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ISSUE STOCK FOR
$34, 900, 900.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Norfolk and Western
was held yesterday in the offices of
the company in Roanoke.
The principal business was the de-
.cision to issue $4,000 900 Of. com.
mon stock convertible into bonds.
Several of the stockholders and d.
rectors were delayed by a freight
wreck at Island Ford and did not mr.
rive until 1890.
Mr.. Henry Fink the chairman OF
the board presided over the meetine
OF the stockholders which was IN
session only short while.
The stockholders unanimously vo.
ted to issue $4,000, 900 of common
stock which is to be converted into
bonds as needed TO carry out plans
for Improvement and equipment
The action of the board of directors
In all matters was ratified.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
SAYS HEARST Is -.
SURE TO WIN
LAWSON IS FOR HUGHEs, But
THINKS HE WILL BE
DEFEATED.

Boston. Oct. 11.--Thomas w. Law.
son has told O prominent Democratic
ofhciai. that barring a miracle, Hea rst
will be elected In New York. Law
son is q Hughes man because he
does not believe In municipal owner
ship. He said:
II have had reports compiled for
me by the insurance organisation
which is fighting the grafters and
which has an agent I'm every town
and village In the state. Their re-
ports are based upon o thorough can
vass made during the past twenty
days and are wholly uninfiuenced by
political motives, and only for my
guidance in the coming Mutual and
New York Life insurance contest. I
am sorry TO say. because 7 am un-
alterably opposed to the municipal
ownership doctrine which Hearst
represents. that barring a miracle,
Hearst will sweep the state"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12

The Conflict" by Emma Wolf.
winch IL the novelette, opening the
November number of The Smart ast
III story remarkably new In plot
and treatment. IL concerns the ,vo
distinct personalities which tho he
rome. a young married woman. dis
covers that she possesses. Her won.
derful alter ego ia ENCOURAGED ana
developed by her. and the STRANGE
complication which results is losicai-
ly and skilfully brought about. Miss
Wolf. through this novelette,. win
find herself occupying a very hish
place among the younger American
writer's.
Jack London contributes a rafting
good story to this issue--one out of
MS usual vein, but brimful OF inter-
est. II IL called "A Wicked Wo-
man"
The essay is by Richard Ls osi-
lienne, whose name is a guarantee Of
everything that is beautiful and truly
literary. IL is entitled THE World
ana the Lover" and while the au-
thor's point OF view may not meet
WIN every readers approval. there
IS no gainsaying his clever hand
ing Of universally interestin.
theme.
Poems by favorite writer's are io
evidence, and the humor is up ia
The Smart Sets high standard.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12

Prepare for the inevitable rainy
days.
They're sure TO come along in the
autumn.
Don't wait till one comes, but get
ready now.
See to IT that you have trim, thick
soled wet-weather boots.
Don't try to worry along withou,
a dark, servicesble and well-cut rain
coat.
Or better yet, II you can AFFORD a..
have waterproof short skirt and
coat.
Provide yourself with a small.
closefitting hat, without feathers.
Have good umbrella. neat gloves
and a dark petticoat, not silk.
n becoming, have dash OF red
somewhere about your costume. in
hat, umbrella or neckscarf.
A little bit Of red has much piou-
ancy on a dull. wet day.
It's worth a good bit to know that
you are prepared in this way, when
you wake up in the morning and
hear the rain psttering.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
CROKER FILES LIBEL
SUIT IN ENGLAND

Dublin. Oct. 1.-THE Evening Tele-
graph says that Richard Croker has
initiated a suit for libel against the
proDrietors Of the London Magazine
on account OF a series OF statements
contained In an artice entitled Tam
many in England"
The sestatements criticise Mr..
Croker, declaring. among other
things. that he helped to bring New
York into an eviIler state than Tweed
did.
Mr.. Croker, after consulting friends
and lawyers, decided to prosecute.
A number of prominent counsel Will
be engaged. Damages are claimed
In Ave figures. The magazine is one
OF the numerous Harmsworth pubIi-
cations.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
VIRGINIA BUQLE
USED BY WOMEN

Durham, N. c., Oct. 1.-THE reg
uisr annual convention OF the United
Daughters OF Confederacy of North
Carolina, was called TO order here
yesterday morning by the counding Of
the busle that was used by Company
&C." Third Virginia cavalry, at Beth
el. for first call OF war.
The featue OF the morning session
was the address OF welcome by Cen
ersl Julian s. Carr. who was recent
iy elected brigadier-generai Of the
Confederate veterans of the Southern
states. Mrs. J. r.. Cain delivered
the address Of welcome for the Iocs,
chapters.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
GRAHAM NEWS.


Rev j. w. Shuler and Rev. l.. %.
Addington are attending the sessions
OF the Holston Conference, NJ. e.
Church South, at Cleveland, Tenn.
this week The congregation OF
Graham and East Tazewell main.
tained their reputation by sending
their pastors TO Conference with
salaries paid in full. In addition
each Of these congregations built
splendid new parsonages during the
past summer.
Attorney X. Kemp Morton was I'm
TazeweiI on legal business last Mon
day.
The cold blast that ls now sweep.
ing over this section has not stopped
the activity In Graham real estate.
Several pieces OF property have
changed hands and number of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
TRY TO LYNCH
A NEGRO BOY

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. Ito
escape lynching the IL year old ne
gro boy known as jesse James, was
brought here tonight from Amite
La, and placed In the parish prison.
The boy was accused of attempting
rape upon a four year old white girl
and II was necessary for Sheriff OF
Amite to take him secretly aboard a
train. This was the boys second es-
cape from lynching. Immediately ar
ter the crime he had ben dragged
into the woods by friends of the out
ragged child and a rope had been
placed around his neck. On account
OF his youth. however, he was beat
en- instead of hanged
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
Norfolk & Western
Has Fourth Place.

ouildings are In process of construc.
ton. Graham continues to be the
ideal location In this section for either
residential or business purposes.
MIR. l., @. Cole has purchased the
residence Of Mr.. VIM. +. Baugh In
West Granam. Mr.. Buugh purchas-
Ing the store OF Mr. Cole near the
works Of the Thistle Plow and roun-
dry Company.
MIR. G. s. Morton, store manager
for The Stone Branch Lumber Com
pany. at Honaker. Va. was In Ora
ham and Bueneld on business this
week.
The laying OF the granoiithlc side
walks on Morton and wister streets
has been completed by contractor T..
II. Baker. This Improvement adds
greatly TO the appearance OF Ora
Inns principal streets, at the same
time increasing the value OF the
abutting property.
Mrs. Mamie Crockett In visiting
her daughter. Mrs. A. p. Penn AT
her daughter, Mrs. A, p. Penn, nj
return with her mother and spend
the winter In Graham.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
WEST VIRGINIA
BOARD OF TRADE,

Charleston Gazette is taking notes
OF our Board OF Trade and speaks
OF It's good works.
A striking manifestation OF wha,
organization acomplishes 10 shown by
what our state board Of trade is &C.
'comp'ishins for the development and
npbufidins OF our state
Composed OF energetic bcsiness
men who unselhshly devote their
time and means to the best interests
OF the entire state. the same board of
trade has within q few years only,
accomplished what, as individuals,
they could never have effected.
II Is exceedingly encouraging to
note that practically every city and
town In the state has already Or
sanized or is arranging to organize
boards of trade, chambers of com
merce. or similar bodies to look after
the business affairs of such muniei-
pal corporations. and that as an al
most universal rule these local bodies
are becoming members OF the state
board OF trade.
Speaking from actual knowledge.
the chamber OF commerce OF the city
OF Charleston has done more towards
the upbuiiding and progress OF our
city than all other influences combin-
cd. and what our local organization
means for US the state board of
trade means for all West virginia
No real good can be accomplished
without combined effort.
The state board OF trade means
concentrated effort.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
WEEDS HER WHOSE
LIFE HE WRECKED
FORMER LOCAL BUSINESS MAN
WHO EIOPEs WITH PART.
MEMS WIFE. TAKES HER
As BRIDE.

The last chapter In the Smoot- Star
back sensation OF two years ago,
which began with the hight of r. c.
Smoot across the continent with his
partners wife. and which contem-
plated two broken households and
two divorces. IL written In the mar
riage Of the eiopers in California.
The wedding took place over two
weeks ago. but the news concerning
II Just reached here yesterday. The
only details learned were received in
a brief account OF the wedding, an.
pearing I'm the Burlington (Califor.
nia) Weekly Advance. The Advance
says:
"On September 27th at Redwood
City Mrs. +. d. Starbuck and Mr.. r..
c. smoot were united In the holy
bonds Of matrimony by Judge Buck.
Mrs. Smoot IL a woman OF fine bust.
ness ability. and withai is a striking
beauty OF the blonde type. She In
very well liked throughout San Ma
teo. her affable manner and pleas
ant, sunny temperament making her
hosts OF friends. Mr.. Smoot has for
several years conducted with great
success a growing plumbers' plant
and contracting business. Mr.. and
Mrs. smoot will go to housekeeping
In their beautiful bungalow I'm Hay
ward Park"
According to the local accounts
smoot and Mrs. Starbuck have been
|criminaily intimate during their two
years in San Matoe. where they are
In business together. Indeed, Mrs.
|Smoot. In her dispositions in her own
divorce proceedings. alleged that her
husband and his partners wife lived
under the same roof. and I'm a very
questionable manner in the western
town. From all local accounts the
people OF the western city, however,
do not understand the circumstances
that existed between the two parties
and did not know OF the real relation
to the nuptials. s.--Pargersburg News
Dispatch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12

The fact that Illinois authorizes
imprisonment for debt has created
some stir. It In true the imprison-
ment is greatly limited, but II exists.
The Constitution OF the State says,
mo person shall be imprisoned for
debt unless upon refusal to deliver
up his estate for the benent OF his
creditors In such manner az shall be
prescribed by law, or in case where
there is strong presumption of
fraud" Under the law, when nut
In prison, the debtor must either pay
the debt or sue out writ OF babeas
corpus and show that he is unable TO
pay. The imprisonment is limited to
six months There is q vigorous call
for a change OF the law, which has
been frequently invoked by people
who sell goods payable in INSTALL
ments. This seems a sort OF Offset
for the peonage that has created
trouble In the south-Courier Jour
nal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
NAY BOYCOTT
AlrERICAN GOODS.
SOUTH A1masQAH- RErURIACs
THRnATRN 10 BOYCOTT MANU-.
FACTUaERs WHO VOTE
ron Ro0snvELr.

New Orleans. La, Oct. il.--Print-
ed circuiars Threatening that South
American cosntriss VIII boycott the
goods Of American manufacturers
who vote for President Roosevelt's
principles In the next presidential
election have been received by sever.
nj New Orleans manufacturing nrms
The circular. which Is claimed to
have been drafted in Caracas. vens.,
ON Sept. II. reads n part: "Ameri-
can manufacturers who vote the
Roosevelt ballot In the next presiden.
tial election viii b excluded from
South American trade. President
Roosevelt has aid In some recent
speeches that the Latin American
countries are bound to disappear for
two reasons: First. because they are
Latin and second. because they are
small" The circular then says that
the Democratic party "is disposed to
frsternize with us and treat us on
equal basiA" II says that 1T boy.
colt stations already have been es-
tablished. but does not explain what
Is msant by boycott stations. The
organization is claimed to be on a
military basis entirely independent
OF South American govern ment and
better organised than the Chinese
boycott. The circular calls this or
sanixatfon the Sublime brotherhood
OF Zaoues." Apparently the circu-
lars were mailed from San Jose,
Costa Rica.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
Tho Chesapealke and Ohio =
Now In sixth Place.
AZ COAL CARRYING ROAD. nav.
ING HAULED NEARLY ao.eee..
600 TONS FOR ises.

The geological survey estimates
that nearly 10000. 900 tons Of coai
originated along the Norfolk aaAt
Western In 1905. Tho survey sxpsrtss
also estimate that the amount of
coal shipped over the Chssapsaks
and Ohio from the mines OF the Kan
AVA and New River districts. was
s.so0.o0o tons In 1905.
II is estimated that somethins ov-
or 255.000.000. tons OF bituminous
coal were loaded for shipmeats In
this country in 1905. or this amount
In tho replies to inquiries made or
operators. all not replying 1as..
100000 tons are accounted for in
the total of shipments over varioua
roads.
The amount OF coal shipped over
the Pennsylvania lines In 1905. In
cluding the Pennsylvania railroad.
the . Pennsylvania Company. the
Pennsylvania lines west OF Pittsburs
the Terre Haute and Indianapolis
and the vandaiia was 20. .0oo. 900
tons. or over 20 per cent OF the To-
tai production OF bituminous coal.
Second In Importance 10 the Hal
timore and Ohio Southwestern. with
total shipments. slightly in excsss
OF 2o.ooo.oO0 tons.
The Frisco system. which include.
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois.
shipped something over 10000. 600
tons.
The Norfolk and Western took
fourth place. with over 5000. 200
tons.
And then came the chesaoeas.
ana Ohio. in sixth place. with over
s.ooO.o 900 tons.
All the foregoing is being wort.u
out by Mr.. Edward w. Parker OF n.
survey In his forthcoming report on
rhe Production Of Coal in 1906"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
Says Three Roads Were
Driven Out BY
Reform"
YOUTHFUL EX-SENATOR. IN AID
DRESS TO BOARD. APPEALS
FOR CARE In TAXATION

Charleston. Oct. 1.-THE wess
Virginia Board OF Trade adjourned
yesterday to meet next year at Ell
kins. Before adjournment. the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Henry G. Davis, of Ell
kins.
Vice-President-w. ID. Alexander
Moundsville; I. G. White. Morgan
town; Fred NJ. Staunton. Charleston; /;
George w. Summers, Parkersburg;
,. w. Run, Biuefield.
Secretary-R. B. Naylor, Wheel
ing.
Treasurer-W. A. Wilson, Wheel
ing.
SENATOR DAVIS SPEAKS.
Senator Davis addressed the meet
ing this afternoon.
He told OF the great increase In
the wealth OF West Virginia, but
warned against the killing Of the
goose which laid the golden egg. He
held railroads responsible for the
states growth and prosperity, and
addressing Governor Dawson, warned
the state not To tax railroads. un.
fairly. He said that already he had
in mind three West Virginia rail.
roads which would have been built
but for the fact that New York cap.
talists have refused TO put their mon
ey into West Virginia railroads till
they see the outcome OF the new tar
system.
GOVERNOR DAWSON REPLIES.
Governor Dawson replied and said
the Board of Public Works had nc
intention OF treating railroads un-
fairly. but was trying to do its duty
to all. w. c. Shroul. of Pennsyl-
vania. in an address. said better far
ming, good roads and proper treat.
ment OF corporations are all that are
needed to manage this great state
A smoker at the Elks' club with an
elegant luncheon served by Steward
John Drennen, wound up the pro-
ceedings tonight.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
SAYS HEARST BY
$1,000 MAJORITY
ANTI-HRARsr ORGAN PRRDICrs
RLDCTsON or EDITOR
CANDIDATE.

New York. Oct. 1l.-A sisn Of pro-
ress In the New York political cam
paign yesterday was that wiseacres on
both sides had begun to make esti.
mates. The Hearst peope were elated
over IN estimate published in Col.
lier's Weekly. which IL anti Hearst
that their candidate would ret one
third OF the normal Republican vote.
They expect heavy detection OF old
time Democrats. but believes the
balance will be a. usual. Il says
Hearst will have $4,000 piuraity
below the Harlem River; consea uent.
ly will be elected governor by abou,
$4,000 votes.
Republicans. OF course. treated this
estimate with dsrision. Their own m.
ures are that Brooklyn. which las,
year gave Hearst $4,000 plurality in
q three cornered night. and that
Hearst will not get to the Harlem
River with more than 10000 votes
at the outside. As to the Repub blicau
plurality up the State. they say that
instead Of being normal. they will
gain 30 many Democrats. and at the
same time hold their own votes &c
closely. that they will come down to
the Harlem River with at Toast lao,.
900 plurality. On their figures
therefore, Hughes may be elected by
1000.
Hughes tour up State is having q
good effect In lining up all Republi-
cans who may have been waver-
ing. They also point with Giee "a
the appearance OF prominent Demo
Gratis at the Hughes meetings. On
the other hand Hearst meetings show
an unabated enthusiasm, and his
tour up the State is expected to car.
ry the war into Republican strong.
holds.
Betting continues light at about
five to two against Hearst.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
NO TRACE YET OF
DEFAULTING BANKER

New York. Oct. 11.-With the
closing OF the banking hours today
the full extent OF the liabilities OF
J. M. Cabalos Il Co, OF New York
and Havana, who failed yesterday.
still estimated at between $1,000
600 to 100000. Although the
story OF the defalcation OF Manuel
silveria, head Of the Havana house,
which cused the failure, had put all
the marines along the coast on the
lookout. no word has been received
from the Carmelina, the ship on
which the missing man embarked.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12

PASSENGER AGENTS
COMING IN 1907,

west Baden. Ind, Oct. 1.-THE
National Association OF Traye,fos
Passenger Agents to-day unanimous
ly selected the jamestown exposition
for the holding OF their convention
next year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
HURTS HIS FEELINGS.

Senator Bailey is surprised AT
Texas. surprised and grieved. The
state positively objects to his work
ing for Standard OIL during vaca.
tions.- Minneapolis Journal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
Henry 9. DAVIS
Gives a Warning.

firs that giows star-like across the
dark-growing moor. where the sooty
smith bends over his anvil, and thou
hopest to replace thy iost horse
shoe,--is 1t a detached, separated
speck. cut on from the whole uni
verse.-indissolubly Joined to the
whole! Thou fooll that smithy are
was primarily kindled at the sun:
Is fed by air that circulates from be-
fore Noah's deiuge. from beyond the
Dogstar: therein. With iron Force,
and coal Force. and the far stronger
Force OF man are cunning afinities
and battles and victories of Force
brought about. It is a little Eangiion,
or nervous center. In tho great vital
system OF Immensity. Cali it, II
thou wilt. an unconscious alter.
kindled on the bosom of the All:
whose iron sacrifice. whose iron
smoke and influence reach quite
through the All; whose dinsy priest,
not by word. yet by brain and sinsw.
breaches forth texotericaiiy enouSh)
one little textile from the gospel of
freedom, the gospe, of mans Force
commanding and one day to be all
commanding.
Detached. separated! say there Ia
no such separation: nothing hither-
to was ever strained. cast aside: but
all. were It withered leaf, works
together with all; is borne forward
on the botomless. shoreless food of
Action. and lives through perpstpal
metambrophoses. The withered leaf
IL not dead and lost; there are for
ces in 1t and around 1t. though work.
ing In inverse order; else how could
1t rot? Despise not the rag from
which man makes paper. or the lit
ter from which the earth makes corn.
Rightly viewed. no meanest object is
Insignificant; all objects are as win
dows. through which the philosophic
eye looks into Inhnitude itself.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
SENATOR PLATT'S
DISCOVERY,

Senator Patt has discovered that
politics is an easy game in compar-
ison with the task of placatins an
angry woman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
NATURE NOT AN
AGGREGATE, BUT
A WHOLE.

Well sang the Hebrew Psalmist
III 7 take the wings of the morning
and dwell In the uttermost parts OF
the universe, God is there" Thou
thyself. o cultivated reader. who too
probably art no Psalmist, but at
Prosaist, knowing God only by tradi-
ton, knowest thou any corner of the
word where at least Force is not :?
The drop which thou sbakest from
thy wet hand rests not where IT falls,
but tomorrow thou finest IL swept
away; already on the wings OF the
north wind IT. Is nearing the tropic OF
Cancer. How came II to evaporate,
and not lie motionless? Thinkest
thou there is anght motionless? any
thing without Force, and utterly
dead?
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New York Produce Market.

Eror-p New York Feb s
~, dR-Rec"ipts. 1867; exports. 9%t,.
s" NJ, ~: duil and barely steady.
WHEAI-RtceiIts. $500: exports. A. a.,
saes, z,60,~c futures. spot easv: No }
req 80. elevator: No red. y;n n l.
aioa!' no. ] northern Duluth. 81; + 4 Il
C.)RN-Receipts, 117.115; exports. 70 40.
SPOT easy; no. :, 5l12 elevator and 10 n n
ai,"at: 10. yellow. -: No. white II
"a -f"ceipts. $3.50; SPOT steady.
m xed oats, -I,32 BIS, 3a,3G: natural
wilt, :Gn:s' lbs. 3Gu3gl. clipped white
CUT Enthusiastically.
LARD-Flrm; western steamed e6nln
$40; refined. steady; continent. .1,: &
$50; compound. 5lsMsh -
clear. l5m1S. '''oi
MESS PORE-l5. 75Ml65O
BCI0TER-Firm; receipts, 545S; street
price, extra creamery, q. Official prices +:
Creamery, common to extra, 1911: do
held, lin2342; renovated, common to ex-
ira, I4laO.
EGGS-Easier; receipts. 1S 70s; state. Pa.
and nearby fancy selected white, 24M25 :
do. choice. 22M3; do mixed extra, q.
pOTATOES-Easy. unchanged
SUGAR-Raw. barely steady; fair rein
ing. 27s; centrifugal. &c test, :, Il-3oa,323.
molasses sugar, rs; refined. quiet.