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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
FINANCIAL BILL
AGREED UPON

Washington, Jan. 30.--The AL
drich financial bill, as finally agreed
upon by the senate finance commit
tee, reported to the senate today.
The following which are very salient
features. provides for the issuance
ey circulation, authority to issue
notes to be given national banks
The notes are to be distributed
among the banks of the various
states equally. As a security for the
issue, banks may deposit with tho
treasurer OF the United States any
or the following classes OF bonds:
Bonds or other Understanding OBJ
legations OF any OF tho states. bonds
of any city town. county or any
other legally constituted municipal
ity or district I'm the United Statcs,
which has been I'm existence for ten
years, and which have not defaul
ed I'm the payment OF principal and
Interest and whose net hundred in
debtednoss Is not more than ten per
cent Of the valuation OF It's taxable
property, the first mortgage bonds OF
any railroad which reports regular
ly 10 the interstate commerce COM
mission a statement of It's condition
and earnings and which have paid
not less than four per cent. Of It's
entire capital stock for not less than
five years. Emergency circulation is
to be taxed at the rate OF one-half
OF one per cent. per month, and each
bank is TO make monthly reports as
TO tho amount Of such circulation
outstanding.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
OFFICERS DECLARE ALL
DEP0SIT0R WILL Be PAID
Was Formerly One of the Chief
Links i'm Chain of Banks Estab-
lished by Charles w. Morse-At
Meeting of Directors Institution is
Declared solvent.

New York. Jan. 3O.-The finan-
cial institutions of New York city.
one a national and the other a
state bank, had not opened their
doors this morning. The New Ann
sterdam National bank. capital a.
100000 was taken in charge by
the representative of the comptroller
OF the currency early yesterday even
ing. and the Mechanics and Traders
bank, state institution. capital So
100000, announced shortly before
midnight the decision of the direc-
tors not to open today. Both banks
announce their ability to pay all de-
positors. A statement OF the New
Amsterdam National shows indipidu-
al deposits of $2.O65,272. No state
ment of the liabilities and assets of
the Mechanics and Traders Bank
consd be obtained last night. Both
institutions had been known as in
the Morse-Thomas chain of financial
institutions, Int both had undergone
reorganization OF the directorates.
The Mechanics and Traders
Bank has two branches in Manhat-
tan and ten in Brooklyn All these
branches will remain closed tomor-
row.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
OBSCENE AND
INDECENT MAIL
SENT To GIRLS
FRED l.. STOCKFORD FOUND
GUILTY OF SENDING CIPHER
LETTERS TO YOUNG LADIES,
ACCOMPANIED BY KEY, GETS
SEVEN YEARS.

New York, Jan. 3O.-Fred l..
Stockford, who was adjudged guilty
of sending immoral letters and in
decent mail matter to young girls Of
West Virginia, Pennsylvania and
Ohio, was sentenced to serve seven
years in prison by Judge Chatfield
In the federal court. His offense
was the mailing cypher letters to the
young ladies, accompanied by a key.
One OF these missives found Its way
TO John b. Niswanger, whose rela-
tive, the recipient, turned IT over to
him. From this 1t was traced His
conviction followed and he was SEN
fenced. Stockford has a wife and
child.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

bank weathered the storm and sue
ceeded in reducing its clearing
house certificates from s1.7O5, 900
to 100000.
The recent placing OF the National
Bank of North America. considered
as the chief banks OF the Morse in
situations. in the hands OF the comp
troller OF the currency. brought out
rumors as TO the New Amsterdam
National, according TO President
kinsman. and he acquainted Comp
troller of the Currency Ridgely with
the situation and requested him to
take charge OF the institution for
the best interests of the depositors
and stockholders alike.
The bank did not open today. This
decision was reached at a meeting
of the board OF directors held last
night, which lasted for several
hours
In statement issued after the
meeting of the directors the bank
was declared solvent. but the state
of the cash resources made Il APP
pear inadvlsable for the bank to
continue business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
SLUMBER|NG
HOUSEHOLDS
AWAKENED
BIG BANDS OF sUFFRaGIsTs
swooP DOWN ON HOMES or
CABINET MINISTER'S AND At
TEMPT TO BATTER DOWN
DOORS, AND HOLD NOISY
STREET MEhTiNGs.

London. Jan. 30.--,Big bands OF
suffragists swooped down at day
light today on the homes of flvo
cabinet ministers and tried to batter
their way into the houses and
awakened the still and slumbering
Households ana held noisy meet
Ing In the street In front OF each
residences The suffragists were
flnally scattered after several fierce
scuffies with the police and many
arrests have been made Secretary
OF state for war, Haldane. secretary
of state for foreign affairs. Sir Ed
ward Grey Chancellor, Exchecquer
Asqueth, president local government
board. Burns, and first commissioner
Works Harcourr, were ,he officials
favored with the untimely visit.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
TO REVISE THE
STATES CODE
JUDGE MAHTiN WILLIAMS PRO
NIDES FOR LONG-NEEDED
WANT.

Richmond Va. Jan 1910
those whose duty it is to study the
code Of Virginia. Judge Martin VIII
liams' bill, which was reported by
the house committee on general
laws, is perhaps the most important
measure TO be consid red during the
present session Of the general as
sembly.
The bill provides for The election
Of three revisors, to be chosen by
the general assembly whose duty 90
shall be to revise and compile an the
statutes and laws Of Virginia and
to report to q subsequent legislator.
Each revisor to receive a salary Of
$1,000.
In connection with the bill 70
will be recalled that there has been
no revision or compilation Of the
code since 1887, since which time
there have been thousands of
amendments passed and at present
the laws are i'm chaos and confusion
The bill is practically assured of
passage IN the house.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
GREA TUNNEL COMPLETED.

Chinf Engineer Fernstrom, OF the
Underwater railroad, has formally
announced the completion Of the
great Allegheny Summit tunnel. the
work on which was done by MacAr-
thur Brothers This tunnel. which
is one mile in length was regarded
as the roads most expensive and diff
hcult piece Of engineering work. The
chief engineer 30 IS said. gives Il as
his opinion that trains will be- run
ming over the entire system from
Deepwater w. Va, 20 Norfolk, be-
fore the close Of the present year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
PASSENGERS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE
Flames Swept Through Coach With
Such Fury That by Time the
Train Was stopped Entire Car
Was developed.

Bristol, Tenn, Jan. 30.--Many
passengers, including women and
children, barely escaped from a
burning coach on the Virginia and
southwestern westbound train last
night in time to save their lives. The
fire fro ma material box IN the rear.
as the train was leaving DuffeId.
Va. The flames swept through the
coach with such fury that by the
time the train was stopped and the
passengers hurried out. the whole
car was enveloped The forward
coach and Pullman car we're saved
with difficulty.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

New York, Jan. 29.-The New
Amsterdam Bank, capitalized at al
100000 and situated at the corner
OF Broadway and Thirty-eighth
street, was closed today by order OF
the comptroller OF the currency and
National Bank Examiner Charles A
Hanna was placed in charge. The
institutions liabilities are placed at
$4,4S2,O16, OF which $2.065,272.49
are due depositors. The banks Of
ficers assert that not only will every
depositor be paid IN full, but tn h,
stockholders will receive a substan-
tial dividend
The New Amsterdam National
Bank was formerly one OF the chief
links in the chain of banks estab-
Hshed by Charles w Morse. Presi-
dent Frank w. Kinsman. Jr.. de-
clared in a statement issued tonight
that "the closing of the National
Bank of Moth America. attracting
renewed attention to the interests
which had previously dominated
both institutions in their past ad-
manifestations, started fresh reports
OF an exaggerated and sensational
nature which necessitated the liaui-
dation of the bank"
The institution occupied quarters
in the Metropolitan opera house. IN
the heart of the uptown theatrical
district and numbered among its
clientele many of those prominers
on the stage
About a year ago the New Am
Sterdam underwent reorganiza-
ton because Of a falling of in its
business and Frank w. Kinsman.
Jr, was elected president. Every
EFFORT was made to rehabiliate the
institution. The recent panic wac
not without it's effect. though the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
WILL KEEP RHEA
LETTERS PRIVATE.

Richmond, Va, Jan Govern
or Swanson when questioned today
in connection with letters in his pos
session relating TO Judge Rhca's APP
pointment TO the corporation com
mission, said they were private let
tiers. and he would not make them
public.
The senate yesterday voted down
a resolution calling upon the govern.
or for those letters by a vote Of 20
tot 6 the six being Republican votes.
the majority Democratic.
The governor says that any mem
Der Of the legislature. however. may
see these letters.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
BLUEEIELD WEST VIRGINIA. THURSDAY So

brought to Richmond to testify as
to the alleged frauds. and that IL
would be useless to keep them long
er as the committee had ruled that
no evidence would be heard along
these lines.
The committee urged upon the at
torneys the necessity or bringing
the investigation TO a speedy conelu-
sion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30
JOE ROGERS
WAS EASY
FOR RUSSIAN

London, Jan. 30.-George Hack
enshmidt, "A Russian wrestler, easily
defeated Joe Rogers, an American.
today for the worlds catch-as-catch-
can championship The Russian
lion took the first two falls with APP
parent ease.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

Mr. and Mrs Charles GHrG.H. of
Pounding MIL Va. awOke yes arday
morning about 9 O'Clock to fud their
baby dead II had evidently been
dead but a short while. as 'hc baby
was still warm. The baby was in IT'S
usual health when Oh parents re-
tired about 10 o'clock at niqht.
Death resulted from bold hives. Mr..
and Mrs Griffith formerly lived in
this city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

Hereafter the three best BARRIERS
in Bluefeld will be- found at Harry's
shop, next door to Western Union
telegraph office Jake Hartwell. Jim
Johnston or Harry will give you a
clean shave or stylish haircut and
you won't have to wait all day. eth
or. 2-1S-5t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

For a delicious and pretty dessert
try jelly made with our Vineland
Grape Juice Sublctte g. Barnes.
Bluedeld, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

Pure country buckwhcat. Sub
Iette & Barnes, Blueneld w Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-30

The Daily Leader. the best Adj
vertising Medium. Try &c and build
up business.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01

For the newly born infant, the first
garment should be a yielding bandage
In inc form Of a wristlet made of stock
inette or some elastic material, to be
slipped on and off as desired. No pins
are required, but two little straps to
90 over the shoulders and button In
front This is sufficient to support the
usual dressing, and also allows the nee
essary expansion and contraction of
the body. The outer garments should
De short and made without waists,
That there may be no compression. Few
articles are required to dress baby !;
nve or six are all that are needed
the bandage, diaper, vest, one or two
skirts and the outer slip. v
Regularity Is the keynote to health
In a baby. Whatever is done for him
must always be done at the same hour.
He should have his bath at the same
time. always be fed in the same way,
at the stated hour; the time of being
put to bed, either for nap or for the
night, should not vary Ave minutes.
and his airing must not be interfered
with. Baby is distinctly a creature of
habit as well as of instinct, and unless
he 10 allowed to do the same things day
after day he will have indigestion, in
somnia, bad temper, cold, etc.
The daily bath is not only cleansing,
but helps him to be well-developed
child. 1t Is for this that he should
have a tub big enough to splash and
kick in, and be given time for this
amusement There never was healthy
boy who did not love this IL the tenn
perature Of the water Is as 1t should
be- The exercise Is most beneficial.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
Farm MANAGEMENT,

Economy is wealth. Extra and un-
necessary expense is milestone around
the neck Of many who otherwise would
succeed. Discharge the improbable
employe. Stop every leak of unneces-
sary expense. Money saved is money
made. Money invested In improved
machinery is economy. Money invested
In the best seeds and appliances ia
economy. Time wasted, labor wasted,
Is extravaganza.
A successful farmer says he does not
have to inspect farm to see whether
1t pays or not Just give me
chance to look into the barn. The con-
dltion things are kept in is all the 60
by I want" The barn Is a telltale on
the careless or wasteful farmer. In
fact, economy in farming begins at the
barn in the proper handling of food.
caring for the manure, care of tools
and harness and the care given to the
live stock stabbed there There is al
ways best way to do things, and the
best way is generally the paying one.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
AA& Qe s~-&-a
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Portable Cot for Hogs.

Following is the description given by
the Wisconsin Agricultural Station OF
valuable portable hog cot which will
be found Of use on the farm. The cot
Is six feet wide, eight feet long, six
feet two inches high in front and three
feet hsgh In the rear.
The floor is built first, with 2x4s
as. strfngers, and the frame Is held on
the floor by blocks at each corner. The
large sized house is provided with two
doors In front and temporary NOV
able partition and temporary NOV
able partition In the middle so that the
cot can easily be adjusted to accom-
modate two lots Of swine at the same
time. On level with the glass win
dows, there is also drop window,
preferably hung on hinges. fastened at
the top for ventilation and sunlight.
The lumber required for the house
Is as follows: Twelve pieces, two
inches by four inches, sixteen feet long.
FOR frame. Four pieces, one inch by
twelve Inches, sixteen feet long
(rough), for floor. Thirteen pieces, one
inch by twelve inches, sixteen feet
long, for roof and ends. Ten o. G.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
The Paper Told the Tale.

A certain Greek adventurer som.
years ago undertook to palm off upon
the public some false copies Of the
gospel manuscripts. Many learned men
were deceived, but not DR.. Coke, libra.
RAN OF the Bodleian library at Oxford.
How he detected the fraud was related
n his own words in the Spectator
l never really opened the book. I'm,
held 1t In my hand and took one mage
OF 1t between my finger and thumb
while l listened to the rascaps account
OF how he found this most interesting
antiquity. At the end of three or four
minutes handed. 1t back to him with
the short comment. Nineteenth. GEN.
fury paper, my dear SIR" and he took
1t away In hurry and did not come
again. Yes, I was pleased, but 1 have
handled several ancient manuscripts
In my time, and know the feel of old
paper. 49,,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01

IL You stop to realize that the mosi
glorious music ever written loses Its
beauty when played upon hash and
tuneIess instrument, then you can an.
preciate how your best phrases. when
spoken In a nasal, undisclplined voice
actually hurt the ears of your nearer.
NO less famous person that Demos
tnenes appreciated that his ideas could
never hold the attention of any au-
dience If he expressed them In sharp
ana strident tones Consequently that
greatest Of all orators gave the most
earnest and patient attention to the
mastery of his naturally unmusIcal
voice before he attempted to- speak to
the Athenian people, and, in a small
way, 1t is quite easy for any one to do
just what Demosthenes did. The way
to give smoothness and sweetness TO
a high, harsh voice Is to use the sim
pie device Of persistently speaking one
whole octave lower than that which Is
ordinarily and carelessly employed.
This brings the voice under control
ana this Is what gives to the voice of
nearly every southern woman that nice
distinction that enables us to tell in
an instant from what part of this big
continent she comes, no matter when
or where we may meet her.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01


Both these weeds are ANNALS; that
ls, they grow from seeds each year OF
season and the plants die after ripen-
Ing seeds. The way to keep them down
Is to prevent the plants from ripening
seed and making sure that are no seeds
IN the grain sown upon the farm. Fox
TAU Is troublesome, because it springs
up In cultivated fields after the crops
are laid by, and then it comes up in
stubble and in meadows and pastures.
Late cultivation of corn fields, and
moving the stubble, meadows and pas
lures to keep seeds from forming, is
the way to attack this weed. Judging
from the way these weeds spring I'D.
whenever conditions are favorable.
there must be great stores of them in
cultivated fields-showing the seeds are
iong-lived. Pigweed quickly springs up
IN corn or potato fields, after cult
walton has ceased. These seeds ripen
from August 10 to November /, so it
VIII take vigorous measures to get rid
OF them. In fact, the only way to get
RID OF these weeds is to cut them down
Derore seeds mature. If crop of
them Is left to mature in corn fields,
and then the seeds plowed under the
coming season. you have stored away
enough seeds to bother you for the
next ten years.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
~~~~~~~N~~

Adjustable cuffs can be purchased b
desired lengths to wear with shore
sleeved lingerie waists.
Many sashes are being worn, bu
they are all broad, ample in width and
none of the "stingy" order.
No matter what color your winter
frock may be, the braiding must b.
black and a touch of some black, fiat
fur will give it all the chic of an i'm.
ported gown.
Lace berthas, fichus and capelike col.
lars are to be abundantly worn, but
with the pretty addition of half-inch
velvet fold around the neck and down
the front edges.
The heavy brocades intended princi.
pally for costume trimming have been
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
For a Girl. bedroom.

For girl who takes pride in hav-
Ing a pretty bedroom, bedroom set
painted soft French gray, with Louis
wreaths In white, with trimmings of
French gilt design, Is very dainty. The
chifonier, dressing table and bureau
tops are Of pale blue MORE under a
heavy French plate glass covering. A
swinging full length mirror is one of
the necessary accessories. White gal
atea with a border of floral designed
cretonne makes very effective curtains.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01

inches In length. The bottom is made
OF a good stiff, piece of harness leather
cut out and sewed firmly into the hem
OF the ducking. A leather strap ia
rfveted into one side of the mouth Of
the sack, and a buckle Is riyeted on
the other, so that the whole may be
strapped on to the horses head. as
shown. In order to feed a horse must
be unchecked, and he soon learns to
place the sack on the ground. where he
can push his nose to the bottom of 1t to
clean out the last Of the food.
For the farmer who takes a day 70
go to town these sacks will be found
very handy, as horse can be fed with
them without any waste of grain pro
viding he Is unchecked. A little eau
ton should be used In placing the sack
on horse not accustomed to 1t. as II
may cause him to jerk back. How
ever, after he has once eaten a meal
from 1t he can be considered well
broken in.-Iowa Homestead.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
Money I'm Peanut Ra.s.uu

Texas farmers are getting 90 cents q
bushel for peanuts, and with a yield
Of from fifty to sixty bushels to the
acre are calling 1t big money"
The acreage in peanuts for another
year will be large, as this price will
bring more than cotton at 10 cents per
pound.
The farmers Of Burmah have recoa-
nized the commercial value of the pea
nut, and have this year increased the
area planted to 7S,743 from 3711o
acres last year, and 1t is reported that
much larger, area will be planted to
this tuber next season. Thus far most
of the peanut planting is done In the
provinces Of Magwe and Myingyan.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
Health and Beauty Hints.

| Every lover of hot bath should &C
custom herself to rinsing with water az
cold as can be borne without shock.
Lemon Is an excellent shampoo fol
white hair, giving 1t lovely, silvery
luster and keeping 1t soft and pliable
| Deep breathing exercises besides ton
| ing up the general health are the best
possible means of speedily getting the
rounded slender waist line that is SO
much to be desired.
To rinse the hair after a shampoo
one Of the rubber tubed sprays sold in
any Of the drug or department stores
will be found to give the best service
and to save time as well.
The girl with receding chin should
be careful to have her hair knotted on
level with her chin or below it. well
down on the neck. Arranged in the
middle Of the head it accentuates her
defect.
The sufferer from neuralgia can
often get relief by putting hot-water
bottle over the afflicted part. Rubbing
1t with equal portions and benzoin and
peppermint oil has also been known to
give relief.
A simple lotion that should be rub
bed on the face before going out of
doors during cold weather is made of
one ounce of glycerin, one pint of elder
flower water and two drains of powder
ed borax. Mix well and use freely.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
Breeding TIP for EGGS.

The Maine experiment station has
discovered hen that laid 25O eggs In
one year. In fact, she laid POI eggs in
year, counting from Thanksgiving
day to Thanksgiving day. This hen
came from a selected family of 30
egg layers as the original foundation.
In the same family there were a num-
Der of hens that laid over 240 eggs in
year.