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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
THE SCHOOL
APPOkTIONMENT
Mercer County Comes in For a
Large Amount of Money.

The State School fund has been
apportioned TO the several counties of
West Virginia for the year ending
July 1. 1906. AS usual for the last 20
years, it breaks all previous records,
the total net amount being S737,2S7.-
~. Tho net sums distributed To
counties in this section OF the state
are as follows; Monroe. slO.OO2,70;
GreenbriaT S16,424; Summers, Sl3..
O6S' Raleigh. 1853. Nicholas
SlO,SSO; Pocahontas, S7,lI2; Fay
cite. $2S,954, Mercer. s2l,S7S; Me
Dowell. S13,593; Kanawha. $37.756,
the largest IA the state
Ihe enunerauons OF school youth
in West Virginia this year is $4,000
as against J32,S62 in IyU5--an in.
crease OF 9,l9S. the largest percent.
age OF increase in the history of tn,
State.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
Washington, ID. c., June
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Mr.. W. G. Walstrum, sapsriAtsn-
dent OF the telegraph systems OF the
Norfolk and Western, stopped on ia
this city yesterday. lie left on num-
Der three en- route to Denver, where
he will attend the telegraph0rs COR
yention.
H. f. Bansell, editor OF the
Lebanon News, and his wife, are Wis
iting friends and relatives in the city.
Mrs Bansell is a BlueReld lady and
is favoritc here. Mr.. Banseu is
one Of the bright young editors OF
Virginia. They will build resi-
donce in Blueneld, having an eye 10
the future, and believing in our
city's greater prosperity.
New parasols. Pedigos.
Mr.. J a. Preston, left this city
yesterday for his home at RoAnoEs.
Va.
II G.. Thompson. who was injured
at the Vivian yard on Sunday night,
was on the street. yesterday morning.
Mr.. ThOmpson's nose was broken aud
hc was cit about the face lie ls
improving rapidly.
Extra special blue serge suits at
$1,000. $3.50 and $500. redsced
prices during sale Pedigo's.
The sudden change from rain ~
pleasant weather was welcomed by
the merchants Of Blueneh The
streets were crowded yesterday after
noon with shoppers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
INJUNCTION TO BE SOUGHT
AGAINST THE "BIG FOlJR'
NEWS FROM
TAZEWELL

Tazcweii, Va, June i5.-Mrs. j..
Howell Hardy, OF Bluedeld. is visit
! ing her parents. MIR. and Mrs. s. ID.
May.
II. c. Chapman has gone to Now
York to buy goods.
Prof, Moomaw. has gone to Prince
ton, to study voice culture during
vacation.
Rev. and Mrs. II. Il. Elmore are
visiting in Tazewell.
DR.. ID, NJ. Cosby, who had been
visiting his parents at Abingdon, re
turned home Tuesday.
Miss Jessie o'Keene visited friends
In Blueheld this week.
Mrs. Floyd Black, OF Pocahontas.
is visiting friends at Tazewell
a. $, lligginbotham is attending
supreme court at Wytheville.
Miss Mae Marrs, who was stu
dent at the Woman's College, Rich
mond, Va, the past session, has re-
turned to Tazewell
Miss Mabelle Greever, who was n
student at Marion Female College
the past year. has returned TO her
home at this place.
Misses Cecille and Nellie Stuart.
who were quite sick for some time
are convalescent.
Mrs. Jeff Gillespie OF the Cove. is
visiting at Tazewell
Mrs. G. +. Tynes, who had been
visiting relatives at this place has
returned to her homo inn Scott
county.
Miss Ethel letter, music teacher I'm
the High School at this place the past
session. left today for her home in
South Carolina,
DIR. ID. Il. Cowan. OF Russell coun-
~, was "A visitor to Tazowell this
week.
70. l.. Greevcr, is In Wytheyille this
week attending Supreme court.
Dr. s G. Bowen, physician at me
mortal hospital, Richmond. Va, is
visiting relatives at TaZwel.
The Board of Trustees of Tazewell
High School have selected Prof. c..
w. Moomaw, as principal of the
school for the next year, aud Misses
Lon Coulling, Bessie Rice, Jessie
teachers in the primary and literary
departments, and Miss Ethel letter.
Groseclose, and Carrie Martin, as
as music teacher.
The case of tho commonwealth
against Elliott Earle. Indictment for
murder, was tried this week In the
circuit court. and Earle was found
guilty OF voluntary man slaughter.
and sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary.
The case of the commonwealth
against Henry McNew, for the mur-
der of Charlie Brown at Wittens
Mills a short time ago will be tried
on July 9Th.
Tho case OF the commonwealth
against Bernis Galloway charged
with unlawfully cutting Nellie Tur-
ner, was tried this week and the
defendant was found guilty and sen
fenced TO pay a fine OF $50 and cost.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
ASSESSMENTS OF
THE PIPE LINES
Biieved that Figures are Far Below
Actual Value.

The Charleston Gazette OF June 13
says:
II was given out at the tax com
missioner's Office yesterday that the
total value of the pipe lines in the
state, as returned by the companies.
amounts to $13.1S1.145.39, and that
the returns of the water and light
companies aggregate S75O,47S.61.
From the Investigations OF the com
missioners Office there is every rca
son to believe that these figures are
far below the actual value OF the
properties in question, and IT is pos
sible that they will be somewhat in
creased by the board of public works
when it meets to make the official
assessment.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
MANY INSPECTORS
TO BE REAPPOINTED.
ENamination OF Applicants WIN be
Held June 70.

Washington, ID. g., June i5.--Soc-
retary of Agriculture Wilson has in
formed the Civil Service Commission
that thero will probably be one
hundred and iifty appointments made
by the Department OF veterinary in
spectors 10 comply with the contem-
plated requirements OF the meat in
specuon law, now under eonsidera-
ton by Congress, at salaries OF
twelve hundred dollars per year each.
The commission has accordingly an
nounced that there will be an exami-
nation OF applicants for such posi-
uons on June 20. All necessary in
formation will be supplied by the
Civil Service Commission to persons
Interested.
The oracle of the Senate has
spoken and Congress is due to ad-
journ on Friday. June %.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

\ special committee of state of
fcials in California has been exam.
ming state institutions which were
damaged by the earthquake, in order
TO give full light to the Legislature
Things we're found to be rather worse
than had been expected, and large
outlay will be necessary for the re
building OF many state institutions
lt is agreed by the commission that
the best of all building material for
an earthquake region, and one that
has been demonstrated to have pow
ers OF resistance TO insure a stability
never before thought OF, IS relnforc-
cd concrete
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
THE LIFE WAS
TOO STRENUOUS.
Aud the Prosecuting Attorney Of Po-
cahontas County Resigns.

Warrington, W. Va, June I5.-
G. y. Mcneil. prosecuting attorney
of Pocahontas county. has removed
to Norfolk. Va, and writes that he
does not expect to return, in which
event the Office will be vacant and an
election will be held this fall TO iii
the vacancy.
w. A. Bratton has been recon
mended by the republican county
committee to mi the term until after
election.
Mcneil was elected on the repub-
lican ticket in 1904, by majority
of thirteen, being the first republican
to hold this position since 1873.
The life OF prosecutor proved too
strenuous for him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
MILLION IMMIGRANTS
VIII Have Entered United States
This Year, According To Esu-
mates, breaking all Records.

New York, June IL. over 900.
600 immigrants will have entered the
United States through this port dur
ing the year ending June 20 next,
according TO AN estimate made today
by Immigration Commissioners.
Watchorn at Ellis Island. Up TO
June l there had been $4,000. II
the ratio SO far attained this month
is continued to the end OF the govern
ment fiscal year the million mark
Will be reached, breaking all previous
records.
Last month showed the largest
number OF deportations in any sim
liar period of time. There were
LISP immigrants turned away dur
ing May.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
THE COMMISSION
WAS REVISED.
Decision Given in Favor of the Rail-
road Company.

Wythevillc, Va, June I5-The
supreme court, sitting in Wytheville,
yesterday, revised the decision of the
sate corporation commission I'm the
case OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
against the Commonwealth OF Vir-
ginia, which decision was in favor
OF the railroad company. The suit
grew out of the taking over of the
James River and Kanawba canal and
involved the building of a bridge at
Maidens Ferry, on the line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
LlkES ROOSE-
VELT'S WAY.

In It's editorial on the packing
house exposure, the Hartford Cour-
ant thus refers to Roosevelt: 49,
We look for another drive against
this meddlesome man Roosevelt. How
bent the fellow seems to be that the
world snail be better before mis- time
Tor stirring up is past. lie pushes in
here and there ana spectators stand
aghast at the wrong he exposes. Bpt
nc sees, with vision uhat is not
dimmed by selfishness and that looks
Deyonu pocket-Dook ana dividends.
that the way TO stop wrongs is not
to husn them up, but to show them
mp.
That Is neatly and truly said.
Roosevelt may stumble a little, he
stumbles IN the right direction. The
correction of abuses and the lifting
oil expressions is the highest duty OF
statesmansnip today. Ii is not "a
smooth task and most statesmen
would omit it rather than rake up
the trouble. But this is not Roose-
welt. He sees some great wrong and
ne grabs his big stick and strikes il
out. The fact that he is fought makes
him an issue today. The people
see he is working on the great lines OF
activity that touch their lives most
seriously and they are standing by
him. Ohio State Juornal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

Observers OF social affairs inform
us that the old idea Of the honey
moon has been lost in the rushing
methods Of modern life. There used
fo be- o sojourn Of several quiet
weeks in some scquestered spot, but
the bridal journey OF today IS often
limited to less than q week, and even
then Il is spent in fitting about from
place to place. Some couples do not
90 away at all That is one extreme.
The other is long tour OF travel,
40 that the modern bridal tour Of
society people is either very short
or very long In the latter event
IL may mean such a tour abroad as
the Longworths are now enjoying.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
LARGE CROWD
In ATTENDANCE.
A Zig Turn Out to thc porform~asss
Last Night,

Owing to the fact that the perforn-
anee was given under the supervision
and for the benefit OF she buiidin.
fund OF the local Masonic order Of
this city, TO assist in the erection
OF n temple at this place. Joliffe's 3
Bright Lights were we'll patronized
and n handsome sum was realized
from the sale OF tickets. peanuts and
lemonade, which were served by
members of tho order Tho show
was very much appreciated 10y those
In attendance
Inc receipts from tho essling's
performance were approximately
$1,000.
ionlght Will end tuo engagement
oi tne bright Lights IN this city, and
no uouDt the show will be we'll patro-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
THE FATE OF ADDICKS

lie that lives by the sword shall
perish by the sword. Addicks falls
pierced by the daggers of those who
he taught the use oil the weapon. 1t
is case wherein virtue may be tri-
umphant but in which virtues in
struments are not altogether lovely.
In such an episode the less said about
a great moral victory the better
Chicago Chronicle.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
THE SENATE HAS
ADOPTED REPORT.
Said That the House viii Promptly
Follow Suit.

Washington, June 15.-The long
fight in Congress over the Statehood
bill Is over, the Senate having adopt
cd The conference report on the bill.
The House Will promptly follow suit
and the result will be the admission
Of Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Jointly as on state under the name Of
Oklahoma, and permitting the citi-
zens OF Arizona and New Mexico TO
vote separately at the November elec.
ton on the question OF Joint state
hood.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

Newark. n. j.. has been rather a
slow town and especially backward
in those things which make for a
beautiful city: Just now special
effort is being made to improve
things, and various Improvement as
sociations have undertaken to spur
the municipal authorities. a shade
tree commission I'm the center Of the
city has done good work in planting
trees I'm places hitherto neglected
and placing flower beds in an the
smaller parks. There has also come
20 be cooperation from the citizens
generally, and there is more lawn
making aud the preparation of at
troctiyc flower beds than Newark has
known before More care is to be in
sisted upon in the handling Of ashes
and garbage and 30 ls proposed to
stop the practice of obliglng house
holders to- put cans and other recep-
tacles at the street curbs for removal,
and to make the scavenger wagon
men take refuse from tho cellars or
yards Of householders
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
REPUBLICANS Oh THE COUNTY
IN OPPOSITION TO THIS
BLrEFlELD RING.
PAPERS SERVED ON LOCAL poII-
TiCitNS LAST NIGHT.

ID. Howe Barger, candidate for the
legislature from this distrlct served
notice last night ON IL. L. Shott. A.
j. Hearn. W. 4. Hawlay, Il. A. Ritz.
]. f. Maynard. W. T. Fontz. Il. l..
Bowman, G. w Atkinson, A. u,
Hawley. j. II. Dnlard and ID. G. Lilly
TO notify them that he would apply
on the lSth OF June. 1906, at nine
clock, "a. IA, 10 the Hon. James
Al. nnIer. Juuge OF the nnIn judicial
circuit OF West Nwglna, in VACATION
al linton, summers County, West
Virginia, Tor an Injunction against
sald gentlemen, TO cnJoin, restrain,
ana pronibit Sacu OF them from
dolding or attempting to hold. in the
name oil the republican party, a So
called convention, called to meet at
tne city OF Blueiold, Mercer county.
West Virginia.
The injunction Will also pray that
they be restrained from nominating
any county aud district omcers, Oh
Irom appointing amy delegates Tor
or ON behalf OF the republican party
OF said county.
The injunction will ask that they
be enjoined from elecung mem bers
OF the county, central, or executive
committee OF said party for this
county.
The grounds ON which said in
junction will be asked are that the
meeting at which said supposed con
yention was called by the central
committee of this county was without
due notice as required by the rules
and regulations OF the Republican
party, and because the central com
mittee has since rescinded and nulli.
fed the order calling the supposed
convention. The processes were
served by Il. h. Donovan. OF Prince
ton.
The so-called convention was call
cd by ID. T.. Crockett. the chairman
of the Republican central and exc
cutiye committee, OF Mercer county
The call for the convention ap-
peared on the editorial page OF the
Daily Telegraph OF Blueneld, under
date OF June -.
1t was said last night that Mr..
Barger's real reason for opposing
the convention was a personal fear
that he would not receive square
deal at the sO-calIed convention as II
would be ruled by the will of the
Big Four.
The Big Four is composed of four
OF Bluehcld's petty politicians who
wish TO secure control of tho county
politics which control can be used
later on as wedge for entering state
and national politics. The many
questionable political factions of the
Big -Four have given ample grounds
for the fear which Mr.. Barger ex-
presses by his action in giving notice
of his application for an injunction.
A prominent citizen said yesterday
that the wings OF the Big Four would
be siDgcd long before the men com
posing said Big Four individually
knock at the gates OF the eternal
furnace.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
NOTICE.

When You want good, clean, hard
coal for cooking. burn BORDER
LAND LUMP. II IS free from SCOT
and smoke and burns free. You can
start f. with newspaper.
We also handle the best Pocahon-
tas nut lump and run Of mine sold
in the city
Try our Red Ash Lump.
a good supply of building sand and
concrete sand always on hand and
we deliver It. to you at low prices.
CONSUMERS COAL 20.
Phone 29 Lock Box 67e. G8-Tw.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
REPORT WAS
NOT CORRECT.
Governor OF Colon Telegraphs De-
parimcnt That There Is No Vel
low Fever.

Washington, ID. G.. june I5.--
Governor Magoon has tolegraphed
the canal commission ofiice here that
there is no yellow fever In Colon.
Governor Magoon says the canal
medical stan think the case report
cd from New Orleans on Board tho
steamship Whitehall are enormously
diagnosed, The general health con-
ditions in the lsthmus continue ex-
cellent
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
OUR CHURCHES.
Christian Church.

Services conducted by the Pastor.
~ r. Adams, as follows:
$3.50 a. IN, Bible School
II a. m. Sermon, Subject. THE
Refuge OF the Righteous"
~ "a. ~ Communion Service.
2:50 p. m., Special Sermon to the
brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen.
p. M, Gospel Meeting, Subject:
The Great Coming Day"
The ordinance Of baptism will be
administered at the close OF this
service.
Special Music all day All arc
cordially invited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
APPEAL TO
THE COURTS.
Coal Owners Ask for Injunction Re-
strs,ining Interference With
Nonunion Men.

steubenvillc, O., june I5.-The
coal operators Went into court here
today and asked FOR writs OF injune-
uon restraining the miners union
officials and organizers from inter
fering With the men. or trespassing
on the eompanys property.
This action was taken it is said.
after a conference with the court
authorities. II is the intention to
increase the number of nonunion
men at a number of mines as soon as
the Injunction papers are served.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
SUMMER DISASTERS.

Very shortly the ruch and crush
summer season will open. Are there
any rotten steamboats, around? If
SO, now is the time to spot them. Are
there any weak kneed scanoldings
upon which crowds may press? II so,
fix them. In other words, stitch now
will save ripping disaster later on.
Philadelphia Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
ARGUMENTS HEARD
IN SUPREME COURT.
Case OF the Pocahontas ColIicries
Company Mas Up for Hearing.

WytheNille, Va. June f5.--Argu-
ment was heard in the supreme court
of appeals yesterday i'm the case OF
Poeahontas Collieries Company vs..
Williams. argued by l.. c. Anderson.
and e. l.. Greever for plainun in err
ror. and by 5. c. Graham. for defend
ant In error.
Norfolk and Western Railway
Company vs.. Birchheld partly ar
gued by 5. G. Graham. for plaintiff in
error. and continued.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
INVITATIONS HAVE
BEEN RECEIVED.
To the Commencement Exercises to
be- Held at the University.

Quite number OF invitations have
been received In this city from the
senior class and faculty OF the West
Virginia University, at Morgantown,
to be present at the exercises com
mencement week, June 21st to the
2Sth.
Quite an elaborate program has
been prepared and the exercises will
no doubt he very interesting.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

The circulation Of the Leader Is
rapidly growing wings Fifty new
subscribers ON Bluencld avenue. one
hundred and fifty new subscribers
this week. Manager william r..
Trites, Of the Chilson News, agency
on Bland ST., has his hands fun these
days
Success 20 our new readers. We
will do our best e. please you.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
CASE WILL BE
RE OPENED.
Drcyfus' Counsel VIII Ask for
Squashing of Indictment.

Paris. juno -. The hearing for
a revision Of the Dreyfus case opened
today The first session was devoted
TO an examination OF secret docu-
ment- In the case Neither the pub
lic prosecutor or Dreyfus counsel Is
asking for new trial. but for
sqnashing OF the fsrmer judgment.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
HONORED VISITOR
AT THE DOUMA.
Bryan Makes Another Visit 60 the
DOuma Of Half Hour Duration.

St. Petersburg, June tJ.-W. j.
Bryan again visited the Douma for a
half hour today. lie converscd with
leaders Of the constitutional Demo
Gratis and with several Of the Jewish
deputies ia Russia and declared he
believed the regeneration Of Russia
is at hand.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
A KINDLY
ENGLISH CRITIC.

AS to the general conditions OF the
meat industry they are too like those
that exist in other departments Of
American industrial life-probably
the worst in the world.-London Sat
urday Review.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

Mr. George VI. Bargcr left the city
on numbos Two yesterday for Radford
in answer 10 telegram from that
city saying hat his mother had fallen
and broken two bones in one OF her
arms Ills mother was visiting
friends at Radford She viii come
home as soon as she IS able.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

Mr. Charles w shoceraft. of John
son City, Tenn, was in town ycster-
day Mr. shoocraft was ON his way
to Yirglnia
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

Regular services az First Baptist
church Sunday preaching at II a. M.
and p. M, by the pastor Special
music at both services The public
are cordially invited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

The coIorcd base ball team from
Graham, played at Keystone ycster
day and were defeated by q score of
six to four.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

a base ball team representing
Wayne viii cross bats with Gary at
that place on Sunday Joliffes band
will furnish music and big crowd
will be there.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
Catholic Services.

On and after next Sunday Mass
will be celebrated at 9 o'clock, a..
no. at the church Of the Sacred Heart.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16

New fans. new combs. new hats,
new couars,>ne dress goods. Pedl-
lso's4
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-16
PRESIDENT NOT
INTERPRETING.
Secretary Shaw Going 60 Iowa on
His own Responsibility.

President Roosevelt absolutely dis
claims and participation or lnterfer-
ence In Iowa political affairs, aud
says that Secretary Shaw's visit to
his home state at this time is made
'on his own responsibility" The
disclaimer was called out by publish
cd Statements and Secretary Shaw
would represent the president in a
speech he Is to make at Davenport.
Ia, In opposition TO Gov. Cummins.
Charles Grilk OF Davenport, la, sec
retaTy OF the republican central COM
mittee, had wired the president ask
ing him If 1t was true that he was
sending through Secretary Shaw
message TO Iowa republicans as to
how they should line up in the con
test for nomination for governor. TO
this the president replied
White House,
Washington, ID. c., June IA.
Charles Grilk, Secretary Republican
Central Committee, Davenport la:
Telegram received. Secretary
Shaw's visit to Davenport is, OF
course, on his own responsibility.
The president has sent no message
through anybody TO Iowa republicans
and has not interferred, is not new
interfering, and will not interfere
in the Iowa factlonal contest, nor
in that OF any other state
WILLIAM LOEB, Jr.. Secretary.