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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
MOYER RELEASED
HEAVY BAIL
PETTIBONE TRIAL WILL 1910 IN
FALL.

Boise Idaho. July % Charles
y Meyer, president OF the Western
Federation OF Miners, and co-defend-
amt with William -. Haywood ac-
quilted yesterday OF the murder of
Former Governor Steunenbcrr. was
ordered released on $4,000 bail to-
day by Judge Wood who presided
LAT the Haywood trial The attor-
ncys for the Federation expected to
have the bond ready for fling to-
might, but the arrangements had not
been wholly complete at late hour
and Meyer resigned himself to an
other night in jail lie will proba-
bly, be released tomorrow and will
leave within twenty-four hours for
his home III Denver
SPEEDY TRIAL FOR PETTIBONE.
No application for bail was made
i'm the case of George a. Pettibonc.
but 90 motion was made for speedy
trial an his case was ordered set
down for Tuesday. October I. Coun-
sci intimatod today that they might
apply for bond for Petbone later.
but 10 is not believed that the states
attorneys viii consent n has been
generally claimed that the state had
more incrmnatng evidence against
Pctubone than amy others. while it
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
MURDER TRIAL
POSTPONED

The case of Lee Tabor who is ac-
cuacd of having killed Policeman j.
j Francisco in this city on the night
of May 10Th was called for trial
yesterday in the criminal court at
Princeton Tabor presented an am-
dayit stating that he had four wit
nesses, j. ID Caldwell Tom Bclcher.
Chas. Burkctt and Neal Nash. who
were very material and by whom he
could prove facts that he could not
prove by other witnesses and that
he wanted q continuance uuu these
witnesses could be gotten The court
continued the case and set October
:lst as the date for trial Tabor is
represented by Hale d Peudleton. j.
VI. McGrath, of Princeton. and
Riley Ross d Kahlc. of BlueGcId.
and Prosecuting Attorney sutton
viii be assisted by Judge Harold a.
RITZ and billiard & billiard
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
ECHOS. OF FAMOUS
DIVORCE CASE.
TOM NADINE WITH TWO AssOCI-
ATES FINED IN PITTsBURG.
(By United Press

Pittsburg, Pa, July 3O.-Tom
Nadine, former coachman to the
Hartze family, who became famous
a sa witness during the great society
divorce trial, makes the claim that
he has been unfairly treated by Mrs.
Hartze and threatens to give fur
ther publicity 20 the case. He is
alleged to have received an import
ant Communication from Mrs.
Iartze. esr -..
Nadine wa arrested together with
two women charged with I..rdcIy
conduct add Gnrd ten dollar iu hc
police court today
one of the women couue,nI vitr
the trouble declares that Nadine
made important confessions r.eo,a-
ing Hsrtie.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
WILL NOT DIE
ON GALLOWS
Governor Commutcs Sentence of
Negro Youth Who Murdered Man
In Tcn-Ccnt FInCns.
lRy united press.l

Richmond, Va. July 3O.-Gov.
Swanson yesterday afternoon decid-
ell TO commute to life imprisonment
in the state penitcntiary. the death
sentence of Otis Williams, alias
Williamson the negro youth who
killed John Hunt I'm The county OF
Campbell last september.
The prisoner who but for yestcr
days action OF the executive. would
have porishod ON the gallows. was
originally sentenced to be hanged at
Rusthurg July 3d.
When Governor Swanson nrst got
the papers ne respited Williams un-
til August 2d but subsequent ex-
animation ON the petition has leL
him to the conclusion that the ends
of Justice may best bc served by
having the prisoner go to the pcni-
tentiary.
Williams is only fourteen or ff-
teen years of age. and killed his
victim as the result of card game.
I'm which only ten cents was in
volved
Judge w. r. BarksdaIe. who pre-
sided at the trial, says that he has
no high opinion Of the accused. and
was struck with his callousness all
during the trial.
The father OF Williams Is n re-
spectacle Danville negro. and scores
.of people from that city urge mercy
for the youth
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
THEY WANT
BORAH'S SCALP
ORGANIZED LABOR WONT BE
HAPPY UNTIL SENATOR FACES
LAND FRAUD CHARGES.
CBy United Press }

Washingto y g.. July 80 Or
ganized labCr in this city is not ~
war path for the scalp Of Senator
Horah. of Idaho, counsel for state in
the late Haywood trial Tho Labor
Councils In session yesterday passed
q resolution asking that ~ presi-
dent of the United states require or
permit the attorney General to issue
order for the arrest OF Senator
Borah ON "a charge Of completely in
connection with the terrible Ianl
frauds or until such frauds can be
property Investigated The meeting
also decided unanimously to- semi
telegram of couuatuauou TO- Hay
wood ou hIs ac0uluaI
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
ASSAULTED BY
BROTHER-IN-LAW
Fourtecn-lear-OId Girl Reports m
Treatment To Father.
(By United Press.)

Radford, July 80 Bonnie Holly.
the fourteen- -year-old daughter OF s.
r. Holly, machinist employed at
the Pipe Works. was criminally as
saulted by her brothcr-in-law. JOS.
Barker, Saturday evening at New
River a little village nestled among
the hills on the banks OF the New
river, just opposite Radford.
The young girl was at her sisters
at The time, but Mn. Barker was out
OF the house. Suffering greatly as n
result of her dreaful experience. tho
girl fled To her home, and related
the affair To her enragod father. who
hastily lodged the man I'm jaII at
Radford. sheriff Graham. of Pu-
laski, came down Sunday evening
and took Barker TO Pulaski CITY.
where he will be tried, New River
being i'm pulaski county.
The Holly family is among the
best at New River. but Barkers
reputation was not good. Three
years ago he became involved I'm n
quarrel with negro and was shot
ON the bridge between New River
and Radford He is also an en-
ploye at the Pipe Works.
Bonnie Holly. his victim. Is small
Tor her age. and has always been a
delicate child.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
THE ROANOKE
COUNCIL MEETS
TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF DAM
AGES OONE BN RIOTERS TO
GREEkS.
FINAL ACTION POSTPONED TILL
REGULAR MEETING.
tBy United Press.J

Roanoke. Va, July So The Com
mon Council and Board OF Alder
men met last night in the city hall
pursuant to- call, FOR the purpose OF
considering the acting on resolu-
ton from the finance committe. pro-
posing to indemnify tie Greeks who
were m.seI 10y the rioters on the
n,sr oi JDiy 18Th.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council met at \
O'Clock with Mr.. E B. Jacobs. the
president. i'm the char The follow
ing members were present. Carr.
Carter, Davis, Flshburn, Hines
Kessler. Mullen. Nelson. Newton
Pattie, Phelps, Porter. St. clair
Swalienberg and Watson.
The call OF the meeting was read
by the clerk.
Mr. Phelps stated that inasmuch
as "A good many members present
had expressed themselves as being
desirous OF postponing action ON the
matter for which the meeting had
been called the matter being that of
acting on the report of the finance
committee recommending that the
city reimburse the Greeks whose
property was destroyed in the riot
he moved that action be deferred nm
til the next regular meeting.
The motion was put and carried
BOARD or ALDERMEN.
AT $50 the Board OF Aldermen
met with Mr.. j II. Wilkinson, the
president in the chair.
The call which was the same as
that of the Common Council. was
read.
Ine report OF the finance commit
tee was reau, setting forth that the
committee TO which was referred the
resolution providing for the payment
ot $9SGO7 TO the Greeks whose
property was destroyed in the recent
Iiol, mas had the matter under nves-
legation, acting with the city solic-
tor Degs to advise, the city Is not
legally liable for the damage done
Dy the rioters, but that for the good
name Of the city and i'm order to-
avoid any international complica-
lions. the committee recommended
payment OF the amount.
Mr. Weaver moved that the action
OF the Common Council. deferring
action until the next regular meet
ing. be concurred iu Tie motion
was carried.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
GOV. HARRIS
IL ENDORSES TAFT
tBy United Press.}

Columbus, o. July %. Governor
Harris gave out an interview last
night in which he declares for the
endorsement of Secretary of War
TAFT by the Republican State Cen
tral Committee that viii meet here
tomorrow. Il favor the endorse
ment OF secretary Tart FOR the presi-
Dental nomination" said he. be
cause believe he Is the choice of
a majority of the Republicans OF
Ohio for that Office"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
AN OLD FORGER
CAUGHT At LAST
Former Mayor of Ncnton, o., Got
S2S,0OO 10y His Crooked Work.
lBy United Pressl

Keuton O. July 30 Thomas
Black. the most prominent lawyer
in the city a leading Republican
politician and mayor for two terms.
is in jail ON charge of forgery. He
gave himself up 10 The sherin yes
to-day and asked to be placed be-
hind the bars Black acknowledges
the forgery of papers involving The
sum of $2S,ooo His operations eN-
tend. he says. over a period of nino
years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
NEWS FROM THE
Y STATE CAPITOL

Charleston. w. va. July %
i"enty-three charters were issuad
hy Secretary OF state swisber d,r,nr
iaSt week, iS OF which wera 20 -,
uent corporations and 10 to von-
resident There seems 70 be- an ,n
crease in the number seek,ns o,.
'e'S TO engage in the umhar
i"ioer business. A half dozen =,
Su'h companies were charteros ".
week which is an indication 80.
'ne timber and lumber bus,n.., =
sro"ing rapidly in West Virgip,a
ihe number of licenses for n
use OF automobiles is now over eoo
winch, however. is believed ., A.
ohiy about onehalf or the uumbs,. =,
the state, including that that come
across the borders and traverse onr
roads along the borders OF tho
state. The tax commissioners do.s
not seem to have the hearty coon
Grafton OF county officials I'm locat-
ing and apprehending those who
have machines and are evadinp tho
payment OF the state license. The
depariment has no means OF finding
out who purchase machines In tho
various sections OF the state. In tns
opinion OF many of the county an.
uhorities should be required by law
To collect the license tax from tbia
source and in that way few would
be missed. AS the Law now is the
tax commissioner Is the one 20 To-
cate the owners and compel them
to comply II the owners do not do
so voluntarily.
The new head OF thc department.
.of roads has arrived aud is getting
things in shape to open his offices
in the Capitol building and begin
work ON his plans Ltcrlthug viii
be new and whatever ho does will
have TO be done without having
precedent TO 90 by $50 far as this
state is concerned. According TO the
power vested In this new omciaI by
the last legislature o.. VIII have Ia
fle opportunity so DO anything eiBe
than gather data and encourage the
construction of better or permanent
roads over the state and the work
must be done without any assist
.ance in his department. as no funds
were provided for assistance Of any
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
Another Tenement House Horror
On New York's East Side
ny United Pressl

thy United Press.)
New York. July 29-Au explo.
sior. accompanied by arc. shattered
an East side tenement shortly be-
forc midnight and with the crumb-
ling walls at least "a persons and
perhaps more went down 10 death.
white many more we're probaBSy
Fatally injured
AZ 2 q. m. - bodies hai been re-
covered from the ruins
The horror was repetition or
The periodical blaze tbat sweeps
t-roush lbe donscly populated for
eign section of fhe CITY ana is ar-
most Invariably attended with panic
ana death The vrccrei Iau -n-
tonight was at 222 Christie street.
where siN-story tenement rose
above the grocery basement An eN-
plo 30 as yet un-rronntel for tore
out the front e tnc mu 1iue and
the Gre that followed cauent tba 20
fam lies numl,rna about 100 per-
son while most of them were sound
oe'Dr. q. me uiwci many jumped
irn ho "In a.h,~s were
cau 'g faN. umhers. many
half-sunocatel by smoke were drae.
gel from the railways while others
received their wounds during HE
panic and mad fight among each
other for an exit
FELL INTO STREET.
The tenement was occupied chief
by by Italians A passerby was at
tractei by the explosion, which ape
rarently occurred ON the basement
floor. AS he turned toward the
building the whole front. with its
nimsy fire escapes. fell into the
street and from the saggine floors
a score of half-awakened persons
dropped into the street Many OF
these were badly hurt. but they
proved TO be the more fortunate of
the tenants, for in another moment
the building was wrapped IN flames
and the cries OF persons burning 10
death rent the air In the wild
panic that followed many received
mortal injuries The police and
firemen who early reached the scene
attempted to take the imperiled
tenants from the side and rear win
dows, but few who were free TO act
did not wait for assistance. but
jumped into the street Several who
sought escape by a rear stairway
We're driven back by choking smoke.
Some OF these made their way
through the fire TO other exits. but
fell overcome 'u the Railways to be
dragged out iueensible
OF the dead and dying a large part
are women AMI children In the
scramble for am exit and safety The
stronger in most cases survived.
ACTS or HEROIsM
The fire however. was not with
out its acts of heroism. When Fire
Patrol SO. z arrived on the scene
Capt Albert Johnson saw how ne
could save some In siNth-story
window was hanging a group of per-
sons, women and children just
across from them hardly three feet
away, was the window ON the sixth
floor of the tenement adjoining.
Accompanied by Detective Con
nOrs. Johnson ran 10 the ton floor
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

mass of fire, which. sweeping up the
stairs, had reached and burst
through the roof The roar of the
flames was deafening and the scorch
Ing heat drove the workers away
from he building after only few
seconds of blisJeriug work
From tho streets around the build
inc there came continual chorus
of groaus and screams from those
who having been caught when the
blaze started bad been able fo c
cape With their lives only. Mother
called to children and Wuc babies
ran to and fro under The feet of the
big fire horses The police reserves
were for time unable TO handle
Che crowds The flames wero not
controlled until Doc building was
practically 600 ashes. when thc search
for the dead began
OF tho 80 bodies recovered most
wo.n burned beyond recognition
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
J VPIOsION ON


WV H'f''.hN w INtNf W. WV
Washington D. G., July 80.-E
dispatch received by the navy do
par.mcut today aunouurso that Tho
boiler tube burst yesterday on the
United States gunboat wilmington.
of Nantine China Three mon we're
scalded Fireman Philip Hind was
killed and two others are not OK
Dccted to recover.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30
FORECAsT ENDORsEMENT

OF SECRETARY TAFT.
Columbus o.. July 3O.-Political
managers of Secretary Taft before
meeting Of Republican state Com
mittee this afternoon forecast alb
solutely the endorsement OF Taft for
president Eleven Of twenty-ona
men here in person or by proxy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

Wra 30 a Ritz is quite 900 a. her
home on Bland street
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

Mr. j. ID Honaker Of Rocky Gap,
is visiting friends in the city
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

Miss Bell HALL who has been vis-
iuug friends in Roanoke and Floyd
county. returned home last night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

a A Ashw0rth is a bl7lncss VIE
itor in Blsnb county today
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

Mrs Joe Hale OF Brush Fork. is
The guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Scott
on Bland street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

Mr. p Mustard postmaster at
Bland Court House. is The guest OF
his rothcr G. H. Mustard.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-30

Mr. Jas Scott was n business vie
itor at Princeton yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
NEGRO GIVES HIMSELF UP,
Shot Another Negro at Philadelphia
 In Cullman County.

Cullman, September 19.-(SpeciaI)- l. Sheriff Casey was called to the door Wednesday night/by loud knock and upon looking out found a negro who said he had come in to give up as he had shot man at Philadelphia, small town twenty-eight miles south of Gull man. The negro was in a piteous condl- tion having a number of cuts upo> the head and body. and his clothing saturated with blood. 1t appears that he and an other negro became engaged in a d.-.i- culty and Charles Bevell, the man in jail shot the other negro, J. D. Feilds, who had given Bevell a terrible beating News from Philadelphia reports the death Of Fields. F. E. St. John has been employed to defend the negro now in jail
 Cullman received her first bale of new cotton today It was raised by II. M. Reid, a progressive farmer living five miles north of Cullman. The cotton was purchased by the J. Fl. Karter Co.,, who paid 13 cents per pound for 1t.
 Fnis Fowler, the young son of Tax Collector J. H. Fowler suffered very painful accident on the public school ground Monday morning. In a game of ball one of the boys ran against young Fowler, throwing him heavily to the ground. His knee was thrown out of place and he suffered considerable pain. A buggy was called and the boy was car ried to his home, where he received the attention of a physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
ROBBERS MAKE BIG
 HAUL AT VERNON
ROB TWO STORES AND SECURE SOMETHING OVER $1ooo-SHER- IFF HILLS HORSE IS ALSO STOLEN-PoSSE IN PURSUIT.

Sulligent, September 19.-(Special.)- Safe-blowers visited Vernon last night, tapping two safes and making a pretty good haul. The safe of T. J. Guyton, merchant was blown open and 5000 in gold fell into the cracksmen's hands.
 Things were going so smoothly that they decided to try the safe of J. A. Cobb' merchant from which safe they secured about $50.
 That the cracksmen had made due prep aration was evident, as they had stolen Sheriff Hills horse and had it saddled ready to start when their work was done The alarm was spread and Sherift I1hl was soon in pursuit, following the robbers to Gattman, Miss, distance of about fifteen miles, where the robbers dismounted and took to the woods It is thought that the robbers probably boarded an early passenger train for Bir- mingham There is some suspicion di- rected to parties that are known, and all clues are being diligently worked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
MARRIAGE AT TRIO.
Miss Allene Cleveland Marries Prof.
 Heard H. Jones.

Centreville, September 19.-(Specia1.)- )-- Tuesday afternoon at the home of the brides father, Judge C. II. Cleveland. of Trio, Bibb county, Miss Allene Cleve- land was married to Prof. Heard II. Jones. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. M. Glenn, pastor of the Meth odist church of Centreville. Miss Nell Cleveland rendered the wedding march 1t was a beautiful home wedding, and only a few friends of the two families were present. The bride is the eldest daughter of c. II. Cleveland, who is one of the lar gest merchants in this section. The groom is a young man of the highest character, and has for several years been prominent in educational affairs. He Is graduate of the University of Alabama, and is the son of R. J. Jones. who was Tor fifteen years tax collector of Bibb coun- ty. The couple shortly after the ceremony loft for an extensive trip east.
 The Cahaba Baptist association will convene al Bethel church, about five miles south of Centrevile, on Wednesday of next week. An elaborate programme has been arranged. and no doubt the meeting will be most interesting.
 Miss Fannie Mae Goree of Wetumpka, who is one of the teachers in the school here, mas arrived. The school here will open next Monday.
 Mrs. w. l.. Pratt left Monday for Hot Springs, Ark, to join her husband, Judge w. l.. Pratt, who is spending some weeks there.
 The Centreville Warehouse company has sold the ginning plant at this p.ace to the Tuscaloosa Cotton Seed Oil com pdny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Fire at EIkmont,

Athens, September 19.-A disastrous fire visited the little village of Elkmont, sit uated on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. nine miles north of Athens, last night The stores of Thomas P. McWil- Hams and Bud Horton, and the building in which was located the postoffice and telephone station were destroyed. The loss will reach about $70O0, with only $2OO0 in- surance. The origin of the fire is un- known The great wonder is that the en- tire town was not swept away, as the village is composed. with two exceptions, of frame structures, and all are built closely together. This is the first fire in that village in many years, that is in the business part of it. The postohlce department lost considerable in stamps and the mail in the building was all lost. Postmaster Robert Evans will occupy temporary quarters until permanent ar ranegements can be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Doq Catcher Arrested.

Huntsville, September 19.-(Special)- John Foster, city dog catcher, was ar rested last evening by Deputy Sheriff Miller on a. charge of shooting on the streets of Huntsville and on public highway. Foster killed a dog in front of the Henderson National bank and a warrant for his arrest was sworn oue by James R. Stevens, assistant cashier of that institution. Foster claims that he has the right to shoot dogs on the streets and his arrest Will bring up nico legal point, not only as to whether he has the right to shoot in the streets and highways, but also whether or not he is acting within the law in shooting instead of impounding dogs on which the city dog tax has not been paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
Romantic Weddinq,

Florence September B. Special,) )- marriage which has an air of romance and mystery about it was celebrated here last night tn, pals being w. l.. Muselik Laura E. Hoffman. both of MT. Muselik Is the Sheffield
 for the Northern Alabama G, pany, whose headquarters are ence, and Mr. Cole, the local acted as his best man and sect license but when questioned thi ing he refused to state who pei n,-u the ceremony or where 1t took place, but the marriage record showed that 1t had been performed in this county. MT. Museiik and his bride are well known and popular, and their friends here eVlnced much interest and curiosi- ty this morning when they learned of the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-20
CHALIFOUX CLOTHING CD.
 HAS FORMAL OPENING
NEW STORE AT 1916 THIRD AVE NIUE CARRIES FULL LINE MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING AND FUR NISHINGS.

The formal opening of the Chalifoux Clothing Co, at 1916 Third avenue. oe- cured yesterday. The new ChalifouN store is one of the best equipped mems and boys clothing stores in town. A more complete line of clothes, from the suit at modest price to the finest ready to-wear is shown. Everything in the store is new and fresh from top to bottom, and ev.y suit Is of the latest weave and tailored from this seasons models The ceiob obrated Alec system clothes are sold at the Chalifoux store.
 The store sells everything for men's wear. furnishings, hats, shoes and boy 8 clothing of every description com plete line of womens shoes is also car ried.
 NJ. chalifoux is widely known to the buying public of this district and the new store is sure to meet with much success.