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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02
SNOW AND RAIN.

The first man to whom it ever oc-
Cured to find out how much rain
was represented by given fall OF
snow was Alexander Brice, of Kirk
newton, who in March, 1865, made
simple experiment with the contents
of stone jug driven face downward
into over six inches of snow. What
he learned was that a greater or less
degree of cold, or of wind, when the
snow falls, and its Lying longer or
shorter time on the ground" will oc-
casion difference in the weight and
in the quantity of water produced !;
"but if" he added, Il may trust to
the above trials, which I endeavored
to perform with care, snow, newly
fallen, with moderate gale of wind,
freezing cold, will produce quantity
of water equal to one tenth part 0:
its bulk" So that a fall of snow OF
10 inches represents rainfall OF one
inch. .-London Ck,0mi1le.
THE DocroR-Well, how is the pa
tient getting alongl
The Female Nurse-Oh, very nice
ly, Doctor. He kissed me, today!
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

He WHO can conceal his joys is
greater than he who can hide his griefs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

BEWARE of worrying about little
things. 1t is the malady of happy
people.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

"I DON'T see why they call it a
quick lunch cafe. 1t isn't quick at
ALL" "No, the only thing they ever
give you quick is your check"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

AFTER doing one thing do you not
often wish that you had donethe other9 7
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

Several years ago shoe buyer for
one of the Chicago department stores
conceived the idea of buying up
slightly damaged or blemished shoes
from the manufacturers and retailing
the same at a sacrifice price. He
opened up with one clerk in a single
room near the roof of skyscraping
Office building. To get good pair
of SIS shoes, with nothing more than
a little scratch on them, for Sc was
such bargain that customers came
fast. The business increased so rap
idly that the original store has been
enlarged to fifteen rooms and forty
clerks are now employed instead of
one. The capital earned from the
original store has been reinvested
until now the concern owns eight
large stores in other places. -Frede'-
ick +. HaSkin.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

THERE would hardly be any plea
sure in being happy if everybody
else was.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

IN Baltimore was held unmarketable, although
123 yean had elapsed without any claim being
made agAinst IL. The facts were that IN the year
1750 certain land was conveyed "fOr the use OF
che Society of Christian people called Quakers,
inhabiting and dwelling In and near the town
and county Of Baltimore. In the province" OF
Maryland. TO be used for meeting house, bury
ing-Hround and other church purposes.
In 1855. under the authority OF an act or the
LGgislature, the trustees Of the society leased
some OF fhis land, and, after several transfers,
the property came into the possession OF the
Second Uuivernallst Church. which afterwar1e
oDm1rAD1g4 20 cell it the purchaser oOJectin8 70
the flfla kne matter was taken Into court.
IL Waa decided that. a. the land was conveyed
IN 1753 for certain specific cnurcn purposes. its
uro for other purposes constituted violation OF
the terms Of the deed. and. therefore. the heirs
Of the parties who signed the deed IN llls might
81 entitled 70 claim the land. The title was,
therefore, n such condition that the purchaser
was tnssihed IN refusing 70 pay out bis money
it 8 bedauss Of such ancient defects as these
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

A Memphis newspaper woman
boldly advertised in the newspapers
that for a consideration she would
prepare papers to be read at women's
clubs, write speeches for banquets, or
trace pedigrees back of forgotten
grandmothers to the Colonial Danes.
Her advertising was persistent un-
til commissions began to come in,
and many a woman leader of club life
in this or that particular town has
shone in the reflected glory of this
clever southern girls hard working
genius.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

An Italian in New York, takes
over the rubbish from the garbage
collections of the great eastern me-
tropolis at stated annual price and
makes from $1,000 to 100000 a
year from the business. He employs
hundreds of sorters and pickers, who
90 over the rubbish to get out old
bottles, rags, rubber, leatherand 9th
er Junk. 1t is said that he realizes
from So, 900 to So 900 year on old
rubber shoes alone.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

OF the whole list of unique callings
that have come to my attention none
are more peculiar than the business
of "Dr. Cockroach" of Louisville.
For stipulated annual consideration
the "doctor" contracts to keep ones
premises rid of cockroaches. He does
not whistle them away like the Pied
Piper of Hamelin, but at regular in
tervals comes around with queer look
ing tools and mysterious powers, by
means of which he persuades the
cockroaches to "skidoo."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

YoUNGPoP-''I wonder why a
baby cries when it is getting its
teeth" Old bach-"Probably in an
ticipation of all the toothaches that
are in store for it."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02
MtsreI1ameoms-
4 H1E FROM THE QUAKERS

'sNotwithstanding the long posses
sion of the appellant (the Universalist
Church) without molestation, 1t does
- not appear 70 have been such pos
. session as could be relied on against
the possible heirs Of those grantors."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

TEAcHER-"Who discovered
America Small Boy-"Dunno." "
Teacher-"Why, 1 supposed that
every boy in school knew that.
Small boy-"I didn't know that it
was lost"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

"Is MIKE Clancy here?" asked
the visitor at the quarry, just after
the premature explosion.
mo, sor," replied Costigan !;
"he's goue."
For good? 2"
"Well, sor, he wint in that direc-
tion."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

A woman in Boston makes busi-
ness of taking inventories of houses
which are rented furnished. She
comes to the house and makes COM
plete lists in triplicate of every article
with a description of its condition.
When the house is given up she
comes again and checks over the
household goods and appraises the
loss or damage. She has been SO
successful in this kind of work that
her services are much in demand.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02

AS A rule, one must either climb or
dig for things that are worth having.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-03-02
REAL ESTATE TITLE

These words from the Court of Appeals in 1885
are found in Q case In which q
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
JAPAN WANTS
PEOPLE AT HOME

We are quite able TO care 70
ourselves. our boundaries and on
dependencies as against Japan, Or
any other nation, without making
alliances with the lettering empires
of continental Europe And Japan
is too cunning to fight with us and
not anxious to kick up row. All
Japan wishes at this time is to en-
ter into successful negotiations az
Washington TO the end that her
coolia class will remain at home or
find only one possible outlet, and
that is by way OF Korea or Man
churia. The school children prob.
lem is quite beside the larger cen
traI question that is being thresheo
out in the diplomatic game. The
main thing SIS TO populate tho great
Interior plains " Korea and Man.
ehuHa and TO keep Asia for the
brown man. great federation oil
the Mougol triad News Letter
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
JUST AS WE ARE

II we never had to eat,
III we never had to drink,
m we never wore out shoes,
Nor our clothes. Now don't yor
think
We would all be pretty rich,
We would soon be millionaires
Never worried payin' bills.
Never burdened with our cares?
II we never had to chew,
II we never had to smoke,
II we never had to buy
We would never more be broke,
n we never had TO read,
IN we never had TO laugh,
Livin' would not cost us much
Not so much as now, by half.
II We never had TO live,
That might be the best OF all;
'ut as things are as they are,
Doesn't seem much use to bawl.
Wit we've got to do. just do
70 OF hope and full OF glee
Cue LIES good enough for you
II It's god enough for me,
-Baltimro Sur
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
RECORD BREAKING
CROWD PRESENT.
1.-THE CLANSMAN" PRESENTED
TO \ HUGE THRONG AT
ELKS OPERA HOUSE.

Thos Dixon, Jr.s famous play.
The Clansman." made It's first
appearance at the Elks opera House
last night, and was witnessed by a
record-brcaking audience. The
seating capacity OF the house was
sold in "a maryelously short time af-
ter the advance sale opened and
those VINO were fortunate enough to
secure seats could have disposed OF
them last evening at han h. ne
profit. This was done In some In
stances.
The attraction has been so thor
oughly discussed in the newspapers
OF the country that it is useless for
Us to give it the space here It really
deserves. To do so would necessarily
involve discussion of the race
problem and for obvious reasons
this is unnecessary
Suffice it to say. however, the
play is well written, beautifully
staged and is I'm the hands of n
company of players rarely equaled
for dramatic ability THE Clans
man will undoubtedly become one
of the standard plays OF the country.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
CIRCUIT RIDING
IN TEXAS
DHE LEGISLATIVE CHAP ,!S'a
ADVENTURES IN EARLY
DAYS.

Rev. w. j. Joyce. chaplain OF the
House OF Representatives of the
state Legislature, encountered many
hardships in the earlier days of
Texas. when he was n circuit rider
upon the frontier In speaking OF
his experiences he said the other
day: II hope that | may be par
doned for saying that It required
courage to be a Methodist circuit
rider In Texas in the early days.
Forty years ago | travelled the Uval-
Methodist mission circuit.
Which was at that time 200 miles
around and from 80 to 60 miles
between appointments. Every mile
OF the distance was beset with dan
gers from Indians. In travelling the
200 miles OF the circuit, of course,
| got very lonesome and weary.
adopted some odd methods to get
little sleep and ret at midday.
Being alone | could not post SEN
tinels while | slept. and / knew It
was dangerous to lie down without
taking some precautions to warn me
in case Indians made their approach.
frequently used birds and animals
as sentinels.
IF | could locate a drove OF buzz
yards in tree | would make my
way TO point as close TO them as
possible and lie down. | knew that
II Indians should approach the buzz
yards would flop their wings and fly
away from the place and that noise
would awaken me.
ION one occasion slipped as
near as | could to a herd OF cattle
and allowed them to act as senti-
nels for me while | slept. Another
time / carefully worked my way
through the brush In a very narrow
COW trail that led to the Leona
river, and there, closely hidden
from the searching eyes OF any In
dams that might be prowling about.
had my nap.
ION another trip / found the same
resting place, and when / had been
refreshed by good sleep l mounted
my horse and rode three or four
miles further up the river and
stopped to get a drink OF water at
little shack where a lone settler
lived He had located that spot,
Tar from civilization, In the hope
that he could make a fortune in
raising cattle and then return to his
old home and marry the girl he
loved.
IL saw the fresh skin OF a big
Mexican bear lying in the yard. |
asked the man where he got 1t. and
he replied that he killed the animal
IN the thickets where l had just
taken a nap. Texas Letter
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
IN THE POLITICAL
ARENA

The conflict between clean poll
tics and the machine is on in every
state OF course, it is a hard fight,
Tor the machine occupies the ram
parts and sometimes wins. 1t won
down in Texas. but Mr.. Bailey does
not return to the senate the same
man he was a year ago The strain
of the trust is on his hands. The
protest against Bailey in Texas.
though repulsed marks a great ad-
vance for the cause Of decent pol
tiles. 1t shows where the people
are standing.
There was better success in
New Jersey. Dryden had a majori-
" OF his party. He headed the ma
chine and was backed by 100000
nd great wealth, but there were
enough courageous men, who refused
to so into caucus at the invita-
lion OF the machine and the special
interests, and Dryden is defeated.
There is another step forward In
the cause OF decent politics.
The sentiment OF the people is
against the party caucus, In deter
mining who should be United States
senator. The caucus is what the ma
| chine relies on. The allied interests
then go in with their sleeves rolled
mp. It didn't work In New Jersey
Eight men stood out strong in be-
half OF their honest convictions
and the square deal So it will be
everywhere. SO it will be in Ohio
whenever the spokesman OF the
money power in politics present.
himself for seat in the senate Of
anywhere, where the interests o
the people are in the balance.
The triumphs OF Guggenheim fl
Colorado, has raised a perfect dis
gust throughout the country Thi
is not because Guggenheim is not ar
intelligent and becoming citizen. bu
because ne used the old machine
methods OF electing the legislature
by stufing with money the coffer
Of the gang. In this way, this man
whose heart throbs with trust POI
tiles, got into the senate
There are indcatona that tn,
people are getting tired OF such con
duct Their convictions are settinl
strongly I'm another direction. indi
eating that patriotism and Amer
icanism are yet alive, and tina
neither privilege. in law, nor priv
| iege in politics IS patriotic o
American Tx.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

MIR. Roosevelt faces an embar.
RAISING challenge. That Chicago
third term league, becoming ag-
gressiye. says that we challenge
his right to refuse to accept the
presidency Of the United states for
o. third term in the face Of the poo-
r.c's demand" May the league nov
become go beIigerent as to call
Or. Roosevelt O "weakling" for not
Ioeing the third term scratch. But
It's blood is up. and there's no fore
casting 'he consequences
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
EQUITY.

Until recently there was a part
nership existing between two darkey
blacksmiths in an Alabama town
The dissolution OF this ASSOCIATION
was made known by a notice nailed
upon the door OF the smithy, which
notice ran as follows:
The kopardnership hereafter re
sisting between me and Nose Jen-
kins is hereby resolved. All per.
sons owing the firm will settle with
me, and all persons that the firm
owes to will settle with Nose"
Harper's Weekly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
THAW TRIAL
PASTORS THEME
ALLEGHANY CITY MINISTER
breaches OF DANGER
TO BOYS AND GIRLS.

Pittsburg. Feb. 12.-Taking for
his topic The Blessing and Curse
OF Wealth and Home" Rev. DR.. C.
w. Blodgett. at the North Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, one OF
the largest in Allegheny City, today
preached a sensational sermon, cit.
ing the Thaw case now on trial I'm
New York and urging II as warn
ing to the rearing OF children.
Wealth need not be a corrupte-
OF morals" he said. 1T is the
vulgarity OF 1t that the world re-
coils from.
No child should be trusted with
dollar until he has learned the
value of the same by earning It
by the sweat OF his brow. This
country Is reading OF the tragic
scenes In the court OF justice In New
York with intense interest
"Pittsburg is deeply Interested.
Here on the streets OF Allegheny
the poor. unfortunate wife OF the
chief actor played when she was a
girl. Across the river the husband
now on trial for the murder of a
man In New York, the revealments
OF whose life makes you shudder
with horror, spent his boyhood days.
They both came from respectable
fanatics. One knew what poverty
was-hunger for bread-the other,
when a mere lad, spent enough
money in a year to keep a dozen
fanatics. They both go wrong.
zone seemingly by the cruel hand
OF fate-the other through love
that was blinded All our hearts
bleed for them. Will the fathers
and mothers of this and other cities
take warming?
I'VE sing Where Is My Wander
ing Boy Tonight?' but where is
your girl? At the place OF amuse-
ment. then decoyed into some gilded
studio; then sorrow and a life worse
than hell. No higher virtue should
be demanded OF women than OF
men. The same code OF ethics
should apply to both.
"A scoundrel of a man, poor or
rich, should have the same treat
ment as the woman. Poor Everlyn
Nesbit Thaw is not the only girl
that has been ruined as she says
she was.
I'm the outcome OF the trial OF
Harry Thaw, the reckless and I'M
fortunate boy OF one OF our most
respected homes, millions are in
terested. What Of the outcome Of
the lads and lassies not grown to
manhood? Hearts are still to be
broken and homes made desolate
and some OF them may be yours.
mo state can rise higher than the
home, and no church can be more
influential than the firesides from
which its members come. The
warning voice that comes to us over
the clicking wires and the cold type
OF the press is; Have a jealous care
of your boys and girls. Restriction
Is far better than unlicensed liberty,
and a morsel with purity better
than wealth with infamy,'"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

One OF the leading senators. who
is neither for nor against tax reform
OF the Dawson brand, but a simon
pure and unadulterated republican
remarked, after the discussion in
the "revenu bill' had raised such 6
rumpus in the senate:
ut strikes me that the demo
Gratis are getting the republican
party by the heels, making a record
jor rather causing the republican,
to make a record that may defea
us two years from now. Tax re
form sounded good. Was a goot
theory, but seems to working on
the salvation OF the democratic
party, and kicking the fellow be
hind the gun. It's white elephan
which its keeper doesn't know how
to Charleston Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

our floor space preparato-
ry to making extensive re-
pairs on our store we are
offering the remainder Of
our line of Heating Stoves
at COST. Buy now before
all the bargains are gone.
M. G.. Whitlow Hardware
Company.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
The Leader

Mr. J. Williams, of Maybeury.
was in the city today.
DR.. James J. Bishop, of Rocky
Gap, va, is visiting in the city
Mr.. ]. NJ. Burkholder. of Tug
River, was circulating among his
friends here today.
Mayor l.. G. Toney. of Northtork.
is in the city transacting business
and greeting friends.
Mrs. A. II. STOW and Miss Mamie
Raglan, OF Maybeury. were spendins
the day with friends here today
Miss Myrtle Sweeney, of Elkhorn.
was taking in the show last nigh
and returned 70 her home this
morning.
The Surprise Store is always
ready TO serve and can supply You
with anything you want at great.
reduced prices.
"A large bunch OF keys was found
on the street yesterday. The own
er can procure same by calling at
the Leader office.
1t is now thought that the Two
Cent fare bill may yet become n
law in this state, unless there is
some unforeseen trick to knock f.
out.
Rev. T.. L. Arlington, who has
charge of the East Tazewell Circuit
OF the NJ. f. Church, OF Graham,
Va, Is in the city greeting his
friends.
Capt ID. H. Barger, OF Matoaka
was a pleasant visitor to Bluefield
today He was in his usual good
spirits and had a kind word for
everybody.
Many of our merchants are now
in the markets for new sprinf
goods. The outlook for a good
trade is encouraging and our mer-
chants will buy largely.
The Opera House last night was
crowded to it's fullest capacity to
see The Clansman". There was not
a vacant seat in the opera House
Even all the standing room was
taken.
We are plAased TO learn t
Col. c. OLeary is gradually improv-
ing from his recent attack OF grippe.
We hope to soon see him on our
streets again. He always has a
good word to say for Blueheld and
knows all about Bluefeld property
Mr.. ]. T. Thornton has left fof
the eastern markets ia purchase new
goods for the Thornton Clothing
Company. He will be gone for
several days and will return after
having bought a large stock OF
goods in his line, probably the most
complete assortment ever brought
to Bluefeld.
Dr.. H. c. Jones was in to see
the Leader this morning and paid
his respects. He goes to william.
son in a few days where he ha
business interests. The Doctor H..
forms us that Williamson is i'm
proving and progressing at a rapia
rate with new buildings going up Or
every hand. There is general IN
dustrial movement in Williamso
that shows wonderful future foi
that sprightly city on the Tug.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

The new Family five cent Thea
ter on Blueheld avenue give their
frst performance tonight. They have
a good show and would be glad to
have the public call and see for
themselves.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

Don't forget the five cent Theatre
Show tonight on Bluefield avenue
Change twice a week. Go and see
1t. The best show for the money.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

U. S. Army
able bodied unmarried
men between ages of 81
and 35; citizens of United
States, Of good character
and temperate habits, who
can speak, read, and write
English. For information
apply at Recruiting office,
Bluefield, w. Va,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12
NOTICE.

TO Contractors and Builders:
Be 1t known that the members Of
the Carpenters Local Union. No.
976' of Bluefield. w. Va, have
changed its rate of wages and hours
OF work-Nine CO. hours to constt-
tute days work. and wages to be
eight (S) cents more on the hour.
Effective April 1st, 1907.
s. L. PAYNE,
r. L. AUSTIN,
S. ]. GIBSON.
Committee.
Jan. 3Oth, 1907.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

Tho soubrette has the laugh on
the comedian who gets none.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

Some men blame their wives ev-
cry time II rains.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-12

FOUND:-A bunch of keys
with long metal chain at
tached. The owner can
procure same by applying
at the Leader Office.
L'Italia., 1907-09-13

CERCASI una buona cuoca per una
distinta famiglia italiana. Buona pa
ga. Rivolgersi alrufficio delrITALIA.
1855 SO no,
L'Italia., 1907-09-13

ia, gil oggetti pin i~nteressanti del
quail 81 era arricchita in quest'ulti-
mo tempo la sua collezione artistica:
oggetti di grandiSsimo valore stori-
co, fra cui n spinetta autentica di
Mozart ed n mozzetta di Gioaechi-
no Rossini, quest'ultima offertagli
dial compianto ambassadors Nigra.
Ecco la lettera inedita che accompa-
gnaya IL dono prezioso:
Vienna, IS aprile 1901.
Milo caro- ed illustre maestro.
"Desidero che ella porti da Vienna
un ricordo di me. che non STA volga-
re. La prego di accettare la mozzet-
ia che Rossini porto per lunghi ami
nellie IL p~asseggiate per lie strade di
Parigi e di Passy. e che E adorna DEL
lie Il cifre. Questa mozzetta venue
in MIC possesso %all'epoca della NOR
tie del grande maestro e figure ALA
Esposizione lnternazionale di Vienna,
che ha dovuto lasciare in lei vivo g
grato ricordo. Voglia conservare que
sta erliquia: essa & una memoria del
grnade maestro, e lie sara testimo-
nianza dellaffettuosa ammirazione
del suo affezionatissimo Nigra".