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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
PROPOSITION TO PRESENT VAT.
ICAN LAND RUNNING TO
THE SEA.

st. Louis. May 3.--Richard c.
Kerens, a ST Louis churchman, cap
italist and politician, is named in a
cablegram from Rome as the leader
in movement OF vast political and
religious import Its object is, by
the purchase Of all immense tract
of Italian land, to add strip of
seacoast to the Vatican garden, now
the narrow prison OF Pope Plus X.
The plan Of Mr.. Kearnes and his
associates, all American Catholics of
means, is, it is stated, to buy a mar
row tract 65 miles long, from the
Vatican to Civita Vecchia (old city),
on the Mediterranean coast. TO in
close and beautify this land, and
present it to the Pope as an addition
to his present tiny temporal domain.
1T is a tomb you have gwen me,
the Pope said to his brother cardi-
nails, when on a July morning in
1903 they crowded about him to
congratulate him on what seemed
to them all the greatest triumph Of
his life. The tapping waters of
Venice cannot be brought 20 Rome.
but the zeal Of Mr.. Kerens and his
associates has been a way by which
that other and broader sea, the
Mediterranean, may be brought TO
the Pope. II Is for this purpose that
the purchase OF the strip OF land
-iaadlng 10 Ciyita Vecchia is project
ed. The initial cost, It is stated
would exceed $1.00O.OOO. Martin
Maloney, a wealthy Philadelphia
Catholic, is named in cablegrams as
an associate of Mr. Kerens in the
enterprise
Mr.. Kerens, with his entire family.
consisting Of his wife. hs two sons,
Richard and Vincent. his three
daughters Mrs. Frank McKenna,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
JAMESTOWN sLEUTHs SAID TO
HAVE WATCHED FOR
ANARCHIST.

norfolk, Va, May 3.-Probably
rev persons who went from thia
city to the Exposition grounds ON
the opening day suspected that tho
large force OF police on hanH had
serious fears lest an attemuy might
De made on the Presidnt's life by an
anarchist known to the police all
over the country. Yet such was the
case Elaborate precautions wera
taken to protect MIR. Roosevelt dur..
ing every moment OF his attendance
at the tercentennial. A strong force
OF troops lined the space In front
OF the grandstand, so Secret Service
men mixed with the crowd and eyerv-
oody who attempted to cross .tbe
Lee parade ground to get TO :. the
grandstand was stopped. when the
PRESIDENT left the stand he was. hem
med In on every side by tho Secret
Service men and detectives, who
were never more on the alert.
IL was probably due to the excel,
lent police arrangements that no nm
toward event happened to mar tho
Presidents visit. Just before his
arrival at the Exposition grounds
letter fell into the hands OF
washington police which caused
most prompt action. The letter Coz
tanned the information that n noto.
rious Chicago anarchist OF the ex-
treme type had left Chicago and was
believed to have gone to the Expo-
sition. Furthermore, the letter stat.
cd that tho anarchist had made
against the life of The PresI-
dent. The Washington police lost
no tme In wiring their information
10 the detectives on duty In the Ex-
position grounds. A fun description
OF the Chicago anarchist was sent
His age, height, the color Of his eyes
and hair and other details by which
the man might be identified were
transmitted In prescribed police
form. Among other things it was
noted that the man sometimes grew
black mustache and wore eve
glasses. "He is dangerous man."
was the word that went from Wash
lngton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

WA'ch obviously made Impression on
the Presidents mind, is exceedingly
suggestive OF the true method of re-
orm, for reform always Commence
ltseif more TO the Anglo Saxon
m.nd when It pursues a temperate
and conservative course than when
1t adopts the turbulent and destruc-
i've way OF the violent and the
thoughtless and the ignorant. Mr..
hoosevelt has cho4sn the method or
Burke whose noble passion for
right inspired his action and his pub
lie utterance. He has, like Burke. n
people to crafty, but not 10 inname
or mis'ead. That is a rule of pub
lie conduct worthy a place beside
the one Mr.. Roosevelt quoted. We
nope he will stick closely TO both
OF them Washington Herald
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
TIME FOR ACTION

The time for action has arrived.
If you would have a fair and honest
election in the city OF Bluefeld you
must vote for men who will not toll
crate Illegal voting. who will not
take a stolen Office. Do you care for
the Republic in which you liver
Then vote next Tuesday to put out
OF power men who resort to such
methods In your municipal affairs.
Guard the purity Of your municipal
ballot If you care for the future lib
critics of your republic.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
BLACK HAND
HAS BOY
THE FAVORITE GAME
BASEBALL AS 1T WAS PLAYED
YESTERDAY.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.

VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
At Roanoke-Roanoke 3. Lynch
burg 2.
At Richmond-Richmo g.
Portsmouth 1.
At Norfolk - Norfolk -Danville
game postponed on account OF rain
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Cincinnati 3, Chicago 1.
Philadelphia 8. Brooklyn 1.
New York 4, Boston /.
Pittsburg 5, st. Louis 4-ten In.
nings.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Detroit 2. Chicago, 4.
Washington 4. Philadelphia 1.
Boston 2, New FORK s.
Cleveland 4, st. Louis 3--ten in.
nings.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Toledo z, Kansas City 1.
Columbus is. Minneapolis 4.
Louisville 6, Milwaukee 1.
Indianapolis 4, st. Paul 2.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
HUGH IKE SHOTT
And His
Political Affiliations
Ward Politicians.

II there was ever human being
IN the newspaper business who
should be Ditied In his present DO
sition, II 3 Hugh Ike Shott. Now,
isn't he a nice specimen to set him
SELF up as a moral leader. after hav
ing Tor years published the dirtiest
most corrupt, villianous sheet ever
known TO disgrace any community?
Holding a government position. he
devotes himself and gives his time
to the running OF n partisan news
paper In the interest OF q ring Of
political maipulators. He is receIv.
ing money from the government for
which he does not give his service.
He is making himself obnoxious TO
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

the greater and best patrons OF tho
Posi- ohlce OF this city That he ia
Negligent OF his duties and is making
himself offensive to patrons who are
compelled to do business at the post
once In this city, Is talked on orr
streets privately and above board.
Ihat he is becoming more Offensive
every day is private opinion pub
ilcly expressed. He either oupht tn
resign the governement position he
occupies or cease to be leader OF
"ard politicians and manipulation
OF Illegal colored votes. We make
these public statements that he may
know the precise status In which he
Is held by our citizens, not that we
care what he does or what he says.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
| STRANGE DREAM

dreamed that my work on earth
h"d ended. and that had passed
through that state called death. The
hrst thing remember, after cross
ing the mystic river. was n strong
ROBUST man. who had charge OF af
'airS on that side. l asked him n
'here was place called Paradise
Tie replied There is." I said "wul
you be so kind as TO put mo I'm tho
way that leads there and give mo
the proper instructions?" He said
smilingly, ITO be sure. for am hero
TO direct the pilgrims" He cop.
dncted me to the foot of n ladder
ana placed In my hand several
pieces OF chalk He said. "If vo,,
ever reach the goodly land. Won must
make chalk mark on the rounds
OF this ladder as you go up. for ey-
cry lie you have told during vour
NE time. started up the ladder
h'nking over my past life, making
marks occasionally. I had nor roma
very Tar, until heard n mighty
rush above me, OF several pilgrIms
coming down the ladder. In NV
'r ght cried, Who are you and
what does this mean?" The answer
came I'VE are the Blueaeld ring
sters' and in the name of the gods
we are out OF chalk. and we don't
l...Nr
oeiieve that there is chalk enough
In the universe to take us through "
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
Grant and Lee
At Cold tIarbOr

hichmond. the objective point OF
Grants army and OF the hopes OF the
North. was only six miles away. Jus,
as dawn was breaking Gen. Grant
was standing with group of Off
GERS with his back against a tree.
Dr. Lawson was standing sear.
Grant took out his watch.
IF don't hear his gums in 10
minutes. Richmond is ours" he said
Dr' Lawson took out his watch also
Gram waited and watched the NOV
ing hands One minute min
utes--t tbree-four-fiVe fiVe-sIx.- and
then the gates OF hell were opened
as Lees artillery replied to the 81
lent commander.
I'm checked again." said Grant
and returned his watch 20 his pock-
ct. He seemed 10 know I'm a min
ute that his plan would not be sue
cessful. The battle was stopped be
rore the morning was half over. but
10 or ~ thousand boys I'm blue
were left on the field. II meant that
Grant would have to wait almost a
year for the evacuation and fall OF
the capital Of the confederacy. But
20 jet old Dr. lawson draw hs
conclusions: ~ know that stood
IN the presence of great general
the equal OF our own Lee. When
Two men commanding great armies
can so play the game that margin
OF 10 minutes means victory or do
Feat. it proves that each army is
captained by n genius OF war. -
Frederick @ LIaakIn-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
Dear Mr.. Customer

you go the market 10 buy bouse-what do
you do? DO send for estate say you
house sUeting muchand buy II in five minutes
without estgating?
You certainly do .f. s~ ---r-----
You want TO know all about house who built f.
what Of material style OF house Il f. who
has 70 for sale-and tFzE-yzgr7zg
Then you see the house-you examine It thoroughy-
you peer into the corners sound the examine the
plumbing. s...
You inspect t carefully inside and outside
Now, why not be HALF when you buv cloth
ngdoesn the foundation OF on the cloth
ing buy? II would give the buying Of clothing
traction OF the would buying Of house
there would be an end to the heteskelter cut
hastily based together clothing that clogs market nova
days
That Is all except HART, sCHAFFNER 8 MARX CLOTH
ING.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

When It comes TO the point that
a postmaster Of city assumes the
authority TO dictate 10 to the citizen
snip OF that ci,y. backed BY an *
norant and Illegal vote. It Is time 10
call a halt. Are tho people OF Blue
held IN a mood to longer stand the
imposition Of this man without
complaint? n he IS bound to make
himsel offensive 70 a majority Of
our business men lot him stop taking
the money from the government
which he docs not earn.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

What a commentary upon the
government right here in Blueneld,
A man paid by the government OF
the United States devoting his time
to the running OF a partisan ring
newspaper. Does he earn the money
he is aaking from the government?
II he does not, is 1t not graft?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

J. W StowePB, engineer on the
G. & o. railroad. Of this city, who has
been confined 70 his home for several
days. left this morning for Clifton
Forge, Va, whore he will resume
his duties as engineer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
FEARED FOR
THE PRESIDENT

or exploitation. that
"nen 80 used Il becomes a travesty
and libel on what It is meant TO.
ana ought to. represent - Albany
Argus.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

The fame OF Grant must be for
ever coupled with the name of Lee.
whose defeat he accomplished and
who was his greatest adversary. In
deed, writer's OF as wide information
as Theodore Roosevelt have not hesi-
tated to say that Lee was the great.
er soldier. Whatever may be the
Judgment OF histoC as to the rela-
tive merits OF the two great com
manders. Grant was tho victor In the
campaign OF 1S64-65, and his vic
tory ended civil war in the United
States. While the msthods OF Grant
and Lee we're radically different.
each OF them knew his man." and
was able often to calculate 20 n
nleety what the other was about 70
do. TO illustrate this quality az
possessed by Grant. one turns to the
story Of Cold Harbor. At Cold Har
Dor Grant did not know how strong
ly the confederates we're intrenched
or he would never have ordered the
attack. But he did know what to
expect Of Lee n Lee had the men.
Dr. Lawson, man too old 10 be
in the army. was Gen. Grants host.
by force Of circumstance, on the
morning OF the battle. Gen. Grant
recognized him az a noncombatant.
although knowing his sympathies 10
be with the confederacy The battle
Of Cold HerbOr fought on June 3.
1854. was an early morning saair.
and the bioodiest OF the entire war
for the two or three hours Il lasted
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03
To Give The
Pope An Outlet

Mrs. Edward Kenna and Miss Gladys
herens, is in Europe. Mrs. Vincent
kerens. Captain McKenna ad Mr..
kena are with them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

Divorce the post once from pol
tiles IN the city Of Biueheld or eise
let Il be known that an offensive
partissnship Is TO continue 20 exist
TO the disgust Of the better element
OF our citizens.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

The city OF the Ghent in Belgium
ls going to try the experiment of
having women on it's police force
These women will be uniformed as
the regular officers are. except that
they will wear thousers OF the Tur
kish style and blouses bit longer
than those now in vogue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs, John Gilmore, OF
Williamson. are visiting Mr.. and
MRS. J. c. Gilmore on BarRer street
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-03

Born. TO Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Man
gus. of Barger street, a daughter.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25
An Inquiry Answered.

A gentleman at Bembesi, Rho
desia, writes TO inquire where
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
can be procured. He says he
has learned of the good effects
resulting from its use, and as
children in that locality are often
subject to coughs, he desired to
give it trial. This remedy may
be procured from any store or
chemist. For coughs, colds and
Group there is nothing better,
and as it contains no injurious
substance it can be given to the
smallest child with perfect secu,
rity. For sale by S. V. Writ,
druggist.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25
New Settlers.

John NJ. Ruff of Eldridge, Iowa,
has moved on a place near Happy
he purchased from Keiser Bros.
His two cars of stock and house.
hold stuff came in last week and
he is making preparations to
build.
j. H. Crawford of Heidrick,
Indiana, is preparing to improve
his half section three miles north
of town-building a residence
and barns there now and as soon
as in shape either he or some of
his people from Indiana will oc-
cupy it.
M. B. Hagle of Marshaltown,
Iowa, owning land three miles
north Of town, is fixing to build
on his place and intends moving
here about December /.
John w. Vonholt of Fontanelle,
Iowa, owning a quarter section
about four miles southeast, is
building on it and will move there
before long.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25
County Court.

The jury was discharged Mon
day. The Dobbs and Il. e. Eos
ter cases were continued.
There is nothing on the crimi-
nal docket for this term. Tues
day S. V. Writ secured judgment
on account against H. S. Parks
for S249.S So and costs. The Can
yon Coal Co. vs.. Pecos Valley was
set for Friday of next week.
Except a motion to be heard in
the Dunbar case tomorrow there
will be no further business until
next week except, perhaps, some
probate matters.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25

c.. T. DeGraftenried returned
Friday from the Royal Stock
Show at Kansas City. John Hut
son with five of his bulls was, sc
DeGraftenried says, the only rep
resentative of the Panhandle.
The exhibitions closed Saturday
and Mr.. Hutson is expected back
this week. Mr.. DeGraftenried
says the show, all the way
through, was great.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25

We are giving free $3.50 worth
of ware at our store next week.
See advertisement in this paper.
THOMPSON HARDWARE Co.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NVAs4Hsa
! LOCAL GRAIN MARKET &

y v q " Y -

The quotations here given are
from the Canyon City grain deal
ers and show the market the day
before the issue of this paper.
The prices are for grain in sack
unless otherwise stated.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25

Died L. White, residing
about seven miles north of town,
died suddenly at Amarillo Satur-
day He had been hauling wheat
there during the week and was
eating dinner at a restaurant
when he expired.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Money and
daughter, Miss Florence, left for
Fort Worth Thursday. They
will visit relatives at McGregor.
Moody and several other points
while gone returning home in the
first part Of next month.
Rev. W. NJ. Baker, Presby-
terrain minister from McGregor,
came in with his family last
week and is in the old Writ resi-
dence north of the court house.
He thinks of locating here or
further south on the Plains.
H. j. Weber of Jefferson, Iowa,
came in on the last excursion
and is now engaged in building a
house, barn, digging a well and
otherwise improving his half
section five miles north of the
city preparatory to moving here
early in January.
j. G.. CruikShank was here the
first of the week, a witness in the
Dobbs case. He had had a rib
or so damaged by coming in act
ual contact with the whims of a
mule; nothing very serious how
ever, but just enough collision to
make him feel bad.
The r. z. Lee Chapter U. d.
G, is called to meet at the home
of Mrs. j. c. Pipkin at 300 p. m.
Thursday, October 3lst, for the
purpose of electing officers for
the ensuing year and also select
ing delegates to both State and
National conventions. A full at
tendance is desired.
The Majestic Manufacturing
Co. of ST. Louis, Mo, will have a
man at the Thompson Hardware
Co.'S. store all next week who will
show you how to bake biscuits,
brown top and bottom, in three
minutes. Don't miss this chance
of seeing the great cooking won
der.
J. Harrison writing from Gle
burne and enclosing subscrip-
ton to The News says: While
we do not live there any longer
we still desire to keep up with
conditions on the Plains. >
Thanks, Judge. No better way
to do it than to read the Canyon
City News.
J. f. Mains, editor of the
Grayhic at Stronghurst, Illinois,
and r. l.. and K. Il. Taylor, faith
er and son and business men of
the same town, were callers at
The News Office Tuesday. They
had been looking over our prai
ries for five days and were well
pleased with the land and it's
productions. 1t was their unan-
imous opinion that with the same
land laws as Oklahoma this coun-
try would have had a farmer on
each quarter section.
Saturday night between eleven
and twelve o'clock fire destroyed
Oscar Smiths barn, or sheds, in
Guiding a surrey and harness.
His fathers mare was in the shed
but the Major rushed in and, not
withstanding the flames, which
were shooting out all about, in
duced his mare, by the use Of a
scantling, to get out. For few |
minutes it looked as though the |
house might go, but the use of a
little water on the roof and the |
still night saved it, A consider
able crowd collected at the fire
for the origin of which Mr.. Smith |
says he can assign no cause.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25
MONTHLY MISERY

is one of Womans worst Affections 1t always leaves
you weaker and is to shorten your life and make
your beauty fade. Tostop pain take Wine of Cardui and
it will help to relieve your misery regulate your func
tons, make you well, beautiful and strong 1t is are
liable remedy for dragging down pains, backache head
ACHE nervousness, rrtabity, sleepessness dizziness
fantng spells, and similar troubles. safe and efficient
medicine for all womens pains and Sickness
Mrs. j. l.. Broadhead of Canon, Ala. writes; 81 have
used Cardui for my disease which was one peculiar to
women, and it has completely cured me-"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1907-10-25

Died R. T. White, residing
about seven miles north of town.
died suddenly at Amarillo Satur-
day. He had been hauling wheat
there during the week and was
eating dinner at restaurant
when he expired.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-03-29
NEWARK SOON TO HAVE
Store and POSTOFFICE

John L. Zimmerman. city engineer
of Newark, New Mexico, the first and
only official of the promising com
munity. says that eighty acres has
now been laii of into lots, streets
and alleys. with a fine public square,
and all that is lacking to make a
hustling town OF Newark is people.
He says that application will be made
Immediately to have the government
establish a postoffice In the town, as
there are already eight families locat-
ed there.
The Meadow City Land and Invest
ment company intends to put up a
building soon. to be occupied by
general store, and r. A. Nc ley. who
is now in the east getting farmers
and home seekers interested in the
lands In this vicinity, will secure a
business man to take charge Of the
venture and open up the establish
ment to supply the coming citizens OF
the town with calico ans groceries.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-03-29
Large planning MILL
may Be LOCATED HERE
c. A. Smith Of Waterloo, iowa, Look.
ing for Location for Sash
and Box Factory.

{. A. Smith of Waterloo. Iowa. is
planning TO locate planning mill,
sash and box factory In this city, and
Is talking over the proposition with
the local business men. He had q
long talk with Mr.. W. A. Buidecke.
president of the Commercial club. this
afternoon. and will soon be ready to
make definite announcement of his
plans. Mr.. Smith Is an experienced
man at the business and has not the
least doubt of the success of the ven
ture The products of the plant will
be shipped to Chicago and the eastern
markets and large number of men
will he employed at the start.
Every resident Of the city who has
the future OF Las Vegas at heart
should lend encouragement to Mr..
Smith. IL is an industry which
should not be allowed to go to any
other town. Las Vegas needs facto-
ries above everything else and a spe-
cial effort should be made to locate
the big planning mill In the Meadow
City.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-03-29
GENERAL MACARTHUR
HAS Been RELIEVED


Washington. d. C., March 2s.--
Lieutenant General Macarthur Was
today relieved from command OF the
Pacific division and ordered to NIL
waukee. E
The action was taken at the re.
quest of General Macarthur, who
found 1t impossible while dIseharg-
ing his duties as commander-in-chier
OF an important military division 10
carry out his scheme Of completing
the elaborate reports he was charged
to make by the war department upon
the result Of his long trip OF inspec-
ton In the Orient.
1t Is probable that the completion
of this task will consume the re.
naming years of General MacAr.
thurs active service.