUSE FOR
CIVILIAN INSPECTORS
Action Of Upper Branch Of Congress
Probably Settles Long Contest on
Question Of Administration Of the
epartment-Measure Carriers an
Appropriation Of st,35s,55o.
By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 10
Conferees on the omnibus light house
bill reached an agreement today and
their report was adopted by the
senate. The bill carries total APP
preparation of s1,35s.550. The bill
also contains a substitute for indie
pendent measure to create bureau
Of light houses I'm the department of
commerce and labor. In the main,
civilian inspectors will be employed
by the commerce bureau.
House and Senate Differed.
For number OF years there has
been a contest on the question as to
whether the light house administra-
tion should be conducted by civilians
or by officers of the army and navy
as at preent. The house has favored
civilian employees. while the senate
favored the administration of officers
of the army aud navy.
The conference bill, however. would
Kermit the President to use army
end navy officers to act in lieu of the
appointment of civilian light house in
spectors for a period not exceeding
three years.
Official Provision.
Under the new bureau there wc,fff
be appointed a commissioner OF light
houses at $1,000: deputy commits
sioner at $4,000; chief constructing
engineer at $4,000, and superinien-
dent of naval construction at $4,000,
As well as the necessary chief clerk
and minor employees.
There are to be 10 light house dis
tricts and the inspectors will re-
Ceive salaries of $1,000, except in the
third district. where the salaries are
liked at $4,000.
The chief aids to navigation. which
will be constructed unoer the new
lew, are one relief light vessel. $780,
900; one light vessel for 81. Johns
River. Fla. 100000; range light at
Norfolk, Va. So ,O00.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
BEGINS FIGHT FOR ESTATE.
Legal Battle Starts N New York Over
late virsinisn's Properly

INV YORK. June 1o.-Thc legal
battle tor the s2.00o.go0 estate left
hy Benjamin Hart. the self cxpairiaf.
cd Vir<iuian. who died IN Paris. tw1
wears aeo. began today before Jus.
ticc Grccnbaum tn tn supreme Court.
The action Is ono brought BY the exc.
cufor and trustee under the viii ~
have the viii declared valid. Opposed
10 them are Nine. Josephine Lucchcs'
isabel Hart. Guiicmill Harris adopted
daughter. and the wife ~ Jan Guile
miH. Frfuch minister to Peru and
Hr-. Lsicllc Hart. divorced wife Of
The Old virEinian.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
WILL NOLONGER OPPOSE
TAFT EXPENSE MONEY
Senate Arrangement for Ap-
preparation Meets With
Democratic Favor.

WASHINGTON. ID c. June i".-
Democratic members Of The house
who. on May -. prevented the 80
900 appropriation Ter Frcsidcut Tar
travelling oypen-cs for the hscri year
Of 1911 being made available Tor use
Tor the closing months Of the hsca'
year. ending June -. 1910. VII not
oppose The appropriation a. arranged
n che cundry civil appropriation bili
The Drmo-fafs prevented the 1p-
preparation. in thu form pr0,osci 90
fhc house. basinr their Opposition on
the rround that The appropriation va
limited ~ law to $1,000 annually
and thar ~ made avaii1bic tn that
shape ar extra 5000 might BE- ~
propr .aicd for 1911
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11

Duke TO be married in the District, II
was necessary for him to procure a
new minister or justice and to file his
name on the records at the court
house. This he had not done when
the license office closed at o'clock
and no trace of the bridal party
could be found
Speculation as TO what became OF
the party was rewarded by a
search of the hotels for Mr. Duke,
hut he had not been located at late
hour.
Duke is estimated to be worth a
million dollars. Early in life he
married happily and by this marriage
two daughters were born. They are
married and have children. His frs,
wife died. A second marriage ended
in divorce and his divorced wife nov
lives in California.
Alice Webb, the Texas promoter
was his third wife and this alliance
developed into a national sensation.
She brought about Dukes incarcera
ton in private asylum on Lone
Island. as insane and he was subsc
ouently released by relatives. From
Ter he afterwards secured divorce,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Young Lawyer Passes Away at His
Home IN Norfolk

NORFOLK. VA. June lo-Henry
Evan Davis Wilson. one Of the leading
young lawyers Of Norfolk. whose home
was in Spottsylvanis, was found dead
in bed here today.
His death followed unsusl exercise
in an athletic way. lie graduated
from William and Mary and the Uni
vcrsity Of North Carolina ana was
formerly principal Of the Wi;iiams-
burg public schools.
lie was the Law partner Of A n.
Foreman. superintendent Of schools OF
Norfolk county who. awaking tais
morning in another room. after Mr-
W ls0n had failed % call him a. was
bus went. discovered Mr.. wilson dead
IN bed. The BODY vii be sent 20
SDotsylvsBia tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
WORK OF "L0AN SHARKS"
LEADS ONE TO SUICIDE
Forty.fve Atlanta Money Lenders Are
Indicted by Grand Jury
others Expected.
CRy Associated Prass)

ATLANTA. GA, June 10.--As re-
suit of campaign waged by newspa-
pers and civic associations against
loan sharks" the Fulton county
gre nd jury this afternoon returned 40
indictments against local money lend
ers. charging usury Further indict-
mcnts are expected TO be returned
against similar establishments when
the grand jury reconvenes next
Tuesday.
The stories told the grand jury
reveal condition in this town worse
than smallpox" said one of the at
iorncys interested IN the investISa'
tion. It was shown that the exactions
Of these sharks" resulted In at least
one suicide.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
STEAMER RUTH WILL BE
LAUNCHED AT YARD TODAY
Virginia Bankers Invited to Witness
the Notwithstanding Of
Jean.

The new steel freight steamer Rrth,
building 81 the shipyard for the A.
II. Bull company. of New york, will
be launched at the shipyard about
noon today. Miss Ruth Priscilla Kill
leen. OF New York, niece VI William
II. II. Killcen. treasurer of the A. II.
Bull Compsny, win christen the YES
sell
The members Of the Virginia Bank
ers' Association, which Is now in ses-
sion at Old Point. have been invited
to attend the launching There viii
be a number of other invited giests,
including some Of the officials Of the
steamship company. After the launch
ing luncheon win be rendered the
sponsor at the Warwick Hotel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
MAN KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Severe Wind and Rain Storm Visits
North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, n. c., June To-
During a wind and rain storm which
swept several interior counties of the
eastern part of the state early to-
night, the Holt Morgan Cotton Mill,
At Fayetteville. n. c. was struck and
set on fire by lightning. an operative
being found near the entrance, dead.
supposed to have been killed by the
same bolt. The fire was extinguished
without great damage.
At Lumberton, n. c.. wind storm
of unusual violence. and lasting but
few minutes. filed the streets with
debris and put the electric and tele-
phone companies out of business.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
INDIANS ARE ROUTED;
MANY SOLDIERS KILLED
R9beIs of InSurrection Strong
hold in Mexico Driven
Out.

MEXICO CITY, June I0.-Vallado-
lid. the stronghold of the Indian III
surrection in Yucatan, has been cap
turod BY federal troops today, accord
ing to telegrsms received tonight
from Merida. The rebels we,e driven
from the town to the mountains. hot
Iy pursued
Many dead and wounded were aban-
doned in the fight and many prison
ers we're taken by the government
forces. among them Nicholas SOFA,
ring leacr Of the insurgents, who was
wounded.
In the fighting thirty of the National
Guard were killed ana a number
wounded. The attack was led by
CoIcuel Lara, whose men carried with
them two rapid fire guns.
After the Skirm sh of yesterday
when the Indians were dislodged from
their trenches the government troops
campcd within gurshOt of the Gown
and followed their advantage at day
break. The Nauonai Guard of Merida,
to the number Of 1.200. opened the
engagement before daybreak.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
HIT ON HEAD WITH BRICK
CURES HIN HAVING FITS
Petersburg Negro Boy Withdraws
Charge in Court On Unusual
Grounds.

PETERSBURG. VA, June 10.-De-
claring the blow on his head of a
brick thrown by Percy Stokes. color
ed, by whom he was assaulted, had
cured him of having fits. Willie Bolts
negro youth. today before Justice
Plummer. in police court, withdrew
his charge against Stokes. The as
sault occurred May %. during a fight
in street here and Bolts was
Knocked unconscious.
The physician. who attended him
said Bolts skull was fractured and
he removed a piece of the skull.
Stokes did not get OF in court. how
ever. until he paid a si5 fine for
throwing rocks in the street viola
ton OF city ordinance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
HATS AT LAST HOUR;
BRIDAL PARTY MISSING
Wealthy Durham Tobacconfst At
tempts to Wed Fourth Time and
Ceremony-Camera Brigade and Re-
porters Hurry to Scene.
WOULD-BE BRIDE FOUND;
DOESN'T LIKE NOTORiETY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June
10.-Miss Roschelle was discoV-
cred late tonight at the home
of Mrs. Mary G. Hershey, pri-
vate tutor, under whom she has
been studying. Mr., Duke call
ed there shortly aftet 9 o'clock;
had brief conversation with
her and disappeared again.
Miss RoscheIIe was highly in
dignant over the notoriety at
tending the attempted marriage,
and announced her intention of
returning Immediately to her
home in Durham.
81 was going to marry Mr..
Duke today" she. said, "but !
don't know now whether ! will
or not"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
CAROLINA BOY DISAPPEARS.
Believed to be Near Riehmond-Po'
lice at Work on Case.

RT~HNOND VA Jgnc lo.-A
startling story of the Disappearance
from hcmc Of Royal Carver. - years
cid. and the virtual kidnapping 81
The youth bv a nan 81 means. was
unfoided to the Richmond police 10
day hv W a. Carver. The boys fath'
~. and vel TODD iumberman Of
Ecuzcmonf. y. e.
Tho missing boy IS nov believed n
D. LIVING on = large farm near Rich.
mend. Whcfhcr be- o. being detained
arain.f BIZ viii The police ere unabie
% a. uatn fhcv have progressed
further with their Investigation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
Au.o p.rsr R.aehe. ess.rssgra.

GETTYSBURG. PA June 10
Covered with nud after hard day
run frCm stanton. Va. oniy thirty-
nvc % the cars IN Tie New YORK
Herald. Atlanta Journal srtomotue
tour reached CeffysburE. this eveuirE.
Tho nfmbcr that icft StaHnton lzst
nlght vas little .srecr. bad roads aeas
Roanoke. delay .ng the others.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
WOMAN OF SPECTACULAR
CAREER IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. June 10.-Mary Scott
Castle was an emotional woman with
spectacular career. She startled
New York on August >, last. by shoot
ing William II. Craig. New York
lawyer. as he stood on Peacock Al
ley" at the Waldorf AtOria. But her
revolver was particularly small, the
bullet was DETECTED by fountain
pen in Craig's pocket and he was
sninjurcd Mrs. Castle. trembling and
hystericai. was taken to police sta
ton where, between sObs, she said
she had not meant to Kill Craig. but
that he had done her a great wrong
Craig, though inclined TO reticence
said the woman was in love with him
and had pursued him. He is married
and lives in New York. but could not
be found tonight
Brother to Her Rescue.
Mrs. Castle was subsequently re-
leased under $1,000 bail. furnished by
her brother. Captain Henry Harrison
Scott. 4. :. A. who hurried here from
the South when apprised OF his sis
ier's plight.
The case never came to trial and
Hrs. Castle was discharged in Sep
TENDER last aficr Craig had appear
cd before the grand jury and de-
clincd TO press the charge.
Thereafter Mrs. Castle dropped
from public Wow until dispatches
from the West told Of the granting Of
n decree Of divorce AT Nome. Alaska.
10 her husband. Neville n. Castle. a
San Francisco lawyer.
Mrs. Castlo was a pretty woman
and brief stage career in New York
inicrspcrccd her life. She was 81
years old and the daughter Of IA. n.
Scott. Of San Francisco.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
Writ of Error Granted in Buck
ingham Murder Case.
DREAM CAUEO HIS ARREST
Record and Appeal to Supreme Court
of Virginia is Unusual Story Link
ina Convicted Man With Killing and
Burning of Two Stuart Brothers.

RICHMOND, VA, June 10.-A W.T.
Of error and supersedeas was grant
ed TODAY by the Supreme Court OF
Appeals in the case of Dallas Wright,
sentenced to be electrocuted for the
alleged murder of T. c. and w J..
Stuart in Buckingham county in
April. 1909.
The record and appeal in the case
is a very interesting document and
contain a story that links dreams
with reality, visions with law. and
gives some idea as to the length 10
which men will go 10 obtain rewards
The entire history of the killing OF
the Stuarts which so shocked Buck
ingham county residents is tod IN
the appeal
History of Case.
Wright was convicted on March %
last after a previous jury had dis
agreed as TO his guilt. The date OF
his electrocution has not been set.
In his appeal be says the Stuarts
lived in little, isolated log cabin
in spsrsely settled portion of the
county. kept 10 Themselves and were
reputed to be worth cons. dcrable
money.
On the night CT April II, 1909.
their house was destroyed by fire.
The following day neighbor. pass
ing the site where the house once
stood, saw the ruins and went 10 a
half mile
away and told her of the fire. The
woman sent her son to tell Dallas
Wright and his brother Clifford. The
brothcrs went to the burned house,
put out the FIRE. which was still rag
ging. and examined the runs.
In the debris they found the char
red and blackencd bodies Of two men
and some melted silver dollars kx-
animation Of the heads Of the bodies
disclosed the fact that one head had
been entirely severed from the torso
before the FIRE and the other head
contained bullets. In the debris was
also found a gun containing an empty
shell.
Several DAYS after the fire and ind
ing the bodies. g. r. Bolton. Tar
mer living in the nciShborhood. toto
Of = dream he had had on April ~.
Il dreamed I saw Eve men ~aikinz
in mist or haze toward a small ioz
cabin said Mr. Bolton TO his ncieh-
Dor. They walked around che house
and then went IN H. recognize
Dallas Wright and EdVard Perkins
among the men. one Of them had
gun.
Y sew three men busting around
inside the horse. then saw them
cropping with = man. Two n thcm
held q man. while the third took a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
Charlottesville Banker Dead.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. June
10. NJ. Robertson. cashier OF the
Peoples National Bank. and one of
the most active business men OF
charlottesville. died this morning Of
pnuemcnia. after brief Il ness. lie
was son of Captain Robertson, a
former member of the leg stature, and
was born In Danville forty-six years
ago
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
fBy Associated Press-)

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June 10
Brodie L. Duke. one of the tobacco
magnates of the country, came quietly
20 Washington today to negotiate the
fourth marriage contract of his career,
and after carefully laid plans for the
ceremony, ran afoul of a Presbyterian
clergyman's aversion TO divorce.
Mr.. Duke had planned to be mar
ried at O'Clock this afternoon to
Miss Wylanta Roschelle. of Durham,
y. c.. where are situated his tobac
co interests and his magnificent
estate Rev Donald G. Mcleod. pas
.or of the First Presbyterian church.
lad agreed to perform the ceremony.
That understanding was reached
between the prospective bridegroom
and the Presbyterian pastor about
O'Clock in the morning soon after
the wealthy tobacco manufactures
and his bride-to-be had arrived in the
city.
Lays the Plans.
Under the law of the District of
Columbia it is required that the name
of the minister or marrying justice
appear on the license application and
The license, before it is issued. COSni-
zant of this provision Mr.. Duke. ac-
COmpanied by a friend, called on Rev.
Macleod before he applied for his
license.
Having arranged to be married in
Pastor Macleod 5 study at O'Clock.
Mr.. Duke procured the license. He
gave his residence and that of Miss
Rochelle as Durham, " c., his age as
60
of Rev. Macleod was given as the
marrying parson. So far the plans
were running smoothly.
Trouble Begins
Later in the day some seeker after
news discovered that Brojie l.. Duke.
he tobacco man three times married.
twice divorced. and on several occas-
ions involved in martial difficlutis. the
chief of which involved trouble with
his last wife, the late Alice Webb
Duke. was TO be married. This fact
subsequently, was announced to the
public through the newspapers.
Warned of the forthcoming event.
reporters and photographers gathered
at the First Presbyterian church. Half
an hour before the appointment. Rev.
entered his study and a few minutes
later came out and requested the
camera brigade to leave the church
yard Summoning the reporters he in
formed them that there was to be no
wedding.
Cucssce the Cause
The marriage license bureau re-
cords show that you are to marry
Brodic L. Duke. was suggested
We'll. J am not going to marry him
here OF anywhere" replied the pastor.
somewhat vigorously.
Have YOU refused TO marry him on
the ground that he has figured In the
divorce cOurts7"
Well. that Is not for me 20 say
was the reply. You are a good
EucSscr.T
subsequently. Rev. Macleod dccIar-
% that he did not know Mr.. Duke
and that when he had come TO him
in the morning and engaged him 10
reform q marriage ceremony he had
agreed 10 do 80 not knowing the appi.
canfs martial history. When he A..
forwards learned the facts ne com.
.uunicated with Mr. Duke and inform
ID him that he could no, ofIiciaic.
Bridal Party Missing.
The time for the ceremony was then
craving nigh and. IN order for Mr..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL
Florida Woman Identifies Italian
Charged With Attempted Assault.

ORNOND. FLA June lo.-Gragor-
in STA. the Italian charged with al
tempted criminal assault early SIN
day morning upon Miss F1uhart an
aged spin1tcr. was given preiimi-
Nay hearing hero today be.ore Judge
NcCorry and oound ever for tri1i at
the term 81 tho Criminal Court wn On
convcucs next week.
Miss FTuhart positively identin~o
saia a. the man who entered her
home while zhe aud her sister we're
prcp7rinE 90 retire and attackcd her.
kncr a desperate stru1vics. he said
STA wss frightened away.
The excitement VII ch prevailed
here Immediately following the arrest
Of the Italian. has subsidized
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
Death of Rev. w. E. Parrish.

PORTSMOUTH. VA. June 10
Rev NJ L. Parrish. pastor of the
South Street Baptist church in this
city, died of pneumonia this morning.
He was fcrty-eight years old.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
House Refuses Such Expense
for Presiding Officers.
CANNON LEAVES CHAMBER
Lower Branch for Second Time De-
CT nes to Agree With Senate
Amendments Allowing Appropria-
tions for Machine Use Of Officials.
By Associated rress.,

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June u
without debate the house today voted
to insist further upon its disagree
ment TO the senate amendments 10
the legislative, executive and judicial
bills making appropriations for the
expenses of automobiles for the vice
president and the speaker OF the
house.
All other portions of the conference
report we're agreed to and the con-
feTces VII again eEdeayor to come 10
some understanding upon the pro-
visions for automobiles.
Cannon Leaves Chair.
When these senate amendments
were taken up, Speaker Cannon lett
the chair and Representative Ohm
stcd. of Pennsylvania, presided over
the house. Taking a seat on the He
publican side, Mr.. Cannon, with
cigsr poised between his lips in char
acioristic fashion. watched the pro-
ceedings.
BY a vote Of G3 to Al the house
refused TO agree to the appropriation
Of $500 for the vice-presideEt and
when the amendment. providing for
similar allowance for the speaker
was takeu up. Mr.. Cannon left the
chamber and. going INTO che lobby.
lighted his cigar
Doesn't Hear Vote.
BY vote Of II TO - the house then
refused TO appropriate money for the
speakers automobile. Representative
Scott, Of Kansas, chairman a the
committee on agriculture. voting WITH
the Insurgents and Democrats against
the appropriation.
The report was then sent back 10
the conferccs with instructions %
insist that che senate withdraw IT'S
amendment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-11
MAY MEAN A PRISON
SENTENCE FOR ALL TODAY
Second Attempt OF the Government
to Land Men Responsible for IN
derweiohing Frauds Behind the
Bars Comes to an End--Jury Fans
to Reach an Agreement as to One.
tBy Associated press)

MEM 1OhN, JUN w. N""f - -
Heikc. the white haired secretary oil
the American Sugar Refining Nom-
many. was convicted tonight on one
count of an indictment charging con
sp.racy to defraud the government OF
customs duties on sugar. Ernest W.
Gci bracht. former superintendent OF
the Williamsburg tBrooklyW renn-
cry was convicted On all six counts.
For James +. Bendcrnagel. the for
mer cashier of the refinery, the jury
stood To ; for acquittal. He VIII
be tried again.
This ends the governments second
attempt to imp ison the group OF men
responsible for the vast underwelgh
ny frauds to which the so-called
trust has virtually confessed by The
restitution of more than s2,000,000 III
duty.
Highest Official.
Heike is one of the highest ofticiai'
of the company upon whom blame
has been fixed and he now faces q
sentence OF two years in prison or
fine Of $4,000. He Is 65 years old
snd broken in health and spirit. lis
counsel, in summing up, declared re
peatedry that a prison term meant
nothing less than death.
Convicted on all six counts. Ger
bracht can be sentenced to twelve
years In prison. with a maximum iine
Of $40 600 He is GO years old.
All three defendants, who were un'
der bond. were psroled in the custody
of counsel until 1890 o'clock tOmor'
row morning when tn court VIII heal
the usual motion in the cases OF
Heike and Gerbracht. and barrin'
some stay. will annornce the tine Of
sentence.
Beginning of Case.
The trial. which ended tonight, was
started on Nav l6. with six deIend
ants included in the indictment. Be
sides Heike, Gerbracht. Bendernase
there were three minor employees
Harry walker. assistant dock super
intendcnt. and Jean ". Yolker, an'
James F. Halligan. checkers.
The trial had not progressed FAR
however. when the testimony so III
eliminated these men that their coun
sci entered pleas of guilty. They hav'
not yet been sentenced.
Bendernagel had been rid will
Oliver Splitter. the pardoncd dock sup
erintendcnt. who testified at the tria
inst closed, but as was the case 10
night. the jury sagrced.
Caused Heike's Conviction.
Splitter go. two years and 'oul
checkers were sentenced to on
wear. They are still serving tim'
in BlackwcH's Island. but Splitter
conscience striker. made complete
confession and told story that re
suited in Heike's conviction.
The sixth count on which lie II
was fond guilty, charges him VIII
unIawfulIy and wilfully conspirin;
with Oliver Splitter and others II
making and encctIng and aiding y
cfecting entries Of raw duiiabie su
gar At less than their true weight
bv means Of f7ise and fraufuien
statements as to those weights PRO
70 March I. 1907.
Judge Martin who presided at IN
triaI auishcd hi charge 70 the iurl
Al 1925 O'Clock tbs morning and tn
TRY then began its deliberations
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Ccontinued on Fourth rsseJ
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Bridal Party Missing

The time for The ceremony was then
craving nigh and. In order for Mr..