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oLp-AGE PENSIONS NEXT.
British Premier Promises Adoption
Of German Idea.


London, Nov, 2l,-Replying to the
deputation Of members of the house OF
commons from the Liberal and Labor
parties, Premier Campbell-Bannerman
said the matter Of old age pensions
would be taken up as soon as time and
money permitted. Old age pensions,
the premier said, instead OF supping
the independence and undermining
thrift, do just the opposite.
Speaking to the same delegation,
Chancellor Of the Exchequer Asquth
said there was nothing nearer his heart
than to be able to submit Il financial
plan for such pensions. lie favored
one altogether disassociated from the
poor-law, and assured the dcputation
that the government considered the
question one Of extreme urgency.
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Gets ssoo.ooo for Y. NC. A.

San Francisco, Nov. 23.-Mr. Henry
J. Mccoy, general secretary Of the San
Francisco Young Mems Christian asso-
citation, has just returned. from New
York, where he succeeded in securing
$500, 900 for the rehabilitation Of the
association in San Francisco. OF this
amount more than $450,000 was con-
tributed in New York city. Morris X
Jessup and John d. Rockefeller, Mrs.
W. +. Dodge, Cleveland II. Dodge. j.
p. Morgan, Mrs. Russell Sage and E.
S. Harkness being among the largest
giyers.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-11-30

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 23.-A special
to the State Capital from Muskogee
says that w. D. Foulke, special repre-
sentative Of President Roosevelt, has
commenced an investigation into the
alleged frauds in connection with Creek
Nation town lot sales. This investiga-
tion was demanded by the National
Creek Council, which charges govern
ment officials with misappropriating
thousands Of dollars. The lots were
appraised and sold by government ap-
pointees Mr.. Foulke has issued q cir
cular inviting testimony on the subject.
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YEARS INCOME OF RAILROADS.
Increase of Nearly Se7, 100000 in
Net Earnings.

Washington, Nov. "a. -- A prelimi-
nary report Of the Interstate Commerce
commission on the income account Of
the railways Of the United States for
the year ended June 80 last contains
returns from companies operating 220,-
026 miles Of lines, or about 90 per cent
Of the mileage that will be covered in
the final report.
The total gross earnings Of the roads
were $2,3l9, ,76O, ,030, being equivalent
to $l0,543 per mile. Passenger earn
ings were $61s, ,555, ,934, or $2,Sll per
mile, and freight earnings 81 $40, ,942,-
862, or 81, ,45S per mile. Operating ex-
penses were 81 ,512, 1863, 1853, or So, ,963
per mile. The net earnings were
$7S7 ,597 ,S77, being $3.50 per mile
and nearly $97 100000 more than the
corresponding amount Of the previous
year. Incomes from other sources than
those Of operation aggregated 1882 ,G24,- :
1882.
The dividends paid amounted to
$229, ,406, ,59S, and taxes $3s, ,903, ,2SS.
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NEED ssrrsR COMMUNICATION
Would Increase Trade Between North
and South America

Kansas City, Mo, Nov, 81 ,--- Before
the Trans.Mississippi Commercial con.
eress here last night, Elihu Root, sec.
retary of state, delivered his second
speech In this city within two days.
His speech was the feature Of the drst
days session OF the congress, which
convened yesterday morning, As on
Monday night, Mr., Root last night
dwelt upon our relations with the
South American republics, telling Of
his recent trip through those countries,
lie said the time had come for the ex.
pansion Of trade between the countries
of the North and South that would ~.
suit In the peaceful prosperity Of u
mighty commerce, lie declared that
the means oi communication between
these countries must bc improved and
increased and said the "woeiul dcdeien,
cy in the means to carry on and enlarge
'our South American trade is but part
W NitN ktuNlai uNtliNN AHu lttbNHNAn W
the American merchant marine"
The representatives Of Bolivia, Perm,
Colombia. Brazil and Chile also spoke,
following Mr., Roots theme closely,
telling Of the possibilities Of investment
Of American capital in their enterprises
and dealing also with the political as.
pect of the situation,
Mr.. Root enumerated the many prac.
ticdl things which must be done both
by the government and by individuals
before the peaceful prosperity ot tho
new commerce can he secured, Under.
lying all other considerations, however,
said the secretary, was the need for i'm.
proyement of the means of communica-
tion between the two countries. This,
he said, affects the mail, passenger and
freight service alike. The one and only
remedy for the woeiul deficiency exist.
ing in present trade conditions is the
establishment Of An erican lines Of
steamships between the United States
and the great ports Of South America,
adequate 10 render fully as good service
as is now afforded by the European
lines between there and the ports OF
Europe.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-11-30
Several Large Industries Raise
Pay Of Employees.
STEEL TRUST LEADS MOVEMENT
Sixty Thousand Men Affected and
viii Add Millions to Annual
Payroll OF Companies.

Chicago, Nov. sl,-Sixty thousand
employees Of the great industrial and
railroad corporations were today grant.
ed increases in wages that will add mil
lions to the annual payrolls, One OF
the notable increases was that announ-
ced by the United States Steel corpora
tion, by which its 10000 mskilled
workers will receive an addition Of 10
cents per day to their wages after Jar
uary |. This will add about 5000, 900
to the payroll,
The New York Central tircmen were
to-day granted an advance averaging be-
tween d and Z per cent rs II result OF
completion OF the wage conference at
New York, The advance applies 20 all
the lines OF the company except the
Boston 4 Albany and affects about
1000 men. By an adjustment OF the
working hours tiremen On switch en-
gines will hereafter have to work only
10 hours dly instead OF IL.
The Calumet Il llecla Mining COM
pany announced at Calumet, Mich, to-
day, that, beginning January |, the
wages Of all its employees at the mines
and stamp mills would bo advanced 10
per cent, The action, which affects
between 5000 and 10000 men, was
taken voluntarily, the first intimation
being given the employees when the no.
tices were posted.
Beginning next Monday, 80, 900 cot
ton mill operatives at Fall River,
Mass, will work under new scale,
adding 10 per cent to their wages. The
agreement in this case was forced on
the managers, by the operatives, who
had voted to strike unless the new scale
was adopted, and also by the fact that
NJ. G. d. Borden, an important manu-
facturer employing 5000 hands, and
the Fall River Iron works mills had al.
ready met the demands OF the mill
hands, and his action forced the other
mill managers to yield.
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HANDLING OF RsLlss FUND
California Promotion Committee Is
sues a Statement.

San Francisco, Nov. 2S.-owing to
the fact that wide publicity has been
given to charges that 81, ,00O, 900 Of the
relief fund contributed 10 san Fran
cisco has been diverted or stolen, and
owing to the further fact that those
who have sent money to san Francisco
are entitled to u correct statement Of
conditions, the California Promotion
committee has sent out the following
statement;
''More than $4,000, 900 contributed
to San Francisco came in small sums,
ranging from 10 cents up to several
thousand dollars. These sums came
by mail and express, in all forms, from
postage stamps and currency to money
orders and hank drafts, OF the entire
amount sent, but two sums went astray
--one u paekasge OF currency contain
ing 81 ,0S5 so from Searhlight, sent to
the National Bank and Trust company,
Of Los Angeles, by express; the other u
package Of $500 sent by mail from Bal-
timore.
"The finance committee Of the Citi-
zens' Relief Committee Of Forty, after
ward Incorporated 10 handle relief and
Red Cross funds, consisting of p prom
inent business men Of San Francisco,
received all funds and the books Of this
committee were examined by General
Rates, n representative Of the National
Red Cross society, sent from Washing
ton for that purpose, who declared
them kept under a system that guamn-
teed their correctness.
"The Massachusetts Association for
the Relief Of California sent u commit
tee to San Francisco 90 investigate the
methods Of relief work. On its return
to Boston it made report, going into
detail and covering every point in the
work Of relief in San Francisco. The
report Of this committee resulted in the
immediate forwarding Of the balance Of
the money in the hands Of the Massa-
chusetts organization.
"James ID. Hague, Of the New York
chamber OF commerce committee for
the relief of san Francisco, spent sew
eal weeks in San Francisco, investi-
eating conditions. After his report
was made to the New York body, funds
to the amount of $500, 900, held by the
New York committee were ordered
turned over to the San Francisco relief
corporation.
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National Congress To Be Asked
for Fifty Millions.
WAR EXPENSES COST FAR MORE
Congressman Ransdali, Chairman Of
Rivers and Hsrbors Congress,
Makes Startling Statement,

The United States government ex-
pends 20 times more In indirectly fos-
tering trade than In doing ~ directly.
In other words this governments spends
$500, 600, 900 annually for war aud its
effects, which are presumed 20 foster
trade, and hut sla, Tb0, 900 for tho i'm.
proyement II rivers and harborp In this
country--a direct method ot not only
fostering, but also creating and up.
building trade, This is the essonce of
"A startling statement made by Chair.
man Ransdoll, OF the National Rivers
aud llarhors conreess, In recent al.
dress hctnfe the Portland Chamber Of
Commerce, lie stated that the nation
al government annually expends tidO,.
600 600 for the navy, tlBb. .00O, 900 for
the army and sl4l 900, 900 tor pen.
sinns Congressman RRnsdell believes
that II the United States can afford to
cSpend 81 vast q sum annually for war,
ii surely can make at least substantial
appropriations for the improvement ot
the rivres and harlNrs, II has been
estimated that an appropriation Of
$50 ,OOO, 900 at the coming congressional
session will aid materially in improv-
ing many ot the present rivers aud har.
bors and open others sothat they may
become nayighle and h. what ut prcp.
ont they are only supposed To bc--thc
mai arteries Of trade aud practical rate
rc,Iuccrs. To do this the leading com.
mcrcial organizations, aud, In fact.
everyone interested in the welfare oi
our country, is cooperating ~ that all
forces may throw their influences to-
gcthcr and secure thi" appropriation,
the effect ut which will necessarily bo
inestimablc.
Able men will head the Pacific
Northwest delegations to the National
Rivers and llarbors congress which will
meet in Washington, u, G., on the 9th
and 9Th ot December The object of
those who compose this congress IA To
secure a national appropriation ot &50,-
600, 900 for the improvement oi the
rivers and hnrbnrs of this country and
with the tremendous influence oi this
powerful organization there is no doubt
oi success.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-11-30
TRANs-MlsslsslPPl CONGRESS-.
Speeches and Discussions Cover Wide
Range of Subjects.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 22,--spccch.
cs and DISCUSSIONS covering wide range
of subjects took up the time Yesterday
Of the three sessions nf the IIan
Mississippi CONNER 'ial congress. Inn
proved waterways, insurance and cur
rcncy reforms, the value of the Pam
anna canal aa means dt enlarging our
trade relations with the South Amer
lean republics and the necessity of
closer relations between the United
States and those countries, the great
value to the South Of improved levees
and the resources and needs oi Alaska
were some Of the topics touched upon.
Tho principal speakers were j 4.
Ransdell, representative in congress
from Louisiana; W, u. Nandiycr, su-
pcrintendent Of insurance Of Missouri;
DR.. w. $, Woods, president Of the Ma
tional Bank Of Commerce Of Kansas
City; John Barrett, United States min
lister to Colombia; Minister Caldcron,
of Bolivia; Minister Pardo, Of Peru;
Minister Cortes, Of Colombia; Secre-
tnry DO Amaral, Of the Brazilian lega-
tion at Washington; Representative
Morris Sheppard, Of Texarkana, Tex;
JOIN q. Brady, of Boston, ex-governor
# Aaskl, and Major T. l. Clarkson, Of
Seattle.
Mr.. Sheppard, who is credited with
being tho youngest member Of the ma
tional house, made an earnest plea for
the upbuilding Of the levee system, and
won warm applause from the delegates.
He began by declaring the levee is one
of the most important factors in tho
economic growth of the United States,
and of many other countreis.
He took the various arguments urged
against levees, especially the claim
that they were an interference with the
laws OF nature, and showed that the ar
guments were without foundation. He
demonstrated that there was no real
conflict between irrigation projects and
levee enterprises, showing that they
were the product of entirely different
geographical conditions and had q COM
mon aim, the improvement of the pro-
ductiveness Of the soil.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-11-30

Washington, Nov. 81. - Secretary
Metcalf, Of the department of Com
merce and Labor, has directed the COM
missioner of corporations to make an
investigation of the action of fire insur-
ance companies in the settlement of
claims for losses resulting from the
earthquake and fire in San Francisco
and other places in California. George
+. Butler, of Ross, Cal, has been ap-
pointed special agent to conduct this
investigation in California. Mr.. But
Ter, it was stated, has had an experience
of 80 years in the fire insurance business.
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RUSH JETTY WORK.
General Mackenzie's Recommends
tons for the Coming Season.

Washington, Nov. %. - General
Mackenzie, chief Of engineers, in his
estimates recently submitted to the
secretary Of War, asks for only 81 900, g.,
600 to continue work on the jetty at
the mouth of the Columbia river. In
his annual report, however, General
Mackenzie makes clear the necessity for
securing authority to expend an addi-
tional 81 ,450, 900, which will be ample
to carry the south jetty to completion.
In his report General Mackenzie re-
views the work that has been done at
the mouth Of the Columbia and points
out what remains TO be done before
the demands Of commerce are met.
No appropriation is now needed for
improving the columbia river between
Vancouver and the mouth Of the Will
lamette.
Work on The Dalles-Ceilo canal has
only just begun. In addition to money
already appropriated, 81, ,533, ,392 must
be appropriated to complete this water
way. Only $3.50, 900 has been asked
for for the ensuing year.
No estimate has ever been made Of
the amount necessary to make the up
per Columbia and Snake rivers navi-
gable the entire distance from Cello
to Pittsburg Landing. Ten thousand
dollars is needed next year.
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REBATES TAKEN.
Verdict OF Guilty Found IN Federal
Court IN New York City.

New York, Nov. q Tho American
Sugar Refining company was found
guilty by a jury in the United States
Circuit court today OF accepting rebates
amounting to $2G, 900 from the New
York Central railroad. The New York
Central was recently found guilty oi
giving rebates to the American Sugar
Refining company and fined sos, 600.
Joseph II Choate, formerly amhassa.
dor to Great Britain, in his argument
for the defense in today's trial, declared
that there was no precedent in Amer
lean law for such an enormous penalty
rs the statute against rcbating provid.
cd. 1t was necessary, he added, to 80
back several centuries in English law
to find an instance in which the pen
atty amounting To more than 500, 900
had been imposed.
The defense offered no testimony.
After Judge Hollis charge the jury took
the case and in accordance with the in.
struction OF the court, rendered YER
dict Of guilty. The jury was out an
hour and half
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Means Advance for 100, 900.

Boston, Nov. -. - According TO nd
vices received from cotton mill centers
in Southern New England, an advance
Of 10 per cent in wages granted 10y the
Fall River manufacturers today to
their 5000 employees will affect nearly
100000 operatives in Southeastern
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Eastern
Connecticut and several towns in other
sections. 1t is understood, however,
the advance will not amount to 10 per
cent except in Fall River and several
small villages.
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Lumber is Made in North.

San Francisco, Nov. "a. - United
States District Attorney Robert Devlin
said today regarding his investigation
Of the so-calIed lumber trust: "All
the evidence | have gathered / have
transmitted to the attorney general at
Washington for consideration. The
greater portion Of the lumber used in
San Francisco is manufactured in Ore
gon and Washington, and the mills are
situated in these states. 1t is probable
that an investigation will be had in
those states under direction Of the
Washington authorities"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-11-30

Denver, Nov. 21.-TemT eratures be-
low zero are reported today in Southern
Colorado and in the mountain regions
of the state. One degree above zero is
the weather bureaus record in this
city, while Pueblo's official report is 8
below. The coldest point in the state
was Corona, on the summit of the
front range, where 10 degrees below ze-
or is recorded.
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Income Tax Law for Ohio.

Columbus, o., Nov. 22,--Governor
Harris stated today that he would rec
ommend in his first message to the leg
islature the levying of tax on incomes
by the state of Ohio, il a way can be
found to enact law that will stand the
constitutional test. The governor also
favors re-enactment Of the inheritance
tax law repealed by the legislature.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-11-30
Make Alcohol From MoIasses

Honolulu, Nov. 23.-The Hawaiian
Planters association is planning to
manufacture denatured alcohol from
the 14,000,0 900 gallons of molasses pro-
duced annually, and for this purpose
will erect distillery at Pearl harbor.
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Government 10 Make Torpedoes

Newport, r. l., Nov. 24.-Arrange-
ments are reported for the establish
ment in this city Of a government tor
pedo factory where all Of this class Of
explosives used in the United States
navy will be manufactured independent
Of private concerns.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-24
1906 1907.

The Wesleyan University of West
Virginia, CNow West Virginia wes-
leyan CollegeD
College courses leading to drgrees
Preparatory Cor Seminary courses
leading TO diplomas
school of music, school of bust
ness. school OF oratory, chool OF ped
agogy. chool of engineering
Clean town, extensive campus
large enrolment. strong faculty
varied courses, christian influences
vigorous school life. moderate ex-
penses
The new college building gives
much satisfaction.
Particular attention is directed to
the conservatory of music. whose new
director and instructor in voice, Pro-
fessor Benson. Is planning largely for
the coming year.
The fall term will begin September
II. For large catalogue and depart
-nAntal announcements address Pres
-ident J. WEIR. Buckhannon, w. Va
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ND NOT IN
TOLEDO ALONE

powerful independent party is
now striking al the ubiquitous Quay
gang In PENNSYLVANIA. gang that
Dick seeks 10 emulate in Ohio. espe-
cially the Pennypacker press muz-
cling tactics. The spirit OF independ-
ence which has already been more
than emphasized in Ohio. NAV yet
prove of even greater power. The
independents of Toledo have a fer
tile field for their state movement
Columbus Dispatch
The presidents order that gov
eminent officers shall detect and pun
ish violations of the eight-hour law
By contractors doing government
work is very substantial victory
for organized labor. which has long
complained that the law of 1892 was
not enforced.
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FURNITURE,
STOVES AND
RANGES

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Yours 10 Please,
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HERBERT q. HAYES.

Attorney and Counselor,
No. sTslephons Building.
BLUEFiELp, WEST VIRGINIA
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EXCELLENT BUSI-
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N!z&zMN6lj6|k&WssteIT
Schedule in Encc,
May 81. 1906.

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1850 p. IN. for Roanoke and Lynch
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ana New York. Sleeper To Philadel-
phia-Roanoke to Richmond.
1888 p. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
purg, richmond. Norfolk, Pullman
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Lynchburg to Richmond. Cafe Car.
Treins arrive at Bluefield from the
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From the west at 500 a. IN. 9:20
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Through Pullman sleepers TO Column
bus. Cafe car.
Leave Stlo "a. m ana . y. m
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Arrive from Norton and all point Is
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Leave $50 a. m. for Kenova and
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Leave 600 and 1880 p. m. for
WEIGH and intermediate stations.
For Pocahontas $3.50 a. m SOS
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1t is well 20 look on the sunny
side of life. but when storm is
coming II Is wise To take shelter un-
der rock Sheridan Headlight