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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20
'P0SSUM A COURSE
At CHRISTMAS DINNER

Gainesville, Ga. Dec. 20.-There
will be possum served at the Christ
mas dinner at the White House-a
fat. juicy Georgia 'possum. fattened
on persimmons. The little animal is
now about ready for the slaughter
and Will be sent TO Washington in
time for the presidents Christmas
dinner. The 'possum will be- the
gft Of Mrs. Helen LOngstreet. post
mistress at Gainesville, the widow
Of General Gongslreet, one OF tho
most famous military leaders or tho
Confederacy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

mediately by a loud report and n
conclusion that shook nearby build
ings and was felt for radius OF
several miles. AT the same time
there came from the mouth OF the
mine an immense cloud OF dense
smoke and dust that noated across
the Youghiogheny river.
Every one in the vicinity knew
what had happened and started for
the mouth OF the mine. Not all OF
them were able to reach the mine on
account of the scant facilities for
crossing the stream.
The ventilation fans were kept in
operation as the power buildings had
withstood the shock.
SO far as known at the present
time only one man who went to
work yesterday morning escaped
alive.
Joseph Mapleton, a pumper, emerg-
ed from one OF the side entrances
shortly after the explosion. He had
left the part OF the mine where most
OF the men we're working and was
on his way to the engine room for
oil.
81 was near entry 21." said ne.
when I heard an awful rmmbllng.
I started towards the entry, but the
next instant was blinded. and for a
little while did not know anything
Then ] got TO the side entry and
worked my way out
Mapleton was somewhat cut and
bruised. but later he returned TO the
mine and Joined one OF the rescuinf
parties.
William Kelyingston, superintend-
ent OF the mine. was not I'm II when
the explosion occurred and he quick
| ly organized resculng parties, start
ing them to work at short Intervals
in the main entry AMI similar forces
at the side entry. The officials and
the rescuers have only the faintes
hone that any OF The men may b.
\ living.
] ut ludlu uluit VI bNt tDli phug n
in Pittsburg and Immediately upoI
receipt OF word OF the explosion tn
officers hurried 20 the mine and ar
leading and directing the work o
/ rescue
About ! 500 feet from the moutl
OF the mine a heavy fall Of roo
was encountered by the rescuers.
is believed that the bodies of mos
Of the men will be found beyond thi
point. II Is hoped from the progres
made up to this time. however, tina
the further section Will be reache
early today. There are several sid
entries. through which 10 Is expecte
some Of the men viii be reached.
one remarkable feature OF the dis
aster Is the almost complete absenc
/ OF narrowing scenes usually enacte
by women friends and relatives q
the victims. Conditions preventin
easy access to the mouth Of the min
are partly responsible for this an
those in charge OF the work are dc
ing everything possible TO keep tn
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

Jacobs Creek, Pa, Dec. 20.-An
explosion of gas in the Darr mine
of the Pittsburg Coal company, To-
Gated here, yesterday entombed be-
tween 200 and $50 miners and
there is scarcely a ray OF hope that
single one Of them will be taken
from the mine alive.
Partially wrecked buildings In
the vicinity Of the mine and the con-
dition Of the few bodies found early
In the rescue work indicates that
the explosion was OF such terrific
force that II Is impossible that any
one could have survived II.
All OF the thirteen bodies taken
out by this time are terrible mu-
tllated and three OF them are head
less.
This Is the third mine disaster
since the first OF the month in the
veins Of bituminous coal underlying
Western Pennsylvania and West Vir-
ginia, for the Naomi mine, near Fay
cite City. and the two mines at
MOnongah. w. Va. in which the
earlier explosions happened. are in
the same belt az the local workings.
Today's catastrophe swell the num-
ber OF victims of the deadly mine gas
In the last nineteen days to between
$50 and 900.
That yesterdays disaster does not
equal or even surpass in loss OF life
and attendant horrors the one in
West Virginia is due TO the devotion
TO church duties OF a considerable
number OF the miners In observance
Of the church festival many OF the
400 or more men regularly EN-
ployed In the mine who did not go
to work yesterday morning. Those
who escaped through this reason are
members Of the Greek Catholic
church and they suspended work TO
celebrate st. Nicholas Day.
AS was the case at Monogah the
explosion followed brief shut down
the Darr mine having been closed
Tuesday and wednesday. It was
1880 O'Clock when the tenth trip OF
loaded cars had been brought out
to the tipple when there came an
awful rumblIng sound. followed inn
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20
B0NAPARTE WILL Be
THE GUEST OF HONOR

Chicago, Dec 20 The mognlh-
cent new clubhouse Of the Now Illi-
nois Athletic Club. one OF the finest
buildings Of its kind IN The country,
viii De formally opened tomorrow
evening with great banque at
which many distinguished men OF The
city. state and nation viii spear At-
torncy General Bonaparte VIII DE- The
guest Of honor and is expccta 3 10
make some important political an-
nouncements regarding the policy Of
The administration.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

The Bland road is in a desperately
rough condition. caused by hard
freezes OF the last few night. How
ever the produce wagons get over the
road better than when 1t is muddy.
The mail rider who has the star
route from here TO Rocky Gap gets
there all the same. wet or dry. with
certainty. celebrity and security"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20
NOTICE TO TAx-PAYERs.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
All Taxpayers are hereby notified
that 5 per cent. penalty and per
cent. interest will be added, as re-
quired by law, to all city taxes re-
manning unpaid after January 1st,
1908. Save the penalties by paying
now. Yours very truly,
ID. G. LILLY,
Treasurer City of BIuefieId.
12-17-1w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

The result Of the election in poca-
hontas yesterday seems to please
everybody in Blueneld. While tom-
perance people here are rejoicing
over the defeat Of the vets the whis-
key people lose nothing by the re-
suit as II don't interfere with their
business. "a
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20
THE DRYs WIN
IN P0CAHONTAS

Pocahontas, Va. Dec. 20.-The To-
cal option election passed on yester
day In a quiet, orderly and decorous
manner. Although there was Intense
feeling on both sides. neither dis
played any animosity in the fight.
The drys devoted considerable
portion of the day to song and pray
er. whilst the wet brethren did ALI
they knew how to influence votes in
other ways.
The final vote was announced:
For closing the saloons 90
Against closing the saloons s2
Spoiled ballots
--
- ..... lIS
Majority for local option. 10
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

j. w. Freeman was right painfully
hurt yesterday. While coupling cars
on the yard the front finger of his
right hand was mashed on.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

MONITOR BREAD MAKES BRAIN
AND MUSCLE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-20

Iotal .........
Majority for local option 10
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-30
Gard of Thanks.

We wish TO express our heartfelt
thanks to the kind neighbors and friends
who assisted US during our late bereave-
ment of husband and father.
MRS. A. a. WATSON AND Sons.
Notice
Those knowing themselves indebted
to the undersigned are requested to call
at the Carlton and settle their accounts.
FL. j. STANGL.
If you want separator oil, sewing
machine, gasoline engine, lawn mower,
gun or any kind of oil, talk to Watson.-
Watson's Machine Shop. ID
Now is the time to buy childrens'
school coats and Jackets at great saw
ing. A large assortment to choose from
at half price.-T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE,
Wis.
If you want a good new or second
hand wheel, talk to Watson at Watson's
machine shop. 27tf
Miss Ena Berkey, piano instructor.
will receive pupils at the home of Mrs.
Geo. Doty every Friday and Saturday.
35w5
III, IN facC. you want any repairing
done, talk to Watson. - Watson's Ma
chine Shop. IL
If you want water motor, talk to
Watson; one-eighth horse power to 10
horse power. Watson's Machine Shop. 13
"A good cigar show case for sale. In
quire Of f. F. Burgy. 32tf
If you want good gasoline stove,
three upper burners and one step burner,
talk to Watson.-Watson's Machine
Shop. 29tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-30
CORRESPONDENCE.
Porter


Miss Mamie Murray of Edgerton, is
the guest of her sister.
Threshing is the order of the day just
now. Grain gives small yield.
DR. Chittenden of GAINESVILLE was call
er at the Eagle Creamery on Sunday.
Next week is the Rock County Fair
and as usual large crowd will attend.
Mr. and Mrs Thos Cassidy are rejoicing
over the arrival of daughter on last
Sunday.
School in the Eagle district begins on
Monday, Sept 2, Miss Roxcie Bates as
teacher
Frank Boss and family spent Saturday
and Sunday with Fred Boss family in
Johnsons Creek.
Evansville and Porter crossed bats at
Gibs lake on Sunday, resulting in vic
tory for Porter. Another game will be
played next Sunday.
Caledonia.
Mr. and Mrs John Sweeney spent last
Sunday at Lake Kegonsa.
Miss Jennie Frusher is visiting her
brother, f f Frusher, at Madison.
Mr. and Mrs M Mccarthy were the
guests of Ed Fox and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Root Earle spent Sunday
with M. Lienau and family at Slough
ton.
Clerk of the Court Jesse Earle and
family spent Sunday with his parents
here.
Eddie Sweeney of Edgerton is spend
ing the week with Florence and James
Mccarthy.
Miss Ethel Mccarthy is spending the
week with her aunt, Mrs Will Schrode
of GAINESVILLE.
Friends of Mrs Charles Sweeney here
are pleased to hear that she is improving
under the care of DR. Cleary.
Mrs Frusher, who has been spend
ing the week with Mrs T w Frusher, re-
turned to her home in Minnesota Sun
day.
James and Grace Fitzgerald, who have
been spending the past month with rela
tives here, returned to their home in
Chicago Wednesday.
New Books at Library.
The following new books went into
circulation at the public library on Sat-
urday, August oath:
Poetry.
Emerson, Poems Centenary EDITION..
Shelley, Complete Poetical Works. Cam
bridge EditiOn).
Keats Complete Poetical Works. Cam
bridge Edition).
Fiction.
Bronte. Wuthering Heights
Conrad, Second Mrs. Jim.
Gree, LeavenwOrth Case.
Howells, Through the Eye of the Needle.
Little Lady of the Decoration-2 copies.
Maxwell, Guarded Flame.
Nicholson. Port of Missing Men.
Plunkett, Letters of One.
Reed, At the Sign of the Jack o. Lantern.
Rickert, The Reaper.
Watanna, Heart of Hyacinth.
Williamson, Princess Virginia.
Yonge Heir of Redclyffe
Zdngwi1 Ghetto Comedies.
Miscellaneous.
Schmitt, Nibelungs, translated by G. P. Up
ton.
Urine, In Tune with the Infinite.
Wallace, Lure of the Labrador Wild.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-08-30

Those knowing themselves indebted
to the undersigned are requested to call
at the Carlton and settle their accounts
FL. j. STANGL.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
PREPARING FOR
COLONIST Rush
RAILROADS ASSEMBLE EXTRA
ROLLING STOCK
Early In March Heavy Influx Of Set
tiers viii Reach California.
Bigger Crowds Later.
Railroad News

California railroads are making
preparations for the colonist rush and
the spring arrivals of fasteners.
All railroads will put the colonist
rates into effect on March 1, and with
in three or four days after the actual
influx into California will begin.
Many will head for san Francisco
first; others will make Los Angeles
their first point of debarkation.
Under the colonist rules no stopover
is allowed in some cases at either of
these points, as the object of the re-
duced rate is to induce visitors to set
tie on farm and ranch lands.
The low rates fixed are S39 from
Chicago, $50 from St. Louis and $25
from Kansas City, with "A proportionate
rate from intermediate points.
Because of the Shriners' meeting in
May several conventions between now
and then and the teachers convention
travel this year will not reach the high
water mark for some weeks and the
railroads are using every effort to dis
tribute rolling stock in the most ad-
vantageouS way.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
PERSONALS

On a quest for the beautiful in' the
feminine, Charles j. Blenner of New
York, one of Americas artists noted
for pictures of women, arrived at the
Angelus yesterday. Society is to con-
tribute some of her favorites to be
models of this man of the brush and
pencil, and from here Mr.. Blenner Will
go to Santa Barbara, where the Chan
mel City abounds in beautiful women.
He will remain in California at least
two months and hopes among other ac-
complishments to get rid of a severe
cough. Mr.. Blenner has exhibited in
England as well as America and his
womens heads have been given eX-
tensive reproduction. While in England
two years ago he painted a picture of
the Duke of Cambridge, cousin of
Queen Victoria.
Harry Lefkovite. mining man of
San Francisco, and Louis Lefkovits of
New York, are at the Alexandria. Both
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
Not Enough of II

THAT miner who was engaged to ap-
pear in vaudeville had stage fright
II have always contended that stage
fright wasn't common enough"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
CONDUCTOR CUT
BY PASSENGER
TROUBLE OVER TRANSFER RE-
SUITS IN STABBING
Injured Man Not Seriously Hurt-De-
eIares His Assailant Was Intox-
icated-knife Wlelder
Arrested

In an alteration over a street car
transfer j. l.. Van Every, a real estate
man, stabbed Conductor j. E. Adams in
the face at the Fourth street station
of the Los Angeles-Pacific street rail-
way line late last night. Adams was
not dangerously wounded and was re-
moved from the receiving hospital to
his home in Santa Monica.
Adams is a conductor on Hollywood
car and was making the run into the
city from Hollywood. Van Every
boarded the car at Temple street, and
several passengers say he showed evil
dences of intOXicatlon. Adams, pass
ing through the car near the end of
the route asked the passengers if they
wanted transfers and several We're is
sued. Van Every did not ask for one,
but demanded it as soon as the car
reached the station.
Il can't give you one now," said
Adams, but step inside and l will get
it for you.
Van Every is said by Adams to have
became abusive and to have followed,
threatening him, into the station.
Calls Him Intoxicated
Il saw he was intoxicated" said
Adams, "and wishing to avoid trouble
took no notice of what he said. l went
back to get the transfer and was going
to hand it to him when he sprang at
Inc, slashing saVagely at my throat.
L threw up my arms to defend myself,
but the third stroke caught the side of
my cheek"
AS Adams sank to the ground Van
Every ran from the building and prob
ably would have escaped had it not
been for Maurice Cecil, a young physi-
cal culture teacher who was passing.
The youth seized Van Every in a grip
of steel and when he was joined a
moment later by Adams, who rose
quickly to his feet, the real estate man
was completely OVerpOWered. The two
men held him unth PaUolman May
reached the scene, when Van Every
was placed under arrest.
Van Every says he is the son of
Charles b. Van Every, 324 East Thir-
tieth street. He is Wen known among
dealers in small real estate properties
and has no police record. He refused
to make a statement concerning the at
fair last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
CHRISTIAN CHURCH WOMEN
GIVE PARLOR RECITAL

The ladies' circle of the Boyle Heights
Christian church gave a parlor recital
last evening at the home of Mrs. j. W.
Bycc, l57 North Soto street, under the
direction of Mrs. Walter L. Martin
The following program was rendered:
Maids OF the Mountains. Paige
Misses Irene Ramsey, Grace Poyzer
Madams James Morford, w. b. ByCe
and Walter L.. Martin.
Tricks versus Tricks. .,...John s. Wood
Miss Edythea Bell Bennison.
Solo, IuOaua Observation-Disclosures. ..ToStl
Miss willy Smyser.
The Little EyauEe Eellst............
...,....... Harriet BeeCher stowe
[ Miss Bonnison.
bolo, The Years at the Spring ....B Beach
Miss Snyscr.
Itebecca of SunuybrOOk Farm......
.,......,...kate Douglas Virgins
Miss Damer.
: Business Venture
Miss Mabel Claire Damer.
1lo, Loves Springtide. de.....IIammond
Miss Smyser
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
SOCIETY CIRCUS
READY TO SHOW
FULL DRESS REHEARSAL is
HELD
Real Elephants Show Reluctance to
Cross the Pier on Account of
Previous Unpleasant
Experience
Special to The Herald.


VENICE, Feb. 21.-Fully fifty per-
sons witnessed full dress rehearsal
this afternoon for tomorrow evening s
performance of the society circus at
the auditorium.
The arrangements We're carried
through with clockWork nicely and
barring an evidence of stage fright
on the part of the elephants, who had
to be prodded before they would step
out on the pier, everything proved
highly satisfactory to the show man
agement. From the keeper of the ele-
plants it was learned that about five
years ago they had fallen with a
bridge that gave way beneath their
weight, since which time it has been
difficult to start them across similar
structures.
However, once they began to move
forward there was no further trouble
in commanding them. Before the move
was made Mamma" the leader and
biggest of the beasts, excited the ad-
miration and sympathy of a large
crowd of spectators, who watched the
proceedings, by her almost human
pleading with the trainer in charge
to let her turn back on the hard road.
The thirty ponies and two score
horses to take part in the performance
appeared in perfect training and went
through their dClS IS IL lne Work was
enjoyable to them. BY tomorrow morn
ing the seating arrangements will be
perfected and the numbering of the
chairs and boxes will be finished.
Already a large advance sale of
seats has been reported from Los An
geles and the auditorium box office
has done a big business. Under the
personal supervision of f. A. Short,
manager of the circus, large corps
color arrangements within the huge
structure. In the decorations thousands
OF flags Of all nations, as we'll as
countless yards Of bunting and other
bright effects have been Grtisttcally
draped about the stage and walls Of
the building. Among local society wo-
and no iii be prominent in the life
DIR CICERO STL"4Ns, DEN is.
suite 4l1-4l2 Lankershim bldg,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
LAKE SHORE ENGINEERS ACT
Break Of Negotiations and commu-
nlcate with New York
Ry Associated Press.

by ASSOCldleu I-ISSSs
CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-The breaking of
negotiations between the local Lake
Shore e. Michigan Southern railroad
officials and a committee representing
the engineers because of failure to
agree on wage matters caused uneasi-
ness over the prospect of a strike. The
engineers sent a request to Vice Pres
ident Brown of the New York Central
system for a special conference.
Since November l employees have at
tempted to reach a settlement with
c. e. Schaff, in charge of the traffic
department of the Lake Shore road
west of Buffalo. An increase in wages
proportionate to that given recently
on many western Vanderbilt lines was
asked, together with other new con-
ditions.
G. c. Redhead, chairman of the en-
gineers' committee, said the case will
be taken to the highest officials Of the
New York Central lines, but that no
radical action will be considered until
response has been received from
Vice President Brown.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
Concern viii Develop Property Where
Gold Is Found In Paying Quan.
titles Northeast of Santa
Monica

One of the newly elected officers Of
the Santa Monica Oil, Gas and Mining
company is Sam Weisberger business
man of this city. Mr. Weisberger Is
deeply interested in the new company
and is bending every energy toward
its success.
The concern owns $3.50 acres Of land
ten miles northeast Of Santa Monica
in a district which is said to be the
best oil region in the state. Cold is
also found on the land in some guam
tity.
The work of developing the property
will begin at once and the proomters
are enthusiastic over their holdings.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22

are heavily interested in properties in
Goldfield.
Mrs, George W. Currier, Miss Grace
Currier of Denver. Colo, and Miss NJ.
Ross and f. T. Adams and valet of
New York. comprise a party of promi
nent tourists here for pleasure.
r. B. Phelan, a mining engineer of
Greenwater, and E. b. Farley and j.
Lonergan, also of that camp, are at
the Hollenbeck.
n. Bernard and H. r. Hilton, mining
men of Angels Camp, Colo, are at the
Hollenbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 3. Hanford of
Washington, d. c., are at the Alexan.
dria.
w. e. Stevens, a hotel man of Seattle.
is at the Hollenbeck.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22

Mrs. Day. wives of ranchers, were
making revenue by permitting team
sters to dump garbage and dead an
imals on their places for 80 cents load.
The controversy grows out of the
fact that the city's crematory is un-
able to accommodate all the materials
which it is called on to burn up, and
the city has winked at the practices
of dumping stuff near the city limits
until other arrangements can be made.
The health department has tried in
vain to get the city council to find
a way out of the dilemma.
In the meantime firms have come
forward Offering to buy this fertilizer
material of the city at a premium.
Now the city pays a fixed price for the
removal of dead animals and other
garbage which has a commercial
value.
If Mayor Harper's way prevails the
city will be making revenue out of
this waste instead of paying to have
1t hauled away.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
AL.LEGE WOMEN
MAINTAIN DUMPS
City and Vernon Property Owners
Object to Garbage Farming Near
City Limits and Notify
Board

Complaint was made to the board of
public works yesterday by A. and w.
E. Hoppe and other property owners
near the Vernon and Los Angeles city
limits about the dump farms that are
being maintained there.
It was stated that Mrs. de Turk and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
More Remarkable

Il see an inventor is working on an
Itomobile that win jump yer holes. 81
That's nothing compared to my ma
line"
why what does your auto do?"
The first time / took 1t out it jumped
=sr the curb and tried to climb a tree. "
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22

Everything you want you will find In
the classified page. One cent wo-d
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
Women's handkerchiefs A5c B

Three handkerchiefs to the box
Made of fine linen with hemstitcheC
ly embroidered initial. Three in
Today, 45c box.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22

DIR CICERO STE .4lSS, DEN IA.
suite 4l1-4l2 Lankershim bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22
J. PLUVIUS GETS AHEAD
OF WEATHER F0RECASTEF

tHinIHh yesterday, .Sl lncn.
Total for season, 1870 inches.
Total to date last season, 0.52 inches
Highest temperature yesterday, 81.
Minimum temperature, 81 degrees.
State forecnst-ShOwers Friday.
Once again old Neptune and Jupiter
Pluvius conspired together and by
their combined efforts brought in a
storm from off the ocean before either
the state or local forecaster saw them.
The storm that brought yesterdays s
rains was $50 sudden" and, according
to Assistant Forecaster Fuller, a life
size facsimile of the one that sneaked
in on the forecasters last week.
The present storm is general along
the California coast, from Los Angeles
to San Francisco. Weather seers
promise a continuation of showers for
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-22

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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-11-14

Z "A. M. Mystic Tie Lodge No. $50 meets at
I Masonic hall first and third Tuesdays of
each MONTH O. j. KAUFMAN,
MATT EDGAR Sec W. M