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The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
ARMY BALLoONISTs DESCEND.
Lands After TWO-hOur Ride Four
teen Miles from City.

The army balloon. carrying Capt
Charles de F. Chandler and Pilot Mccoy
which sailed from Twelfth and N streets
southeast yesterday afternoon was safely
landed about fourteen miles northeast Of
the city after being in the air two hours.
The weather conditions were not favor
able 70 the test, but tn aeronauts sue
ceeded in gaining an altitude of about
1000 feet, and, altogether, the ascent was
a success.
he War Department has decided to
construct it's first diribible balloon, the
contract for which is 10 be awarded
within the next thirty days. The bal
loon will equal If not surpass. any
thing which the French OF Germans have
yet produced. and viii not only bring
into service all the inventions which
have come from abroad, but will have
several added contrivances which are
being kept secret.
The balloon will be about 100 feet in
length. capacity $1,000 cubic feet. will
have two I2o-horsepower French engines.
and Is calculated to make thirty-fve
miles an hour. 1t will cost the govern
ment S60.0j0
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
MOTION IS WITHDRAWN.
Court Grants Federation's Request
i'm Buck StoNs. CnHe.

At the request Of counsel for the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor. after an argu-
ment on their motion to expunge certain
allegations from the bill of complaint
hled against the federation by the Bucks
Stove and Range Company, Chief Justice
Clabaugh yesterday allowed the motion
to be withdrawn.
Counsel stated that the partial argu-
ment of the motion had made ii clear
tl3at a broad scope OF discussion would
be opened up at this nms If the motion
was pressed. and in consideration of that,
as well as the disadvantage under which
the defendants would labor, they We're
Of opinion that the matter should stand
over until the answer could be filed In
regular course.
The motion 10 expunge claimed that the
bin of complaint contained irrelevant
charges. many of incidents of long stand
ing. and others Of alleged acts Of sub
ordinate bodies Of the American Fedora
tion Of Labor, over whose actions the
corporation had not jurisdiction, or which
were done. If at all, without its knOwl-
edge.
Thomas II. Canning, of the Burns fac
tion of the Knights Of Labor, acting as
secretary treasurer OF the order, yester-
day instituted In the District Supreme
Court, in the name OF the Order of
Knights of Labor suit to recover 1894
from AlonzO O. Bliss for the use of the
party walls OF premises, No. 43 3 street,
owned by the order.
The Hayes faction of the labor organi-
zation, according TO Attorneys Archer and
Smith, who filed the suit, have also made
demand on Mr.. Bliss for the payment of
the same amount. Mr. Bliss. they said,
Is willing TO settle the claim, but does
not know 20 which faction he should
make payment.
The suit may reopen the lengthy iiti-
cation which has been waged since the
split IN the order. following the meeting
at Niagara Falls in 1893
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
BORAH TRIAL IN FULL SWING.
Governments Attorneys Unfolding
Alleged story i'm Narrative Form.


Boise, Sept. 26.-Having accomplished
much Of the tedious work Of identifying
and placing on the records the papers in
about a hundred of the alleged fraudu-
lent claims filed on timber lands in the
interest Of the Barber Lumber Com
pany. the government attorneys in
charge Of the prosecution of United
States Senator Z. L. Borah, who acted
es attorney for the company, began to-
day to unfold IN narrative form details OF
the alleged conspiracy which is said to
have begun in 1899. and to have con-
tinued to the filing, in 1904 Of the last
OF los deeds covering 160 acres each of
thiCkly wooded forest land 10 the llu-
Der company.
Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 26.-Former
United States Senator a. G. Foster
vice president Of the St Paul and Ia
coma Lumber Company. has been sub
poenaed to appear at Boise. The order
from the court which caused his appear
ance at the scene of the Borah trial also
cited Vthe former Senator 10 bring with
him all papers, letters, kilograms. and
even carbon copies of all correspondence
he possesses bearing upon the operations
or the BaEber Lumber Company.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
MEDAL OF HONOR MEN MEET
Partially Perfect Plans for Conven-
tiOn in October.
President Roosevelt VIII Not BE
Able 10 Attend BecRuse of Alb
sencc from the City.

At a meeting OF the United States
Medal Of Honor Club, held last night
at the Ebhitt House. arrangements were
partially perfected for the seventeenth
annual convention Of the Medal of Honor
Legion. to be held in this city on Oc-
tober g and 10.
Il was decided that Col NJ. Emmet
Urell should be appointed to respond for
the club, at the banquet Of the conven-
tion, TO the toast, The Spanish War
Veterans" Announcement was made Of
q considerable number Of subscriptions
received from the business men of the
city TO aid in defraying the expenses
attendant upon the convention. A COM
mittee was appointed. composed of Gen.
j. c. Black. Alexander Scott and Capt.
l. NJ. Kelley, TO draft suitable resolu-
tions upon the death of Gen. Cecil CLAY.
formerly a member Of the club. 1t was
decided that meetings should be held
weekly until after the convention. at the
Ebbitt House.
A letter was read from the secretary
OF the club, stating that he had been
4'A'i i4iCu tldL I lcSIuehl roosevelt would
be away from Washington at the time
Of the meeting Of the convention, and
for that reason would be unable to re-
ceive the members Of the Medal Of Honor
Legion at the White House, which fact
he regretted.
Those present last night were: Alex
ander Scott, president; Capt. c. F..
Rand, vice president; Capt. J. W
Archer, treasurer; Capt l. NJ. Kelley
OF the executive committee; Companions
Col. NJ. Z. UTell, Capt d z. Buegine-
ham, Capt. J. D. Verney, William Lud-
gate. Leopold Karpeles, and McAlwee.
The Medal Of Honor Club Is made I'M
OF men In Washington who have re-
ceived the United States medal OF honor
for distinguished service in battle in
the wars OF the nation.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
BIG FORTUNE FOR NEGROES.
Dead QuakeresS' Millions May BE
Lett 20 Race.


spec.z- 90 The Washington Herald
Philadelphia, Sept. 26.-NIiss Anna T.
Jeanes, the aged Quaker phflanthropist
who died on Tuesday, viii be buried
from the Friends Boarding Home.
Greene street and Washington lane.
Germantown, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. In compliance with her ex-
pressed wishes, the services VIII be
strictly private and attended only by her
intimate friends.
As she viii De buried according TO the
rites of the Society of Friends. il is ex-
pected that her will. disposing OF an
estate valued at more than $300J,000. will
be read before interment is made This
viii probably 90 to the charitable en-
terprises in which the aged woman took
such interest. Intimate friends believe
that the estate VIII be dispensed through
the Society of FRIENDS, and that much
Of it viii go 20 institutions for the edu-
cation of the colored race. It is not
long ago that she gave 100000 for this
purpose.
The bulk Of her estate is said to con-
sist Of gilt-edged securities. railroad
bonds and mortgages, with comparatively
little real estate.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
Broke Bone in Lifting Test.

In attempting TO break a record
George Fur. an inmate Of the Soldiers
Home, last night broke his collar bone.
Fur was engage in a test of strength
at lifting machine. at s24 PennsyIva-
MA avenue, and was putting forth his
most strenuous efforts Suddenly he
felt a severe pain in his shoulder and
upon investigation found that he had
broken his collar bone. He was re-
moued to the Emergency Hospital
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
BRIBE FOR OIL JUROR.
Alleged Agent of Standard Admits
Making Offer.

Findlay, Chic. Sept 26-L. B. William
son has been arrested on an indictment
charging him with attempting to bribe
Chase Thompson. a idror in the case of
the State Of Ohio against the Standard
Oil Company, which was tried in the
Court Of Common Pleas here June last
before Judge F. w Duncan. He was
held in court by Judge Duncan.
Mrs Chase Thompson said that Will
hanson approached her and asked her 10
persuade her husband 20 disagree and
hang up the jury in the Standard OH
case. The final vote of the iurv was
eight to four. the last opposing conviction
Williamson, in statement made in the
county jail. admitted he had made the
proposition to Mrs. Thompson, saving
that her husband would be paid from
500 to $1.oo0 should the jury disagree.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
THIS HERO GETS REWARD.
Given Check for 100000 After Saw
ing WOman's Life,

AHE ~ OAt8n'S Lie.
Special 20 The Washington Herald
Kendall, Wis. Sept 26-John Frank
lyn, Northwestern engineer. running
between here and Sparta. has received a
check for Sl0,0o0, with a promise Of an
other. for saving the life Of a woman at
Devils Lake a few weeks ago.
trankiyn, with his wife, was spending
few days at the lake. At the same
time William Peterson. wealthy Chi
cago man. with his wife, daughter. and
Miss jenkins, sister-in-law, were. also
encamped at the lake
One morning, while out in boat the
girl and Miss Jenkins rowed over N q
spring to get a drink. As Miss Jenkins
attempted 10 get back into the boat She
slipped, falling into the water.
The impact drove the craft froro
shore. and although she managed 70
seize hold Of the boat she could not
draw herself from the water. For a.,
noun she held grimly TO the boat vbfe
her niece cried for help. The wafer was
more than fifty feet deep at that place
FTanklyn rescued her from her DariIous
position just as her strength was aboUt
falling her
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
LUSITANIA ARRIVES TODAY.
Makes Trip in 5 Days, 3 Hours. %
Minutes-Speed, 22.78 Knots.

London, Sept. 27.-The Cunard Line
steamer Lusitania, from New York, passed
Brow Head at 1:20 o'clock this morning.
Brow Head is about Il2 miles from
Queenstown
A wireless message from the steamer
states that she expected to reach Daunts
Rock. off Queenstown, at g. m, thus
making the passage in . days, 3 hours.
and 9 minutes
Her average speed was 22.75 knots.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
MRS. CARTER IS CREMATED.
Four Yelled Women and a Man
MOurners Mt Burial.

New York. Sept. 26.-Four women,
closely veiled, and a man followed cof-
fin containing the body Of Mrs Margaret
John Jay White, as It was carried into
the crematory at Fresh Pond. Long ISL
and, late yesterday afternoon. Several
curious persons who had gathered in the
reception han were not admitted TO the
chapel
While information was refused at the
crematory, ii is understood that the
mourners were Or. Paul Faber. of Wall
street. Mrs. Faber, Miss Shear, and Miss
Asher, They were accompanied by col
ored maid. They remained some time
with the coffin before the body was re-
moved for incineration.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
MRS. NATION GIVES THANKS.
Declares HOOsier Society Paid Her
Fine.


Mrs Carrie Nation was yesterday
discharged from the workhouse be-
cause the balance Of her fine. amount
ing to $2.34. was paid. she hav-
ing served $266 worth Of time. after
having declared 70 the court that com
mitted her for delivering a lecture in
front Of the Post-ofice Department
building, that she had paid her last
fine.
Mrs. Nation said last night that she
had not paid the fine. as had been
stated. but that the aoney was sent
to her manager by telegraph by the
Union Gospel Holiness Association. Of
Evansville, Ind, to which she said all
the credit should have been given.
adding that she would not have paid
il herself
Mrs. Nation Will not be deferred
from her purpose Of lecturing on evils
wherever she may find them lurking.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

any restrictions. running boat for boat.
without time allowance and regardless OF
measurement rules, his challenge will be
accepted He is at liberty 10 build any
kind Of a boat on certain water lines aC-
cOrding TO the deed OF gift.
Irish Yachtsmen Not surprised.
Dublin. Sept. 26.-Irish yachtsmen were
not surprised by the refusal OF the New
York Yacht Club TO accept the conditions
Of Sir Thomas LiptOn's challenge. Such
action was expected. They fully regard
the matter as ended.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27
Thirteen Drown as skin Upset,.

Mobile, Sept 26.-A report was received
here tonight Of the drowning of thirteen
persons. one white man and twelve
negroes, between the government docks
at McGraw Shoals and jackson. Ala, by
the overturning of large skifT.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-27

The Daily News says that the Henley
committee might have saved the Grand
Challenge Cup by compelling the Belgians
to cross the channel in the eight-oared
boat they were to use in the race. If
there had been a deed of gift to have en-
abled that, there is not an oarsman In
England who would not have wished Il
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
COLcRED SERVICES.

Please allow space I'm your paper
to say a few words about our ser
vices last Sunday which was a his
toric day among us colored folks,
at Mt. Zion Baptist church. At $40
we had Sunday rool well attended.
and good lessons. At II a. m. a SER
mon on baptism which was gladly
received by all present. At 2 p.
IN. bapSizing AT Scott Street Baptist
church. At 3 p in the funerals of
the daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ris Goodwine and Mr. and Mrs.
James Hardnett At 1880, a sermon
on high moral development. among
the people. The services were
conducted by Rev w. w. Hicks,
pastor OF Mt Zion Baptist church.
on the North side of Blueheld.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
4 WOMAN TELLS HOW TO RE.
LIEVE RHEUMATIC PAINs-

1 have been a very great sufferer
from the dreadful disease. rheuma.
tism, for a number OF years. have
tried many medicines but never got
much relief from any OF them until
two years ago, when l bought a bot
tie OF Chamberlain Pain Balm.
found relief before / had used all OF
one bottle, but kept on applying #
and soon felt like a different woman.
Through my advice many OF my
friends have tried It and can tell you
how wonderfully It has worked
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, 40 s. New st.
Dover. Del. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is a liniment The relief from
pain which It affords is alone worth
many times its cost 1t makes rest
and sleep possible. For sale by ALI
druggists.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

Joshua Simpkins," rural com
edy drama which has been presented
continuously for several seasons on
the road. will play an engagement
In this city on next Saturday, April
18th. Joshua Simpkins" is comedy
drama, well acted by company
said to possess more than ordinary
merit. I'm addition TO which several
pleasing specialties are introduced
complete orchestra composed OF
professional musicians, discourses
incidental music, which assists To
make the play the success 1t is. This
feature is claimed by the manage
ment to be gilt edged, and, It Is
said. far exceeds the usual orchestra
OF theatrical companies. Their fine
band will give "A burlesque parade
about noon on the day OF the
engagement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
EXCELLENT
PERFORMANCE

The performance OF The Girl
From Out Yonder" at the Elks
Opera House last night pleased the
audience and was worth the money.
II was one OF the best entertainments
that has visited our theater this
season and delighted all who saw
It. The acting was superb and Miss
Thurston was ably supported
throughout. Everything connected
with the show filled the bill In ev-
cry particular. and when we say it
was good. we only express the gen
eral opinion OF all who attended
the Elks Opera House last night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
6 PER CENT ON $500.

Invest s4,76O; S2.Bee cash. bal
ance and IL months. Property
rents for $50 Der month You can
soil $4,000 worth Of the property In
side OF months without disturbing
the monthly income OF $40. Get a
iev friends TO Join you in the deal
and come to see me Act quickly.
W d. ROBERTS,
S-2T-tf Graham, Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
THANKS

To the good people of Bluefield:
| desire to extend my heartfelt
thanks through this paper for the
many kindnesses and attentions to
me when | had the misfortune to
break my leg. II would give me the
greatest pleasure TO show my ap
probation. but not in the same way
Very Truly Yours.
j T. WEBB
Rocky Mount, Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
WANTED: - Board with
well furnished room in
private family. Close to
business. Address
Permanent, Leader offic>
ATTENTION CONFED-
ERATE VETERANS

There will be a special meeting OF
Mercer County Camp, No. 858, c.
", at the City Hall in Bluefeld, w
Va, on Saturday, Apral 10, 1907
at o'clock, p. m. This meeting is
called for the purpose OF ascertaining
VINO and how many OF our Camp in
tend to attend the Reunion at Rich
mond, Va, May 80 to June 8, 1907
This is important. Let there be s
full turnout.
BY Order,
r. H. BAILEY, Col. Comdg
JACOB GARRETT, Adjt.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
WANTED:-A young lady
to sell tickets at the Fam
lily &c Theatre.
IRONING A LUXURY;
SAVING COAL BILLS,

Be modern and do your ironing by
electricity. ALI you have to do is to
attach a common fixture to the iron.
The Bluestone Traction Company has
large stock of irons which they
VIII place on trial to any responsible
person. These irons will be sold, IL
satisfactory, at cost which will be
$3.50 per iron. All it costs is .O5
cents per hour and is the greatest
invention of the age. Call at office.
Blueheld avenue, or phone 100.
3-13-2wks.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

Sealed bids will be received until
April 8, 1907. by the undersigned
committee for the old church build
Ing of the First Baptist church now
standing on the Corner OF DurhinE
and Mercer Streets, Bluefeld, w.
Va, tAS same TO be removed from
the SITE within Is days from tho ac-
ceptance Of the successful bid;
terms cash. The stone foundation
and furniture will be reserved. Sep
arate bids are asked for the pews.
The right to reject all bids is re-
served. Signed
S. H. THOMPSON,
o. c. JENKINS,
w. e. PEARSON.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
Ho FOR THE
EXPOSITION

10 has bssn my study, and
think 7 know how and am ready. ]
have the best places for the most on.
joyment ia your own way. At res
onable prices Don't fail to write
me IA advance OF your coming.
For those who do not mind the
expense Will have one or more
II tho swellest cottages Surf bath
'nE az the door
p WHITE ATKINSON,
81 Board of Trade Bldg
Norfolk, Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

CONVENTION.

\ Mass Meeting of the
Democrats Of the city of
BluciicId is hereby called to
meet a The courthouse in
said city on Friday, April
18th, al eight clock, p. m..
for the purpose of naming a
candidate for member board
of Supervisors and two
councilmen at large to be
elected at the coming city
election.
Democratic Executive
Committee.
BY ID. r. FRENCH,
Chairman.
Il. III. Ealsey, Sec.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
NOTICE.

To Contractors, Builders and the
General Public:
The Carpenters and Joiners of
Local Union No. 976, of Bluefeld,
w. Va, have changed their wages
to eight cents per hour increase,
and nine hours to constitute days
work. Commencing April /, 1907.
Committee:
r. l.. AUSTIN,
S. J. GIBSON,
s. l.. PAYNE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

FOR SALE: A match team
of thoroughbred ponies
will be sold at a reasona
BILE price. They are fine
specimens Of the Shet-
land variety, Al inches
high and eight years old
They are well broken and
perfectly gentle. Apply
to B. F. Higginbotham or
to this Office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

Watch for the Bluefleld Book
store announcement tomorrow i'm
an illustrated orm When you want
stationery call on this popular
house.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
Special Clearance sale
of Juvenile Books, 20Cts Zach.
is COMPLETE.

by such authors as Hunty and Alger. We have $50
OF these books In fact all the works of The above au
thors' Bound in Silk Cloth Profusoy Illustrated and
Splendid Quality of paper The publisher price is SOC
each Our regular price is &c. but to close them out
Tor the next week we will sell at Zoe Come at once and
see the assortment, or write for a. list Of tides
This is the best value ever offered in books See op
Window display
BLUEFIELD BOOK AND srATIoEERY co.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

Monitor Pulveri1od Flour L. unap-
prOachable a. TO quality, incomparn-
bic AZ to companion, unequaled as
10 purity,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

NOTICE: 1 Will sell for
$500 cash, and 80 month
~ payments of $40 each,
a 30 x 1875 foot lot, and a
4 room house, renting at
SO per month, situate 100
yards from Graham de-
pot. w. A. LINDSAY,
u Graham, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

FOR RENT. A room 40 K
70 feet, with platform to
Express Office at Graham.
Va. $15 per month.
Virginia Confectionery Co
'r Graham, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10
NOTICE.

Architects. Contractors and every
body else: Please give the chamber
OF commerce details OF all new and
proposed buildings In the district.
The same is desired for use i'm adj
yertising.
w. ID. ROBERTS.
Chairman Advertising Committee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

Read the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-10

Read the Daily Leader
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-19
Shoes

This is our Big Department.
In this line we are prepared to
fit and suit all classes. We arc
strong on Quality and light on
Prices. You cannot find lower
prices on shoes anywhere than we
offer you.
The celebrated W. L. Douglas
Shoe,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-19
i FIFTEEN DAY BARGAIN CARNIVAL UNPARALLELED IN
MERCANTILE HISTORY

Famon from circumference
seVube
. Wihu
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-19

One lot of Mems Pants, worth
$1.5O, go at 100
One lot of Mems Pants, worth
$500, go at, a pair .......Sl'lS
One lot of Mems Pants, worth
$3.50, go at, a pair .$1.A
One lot of Mems Pants, worth
81, go at, a pair .$3A
One lot of Mems Pants, worth
81, go at, a pair .S2A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-09-19
M YOU GRASP THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS OFFER?


But would share in the great bargain feast you s
this the greatest saving lite time such s1s
@ This involving $4,000 worth Of
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-26

is raised and where it is transformed
into -four.
The Austrian farmers will diyersi-
fy our crops, make this truck
gardening point. and, when they
have made the land what it is cap
able of becoming, we may raise all
our own food. Then we shall keep
the profit of our business at home
and enjoy in full measure the pros
perity, which is of right ours.
These immigrants are of the bet
ter class of agriculturalists. They
have sufficient money to purchase
land. paying one-third down and re
serving a sum, with which to build
One recent conner deposited $1,7O(
in a bank and brought several hun
dred dollars worth of furniture will
him. No fear that these men will
cheaper labor. They will create 1
new demand for labor, produce
wealth and strengthen the commun
Iity. They like their new homes, and
are writing to their countrymen e
follow them. Next year should SEE
the colony take on considerable pro
portions.