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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
STAMPS FOR 80
JAMESTOWN
WHAT THE COMMEMORATIVE
ISSUES OF POSTAGE WILL
LOOK LIKE

Washington, March 2.-Postmas-
ter-General Cortelyou today approx
ed the design for / cent postage
stamp. which is to be OF the series
of stamps commemorative OF the
jamestown Exposition. The denomi-
nations of the stamps will be l cent
and sent. The design for the let
ter was approved by the Postmaster
General several days ago.
The stamps will be rectangular in
form, the cent being green in color
and the 2 cent carmine.
The cent stamp will bear Wig
nette OF Capt. John Smith and the
dates of his birth and death-15SO
and 1881. In the upper left hand
corner will be profile of. Pocahon-
tas' and in the upper right hand
corner will be a profile OF Powhatan.
The cent stamp will bear a fine
engraving of the landing of the first
settlers at Jamestown.
The stamps are being made at the
Bureau of engraving, and Printing.
and will be placed on sale at post
Offices throughout the United States
on April &c. the day of the opening
of the jamestown Exposition
The Senate today agreed 20 n Joint
resolution accepting with the House
an invitation TO attend the opening
of the jamestown Tercentennial Ex-
position. Il provides that 10 Sena-
tors and 10 Representatives shall be
appointed to represent the Fifty
ninth Congress ON this nccasinn
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
stand nOthing esoept as rule

stand nothing except as / rule
Harry Thaw, in formal state
men' accused jerome OF making un-
professional remarks and wene o. To
say; Mr. Jerome, finding his In
formants In certain lines falsiaers.
concluded by moro usual methods.
which is to his credit"
Or Britten ID. Evans occupied the
stand, making indefinite tho time
when the defense will rest.
DR. Evans stuck to his espresso 1
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

belief that Thaw was insane at GER
tain time without necessarily remain
ing I'm that condition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

Many women are well versed in
the tricks Of buying and selling dia-
monds. while others give excellent
satisfaction IN polishing setting
them and preparing them for the
market: but when It comes to the
real cutting Of the stones they lack
the patience. judgment and steadi-
ness Of nerve which constitute the
experts stock in trade. tt would
seem that diamonds have the same
effect upon the woman who wishes to
shape them that they have upon the
girl who sees one Of them sparkling
I'm her new engagement ring-puts
them I'm a tremor Of excitement.
Hence diamond cutters are invariably
men.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
BLUEFIELD DAILY LEADE SATURDAY. EyFNINl ANON . la1

the man.
Got to show me-
So the wife was called, and she
affirmed her husbands assertion.
Take whichever horse you want
was the boys reply
So the husband said: "TlI take
the bay"
But the wife didn't like the bay
horse and she called her, hrsband
aside and talked to him. He returned
and said: II believe I'll take that
gray horse"
Not much" said Missouri. Youn
take a chicken.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
TO THE POINT.

Yes, located NJ Norfolk now
Coming down during the Expo? II
SO, write me about anything you
want to know, or call TO see me.
Same old boy; glad to hear from
anybody at any time. Houses to
ent during the exposition.-Good
property for sale.
K. WHITE ATKINSON,
Board OF Trade Bldg.
Norfolk, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
OF OUR
AMBASSADORS

y not be necessary TO pay
'assadors as much as we do
idents, but there Is no reas-
the United States should vir-
<clude from these positions.
their lack of wealth, those
ns who would occupy them
most credit to their coun-
case of a vacancy at one of
t foreign capitals the first
8 to be considered is not who
Qualified to fill the position.
of those having any quail
at all can afford to accept
not going too far to say
h the possible exception OF
Reid in London, there is
d American ambassador who
d We been thought OF for sucn
Il r, had 1t not been for the
[ better men were rendered
)f 70 question by their lack Of
I'd leans.
ri countries may go as far
ri y extreme as we do toward
III but the fact remains that
I've poor men can and do rep
It EN- as ambassadors, while
Am lean democracy sends mil
u European capitals, not so
/ d Eause they are millionaires
eca be the government has de-
atel rendered all but million
eligible.-Cleveland Plain
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THE THAw TRIAL
AT A GLANCE

Judge Fitzge.ald. impaiieursat Je-
fomes line o. questioning and sus-
tanning an object on by the defense.
told him sharply he was To 'nn ier-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02

ed. Meanwhile Il Is comforting 20
know Of the announcement ina rep
utable medical journal that specific
has been found.--New York Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
PROVERBS AND
PHRASES

One must not take his cares to bed
With German.
Flee, sloth Cor the Incidence of
the soul is the decay OF the body
Cato.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
NEW HOTEL RIVERSIDE
Keystone, W. Va.
A. NICHOLSON, Manager.

Newly RENTED throughout with
commodious sample rooms
EVERYTHING FIRsT-CLASs.
open day and Dight and run on the
European and American Plan.
Your patronage respectfully so
licited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-02
new LIVERY STABLE.
Chestnut St. West End,
5LUEFIELD, w. VA.

Z. +. Claytor's Livery, Feed ano
Boarding Stable, IHrst-Class team,
reasonable rates.
Your patronage solicited.
Teams furnished at any time DAY
or night. Also light and hsaU
hauling done.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12
SHRADER WOULD LIKE TO
HAVE AN EVEN DOZEN
Sapture OF Earl Fore Makes Three
horse Thieves Caught by Local
Officers in One Month.

Under Sherin Charles II. Wallis
IS expected TO reach this city tcmor-
row evening from Fort Duchesne.
otah, with Earl FORE, the horse
Nhiet, whose capture by Under Sher-
IN Wallis after long chase. was an
nounced yesterday.
4he sheriff's office has been wide
ly congratulated upon this latest
capture, since the announcement I'm
The sentinel yesterday.
With FORE in jail Sheriff Schra-
der VIII have three horse thieves In.
custody, all capture within the last
month, and every one of the trio is
certain of conviction. There can he
no question of the guilt of either of
the three criminals. John Mavo.
known as ole of the most desperate
and daring horse thieves that has
operated in the state for years. who
was captured at Trinidad two weeks
ago us a result of a clever ruse
worked by Sheriff Schrader and his
men; and George Mack. Mayo's com
panion in crime, captured three
weeks ago at Montrose, are the two
thieves now III the Mesa county Jail
awaiting trial. These two men are
charged with the theft of three hors-
es from the Post & Boyd liverybarn
in this city. In each case Sheriff
Schrader has recovered the stolen
harses and saddles and returned
tTem TO their rightful owners.
The three horse thieves will re-
main in the Mesa county Jail until
the March term of the district court
when they will get their richly mer-
tied sentences from Judge Shackle-
ford.
Il would like to have an even doz-
en- of the horse thieves that have
been doing their work in western
Colorado during the past year, to
take over to Canon City next March, 4"
remarked Sheriff Schrader yesterday
in discussing the successful round up
Of horse thieves he and his deputies
has made of late.
Sheriff Schrader has made n
mighty good start toward getting his
even dozen. and II is to be hoped
that he will realize his desire in this
matter.
AL over this state and In Utah
horse stealing has been growing to
an alarming extent during the past
two years, and numerous captures
followed by the handing out of long
prison sentences to the guilty men
will do much toward putting an end
to this crime.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12
FIVE roNs OF BEET PULP

Has equal food value to one ton o
oifalfa The Sugar Company are OF
caring their nice dry pulp loaded b!
electric hoist in farmers wagons a
on1v s5c per ton. A trial load free
until December 20.
WESTERN SUGAR & LAND co.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.
= = + = = !. > !. ; I. 4. !. : !.

The reason postage stamps are NOT
used as elastic currency. as they were
curing war times, is because of the
poor gum and poor paper Low used
On thls once beautiful medium of
eSeange.-Glenwood Avalanche.
The great trouble with any cur
rency is that it does not stick to
most OF those that get it, regard
less OF the quality of gum or pa
per used in its making.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Don't you want to take drive
through the country on one of these
fine November days In the Grand wall
ley? II so call on Barton & Terrell,
corner of Fifth and Colorado. First
class livery and transfer barn. Good
service, reasonable prices and court
eous treatment.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

car Of furniture just unloadei
and we have anticipated your wants
for Christmas. Fleming & Lamb.
Buy your Christmas gifts early
While our stock is complete. c. D.
Smith Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Evan Davis, the miner who was
seriously injured i'm the gas eNplos-
ion at the Grand View mine at Pal
isade yesterday. is getting along fair
ly well today and II is believed that
he will recover.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Query; Is it any worse for a dem
ocratic administration to issue bonds
In time of peace and business and
financial stress than it is for a re-
publican administration to do like
wise? Respectfully referred to
those republicans who have taken
much pains, in the past. to condemn
Cleveland's issue OF bonds in time
of peace" but who always forget
to add, ''and business and financial
stress"
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

The rehearsals for the big cantata.
Ruth" to be given at the Congre-
gational church on the night of De-
cember l9, are proving immensely
satisfactory, and there is no ques-
tion but what the entertainment will
be one of the most commendable and
enjoyable given in the city in long
time.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12
CALL EARLY
Star Bakery

The early shopping at our store
Will make it necessary for you 10 Sc
lect your Christmas presents now.
while our stock is complete. c. D.
Smith Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

We have all kinds of suitable gifts
FOR mel, women, boys ard girls. Call
and see them early. C. D. Smith
Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

II you want to trade, buy or se.l
real estate, horses, cattle or hogs, II
nitl nav YOU to see ]. G. Gigax, sol
south. Phone Red 2l61.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Senator Elkins of West Virginia
wants the government to put out a
billion in greenbacks and Brother
Simon Guggenheim wants the gov
ernment to buy the output of the sill
yer mines. Next gent--Rocheste
Herald.
You will find him standing at the
back door asking the mistress of the
kitchen for a "hand-out."
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

1,,s a fact that Joe Moon buggtes
and Fred Mantey saddles WIN weal'
and the Fred Mantey SaduIeIy ~
do declare that theirs IS the ees'
place to buy; So get In iihs anu Wy
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

OF all the rot" and "hog-wash
that is being foisted upon long
suffering public by the newspaper
plate houses, the Little Visits With
Uncle BY " certainly is the worst.
1t contains neither wit nor wisdom.
and plainly marks its author as a
shallow-brained egotist.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Get your tickets early for the Red
Mems masquerade ball, Friday, De-
cemb 20. There will be large
crowd sure.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

We are prepared to 90 an kinds of
fancy metal, cornice and sheet Iron
work In the shortest possible time.
J. IL Lane, 1877 South Fifth street.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

One Of our exchanges says that its
news lis fresh from the bat" This
Is the first case that has ever come
TO our notice of an editor calling
himself a bat" He must be a
brick, or a piece of one.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

A western paper asks, "Why does
a woman stick her tongue out when
she pins her hat on?" Doubtless to
keep from talking like man when
she jabs the pin into her head.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

County Clerk and Recorder Starr
is able to be ont again after an i'll
ness of several days.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

A civilized Indian down east
proved the alleged stoiclsm of his
race recently by standing immova-
bic and without even making grim
mace during the burning on of one
hand and one leg. He was taken
from the burning building and the
only friend he had was notified, who
said it was the best cigar sign he
ever had and If he couldn't get it
repaired he would have to buy an
other.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12
q % Acres in Alfalfa
ten inches of water four
miles from Grand
Junction.
$l0O Per Acre

Call us up when you want
plumber on that rush job. J. E, Nc
Kenzie, phone Red 151: 545 Colo (
rado.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Now is the time to puy holiday
goods. and 10c store.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

The best definition we ever heard
of lady was this: "A lady is a per-
son Of the feminine gender who is
proud to be called a woman"
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Coo vorbeck for tichets for the
cantsto Students S5 cents. Adults
50 cents.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

There will be inltiatory WORK t~iis ~
evening at the meeting oil '"e
knights of Pythias
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

If you are looking rur a good up
to-date rig, see the Joe Moon.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

A pet monkey, owned by man in
Des Moines. Iowa, committed sui
eide recently by hanging himself III
his cage. Isn't this evidence of the
correctness Of the Darwlnian theory?
Surely that monkey had eyoluted up
toward mans brain-storming condi-
ton.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

In view of recent occurrences in
banking business, the query viii
arise In the minds of many, DO
bank examiners examiner
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Congressman Dalzell has a bill to
fne and imprison anyone publishing
false reports about the condition OF
national banks The bill may be all
right. but just at this time 1t looks
very much like locking the barn af-
ter the horse has been stolen
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

wANTED-clean white rags at tho
Sentinel office.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Rockefeller is grandpa again,
says a news dispatch. We've always
thought he would be grand pat
least he would If he were our pa
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-12

Tom Lawson announces that he Is
through with his efforts as a reform
er. He says he has devoted some
millions of his fortune to reform
work in the interest Of the public,
but il has not been appreciated and
rhat hereafter he will resume his
own business Of stock gambling OIL
wall street. Here is man with mil
lions whose efforts at reform were
not appreciated, yet there are those
Who expect poor little church pas
tor. at $500 per year, to reform the
-trrld
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
SOCIETY
sss xssssasas $3.50


A preliminary contest was held In
the Lyceum Hall at the Normal schoo!
last evening for the purpose OF select.
ing a representative Of the society to
recite at the annual contest. Three
young ladies' participated In this con.
test, Miss Ethel Hibbs, Miss Nell Nc,
Don1ell and Miss Leona HendrIckson.
Each young lady acquitted herself In
an admirable manner, but the latter,
Miss leona Hendriekson. was the SUE.
eessthl one. The three representa-,
tives from the Lyceum are ora,iun,
Nj. Oliver Sburtletf. debate. Mr.. Wal.
ter Gsstlins and recitation, Miss Leona
Hendrickson. The Mozart contestants
consist Of Grafton, Mr.. J. T. Hull, de.
bate, MIR. c. J. Martin, and recitation,
Mr.. Homer Hawker. A great deal OF
Interest Is being taken In this affair
and each society is enthusiastic over
the outcome Of the contest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
Home From Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Carroll and Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Powell and daught r
Carol have returned from Highland
Richie county, where they attended a
reunion Of, the descendants and rela.
lives OF Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor. Mrs.
McGregor is The mother OF Mrs. Car.
rell. Or the seventy.hve descendants
Of the family, fifty.three were present,
Including children, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren Of Mrs. McGreg.
or. The only living members OF Mrs.
McGregcSs original family, consist.
ing Of one brother and two sisters.
were present, namely, Mr.. John Hall,
The former editor Of the ST. Mars's
Oracle, and Misses Mamie and Mary
Jane Hall, all Of St. Marys. Th,
three daughters and five sons OF Mrs.
McGrecor were present. A thorough.
" enjoyable time was had at the re-
nnion, which was success In eve :
particular.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25

Mrs. L. N. Yost entertained the
members Of the Thimble club and 4
few Invited guests yesterday alternou
at ner home on Locust avenue. The
afternoon was delightfully."- spect with
needlework and several pretty musical
selections we're rendered by the
guests. A large number OF the club
members was present besides few
invited friends. Mrs. Koen, of Man.
nington, was an out Of town guest
present. Delicious refreshments we !.
served during the afternoon. Mrs
c. E. Hutchinson will be hostess to
the club At It's next meeting and wifi
entertain her guests with a porch par.
ty. Tn '''s ~. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
West Va. Postmasters,

WASHINGTON. May 25.-The fol.
lowing West Virginia postmasters
have been appointed: Fink, Lewis
county, Michael Cullen; Fort Gay.
Wayne county, Joseph NJ. York; Tar.
IN, Roane county, Nelson Bailey.
The postoiIice at kirt. Barbour colln.
ty, will be discontinued June e9th.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
RIVESEILLENOIES.

RIyEsVILLE. Nav o. g R;g 4 sh IN,
boat here largely attended Snma es n.
mated the attendance nh near ot1e
thousand. almost every. yillage in tho
country was represented Grave Flats
rairyiew Hoodsytlle stafford Rarns.
Willie Afnettsyille and the cItv Of
FaIrmont The name OF RiyesyIlle
will draw a crowd everv time fts
old but it's beautiful the falrest ever
seen: IT'S spent MANY wears on this
little spot 40 green RIyesyille Is a
deceiying little place No one knows
to what the extent Of its ,Iipnities and
freaks might deyelon jt's like a show.
man once who went into section of
country hunting for some freaks OF
nature. He wanted some old persob
to represent a certain mart of the pro.
eramme He heard of a man ft,5 year,
old. He suited him tn n T He wen,
to see him and offered him a good sum
to travel with his show. The old gen.
t,emau said he would like the lob but
he would have to see his father about
IT, Your father said the astonished
Snowman where is hee "oh be is inst
up stairs pattins grandfather 10 beo.
the fellow said
Saw. YOU thin skinned terrapIn
shelled. wind pud,IInr advocates nj
Riyesyille how do you know hut wha,
our town is at least second cousin
In MethuseIah9 and In due fine ma,
be the Ne,ropolls of North American
enternrises and Industries
Saw don't prod lis too ,Ieen or We
will Kick ANYHOW We NAV inst he
uniting our grandfather To he'd for all
you know Now while some nj yo,,
sunfower snowfall, maiden bushes
would not stand a light lime frost
Now II any of our Christian friends
have ANYTHING to say about RiyesyIlle
wby don't they come mt like the
Hoult correspondent and saw II in the
ma nor: na., mt eheu The r.e nm The
street corners. Hoult CORRESPONDENT
knows as wel, No he IIves that his
town hasn't a HIT more show with
Plvesv,,,e for any kind n, enterprises
than a rabb,t has with a rb,noceros
hrt bo dom, cba,. I, ononr bic ne,oh
bors no comes mt in nrtnt and tries
IN keen b,s nejpbbors' heads above
water.
roma M, 4, nr,,t !, vor don't ,,ke
the undersigned gas house, wind mud
ding, snan sbo, talk an, saw Won,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
Entertained Die Mahend KerkeI.

Die Maherd Kelkel was delightfully."-
last evening at the home
Of Mrs. Frank Google, on Morgantown
avenue. The evening was pleasantly
spent with neetlework and social col.
and delicious course Of II.
freshments was served. Mrs. J. D.
Cox will be hostess TO the club next
Thursday evening at her home on Nor.
santown aTenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
DIG THE EVIDENCE
OUT OF THE EARTH,

5as5 sI' s4lssi e. ri g y 9iS5,
HUNTINGTON, ". Va, May 81
John Lewis and Fred Adkins have been
arrested on u charge Of stealing saw
logs. 1t is charged that they saved
on the ends Of logs which were brand.
ed, and parties have been digging 10
ENDS Of logs. which have been saved
of and buried, n d
George B. Hurd's and Cranes linen
lawn exclusive papers by quire Or boz.
with or without envelopes. Globe EBook:
Store, Watson Hote'. building. e.
Read the Daily West vlroiniaa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
Miss Hetner VIII Entertain.

Miss Marion Aornor will entertain
Saturday afternoon at the Country
Club with an informal bridge party
and will have a few of her friends as
guests. The affair will be In honor OF
Miss Sue Maxwell, OF Clarksburg, who
is the guest Of Mrs. Elba Boggs.-
ParkersDurg Sentinel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25
klna,s pauuhte,s, "At Home

Invitations were issued last evening
by the Isabella Davis Circle OF Kings
Daughters for an AT Home" to &c
Isivea on next Tuesday evening at the
home Of Or. and Mrs. ". ]. Boydstoa
on Fai7mont avenue. The guests on
this occasion will he the members RI
the Loyal and Vigllant Circles O.!
Kings Daughters.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-25

kEiSER, ". Va, May ?5.-Iohn
]. Rine, one Of the best known resi-.
dents of Keyser, was found dead In
bed. His health hal been failing, but
he was able TO be around. He was
twice married but both his wives are
dead. Four daughters survive.