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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
TO RELIEVE
MONEY MARKET
ELkINS' BILL FOLLOWS PLAN OF
SECRETARY SHAW.

Washington, Dec. ga bin de.
signed To extend relief TO the money
market. along the lines OF recommen-
dations made by the Secretary of the
Treasury, was introduced today by
Senator Elkins.
The bill authorizes the deposit In
national banks of receipts from Gus
toms as well as from internal rove
nue.. requiring the banks TO pay n
tax on such deposits and making all
national banks equally eligible for
designation as deposltaries The bill
also expressly authorizes the Secre.
tary OF the Treasury TO make trans
Ders of public moneys from the
Treasury to tho banks, which has
heretofore been done by the Secre.
tary on his own responsibility with.
out authority OF law.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
Not To Pay
BOni's Debts.
MADAME GOULD Is VICTORIOUS
IN THE SUITS BROUGHT
AGAINST HER.

Paris. December 20.-Madame
Gould. the former Countess Boni de
CastellaDe. has been victorious in
the suits brought by creditors and
money lenders against her with the
object of making her jointly respon-
sible with the Count
Thirteen OF the fifteen cases were
dismissed today by the court with
costs against the plaintiffs.
Only one in the cases OF two art
dealers did the court expect the
poinion that Madame Gould should
be held responsible as the objects
purchased in these instances for the
most part were still in her posses
sion. There are still three cases to
be passed upon and they will be de-
clded December &c.
In dismissing the thirteen suits
the court held that the plaintiffs
had failed to prove that the debts
were contracted for the common
benefits of the Court and Countess
The latter. the court declared had
more than fulfilled the obligations
under her marriage contract. Dur
ing her welded line she had retain
ed nothing for herself, her entire
revenue being collected by her hus.
band and employed, according to his
own admission, either for the house
hold expenses or for the payment of
his personal debts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
HAD EXPERIENCE.

Health COMMISSIONER Darlington
OF New York, said the other day to
a reporter:
81 am truly thankful that Thanks
giving Day ends the football season.
"A comely young woman applied
at one OF our hospitals last week
She wanted to learn nursing.
''Do you think you would like
nursing?" the head nurse asked.
oh, yes the young woman an
swered.
Have you had any experience al
ALP
Rather. Two OF my brothers play
football and father has an automo-
bile"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
CHRISTMAS CARDS
COST MILLIONS
MORE THAN FIFTEEN HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BE
SPENT THIS SEASON.

Doesn't seem as though Christmas
cards were falling into disaster, does
it, when Americans are expected to
pay. in the aggregate, $1.50O,000 oil
more for them this season?
Last year the sales of these pleas
ing little souvenirs amounted to
about $1,25O,0O0, and to at least
$1,OOO,OOO the year before. Each
season the demand increases.
One reason for their popularity Is
that they are to be had in such va
riety A single big manufacturing
firm turns out 10000 different de
signs.
Demand for the more expensive
cards seem to grow with passing
years. There is an increasing sale
dealers say, of cards that sell for
from 25 cents to $3.50. Many OF
them are really works OF art. The
largest sales, however are of those
ranging from 10 to 40 cents.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
RAID.

Deputy-Marshall w. f. Quillln aud
assistants made most successful rev.
enue raid last Friday night. In the
bluffs between FIT. Blackmore and
Dungannon they captured Bill Ramey
and Bill Brickey. whom they found
in the very act OF operating or Illicit
distillery. They brought the men here
Saturday and they were placed i'm
Jail
Ofcer Quillin left b. C. Gillian
and Grover Stearnes to guard the cap
, tured still, while he brought his pris-
oner to Jail Saturday night a strong
force of men went TO the place and
fired many shots at the men and
also threw dynamite at them. Gillian
was slightly wounded i'm four places.
or course the two men got away as
quickly as they could, and their as
sailants carried away the still and
captured liquor. Sunday Quillin re-
turned to the scene and destroyed
the beer and all OF the rest OF the
outfit left at the place
William Ramsey has served term
in the United States prison for vi
olating the internal revenue laws.
He and his brother, "Dack" were
convicted here over twenty years
ago OF killing John Lee and served q
term in the va. penitentiary. Dack.
II will be remembered was killed
soon anter his release from the pen
itentiary by men hunting for him.
he having been charged with the
murder OF Hugh Moore, a prosper
Gus citizen.
Bill Ramsey IS a man OF fine nat
ural ability and could have been n
most useful man Lebanon News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
A SIGN OF THE TIMES.
SWIFTNESS AND PROMPTNESS
ARE THE WATCHWORD OF
THE 2OTH CENTURY.

a decided increase I'm my business
has compelled me to move into larg-
or quarters and to cater to the ever
increasing wants OF my patrons.
| have earnestly and sincerely en-
deavorcd 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 Deal" to all.
A steady and decided increase of
my business proves that my friends
appreciate my efforts and | want to
thank thom most heartily and sin
cerely for their patronage.
No matter If my success be ten
tlmcs greater than It has been no
one will ever find case Of "Swcllod
Head" at 2SS Princeton Avenue
CIIAS. j. KINIER,
The Reliable Jcweler OF Bluoneld.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
DEMOCRATS
OF THIS REGION TALKING OF SO.
CIAL GATHERING.

Some OF our Democratic friends
are talking of having some kind OF n
gathering during the Christmas holi-
days for the purpose of discussing
matters in general in connection with
the good OF the party. We have heard
one of our leading Democrats say
that he would arrange to furnish
the banquet IL the good Democrats
of this section would lend their
, presence on such an occasion Now
this is a most admirable proposition
on the part of one man and we see
no reason I'm the world why. under
such favorable circumstances, we who
still cling TO the faith should not
have the time OF our life. The Blue
field Inn has been selected as the
place but the time has not been
agreed upon. or course there is no
4 "iNN'oi p''ieiNoi SibhihNiutt dlluCuCu
to this suggestion by the party no
is willing to furnish the where
withal, just only a good old time love
feast and n pleasant time. Our
friend has calculated the cost and
has made all necessary arrange
ments Now II only needs few
preliminary arrangements TO make
the gathering a good holiday event
and we hope to see our young Demo
cracy get busy and bring suggestion
to a happy conclusion. Just a little
effort on the part of few will be
all that is necessary. and from this
meeting necleus may be formed
which will do good hereafter BY
all means let us do something to-
ward increasing our Faith and ell
thusiasm when such liberal offer
has been made by one who is deeply
interested in the future of our po~.y
as well as our section.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
CARNEGIE
SARCASTIC.
REMARKS THAT CONGRESSIONAL.
PHILOGISTS NEED COM
MON SENSE.

Andrew Carnegie is not loath TO
express his opinion on the action OF
Congress in throwing the simplined
spelling by the board
There is no accounting for what
Congress will do" he said 1T does
not surprise me that that body has
seen fit to condemn the simplifed
spelling. because Congress is not
hunting for anything that will make
its work easier.
But the people must come to ac-
cept simplined spelling i'm time. The
day has passed when we shall spell
through instead of 'thro' for the sim
pie reason that there is no excuse for
the archaic form OF spelling, and this
is not n time when the people are
looking toward things archaic
"Why. our ancestors used to spell
FISH 'fysche. We don't spell II that
way now why, then, should we add
the foolish 'ough' to thru? All that
is needed is common sense, and
then We OF today will spell as we
ousFt 70. w Washington Post
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
CONGRESS ADJOURNS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Washington. Dec. 20.-Congress
today adjourned for the holidays.
this being the first outward sign that
Christmas is near at hand. Nearly
all the members intend TO remain
here during the recess. but whether
the abolition OF free passes has any
thing TO do with their decision they
decline TO say. Possibly It is due
solely TO the attractions OF Washing
ton, for there is not, one can he
quite sure, a more interesting city I'm
the world at the high tide of the
Christmas season
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
INNOCENT
WEDDING PARTY AT STATION
LAST NIGHT.

There were quite an innocent look
ing bride and groom at the depot last
night. They were married at Taze-
we'll yesterday and they were wend-
ing their way to Ash county North
Carolina. The bride was Miss Sal
lio Snence and the groom was ]. w.
Killen IL was an unsophlstlcated
couple of young country youths who
gave themselves away in great shane
ana tho boys OF the city took advan-
tage of their innocenso. In truth
when our reporter reached them they
had been so numerically handled
that they refused to be interviewed.
Ihey were waiting for an east bound
train and they were pleased when
the time came for them tos hake the
mud of Blueneld from their feet.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
JAPANESE SHIP
HEAVILY FINED

San Francisco. Cal. Dec. 2O-CoI.
lector OF the Port Frederick strot-
toh yesterday imposed fine OF 81
ooo on the Nippon Maru. which
Drought five passengers from Hon.
o'uin' 1t being contrary 60 the law for
u boat of foreign register to corrv
I''SSehgers between American ports.
as Is usual in such cases, the pas
sengers had to pay the fine. I'm nd
ditloh To their passage money. Among
lhe passengers brought on the Mn.
pom Maru was Frank B. Sargent
commissioners of immigration. II is
said however, that his payment Will
be remitted when he reaches Wash
ington.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
THE WEALTH
POSSESSING JEWS.
HOW THEY DOMINATE THE I'll.
NANCES OF EUROPE.

One Jewish banking house estima-
ted to control $3O,OOO,0OO. The
Rothschiids in 10 years loaned
s482.OO,OOO Nearly one half OF the
gold coined. OF the entire world, is
said to be in Jewish hands In the
last half century these people have
come to the front, until now they
largely rule in finances. In Germany
NEARLY one-half OF all the rich peo-
pie are Jews, and at the back OF the
cartels formed TO consolidate indus
tries and help foreign trade are gen.
orally Jewish fnanciers. Six-seventh
OF all bankers in Prussia are Jews.
while only one in $50 is day labor
er.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
Blood Hounds
And Posse Pursuing.
A NEGRO MURDERER AND WHITE
DESPERATE ASSAULT
SHERIFF. AND ESCAPE
TO MOUNTAINS.

Bristol, Tenn, Dec. 20.--A posse
armed with gums and using blood
hounds are following Wesley Wilkes,
the negro condemned to hang Feb
ruary IL, and white desperate
named Eaton. who escaped from the
Gate City, Va, jail last night The
men attacked tho sheriff with an
iron bar knocked him down ana
Wilkes bit the sherifr's daughter, who
tried to help her father.
The fugitive took to tho noun
tains OF East Tennessee. They arc
supposed to be armed. and n fierce
fight is expected when thoy are over
taken.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
BEER BECOMING
NATIONAL BEVER-
AGE OF AMERICANS
SIGNIFICANT FEATURE OF AN
NUAL REPORT OF INTERNAL.
REVENUE COMMISSIONER -
BARELY KEEPING PACE WITH
POPULATION. -. 49,. .

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 20----A sig
nificant feature of the annual report
OF the commissioner of internal reve-
nue., just made public. is the continu-
ed tendency of American people to
make beer the national drink The
consumption of ardent spirits shows
comparatively little increase. barely
keeping pace with the increase in pop
ulation.
Internal revenue officials do not at
tempt to account for the great in
crease in beer except upon the theory
that Americans are giving up strong
drink and turning to tho lighter be-
cause of its small alcoholic contents.
One official stated that the big corpo-
rations OF the country object To their
employees freely imbibing strong
drink or anything that produces in
boNltdNiou. Tue tutNA II 20 NNih hiNh
to beer against which there Is said to
be little prejudice on the part of the
employers OF millions OF men. There
are several instances OF manufactur-
ing establishments having opened
canteens where beer can be obtained
by their employees during leisure
hours. tho claim being made that this
prevents loss Of time I'm going out for
drinks and conduces to content.
For the month OF July, August and
September OF the present year the tax
paid on beer was si7,7S6,144 against
s15.9O7.541 Tor tire same months of
last year. AS the tax is 81 per bar
rel for beer, It seen that the consump-
ton for the three months noted has
been 1S,S7S,6O2 barrels more than
i'm the same period OF last year. AS
each barrel contains 81 k3lionk OF
beer the increase means 57,236.G39
gallons more beer. The same ratio OF
increase was shown for the year end
ed June 80, 1906. The income from
ardent spirits for the three months
of this year was $31,333.O96 against
$29.296.556 for the same month Of
the last year and increase of 5000
$40.
The report shows a decrease in the
number of retail liquor dealers for
the quarter named, the receipts from
that source having been $2,943,777
against $2,9442S5 At the same
time the number OF retail dealers I'm
beer and other malt drinks has large
ly increased the receipts from that
source having been $19S,177 against
$182,178 one year ago. II is stated
that many establishments for the sale
of beer only are being put I'm business
without the amount of objection from
temperance communities as In the
establishment OF saloons where ardent
drinks are disposed of along with
others
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
SHIPPED 10000
TURKEYS

We have been Informed that Fred
Steele. the livestock dealer. OF Tazc.
well county, has bought and shipped
from Russell cour " this fall and
winter. twenty thousand turkeys
Russell ladies in the last few years
lave been giving a good deal OF Mt
tention to turkey raising for pront
and are making a success. Lebanon
News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
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-paymcnt will
be added. Ny office rooms
are Nos. / and 2 i'm the new
Telephone Building, Bland
Street, Blucficld, 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. y. HAWLEY,
Deputy Sheriff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
URGENT APPEAL
FOR CHINESE

Washington, Dec 20.-Omcial adj
vices received here from the project
OF HuaianNu regarding the famine
In North Kiangsu, China, confirm the
stories of suffering and want among
the people of that section. The
crops are reported as being almost a
total failure.
An urgent appeal IL made TO the
people on all foreign lands for aid
for the stricken people. whom state
department advices have already
placed at 100000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
1T PAYSl

Merchant wasn't
Very wise;
Sworc he wouldn't
Advertise.
Tried his system
For n year,
Earned a hundred
$$s clear.
Then the merchant
Got so mad
Put the hundred
In an "ad."
Ad brought so much
Custom in
That the merchant
Had to- grin.
Since then daily
Loud he cries
Gee, IT pays 20
ADVERTISED"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
SOME MODERN
INSTANCES.

Judge Wofford. OF Kansas City,
said the other day: 81 never knew
fiddler who amounted To- hill Of
beans" It's safe guess that Mayor
Schmitz Of San Francisco and the
iddling Taylor of Tennessee would
not stand high in Judge Womord's
court. Youngstown Vindicator.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
ROOSEVELT
SPEAKS OUT WITH RE
GARD TO DISCHARGE OF
COLORED SOLpERS.

Precisely the same action
would have been taken had
the troops been white-in-
, deed the discharge would
probably have been made in
more summary fashion.
An attempt has been made
: to discredit the fairness OF
the investigation because Gen
eral Darlington Zone of the
investigators) is Southern
er. The fact OF birthplace is
one l absolutely refuse to
consider 7 resent with keen
est indignation any effort to
draw line based upon, birth
place. creed or any other con-
sideration of the kind
Any assertion that these
: men were dealt with harshly
because they were colored
men Is utterly without for.,-
; dation.
The punishment meet for
n mutineers and murderers
4 such as those guilty OF the
Brownsville assault is dealt.
would that II were possible
for me TO have punished the
guilty men.
4 n \ \ 4 n
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
R6aG
The LARGE SIGN READS
RSSSsso
This Entire Building Will be Occupied by
THE BLUEFIELD DRY GOODS OND NOTION CO
IMPORTERS AND EXCLUSIVE JoBBERS
Absolute Reliability.
Absolute Reliability.

And
Streets rapidly nearing
comp ion
This building will space
bnation elevator every modern facility for the
economical handling embraced in the large
stock OF exclusive OF
We expect to be ready the
Office is temporarily Sat and
Bueheld
See samples before buying pay you
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

Senator Morgan is to renew his ef
forts to have william Nelson Crom-
well tell the Committee on Intero
ceanic Canals what he knows about
the Panama canal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21
HEAVY MAILS
AT CHRISTMAS.
BIG RUSH ~ NOW on. LARGE IN.
CREASE IN FOREIGN MAILS.

BIG RUSH II NOW ON. LARGE IN
CREASE IN FOREIGN MAILS.
New York, Dec 90 Though this
is the gladsomo season I'm most
places. In the postoGicc the merriness
OF Christmas IS expressed in beads
Of perspiration and one grand hurry
scurry From all reports the pres
sure OF business has been greater this
year than ever before. Each year the
foreign Christmas mails grow hcav.
Ter and this year the increase has
been marked The big rush is now
practically over, as tomorrow's boats
are the last to sail with any posi-
bility Of reaching the other side in
time to have its mails distributed be-
fore Christmas. Since December J..
foreign money orders exceeding a to-
tai Of S5,OOO.OOO have been issued at
the New York postomcc The great
er part Of this sum wont 10 ireland.
Sons Of italy sent homo Christmas
presents aggregating about 100000.
Germany. Austria. Sweden Russia,
Hungary and England were remem-
bered with large sums. and even
Greece The Netherlands. Denmark,
Switzerland and little Luxonburg
were not overlooked iu tho ronral dis.
trlbution.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

somebody has discovered n method
OF putting beer into plugs like to-
bacco, and this Is liable to ruin the
chewing gum business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

IT G. Rushbrook, Of Peterstown,
w va, is in the city visiting Judge
J. A. Chambers. He will remain I'm
this section for several days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

bny the hoy ana girl an Ingersoll
Watch. Warranted for one year Stem
winding, 800
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

SILK Kimonas, Furs. SILK Shawls,
Umbrellas, Canes, Combs at PEDI-
COS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

Read tho Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-21

The mark of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-21
MAY BE MURDER.
Joe Giovanni Seriously Stabbed Fellow
Countryman Named Michael Angelina.

An Italian named Michael Angelina
was seriously and perhaps fatally stab.
bed by a fellow countryman. Joe Clio
vanni, late yesterday afternoon. The
two men met at Hegney's saloon, near
the Rio Grande depot, and, II is said,
engaged In an alteration over the al
legged stealing Of kindling wood by AM
gelmo and his wife from the premises OF
Giovanni The quarrel was renewed
In the street, and II was there that tho
stabbiag took place, Angelina being the
victim, The wound was inflicted in
the abdomen and IL considered danger
Gus. The wounded man was first tax
en- TO his home, but was later removed
to st. Marks hospital. where he now
lies IN a critical condition though It
Is believed that lac may recover.
Giovanni escaped for "A time. lodging
around from one place to another IN thu
business houses Of some of his coun.
trymen He was at length apprehend-
ed. however. by Detective Burt. at 81
east Third South street, and was plac-
ed in the city jail 'He claims that IN
was attacked by Angelina, and used tho
weapon in sef-defense. In support ~
his statement he showed bruises on his
head and throat. which he said were
caused by the man that he stabbed. !,
definite charge viii not be entered
against Giovanni until II Is known just
how seriously Angelina is injured or
what the outcome of the case will be.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-21
BETTERMENT LEAGUE.
Interesting Meeting Held Last Even.
ing at the Y. NJ. G. A.

The Juvenile Betterment league met
last evening in the Y. NJ. C. A. audi
torium, Vice President j. A. Greene
wald presiding. Secy T.. J.. Judd re-
ported this supervising committee on
Charities, eS-Gov Heber NJ. Wells. W.
Mont Ferry and Oscar l.. Cox: and It
was announced that the Manufacturers
ana Merchants association and the
commercial club were entirely willing
10 WORK IN connection with the or
ganization.
snort talks were given by Capt. NJ.
~ Woods, Mrs. +. Dickert. Mrs. G. II.
McMahon, Mrs Hugh Park, o. l.. Cox
blu Harry 5. Joseph. on the ST. AIMS
DpIphahage, the Infants Home and
liotecuYe association. the Morris
school the Y. NJ. c. A. and the State
INDUSTRIAL school, Mr.. Joseph and
suuge Brown explained how II was
.ne object of the State Industrial
,'nool 10 make the number OF men
III IN state prison less.
frot j. II. Paul spoke earnestly IN
oeBaH OF the efforts to better boys
hu Young men. He held that boys
~ WIS lllgh altitude are more easily
a., ~ NithcE Ioi good or bad than
~ o.ucr' parts of the world. and that
VSteI results were obtainable In this
nm thah IN any other In which a
,he amount Of time or money might he
SApS,nued' Prof. Paul commended the
molk OF Judge Brown, and held II a
srsat mistake to expend money on
n Nun, aud withhold IL from this
an OF prevention. Work has been
ibtp e heretofore at the wrong end, and
,hn ~ a move TO begin the work at
Han, Aeolian orchestra. including
peiny oberndorfer, Archie COIN
ralph Desky and guy Alexander S s,r
r rosne1 TWO musical numbers, and n
MAJ MAJ SOLO was rendered by owen
hsnJ $4,000 member of the Rows
soin Eioyd Miles played a trombone
,on ma Mrs. Kate Brldewell Ander.
WI sang two numbers. '''