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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17

The ordinance was referred to the
law and ordinance committee, who
Immediately referred IL back with
the recommendation that 1t pass. The
council then concurred I'm the recon-
mendation and on the third reading
was passed unanimously. The ordi-
nance will become n law If signed
by the mayor. His honor from the
chair said he would veto the ordi
nance ana the council assured him
that they would pass It over his veto.
After the ordinance was passed Mr.
Felts spoke in favor OF D., using very
strong terms and recountcd the
trouble that the city OF Roanoke had
in passing a COW ordinance. but now
that they have II, he sad they would
not go back TO the old plan Of al
lowing the cow TO run at large.
The coupcil ordered that a draft
be ordered paid to Miss Bessie V. At
kinson, amounting to $S39.G1. The
members were all against the al
lowing OF the draft. but their bands
were tied. as an arbitration commit
tee had already awarded that amount
and the city council ha1 agreed TO
abide by the verdict OF the commit
tee.
The council recommended TO the
board OF supervisors that a patrol
wagon be purchased for the use Of
the city police department.
On motion OF Councilman G. n.
Mustard Il was shown az the sense
Of the meeting that an ordinance be
prepared and presented at the next
meeting Of the council providing for
Tenders on the street cars OF the city.
Two members objected. but were out
voted. The noes being Messrs. Akers
and Updyke.
On motion Of G. VI. Mustard an or
dinsnce prohibiting the obstrucdng
OF the streets and alleys was pre-
sented. read and referred 90 the law
and ordinance committee. who i'm
mediately reported Il back and the
council unanimously concurred in it.
n was then passed % the third read
ing and passed by two-thirds major
| fly, who decided to make &c unani-
nous The ordinance goes into Of
feet FIVE days from Che date OF pass
age.
a motion was made recommending
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
GA TS
BY THE SCORES ARE ON EXHIBIT.
TfoN IN NEW YORK CITY.

New York. Dec. 17.-Cats, scores
OF cats-DOt the kind that make
night hideous on the back fences.
but thoroughbreds from the homes
Of New York's "4OO"-are TO be seen
at the Atlantic Cat Clubs show in
Madison Square Garden this week
The feline exhibition is a feature OF
the nineteenth annual show OF the
New York Poultry, Pigeon and pet
Stock Association, which opened to-
day. While fashionable society takes
a cursOry interest in the fowls, the
birds and the pet stock that form an
important part OF the exhibits, II
fairly dotes on the cats, and the en-
tries OF feline aristocrats this year
have broken all records in number
and quality.
The blue-eyed white Persian kitten
is ihe feline favorite just now, and
society has gone quite daffy over
these snowy pussies, with the big
round china blue eyes and their
fluffy neck rufhes. Cats valued at
thousands and thousands OF dollars
have been entered at the show. Two
thousand dollars is not considered
an exorbitant price for a fine Per
sian puss, and many matrons and
misses Of the 400" value their pets
at sums even much beyond that.
The high prices commanded by
fine cats has resulted in the estab-
lishment Of many "catteries" in vari-
Gus paris OF the country. where the
best animals are bred for the market.
The furriers. too. are taking account
OF the increasing popularity OF the
feline, for. II white Persians are 70
succeed the tiny Poms, poodles and
elbows so lately in fashion. they will
want white fox or ermine TO match
them instead OF furs harmonizine
with the coats Of the little dogs. The
Persian and Angora cats are very
tender In their klttenhoOd, and re.
quire watchfu1 care. but the full.
grown cats are most delightful pets
refined. sensitive and intelligent. The
mine lives" Of the short-hairej
English cat are not theirs. however
so that The long-haired feline aristo
Gratis will likely always b confined
TO the homes Of the wealthy and we'll
to-do.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
OPERATIVE
CONGRESS- MEETS
COMPOSED OF FARMERS AND Is
NATIONAL IN SCOPE-ONLY
ONE YEAR OLD.

Des Moines. Ia, Dec. 17.-Farm-
ers from various parts OF the coun-
try are assembled in Des Moines to-
day at the opening session OF the
annual Farmers Cooperative CON
gress. The congress Is made up o;
delegates 20 various other agricul-
tural organizations, and includes the
farmers who are allied with no or
The body was organized
a year ago at Topeka Kans.. and Is
national in it's scope. or recent years
the growth of farmers cooperative
enterprises, including cotton and
grain warehouses, creameries, ele-
yators. wooden mills, banks, lnsur-
ance companies and other forms OF
endeavor, has been marvellous, es-
pecially In the south and The west,
where the Farmers Educational and
Cooperative union and the American
Society OF Equity have secured a
strong hold. SO great has been yhe
growth OF these enterprises that a
national organization was formed
last year. with President Charles $.
Barrett OF the Farmers union as
president Of the congress.
A strong effort will be made by
President Barrett and the southern
delegates 10 secure the next con
gress for the south. and Atlanta Is
apparently the choice OF The maiori-
ty Of the southern aelegatea.
Many prominent authorities on az
riculture and economies will address
the congress. which will remain IN
session through tomorrow and Thurs
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
NATAL DAY
Of OUR LORD
WILL BE OBSERVED AT rAEGER
WITH A nouNTrruL FLOW on
SPIRITS.

Jaeger. w. Va. Dec. IA. Mcp.
Browning, who has been on the sick
list for about ten days, IL back at
his post In the drug store.
Mrs. Geo. Il. Dennis has returned
from visit TO her people in North
Carolina and is much improved In
health.
AS is the custom among the great
majority OF frail humanity, Jaeger Ia
preparing TO celebrate the natal day
OF our Lord with bountifui fiow
OF spirits, hut the spirits invoked arc
not OF the kind as thoughtful people
would consider appropriate to the
occasion. We ought To honor ahe
birthday OF our Master dn manner
appropriate to His character and
mission, not Insult Him with drunk
enness and debauchery. The latter
course Will certainly not bring bless
ings In Its wake.
DR.. G.. II. Dennis is In Berwind on
business.
Our young friend, John Darst. has
gone to BlueHeld. We trust he Will
ind pleasant Job and many frlends
In the City OF the Blue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
JNO. MITCHELL'S
ORGANIZATION
WILL MEET AGAIN ON THURS
DAY TO CONSULT OPERATORS
REGARDING THE PROPOSED
RESTORATION OF INTERSTATE
MOVEMENT.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 17.---It ia
announced that the national execu-
tive committee OF the United Mine
workers. Association. John Mitch
ellis organization. will meet here
again ON Thursday. On that date the
board members, together with the
district officers OF the central COM
petitive field, will consult with the
operators regarding the PROPOSED
restoration OF the Interstate move
ment. President Mitchell, who has
been seriously Ill, is now well on the
the way to recovery and hope is en-
tertained that he may be induced to-
remain at the head OF the union. de-
spite his previous statement that he
desired to retire from active lender
ship.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17

that the mayor appoint a commit.
tee to look into the scale question
and see what arrangements can be
made TO make a standard fee for the
weighing of wagons and loads. This
committee will also appoint a man
TO all the position of weigher. Messrs.
Updyke and Mustard and the mayor
were the committee appointed.
The council conourred In the ac-
ton of the board OF supervisors who
made IL part of the agreement be-
tween the city and the Norfolk and
Western railroad that tho city be
exempt for all time from any legal
actdon that may be taken at any time
as n result OF any accidents that
may happen on the Allen street foot
bridge. The railroad. according to
the concurrence Ia responsible for all
legal actions that may be taken.
Councilman Updyke cast the only
dissenting vote.
The auditor said that the city
treasurer had reported TO him that
he had collected $4,000 In taxes.
IL was ordered that the police
force be increased from IL to Is
men. The chief asked this I'm view
OF the fact that the Christmas sea-
son Is now on. and also on account
OF the dllness OF two members OF the
force. The chief said that he was
not afraid OF having 10 men on the
force.
Ii was ordered that the paving be
stopped on all streets except Roam
ole street until spring.
The chief of police was ordered TO
notify the city scavenger that the
citizens of South Bluefeld wished
that their section OF the city BE-
placed III sanitary condition, and
that 1t be done. The scavenger was
present and said that the condition
of Bland street was so bad that he
was not able to get his wagon
through the street at night. He also
said that he had some difficulty in |
and this seemed to be tn,
real reason for not moving the un-
sanitary refuse from that section. He
said that 1t could be done in FIVE or
six night under proper conditions.
The city engineer was ordered 10 |
put I'm sewer through the alley |
which runs from Higginbotham ave
nue. TO Raleigh street to point near |
Thompson's meat market the city to |
bear one half OF the expense and the |
owners the other half.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION
CONvENEs IN RoCHEsTER-FEA-
TURE OF THE MEETING WAS
THE ADDRESS ON ALFALFA
GROWING.

Rochester. ~. Y, Dec. 17.-With
DR.. 9. d. Smead. Of Logan. presiding
the annual meeting Of the New York
State Breeders Association con-
yened here this morning in the
chamber OF commerce. The prin-
cipal feature Of the day was an ad-
dress on alfalfa growing by Hon. T..
d. COburn. head Of the Kansas de-
partment OF agriculture. who attain
ed fame some time ago by refusing
to give up his position in order to ac-
cept a proffered senatorial toga.
Other prominent speakers will be
Prof. Jay a. Bonesteel OF the bu-
reau OF soils at Washington. and
Prof H J Webber, OF Cornell Uni
yerslty. The sessions will continue
through tomorrow. Several affiliated
organizations Will hold meetings in
conjunction with the Breeders As
sociation, including ths New York
state Sheep Breeders Association.
ahe New York State Shropshire
Breeders Association. the Central
Guernsey Breeders Association. tho
Cheshire Swine Breeders Association
and the New York Jersey Cattle
Club.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
TOWN CHARTER
or IEAGER IN
CONTENTION
SOME WANT CHARTER REVIVE
FLED AND OTHERS WANT IT TO
GO UNDEHs--OFFICERS OF
TOWN HAVE BEEN UNFRIEND-
LY TO IT'S INTERESTS.

Jaeger, w. Va, Dec. 17.-Thero
Is quite an excitement I'm Jaeger lust
now over the disposition Of our town
charter. There seems TO be two
parties-one I'm favor OF permitting
the charter TO be cancelled and let
the town government go down: the
other wants the charter revivifed,
new officers elected and the town put
in good shape. The town has been
Incorporated about four years. but
the people have never succeeded i'm
electing officers who we're friendly
10 the Incorporation and therefore
they would do nothing 20 advance
the interests OF the town. but on
th other hand threw obstacles in
the way OF its progress.
On the 18th a convention was
held for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the various Offices fin
the town Upon assembling IT was
learned that the "anti-charter"
party had imported enough non-citi-
zens TO give them the majority.
wherefore the other party adjourned
TO a neighboring building and held
a convention OF their own. nominated
a ticket and are preparing TO fight
for their rights 10 the bitter end.
They have no doubt OF their SUCCESS.
provided they can keep out the IL
legal voter. which thov intend a., do.
at all hazards.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
infection few yards to the Thomp-

infection few yards to the Thomp-
son spring. Allowing for develop
ment of the disease 1.-TWO or three
wseks} tn eturning OF Spring No. =
into Spring No. 1 corresponds very
closely TO the outbreak OF typhoid In
Bluefleld. Thus. while we have 40
positive evidence, circumstances
show that the Thompson spring may
have produced the epidemic.
ON December 9Th the waters from
Spring No. 2were effectually divert
ed from the water supply. IL is ad-
vised that this diversion be made
permanent.
The reservoir on the line OF the
Ada supply is efectually guarded
from surface drainage by means of
bitches. Except from drainage from
a small pasture lot and the possibili-
~ of algae growths Cgenerally harm
less except fora slight odor and
taste impaired to the water) there
is no possibility of pollution OF this
supply. The reservoir water. I be-
lieve to be as pure as that OF the
spring. but being few by them
through the overflow or Spring No.
4, it is subject TO the same sources
OF contamination.
BEAVER POND SUPPLY.
This supply Is an underground
stream breaking out or Chickamauga
limestone. II IS fed from the noun
tain streams and is subject to sink
hole contamination Just as is the
Ada supply. 1t is advised that ex-
whether connection exists between
this supply and certain polluted sink
holes. of which there are several In
the contiguous drainage area. 1t is
probably as safe as the Ada supply.
wish to state that both supplies
examined are naturally producers OF
good portable water. II Is evident
at the Ada springs thai
the water company has done much
to avoid contamination OF the water
upon its property and has endeavored
to give the city excellent drinking
water. But It should go further than
this and clean up certain sources OF
pollution beyond the limits OF its
property.
Mr.. II. o. Wiles. assistant OF the
city engineer, has accompanied me
in my Investigations OF the Ada sup
ply and l would respectfully sug-
gest that further experiments in
tracing the connection between pos
sible sources OF pollution and the
water supply could be most profita-
bly, made under his direction.
Very respectfully.
HERMAN STABLER,
Sanitary Expert.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
MANY YOUNG,
And Others
NOT So Y0UNG
But NONE THE LESS BIIssFuL.
WITH CLOTHING THAT SHEDS
RICE AND TRUNKS BEARING
HUMOROUS rLAcARDs ARE'IN
CHICAGO To GO ON HONEY
MOON SPECIAL"

Chicago. Dec. 17.-Many young
couples and others not so young, but
none the less bhssfui. with clo,hing
that sheds rice and with trunks
bearing the usual humorous pla-
cards. are arriving in Chicago today
to Join the famous Honeymoon
special which will leave tomorrow
for thirty days tour OF billing and
cooing and goo-gooing. The excur-
sion VIII be personally conducted by
Dan Cupid and will travel over the
Southwestern, Southern Pacific and
Union Pacific lines. Almost the en-
tire passenger list is confined to
newly-weds. although a few reserya-
tons have been accepted from
couples who have been married some
time, but who are stin violently in|
love with each other and who have
never taken a honeymoon trip. No
reporters, unmarried folks or other
critical persons will be allowed 10
interrupt the dream of bliss or mar
the radiant glow OF happiness which
is expected to permeate Cupid's spe-
cial. s. A. Hutchinson, the railway
tourist manager whose brain evolved
the happy idea OF a honeymoon ex-
cursion. declares that the train Will
be the most luxurious in its appoint
ments OF any that ever left Chicago.
Every care has been exercised in
the sale OF tickets. and only those
who have the blissful appearance OF
the just-married or about-to-be have
been allowed TO spend their money
at the box office. Newspapermen
and other curious outsiders who have
tried to get on by various subter-
fuges have met with stern rebuffs.
although one reporter, In his encsa-
siasm and self-abnegatlon, offered to
get married and become real "hon-
ey-mooner" II allowed to take the
trip. The best and most discreet at
tendanhs of the three railroads have
been selected to wait upon the happy
couples. and the passengers will not
find themselves served by men who
Will make efforts to secure extra
tips by smiling knowingly at the
groom. All the privacy possible will
oe supplied, and. as all aboard will
be in the same condition OF celestial
happiness, there will be no cynical
passenger in the seat behind to dis
cuss, In an unnecessarily loud voice.
the question. rs marriage fail
ure?"
Fresh roses and other flowers will
be supplied the passengers every day
and many other concessions not
given by the "heartless corporations"
TO the ordinary traveller will fall 20
the lot OF the happy ones on the
"goo-goo special"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
TOWN COUNCIL
NET LAST NIGHT
REPORT, COW omNAxCE
PATROL WAGON, STREET CAR
FRANCHISE. SIDEWALK on
sRUCrIoNs--A FEW OF THE
MATTERs TALKED.

The meeting OF council last night
was clear indication that some
body had woke up, woke up to tho
fact that something has to be doing
IL may. of course, only be n flash
In the pan, but seemed such a genu-
Inc attempt to do something II is
hoped IL will continue. Among tho
important items transacted may be
mentioned two ordinances, one for
cows and the other prohibiting the
placing OF distractions on the streets
and sidewalks. This refers to all
such Instructions as chicken coops.
FISH boxes and vegetable stands.
Following Is the COW ordinance Of
fered by Councilman II. L. Felta.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17

Tickets for "a Cowboys Girl"
will be on sale at the White Pharma-
cy Wednesday morning. December
Is. F7ITV
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
FAILURE
TO OBEY WRIT on HABEAs COR
PUs CHIEF KUHNE Will PAY
$3.50 FINE AND SERVE 30 DAYS
IN JAIL.
IN JAIIa

New York, Dec. f7.--,FOr falling TO
obey a writ OF habeas corpus which
was directed against him for not
having Frank Jenkins, the banker.
photographed and measured. Chief
Of Brooklyn Detectives Kuhne was
sentenced to thirty days IN Jail and
fined $3.50 by Supreme Court Jus
ticc Burr for contempt OF court.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17

Al Taxpayers are hereby notified
That per cent. penalty and pcr
cent. interest will be added, MS re-
quircd by law, to all city taxes re-
manning unpaid after January tst.
1908. Save the penalties by paying
now. Yours very truly.
ID. g. Lilly.
Treasurer city Of BIueReld.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
WANT BRIDES AT SPOKANE.
Eligible Bachelors of Coast state
Long for Marriage state.

Spokane, Dec. with Spokane crying
out for 5000 women between the ages
of twenty and thirty years, as wives of
eligible bachelors longing for the mar
ried state, and with like conditions ex-
listing in 15O,O00 square miles Of territory
adjacent to this city the Spokane AZ
dnity Club has come into existence here.
It's president J. c. Brown. secretary OF
the Spokane Mining Brokers Exchange
declares that the purpose Of the new or
ganization is 20 prevail upon the young
women OF the country TO come to this
city The club now has twenty-t three
members. all less than thirty years OF
age, and any unmarried man between
the ages of twenty AID. forty years is
eligible, il he has Sl,oco I'm cash. or its
equivalent in real estate.
The club viii provide the marriage H.
cense for each member who marries. II
will also pay the minister and furnish
the best man, rs well as bearing the ex-
pense Of the wedding feast. at which al
members will be guests. II will also pro.
vide maids or matrons Of honor and
bridesmaids
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
FINDS RICH TREASURE SHIP
Texan Discovers Lost Yacht Sun
posed to Contain S150,0OO.
Vessel Sailed Up Trinity River to
Aid Santa Anna During Texas
War for Freedom.

Wallisyille. Tex. Dec. The recent
shifting OF the bed Of the Trinity River
az point a few miles above Pacific has
solved the mystery Of the disappearance
of "a British yacht, which has been miss
ing for seventy years.
The hull Of this vessel has been brought
20 light. and upon the deck are three
brass cannon Of ancient pattern. The
discovery Of the vessel was made by John
II. Sparks, well-known citizen Of
Nacogdoches, Tex, who was making a
trip down the river when his attention
was attracted to the wreck
a .rise in the river washed away the
sand which had covered it for nearly
three-Cuarters Of a century. The i'm
portance Of the discovery lies in the fact
that according 70 tradition the hulk Of
the yacht contains English gold coin 70
the amount of S15O0OO.
The yacht was said to have been char
tered by the Mexican government to
bring arms. ammunition. and money 10
Santa Anna, for use in his campaign
against the Texans in the war which
finally gave Texas her freedom. The YES
sci was proceeding up the Trinity River
when it struck a snag and was sunk. The
officers and crew Of the vessel were said
10 have Joined Sant2 Anna and were all
killed a few days later in the battle Of
San Juan.
Sparks claims whatever treasure the
vessel may contain by right OF discovery.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
NOT AWED BY BIG STICK"
Oklahoma Legislature TO 5Iakc More
Unique Laws.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 1.-The jOkers who
said that everything under the sun OF a
cranky nature had been written into
the Oklahoma constitution were not
stating the fact. Many things were over
looked or omitted through stress Of cir
cumstances. but, if rumors be tr;e.
amendments will be made and the things
omitted put into statute law.
The two proposed laws that viii excite
comment IN the East are the one making
actual law Of the "unwritten law and
the other conferring pensions by the
State on Confederate veterans. There is
a growing belief that the first state leg
islature of Oklahoma. which convenes on
Monday, viii ne a reproduction of the
constitutional convention.
The prediction is made that. unre-
strained. through fear OF Congress and
the Big Stick" and with no limitations.
such as the enabling act imposed on the
constitutional convention, the legislature
will put into effect many of the So
called reform ideas that were attempted
in the constitutional convention. and add
numerous others TO the list
The Washington herald., 1907-12-02
FILIBUSTERERS ARE BEATEN
Expedition Against Brazilian State
Ends in DiSaSter.

London, Dec. THE Rio Janciro CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail sends details
of the defeat of a hlibustering expedition.
the object of which was to overthrow the
state government Of Minas Geraes. The
leader. Sebastian Magala, was aided by
British. Canadians. and Americans. The
money for the expedition was raised in
London and New York It is STATED 10
have amounted TO $500 COO
The filibusters attacked the state forces
at Bahia on November o. but were re-
pulsed leaving Maj. Davies. an English
man, killed. and Lieut. Gordon wounded
and prisoner The hlibusters retreated
to the sea. They were surrounded and all
taken prisoners.
The Americans include W. Wilson. Her
bert Farnwecker. and Jay Price.
The Brazilian ministry of foreign affairs
received warning that the expedition was
afOot from the Brazilian ambassador at
Washington.