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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-22
SHOW CAUSES OF
MANY ACCIDENTS
COMMERCE. COMMISSION RE-
PORTS FOR FIVE YEARS
FIX BLAME FOR NEAR
LI FOUR HUNDRED
COLLISIONS.

New York. March 22.-Summariz-
ing the quarterly bulletin which has
been issued by the Interstate Com
merce Commission during the last
| five years period, throws a food OF
light on the causes OF railroad col
| lisions. Examination has been made
Of nineteen bulletins which report
and classify 44S accidents Of this
kind. or these the Commission at
tributes Pr TO neglect OF tralnmen
and enginemen."
Accidents occurring az a result of
negligence when working excessive
hours was coincident" number only
"a. The number OF people killed in
this class OF accidents was 20, while
the accidents in the first class formed
20 per cent. of the total, resulted
In so per cent, OF the fatalities 5000
and were responsible for 20 per cent.
OF the money loss of $4,777.215.
To show the efficiency OF signal
systems, the Commissions Bulletins
classify collisions, CD in automatic
signal systems, (2) in places not so
equipped, CD those OF which the au-
tomato signal would have given war
ming; and ca those in which, the
Commission holds. block signal sys-
TENS would have afforded no addi-
tional protection.
In tho grgt c1oggianoti,O n~o
is accidents, only one of which was
due to failure OF the system, as
against II for which failure TO obey
or set signals was directly RESPONSE
BILE only two collisions out OF the
81 in class were caused by failure
OF signals. The remaining 20 were
due to negligence OF employees.
More than 331 collisions are class
ed as preventable by the automatic
block signal system, but 1t is pointed
out that there is no reason to be-
lieve that all OF these would have
been avoided by signals since in the
first two classes "a per cent. OF the
accidents were due to errors OF sig
nal men and disregard of signals
by trainmen and engineers.
The conclusion drawn by railroad
authorities from this showing is that
the true explanation OF eight out of
ten accidents is Enthusiastically the
failure OF employees to obey orders
made for the protection OF them
selves and the public
Confirming this view, a growing
deterioration in obedience to rules
is given by the Railroad Gazette, as
the cause OF numerous accidents, that
paper saying:
Effective discipline and uniform
obedience to orders by the trainmen
and trackmen can never be secured
The ideal can be Appropriated It is
a general prevailing opinion among
officials that in this country we are
now not approximating the ideal; we
are retrograding. A lack Of zeal and
fidelity among railroad employees
seems TO be growing"
1t is the experience OF railroad
managers that comparatively few ac-
cidents are due to the fact that men
responsible for them had been on
duty for an excessively long period
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-22
MANY BUILDINGS Of
BEAUTY AND DURABILITY
THE STATE AT
JAMESTOWN
BEAUTIFUL PERMANENT STRUC
TURES OF COLONIAL
ARCHITECTURE

Norfolk, Va, March 22.-ThC
states of the Union have recognized
the Importance of representation at
the jamestown Exposition and few
If any, will be conspicuous by their
absence, but all or nearly all, will
have comprehensive exhibits and at
least twenty-five will have buildings.
The general architecture of the state
buildings is colonial though some are
representations of historic homes or
halls
Virginia, the hostess OF her sister
states on this occasion, leads with a
fine mansion of the colonial period
Pennsylvania has Independent Hall,
Maryland, home OF Charles Carroll,
Of Carrollton, one of the signers OF
he Declaration of Independence;
New Jersey, a model of Washing
tons headquarters at Morristown;
Ohio, "Adena,' the first stone house
erected west of the Alleghaney
mountains; Kentucky, a reproduc-
ton of Daniel Boon's fort at Boones-
boro, to be erected from rough tim
bers from the site of the fort i'm Ken
lucky; Connecticut, the Col. Tai
madge home at LitchGeld; Massa-
chusetts, the old state house at Bos-
ton; New Hampshire, the John Lang
don home at Portsmout. while Rhode
Island. Delaware, Missouri. Vermont,
North Carolina, West virginia, North
Dakota, Louisiana and other states
will have colonial buildings or sum
mer homes
Georgia, the Empire states of the
South, is building a model of Bull
loch Hallin Cobb county, Georgia, the
home of President Roosevelts moth
er. The twelve rooms i'm this build
ing will be furnished by the leading
cities of the state. such as Atlanta,
savannah, Augusta. Columbus. states
boro, Macon, Valdosta, Cordele, AL
bany, Waycgoss and others. The
state appropriated the sum of S3O.-
900 for an exhibit at the jamestown
Exposition and the funds for the
erection of he building have been
raised by popular subscription. The
States building fronts on Willoughby
boulevard and the waters of Hamp-
tor Roads and is handsome struc-
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
The Home People.

Most of us might and ought to find
In our own household much more than
we look for. 1t is necessary fer those
who would live happily together that
they should try to show their best to
one another.
They should try to show the best
of their minds. All things should be
in common. Every pleasant pleasant
experience, whether it be of books or
of life, ought to be shared.
Existence is maintained at a much
lower level of happiness than 1t should
he, simply because those who are
bound by the closest natural ties do.
not know how to make each other
happy-grudge the time that should
be given to the arranging of the soul.
-Claudius Cleas.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Witnessed Biblical TRAGEDY.

Senator Tillman of South Carolina
tells of little girl whose statements
were aways exaggerated until she be-
came known in school and Sunday
school as "a little liar" Her parents
were dreadfully worried about her and
made strenuous efforts to correct the
bad habit. One afternoon her mother
overheard an argument with her play
mate. Willie Bangs, who seemed to
fnish the discussion by saying emphat-
ically: I'm older than you, cause my
birthday comes first, in May, and yours
don't come until September"
"Oh, of course your birthday comes
first," sneeringly answered little Mel
lie; "but that Is cause you came down
first. l remember looking at the an
gels when they were making you"
Come here, Nellie, come here In
stantly." cried her mother.
"It is breaking mothers heart to
near you tell such awful stories. Re-
member what happened to Ananias
and Sapphira. don't your"
"Oh, yes, mamma, l know. They
were struck dead for lying. saw
snem carried into the corner drug
store. re."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
SNAKES swAYEp BY TUNES
wearing of the Green" Charms Ono,
"Boyne Water Another.

There are some residents of the Soho
section of Belleville, N. j., who are
said to believe this story, which is be-
ing told there, says the New York
World.
Mrs. F. P. Scully was hanging
clothes on the line in her yard when
she happened to whistle few bars of
her favorite air. THE Wearing of the
Green" To her amazement whip
snake glided from the woodpile near
by, halted and seemed fascinated by
the music. When Mrs. Scully ceased
whistling the snake vanished in the
woodpile.
On her husbands return from the
copper works, where he is employed,
Mrs. Scully told him how unwittingly
she had played snake charmer.
There are Others" laughed Scully,
and he went to the yard and whistled
THE Wearing of the Green" In a
few moments the snake appeared and
seemed greatly to enjoy Scully's wind
music. Since then all the Scullys,
young and old, have been whistling to
the snake, which has become quite
| tame.
Recently James Ryan, native OF
Ulster, moved near the banks of the
Morris canal and next door to the
Scullys. Ryan was cutting grass In
his yard Saturday when he CHANGED
to whistle "Boyne Water" He had
heard of Scully's snake and so was not
surprised when whipsnake appeared.
You're a nationalist reptile, but
I'll make you dance to my music" ex-
claimed Ryan.
Hearing the tune the angry Scully
strobe from his house and loudly whis-
tied "The Wearing of the Green"
Out from the wood wriggled a whip
snake as much like the other as are
two blackthorns of the same growth.
The snakes attacked each other fierce
ly.
Scully and Ryan were about to pitch
into each other when, their wives in
tervened. The snakes doubtless would
have fought to the death, but Scul1y
grabbed Parnell's tail and Ryan seized
William of Oranges tail and they tore
the snakes apart. One made for the
woodpile, the other crawled under a
small shed.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
The Eroas.

Proceeding with my studies OF ma.
ture 1 could not help but be struck
with the idiocy of the frogs. They
were much alarmed by my approach,
and leaped frantically, but instead of
leaping away from me they leaped
toward me, many of them, and even
against me.
There was one frog especially, who.
in the most fatuous manner hurled
himself against my legs repeatedly.
why are you such fool?" I asked,
at length.
THAT is easily answered" replied
the frog, with admirable courtesy
You are perhaps not aware of what
is nevertheless a fact, that American
frogs, with the exception of few old
families in New Jersey, are descended
from the frog who would a-wooing go,
whether his mother would let him or
no. In other words, our idiocy is
hereditary"
Is 1t not singular ?-Life.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The Dunbar Assembly Of the Com
Curtis street Friday night of last week
in general meeting. About 200 mem-
bers and their friends were present and
were entertained by very appropriate
program About 30 gallons of ice cream
was on hand together with plenty of
cake and everybody had plenty sand
then some.' President Harris is to be
congratulated on his promotion of the
Dunbar Assembly, which is destined to
brighten the intellect of the Negro.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
THE MODERN CRAVE FOR
WEALTH..

English Bishop Rebukes Mercenary
Spirit of the day.
Bishop Wordsworth, in a letter to
the laity Of his diocese, says the pres
ent generation are Stacker than their
fathers in attendance on Gods house.
"As regards money" his lordship re-
marks, mot one of us is sufficiently
careful of it as a trust from God.
Most waste 1t, sometimes by boarding
1t, more often by mis-spending it, and
many are proud of their extravaganza.
Men and women run lightly into debt
and tempt others into 1t. In some will
ages there is scarcely family which
is not in debt; and to be in debt en-
courages dishonesty and les sens gen.
orally the sense of hon" Even ed
ucated men take or Civ jribes, and
call them commissions others take
what is not theirs, and call 1t per
quisite Again, the sin of betting and
gambling and generally of speculation
is one which particularly affects the
young of our generation; and those
who give way to it are drawn on into
Pther sins, often without seeming to
he able to help themselves. Like the
other evil passions of impurity and
intemperance, the reckless pursuit OF
money ends very frequently in real
selfmurder not caused by insanity.
This is one of the great curses Of our
present life.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Sturgeon In British Columbia.

For several years previous to 1901
the sturgeon fishery in the Fraser riv-
er was an important industry. One mil
lion pounds of fresh sturgeon packed
In Ice was shipped east annually. A
very considerable amount of sturgeon
roe was shipped each year to Europe
to be manufactured into caviare. The
steurgeon then almost entirely disap.
peared from the river, and only few
barely enough to supply the local
demand-were taken. The disappear
ance of this fish has been attributed
to overfishing. During the last half of
July the sturgeon have appeared In
large numbers. Nearly all are small
and would easily pass through the
sturgeon nets, but a very large num-
ber have become entangled in the
salmon gill nets. These are supposed
to be returned to the water in all
cases where they have not been
killed.
Under the law and the regulations
no sturgeon under four feet in length
may be sold in markets here, nor ship
ped abroad. The fishermen have,
therefore, no temptation to fail to
return to the water all fish under this
length which they have not been
obliged to kill to get them out of
their nets. One night recently stur-
geon eleven feet long, weighing more
than 500 pounds, was taken in a
salmon net.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The first Mask ball of the season was
night under the auspices of Damon
Lodge No. 5, X. of P. A record break
ing crowd was in attendance and the
merry maskers as well as everybody
else had time not soon to be forgotten.
Their is no cause to wonder why the af-
fair was such big success when it is
known that it was in charge of the fol-
lowing committee: j. w. Taylor, H w.
Hinkle, Thos. Douglas, W. H. Penson,
James Hilbert.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The Denver Roller Skating Academy
is the name of the Skating rink to be
opened to the public at East Turner
hall next Friday night Oct II, by G. R.
Mcfarland. Mr.. Mcfarland is young
man of sterling qualities and his enter
prising energies in opening up a rink
fills long felt want which should be ap-
preciated by large attendance each
night, which after the opening, will be
Monday, Wednesday and Friday night
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Ladies Attention.

Mrs. M. A. Holly, who has
spent some time in st. Louis per.
fecting herself in the scalp and
hair treatment of Mrs. A. M. Pope.
has come. She is now prepared to
do the same work as is done in the
originator's parlors. She is the
sole agent for the famed prepara-
ton, "Poro." Address her at 211S
Arapahoe street, or Phone Olive
1884
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
NOTICE Of ADJUsTs.NNT DAY.

Estate of Margaret Cowell, deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap..
pointed executor of the. estate of
Margaret Cowell, late of the city
and county of Denver. in the state
of Colorado, deceased, hereby gives no
County Court of said city and county
of Denver, at the courthouse in Denver,
in said county, on Monday, the 21st day
go o'clock a. m. of said day, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 18th
day of September, A. ID. 1907.
HARRY COWELI1
Executor of the estate of Margaret
Cowell deceased.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Another business enterprise was
launched this week in Denver by the
Lawhorn Undertaking company at lilo
Eighteenth street. The public is prom
ised first-class service by this company.
A. M. Lawhorn and Roy Handy who are
the principals in the new company are
we'll known and their reputation guar
antees an up-to-date business.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Keen Scent Of poos.

sometimes what seems marvels OF
Instinct may be only proof of remarS-
ably keen senses. A dog carried far
from home in a closed wagon or in a
box may go back. quickly and unerr-
tngly,~ by following the odor of the
wheels Of the vehicle in which he
was taken through unfamiliar roads.
Not all dogs can do such things. but
some have powers of scent which are
almost beyond belief.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Rev. w. w. s. Dyett will preach his
farewell sermon Sunday eveningat 7:30,
and will leave Wednesday for Omaha
where he has been assigned as pastor.
He will be succeeded by Rev. A. M.
Ward who will preach his initiatory
sermon Sunday, Oct. 18th.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Mrs. 1. w. Wilson and children of
Olney Springs, Colo, were visitors in
the city last week the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. q. Gentry 37l4 Franklin st.
Mrs. Wilson reports everything looking
fine on their ranch.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

There will be a Sunday School rally
given by Scott M. e. church Sunday
Oct. 9th. All Sunday Schools in the
city are invited to attend. There will
be program rendered by the school,
"The Coming Hosts"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

the Santa Fe R. r. system. He was al
SO chairman of the Train Porters Griev-
ance committee who succeeded in get
ging $40 increase for the porters, which
went into effect July 1st.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

E. G. Doty of Victor, Colo, is in the
city shaking hands with his many
friends. Seen" is looking well, but says
he is here to recuperate his health. He
in company with VIM. Lewis paid us a
pleasant call Thursday.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

J.N. Walker, president of the Colora-
do African Colonization company ad-
dressed large audience at Central
Presbyterian church last Wednesday
night, his subject being "The, Race
Problem and it's Solution" Mr.. Walker
revealed some very strong points as to
how African immigration would solve
the problem.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The Life and Works of Paul Laurence
Dunbar containing his complete poems
and best short stories. j. FL. Doniphan,
agent, 1886 Stout street. Address him
card and he will call and show you the
book.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Were you ever on skates? If not go
to East Turner hall next Friday night
at the opening of the Denver Roller
Skating Academy and try yourself out
on pair of new ball bearing skates.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The greatest queensware sale ever
knwon in Denver is now going on at the
John Carson & Bro. Crockery Co.. 1t5h
and Stout SITS. Everything at sacri-
fee.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

hce pleasurable, and you create for
the world a destiny more sublime
than ever issued from the brain of the
widest dreamer.-Sir Walter Scott.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

CA. Fox Of 1925 Vine ST., Kansas
City, Mo-, brother of Mrs. Mary Fraz-
ier and Mrs. Mamie Childs of 2949 We'll
ton street is visitor in the city. Mr..
Fox is one Of the oldest train porters OF
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The b. L. /. p. U. of A. convention
convened in Denver last Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock with 75 delegates pres
ent. Addresses were made by A. j.
Spangel and Tim Hyder.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

B. G. Curtis, head chef of the Shirley
vacation. He will visit Springfield, ILL.,,
Baltimore and Washington, D. G. before
returning home.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

A grand night school will be opened
on Nov. LIST. OF. For particulars call or
address Mrs. Laura Hill 1742 Glenarm
street or Miss Carrie Carper 1722 Logan
avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The Rhine Cafe, 1129-31 10th street,
under the management of the Norwood
Bros, will have grand opening next
Wednesday night, October Sth. Good
music.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Keep off the date of November 14th.
Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 1920, G. u.
o. of o. F. will give grand entertain
ment at East Turner hall.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Mrs. A. Bledsoe returned home Sun
day from very pleasant visit with rel
atives in Topeka, Kansas.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
A Substitute.

The Buxom Belle-Why does the
tattooed man run about the stage at
every performance?
The Tiny Tot-The manager adver-
tised moving pictures. and the appa-
ratus didn't arrive.-Harper's Weekly.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

For Rent-A large front room and
rear room. Mrs. r. II. George, 2344
fremont Place. Phone Olive 1414.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Mrs. Mary A. Reed died Saturday
September 2Sth at Los Angeles, Calf
The remains will be brought to Denver
for burial.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Mrs. Vera Kinney of st. Louis is in
the city in attendance on her mother
who is i'll.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Mrs. D. Hughes of 25l0 Clarkson St.,
is now prepared to do all kinds of dress
making or plain sewing. Prices reason
able.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The family of Rev. Reynolds, pastor
of Zion church arrived in the city We'd
nesday.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

j. G. Porter and wife entertained Rev.
and Mrs. w. w. S. Dyett and children
and Miss Tenie Peck at dinner, Wednes-
day Of last week.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Ernest Howard, carpenter and al
kinds of job work done at reasonable
prices. Residence 553 Warren avenue
Phone 2l29 Brown.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Go to Haisner Liquor Co. for fine
wines, liquors and cigars, 2202 Larimer
street. Headquarters for Pullman por
ters and walters.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Harry Smith arrived home Saturday
from three months trip through Can
ada.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Mrs. L. L. Smith is home from her

Miss Belle Bradley is suffering with a
severe cold this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

G. F. Hall arrived home Wednesday
morning from Seattle, Washington.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The Elks will give grand Halloween
ball at East Turner hall October 3lst.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Mrs. @. Green of Colorado Springs
was the guest of Mrs. N. ]. Skillern last
week.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Miss Calotta Clark of Kansas City,
Mo-, is visiting Mrs N. j. Skillern.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Local Notices.

Hair cut Is cents. 1S47 Blake street
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-04

Some opposition to the collection of
Senator Long in Kansas Two years
hence appears to be bobbing up. Ac-
cording to political gossip i'm Topeka
some Of the republican leaders in the
western part of the state are prepar-
ing to put forwad Congressman Victor
Murdoch as a candidate. against Long.
Those who stand sponsor for the move
ment declare that Murdoch is growing
constantly in popularity and is sure
to be advanced to higher places. The
friends Of Long on the other hand de-
clare that Murdoch will not enter the
race against Long and that there will
be no opposition to the latter's re-
election when the time arrives.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-04
Pure Food Examinations,

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 4.-Ex-
aminations will be held throughout the
country tomorrow for rs positions in
the agricultural department under the
pure food and drug act. The exam
drug inspection chemist at $4,000 a
year, several food and drug inspec-
ton chemists, $4,000 and a large num-
Der of food and drug inspectors at
$4,000 a year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-04
LAUGH DEVELOPING CURVES
Normal Pitcher Practices Daily for
Games Next Spring.

Despite the snow fall Saturday night
baseball work at the Lewiston Nor
NAL will not be delayed Indoor prac-
tiee will be continued.
Laugh who was sub pitcher on the
team last year, is working out in
good shape. and Coach Calhoun SAYS
that by the time the season opens he
will have developed a speed and curve
that will be the envy OF even "Pedee'
Davis.
Laugh Is a young man at the game,
but promises to be the standby of the
school team this year. He has gained
20 pounds since the close of the sea-
son last year.