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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
DEATHS IN
GILES CO.

Mr.. w. p Shumate. who lived on
Wolf Creek, near Narrows. died On
the 29th Of January after long and
painful suffering from compiled
ton OF troubles incident to advanced
age, he being as years old at the
time OF his death.
In the death OF this good old
man. Giles county loses a citizen
who will be missed rs few are. For
n man of the most genuine honor and
integrity, he had few peers and no
superiors and wherever his name
was spoken in the presence OF these
who knew him, kind words were
always said OF him.
We have just heard of the death
OF Mr.. Henderson French, an old and
highly respected citizen. who lived
near Talmash. His death occurred
Jan. 29th, but we did not learn from
what cause.
III was not our pleasure to have
known Mr.. French intimately. but
have heard many who knew him
well, speak in highly commendable
terms of him. Pearlsburg Virgin
ian.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
CAT FIRED GUN;
MAN LOSES HAND

A Berryville special to the Win
chester Star says:
William Corbin. freight conduc-
tor on the Norfolk and Western rail-
way, whose home is at Shenandoah
city, had a hand blown on a few
days ago by breech-loading gun
which he was in the act OF cleaning.
He had placed the butt OF the gun
on the floor and had his hand resting
on the muzzle. when cat, unnoticed
by him. rubbed against the gun. and.
touching the hammer. sent the load
through his hand. The hand was
literally blown to pieces.
Mr.. Corbin is n middlo-ag d man
with a family. He carried an accident
insurance for $4,000.
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WARNING FACTIONS
SELECT TWO SETS
DELEGATES
ATTENTION IL BE-
ING Conferred ON THE SOUTH
SPLIT REPUBLICANS WILL
MAKE HOT FIGHT FOR SEATS
IN THE CHICAGO CONVENTION

Staughtine, Fla. Feb. with a
double set OF delegates TO the Repub-
lican national convention placed In
the field today from Florida, select
cd by the warning factions OF the of
ilce-holders and the anti-admlnlstra-
uon factions, each OF which will fight
for seats at Chicago, political alton
ton ia becoming centered on the
southern states I'm every state OF
the solid south" a similar situa
ton promises to develop, with over
two hundred seats from the south
land In dispute when the convention
meets and states with double delega-
tions ruled out of voting on creden-
tials committees report. leading anti
administration Republicans point
out that II will be an easy matter for
the field candidates against Secretary
Taft to combine and seat the anti
administration candidates. With the
convention thus organized, Secretary
Taft's chances, II Is claimed by lead
ing politicians here, would go glm-
mering
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
SAD DEATH
Of CHILD
CLOTHING CAUGHT FIRE WHILE
MOTHER WAS OFT or ROOM.

Gate City Va, Feb. IA little
daughter of Charles S. Epperson,
who lives several miles south of
Gate City, was burned SO severely
Tuesday that she died I'm about eight
hours. She was alone in the house
and 1t is supposed her clothing
caught from, the fire. Hc- mother
found her lying on the floor so near
dead that she could not expla'a how
the accident occurred. She was past
three years old.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07

finest high schools in the state OF
West Virginia. He spoke OF Grafton,
Fairmont. Clarksburg. Charleston
and Parkersburg. and said that al
though Bluefield has grown morc
rapidly and shown more energy
along business lines than these
cities. this city was far behind in the
matter OF good schools.
Judge Ritz was followed by w. II.
Cofman, who spoke briefly in favor
of the bond issue. and from a bust
ness mans point of view said he was
heartily in favor OF Il.
He was follwed by w. f. Palmer
who said the city of Bulefeld should
have as good schools as any city in
Virginia. West Virginia or any other
state. He said the man who followed
trad was n better tradesman with
an education than without e.; that
education makes men better in every
pursuit OF life and that this educa-
tion can only be secured by proper
school facilities.
Messrs. FOutz, d. NJ. Easley. Ruiz
and others also spoke in favor OF the
bond issue. On motion OF Judge
Ritz committee of three was ap-
pointed by the chair to nominate n
campaign committee TO take charge
of the bond election on behalf of the
chamber of commerce. While the
committee was celebrating Rev. y.
w. RAIDER spoke in favor OF the bond
issue and said ne was willing to do
all he could to assist the chamber
or commerce. The report of the
committee was then read and the
nominations confirmed and declare !
made. The campaign committee con-
sists of j. w. Ruff Bernard Nc
claugherty. l.. +. Carter. o. l.. Alex
ander, w. f. Palmer. p. ]. Kelley
and f. J. Brown. The advertising
committee consists of w. II. Con-
man, j. A. Muir. A. s. Booker, w
s. Foutz and George NJ Ford.
Tho campaign committee will
meet tonight at the chamber OF
commerce hall at o'clock, at which
time ii will commence TO make
plans.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
DEATH OF ]. c. HIGGINBOTHAM
\ FORMER RESIDENT OF BLUE
FELL EXPIRES SUDDENLY Ar
HIS HOME AT ALLEGHANY
SPRINGS, VA.

a, telegram from Shawsville, Va,
this morning announces the sad news
OF the death at his home nj Alle-
ghany Springs, Va. Of John G. HIg-
Rinbotham. better known as Bud
HIgginbc'ham. No particulars OF
his death are known, and his rela-
lives had not be advised OF his
sickness Ills brother. Banc s Hig-
ginbotham, returned from there
about a week ago. whore he was call
ed by his mothers illness, and left
his broth-r I'm usual health.
Mr. Hieginbotham was born at the
old lIiggiubotham homestead in this
city about so years ago. and resided
here until about three years ago
when he purchased farm at Allie
ghany Springs ana moved there with
his family lie was the third son
OF John y ANA Mary Il. Higglnbo-
than ana is survived by his mother.
three brothers and one sister.
Mr. Higginbotham's first wife was
q Miss Recder, of Allentown. Pa.
who lived but q short time after mar
riagc. lie was married about IA
years ago TO Miss Daisy Johnston. of
Athens, w Va. who, with three chill
drcn. survive him
Mr. and Mrs. - S IIigglnbotham
viii leave for Allegheny Springs this
afternoon and viii accompany the
remains 10 this city, probably not
arriving here until sunday The re.
mains viii bee inferred in the family
plot in Walnut Grove cemetery 30
arrangements have been made for
the funeral but 10 will probably take
place from Bland street church
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AMERICAN FLEET
SAYS GOODBYE

Punta Arenas Feb THE visit
ing American men-of-warsmen are
saying goodbye ITO Punta Arenas to-
day and between eleven o'clock and
midnight the battlcship squadron
and torp do boat notilla will pull ont
together and keep one another COM
pany as far as Cape Pillar, western
end OF Magellan Straits. There they
viii separate, the battleships taking
to open sea for voyage TO Callao. and
the torpedo boats keeping to- inside
channel for Telcapuano.
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.BESOTTEO SON
RAVING IMBECILE

Jackson Ky, Feb. i'm cell of
the little jail at this place, Beech
HargIs. who. on yesterday. asgassl-
mated his father, Judge Hargis, ana
IS today raying and cur3ing his
Maker his whiskcy- besottcd brain
making him practically an imbccile.
Judge Iargis evidently anticipated
death. for few days ago when ne
went to Louisville to buy goods for
his store. he selected a fifteen hum
drcd dollar coffin which ne ordered
held in readiness, and left nstruc-
tions for 80 20 be shipped TO him as
soon as he died Thu coffin is hero
and the fcudist leader Hes IN ~.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
KAISER WOULD
OUTRIVAL WORLD IN
AERIAL NAVIGATION

Berlin, Feb, determined to
possess the worlds most powerful
aerial feet the kaiser today ordered
two new air ships of ten thousand
cubic metres capacity each. GER
man military experts also are ex-
pressing their highest opinion of
special type OF cannon In process of
manufacture at tho Krupp works TO
fire vertically upwards and disable
hostile aerial vessels.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
DESERTED WIFI {
IS FOUND
DEAD
THOUGHT TO HAVE SUCCUMBED
FROM STARVATION AND EN-
POSTURE

Chicago. Feb. Mrs. Ellen
Schwartz, thirty years OF age. and
her son, Francis, eleven months old,
were found dead in their home at
40 Carpenter street Their deaths
are thought TO have been caused by
starvation and exposure. Mrs.
Schwartz was deserted by her hus-
band several weeks ago and since
then had been dependent upon chart
ty.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
DAILY PAPERS BE SENT
10 CANADA FOURTH CLASS

Washington Feb IL y order
dated February ] and made public
today Postmaster General Meyer au-
nouncos that hereafter an lcgiu-
mate daily papers may be sent from
the United states Co Canada or vice
versa at regular 10 rth class rate of
ono cent per pound
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
SISTER LYDEN DEAD.
Had Spent ~ Years IN DELICIOUS
Worw.

Wytheville va, Feb O. sister
Regina Lyden died yesterday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock at villa Maria OF
hemorrhage, aged ~ years
She was a native OF LitU1 Wash
ington. Pa, and had been engaged in
religious work forty-two years. She
Is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bar
bara Pollits, Of Little Washington.
The funeral will take place today.
r ". r II watkins Officiating
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
CONSUL WING
HURT IN FIRE

New York. Feb. Tn an effort TO
save herself from the danes which
ragged through ilve-story apart
ment house on upper West side.
Margaret Landdn jIlped from the
NTH story fire escape TO the pave
ment below and was instantly killed.
Several persons were hurt, among
them the Chinese vice consul at New
York, William Wing, who Is IN
serious condition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
FLYER
JUMPS TRACK

clean, y. Y. Feb ten persons
injured, one being hurt internally,
as result Of the second section OF
the northbound flyer, Pennsylvania
railroad, being wrecked near Frank
linyiilc today All cars throws from
track, engine alone holding TO rails.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
A NEGRO LYNCHED.
Mob Takes Alleged Murderer Away
From Deputy Sheriff

Delhi, La. Feb z. Robert Mitch
ell, an alleged negro murderer was
taken from % d putty shern by a
mob at Oak Grove near here la,e
yesterday and lynched.
Mitchell Is alleged to have shot
and Killed without provocaGou Leon
Threlkcd, manags of the Pioneer
Cooperage company. two miles west
OF OAK Grove yesterday Ue cs-
capped. but was later captured anil
turned over to the parish au.Hori-
ties a deputy sheriff was ON his
way to Lloyd. Ia. with the negro
prisoner when DE was met by the
mob
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CHIEF OF POLICE RnrNsTArED

/ Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 7.-Chief Of
Police George r. Ohaver. recently
suspended by Mayor MALONE, on
charges OF incompctonCy, was rein
stated yesterday by the legislative
council. The charges against Ohavcr
were that he had failed to suppress
gambling which, it was alleged. ne
knew was in progress.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
TO ATTEND MID
WINTER GERMAN.

Misses Minnie Mann. villa Norris.
Emily Stewart Mr. and Mrs Will
kcrsou and Mes8rs o. Il Jenkins.
Norwood LAWS and James Brscoc
left today for Blacksburg to- 1tt ma
tho mid-wiatcr german of the WIZ.
einia Polytechnic Institute
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
TO
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEES

indianapolis, Feb. Harry S.
New, chairman OF the National Re
publican Committee. yesterday even
ing announced tho appointment of
Alvah IL Martin, of Portsmouth.
Va, as the Virginia member OF the
national committee TO succeed the
late George u. Bowden.
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THE wATER.wAGoN.

Contributed. Net Copyright I'd
Hurrah for the water wagon.
Hear the wheels a buzz'en.
Everybody riding e.
Except the Dirty Dozen"
Ell Perkins.
III you can make any Improvement
on II send II to thu snake Editor. %
Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
ANNUAL MEETING Of THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The annual meeting of the Blue
field-Graham Chamber OF Commerce
was held IN the Thornton building
last night. Although the piece-de-
resistance was the election OF Off
GERS fer the ensuing year. much
more timr was taken up on the sub
ject of the board or education issue
of $4,000 worth OF bonds for the
Beaver Pond district Much light
was thrown on the subject, the prop
osition being favorabIy endorsed by
the entire chamber.
IN ths absence of Secretary Hill.
MIR. A. S. Booker acted as secretary.
the meeting being called to order by
President Run about s 80 p. m. The
secretary called the roll of members.
quite a respectable number respond
ing
Treasurer Thornton road a report
of the financial condition of the
chamber which was not altogether
encouraging and showed a deficit of
some 5000.
The real business of the evening
was the next item on the program
and nominations for president were
the order OF the day. Three names
were proposed, and the vote resulted
as follows:
Mr.. w. II. Coffman ...9
Mr.. O. J.. Alexander ...S
Mr.. w. s. Foutz ...6
= The president declared Mr.. w. II.
COffman duly elected.
The new president thanked the
members for the honor conferred
upon him and promised to Servo to
the best OF his ability.
Mr.. II. A. Ritz proposed that a
committee of three be appointed by
the chair to name a list to fill the
positions OF vice-presidents and di-
rectors and while this committee re-
1red to attend to its duties the chair
called upon the Rev. DR.. RAIDER at
tending as guest, to make few
remarks
The Rev. Doctor expressed his sat
isfaction at being appointed TO at
tend to the duties of presiding elder
in such pleasant ana agreeable city
las Bluefeld and hoped II would be
This good fortune 10 remain i'm the
getty for many years. He touched very
&strongly on what he considered two
sdefects in the public administration
Snamely the water and fire questions,
advocating as a remedy for the for
5mer trouble the bringing over the
4nountains n supply of water from
he Laurel creek and an organized
( Ind VIII equipped brigade to cope
With such CONGREGATIONS as visited
s he city last week.
Prof. Ford was next called upon
: Ind spoke with much enthusiasm on
ne subject Of the coming bond issue.
The professor said that he felt some
ticehce in getting on his feet after
: having gone into the subject so full
y at former meeting Of the cham
per. but overcame that reluctance
when he considered the urgent need
here was in Bluefeld for new build
ngs and an improved educational
ystem and energetically called on
he chamber to take the matter up
real earnest, as the present con
itions of the buildings were deplor-
bic and the accommodations for the
'upils absolutely insufficient The
resent time might b a bad one from
ne financial point or view 10 brine
uch a subject before the public.
continuing, the speaker paid trib-
a te to the general good behavior Of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
ELEVEN DEAD
ENGINES RESURRECTED.

As an violence OF gradual im-
provement in business. eleven
dead ' engines were broupht into
rcquisition yesterday and last night
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
RUN DOWN
by ENGINE

Kittanning, Pa, Feb. 7.-Thrcc
men were run down and instantly
killed by the Buffalo-Allegheny rail
road engine today. The dead are:
SAMUEL SALLIDAY,
JOHN II. KILLER.
AUGUST HETTLER.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and colder iu eastern
portion; Saturday fair.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

" chief assistant 10 George Sidney,
will play the principal comedy roles.
Mr.. Kennedy has an original humor
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

Whitney for one week, commencing
Sunday afternoon. The story tells OF
Prof. Sinclair, scientist, who with a
small party was exploring in the jungle
OF Africa. In the party happened to
be an American and his wife. when
the wife bore her child 1t was marked
with features not unlike that OF the
beast which killed it's father. Prof.
Sinclair adopted the orphan and re-
turned to Cairo, placing the child with
his own family. At the age OF 20 the
boy accompanied the professor into the
jungles of Africa. He loves the daugh-
ter of the professor and so does Harry
Waring, an American. Lucy falls In
love with the American and Melmoth
awakes to the pangs of a great, I'M
requited love. Sir Beverly Brenton, an
English adventurer, learning that Mel
moth is heir to rich gold mines, plots
to gain possession of the deeds, which
are secreted in the hollow body of an
ape In Prof. Sinclair's collection or
stuffed animals. In defending his prop
erty Sinclair is killed and Melmoth ac-
cused of the murder. The villains at
tempt TO abduct the daughter, but Mel
moth snatches a war club, and char
ecteristic of the animal with which he
is marked, fights the enemies of and
protects Lucy. Mr. Turner is an actor
of rare ability, having appeared as
David Harum' for several seasons,
and in the role of "Melmoth" Is Offer
ed fresh opportunities.
Matinees will be given daily except
Wednesday.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

be the hardest fought battle of the
season. Bargain matlnees are held
daily and good seats may be had for
15 and 25 cents.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

Helena TO the vaudeville lovers or De
troit, assures them thai this woman Is
without question one OF the most won
derful singers OF the decade. Her vo'
cal range is said TO be higher tnar
any other singer OF Europe or Ame:i-
ca, and she has a fine opportunity 70
display II In such song numbers a.
THE Nightingale" line Last Rose OF
Summer" and he Intermezzo from
"Cavalera Rus,iCana.'
Comedy that will arouse the risibles
to the highest Fitch is offered In the
sketch "Thpee OF a Kind" to be pres
ented by the George Ables company
Of seven IlayfIs, inc luding three WON
en-.
May Boley, Who will be remembered
as the striking feature with the Polly
Girls" that sapt cred in the Temple
several months ago, Will appear for
the first time at the Temple In a single
turn. Miss Boley is handsome young
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

Leah" translated from the original
German.
The date OF the piece is during the
beginning OF the eighteenth century,
and the location is small village
near Gratz, in Austria. The ancient
and vicious prejudice against the He
brews was at its height. Leah, a
Hebrew girl OF great beauty, is lead
ing and sustaining small party of
Jewish fugitives who are escaping
from Bohemia Sickness compels
them to take shelter In a ruined hut
near the village. Here Rudolph, son
OF the burgomaster OF the village,
meets and falls In love with the pref
ty Leah. The schoolmaster OF the
village Is a renegade Jew masquerad-
ing under an assumed name. He fears
that some OF the wanderers may rec
ognize him and betray his secret. To
prevent this he rouses the fanatic
passions OF the populace and leads 2
party TO drive the Jews away. Ru-
dolph prevents this and boldly avows
his love for the Jewess. His father
accepts a suggestion from the school
master, that she may be bribed to-
leave. During the interview with the
party Nathan, the schoolmaster. IL
recognised by an old blind man, whom
he kills. He succeeds In convincing
Rudolph that Leah has accepted a
brfbe to depart, and he casts her of.
Rudolph is married to the girl OF his
fathers choice and II happy and pros
porous in spite of the curse with
which Leah left him. She returns, re.
tracts her curse and dies in Rudolph's
arms.
The novel idea OF the selling two
seats for one price seems 20 have
made hit and will be continued all
next week. except Sunday evening.
And the price for Sunday matinee will
be % cents. the same as all the other
matinees. Next week the play will be
oliver Goldsmith's charming comedy,
"She Stoops to Conquer
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

woman, and il Is said that her gowns
are dreams OF the dressmaker's art.
She will give representations OF THE
Show GIRL "The Sales Lady" and
other characters.
Among the other sterling comedy
numbers on the bill are: Farrell-Tay-
Tor trio. In the comedy sketch, THAT
Minstrel Man." Brown, Harris e
Brown, In the comedy sketch, lust to
laugh that's ALL" A. o. Duncan, the
funny ventriloquist; Grit, London
festive juggler, and the kinetograph
pictures that viii be as entertaining
as ever. Nellie Wallace, the noted
English coincidence; Bert Leslie q Co..
ETC., will be features of the bill the
week OF Feb. II.
THE LAFAYETTE.
All next week the Lafayette Players
will present the five-act version of
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08


Rallies is the supposed daughter Of
Old Ironsides, chief of a band OF so
ciety crooks. On her approaching
womanhood Old \Ironsi6es desires 10
tell her OF her birthtight-that she is
the daughter OF an English peer. The
papers which establish her Identity
have been stolen and the manner in
which Rallies, herself, obtains posses
sion of them is sure to result in a
pleasant evenings entertainment.
Matinees will be given on Sunday.
Wednesday and Saturday.
TEMPLE.
Manager ]. II. Moore presents an
other bill OF vaudeville stars In the
Temple theater next week, headed By
CIihe Berzac's Wonderful animal act
with the baekiRg donkey, and the
handsome ponies on the revolving "a
bic. This act IS OF stupenduous inter
est TO both Ch:lcfeh and their parents,
and every father and mother I'm De-
troit should interest themselves In at
tending AZ least one matinee perform
apco with the little ones. -
Manager Moore In Iie$enting Edith
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

Mayor From Nowhere and willie
Taylor" and In each Of these Matt
Kennedy, a comedian who was former
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08
THE AVENUE.

"The High School Girls" burlesquo
company favorably known on the cir
cult on account or several seasons OF
success. will be the next attraction at
the Avenue theater. the engagement OF
one week beginning Sunday afternoon.
The young ladies OF the organization,
although they bear the title OF "hign
school," will not Gisliay book learning
at the Avenue, but rather cleverness
an singing and dancing, the term re.
ferrirg rather 20 quality than ~ err
dltion.
Two musical skits will be used. Mr.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08

capable company has been engaged to
play all the parts.
A large number of amateurs. picked
from the best In the city, will appear
after the regular show on Thursday
evening and something unusually good
is promised.
Friday evening lwrestling night
will be OF more than ordinary interest,
as Floyd Cutcher and Mox Weesner
(Nick Collins unknown) are booked
for finish wrestling match, best two
falls out of three. Both men hav
posted 500 as a side bet with a iocai
newspaper and this will undoubtedly
The Detroit times., 1908-02-08
LYcEuM.

Miss Cecil Spooner, dainty come.
dienne and dancer, will appear in the
Lyceum next week, commencing Sun
day afternoon, in a double bill, devot-
ing the first half OF the week to a ro-
mantle comedy of Bavarre, THE Dan
Ger and the King" and the latter half
to her last seasons success. THE Girl
Rallies" The first is historical ro-
nance, concerning the attempt OF GER
tain conspirators to overthrow their
monarch. The king falls in love with
Lola, a strollIng dancer, and through
her efforts his throne is saved. The
piece being costume play OF ancient
history, a pleasant change is offered
from the modern. In THE Girl Raj
fles" she has already won her spurs.