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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19

Our Northfork correspondent sug-
gested Monday that there might be
some sensational disclosures In con-
nection with the raid made on the
Union Political and Social Club" OF
Keystone. by a deputy sheriff OF
Mcdowell county, on Sunday night.
We We're not fully prepared for what
really developed ia connection with
the case. In writing up this case
we shall confine ourselves strictly
to facts. but the details are so SEN
sational and SO revolving that we do
not expect full credence TO be given
to the recital outside OF Mercer and
Mcdowell counties. and even here
there are many people who will be
10th to believe that such state OF
affairs could exist In community
claiming to be civilized and in which
some of the best people of the state
reside. IL would be unfortunate. in
deed, II Mcdowell county should be
Judged by what we have to relate
there are thousands or good people
in Mcdowell county who are anxious
to be rid OF the incubus OF negro
domination and social equality,
mixed jurles. negro officials. de-
bauched ballots and other ills that
now infict the county.
But to proceed with the story.
On Sunday last, Deputy Sneriff l..
G. Felts, assisted by John Parsons.
%. X. Anderson and the two Hall
brothers. policemen at Northfork.
made a raid on the negro club in
"Clnder Bottom" between Keystone
and Burke and arrested the people in
charge OF It, including A. H. Cal
houn and his illegitimate son. Ar
thur Cheatham. Chas. Walker. J. w
Saunders. Cora Anthony, Bob Harris
and Logan Tucker (known as High
topp,) who run the gambling joint
in connection with the club, and
Perry Curry and w. r. Mansfield.
two negro policem n OF Keystone,
who were present and participating
in the unlawful conduct at the club.
The officers had been Informed
that the club members, when the
club was first organized, were fur
nished keys and that entrance was
difficult to any but members. but the
managers finding that the officials
winked at the misconduct, and INC
mayor having become member OF
the club together with the white
members of the police force, the
managers had decided that II was
perfectly safe to run wide open
Thus the officers had no difficulty
in gaining admittance to the club.
They took their place at table ana
were served with beer. which they
paid for. and were permitted 10
watch the people coming and going
the gambling. and the workings oi
the club generally. j W. Saunders
waited on them and was as attfn-
tive as they could wish. There were
about seventy FIVE people there
about equally divided as to sex and
a fair average as to color. White
women ana black men, and black
women and white men were drink
ing together and met upon terms OF
social equality There were plenty
Of Ilauors. all sorts OF games and
private rooms at the disposal of the
guests After the officers had gath
cred all the evidence they wanted
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
too OLD
TO CHANCE
HE DIDN'T HIKE THE
RESOLUTIONS or CENSURE.

Clarksburg. w. va. Aug. ia
letter was received today by state
Chairman Matthews from Senator
Scott which is self-explanatory. II
Is as follows:
Washington, Aug rs. 1908.
s. " Matthews. chairman. Republi-
can state committee, Clarksburg, w
Va.
Dear Sir:
II have yours OF the 18th and
note contents cast my first vote
while in the army for Abraham Lin
coin, and I've voted the straight
Republican ticket ever since. an
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
CH|CAG 0-FLOR|DA
LIMITED
DERAIbED NEAR ATLANTA THIS
MORNING-NO ONE HURT.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1S.-Train No.
l3 of the Southern railroad, known
as the Chicago Florida Limited, west
bound. was derailed a quarter of a
mile east OF Danes Ferry this morn
Ing but there were no casualties.
The entire train, comprising two
Pullmans. two coaches, mail, express
and baggage car, left the tracks but
did not turn over.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
DYNAMITE
EXPLOSION
WRECKS A DRILL BOAT AND
KILLS AND INJURIES MANY
MEN.

Amherstburg. Ont. Aug. ia
charge OF dynamite exploded on q
drill boat belonging to the Sullivan
Dredging company OF Buffalo while
working in the Detroit river. and
six men were fatally injured and
ten others hurt. The boat was com.
pletely blown to pieces and great
difficulty was experienced in rescu-
ing the injured from the water.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

All members and friends of Grace
Church Sunday school who expect
to attend the picnic, must be at Al
len street at $3.50 tomorrow. The
car will leave promptly at > O'Clock
The school will go to Graham and
back to the park. Round trip 10c
each.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

The new telephone directory OF
the Blueeld Telephone closes On
Tuesday. September 1st. All thoso
who contemplate moving, or are de-
s'rous Of having telephones installed
so as to get their names in the di-
rcctory will please communicate
with the contract agent, phone 334
so that such change can be properly
made and listed.
Yours truly,
BLUEFIELD TELEPHONE CO.,
by w. r. Hawley,
General Manager
Cole Bros big circus viii exhibit
here ON September 8
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
TROLLEY CAR CoLLIDEs
WITH HEAVY TRUCK

New York, Aug. 19-Hurled from
the platform of a trolley car that
crashed into a heavily laden truck
with terrific force. four men were
terribly injured early today at Wood
haven and Myrtle avenue. Richmond
Hill.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
SINGERS AND MUSICIANS

am anxious for all the singers
of every church in the city to join
the choir VIC are organizing at Grace
Methodist church, TO be used during
the revival now in progress. If you
sing, come. and join the choir and
help us. ! have the Baptist. Pres
byterian. Christian. Methodist and
Episcopalian singers every where.
Won't you do that here? If you play
n violin. trombone. cornee. or any
other instrument. bring 1t ton ght
and help us. Services 7:45.
w. J. RAMSAY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19
SALE OF SEATS

The sale OF seats for Under the
Southern Skies" will begin at White
Pharmacy tomorrow at ten o'clock.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19

w. IT. Cunningham. of Dante. Va,
is here today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-19

Cole Bros. big circus will exhibit
orc ON Coufcmbor <
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
INDICTED FOR EXTORTION.

NEW YORK April Carl Fischer Han
son, we'll known lawyer, was indicted by
the grand Jury, today on charge Of ex-
torting $4,000 from Joseph E. OBrien of
Philadelphia to prevent case from coming
to trial. Mr. Hanson was held in $4,000
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
<hI,I3s::
NOTICE,

NOTICE. :: =: -
Question: club at Library audito-
rium,-: Sunday, April s., 1908, at 3 p.
m. Speaker, :ex-Mayor Cullom; sub
ject, Protection versus, Free Trade"
All are welcome.3*t1.s, =" =.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
49, q AAvo ~
ERS OF THE NATION -
s0LEMNIY VOICE. PRO.
TEST OF THE PEOPLE. :
Continued from Page One.)

- Continued from Page One.)
tice, to the workers and. all the peo-
ple-that it proposes to exercise every
political and industrial activity to this
end-that upon the record of this
congress will be based the workers
decision as to a candidates future de-
STABILITY as a member of congress. -
Get every friend Of labor to write
a personal letter of this character.
Let it be brief, but to the point, and
keep a record of the resolutions and
letters forwarded.
Earnest Effort Required.
We, the representatives of the ma
tional and international trade unions
and farmers organizations, represent
ed In this conference call upon the
executive council and upon all labor
to use every possible legitimate effort
to secure for the workers their in
alienable liberties and their proper
recognition as vital portion Of the
fabric of our civiliza ton. We pledge
ourselves to use every lawful and
honorable effort to carry out the policy
agreed upon at this conference, We
pledge our industrial, political, finan :
clal. and moral support to our own
members and to our friends where
ever found, not only for the present
time, but for the continuous effort
which may be necessary |for success.
We pledge ourselves to carry on this
work until eevry industrial and poll :.
tlcal activity of the workers is guar
anteed its permanent place and use-
fulness In the progress of our country.
Lot labor not falter for one instant;
ne most grave and momentous
crisis ever faced by the wageworkers
OF our county is now>upon US.
Our industrial rights have been
shorn from US and our liberties are
threatened.
1t rests with each of US to mako
the most earnest, impressive and law.
abiding effort that lies within our
power to restore these liberties and
safeguard our rights for the future
if we ARE to save the workers and
mayhap even the nation itself from
threatened, disaster.
This is not a time for idle fear,
Let every man be up and dona:
Action. consistent, action persistent
action insistent is the watchword.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
MRS. ROOSEVELT SHOPS
IN THE CRESCENT: CITY

NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-Sight-
seeing and shopping occupied the
greater part of the: time Of Mrs.
Roosevelt today in New Orleans. Re-
turning to the Mayflower just before
luncheon this afternoon she received
those of the Rough Rider" veterans
who are now living in this city.
Coming ashore early today Mrs.
Roosevelt with friends went through
the entire length Of the old French
market. Then she went shopping.
One Of the incidents which greatly
impressed Mrs. Roosevelt was the uE-
usual courtesy of the horde Of photo
graphers who gathered to "sanp shot,
her. Captain F1tzhugh Lee, the presi-
dents military aide explained that
Mrs. Roosevelt'sc trip was purely q
private one and that she would ap-
preciate it If the photographers would
refrain from ''snapping' her. Without
a single exception. the small army
folded up it's cameras and departed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04

EVANSTON, Wyo., April The
German car in the New York to Paris
race arrived here 1T s o. clock this At
ternoon and will remain until tomor-
row morning. The car covered only
81 miles today. Ay SS5355= &c 8#] i5rts
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04

Deserves tho Patronage Of All the
=: Union Men in This
City.
Remember tho Brand-''Best Of
An'-Request Your Wives
to Buy no Other.

This -four il OF very superior
grade, and can be bought 1t the fol-
lowing places In this city:
Anderson & Ogg, 100 East Fourth
street. t.
Anderson & johnson, 731 Fourth
avenue east. .-~
Bartholdi H. E.. 414 East Fourth
street.
Bergquist & Co., chas., b11s Ramsey
street.
Christian, >Harry,. 2sos West ssupe-
'rior street.
Carlson 4 L4nd. as2 Twenty-f,rst
avenue west.
Carlson 4 johnson, 1901 West supe-
rior street.
Davidson. c. W., 1904 Piedmont ave-
nue..
Foubister, Thos., bss7 Grand avenue
west
Jensen. Thos., 6o4 GARFIELD avenue.
johnson, c. F.. 2614 West Third
street.
Jensen, OLE, Tenth avenue east and
Fourth street.
Knowlton & Co.. 3s1 East Superior
street.
Lueck, Robt, sos East Fourth street.
Logan. w. B.. 7o1 East Fourth
street.
Lent, J. W., 1so4'Piedmont avenue.
Moir, John, 2el7 West Superior
street.
Manske, E. j., los West Fourth
street.
MoDwen, Geo., Highland avenue and
Palmetto.
Neff Bros. 500 West Fourth street.
Nunan, G. B., 1926 West Superior
street.
Pierce, W. L., $50 West Fourth
Rustad 4 Johnson, 1904 Superior
street
Rathbun, R. H.. 1T East Superior
street
Roos, A. H., sos West Third street.
strorn, o. F., 1910 piedmont avenue,
Sylvester & LaJoie, 1905 West Mich
igan street.
suech, Frank. 32s West street.
Thatcher & Thatcher, 81 West
Fourth street.
Tornlins, O., 731 East Fourth street.
Wheeler & Prettner, 20 East Fourth
street, Duluth.
WEEK, c. s., 2o2 East Fourth street.
Westberg, S., 21o1 West Third street.
l. wolthausen. 1904 London Road.
West Duluth Grocery Co., 1902 Ram
sey street.
Strange, Edw., Forty-seventh avenue
east.
Chambers & Co., eoo2 East Superior
street
Blais, Miss E., 24o2 West Fourth
street.
Stewart. VIM, Duluth Heights
jeffrey Bros, IL West First street.
"K5erpe, G. A, 902 West Third street
|. Donald, A. H. % South Sixty third
avenue west. a.
M. r. Bush, corner Grand and Six
tieth avenue east.
J. B. Reynolds, Twenty-eighth ave-
nue. west and Second street.
johnson & Jermstad, sol West
Fifty eighth avenue west.
Dormedy, East 406 Fifty fifth ave-
nue. west.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
AMERICANA CAR >oN III. y
49,. IT'S. WAY TO ALASKA

SAN FRANCISCO, April =5s 1.-The
American car was $hoisted aboard the
steamship Santa Clara at Seattle to-
day and is now on its way to Valdez,
Alaska &E - =" .'% VII
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
WILL PRESENT SILVER TO
BATTLESHIP NEBRASKA

OMAHA, Neb. April l.-Governqr
Sheldon and his staff, accompanied BY
a large delegation of Nebraskans, will
leave tor San Francisco April Is to
present a silver service to the new
battleship Nebraska. The party has
arranged for special, train which will
carry about 100 persons. A uniformed
band will accompany the party. on the
trip. A trip over q southern line viii
be made going away and tae party
will add an outing to the business part
of the excursion. u =. !. .
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
URGES SECRET SERVICE;
TO WATCH ANARCHISTS

NEW YORK, April las a result of
last Saturdays disturbance in Union
Square, Police Commissioner Bingham
renewed to the board Of aldermen his
request for 100000 for the establish
ment OF secret service to watch
anarchistic and socialistc meetings.
The request was referred to the finance
committee.
selig Silverstein, who is charged
with throwing the bomb at last Satur-
days meeting is in critical condi
ton
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
WATER POWER BILL IS
DEFEATED AT OTTAWA

OTTAWA, Ont. April 1.-The bill to
incorporate the Ontario & Michigan
Power company, which desired to de-
Velop water powers in the 41geon,
Nippigon and Sturgeon rivers and also
to export power to the United States
was defeated at the meeting of the
senate railway committee today.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
VIDAVER PLEADS NOT
GUILTY TO INDICTMENTS

NEW YORK, April Nathan Via
aver, formerly one of Attorney Gen
,eral Jackson's special deputies, pleaded
not guilty today to two indictments
filed against him yesterday by the
grand jury. which charged him with
attempted extortion.s He was given
until next Friday to make any motion
he may see fit and his bail was con-
tinued at $1,000.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04
1O8 ENGTNEERa STRIKE

! QUINCY Mass, April 1.-The 108 enKi-
this city refused to report for work today.
Operations were practically at a standstill
Failure to agree ON 2 wage scale caused the
A.aIs q ~ = = {
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04

TAFT LEAVES FOR WEST.
j WASHINGTON, April i. Secretary Taft
left today for Columbus, Ohio, Chicago and
othef western cities. -.-.- r..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04

Black Suits for Easter SIS.
Either single or double breasted
styles at the "Fitwell,"" 112 West Su-
perior street, : *..5e.'
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-04-04

Blue Serge Suits Only SIS
In either single or double breasted
styles at the 'Fitwell" Clothing Par
lors, 112 West Superior street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06
FIVE WHITE YOUTHS
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY
Four OF Suspects from Richmond a"'
Another from Phoe bus-Pieked
Up by Phoebus Officers.

Charged with being suspected vi
rubberies at the BuckrOe Beach bi III
house Richard NeeihLm. l.. >. Per
Ikins. +. l.. bedford. AID II. Allen, OF
IRichmoni. and Mae Levy. OF PhoeDu''
were arrested in Bowry's rrstanrth
carly Yesterday morning by lo"i
Scrgean, William Il. William" az
Officer l1ushroi GiCdings, The h''
men. who are about II and 20 year.
|oli. were rcmapded 20 jail pehdih'
an Investigation of their conduct pS
Ithe officers.
Town Sergeant williams went u
Richmond Yesterday afternoon to 1901
up the records OF III" fiv" Suspsci'
and the preliminary hearing viii o'
had before Magistrate ). .. HGucheh
|rrobably this afternoon.
Til" accused men srrcnuously den!
tina, they arc connected with the bat
house robbcr!cs and Il clart that the
came down to PhOehus from Rich
mond OH Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. w. II. Power. town attorney "
phOChus. is of the opinion that on
Of III" men under arr st is the MAJ
he saw breaking into door at th'
bath house Tuesday afternoon. whei
the rorm of the attorney was enter
ed. Mr.. Power lost a small amour
Of cash and fountain pen.
Mr.. +. s. Collier has been retained
by the authorities at Buckroe TO pros
acute the charges against the mn,
Last night Mayor Furness, of Pho@
|'lug. decided that the charge asains
the five men is such as to demand
Il thorough investigation and he sAn
<hc accused men TO Hampton jail!
He will give the officers until Angus
10 to secure evidcnc" against IN
men.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06
keene's Horses win.
1Vy Associated prcSSD

SARATOGA. August ;. - James "
K~ea.'s horses ran FIRST and sceo a
in the sIea"o Sina~ay sfakls Al Sar'
atoxa folay. when his ixo flies
asSkctt ard Wedding Belis camo
bone easy winners The victory OF
NaSkct' stamps her a. the best two
v aT-cia silly in training and when the
time. les IS was hung ost for ~
furlon-S hcrsrmcn sad Il vas mar
vicious performance becausc w" tracS
wa rot NJ Its bs<t tn rain nj last
ni-ni having made :he track SLOW.
The K-.nc entry WIS quote y; th.;
pTohiSj'gvr pri~c " 2 10 Z. shiIe the
Maddrr .r'ry Nas SECOND chn.cc ~
Z 90 ? NasEcTt dashed 90 the frnni
soon after 'hc starr. taking 'eai
%. Ia I.ngthS. with Wedding PciIs
rccona. and Miss Kcarney thri. shr
showcd the way To the stTc,ch aai
thru drew away an easy victor.
A heavy E'urra broke Jrst bcfnrp
IN, fourth race All tHrucd thr track
INTO rnrh
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06

chair and an increased attendance.
Rev. Dr. Landlord. of Norfolk. de-
liyered a brilliant address on the
"L.aymen's Movement" after which
the association decided 10 form
local organization for that purpose
and elected Mr.. W. X. Woodward. ol
Hampton. as chairman Of the Lay
mems Movement Committee.
The annual sermon. powerful ct'
course, was delivered by Rev. 81. l.
Corr. of Gloucester county. DIR. Corr
took his text from John II. %. Hi
discourse created profound I'M
preston upon his listeners.
MIR. George A. Schmck, Chairman
OF the orphanage committee. sub
mitted the report of his commute"
Rev. J. r. Riddick. of Newport New;
Mr.. Parker. OF Norfolk, and Rev. Mr.
Wyatt, Of Gloucester. spoke in favor
of the orphanaGe. which is located
at Salem, Va.
The association adjourned for tho
evening at 10 o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06
HEARD ANNUAL REPORTS.
GaIilean Fishermen Spent Second Da!
in Attending to Regular Work.

The second days session Of tn
iermen. which Is meeting in the Queci
Grand United Order OF Galilean Fish
street (colOred} Baptist church
yesterday was devoted 20 business O.
Importance to only members of the
order, such as receiving the reports
from the officers and stan ling com
mittccs.
R2v.. 7. II. Shorts. grand nationa
ruler. submitted his annual report
which elected much favorable com
ment and was received with round
,of satisfaction from the delegaT s;
The officers will be- chosen toIa,
AMI ii was said last night that Rev
Shorts will be unanimously re elect
cd the national ruler.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06

Eight prrSoas pptoos ~ m"aI las
might in a hotel here a; which fries
Fa;ticxpak. was the principal dish
Those In the party were Nr. and Mrs
william Erb. Thomas Fri and Ftans
IP. AHen. of BcrpaTdsSi'Ic: Mrs c. ,
W iu;e and the NiSyeS Charlotte Caro-
line and Augusta White. Of HsrTison
Al asserted the raijlcsnaEs ~aS very
palatablc.
The snake va killed IN -" da'
by Alien a. h. vas inspecting a farm
near lake O<waSSs. A. " was cross
ing the road he droy" NJ sud kii!cf
:, by striking u with his whip W.
had eaten Sraitlcsrakcs many time:
I'm North Dakota. where the saiivc'
leaIl them prairie eeiS.- cut 20 chs
others N the parry u was Few dish
New York Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06
BLUE AND THE GRAY"
Attractive Picture Takes Well al
Buckroe Casino.

The Blu, and the Gray a sketch
of army life. is the title Of the NOV
ing picture finn that is attracting
considerable attention in the Bnckro'
Casino this week. With the Tive
Scamps.'' humorous sketch. the bill
is by far the h. 81 in the moving pic
ture line ever offered the. Buckr0.
patrons.
The Casino has been changed con
siGerably in the past ten days and Is
cow one o. the coolest spots on tn,
resort.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-06
honesty's my Policy.

ITO what do you attribute your sue
cess"
"To taking men at their word. an
swercd the Polonins with chin wis
t,prs Take "A man AT his word nova
days and it surprises him SO that he
never fails to live up 20 it.-kansas
City Journal