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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

was chosen vice chairman, and Mr..
Owen. the senator-to-be from Okla
homa. was made secretary of tho
caucus. Both of the coming Okla
homa senators attended the meet
ing. they being virtually recognized
as senator's. although their formal
election by the oklahoma legislature
is yet shot time on.
A resolution was passed by the
conference authorizing the chairman
OF tho caucus TO appoint steering
committee. "whose duty Il shall bo
TO arrange for Democratic appoint
ments on senate committees and TO
shape the legislative course of tho
minority rs far as possible.
A lengthy discussion arose and
considerable opposition was develop
ed concerning the proposition of the
having the steering committee APP
pointed BY the chairman instead OF
being elected by the caucus. Senator
Bailey had faction which demand
cd that the committee be elected by
the caucus and cited precedeuts
showing former action along this
line. Senator McLaurin. of Missls-
sippi, supported the Bailey view.
Senator's CLARKE, of Arkansas; Stone,
OF Missouri. and Taliaferro. OF Flor
ida, made speeches in favor OF ap-
pointment by the chairman and led
the contingent which eventually
voted down Senator Bailey and his
followers In the question. Senator
Bailey later agreed TO a unanimous
vote after stating that ~ spite of the
fact that he held the same view as
he had previously expressed. he
would withdraw his opposition on ac-
count OF the election of his colleague,
Senator Culberson. to the chairman.
ship OF the caucus.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
PERSONAL

II l.. Martin, Of Catlettsburg KY,
was In the city yesterday.
w H. Ballard Of Peterstown. wa
here today.
w. II. Gould, of Williamson. was
a business visitor here yesterday.
J. Il. Hagy, Of st. Paul. Va, was
here today.
p. r. Hawke, Of Godfrey. was q
business visitor here yesterday.
Sam Shrader OF Rocky Gap was
here on business today.
Gordon Whalford. Of Mechanics
burg was a BlueGeld visitor today.
r. " and f. w sarvcr. Of Bland.
we're here today. having horses and
mules for sale.
Engineer g. G. Kits has sufficient
" recovered from an attack OF ty-
phoid TO be on the streets again.
n g. Jones. n prominent citizen
Of Craig county. Virginia. As n bus
mess visitor TO the city.
W. H Gibson. Of Rocky Gap. and
John shuey. Of Sharon. we're busi-
ness visitors here today.
Messrs r. T. Bailey, Kirkbride
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
DEMOCRATS TO FORCE
TARIFF QUESTION.

Washington Dec. "A caucus of
the Democratic members of tho
house to consider Il plan OF forcing
the tariT question to the front dur.
ing the present session has beeu
called by Chairman Clsfton for TO.
morrow evening
Considerable interest Is felt In tho
caucus because the opinion generally
prevails that MIR. Hay OF virgints
VIII re-oifcr his resolution instruct
ing Democrats to object to all unan..
nous agreements on the floor OF the
house unless the Republicans should
agree TO bring In tariff bill. Rep
resentativo Jones, OF Virginia, aiso
threatens to present his resolution
providing for the appointment OF
steering committee to dcslgnat@
Democratic members OF committees
instead OF leaving the WORK TO the
minority leader
Both resolutions will be sharply
antag gonlzed, the latter by John
sharp Williams friends aad the
former by the conservatives who feel
that the adoption VI the Hay resoiu-
tion would be the inauguration OF
hlibuster which would be of wL<te-
spread consequence.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
FRUIT JOBBLRS
IN SESSION

Chicago, Dec. Mayor f.. \.
Bissle welcomed the delegates who
assembled IN the Auditorium hotel
his morning for the fourth annual
convention OF the Western Fruit
Jobbers' Association. Buyers and
shippers of fruit from all sections OF
the west, from Illinois to California.
are participating in the convention.
Il. NJ. Jones OF Sioux Falls. S D.. Is
president OF the organization.
The most important matters 20 bc
considered ar the present session a~e
the Investigation OF express compa-
nies by the interstate commerce
commission. and OF their methods in
the buying. selling and handbag On
consignment fruits. vegetables and
oysters. The senate resolution pro-
viding for this investigation was Sc
cured through the work OF the as
sociation. Recent hearings on ~
order have been held in Omaha, Kan
sas City and Chicago and muck evil
dence was adduced by members o;
the association tending to show that
the express companies have engaged
in the fruit and produce commission
business. Another hearing will be
held by the interstate commerce
commission i'm Dallas, Tex. January
8. and plans will be made at the
present convention to present addi-
tional and convincing evidence. The
correction OF alleged freight and re-
frigerator rate Determinations
against fruit iohbers and shippers
will also occupy much time Of the
convention, and it is likely that .
formal complaint win be filed With
the interstate commerce commission
as result of the conference.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
new H0NORS
FOR SHONTz

New York, Dec. lit is stated on
good authority that Theodore p.
Shonts, former chairman of the
Panama Canal commission and pres-
<nt president OF the Interboroush-
Metropolitan traction merger. viii
not resign the latter position in order
to assume the presidency OF the Chi
cago & Alton railway The facts
In the case are that Mr. Shonts Will
occupy both positions. as we'll As be-
ing president of the Glover Leaf line.
II has also been learned from an
authoritative source that Samuel H..
FELTON,, the present head OF Chicago
& Alton, will resign on December
10. when Mr.. Shonts will take up his
duties. Mr. FELTON, has been presi-
dent OF the Alton for eight years
but resigned TO become the president
of the Mexican Central, taking tho
place made vacant several months
ago by the resignation Of A. a. Rob
inson. Ebcn Richards. who has been
acting president OF the Mexican Cen
trail since Mr.. Robinson's retirement
returns to his old place as vice presi-
dent and general manager.
Mr.. Shonts, since his retirement
from the craftsmanship of the Pana-
ma Canal commission, has been
closely identified with Edwin Haw-
ley, General Thomas II. Hubbard, IT..
Il. Huntington and other members
of the Hawley party in railroad en-
terprises. and his election to tho
presidency Of the Alton has been
foreshadowed since the Glover Lear
acquired the road from the Rock
Island. The new office will not in-
terfere with his work rs president
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
EAGLES ELECT
OFFICERS AND
HOLD BANQUET

The Eagles held their annual cleo
tion In the Eagles rooms In the
Lazarus building last night. when Of
iicers for the ensuing year were
chosen. The officers will be installed
about tho first of the year. After
the election the members present sat
down to a spread and a general good
time was had. Speeches were made
and every one hard good time.
Among those from out of town who
attended We're Joc Matz, Louis Ma
grill. Max Marks. Nathan Marks. G.
w. Mays, w. T. Barbour l. Marks
w. n. Smith, of Pocahontas. |. Totz.
/. Lazarus, I. Catzen, OF Keystone:
w. A. Phillips and w. j. iNuhards, OF
ashland.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
SHERMAN ANTITRUST
LAW INVOKED.

Washington. Dec. 4.LFor the first
time In the history of the Sherman
antitrust law it's provisions have
been invoked before the United
States supreme court against organ
lied labor. In case argued today
the court was asked to award dam
ages to DIETRICH B. Loewe, a hat
manufactures of Danbury, Conn.
who alleged he was made n victim
OF a boycott by the United Hatters Of
OF American. He asserted that the
boycott was a conspiracy to re-
strain trade and interstate COM
anerce. underd antitrust law. The
lower courts decided It wasn't vio-
lation. hence the appeal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
MATCH
TO Be PULLED OFF

Il is stated on good authority that
two Of the most accomplished wrest-
ling artists in the country are ar
ranging to pull OFF a meeting in this
city 30 nam s were mentioned, but
if preiminaries can be arranged to
the mutual satisfaction of promoters
and contestants, the bout will take
place round about Christmas week.
Wrestling is an old Cornish sport
which went out of favor many years
ago. but within the last decade has
regained its old prestige and in con-
Junction with ji-jitsu is one OF the
most popular sports of the day.
Such an exhibition in Blueheld
will be instructive as we'll as enter
tanning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
nIvERs AND nARnoRs
CONGRESS- MEETS.

'+NNchfs''o hBElOs
Washington. Dec. with more
Than q thousand delegates in attend
ance. including President Hill of tho
Great Northern railroad; Finley OF
the southern, and ingalls, of the Big
Four, half o score Of state execu-
tiyes two foreign ambassadors, pub.
Hc business men, capitalists, repr,-
senting practically half the states I'm
the Union The National Rivers and
Harbors congress began a three days
session today Secretary Root wss
The principal speaker al the morning
session
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

OF the New York traction merger.
Mr.. Ross. who Is at the head OF op-
Grafton of the Glover Leaf, will be
made vice president OF the Alton
when Shonts assumes the presiden-
cy and will take charge of the oper-
alton o. the road. with headquarters
at Chicago.
Samuel NJ FELTON,. the retiring
presiden: OF the Alton. occupied that
position during both the Union Pa
cifc and Rock Island ownerships OF
the read He has not been account
eli a partisan OF either faction. but
has devoted his time to the operation
anl maintenance OF the property.
leaving the financial affairs 20 9TH
eEs. The Hawley party, IL is under
stood. did net object TO Mr.. FELTON,,
but desired the election OF one OF It's
own men, so that the Alton and the
Glover Leaf can be operated as close
~ N harmony as possible. with Mr.,
Shonts as chief executive officer OF
both roads. the merger, for all prac-
4ical purposes. is complete.
After December 10 Mr.. FELTON, will
leave for the City of Mexico. where
he win have his headquarters as
president of the Mexican Central. Mr..
Shonts is now the head OF three
transportation systems and is said to
be the highest salaried railway Of
fetal IN the world.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
nAILEY ON TnE sTrMp.

Bristol, Va Dec. Hon. David
L. Bailey, independent Republican
candidate for the unexpired term ia
congress from tho Ninth dissric.. viii
address the people of Bristol In the
Harmeling theater Thursday nigh.
lie spoke at Clintwood. D'ckensoa
county, Monday He continues tg
fire hot shot at the alleged Slemp.
Summers combine all over u,c dis
trlct. He Is now assailipg tho con-
Yeniion that nominated Stomp. de.
clarng IT to have been made up of
federal office holders and their
friends Mr. Balley'4 campaign
headquarters are quito busy mailing
letters and literature. The election
viii be held Dec II.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
BOMB THROWER p
FATALLY HURT
WHILST THE VICTIM ESCArTs
UNNAMED.

Moscow, Dec An unkn' n
woman threw a bomb under Govern
or General Hclschclmann's carriage
in tho main street OF Moscow today
and was herself fatally injured hy
tho explosion Herschelmann mirac-
ulously ESCAPED unlnjurcd but the
carriage was blown 20 pieces Tic
coaehman badly hurt and the horses
killed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

The recent snow and freezes have
made tho sidewalks very slick and
dangerous to walk ON in many places,
and some of the people. especially
the older ones. arc forced TO walk
in tho streets, While the walks are
in the present conditions the drivers
should not be so wreckless and try
to prevent striking people with their
teams or wagons.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
AMBASSADOR AOK|
HAS RESIGNED
No PoLITICAL sIGNIFICANCE IN
THE RETIREMENT.

Toxic, Dec. 4.--I.ittle doubt e. en-
pressed in official circles hero that
Ambassador Aoki is coming homo
from Washington TO stay. II is an
derstood that he himself expressed
a desire 20 resign. but tho retirement
will not be formally announced until
he arrives here. IL Ia said that
Aoki's retirement means neither
that his services has been unsatis-
factory nor that any change is con-
templated in Japan's policy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
CULBERSON TO
LEAD MINORITY
TEXAS SENATOR WILL GENERAL
THE DEMOCRATIC FORCES.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The Demo
cratic senators held a conference aft
er the adjournment OF the senate
yesterday and elected Senator G. A.
Culberson, OF Texas, chairman OF
the Democratic caucus. The position
carries the nominal leadership OF
the minority on the floor Of the sen
ate.
Senator Mccrcary, OF Kentucky,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
SECRETARY TAFT'S
MOTHER DYING

Millbury. Mass, Dec. 4.--The ply
sicians attending Mrs. Louisa w.
Taft. the mother of the secretary OF
war. Issued report today that she
was sinking slowly. but steadily. was
unconscious aud that her condition
is hopeless.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
RUNAWAY BALLOON
IS CAPTURED.

London Dec 1.-The runawap
French airship. IA Patrie, has been
found on farm at Ballyballagh,
ireland, according TO a Central News
aispatch from Belfast The CORE
spondent says the craft tore up the
ground for many feet until the
frame work foll apart.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs.

You only have five more days in
which 20 take the discount on your
taxes. The discount period closes on
November 30, 1907. Call ut my Of
Ace room, No. 4 Telephone Burlding.
and settle your taxes before the date
mentioned above.
w. T.. HAWLEY,
11-23-7t Deputy sheriff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
CALL FOR NATIONAL
BANK REPORTS.

Washington, Dec 4.-The comp
trolier OF currency today issued a
call for reports of the conditions Of
The national banks at the close OF
business Tuesday, December 3.
Ola another column will be found
the report of the Flat Top National
Bank Of Bluefeld)
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

Rev. r. E Iiolder who was pas
tor OF Calvary Baptist church sew
eral years ago, IS conducting inter-
estlng revival services at that
church, commencing there Sunday
night, ana the meeting IS increasing
IN interest. RevSHolder has been
at Providence. II. J., for two years,
but came here from MaysYille, Mo,
whore he bad been doing evangelist"
work He has many friends here who
are glad TO welcome him back.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

Mr.. G, r. Reese aud family desire
to tender their sincerest thanks to
their many friends for the kindness
shown in their bereavement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

w. II. Gibson, OF Clearfork, sold
the other day to be shipped to man
in Oregon two-year-old horse FOR
the fancy price of six hundred dol
lars. The dam of this horse Is a
Rob Roy mare and he was sired by
Prince Hal. This horse was award
ed premium when a year old at the
TaZewell county fair. The horse will
be shipped the Rrst OF the year
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

The Ada reservoir was drained to-
day by Joint order of the board OF
health and the president OF the wa
terworks.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

Postmaster Il. L. Gillespie. OF Gra-
ham. who has been quite III with
typhoid fever for some time. was ro.
ported better this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

Go and see the two handsome
pffzcs on exhibition at Whites Drup
store FOR B'uoheld's most accomp-
iishcd lady and gentleman skater.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

There was number of Bland wa
gons In the city today loaded with
pork. The prices ranged at ana
I IL cents. very little going at the
latter figures.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

The chief OF police was riding
around town today on one of the
handsomest dapple grey horses that
has ever been seen IN the city. II
belongs to Mr.. w H. Ballard, Of
Peterstown. and tho chief had an
option on Il for the Hrs department
but mate could not be gotten in
time and the committee had TO pur-
chase pair elsewhere.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04
HAcr TuoruLEs N ALBANIA

Vienna Doc FIFTY persons
orc Killed and twice as many
'c1 according to- a report ffoll
nIIlova Albania in a fight between
h Catholic and Moselem populs-
ro0 tho town The trouble was
ofcI by The Moscloms making
ancr of thc Catholic priest
Councilman Mustard. chairman Of
.h board of health has been givina
frw pointers ON sanitation 70 the
recall food puryeyors Of BlueheiI
during the last twonty-four hours
60 and sec the two handsome
prizes on exhibition ~ whites Drlg
store for Plucfcld's most accOmp-
lished lady and gentleman skater
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

and Jones left this morning for an
extended bird hunt on the Cllnch
Valley.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

SANTA CLAUS STORE As USUAL
See the nc wgoods being opened az
The 5 & i0c. Store. Ss Bland street
opposite postoffco. 12-2.tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

Mes@s. F. =. Bailey. Kirkbride
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-04

The Daily Leader, the best a., /
vertising Medium. Try it and bune
up business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-10
UMATILLA IN NUTSHELL.
Brief But Comprehensive Review of
the County's Resources.

In a two-page review of the leading
resources of oregon counties in the
Fifth Anniversary number of the Ore
gon Daily Journal, the following brief
but comprehensive sketch of Umatilla
county appears:
This is the banner wheat growing
county of oregon, one per cent of the
wheat grown in the United States be-
ing produced in this county. There
are 100000 acres of wheat lands di-
rectly tributary TO Pendleton.
Crops never fail, and these lands
yield yearly from 25 to 40 bushels per
acre, there. being harvested in 1906
the enormous amount of 10000
bushels.
Fifty thousand acres of land are in
alfalfa and fruit farms. There are
350,0 sheep in the county and the
wool crop of 1906 exceeded 100000
pounds. The county contains over
80 1000 head of cattle, the value of
which exceeds 100000. The number
of horses and mules exceed $4,000
head, valued at over 100000.
In portions of Umatilla county corn
grows well, producing % to 35 BUSH
els per acre. Irrigation projects are
working wonders in Umatilla county.
Besides the big government project at
Hermiston many private companies
are reclaiming large bodies of arid
land.
Pendleton Is the county seat and Is
the most important shipping point in
eastern Oregon Milton, Weston, Athe-
ma. Adams. Echo. Umatilla, Freewater,
Helix. Pilot Rock and Hermiston are
growing towns and each have a live
commercial association.
Flour, harvesting machinery, brick,
structural iron, blankets, Indian robes,
woolen garments and many other arti-
eles are manufactured in the county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-10
Shooting Tourney at Spokane.

Spokane. Sept. 10.-A number Of
the foremost amateur and profession
al trapshooters lined up at the traps
at Natatorium park today at the
opening of the Interstate associations
third Pacific coast handicap tourna-
ment The tournament is held un-
der the auspices of the Spokane Rod
and Gun club and will last three days
To judge from the excellence of the
program and the number and high
standing of the contestants the tour
nament will be The most successful
affair of its kind ever pulled off in
the northwest
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-10

struction. The road Is now using en-
gines having a weight 60 per cent
greater than those used at the time
Of the construction OF the road, ana
the car capacity has increased more
than 33 per cent. The cars are ma
terially higher than the old equip
ment, causing a greater vibration and
strain upon the track is probably in
creased In a greater ratio than the
increased weight of the equipment.
The commission believes that i'm
provements in roadbed have not kept
pace with improved equipment 1t
does not appear that conditions are
such as TO justify the commission in
condemning the track for the use of
trains. 1t seems impracticable to
prescribe a schedule of speed while
portions of the track should be OPP
Grated under slow schedules.
Yet, It is due the public to say that
the Great Northern Railway company
has failed to keep its roadbed to that
standard of efficiency required by
transcontinental railway on its main
liUe with the present heavy equip
mont That there has been no justi-
fication from the standpoint of rail-
way earnings in permitting such con-
ditions to exist. The public has a
right to demand that every precau-
ton be taken to safeguard the lives
not only Of the travelling public, but
of the railway employees. Defective
roadbeds are a menace to all. Ties
should not be permitted to remain
in use until rotten There should be
no higher consideration than safety
of operation. The roadbed of main
line over which heavy equipment is
operated at high speed should be
kent to the highest standard of eff
ficiency.
The commission believes from the
evidence of new ties being distributed
and the activity in making needed
repairs that the Great Northern rail-
way is endeavoring to remedy exist
| ing conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-10

II you see it in the East oregonian
It's so.