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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

The German Government is trying
to break up what it calls the cotton
monopoly of the United States. It
has appropriated $4,000 to encour-
age cotton raising in its colonies in
South Africa The New York Com
mercial says: 1T is no occasion for
uneasiness. The colonial lands of
South Africa may be suitable for
planting: labor in its crudest state
may exist there ready for the hand
of the trainer Even then it would
be decades before sufficient develop
ment could be done to endanger our
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Uncle Sans petty cash balance at
he end OF last month was $3.50
1864. and increase Of $5,446,44S
in twenty-eight days only. His total
cash in the Treasury was $1.625.4Si,
tS5, the largest balance ever held at
the end of any one month. But, be
sides this, he paid on in February
Sl.921.O5O of his small interest bear
ing debt His national bank note
circulation increased in February by
S4,5OO.OOO; his general stock of
money by $7OOO.OOO. His customs
receipts for February, 1907, were
$3,727,O0O more than for February
1906 Internal revenue taxes yield
ed $2.3OO.OOO more. His Months
expenditures was $2,OO0,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

The Boston Daily Tribune devotes
six pages I'm all sorts OF type to an
,xpose and denunclation of Thomas
W. Lawson. the frenzied fnancier
lawson is declared TO be liar, n
gambler. a mud singer blackleg and
various other things. including a
Yellow dog. The publisher of the
tribune, c. f. King, signs the ar
icles. which constitute the longes;
PERSONAL indictment and abusive IL
.ade. perhaps. that ever appeared in
q newspaper.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

ton for license to sell at retail
spirituous liquors. wines. porter.
ale. beer and drinks of like nature
a No. "a & 3S Blueheld Ave, in
the City OF Blueheld. Mercer Coun-
~, w Va.
The Jung Brewing Co., a corpor-
alton with its principal Office at
Cincinnati. Ohio, application for H.
cense to sell porter. ale. beer and
drinks OF like nature at No. ga &
SO Bluefeld Ave, Bluefield, w. Va.
]. l.. Corvin, residing at Blueneld,
w. Va. application for license to
sell at retail spirituous liquors.
wines, porter. ale. beer and drinks
OF like nature at No. 1873 Princeton
Ave. In the City of Blaefeld, w.
Va.
Bluefeld Brewing Co. a Corpora
ton OF the City of ,Bluefleld. w. Va,
application for license to sell por-
ter. ale. beer and drinks of like ma
ture at their building In the City
of Bluefeld. w. Va.
Ernest III. Arters. residing at
Bluefeld, w. Va. application for IL
cense to sell at retail spirituous
liquors, wines, porter, ale, beer and
drinks of like nature at No. 453
Princeton Ave, in the City OF Blue
field, w. Va.
John Turner, residing at Bluefield.
w. Va, application for license to
sell at retail spirituous liquors,
wines, porter, ale, beer and drinks
of like nature In the Turk Building
on Bland street. in the City OF Blue
field, w. Va.
]. Walton Thomas, residing at
Godfrey, Mercer Co., w Va, APP
plication for license to sell at retail
spirituous liquors. wines, porter,
ale, beer and drinks of like nature
In the ID. p. Crockett Building in
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Mosquitoes are found 10 prefer ne
sroes TO whites and black dog to a
white one. and ddrk-colorcd rest
ng place Careful tests have been
attended to great numbers of ano-
phedos. showing that they choose
'olors i'm the order of dark blue. dark
ed brown, red, black. grey and yio-
ct. and that azure. ochre and white
are distasteful and yellow extremely
90 Confirming these results on $50
mosquitoes. Swiss malaria expert
has found that three-fourths settle
IN dark colors
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

European or even 20 materially i'm
.srofcre with our German market
There is always TO be considered the
expansion OF the cotton market. and
he ever increasing consumption due
20 natural increases of population.
The United States is more fully
realizing its impregnable position I'm
It's hold upon this great staple. and
Germany's movements will be re-
garded with interest. but without
reputation"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27
GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE.

A well-known Manitoba editor
writes: "As an inside worker / find
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver
Tablets invaluable for the touches of
biliousness natural to sedentary life,
their action being gentle and effec-
tive, clearing the digestive tract and
IN ehead. Price. % cents Sample
free at all druggists
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27
NOTICE OF APPLICA-
TON FOR LICENSES

This is to certify that the follow
ing is complete list of Applica-
tfons for Licenses to sell at retail
spirituous liquors, wines, ale,, beer
and drinks Of like nature, and to
sell at Wholesale beer, ale and drinks
of like nature, as filed in my Office,
which said list contains the names
of said applicants, their respective
residences, and the place for which
the application is made.
NOTICE.
The following Is notice that J..
5. Burnett, who resides at Bluefie1d
w. Va, has this day filed in my Of
fee an application to the County
Court of Mercer County, for license
to sell at retail spirituous liquors.
wines, porter, ale. beer and drinks
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27
WEDNESDAY, MARCH ~. 1907.

The cost of the sultan of Turkeys
food does not exceed $4,000 n year.
as he lives mostly on entrees and
boiled eggs But TO feed the numer-
Gus members OF his household and
pay all domestic expenses lessons his
annual income OF S1O.OOO.OOO by
10000 a week.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

West Virginia
The Land OF Prosperity and
Plenty. Has the Greatest
Natural Resources in the
World
Come 90 the Hills
OF West Virginia, Where
Nature Lavishes Her
Greatest
Gifts
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Entered as second class matter
April Sth 1906. at the post Office
at BlueHeld w. va. uadcr act OF
Congress Of March 3, 1879"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27
THE DAILY LEADER.

Advertising rates made known on
application.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Harps, celebrated M. Hob
ner's
Hand Bags, 10c up to $16-
finest line ever shown il
this section
Hardware - lots of it
Hall Trees
Home Goods
Hassocks
Hat Racks
Hobby Horses
Jewelry
Japanese Novelties by the
hundred
Jardiniers
Jardinier Stands
Jap China
Jap Umbrellas and lanterns
Jewel Boxes
kimonas and Robes
Linens, Stamped, fine lot
Lamps, Parlor and Student
lamps, fancy and plain
Lace Curtains
Lamps, hanging and electric
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Laundry Bags
Manicure Sets, real Ivory
Military Sets
Medallions
Marble Figures, Venus
Mirrors, I0c to $3.50
Musical instruments
Nickel Plated Ware
Nut Bowls and Picks
Pictures, over 1000, and of
every description
ParasOls
Pipes, a good assortment
Quilts
Razors and Razor Strops
Smoking Sets
Shoes, Soft Sole
Statues, Marble and Plaster
Suspenders, 10c to Coo
Scarfs
Shirts, mems working,
below cost
Silverware-Butter Dishes
Sugar and Cream Sets.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Silver Tea Sets, Knives and
Forks, etc., etc.
Suit Cases, Leather and I'm
itation
Stereopticons
Table Cloths
Tinware and Novelties
Toilet Cases, Silver, etc.
Travelling Bags
Trunks, % best made
Steward
Telescopes
Table Furnishings n
Toys Of every description
see them
Umbrellas, four dozen good
ones
Wallets and Bill Books
Wine Sets
Wagons, Doth Century. at
cost
White Goods in profusion
Watches, Elgin and Wal
than and 800
Work Shirts below cost
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

OF YOUR
LIS YOU WANT TO BID ON
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-27

Art Pieces, Ioga and Majol- Globes Hampers
lea Chairs
Boys Suits Chairs
Books, in endless profuson Cheval Mirrors
Bowls and Pitchers Carts, doll baby
Bags, Travelling Carving Sets
Bicycle Caps
Bed Spreads Caps
Burnt Wood Articles Curtains, Lace
BanJos Desks, lap and stand
Bedroom Sets Dinner Sets i'm abundance
Baskets, work. stand and Dinner Pals, genuine Sun
waste Dictionaries, leather bound
Blankets, some good ones Elgn Watches
brushes Fancy Lamps
BOX Paper 1000 boxes Fancy China several thou
Baby Baskets sand articles
BIRD Cages French Mirrors dressing
BABY caps Fire Screens
Chinaware in every pattern, Guitars
shape and quality the Glassware $1,000 worth
market every shane
IuSPldors Gloves big assortment
'Iock, mission, plain and Hosiery, large assortment
onyx especially childrens
Cutlery Half Hose
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
600 PASSENGERS
SAVED FROM SEA
BY SHIPS CREW

by the lighthousekeeper and his family to
make the people comfortable. The women
and children We're wet TO the skin and
paralyZed with fear and cold. The seas
were running very high and the work OF
rescue was arduous.
FISHERMEN HELPED.
The male passengers were taken off in
fishermen's dories as this type of craft
were more easily handled tha. the ships
boats. In all nine dories were employed
I'm the work. Capt. Publicover of the vir-
ginia saving as many as 30 passengers in
his boat.
A number OF the male immigrants were
taken aboard the fishing schooners. but
the great majority spent the night on the
rocky island.
Late in the afternoon the tug Trusty
took $50 Of the foreigners 10 Bridgewater.
and these, after being supplied with food
and dry clothing. by the mayor. Collector
OF Customs n. y. Owens and townspeople,
We're brought To Halifax on a special
train The immigrants are of different
races. including Hebrews. Austrians,
Poles. Gallicians and Russians.
The majority of them are bound for the
Continued on Page Twelve.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
W|fE'S Death FOLLOWS
that OF HER SLAYER
Mrs James Fillmore Expired Today at R. Hospta-Husband
Killed Himself After Fatally Wounding Her

Mrs. Eta Fillmore, 43 years old, died
at the Rhode Island hospital at 1910 this
forenoon from the effects of bullet
wound In her abdomen, her husband.
James c. Fillmore. 81 years ola, having
shot her at her home at 1N Burnett
street soon after 4 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon
Before shooting his wife Fillmore tried
to kill George w. Robblee. who was In
the house, and after the attack on his
wife he shot himself through the head
and died almost instantly.
Mr.. Robblee telling about the tragedy
to the police of station Z said:
'I called at the house TO take orders
for groceries. as | sometimes do in the
afternoon. and was talking with Mrs Fill
more in the parlor when her husband
came in. We continued talking about the
orders for a minute. when Mr.. Fillmore,
after passing the time of day, said 10 me:
What are you doing here?' or something
to that effect l made no answer and
rose from the chair where was seated.
turning to go out of the door leading in.o
the hall.
"As turned Fillmore said: Wen set
tie this thing right here and now
didn't know that he referred TO me- but
/ turned back TO see II he was talking
TO me. when he pulled a revolver from
his pocket and fired II polnt-blank at me.
Il
feet away from him.
"In an instant he turned the weapon on
Mrs. Fillmore and discharged the weapon
before 1 could interpose. She screamed
and put her hands TO her side. then
ran out OF the door. and as went heard
two more shots fired.'
One OF these two shots that Mr.. Robblee
heard glanced from Mr.. Fillmore's fore
head and entered the ceiling, and the
second With truer aim entered the head
at the roots OF the nose
Drunkenness. and rage because his wife
had instituted q divorce suit against him
because Of his habits are believed TO have
been the cause OF the desperate act The
two had not lived together for more than
a year but at intervals Fillmore would go
TO the house I'm a drunken state and ter
rorize his wife by threats OF violence
Since the divorce proceedings were in
stituted Fillmore had been more persistent
In his calls at the house and his actions
were more violent.
The couple had fve children. the young
est, a girl about u years old and the eld-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03

For the second time under the new city
charter a municipal election was held In
. Newport today. Early indications point
>ed TO a heavy polling Of votes. for al
though Mayor William T. Clarke Is un-
opposed In his candidacy for reelection
for "A second term, there are no less than
Is contestants seeking TO fill five Vacan-
cies on the board OF alderman.
Only two OF the summer residents or
this famous watering resort are In the
municipal running. this fall-Wilnam
Watts Sherman and G. l.. +. Robinson.
IL In the first time In the history or the
city that a candidate for mayor has been
unopposed.
In the Fourth and Fifth wards there
are no less than five aldermanic candi-
dates for each OF the seats. and the prin-
cipal contests of the election Will be In
these wards. In the other three wards
there are but two candidates for each
seat. with the exception of Col De-
lancey Kane, who represents the sum-
mer colony in the board of aldermen. all
the members OF the board arc candidates
for reelection.
For the 65 seats in the council there are
126 candidates which condition OF affairs
promises 10 make some OF the contests
interesting.
There is a proposition before the vot-
ers this year, as TO whether new school
house shall be built TO take the place OF
two old ones on Edward and Farewell
streets.
There has been no great interest taken
this year in the election, the divorcing of
politics from the city government being
probably responsible.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
BOMB EXPLODED
IN FRONT OF
BIC TENEMENT

New York, Dec. .3.-several hundred
persons living In the vicinity OF the five
story tenement house at 500 East 18th
street weer badly frightened early today
when bomb was exploded in front OF
the building. No one was injured but a
big show window on the ground floor was
blown out, the house was shaken and sew
eral tenants were thrown from their beds
A meeting OF the st. Bartholomew socie-
~, an Italian benevolent organization
was being held In the banking offices OF
G. Albanese q Company on the ground
floor OF the building. Members OF the so
ciety said they were convinced the bomb
was intended for them. While the affair
had some earmsrks or the so-called Black
Hand attacks no one la the house would
admit having received any threatening
iettera
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03

est a man about % years old. They all re-
manned with their mother and by the eld-
est working hard and assisting his moth
err they managed, without any aid from
their father. TO live in fairly comfortable
circumstances and keep the younger
children in school.
After the shooting DR.. William w. Kir-
by, whose office is but "A short distance
away was called in. and he sent her TO
the Rhode Island hospital in an ambu-
lance as quickly as possible, and one OF
her sons went to the institution shortly.
Medical Examiner William IA. Magill
took statements from Mr. Robblee and
members Of the household. DR.. Magill
said that there appeared nothing TO the
case but attempted murder and suicide,
and there would be no occasion for cor
oner's inquest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03

N<eNfax. n. s.. Dec. 3.-The admiralty
office will at once begin an investigation
30 place the blame II there is any. for
tho wreck OF the Canadian Pacific line
steamer Mount Temple, which struck the
la Havre Iron Bound lodges during
thick snowstorm early yesterday while
bound from Antwerp for st. John, n. Il.
The steamer ran nearly 20 miles out OF
her course in the storm.
The indications are that the Mount
Temple will be total loss. The rocks
beneath the engine room. when she
drifted broadside on the lodges, and the
terrific pounding she has sustained since
she stranded has further damaged the
hull The engine room is flooded and the
cargo. although much OF IL is not per-
jshable. Is thought To be damaged.
The work of transferring 4S0 passen-
gers and members of the ships crew Who
remained on Iron Bound Island all night,
10 the mainland, was resumed today, and
II was expected that by night all would
have reached this city. coming from
Bridgewater by rail. The l5o passengers
who were taken to Bridgewater by La
Hsvre Steamship companys tug Trusty
late yesterday. arrived In Halifax over
the Halifax and Southwestern railway
at o'clock this morning None of them
can speak English The entire l5O were
quartered at the immigration building
where they arc being cared for and ex-
smined.
A second trainload arrived during the
forenoon.
WONDERFUL FEAT.
The saving of any the Mount Temple
Passengers, more than GOO In number, un-
der conditions dangerous 10 the rescued
and rescuers alike, is. rsgarded as a feat
unexceled i'm the annals OF marine dis
sstors in the North Atlantic.
When the ship struck the rocks the
shock. tho grinding Of the steamers bot
tom and the roar OF the surf dashing
over the lodges and the helpless vessel.
threw the hundreds of immigrants into a
panic
The women and children; OF whom
there were over 200 Joined their cries
with the shouts OF the men in the dark
ness and for time the excitement was
intense The officers and crew had diff
ficulty in making the foreigners under
stand that there was no immediate dan
ger. but eventually they were calmed. To
reassure them. the passengers were pro-
vided with life preservers, and when day
light came and the storm cleared the
panic was over.
When the steamer struck. the seas
swept over her AS the passengers rush
ed on deck they were drenched. and for
hours stood waist deep I'm water. All suf-
.fered terribly from the cold. and 1t is
probable that many cases OF Illness will
SAVED IN BASKETS.
AS soon as order was restored tho cap
tain sent a boat to the island. hard by.
and notified the lighthouse keeper. A limo
was taken ashore from the vessel and by
means OF baskets the women and chill
dTen were transferred TO the island.
difficult and tedious task.
Soon after daylight the fishing schooners
Hazel Virginia and Guide hove In sight,
followed by the la Havre Steamship COM
pany's tug Trust, which came from
Bridgewater These assisted in the res
cue, together with boats from the MAIN
land. Within three hours all were landed
safely on the island without an accident.
Fires were lighted and everything done
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
ONE KILLED,
THREE INJURED
IN A n. !. FIRE

New York. Dec. 3.-One man was killed.
another seriously injured and three fire.
men overcome by back-drafts in fire
which caused loss of $4,000 to the build
ing at 103 Bleecker street early today.
The dead man was Herman Steingert OF
90 First avenue, an employe In a bakery
which occupied the ground floor of the
building. He leaves a widow and child.
both III and destitute. All the injured are
firemen.
The man most seriously hurt Is Fire
Lieut.. Wakely who fell down a flight of
stairs while cropping his way through tn.
smoke-filled building. He was removed
TO hospital. The firemen who were
overcome by back-draft were attended by
ambulance surgeons In the street and
were able to return to work. The upper
floors OF the building were occupied BY
several clothing manufacturers. With
the exception of-Woff- & 6o., whose fac
tory was on the sixth floor, all the occu-
pants suffered some loss from fire and
smoke
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
FEDERATION
AUXILIARY To
HOLD RECEPTION

This evening in the Mathewson Street
NJ r. church the Women's auxiliary
Of the Rhode Island Federation OF
Churches will tender reception to the
pastors OF Rhode Island and their wives
The order OF exercises follows:
7:30 p. m. reception $50 p m, pro-
gram--Prof. Henry 4. Fowler, president of
the Rhode Island Federation OF Churches.
presiding; instrumental music; Scripture,
Rev. A. A. Crooke, ID. D.; prayer. Rev.
G. T.. Cate, d D.; vocal solo: welcome in
behalf of the pastors OF longer service,
Rev. George William Kent; responses by
newcomfrs during the year: Tho Pas
tor Rev Edward $. Ninde. d. D.. The
Pastors Wife" Mrs. Edward l.. Marsh .
"The Church." Rev. II. A. Hanley, u.
D.: vocal solo; singing, "Blest BE the Tie
that Binds"
The receiving party will consist OF the
Providence pastors who have come TO the
city during tn year, as follows: Baptist.
Rev. Nathan Bailey. jefferson Street
church: Rev. Bowley Breen. Broadway
church; Rev. Il. a. Hanley. ID. D.. First
church. Congregational. Rev. Clair r.
Luther, North church: Rev. Edward l..
Marsh, Plymouth church. Disciples. Rev.
NJ. L. Blaney. Eiscopal. Rev. s. s. Drury.
Calvary church, Rev. A. II. Wheeler,
Christ church. Methodist. Rev Clayton
Z. Delamater. Washington Park church.
Rev. Edward S. Ninde. d. D.. Mathewson
Street church; Rev. Edward 8 Phreaner
Hope Street church: Rev. Alexander An
derson. Wancl1uck church. New Jeru-
salem. Rev. Hiram Vrooman.
The following will officiate as ushers
Rev. A. y. Crlsty. Prof. Henry T Fowler,
Frank l.. Chase. James Mlnnick. Prof
J. Q. Dealey Edward T. Root.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
HELD IN 5000 ON
THEFT CHARGE

Harry Lemaire, IS years old. ir district
court this morning pleaded not guilty 10
stealing clothing from Mary Doberty, Jr..
property Sf Mary Doherty. and clothing
OF Annie 3enns all valued at 500 and
VIA heid for trial on Tuesday In 500 se-
curity.
william Lemaire. Is years old. pleaded
guilty TO Ike Charges ana senr5nCc WAS
continued until Tuesday.
These two yesterday stripped the house
OF the Doherty woman. where they
boarded. and sold the goods 10 q Jew
Junk dealer whom they brought TO TIE
house. for S3O5. and were arrested whiio
about TO leave the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-03
IN THE HOUSE

Washington. D. C.. Dec. 3-The house OF
representatives assembled today with but
one object in vlew-to listen to the read
ing of the presidents message and then to
adjourn.
The galleries showed that public interest
i'm the proceedings was almost as great
as il was on the opening day.
WheS the speaker called the house to
order and Mr. Couden. the blind chaplain,
had invoked the divine blessing. several
Republican members presented themselves
before the speakers desk to say that they
had voted for Mr.. Cannon as speaker and
that their names were not recorded. They
were in each case permitted TO make the
record correct
Mr.. Payne IN. ". from the committee