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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
A LrIsIs ana a Craze.

There are two forces which cause modern England to mOye--a crisis and craze It is far less necessary to do something that is great now in this country than it is to do something that will attract the attention of a great many. The circumstances might have had Il curious effect on the celebrated of the past could they have delayed ex- isting until now. For instance, Shake sneare today would probably have had to attempt to swim the channel to sus- tain the attention of playgoers, Crom- well might have found it advisable to take trips in ''navigabe balloon" to keep himself before the general public, Garrick might have elected to descend from the skies in a parachute to adyer- tise himself satisfactorily, and it might have been necessary for the beautiful Duchess of Devonshire to maintain her social reputation, to figure occa- sionally in the divorce court. Motor accidents. thefts of jewelry and of other property. fires and civil and crim- inal actions are, of course, more impor- tant clements in the building up and maintaining of a reputation" among us now than is mere excellence.-Lon- don Truth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
THE FUR SEAL.
A Sea Animal With Heart, Liver and
 Kidneys Like Sheep.


 The fur seal is land animal of per vcrted tastes, who, living at sea, has had his paws changed into fippers very like the long black kid gloves of woman. His heart. liver and kidneys are exactly the same as those of I sheep and just as good to cat, but his flesh. although just like fat mutton To look at, is rank and distasteful from his habit of eating fish. The whole package is put up in q parcel of thick white fat to keep the body warm, while from the skin grows heavy crop cf beautiful brown fur, protected with large flat oil bearing hairs, mak- ing T glossy surface which slides through the water without friction.
 Perfectly fearless. Overflowing with fun, perfect little athlete. marvellous ly strong, the fur seal k the most de Iightful of all wild creatures But. al- though they live at sea. the seals. be- ing heavily Clothe.l in fat. skin and hair, find the temperate attitudes much too warm for comfort during the sum- mer months. Since they cannot shed their garments like ourselves. they migrate to suharctic climate. gather ing in immense muItitudes where there nre fisheries to support them Their ration is fifty pounds of cod every day, which for q creature the size of 2 sheep is considerable. Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
Cnuctmas Tree For Cat.

Christmas is The great religious festi. cal when the kind heart finds many ways of ministerlng to the joy and pleasure of others. The good women of Boston who originated and sustain the Animal Rescue league have hit up- on the unique idea of Christmas tree for the cats thut are waiting for homes at that institution. A bush is provided and trimmed with meat and other suit able eatablcs for such animals, and just before they are turned into the room the members of the Kindness club are admitted to enjoy the antics of the cats.
 This club is composed of boys whose ages range from eight to thirteen years and is the outcome of the leagues work in poor section of Bos- ton. They are pledged to do some kind act each day and to protect animals from cruelty. After the cats have de molished the tree atfi gone to sleep the boys are given refreshments and sent home truly filled with the spirit of Christmas.-New York Mail and Ex- ureSs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
4 STORY OF THE SEA.
The Man Who 5raved the Storm and
 the Sailor he Rsseued.


 off the coast of Ireland there was a terrible storm. and a crowd gathered on the shore 10 see storm tossed yes sel not far away boing pounded on the rocks.
 SrIrly men launched q boat and pulled away at the oars 10 rescue ihe impeTilei ones
 As the boat camc hack the watchers on the shore cried. "'Dht you get fhen?- and they answered. Al but one. We had to leave him or risk tho livcs ri aTI.- And when they were landed a stalwart fellow stepped from the group and SaiI. Who Wlil join me in the rescue af tlc remaining one Then m aged woman cr5esI ont. '-Oh, my son don't go: dnn't gg, Tou are aiI I have left YOur father was drowned at sea. and your brother W.T. liam sailed aras. and we never heard from him. and now # you are lost viii le left il sorrow alour~
 But the man reTI7eI. T must g0. mother. Duty eafls me- Then he ard other tEave hearts EaanclleyI the boat and puIlssI for the wreck.
 AnxI5uslv ths mother waited in tears azl IrayeTs At last they saw the Iifeasoat coming nearer and nearer. and whea f wzs h hziIi1g dfstsBce they eaIse1 Have you gg1 rsEr many
 And thse answer Tsrz cu1 dear above tte sto-uL ~Yez. and tel mother it's truster WEisn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20

There are at present thirty-two American consuIs and consuIs general i1 Germany
 In Germany whole i0Ens are en- gaCeI in tlie preparation of raw skins for the fur trade.
 BceT mugs in Germany have a sort uf flimsoll marx svIt in ths side. s1 IgH can teiI uhcu one is legally I0atI- rsL When yosI zrt your half Iite- for 2 renfs the sgam mzgst b.s all above the government line.
 The municipality ot Freis1rg carTies oa 2 pawushD1. sn fnsErzBne tsusfness. q tizeater. several rsS1auramts and aewsTaner FS EeTE as fhe sehocls. Tlus Egt8sGftEps also own a cenetery. n whEf tte citEse7s cam he iHserrst8 sSszusE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
The BelIbird,

The most remarkable thing in con nection with the bellbird is it's power full voice. It utters clear metallic note that can be heard at distance of three miles. Its noise is like that pro- duced by a blacksmith striking his an- vii. Sometimes it repeats it's notes in quick succession, sometimes at fairly long intervals. There is no mistake about the voice of this bird; it is loud and piercing and would be heard above the din produced by every in mate of the zoo raising it's voice at once.
 Except for a space of naked skin on the throat and around the eyes, which during tue breeding season is of green color, this bird is pure white. The contrast between the sexes in the bell birds is extreme. for, while the male is pure white, the female is brownish green. Darwin refers to the bellbird when he points out that white is a very rare color in terrestrial species of moderate size and inoffensive habits" :" Pail Mall Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
FLOATING CONCRETE BLOCK.
Milwaukee Mans Invention That Will
 Save Uncle Sam's Money.

A concrete block weighing from sev- en 10 fourteen tons that will float in the water for sufficient length of time to permit it to be lowed to any place desired before it is lowered into position is new and important fea- ture in connection with the govern ment breakwater and harbor work that is at present in it's experimental stages in Milwaukee.
 concrete blocks for piG work by the government will become a great sue cess and that it will soon be found to be ih general demand seems already settled. says the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. The trial trip" of one of these blocks being fioated to position was made in Milwaukee harbor the other day under the personal direction of Major W. V. .Judson, chief govern ment engineer at Milwaukee and de- signer of the new style of block.
 Technically speaking. the new block Is a re-enforced concrete caisson. or box. It may be built to almost any size to meet the requirements of any particular government work. The pro- posed standard size. however will weigh about fourteen tons. Tn the ex- perimental work now being carried on in Milwaukee the blocks used are half that weight.
 They consist of walls of concrete in closing a large hollow space. This is made water tight so that the block floats and can be taken direct to a point over the position in the pier for which it is designed. It is then un- corked. like a barrel. and the water is allowed 10 rush in, sinking it to posi-. tion. The hollow space is then filled in with sand and gravel, the water being forced out as this material is dumped in. and when the space Is thus filled the block is sealed up. like a jar of preserves. and is finished.
 In tloating out to the pier at the Mill waukee bFeakwater the first of two of these blocks was allowed to remain in the water for twenty-fo1r hours in or der to determine it's floating qualities and how long il might bc possible to keep block a7oar if necessary before the water caused it to sink. As a rule. a few hours are sufficient time for handling one of these blocks from it's starting place to the point where it is desired tO lower it
 Should the JudsoH re-enf0reed con- crete caIssoa prove all that is expected of it. a number of these blocks double the sire 0f the experimental ones at Milwaukee VIII he made for use In the work al AIgoEnz. whi-h will begin in early spring. Later there is 10 doubt the f4Ocks will be called for at variOus points where government wCrk is to he dore- It F saM that the government sBOae fs suthoFEaed tS use them. as fhey arc f1TlT protected hy Istte-s pat eas- Tksfr use hsuevsF. for g3verR-
 z1 Aexk s withost extra est
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
PITH AND POINT.

How hard we all work-when we tell it.
 The man willing to be a scOundrei objects to being called one
 Being busy and thinking you are busy are two different propositions.
 Always remember that knockers are at wuTk on you when you least expect it
 No man can do himself any good by criticising others. bat any man can ac- compliSh something by criticising him self.
 You do not dare sTmpathize with some people unless you wish to spend days. weeks. m0aths and years listen. inc to their tale of voe.-Atchisoa raah-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
Pnk. Ronnat Revival

A revival of the poke bonnet is ths terrible threat held over the fashiona- ble world as forecast of the late win fer mode in millinery. says a London cable dispatch to the New York Amer lean. numors are rife in the millinery strongholds to the effect that fashion will make a retrograde movement to the hideous poke bonnet of sixty years SEQ. made of drawn silk or satin, and making the Tsearers face look as If It were in a tunnel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
Fossil Apple as weddina Gift.

A unique wedding present has been sent by the Souvenir society of Nor mandy to Princess Marie Bonaparte. says Paris cable dispatch to the New York American. The present is an ap- pie, the syInbolical fruit of Normandy. but it has the pecuIiarity that it is a fossil apple. which was picked up on the battlefield of Hastings. This won- derfuI apple has been mounted in gold as an inkstand and has been given to the royal couple. accompanied by an address in Norman rhymes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
In a Bad Way.

There Is a Pennsylvania divine who is not averse to telling a good story at his own expense.
 Once in addressing mission meet ing in Philadelphia which was attend cd mainly by sailors the good man had sought to adapt his remarks to his hearers by using nautical similes, and In so doing he ventured somewhat be- yond his depth.
 And now what shall we do-what shall we doF-
 "Nothin' doin', cap'n" sang out one of the sailors. "Ye're in bad, Ye're gOsn' in starnforemostF'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20


 Between rushes that night Roger caught Felicia for moment alone in the library. Mary is dreadfully blue,' he told her. "She broke her engage. ment with Bob Carruth in the sum. mer, and she hasn't seen him since and she misses him"
 "What did she break it forr' Felicia asked.
 "He wanted her to go south with him and settle in little town where he could practice medicine, and she wouldn't give up society, and now I think she regrets it." "Oh," said little Felicia, "if I loved man I would so to the end of the world with him"
 Would you| Roger asked.
 "Yes."
 Well, am leaving for Japan next week." ingratiatingly.
 Felicia gazed at him with intense in- dignation for moment; then she tur | ed her back on him. "Sillyv' she said.
 When Felicia went to bed that night she was so tired that she could not sleep. The next morning she was as pale as Mary. For week the two girls dragged their engagements, fin ishing up on Saturday night with an- other cotillon. r.-.-. .~.
 Felicia wore her white dress. It Twas mussed, and she knew that she was not looking her best, but she was so tired that she did not care. Roger had sent her a bunch of violets, and her dance card was filled with names, but the fact gave her no satisfaction.
 The fourth dance was Rogers.
 Enjoying it?" he asked briefly as he swung her out into the floor.
 "Oh, l am so tired shall drop" she said. Cant I go home, Roger?'
 She looked so like little weary child that Roger laughed.
 Baby" he leased and then tenderly, "I'll hunt Mary up, and we will cut the rest of it."
 In the carriage Mary collapsed. q didn't dream I was so tired,' she sob- bed, with her head on Felicia's shoul- der, and Roger, surveying the pair with twinkling eyes, said, Let me pre- scribe.''
 "Well?' came back in muffled agree ment. V.
 You pack your trunk, Mary" he planned, "and go home with Felicia. It's lovely in the country now, and I'll come up and bring Bob Carruth with me-"
 Mary sat up, with her face ablaze.
 Bob Carruth?'
 "Yes. I had letter from him yes terday. He's coming up for a visit"
 Faint pink tinged Mary's cheeks.
 DO you think he will want to see me, Roger%' she asked wistfully, and Roger said gently, T know he will, Mary"
 So Felicia packed her little trunk and Mary packed larger one, and away they went to the country, where the trees were crimson and gold and brown and where the air was like wine And there Bob Carruth and Roger followed them.
 "So she is really going to marry him and live in a country town" Roger commented. and he and Felicia fol- lowed Mary and her lover along a path that seemed to end in a golden sunset
 "Yes," Felicia said.
 And you are going to marry me and come and live in the city," Roger ven tured.
 T haven't promised yet" said little Felicia. T am afraid that some day should be saying, Give me again my hollow tree, my crust of bread and lib- erty.'"
 "You aren't afraid of anything of the kind," Roger told her. You know we would live happy ever after"
 ''Oh. well. if you are so sure," said Felicia as she tucked conf1ding hand through his arm and looked up at him with happy eyes, "I guess shall have to say yes, Roger"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
chaIIerce to cnrn tirskers.

Gus Brunc, son Of County Commis siOner BFune. husked 10 bushels of corn the ether day on his fathers farm. west of Lawrence. Kan. says the Kansas City Star. The husklng was done ia ten hours. Mir. Brune challenges any Uue in Kansas to a corn husking contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
s-khra Rsarrr.

Little Bobby was saying his prayers at his mothers knee. but so rsE5dly that she asked him why he did not speak more slowly.
 Because. ron know he replied. -Tt would keep all tEse o:her children wait iaE--IIppfncogt-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20
o5.r F-5o+

So yoa really attended the lecture last nIEhty"
 "Ye~
 what did the bectarss talk abo1tg~
 Well. Tn rut sure for hz dbznf szy.-T.rcsauite s15 Talent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-20

At the reception today his majesty honored me by graciOusly singling me nut to speak to me in person. His majesty tapped me on the cheek and said Are you here. foo. you old num- skull:" You can imagine. Adelheid. how envious aiI the others were,- Sim plicissimaS ,Nunicl,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Judge Clopton also minated that
the Police Department has closed it's
eyes to gambling in Manchester.
Chicr Lipscomb, when he heard this
charge against the police, stated to
the Court that it was true the police
We're aware that certain kinds of
chance games had been in vogue in
church. lodge and charitable fairs
even since Manchester had existed.
The Judge said that hereafter he
wanted every policeman to keep on
the alert for every game of chance
OF amy character in any place and
report such gaines or make arrests
DO necessary TO uphold the law.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22
CURED OF RHEUMATISM.

Mr.. VIM. Henry of Chattanooga,
Tenn, had rheumatism in his left
arm. THE strength seemed to have
gone out of the muscles so that it
was useless for work, he says. 81
applied Chamberlain Pain Balm
and wrapped the arm in flannel at
night, and to my relief l found that
the pain gradually LETT me and the
the rheumatism had disappeared and
has not since returned" If troubled
with rheumatism try a few applica-
tions of Pain Balm. You are certain
to be pleased with the relief which
1t affords. For sale by all druggists
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Mr. G. r. Price, Of Eggleston
Spring, Is in the city today We wish
TO say, by way OF parenthasis. that
some of the young gentlemen of the
county are not appraised of the fact
that Princeton is the county seat. or
they would not be coming to this
city 10 court
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22
REPORT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE FLAT
TOP NATIONAL BANK AT
BLUEFIELD, IN THE STATE
OF WEST VIRGINIA,

At the close of business, May 20,
1907.
NO. 6674.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts $327275.53
Overdrafts, secured and
unsecured, ..... 1,916.8G
U. S. Bonds to secure cir
culation ........ 1OO,OOO.OO
Y. S. Bonds to secure Z. S.
Deposits ........ 100000
Premium on U. S. Bonds 100000
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures, ...... 100000
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agents) 7S3O.22
Due from State Banks and
Bankers, ...... 2,OS5.54
Due from approved reserve
agents .......... 575G9.9S
Checks and other cash items 3,736.29
Notes of other National
Banks . 100000
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents . IO26.41
Lawful money reserve in bank,
viz:
Specie, ... $17,23O.O0
Legaltender hts 1S,5OO.OO
35,73O.OO
Redemption fund with U.
S. Treasurer 6 per cent
Of circulation) ... 100000
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22
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LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock maid IN 100 ooo m
Surplus fund - 25.OOO. 90
Undivided profts. less ex-
Penses and taxes paid 1925 %
National Bank notes out
standing. mn ooo m
Due to other National
Banks 40 ~
Due to State Banks and
Bankers. 557 "a
Dividends unpaid ~ OoO
Individual deposits sinh
ject to check 224F45 60
Time certificates Of dem
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22
Local Happenings


$%~%~%>~~>><>>>~&>~~>><%->
Mr.. + r. Stafford. assistant sec
rotary of the Y NJ. c. A., has re-
ceived a communication from his
friend Mr.. c. r. Fisher, now in Ok
lahoma. that he expects to leave
soon for Evansville, Ind. his old
home. where he will spend few
days with friends and relatives be-
fore returning to Bluefeld.
II has been announced that Rev.
-. Emory Hawk, who has been APP
pointed to succeed DR.. S ID. Long as
pastor of Bland street Methodist
church, will arrive next Friday
morning on No. Is.
The commencement exercises at
Graham College last night were en-
joyed by a large number Of our city
people, who always know where to
20 and how long to stay. to have
nice time.
Miss Cynthia Whit, of Thorne, is
down to spend two weeks with
friends in the city.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Suffer, on Greenbrier street, a son.
Messrs. T.. NJ Lyons, Lucien Waib-
lett, w. T. Gibson and e. r. Gibber-
son, of Bedford street. will soon be
enjoying the convenience of grano-
lithic sidewalk, which is being con
structed in front Of their residences.
by Mr.. T. f. McCary.
Miss Marie Robson, whose recent
entertainment at the Y. NJ. C. A.
has given rise to 50 much comment
expects to return in the near future.
Mr. /. ]. Webb returned from
Hillsville YESTERDAY after visiting
many friends and relatives at his
old home town.
Miss Gladys Watson, of Eckman.
is the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. w. n.
Reese. on Giles street
Mr. T. NJ. Beall. Jr., of Talbatton.
Ca, was in the city yesterday, as a
representative Of Kahn Brothers,
Louisville, KY. He came here direct
from Jacksonville, Fla, where the
lowers were blooming. the fruit
ripening and the birds singing. AS
We stood in the chill OF a western
sale and heard of that delightful
lime il made us feel like picking
our belongings and heading for the
sunny South.
Miss Lille Dunlow has returned
20 Elkhorn, after visiting friends in
his city for few days
Miss Hannah Lewis. OF Elkhorn,
has returned home after visiting
riends in this city.
Miss Mary Page, of KimbaT, who
has been visiting her sick brother.
returned home yesterday.
Mr.. William Fisher, of Giles
street. is visiting friends at Chris
'iansburg this week.
Mrs. Lizzie Freeman, OF Powha-
tan, is calling on local trade I'm the
rity today
Mrs. +. J. Mcclure was in the
city yesterday from Ennis, on a
hopping expedition.
Mr.. Arthur Bowling, the popular
ciothier Of Princeton is over on a
business trip.
Mr.. George French went to
Princeton today. where he will look
'fter insurance matters
Mr. West French, OF Princeton,
is transacting business in the city.
DIT James Vermillion. OF Athens.
i- spending the day in Bluefeld.
Big crowds are visiting our store
ou Bland street to see the great
Majestic Range i'm actual operation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Big crowds are visiting our store
ou Bland street to see the great
Majestic Range i'm actual operation.
Hot biscuits and a delicious cup of
Chase e. Sanborn's celebrated cof-
foe awaits you free EUREKA
LLANuWARE co 5-22-It
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22
Dignity and
Style

Take care Of the cor
set and the gown will take
care Of itself. a perfect
figure can lend grace and
style even to an i'll fitting
frock. a perfect figure,
moreover, is not so hard to
achieve in these days Of
SkilIfuI and scientific cor
set building. But the i'm
portant point is the fit of
the individual corset TO thc
individual woman. There
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Mr.. + r. Stafford. assistant sec
rotary of the Y NJ. c. A., has re-
ceived a communication from his
friend Mr.. G. r. Fisher, now i'm Ok
lahoma. that he expects to leave
soon for Evansville, Ind. his old
home. where he will spend few
days with friends and relatives be-
fore returning to Bluefeld.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

II has been announced that Rev.
-. Emory Hawk, who has been APP
pointed to succeed DR.. S. ID. Long as
pastor of Bland street Methodist
church, will arrive next Friday
morning on No. IS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

The commencement exercises at
Graham College last night were en-
joyed by large number Of our city
people, who always know where to
20 and how long to stay. to have a
nice time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

At the close of business, May 90,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Messrs. f.. NJ Lyons, Lucien Waib-
lett w T. Gibson and e. r. Gibber-
son, of Bedford street. will soon be
enjoying the convenience of a grano-
ithic sidewalk, which is being CON
structed in front of their residences.
by Mr.. r. f. McCary
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Suffer, on Greenbrier street, a son.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-22

Miss Cynthia Whit, of Thorne. is
down to spend two weeks with
friends i'm the city.