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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
Great Activity
in Coal Mining

Charleston, w. Va. Oct "a
The large number OF coal compa-
nio1 that have been Incorporated
lately has been noticeable. There
have been as many as ave In n sin
slc day ANA The capital stock gener-
ally runs into large denomlna ms.
Many OF thcm contemplate opening
up new territory or new mines ad-
Joining mines now In operation. At
no previous pcriod has there beon
such general activity In the corpo-
ration OF coal companies in this
state.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
BIRDS SENT BY
The PRESIDENT
CONTRIBUTION MADE WHEN A
YOUTH FOUND AT THE SMITH
SONIAN INSTITUTE.

Washington, Oct. 23.-At sixteen
years OF age Theodore Roosevelt
gave high promise OF being an or
nithologist. This is the discovery
made yesterday in cleaning out a
part OF the Smithsonian Institute. In
round boyish hand, from Theo-
dore Roosevelt. oyster Bay. New
York, November. 1874" was ticketed
a number of species of birds not
thought worthy of exhibition until
now, when the same Theodore Roose-
welt reaches his forty-ninth birthday
next Sunday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
JILTED LOVER
SHOOTS HIMSELF
YOCNC NELSOY .GJvgY MAS
ATTEMPTS sUrtIDE Il
SHOOTING.

Chati,fcWno ra. oct 22 W
r. Bolton. a,sj ~. 3f Ga.o.aaB. N.
acn county l'es at tho ralycr y t.a
pAai ia critical con Gon from o.
bgtct hoi, in bis lcft btea.t
PiQucl bccauee Tic young laIy
upon whom ac layishcI h.. arr
loit bls company for tha oi anotAe
young man Bolton made an atto
at tl'cide ln thr Girls .ro en,c
Whel picked up after the sao3ilne
he said 10 his sweetheart % trio
to send 80 through my heart
The young man wat brought hc..
by h's father. wbo refu scs 90 give tb.
name OF the young iajy saa wa
50 terribly shocked that she Sc now
$40 at her home at Variety BWs
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
CLERK MEREDITH
WANTS The JOB

Charleston, w Va, oct. "a
Clerk Meredith Of the secretary OF
states office Is a candidate for coun-
ty clerk or Tyler county. Up to the
present he has had no opponent with
in hil own party AM It IS under
stood that he Is not likely to have
formidable opponent lie was an
assistant clerk in the same Office
some years ago and gave such salts
faction that his nomination seems an
aseurp fact
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

Now York. Oct s2.-Credit, the
under foundation tor all business.
trembled for time today and before
confidence could be restored. the
Knickerb0fker Trsss, Company. New
York's accRd larSes, financial insti-
tution> had Smptiei It's cash vaults
under pressure OF The biggest run ex-
poriencei hero in generation; a
stock exchange Arm hal failed for
S6.000,000; Wall streAt's principal
securities had settled from IS to SIS
share; call money had risen to 40
per cent. and local bankers. unable
10 stem the tide OF distrust had been
forced to appeal for relief to the
secretary OF the treasury at Wash
ington.
All this was In the face OF roassur-
Ing statements by the acting state
superintendent of banks that the sus-
pected bank was solvent: declaration
by prominent bankers that there was
no true basis for alarm and asnr-
ances from Washington that Secre-
tary Cortelyou would not hesitate to
act promptly I'm any situation where
legitimate business wac threatened
Now that the first scare Is over and
the worst of the future discounted,
IL js believed that local banking af-
fairs will soon readJust them selves.
Secretary of the Treasury George
b. Cortelyou reached New York from
Washington at 9:30 O'Clock tonight.
He was met at Jersey City by Ham
ilton Fish, assistant United States
treasurer, and the two were in earn
est conversation during the ferry trip
to New York. Upon reaching this
city they went at Gee TO the Hotel
Manhattan where several bankers
later presented to the secretary the
various phases of local financial con
ditions.
Secretary Cortelyou IS here to thor
oughly iook into the financial sltua-
tgon which he has had under obser-
walton for seversl weeks He has
come with no preconceived ideas OF
how much money VIII be required to
relieve the situation ana the matter
of treasury relief measures will be
determined by what he learns to-
might He VIII do all he can to re-
lieve the present stress. 1t is ex-
pected that a statement will be given
cut by the secretary about midnight.
Before leaving Washington late to-
day Mr.. Cortelyou decided that $6,-
100000 be deposited with New York
banks as soon as the necessary col
lateral had been furnished and at the
came time he issued statement with
the object of restoring confidence.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
MIR. CORTELYOU WON'T
TALK OF HIS PLANS

Washington. Oct Secretary
Cortelyou would not make any state
meDt in the matter OF making de-
posit5 of the government funds in
New York. IL is understood That he
has ordered $6.0OO,00O distributed
among the leading national banks Of
New York.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
ILL. D. A. R. MEETING

Rock island, H.. Oct. Patrl-
otto women from all section OF the
state are la attendance today at tho
Illinois conferences OF the Daughters
of tho American Revolution. Many
prominent speakers are on the pro-
gram ana numerous entertainment
fcaturel have been arranged by the
local chapter
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Attempts Made to
Restore Confidence

Paris. Oct. 23.-Precautions wefo
taken by the Rothschilds and other
leading bankers. foreseeing New
York's financial trouble who
strengthened the market. prevented
n panic at the pening OF the Bourso
today. Tae large French bankers
are unaffected by the New York
trouble. but the smaller ones Will
feel 1t. The Bourse was steady to-
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
CARNlEGIE'S WHITE
ELEPHANTS
RErOh1EE THAT THE sTEEI.
MAoNATE WILL HELP PAY
FOR TiEIR KEEP.

ritehurE. oct 80 II became
known here today Chat Andrew Car
ncsie hef s.snalizei his return &,
America by materially aiding the
cities ani towns now .truggllng IN
Ger tho weight of nbrsrio be- gave.
p further stated that Carnegie win
.ot a.iio "a great sum in hii viii f1r
th' Hluries. tuparf.
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IBFittITfl@fs


Fon Du iac Wa. oct 28 Eco
nnnic. hnmruifar.an end soc.1lod deal
Rorf O. peciaily Iu ita relation ID ihs
cause AMI cure of Tuberculosis. viii
ho Emphasized during the convention
ol ho Wi crasn FEDERATION of Wo-
mon'a Clubs opening here today a
tuberculosis exhibit 81 featar. of
'ho gathering and an address on
the subject nllI be- given by profos.
ror Frost Of thc University of wis-
consIn Mrs. Peterson. OF Chicago.
chairman of the forestry committee
of ihc federation. AM Mra. Sarah
Platt Decker. general federation
president. are also expected TO be
present and deliver addresses.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

Mrs Mary Emswcller. OF Norti
Tazewell died this morning 80.
mother. Mrs Mary Norton. reside.
In Bluencli. as do also her three sls
ter and six brothers
w. r. oliver. OF Logan. w va
VIII arrive tonight and remain ia
ae city for the big lot sale Friday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
RINGLINGs GET BARNUM SHOW

London. oct. 23.-0fter heated
meeting yesterday the shareholders
Of Barnum & Bailey circus voted to
cell the business to Ringing Bros.
for $4,000. The sale Is due to the
corporations inability to pay divl-
dends since Baileys death.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

Washington. Oct. 23.-Acting
upon advices from New York regard
ing the financial situation there. Sec
rotary OF the Treasury Cortelyou left
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

Pittsburg. Oct 23.-Complylng
with the request of the clearing
house the Plttsburg stock exchange
did not open today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

for New York at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Secretary Cortelyou viii look into
the financial situation personally.
Before returning to the treasury de-
pariment ne tnade the following
statement:
The secretary OF thu treasury h.
keeping In close touch with the busl.
ness conditions throughout the coun.
try. fn the matter OF public dcpos-
t7 he viii at all times consult the
needs OF leg,timate business intsr-
ests and VIII not hesitate to deal
promptly aud adequately with any
situation that may arise"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23
TRAIN WENT THROUGH
AND CROWD GROANED
IN ROANOKE THIS MORNING
TRAIN BROUGHT BACK
CROWD PLEASED.

Roanoke, Va, Oct ga mistake
In train order nearly cost Roanoke
a chance to hear President Roose-
welt speak today. The chief execu-
tive on the back platform OF a pri-
vate car. was ready to begin talking
as the train rolled in, but the train
passed the station without stopping
and the crowd groaned. The mistake
was. however. quickly corrected and
the presidents car backed to the
station and as 1t stopped a littlc
girl waved her hand from a passing
buggy. calling out: I'm going to
school" That's right said the
president. Il have a little girl at
home; she's going to school, too. ="
Then he spoke briefly on the sub
ject OF Good Citizenship" The
train arrived at $40 a. m. and is due
in Washington at D. m.
Roanoke, Ve.. Oct. 23.-President
Rooseveh's quick work saved q boy
from death under the wheels OF his
train Mis- morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

New York. Oct. ga run s;arte I
on the Trust Company OF America
when the doors opened today. but
the allied trust companies Il il an
nounced agreed - advance nflcen
million dollars 10 tho American a.
once. This. with eleven million dol
lars said 10 be In the company
vaults. IL is averred will be- sufficient
to meet all demands III tho rus:
Company OF America meets tclay's
demands all the bankers will he ahle
ito weather the storm. Tho knicker-
booker Trust Company toiay placed
In the state banking departments
hands 70 rthc attorney general to
hold an investigation and SEQ - e "a
necessary to appoint n receiver.
The stock market opened iemor.
allied with wide price variations.
Call money was quoted at 40 PER
cent
Edward c. Benedict was today ap-
pointed receiver Cor the BROKERAGE
firm OF Mayer & Co, which faiIra
yesterday for six million dollars.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-23

Plttsburg, ok. 2a.-The counsel
for the Westdp-1sg sguee interests tolay
announced apio,Sation for receivers
for the Westikgls ousc Electric. West
inyhousc Machine Company anJ
NernGt Lamp company. The securi-
ties Investment company viii prob
ably be asked this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
THEIR HEARING
WAS POSTPONED
Members of Labor LyCeum
Association Arfaiened in
City Court

The hearing of Bernard Hohfeld.
Frederick Shultz and Henry Martin.
who We're arrested In the raid on the
Labor Lyceum hall AT Pleasant and
Jackson streets by the police yesterday.
did not take place this morning in City
Court today but was continued until
tomorrow at the request OF the de-
PENDANTS, who desire to retain coun-
sell
Hohfeld. a former president OF the
organization, was not arrested when
the raid was made, but was taken IN
custody later on a warrant All three
Imen were charged with selling intoxi-
eating liquors without license and
Martin was also arraigned on the
charge of carrying a concealed deadly
weapon. When searched af the police
station pair OF brass knuckes were
found on him.
The raid was made by Chief OF
Police Black. Captain Evans aud Pa
trolmen Wardell, Hahn and Conner
About twenty-five men IN the place
were taken in custody as witnesses and
later released The police also got a
patrol wagon load of beer and whislxey
The members OF the Labor Lyceum
HH1oNiuti'h are lhceuhcu over the raid
They claim that they are equally en-
titled 70 sell beer TO their club mem
bers as any other Incorporated or
lganization. They claim that the raid
was brought on by an individual who
had been refused the privilege OF buy
ing a drink
Henry Newhouse who Is said to bs
the president Of the organization, was
ARRESTED today and will also be arraign.
ed tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
PAID DEARLY FOR
ROUGH HOUSE

As a result of the fight at Front and
Union streets on Saturday night hve col
ored prisoners were arraigned in City
Court to-day. They were John Laws,
Howard Clark, Alexander Jones. Kat e
Tiney and Thomas Patterson. The last
named was charged with stabbing william
Green, also colored, and the remainder
with fighting on the street Patterson's
case was continued until tomorrow morn
ing and Jones was dismissed. Fines Of SO
each were imposed on each of the other
three.
Other cases disposed Of were: Charles
Cannon, drunk and disorderly, 50; Mar
IN Joyce, drunk and disorderly, 50: George
Carter. disorderly conduct, So; Joseph An
derson, colored, d'sorderly conduct, dis
missed; Henry Jackson. colored. disorder
ly conduct, s.; Arthur Roberts and Joseph
vagrancy 1 Odays each at the worlxhouse,
and William l.. clough. non support, con-
tinued until next Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19


Of the speakers took occasion 70 iaud
President Roosevelt for his recent plea
OF Justice for the suffering Jews of
the Old World. which remarks
brought forth applause from the as
sembiage.
The occasion was memorable in that
it was the first ceremony OF the Kind
seen here. For years the Jews of the
city have worshlped unoer most un-
favorable circumstances. but In the
synagogue now in process OF erection
they viii have a temple that viii COM
pare favorably with any In the coun-
try. 1t will cost S35.OO0oand the present
plan is TO dedicate Il early next spring.
Mr.. Topl<is as Chairman.
Louis Toplds. chairman OF the syna-
gogue building committee, was tho
chairman Of the exercises Of the af-
ternoon. and with him on the platform
sat tho members of the synagogue
committee who included many of the
most prominent business men Of the
city. and the Rev. Hyman Rezits, tho
Rev. Philip Kosut and Rabbi Ma
than Bremen Of Philadelphia. and Isl
dore Rosenthal Of Lancaster.
In his opening remarks, Mr.. Topki-
said:
1T IS with great pleasure that
can inform you that the committee
has made all arrangements and is now
ready TO commence the ceremonies o.
laying the corner stone OF this syna
gogue." The president replied thai
he. too. was ready, and Mr.. Topkls
then said;
"Mr President, your affirmative ra-
ply is sufficient. We shall commence
the ceremonies az once.
Before introducing the first speaker
for this afternoon. I feel il my duty
to say few words and hope tho
brethren assembled viii bear with me
for a few minutes.
Ladies and gentlemen, TO me. It Sc
the happiest moment ct my life that
I can stand before such a large as
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
CLOSING OF
WOODLAND CAMP

ELKTON. Nd. Aug. 19.-Yesterday
was closing Sunday at Woodlawn
Camp and a record breaking
crowd was present. the attendance be-
ing estimated at over 5000. The SER
vices were Of an all-day order. COM
mencing at $50 o'clock and continu-
ing until after 10 o'clock at night. The
three preaching services were conduct
ed as follows: Morning. by Rev. DR..
A. S. Mowbray presiding elder of this
district Of the Wilmington Methodist
Episcopal Conference; afternoon, by
Rev. Edward w. Burke. Of Mahoney
City, Pa; evening, by Rev. DR.. Bolton,
the wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference evangelist No collections
were taken at any Of the services to-
day, but each visitor to the grounds
was charged an admission of five cents.
In this way more money was raised
than by taking collections at each ser
vice and the religious program was not
interfered with by losing time in rails
ing money to meet the expenses. of
the camp.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
PULLED FROM BUGGY
AND THEN STABBED

CRISFIELD. Nd, Aug ia SER
ious, II not fatal cutting ARRAY oc-
Cured az Wards Crossing. about two
miles from Crisheld. While Cleveland
Disc and James Il. Disc. who had been
in Crisheld, were driving home they
met Warren Ward, who stopped the
horse and pulled Cleveland Disc out Of
his buggy cutting him, It is alleged, all
the time. Ward is accused Of having
stabbed Disc in seven places, and it
was done so rapidly that Discs COM
panion did not realize what was going
on until Disc was lying bleeding in the
road with his stomach ripped open and
his arm slashed up and several stabs in
his back.
Disc was a cripple and was unable TO
defend himself He was hurried 10 the
drug store of DIR. c. c. Ward and DR..
Collins gave the necessary aid. Ward
and Disc were paying attention to the
same young lady. The life Of Disc is
despaired Of and there was talk today
Of lynching Ward. Disc is an inoffen-
sive young man.
Ward has not been arrested. Both
young men are members of prominent
families of this community.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
Mr.. SHORT RESIGNS
PORTLAND CHARGE
III Health COmpeIS Popular
Preacher to Give Up Work
for the Present

On account Of poor health. the Rev.
f. Burgette Short, has resigned the
pastorate of the NJ e. Church at Port
land, oregon, and will remain in the
East to recuporate.
Mr. Short resigned the pastorate of
Epworth M. L. Church, this city. four
years. TO go 10 California 20 work IN
the interest Of the Methodist Univer-
sity there. Upon the completion OF
that work he became pastor of the
Portland church and was successful
III health, however, overlook him and
for three months he has been in the
East recovering. Although his condi-
tion is somewhat improved. Mr. Short
feels that he will not be able TO resum,
his pastoral work for-six months. IL,
therefore. has resigned. At present
he is at his former home at Mt Pleas
ant Md.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
KEPT GIRL IN LOFT
AND WON HER

JERSEY CITY. Aug. 19.-While
pretty Mollie O'Hagan, a maid on a
farm in Montvillc, n. j., was up in the
haymow gathering eggs yesterday,
James Moran, a farmer, who had long
but unsuccessfully sought Mollys hand
in marriage, stealthily removed the
ladder, which was the only means by
which the girl could reach the ground,
and kept her a prisoner in her lofty
station until she promised to be his
wife
Moran, who owns the adjoining farm.
saw Molly enter the barn, and know
ing that it was her custom to climb
up in the NOW to gather eggs, he made
his plans accordingly. The time was
opportune, as the family had all driven
to the old Dutch Reformed Church to
attend services, and Molly was cooking
the dinner, when she discovered that a
few fresh eggs We're necessary for the
custard she intended for dessert.
Molly did not know who had re-
moved the ladder and she called Moran,
whom she heard going past whistling
He later entered the barn and immed-
lately began pleading his suit. Molly
pleaded with him to place the ladder
so that she could get down, but the
young farmer took no notice of the
request, but kept on declaring his love
IF you have any love in you," said
Molly, "let me down; the dinner will
be spoiled"
"Will you be my wife?" asked Moran
you know everything is fair in love
or war"
Seeing that the case was hopeless
and that if she did not get down soon
the dinner would be burned up, Molly
finally surrendered her heart to Jim's
J keeping.
Evening journal., 1907-08-19

the committee viii not be handicapped
I'm their work.
There is another matter that I
want to call your attention to: Tho
committee has heard that the ladies Of
this city are going to raise fund to
build the Aaron Akodesch. This news
was very favorably received by the
committee and / take this method OF
calling everyone's attention. so that
when the ladies call on you for sub-
scriptlons. TO give them a helping
hand.
Il also wish to inform you that the
Y NJ. H. A. of this city have made az
rangements to have a picnic and dance
on Thursday. August 2s, in the after
noon and evening. The profits Of this
affair will go towards buying the
ornamental glass for the large win
dows The tickets TO this picnic are
only twenty-five cents each. so I hope
that everyone here VIII purchase
tickets SO we can have a successful
iolihcation This picnic viii be given
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
LAY CORNER STONE OF
CITY'S FIRST SYNAGOGUE
Event Made Memorable by Expressions Of
Devotion to God Of Israel and Of
Loyalty to America

would have been completed before this
but, as everyone present knows, we
did not have one penny. We had to
creep before we walked and had TO be
very cautious before we commenced.
However. we contracted with the
builders. and hope the good people OF
Wilmington win help us TO complets
this synagogue. 1 further wish to
call your attention 10 the fact that
tomorrow we have to pay the con-
tractors $500 as the first payment.
which. I am happy TO say, we have
on hand. and besides. $500 left. But
we have to pay the contractors in a
few weeks $500 as a second payment.
so we must ask all these who havs
not paid their subscriptions to try and
pay the same and see that we shall
have the money ready when the next
payment becomes due. IL is Of no
use TO dwell on this matter, we must
have your assistance and cooperation.
When the committee took this matter
in their hands. they figured that wo
would raise at least s. outside of
this city. so / take this method of ap-
pealing to everyone here TO assist us
III INlnlNk lUilNNf A4Ii 'tNNll If ~ l'liI~
mittee OF one. and let him notify the
secretary Of the building COMMITTEES.
Mr. Finkiestein, and he will furnish
you with a subscription book. with
writing paper and envelopes. and
stamps. If necessary. so that you can
commence Immediately 10 call on
your friends or to write TO them TO-
send YOU some money 70 help us in
this undertaking.
81 further want to Impress on your
minds that the obligation Of building
this synagogue does not only rest
upon the building committee. who
have this matter In their charge. but
the obligation rests upon each and
every one Of YOU here The building
committee Is only your servants. and
II YOU do not assist us with your good
efforts and financial assistance and
raise all the money you can we VIII
be hampered in finishing this syna-
gogue. You must bear in mind that
this is the last celebration we will
have until we have the dedication. ami
this Is the only opportunity that I viii
have TO explain the conditions to you.
7 felt It my duty TO call your atten-
tlon to these matters. as I am positive
that we have amongst us gentlemen
who are able 20 raise large sums of
money and win have 20 do so. so !
again appeal to YOU all, and hope that
my words here viii not be in vain and
VIII bring us sufficient funds so that
Evening journal., 1907-08-19
CAPTURE GIRLS
ASSAILANT
Crowd Threatened to Lynch
Tramp When he Was
Caught by Detective
Bv THE JoURNAIis Special wire.

by The JOOANNAA+ , bl1NteA Mhcs
NIEADvILDE. Pa. Aug. 19.-After
thwarting an attempted lynching,
Sheriff Robert Marshall Of Crawford
county, to-day has in his custody a
tramp, accused of an assault on H.
year-old Alma whitehead daughter of
Rev. r. C. whitehead, pastor Of the
Methodist Church at Turnerville, Pa
The child was accosted by tramp
Saturday evening. Posses searched the
woods and settlements for her assail-
ant. Early yesterday the child dragged
herself TO the general store at simons
Pa, and fell fainting on the floor
When revived she told a pitifui tale OF
treatment. She had been a captive IN
a cornheld all night. The child is rally
ing slowly and is expected to recover.
The assailant of the girl was hunted
down by hundreds of farmers, assisted
by Ohio and Pennsylvania county off,
GERS.
Finally Detective John Lacri, Of
NIeadeville. captured a fugitive sup
posed to be the girls assailant, about
midnight. He turned him over t'
Sheriff Marshall and he was hurried
away to Meadeville TO prevent lynch
ing.
The man under arrest gave his nam'
as H. J. Waener, and refused to give
any account OF himeslf.