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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-06-28
Next morning we parted with
our Toxsway friends with sincere
regret started for Henersonville.
Mrs. Pnce,s Musical Recital.

Mrs. PAGES Musical Recital on Tues
day night at the opera house was a very
enjoyable affair, participated in by a
large audience of some of our best
people. The music was vocal with
piano accompaniment.
All acquitted themselves creditably'
The scene from Floradora was especially
effective and pleasing
Mrs. Pace is a successful teacher
whose music seems almost inspirational,
and her pupils are a credit to her train
ing.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-06-28
A. c. l.. Excursions.

Summer Excursion Rates to all
Summer Excursion points are now on
sale via the Atlantic Coast Line. No
trouble to answer questions. For
rates, reservations or any information
communicate with,
J. G.. KIRKLAND, ID. p. A.,
Tampa, Fla.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-06-28
Editors Outing.
Continued from First Page. }

have gone down by the carriage
route which was eleven miles
round, AS it was we retraced
some of our steps and soon landed
at the Lodge,
A worse conditioned party never
entered that cosy hosiery than
were the ladies of our party, but
we were made welcome, a huge
fire set going in the big fireplace
and we dried one side at a time.
The gentlemen were given a
private fireplace in another house
and were able to report at dinner
seemingly little the worse for wear.
And we didn't suffer for eatables
either, There was a chicken
dinner on the hotel table, and
peach and, custard pies and good
tea and coffee with real sure
enough cream. That dinner at
that time was the feast of Our trip,
and altho we felt in duty bound
to nibble at some of the sandwiches
we carried with us, we didn t
seem to care for them, and left a
lot of eggs for the mountain
chickens to make over.
We started back at 8 p, m. and
never had a glimpse of the mag
niflcant scenery we climbed to see.
We were disappointed but plucky
and slipped down the mountain
side with more ease than we had
climbed up. Still the trip was not
the pleasantest in the world for it
rained at intervals and one could
not keep ones skirts from drag
ging. Have you noticed how
strangely it effects ones knees TO
go down stairs for a few miller
Well, that's what troubled the best
of us. Some more, some less.
When we at last reached the lake
shore there was the launch wait
ing, for we had telephoned when
starting. We were a most dis
reputable and bedraggled set that
marched up the front steps of the
ToXaway Inn a half hour later.
Mercifully nobody stopped us until
we were in the elevator upward
borne and if we felt rheumatic we
trust nobody noticed it. Bathed
and clad in fresh raiment we APP
peared at dinner before seven as
chirk as possible,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-06-28

. the Circuit Court of Desoto County, Florida
In ChauCery.
fANFIELD MCCLELLAN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
THE PULASKI
TRAGEDY
NO APPEAL To he TAKEN FROM
THE SENTENCE OF
MRS. MOULTER.

Pulaski, Dec 22.-The aftermath
OF the Moulter murder case can now
be fully gathered.
Mrs. Moulter's attorneys had an or
der entered allowing them ninety
days I'm which to take bills OF excep-
ton 60 apply for an appeal but they
have given up any idea OF an appeal
and Mrs. Moulter is now serving her
time in the penitentiary. to which she
was sentenced for eighteen years.
The personal property of the MUIR
dered man, ], w Moulter. has lust
been sold by his administrator. bring
Ing good prices.
An accident policy I'm which Mrs.
Moulter was the beneficiary. has been
compromised. the company paying 20
per cent OF It's face value. An ordi-
nary life policy I'm favor OF the estate
OF the deceased will be paid I'm full.
The dwelling house and lot OF the
deceased Will be rented Thus ends
probably the most dramatic murder
trial ever held I'm this country: one
in which the evidence was largely of
such character that the public could
not be fully apprised through the
newspapers of It's import
Not even n breath of suspicion was
proved against the dead man, save
only by members OF his immediate
family Otherwise he was proved to
be chaste both In word and action.
The plea of insanity was rejected
by the jury, the adjudication upon
the evidence was entirely in favor
OF the Commonwealth. and any ap-
peal from the verdict of the jury has
been by the action OF the attorneys
or the defense. declared hopeless.
Thus ends this much discussed
case and the reputation OF Pulaski
1uries for melting out strict justice is
again vindlcated.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
A SIGN OF THE TIMES.
SWIFTNESS AND PRONIPTNESS
ARE THE WATCHWOHD OF
THE 2OTH CENTURY.

A decided Increase in my business
has compelled me to move into larg-
er quarters and to cater To- the ever
Increasing wants OF my patrons.
/ have earnestly and sincerely en-
deavored to attend to the wants OF
my patrons accurately and promptly
and have tried to please every one to
the best OF my ability, always having
the motto, "a Square DeaI' TO all.
A steady and decided Increase OF
my business proves that my friends
appreciate my efforts and want to
thank them most heartily and sin
cerely for their patronage
No matter If my success be ten
times greater than It has been no
one will ever find case Of "sweIlod
Head" at 233 Princeton Avcnue
CHAS. ). KINzER,
The Reliable Jeweler Of BluefeId
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
-------------- ----
AT THE OPERA
HOUSE LAST NIGHT

There was an unusually small
crowd at the Elks opera House last
night to greet the Black Patti Trou-
badours, and those who were present
were evidently not satisfied with the
performance in It's entirety, but de-
monstrated their appreciation of Ger
tain portions OF tho entertainment
If Black Patti is Black Patti. she
ialIed to come up TO the reputation
she gained I'm this cley on her pre-
Vious engagement The female nor
tlon OF the troupe Is n practical fall
ure and while Jolly John Larkins
ana other male mombers OF the ae-
gregatlon entertained the audience .,
joke song and dance The trick
bicycle riding OF Montroge Dou0Ias
was a feature that furnished CON
siderable Interest. and was apprec,at-
eu about as much as any event os
the evening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
POPULATION
PRESSURE.

The trend OF population, the fow
OF II In certain directions and it's
thinning out I'm others. is the most
variable and apparently unaccounta-
BILE factor in real estate investment.
In some cities this factor makes real
estate almost a gamble. IL is clear
that 10 buy cheap right In the track
ahead OF a big future growth means
always big profit; but 20 buy I'm
some quarter and then see the big
expansion going I'm the opposite d.
rection Is disconcerting-it's n!
BUT. how is IL here in Bluefeld? I?
Why. bless your soul. the things az
clear as sunshine. These hills. with
their slops and turns form n per-
feet trough down to the Virginia
State line. and. like water. Blueneld's
fast-growing population is simply
COMPELLED to go the same way.
The railroad knows this as well as
you do and behold n new passenger
depot for the WEST END! well"
you say. "if this is so. and Il ia as
plain as IL looks. why don't every
body that can buy your Midway lots
at 1926 to $375?" They are buy.
Ing Midway lots. bad as the weather
Is. and they are buying nowhere
else. except Midway. They never
will either until they are all sold
Never before in Bluefield have peo-
pie gone through snow and slush to
buy lots until they begin TO see that
Midway is the best yet. It's the best
too, don't forget that.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
ZIoNIsTs FACE RUIN.
WITH WINTER AT HAND THEY
ARE THREATENED WITH
POVERTY.

Recover John G. Hately an
nounced at meeting OF creditors OF
the Zion city estate wednesday night
in Chicago that conditions demand
that Immediate arrangements be
made for ceiling the entire property.
Many OF the creditors. he said. are
In absolute poverty as the result OF
having invested their all in "the
kingdom" Others are borrowing TO
meet living expenses and are ap-
preaching financial ruin. The re-
ceiver said he is receiving every day
urgent letters asking for an immedi-
ate settlement Of the estates AFFAIRS.
The fact that winter has arrived
makes the crisis sharper, and Mr..
Hately felt that the dictates OF hu-
manlty must be met. The creditors
will vote on the question OF selling
the property.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
THE STRAIN OF
CHRISTMAS,

The plea for sane Christmas.
which shall not be burden I'm the
matter OF giving, simply emphasizes
what almost every one. except the
very wealthy. knows to be sadly
needed. The simple truth Is. MANY
find the strain OF Christmas so hard
to bear that they have evidently
come to think OF the anniversary
merely as a time OF extravagant ex-
penditure. enforced by n resented
custom. IL is occasion for regret that
this reeling is already widespread
and seems to be extending rapidly.
for II means that the end will be the
utter abolition OF tho Christmas
spirit and soon afterward the aban-
donment OF a habit that ought TO
make for love and Friendship, much
and only. II is fact, however. that
Christmas giving has already come
to be In large measure n matter OF
compulsion, and that Il results I'm tho
spending OF more money than can be
AFFORDED. The victims have them
selves and their own Weaknesses To
thank. They know exactly what they
ought to do. and they can estimate
the consequences that will follow
an attempt to do more. A little moral
courage would solve the whole prob-
lem' and. that being the case. the
sufferers are TO be pitied only for
lacking IL. Everybody admits. or
rather asserts. that It Is the emotion
prompting Christmas GIFT that
counts, not Its money value, and vet
almost everybody who thinks n good
deal about the cost OF the presents
ne makes thinks at least n ljttIe
about the cost OF those he receives
and is disturbed if the balance is
large either way. The truth fs that
inc Christmas giver, not the Christ
mas giving, is in need OF reformation
The trouble with tho custom is only
In It's abuses, and every one who Will
can remedy them for himself New
York Evangelist.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
MORE GOVERNMENT
MEDDLING.

This unwarranted Interference nv
inc general government with the
private graft OF railroad manarers
seems likely to go on In spite of
"hateVer protests we may publish
from esteemed correspondents who
tnlnk no man can do wrong after
no has got rich. Here IN tho federal
grand Jury following up the Ann
Arbor railroad for rebating II seems
that the president 90 tho railroad.
its general manager. It's general
freight agant. It's purchasing agent.
lts superintendent. its chief engineer
and It's tralnmaster thoughtfully or
ganized an Ice company and shipped
their Ice over their road" TO Tole-
do. Naturally they gave themselves
special and lower rates (they weren't
In 1t for their own hoalths exclusive
ly) and they got something like 81
u carlond better than their competI-
tors. Why shouldn't they? They were
OF the road. Now tho govern
ment is aGter them, and We NAV
look for fuhther denunciatIon OF fed
eral inter1erence.-Hartford Cour-
ant.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
NOVEL STRIKE
BILL POSTPONED

Rudolph Lemieux introduced a bill
in Parliament at Ottawa, Ont, Mon
day to prevent strikes in all public
utilities, such as street railways, coal
mines, steamship lines and steam
railroads. The bill empowers the
minister of labor to order an investiga
tion when disputes arise between
capital and labor, and pending this
investigation work must proceed. The
strike or lockout must terminate af-
ter the award has been made, and
It will be left TO public opinion to
have IL enforced
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
SAD HOME COMING:
FOUND ALL DEAD.
HUSBAND AND FATHER HAD
BROUGHT PRESENTS FOR WIFE
AND CHILDREN, BUT FOUND
THEM IN COLD EMBRACH OF
DEATH

Paterson. N. j.. Dec 22-Mrs Alice
Mcwithey and two little aushters.
Helen. seven years. and Elisabeth.
ave years. were burned TO death In
a fire which destroyed their home
this morning The father. Louis
McWithey. works in New York at
night He returned nome this morn
ing with Christmas presents FOR the
little ones to md the entire family
dead and the house burned TO the
ground.
The fire started In a room whore
the mother and children slept. Mrs.
McWithey awoke and tried 20 drag
the children through the window.
The flames drove her back Escape
in other directions was cut of ana
they were burned TO death.
MeWithey is almost crazed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
LET THE WORLD
DIsARM.
UNITED STATES MAY PROPOSE
THIS AT HAKUE CON.
FERENCE.

Washington. Dec. 22.-The United
States at the forthcoming peace con-
ference at The Hague. may suggest
the disarmament OF nations and urge
the enforcement of the Drago doc
trine. 1t Is learned at the State De-
partment that this county has re-
served the right TO bring these two
matters to the attention OF The Hague
Conference.
While he United States Govern
ment has no idea that The Hague
Conference will agree Co any PROPOSE
tion for international disarmament.
American diplomatists look forward
to the millennium in diplomacy when
II will be unnecessary for the ma
tions to expend vast sums for armies
and navies. The statement made by
Senator Eugene Hale. OF Maine. on
the floor OF the Senate that the United
States Government spent yearly two
thirds OF its income bor military and
naval SUPPORT and for pensions grow
ing out OF service IN wars has brought
officials 10 n clearer realization of
the immense expenditure by this
country each year in the support OF
, its army and navy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
Tragedy;
Arrest of Doctor.
ARREST WILL THROW LIGHT ON
THE CAUSE OF TRAGEDY IN
CuLPEpPER LAST WEEK.

washington. Dec. 22.-Dr Thomp
son. or much better known as "pr
Leon,' was arrested this morning ON
the charge OF performing illegal ope-
ratons on Viola Strother- -Bywaters.
or Culpepper, Va. whose husband.
William Bywaters, was killed within
hall hour after no married the wo-
man, by her two brothers. Before
the coroner, the woman said three
operations had been performed ON
her.
A Washington detective was sent
TO hunt evidence I'm Culpepper and
arrested Thompson.
Tho police say no admits having
performed the operations I'm WASH
ington' but can't remember Bywaters
by description given of him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
GOING TO SEE
CANAL DUG.
TEN REPRESENTATIVES, AND A
SENATOR OFF FOR
PANAMA.

New York. Dec. 22.-Ten Repre-
sentatives and one Senator sailed on
the steamship Alliance today for Col
on to make a flve-day inspection of
the Isthmus OF Panama and learn for
themselves the existing conditions
relative to the digging OF the canal.
The party consisted OF Senator Flint.
and Congressman McKinlay and
Knowland. OF California. Congress-
man Fulkerson, OF Missouri: Con-
gressman Dickson. Rives. Mckinley
and Smith. OF Illinois: Howell, OF
Utah; Kinkaid, OF Nebraska, and
steenerson, OF Minnesota A. @. Nc
kinlay. son of Congressman McKinlay
went with the party as secretary
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
FIRE IN MEADOR-
LAND BUILDING

About $3.50 last night the alarm
OF nre was given and n considerable
crowd was attracted TO the Meador-
Land building, where blaze OF small
proportions had been caused by neg
ligence. apparently, on the part Of
the man who conducts the furnace.
At any rate the damage from fire was
small and the blaze was extInguished
without assistance of the fire depart
ment Smoke, however, damaged to
a small extent the huge stock OF goods
on the second floor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
Railroad Will
Cross State.
FROM LOWER END THROUGH TO
PiTTSBURG. CONNECTING LINK
BEING SURVEYED AT ELKINS.

A telegram from Pittsburg con-
tains the following Information:
That the Deepwater and Tide
water Railroad Company will connect
with the proposed West Virginia Con
Meeting Railroad at Belington, w. Va
thus bringing the Tidewater line
within comparatively short distance
from this city, is Indicated by the fact
that the engineers are now at work
on the connecting link at Elkins, w.
Va. The main line OF the Deepwater
and Tidewater passes south OF Ell
kins and surveys are now being made
to that city from the main line. This
link will be extended to Belington.
where connection will be made with
the West Virginia connecting line, as
forecasted some time ago
1t was reported in railroad circles
yesterday that persons back of the
Deepwater and Tidewater had made
proposition to the West Virginia
Connecting Railroad Company to take
over the holdings OF this company.
ID. f Maroney, president of the West
virginia Connecting, declined TO dis
cuss tae matter further than to saw
the line would be built by the origi-
nal company President Maroney ad-
mitted that there is a possibility OF
the line being sold
AS published some months ago,
the West Virginia Connecting line
VIII extend from Belington to Rogers
vile. near Waynesboro It developed
recently that the line will not end
there and that engineers are now con-
sldering plans for an extension to tn.
ohio river. By this route the Deep-
water and Tidewater would not only
gain an entrance to the Pittsburg dis
trict' but would have line from the
seaboard through rich mining coun-
try and connecting some OF the more
impprtant tonnage centers with the
lake ports.
"All field work OF the West vir-
ginia Connecting line has been com
pieted Work is to be started early
next spring and bids will probably he
asked in a short time. President
Maroney said recently he was not in
position to discuss plans regarding
the future of the line. 1t was re-
ported some time ago that the Tide
water people were planning a connec-
ton with the Bellington- Rogersyille
line, but no official action was taken
until recently 1t was said that all
surveys for the connecting link
through Elklns would be completed
within the next month. The Tide
water will also have connections
with the Coal and Coke railroad and
the Wabash at Elkins.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
MAKING THE
BEST OF 1T.

Maxim the best OF the world. old boy,
Though the storm-fiags are unfurl-
ed;
Ever along,
With your heart in the song
Maxim the best o. the world!
Somewhere the dreams will all come
true
And the JOY in dream impearied |;
Ever along.
With your soul I'm the song
Maxim the best o. the world!
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
NOTICE TO TAX.
PAYERS.

All parties owing taxes
can save money by payment
OF same before January 1st,
1907, as on that date the pen
atty for nOn-payment will
be added. My office rooms
are Nos. / and 3 in the new
Telephone Building, Bland
Street, Bluefield, w. Va.
Don't fail to call before
the date mentioned above.
and settle your taxes, for on
and after that date, / will
proceed to collect all unpaid
taxes according to law.
Very Truly Yours,
w. p. HAWLEY.
Deputy Sheriff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
THE ENGINE TURNED
OVER-MAN WAS
BADLY SCALDED

News reached here several daye
ago OF serious accident near Rich
lands. on the works OF the IT. Flu
gate Lumber Co. One of the small
engines used for moving logs and
lumber turned over. down a bank.
and the Superintendent, Mr.. William
Boyd, was badly Scalded. The flesh,
from his knees down, was entirely
burned off. His life was despaired OF
FOR some days, but latest reports are
that he will recover. lie is at DIR.
Williams' hospital at Richlands.-
Clinch Valley News
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

The BIueheld Dry Goods Company
are pushing their new building ahead
with all the rapidity possible and Will
In few days have It under roof The
management OF this big concern are
using every means I'm It's power to
nave the building ready for business
by the first OF the New Year
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
FIRE! FIREll

Fire Works of all kinds at the
Surprise Store. Just arrived in great
Quantities Nothing like the quanti-
ties ever seen before in Blueneld
MUST be sold at n sacrince on account
OF Iate arrival. If you wish fire works
now Is your opportunity to burn now
der and have lots OF Christmas
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

The fire in the Meador-Land build
ing last night did no damage TO the
Bluefeld Pharmacy. which was in the
building. Mr. Godykoontz. the gent
manly proprietor, is still at the same
old stand doing HIS usual excellent
business in the drug and prescription
line.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
FINE MONUMENT
TO JEFFERSON
PLEDGES FOR 100000, CARNE-
GLE HEADING LIST WITH
$4,000.

New York, Dec. 22.-Pledges for
100000, twice the amount estimat-
cd to be necessary, have been given
for a monument to Joseph jefferson.
to be erected in Central Park. Per
mission for placing the monument has
been given by the Park Commission
er James W. Morrisey, a theatri-
cal manager, IS in charge OF the plan.
Andrew Carnegie leads the list
with a pledge of $4,000 The mon
ument is to be erected by August
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

Mrs. r p. Guthridge, Of Kimbaii,
was at the Graham entertainment
Friday night. TO see her daughters,
Miss Clara and Gladys, act their part
In the program OF that institution.
It is said that they brought down the
house. ...
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
OH JELLY CAKE.

SILK Kimonas. Furs, SILK shawls.
Umbrellas, Canes, Combs at PEDI-
COS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

Buy the boy and girl an IngersoIl
Watch. Warranted for one year. Stem
winding, 800
pTnTnO'o
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

handsome frock Is in blue
and green over a foundation OF softly
cleaning pale blue silk, skin-ftting,
is a slightly gathered skirt OF bronze
green net. encriched with large spots
Of chenille, set I'm perpendicular rows
about two inches apart. There are
at the foot. and third length boldly
festooned above and more festons OF
the velvet adorned the simply gath
or corsaEe and little pufTed sleeves.
each length FASTENED I'm place by
clear green stones. Velvet ivy leaves.
brightly veined, cut the severity OF
the deeolletage. and enhances the
fairness of the neck. and there r. a
necklet OF green peridous.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23
WHAT SHE WEARS.

An exquisite evening dress in en-
pire cut is OF oyster-shell-color soft
satin, with square neck bordering and
long stole ends of neutral cloth. on
which are embroideries OF mother-of-
pearl and black pearl. Purple velvet
passion flowers trail over the cor
sage. and crown the wearer's dusky
hair. The opera cloak worn with this
was of pale lilac liberty satin. worked
with conventional purple flowers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

novel hat described by a Paris
correspondent is simply big white
pheasant. with black head. that
sits on the hair with widely out
stretched wings. and looks at you
with vague expression in its amber
eyes. Troubling as the Sphinx" was
said OF II; but admitting this, Il is al
so atrociously bad art. There is no
manner OF sense" remarks It's de-
scribcT. lin woman having n bird
use her hair as nest"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

The Daily Leader is the best ad-
vertising medium in this section.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-23

Mr. II. Wade Beavers and r. @ Bea-
vers. are at home for the holidays.
the former In the lumber business I'm
Kentucky. the latter being employed
at Norton. Va.