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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

THE NEXT ID YEARS A PERIOD
OF TREMENDOt's IMPORT
aNCE.

All observers Chinese and foreign.
agree that this is period OF tre-
mendous Importance. The reforms OF
today may make rapid strides. or "A
reaction may set i'm against "A prog
ress for which the land seems scarce
ly ready. lt is not To be supposed
that such strides will not tread down
some whose influence must be reck-
oned with. The large number of
teachers whose vaunted learning has
thus been negatived will be the first
TO feel the pressure Fitted for moth
ing else. too proud To work. IL en-
ployment could be offered them. their
means OF livelihood will be taken
away win IL be without protest.
VIII the well-known peace loving
proclivities of the Chinese people car
ry them through. or shall we see
riot and bloodshed? Will the moral
stamina OF the reformers stand the
test OF increased opportunity for
power and ambition?
The history OF other nations leads
MS to think that troublous times
Of one degree or another will follow
in the wake OF these changes. At all
events. IL is tremendously interesting.
The former president of one of our
universities. now resident of Chi
ma. whose grasp on sociological prob
lens is thorough and whose insight
is keen. says that from the stand
point OF absorbing interest he would
rather live the next 25 years in Chi
ma than to have lived in any other
land during any so years OF its his
tory Now that the eyes OF the world
are leaving the seas OF Japan and
the battle fields OF Manchuria, they
will in all probability find new
ixation point not far away, which
will rivet their attention for years
TO come The interest which Russia
will share with China will to a
great extent trace its origin TO sim
liar causes.--Joseph Franklin Griggs'
China Awakened"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
THE REVOLUTIONARY LEADERS
THINK PEaSANTRY WOULD
RESENT TIE UP OF
RAILROADS.

81, Petersburg. July 2T,--The de-
cision ON the question OF a general
strike Is still hanging Arc. No word
has been received from the rcvolu-
tionary leaders, who again were in
secret session tonight.
In addition To other reasons the
condition In the famine district is
advanced as new argument against
n strike, as the poasantry would re-
sent the tying up OF the railroads
upon which they are dependent for
grain TO keep them from starvation.
The ministry of railroads received
word today OF several attempts To
destroy railroad bridges. and Il is he
lleved that the radicals are rcsortlng
to this means TO force the issue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
1000 COUPLES IN
SIXTEEN YEARS.
rARSoN BURROUGHS CoMpLEr.
ED List WHEN HE UNITED
MIR. NEAL AND MISS GRIGGs
OF ROBINSON. VA.

Within sixteen years ten months
aud one week Parson Burroughs has
married two thousand couples. The
last couple came yesterday and were
married by the venerable man OF
many marriages at his home on
Third street. about ten o'clock
The couple which will enjoy this
distinction are MIR. James A. Neal,
OF Robinson, Va. and Miss Julia H.
Gsisgs, OF the same place. The young
couple are from well-to-do families
and stand high in their home county.
Parson Burroughs expects To marry
many more before his days OF use.
fulness are over and though he has
not been In the best OF health for the
past several weeks he Is feeling
uniting those who may seek his SER
vices in tying matrimonial knots
with renewed zeal.
Parson Burroughs has only been
keeping account OF the number OF
persons he has married for little
over sixteen years, and while he has
married two thousand couples I'm
this time, there were several years
after he became Baptist minister
that he married large number of
couples and kept no account of them.
80 he has really married consider
ably more than two thousand, but
this is all he has record Of lie has
all of the names. ages, condition at
the time OF marriage. as to whether
they are single on divorced. etc. In
large register for this purpose. -
Bristol Herald.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
DAY SET FOR
THAW'S TRIAL.
WILL BEGIN IN NEW YORK ON
OCTOBER rs.

NEW. YORK. July 20.-Some of
Harry Thaw's lawyers made n known
yesterday that he would positively
go To trial for the killing of stanford
White, and that there would be no
proceedings in the criminal courts
looking FOR an examination into his
mental condition. Furthermore a.
was said that the trial would begin
on September 15.
The prosecution has insured
Thaw's lawyers that the District At
torney will certainly not applv for n
commission To examine Thaw. and
that should such formal request
be made by representatives OF his
mother for such action. Il will not
be acceded to. Thaw's present law
yers were hired To stave of insanity
proceedings. and To get a trial for
their client.
From the fact that the firm re-
tained by Thaw's mother is still
working on the case, and is gathering
evidence 90 show that Thaw is insane
there has been lot OF speculation
as TO what move is TO be made nv
them. With the announcement yes
terday that they would have no
standing In criminal proceedings as
counsel for Mrs. William Thaw.
there came report that application
would be made shortly TO the civil
courts for the appointment of a Lu-
macy commission. ~ is even said that
within n very short time application
will be made To the Supreme court by
the prisoners mother. as the near
est Of kin.
While Mrs. William Thaw would
not be recognized i'm any criminal
proceedings she would be recognized
In civil proceedings OF this kind and
on such an application. backed up by
afidavits OF experts declaring Thaw
insane. a Supreme Court Judge might
order Thaw's trial before such n
commission
According TO lawyers who have
looked into the matter. the situation
would be an entirely novel one no
such application ever having been
made before in the Supreme Court
in the case OF person who is far
ing trial on criminal charge
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
PEACEMAKERs
DISPERSE,
MIR. BRYAN MAKES A HIT AT
HOUSE or COMMONS LUNCH.
EoN To THE INTERPAR-
I.iANtENTARY UNION.

The conference OF the interpariia-
mentary union. after prolonged
debate at London yesterday adopted
the following resolution:
The -interparliamentary union. now
assembled in london. Expresses the
view that the second Hague confer
ence should
First. ny treaty define contraband
OF war as being restricted To arms
munitions of war and explosives.
Second Reassert and confirm the
principle that neither a shin CARRYING
contraband OF war nor other goods
aboard. such ship not being contra
band OF war. may be destroyed.
Third. Affirm that even between
heiigerents private property should
be as immune at sea as it Is on land.
The conference also adopted n res
olution In favor OF the discussion OF
'he Hague conference OF means IN
cut down the "intollerable expendi-
lures ON armaments" Another reso-
luton provides that each national
group shall apply To It's own govern.
ment TO grant funds To aid rntnre
conferences of the interparliamentarv
union. The dicision as TO the time
and place OF the next conference wos
lett In the hands of the internationol
council. Congressman Bartholdt ot
Missouri read paper by Senior Di-
ego Mendoza. representing Colombia
making plea for Bogota Colombia.
as the place for the next Meeting
which, with other invitations was
referred TO the council II is ex.
pected that it will he held In narIin
In 1908. The conference then con.
cluded its sessions. The delegates
were entertained AT luncheon at tho
House OF Lords.
Lord Chancellor Loreburn presided
at the luncheon and Embassador
Reid and other members OF the din.
tomato corps. the speaker OF the
House OF Commons. Mr.. Lowther
Chief Secretary for ireland nrvee
William ]. Bryan and Prince Hilkon
were among the distinguished guests
MIR Bryan made the hit of the even.
ing with speech describing the Clio
ries OF peace. his text being TINT u
noble life is better than death on the
battle field. Prolonged applause
greeted Mr.. Bryan's oratorIcal effort
A seputation OF the visitors will be
received by King Edward at Bucking-
ham palace today.
The delegates and their famIIie,
visited Windsor castle Yesterday
! They were conducted over the rovai
apartments and gardens bv- spec,a1
invitation OF King Edward. Tea was
served In the conservatory. Several
members Of the union were guests at
dinner given by the foreign press
association at the Hotel Cecil last
night. Mr. Bartholdt replied, ON he.
half of the United States. to n toast
70 the delegates to the union. Several
private receptions also were given
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
TRAMP CUT IN TWO
BY N. & w. TRAIN

Abingdon. Vr, July 27.-The body
of an unknown white man was found
on the Norfolk and Western tracks
near this station yesterday. cut in
twain by the wheels OF cars. The
man. who was about thirty-five years
old, and wore a dark moustache, had
no papers or other articles upon his
person by which identification was
possible. He weighed about IsO
pounds and carried $6'in his pockets.
The verdict OF the corners jury
was that the deceased, IAN unknown
man came To his death by being run
over by train after midnight; sup
posed To be a tramp"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

The Youngest daughter OF King
Edward has now taken her place
among the crowned queens Of En-
rope and 10 the princess Of Wales
she conhded her delight that such q
ceremony only occurs once in life
time. Queen Maud IS not shy. as
the kings daughters 90. but she Is
moro shy than most women and for
months the thought of the ordeal
weighed upon her mind and depress-
I'd her spirits From the first she
hatly refused TO walk from The pal
ace ~ The cathedral ~ TroudhIem.
as had been the proposal and She
even insisted upon using closed
carriage. But Norway has not re-
sentcd the modcsty Of ita queen on
the contrary. Queen Maud. when She
oYercOmcs the desire 10 eTacc her
SELF That was the result Of her life
as the wife Of younger son in Den
mark. Will grow into as sweet and
gracious and well loved p sovereign
as is Queen Alexandra. her mother
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
SUNSHINE AND
MOONSHIEE.
GoNEiiNOR ROE TAYLOR ON THE
UNHAPPY LOT OF THE poII.
TICIAN AND HIS ROiGII
PATH.

Politics has IT'S lights AMI shadows,
mostly shadows. The man who wina
At the primary cnrns his honor. aud
may the Lord have mercy on the man
who loscs And yet it can not he dios-
toned that often the man who wins
~ the loser, and the loser is often tho
winnor. The winner ought TO be
good Samaritan and the loser ought
to keep his lips closed n rs hard for
the man who triumphs TO rcpress OK
ultaiion: II is difficult for the van
qulshed To conceal his wounds The
victor alone is worthy OF praise who
knows how to be- generous The de-
featcd alone deserves sympathy. who
knows how TO suffer In silence. This
rs true not only In war but I'm politics
Grant never boastod his achievement:
Lee never paradcd his sorrows: Me.
kinley received his h0nors without
boastlng: Bryan accepted his defeats
without complaining n takes more
courage to survive the wounds of dc.
feat than TO gracefully wear the
crown OF a conqueror. A gentlcman
asked an old politician I'm n recent
heated campaign how hc was run
ming "Well. SIR" the old politican
said. ~ will tell story To- illustrate
how I am running. An old Texan
was telling the preacher I'm his town
OF his narrow escape from death i'm
cyclone. He said the cyclone
caught him mp in the field where he
was plowing ana wbirlcd him far un
into the air aud hc was accompained
by trees and houses and blanks and
cattle ana mulog sometimes tbev
whirled by him and sometimes ne
whirlcd by them. but The cyclone LET
him down q milo away into another
hcld unscathod and without scratch
upon him The old preacher looked
solemn ana said "Now. John Won
are % sinner, but don't you believe
ihc Lord was win you I'm that cy-
clone" ~ don't know whether ne
was or not" said John nbuf lf bc
was with me. ho was a-eoln' some
Maug reasons are glven by men for
entering the field Of politics. but fl ls
quite probable that the main reason
which actuatcs them 400 ls contained
in the story of the doctor and lbo
baby
a society lady who had been away
from home ml day ncaloctinr her
baby sent FOR the old doctor 10 como
and sec what was tho matter with n
it was foeblr crying and looked p,ie
and sick Tho old docto. took m ip
MS arms n Immediately began fo
root around Zoo bis bosom vifh open
mouth ana fhe old doctor eoIamuty
handed 10 back fo l mother and
said am sorry to fnu rou. madam
] can do nothing ror 'hr chud The
lady began 20 weep ana pleaded WIN
ihe doctor io save No. But Inc doctor
shook his head spIomniy and said
I repeat madam. 7 can do nothing
FOR The chlId-lf is hungry"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

The graceful figures of Partisan
women are said 10 be due mainly tn
diet and exercise The French girl
drinks . great deal Of milk until
about the age OF 20. after which her
repasts are of light non-fatten-
Ing kind Where in other countries
Ia woman would take a heavy meal.
the Paris.eune contents herself with
"a bowl Of soup Her outdoor exercise
lis mainly limited TO shopping excur-
sions OF short strOlls inthe city She
Is very active about her household
tasks. both from motives of econo-
my and also as q means Of keeping
down superfuous flesh.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
APPEALS FOR
CAMPAIGN FUNDS
LABOR LEADERS FOLLOWS EX.
AMPLE or REPUBLICAN con-
GRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

Washington. July 27.- Not to be
outdone by the 81 individual contri-
buttons asked for by the chairman OF
the Republican Congressional Com
mittee. Samuel Gompers. president Of
the American Federation OF Labor.
has sent out an appeal to the two
million members OF labor organiza-
tiOns In the federation asking that
everyone contribute not less than 81
10 campaign fund 30 be used In de-
feating "the enemies OF labor" and
that all the local unions. Of which
there are about 10000 contribute
81 to the fund. Mr.. Gompers points
out In his circular that II will he i'm
possible for the federation success
fully 10 conduct campaign against
the enemies Of the regular parties
without funds. and that those who
have At heart the interests Of labor
and wish TO insure the defeat OF those
opposed 10 labor legislation must
give money. RE explains that for
publicity alone large sums OF money
must be expended. while the other
legitimate expenses Of campaign
cannot be met without liberality on
the part OF those In whose behalf the
campaign is conducted.
u is expected by the officers OF the
federation that the members and the
locals will respond cheerfnlly and
promptly. that the federation will be
IN possession Of large supplies Of the
sinews Of war In the immediate fu-
ture.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
THE REPORT DENIED

Paris. July 26.-An othcial denial
was issued today to the report that
Dreyfus was slapped In the face by
m unnamed army officer M the re-
ception of Cercle Militairo last night
circulated that official denial was
given out.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

The source Of nearly All The evil
and unhappiness OF this world is
selfshuess We know Il. but we keep
on being selfish We see that the
world might be made ideally beau
tiful " only all people would live
unselhsh lives and yet we keep on
being selfish Minot J Savage.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28
NEEDLE IN BODY
MANY YEARS.

Columbus, o.. July &c with the
use of pair OF pliers Mrs Eugene
Waters removed from her side today
cambric needle AN inch and half
long. II had been in her body for
some time. but just how long she
does not know
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

Ballooning grows almost common
place An elderly French woman.
Nine Lebaudy. who viii never sec
60 again, has taken 10 the sport
as a quiet recreation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

Rev. G A. Dubrey. Of Gary. is the
guest OF Father Oliver. OF the Cath
Ollie church. We wish the reverend
gentleman a pleasant stay In our
city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-28

Mrs Lizzie Freeman. NJ simmons
passed through the city yesterday on
her way to Wythevllle 10 visit friends
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-09-13
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
ISLE LA NOTE.

Mr.. and Mrs. William T." Brown of
Rutherford. y. j., were in town Sunday
and Monday.-The Rev. W. Il. Lang and
family ave gone to Rochester for
a two weeks visit.-R. II. Hill has closed
his camp for the sum!ner,-Mr. and Mrs.
John Fiske and daughter, Virginia De
witte Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. julius Sey-
inour and daughter Suell, Of New York,
are guests of ". w, Flske this week.
Scott FIeury. Stanley Pike and Dorothy
Hill and Elsie Goodsell have gone to
Burlington high school-Schools began
Monday, Mary Montgomery teacher in
the north end and Mrs. William Duel
the south end.-The Rev. George l.. Story
will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist
Church Sunday, while the Rev. w. F..
Lang is absent.-The funeral of Mrs. II.
G. Holcomb was held o. her home Fri
day morning, the presiding elder CON
Quoted the services, assisted by the Rev.
w. r. Lang, pastor. The funeral was
largely attended. several coming from
out of town. The horai offerings were
and beautiful. Mrs. Holcomb
leaves to mourn her loss a husband, son
and daughter. two sisters and one
brother
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-09-13
GRAND ISLE.

Mrs, James Hoag's brother, Mr.. Os-
trander and family, are visiting at Mr..
Hoag's.-Mrs. Carrie Darling Herrick is
visiting at S. G. Macombcr's and other
friends in Grand Islc.-Mr. Myron Wales
and sister, Mrs. wheaton Durister, visit
ed at Edison Gordon's ana Victor Huri-
burt's over Sunday,-Roy Gasson was
very quietly married Monday, September
10, at the parsonage by tho Rev. Mr..
lllsley. lie II his bride lef, on the
noon train Tuesday for Shelburne.-Mies
Case, one of the writer's for the Scribner
and author of "The Home on the Hud-
SON and other books, has been boarding
at Red Oaks. the hornc of L. T.. Wiser.
Miss Harper of Alh'ny. y. Y, is to
teach the high school, when vii. open
Monday, September 17.-Mrs. Elsie Carrie
NightenGale is visiting at d. NJ. Will
cox's and other friends in towr.-Ernest
Center was called to Chazy. Y. Y, by
the death OF his sister, Estella. who died
very suddenly in PlattsburRh Romeo
Minkler received news OF tho death of
his father at North Hero Wednesday
morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-09-13
BOSTON pROlJUCk MARKET.

boston, sept. l..
FLOUR-Local market was quiet with
prices easier: Spring patents. mill ship
ment, &lbR4.7o; winter patents, S3.656r400.
CoRNMEAL-The market for cornmeal
and oatmeal is steady. The quotations:
Bag cornmeal, $l1ia1.17; barrel cornneal.
s2.6oQ265; grauulated, s3.Oof3.50: bolted,
S.Nd3.m: rolled oatmeal. N40dI46O; cut
and ground. So. 1850; rye -four. s31oa
40; graham, s2s5Q4.25.
CORN-The corn market Is still quiet
but steady. Spot stee mer yellow, 1GNc;
No. 2 yellow, Sic; No. 3 yellow G0Mc;
for shipment, all rail, No. . yellow.
soc; No. 3 yellow 69ikc: lake and rail. No.
2 yellow. 59+ac; No. 3 yellow, SIC; in tran
sit. No. Q yellow, Ghac; No. 3 yellow.
6Ohc.
OATS-The market il auiet but very
firm: Spot No. l clipped white. 42d 42lc;
No. . clipped white. S9n3o1ac; No. 3 clipped
white 9sl@ns9c; rejected white. 37iaG8Sc:
for shipment. &c to IS lbs, SIC: IS to 40
lbs, 37HQ3sc; 40 to AZ lbs, S9a 39ifc; fancy
40 TO ~ lbs, 42a42isc; lake and rail, 80
10 40 lbs, CSC.
HAY-HaY and straw arc unchanged.
mllfeed Is hrmer, with n better de
mand: Hay, No. /. s17.51q3l9; low
grades, %sI2dtl7; rye straw, prime, s128
1880; oat straw. s7a7.5o; sack spring bran,
$40. 250le.75; winter bran, sl9 75d2o, 75: mid
dlings, s2o75d245o; mixed Feed. so 25@ %. 5O:
red dog. s25 5OQ2G.0 %. cottonseed meal.
s2s. 25d2s50.
PORK-Pork provisions are steady
and unchanged as We're last quoted:
Short cut and heavy backs. $lS.75. long
cuts, SCI: medium, $3.50; fresh should
ers, 1910; smoked shoulders, 9Sc;
corned shoulders, sIc; regular hams,
l3ainl5c; bacon. l3taQtSac; sausage. 1o0
1916; sausage meat, sac raw leaf lard.
1Otai; rendered leaf lard. 1lasc: pals.
l2laG127zc; country dressed hogs. SC.
B~EEF-Fresh beef is firm and higher
prices talked Of: Extra sides, 9u9lac;
eood. SaSS,c; light, Ease; heavy
kinds, paige; good, 1ldIiac; light.
9uloc; heavy fores, Gu6iec; good, 5iea
sac; light, 545Ac.
LAMBS-The market for lambs and
yearlings IS steady and unchanged at:
Spring lambs, 12Q13c; fall lambs, 800
lie; yearlings, &c, muttons. 90 l0c; veals.
9d1lc.
POULTRY-The market for poultry is
steady and unchanged: Native brofor
chickens. lSu2oc: fowls. l5c; ducks. 13dl5c:
western h~roilers. l501hc. fowls, l4laTl5C.
EGGS Market is firm: choice heuncrv
and nearby, 31N33c; eastern extras. $50
29c: western, 2ln23c.
APPLES-Markct firm and higher for
choice fruit: Golden sweets. t.5o02.2I,
Williams. $2N3; gravensteins s3Q4; duch-
ess. S2n3; plpplns. s202io; Harvies. s2.5od
> 10; Jennettings, s202.5O; box fruit, SOC
Nsl.25.
POrATOES-White potatoes are easier
Aroofook stock being quoted at 5Sa60c
bu. Sweets are quoted at s2.-512.5O Dbl.
Refined sugars are strong. with an ex-
cellent demand. graduated ana fine be-
ing quoted as 4 basis at sc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-09-13

17o, 600; sales 30, 900 bu futures; spot nrmer.
Option market opened auaet. but strong,
and advanced #Qt1c; on covering follow
ing reported light country offerings, and
advance in oats, eased on partially but
closed steady at a net rise of M1%c. May
closed 491fc; Sept. closed 55A; Dec.
closed 51hc.
OATs-Receipts 1900; spot frmer.
COFFEE-Spot firm. The market for
coffee futures opened steady at unchang-
ed prices to a decline of five points. i'm
proved n little on bullish crop news from
Rio. but eased Off in the afternoon under
French cable, contradicting the rumors
that Brazil had secured a valorization
loan and ru1nors of rain in Brazil. The
close was weak at n net decline Of
15dm points. Sales were reported of 81, $50
bags including: oct. 81 .+5n6.5o; Nov.
s6,55; Dec. &.6od6.75; March sGeoq7No:
May 100: Juno S7.1007t5; July S7.f00t7. 20
and August s7.25.
,SGGAR-Raw firm; refining 2,4d3 Lice:
centrifugal &c test 4 1-16d4 1-Sc; molasses
sugar 3hd3 5-1Gc; refined firm.