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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
CHAMP CLARK TO LEAD
MINORITY IN HOUSE.
1T is STATED THAT HE HAS
ENOUGH VOTES PLEDGED TO
HIM TO DEEAT WILLIAMS.

washington, ID. c.. Jan. a.
Champ Clark will be the. leader of
the Democratic minority ia the next
Congress. His friends have been
quietly at work for him Tor months.
Since tho election last Fall they have
been especially active, working on
now members. IL is learned positive-
~ that Mr. CLARK now has pledged to
MIN majority OF 81 OF the Demo-
Gratis. who will compose tho minority
OF the next Congress.
Only few OF the Democratic know
that Mr.. Clark will be the leader nj
tho next session. The news Will
create sensation. Representative
Clark Is one OF the most devoted and
loyal OF Mr.. Bryan's adherents I'm the
country Representative Williams
Is not Bryan man. In an open letter
published today. Mr.. Williams SAYS
he would be Bryan man were Il not
for the latter's position advocating
government ownership OF railroads.
This feature lends chief interest
to the victory OF Mr.. Clark. II ia
likely that Mr.. williams will be
elected to the Senate TO succeed SEN
ator Money. OF Mississippi, in which
case he will take hs seat during the
snort session beginning I'm December.
1909.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
JESUS. HELP ME, FOR I
AM IN NEED OF MONEY
RELIGIOUS ENTRIES IN LEDGER
OF WOMAN BROKER, IN
SPIRED HER.

New York, January 12.-"Jesus
help me- for | am in need of money. i"
This and many well known Bible
quotations, written I'm her fathers
ledger daily, meet the eyes OF Mrs.
J Alden Gaylord. who conducts a
stock brokerage business at 25 wall
street and have guided and helped
her in her business transactions.
Mrs. Gaylord's father has been
dead for some years, but his religi-
GUS yearnings as written I'm his led
ger have an innunce on his daugh-
ter.
Each morning Mrs Gaylord begins
her days work wltA prayer I'm the
Office, believing that all her success
has been due to her father I'm God
Now she intends branching out and
helping others by holding weekly
prayer meetings in her Office and wei 70
coming all who wish to attend.
Rev Henry Marsh Warren, well
known as New York's hotel chaplain.
has agreed to cooperate with Mrs.
Gaylord. He will conduct the ser
vices
at is not only the man OF the
slums who needs help," said Mrs.
Gaylord today. but also the edu-
Gated business man and woman. who
WHEN troubles and rcyersos corno
cannot stand the strain and commit
suicide
These persons are overlooked, but
they need help. They may not be
reduced to the straits OF wanting n
meal or the price Of a bed but they
often do need good spiritual advice
and perhaps some assistance in ad-
justing their financial matters. we
hope TO save many among the strug-
Cling humanity Of wall street
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
TREAT AND THE
WHOLE WORLD
DRINKS WITH YOU
BUSINESS MEN OF WASHINGTON
FORM AN ANTI-TREAT-
ING CLUB.

Washington, Jan. 12.-An anti
treating club has been formed here
by leading business men, who con
slider that treating has grown into a
most Dernicious habit Here IS the
pledge the members sign:
II hereby agree and solemnly af-
firm that during the year 1907 ! VIII
neither accept nor extend treat TO
anyone OF Intoxicating liquors I'm any
public bar in the District OF Columbia.
For each and every violation OF my
agreement / further agree to pay
into the treasury OF the Anti-Treat-
ing Club the sum Of $40. All fines Sc
cured by the Anti-Treating Club Will
be used for charitable purposes"
Edwin II. Pilsbury, real estate
man. is president OF the club: Fred
erick X. Barbour, vice-president, and
Emanuel Spelck, secretary and treas
urer. David Moore, one OF the or
ganizers, reports that success is as
sured.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
AMERICA USED
HALF THE GOLD

Almost exactly half OF all the gold
mined in the world last year was used
in the United States OF the yellow
metal there was produced little
more than s4OO,OOO.OOO, and OF this
amount the American mines contribu-
ted a trifie more than $S6,OOO,OOO.
This country kept all the gold
which came from its own mines and
then bought and imported 100000
000 from abroad. That was an un-
usually large amount, and upward OF
a half OF II was directly due to the
San Francisco fire. Nothing but
ready money could heal that wound,
and so It was procured In the only
way possible TO get It.
But eliminating the sum required
to allay the distress OF that stricken
city, the United States had need for
large quantities of money to swing its
enormous overturn OF general bust
ness. There is no truer index OF the
nations expanding greatness than
this ability to outbid the rest OF the
world for its gold supply. which
could be made to earn more than
anywhere else.-Philadelph Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
MRS. BODINE
ASSAULTED
ATTACKED BY NEGRO IN YARD.
SHE LOSES HANDFUL
OP HAIR.

Baltimore, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Mary
Bodine, 104 North Eden street, re-
ported to tho police OF the North
western district that negro made
desperate attempt to assault her in
"A small alley In the rear OF her home
Wednesday morning.
According to Mrs. Bodine, she was
washing clothes in her yard whom
the attempt was made. Shortly af-
ter 8 o'clock, she says, while she was
bending over tub, she heard
slight noise behind her. Before she
could turn someone seized her by the
hair aud began pulling her toward
tho gate. She screamed and the
negro placed his hand over her
mouth.
she began TO struggle with tho as
sailant, but he Ughtened his grasp
upon her hair. He succeeded In get
ting her into the alley. It was then.
she declares, that he tried 90 assault
her.
fierce struggle between the neg
70 and his victim followed Mrs.
Bodine succeeded in breaking away
from the negro, but left handful OF
her hair In his grasp.
She ran back into the yard. through
the house and out the front door
Meeting Mr.. Solomon AItfeld. 1O8
North Eden street, she told him OF
her escape Mr. Altfeld armed him
self with "a club and entered the
house He won't to the yard but the
negro was not to be seen. Then he
went into the allay, and although the
negro had sufficient time to make hia
escape, Mr.. Althed says he saw him
Just turning into the street
The negro saw Mr.. AItneId coming
and started TO run The chase led up
Eden street and into Lexington street
then 10 Central avenue, where Mr..
Altheld lost sight OF his quarry. The
neighborhood was searched. but the
negro could not be found.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
AIMED AT TAFT BOOM.
FORAKER'S ACTION so CoNsTRU-
ED AND ROOSEVELT
REsENTS 1T.

Washington. Jan. l2.-Milton ID.
Purdy, assistant to tho Attorney
General, returned today from Browns
vile. Texas. and found the President
prepared to make the most OF the
affidavits gathered there relative TO
the shooting up of the town by negro
soldiers whom the President has
since dismissed without honor.
The President speaks with many
callers about the effort OF Senator
Foraker to discredit his action in this
matter and has indicated several
times he will make his message to
Congress next Monday as forcible
as possible.
The President Is said to feel deeply
on this subject, not only because his
action has been challenged, but be-
cause he thinks the persons critics.
ing him are working TO prevent the
election OF the President I'm 1908 of n
man who VIII carry out his policies
IL has been made apparent I'm many
ways that the President would like
to see Mr.. Taft in the White House
after 1908. Every blow struck by
Foraker at the President is blow
aimed at Secretary Taft.
1t Is not likely that any OF this
feeling will creep into the Presidents 9
message. but II is considered certain
to add to its ginger
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
HUNDRED MILLION
70 BE ADDED TO CAPITAL STOCK
OF THE PENNsY.

Now York. Jan 1.-THE stock
holders Of the PcnnsylysaIa Railroad
Company will be asked by the man
agment of that company 90 authorize
the issue OF probably one hundred
million dollars additional capital
stock and one hundred million in
bonds
The question will come before the
stock holders at their annual meeting
March -, according 10 an announce
ment made by the management today.
10 was stated the company Is not
planning any large improvements be-
yond those announced.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
MRS. SAGE BESEIGED.
ARMY OF APPLICANTS FOR
BOUNTY COOP HER IN
COUNTRY HOME.

New York, Jan. 12- Mrs. Russell
Sage IS practically I'm a state Of siege
at her country home at Lawrence. L..
l., because OF the opportunities Of
applicants for her bounty. SO per-
sistent have been the demands upon
her, not only by special messengers
and by mail, but by those who hope
to obtain a personal interview, that
she IS almost deprived OF out-of-
door recreation.
Scores OF these beggars wait out
side the grounds Mrs Sage has
been in a quandary whether 90 re-
main I'm Lawrence or come into the
city 10 live, but close Brsonal friends
have advised her TO remain where
she is; for, as one Of them remarked
today Mrs Sage IS bounded to
death I'm the country but she
wouldn't know moments peace
were she 20 movo 20 New York"
Mrs. Sage has, according 10 the
statement OF this same friend deter
mined that she will grant an inter
view to no one; that she will neither
see nor speak with anyone not an
intimate friend or who does not come
accredited from her attorney, Henry
w. Dc Forest Her servants have
been instructed TO this effect
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
PRESIDENT WILL
PUSH THRU"
HE ACCEPTS MENIBERSHIP ON
SIMPLIFIED SPELLING
BOARD.

New York, Jan. 10.-The fact that
President Roosevelt has accepted mem
bership I'm the Simplified Spelling
Board. whose list of simplifed spell
lings he adopted last summer. was
announced today. The board also
called attention TO the fact that the
President continues the use OF the
simplified spelling forms as an ear
nest of his advocacy by the people of
the reform.
IL was announced also that Presi-
dent Jordon, of Leland Stanford Uni
versity, who was said to have re-
signed, definitely retains his member
ship on the board.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
PROTEST MADE
BY NEGROES
DELEGATIONS URGE JUDGE
EVANS NOT TO PRESS JIM
CROW MESSAGE.

The Gazette OF Charleston Says
Representative Evans the advocate
of the Jim Grow law for West Vir-
cinia railroads was besieged all day
yesterday at his rooms the Elk Ho-
tel by delegations OF negroes impor-
tuning him to reconsider his deter
mination in the matter as he would
incur the displeasure OF the negroes
throughout the state. Judge Evans
received the delegations. They all
made addresses on the subject and
he explained to them that It is his
belief that both races will benefit
alike by the Jim Crow law. because
with equal service neither race will
be uncongenially associated with the
other.
The negroes fail to see the matter.
In this light however, and are using
all the means within their power to
prevent the bill from becoming a
law. They do not seem to think that
there is anything unfair in a bill
giving whites and blacks equal, yet
seperate service, and admit that in
this there is no injustice, but feel that
their social privileges are being out
ragged.
Politics may kill the bill but Judge
Evans declares he will stand pat"
1t is understood that the local neg
roes have written Booker T. Wash
ington to use his influence against
the proposed measure.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
HE BARS "HELLO"
GIRLS
ST. LOUIS CIRCUIT ATTORNEY
WANTS HIS SECRETS
KEPT.

st. Louis, Jan. 12.-Circuit At
torney Sager is not going to trust
secrets that pass through his office
and the grand jury room to a girl
telephone operator.
mo sir" he said today; 81 couldn't,
Why, there wouldn't be any secrets
around here at all IL a woman got
next to all the things I necessarily
have to transact over the telephone"
A private system is to be installed
in the Four Courts In the spring
with new switches, and Saver says
that there will have to be a man TO
operate from the central point or It
won't be operated
Why just suppose" continued the
Circuit Attorney. that Hiram John
stOn should be indicted for some
thing. Well, / might want to know
something from one OF my assistants.
or the sheriff or somebody I'm the
building about the whereabouts Of
Hiram, and II there's n girl out there
on the telephone, why, she'll be GER
tain to hear It.
Then the very first thing when
she sees her chum or steady" It'll be:
Have you heard about the indict-
ment OF Mr.. Hiram Johnston? Isn't
1t awful? Poor man, and his poor
wifei"
Then Hiram will know and skip.
No, sir; I consider that a girl tele-
phone operator around here would
defeat the ends OF Justice"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
DIED HORRIBLE DEATH
VIRINIAN TORN TO PIECES RY
REVOLVING SHAFT.

Billings, Mont. Jan Edwin e
Jack, an oiler at a sugar factory. was
killed in a horrible manner today.
Jack was wearing his overall blouse
unbottoned, and the garment caught
in rapidly revolving shaft The
man was whirled around the shaft
at a terrible rate, tearing HIS body
to pieces. Jack came from Freder-
ricksburg, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
PROVERBS AND
PHRASES.

3y also serve who only stand and
W; Milton
hat shadows we are and what
sh lows we Burke.
Where there is shame there is yir-
German.
A judicious woman that is diligent
and religious IS the very soul OF the
house.-Bishop Thorne.
Many words honor a man and few
the woman.-Modern Greek
Wonder is the first cause OF phllo-
sophy.--Aristotle
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
DILEMMA OF
SENATOR MONEY.

Senator Money and several friends
were discussing his coming retire
ment from public life.
who VII BIS your successor?"
Senator Culberson OF Texas, asked.
"Pm sure / don't know" said
Senator Money. I'm keeping out OF
the fight
~ should think you'd be I'm IT,"
We'll, you see. there are two
candidates" Senator Money sa,I
There IS Gov. Vardaman. He is a
cousin Of mine. Then, John Sharp
Williams is a candidate, and he IL
my wfo's cousin Now you can see
why I am not taking an active part
In the senatorial campaign in my
state Washington Dispatch.
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12

The people OF the state are won
dering why Hon. John T. McGraw,
chairman OF tn democratic state ex-
ecutive committee, called meeting
Of that committee at this time. Walt
and see. There may be a lot OF bus
mess to transact, which interests the
party. Charleston Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
LEO'S STATUE
IN PLACE
LATE POPE'S BODY soon TO BE
MOVED TO IT'S FINAL
TOMB.

Roffe, Jan. 10.-The statue, 20
feet high, Of the late Pope Leo XII,
by Tadoline, was today raised above
the door leading to the sacristy OF
the Church OF st. John Lateran, to
the left Of the choir.
1t is likely that the removal OF the
body Of the late Pope to it's final rest
ing place in the Church OF st. John
Lateran will occur I'm February.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12

An Adamless Eden I'm Texas is the
dream Of Mary f. Hayden, the Chica-
go novelist. She has bought 5000
acres OF land. and means to induce
1000 women TO settle there. Men
will be strictly forbidden.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
FEATURES OF THE
GOVERNORS MESSAGE

Further restriction on levy
ing bodies, particularly dis
. trict boards of education.
. Increased powers for tax
commissioner
Taxation OF intangible prop
erty.
. Creation of new sources of
revenue
Assessment year to begin on
July 1.
: Changes in the method of
taxing banks
Creation of railroad com
mission.
Better enforcement OF the
general laws.
The regulation by law OF
political parties.
Nomination Of all candi-
dates including 4. S. senator
by direct primary.
. appointment Of registrars
. to conduct registration OF vo-
" ters.
Amendments TO the insur-
ance laws.
Changes I'm the school laws.
Drastic laws against sale OF
poisonous drugs
Pure food law.
Changes In the prevailing
laws
Enlargement Of the state
senate
One board OF managers for
state institutions.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
SALARIES FOR
COUNCILMEN

The convention called to frame
new charter for Chicago has voted to
raise the salaries OF councilmen to
$4,000 The present salary is $500.
1t IL urged that II the salary were
raised undesirable persons would
seek nomination; that the council
should be composed OF men who
would not be attracted by the salary.
but would serve the city as honor and
public duty The theory OF the OPP
position Is that the salary proposed
VIII invite too many politicians TO
enter the canvass, increase the cost
or elections, and thus prevent wor-
thy men OF small means from becom-
ing candidates.
The weight of public opinion
abroad is against the payment OF sal
aries to councilmen, and the excel
lent municipal government and high
standing OF the municipal couclls
whose members serve without pay
tion OF salaries for members OF city
Legislatures has little to do with
good government. In France. as n
rule, municipal councillors serve
without compensation. They receive
allowances TO cover their actual ex-
penses I'm the performance OF Official
duty, and these outlays are subject
TO strict construction. Alfred Shaw.
close observer Of the French sys-
tenn, says that the municipal coun-
ellis or France represent the stand
ards of honesty and Intelligence pre-
yailing In the community.
In Germany it Is regarded as a
very high honor to be Il councilman.
Membership Is a title OF dignity
that merchants, professional men
and scholars are usually eager 10
hold" No salaries are paid these Of
hcials, and n penalty Is imposed if
those who are elected 20 the oflce
decline to serve The result is. mu-
nicipal legislatures I'm Germany are
splendid business machines" In
England the situation IS much the
same. The English councilmen serve
without pay "By common consent OF
the community nouo but men OF
worth who have made their way 10
a good standing among their neigh
bors arc regarded as eligible for the
council stands noxt I'm dignity To a
seat In Parliament The English town
is well governed
These foreign instances show that
20 is possible 10 secure the best coun-
cilmanic bodies without pay. pro
vided the electorate appreciates the
importance OF the Office. In the Unit
cd States members OF councils receive
compensation IN the majority OF CIT
ics. with the exception OF Boston.
no salaries are paid councllmen I'm
Now England. This Is the rule I'm
Pennsylvania There is no assurance
derived from the experience Of Amor
lean cities which pay substantial sal
aries TO members Of council that the
best government IS secured by the
practice. In fact IN many OF the paid
bodies there has been n distinct de-
tcrioration IN the personnel as com
pared with conditions in former
years, when the service was not made
attractive by reason Of the salary
attached to it-Phlladelphia Public
Ledger.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12

Sackett and Heatherington, OF near
Princeton, lumber dealers, have re-
ceived request from j. A. Wilkin-
son. Of Bristol, for four OF their best
plank to be put on exhibition at the
Jamestown Exposition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12

Rev. Mr.. Richardson, pastor OF the
Baptist church at Athens, who has
been visiting friends in the city. left
for his homo this morning on No.
is.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
SAFETY OF THE
TRAVELLER

The fact Is that i'm the last an
alysis, no matter what system is de-
vised or what ingenious automatic
apparatus IS applied, the safety OF the
traveller is in the hands Of the rail
road cmploye It is the man I'm the
locomotive cab or the signal tower
upon whom everything depends. and
the point TO which the commission
should direct ifs inquiries IS the reas-
ON for the failure Of tho employe to
fulnll his part Is he overworked
and underpaid or careless or incom-
pctent. or what? The public would
like TO know Philadelphia Inquir-
er
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12
WE ARE NOT THE
ONLY ONES WHO
HAD BIG TRADE

London, Jan. 12.-The year 1906
was a record year for British trade.
For the first time 1t not only reached
but overtopped a total OF $1,000.
100000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12

Five women were chosen as county
treasurers in Idaho at the recent cleo
tion and "a women as county super
intendonts Of schools.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-12

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Mexico Missouri message., 1907-08-29
ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.

Maxwell Bros. shipped to mar
ket z cars OF oats last week.
Feutz & Barney shipped out SIX
ears of oats the past week. Price
was 40 to AZ cents per bushel.
+. 7. Cant, a prominent attor-
ney of Mexico, transacted business
here last Saturday.
T. j. Roberts last week sold his
farm Of 100 acres, one mile south
OF Rush Hill, to Mrs. Flessner of
Illinois at $67 so per acre.
T. j. Roberts bought of Mrs.
zury the property known as the
Slime place, very neat residence
just out of the corporation of Rush
Hill. Price. 81, 100.
Mrs. Morris whose husband died
recently, has moved to Mexico and
now offers her property for sale.
Il is desirable piece of property.
j. p. Harper is using all the
men he eau get, aud they are turn
ing off work--turning away many
applicants for new buildings. He
has contracted all the work he can
do mp to cold weather.
The new residence for 4. A.
Feutz is nearing completion. 1t
will be the most beautiful and best
residence property in Rush Hill.
Sam Dowell, formerly of Au.
drain Co.. but now citizen of
Aldeabridge, La, together with
his family spent several weeks very
pleasantly visiting relatives and
friends here. His wife is a sister
OF j. G. Maxwell.
Prof. l.. q. Mccall and wife of
Kirksyille are spending few days
with Mr.. MeCalps parents here.
Rev. Lanning preached here last
Sunday. Having to preach a fun.
eral east Of LaddOnia in the after.
noon he could not be here in the
evening.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-08-29

are fine; price. 42c per bu.
Most everybody going TO ths
Fair this week.
Miss Lizzie Poorman entertained
last Thursday evening.
Born, Aug. 20. to Tan,y Hagau
and wife. a son.
Ed Crooks and l.. n. Smith
made a trip TO Kansas last week
Henry Myers is here from Val
ley Falls, Kan.
VIM. Beckman is here from st.
Louis.
j. b. Leet and family Of Cali.
fornia are among their friends
here this week.
p. s. Underwood is 10 st. Louiss
G. E. Casper shipped q load OF
hogs to the st. Louis market
Tuesday.
Miss Sadie Devaney entertained
a number Of guests Monday even
ing Dainty refreshments were
served.
<. A. Feutz was on the sick
list, but we are glad to know he is
around again.
Jacob Baehr died of cancer on
Tuesday Of last week. His remains
were inferred in the Laddonia
cemetery. He was 40 years of oge.
Mrs. Robert Walters is visiting
relatives in ALEXANDRIA, III.
Prof. l.. G. Mccall and wife of
Martinsburg are visiting relatives
near here.
Rush Hill people should cultivate
a more loving feeling for each
other and everyone NOW his weeds.