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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
NOW is THE TIME!
GILLIAN CLOTHING
STORE IS THE PLACE
KEEP A GOING.

KEEP A GOING.
If YOU strike a thorn as rose,
Keep a-going.
If it halls, OF if It SHOWS,
Keep a-going.
'Tain't no use to set an whine,
When the fish amt on the line,
Bait your hook and keep trying
Gillian Clothing Store.
When the weather kills all your crop
Keep a-going.
'Spose you are out of every dime,
Getting broke amt no crime,
Tell the world you're feeling prime,
And keep a-going
To Gillian Clothing Store.
When it looks like all is up
Keep a-going.
Drain the sweetness from the cup.
Keep a-going.
See the wild birds on the wing,
Hear the bells that sweetly ring,
When you feel like singing, sing,
Keep a-going
To Gillian Clothing store for Cloth
ing, Shoes, Mems and Boys Fur
nishings.
Yours to serve,
GILLIAN CLOTHING STORE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
GRAHAM NEWS.

John Il. Baylor will erect three
story double brick building on lots
on Wister street. purchased of r. M
Garrett, of Bluefeld.
About 80 Graham business men
will be present at the meeting oil
The new Chamber OF Commerce to-
night.
Sales OF property in East Ora
ham and Midway continue, and
yeritable boom in building opera
ions will set in next month.
The w. s. King Co. have one OF
he neatest Gents Furnishing stores
i'm the Bluefield-Graham district.
Their tailoring business in the past
two months has been remarkable.
They take orders from men OF Blue
field right along.
An effort will be made here this
spring to have the street railway
extended to west Graham. Supt.
Walizer says the extension will pay
profit.
Much dissatisfaction exists here
hat Bluefield authorities seem so
Indifferent in the matter OF the
ever. 1t certainly would be deplor-
,ble II the aid OF Federal courts
must be invoked to secure a relief.
The mutual interests OF Bluefield
and Graham should, 1t is thought,
nroduce concord in all such mat
ers. 1t is, however, realized here
hat the blame for the previous neg
lect should attach where 1t belongs
ON the members Of the Bluefeld
council, and not on the people of
he city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
BLUEFIELD VS..
MOUNTAIN PARK
FIRST or 4 SERIES PLAYED
LAST NIGHT At PARK.

The Blueheld and the Mountain
Park teams played each other to
a standstill last night in one Of the
swiftest and most exciting games Of
polo even seen IN the South. In the
first half neither team could score.
but Master Charles Wright, by the
stiftest rush ever seen on this rink.
put one in for Roanoke Shortly ar
ter. Prince for Blueneld, did the
same stunt leaving the score 70 I.
The features for Blueheld were
the rushing Of Prince and the fast
work Of Baker For Roanoke. Chas
Wright was the real thing, and
Oldus At cover and Holcomb At goal
we're nearly as good Roanoke
Times
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
THEY SHOW YOU
HOW REGAL SHOES
ARE MADE

From 2:30 to O'Clock tomorrow
Thornton Clothing Comapny will
have an expert shoe man in their
show window who will give a de-
monstration showing how Regal
Shoes are made This exhibit is
well worth your going to see.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
OFF FOR THE
PANAMA CANAL
MANY CONGRESSMAN SAIL FROM
NEW YORK TO INVES-
TIGATE.

Fifty-three representatives in
Congress who desire to know for
themselves the conditions under
which the Panama canal is being
built, have sailed from New York
on the Panama of the Panama
steamship company for Colon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
SEVEN MEN
GET $4,000

Moscow, March S.-A daring
hold-up occurred at the University
here today. While the officials were
being paid off in the chancellery
seven armed men entered, threat
ened all present with pistols and de-
manded the money. The intruders
then fired i'm the air, seized $780,
600 and decamped. killing SER
geant OF police whom they met at
the door az he was about to enter
the building. The university is sur
rounded by police, and all the houses
I'm the vicinity are being searched.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
ANTITHEsIs OF
ROOSEVELT

Charles r Woodward, recently APP
pointed Supreme Court Justice in
Maine. never had his picture taken.
Atlanta Georgian
Maybe nobody wanted IT,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

There are some very funny folks in
'his world OF ours, and part of
them live right here in Bluefield. A
great many of the funny ones with
whom we touch shoulder every day
have extraordinarily funny ideas
about the newspaper man They
seem to think he has an instinct for
getting the news OF the day that
overrides the very important fact
that 1t Is necessary for someone to
tell him of nine-tenths OF the items
before he knows anything about
them whatever. For instance: One
of these funny ones becomes ac-
quainted with every valuable point
OF story that would make good
reading. He says nothing about It
until he has carefully searched ev-
cry nook and corner of the local pa
per for 1t, and then he raises his
hands in horror and swears by all
the black cats on earth that the pa
per is no good, whereas If he had
only given the reporter a tip ten
minutes before going to press. a de-
tailed account OF the AFFAIR would
nave appeared in print. When you
hear of anything that you think
would make good reading, let us
know about 1t, and If our idea of
It's value comedies with yours, 1t
VIII appear in our columns and in
due time you will be rewarded
either here or hereafter-for the
part you played in getting the item
before the people
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
SOUND DOCTRINE.

Either run town with a vim or
just sell out and loaf One thing
must be done-run the town for all
that II Is worth, get up steam and
keep IL up.-Fort Valley Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

Some GrOcers make more money
on other brands. That is all right.
But he will get Monitor IL you
insist upon il. II will pay you to
INSIST.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

Advertise in the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

Snere is no line OF carpenters tools the market today
aC vii compare with them. We solicit your valued pat
ronage when in need of anything in the tool line We
promise you goods at reasonable prices
will be appreciated
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
TIKI w III IOVV IIAF<OV AXE %.
No
u u a q n u u y n = n mHn q d q = w q y : n = ~

IL you want to buy a home at
Graham on street car line and near
depot, easy as rent. see our towns
man, Mr.. E. ID. Lucas, at once.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

FOR SALE: A 9 Room.
nearly new dwelling, with
large basement on a cor
ner lot 30 x It's feet, one
square from Graham de.
pot, South Side. Terms:
$1,000 cash, balance in 3
half-yearly payments of
$500 each.
H. M. YOST,
tt. Graham, Va.
FOR SALE:-A Type
Writing machine, as good
as new. Original cost $75.
Will sell for a trifle. Cant
take it with me. Apply
Room l, Windsor Hotel.
City.
Read the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

The KEEN KUTTER
Line is fully guaranteed
against imperfections in ma
terial and workmanship.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08

Read the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-08
DISTRIBUTING AGENTS
FOR THIS SECTION

For the Celebrated
KEEN KUTTER
Brand of Carpenters tools,
and in the future will carry
a large and well assorted
stock of all the tools of this
celebrated brand used by
the craft.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
FOR TRIP COMPLETE
President Roosevelt Will be in India
napolis on Memorial
Day.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The plans
for the presidents trip to Indiana and
Michigan are nearly completed. The
% IL the morning and will reach In
dianapolis on the morning of May
so. The entire day will be spent in
Indianapolis and in the evening the
presidents train will leave for Lam
sing, Mich, arriving there at o'clock
on the morning of May 81. On his ar
rival in Indianapolis the president
viii be in the hands of the commit
tee i'll charge of the unveiling of the
Lawton monument
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
Supt. Bailey Has 3 Charges
Against Young Man for
Public IndeCency.
is NOW OUT OF TOWN
POLICE WILL NOT PRESS THE
CHARGES, BUT WILL KEEP
THEM HANGING OVER HIS HEAD
is A "BLAckSHEEP.v

Chief Bailey, of the police depart
ment, stated yesterday, that he had
three cases against Claude Weeks, a
well known young man, charging him
with public indecency. The chief
stated that when Weeks learned the
police were looking for him he left
town and has not been in the city for
over two weeks.
Young Weeks is married man and
comes from a most reputable family
but he is classed by the police as one
of the worst characters in town The
police state that Weeks, before leaving
town, insulted several women on the
streets. His whereabouts are known
to the police and he may be sent for
to answer the charges that have been
placed against him. The chief is not
certain, however. whether il would be
better to have Weeks brought to JUS
tice or holding the charge of public
indecency against him as a gentle re.
minder to the young man what is in
town again.
In Richmond About a Year.
Weeks has made his home in Rich
mond for about year, moving here
with his parents from Marion, Ind.
About the first thing Weeks did on his
arrival in Richmond, was to desert
his wife and young child and run off
with two boys, several years his junior,
whom he induced to leave their homes
by picturing to them the joys OF hobo
life
After Weeks returned from his
tramping tour he next figured in the
limelight by stealing a pair of trousers
from the Hoosier store. He was ar
rested for this theft and narrowly es-
capped being "railroaded'' to the JET
fersonville refornatory- He escap-
ed this fate by promises of future good
behavior. The young man, however,
forgot to live up to the promeses he
made.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
FIGHTING THE TAX FERRETS
DeIinquents Will Attempt to Prevent
Them From Getting Pay for
Their Services.

Greensburg. Ind, Feb. 26.-In the
matter of sequestered taxes in this
county, uncovered by tax ferrets,"
some of the parties interested have
paid, but few are taking the ground
that as there is no contract between
''ferrets" are not employees of the
county, and therefore have no legal
standing. This question will be rails
ed on the ground that the County
council has made no appropriation
for this work II is the purpose 10
enjoin the -.ferretsr from receiving
pay for their services. The investi-
cation still continues.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
Great Fire in Montreal School
Is Attended by Frightful
Loss of Life.
MISS MAXWELL A HEROINE
HEAD TEACHER LOSES HER LIFE
IN A BRAVE ENDEAvOR TO
SAVE THOSE OF HER LITTLE
CHARGES.

Montreal, Feb, 26.-Fire in the
Hochelga Protestant school house,
shortly before o'clock this after
noon, has been attended by frightful
loss of life, among the $50 pupils
present At o'clock 16 bodies,
mostly those of pupils. had been re-
covered and many more are thougnt
to be in the ruins of the building.
A panic among the children followed
the outbreak of the flames and scores
were knocked down and trampled UP
in the rush to safety. Many OF the
victims were suffocated by the dense
smoke which quickly filled the build
ing. Among the dead bodies, is that
of Miss Maxwell, the head teacher.
Miss Maxwell is the heroine of the
disaster, having lost her own life in
a brave endeavor TO save the little
tots in the rooms on the top floor.
IT is believed the bodies of at least
ten more dead are still in the build
ing. The list of injured will probably
reach a hundred.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
Lieutenant Governor Miller
Whips the Law Makers In
to UndeSired Action.
DID 1T BY READING BILLS
MEMBERS OF UPPER HOUSE HAD
FIRST SAID THAT THEY WOULD
NOT MEET AFTER SUPPER, BUT
CHANGED THEIR MINDS.

Indianapolis, Feb. 26.-I.ieutenant.
Governor Miller is determined that tho
senate gets down to business during
the closing days of the legislature and
this determination had the effect OF
bringing on a quiet contest between
the governor and members of the SEN
ate, this afternoon, which ended in a
complete victory for the presiding OF
ficer. President Miller had suggest.
ed that it would be cessary for tho
senators TO consent to night sessions,
IL they hoped to clear away the accu-
mutation of bills, now under considera-
ton. The suggestion was not consid.
cred in a favorable light by senators
and as a result motion, which made
night sessions impossible. at any time
up To the closing hour, was carried al.
most unanimously.
1t was evident that the lieutenant
governor did not take the action kind.
". and his remark. IF the senators do
not desire to enact laws, / shall en-
deavor to assist them in the neglect"
i'Hi>atNu ahdt iC SOillttlInE I'D
his sleeve.
He did; for in few moments he
handed down, to the reading clerk.
Governor Hanly's bill creating a state
board of examiners and board of ocu-
lists. The measure is one of those
long bills. something like fifty pages.
When the bill was handed down, Mr..
Miller stated that he wanted every
word read.
The Clerk Started Again.
The clerk started and as he read,
and read aud read, members of the SEN
ate commenced to notice that some
thing unusual was going on. In the
past the reading clerk simply skipped
through a bill and now he was giving
them the entire and real thing.
There was a hasty conference ana
Senator Springer was delegated to
speak to Mr.. Miller and see what could
be done. He did SO. and was informed
that since there was desire to delay
he would help the thing along
Senator Springer made his report,
but nothing could be done, ar the bill
had to be considered II was passed
with rush and the senate expected
dV wouiu ~ SiuOouiiy dIHTWhFuS, out
the lieutenant governor was not
through. as he handed down another
long bill with the same instructions:
Read il ALL"
Another consultation. The snators
were whipped. and as result mo.
tion to reconsider their action yegard.
ing night sessions was made by Sem
ator Roemler. 1t carried and IL was
decided there should be night sessions
from seven thirty to nine o'clock each
night.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
IN CHARGE OF EXHIBIT
Purdue Seed Corn Special Which
Comes Friday Expected to At
tract Many Farmers.

Arrangements for the reception OF
the Purdue seed corn special which
had been in the hands of the mem
bers of the Commercial club have
been transferred to the care of the
Horticultural society. The special
will arrive in Richmond Friday ev-
ening about $3.50 on the Pennsylvania
from Indianapolis. At o'clock there
will be lecture and exhibit of corn
in the horticultural hall at the court
house. They are desirous that farm
ers in this vicinity bring samples of
corn for comparison with their SAM
pies and to ascertain facts concern
ing its quality. 1t is expected that
there will be large number of farm
ers and others interested to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity for yalua-
Bile instruction.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
WILL PROTECT MINERS
CEVIN'S BILL PASSED
Senate Takes Favorable Action on
Measure Which Will Give State
Greater Control over Mines and
Their Operation.

Indianapolis, Feb. 26.-The senate
late this afternoon, under suspended
rules passed Senator Cavins' bill
which is intended TO regulate and
control, TO better advantage, the min
ing industry of the state. The bill
is the result of a conference of min
ers and operators before the joint
committee which investigated numer-
Gus mine accidents. The bill, which
was agreed upon by both operators
and miners. provides that il shall be
unlawful 10 have dynamite or other
high explosives in a mine. without
the permission of the miIe foreman,
that shot firers must be Employed:
that all kegs of powder must be so
constructed that they may be opened
easily; that no compost explosives
are TO be used and goes into lengthy
detail as TO how mines shall be ven
tilated and managed so as to be more
free from dangers of accidents. Dur
ing the argument for the bill il was
stated that during the present year
fifteen miners had been killed in In
diana alone and for that reason if
no other il was contended the state
mine inspectors should have the right
to close any mine which, in their es-
timation was dangerous. The bill in
cludes such provision as well as
making ii necessary for inspectors to
post copy of their report of each
mine so that the miners interested
can read it.
1t is understood that the bill will
be rushed through the house tomor.
row.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
HAD A PUBLIC MEETING
ON CITIES AND TOWNS BILL
Opponents Of the Measure Are Given
Hearing by the Senate Committee
and They Are Mostly Office Holders
from Over State.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 26.-The cit
les and towns committee of the senate
together with members of the senate
tonight held public meeting. at which
was discussed the new city and towns
bill which is now under discussion in
both houses of the legislature. Most
OF those who spoke on the bill tonight
were office holders from all parts cf
the state and as a general rule they
opposed any change in the law. The
committee could reach no agreement.
and it was decided TO hold another
meeting next Friday evening, when it
is announced that those who favor the
enactment of the bill will be given a
hearing.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
He Vacates the Lucrative Of
flee of Chief Engineer of
the Panama Canal.
HIS SUCCESSOR IS NAMED
VERY PROBABLE NOW GOVERN.
MENT WILL BUILD CANAL WITH.
OUT LETTING OUT WORK UN-
DER CONTRACT.

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Roosevelt this afternoon designated
Major George w. Cocktails of the
John F. Stevens, as chief engineer OF
the Panama canal.
In letter to the Panama canal COM
mission, the president states that he
received Stevens resignation Tess
than ten days ago."
Majors David Du Gaillard and Will
liam l.. Seibert also of the corps OF
engineers, are appointed to accompany
Major Gothal1S to the isthmuS as his
assistants.
The president states that a careful
investigation of the Macarthur and Oh
iver bids on the canal show that the
contractors have made arrangements
to divide the profits under the per
centage bid. with bankers and others
to whom the contractors had to look
for the needed capital, SO that the con-
tractors who are actually to do the
paratively small per centage. In 9TH
er words the government. by the ar
rangement, is made to pay a higher
per centage for the use of capital
which itself might have furnished at a
much smaller rate.
1t was learned that Chief Engineer
Stevens recommended that none of the
bids be accepted. The administra-
ton will not readvertise for bids for
the present. and may decide later to
build the canal without letting out the
work under contract
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
MISREPRESENTED HIMSELF
Frank Horton Arrested for Posing az
an Expert From the National
Cash Register Co.

Frank Horton. representing himself
as travelling expert for the National
Cash Register company. of Dayton.
O.. was arrested last evening at the
instigation OF y. &. Holly. a bona fide
representative of the company. for
Misrepresentation. Horton is being
held on suspicion by the local police
pending instructions from the Cash
Register company.
The alleged misdemeanor with
which Horton is charged is rep
resenting himself as an agent of this
company in order to secure jobs of re-
pairing on registers. Mr. Holly heard
Of his operations several days ago
and has been following him from
Sheibyville, through Rushville, Com
nersvilIe and Cambridge City to this
city where he succeeded In having
him arrested.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
MEETING WITH SUCCESS
FUNDS COME IN NICELY
Committee Raising $4,000 for Trim
ity Church Will Make its Report
to the Congregation March p
Statement by Rev. Beck.

The Rev. Joseph Beck, pastor of
the Trinity Lutheran church, South
Seventh and A streets stated yester-
day afternoon that the committee
which has been soliciting money for
the building fund of the proposed
new church would make its final re-
port on Saturday, March Z. What
the nature of this report will be is
not known but il is thought it will
be favorable. Until the date fixed
for making the final report the COM
mittee will devote all its energies in
soliciting money for the building
fund.
The Rev. Mr.. Beck, speaking of the
aims of his congregation, said: The
building committee has been at work
for some time past and it is thought
that its report will show the work to
have been successful. 1t has been
the aim of the committee to raise
$4,000 but the amount subscribed
to the fund may exceed this
1t has not yet been definitely de-
cided whether the present church
building, which the congregation has
long since outgrown, will be torn
down and a splendid new edifice
erected or whether an addition to the
present church building will be put
up This question will be balloted
on by the members of the cOngrega-
tion at the meeting which will be
held March to hear the report of
the building committee. 1t is the
general impression that the members
of the congregation will vote to have
a wing built onto the church.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-27
EVELYN EXCUSED;
HER ORDEAL ENDED
Jerome Finishes His Cross Ex-
animation of the DefenSe'S
Star Witness.
CASE FAST NEARING END
DRs. EVANS. AND. OTHER Ex-
PERTs TO BE PLACED ON THE
STAND ToDAY-ATTY. HUM
MEL AIDED BY DELMAs.
CASE FAST NEARING END

New York, Feb, 26.--At 4:40
O'Clock this afternoon Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw left the witness stand, District
Attorney Jerome having completed
his long cross-examination, covering
five court days. DR.. Evans was call
ed to the stand but court adjourned
at 4:42 thus leaving the physician to
face Jerome again tomorrow. 1t was
announced at the district attorneys S
office tonight that Drs. Evans, Wagg-
ner, Deemar and Bingaman would
be placed on the stand tomorrow, for
cross-examination. 1t is apparent to-
night that the trial is nearing it's
close and the case will likely go to
the jury the last of this week or early
next.
Jerome's concluding questions to-
day to Mrs. Thaw had to do with
what the witness observed as to
Thaw's manner when he would
chance to meet White She said he
acted as person in fit
Mrs. Thaw said her husband would
remember the meetings and talk of
them. From Christmas. 1903. until
he shot White he believed the archi-
tect had set the Monk Eastman gang
on him. He constantly feared White
and said he was being prosecuted by
him.
Mr.. Jerome called Abraham H.
Hummel. the well-known lawyer, who
was indicted several months ago to
the stand today to question him re-
garding the affidavit Evelyn Nesbit
is alleged to have made against Thaw
in his office. Beyond the fact that
the girl went to the lawyers Office
and that he dictated to a stenograph-
er while she was there the district
attorney was unable to bring out
anything more because of the contin-
ued objection of Mr.. Delmas. Justice
Fitzgerald upheld the objections on
the ground that collateral testimony
can not be taken to discredit the wit
ness.