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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26
NEWS OF THE WORLD

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Joseph Harrison, convicted of
abducting North Carolina boy and
sentenced to twenty years, shoots
himself at Norfolk Va, when Of
fcers come for him
Warrants issued for fourteen of
the eighteen accused in the Pen
nsylvania capitol graft case.
Boiler explosion in Mexican fac
tory hurls eleven to their death and
seriously wound twelve others
Jefe Politico of Mexican villageI
is ambushed and killed by unident-
fled assassin
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick striclS-
en- blind and almost killed by ner-
vous collapse in Ohio penitentiaryI
Chicago man confesses to planning
murder and robbery to escape clut-
ches of loan sharks.
Relatives in $5O,000,0O0 suit at
Boston testify that Henry III.
Rogers, Standard Oil magnate andI
president Amalgamated Copper
Company is in bad physical con-
dition.
Discussion of the Brownsville
affair almost rends National Negro
Baptists' convention in session at
Washington.
Tribal delegates at Casablanca
accept all peace conditions fixed by
General Drude, the French con-
mander.
Branch of celebrated Madrid
Scientific Society calls convoca-
ton at Mexio City to propose name
of Secretary Root for membership.
Pope Plus X issues encyclical
Standard Oil Company of In
diana ordered to provide bond
of $6,000,000 before obtaining super
sedeas staying collection of that
$29,240,000 fine.
Hearing at New York in Federal
suit against Standard Oil Company
develops that profits for seven
years from 1899 to 1906 were $780,
015,934.
-Four persons killed at Colorado
Springs when automobile plunges
down hill.
Defense and prosecution likely to
agree that Harry K Thaw shall be
tried in December.
Director General Barr of the
jamestown Exposition resigns be-
cause of the dispute over the con-
duct of the social affairs of the
The Russian Constitutional Demo
Gratis issue manifesto denouncing
the new system of elections us a
violation of the Fundamental laws.
The Zemstvo Congress at Mos
COW rejects Premier Stolypine s
plan for local elf-government
France decides that Morocco must
pay all damages for the Casa
blanca outbreak and its repression.
Three imperial commissioners are
appointed by China to study the
constitutional systems of Japan,
Great Britain anu Germany.
Smallpox spreads in Vienna and
public gatherings are forbidden.
About 10000 persons have been
vaccinated.
The Hague Peace Conference
adopts by large majority the plan
for tribunal to deal with prizes
taken at sea.
Lord Blount, of England, be-
queaths 100000 to Yale Univer-
sity.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

Defense and prosecution likely to
agree that Harry K Thaw shall be
tried in December.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

France decides that Morocco must
pay all damages for the Casa
blanca outbreak and its repression.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

The zemstvo Congress at Mos
COW rejects Premier Stolypine s
plan for local self-government
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

The Russian Constitutional Demo
Gratis issue manifesto denouncing
the new system of elections as a
violation of the Fundamental laws.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

Director General Barr of the
jamestown Exposition resigns be-
cause of the dispute over the con-
duct of the social affairs of the
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

Three imperial commissioners are
appointed by China to study the
constitutional systems of Japan,
Great Britain anu Germany.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

Frank Kellogg, Government coun
sci in the Standard Oil case, seeks
to prove that the Standard operates
in Texas through the Corsieana
Oil Company
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

Smallpox spreads in Vienna and
public gatherings are forbidden.
About 10000 persons have been
vaccinated.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-09-26

A well-informed Texas grower
says that state vii produce more
pecans this year than ever before.
The Frisco system expects to han
die thousand cars of the crop.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
RELIC OF WAR
is UNCOVERED
BY A FARMER

Eikins. w. Va, April 2s.-Forty-
two years have elapsed since the
close of the war between the states.
yet rear after year unexpected re-
minders of that bloody time. some
pleasant and others sad, are brought
TO light. Yesterday as Joe Mouse,
OF near ElkIns, was sowing grass
seed on piece OF woodland that
had been burned over this spring
near the head of Isner's Run, on the
point OF a ridge extending out from
Kelly mountain, he found a hand
some sword, evidently that OF a
general or other commissioned off,
Ger. Nearby, further investigation
brought TO light, the head and foot
stones OF a grave, in which the
owner OF the sword had evidently
been buried. The sword was made
I'm 1862 and the only legible marks
on Il were the initials I'd. B." 1t
was in a scabbard and was .rusted
but very little, having apparently
been wrapped in clothing and buried
near the surface of the ground The
head and footstone OF the grave were
six feet and four inches apart. Per-
sons who have seen the sword be-
lieve IL to have been that OF a
southern soldier.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
A STATEMENT

Certain friends inform me that
am being accused of writing some OF
the articles appearing in the local
papers in the present political con-
test. At their suggestion. desire
to state that the accusation is wholly
incorrect. Being neither a resident
nor voter, I've no possible interest
in local politics. / am greatly in
terested in Blueheld, and through
the press and in the Chamber of
Commerce, / am endeavoring to aid
her advancement, but only in this
direction do l take any interest in
the public affairs OF either Bluefield
or Graham.
w. d. ROBERTS.
The management OF the Leader
substantiates the above.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29

Stem-winding watches were inven-
ted by a man named Noel I'm 1862.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
U. S. JURORS DRAWN
FOR THE FEDERAL COURT
WHICH CONVENES AT
BLUEFIELD MAY

Federal court Will meet I'm Blue
field on Tuesday, May 18th. Judge
Keller, who has been away for some
time, has returned ana will preside.
The following have been drawn as
grand juors for this term:
Davis Thorn, Princeton; J. w.
Fowler, Wharncliffe; Alex Mounts,
Vulcan; r.. M. Stafford, Thacker;
William Sans, Brunch; w. ]. Nc
Claren, WEIGH; Boyd Lusk, Halls
Vile; NJ w. Hutson, Welch f. M.
Evans, Bradshaw; A. c. Wadron,
Jaeger; Simeon Green. WEIGH; p. p
Flanagan, Eckman; f. c. shrews-
bury, Jaeger; w. r. Bailey, Giatto;
G. A. Bradshaw, Bluefeld; Henry
5. Brown, Bramwell; G.. H. Wade,
Bluefeld; w. A. Pankey, BIueReld:
John w. Snyder, Bluefeld; J. b.
jenkins, Bluefield.
The following have been drawn
as petit purors:
j. NJ. Cline, Lick: w. II. Ballard
Peterstown; Chas L. Dunn, Red Sui
phur; John Hensley, Fairfax; s. T..
Lambert, Matewan; II. IT. William
son, Williamson; Isadore Kieiman.
Keystone; a. ID. Beavers. PeeryvilIe:
Weaver Cline, Hallsville; John d.
Brewster, Welch; G. L. Wood. Sandy
Hun; l.. ID. Lockhart, Panther: John
Hagerman, Bradshaw; Clarle Moses.
WEIGH; John r. Grenwalt. WEIGH: l..
G. Toney, Northfork; Joseph Peters.
Camp Creek; o. J. Farley, Lerona:
o. j Caldwell Blueheld. w. L. @.
McKinzie, Pride; Lorain stinson.
Ada; F. NJ. Shirley, Blueneld; o. G..
Jenkins, Bluefeld; p. J. Kelley, Blue
zelda. o. Hawley. Bluefeld: Wady
Belcher, Bramwell; A. w. Brown,
Princeton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
CURED OF RHUMATIsN

Mr.. VIM. Henry OF Chattanooga.
Tenn, had rheumatism in his lie
arm. THE strength seemed to have
gone out of the muscles SO that Il
was useless for work." he says. ct
applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and wrapped the arm in flannel at
night. and to my relief 1 found that
the pain gradually left me and the
strength returned. In three weeks
the rheumatism had disappeared and
has not since returned" II troubled
with rheumatism try a few applicA
lions OF Pain Balm. You are certain
TO be pleased with the relief which
II affords. For sale by all druggists.
Do you take the Leader? II not,
why not? Only Csc per month. de-
livered to your door.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29

Graham, Va, April 10, 'o7
Dear Sir
I will sell you one nice
dwelling and eighteen (18)
S0x100 foot lots in East Ora
ham for $4,000; $1,000 cash
balance in 6 and IL months,
provided you'll allow me the
exclusive agency for selling
the lots for you. House
rents for SIS per month. 1
have only ten days time to
sell this property.
Yours Truly,
4-l'-f w. D. ROBERTS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
NOTICE.

The following Il notice that Geo
w. Whitworth, reading at Blue
acid. W. Va, has made application
70 the County Court OF Mercer
county for liesnse to sell at retail
spirituous liquors. wines. porter. ale,
beer and drinks OF like nature Mt
No. Ia Rlueneld Ave. Blueneld. w.
Va
Given under my hand this April 1,
iso7.
ESTILL pAILEY.
Clerk Mercer county Court.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29

LOOK QUICK will sell
my Q room house and SIX
17b, corner lot, South Of
Graham depot for $17o0,
cash, and 4 yearly pay
ments Of $3.50 each.
II. m. YOST,
'l''u Graham. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29

WANTED: A lady or gen
tleman unincumbered who
can furnish an Once
Room and take charge of
a Refraction department
under professional in
struction. Particulars up
on application in person
at Room No. 10 Green
spon Building, across hall
from Doctor Mayors Den
tai Parlors.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29

ALI Fixtures FOR SALE,
consisting Of Cash Regis
ter, Cash 6arrier System,
aaseleas Light System,
Show eases otc. at Sacri-
nee prices, 1t once. The 5
and 10 Cent Store Go.
4-3l If.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
RUMORS OF BATTLE
IN MAGOFFIN COUNTY

Painville. KY, April 28.--It was
reported here late this evening that
in an attempt TO capture Henry
Montgomery on Tick Lick, in Ma
coffin county, two members OF
posse we're killed and several men
injured and that Montgomery him
self was finally killed Montgomery
was convicted Of murder in MagofHn
county recently and sentenced to life
imprisonment. He was sent here
for safe keeping About ten days
ago he broke Jail and fed toward
Magomn county with a posse in pur-
suit.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
COPPER

have anywhere to "a inytst hare
something attractive refer your aatsn
on 10 the stock OF the Penn Wyoming
dividend paying which eonHanY
- engaged Is that OF making Copper. There are
no failures In this kind Of Investment in tA
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29

1t h stated that the German gov
eminent IS soon TO establish a depot
at Lexington, KY, for shippins
AmerioaA-bred hirses 10 Germany
for use in the kaiser's army.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
MCDOWELL COUNTY
COAL LAND

Sransm' Va, April 4, 1907
I have for sale 700 acres Mcdowell
County Coal Land In fee. Price $50
per acre.
Write nae for details.
Yours Truly.
u w. ID. ROBERTS
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
NOTICE.

Architects. Contractors and every
body else: Please give the chamber
OF commerce details OF all new and
proposed buildings In the district.
The same Il desired for use In ad-
vertising.
Chairman Advertising COMMITTEES
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
TO THE POINT.

Yes. located at Norfolk nov.
Coming down during the Hxpef Is
so, write me about anything goa
want to know, or cali TO ne me.
Same old boy: glad to hear fron
anybody at any time. Houses %
ont during the exposition.--0ooa
property for sale.
ID. WHITE ATKINSON.
BOARD OF Trade Bids
Norfolk. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
WHO'S WHo9

For the next few months tho list
OF greatest living Americans" will
be subject to change every time
player saves a game by smashing out
a home run.-Washington Post.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-29
no FOR TIE
ExPOSIrIoNl

II has been my study. end Z
think know how ana am ready. Z
have the oest places fer tie mest en-
toyment. In your ovn way. at rsA-
sonaels prices. Dent fail To write
me In advance OF your coming
For those who DO not mind the
expense ! will have one or more
OF the swellest eottagss.-surf beth
Ing ut the door.
n. WHITE ATKINSON,
S11 Beard OF Trade Bldg.
Norfolk. Va
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-12
JOINT COMMITTEE BILLS.

Both houses of the Nebraska legisla-
ture have agreed to authorize Joint
committees to prepare bills covering
the principal subjects on which the
issues Of the last campaign turned.
Every member OF the republican ma
jority was elected on distinct pledges
to secure the enactment of certain spe-
cifie reform legislation promised In the
republican state platform, and every
member OF the minority was elected on
similar platform pledges which, II any
thing, went further than those of their
opponents. The people expect these
promises to be scrupulously redeemed
and the record of the legislature will
be judged largely by its performances
along these lines.
The great difficulty to be overcome
in carrying out this program arises out
OF differences of opinion as to scope
and detail of the reform measures. The
Introduction of a multiplicity of bills
on the same subject would open up a
NChpllhb OppOINuhAbg W NhOSC "hO
want no legislation at all to play the
one against the other for the purpose
of killing them all off. This has been
the regular practice of the lobby in
previous sessions and will surely be
tried again II any opening for repeti-
ton is presented. On the other hand,
II the joint committees of the two
houses can be united on the outlines
of the proposed legislation, the bills re-
ported as a result of their conferences
will start out with special prestige and
1t ought to be possible to secure sub
stantial unanimity for their support.
Even with joint action in framing
the measures the pitfalls and other
dangers to be met must not be over
looked or belittled. The powerful cor
porate interests which have success
fully blocked these reforms in the past
are not going to stand aside now and
let them go through unopposed. 1t
behooves all the members of the leg
islature who are earnestly enlisted in
the movement to be constantly on the
lookout and to omit no necessary pre-
caution at any stage of the proceedings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-12
POLITICAL DRIFT.

Ninety-four counties in Kentucky have
voted out saloons. Evidently the famous
blue grass dew has been blended to death
The mayors of New York and Boston,
following the strenuous habit worked OF
on their defenseless communities messages
of Saharic length and dryness.
The governor, the speaker and the chief
clerk of the house of representatives OF
Minnesota bear the name of johnson. Too
much? N,l much. Just beginning.
| Carter Harrison does not feel happy out
eide the mayors office, and Chicago is
not happy without Harrison. 1t looks as
| though the lovers would get together next
spring.
Senator LaFollette turned the tables on
his Wisconsin enemies last Monday, Sc
curing the selection of his choice as chair
man of the republican state central COM
mittee.
Josiah Quincy, former mayor of Boston
and eminent as spokesman in Cleveland's
time, is doing a turn in the bankruptcy
court. having accumulated more liabilities
than assets.
Mr. Knott is railroad commissioner Of
Missouri and Mr. Num- is chief inspector.
! If Attorney General Hadley hadn't dropped
the I lne WOulu Mis-
souri, invncible.
Senator Dryden OF New Jersey finds that
his chances of reelection are not solid
as the rock OF Gibraltar. The republican
majority on joint ballot is only three, and
four republicans at least are pledged
against him. Voting begins on the 22d.
The Guggenheim family consists of six
brothers, all millionaires-Isaac, Daniel,
Murray, Simon, Benjamin and William. To-
gether they constitute the Smelter trust
OF Colorado and adjoining states. Simon
IL the only one who invested in a United
States senatorship.
Much interesting though cynical COM
ment IL made on the fact that Colorado's
governor took the oath of office in a church.
The fear is general that the 'odors of
sanctlty" will look like the remains of
bargain rush when the spoilsmen get
through with the governor.
BY drawing the long" straw, Sheffield
Ingalls, of Atehison. Kan. eldest son OF
the late Senator Ingalls,, has gained
seat in the Kansas legislature. There was
a tie vote in the election, and the con-
testants agreed to draw straws for the
office Sheffield Ingalls, looks like his father
and is said to have some of his fathers
brilliancy. He is republican.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-12
RUNNING OFF THE WITNESSES.


A sinister significance cannot fail to
attach to the fact that the representa-
tives of the government feel impelled
at this stage Of the Interstate Com
merce commissions investigation to
take steps for the forcible detention of
E. H. Hartman, Henry c. Frick and
H. H. Rogers within its Jurisdiction.
Yet the propriety. of this action can
sudden and unheralded departure for
Europe of James Stillman, their assoc
ciate. presumably holding the key that
would unlock the door to the full in
formation on important matters par
TALLY exposed in the course of the In
qniry.
James Stillman is president of the
National City bank OF New York. the
greatest bank in the United States,
which, through a subordinate confed-
eracy of powerful banking and trust
company institutions, is reputed to be
the fiscal agency of the Standard Oil
dynasty, Just as Mr.. Hartman Is cred
tied with being its executive agency
on the side OF transportation manipula-
tions. In the extraordinary dealings
now under investigation looking to-
wards monopolization of transconti-
mental roads In the hands of that dy-
nasty, those figures stand out conspicu-
ousIv In suanfcfous aasnciation In auoh
way that Stillman, the agent in control
Of all the financial machinery, must
necessarily be the link connecting with
all the hidden knowledge back Of the
brief but suggestive memoranda of
implicated boards of directors and the
minimiEed admissions Of evasiVe wit
nesses. When at the critical moment
Mr.. Stillman suddenly takes himself
out of the country and out of reach OF
the Investigators the natural thing to
do is to make sure of his associates,
although they may be able to avoid
in part, at least. making the disclosures
which the fugitive would have TO make
IL the commission could get hold OF
him.
But the evidence already adduced
clearly shows most anxious efforts in
the corporation manipulations affecting
profoundly the industry of half a con
tinent to avoid publicity as regards not
only the general public. but also the
| actual stockholding owners OF the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-12
ONE WAY TO DIsPERsE LOBBY.
Governor Cumins of Iowa Has n word
TO Say on the Subject.


Regarding the evils OF lobbying. which
are receiving the attention of various ex-
ecutives, Governor Cummins of Iowa has a
word to say. He does not underes timate
these evils or believe they should not
be remedied, but he does not subscribe to
the Missouri idea or the plan in Wisconsin
requiring the registration of lobbyists
And he takes the broad ground that men
have an undoubted right TO appear before
legislative committees to speak for them
selves or for corporations for which they
are interested. and this right cannot be
taken away without danger to our system
OF government"
The whole trouble, as Governor Cummins
points out significantly, exists not in the
lobby but in the men whom the lobby APP
proaches. The real cure lies In the cleo
ton of men TO office who will faithfully
perform their duty regardless Of the wishes
OF lobbyists. First elect an incorruptible
legislature and the whole problem is solved
He who is upright needs no antl-lobby
laws TO defend him. Indeed it Is some
what of a reflection to send a man to the
! Legislature and then, as II he were an un-
thinking child or a hardened scoundrel
surround him with laws designed for the
protection or for the eiroumvention of his
villainy. In either case the public con-
fesses that It has not done it's duty In the
beginning by the election of the proper
man.
| 1t is'as clear as anything can be that If
legislator Is corrupt no laws can be
passed or plans devised to keep him from
corruption. There Is more than one way
Of reaching the ends OF the lobbyist, and
II It is In man to accept bride or sell
his influence permit himself to be
convinced" a way of getting to him will
| present itself without much delay or diff
Guilty. But there is also a way of keeping
| such man out Of a position where he will
be OF service to lobbyists and for schemes
inimical to the public interest, and Il Is at
the root OF the trouble that the people for
their own protection should strike.
This Is the excellent suggestion which
the governor OF Iowa offers to the people
at large as highly important 20 consider In
connection with other plans for the cir
convention Of the lobby. Give the lobby
no material TO work on and II will soon
go opt OF business publicly and privately.
Exercise the same care I'm the selection of
| representatives at the state house that is
! observed by corporations IN the choosing
Of their agents and the matter quietly and
! satisfactorily adjusts its H.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-12
DIRECT PRIMARY PROGRESS.

Every message delivered by nearly
score of governors to converting
legislatures seriously discusses reform
in the method of selecting candidates
for public ONCE, and the unanimous
trend Of the recommendations is to-
wards the direct primary system Of
nominations. 1t is noteworthy as an in
dication of public sentiment that not
a single incoming or outgoing governor,
no matter ofwhat political party, of
legal regulation has been tried ex-
presses dissatisfaction with the result
or proposes return TO the systemized
barter and sale of votes inseparable
from the old caucus and convention
method.
In states like Illinois, Wisconsin and
Minnesota where the legallzed primary
nominations have been in force there
is, indeed, suggestion of changes, but
invariably toward a more complete
embodiment OF the principle In law.
Naturally many Of the original pri-
mary laws had to be tentative, expert
mental and imperfect, because of the
nature of the subject, IL not because
of the Vaccinations of an opposition
emanating largely from corporations
and political machines, but even under
such circumstances the efficacy of popu-
lar control of nominations, as we'll as
of elections, has been INDICATED where
ever tested beyond expectations, win
ming the assent even of many who had
been Indifferent or positively opposed.
In states like Nebraska, where a
legislative majority is under explicit
pledge to enact law providing for
nomination by direct primary and
where the abuses under the old con-
vention system are notorious, the re-
suits of experience thus officially certi-
fed should be especially impressive
and reinforce the determination to
satisfy public demand for such law.