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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
HIGHWAYMEN HOLD
UP TRAIN IN VA.
AND ESCAPE WITH EIGHT HUN.
DRIED DOLLARS

Richmond, Dec. s1.-Near La
Crosse. Va, on the Seaboard Air limo
at two-twenty this morning passen-
gers In the sleepers of train No. 81
out OF Richmond were held up and
robbed ofabout eight hundred dollars
In cash besides much jewelry. Tho
robbers, two I'm number, got on at
Richmond as passengers, one remain
cd In the day coach while the other
went through the sleeper. A pullman
conductor while attempting to arrest
the man who was robbing tho pas
sengers was shot through the arm
by the robber. The man then pulled
the emergency brake cord which stop
ped the train and with his confede-
rate he escaped to tho woods.
LATER.
Attorney-General Anderson Ia au-
thorlty for the statement that the
law OF Virginia, Section s674. of the
criminal code. covering robberles,
provides that any robbery from the
person by threats. or by tho presen-
tation OF firearms is punishable by
death. or by confinement I'm the pom
itentiary for not less than eight
years nor more than eighteen years,
in tho discretion OF the jury.
According to local authorities the
TWO men who heldup and robbed the
Seaboard Air Line train last night are
known. The pictures have even
been Identified by those who saw
them before they got on the train
here In Richmond as we'll ns by
those who saw both men OH the train
after IL had left here.
IL is fully expected that the Oldest
OF the two, or both, will be under ar
rest within twenty-four hour as the
section of the country whore they
left the train is fast filling up with
detectives on the trail and stranger
VIII have poor show 60 got away
unnoticed.
One passenger lost $500 and 9th
ers were relieved Of smaller sums.
so that IL is estimated the robbers
got $1,000 or more. when within
about one and half miles OF La
Croose the robbers pulled tho bell
cord, and when the train slowed up
they Jumped of and disappeared.
The robbers are described as young
men, one OF them about 20 or 25
years old, Weighing 12O pounds.
wearing black clothes. black over
coat and derby hat; the other about
49, or 10 years old, dressed I'm black,
with black slouch hat. They were
well armed and the passengers were
at their mercy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
POINTED
PARAGRAPHS

The whole world loves to get the
laugh on a lover.
Don't hope to please others If you
can't please yourself.
Marriage isn't apt to be a failure
unless you marry your ideal
Beware of the man who is envious
of the happiness Of others.
Some love affairs end at the altar
but the majority never get that
far.
Every time a large man shrlnks
from his duty small man rises to
the occasion.
Many a man talks as though he
considered himself chief adviser to
the Almighty
Wise men ascertain what is on the
other side Of the hurdle before jump
ing at conclusiOns-Cc Cchcago News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

While we deeply deplore the occa-
sion for the terrible tragedy which
occurred In Culpepor county n few
days ago. In which William H. By
waters was killed by James and
Phillip strother for running and at
tempting TO desert their sister, yet
we have no hesitancy In saying that
we hope nothing will be done with
the Strother brothers. Our deepest
sympathy goes out TO the mother OF
Bywaters, but We think ne got no
more than HIS full deserts. The man
who will seduce p woman under the
promise Of marriage and then desert
her IS, in our opinion. far worse NOR
ally than n murdcrer.-H -Harrisonburg
Times
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
GRAHAM JOTTINGS

Graham 30 far this season has been
exceedingly gay socially. Germans,
dances, teas, entertainments. etc,
with the sweet college girls Mt home,
and fair visitors galore.
Tonight the young ladies club will
entertain the young mems dancing
club at Squire Growers.
Mayor Smith writes from Lodi,
Cal, that he and his charming daugh-
ters are enjoying splendid health and
having the time of their lives.
About twenty OF our most enter
prising citizens have joined the
Bluestono Chamber OF Commerce;
alas! alas! the day OF awakening has
struck us; buildings In contempla-
tion for the coming season will be
equal to any three past seasons.
=. S. No marriages this holiday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
THE RECEPTION
TO-DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE
BY THE PRESIDENT.

II a. m.-The Vice-President. the
members of the Cabinet and diplo-
matte corps.
11.20 a. m.-The Chief Justice and
Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court and other judges, former NOM
bers of the Cabinet, United States
Ambassadors and Ministers.
11.30 a. Senators and Repre-
sentatives.
11.45 a. m.-Omcers OF the army,
officers OF the navy and Marine
Corps.
1915 p. Commissioners and
public officials.
1890 p. m.-Members OF patriotic
orders and veterans.
p. m.-Reception of citizens.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
$4,000 CLUB.
BLUEsToNE CHAMBER OF COM
MERCE.


Well now let's see: The city papers
and a few Blueheld and Graham men
BUSINESS men. mark you!--have
been hammering away on this thing
now about sixty days. and behold
results! Nearly 200 men are con
vinced that IL Is within their power
TO bring about transformation here
In the Bluefield and Bluestone sec
tIon. Beginning with this bran new
year of 1907 these men, i'm n sys-
tematic campaign, are setting about
fighting for Industrial and CONNER
cial supremacy of the section as n
shrewd man fights for his individual
business. The power OF united ef-
fort, the power of the press, and 6he
irrestible force of determination, i'm
PEELED by brains and cash, are engag-
ed, and the little. timid fellows can
now look on and see MEN I'm action
Napoleon, the most forceful per-
sonality of all history. said: Cir
cumstances? / make Circumstances" 4"
The job before the club is no
child's play; but men want mems
work. Let the small boy do the chill
dren's work-these little fellows who
can't see where the $40 membership
fee is coming back to them, these
chaps who overlook n dollar I'm the
scramble for penny-let these do
the little things. but MEN OF brains,
force and affairs, In the work OF the
"Club" will find worthy game. These
are your city builders.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
COLOR AND LIGHT.

The peculiar simplicity Of the couu-
try darky in the South IS illustrated
by story told by Representative
John Sharp Williams.
An old negro had gone to a post
Office in Mississippi and offered for
the mail a letter that was over tho
weight specified for a single stamp.
This is too heavy" said the post
master. you will have to put
another stamp on g."
The old darky's eyes wIdened i'm
astonishment "Will anudder stamp
make # any lighter. boss?"Nhe ask
ed.--Harper's Weekly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
LACK OF CENTS
IN CANADA

The coin that appears to have sud
piece. The shortage cannot be ac-
counted for by absorption on the
part of the West. where population
is rapidly increasing. for the West
disdains coin OF smaller value than
the fve-cent piece. Possibly '!a
present habit OF quoting bargain
prices in odd cents is causing our
copper" currency to be overworkcd.
At all events, there is need for more
of it.-Toronto Mail and Empire.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
RUNS ONLY ON
SUNDAY.
TRAIN WAS RUN ESPECIALLY
FOR VISITORS TO MARY
LAND.

Washington. Dec. 31-The ill-fated
train runs only on Sunday for the
benefit of many Washingtonians. who
either have country places on the line
or go to visit relatives. It leaves
Frederick at 4 o'clock I'm the after
noon. and is scheduled to reach Wash
ington at 6:25 o'clock.
The train tonight was filed with
Washington people, who had been to
Maryland points to spend the holl-
days. It is believed that nearly
900 passengers were aboard.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
CAPITAL AND LABOR.

o dove Of peace! return again
With olive branch from fertile plain,
And usher in a gladstone morn
To smile on golden fields OF God.
Then may the hearts OF rich and poor
In peaceful brotherhood endure.
When man TO man shall justice yield
And share the waiting harvest yield.
Their hearts and hands again shall
meet,
With horn of plenty" at their feet
Their backs shall tune our bags OF
gold
For which a brothers. blood was sold
IT. ID.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

vote IN the Texas Assembly to-
day would result I'm the return Of
Senator Bailey to Washington by
good majority, according to St
Louis STAFF correspondent. who wires
his Views Of the situation I'm the Lone
Star state from 1T Worth Delay
may DO dangerous he adds. for Il
allows the putting Of questions as
to ethics which may hurt tho man
under fire.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
WANTS PRESIDENT
TO INTERCEDE.

Boston. Jan. COPIES Of resoIu-
tions asking the President TO inter
cede in behalf Of Catholics Of France
we're forwarded to Washington today
as the result Of two great mass meet
ings held Sunday
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

Jerome says he has done the very
best he could Richard Croker de-
clares he never was guilty Of a cor
rupt act I'm his life. The Standard
OIL Company says it f. unassailabIo
from a legal or moral standpoint
Let's all throw MP our hats.-spring-
field Union.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

MY Wife's Family" at the Elk's
Opera House was wen received last
night by a good audience. Tt was one
OF the funniest plays OF the season
and every part was oxcellontly acted
All camo away delighted with tho
performance.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
DESERVING POS
TAI SERVICE.
HITCHCOCK SAYS SALARIES
MUST BE RAISED TO KEEP
CLERKS.

Wa shington, Jan. 1, 1906.--Fail-
ure at this time to increase material
ly the compensation of postonice en-
ployes, thus keeping pace with the
advancing wages in other lines OF en-
ployment, will seriously jeopardize
the efficiency of the service. says
First assistant Postmater- General
Hitchcock In his report
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

The Girls polo game at the rink
tonight should attract a large crowd
This and the other amusements
should bring out the biggest crowd
yet
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

Some men lose ali the fun there g.
In this world because they cannot
stop worrying about the world TO
come Florida Times Union.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

To-day, (New Years Day.) s. al
legal holiday and All business OF a
public nature is suspended IN the
city OF Blueneld.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
GREAT DISASTERS ON AMERICAN ROADS.

railroads have been the
following;
Nov 80 19O6Lawyers.
Fisher, F. T. Redwood four others killed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

~ - Kash. Of Keystone. was I'm
the city today attending TO business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
MIDWAY.

The agent for those Midway lots
(at 1926 TO $3.50 is now getting SIS
more for each lot than they sold for
In September, and by March 1st will
will he getting $3.50 more than at
present Buy onei
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01
A RESULT OF THE LEADERS
TO GUST
ROOSEVELT.

A RITTER FIGHT IN THE PARTY
Is EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AS
ATTEMPT To BREAK THE
PRESIDENTS GRIP ON THE or
GANIZATION.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-01

The man that boasts Of bis fidelity
TO duty will bear watching when n
crisis comes
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-24
DENTISTS BUNGLE TOOTH
PULLING; PAY 500 DAMAGES
Mrs. Gertrude s. Partos Gets Balm for
Bad Job Done by Yale COM
pany-Was Laid Up
Six Weeks

Mrs. Gertrude S. Partos, who, with her
husband, Paul Partos, sued the Yale dem
lists for $299 in Justice Selph's court, was
awarded judgment Of 500 and doctor s
bill of $3.50 yesterday.
In the trial of the case Mrs. Partos tes-
titled that May 10 she had toothache.
She went to the defendants offices and
]. A Foster. the proprietor, assigned two
assistants to extract the aching molar.
Through their negligence and inexperi-
ence, the plaintiff charged, they broke
off the crown of the tooth and she was
forced to secure the services of an expert
dentist and doctor before she got re-
lief
1t was further alleged that the plaintiff
was thrown into commissions and nervous
chills by the pain of the broken tooth
and was prevented from attending to her
household duties for more than six weeks
On the stand Foster admitted he was
not licensed to practice in this state,
but both of his assistants were regular
practitioners.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-24
TRICKS AND STUNTS OF
CIRCUS ON EXHIBITION
PARADE ACTS AS COCKTAIL TO
SHOW
Small Boy Longs for Score of Eyes
and Grown-ups Second the
Wish at Ring
llng's

Ringling's circus opened it's wonders to
delighted city yesterday afternoon at
Prayers park. To say that the show Is
a success is to put the truth in bald,
bromide and unsympathetic way 1t is
the biggest kind of a circus success.
Every act showed new wonders, and
even the old favorites had new feats that
made their familiar ones of bygone years
seem like child's play. Foremost on the
program, and worthy of all of the promi-
nence that might be given it, was the
head-waIixing of Alexander Patty. With
his brother he completed an amazing ex-
hibition of Notwithstanding, during which
one man stood on his head upon the
others Uranium, and, thus balanced. each
played a violin, ate full meal, and final
Iyi drank a big SCHOONER of liquor.
Is it easy to drink upside down? Try
it. 1t was after this performance that
one of the Pattys. balancing himself on
his head upon an elevated platform,
jumped his head along the level. three
feet at q time, and then bounced down a
fight Of steps without losing his balance
The band was playing its loudest at the
time and yet, above the din of the music,
could be heard the thud of that head at
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-24
WOMEN THRONG ERNEST'S
NEW MILLINERY STORE
Handsome Mirrors and French Room
Add to Attractiveness Of Shop That
Contains a Stock UnequaIed
on the Coast

The opening of the Ernest millinery
store yesterday in it's new home at $50
South Broadway was a great success,
and Lawrence L. Ernst is more than sat
isfied with the appreciation shown by the
thousands who took occasion to visit the
new store.
Everything in the store is new, from
fixtures to stock. Mr. Ernest has spared
neither time nor money to make it the
most popular millinery store. The latest
French mirrors and handsomely fur
nished French room are provided where
the rarest imported models are on dis
play. Noticeable and attractive features
are the lack of crowding. splendid light
and the effect of the general arrange
ment of the displays.
The opening exhibition will continue for
the remainder of this week and the
ladies who visit the store will find one
of the grandest displays of the latest and
smartest styles for this fall and winter.
The most exclusive fashion centers of
the east cannot show any later styles
than are now on display here.
An orchestra furnished music during
the afternoon, which added much to the
pleasure of the occasion.
The store is one of the largest and most
handsomely appointed on the coast. 1t is
elegantly fitted throughout and appeals
to the refinement and culture of its pat
rons. Mr.. Ernest was congratulated on
all sides and may well feel proud Of his
new store and it's opening.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-24

ner. 'It is a. trayesty on justice for the
state to be allowed to file such affidav1ts
as those. Your honor, no one knows bet
ter than yourself if a man is shamming
insanity Now. if you will place the de-
PENDANT on the witness stand for half
an hour you will soon be convinced OF the
falsity of those affidavits.
"By continuing the case from Saturday
you have established prima facie case
of the doubt there is in the mind OF the
court, and to proceed on the lines indi-
Gated by the zeal of the district attorney
would be a gross error. l am willing to
stake the life of the defendant that the
testimony of Dr. Campbell is not true.
In the name of humanity, of civilization
and of everything that is fair I ask you
to stop this horrible miscarriage of JUS
tice and let jury decide If this man Is
insane"
Present Not the Time
eff I were to appeal in the name Of
anything said the district attorney, .
might recall the scene two years age
when this prisoner took the life or
citizen of this county. Life was cheaI
then, but how dear is the life of this
man. for two years unhung. He has
been on the witness stand and the jury
found him not only sane, but guilty OF
murder.
'His case has been in the supreme
court for over a year and that. too, has
decided against him. But I will not APP
peal along those lines-the matter is one
of law The time is passed for a jury to
determine either his condition or his
guilt There Is another way which coun-
sci may bring the matter before the
proper authorities but this Is neither the
time nor place.
eff your honor would accept the man.
datory Interpretation of the law which
counsel has given us the delay In the
execution of the death sentence would
become indefinite. Any two doctors could
say at the time of the sentence that they
thought this man insane, and if counsel
is right we should have to submit 1t to
a Jury every time they said so.
''There is a limit to the rights of a
defendant charged with a crime, and this
court has no right to send this case to a
jury That is a matter for the warden
in whose custody the prisoner is. II this
court thinks the man is insane IT can
only refuse to fix the date of his execu-
ton and return him to the warden
Warner replied in rebuttal, renewing
his eloquent appeal to have the prisoner
placed on the witness stand.
"a very few minutes will suffice, your
honor to find out If he is only feign-
! ing insanity. If he has been fooling me
all this time God knows I want to know
It," he concluded.
"Rotr calculated Deputy McComas
who sat close to where Attorney Warner
was standing.
ut is not rot!' retorted Warner bit
terly but the court suppressed them.
In deciding to fix the date of the exc
cution Judge Wilbur said he did not
agree with the remarks of counsel that
any doubt existed in the mind of the
court when an adjournment was ordered
on Saturday, for the court could have nc
opinion until both sides of the controversy
had been heard.
In low tones he pronounced the death
sentence anew, the prisoner shrinking
and trembling perceptibly under the sting
of the fatal words.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-24
DEBATE NEWEST
SIGN ORDINANCE
couNcILMEN PREFER TO DIGEST
SECTIONS FIRST
Father of Bill Declares 1t Treats Sign
Men and Merchants Fairly and
Meets Mayors objec-
tions Fully

Councilman Dromgold's new sign or
dinance was presented to the city council
yesterday to take the place Of the on
which Mayor Harper vetoed.
The new measure, it is claimed, doe
rot work unfairly toward electric signs
though Mayor Harper charged that thu
other ordinance did discriminate.
1t appears certain electric sign mer
want to introduce folding metal sfgr
which can be folded against the buildings
by day and extended out over the side
walk when illuminated at night.
Mr.. Dromgold explained that II FOLDING
signs were permitted merchants woulo
have right to construct day signs and
fold them back at night, then the streets
would be a mass of signs in Los Angeles
as they are in some cities. There could
be no discrimination legally.
The new sections, known as Nos. and
8, are:
Section Pit shall be unlawful for
any person, firm or corporation to
erect or maintain any sign placed
horizontally on any building above
the first story thereof in such manner
that such sign shall extend below the
Intel or above the sill of any window
in such building, or in such manner
that such sign shall project more tnan
two feet into any street alley or
other public place from the line of
the property upon which such building
is situated.
Section SIT shall be unlawful for
any person. firm or corporation to
erect or maintain any sign placed on
the first story of any building or ver-
tically on any building above the first
story thereof or between any windows
I in such manner that such sign shall
project more than twelve inches into
the street, alley or other public place
from the line of the property on which
said building is located, or in such
manner that the same shall extend
across or in front of any window.
Councilman Lyon and the Republicans
objected to hasty action, and the city
clerk was ordered to have copies of the
bill prepared and sent to each council
man for action next week.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-24
Cures Woman's Weaknesses.

We refer to that boon to weak, nervous,
suffering women known as DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
DR.. John Fyfe one Of the Editorial Stan
jef THE EoI.DoTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says
of Unicorn root (HelondGs Diotcc) which
is one of the chief ingredients OF the rFa-
vorite Prescription"
IA remedy which invariably acts IS rter-
inc inyigprator makes for normal ac-
tivity OF the entire reproductive system"
He continues vim HeloniaS we havee medical
mont which moro fully answers tho above
purposes than any other drug Nth which am
dcQsiointed. In the treatment OF diseases pe-
cuiiar to women 1t Is seldom that O. case is
seem which does not present some indication
for this remedial agent" Dr.. Eye further
says: 1.-THE following are among tho leading
indications Tor Heionias tunicorn roou., f 81
atomic weak condition. OF the reproductive
ritabiiity., associated WITH chronic diseases Of
sensation II heat IN the region Of the kid
neys; melbrrhagia liooding). due to weak
ened condition ofIthe reproductive systems
Or US snSsns sD
ebnou6l0 condition OF the digestive organs
and kFemic tthin blood habit; dragging
sensenons In the extreme lower part OF the
III more or less OF the above symptoms
are ptesehE, no inYalld WOMAN can no
better than take DIR. Pierce's -EaYQrlte
PreScfTptI0n, one 81 Jhe reading ingTedl-
ents 81 WHICH is Unicorn root, or Helonias.
and the medical properties of which IL
most faithfully represents.
OF Golden Seal root, another prominent
Ingredient of uFavorite Prescription
Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Ben
nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
ut is an important remedy IN disorders Of
the womb. In all catarrhal conditions
and general enfeeblement. it Is useful
Prof John M. Scudder, M. D., late OF
Cincinnati, says Of Golden Seal root:
yin relation to its general effects on the
system there Is no medicine IN use about Whtch
there Is such general ANONYMITY OF opinion. IL
is tl.ivsrsdllu regarded IS The tonic useful IN
all debilitated states
Prof. r. Bartholow, M. D., of Teigerson
Medical College, says Of Golden Seal
VALUABLE IN uterine hemorrhage menor~
rhazia (hooding) and congestivo dysmenor-
rhoea painful menstruAtion)n
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription iaith-
fully represents oil the above named IN
gradients and cures the diseases for which
they are recommended.