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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
NO MORE NAPOLEONs.

Never until quite recently was -
discovered that the small atotura .,
Alexander the Great and OF Napo-
leon unified them for generaIsbin
Ihis important discovery has been
ioio"ed by an order barring all men
under five feet hve inches from an
pointments as officers In the United
States army.
president Roosevelt has issued the
order and the general stan is pre-
pairing tho regulation.
Hereafter neither Napoleon nor
an Alexander will have chance.
me remarkable rise 10 greatness
or Gen. Leonard Wood indicates
that the qualities Of the modern sol
dier differ very decidedly from those
OF the great commanders OF the past
Never can there be another Phil
Sheridan In the army OF the United
states, for Gen. Sheridan was only
nv" feet three inches. This Is too
short by two inches; but IL never was
suspected until lately that Gen
.eral Sheridan's head was not high
enough to see every opportunity and
take quick advantage Of H.
Height and weight count strongly
Tor some purposes. but they don't
count moro strongly in a general than
they do In a banker or n merchant
Gen. Joe Wheeler has been ranked
In popular esteem as good deal Of
. commander hut no-too short
The big Gen. shafter. whom the M.
tie Wheeler saved from route M
Santiago was tho better commander.
according TO the now rule. by six or
seven inches in height. and forty
more in girth
Gen Fred Funston was the popu-
lar hero OF the Philippines But
there Will be no more OF his size.
The highest that a little Fred can
hereafter hope 20 10 in the army
is 10 brush the uniform and polish
tho epaulets Of a General Leonard
Wood
u would be- very interesting 10
hay" II explained why there is any
more necessity that a military officer
shuold be bigger man physically
than q railroad manager or q college
president
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
MIR. WILLIAMS
IN CONGRESS.
Yesterday Concluded Speech of Two
Hours Duration.


Hours Duration.
Washington, April 2S.-Mr. vii
iiams, the minority leader, today con-
ciuded speech begun yesterday. after
occupying the floor two hours. Here
and there questions were put to him
by Boutelle, of Illinois, Hamilton,
OF Michigan and G. u. Lands, OF In
O little. Williams was unable 20 con
little. Williams was unable TO con-
clude his speech on account OF a So
we're cold and attack OF neuralgia.
contenting himself with what had
been said against the existing tarin
schedules, and ayailing himself Of
che privilege TO enlarge upon the sub
ject in his published speech.
Cushman Washington replied to
Williams, but was taken OF the floor
before he rally got started, owing to
former action Of the house agree
ing 10 conclude the general debate
on tho agricultural bill al $3.50
o'clock. at which time the house ad-
iourned
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
RETURNS TO
ZION CITY.
Dowie is Greeted By His wife az the
Temple.

Chicago. April 2S. am glad TO
be- az home again with these
words lingering upon his lips. John
Alexander Dowie, deposed leader OF
the Christian Catholic Church in
America. this afternoon stepped with
in the portals Of the Shiloh House,
thus completing the much heralded
entry Of this peculiar character into
Zion City
Mrs Dowie met him at the Shiloh
House and gave him most hearty
welcome Dowie's return 10 Zion CITY
is void Of all pomp and ceremony.
and only handful Of the people
was to be seen al the station upon his
arrival and the most Of them were
women on curiosity bent
Wilbur Glen voliva and his fol-
lowers held meeting at the Taber-
nacle at Zion city tonight. the au.
ditorium being about two thirds fun
In his address Volva not only de-
nounced Dowie. but Mrs Dowie as
great sinner as Dowie himself
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
Another Big Demonstration
Is Looked For Very Soon
TURKISH TROOPS HAVE nEEN
INVADING TABAH FoE PAST
SIX MONTHS.
,ny ine Assocla,ea iress. }

ssonuon, .tprn =o.--tu. pv,lenco
-, utoa, .,riLaIn witu turhey over
,ne iaDan anair is about exnaust-
oo, ANA 4. ls understood at int ior-
eisn omces TO-DAY tnat AZ tue sultan
uoes not soon accedo To tne British
uemanus tnere viii be- another uein-
onstrauon made before Turkish
ports within a short time Some
months have elapsed since the Egyp-
uan government discovered tnat
Turkish troops occupied Tabah,
wnicn has heretofore been regarded
Az an important port Ut the head oil
tno GulS OF AkaDah. AS so)u us the
Egypt asked Turkey for an explana-
uon, and the sultan In reply conten-
ded tnat Tabah was within his en-
pre-. This was disputed, but Great
britain offered To submit the aues-
ton OF boundary limitations to
commission, and Turkey In the mean
time to withdraw her troops.
The Sultan declined this ofrer but
omered to negotiate with Lord Gro
mer. the British agent at Cairo.
Tho British government acceded to
this proposition but was astounded to
learn when negotiations opened that
tho Turkish commission at Cairo. In
behalf OF the Sultan, claimed half
or Sinai Peninsula, and stubbornly
adhered to the demand that Il be
given over TO the Sultan. Egypt re-
FUSED to do 30, and negotiations were
broken on. Tho foreign Office here
VIII now take up the case with Porte.
Thus far no communication has
been se., :" constant.nopie on tne
sngJect, Great Britain being anxious
To hrst learn whether the Sultan
authorized the Turkish commissioner
to claim one half OF the the Sinai
Peninsula.
This has been most dificult ma
the British Ambassador has been up-
able to see the Sultan who ia eitber
III or feigning illness.
The Turkish attitude is the couse
OF much irritation and the BrItab
government is prepared TO take most
severe measures 10 protect EgyptIan
territoy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
WILLIAMS PITCHES
PEERLESS GAME.
Sraham Was Defeated By Biuetle,d
Team Yesterday.

The opening game OF the season
was played yesterday afternoon at
Graham between Graham and Blue
field.
The game was exciting from the
start, neither side scoring until the
sixth inning, when Lenterman came
In on Princes sacrifice and was fol-
lowed by Prince and Gibberson. No
one else scored until in the tenth
inning when Lanterman came In on
a two bagger from Prince.
Tho Graham boys played fine ball
especially the battery. Baylor and
Witten. For Graham Harman, Bur.
ton and Specie each made one rup
Gbberson and Williams. the battery
Tor Blueheld, did fine work. and I'm
the ninth inning. owing to an ac-
cident To Williams L-nteman pitched.
and held Graham down TO three hits
which were easily handled by the
inheld Foote on second, Coyne.
first; Prince l.. +. Gibberson. c.: VIII
hams. p McGraw. c. r.; Thompson
X F.; played errorless games, and
Anderson and Lantimer made one
each.
Witten. c.; Harmon. b.; Burton,
Il F.; and Yost. c. f.; played the
game without an error.
Cunningham 4. Baylor 1, Speece
2, Easleyl and Longworth /.
The game was umpired by A. II.
Baldwin, whose impartial decisions
left no room for argument.
IL liz understood that other games
will soon follow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
Re.NumbcrinR the Hnnses

ON account Of the insurance com
panies establishing a new schedule
OF rates for Bluefeld. in the near
future, II would be advisable for the
city authorities TO have the houses.
both business and residence. re-num-
bered. 80 that all data relating TO
tho location Of certain house might
be uniform. AS IL Is now. great
many houses have different numbers
according 10 the map on which they
make all uniform and save lot OF
hnd them Remembering would
confusion in years 10 come
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
CAENEGrE's CONDITIONAL GIFT.

conditional gift Of $12.5OO by
Andrew Carnegie 10 Morris Brown
College A. Atlanta. Ga. was announc-
sd at Boston yesterday by Rev X
.. Sunson. Vice e-president OF the col.
lege. Mr. Carnegie has just written
70 Rev. MIR Stinson promising this
sum toward The erection Of an indus.
trial building AZ the college after a
certain amount. not made public. has
been raised elsewhere by Mr. SunsoA.
The college was founded In 1881 by
The colored people OF Georgia. Stu
dents inattendance aome form 28
states Of the Union and from Africa
Jsmlaca and Bermuda. numbering
about 1000 in all Mr. sinson who
IS IN Boston In the interests ~ the
college. hopes 10 raise the required
amount by September
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Philadelphia 6. Boston Z.
Washington l. New York x.
Detroit :. Cleveland IA.
81. Louis 4. Chicago g.
NEW RAILROAD
FOR WEST VIRGINIA
Tug River and Hen Greek Halfway
Cmpany Has Started
Work

The Tug River and Ben Creek
Railway Company. which will oper-
ate from the Norfolk and Western at
Wharncliro to the mouth of Gilbert
Creek. a distance OF about fifty miles,
is well under construction, about 75
or 100 men being employed at pres
ent
There are vast forests OF uncut
timber along this road and guam
uty of coal which will be- developed
as soon as the road is completed.
IL Is not known who the officers
are but the construction is under the
supervision of j. X Anderson, OF
Williamson
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
SPORTING NEWS
OF THE DAY.

(By Tho Associated Press
Philadelphia, Apn 2s.-Michigan.
Dartmouth. and Pennsylvania won
the three chief events today az the
twelfth annual carnival Of track and
field sports Of the University OF Penn
sylvnia In winning four college re-
lay championships. the Michigan run
ners broke the worlds outdoor rec
ora Of 1925 Three hfths OF the
records were held by the same uni.
ycrsiiy. and the indoor record Of
1925 was mede by Cornell Mich
igan's times we're 1910 3-5. Dart
mouth won two one mile relay cham
pionships. Pennsylvania captured
ono ono mile relay championship
Half of tho eight field events went
TO west Michigan which takes three
first places IN this class
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
BLACK MISERY.
III It itains Again the situation Is
Hopeless.
CBy Tho Associated Press.J

(By The Associated Press.)
Naples, April 2s.-Oceans of mud
which has been brought down from
the mountain side by the torrentiaI
rains OF FCiday night has practically
submerged the Vesuyius region. Tho
situation can only be described as
a black misery. and II IT. rains again
soon IL Will be absolutely hopeless
The recent eruption having closed the
water channels the torrent Friday
night had thousands Of outlets in all
directions. and carrying black mud
with II, broke up bridges. and weak
ened houses AZ the bases. inundated
streets and co9taminated drinking
water and attacked all ingenuity
that man had erected for his own
benefit
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
OPERATOR FROM
RICHMOND
Her" to Receive Dispatches for The
Daily Leader.

Mr.. &. o. Penncacnor. of Rich
mond, has arrived in the city and VIII
act In the capacity OF special night
operator for the Bluefleid Daily Lead
or. He entered upon his duties last
night and Is now ticking off the news
for our column with accurate fa-
cility and correctness. We welcome
him 10 ono of the best cities in the
South and feel sure he Will soon
become attached to the beautiful en-
Wronments that will surround him
here.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
SOMETHING NEW IN
BLUEFIELD HISTORY
Telegraph Office Open All Night and
Wires Hot With News of the
Outside World.

And now the Western Union Office
is open all night and the wires are
bringing MS news OF the doings of
the outside world constantly The
Daily Leader has put Bluefeld in
connection with the whole world
through it's telegraph service Sure
ly the people of Blueheld will cast
an encouraging glance toward the
Leader for this manifestation of pub
lie spirit And this Is only the be-
glninning of what the Leader will do
in the near future We shall lead.
but not follow
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
RESCUING
THE DEAD.
A Total of Three Hundred AN Tween.
ty-Thrco BODIES Have Now
Been Found.

San Francisco, April 2S.--The
work of rescuing the dead still con
tinucs in this city. Three hundred
and thirty-three bodies. victims Of
the recent earthquake and fire, have
now been found by Coroner Walsh
and his assistants. many OF whom
have been identified, and still the
work of rescue and Identification pro-
ceeds as rapidly as possible
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
STILL MISSING.
II The Harvard Man Wanted In
Connection With the Murder
of His Wife.
(py The Associated press.l }

Cambridge, Mass. April 2S.--Up
to late tonight the Cambridge police
have received no reliable information
concerning the whereabouts of Erich
Muenter, the German Instructor at
Harvard university who IL wanted In
connection with the death OF his
wife.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
BIG GUN SHOOT
HERE YESTERDAY,
X. l.. Trimble Makes Higest Score of
The Day.

At the Gun Club grounds here
yesterday II. l.. Trimble, OF the Re
peating Arms Company, made the
highest score, 81 out OF 100; Hurt SO
and Stump 80.
The shoot was we'll attended, n
number of ladies being present. We
understand that in the near future
diana, which nettled the speaker not
the clubs from the coal held.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
RAILROAD BILL.
lRy III AssocIated Pressl

OBy m Associated Press
WASuINL )N. April 2S. The
general opinion expressed about tho
Senate today is that an agreement
vote ON the railroad rate bill viii be
secured early next week and by com
mon consent the vote was fixed for
some time during the week begin
ming May 7th The final vote on
the bill itself will be preceded bv u
debate OF several days dnrEuon on
the proposed amendments to .he bill.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
APPROPRIATION BILL
PASSES SENATE.
Several Hours Were Devoted 10 n
Spirited Debate.

Washington, April 2S-The Senate
today passed the Indian appropria-
uon bill Several hours were deyo-
tnd to spirited debate on the dues.
ton Of removing restrictions from
the allotted lands of the Choctaws.
Cherokees. Chickasaws. Creeks. and
Seminoles, except fun bloods The
point Of the order was made against
provision and was sustained by Vice
President Fairbanks
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
CITIZENS COMMITTEES DISCUSS
IMPORTANT MATTERS
RELATIVE TO DIS
TRESSED IN SAN
FRANCISCO.
lBy The Assoclated Press.l }

san Francisco, April 2S.-Thc
lief work and the continuance of the
military control, subordinate TO civil
authority. were two OF the most i'm
portant subjects discussed at the
daily meeting OF the citizens com
nnttee. of fifty which was headed by
Mayor SchmitZ, now administer of
affairs in San Francisco Both sub
jects left in the minds OF all those
striving to relieve the somewhat
chaotic affairs. the unfortunate ne
cessity of two things, the strictest
economy in the expenditure of money
now available and urgent need of
tho continuance OF the assistance of
the military forces.
In statement which James ID.
Phelan made before the meeting, he
remarked: We need money. and the
the country should not be led into
the belief that millions are on hand
To relieve the destitute people"
Both Metcalf and Doctor Devine
endorsed Phelan's remarks and vol
unteerel To apprise the authorities
at Washington of the situation.
The generous action of congress in
appropriating 81 100000 for a relief
fund had been counted upon by the
financial committee and the knowl-
edge that only small amount of this
is TO be placed i'm their hands came as
a shock
The question of using federal
troops to assist i'm the preservation
of peace and good order i'm the city
developed unanimity of opinion
tiles, and II committe was named to
request continuance OF the mill
tary control
The great influx of sightseers and
relic hunters add greatly to- the dis
comfort OF those who still reside in
San Francisco. and To the discom-
fort of the authorities
From early in tho morning until
late at night every boat from across
the bay brings hundeds of people
whose sole purpose is to dig among
the ruins and carry off such articles
OF value as they are able to- find
with small effort Toward nightfall
they wend their way across the bay
carrying the heavy profits Of their
days labor.
Although strict orders have been
given by the authorities that all per
sons caught at looting should be shot,
the rigor of this regulation has re
Taxed and now an army of looters
have full possession of the blackened
ruins
The chairman OF the finance com
mite OF the citizens relief and Red
Cross funds stated that he had been
given to- understand by Victor Met
calf, secretary of commerce and la
bor. representative OF President
Roosevelt that only $500. 900 of the
appropriation made by Congress for
the relief OF San Francisco was
available and that this sum repre-
sented the extent Of the finanlial aid
that might como from that source
This statement caused a decided sen
sation
Phclan announced that Secretary
OF War Tlft had transmitted 30 his
orders $3oo.OOO and added that he
had been Informed by the secretary
OF war that ne remainder Of ne re-
lief fund b been expended fo The
purchase o supplies in the cast 'he-
Ian repor only S-1S.OO ayan blc
cash 10 hi, order IT. me mint. anC he
strictest Onomv is ecessary
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

The q. @. u. advises the Goo COOS
TO vote for Udy every time. II any
of these birds OF Paradise contem-
plate voting more than once. why
not divide up with Carter as long
aa II amounts to the same thing.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
TOUCHING UP
RAILROADS.
Five Indictments Returned Asains,
n. n q. Railroad.
tBy The Associated Press.)

'"fksourg, w. Va, April 2S.---
The United States Supreme Court
Grand jur. toda. returned live iu-
clctments against tho Baltimore and
Ohio Railway COMPANY Tor alleged
discrimination against tho Phiiipoi
Pennsylvania, Meadow brook and
Hutchinson Coal Company in distii-
button OF cars. The maximum hne
which will be attached upon convic-
ton win be $1,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

We greet our readers this morning
confident OF bright future for our
newspaper venture You can rest
assured that the Bluencld Lender
Is permanent hxture In the city
Of Blueheld.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
KENTUCKY
CONGRESSMAN
\. o. Stanley Nominated for Con-
grcss i'm Kentucky Yesterday.
CBy The Associated Press

tBy The Associated Press
Owensboro, April 2s.-The Demo
cratic committee OF the Second Con
gressional District met today in Hen
dersOn and declared A. o. Stanley as
nominee for Congress Nomination
equiyilant TO election.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
THE PRESIDENT
And Mrs, Roosevelt Takes An out.
ing.

CBy The Associated PressJ
Washington, April 2S.-The Pres
ident and Mrs Roosevelt left Wash
Ington CITY on the Sylph late last
night for an outing on the Potomac
river n Is understood that they VIII
return by Monday morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
IDLE AFTER MONDAY NIGHT.
CBy The Associated Press. }

tBy The Associated Press
Cleveland, April 2S.-The week
closed without any understanding be-
tween the dock managers and long
shoremen union, and all hopes Of
even "A compromise measure is now
abandoned. A strike is inevitable.
and IL is certain that Lake Erie docks
will be idle after midnight Monday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

Railroad men. shop men, and other
men, don't let us miss q good oppor-
innity 10 get good man for mayor.
Vote and work for w n. Thomas
No heter man in town for the posi-
ton
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

There will be services in the af-
tcrnoon at Christ's Episcopal Church
~ five o'clock No service I'm the
morning or evening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

cial classes are seeking tO have tho
city 10 present normal aspect by
Tuesday. All stores remain open, ~.
cept, possibly, gunsbops But the de-
livery Of goods has been sDtireIy aus
pended.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
WARM CONTEST
IL Expected in the BIuehcid Election
Tuesday.

The city election in Bluefield
which takes place on next Tuesday,
is growing intensely warm and spir-
tied on the eve of the election. II
Is three cornered fight and the
question OF saloon or no saloons Is
the absorbing issue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

II ! Will will, and II ! won't. 7
won't" That's what the Citizens
committee said 10 the Democratic
committees So " you vote for Udy
YOU elect Carter Figure and see
Thomas Is the man.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

a vote for Thomas IS vote against
both Udy and Carter Both are re.
publicans and no mater which one
Is elected, they vii come together in
the next election
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

Capt T. j. Spencer left today for
northern and eastern cities ON tour
accompanied by his wifc and chill
dren
John Thomas Dewitt is ON the sick
list
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

Mr. Jack Banner. fireman OF Wv
ian, who has been visiting friends
here for a few days returned on No.
} yesterday
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

Idy IS The weakest man I'm the
field and cannot possibly win
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

II you vote for Udy you vote for
Garter and his OUTFIT
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29

The Citizens party say In their
sheet, Vote for Udy every time. q"
How many times. please? This looks
like they mean 20 stun the ballot
box. Boys watch EN- They are slicR
tricks.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-29
StriCtest Economy In The
Distribution Of Money
BASE BALL
Yesterdays Results.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:

Pittsburg, 10. ST. Louis. o.
Eoston 4 Brooklyn, ..
New York, I. Philadelphia. >.
Chicago l. Cincinnati o.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-02-23
Soldier Follows his Old General.

News has been received here
# the death at McCrory, Arkansas, on
February 5th of Mr.. p. l.. Fakes, bro
Their of DIR. b. r. Fakes, of Asheville.
Lieutenant Fakes acquired his rank
during the Civil war where he served
with his four brothers. He was with
Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest in Gen.
Joseph Wheelers cavalry brigade and
was present when Forrest with four
hundred men captured eighteen nun
dred of the enemy at Fort Sill. a lit
tie girl mounted behind Forrest had
showed him a ford which he crossed
and surprised the enemy. Lieutenant
Fakes passed away about the same
time as the veteran Wheeler.-Ashe-
Vile, IN. c. Citizen.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-02-23
Ode to the Variety Store.

l came to this town just one year ago,
And made my best bow to the public.
you know.
Some said I'd stay some said I'd go;
AS 1 plucked up brave courage and
stood in he -r.w
A short yea I've lived and sure done
my best
1 stand with the public and vie with
the rest
l give to Ocala it's best bargain days,
And show that the word Variety pays,
I've been honest and straight with
both man and maid
All that l ask is the publics cash
trade.
I'll give on my birthday such bargains
in lace
The merchants will cry, 'tis a shame
and disgrace"
Just come round to see me I'm young
and I'm strong
I'll stand by you honest and do you
no wrong.