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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
THOUGHT GERMANS
MERE BANDITS

Valparaiso, Chile. Jan. 11.-There
was an encounter three days ago be-
tween a party OF Germans and resi-
dents of hamlet about midway be-
tween this city and Santiago, I'm
which ons German was killed and
five were wounded. The situation
has assumed more serious aspect.
The matter has been brought to the
attention Of the authorities by the
German legation, and thorough in
Yestigation Will be made The Ger
mans approached the village after
dark and were mistaken by the in
habitants for bandits The people
fred on the travellers with the above
result
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
BLUEFIELD WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY
NEW ELECTORAL
LAW FOR CUBA

Washington. Jan. 1.-The Cuban
electoral commission has placed In
the hands OF Governor Magoon a
completes draft OF new electoral
law for the island. This means that
another important step has been
taken in preIEring for the holding
of insular elections at an early date.
There has as yet been no complete
compilation of the results of the Gu
ban census and 1t is expected at the
department of agriculture that the
chief OF the bureau OF statistics, who
went to Cuba to aid in the work OF
the census. will not return for a
number OF weeks to come.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
DAVID BENNETT HILL
ADHEREs TO FORMER DECLARA-
TIoN THAT HE HAS RETIRED
FROM POLITICS.

ALBANY. N. Y, Jan. 11.-David
Bennett Hill, twice governor OF New
York. United States senator and
prominent candidate in 1888, 1892
and' 1896 for the Democratic nomi-
nation for the presidency. today re-
iterated his former declaration that
under no circumstances would he
participate actively In politics. The
delegates to the Denver conven-
efforts of many OF his former partI-
sans to have him head the New York
delegation to the Denver conven-
tion and is a great disappointment
to those who expected much from
his brilliant leadership.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
HARLAN
PREDICTS A GREAT WAR BE-
TWEEN THE WHITE AND YEL-
LOW RACES, AND URGES THE
EXPENDITURES OF FIFTY MIL
LIONS A YEAR ON THE NAVY
FOR TEN YEARS.

Washington, ID. c.. Jan. 1.-THE
national capitol was stirred up to-
day over the speech last night at an
annual dinner given to the navy
league OF the United States by Asso-
ciate Supreme Court Justice Harlan.
The justice predicted great war
between the yellow ani white races.
and earnestly urged preparation by
the United States to meet the issue
when 1t should come, and advocated
the expenditure of fifty million dol
lars a year on the navy for the next
ten years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
Drop in bible Class Sunday at 3

Drop In Bible Class Sunday at 3
y. m. for men at the Y. M. c. A.
All men are welcome. Subject
Something worth knowing as found
In the Word OF God" About SO
men listened to the Rev. G.. T.. Crites
last Friday noon at the n. G. w.
planning mill, who gave n firm twenty
minutes talk, the subject being
Character. At the close of the
meeting eight men lifted their n lnds
for prayer. Much good was accOu-
plished at this meeting.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
ONCE DENOUNCED AS A con-
SENTATIVE Is NOW BEING
CRITICISED As BEING TOO
PROGRESIVE.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE leading
Chinese statesmen have presented a
joint memorial to the throne urging
the retirement OF the empress dowa-
ger from the control OF the admin
lstratiOn after the next Chinese New
Year. This is looked upon as a most
extraordinary event In Chlna'g mod
ern history, but It has wholly failed
TO carry conviction among the Chin
csc populace and the foreign resi-
dents. The empress dOwager has
certainly a right TO be weary Of the
cares Of state n ever a sovereign
had, but there have not yet been any
indications OF such weariness.
The time when foreign residents
found difficulty IN mentioning the
name Of the empress dowagcr with
OUT vehement detractiOn has passed
and It IS now generally recognized
that few wiser heads have supported
a crown. II Is admitted that there
may be among the reforms recently
undertaken by China some features
which suggest the advisability OF the
empress dowager's retirement. but
the fact that such reforms have been
inaugurated under her regime COM
pletely dispose Of the charges that
used to be brought against her on
the ground OF conservatism.
Ever sincesthe empress dOwager's
sad fight to Hslyang after the Boxer
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11

bottom as easily as II did the ar
mada OF the Russians. The French
critic does not agree with this and
gives 1t as his opinion that Admiral
Evans would be victorious except for
the strategic odds against him. The
resuscitated Russian ships. instead
of being an advantage to the Japan
ese navy. he believes will be posi-
tive hindrance 10 the success OF the
projects OF Japan.
The article concludes with the
statement that before Admiral
Evans feet rounds the Horn the
Japanese will be in a position to
seize Hawaii and that this action
will begin what will probably be the
most sanguinary naval warfare in all
history.
The position OF England in the
coming war is also the subject of
speculation on the part OF the Jour
nal writer. He hazards the opinion
that Great Britain Is SO closely bound
to Japan that. while maintaining an
attitude of neutrality, the English
will aid their Pacific allies in every
manner possible, and that this may
possibly lead to war between the
United States and Great Britain. In
this case all Europe would probably
be embroiled, and the. greatest war
in history would follow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
LAST TWO SEATS
ARE HARD To
FILL
"rhey Are Much Nicer Than the Men
Selected last Year." Declared
Mrs. Thaw as Court Adjourned.

New York, Jan. 11.--District At
torney Jerome declared today that
unless something unforeseen devel-
oped the state would complete the
direct proof OF the killing OF Stan
ford White by Harry X. Thaw, at
the morning session on Monday. He
took up the examination today of
legal opinions bearing upon the ad-
instability of the testimony of
Evelyn Thaw. and will make up his
mind between now and Monday as
to whether he will make any objec-
tions to her taking the stand again
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
MANY LETUERS IN
SMELL WILL CASE

Clinton. Ill. Jan. Following
conference which lasted until early
today between counsel on both sides
announced that the letters having n
direct bearing on Maballe SHELLS re-
lationship TO the eccentric old mill
lbonaire will be introduced in the
immediate future in the hearing Of
Colonel Smells will. and that large
number OF letters held by Richard
Smell involving many women OF high
church ond social circles will be
barred for the present.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
PRESBYTERIAN.

The revival services at the Presby
terlan church continue with in
creased interest. Preaching at II a
m. and 1880 y. m. tomorrow and al
7:3e each night during next week
Preaching next week by the Rev 8
w Moore, who is particularly stront
and attractive in presenting the gos.
pei. Singing especially good.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
NEW YORK SUBWAY
IS UNDERMINED
CHURCH NOTICES
REVIVAL.

The services at the Christian
church continues. A large audience
greeted the evangelist last night and
listened to his sermon on "Prepara-
tion." Tonight he will take "Obedi,
ence" for his topic. Come and hear
this sermon. Hymn books provided
and cordial welcome awaits you.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
M|ES|NG WITNESS
IN WHITMORE MURDER CASE
ARRESTED IN BOSTON AND
RETURNED TO NEW JERSEY.

Harrison, n. j., Jan. 11.-Chlef OF
Police Rogers will today bring Geor-
gia Dickinson. the missing witness
in the Whitmore murder case, from
Boston, where she was arrested last
might. TO this city. IL is expected
that she Will tell all she knows as
soon as she realizes the charge
against her. like that against Whit
more, ls murder. The police alleRe
she was accessory both before and
after fact, and are positive that she
can and Will fix the crime on Whit
more.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
AZ WRECKED
THIS MORNING

A wreck occurred on the n. G. w.
this morning, fifteen miles from
Wythevllle, No. AZ running into a
freight. Nobody was seriously hurt.
The conductor claims that the colli-
sion occurred because there was no
flag out
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11

The Mingo Republican, is. we ur-
dorstand, for sale. u is The only
Republican paper in a county ,hst
shove da very substantial mojority
70 rthat party at the last e'es ion.
has a good up-to-date plant ana.
should be a good investment zoe any
newspaper man with cash to piy
one-third down and the balance i'm
six and twelve months.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
Defer HEARINGS
OF THE TARIFF BILL

Washington, Jan. lit has been
decided to defer the beginning OF
the hearings on the Philippine tarif
bill until the third week in Janu-
airy. IL has not yet been decided who
will appear before the committee at
the beginning, but It is thought that
,his duty will probably fall to Sec
retary Taft.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
REDUCTION OF
EMERGENCY RATIONs

Washington, Jan. 11-There is
talk in army circles OF further re-
ducing the emergency rations, al
ready reduced from 1G to 12 ounces.
Next to maintenance OF IT'S quality
OF sustenance, the desire is to mini
mizs the weights OF the ration. Some
Of the European nations have emer-
gency rations lower than ours.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
mmanucl Lutheran Congregation.

First Sunday after Epiphany The
pastor, Rev. G. II. w. Kegley. WILL
conduct n vesper service at the Pres
byterian church tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. Subject: "Our Rea-
sonable Service" Appropriate mu-
sic. Everybody welcome.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11

New York. Jan. 1t.-After a con-
sultation with medical experts the
counsel for Harry Thaw announced
today that the defense would be that
he was suffering from a mental dis
ease known TO experts as "stuper-
Gus melancholia" The symptoms
OF this disease are declared by DIT.
Hamilton to be the failure Of the
ofhicted person 70 realize the events
transpiring in his other life or lead
Ing up TO the @gedy. but upon the
elimination OF the tragedy his mind
was reawakered and there and then
was the possibility Of cure.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
TAK|HARA IS
AMBASSADOR

Toxic. Jan. 11.--Official an
nouncement has been made of the
appointment of Ambassador Taxi
hara, the Japanese representative
from Rome to the Washington em-
bassy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
NOTICE TO TAxPAYERs.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
II you wish TO save the expense Of
. levy call and pay your taxes at
once. They are long past due and
must be paid. Very truly yours,
w. r. HAwLEY, Deputy Sheriff.
1-6-12t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11

New York, Jan. 1i.-~The second
jury to try Harry X. Thaw for the
killing OF Stanford White was COM
pleted late yesterday and on Monday
morning the prosecution will present
its direct case against the defend
ant. Five jurors In all were accept
ed and sworn in in the morning and
afternoon sessions. AS whole tho
jury is made up of most intelligent
business men, most OF whom are at
middle-age or over.
ALL WELL SATISFIED,
When the panel had finally been
completed after many vexatious de-
lays, and after the exercise OF TWEEN
ty-three peremptory challenges by
the defense and twenty by. the peo-
pie Thaw announced that he was en-
tirely satisfied. and in fact well
pleased with the twelve men chosen.
Young Mrs. Thaw, who has watched
the selection of the jurors with the
keenest interest, also declared that
she was we'll satisfied.
They are much nicer than tho
men selected last year" she said as
court adjourned, and Thaw exclaim-
ed that he echoed his wlfe's senti-
ments. The prisoner and his wife had
an earnest five minutes talk after
the last Juror had been sworn, and
while the attorneys. were conferring
as to the appointment OF commits
sion which will be sent to Pittsburg
to take the testimony OF Mrs. VIII
liam Thaw. the mother, who is stlll
too i'll to come to New York.
PERSONNEL OF JURY.
The complete jury rs az follows.
1. Charles +. Cremmels, ship bro
ker, foreman.
2. Arthur II. Naething. employ
ing baker.
3. George w. Cary, dry goods.
4. George G. Rupprecht. sales
man.
5. John II. Holbert. mineral wa
ters.
6. David r. ATrowsmlth, man
ager.
Z. William y. Doollttle, auditors
clerk.
&. William n McHugh, clerk.
3. Frank J. Howell, manufact
turer.
10. William Burck, assistant sec
retary Y. NJ. G. A.
II. Francis Dovale, real estate.
~. James A. Hooper, meats and
provisions.
The new jurors selected yester-
day were Messrs McHugh, Howell,
Burck, Dovale and Hooper. The last
two seats in the jury box we're es-
Decially hard to fiji and a number
OF taIesmen were passed temporarily
into these places only 70 be excused
in few minutes by challenges from
both defense and nroeocuffon
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11
FRENCH EXPERT
TALKS Of WAR

DECLARES THAT DEsPIsE AMERICANS AND
THEY ABLE SEND ADMIRAL EVANS
RUSSIAN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-11

Snow or rain and warmer tonight; |;
Sunday snow fiurries and colder.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
MINE IS ExoNERA1ED
FOR Big EXPLOSION

-Fairmount, W. ", Jan. l6-The
coroner's jury today returned Its ver-
dict in connection with the investiga-
tion Of the Monongah mine disaster.
It finds that the explosion was due to
either blown out shot or to tile
ignition Of powder which In tuln ig-
nited the gas in the mine. It flnds
that the company complied with all
the state requirements and took all
reasonable precautions aud exonerates
the coal company from responsibility
for the loss Of life. The jury recon-
mended that congress make an ap-
pointment for the estimate Of bureau
to become familiar with the explo-
sives Of these mines.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
"HUMAN HEARTS"-An @

"HUMAN HEARTS"-An event
Of no small Importance Is the reap
pearance of W. E. Nankeville q
well-known and highly appreciated
melo dramatic Offering Human
Hearts," which will be shown here
fore tn amusement Of our theatre.
goers on Saturday night. The forth
coming presentation will be a nota-
BILE one from the fact that the com
pany playing the piece this year will
be the same in every particular as
that which Mr.. Nankeville will send
to Australia next June.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
BELL-vIcKERs NUPT1ALs
OCCURRED LAST NIGHT

The marriage of Miss Laura Eliza
beth Bell to Mr.. Arthur Allen Wick
ers was solemnied at the Presbyter.
ian church last evening.
While the wedding guests were as
sembling the Bridal chorus was play
ed by Mrs. Large, after which and
promptly at 80 O'Clock, the bridal
procession came in to the sweet strains
Of the Lohengrin wedding march
DR.. Allan Bell, father Of the bride.
performed the marriage service, the
ring ceremony being used.
1t was very pretty wedding and
the bride looked beautiful In a gown
of white messaline over taffeta and
carried bouquet Of BRIDES roses
The veil was held in place by a
wreath Of white hyacinths. She was
preceded by little William Daniels as
ring bearer and Lucille Jack as flower
girl. The bride was met at the al
tar by the groom, accompanied by the
best man. Mr.. w. 8. Perry. Miss
Bells sister, Mira. Gates, was matron
Of honor and looked charming in a
gown Of pale green.
The bridesmaids, Miss Edna John
son, Miss Mabel Palmer, Miss Mary
Jack, and Miss Winnie Hug hes, look :
ed very pretty in pink. The ushers
were Messrs. Criddle, Howells, Hop
kins and Eakin. At the close of the
ceremony the bridal party marched
out to Mendelssohn 8 wedding march.
The church was beautifully decor
ated with arches and festoons Of ever
green with palms, ferns, pink bios
SONS and wedding bells.
After the ceremony the bridal party
were driven to the home of Dr. Bell,
which was beautifully decorated in
pink and green in honor OF the occs
sion. Delicious refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vickers are the re-
cipients Of numerous and beautiful
gifts as we'll as the best wishes Of
their host Of friends.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

LIFE IN WEST-Life In the West
depicting the homes of honest men
and women as we'll as the rendezvous
Of the road agents who infested the
mining districts of the Western states
in the early days is the theme upon
which Elmer Walters based the con-
struction Of his unusually successful
play IA Thoroughbred Tramp W hich
will be seen at the Houston Thursdny
evening, Jan 10. That the piece has
some merit Is we'll established for
attractions nowadays meet with rough
treatment unless the stamp Of ap-
proval is placed upon them by the
theatre. going public. IA Thorough
bred Tramp has been consist bread
winner for It's management for six
years and this season Ia said TO be
lxvishly staged with an excellent com.
pxpy and the original John J. Swat .
wood as I. Rush Thompson the tramp
with = collection Of extremely humor.
Gus songs and able assistants In y
vaudeville line 10 sid them.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
URGES PREPARATIONS
TO RECEIVE Big FLEET

Honolulu, Jan. 18--Governor Frear
urges that preparations be made to
receive the Pacific bound American
feet, in case it should visit Hawaii.
He intimates that the American
Asiatic squadron may be here at the
same time.
The governor says that there prob.
ably will be no restriction Of the I'm
migration Of Japanese into Hawaii,
while needed, IL sincere efforts are
made to introduce European laborers.
Sell it through Tribune class ads.
The Tribune small ads bring re
suits. Sell what you don't want
and buy something you need.
Try Tribune want columns
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

NEW LODGE Columbine lodge
No. 14S Of The Homestead, which was
organized last Thursday night in this
city, will hold the second meeting
in the Knights of Pythias hall this
evening. Regular meetings will be
held on Thursday night hereafter.
The officers are: E. L. Beverstock,
president; Roy Greeh, vice president; /;
Hove Robins, secretary and Lou John
treasurer. Forty seven applications
fo- mmebership were acted upon the
first night and there will be others
this evening.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

. IN DEMAND-Since the mysterious
murders have been brought to light
The Tribune has added fifty new SUBJ
scribers to its daily. The mystery
is the talk Of the town and everybody
Is interested in the outcome. Many
subscriptions have been taken over
the telephone.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
Watch Tribune class ads.

OUT OF TOWN--A drunk who
WAS arrested yesterday afternoon by
Special Officer Fitton was ordered to
leave town this morning and obeyed
the orders.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
HUGHES IS SILENT ON
PRESIDENTIAL MOVE

Albany. N. Y, Jan. 16-Governor
Hughes still maintains silence re-
garding the movement in favor of his
endorsement for the presidency by the
Republicans Of this state. The gov
ernor was interrogated today by the
newspaper men, but declined TO say
anything for publication. 1t can be
stated that his attitude in this mat
ter is that while he appreciates the
honor shown in the movement he
will not in any way discourage the
movement nor will he use his official
position to aid it in this state or in
any other.
Better than letter-The Weekly
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
che We$t end Feed Store
John Houston
Wall Paper, Paint, Glass. Oil
Varnish, Brushes and Paint.
ers' Supplies. l08 e. Main.
WANTED

Two or more 81 900 homes at
once. Parties want to pay $500
down and remainder in monthly
instsllments with interest al 8 per
cent. Another wants to 8 acres
OF land close in. Will pay cash.
We are getting inquiries every
day. List your property.
HENRY w. UNoEa
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

TAX CARDS-The county treas
urer Is seuding tax cards out to prop
erty owners in the county. The tax
assessment IN this city is seventy five
mills this year. being the heaviest tax
ever known in the history of the coun-
ty.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ruff Haney, Of
Nebraska are in the city the guests of
Alderman and Mrs. E. L. Bever-
stock. The ladies are sisters. The
visitors will remain hero about three
weeks.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
ALTERNATIVE MANDAMUs

q. II. Wilkes appeared at the county
Jail In Canon City yesterday and
asked admi ttance to Bavori's cell,
stating that he had been engaged ns
attorney by the prisoner. Sheriff
Esser refused, stating that he had
positive orders from the district At.
torney to allow no one to converse
with Bavori. Then Mr.. Wilkes had
an alternate mandamus issued against
tho sheriff requiring him to allow
the attorney to soc the prisoner or
TO show cause today.
Looking for . bargain? See our
n1Ana ads
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

Another carload Of Gold Label beer
just received by Tom Orecchio who
will, for the next ten days, mako a
big reduction by the barrel. l4-lb
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

No use keeping something you don t
need. Sell it through Tribune want
columns.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

Reduced rate to Denver. Live Stock
Show. Dates Of sale Jan. ID to 90
Final limit Jan. 81. Is. 10 for round
trip. q. G. Hitchcock, Agt. IT
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
A THOROUGHBRED TRAMP

"A IHOHUUGHBRED TRAMP
Elmer Walters Johnny on the Spot"
show will be the attraction at the
Houston tonight. The piece furnishes
much amusement through the four
acts of the play. The story has
strength and the Western atmosphere
helps to make the piece as popular as
any Of the Western plays now before
the public. It is understood the piece
has An excellent scenic equipment
and a satisfactory company including
John J. Startwood. the original
tramp.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

Hotel Lennox caters to the home
people as we'll as the transient guests
l3- 4
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

If you can't sell it yourself. try
Tribune class ads.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

Fox rentals. real estate, loans,
fire insurance, notary public. See
or phone Red 1851. II. s. Andrews
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

Advertise your wants in The Trib
une
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
JoTTlNds ABOUT TOWN
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
Go to Searcy's for rigs.
1915
SMASHED WAGON - The t

attached to the Lobach dairy wagon
runaway yesterday and damaged the
wagon. Some milk was spilled.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

II there is anything doing Tribune
class ads will do the business for you.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16

People read Tribune class ads.
The daily tribune., 1908-01-16
THE UNITED OIL Co
Don't make a mistake

II you buy your coal from Hogate you
will get Rockvale coal. Don't make .
mistake and get something else in place
Of Rockville coal. Buy what you get.
All kinds Of Wet Mountain valley hay
and San Luis valley hay At reduced
prices. lam making special prices on
everything in my line In large quanti-
ties. See Hogate and IL l am not In
line tell me 70.