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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
BITTER CONTEST.
CHICAGO GOES REPUBLICAN BY
GOOD MAJORITY.

Chicago April The most iu-
tense campaign in municipal politics
that Chicaro has experienced iu
many years closed last night With the
election of Frederick a. Busse. the
republican candidate for Mayor.
over Edward T. Dunne his demo
cratic rival and candidate for re-
election Busso's plurality was be-
tween $4,000 and 1900 votes
The issues iu The campaign have
been largely based upon the inn
provemeut Of the local traction sys
toms Both parties agreed that
present conditions arc intoUcrablc.
but differed as TO the best method
OF revising them
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
PENNYPACKER
TO TESTIFY
PROMISES TO TELL ALI HE
KNOWS ABOUT CAPITOL
SCANDAL.

Harrisburg, Pa. April s.-The
Capitol Investigating Commission
last night made public the following
letter from former Governor Penny
packer who was president OF the
Board of Public Grounds and Build
ings during the furnishing of the
new Capitol
II shall be pleased 20 appear be
fore YOU upon notice at any time
which may cult your convenience to
tell YOU all know concerning the
contracts for the equipment of the
Capitol"
In an interview on Wednesday.
March 27. Architect JOS. NJ. Huston
placed the entire blame for the ex-
travagance in the building and fur
nishing of the new Capitol upon
Governor Pennybacker. He said that
the responsibility for the single
bidder conditions under which fur
nisher John H. Sanderson was able
TO make a profit of S6.0OO,OOO. was
put upon the Board OF Public
Grounds and Buildings. of which
Governor Pennypacker was the
head ."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
HIS IDEAS
UNCHANGED

President Roosevelt, i'm "A communi-
cation declining to discuss the rail-
road situation, declares that he has
nothing new to say on the subject
He inclosed excergLg from his cor.
mer uttcranccs i'm 1his connection
Thereby indicating that his views
have not changed, Notwithstanding
the recent "shoty" condition OF rail
road and af1iated securities
He is stated to intend TO press
upon the next Congress his desire for
power to regulate capitalization OF
corporations in order TO prevent in
nation
lie indicates his continued desire
for provision for rational railroad
combinations under Government su-
pcryision
He rciterates former statements
urging that all laws designed TO rogu-
late railroads and their operation be
administered with caution and care
for the legitimate Interests OF the
railroads involved
He directs attention I'm several In
stances TO his absolute veto OF GOV
ernment ownership propositions as
calculated TO prove disastrous If put
into operation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
FATE'S MOCKERIEs

The unexpected happens daily. and
unhappily St often assumes forms
-tlat -cII~~psnycul to human enjoy
ment As II in humorous mockery
OF the ordinary safeguards we throw
about us. fate often uses the smallest
and meanest implements to over
whelm US. A Chicago man moved
his head to look out of car window
and was dangerously wounded by a
woman's hat pin; a Michigan man
had his skull cracked by the fall of
a paper weight from the top of a
bookcase; a New York man tripped
en- his own shoestring and fractured
his collar bone
There are dozens Of these unex-
pected mishaps. mishaps that can all
be traced TO petty causes. And per-
haps one of the most singular of them
all is that which happened TO
Virginia woman a day or two agHy
SIZE IS ~enor-ed io have been hang.
in" ovt her washing i'm the back
Yard her rorth being filled with
pins suddenly Sire leezed and
swallowed several Of these lmple-
m"nts, an accident that brought her
great distress and immediate atten-
ton Unfortunately the news item
failed TO state whether The pins were
the ordinary clothes pins. or whether
q d.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
MAYOR MANTS
FOURTH TERM

Cleveland. Ohio, April 3.ZMayor
johnson yesterday said that he
would be TIE candidate for mayor
next November provided the demo-
cratic party gave him the nomina-
ton While the majority Of the peo-
pie have expected that he would be
the candidate some have said that he
might not, and in this formal ex-
preston the mayor has stated his
position
The mayor said that if he became
the candidate and he didn't have
much doubt that the democrat
would nominate him, practically the
same issues that have been to the
front in all Of his previous cam
paigns would again be to the fore.
with the possible exception Of that
relating to the street railways.
The mayor also expressed the
hope that the republicans would
nominate strong man against him.
There have been rumors. that the
republicans might possibly put no
one in the field against him IF he were
candidate, giving him the election
by acclamation. but making a fight
chiefly for the council.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
RICHARD MANS
FIELD BETTER
MANAGER DENIES HE Is TO RE.
TIRE PERMANENTLY

New York. April 3-After a con-
sultation of the physicians I'm atten-
dance upon Richard Mansfield. who
Is seriously ll at his home, $40
Riverside Drive. # was announced
This afternoon that the actor was
resting comfortably and that there
was no apprehension OF change
for the worse.
Mr.. Mansfield passed a restless
night Sunday. and when his physi
clan, DR.. Floyd NJ. Crandau. visited
him this morning he found him much
weaker than at any time since the
beginning OF his illness. He there
upon conferred with DR. Egbert
Lefevre who has been associated
with him in the ca4e. and they called
in Or. George II. Lockwood. a speci-
alist in digestive diseases. TO pre-
scribe diet for the patient
In the afternoon the three physi-
clans consulted and reached the con
clusion that Mr Mansfeld's chief
ailment was nervous exhaustion. and
that what he principally needed was
more nourishment and absolute rest
DR.. Lockwood then prescribed brothe
and similar strengthening foods
In the meantime a change for tho
better was apparent i'm the actors
condition, and while the physicians
were closcted together he was in an
apparently restfuI sfumbcr.
Speaking with the authority OF the
physicians. Ben d. Stevens. Mr.
NarrGo'''- manager. said tonight.
"Mr Mansdelds condition has been
much eXareera Although he is
stilI an exceedingly iu man e. ma,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
THE PRESIDENT IS
WORN BY CARE.
"DR, LEON" INDICTED.
PHYSICIAN MENTIONED IN BY-
WATERS CASE NOW FACES
TWO CHARGES.

Washington, April 3-The grand
jury today presented an Indictment
charging Dr. Edward Leon Thomp-
son with performing "a criminal ONE
ration ON Lillian Bryan, colorod. on
December 10 last Leon will be
tried some time this month on this
indictment. and also on another In
dictmcnt which In pending against
him, charging the performance or a
criminal operation on Sadie Volk. "A
young white woman.
Or. Leon" or Thompson Is the
physician who, it was stated by Mrs.
Viola Strother Bywaters. of Culpepor
Va, performed the operation on her
which preceded the shooting OF her
husband, William r.. Bywaters. by her
brothers, Philip j and James A.
Strother. who were later acquitted
by jury on a charge OF murder.
District Attorney Baker has not
yet taken up this case, as stated In
The Sun several days ago, on account
of the pressure of important mattors
in his Office.
"Dr. Leon" Is over 20 years old
and If convicted on the two I'm Vet
ments he will hardly ever be brought
to triale In connection with the BY
waters case, as I'm his present physical
condition IT Is improbable that he
would survive the Imprisonment i'm
posed which. under the law. could
he 10 years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
A YEAR AFTERWARD

Henry Moore stephens OF the Uni
versity OF California has called II
gay courage" temper and
spirit of our people I'm those trying
days That courage Is still steady
and still gay. out Of the fire comes
the lesson Of confidence i'm our pow
er to overcome. We shall rise again /:
we are rising and not slowly. We face
the future and do not fear the past.
San Francisco borrows the dukes
motto. 81 am here"
We are digging and roofing among
the ruins. n is tough job but we
keep at IT. night and day Already We
have made now city. n is not hand
some. but it huns. our faces may be
dirty and our clothes unfashionabIc
there is mud on our boots and dust in
our hair but we carry p stout heart
and keep on digging
" we should celebrate. we have
some cause ~ was our own people
and not the Imported talent" that
solved the problem Of relief admins
tration and carried # To final sue
cess. n We had period Of storm
and stress with The hard nstcd in
surancers, why. then we gave them
as good as we got We may be n
little dishgurod. but we are stm in
the ring San Francisco Call
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
TO EXHUME BODY
OF LILLE DAVIS.

Bristol Tenn, April at has
been decided to exhume the body of
Miss Lille Davis. the eighteen
year-old girl charged with the mur
der OF whom her former sweet
heart. Acl Hale. is now awaiting
trial. for second post-mortem
examination by pbysicians in the
hope OF getting additional evidence.
The girls body was Inferred at
the old home at Johnson City, and
two physicians will go there today
10 have the body taken up for fur
ther examination. Hale was charged
hy the 'coroner's jury with having
criminally assaulted aud murdered
the girl on account OF jealousy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
vOLIvA ISSUES
ULTIMATUM
ZpNITES MUST SUBMIT BY MAY
OK HE- WILL GO To
COURT.

Chicago, Aprn wflber Glenn
Voliya issued an ulumatum in zion
esterday Unless the people submit
TO him on May he win take judicial
action himself. te said:
voliNa denounced everyone who
has opposed him lie took as the oo-
casioa tor his ultimatum the amt
,ersary of his election OF John Alex
mder Dowie from the church. hav.
ing expelled rthe late laador sne,
YEAR ago yesterday
~ say to-you, officers and people
that one month more win give
YOU" he said ON May !. II YOU do
not make a radical move. shat
make one and put stop TO this crit.
icism OF me"
He then recited his own deeds. as.
ierting he had made Zion what Il
was. lie Also said he would make
he community the wonder of tn,
age and set It strongly on it's feet
financially or the 1900 persons
present 1900 said they would follow
him
He launched into denunciation OF
those who woult not submit II,
said that while he would conside,
he advice of his counsel, he would
do as he saw it and continue tn,
one-man rule
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
HE DON'T WANT
ANOTHER TERM.
WORRY FOR PAST SIX MONTHS
TELLS ON THE NERVES OF
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

Washington, April S.-Although
President Roosevelt is not ni it is
stated here perslstently that his
generally worn condition and over
wrought nerves are giving some
anxiety TO his intimates. Denials
have been entered. but many sassert
that these are formalitios The pres
ident is worn out. He has done more
worrying in the last six months than
In all the previous period of his in
cumbency, and his nerves show the
strain
Tho knowledge that he is feeling
the strain OF his cares; that he does
not sloep so we'll as he used to and
frequently begins a days work look
INK wearied and hollow eyed: the
certainty that he has found some of
his little wars" more trying than
some OF the greater ones: the dis
comforting possibilities OF financial
ana industrial deprossions. these and
other things have united to make the
last half year much the most trying
OF his career.
To those who have seen the pres
idont work, day after day. night af-
ter night his vitality Is never end
Ing wonder. No man I'm the govern
mont service carries the strain that
ls upon him constantly. nut IT Is not
fNnrgl.r T.. a..
president. He stands that better than
he does worry. Tho Brownsville af-
fair for instance. weighed heavily
upon him, for wecks he would talk
.of il to visitors anxious to explain
his side.
one associate aud conndant of the
president has declared recently his
heliS4- -a1ss>- tho physical and moutaI
iag due 10 his long years of un-
"casing toll since he became governor
of Now York Is largely responsible
Tor the presidents determination
ihat under no circumstances will re
lie president next term. Certainly he
insists upon that declaration ns
strongly as ever and the explanation
offered is simple The president is
tired out He does not contemplate
with pleasure the possibility OF keen
ing at it for six more turbulent
years lie does not know whether
he could stand It and his friends arc
not certain either
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
HARTMAN LIES,
SAYS PRESIDENT.
SEEKS HABEAs CORPUS
lis TRIAL ON ESFoRTIoN
CHARGE IL TO BEGIN
TODAY.

san Francisco. April 3 Abraham
Ruef announced today that he had
signed papers for an application
which will be made by his attorneys
20 the State Supreme Court for .
writ OF habeas corpus, The pro-
coeding is intended asa. test of the
constitutional authority OF a judge
TO ordrr a prisoner into the Gus
tody OF an elisor.
The trial OF Abraham Ruef on the
French Restaurant extortion cases
is scheduled for resumption tomor-
row. Counsel for the defense believe
IL will take from 10 days fx two
weeks TO secure a jury.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
NO NEED TO WORRY
FANS ARE JUST As PATRIOTIC
AND APPRECIATIVE As
EVER.

There is no sentiment in base
BALI is the wall set up by "A con
tributor TO one Of tho New York
papers. Maybe there isn't, maybe
there is.
The contributor In question eats up
about two thirds OF yard of space
decrying the public sentiment which
makes ball player up today and
down tomorrow.
Baseball sentiment so far as play
ers is concerned Is far from dead. The
men engaged in baseball at the pres
ent time stand higher i'm the estima-
tion OF the public than ever. Never
I'm the history of the game has there
been "A class of men engaged I'm base
ball so intelligent as those enrolled
in the big leagues right now. How
ever. baseball Is growing into a
science more and more every season
and naturally the player who fails
to keep pace with the inside points"
falls in popular favor.
But the man who gets out every
day who delivers the best he has
who shows n disposition to contribute
the entirety Of his ability never was
so sure Of a cordial reception at the
hands of the fanatics as during the
present day. To be sure. the crowds
Will note and criticise when he makes
misplay, but they Will applaud
just as heartily when he does some
ting unusual so it all evens up I'm
tho end.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
GRAFT BRIBERY
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
PROSECUTION PLANS TO posi-
PONE 4 NUMBER OF CASES
FOR THE PRESENT.

District Attorney Langdon, As
sistant District Attorney Honey. At
torney Cobb and Special Agen.
Burns of the bribery-graft prosecu-
ton, conferred at San Francisco
yesterday to determine upon q pro
gram for the week The trial Of
Abraham Ruef is scheduled for ro-
sumption today The weeks pro-
gram in the grand i'ry room clu-
templates Investigations into acts of
wLoi25ale bribery alleged 10 have
been committed by the United rail-
ways the San Francisco gas and
electric company and the prize
fight trust"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
A DIAGNOSIS OF
REFORM


Bethink yourself observed reader.
OF tho way In which our political
and financial reforms originate and
are pushed through to final success
Compare notes OF the proceedings
before Congress and the several state
Legislatures and see If the progre.
IS not something after this fashion.
In the first place, there is a kick on
he part of the public. People gc.
the idea that they are exploited by
the corporationst for the benefit OF
lheir stockholders and OF the stocl,
Gamblers and nan ipulators. In the
meantime the etockholders keep stu.
buy omobi'es. travel in Europe
md quote Vanderbilt. "The public
be .' Thon the public kick is
harder Then Just as soon as there
are votes enough IN 1t to make If
worth the while Of the politicians.
hey take mp the cause Of the dear
reoplc. dear for a ouid pro quo. and
crate from platforms and put In bills
.at Congress and at the state capitols
20 reform abuses and check monopo-
iy. Then the atockholders put their
leads together hire a lobby and eth
GER elect Less ature and Congress
who VIII vote ae they are wanted. or
hey buy mp enough of them after
they ara elected 10 vote as the corpo-
rations want The purchase may not
be effected by money. but by other
Taluohi" consideration. political or
commercial or The purpose may be
accomplished by threats where bribes
IRE not effective
Still the public kick increases
Then the business interests which
suffer finding that there is n public
sentiment which iustihes hope Of re-
suits take hold Of the evils. They
come to Congress and TO the Legis-
latures. They demand OF the political
managers that the reforms be accom-
Iished. Then for the first time. IS
there a fair prospect that something
VIII be really accomplished. Such
was tho course Of procedure I'm the
caso of tho interstate commerce bill
such has been Tho case with numer-
oua bills before our state Legislature.
som" Of the needed refrms I'm our
state today arc Just IN the second
STAGE whore they are subject 10 mere
rOlifica1 thfmL1r-rio,-,ipe, for tbo to,,,,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
SPLENDID GRAHhM, VA RESIDENCE AND
CORNER BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE
AT A BARGAIN

Six Rooms and Bath. All modern conveniences Elec
trio Lights, Hot and Cold Water, Bath Toilet Sinks
Stationary Wash stand Large Cellar, with Hot Water
Furnace Heat Radis tors in each room
On the principal street. near Depot and Post Office
Banks, etc. Street Ger line passes front door
Price $275000 $3.50 down; Balance $500 in 10 rooptbs
$500 in % months and $1,000 in years if desired a.
per cent The property has brought $4,000 every month
for nearly years and bouRd to advance in value
See E. D. LUCAS, 12O Princeton ave- Bluefeld
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
NEVER ASKED HIM
TO RAISE FUNDS.
"wILLFUL AND DELIBERATE UN-
TRUTH WORTHY OF HARSH
ER AND SHORTER NAME"

Washington, April s.
President Roosevelt today
gave out a statement in ref
erence to a letter of Z. Il.
Hartman published yester
day.
He characterizes the state
ments made in the letter
that the President request
ed Mr.. Hartman to raise a
fund for the Republican
campaign as a deliberate
and willful untruth-by
rights it should be charac-
terized by an even shorter
and more ugly word"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
BUILDERS, HARDWARE.

P. & F. Corbins line Of Builders Hardware whicI
second to in finish and quality our prices are
right Sole Agents for the Famous line of B. B. B
Mechanics Tools. Bob Bill and Bud the Three Broth
Every tool fully guaranteed If good money re
funded or new Tools replaced for defective ones.
Give a CALL will treat you right or know the
why We want your business and if good goods
and low prices is what you want we have both
Yours for Business and Satisfaction,
FOWLER RICHARDSON HARDWARE CO.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03

AS a rule. married mans sugar
coated sweetness wears on with the
waning OF the honeymoon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
PAINT THAT IS PAINT.

Tie largest and best as5oted stock of Paint Coors
il Varnishes and Hard Oils in this Section
Give us trial order All Paint fully guaranteed
and If not as good as money buy for the price will
l3fund your money.
We have paint as low as S1OO per gallon and guar
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03
RANGEsl
RANGESI

es ranging in price from S25 to $685. and best assorted
stock of Kitchen and house hold utensils in 100 square
miles of Bluefeld
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-03

5r'rn no mans love though
mean degree Hubert
Who lowest shame once Ioyoth T.
'Hr".or German
New-York tribune., 1907-11-19

The local market for spot cotton was steady. with
and for modng Gull s1Ies o6 Soo bales for
tract southern spot markets teegraphed fol-
S STs a seSGS so At he at @
sSe 4so bss 3 bSes BstmSre nc nOmha @
changed 81 Le1s 0 q1s idgsT at az 1879
Ausasta G Steady &c higher at 10 516c sales 1907
assteS ssss Sha1iss5on s1essS 4
leans stesGy sas se Spchanged at io&c Houston
steady higher at 1875; sales 50s bales bal Memphis
mated lsadng points for day At & Msw
2 Gayes.9n y sc 1000 to 10000
Cotton Exchange special Liverpool cables Spot cot
ton in good demand; sales 10000 bales speculation
Aertcsn 25 900 middling upland 75d Futures opened
easy points Tower net HH ADVANCE Of Ts points Novem
Der 5.65sd: November December ana December-Jan-
IaTch 554d SS4S april Nay S9SS
dTl and Irregular ,s, s0,hs Sy
prices steady % and Unchanged sales
Rye -four quiet at old prices Ths toSwihs are
s. 70 wHteT int nrn stTashs s.
Ne TRsT q 10 s1.e Steady Ms ~!HsSf nef
Ss ss ss q % sSsd 9sf So as
s Il o. Fine TR%S Will
d eS Susssq ss4 aH %fss9!n ssa r.a sPt0s das
5 i, nd SoHasT shpmen en- city Bran SIS
osa socks Sos sns e Sas s Sacks asd
GRAIN-WHEAT-Thc euect OF government meas
ures TO help the financial situation was shown In the
batter wheat market to-day. tthough not an OF tne
sdyancs secured the opening was maintained IN
Nav York arst prices were up rs 8iA per bushel
ahn,,a the O'clock close Saturday while Chicago
opened practically 1c higher These prices we're top
a. tha dav considerable selling on
ID on fbroughout the session the idea that II
would be rather premature to bull wheat before hnding
ont hop rhe government proposition was received oy
the country December in New York came under the
besvissf nressure and times lost all OF its early
Improvement although II followed late rally In otner
an,tan. In tha last half At midday the whole
parEs y,sa cutie depressed partly owing 10 alb
sanca OF foreign orders for cash wheat but the de-
~ 800 bushels in the visible supply, com
pared with an Increase last year OF e2sooo bushels
rns, nexv life into the market checked the seIing
movement and started the rally which was later
sslzed ty ruulors considerable export bust
I.,;h and other points OF which IS loads
80 bs.a oorcrzusd up u sss close. TnA rtvsrpeol