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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28

lives, liberty, character, and
property. AT all times the
safeguard of the peoples
rights is in an upright and
honest judiciary; their great
ct peril and danger to life,
liberty and property is in a
corrupt, subservient, cow
ardly and venal judiciary.
The Judiciary is the bulwark
'.sf our civil liberty, and no
greater calamity could be-
fall a people than to have
either a corrupt, subservient
Judiciary, or an inefficient
judge.
Your committee presents
to the voters of this Judicial
District a young man who is
absolutely clean in all re-
spects; of the highest char
acter as a Chrictian and gen
tleman, and a lawyer OF
good ability, worthy of the
support of every honest, in
tclligent, upright, thought
full freeman i'm the Distrist,
"a man who at all times,
and under all circumstances,
will discharge faithfully,
impartially and without fa-
voritism, his duties as Judge
to all men, Of all colOrs,
classes and tongues, without
fear, favor or affection.
Without disparagement,
or criticism OF anyone, if
such should even be just, we
most earnestly commend Mr..
French to the voters Of this
District, and most cordially
and earnestly invite all Of
the voters of said District,
without regard to past party
affiliations, or environments,
to rally to his support. We
have the man, but no money,
and place him before cur
people with confidence that
he should win upon his mer-
its, and if he does, You will
have a brave, upright, hon
est, incorruptibIe Judge.
j. G. HANSBARGER,
Chairman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
BAKER AND THE
TWO CENT FARE

Some OF the Hon e. g. Bakers
supporters now claim to be for 2.
cent railroad fare. Yet they nomI-
mated Mr.. Baker, who when a mem
ber OF the last House of Delegates,
voted against and helped TO defeat
the bill providing for rate Of cents
a mile on the railroads. In tho
light OF Mr.. Bakers record IN the
last Legislature. what is to be ex.
pected OF him in the future should
he be elected 20 the state Senate7
DO you Republican voters never tire
OF being deluded by the politicians
who control their party?-Monroe
Watchman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
ENDORSE PLAN OF
CONFEDERATE WOMEN

Richmond. Oct 27.--Mrs. Norman
v. Randolph, Daughter OF the Con-
federacy, this afternoon received a
telegram from Miss Elvira Jones.
chairman OF the ways and means
committee for Daughters OF the Con-
federacy exhibit mt the Jamestown
exposition. informing her that the
Grand Camp OF Confederate Veterans
OF Virginia today unanimously en-
dorsed the representation OF the Con-
federato women at Jamestown.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
ate to have building, which IL to be
n reproduction OF "Beauvoire." the
Jefferson Davis home In Mississippi
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28

AN electric cradle" said tho sales
man. 'Jt is the latest thing. The
ordinary light current runs II. as in
the case OF the electric fan"
He attached TO the cradle the nex-
ible cord through which the cleo
triclty flowed, and, turning the but
ton, stepped back. The cradle rock
ed with a smooth, soft motion. There
was a tiny switch to make II go fast
or slow.
Great. isn't IT." said the sales
man. My only wonder Is that with
our electric sewing machines, carpet
sweepers, chatting dishes. not water
bags and wbat-not. we didn't hit
on the electric cradle long before
this"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
CAPITOL Is
CUP IN AIR
FRISCO INCIDENT BECOMING
SERIOUS AND WASHING
TON rs ALARMED.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Serious con-
sideration was given to the Japanese
situation at tody's cabinet meeting.
Although matters have not pro-
gressed to the stage of strained re-
iations" between the United States
and Japan, there is no concealing the
fact that officials of the administra-
tion are considerable perturbed lest
such n result may ensue.
Each nation has. in effect. accused
the other OF violating treaty rights
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
THE CIAAles1rAN"
SCORED By JUDGE
WRITTEN. HE sAID. 10 DRsvH
NEGRoEs FROM THIN
COUNTRY

r"""ucius Oct. 2I.--JudKe Sulx-
berger yesterday refused to grant the
injunction restraining the Mayor
from Interfering with the play ..The
ciansman" at tho Walnut street
Theatre. and the house viii remain
closed.
The Judge said the testimony fall
ed to show any misuse OF the May
or's discretionary power. which was
exercised after the threatened mob
hing OF the theatre by negroes Mon
day night.
After the decision Of the court had
been rendered Mayor Weaver de-
clared that Il was HIS intention not
to revoke the license OF the theatre
for the remainder OF the year. as he
had previously announced. The
threat to revoke was held over the
theatre In case such action should he
como necessary.
The courts opinion. delivered by
Judge Suixberger. was n scatbing
arrangement OF Rev. Thomas Dixon y
methods.
II was that the Mayor hal right
fully exercised judicial power. as he
IL the chief police officer OF tho city
and responsible for It's order. peace
and safety. The Mayor could have
done nothing else than stop the play.
the court said. II he feared tho play
incited to riot.
The court was OF the opinion that
beyond doubt 1.-The book and play
had ben written while tho author
was laboring under sense OF smart
Ing wrong and In heated passion. :"
Judge suixberger further said
That. In the courts opinion, the ten
dency OF The Clansman" was to
/ ncuicato a belief that the negro In n
Hopeless. unimprovablc beast. not fit
live with white man. lie refer
red 10 some of Dixon's other pro-
ductions advocating determination OF
ne negro on account OF the great
natural increase of the race. which
would at the end OF the century drive
the white people to action. and al
hded to Dixon's belief that the neg
To should be driven out of the coun-
try now. This" the Judge said.
was undoubtedly one OF the Interior
motives OF the play"
Under the circumstances, said tho
ourt. there was nothing for tho May
or to do but stop the plays produc-
|tion.
Tho courtroom was jammed to
suffocatiOn, n large part OF the audi
ence consisting OF negroes, against
whom The Clansman" is said TO
excite race prejudice. The mem
bers OF their committee who were
instrumental In having the doors OF
the theatre closed occupied seats near
tho connsels' table. Rev. Dixon, the
author OF tho play, was among the
witnesses called by the attorneys for
the Walnut Street Theatre Company.
Mayor Weaver and Director OF Public
Safety McKenty. named as defen-
dants. We're present I'm person.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
MAY HILLMAN
STOCK COMPANY

One of the best and most thorough
ly equipped popular priced repertoire
companies ON ths road is the May
tiilsman Stock Co,nPaay. which will
appear at the Elk'a opera House one
week commencing Monday Oct. 29th.
or the productions given drring the
week there will be found no cid plays
under new titles. Every play pre-
sented Is owned exclusively by Miss
Hillman the bright and dainty little
actress who is bound to make and
instantaneous hit. She is womanIy and
sweet Her galety IL infectious. her
smile winning. her manner delightful
and the transitions from iightness to
impetuousness I'm the different charac-
ters she protrays Is cleverly shown.
| Manager Schnabel has surrounded
the little lady with competent com
| pany Of recognized artists among
whom Will be found Messrs. q. Rose
ner. Clinton Ferry. Jack Mcknight, j.
Clos. Allen Burdette. Arthur Morley,
frankie Barlow. Misses Minnie Cor
don. EstelIe Burdette and Muriei AL
dricb. The play selected for Monday
night Is Flood Tide" IL is n sensa.
tional comci y-drama but has been
constructed on original lines with n
touch OF real humor that is at all
times refreshing. THIS accounts for
the fact that 10 Is one OF the greatest
successes OF the stage at the present
time. Everywhere IL Is greeted an a
master-piece OF realism. It's story is
Interestingly told, while the comedy
that Is interspersed In liberal quanti-
ties lends brightness and cheerful
ness that is all It's own. It blends
sentiments, heroics. comedy and pic
turesqueness I'm the most sklllful
fashion. Close attention has been
paid to all the details and the pro-
duction can appropriately be called
complete In every respect. The plays
do not constitute all the entertain
ment offered however. The vaudeville
numbers should have special men
tIon. They have been selected with
great care regardless OF expense and
include Whippier and PIckert, inter
national dancers late OF the London
music halls Barlow and Kne, Ger
man comedians. Gaspard, the great
cyclist and others. Following are
the plays from which the weeks re-
pertoire Will be selected. Claire OF
Old New York" children OF sa-
tan" THE Fatal Marriage" Stores
OF Dangerfeld." What Happened 10
Bones" THE Man from the Hills"
TON Sawyer" "The Little Ouch
ess." THE Girl and the Bandit" "on
the Frontier" Charity Bess."
Prices IL. 25 and 35c. Saturday
Matinee 10 and 25 cents.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
LBT'a aAvoID PRE-
- C0CI0US OLD AGE


mind may render us important SER
vices with regard to the prolonga-
ton OF our lif$ AS we have shown.
there is no doubt that ill-directed
suggestion shortens Il. Arrived at q
certain age We poison ourselves with
the Idea OF or with thoughts about
our approaching end. We lose faith
In our own strength. and our strength
leaves us. On the pretext that age
is weighing heavily on our shoulders
We take to sedentary habits andcease
to pursue oar occupations with visor.
Little by little our blood. vitiated by
ideiness. and our feebly renewed tis-
sues open the doors to all sorts of
maladies. Precocious old age lays
siege to us. and we succumb earlier
than we need have done as result
of Injurious auto-suggestion.
On closer study Of the NE OF
rantenarians. we perceive how and
Catimistic believe In their strength
has helped them to bear the weight
of their years. Baron whldeck, who
died In Paris in 1875. at the age OF
100, never ceased to entertain the
suggestion" that he had still long
to i've. At the age of 102. he un-
dertook the firm OF Didot, so Perre
Gifard. his biographer. afirms. a
three-volume encyclopedia treating OF
archaeology. Consumed with his idea
that the Egyptian civilization descen-
ded I'm a direct line from the Mexican
he extracted from his ardent work
reasons for going on living. Born
under Louis XIV and having travelled
at the time OF La Perouse, this man
breakfasted with La ,Harpe and the
Able Delille, counted Camille Des-
moulins among his friends, knew
Bonaparte as suborderly officer In
Egypt and Theirs as a drawing mas-
ter. was present al a series OF revolu
tlons. and passed away under Mac
Mahon, almost in the plentitude of
his Intellectual forces.
M. Migaud, the senior mayor of
France. whom met during the ex-
position OF 1900. told me that at the
age OF 90 he was in the habit of
rising at o'clock In the morning
and Immediately beginning work, nf-
ter rubbing himself with cold water.
How about your 90 years?" as
ked. smiling.
IT never look at them" he said
good naturedly.
AS contractor for public works he
was still at that period personally
snperintending his workmen.
One Of my friends. most distin-
guished Engiishman, NJ. W., whom
In spite of his 81 years, 7 am careful
not To call an old man. leads as ac-
tive life as IL he wero no more than
30. shall never forget walk OF
some hours' duration which we took
together In order TO visit. among 9th
er things. on the nights OF Mont
martre, the studio of L. Dhurmer,
one OF our greatest pastel painters
With intense curiosity M. w. set 70
work to study the secret" OF the
masters procedure. The painter who
had heard tell OF the venerable age
OF his visitor, said to him respect
fully
There are no longer any secrets Ia
you, admiral"
Don't you rely on that" said NJ
w, smiling. 81 have plenty of time
before me, and I may yet come into
competition with you"
And, as a matter OF fact, I'm the
following year NJ. w. renewed tn,
lease OF HIS London house for 90
years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28

ToN Watson says he is not going
to write any more for watson's mag
azIne because II owes him $4,000 in
back salary. II all editors should
hang mp their pens for a little thing
like that printing presses would
adorn the junk pile.-CliDtwood
Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-28
LET US HOPE so

The leper chapter is closed. He
for whom there was no room in this
world has gone-.-let us hope-to a
better one.--Philadsiphia Inquirer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

Theater--" has evidently
caught the public fancy as there was
another tremendous audience IN at
tendance last night. which Is some-
thing remarkable considering that the
gallery prices were doubled. The
same bill runs the remainder Of the
week with matinee saturday
Orphcum--The management OF the
Orphcum announces for next week a
very good comedy bill which Is to
include the Waterbury Brothers and
Tcnney, presenting the comedy music.
al sketch. Harmony Island" James
H. cullen the man from the west
Watson AMI the Morlisy Sisters. re-
fined singers and dancers. Latina,
physical culture girl; Donat Bediui,
and his acrobatIc dog Jim" Lind.
strom aud Anderson, comedy acrobats
in "Pastlmes on the Farm" and the
klnodronc
Grantl--"Nobody' Claim which
goes on at the Grand tonight. is a
play in which there are no stars. but
In which all She characters ara given
an equal chance 10 shine. The bill
VIII be seen tho entire week with the
customary matinee Saturday,
Lyric--The play Of "A Sons Deyo-
ton" continues 60 attract well pleased
audiences and will last up Till Sat
urday night with the usual matinee
Saturday afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15
COURT NOTES.


The Tescher Canyon Canal & Reser-
volr company Of Elgln. Grand county
today filed copy OF It's articles OF In
corporation with the socretary Ut state.
It's capital stock Is 0000 divided int
shares Of the par value Of 500 each.
Edward Eister is president: A. r.. Lane.
vice president. j. n. Powers secretary
and treasurer
Owing to the fact that II is necessarc
TO secure the DISPOSITIONS of some q.
the witnesses IN the case. the prelIm.
mary hearing In case OF the state
against +. G. Henderson and c. j.
hawley charged with criminal as
sault upon a deaf and dumb girl. was
to-day continued Indefinitely by Judge
whitaker ~ tho city court.
William Reed filed suit IN the dis
iTict court today against The United
states Mining company 10 recover
damages in the sum OF $4,000 for per-
sonal injuries receives By him while
employed In defendants mine on Oct.
30, 1905. PlalntiG alleges that he wns
compelled 10 work IN an unsafe plac,
and that cave-ln occurred IN which
he was seriously crushed ahd perma-
nentiy injured,
The jury Ia thc condemnation case OF
the Rio Grande Western Railway COM
pauy against George Stringham ct al.
which was tried IN Judge Lewis court
yesterday afternoon returned a verdict
assessing the value Of the land con.
dcmued by the COMPANY ANA the dam.
ages BY reason 1f the condemnation
among the defendants az follows:
Mary strirsham, value u land stiO.
damages, Nss; Lena Stringham admin.
istratr'x, value OF land. slo3, damages.
Nco; Clarence suingham. value 81
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15
THREAT TO MURDER
BROUGHT DEATH
Frank yoursk, italian Laborer
Shot and Instantly
Killed.
ELIMINATION OF QUARREL.
Victim Swore He Would Fix" CLAIR
cncc Howard But the Latter Was
Quick ON Trigger.

The grading camp OF Joe Crandle
was the scene Of a murder last even
ing at about $3.50 o'clock, in which
Frank Yoursk. an Italian laborer, was
shot and instantly killed by Clarence
Howard, The shooting was the cul-
mination Of heated quarrel between
the two men while they were at work
carly IN the day. Howard was arrest
cd by Deputy Sheriff Hllenan and Is
now In the county Jail. Two witnesses
to the shooting, Mike Pitts and Louis
Cost, were also placed under arrest and
viii be held in Jail in order to insure
their appearance at the trial Of How
ard.
II was stated by men who were
working with the prisoner that Yoursk
had threatened to kill Howard during
their quarrel in the morning and that
he said he would fix him after they
got through work. Shortly after they
quit work for the day. Yoursk is said
TO have renewed the trouble and start
ed after Howard with a knife, 1'he
later then drew his revolver and shot
Yoursk killing him instantly. Howard
surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Hile-
man and stated that he had acted IN
self-defense. The body OF the victim
was taken to Bingham, where an in
quest was held today by Justice Of the
Peace Lee. An autopsy over the re-
mains will also be held today or to-
morrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15
SPIKE AND RAIL.

Walter J Patten Of the San Pedro
freight offices at Los Angeles, Is visit
ing in this city with his brother
Clarence Of the passenger department.
Lester spence Of the d. & r. G..
freight offices IN this city. has resign
cd to accept a position in the new
Pennsylvania offices here.
Since the close of the fall rush Of the
homeseekers westward, the Pullman
company has returned 200 dead head
cars TO Chicago from the west.
r. Drake OF the Rock Island and
Charles Davidson OF the ID. & X. c. are
back from o Goldfeld trip. The posi-
bilities OF the camp has reused their
enthusiasm
The Western Pacific has acquired all
of the timber tracts along It's right OF
way so as TO be sure of lumber sup
ply; and the road VIII have It's own
sawmirs. The shipment Of material
and supplies west of this city Is already
very heavy.
The Hartman lines are being
eduipped as rapldly as possible with
the block signal system, which now
includes the dwarf switch stand. This
latter device does not show clear rack
until the line Is absolutely closed, and
there II no chance of danger
The Salt Lake Route is experiencing
n strenuous rush of business. At noon
today only two unuers were LETT on th>
standard pullmans Of the limited. and
neArlv all OF the reservations on the
NIGHT train were taken Np. II Is be-
lieved that the number Of through
trains will have to be increased at an
early day
J. NJ Creadcs 81 Riverside. Col.
has heeu arpoiuted city ticket agent
NJ the salt Lake Route. and will ar
rive In this citv tomorrow to take the
place Of G r. Peck who becomes CITY
PASSENGER agent for the Short Line.
q NJ. Templc who has been agent ut
Moann hos also heen transferred 10
tho san Pedro offices IN this CITY, 10
Hll the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton Of Mr. Holt.
A. n. Babcock. tho Southern Paclhc's
electrical engineer at Oakland, Is In
this city comforting with the officials
Of the Utah Light and Railway COM
pany relative 10 proposed improve
mrnts along The line II was Mr.
Pabcock who inspected the street rail-
way properties last summer for Mr.
Hartman. and in the course Of n few
days some determination will be ar
rived at with regard to the future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15
NO SPECIAL RATES.
Salt Lake Route Follows Example Of
Other Roads.

The Salt Lake Route has followed
the example of the Rio Grando IN cut
ting off the theatrical companies from
special rates, and is treating everyone
alike Railroad men are questioning
the cutting of of theatrical rates as at
all likely to inconvenience the public or
the railroads. They claim II there Is
any class that should De favored. II il
tho travelling men who place orders
each month for hundreds Of thousands
Of dollars worth OF goods that are
shipped over the railroads. and who
pay large sums annually for excess
baggage They pay full rates FOR
everything and literally patronize the
dining cars. on the contrary, the the
atrical troupes feed on bread and
cheese while travelling, and bring no
income 20 tho roads beyond the cut
rates they get.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15
NEW TRIAL GRANTED.
Notion Taken by supreme Court
Judgment Reversed

The Judgment OF the lower court was
reversed and new trial granted by the
supreme court today In the case Of the
Eccles Lumber company appellant vs..
Ann H. Martin, executrx of the estate
Of j. T.. Horrocks, deceased. Irving
Peterson and Fred Howard The ac-
ton Was brought TO foreclose a lien
upon property belonging to the Hor-
rocks estate for money due for mm-
Der furnished by plaintiff In the con.
struction of two houses. The con-
tract for the construction of the houses
was aub-let by Peterson to Daniels. but
The Timber was not paid for. The de-
PENDANT filed a demurrer to the COM
PLANT on the ground that the complaint
did not allcse specifically the amount
due ON each house The demurrer was
sustained and an appeal was taken
from that ruling Of the court.
The supreme court now holds that the
lower court erred IN sustaining the de-
INJURED az the complaint was specific
enough when II stated the amount due
on both houses. The Judgment Is re-
versed and a new trial granted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-15

musician. will furnish the firing
squad.
Rain or Snow--The low barometric
area that was noticed on yesterdays
weather map I'D In British Columbia,
has spread all over the northwest
and this noon had extended south TO
the fortieth parallel. SO the weather
office predicts colder weather with
rain or snow for tonight and tomor-
row, with high westerly winds II Is
likely to be stormy for the next two
days.
Chief Clerk Back--Former Chief
Clerk Robinson OF the operating de-
partment Of the ID. & X. q. In this
city, is back on visit from ST. Louis
where he is holding down position
with the legal department of the Mis-
souri, Pacific. IL win be remembered
that Mr.. Robinson was slngularly un-
fortunate during the last year OF his
stay here. both In the loss of a daugh-
ter, and the breaking Of his leg by
fall down stairs.
Had 10 Pay Twicc--A Salt Lake
traveller recently neglected to notify
the customs inspectors OF his having
several valuable articles in his pos
session subject to duty, two of the ar
ticle being elegantly carved mer-
schaum pipes. To his dlsmay. the Of
ficers promptly contlscated the out
TIT, and the broken hearted owner only
this week was able to recover the
araticles from the government after
paying not only the regular duty, but
their original cost.
Amended Articles---An amendment
to the articles of incorporation OF the
Cedar City Cooperative Mercantile
and Manufacturing Institution of Ce-
dar City, was filed with the secretary
Of state today by which its capital
stock Is increased from $4,000 TO
S35, GOO, divided into shares of the
par value Of 81 each and the period of
existence OF the company is extended
from 90 years 10 10 years. In add-
tion TO the regular mercantile bust
ness of the company 1t Will now con-
struct and operate a power system in
its home county
Sunday School RcceptioH-The Of
ficers and teachers of the Twentieth
ward Sunday school will hold open
house tonight for the officers and
teachers of the Twenty-seventh ward
sabbath school, and for the superin-
tendencies Of all of the Sunday schools
in Ensign stake and for the Ensign
Sunday school stake officials. The
reception viii be IN the ward annex.
and VIII commence at 8 o'clock. A
fine program will be rendered and re-
freshments will be served after which
dancing VIII be INDUCED in until III
o'clock, at which hour the festivities
viii close.