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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
NURSED
HIM THROUGH TYPHOID AND
NOW OHIO GIRL HAS BECOME
WIFE OF A WALL STREET
BROKER.

New York, Sept. 11.-That the
spirit of romance IS not entirely
lacking among Wall street men was
established today through the an
nouncement of Alexander p. Ward,
of the Stock Exchange. of the firm
of Post Bros. e Co.. that in Febru-
airy next he will marry Miss Mona
Owens "a nurse who attended him
while he was confined with typhoid
fever in a hospital. The welding.
according to the present plans, is
to be held in Toledo. Ohio, Miss Ow-
ems home.
Mr.. Ward was stricken with ty-
phoid carly in January last and was
sent by his physician to Miss Ais
toms private hospital in West sixty
first street. Miss Owens was as
signed to attend the patient and
was with Mr.. Ward throughout his
Illness.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
HON. ". {. Chiffon PREDICTS
VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY
RETURNS FROM CHICAGO con-
FERENCEs AND IS MUCH I'm.
THUsED OVER SITUATION.

Charleston, w. Va. Sept. 10
Hon. W. f. Chiffon. member of
both the finance AMI speakers com
mittees Of the Democratic national
committee, returned last night from
Chicago. where his committees met
and details OF the presidential cam
paign we're worked out. Mr.. Chill
ton, who has been predicting Bry-
ans success at the polls ever since
the Denver convention. feels even
more certain since attending the
conference of the leaders and talk
ing with Bryan, that November will
witness a Democratic landslide.
1--WE had fine meetings and every
thing is in splendid shape" de-
clare1 Mr.. Chiffon, when seen last
night by a Gazette reporter. "The
progress OF the campaign so far has
been most encouraging and the
plans for the hard work Of the com
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
HAD NUMEROUS
RELATIVES HERE

William Deaton. who was mur
dered by Wiley French at Woosl Y.
was n son of Charles A. Deaton, n
former resident OF Mercer county
Mr.. Deaton was twice married. His
first wife was Miss Fame Nc
Claugherty, sister OF n. H., ID. w.
and II. G. McClaugherty, OF this
county. His second wife, the moth
et of the murdered man. was Mss
Ann Martin, OF Dublin. Va. Both
Mir. and Mrs. Deaton have always
been held in the highest esteem
and they have the sympathy of n
host OF friends In this great sorrow.
Mrs. Deaton Is sister OF Mrs. j. VI.
Flummer, OF this city, and Mr.. Dea-
ton also has numerous relatives
here. Wiley French, the murderer,
las a sister and other relatives llv-
ing in Blue6eld His father, Will
lam French. lives on Dry Fork, near
Rocky Gap, Va. Mean liquor is said
TO have been ;ha cause OF the trou-
BILE, both OF the young men having
been harm. .ess when sober.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
AFFECTION
FOR HUSBAND OF ALLEGED Me-
GRO ANCESTRY MOVES WON
AN TO Withdraw DIVORCE
BILL.

Washington. Sept. 11.-Mrs AL
bert n. Johnson. wife of telephone
operator employed 10y the District
government. who filed suit for
divorce recently, charging that her
husband was OF negro ancestry, has
with Drawn her petition.
The attorneys In the case offered
no explanation when the court grant
ed their request for dismissal
Thus ends one of the strangest
divorce suits ever fled In the courts
of the District of Columbia For
two weeks Mrs. Johnson has been
vacillatlng between prosecuting the
action AMI calling It off.
In one interview she sal she was
determined TO get divorce. In the
next She told OF her affection for
her husband, and her belief that he
Is VIII. tie.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

ing weeks have been carefully and
uiiisentiy made. Mr.. Bryan was In
Chicago during the conferences o,
the various committees and took a
ieep interest In al that was done
He Is In good spirits and appears
to feel that all that Is necessary
for success is thorough orRaniza.
ton and no let up in the work. lie
shares with the leaders perfect con-
fdence in the ability OF Chairman
Mack and expressed pleasure over
the thoroughness of organization 50
far as ma ie.'
How are the finanoes?" Mr..
Chiffon was asked
Sat sfactory, Money Is coming
In from all sections of the country
and from the most unexpected
puarters--an indication that the
voters are aroused as never before.
We will have money to cover the
expenses OF the campaign"
Unless other business interferss.
Mr.. Chiffon will 10 to Wheeling to-
morrow for the Bryan speaking.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
OBSTRUCTIVE
FIRE At JAEGER
FLAMES CHECKED by DyNA-
MITE-sEvEN HOUSES WE'RE
Observation-Disclosures ARGUS.
ED FROM THEIR sIuMnrR TO
FIGHT FLAMES.

Fire broke out in the vacant
house just east OF the passenger
station at Jaeger yesterday morning
about l O'Clock and before the fir,
could be extinguished seven dwell
lings were consumed. For time
IL seemed as IL the whole east end
OF the town would 20 but one OF
the buildings In the path OF the
flames was dynamited, thus allow
ing the fire fighters TO gain con
troll
The town was asleep when tho
engine whistles awoke the people
ana brought them rushing to the
scene. Within few minutes n hun
drei people had gathered and an
attempt was made to form n bucket
brigade, but this met with little
success. A Norfolk and Western
engine was put into play and was n
great help in extinguIshing the
flames.
The seven buildings destroyed
were the Hunloy House and dwell
'ings owned by A. j. Ellis, j. T..
Cooper, IL. G. Payne and III. Short.
II Is believed that the Are was OF
inc nliary origin.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
STOPS REMOVAL OF
COURTHOUSE IN LEE
ORDER OF SUPREME COURT
PREVENTS THE REMOVAL OF
BUILDING FROM JONEsVLLE.

Staunton, va. Sept. 1O.-In the
supreme court yesterday morning
the following business was transact
ed
A. w. Couk and c. r. Duncan.
petitioners, against II. A. w. skeen.
judge, respondent. was considered.
II Is ordered that the application
for writ Of prohibition in the case
be docketed, and 80 Is further or
dered that r. A. w. Sween judge
OF the circuit court OF Lee county,
abstain from entering any order
calling a special election I'm the
county of Ice on the question Of
the removal Of the courthouse Of
that county from Jonesville to Pen
nington Gap, AMI from any further
proceedings IN the premises until
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

tering of the machine. kept much
higher than usual on account Of
the wind
Signal corps officers OF the War
Department today expressed the
belief that Orville Wright will make
a speed of at least AZ miles an
hour with his heavier-than-air ma
chine which did sdch excellent
work at Fort Meyer yesterday. II
he does make AZ miles an hour he
will be entitled to a bonus OF 20
per cent. over the contract price.
which would net him for his ma
chine, $4,000. the contract price
being $4,000.
The Official trials will be held as
soon as Mr.. Wright announces his
readiness.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
RYAN AND BELMONT
PLAN BIG MERGER
RUMORED THAT THEY HAVE
BURIED THE HATCHET AND
SMASHED THE PIPE OF
PEACE ON BOARD THE LUsl-
TANIA.

New York, Sept. t1.-s-wiren the
great Cunarder liner Lusitania
docked at this point today astonlsh-
ment was great IN financial and
traction circles as the news that
August Belmont, Thomas f. Ryan
and Samuel Untermyer. were
among the passengers that made
up probably the most distinguished
list that ever came over I'm single
ship. The surprise was still great
er when Il was rumored that Ryan
and Belmont had buried the hatch
ct, and put their heads together
and evolved an ingenious plan of a
united Merger on traction Affairs in
Manhattan.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
BIG DAY AT RADFORD.
BEST IN SOME RESPECTS II
THE HISTORY OF THE DIS
TRICT FAIR.

Radfordj Va, Sept. 1.-THE
second day of the Great District
Fair was the banner day in IT'S
eight years history, so far as the
racing Is concerned. Under the
fairest OF skies, with the track in
perfect condition, and as large q
field OF entries as could start with.
out racing in tiers. the best races
ever seen in this section of the
state We're pulled off before a
crowd whose numbers were wari-
ously estimated from five to seven
thousand.
From the start enth" siasm ran
high, and the applause at times was
deafening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
BLUEFELD AFTERNooN
a ilnal dseision Of thls coa.rt in th.s

final decision of this court in this
cause.
Buena Vista Extract Company W.
Hickman. Argued by Charles Cur
ry for appellant ana Glasgow and
White for appellee and submitted.
Frank Moore qualified to practice
in this court.
Reed VS.. Reed. Argued by Tim
herlake and Nelson for appellant
and q. ID. Letcher and Moore and
Moore for appellee AMI submitted,
Hamilton's administrators VS.. Al
leghaney Ore and Iron Company,
Seal. vs.. Virginia Portland Cement
Company, argued.
Norfolk and Western VS.. Stuart's
Milling company transfcrrsd to the
court Mt Richmond.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
KERN IS ON
SPEAKING TOUR
WILL CAMPAIGN IN
SOUTHERN sTATEs-THE DEM
OCRATIC PRESS DOING GREAT
WORK IN THE WAY OF coll
LECTING CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

Chicago, Sept. 11.-John W.
Kern. Democratic Vice Presidential
candidate will make a speaking trip
in the South i'm October and the
national candidate is now arrang-
ing the itinerary. He Will deliver
one or two speeches in Maryland
and will speak. in all probability
In West Virginia and Delaware
the first week in October. Mr..
Kern will speak in Winston Salem
n. c.. on october z. when the
State Fair will be in progress.
The Vice Presidential candidate
has also been urged to make
speeches in Georgia and Tennessee,
Senator Gore. of Oklahoma. AMI
George Fred Williams, of Massa-
chusetts, are to stump the north
western states.
1,50O Newspapers i'm Movement
Colonel Moses c. wetmore. OF the
finance bureau announced last night
that 1900 Democratic newspapers
had joined the movement to raise a
popular subscription funi with
which to run the Democratic cam
paign. He says in his opinion ev-
cry Democratic paper in the coun-
try will join in this movement
"The Democratic press is doing a
great work." said Colonel Wetmore,
and IL all the papers that favor
the election OF Bryan and Kern
would go to work in earnest I'm this
matter of collecting funds be.
lieve we would have the biggest
part Of the money necessary to sue
cessfully conduct our fight.
This is a real contest, and all our
resources will be taxed to combat
the Republican party, which will Sc
cure the money 1t needs through it's
rich agencies that have derived leg
islative protection from it,"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

Richmond, Va, Sept. 11.--Dr II.
G. Flower, formerly OF New York
for whom the police of many cities
are searching, and for whom there
Is n reward of five thousand dollars
is the man who has been here for
the last three months and who has
beon swindling Mrs Theodore Hage-
man. formerly OF New York, for
several months in this city.
The man came here some four
months ago, Mrs. Hageman follow
ing and registering at the Hotel
Guerrant as Mrs. Lindsey. She re
NAMED at the hotel for about three
weeks and then moved to a private
boarding house, where she has re-
mained for tire months without
putting her head out of doors.
Almost daily the man. who has
been going under the name OF Hor7
ace r. Courtland, has been calling
at the place. He came here with
a woman claiming her as his wife,
and took rooms at SIS East Frank
lin street They have not paid a
cent since they came here. A dis
press warrant was served on the
woman and when that was done,
Courtland made his escape from the
city.
When Cortland came here he
wore a reddish brown beard. HIS
hair was the same color. II came
down to breakfast a morning or
two later and explained that while
conducting some experiments in his
room with chemicals there had been
an explosion. His full beard had
given way to a mustache and goa
tee, which were Jet black, as was
also his hair.
Cortland was a daily visitor TO
the apartments occupied by Mrs
L;ndsee, alias Mrs. Lindsay, a Mrs.
Hageman was known here. When
he called the maid was invariably
sent from the room. Cortland's
wife called to see Mrs. IIageman,
protesting TO be a Christian scien-
tist, and explained that she felt
that Mrs. Lindsay was in trouble.
Cortland would call and ask for
money with which to develop gold
mines. Then Mrs. Hageman gave
to Mrs. Cortland, who had intro
duced herself as Mrs Brown, gold
watch, studded with diamonds and
valued at one thousand dollars, to
pawn for her She also gave Mrs.
Brown, (who was pass ng as the
wife Of Cortland at the boarding
house at which Cortland was stop
ping a handsome set of furs. Mrs
Hageman asked for $3.50. but when
Mrs. Brown went 10 the pawn shop
she asked for 800 on the two at
ticles. Mrs. Hageman tells the po-
lice that she bought the watch ani
other iewelry at Dreicers, Forty
sixth street and Fifth avenue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
SHE WAS NOT
DEAD
MRS. BARNUM WAS BEING LAID
OUT WHEN SHE REVIVED
AND BEGAN TO TALK.

Winstead, Conn, Sept. 11.-Be-
lieving that Mrs. John Barnum was
eead. Hawley Wickwife. living i
short distance out OF Falls Village,
called in Undertaken ID. T.. Horn
beck, and as the body was being
laid out one OF the woman's knees
raised up. This 30 unnerved Mrs
Wickwife that she summoned her
husband. Mrs. Barnum revived in
few minutes and carried on a con
versation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
WRIGHT MAKES
A NEW RECORD
AEROPLANIsT REMAINS IN AIR
FOR OVER sIxTY-FIvE MIN.
UTEs-A STRONG WIND BLOW
ING but AEROPLANE STANDS
THE BUFFETING WE'LL.

Washington, Sept 11.-Orville
Wright yester lay broke the worlds
record for time and distance for a
heavier than ar flying machine
which he established yesterday. In
a flight requiring great skill on
account of a ten mile wind, he
clrcled aroun1 the drill grounds at
Fort Myer fifty-eight times in 65
minutes and SO seconds, exceeding
the time of yesterdays recorl
flight by three minutes and thirty
seven seconds. The flight was wit
messed by nearly a thousand people
The Weather Threatening.
Throughout the day the weather
was threatening ana Mr.. Wr ght
lid not arrive at the field until az
ter o'clock. AT 5 o'clock Mr.
Wright announced that he was
ready.
Are you going to try the break
the record which you made yes.
tsrIay?" he was asked.
NO" he replied, 81 am going
up just for a little practice. / may
make flight of ten minutes IN
order to determine at what rat
of speed have been flying"
The aeroplane rose from the
ground almost Immediately after
leaving the single starting rail 1t
continued to climb higher with each
successive round OF the field until
IT reached an altitude of rs feet.
For the first thirty rounds the
machine flew as smoothly as on its
previous flight, but from that TIM
on it was seen TO pitch at the turns
as the stiffening breeze from the
Wet struck it. AS the machine
moved from northern end of the
field to the southern end, where
the "aero-garage" for storing the
aeroplane is located, Mr.. Wright
kept 1t several points in the wind
A gust OF wind, unusually strong
struck .h+ aeral flyer during the
42nd round and 1t plunged sharply
MIR. Wright then brought his hid
chine lower, but on the 53ri roun
he had reached an altitude OF zoo
feet.
Mr.. Wright came DOWN at the
northern end OF the field at the en-
OF the fifty-eighth round, land.re
easily
81 encountered stiff breeze, u
were Mr.. Wrights first words. His
eyes were bloodshot ana caused him
considerable pain.
This Windy Weather Better.
"I don't know whether the wind
or dust causes the irritation OF my
eyes. had on pair of goggles
too. Flying in a wind as ! did tc.
day Is lots OF fun. It's much more
than flying in calm as on yester
day. The wind must have beer
blowing fifteen or more miles ar
hour, as I could tell by the quar-.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
PENNSY SHOPS
INCREASE HOURS

Altoona, Pa. Sept. 11.-Onicial
orders were posted at the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad shops yesterday at
this place increasing the working
time TO so hours a week. The or
der takes effect today and affects
10000 employees, most of whom
have been working only SO hours a
week since November last.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
AMERICAN FLEET
AT ALBANY HARBOR

Albany, Sept. 11.-The Ameri-
can fleet anchored just outside OF
Albany harbor at z o'clock this
morning having reached King
Georges sound just in time to
avoid heavy gale outside The
feet found only three OF the col
liers waiting. although Ave w2re
rlsartered To deliver coal here.
The fourtit-fs expected soon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
WOMAN HELD
BELIEVED TO BE
CHECK FLASHER
POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR II.
q. FLOWER, THE NOTORIOUS
SwINDLER, WHO Is WANTED
IN MANY LARGE CITIES, AND
WHO LEFT RICHMOND QUITE
SUDDENLY.

Richmond. Va, Sept. 11-The
most important development i'm tie
Fiower-Hageman case today is that
the woman now under arrest as Mrs
Horace p. Cortland, is believed to
be wanted in Indianapolis an. Gin
cinnati for check flashing. A tip
was received by the police today
and though unconfirmei they have
grasped the clue and are diligently
following It.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
STEEL MASTERS
MEET IN LONDON.

London, Sept. 11.-Iron and
steel masters representing Great
Britain, Germany and France. and
other countries met at the Reform
Club today. The occasion was a
dinner given by the Iron and steel
Institute OF Great Britain to Judge
E. II. Gary, chairman Of y. 8.
Steel Corporation and president OF
the American Iron and steel In
stitute
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
MUST MARRY
TO GET MONEY
WILL OF DEAD MAN SAYS
CHILDREN MUST GO TO
HYMENIAL ALTAR OR GET
NOTHING.

Youngstown, o., Sept. 11.-Isaac
Ozersky. in his VIII. which has been
filed gives nothing to three OF his
children If they do not marry at
once. The bulk OF the estate goes
TO Max OZersky, but IL tn, otners
don't marry there is nothing for
them. The estate is valued at
$150,0O0.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
DEATH OF INFANT.

Mary Edna, the infant daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Likens, iied
Wednesday, September the ninth
at their home on Barger st eet
Age six weeks. Funeral serNrcg
we're conducted at home today at
two o'clock. Interment at Maple
Park cemetery.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
ANGRY WOMAN
FIRES INTO CROWD

Cripple Creek, Colo. Sept IL
Angered because a crowd of men
disturbed her sleep last night.
Miss Annie Coplen seized rife
and fred as rapidly as she could in
to the group One OF the bullets
struck Robert c. Young above the
eye, and it is thought he cannot
live. Several others were slightly
wounded.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
FOR BLUEFTELD

A Democratic Club will be organ
ized in Bluefeld Saturday night,
September 18th at 8 O'Clock. The
first meeting viii be held at the
City Hall. Speakers Of prominence
will be present to address the Club
at fts initial meeting. Those wish
ing to join are invited to be pres
ent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11
FOREST FIRE CAUSES
GREAT ANXIETY

Lexington, KY, Sept. IA
fierce forest fire in Garrard county
is causing great anxiety. Paintlick
a small town IL miles from Lam
caster, is in danger of being wiped
out.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

WANTED--An experienced stem
ographer for six weeks. Young man
preferred Address "R" cars Daily
Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

WANTED-AN experienced book
keeper, permanent position, inter
esting proposition. Address %"
care Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

Dr. Frederick Rustln, tho Omaha
physician who died as a result Of a
mysterious shooting. a woman is
blieved TO have been involved In
the tragedy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-11

Register today You might for
get IL tomorrow.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-08-08
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Assistant Surgeon Bacon, United
States navy. has been detached from
duty at the naval hospital. New Fort
Lyon, Colorado and ordered to duty
on the cruiser South Dakota.
The secretary Of the interior has
approved for ps.tent in the territory
of New Mexico, 1880 acres in the
Clayton district, selected for the es-
tablishment OF reservoirs for irriga-
ton purposes.
A. II. Miller and Mato r. Bradley
have been appointed forest guards on
Holy Cross national forest. Miss Maud
Bray has been appointed clerk on the
Gunnison national forest Lewis l..
Cadwallader has been appointed forest
guard on the Routt national forest.
Clifford Pinchot, chief OF the bureau
of forestry, reports good progress by
the National conservation commission.
All the different government bureaus.
following instructions of the Presl-
dent, are working for the commission.
and it is expected that the necessary
statistics will be on hand when the
commission meets early in December
to formulate it's report to be pre-
scented to the President In January.
Attorney General Bonaparte an
nounced that every effort will be made
to secure a revision Of the recent de-
cision and opinion Of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals in the case OF
the Standard Oil Company of Indiana
and that an application for re-argu-
ment of the case and motion for
modification Of the opinion will be
submitted to the court.
Two officers and ten privates OF the
marine corps, who had been recently
bitten by a dog, lined up Monday for
the first Pasteur treatment, which will
continue until all danger is past. The
men were bitten by the mascot of the
United States marines in Camp Elliott,
on the canal zone, and treatment is be-
ing given at the hygienic laboratory of
the United States public health
and marine hospital service. So
far none of the men has given any evil
dence of rabies, and 1t is believed that
none is afflicted.
General Bonaparte on request of Sec
rotary Cortelyou of the Treasury De
partment, in regard to the Oklaho-
ma bank statutes, it is held to be lille
gal for any national bank to enter
into a contract with state officials for
the purpose of creating a guaranty fund
out of the bank deposits or capital
stock to be used In paying the deposit
tors in case Of q bank failure.
According to the report Of the COM
missioner OF internal revenue, collec-
lions last year in the district Of Colo
RADIO, which includes Wyoming
amounted to $6S, 424.