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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
A HAPPY FAMILY
BUILDING
VETERANS OF BLUE AND GRAY
AND THEIR SONS MAY
HAVE ONE AT JAMES
TOWN.

II is probable that the veterans
OF the blue and the gray of the civil
war and the Sons of Veterans will
be represented and take an active
part In the jamestown exposition.
To this end the question OF erecting
a building at jamestown to be known
as "the building of the blue and
gray veterans and their sons" is
being agitated. II the movement
should prove success the veterans
will have many war relies on ex-
hibition, the most interesting of
which will be the uniforms and
swords OF Gems U. S. Grant and Rob
ert Il. Lee President Roosevelt and
Representative 'Sperry OF Connecti-
cut are being consulted I'm regard TO
the movement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
ICE FAMINE FEARED

The car shortage is causing n fam
ine which promises to have a serious
effect over a large region of country
next summer, according to a La
Crosse dispatch. On the Mississippi
river between La Crosse and Lake
Pepin, millions OF tons Of ice are
harvested. each winter to supply half
dozen northwestern and middle
states. This year the dealers are un-
able to get cars, and as there are
not sufficient storage facilities on the
ground the harvesting Of ice for
shipment has stopped An ice famine
is feared
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
BURIED IN OLD
COAL MINE
MAN DUG HIS WAY OUT WITH
HANDLE OF a SHOVEL.

Pittsburg Jan. 3t.- After being
Imprisoned for nearly two days In an
old coal mine, and almost dead from
fatigue and hunger, John Stevens. OF
Lone Pine Washington county IS in
% critical condition at HIS home
stevens was at work in an old
country coal mine, some distance
from hls home. when he found his
ogress barred by n fall of coal and
slate which completely choked the
mouth Of the mine when he turn
cd to 20 out by an air shaft he
found that another fall had occurred
farther back completely homming
him in
with nothing but a shovel handle.
he managed to dig through the wall
OF coal lie tainted from exhaustion
repeatedly and was scarcely able to
drag himself to his home Searching
parties were hunting for him
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
SENATOR KNOX
ASTOUNDED
HIS son TELLS HIM or MAR
RAGE TO MISS BESSIE
MCCOOK.

Senator Knox OF PENNSYLVANIA. for
mer attorney-general of the United
States was much surprised TO re-
celve a telephone message early yes
-erday morning at washington from
his son Reed better known as BUS.
ter" telling of his unexpected ma,
riage Monday night II Miss Bessi,
McCool OF the famous family OF
Fighting McCooks" without tho
knowledge OF the relatives OF either.
the young couple had journeyed In
an automobile to Alexandria, va
where they were married I'm the rec
tory Of historic Christ Episcopa1
church. After the ceremony they re-
turned to the apartments Of Mrs. r.
d. McCook, the brides Grandmother.
at the Shorcham hotel i'm Washing
ton, whore little wedding sumner
was served. After the repast young
Knox called up his father and told
him what had happened. The sena-
tor was astonishod, but accepted the
situation with good grace. and in
yited the boy to come home and
talk It over owe were very much
surprised" said the senator yester-
day. or course, we knew Reed had
been paying considerable attention
to Miss McCook, but we had no idea
that they intended TO be married in
such a sudden manner"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
MAN SKATES ON WATER
UNTIL WAVE TRIPS HIM

Watertown-Havln demonstrate
ed his ability to skate on tho thin
nest of ice, Bert Eyster made an at
tempt to skate on water. Providing
himself with pair of extra long
hockey skates, Mr.. Eyster made n
running start of half milo, and
by the time he reached the open
water his speed was fully 15O miles
an hour.
For fifty yards he sped over the
water, and how much father he
might have gone mono knows, for
the point Of his skate caught on tho
top of n wave, and threw him into
the water, from which he was res
cued with difficulty
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

Principals Of public schools will
be Interested that a suit brought by
Henry r. Morley. Is, against r.
Morse, principal Of The Hugh OBrion
school I'm Boston, TO recover for as
sault alleged 10 have been committed
in a verdict for the defendant I'm tho
superior court Tho boy charged that
ne was brutally punished I'm school
Principal Morse convinced the jury
that his action was not extreme, and
was taken only because he wanted
the boy TO recognize the rules Of tho
school
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
THE OREGON
EXPERIMENTS

Oregon is just at present getting
a lot Of free Advertising I'm the nu-
merous states that are considering
the adoption OF an initiative and re-
ferendum amendment. one we'll
known writer has called Oregon tho
political experiment station Of the
United States True it is that Orc
gon has gone further than any other
state In experiments with now ideas
I'm government what Oregon has
done In experimental government is
becoming as well known I'm the po-
litlcal world as the achievements Of
Burbank I'm the agricultural world.
Portland Oregonian
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
FACING" TIE
FARMERS

Dirscoll Of Now York he's no such
fear as Gambler Of Nissiqsippi Of
what his farmer friends VIII do To-
him If he faces them without FREQ
seed packets in his hands Apparent
ly the natives OF havana. Alcorn
Noxuboc. Oknbboha. Tiehomlnpo and
the other counties of Mr. Candler'e
district have weird idea that the
country owes them free seeds. par
tIcularly since congressional salaries
have been increased
Congrcs man Dirsooll ON the 9TH
or hand has virtually been assured
by the Pomona grange of OnouIoga
county that mo- steps ho can take iu
thc suppression of fho free seed nui-
sance can be too determined TO suia
thom They realize Of course. tho
absurditv of attempting 10 courcr.
the free seed bi1 with the increase
Of congressional salaries
Free seeds may not bo abolished
This year ~ depends rnou how many
corerossmeu There aro who feel rftc
Gambler about "facIre" thof- cone
etituont= Whon fhc intelligence or
rural Miesis inui and similar section
OF the country comes rn fo the stan
d9rd Of rural New York state Tho
frr. cool ....f..... ...trr .r.rf.r a.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
PICKS A FINE PLUM
FOR A BUCKEYE NEGRO.

Letter Which Explains ITSELF" does
not explain the situation of affairs
I'm the smallest degree. ddeny most
emphatically the statement that the
OF l.. Il. is a one-man organiza-
tion. and II the gentleman will take
the trouble to investigate ne will
find TO the satisfaction of his own
mind that there are about 10000
u, OF l.. II. men who unanimously
indorse the action OF our law max
ers In regard to tho numerous laws
OF our constitution. The feeling in
every respect is most harmonious
All the lawmakers OF the II. OF l.. E
are man OF brain aad consideration
and belong to that class of service.
They attend to their own business.
and let other peoples business
alone We would have the public
know that we have made every plaus-
ible effort possible TO settle this
little difference amicably. We offer
ed TO arbitrate, but arbitration was
rejected. AS this Is n fair means of
settling all questions of difference.
1t must appear to all iair minded
men that they evidently want the
best OF the argument ana do not de-
serve n peaceable adjustment of the
difference.
What is the difference? This is It.
The b. of l.. Il. has clause I'm their
| agreement which reads as follows:
Engineman will attend to engine
mems business. This includes En-
ginemen from the moment they are
promoted until they arc retired from
old age, and then until death. They
come into the ID. OF l.. u. with the
full knowledge OF the fact that they
| must withdraw from the hremon
and we have a good reason for this
Everybody ought to attend TO theh
own business. / think that Is the
cause of some OF the organization
coming to grief They have men moi
IN their class of service attendinl
to their business The idea of B
of l.. H. man Attending to Gro
mans business. Doesn't that soun,
ridiculous? Not any more so thar
for a fireman TO attend to an en-
Eineman's business. He says that tn,
iremen take care OF the nremer
from the time that he goes To- worl
as fircman. SO docs mother
take care OF her babe from the tim,
of it's birth until maturity. Is Il
proper that he should remain &c
until death. a calf is weaued at
months. / think the dominant feat
ure of all this publicity is the seek
ing Of notoriety at the expense ant
against the wishes. or ! might hav,
said the bcuaying OF confidence oI
those they represented However
hope those most affected will have
their eyes opened.
Fraternally Yours,
w. w. c.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
THE TALK ABOUT
CORTELYOU.
AS A POSSIBLE CANDIDATE FOR
THE PRESIDENCY.

More extraordinary things might
happen than that the nominee OF the
next republican convention should
be George Bruce Cortelyou, at pres
ent postmaster-ge general OF theUnit-
ed States and soon TO be secretary
OF the treasury" was the remark
made today by a politician who is
keenly watching the drift OF the po-
litical current. The remark set
the writer 10 thinking. The thought
IS worth considering
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
MEASURES
NEGLECTED

The bill raising the salaries OF
Senators and Representatives from
$4,000 to $500 and the salaries OF
the Speaker and Vice-President from
$4,000 to $4,000 was passed by
Congress after only FIVE days dis
cussion-a remarkable record
However meritorious this bin may
be, it is surely regrettable that law
makers who raise their own salaries
with such enthusiastic promputudo
should neglect measures demanded
by the commercial and agricultural
Interest and labor.-New York
American
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

Everything now tends to the
building up Of such a political ma
chine in this State as is known no
where else. Almost every hill intro
duced provides for a new Office or
some kind of a commission to b.
named by the governor, and which
will go to strengthen his hand when
he wants TO advance further up the
political ladder
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
THE BUILDING UP OF POLITICAL
MACHINE GOES ON.

Charleston, w. Va. Feb. l.
Governor Dawson and his admins
tration are up against the real thing
and it is going to require some
mighty fine work on the part OF
the legislature to rescue them from
their peril. They find themselves
face to face with condition that
cannot be satisfied by any theorizing
nor avoided by any sort of dodgine
The treasury is going to be hundreds
OF thousands of dollars short OF the
amount of money necessary to meet
the demands made upon IL. and the
question is how to get It. The auditor
has reported to the governor and the
governor has repeated It to the leg
islature, that the revenue for gen
eral State purposes under the pres
ent laws cannot go over $1,35O.OOO
a year, and as everybody knows the
appropriations have been more than
that. it is easy for anybody 10 see
that something must be done. But
TO say that the amount Of money.
possible to raise is so and So is not
to tell how very grave the situa-
tion is. The auditors statement is
based upon present conditions. Now
every West Virginian knows that
there Is law upon the stateute
books which removes the tax for
present taxing year, and as It
amounts now to $5OO,OOO year.
when it ONES off the general rev.
enue will be further short by that
much Let us see. The money that
can be raised now, according to
Auditor Scherr, is $1,35O,OOO a year.
The last legislature made appropri-
ations amounting to $1.5OO.OOO a
year. This would leave a deficit of
$15O,000, in case the revenue STAYS
as now, and the appropriations
reached no higher this time than
two years ago. But the appropria-
tions must go higher this year. for
two years ago there was next to
nothing provided for buildings and
permanent improvements, and there
are some demands for that sort OF
thing this time that cannot be put
off. 1t is safe to say that the appro
priations will reach $1,7OO.OOO for
each of the next two years This will
leave deficit of $25O,OOO a year
even if revenues are left as now But
when the state tax comes off the
revenue will be 100000 less than
now, and the deficit that much larg-
er, or SS50,000 in all Now the
question that disturbs the guberna-
torial mind is where to get money.
Governor Dawson I'm his biennial
message told the legislature where
some of it might be found. but even
II all tn subjects of taxation men
toned by him are attacked and
made to pay a reasonable amount.
the sum total will fall a good deal
short Of the amount necessary to be
made up. Governor Dawson real
ICES the condition, and also realizes
the fact that he cannot further con
ceal the real state Of things. He
Is therefore calling in the members
one by one and telling them OF the
situation, and imploring them to
help him and his administration out
of the hole. He confesses to each
one. as though the confession were
to be made to none other. the fact
that the state will run s4OO. 900
behind. and calls upon him as n
patriot and more especially as a re-
publican, to help pass such laws as
will provide the money to save the
grand old party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

The board Of trade at Columbus.
o. has engaged William j. Bryan to
speak at It's annual banquet Poll
ties Will be ruled out. and Mr.. Bryan
is to talk at lcngth upon "the old
world and its ways" Plans have boon
made whereby $500 people will hear
tho speaker. Just now Mr.. Bryan
is speaking nightly in Oregon. He
lately addressed the Legislature OF
Washington, and appeared I'm several
cities OF that state lie is in wide
demand, and draws large audiences.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
TTTWTDATED

a Rufalo man complained TO tho
police because Do was held rp and
robbed of 25 cents UF Dc been %
fighting man, bo woud navc shown
the hlehwavmon no quarter Wash
ington Post.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

Four officers Of the general staff
OF the German army have started
for Japan for two-years' service I'm
the Japanese army I'm order 60 study
methods Of training strategy and
other matters These officers have
been making especial preparations
for this service and among other
things they have taken course in
japanese.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

Only % working days Of the pres
emit Congress are left and there are
appropriation bills aCgregaung some
saoo.O0O.00O TO be acted upon by the
senate so says Mr. Hale Of Maine
in a warning voice.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

A German newspaper OF recent
date contains n news item I'm which
liunlnfanterie regiment stambur
major and n observation-disclosures
are the conspicuous
figures These appclations look
more formidable than "a "rcgimcntal
drum major OF infantry" or ward
robe keeper OF The royal theatre
snhscrlbo 10 the pany Loador
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

90 Man wants but little here below"
Quoth Satan, with n grin,
Don't even need HIS clothes, you
know.
when have forked him ln"
Philadelphia Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

But while the plea for more rev
enue is being put mp I'm such an
earnest manner, the administration
is trying to dish out more coin in
the way Of cxtravagant salaries. The
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
A REPLY
FROM a MEMBER OF II. or l.. f.

Blcneld. w va Feb. j 1907.
Editor Daily Leader
The letter written by prof Max
well Arlington. published in your
paper yesterday and headed "A
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01
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LABOR SAVING DEVICES
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-01

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Evening journal., 1907-12-11
HARRINGTON

HARRINGTON, Del, Dec. 11.-Miss
Jennie McCleary, Of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Booth spent Sun
day with their daughter, Mrs. Rey-
nolds, of FELTON,.
Mr. Hammond and daughter of Mil
ford. were town visitors on Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel Ennis, Of Milford, was
the guest of her son. Joseph Ennis, on
Sunday.
Miss Margaret Records, Of Bridge
vile, is visiting Mss Matte Culver.
Benton Jacobs is on the sick list.
Linwood and Ray Jacobs, Of Newark,
spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Johnson. of
Denton. were the guests of Mrs. Robert
Short on sunday.
Mrs. Frank Johnson, who has been
visiting her sister, Miss Lizzie Flem-
ing. has gone TO visit Denton friends.
]. ID. short. of Milford, was a town
visitor on Monday.
Miss Grace Gordon visited FELTON, on
Saturday
S. willis, formerly Of Harrington,
but for twelve years past resident
of Chester. Pa. is visiting his brother
William willis. and other relatives in
town.
r.. NJ. Hewes was a Milford visitor
on Monday.
Percy Reese Of Love Point. is visit
ing Mrs. Reese at the home Of her
mother. Mrs. Mollie Moore who has
been in poor health for some time.
Benton Jacobs. who has been very
ill for the past week, is now improv-
ing.
DIR. John T<lump of Williamsport Is
the guest of relatives in town.
Miss Matte Culver is on the SICK
list.
After spending a few days with his
parents here. Ray Jacobs has returned
TO Newark.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
NO FUND IN CLEVELAND
FOR THE CONVENTION
BY THE JoURNAIs Special wire.

WASHINGTON, Dec. n-Demo-
cratic national committeeman who
have arrived in advance of to-mor-
rows meeting at the Arlington, are
eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mayor
Tom johnson. of Cleveland. The COM
mitteemen for they had heard some
days ago that the rotund three-cent-
fare mayor had 100000 in real money
to offer for the convention in Cleve-
lands name. Dispatches from Cleve-
land say now that instead Of offering
this large sum for the Democratic con-
vention the town has not raised a cent
johnson says that he never said a
word that sounded like "a hundred,
much less than a hundred thousand.
Just before leaving Chicago yesterday
Chairman Taggart, OF the committee.
said that Chicago could have the con-
vention if she would offer the requisite
amount
Denver, Louisville, Kansas City are
'stin believed to be I'm the race for the
convention.
Among those Of the committee who
have arrived, the general opinion ex-
pressed is that Bryan will be the party
nominee.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
Social and
Personal

Mrs. Elizabeth whitesen has been vis-
iting friends at Pennsvnle
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coursey and
daughter. Florence. OF Greensboro. have
been spending several days IN Whining
ton and Baltimore.
Harvey Dunning. OF Greensboro, has
accepted a position IN this city
Mrs. E IT, Seward. Of Greensboro has
been spending some time with relatives
here.
Charles Edge and Joseph Edge have
been visiting friends at Henderson. Nd.
Mr. and Mrs o. r. Sherwood who have
been visiting IN this city. have returned
to their home at Henderson.
Miss Alta sapp. OF Goldsboro, spent a
few days here recently.
Miss Lulu Baynard has been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. r. Asa Ayres at Goldsboro.
Samuel Holding. an attorney OF cleve-
land, Ohio, has been visiting In this city.
Joseph Taylor was a recent visitor ir
Chester.
Misses Elma and Margaret Clark, Of
Chester. spent Sunday with friends II
this city.
Harry Jones has been visiting his hom'
at Port Deposit.
Mrs Annie T. Carey and Mrs Emm'
r. Lamborn, Of Kennett Square, have
been the guests Of friends in this city.
Miss Nellie German has been the gues
of her sister. Mrs. Benton J. sullivan. a
Landenberg.
Mrs. +. X. Moore Of woodlawn, hal
been spending some time with friends fl
this city.
Clarence Sharpless has returned from
visit to Landenberg.
Arthur Armour OF Greenhurst ha
been the guest OF Wilmington friends
Mrs. Robert Aiken and daughter Helen
have returned 20 their home al Colora,
after visit to friends here.
Clark Kuhns and James A. LeFerS
were visitors IN Philadelphia on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. e. E. Ward and daughter
Miss Nellie. OF Bridgevilie, ,are spending
some time with friends In this city.
Mrs Louisa McColgan. Of Middletowi
is a visitor with her daughter, Mrs. Will
liam Carey, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
TO GIVEixMAS, CHEER

Santa Maria Council, knights Of
Columbus, win solicit subscriptions, from
all the members Of the order in this city
to create a fund to purchase supplies.to be
distributed among the charitable institu-
tions OF the city at Christmas
There are nearly 200 members Of the. or
der in Wilmington. A committee has, s,been
appointed to take charge Of the kworl1
as follows Peter A. Horty. Harry 5. T.,
Graham, Peter ]. Ford. John J.5cassidy
and Joseph A. Tucker
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
PHOENIX APPOINTS
TRIP COMMITTEE

Members OF the Phoenix Fire Company
have begun preparations for a week
trip 10 be made through Pennsylvania in
October, OF next year, during which they
will be the guests of several Of the fire
companies which have been entertained
by them during the past year or so.
A committee Of arrangements has beer
appointed. and consists Of Emmit Morrow,
chairman; j. j. Mulvey, John zebley. j..
j. Patterson and William Brown. The
company will be attired in entirely new
equipments when the men leave on Their
trip.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
WEDDING BELLS
AT new CASTLE
Joseph |. MegginSOn and Miss
Olivia Lank Married
Last Night
DEATH OF MRS.
MATILDA MCGINN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del. Dec. 11-Mrs.
Matilda McGinn. widow of Richard
McGinn, died yesterday at her resi-
dence. Ninth and Clayton streets. She
is survived by four daughters and two
sons. Her daughters are Mrs. Patrick
McGrory. this city; Mrs. Patrick Bog
ley Of Chester; Mrs. Rose Young. Of
Wilmington. ana Miss Ella McGinn. of
this city; her sons belrg Daniel and
Richard, while another son, James, has
not been heard from Tor years Mrs.
McGinn was one Of the best known
and most charitable women in New
Castle.
In the presence Of immediate friends
of the contracting parties Miss Olivia
Lank and Joseph Leroy Megginson
We're married last evening at the home
Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs B.
L. Lank. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. G. T. Anderson.
In the Town Hall last evening an
interesting lecture was given by Rev
Francis H. Moore Of Forest Presby-
terian Church. Aliddletcwn. His sub
ject was Alaska, and those who heard
DR., Moore were highly pleased.
New Castle is receiving the benefits
of local option in Kent and Sussex
counties, as the bottling works here
are shipping considerable quantities oi
p wet goods" to the dry sections.
Rev. Frederick V. Campbell was
given a postal shower yesterday in
honor Of his birthday. Good wishes
were extended by the Pensioners. and
-@he cards and letters from the children
attending the parochial school were sc
pleasing to the pastor shat the children
were given a half holiday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Hizar are spend
ing some time in Alabama.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
Rody ArrIved b WIIminaton.

There arrived IN Wilmington shortly
after Q o'clock yesterday afternoon the
body Of Terence Riley. who was teTn-
ployed as fboiler Inspector by ! the
Pennsylvania Railroad and who Was
killed al GEORGETOWN Yesterday NOM
ing by being crushed .hetkoen the
'caboose and engine of aifralght train
Riley lived at No, s15 Lancaster avenue
and leaves atWife and ten childron.
the youngest OF whom ( is bnt TWO
months old. 1fis funeral viii take. place
on Friday morning at St Padls r. c.
Church