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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
FIRST MAN TO
DEFEND SMOOT
SENATOR HOPKINS, OF ILLINOIS,
SPEAKS IN FAVOR OF THE
MORMON-SAYS HE HAS DONE
MUCH TO STAMP OUT SURSE
OF POLIGAMY.

The first voice raised in the SEN
ate in defense of Reed Shoots right
to retain his seat as Senator from
Utah, was that OF Senator Hopkins,
of Illinois.
In "A speech he declared that the
Mormon church was undergoing a
change for the better.
Reed Smoot is an apostle OF this
higher and better Mormonism, "
said Mr.. Hopkins.
"He stands for the sacred things
in the church, and against polygamy
and all the kindred vices connected
with that loathsome practice. In his
position as member OF the church
and as an apostle and preacher OF
the doctrines of the church, he has
done more TO stamp out this foul blot
upon the civilization OF Utah, and the
other territories where polygamy has
been practlced than any thousand
men outside OF the church
II dissent in toto from the conclu-
sions reached by the Senator from
Michigan (Mr. Burrows). regarding
the influence OF the Mormon church
at the IFesent time on the temporal
affairs Of its people"
He also took issue on the conclu-
sion that he sought 20 establish that
iolygamy is still part OF the religion
and practice Of the Mormon church,
as such
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
WEST VIRGINIA
MAN FORFEITs
BAIL BOND
MAN or MANY ALIASES GIVES
ST. LOUIS MONEY-LENDER
THE SLIP.

st. Louis. Mo, Jan. 14.-Harry A.
Barr, alias A. A. Archer, alias NJ. C..
Jackson, a native Of West Virginia,
charged with working business di-
rectory fraud forfeited his bail bond
Of $3,O66, which had been signed by
a money lender Attorney Fickeishen
for the state, said that the money
would be collected, and that Barr
would be located and prosecuted.
Barr was to nave appeared before
Judge Muench to answer to nvc
charges Attorney Jackson, for Barr,
asked that the charges be quashed
Attorney Fickeishen demanded that
Barr appear I'm court. The court post
ponod the case until 2. y. m. to give
Garr time to appear. but at that
time Barr was conspicuous by MS
absence
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
NEW ELECTRIC
PROFESSOR PARKER, OF COLUM-
BIA. USES A FILAMENT
OF HELION.

Prof. II. G. Parker. OF Columbia
University, working with w. G. Clark
has invented an incandescent light,
which he hopes will reyolutionize
electric lighting. He says that 1t has
40 times the efficiency OF the or
dinary lamp with a carbon filament.
Tho particular feature about the
lamp Is the new filament, which
professor Parker calls helion because
tt8 spectrum is similar TO that of
hellum. IL looks much like the Gla-
mont I'm an ordinary light.
Another claim for the new lamp
is that the light will last nearly
twice Us long as with carbon fla
mont IN the tests made the lamps
have burned steadily from 1856 to
l,27O hours, with an average of 1 =
600 hours At n current density that
VIII give only dull red color to the
carbon nlament the new lamp burns
With a bright white light, which In
oreasoa I'm intensity as the current
is increased when the ordinary
current Is running the Illuminating
intcnsity Is four times that OF a car
bon lamp while there IS a much lower
oandieuower. The lamp has the fur
thcr advantage that It will carry
large overload Of electricity without
breaking
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
WIVES DETERMINED
TO LEARN STATUS.
THEY HAVE SUBMITTED FIFTY
TWO QUESTIONS REGARD
ING 1T TO WOMEN
LAWYERS.

In Chicago can wife buy new
hat without asking her husbands per-
mission and then compel him to pay
|HtG
Does a wife own her own clothes,
or does a husband own all the clothes
In the household wardrobe?
Can a husband select a site for
the family home without consulting
his wife?
These three questions, and forty
nine others equally pertinent, have
been agitating the minds of the men,
bers of the Political Equality League
to such an extent that yesterday the
wives of the league decided to un-
dertake to have them answered once
for all.
Mistrusting their lawyers, they is
sued invitations to every woman law
yer OF Chicago to answer the flfty-
two questions at the next meeting OF
the league, Feb. q
Here are some more OF tho ques-
tions:
Has a married woman the right TO
her own personal property?
Can she mako contracts or enter
into partnership without the consent
OF her husband?
Are her rights in his real estate
equal to his rights I'm her real es-
tate?
Has he any control over the rents
OF her real estate1
is there any statute securing TO the
wife any portion of the family in
come subject to her own control
without her husbands dictation1
Is the wife responsible I'm law for
the support OF the children II the
husband does not support them?
Has she a right to share in the
children's earnings?
Is the father liable for the expen-
ses of his wife and children. II It is
for some necessary, even though he
dlsapproves OF It?
Is she liable for his expenses for
necessaries?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
HANDPAINTED
CHIFFON CHARMING

Hand-painted chiffon over radlum
silk is charming. It ought to be. in
view of the fact that such gown
costs as much az half a dozen ordl-
nary ones Miss Evelyn Walsh, who
could afford TO have gowns OF spun
diamonds If she took the idea into her
head, has a chiffon gown OF pale
rose with Ibtals OF the flowers and
"a few leaves sprinklod over the sur
face The under lining is of a
doeIer rose, and there are many
RULES of lace, fine as cobwebs, with
little rosebuds looping them in place
Another gown of hers is OF chiffon
painted after n Dresden pattern and
worn over pale blue Dresden silk
Now York Press
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
ECHOES FROM TIE LAW
MAKERS AT CFIARL ESTON
WHEN ASKED III THE STANDARD
OIL COMPANY HAD CoNTRr.
UrED TO CAMPAIGN
FUND.

Washington. Jan. 15.--postmas-
ter-General Cortelyou. who has lust
retired as Chairman of the Republi-
can National Committee, when asked
II gentlemen of controlling influence
In the Standard oil Company did
not contribute large sums of money
to the Republican National Commit
teo to aid In tho election of Roose-
welt, said:
Il cannot discuss that subject.
There is no explanation 20 make and
l have nothing whatever To say"
'Will you not disclose the sources
from which YOU received tho cam
paign contributions was asked
II have already explained that I
cannot discuss this subject. The
criticism OF mysolf is based on faiso
Information which has no basis I'm
tact. No man OF eslf-respect can
reply TO such charges. n had been
asked to explain the situation before
being attacked and placed In n false
position I might have had something
TO say, but now will not discuss tho
subject"
This was read by H. III. Rogers last
night and he was asked TO mako re-
lpy. He said $50 far as I and my
associates In the Standard OIL Com
pany are concerned we are perfectly
willing that Mr.. Cortelyou shall
make public any transactions we may
have had with the Republican Ma
tional Committee in 1904"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
SAYS PRESIDENT
WILL ATTEND
ROUGH RmERs'HE EXPECTS
HIM AT 0SLAboMA
REUNION.

Oklahoma city. Okla, Jan, a.
Charles Il. Hunter, president OF The
Rough Riders Association and odn
monder OF tho Department of olda-
homa, Spanish War veterans, states
that President Roosevelt viii visit
Oklahoma next fail during tho nation
al oncampment OF the Spanish war
Veterans, the date for which has not
yet been fixed.
President Roosevelt viii also. Il is
said, attend tho annual meeting of the
Rough riders, which will be held at
Prescott, Ariz., probably some time I'm
July. AT this meeting viii occur the
unwilling of n monument given by the
association In memory OF Buckle
O'Neal, the FIRST Rough Rider to lose
his life In the San Juan campaign.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
I s o CENT FARE
BILL READY
DELEGATE sEIZEs
ON THE MEASURE AS HIS
CLAIM TO FAME.

Charleston, w. Va. Jan. 14.-The
champion OF two-cont fare bill has
been found In the lowest house in
the person OF Hon. C. p. Craig. or
ST. Marys, tho delegate in the house
from Pleasant county. He has pre-
pared bill, which. IL enacted will
require the railroads of West Vir-
sinia to charge passengers not more
than two cents a mile for fare. when
the distance exceeds more than five
miles. In the latter case a charge
of ten cents can be made for any
distance less than Ave miles Mr..
Craig I'm his bin makes no mention
OF branch lines. which, It seems. has
been the bone of contention between
those who do not favor two cent
far under any circumstances and
those who favor it on the trunk
lines.
The delegate from Pleasant is an
attorney and has lived I'm that county
for ten years. He emigrated TO
Pieasants county from Tyler county
whore he served one term as prose
cutting attorney. This is his second
term in the legislature, he having
been a member OF the house two
years ago. In talking of his bill he
said:
Pleasants county is very evenly
divided In politics. l made my cam
paien and was elected last fall on the
two cent plank that was contained I'm
the cocty platform. / promised my
constituorts that ] would favor such
q lew aad do my best to get It
through the legislature. Tho people
of my county are Wn0nImous in their
aquest for this law and ! don't be-
ieye / could have been elected had
] not made my fight on that"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
Troops ORDER
is MODIFIED.
PRESI DENT, IN SPECIAL MES.
sAGI TO SENATE, ADMITS
INN'aIDiTY OF OBNOX-
fOUS CLAUSE.

Washington, Jan President
Roosevelt today sent to the Senate a
special message regarding the
Brownsville incident, which gives
the additional evidence collected by
Assistant Attorney General Purdy
and Major Brocksom, who were sent
to Texas by the President to inyesti-
gate the affair.
The President submitted with his
message various exhibits, including
maps of Brownsville and Fort
Brown, a bandoleer, 33 empty shells.
ball cartridges, picked up in the
streets a few hours after the shoot
ing; 3 steel jacketed bullets and
some scraps OF the castings of other
bullets picked out of the homes of
the of the houses into which they
had been fired
POSITIVE OF SOLDIERS GUILT.
The President declares that the
evidence is positive that the outrage
VI Ah6unb AbLu was 'OAhlliNAtu DN
some of the colored troops that have
been dismissed and that some or all
Of the individuals Of the three com
panlcs OF the Twenty-ffth Infantry
had knowledge Of the deed and have
shielded the guilty ones.
The negro troops arc referred TO
by the President in his message as
midnight assassins," and he de
clares that very few If any OF the
soldiers nc dismissed without hon
or" could have been ignorant OF what
occurred.
PART OF ORDER REVOKED d.
That part Of The order which bars
tho soldiers from all civil employ
ment under the government IS re-
voked by the President This clause.
the President says. was lacking In
validity.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
CONSUMERS CLUB.

Consumers can do more than any
other class not even excepting the
officers OF the law, 10 enforce the
purc-food statutes The first step
necessary rs TO inform themselves
both as to the law. which defines
their rights. and as to the practices OF
iho trade whereby the consumer is
victimizod into paying throo prices
for an article that ls palmed on on
him for Cine genuine article
Another thing that might be done
.a TO organize consumers club. There
ore dealers association OF tho most
uroc.ad order whose authority and
control over their members are az
tyronnical as can bo I'm enforcing reg
ulations in which tho consumer IS
not by any means the main consldera-
ton why should not consumers
use tho associative principle to Inn
prove their position? They could
often Or not regularly exercise de-
ridod influence not only ON the quail
iig Of goods sold them, but also in
prices
Let consumers clubs be organized
for purpose Of bargaining in larger
quantities and for securing better
qualities of standard goods, and it
RiIi bc p much simpler matter to en-
force The laws as well as to get a
far better return for the money out
lay from tho family budget.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
DOUBLE MURDER IN
MONTGOMERY

Christiasburg, Jan. 15.-Frank
Barton a Montgomery county farmer
has been landed I'm jail here on tho
charge Of numbering Archer Basham.
a laborer, with a stick, near Elllston.
saturday The men had quarreled.
Basham and his brother we're follow
Ing Barton when the latter turned
and struck the fatal blow.
Another murder occurred at Big
Tunnel yesterday, when negro
killed another negro The victim was
stabbed in the breast. The murder
was committed because the victim
bad spilled some coffee on tho sIay-
er Tho murderer has been arrest
ed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
ANOTHER PREACHER
CONFESSEs HEREsT
PROMINENT MINISTER pUBLSH.
ES STATEMENT BUT CON-
CEALS IDENTITY.

New York. Jan Orthodox
clergymen Of this city were shocked
today to learn that there Is an am
discovered horotic occupying one OF
the prominent pulplts OF an orthodox
denomination IN thia city
This unknown frankly confosscs In
tho pages of thc current issue of the
Independent that ne does Of believe
In
90 The virgin bntb OF jesus
Christ.
CD The Ihy.ira raaurroctiou Of
Jesus Christ.
(3J The inspiration of the Bible
Nevertheless. ne docs not court
the fate Of Dr Crapscy Tie docs not
propose to admit openly so ble pulpit
the hcrcsics hc avows I'm his unsign-
cd article
Hc heads his article can Undis-
tingulshcd Horotic," undlsunguished
in this case being synonymous with
not found out All that is certainly
known as to his Identity is contained
In this note by the editor prenxed to
the article.
Tho author Of this highly slguin-
cant and timely article i8 au ordaiu-
cd clergyman Of "a largo and orthoIox
denomination church which has
expelled ministers for smaller here
sizes than are confessed ln tho aru-
clo Hc has been thc pastor of inn
portant churches IN progressive cities
and is sull 60 active service"
Perhaps tho most remarkable
phase Of the whole confession is the
argument the herofic uses To- Justify
his concealment of his belief from
his congregation
Experience" b" he says. "has taught
me not 10 be too rampant with my
hercslcs.
Much as I honor and admire Dr.
Crapsey ] am not scurring to put
myself in the pllloty beside him flet
others do the talking.
am resolved TO stick whore +
am r. they find me out. trust J
shall stick % my opinion like "a man
but untn 7 am forced TO declare my
vicws, I shall ondoayor not TO publish
all ] know
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
THAW ENTIRELY
RECOVERED

Harry X. Thaw, who is awaiting
trial for the murder Of Stanford
White, seemed TO have quite recov-
cred from the indispOsition which
was reported Saturday. DR.. Frank
Mcclure, prison physician at the
Tombs, visited Thaw yesterday, and
found him so recovered from an at
tack Of tonsllltls that he decided the
patient did not need any further
treatment. Thaw was about the cor
rldors at tho usual recreation hours.
and showed no ill effects of his
Illness. He attended the usual Sun
day services
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
WELLMAN'S BALLOON
IS PERFECT

Walter Wollman's enlarged bal
loon. I'm which he hopes to reach Che
north pole, and which f. now inflated
for the purpose Of testing the imper-
meabillty Of the envelope. was ex-
hibited 90 a number OF French aero
nauts yesterday afternoon in the
Galerie Machines at Paris. NJ San
tos-Dumont, M. Deutsch and Count
de Ia Vaulx and other prominent
men IN aeronautics we're present and
showed great interest in the plans Of
the explorer. Mr. Wellman considers
HIS balloon in perfect condition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
INDIAN MADE
SENATOR
CURTIS OF KANSAS FIRST RED
MAN TO WEAR ToGA

Washington, Jan. 14.-For the
first time in its history the Senate
viii have a real Indian who has been
| a member OF tribe on its roll as
result OF the Republican caucus ac-
ton OF few days ago in Kansas de-
ciarinG in favor OF Representative
Charles Curtis as the next Senator
from that State. Representative
Curtis will fill out the unexpired term
of former Senator Burton, whose seat
is now being filled by Alfred w.
Benson by Gubernational appoint
ment
Representative Curtis is from the
Kansas district embracing ToIteka, is
now rounding out his seventh success
sive term I'm Congress-14 years
and holds n certificate for an eighth.
He is a lawyer by profession, an
earnest and accomplished speaker
and the most conspicuous friend at
court OF the red man. Much of the
practical legislation for the Indians
In he last 3 years has been based
pp"n his initiative and Judgment, and
In ali recent enactments concerning
the Indian Territory he has had a
largo share.
CALL HII INDIAN PRINCE
lie IS well known in Washington
as tho 'Jgdian Congressman" and
the Indian Prince" end both nick
names arc based on truth. He is
essentially n self-made man. He was
bootblack, newsboy. railway sand
wich rbddler, hack driver, Jockey and
hostler. In these varied callings he
made money enough to support and
educate himself and to help his fam
ily- When he was 16 years old O
turfman who had seen the boy ride
offered him SIS a month and expen-
ses TO ride for him. The temptation
was great, but the boy, advised by
MS old indian grandmother. refused
IT and devoted himself TO his studies
He worked his way through school
and then studied law with Judge
Case. lie was admitted to the bar
In 1881 and was elected to Congress
In 1892
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
CORTELYOU REFUSES
TO ANSWER.
THE LEGISLATURES Is NOW REA-
DY FOR BUSINESS.

Charleston, Jan. 15.-There isn't
much to report. Both houses got to
work somewhat lelsurely. but as
soon as the mill wheels started the
grist became prolific.
Some of the measures were of a
general application. but scattered
among them We're many bills which
were only intended TO accomplish a
local purpose The Governor has a
lot of measures in reserve. which will
be presented later on. Some of them
are along lines laid down I'm his
message, and will be withheld a short
time TO see II any member on his
own account introduces such meas
ure. If none Is SO forthcoming then
the executive measures will be pre-
sented.
Charleston people are rather fear
ing than actually anticipating a food
this year. Usually the legislature
brings a flood.
Senator Elkins is here. And the
senatorial caucus has been held, and
now for business.
All talk of opposition to Ell1ins
is merely space writing. He was the
unanimous and hurrah candidate,
and after handshake all around the
scene closed, and hum drum took its
place.
The lobby is here, but not a very
high spirited crowd, rather on the
thirty cent plan.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
FIGURES PROVE 1T
SHOW LAST YEAR BANNER ONE
FOR INDUSTRIAL PROS
PERITY.

Washington, ID. c.. Jan 14.-That
the year just brought TO a close was
the banner one In the history Of
the United states IN industrial activ-
ity far outdistancing any previous
record is the deduction Of statistical
experts.
Tho statistical experts OF the bu-
reau Of statistics OF the department
Of commerce and labor say the value
Of manufacturers raw materials inn
ported In the II month Of the past
year was four hundred and two mil
lions, against thirty-seven millions in
the corresponding months OF 1905.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15
WOULDN'T REFUSE
SENATORSHIP

Tn an authorized statement. Gov.
Cummins Saturday night at Des
Moines Ia, denied that ne and his
friends expect 10 oppose Senator
Doiliver for reelection lie said. ~
om not candidate for election to
the United STATES Senate by the
32d General Assembly But ! would
not refuse the honor if it was offered
me by tho Legislature"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15

There IS a certain type Of mind
which sees bacilli I'm stones, germs
I'm the running brooks, and disease
fin everything These arc the people
who tell you not to breath because
the air IS full OF unwholesome things
ammies, says the London Globe
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-15

The Cornish clergyman. 8. Barring
Gould, who had the pleasure last
summer OF reading his own obitu-
aries, Is about to publish a new novel.
called Restitution"
The Carlisle independent., 1907-05-30

When you have Veal or Poultry to sell don't fail to see J. NJ. Hackney.
 Ladies Belts, Hand Bags, Combs and Elbow Gloves are selling fast at Burchley's
 Now is the time to SOW Millet. Get your seed froin w. H Nichols, home grown and thoroughly cleaned.
 Do not forget Buechley when you want Shoes. He has all kinds of the latest styles.
 Just received, a large stock of fine wall paper, which will be sold at very low prices. Call and see me. J. E. Muzzy,
 Do your eggs break easily9 It your own 1ault. Feed yonr chickens oyster shells. Buechley sells them,
 Mr. Ben Oetken of Bethalto Ill. and Henry Oetken of Akron, Iowa visited J. $. Riley and family Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Buzbee and Master Bene Lancaster visited here Saturday and Sunday. They left Monday for a visit with relatives at Stutt- gart.
 The Sunday School of the Metho- dist Church wIll lobserye "Childrens Day" next Sunday at eleven o'clock An interesting program has been prepared and happy hour is assured. Every body cordially invited.
 Bro. Coleman, pastor of the Baptist church paid us a very pleasant visit Saturday. He in- forms us that great preparations are being made for the protract- ed meeting which will begin at their church the second Sunday In June.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-05-30

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Mallory, Mrs. Baily and Miss Lizzie Rose, all of Aliens, Ky, visited Dr. and Mrs. Dudley last week.
 w. P. Hubbard left Tuesday for Fulton, Mo, to attend the Commencement of William Woods College. From there he will go to Illinois to work up home-seekers excursions. .
 Every one buys Laces, En- broideries etc. from the swell as sortment at Nichols.
 Rev Waggoner, of Houston, Mo. will preach for the mem bers of the Christian church Sunday morning and evening. Bro. Wag- goner comes with view of locating here and at Hazen.
 Shoes Shoes-we have the line of medium price goods that's giving service. ". H. Nichols.
 c. Il. Frankeberger left Monday for Oklahoma City, Okla, where he has accepted a position at hls profession. ifr. Frankeberger is a fine mechanic and one of our best citizens and we regret that eircnm stances takes him away from our little clty.
 See our line ot ladies Under wear the largest and best assorted in Lonoke county. ". II. Nichols.
 This township should organize an improvement district, and then go to work and build some permanent roads. Enough ve- hicles are destroyed by the rough raads annnlly to keep the interest paid on the bonds.
 A Kansas man asserts that he recently saw rat with horns. As the authorities insist that the prohibition law is being enforced in Kansas. there must be some thing radically wrong with the soda water iu that state.