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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
JUDGE JAlLS BOY
SLAYER OF FATHER
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIdteU PTPSS.
SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 26.-Sidney
Sloane, who slew his own father, is
not to go free Though the jury on
Saturday pronounced Sloane mot
guilty by reason of insanity" Judge
w. A. Huenck today ordered that he
should be taken to the Walla Walla
penitentiary, there to remain until
the further order of the court.
The judge stated that this action was
taken for the safety of the community,
it having been shown that the prison
er's insanity was of permanent char
acter and that he might again become
violent at any time.
Young Sloane, who was happy, JUDI
liant and singing yesterday, appeared
depressed and discouraged when the
sentence was pronounced.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Conductors May Strike
By Associated Press.

By AssoCiated Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 26.-The Mexi-
can conductors are voting on the mat
ter of union strike. They now get
from $40 to $125 per month gold, but
ask as much as conductors in the
United States are getting, and are vot-
ing now to ascertain whether they will
refuse to work if the increase is finally
refused. If the vote carries they will
simply resign, effective January 1, for
a strike is serious matter in Mexico
and they will not attempt 1t, but the re-
suit will be the same.
The increase asked amounts to about
Is per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Peabody Goes to Porto Rico
v Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Acting
upon the recommendation of the in
terstate commerce commission, Gov
ernor winthrop of Porto Rico has Sc
cured James Peabody of Chicago as a
railway expert to advise and assist the
government of that island in adjusting
it's railroad rates upon a fair and rea-
sonable basis and to revise the freight
classification now in use.
Mr.. Peabody has had large experience
In various positions in the railroad
service and for some years has been
with the Santa Fe railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
RENoUNCED TITLE FOR
LOVE; NOW SEEKS DIVORCE

NEW YORK, Dec. ga Vienna dis
patch published here today says Areh5
duke Leopold Salvador who renouhee9
his family rights four years ago ano
married Wilhelmine AdamoVle' the
daughter of postoffice employe, with
whom he has since lived near GENEVA
is now seeking divorce.
He has summoned a Vienna lawyer
TO arrange the terms with his wife, who
has already agreed to the separation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
76e PACIFIC MONTHLY
NJ FORo JANUARY 1907 ~
BEGINNING WITH THIS ISSUE
CHAPTERS l to Ill
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Herman aler inquest
photographs
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1. Wncoxn interest To be
ed
Mrs Wagner
picture which wi graspth
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and the Angel humorous
voved edprdr o
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sand drawings
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Austin LewiC Cns TennyJ
no owoc1
from the al
York. Drama"
ashaven him famous a
ALL NEWS TEN CENTS
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
REPAIRING COLORADO BREAK
Huge Blocks Being Placed to Form
Foundation
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The work
of repair on the break in the Colorado
river just across the Mexican -Califor-
mia International boundary line, which
threatened to do such great damage in
the Imperial and Colorado valleys. has
been commenced in accordance with in
structions given by e. H. Hartman.
Information to this effect is contained
in dispatch received here by Director
Walcott of the geological survey.
Piles are being driven into the river
at the place where the break occurred
and over these the Southern Pacific is
| running it's tracks.
Huge blocks are being dropped into
the river to form the foundation for
the brush and other material with
which the gap in the river will be
filled.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Machinlsts Get Raise
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The Chicago &
Eastern Illinois railway has announced
an increase in pay to all machinists.
They will receive an advance OF 2 cents
an hour, the maximum being 81 cents
and the minimum So cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
ANARCHISTS EXPLODE
BOMB, INJURING ONE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
BARCELONA, Dec. ga bomb eX-
ploded today in the Rambla, one or
the principal thoroughfares or thls
city. one man was wounded. Three
anarchists have been arrested in con-
nection with the affair.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Northern Pacific Gives Raise

py AooONidhSu
FARGO, N. D., Dec. 26.-The an
nouncement is made by the Northern
Pacific railroad of the increase of wages
of baggagemen $40 per month and teleg-
raphers $5 per month.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
Timely

Extend the wine cup warning
And its purpose won't be marred;
Don't look upon the cider
VIII h,n it's hard.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
NINETY NEW CARS IN SERVICE
Los Angeles Railway Company Gets
Fine Equipment

Nine-tenths OF the hundred new cars
ordered by the Los Angeles Railway
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
BUILDING PERMITS

Following are the building permits
issued Wednesday by the superinten-
dent of building and classified accord
ing TO wards:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27
s0381s

Everything you want you will md In
the classified page--a modern encyclo-
pedia. One cent a word
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27

Everything you want you Will find In
the classified page. One cent a word.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-27

I0I''I' -. -.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

Uncle Sam has gone into the CO.
mcnt business He has zen driv
en- to this in order 70 keep going I'm
the construction OF the dams for 2t
irragaton projects which are under
way in The far west There is so much
building going on this year that the
government was compelled to- shin
cement from Europe. or from the far
eastern snaports. or 10 manufacture
its own product Economically this
last was The thing TO do I'm the Salt
river project in Arizona n test was
made which proved very satisfacto-
~ to the government officials. and
hundreds Of barrels OF cement are
being turned out daily at a cost far
below the market price. In fact the
Unprecedented demand for cement
throughout the West had so far over
taxed the capacity Of the private
mills that the governments requests
for bids on lts - irrigation projects
were All turned down
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
SLOT MACHINES.
They Were Used During the Time
aud Reign of Harnesses.

They Were Used Durtng the Time
and REIGN of Harnesses
correspondent OF the Boston Her
aid writes: 1t is true there are few
things new under the sun. Air beds or
what we call pneumatic beds, were
used by the Romans before the Chris.
tan era. The most remarkable dupllca-
tion OF mn old invention is the nickel
in-the-slot machine. This was first
used during the time and reign OF Ram
eses, in the eighteenth dynasty Of
Egypt, for the purpose of supplying
holy water. that which had been bless.
ed by the priests. 10 the people who
desired IT, The machine was urn shan.
ed, with small cylinder inside.
through which ran rod connecting a
valve at the bottom OF the cylinder
with one AT the top. These were oper.
ated by lever. which closed the bot
tom valve while opening that at the
top, when the cylinder would fill with a
fixed amount of water. To obtain the
water a cup was placed at the outlet: a
coin or three drachmae, equal to about
70 cents of our money. was dropped
into the slot OH to II scale pan In the
end OF the lever. This opened the evil
lnder at the top ana closed the lower
valve, allowing the coin 10 slide off, the
weight of water closing the top valve,
opening the lower one and allowing the
water TO run into the cup This is the
basis of all patented slot machines OF
the present time AMI dates back to
nearly 5000 b. c."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
Limited Bathing,

DR.. Somervillc Hastings, lecturlng a
the London Institute of Hygiene on
Cleanliness Is Next TO Goodness. -
said that people were much cleaner
now than in the reigns OF Queen Mary
and Elizabeth. when the washing of
clothes was unknown. Cotton was
hardly In use, and linen was expensive.
The poor wore rough wooden garments,
which were never washed, ana the bet
ter classes adorned themselves with
silks and velvets, which were dyed
when they would no longer pass mus
ter in regard TO cleanliness. 1t is re-
corded continued DR. Hastings. that
James |. never washed either hands or
face during the period he posed as the
wisest fool in Christendom. but con
fined his cleanliness within the narrow
limits OF wiping his finger tips upon q
damp napkin.-London Telegraph.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
Fishing For sheen.

When sheep were first introduced
into Cornwall, England. a flock which
had strayed from the uplands on to
Gwlthian sands were caught there by
the tide and ultimately carried into
ST Ives bay during the night. There
the floating flock was observed from
the 81. Ives fishing boats. whose crews.
never having seen sheep, took them for
some new kind OF fish and did their
best to secure them both by hooks and
Hines and by netting Those they se,
cured they brought home triumphantly
next morning as catch to which even
pilchards were as nothing.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
FOR RENT-Fivc room house In
east end. Apply to J. A. Donahue

In the bitter cold of last winter
1000 the mikado. not content
with the fullest official reports. sent
his grand master TO look into the
condition at the front 90 ascertain
by visiti every camp aud outpost.
how the soldiers were faring. When
Count Hiiikata returned with his
narrowing tale OF frightful suffering
caused by The cold. the emperor was
broken hearted Nothing more could
be done the Manchurian winter
must drag It's icy season through
but the emperor would not take his
ease while his men were freezing.
and the order to discontinue all heat
ing OF the palace till the war should
be over showed that his sympathy
was with them day by day Worlds
Work
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
PERSONALS

y. Il. Nicholson. OF Keystone. was
in the city yesterday on business.
Bonnie Janey. OF WEIGH was Wis
ting friends in Bmeheld yesterday.
j r. Mccarthy. of Northfork. was
i'm Bueheld yesterday on business.
W. o. Porter. of Williamson, has
accepted position as miXologist
81 the Windsor Hotel cafe
Misses Beulah and Lucille Rowan.
of Union. Monroe county. who have
been the guests OF Misses Lncy and
Bessie Anderson. OF Bland street,
have gone to Bramwell where they
viii visit relatives for severtl days
before returning to their home.
T.. J. Howe one of the prominent
citizens OF Welch. was in Bmeheld
last evening
Spiller Hicks. "A clerk at the Met
ropolitan Gents Furnishing store.
left last night for Abingdon, Va.
whore he i'm visit relatives for sew
eal days
A. b. Fields. of Spencer. was reg
istered at the Windsor Hotel last
evening
T. w. Massie. of Athens. is in the
city visiting friends
r. c. Caburt. of Gary. is visiting
friends in Blueheld
J. Mason Bailey. OF Rock. Pa, is
in the city looking after his wife
who is patient i'm the Bluefield San
itorium.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
IT'S EASY TO FIGURE
THE RESULT
How the Result or the MunicinnI
Election Was Attained.

The Republicans pulled 1880 votes
In the city. The Citizens and The
Democrats both together pulled GIG
votes. The Republicans got Ga
more votes than both Citizens and
Democrats If the Democrats sbould
not have had ticket is the field and
The night had been between the Re-
publicans AMI Citizens party then the
Citizens party woull have been de
Ieated by big majority. Just the
same as the figures show. II also
looks like the Citizens party got drv
Democrat votes only. and all the
any aud wet Republicans voted the
Republican ticket Just as they us
nally do. Look AT the vote and see
u this is not true Then where did
The big Republican vote come from
Looks like most all the wet Demo
Gratis, dry and wet Republicans voted
the Republican ticket. most of the
dry Democrats, but not all OF Them
voted the Citizens ticket Ouita q
good lot of Simon pure Democrats
ana few Republicans voted the Dem
ocratic ticket. The Democrats have
won big victory I'm the recent cleo
ton and they VIII get credit for
IL by all good people little-who NAV
not allow themselves to give the least
credit at.present, nut their Just sense
OF appreciation will come by and bv
they elected two members of tbe
council, where as last year the marty
was total wreck by reason of al
visions. The party is organized and
VIII be better organized. and is here
10 stay and TO do something Now
u every Democrat and every Clifton
mat wants good government will
sometimes poor executors. In doing
MS fun duty the best of government
viii soon come
AS our Republican friends received
large vote from the Democratic
ranks we hope they will appecjate
this and reciprocate by endeavoring
l." give the whole people the very
best government n is possible for
lhein TO give. The Democrats are
the finest sort OF originators but
7umetimes poor executors. In doing
our examples let MS do them in "od-
uL-Ion and stop doing them by "di-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
The servIan swInebera.

In any Seryian village there is only
one swineherd. and he leads all the
pigs OF the community. In the morn
Ing hc goes through the streets blow.
Ing bis horn, and the pigs come out OF
Their own accord and fall in behind
him aud follow him 10 the pasture. Az
Night he brings them home. and they
olsperse TO their sites In the same or.
derly way as they pass the houses to
which they belong. They requlvs nc
attention and no singing out.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
George Foster peahody has =.

George Foster Peabody has re-
tired from the New York banking
firm of Spencer, Trusk & Co. In order
to give his whole time to education
al and philanthropic work -partic-
ularly that of the general education
board, Of which he IS treasurer. I'm
this connection will be recalled his
recent letter favoring a radical pro
gram for the Democratic party along
the lines of public ownership and
taxation OF land values.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

A persian provcrb says Think
ing Vol is wise; planning well IS
wiser doing well Is wisest and hest
Of all ia our own philosophy the
thought the plan and The act form
three natural steps and. applied to
an advertising campaign, the fourth
step is. usually, prosperity.
Road any ad. IN This paper and
yon VIII find On 81 some bit or Infor-
nation of use and value Road them
900 and get wise
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
VALUE OF seAweeps.
The Use of Irish Moss ~. Food a.a
a. Medicine

Medicine.
Irish mo-. Is used as n foundation for
many nesserts iu tie dietary kitchens
where. especial dishes are prepared for
inyalids Au authority On the question
or s,awccd- states That scuryy. the
dread OF sailors. caused 10y the absence
or potash Ia the salt meat which forms
part OF every ships provisions, would
be ameliornied 10y the liberal use OF sea
moss Jelly which is rich in potash.
Irish moss las always "A place I'm the
medicine chest or the old fashioned
housewife. who pins her faith TO it,
healing properties for colds. sore
Threats. etc. Ou the coast where the
moss is gathered and also in the major
ity or Irish families the moss Is boiled,
strained. boiled again with lemon Juice
aud sugar. until IL Is Of the consistency
or sirup. II is taken hot. a tcaspoonful
at time and is said 10 be n very good
remedy for the maladies referred TO.
The Indians use the ashes OF seaweed
for granular swellings Ii is also used
by the Chinese, and so highly is IL priz-
eel 10y them both AZ a medicine and "A
food that II Is gathered I'm some parts
or the Pacific coast. principally at Mon
tsrey. and sent back to China
The supply of seaweed OF every de-
scription seems ineXhaustible, as that
pulled or reaped from the rocks Is re-
placed by another and more luxuriant
growth the following year. On the At
lantic coast it is harvested only during
the months from June to August. but
at Monterey it is gathered every day all
the year around.-Leslic's Weekly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
Puzzled.

Are YOU the proprietor Of this res
taurantT' said the man who had wait
ed for his order until he became sleepy
Yes sir. What can do for your
You can give me some Informa tlop
want TO know whether you have told
the waiter TO stay away so that you
can bring in bill for lodgings against
meW
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

j. J. Gearhart, who has ben indis-
posed for some time. is rapidly re-
covering.
Mr. l.. NJ. Edwards. of Northfork,
is visitor I'm the city
Mrs. 4. $. Booker and son left
last night for Richmond. Waynes-
boro and Staunton, where they will
visit friends and relatives.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
WERE RESTORED
TO ACTION
President Roosevelt Has Compassion
OnThree Dismissed Students.
(By Associated Press.)

CBy Associated Press.)
Washington, May 3.-Three mid
shipmen who were dismissed from
the Naval Academy at Annapolis for
hazing have ben recommended by
President Roosevelt for restoration
to action with loss of one year. The
midshipmen are Worth Foster. mem
Der freshman class. George n. Mel
vim and Richard l.. DeSaussure. mem
bers OF the third class.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

vision: results viii be better Stick
together, boys: love one another as
Won should. and then every ward in
Blueneld. except possibly one. will
30 Democratic
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
Did His share.

Every human being should do his
share toward uplifting the masses Of
bis fellow men"
"Well. J did my share ran an
elevator seven years"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
GOT APPOINTMENT
ON THE STAFF
Gets Place of Adjudant and CHIEF of
Stan United Sons Confederate
Veterans.
lBy AssocIated Press. }

Montgomery, Ala, May 3.-Cap-
tain Albert G. Sexton. OF Montgom-
cry, was appointed today adjutant
and chief of STAFF OF COMMANDED i'm
chief Thomas NJ. Owen, OF the Unit
ed Sons OF Confederate Veterans.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
TWO KILLED
BY EXPLOSION
And Sev raj Injured by Explosion of
Powder Works.
lBy Associntcd press

by Associated Press.
Louisiana. Mo. May 3.-Tna ma
chine house. gun cotton house. and
DRY cotton house of the Lamotte
Powder Works, near Ashburn, Mo.
blew up today Charles bernard and
Heny Pull were killed and several
employees were injured.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

II is easy TO make ncqunintances. bui
dIhiculi TO shake them OF Washing
ton
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

+. S, Long left for New River.
Va. where he has purchased homo
and viii shortly locate.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04

Geo. J.. McCabe. representing the
Carlo /, Packing Company. was 20
business visitor eco the shops today
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-04
SHOP NOTES..

l.. ID. Gillett returned yesterday
from Canada whore ne ac2ompa-
MED the remains OF J. H. McKeen.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-05
COUNTRY PRODUCE MARKETS.


BEANS AND PEAs-Thers was no appreciahle I'm
nroyerent in OF the standard varie
lies OF beans fact trade remains about as SLOW as
IL well could be OF country adyices seem 70
impart some confidence however, as receivers are ask
ing full prices not hurryng business scotch
are We quote; BEANS marrow choice per 61sn 81 G
O5dS3 10 fair good 81 09QS3 medium choice = 70
ssS 10: common 10 good 81 60qSl 95 pea choice 81 OQ
III 72h: fair to good 81 50d$1 65 red kidney choice,
Ss 05 fair to good 50 1888 white kidney choice 81 10
asa 2O black turtle SO 3OQS3 4O yellow 81 %
4$i so: lima, California. 50 Is; GREEN PEAS scotch
-fIyT'rER-Receipts to-day 4176 pkgs. There a
little shortage fancy fresh to-day and buyers
had 10 shopping than usual IN order supply
This the market little miner
tone while 20c remains the basis OF settlement tor
the regular trade OF the business on me
Street 2014 d202c for fancy grades Secondary
Qualities stil moving slowly, and the market to
place in the trade present; there Is further
change values Renovated factory and packing stock
all very slow and top quotations are full high We
quote Creamery, extras per 10 @eg2oSc (AercanI5SS
Exchange official quotation extres 2Ocl do hTsts
l9c do seconds. q &c; do thirds. l34l4c; do heid
13Q14c state dairy, tnLS. fresh fancy. lSq1S4so 90
hrsts I7915c; do seconds. 15Ql6c; do thrdR 1S91sc
renovated. extras 16bc; % frsts l54l6c: do SECONDS
2@I4c thirdn lGG1lc Western factory hFsts 14's q
I5e seconae 1eh114c DO thirds. llQ1Sci packing
stock, No J. 1sac DO no 125Gls7so; do No s. logl@t
still poddllng at tim prices New cheese has hsd
little moro trading this Wors. but supplies have baen ~
outlet ana the market continues weak enc
unsettled The Official quotations reduced % esc
tRiny very as close buyers could obtain co-0
Fbe Ouantities otAc ana good useful grades cheaper
n fact We hear lns 800 boxes of small selling
tIs.s sA saasH4zi ssHa1-- ts p-eTs1 x
New-York tribune., 1906-05-05

nd
fTner yesterday with prices closing at
market opened steady at advance to points IN
response 10 higher cables than
nearby shorts; May notices for about 1900
Issued but had effect the market steadier
tone OF the stock market after the unsettled opening
a 1avoraole- influence The weather was good on the
average, and bearish private
from the Eastern belt but there be
ern selling, and after regularity Immediately
the opening the market did better very
at the top point Of the within points
reports Southern markets unchanged Lice
higher, but private wires received reported very
mand and there were some reports OF less active de-
mand for goods for both immediate and forward ship
nents Mills supposed 70 be we'll sold ahead. how
ever and taings are expected TO make bullsh showing
for time The into sight for the
shade under estimates. according the fig
and good decrease expected in the world s
visible supply statement tomorrow There is
plant much Central Western belt
reported in the belt considered
beneficial. and the forecast for clear TO cloudy
weather.
Superintendent Kings weekly figures fol-
low: Port receipts 1852 bales. against 1888 last
overland 70 mills and Canada To- 1B6 against p 335
last year; Southern mill taknRs (estimated). $1,000
against 80 600 last loss OF stock interior
2812 against 43S last brought into sight for
the week Ill 857 against le6S28 year Total crop
Port receipts 790 ISL bales against 1876 $50
234 year: Southern mill takings (estineted
900. against 755OOO stock
(excess September l. 209. .533 against $50
year brought sight thus far for 10000
58I. against H. 3O24 last year The total crop
men 3 for 248 days this season against 247 days
1904D05.
The range Of contract prices the local
day follows;