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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-03
FASTS 40 DAYS AND DIES
Exhaustion Causes Death Of Man Who
Sought to Cure Indigestion.

Journal Special Service. -s
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 3.-James T.
Postlethwait, a clerk in the Michigan
Central railroad offices, is dead as the
result of fasting for forty-nine days.
Postlethwait was troubled with indi-
gestion and was advised to fast to be
cured. He began his fast two months
ago, and when he abstained from all
food: for forty-nine days he was pro-
nounced cured. s5s&a aa
Z Instead of taking light diet, Postle-
thwait ate heartily Of fruit and raw
food. He was taken i'll Immediately.
His long fast broke the record made
by DR.. Tanner g -. s.a .ns., ~
The physicians say his death was
caused by. exhaustion and inability to
take nourishment. 5.sfo~ &- Il. y
Postlethwait worked thirty-fve out
Of the forty.nine days. that he tasted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
APPROACH OF THE
FALL FESTIVAL.

At the committee meeting at Mrs.
81. B. Easley's on monday evening.
with the exception of one or two. all
were present, and very enthusiasts
tic crowd 1t was. Some twenty-five
In number All reported generous
donations from merchants and indi-
viduals. Truly the festival Is boom
ing along at rapid rate. Among 9TH
or good things the Japanese booth
promises to be a beautiful and popu-
lar feature. Tea will be served by
one of the fairest Daughters" of
Japan, who will come over for the
purpose, of course.
The beautiful Miss Seraphina An
gelique Doll has arrived from Paris
and will be delighted to meet the
children of Bluefeld on the cath.
25th and 26th.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
BLUEFIELD REAL
ESTATE A GOLD MINE

Young man, buy real estate, es-
pecially suburban property. then stick
close to business. In few years
you will be Observation-Disclosures
Sage. Mrs Sage's business judgment
netted him over S1OO,OOO,OOO. His
advice will make dollars for you II
you will read the advertisement OF
the Graham and Bluefield Improve
ment Company's on the last page,
and act on 1t quickly. We have
knowledge of this property, and,
considering the recent purchase OF
adjoining land by the railroad for
round-house and shops, know OF no
better place to invest $500 or $4OO.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
MR.. PIPP.

Charley Grapewin. the greatest |
character comedian that ever trod !
the boards before a delightful audi !
ence is the brilliant star In the big
production, THE Awakening Of Mr.. |
Pipp," which comes TO the Elk's
Opera House tonight. The play is one
OF the most highly entertaining mu-
steal comedies ever written. II is
tuneful, laughable and interesting
from the fact that it has a tangible
plot and a sensible basis for all that
occurs. It abounds in funny situa-
lions and ludicrous cflmaxes and
the big company OF fifty people who
present IT are all artists. who for
this number there are forty in the
beauty chorus Of stunning girls who
know how to wear handsome gowns
becomingly, and whose ability at
singing and dancing Is far above the
average. The scenic afforts and
stage settings are magnificent and
the owners, Wells Dunno and Har-
Ian have spared neither pains nor ex-
pense 20 make 81 Americas foremost
musical frivolity. How well they
nave succeeded IL shown by It's un-
qualified success in all the larger
cit'es' II VIII be seen here in ali
It's ontirey
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
THE HOG SHOW

The Big Hog Show goes bravely on
and Mr.. W. II. Coffman is much
pleased at the success with which his
entertainment has met. He has
created quite an interest in the rails
ing of hogs in this region and much
good will be the result OF this pleas
ing innovation in our midst Such
evidences of public spirit In our COM
munity should be commended.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

TO THE NAVAL GUN FACTORY
BAND, OF WASHINGTON
ID. g..

The Daily Leader returns the
thanks OF the entire Office force to
this excellent band OF music for their
delightful serenade on yesterday. II
Is pleasing indeed to be thus hon
ored by such an organization OF mu-
sicians. Their sweet music carried
us back to our youthful days when we
were n baritone player in an ANA
teur band In our home town. II
took us back to the days when our
heart was young and tender and 1t
made our bosom swell with emotion.
AS We have said, the music of this
band is simply supurb, and the gent
lemanly bearing of all It's members
is really refreshing. Many of them
visited our Office on yesterday and 1t
was really pleasure to meet them.
We greatly appreciate the compli-
ment extended to the Leader in CIV
ing 1t an open air concert during
business hours. and We shall ever
hold the gallant band In kind remem-
brance. May they live long. each
and every one OF them, to render
their soul stirring melodies to the
human heart. We are glad that they
are with us and may they carry
away with them such pleasant recol-
lections of our city that they may
some day come to see us again and
join with us in some way in making
our prosperity greater.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS
ENCAMPMENT BEGINS AT NEW
ORLEANS WITH THREE THOU
SAND IN ATTENDANCE.

New Orleans, Oct. with l.
500 tents pitched at City Park Race
Track, the twenty-fourth convention
OF Knights of Pythias and biennial
encampment, uniform rank, began
today. The encampment and con-
vention will continue all week. Prizes
for the drills, the feature of the en-
campment, will be awarded Saturday.
About three Thousand knights In
uniform are at the tented city and
hotels are filed to their limit with
Pythians and their friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

t to ca a tsoren
informant
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
HIS MAJESTY
AND THE MAID"
POSITIVELY NO DUPLICATE IN
YOUR CITY.

Mary Emerson who Is this season
appearing under the direction Of
Nixon & Zimmerman. has a relative
who In very absent minded. Not
long since 1t began to rain just as
this relation was starting for New
York. Going back for the umbrella
IL occurred to her that there were a
number OF others in the house that
needed mending. Taking them with
her on her arrival In the city she
left them, as 1t had stopped rain
Ing. left her own also saying that
she would call for them later. Co
Ing out of q restaurant after dinner
she absent minded picked up an
umbrella and started out with 1t but
before she could reach the door an
indignant feminine voice stopped her
saying, Madam, that is my umbrel-
Ia" Apoligizing she returned II to
Its owner with Il forgot / didn't
bring mine in" and not stopping to
hear the others half finished-"I've
a mind to" went out to do some
more shopping. Later she called for
her mended umbrellas and with her
arms full entered the train just as IL
was about to- pull out. Dropping into
the first vacant seat she found 1t
partly occupied by the woman with
whom she had had the adventure i'm
the restaurant Looking up the wo-
man recognized her and seeing the
numerous umbrellas in her arms said
meaningly, "Ah, see that you've
had a good day after ALL"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Colt, OF
Hinton, have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Nellie
Alice to DR.. William Neavitt Palmer,
Wednesday. Oct. "a, in the M. E.
Church at Hinton. Miss Colt has a
number of relatives in this city and
county, where she has frequently
visited and who will be interested in
the above amour cement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
The Leader.
ALL ABOUT BLUEFIELD

Mr.. A. Lynch will leave today for
New York and other northern cities.
w. s. Taylor, OF welch. w. Va,
was in the city yesterday.
]. G.. Fisher. OF Roanoke. regis
tered at the Altamont yesterday.
w. A. Landon. of Honaker. Va.
was in the city yesterday.
w. l.. Coleman. of Honaker, is
registered at the Altamont.
Mr.. J. ]. Warden, of Kimball. w.
Va, was business visitor in Blue
field yesterday.
Miss Eta Clark reports Mrs. De-
vers. Of South Bluefield. in very
serious condition.
The infant of Mrs. Eva Cline is
very sick and but little hopes are en-
tertained for its recovery.
Miss Ray Newkirk reports her
patient. Mr.. Leroy Landrum. OF
South Bluefield. much improved this
morning.
Va. and Miss Martha Sampson, of
Maybeury. w. Va, was shopping In
Bluefield yesterday.
A. J. Hearn, OF this city, is now
excavating for a large three story
brick building next to the post Of
fee.
DR.. Martin is excavating for
nice building on Bluefield avenue,
which will be pushed to an early
completion.
Our city Is becoming as lively as
can be and everybody is getting busy.
For business of any kind. Bluefleld
continues to lead.
A. B. Weber. has just arrived
from Roanoke to accept a position
with the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way at this place.
Silas Jackson, Nathan Perdue and
M. M. Ruthford, of Pineville, w.
Va, were in town yesterday on bust
ness.
Rev. J. T. Gibbons. colored can
didate for the Legislature on the
Lincoln Republican ticket, left yes
terday to attend the conference Of
his church. He will be absent
for several days but will return In
time to enter his protest against the
further rule OF the boss and the
CRATER.
The following ladies are requested
to meet this afternoon at o'clock at
my residence on Giles street: Mes
danes Winesett, T. c. Jopling w.
A Thomas, Thornhill, ]. III. John
ston, o. c. Jenkins, NJ. B. Easley.
Otey, Stone, John Evans and Miss
Tabb. Business of importance.
Mrs. w. r. DAWSON,
Chairman Refreshment Committee.
U. ID. c.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

Mrs. J. Neighbor. of Mercer street,
who has been visiting her parents in
Bedford. returned on Mol yesterday.
VIM. Robbins and wife of Mar
Ion. Va, are registered at the Wind
sor Hotel
Hon. Jairus Collins is growing
stronger with the masses of the peo-
pie every day. 1t is now conceded
that he will be elected, but this
should not make his friends indif-
erent. Such assurances on every
land should make them work the
harder to swell the majority.
Let the Democracy make a move
for the betterment Of political con-
ditions in our midst. Let them come
20 the meeting at the Skating Rink
next Monday night. Come out and
lend your encouragement for better
government in our local affairs. Dare
TO have an opinion of your own and
defend your rights as citizen.
Remember the Democratic meet
ing of Monroe, Mcdowell and Mer-
Ger counties to discuss the judicial
situation and other matters Of i'm
portance. Let all good citizens who
want to see a good man on the bench
of this district turn out and aid in
matter by word as well as action.
The meeting will take place in the
city OF Bluefeld on Monday night,
the 22nd, at o'clock In the Skating
Rink building.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

Rooms for rent at No. "a Pu-
laski street, to good par
ties who will keep the
rooms clean and pay the
rent.
Prof. T. II. r. Christie
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

There Is life in the Democracy of
Monroe, Mcdowell and Mercer yet.
Let them turn out in full force and
participate in the Democratic meet
ing to be held at the Skating Rink
next Monday night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17
Are You Como to Buy a Steel Rance This Fall?
"ANCHORo
Price Is Ripht

In fact the Anchor is the only Range on the
market that has any particularly distinct tea.
lures. The manufacturers of this range have
broken away from the worn out traditions of
range building and have constructed dur
able and beautiful Range full of efficient
modern features.
This Range is so constructed that the Smoke
Flue comes out at the Back thereby leaving
both the top of the range as well as tn,
arming closet without any distractions
They are made from heavy Cold Rolled Steel
Plate, the bake oven being made of ten gauge
Steel Plate, this being the heaviest material
ever known in Steel Range constructions The
oven lues are double with thick Asbestos Card
Boards between the two steel plates, therefore
making the oven understandable and a perfect
baker, as the asbestos lining holds the heat in
the oven where il should be and prevents il
radiating out into the room in hot weather
and making it very uncomfortable for the one
doing the cooking.
NO one thinking of buying Steel Range
can afford to- do so without first calling at my
store and making critical examination of
t to call at the store request to send de.
i'll be gladly furnished and am sure IL va
with me that have the best Steel Range o
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

WANTED:-At once. Good
Comissary man. Apply or
Write, Louisville Coal and
Coke Co, Goodwill, w.
Va, or the Leader ffioe.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-17

FOR SALE.-A first Class Saw
MIL outfit. Fer particulars call
on or address the Leader, Blue
field, w Va.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-20
Abstracts Of Title
|. W. Upham, Manager

The Blaisdell-Bird Co. are Of
fetal Abstracters and furnish
bonded Abstracts OF Title for
any land in Ward County. The
Importance of.absolutely correct
Abstracts is often underestimate
ed and the greatest care should
be exercised by customers in
their selection OF abstracters.
This company is under a $1O,-
100000 official bond to Ward
County indemnifying customers
against loss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-20
Notice for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be receivek for the erection of a new
school building in Chilcot School Dist
No. p, at the home of Perry Nolen, Sec
II, Twp. 154, rye SO, up until 2 o'clock
D. m. Of Saturday, Oct. Ii, 1906.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the Office Of County Supt. Warren al
Minot, or at che Ross State Bank. each
bid to be accompanied by q certified
check of $500 to insure the faithful per
Torrance of the contract.
The district reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids. }. r. Pound,
9-13-10-11 Clerk, Ross, N. D
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-20
- SNAP.

FOR sALE-The seq Of IA.
The W.! Of nwA Of ID.
e@ of the nwA of IA.
ny Of the swI Of 13.
all in 1882.
s65OO takes the whole strip. Three
dwelling houses, school house and
postoffice on the land. Station and Ele.
vator close by. Good, rich valley land
some timber, running water through it
Suitable for farming or dairying. Terms
to suit purchaser. This is a snap
Seven miles from Minot. A bridge cost.
ing 1902 goes with the land.
OWEN HECKER,
II 22p Hecker, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-09-20

When two strong men come to blows
even if they are we'll matched, it is not a
pleasing sight, but If the man who gets
the worst of it will use DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, he will look better and feel
better in short order. Be sure you get
DeWitt's. Good for everything a salve
is used for, including piles. Sold by
Mccoy & Co., Druggists.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
PUBLICLY DISMISSED.
Midshipmen Sever All Connection
] With Naval Academy.

WIN NAVAL ACADEMY.
Annapolis. Md, Jan. 1s.--At noon
wednesday. when the naval brigades
of mIdshipmen paraded for regular
dinner formation, Eiidshipman Peter
son Barto Mazoni of Pensacola and w.
W. Foster OF New Albany, Ind, first
classmen, and Trenmor Coffin, Jr.. OF
the third class, were publicly dismiss
ed from the United States navy for
hazing pIebs. or fourth classmen. The
order of the secretary of the navy was
q short one and In each case addressed
personally to the midshipman directly
concerned.
The trial of Midshipman Minor Meri-
wether, Jr. on charge Of hazing, was
resumed Wednesday. A long time was
occupied In verification OF the large
record of Tuesdays proceedings. Mid
shipman Deriwether continued his de-
Tense on charge OF hazing. A number
OF members of the fourth class testi-
fled that Meriwether treated them with
consideration; that he acted towards
them in friendly and good natured
manner. It was made clear by the line
adopted by the defense that Meriweth-
er Is anxious to relieve his name from
the opprobium Of cruelty. liff .Dl3a
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
.FALLlERIRS ELECTED.
Head of the French Senate Is Now
Chief Executive.
HE DEFEATS D0UMER
1t Was Unnecessary to Take More
Than One iiaIIot. There Being
Only Two Of the Candi.
dates Voted For.

Paris, Jan. 1s--The national assem-
bly, met at I o'clock Wednesday after
noon In the congress hall OF the royal
palace at versaiIles for the election OF
q president OF the republic. The as
sembly consists nominally OF Bs1 dep.
uties and 500 senators. but owing to
death. illness and the passage Of some
deputies to the senate. leaving seats
vacant. the number present decreased
to about $50. making 4so votes neces-
sary to elect the new president. The
greatest interest manifested in the
proceedings ,sa. la.teaho. felaAsma
Members OF the assembly voted In
alphabetical order. Those waiting their
turn discussed excitedly the prospects
OF their favorites. Although several can
didates were mentioned In succession
to M. Loubet. including M. Fallieries
president of the senate; M. Doumer.
president of the chamber of deputies;
NJ. Sarrien. former minister of Justice
and M. leon Bourgeois. former pre-
mier. the real contest was between
Fallaieries and Doumer. NJ F'allieriea
had the general support OF Advanced
Socialist and Radical groups. consti-
tuting the famous party which sustain
ed Combes. NJ Doumer. however. was
a formidable opponent, whose election
to the presidency of the chamber OF
deputies last year, after breaking away
from his former connection with the
famous party previously referred 10
gave the first blow to NJ Combes. LIB
eral Republican, belonging to the Cen
ter and Conservative. who then voted
for M. Doum4r, still seemed inclined
to continue their allegiance. Accord
ing to the lobby Of the gossip there did
not seem to be any likelihood on this
occasion OF surprise in the shape OF a
candidate appearing at the last moment
and upsettlng all plans made, as was
the case when the late Sadi Grnet WIS
elected president on the second ballot
securing an unexpected majority over
the then favorite, the late NJ Ferry
A double ballot also occurred when the
late Felix Faure defeated M. Brisson
former premier.
Fallieries was elected. FallieIies
446; Dourner. 371.
.H" H I
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
HAPPENINes coNpgNsEp.

s. b. Morgan and wife OF Denison
observed their golden Wedding Tuesday
night. wv HrHN ~
Many negroes we're bipitlne cotton IN
vicinity OF Denisoh Monday. Tuesday
and wednesday. sFi AlfV ~ d E.f
Adjutant Hulen OF Texas is attend
ing the National Guard association
meeting at washington. ea
The little child OF Will Hey was terri
bly, bitten by = dog near. Utica, l. II.
Child was taken 10 Denison. "a
At Bonharn. Tex. Bob Parrish and
Mack Guthrie, charged with carrying
pistols, were each fined 500.
Mississippi Cotton mills at wesson.
Miss. are In receivers hands Liabili-
ties are $4,000 and assets $i.Ooo.0o0.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
CLOSE UNTIL SATURDAY.
Number Of Other EstabIishments to
Be shut Up During Funeral. =

Chicago. Jan, 1s.--Out of respect to
the memory Of the late Marshall Field,
the Field wholesale and retail estab-
tishments in Chicago have closed and
will remain shut up until Saturday, All
est retail street, and probably large
establishments elsewhere in the bust
ness district will be closed for two
hours on Friday, The directors Of the
Field museum OF natural history have
ordered the institutions closed all day
Friday. Attaches OF the museum will
wear badges OF mourning for thirty
days
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
NEW TEXAS RAILROAD.
To Run From Houston to Brownsville
and Have Several Branches.

10 Kun From Houston to 6rownsville
and Have Several Branches.
Austin. Jan. 1S.-The Brownsville,
Hidalgo and Northern Railway COM
pany. a Yoakum project, capitalized at
100000 and having its general offices
at Brownsville. through Uriah Lott, its
president had filed it's charter. II will
run from Houston to Brownsyille, 200
miles. passing through the counties of
Cameron. Neueces,, San PatricO, Refu-
gio. Goliad, Victoria. Jackson. I.avaca.
Wharton. Colorado, Austin. Fort Bend
and Waller iifd +fssi ail .'hil
A branch line Is to be built from a
point not more than ten miles from the
southeast corner Of Lavaoa county to
San Antonio. distsnce of 81 ninety
miles. Another branch line is to be
built from a poipt nearl Brownsville TO
Hidalgo. distance of fifty milesi an
OF Y branch line Is TO be built from a
point near Brownsville In an easterly
direction to the northern shore Of
Brazos island. distance of Twenty-Five
miles. making a totai OF $50 miles. b.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION.
Former Senator Hill Insists That Mat
ter BE Looked Into

ter BE Looked Into.
Albany, Jan. 1S.-At the annual meet
ing of the State Bar association here
former United States Senator David
3. Hill demanded an Investigation by
the association OF the circumstances
connected with the annual retainer OF
$4,000 paid to him by the Equitable
Life Assurance society as brought out
in the investigation by the legislative
life insurance investigating committee,
of which Senator Armstrong was chair
man. Senator Hill made an extended
speech, in which he explained the ma
ture OF the services which he had
rendered to the Equitable in return
for his retainer. he asserted that the
appointment as counsel for the Equita-
bic was welcome though unsolicited.
and that he earned every dollar re-
ceived During his thirty years Of po-
litical life, Senator Hill declared, he
had never mixed politics and business.
and left the office of governor poorer
than when he entered It,
Mr.. Hill remarked upon the fact that
while Elihu Root, also receiving re-
tainers from the Equitable he was
never called to explain. He pointed out
that all but two Of the executive in
vestigators, including their counsel,
were of political faith opposed to his
own, but disclaimed intention to i'm
putting political motives. 500 .It.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
BRIEFLY NOTED.

There are nine patients at the Pas
terr institute. Austin
Edwin Gould. president OF the Cot
ton Belt. will soon inspect line,
Sour Lake, Tex, people want the
Frisco road to establish shops there
BY an explosion near San Antonio
two Mexicans were terribly injured
Some of Hiss Alice Roosevelt's we'd
ding dresses are being made in Balti-
more. III N
Census at Lake Charles. La, shows
11.1o2 people in city limits and 200 ad-
1acent. fN
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1906-01-19
FRISCO FLYER DEPARTS.

Fast Mail Train Starts From 81. Louis
on Initial Trip.
st. Louis, Jan. 1Se-The fast mail
train on the st. Louis and San Fran
cisco railroad made its inaugural run
wednesday, departing from TIE union
station at 2;45 a. m. The new traia
expedites the delivery OF ST. Louis and
eastern mail to southwest Missouri aud
western Arkansas, eastern Kansas. ok
laho..a and Indian Territory from
twelve to twenty hours