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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
DEFENSE
FOR MRS. BRADLEY HAVE pR-aC-
T1CAILy SUBMITTED ALL EvI.
DENCE AND COURT ADJOURN.
ED UNTIL MONDAY.

Washington. Nov. 23.--The Grim
inai court. in which Mrs. Annie NJ.
Bradley Is being tried on the charge
OF numbering former United States
Senator brown. OF Utah, held no scs-
sion today. and as consequence
there was no further proceedings fl
the trial until Monday. When the
court adjourned the defense had
practically completed it's presenta
tton of proof. very little remaining
except the testimony of experts who
will be introduced for the purpose
OF showing that when Mrs. Bradley
shot Senator Brown she was insane.
Several eminent alienists have vol.
unteered for this service, and II IS
now understood that they will be
called early next week. The hypo-
dhetical question. which will be sub
mitted TO them, has been prepared.
II contains $4,000 words.
Yesterdays proceedings in the
case were devoted largely to what
may be designated as odds and
ends" In the shape of testimony.
Mrs. Bradley's mother was recalled
for the purpose of clearing up 4
point; several more of the Salt Lake
witnesses were examined AZ to Mrs.
BradIey's reputation for peace AMI
order, which they said was good. Airs.
Bradley's uncle. Lyman Shrewsbury,
or California. told of instances OF
insanity and eccentricity In Mrs.
Bradley's family: Judge Henderson.
Senator Browns law partner, mar
rated interviews with Mrs. Bradley
relative 10 her intimacy with Mr.
Brown aud a number OF Browns let
ters 10 Mrs. Bradley were read. Tho
reading OF the letters furnished the
most Interesting incident OF the day.
They were filled with mingled pro-
testataons OF love and reproaches for
interest in other men and they stir
red Mrs. Bradley TO deep emotion.
She listened eagerly TO the reading
and. closing her eyes, seemed entire
~ lost In the memories they awaken
ed.
The defendant was not in a buoy
ant mood during the day. Her man
aer was detected. her speech infre-
Quent and her face pale. Evidently
there had been a reaction after the
30
day. She looked as IL she had had a
sleepiess night. She was not so de-
pressed. however. that she could not
laugh over the testimony Of her un-
Gle. indicating that her aunt had been
jealous OF him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
BRAKEMAN MAXWELL
PAINFULLY HURT

Brakeman r. l.. Maxwell was pain.
fuiiy hurt this morning at Ieager.
lie was brak,as on No. 50, coming
east, and on arriving at Ieager the
train was stopped for the engine To
take water. The engine was de-
tsched from the train and run up
to the tank for water and while the
tank OF the engine was being filed
Mr. Maxwell sit down on the track
behind the tender and fell asleep.
and when tie engine was started
back to the train IL struck the young
man. breaking and MASKING his left
arm between the shoulder and ell
bow.
Mr.. Maxwell was brought TO Ia
city on No. 4 and taken TO the Bluo-
held Sanitarium. whore the neces-
sary surgical service was rendered.
The young mans home is at Max
well. in Tazewell county.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23

became hard almost instantaneousIy
and were more durable than ordin-
airy clay brick that had been put
through the old-fashioned process of
burning. Eight plants were to be
started at once and running inside
OF sixty days. period OF time that
heightened out indefnitely-with a
total capacity for turning out 400
600 bricks daily at a net profit OF
S22S,S00 per month. This, II will
be observed. would AFFORD a very
neat dividend upon capital stock of
100000. but DR.. Flower has never
been modest in his promises. In
fact. he proved TO investors very con-
clusively. BY every argument except
real returns, that the sum OF $4,000
Invested In his great industrial
company" would pay the investor
a larger income than 100000 in
vested In government bonds, rail-
road securities or similar unprofit-
/ able investments.
Nor was this the only bait DR..
Flower used In angling for suckers.
The directors and officers we're TO be
chosen from among the purchasers
OF stock, thus "affording a great OPP
portunity for a number OF capable
men not oRIy TO become million
aires only such an insignifi-
cant thing as that--"but 70 secure
positions Of high standing In the
financial world through serving as
director or officer OF this company
DR.. Flower has not always been
engaged in the promotion Of compa-
MES for the manufacture of articles
so commonplace as bricks. While a
resident OF the metropolis he dis
covered" a secret process" all OF
his processes have been very secret
for the manufacture of real dia-
monds. These we're not mere imi-
tations, but the real article. and, ia
convince prospective investors, he
allowed them 70 take samples he had
made 70 experts who always pro-
nounced them 70 be fawiess stones
Of the Arst water. AS a matter of
fact. they we're real diamonds, I'm
possible TO be distinguished from
the genuine" but they had been
made In natures laboratory, and not
Dr. Flowers.
Hundreds Of other companies for
the manufacture OF every conceiva-
bio object AID SCR the development
OF every variety OF mine have been
promoted by DIT. Flower, as we'll as
numerous benevolent societies
and Christian Aid" organizations,
the beneficiary being always Dr.
Richard c. Flower.
In an appeal to the creduuty OF
the ignorant, all of DR.. Flowers H.
erature bore those legends:
our Gag Is the progress Of the
world and its inventions the triumph
OF science.
Our key is the human intellect
unlocking tho mysteries Of al
l
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23

the last legislature was vetoed by
Governor Hughes largely on the
ground that the subject required a
fun and fair Investigation. The
commission has decided that inter-
changeablc mileage books otyer the
most equitable solution OF the mat
ter.
The question which will be put
10 the representatives OF .he rail-
roads. a. decided on by the COM
mission. are designed to discover
whether IL is feasible for such rail-
roads 10 adopt an Interchangeable
mileage system good upon all roads
with suitable exceptions OF short
roads operating under peculiar con-
ditions; whether the rate for such
books should not be uniformly two
cents a mile: whether such books
should not be issued without re-
strictions and without requiring
signatures. being equivalent in effect
10 coupon tickets. and whether thu
Huhoei vi miics LOT
which such books should be sold
should not be 500, with books for
multiples OF 500.
The principal problem involved in
the question of a universal two
cent mileage book Is to devise a way
20 protect roads whose total mileage
Is only small percentage OF the
roads operated in this state. and
which. IL is alleged, cannot exist at
two-cent rate. Another important
question Ia that OF abolishins the
practice OF some roads OF issuing
mileage books at a higher rate than
two cents and afterward giving re-
bates.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
TOO NAUGHTY AND
tNDELiCATE FOR
YOUNG WOMEN

Boston. Nov. 2S,---'Mrs. Patrick
Campbell has been notified that her
engagement for Monday night at tho
Academy OF Music In NORTHAMPTON
has been cancelled and that she will
not be allowed to appear at that
playhouse. The reason given Is that
the faculty of Smith College has de-
cided that ''rhc Second Mrs. Tan
queray," In which Mrs. Pat Is now
playing. Is too indicate and naugh-
ty for the young woman students OF
the famous female college. The
Academy of Music is the only munic-
ipal theatre in the east and Presi-
dent Seeley of Smith College Is n
trustee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
INSURANCE MEN TO MEET.

New York. nov. 23.-Preaident
Darwin p Kingsley OF the New York
Life Insurance company. Vice Presi-
dent Thomas A. Buckner and other
prominent life Insurance men, leave
today for St Louis. where on Mon
day they viii address a great meet
ing OF the western policyholders and
agents of the company. David T..
Francis. who is a director OF the
New York Life, will also make an
address on the relations OF the com
pany 20 the business interests Of the
west and southwest. The holding
of public meetings. in which the
president talks 20 policyholders, "a
an innovation that will probably b.
carried out IN all tho large cities OF
tho country
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
Or. RICHARD c. FLOWER,
PRINCE OF S|N|NDLtRs
HIS CHIEF soH1aME WAS THE FORMATION nnnpB CORPORA.
TONS ANGLING FOR SUCKERS" WHO HAVE MORE MONEY
THAN M,aISs-DR. FLOWER. ALIAS PROFESSOR OXFORD.
JUMPED a BOND seaooe NEW YORK IN 1904

New York, Nov. 23.-If there be
In this country man who Is en-
titled TO the title-of the Prince OF
Swindlers, that man is DR.. Richard
G. Flower. Cnder the very nose of
the police and In defiance OF the gov
ernment authorities, DR.. Fowler re-
Gently operated s5fe % stock in a
100000 corporation at Phiiadel-
phia. DR.. Flower jumped his ball
Of $23, 900 in New York the sum-
mer OF 1901. He was charged here
With swindllng thousands Of inves-
tors in numerous MYTHICAL c. .npanies.
Last January Flower was arr 'sted In
Philadelphia by the New York police
and since then he has been fighting
extradition from the state OF Penn
sylvania.
A man mutt I'VE. however, and 80
costs money TO carry on protracted
legal proceedings ana 80 keep out OF
jail. SO DR.. Flower ana his son or
ganized a modest 100000 corpora
ton and proceeded ia sell stock 10
those who are ''rcfR every minute.
Not even the man who was made
president or me corporation" knew
that Flower, alias Professor oxford.
was the famous New FORK swindleF
who is so badly wanted by the Goth
am authorities. This secret was con-
fined TO Flower and his son, secre-
tary of the Virginia Clay and Ma
terla company II res developed
that great blocks OF stock in this
fraudulent concern we're unloaded
upo nthe creduiouS no record of
stock sales we're kept, ne money re-
ceiyed being utilized as expenses"
by the promoters.
Or. Flower. a. Professor oxford,
professed TO be able TO make bricks
OF any color desired out Of common
garden soil or field foam. BY his
secret process. he alleged. the bricks
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
COUNSEL FOR MARRY THAIN
MAY SEEK CHANGE OF VENUE
SO CONFIDENT Is THAw AcQUTrTAL
WIFE ARE MAKING PREPARATIONS A SECOND TRIT
ABROAD. WHICH HONEYMOON NUMBER TWO

New York, Nov. 23.-Although
the date set for the beginning OF the
second Thaw trial is now but q lit
tie more than n week distant, IL Is
considered improbable that the fa-
nous murder case will again be aired
In this county. II is more than like
ly that Thaw's counsel will next
week make an application for a
change of venue on the grounds of
prejudice and the impossiblllty Of
securing a qualified Jury for many
weeks. II is thought that the
widespread attention attracted TO
the first trial and the full publica-
ton OF the testimony in the news
papers has made every intelligent
person familiar with the case More
over. the manner in which the first
trial was exploited by the sensation
al press Of New York was calculated
to inhame passions and create dccid-
ed prejudice for or against the ac-
cused man. Added to this difficulty
will be the anxiety OF every tales
man 10 escape being locked up dur
ing the holiday season. II is rea-
sonably certain that II the trial IS
held in this county II will take two
or three times as long as before to
secure a jury. Thaw Is not expect
ed TO raise any objections to an ap-
plication for change of venue. for
despite the insanity which will be
alleged as defense when he Is
brought into court the second time.
he is said to be displaying consider
able acumen in assisting in the legal
preparations for the trial.
District Attorney Jerome, how
ever, will make determined oppo-
sitlon TO any such application. Mr..
Jerome has set his heart upon &C.
curing tho conviction Of Thaw. ana
VIII leave no legal stone unturned
In his efforts TO accomplish that end
II Is an open secret, too. that the
district attOrne is much more CON
hdent OF success than he was at the
first trial. Much new and important
evidence Is sal dto be in possession
Of the district attorneys office. and
the defense Will likely be treated TO
several surprises OF considerable
magnitude that may nulllfy the plans
Of Thaw's attorneys IN any event.
whether a change Of venue IS or is
not aaked for or granted. the second
Trial can hardly begin before Jan
uary J..
But n Mr. Jerome is confident OF
securing conviction. Harry Thaw
Is none the less confident OF acquit-
tol. Already he and his devoted wife
are making plans for the future.
when the prisoner, for the last time.
shall cross the bridge Of signs" %
liberty As an evidence OF the
Astounding faith that IS in him. Thaw
recently forwarded his dues TO the
Pittsburg Golf Club. accompanied By
tho statement that he expected to be
plying on the links Of the club next
spring.
UAless she is sublims actress,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
WOMEN sUFFRAGISTS
STORM POLICE COURTS

London. Nov. 23.-Women suffra-
glsts stormed every police court
throughout England and Scotland
today and were elected everywhere
except in few cases whete magis-
trates ordered them thrown in jail.
but they yielded only TO force and
not until after they had created
scenes such as dignihed British mag
lstracy never looked upon before.
The campaign was begun by prear-
rangement ct same H-ac. soon tho
women arranged 70 burst into a
chorus Of screams IN denuncistion
OF tho court giving encouragement
20 prisoners by yociferous declara-
lions that women and not men shall
manage the laws.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
PLAY" CONVENTION
WILL NOMINATE
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

New York, Nov. 23.-Indications
are that President Roosevelt win
be nominated for third term at
tho national Republican convention
of Columbia University students. to
be held next Tuesday. All the state
delegations have been well organized
and are campaigning flercely for
their favorito ones. Michigan Ia
leading in the Roosevelt movement,
while the Now York delegation IL
solIdly for Hughes. Massachusetts
has put forward Cortelyou, Ohio is
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
HARREdAN-TISH FIGHT
NON GIrnrRI

Chicago, Nov. 23.--Another phase
of the Hartman fight will be
threshed out in the courts Monday.
when Judge Ball will hear arguments
Affecting the voting of $500 shares
OF the stock OF the Illinois Central
railroad held by the Mutual Life In
surance company OF New York. Tho
proceedings are part OF the action
covering the bill for an injunction
restraining the voting of these shares
at the postponed annual meeting OF
the stockholders OF the Illinois Con-
trial railroad
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23

JOY, Mrs. Evelyn Thaw also shares
this faith. Within the last few
weeks she has made many trips to
her modiste, ,prepZlng a costume TO
be worn when she and her husband
leaves on their projected long trip
abroad Thor plans contemplate
sailing for Europe Immediately after
the expected verdict of acquittal has
been rendered 1t viii be their Sec
ond HONEYMOON and both are look
Ing forward TO 10 as period Of
supreme 10. IN which they will be
with each other and away from ma
licious enemies and too efnciouB
friends.
Arrangements for a similar trip
were made prior to- the last trial
They were to 90 Co Riviea, that
idyllic land Of sunshine and flowers.
made especially for lovers, and there.
in Il little cottage, proceed to for
get the nightmares Of the past. These
plans did not materialize because Of
the presence on the jury OF certain
hard-hearied men. whom even the
'golden-tongued orator OF Califor-
mia" had failed 90 convince
II was shortly after he had re-
turned 90 the TOmbs TO await. I'm
enforced patience. his second trial,
that Thaw saw a great light 10
recalled that Belmag. he of the gold
on tongue had. I'm the last Demo-
cratic national convention. failed TO
secure for William Randolph Hearst
the coveted honor OF leading The
Democratic hosts to defeat lie also
remembered that Judge Alton IT,.
Parker had secured the nomination
after a convincing speech by n cer-
tain New York attorney named Mar
Tin w Littleton with his freedom.
81 not his fife, no stake. Thaw be-
lieves that Ll,llelon sin again f"
able 20 accomplish what DoImaa
failed TO do-that Littlcton viii w'u
for him a8 he did for Parker
SO 80 comes about That Thaw and
his wife, with all The cnthusns,< OF
an engaged couple planning their
HONEYMOON. are making preparation
for n trip abroad The plans have
been changed. however and in-
stead or visiting the Riviera they
viii go the jury willing TO Egypt
and spend their second honeymoon
In houacboat of the Niio.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
TO INVESTIGATE
TWO CENT RATE

Albany, y. Y, Nov. 23.--Repre-
Bentatives Of all railroads operating
IN New York state will appear be-
fore the Public Service commission
Monday 10 show cause why they
should not be directed by the com
mission to issue interchangeable
mileage books OF 500 and 1000
miles at uniform rate OF two cents
and without any OF the restrictions
now placed upon the sale OF mile
aga books by some Of the larger com
panIes.
The two-cent fare bill passed By
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
CONSPIRACY
TO CORRUPT KING CARLOS
GUARD AND UNsEAT HIM IN
FAVOR OF CROWN PRINCE
LUZ PHILIPPE.

Lisbon, Nov. 23.--Severai arrests
were made today OF Republican lead
ers charged with conspiracy to
corrupt King Carlos personal guard
and seize the palace machinery and
government and foroc his majesty
TO abdicate the seat and put Crown
prince Luiz Philippe on the throne.
The premier threatens to proclaim
martial law and there is n strong
prospect that the plotters now under
arrest may DO shot.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
FIRE, FLOOD OR EAnruouAKEa

Norfolk va Nov. % Ignorant
negroes OF the Tidewatcr cities arc
greatly concerned 40 The prediction
Of the editor of q Norfolk negro
newspaper to- tho effect that This sec
lion VIII be visited by q great catas-
'rophe. either fire. food or earth.
Duke. on Monday. The disaster the
colored prophet alleges, viii totally
destroy Tho jamestown exposition.
and Will then sweep southwark
Norfolk. where 81 VIII partially wreck
the town and destroy an sinners.
liars. hypocrites. backgltcrs ana
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23

backing Taft and Illinois is making
fight for Uncle Joe" Cannon. In
Toilette. Knox and Fairbanks also
have adherents among the students.
All OF the procedure of real ma
tional convention will be carried out
at tho play" convention.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
sEIsMOGRAPH RECORDS
TERRIFIC EARTHQUAKES

Lsibach. Austria. Nov. IA
seismograph IN the observatory here
today recorded terrific earthquake.
which experts think shook Savsii
Islsad in Samoan crop. and cor
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
BOOrI.EGGIrNG IN TAZEWELL
COUNTY Is COSTLY

Tazewell. Va. Nov. 2s.--Dick
Neal. giving his residence as Poor
Valley. was arrested here by Ser
geant Hawkins. and tried before II.
G. Peery, ESQ. for selling liquor In
town. and fined $4,000 and impris-
onment in Jail thirty days in six
different cases. II was a bad day
for moonshiners.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23
NOTICE no TAXPAYERS.

fou only have ave more days Iu
which TO take the discount on your
taxes. The discount period closes on
November 80, 1907. Call at my of.
Gee room, No. Telephone Building,
and settle your taxes before the date
nIentioued above.
W. T.. HAWLRY,
li-29-1t Deputy sheriff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-23

j. J. Lipscomb. OF Bedford, who
has been visiting relatives here for
some time, returned home this morn
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-24

States Attorney General Bonaparte to
the effect that the United States be
made a party to the record for the
purpose Of enforcing the treaty with
Japan.
State rights, the treaty of the United
States with Japan, the validity Of the
order issued by the San Francisco
board Of education and the constitu-
tionallty Of law Of the state Of Cali
fornia as we'll as an Interpretation Of
the word Monaghan" are involved
In the two suits.
A contention which heretofore has
not been mentioned In this controver-
sy between the state and the federal
government is the claim that the fed
eral government by land grants and
appropriations Of money has helped
to support the public schools Of this
state with the understanding and In
tent that said schools should be con-
Quoted in conformity with the consti-
tuition of the United States and to
all treaties made under the authority
of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-24
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.
VIII Find Out About Santa Fe Bonds
--lngalls Contest Abandoned--No
More Boy Telegraphers.

Topeka, Jan. 18.-The Legislature
Is going to find out why the Atchi
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railway
wants to issue $98OOO.0OO worth OF
stock and an equal amount Of bonds.
c. L. Davidson of Sedgwick county
introduced a concurrent resolution
calling on the railroad commissioners
to furnish the legislature with all in
formation which It has on this sub
ject for the benefit of the members
Mr.. Tannehill announced just after
the lower house Of the legislature con
vened after lunch that the contest
filed by A. D. Wilcox for the seat of
Sheffield ingalls, had been withdrawn
and on motion by Mr.. Kirkland of Sa-
line the contest was dismissed.
Following the lead Of Nebraska. M.
c. Policy Of Republic county introduc.
ed a bill providing that no person
shall act as railway telegrapher who
is less than 81 years old, of good
moral character, whose qualifications
are approved by board Of examin-
ers appointed by the governor.
The Smith resolution asking mem
bers of congress to work for the pas
sage of bill to take off the duty on
lumber and steel was reported "a
vorably in the senate by the commit
tee on federal relations
Senator Waggener has introduced
an entirely new kind Of an anti-pass.
bill in the senate. 1t provides that no
passes shall be ISSUED to freight snip
pers except those in actual atten.
dance upon live stock and that no
delegate to any sort Of a political
convention shall ride free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-24
BAILEY IN HIS OWN DEFENSE.
The Texas Senator Denied Anything
Improper In His Relation With
waters-Pieree oil Company.

Austin, Tex, Jan. 1S.-United States
Senator J. W. Bailey addressed the
house Thursday afternoon on invita-
ton Of that body. Senator Bailey's
speech was an impassioned denial Of
anything improper In his relations
with the waters-Pisrce OIL company.
The documents in Attorney General
Davidson's possession declared the
senator are not authentic.
Representative Cook accepted a
challenge from the senate investigat-
ing committee to prove Bailey's con-
necton with the waters-Pieroe com
pany.
Cook Thursday ave notice that he
preferred the charges against Senator
Bailey as outlined In the house resolu-
ton demanding an investigation and
desired that Senator Bailey be sum
moned as the principal witness.
Mr.. Cooks announcement was in re.
Spouse to an invitation from the spe-
cial advisory committee Of the senate
that II any one wanted 70 prefer
charges and summon witnesses IN the
Bailey investigation they were willing
70 accept the notice and summon the
Witnesses.
Following Senator Bailoy'a address
he house discussed ne proposed n.
Vesesatioa but took % action.