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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
INSANITY
EXPERTS
TESTIFY
TWO PROMINENT AUTHORITIES
ON INSANITY DECLARE THAT
THAw WAS IRRATIONAL AT
TIMES - PRISONER TALNED
RANIBLINGLY AFTER GOING
To ToNiRs.

New York. Jan. 23.-Dr. Charles
l.. Bailey, of Albany, y. Y. was the
first witness called In the Thaw trial
today, and testified that he consid-
cred Thaws case when the latter
Tell i'll in a New York Central train
In 1906 and that he thought him
irrational. DR. Charles Wagner. the
next witness, declared that he had
many long talks with the prisoner
in the Tombs, and said Thaw had
mania against insanity experts. and
thought they were In conspiracy
TO send him to the asylum. lie said
that Thaw also told him ramblingly
of conspiracy OF someone to Hire
thugs to beat him to death" Wit
ness said he thought Thaw was ir-
responsible. Said he once told him
he didn't intend attacking Stanford
White, but that Providence inter
vcned.
The sensation OF today's proceed
ings In the Thaw trial came when
DIR. Wagner. who was on the stand. /.
declared that Thaw told him he had
appealed directly to District Attor-
ney Jerome in regard 20 prosecuting
Stanford White, but that Jerome
would not, thinking that Thaw was
only jealous Of Whites great success
with girls of their mutual acquaint-
ance. The witness said that I'm all
his talks with Thaw the prisoner ap-
peared irrational, talking wildly.
saying that Evelyn used 10 tremble
and "shrivel up" when she saw
White until Thaw feared for her
health and reason.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
DISTRICT MISSIONARY
INSTITUTE MEETING

Bramwell, w. Va, Jan 29.-The
Blueneld District Missionary Insti-
tute began here last night with an
eloquent address by Rev. r. A. Hut
sell. of Welch, whose subject was 7
have Fought a Good Fight and Have
Kept the Faith"
The meeting opened this morning
with n half hour devotional service.
conducted by Rev. w. r. Carbrough.
after which Rev. j. w. RAIDER, pre-
siding elder Of the district, took the
chair and announced the topic for
discussion was Our Foreign Breth-
rem in the District" This subject
consumed the who'll of the morning
session.
Davy, w. Va. has been selected as
the place to hold the next institute.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
MINERS WANT
NEW LAWS
WOULD PERMIT NO MAN no
MINE COAL WHO IL NOT \
PRACTICAL MINER UNTIL HE
HAS ACQUIRED EXPERIENCE.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan 23.-The
miners, through their officials. have
sent a communication to the govern
or showing what they deem neces.
sary for the protection of lives anil
property In this state. They ask that
that shot-firer section Of the bill
they presented at the last session be
nacte1 This provides that the
shot firing shall be done when the
men are out OF the mine and that
no person be permitted to mine coal
who is not n practical miner until
he Is under the instruction Of soinc
practical miner and until he has ac.
qu!red a knowledge Of the dangers
OF mining the use Of explosives.
gases. etc. II requires such apprcn-
tIces TO be under the charg, Of an
experienced miner for one year. n
IS contended by the miners officials
that only about onetenths of the
mn who lose their lives I'm the
mines or die from injuries so re-
ceived are the result OF the big ex.
plOsions. They claim that hundreds
OF men are being killed by one and
two at a time caused by conditions
which the enactment OF the shot
firing section would prevent as lt
would bar the inexperienced mai
fro mhandling explosives and from
creating conditions that ezpericnc,
would not ranction TO rthe safety Of
lives and property They make 9TH
or suggestions which require more
thorough inspection of the mines.
and especially the abandoned see.
tions Of mines, and the demand that
the present laws be enforced and the
violatOrs, whether miner or orcrl.
tor be- punished. and pledged Oh m.
selves TO give The governor their
hearty and earnest support in the
fulh'lmcnt Of these laws
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
BRISTOL BAR
LAUDS RHEA

Bristol. Tenn. Jan. 23.-The Bar
Association OF BTstol. Va. at "A
largely attended meeting yesterday,
presided over by Judge A. A. Phle-
gar, in view of the charge made
against Judge William f. Rhea by
State Senator Noel. passed resoiu-
tions lauding the character of Judge
Rhea as citizen. lawyer and public
man, and condemning the course of
Senator Noel.
Tha resolutions conclude thus.
I'VE most heartily and unreserved-
ly endorae the action of Governor
Swanson, in naming Hon. w F..
Rhea for a position on the state core
Doration commission. and commend
him TO the favorable consideration OF
the general assembly as a person
well qualified to fill the responsible
position by reason of his distinguish
ed ability and high character as q
public official"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
WORK WILL
co AHEAD
'ITIZEN OF HINTON IDENTIFIED
WITH TIDEWATER RAILWAY
PLANS MAKES STATEMENT.

Clifton Forge, Va, Jan. 23.-A
citizen Of Hinton who has been close
ly Identified with the plans OF TN
Virginia railroad. formerly styled
Deepwater-Tiiewater to reach the
rich coal fields. has declared I'm posi-
tive terms that the Virginian rail-
read would b. built through West
Hinton just as soon as financial CON
ditions improved sufficiently to pro-
vide funds. This extension will be
from the mouth OF East river on the
main line from Deepwater to Nor
folk, TO the Piney coal fields via
Wet Hinton and Prince.
Tha citizen himself sold the char
ter and rights Of way over this route
I'm for a railroad line.
to the Virginian people. and is On
tirely familiar with their plans for
deyloping this important territory.
The Pennsylvania Lumber compa-
ny has built lumber road down
BluestOne river to It's mouth, FIVE
miles above Hinton on New river
and this road has been rendered the
Virginian railroad to operate, which
they will shortly accept, building
their line on through from the
mouth Of Bluestone TO the Raleigh
coal fields at once and late. com
plete the link hetwc the mouths
OF Blucstone ana East river.
This Information comes from au-
lucrative sources AMI assures the
speedy dev lopmout Of the west side
Of New river, and will incidentally
do muoh toward developing West
Hinton as an important point.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
ABANDONED CHILD
WON'T TELL NAME

Cincinnati, Jan. 23.-T won I
tell, won't tell you" is the reply
made over and over again by a three
year old boy in the Chlldren's Home
here, when asked for his name. Il
told mamma / wouldn't, and won't
tell lie"
He was found playing I'm the Penn
sylvania depot and sent to the home
A hundred y ople have seen him and
asked him the same question. to no
avail
There is a scratch on his forehead
and below his eye Whom asked how
he received ths scratches he said.
Mamma did it like this" and ne
pressed his finger nails in the flesh.
The authorities think his mother
told him not 10 divulge his name and
then abandoned him departing on
a train
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
LEGISLATORS
COME AND co

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. "a
Legislators have been coming and
going for the past ten days Sona-
tor Samuel B Montgomery. OF Pres
ton county. and who acted as treas
urer OF the Monogah relief fund and
assisted the mayor Of Monongah In
endeayoring to bring order out Of
chaos after the fatal explosion, ar
rived in the city Tuesday and Is ex-
pected to remain until the special
session begins. President McDor-
mott Is expected on the 24th as well
as Dorbably a dozen more and then
VIII begin the task OF selecting the
attaches needed for the special ses-
sion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
PA S
MARRIAGE IL NOT FAvoRABLE
TO THE YOUNGSTERS OF THE
DAVIS HOUSEHOLD - MISS
ASHFORD DENIES RUMoR
THAT ENGAGEMENT IS
BROKEN.

Washington, ID. c.. Jan. 23.-As
a result OF the bitterness engendered
by his coming marriage with Miss
Maud Ashford. Senator Henry Gas
saway Davis, who ran for vice presi-
dent on the Democratic ticket al the
last election, has quarreled with his
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Lee. He has
packed his baggage and moved to the
Shoreham Hotel, where he has been
staying two weeks. Despite all fam
lily opposition, and on the part OF
Mrs. Lee and her eld r sister. Mrs.
Elkins, the wife OF Senator Stephen
B. Elkins. that opposition has been
bitter and continuous. the marriage
will take place. The date has not
yet been decided upon.
Rumor had Il that the opposition
of the daughters of the aged senator
had finally been successful. but that
rumor wa sthrottled by Miss Ash
ford herself when seen at her beau
tiful home on Farragut Square.
There is no truth In the umor
that my engagement 90 Senator Da-
Wis has be n broken" said young
Miss Ashford There were early
denials sent out because Senator
Davis and I believed the public was
unduly concerned ov-r the matter
which we deemed OF strictly per-
sonal nature. Possibly mistake
was then made by sending out de-
malls rather than confirmation.
Asked whether tn re was truth I'm
the statement that Senator Davis had
smothered all family opposition by
agreement to make settlement of
81, 100000 upon his prosperity ?
bride in lieu of dover she said she
had never had any discussion OF
finances with Senator Davis or any
one else, and she was in ignorance
OF any plans which have occurred
In III, household.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23

that when you confirm this nomina-
tion you will have committed the
darkest deed OF the presnt session.
Outside OF few friends in Bris-
tol and elsewhere. / do not believe
the people OF Southwest Virginia
want William f. Rhea on that COM
mission, and in their name and in
the name of the state of Virginia |
protest"
EX-JUDGE ABLY DEFENDED.
Ii should not be inferred for a
second that the Democrats stood
calmly by and allowed the assaults
on Governor SWANSON nominee to
pass unnoticed. Two or three ring
ing speeches were made in behalf OF
Judge Rhea. Figuratively speaking.
the devil was foughta with his own
fire.
Ex-Judge Martin Williams. os
Giles. a man peculiarly qualified for
rapid debate and quickness of retort
was the first to take up the cudgels
for the proposed corporation com
mission. In brief ne said:
Mr.. Speaker. represent I'm part
the people of tie Ninth district. and
! shall not deal in glitterlng gener-
alities as did the senator frcm Lee
He talks about charging polite NJ
crimes against Judge Rhea. II is
easy enough to make charges. Why.
SIR there is no political crime that
has not been laid at the door of
Dave Bailey and the Slemps and 9th
ers who run the Republican party of
southwest Virginia. Judge Rbea
has met face to face on the stumn
and refuted every charge made
against him here today. and not only
so, but he met them in Washington
before a biased court and was seat
ed upon contest by a Republican
congress.
Talk about charges! Why. we
know that the Slemps and Others
were charged with assessing the Of
ficeholders of the Ninth district 500
600 an order to corrupt he voters of
the district"
In favoring the proposition OF re-
commit, Delegate Withers. the Dem
ocrat from Nansemond. used these
significant words in his closing re-
marks:
Let us Tecommit this nomination
and give a fair chance for a full in
vestigation, and II thoee who have
assailed Judge Rheas character can
not substantiate their charges. let
them bear the Odium and ignominy
OF slanderers, liars and traducers. 8"
Judge William F. Rhea. OF Bris-
tol, will appear I'm person tomorrow
before the committee OF the house
and senate and make reply to the
charges that have been or may be
filed against him. Judge Rhea will
also answer the statements OF sena-
tor Noel (Republican) made in the
secret session OF the two bodies on
yesterday. That his reply will be Of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23

Richmond. Va. Jan. 23.-The
confirmation committee is composed
OF Delegates West, OF Bedford
(chairman) Wilson, OF Pittsylvan-
La; Stuart. of Washington; Cooke,
OF Norfolk; Janney. of Loudoun,
and Senator's Mann. of Nottoway:
Echols. Oh Augusta; Wickham, OF
Henrico; Lesner. OF Norfolk county,
and Rison, OF Pittsylvania.
NOEL TO FILE CHARGES.
Senator Noel, OF Lee county, the
Republican legislator who preclpi-
tated the fight on Judge Rhea, said
last night that he would file specific
charges. though he did not go into
details.
II his allegations are anything
like so sweeping as the accusations
made In his speech. some exciting
sessions OF the confirmation commit
tee may be expected.
IL may be OF interest, in this con-
necdon, to quote the substances OF
Senator Noers speech yesterday.
Here Is a syllabus of his remarks
or. rather. of the moro significant
portion OF them-for he spoke Iorg
and vigorously:
'Mr. Speaker, those who are
placed upon the bench OF our state
as corporation commissioners should
be men wholly above :N.spicion. aud
OF the highest per/nN,l and ~polit-
ical integrity.
Continuing, he paid glowing
tribute TO Hon. Henry C. Stuart. and
declared that the people of the Ninth
district. without regard to party.
were opposed to Judge Rhea as his
successor.
/ assert, sir" he went on, that
not political crime has been com
mitte1 in the Ninth District in If
teen years. with which William F..
IRhea was not in some way connect
ed.
II charge that he held seat In
congress Cor two terms. which was
procured by fraud, and that ne made
a bold attempt to steal 1t a third
time.
The poll books OF Russell, Scott
and Buchanan counties changed at
his instance will show this.
He has been repeatedly charged
on the stump In the Ninth District
with having accepted a bribe of
$4,000 while upon the bench of the
county court OF Washington county.
up to this point, Mr.. Speaker.
Governor Swanson's administration
has been a success, but 1t reached its
dark period when he sent in the
name of William F. Rhea to succeed
Henry G. Stuart on the State Corpo-
ration commission. and tell you
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23

Mr. n, ID. Grlmsley. who is the
manager of tho Bluefleld Trust com
Dany. returned from Lynchburg this
morning and was called on by a
Daily Leader representative. The
concern which Mr.. Grimsley man
ages is new enterprise I'm the city.
devoted to general real estate and
leaning business with offices in the
Kelly and Meyer building.
When questioned on the matter
Mr. Grimsley said he preferred not
to make statement for publication
as the case when called in Lynch
burg yesterday was continued on ac-
count OF the prosecution not being
ready to go ahead. He said that he
did not in the least think that the
charges made against himself could
be substantiated and thought that
the prosecution would withdraw the
charges an would never come TO
traL He ".s engage est Ie-
gal advice procurable "a.
and had every expectation of being
cleared
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
LIFE SAVERS
SECURING
THE COASI
FOR MISSING BOAT LOAD or
PASSENGERS WHO DIsAP-
PEARED WHEN STEAMSHIP
WAS BEACHED@BOAT CON
tanned ABOUT TWENTY
SOULS.

Rotterdam, Jan. 23.--Llfe savers
today are securing the Holland
coast for the missing boat load OF
pass nSers who disappeared when
the steamship Amsterdam beached
near Mas luis, after n collision with
the steamer Administer. The ANS
terdam's passenger list was lost. but
II Is believed that she carried about
sixty persons, and the missing boat
contained about twenty. several of
whom were women and children.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
THE BOND ISSUE

IN iomDrrOw's issue we will pub
Iish some statements and arguments
in favor of t1a proposed iN,e OF
school bonds. and shall continue to
do so until the day Of election Some
Of our readers have expire sed a
doubt Of Che wisdom of issuing
bonds at this time. when they would
find q poor sale and to those hold
ing views oppos q 20 the issue we
offer the free use Of our columns. II
is non-partisan question. one in
which every citizen is vitally inter
@ led, and p full and fair discussion
OF the matter viii enable tn voter
20 vote intellIgently.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
BLUEF!ELDER
IN LYNCHBURG
POLICE COURT
r. ID. GRINisLEY ARRAIGNED ON
CHARGE OF BETRaYAL--SiIss
IRMA WADE Is pRosECuTRIx
IN CASE.

Lynchburg, Va, Jan. 23.-R. u.
Grimsley, of Blueneld, w. Va, for
merly OF Lynchburg. was arraigned
in the police court yesterday ON
charge of betrayal. Miss Irma Wade
being the prosecutrix.
The case went over until Febru-
airy LIST.
Grimsley, who came here upon
re1uisition. admits unlawful rela-
tions with the woman, but denies a
was under promise OF marriage.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23

smooth or soften the feeling existing
between the gentlemen named by
the governor for the state corpora
tion commission. and the Republi-
cans OF the Ninth Congressional dis
trict, Is pretty we'll assured. Judge
Rhea will come 90 Richmond armed
with the records OF the men who are
opposing him.
No one matter in the general rs
sembly has created the discussion
caused by the holding up OF the
governors nomination OF Judge
ithea. That partizan politics is gen
orally accepted. The Joint commit
tee on gubernatorial nominations
hold joint session tomorrow after
noon. An invitation has been ex-
tended to the people OF Virginia to
hie all the charges they may care to
present and to appear in person and
substantiate the same.
Senator Noel, who led the fight on
Judge Rhea. said today that he was
preparing charges TO be filed in the
case. but that he will not make them
public until tomorrow. He said:
am awaiting replies TO letters
and telegrams, and these will not be
in hand before tonight or tomorrow
morning. There is absolutely moth
ing personal in the matter, but I
believe / am voiicing the sentiments
OF the people OF my district. be-
lieve 1t my duty TO oppose Judge
Rhea's confirmation, and so believ-
ing, am acting"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
NEW YORK WILL
SUPPORT BRYAN

New York. Jan 23-,-New Yorl,
viii support Bryan in the Denver
convention This. leading Demo
Gratis declare, is the real Significance
of the calling of of the proposed
conference Of conservative Demo
Gratis at tho Waldorf THURSDAY Lack
OF support for the anti-Bryan move
ment is assigned as the real reason
for calling of the gathering.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
DEATH or CHARLES popfr,

W a. BodelI was called To- PITTS
burg yesterday on account 70, n.
o'aih Of his elder brother. Clarlos
Bodeli. Russell Bodeu. accomrsoj.d
oy MIS- W. a. Bojell ana dala5.ar
Ie't this morning for New ,lsrssf
va. ID attend the funeral They
viii be Joined al Roanoke bg Ta,t
p. Bodoll Charles BoicU vae
nativ' Of stanton. va. and viii be
buried by the side of his m,tbor -,
New Market His father now lives
at Lexington. va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
PARALLEL To
THAW TRIAL
ANDREW }. DETsCH ON TRIAL
Foh MURDER IN THE QUAKER
CfIf-WIFE CONFESsES TO
INTIMACY WITH MURDERED
MAN.

Philadelphia, Jan. 23.-With the
~ ',ll. and the prosecutions
opeh'h as completed, the trial
VI AZURE" Detsch. Jr., who
IL TO face the jury charged with tho
murder OF Harry Ferrel b gan I'm
earnest today.
the case parallels that or the
Thaw trial in many respects. In his
opening address Assiskunt District
Attorney Tulane attacked Detsch's
contention that he shot at Ferrel
mistaklng him for a burglar. Tho
prosecution will attempt to show
That deliberate murder was com
ml''ei due to lois . between tn,
prisoner wife and Ferree.
The police have secured con-
'ession from Mrs. Detsch of her r,-
laticns with Ferre. and she NAV ro-
peat the story on the witness stand
III her husbands defense. Tho pros-
ecntlon has a letter which as,o1
between Ferree fXd Mrs. Dctscb
and pictures are In their poagessi,n
which 1t is alleged, were taken bv
tn murdered man.
CENSUS REPORT ON COTTON.
washington, Jan. 23.-Thc censre
bureau today reported 1O.337.6OO
Dales Of cotton having been ginnol
rom the growth OF 1907. to Jann-
airy 10th, as compared with 1217G-
l99 to the same date last year. 27-
$40 active ginneries are reported.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
nLAND sTREET REyIyAL.

The Bland Street me ting con-
tinucs and the crowds increase. A
fun house listened 10 the sermon
last night on the ProdigaI Sons RE-
turn Rev Hunter sang eR actlvcIy
My Father Knows Their were two
professions Of faith and many unbc-
levers remained for prayer during
the after-~ervice Srvicos tonight
at 1880.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
IS ALARMED
BY DHATORY TACTICS OF THE
LOYAL ARMY-RATTLE IL
mOhENIARIL1 EXPECTED
HAS SITUATION WELL IN
HAND.

Port an Prince, Haiti. Jan. ga
President Alexis Is much alarmed
over the dilatory tactics Of the loyal
army today. and has ordered an
immediate attack on Gonaives. and
battle is momentarily expected.
President Alexis Informs the for
eign diplomats that he has the revc-
luton well in hand.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23

Three of
From Southwest Virginia-Dave Bailey
Who Run the Republican Are Bitterly
Scored by Democratic Let
Odium andT raducers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23
SENATOR NOEL VERY BITTER
IN HIS DENUNC|AT|ON OF
EX-CONGRESSMAN ". F. RHEA

SAYS THERE POLITICAL
THE NINTH DIS
ExJuDGE HAS NOT Had A HAND IN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-23

WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair tonight; snow I'm mountain
districts and much colder; Friday
fair and colder.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-02-27
CHAl PEOPLE AND EVENTS
The Social Calendar.

Wednesday Afternoon Meeting OF
the Ladies' Whist Club with Mrs.
Hugh s. Hairston.
Thursday Afternoon-Mrs- r. 4
Carson.s reception for Mrs. George
Billups of Norfolk and Miss Louise
Wiltz of New Orleans.
Friday Afternoon-Mrs John r
Maxwell and Miss Anna Banks en-
tertain al cards.
Friday Evening Miss McQuiston' s
Recital at the Hotel Gilmer-
Saturday Afternoon Miss Lizzie
Whitfield entertains in compliment
to Mrs. George d. Parker. of Berk-
ley, Va.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-02-27
The Dixie Club.

The Dixie Club met with Mrs. Hugh
Hairston Friday, and the afternoon
became one of the bright, particular
pleasures of recent days. White hya-
cinths and ferns decorated gracefully
and with admorable result the home,
and whist was enjoyed The high
est score was made by Mrs. Lynch,
of Baltimore, whose skill gained for
her an exquisite little white gauze
fan, silver spangled; the consolation,
an ornamental white and lavender
hatpin holder. was drawn by Mrs. W.
B. Hopkins An elegant menu fol-
lowed the games and the prettiest
part of the service was the table at
which chocolate was poured by the
hostess and which was picture with
its massive silver candelabra and rare
old silver pieces that are a treasured
inheritance The guests were: Mrs.
r. G. Belts. Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Ayres,
Mrs. J. T. w Hairston, Mrs. G. A.
wilkinson, Mrs. John Maxwell, Mrs.
w. B. Hopkins, Mrs Lee Caine Mrs.
w. T. Gardner, Mrs. Williams of
Gulfport, Miss Goodrich of Memphis
Miss Anita Bell. Miss Mamie Davis,
Miss Mary Bflups. Miss Anna Banks,
Miss Alyda Carr and Miss Julia
Rhett.