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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
BRIEFS SUBMITTED
IN DILLON CASE.

Charleston, Nov. 14.--ITn the case
4 Dillon, Tax Commissioners vs.. the
county Court OF BraXton county. 1t
vas agreed by the counsel on both
ide5 that the briefs already submit
ed to the supreme court of the
Inited States without argument.
This is the case that involves the
question Of the constituionality Of
he act OF the legislature limiting
The amount OF taxes that can be
eyicd by the county courts.
1'he county court OF Braxton has
ar exceeded the limit prescribed by
nc statute, and claims II has a per-
'ect right to do so because Il Is abb
olut ly necessary so they say IN
heir petition, in order to pay the
'sbts OF the county already contract
"a before this statute was passed.
Mr.. Dillon. for the state. elaine
hat The county court exceeded its
authority, and for this reason he
7ants the higher court to pass on the
'ue8tion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
The MURDER TRIAL
OF MRS, BRADLEY

Washington. Nov. 14.---In the trial
OF Mrs. Annie M. Bradley on the
charge OF numbering former Senator
Arthur Brown, OF Utah, on Deem
Dor last. substantial progress was
made today. After completing the
jury. the case was opened for the
government by Assistant District At.
torney Turner and a number of wit.
ncsses were introduced by the prose-
cution. Indeed when court adjourn
cd for the day the prosecution had
almost completed the direct presen-
tation OF It's case, making Il evident
that that portion OF the proceedings
would be completed early tomorrow
Much difficulty was experienced In
completing the jury. large major
ity being excused on the plea that
they were opposed TO the death pen.
atty for women.
The testimony covered the detnils
OF IN shooting, and Mrs. Bradley
wa svisibly affected by some portlons
OF II. She shuddcred at tho sight OF
the pistol with which the shooting
was done and at one time was moved
to tears.
Mrs. Bradley was again accom-
panied by her mother. but as on
yesterday the two sat apart. the old
sr lady taking seat ten or twelve
feet distant from the younger.
Mr. Turner said it would be shown
that Mrs. Bradley had said that her
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
News Forecast

Now York, Nov. i5 Among tn
important news events scheduled for
tomorrow are the following
New quadruple screw turbin
steamship Mauretania. sister ship OF
the Ludtania, will sail ON her maid.
en- trip from Liverpool
President Roosevelt will sign the
constitution and isuo a pToolama.
lion declaring oklahoma state o.
tho union.
Worlds pure food show viii o.c~
I'm the Coliseum a. Chicago.
Interstate waterways convention
will be held at Wichita, Kan.
Washington Jockey Club opens
racing meet az Bcuninss track.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
RACING MEET
IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Now i5.--washlng-
ton will again assume a horsey air
tomorrow when the two weeks meet
IF the WASHINGTON Jockey Club will
begin ut Bennings. Many horses and
horsemen. jockeys. and stableboys
bookmakers and race track hangers
IN have already invaded the capital
and the exodus from the New York
tracks will be on In full blast to-
light with Washington as the Nee
a Of all the motley crew.
The important events OF the Ben
ming meet are scheduled in the fol-
owing order:
tomorrow. November 16. Bladons-
eurg handicap steeplechase and Co
lumbia handicap.
Monday, November Is, open steep
echasc.
Wednesday. November 20. Chevy
Chase steeplechase and the vestal.
Thursday, November 81. open
'teeplechase.
Saturday. November %. Hunters
championship steeplechaso. Grand
Consolation and Benning special.
Monday November 25, open
iteeplechase
Wednesday. November 27. The
Dixie.
Thursday. November 2S. Junior
s.eeplechase and Washington cup.
Friday. November %, Southern
iteeplechase for hunters and autumn
0mateur cup.
Saturday, November 80. stecple-
base and the maximum.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
oklahoma SATTE
TO CELEBRATE

Guthrie, okla. Nov. Prepar-
tons on an elaborate scale are be
ng made for the celebration
tatehood tomorrow, when Presiden'
roosevelt will issue his proclamation
Uniting Oklahoma TO the Unior
nd the governor and other state
Ulcers recently elected will be-
worn in Leslie Niblack. editor o.
ne Democratic Newspaper in thlf
fly, Will administer the oath OF Of
ice to Governor Haskell, and tho
eremony will be- followed by o
'reat inaugural ball a barbecue
nd other Amusement features viii
)e provided during the day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
The KATsER's
SCULPTOR COMING

Berlin, Nov. 15.--Among tho pas
enger5 on tho AuguTo Victoria
ailing today for New York. IS pro
lessor Eborlcin. ono Of the Kaisor's
sculptors, VINO will make a our o.
America in order to visit the muse.
inns and inspect the public monu
mcnts. Ebcrlein's latcsT ana crown
ing creation Is the gigantic statue o.
the great Won Moltke. which occu-
pics a place In tho open plaza in
front Of the reichstsz.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
THE PRESIDENT
ADDRESSES NEGROE'

Washington, Nov. 15.-PTesider
Roosevelt, Secretary Garfield an
Commissioner OF Education Brow
delivered addresses today at Howar
University. in this city. In connection
with the fortieth anniversary OF tn
founding OF that institution and the
installation OF the new presiden'
tho Rev. Wilbur Patterson Thirkiel'
Howard University is mainly devote
70 the education Of negro youths.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
MEETING or
FEDERATION OF LABOR

Norfolk, Nov. 1.-THE American
Federation OF Labor today referred
10 It's committee on resolutions for
carly action and report lengthy reso-
buttons by PoIgo Rican delegates
Iglosias. Sanchez and Bccorrl, pro-
yiding for committee, with the
Porto Ricans included thereon, to be
headed by President Gompers who
shall within two weeks following the
adjournment OF the present conven-
ton VISIT President Roosevelt and
ask relief for Porto Rico as follows:
That full American citizenship be
granted.
Practical and necessary economics
N appropriations for the personnel
Of the insular administration.
For an S-hour work day and en-
'orcoment of the labor liabilities
act.
Radical adjustment Of convict la.
Dor in public works.
Suppression OF the forty and fifty
nis. ten hours n day. scale to
worbmen engaged in Porto Rlcan
governmental work.
Pros acution OF all corporations
holding more than 500 acres of land
In violation OF the Foraker law.
Laws 10 protect agricultural la
Dor: to Sprevent payment OF work
men in chips, tins or any other me
dunn than American money; the in
yestlgation of factories and improve
ment OF their sanitary condition.
Preventing the Porto Rlcan police
from being used TO break legitimate
trades union strikes.
The establishment OF a branch OF
the United States labor bureau In
Porto Rico and law preventing
child labor under II years
Addrri seq by d. }. Shackclton
and =. Hodge OF London, both labor
members of parliament w. r TrOt-
ter Of Winnipeg. Manitoba, Canadian
faternal delegate and T. V. Powder
~, representing the department Of
commerce and labor and the intro
duction and reference OF a large
number Of other resolutions formed
the leading features Of The days
session.
a notable feature was fhe address
OF Mr. Powderly. who declared he
hoped the day would como in his
time whom the president OF the
United States and his cabinet officers
would not consider It beneath their
dignity 70 visit and address the
American Federation OF Labor
Resolutions we're introduced call
ing upon congress In the event Of
an Industrial crisis" following the
financial panic" 10 end ways and
means 10 amcliorate and mitigate
The crisis By Issuing money without
interest 20 states. counties and cities
for the purpose Of building high.
way. schools. bridges and public
utilities. provided, however. that
such work he done a. union wages.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
EATING up
the SMALL FRY

New York, Nov. l5.-The STAN
dard OIL company Is taking full ad-
vantage OF the panic on the market
TO clean up it's independent rivals,
so Wall street learns. Most OF the
independents have been heavy bor-
rowors at the banks on not particu-
larry gilt-edged securities. the banks
are calling these loans, in most cases
the independents had turned TO their
big rival. and within the past few
days the Standard Is much heavier
borrower and It Is stated the money
Is being applied to purchase ut the
present bargain values. Oklahoma
and California. Independents hive
already been added to its collection
according to the report. 1t Is cal
culated that the Standard will
emerge from the crisis much strong
or than ever before.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
WANTS MEETING
Of FINANCIERS

Vienna. Nov. 15.--Declaring in
ernation3l financial peace as Inn
ortant even as disbandlng Of the
rorld's armies, former Minister
Luzzitton publishes in the Free
press today suggestions for a meet
'ng OF fnanciers from all countries
md in tho constant struggle for gold
. prevent money crisis in the
'uture. lie suggests reform In the
statutes governing note issuing, and
Nanks. particularly the Bank Of
IN gland, and national financial in
ritutions Of tho United States.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
PEACE CONFERENCE

Washington, -. G.. Nov. H. WITH
al prellminaries satisfactory ar
ranged the delegates TO the peace
conference OF Central American re-.
publics met today for their FIRST
business session The meeting wa
behind closed doors. as VIII be al
the succeeding sessions. and no de
tails arc TO be made public until com
pietc.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
FOOTBALL MATCH IN
SOUTH BLUEFIELD

The High School boys will meet
the football team of the Bluefleld
Athletic association on the ground
on the Client addition. South Blue
Held, tomorrow at $3.50 y. m. The
High School team IS coached by s.
+. Sharp, the principal of South
Blueneld school. last years captain
of Marshall College. Huntington,
while Mr.. J. Foster has been coach
ing the Athletic Association.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
BRAZILIAN
INDEPENDENCE DAY

Rio de Janeiro. Nov. i5.-Forset-
ting for the moment the revolutions
and rebeilions that have agitatsd the
republic during the last year, the
people OF Brazil are today celebrat-
Ing with the greatest enthusiasm the
anniversary OF independence. In
Rio, once the plague spot of Ameri-
can capitals and now among tho most
beautiful OF the cities OF the now
world. great public demonstrations
were held. in which the president,
minister's and distinguished army Of
acials participated. an elaborate re-
view oftroops being feature OF tbs
exercises.
The independence OF Brazil dates
rom November IS, 1889. when by n
evolution Emperor Pom Pedro IL.
ras dcthroned and exilcd aud Bra
I'll declared republic under the
lille OF The United States of Brazil.
In this city the celebration par
axes also of a popular rejoicing at
the completion OF the magnificent
projects OF civic improvement tina
rave been carried out within the last
wo years. The old city OF medieval
structures in the Portuguese style
las been literally replaced with a
new and beautiful city which may
veil lay claim TO being the most
magnificent capital of America. The
I'D city was compactly built, with
narrow, mean streets. Where the
treat Avenida Central, the most
'eautiful boulevard in the whole
World, now runs there was no street
{ all--only a mass OF ugly building,
which had to Be torn and cleared
way before work could be com
nenced. The boulevard was opened
the public two years ago today
nd has now reached stage OF beau.
Y and grandeur TO which no other
treet in the world can lay claim.
The avenue is a mile and an eighth
length, lined with magnificent
buildings erected in accordance with
liked architectural and hygieniC
lans and with an asphalt-paved
oadway. In the center OF each
treot corner is an oval of flowers
nd foliage plants. with n Brazil tree
I the middle From each oval also
ise an ornamental pillar. bearing
H,,k a
re also lighted at frequent intervals
18th pillars bearing great gas jets
'hece make the Avenida the most
rllliantly Illuminated street IN
lmerica, surprising even New
'ork's great white way" The
ldewalks. wider than those of any
Their street in the. new world, arc
1osaics con tructc1 Of black and
hitc flints imported from Portugal
The Ayeniia Central is connect
ng link between great system o.
'ouleyards almost equally beautiful
extending to every quarter OF the
ity, ana built on the sites of old
'ockeries that once bred disease and
plague. Many miles Of other street,
ave been widened at a cost OF 500
10000 and transformed from mar
'ow. dirty lanes to great business
venues.
All of these improvements have
ost an amount of money that woul@
erhaps have staggered any othe
'ty in America. but tho government
tate and municipal officials. backes
the people, have carrl q the plan
nfalteringly to conclusion, disre
arding all expense. The result has
cen that the death rate has beer
realty lowerd. fever and plaguf
polished and Rio the Beautiful
ms become one Of tho healthlest AZ
vell as the most beautiful cities o
he world
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15

lct vas deliberate. 1T" he said in
onclSslon. "the government sue
ecds IN providing these things and
you believe IL was a deliberate
murder We think II would be your
luty TO return verdict OF guilty as
indicted"
Mrs. Bradley was visibly affected
l sthe recital proceeded. She clos ID
her eyes. but did not approach a
breakdown.
Josephine Kidwell, a chambermaid
At the hotel. told OF two visits of
Mrs. Bradley TO Senator Browns
room. the first shortly after Mrs
1radley's arrival. bout 2:S0 o'clock
VI the same day while occupied in an
edjoining room Miss Kidwell heard
,wo shots and had distinguished q
male voIca crying 'help. help" Up
IN etenrlng Browns room she saw
Brown lying on the floor and Mrs.
Bradley standing near him.
On cross examination Mr.. Hoover
broughe out a more detailed state
nent of the occurrences in connec-
Ion with the tragedy. The incident
'eemei to touch Mrs. Bradley deep
y. Her frame shook with emotion
md she wept bitterly.
Edward A. Parker. bell man at
thc hotel. said Mrs. Bradley was
landing a. Browns feet when he
entered the room and that Brown
had appealed to him to stay will
him. Later when the hotel manager
entered, Brown expressed fear tha'
Mrs. Bradley would shoot him agar
but she had replied that she ha6
nothing TO shoot with.
Manager +. j, Tally. OF the hote'
-epeated his oft-told story OF the
tilling OF MIR. Brown. He said thai
when h, entered the room Mrs
9radley stood by the side OF thu
1rostrate form of the man. "Wh'
aid this?" he asked of Brown an
he latter replied: That woman
here" pointin gto Mrs. Bradley.
is she your Wife," asked Man
tger Tally and Brown replied in III
negative
lie had then directed Mrs. Brad
'cy TO leave the room whereupon sh
protested declaring that she was "th'
mother OF Browns two children.
Mr.. Brown did not deny TIL
barge" the witness continued, IAN
T allowed her TO remain"
He had ghen asked Mr. Brown
he had any message that he desire
% have him send to any one and IN
after expressed desire that h
'aw partner. Mr.. Gum, be summon
cd.
who shall | say did the shoe
mgr" he had asked OF Brown an
he latter replied, Just tell him tina
Mrs. Bradley did It, and he'll know
I'll the people out there know SN
has givtn me trouble all my life"
Bradley trial today DAMAGING Ell
ience to the defense was embodie
in the testimony OF Defective Gran
20 whom Mrs. Brady made q state
ment shortly after the SHOOTING
she told me she had brought re
yolver with her from Salt Lake IA
said 'jhat she had thought 1t ove'
and for dong time intended &
shoot Brown" Officer Lamb, VIII
arrested the woman. testifles the
she told him she had carried a re
yolver a long time.
Dr. Allsert II. Kelly. of Salt Lake
told OF Nesting her in that city las
summer. and she said to him
Brown did not acknowledge tn,
OF the young child sh'
would kill him. At 1920 p. m. tn
government rested its case.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
ANgORA GOAT
BREEDERS MEET

san Antonio. Tex, Nov ia
convention OF the Angora goat breed
ers aud mobair raisers Of the coun-
try IL being held today in conncc-
ion with the International Fair. Of
Gcial5 OF The two national organiza-
lions and some Of the most prom
lncnt goat breeders Of mcrica are
in attendance
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15

NEGOTIATIONS, BROKEN orr.
London. Nov 49, Negotiations
for n lopn from the Bank Of France
to y w York bankers was definitely
broken of according 10 Central
News dispatch, from Paris.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15
vAGrE nrMOEs OF WRECK.

Ottawa. Nov Vague Dispatch
es al tho Offices OF tho Canadian pa
oifc today state that the number o.
people estimate as from seven 10 ten
we're killed in a wreck near North
lay carly today rae number OF in
iuo1 and the body Of one man was
burned TO q criap in FIRE which
consumed the wrcckaeo.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15

New York. Nov. f5.--untinitc
friends Of Barn said today they
arc convinced tbat domestic trouble
rather than financial lei the H11u-
oief 20 end his lirc. IN financial cir
clos 90 Is sail Jha. Barueys q ath
.e expected 20 have little cncc. IN
bu ness circles
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15

Mr. and Mrs. Matt n. omutt and
son. Frank. Of Bristol, Va, are VS.
ting Mrs Quits father. +. o. r.
Hsrbeson. OF South BiueAeld.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-15

Now York, Nov. l5.---Fornier
President Barney. OF The suspended
Knickerbockc Trust company. who
died yesterday from clf-innicieJ
pistol shot. would leave an estate
which business friends ray. NH
probably pool moro than two mil
lions Agreeing witch tho coroners
physician Owanton tia n would be
suicide wouldn't shoe himself TN
the abdomen shall stick to 1t that
Barney shot himself accidentally
Coroner Horbur8'r holds the view.
however. that the case IS one OF sui
eide The inquest VIII fake severai
lays and The coroner IS likely 10
delro into domestic aa we'll as fnan-
cial conditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

The Imperial Club gave a delightful
affair Wednesday evening. The CHESTS left
town in touring cars. and when they
reached their destluatiOn--Nilla Flora
an enjoyable dance and banquet fol-
lowed Those present were: Miss Celia
Lyon. OF Baltimore; Miss Claudia Eugei
OF Baltimore; Miss Mabel kaufman, OF
New York. Miss Meryl Goldsmith. Of
Alexandria: Va: Miss Maud Garner
of Newport News: Miss Blanche Stern,
Miss Bessie Lansburgh, Miss Juanita
kaufman, Miss Sadie zisenman. Miss
Hortense SOndheimer. Miss Irene HOi-
lander Miss Cora Sommers, Miss Ca
mile Herman. Miss juliet Meyer, Hiss
Geneva herman. Miss Eleanor Loeo,
and Miss Pauline Pretzfelder: ard Da-
vid ROEhschild. Samuel J. SteTnbeTger,
Sylvan Luchs. Leo Loeb. Joseph Bend
helm, Harry Sanger, Herbert Berllner,
Jerome Kaufman. Joseph UIiman, Zion
d. Rurnstein Max Hirsh, Morris Sond-
heimer. Leon Strauss. Maurice Sond-
heirner. William Macheis, Maurice Blu
menfeld. Milton kaufman, and Leo
Force.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Announcement is made Of the engage
Tuent of Miss Mary Morgan HoOtOn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hooton, of Morristown, y. J.. to James
-. Stokes. OF the same place Miss
Hooton is well known here IN Wash
ington. where she has been a frequent
visitor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Miss Edith Root daughter OF the Sec
Tetary OF state. has returned 10 her
home in Washington after a visit ia
New York. where she went TO act as
bridesmaid at the wedding OF Miss Janet
McCoOk To Malcolm y. Whitman, which
took place April 2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

an important meeting OF the members
of the National Society, Daughters Of
the American Revolution, viii be held
IN the red parlor OF the EbbitS House
this evening st S O'Clock All resident
and visiting members OF the d. A. r
are invited 10 be present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

/ Miss Gladys Mayer has returned TO her
! home after q visit IN Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Mrs Harry n. Kaufman and her son
have been visiting IN Baltimore with
Mrs. Kaufman's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S Strbuse
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Mrs. Robert Treat Paine OF Boston.
Is the guest OF her father William +.
Mattlngly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Mrs. NJ. Dannenberg. OF New Yorl
city, is the guest Of her aunt Mrs
Charles Kaufman, Of Eighteenth street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Miss Lillian Morris, OF New York city
is the guest Of Hiss Flora Cans, Of {
street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Mrs. Bates. wife OF Gen. Alfred E.
Bates. who has been with General Bates
in Cuba for the past two months and
more recently the guest OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Dunn Mckee, in her home in
North Carolina. has returned TO her
apartment in the Connec ticut.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Mrs John F. Stevens left Washington
today for New York to meet Mr..
Stevens and their son. John r. Stevens
r., on their return from Panama. They
viii arrive IN NeT York some tine to-
morrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-12

Mrs. Louise Heller, OF New York city
who has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs A. Lehman. has returned 20 her
home.