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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
THE RAILROAD SEEKS A REM
EDY THROUGH A LEGISLA-
TIVE BILL.

Senator Hart has charge of bill
now pending before the state SEN
ate, which seeks TO give the Norfolk
& Western railroad relief in con-
neetion with some opposition which
IL has encountered in building the
cut-off through part of Bedford.
The bill originated in. and was
passed by the house, apparently
without opposition. II is known as
House Bill No. 81, and purports TO
authorize any railroad company.
with the consent Of the state rail-
road commission, TO construct. pur-
chase or take a lease OF any rail-
road not exceeding twenty-five
miles in length, which will furnish
a cut-off or connecting line for the
more eccient and economical trans
portation OF traffic.
IL was brought out in the dis
cussion that the Norfolk e. Western
had attempted to build a spur or
cutoff from its line in Bedford
county, but had met opposition in
way. The proposed cutoff not be-
ing included in it's charter priv
ileges, it was forced to suspend
work after constructing a portion
OF the new line, as the courts de-
clined to aid 1t in the matter of
condemnation.
IL was also brought out that the
Norfolk & Western, under its char
ter. enjoys the special privilege OF
immunity from having its rates or
tolls regulated by the corporation
commission. or by the state. until
the stockholders OF the road are re-
imbursed for certain costs of con
struction and Improvement, and the
earnings shall have reached a GER
tain net amount.
KEEP THE GOOD THING.
The Norfolk & Western desires
TO retain these special privileges
and immunities granted years ago.
1t also wants to go ahead with the
construction OF the new line. or
cutoff. II could get the right to
build the cutoff by securing an
amendment to its charter. But the
new constitution says that a condi-
ton precedent to any application
Tor amendment to the corporate
charter of a railroad company must
be the surrender of all special priv
lIeges and immunities. and a get
ting down of the road to the same
OASIS as any other railroad corpor-
alton organized under this new
fundamental law, and subject to its
provisions.
The Norfolk G. Western does not
want to surrender the special priv
heges 1t has enjoyed so long It
aid not seek an amendment to It's
charter which would bring IL under
the provisions OF the constitutions.
IL introduced bill, innocent on it's
face, to allow a railroad to con-
struct, purchase or take lease OF
any railroad exceeding twenty-five
miles, will furnish a cut-off. and
that saves everything.
A PRIVATE BILL.
IT was admitted by Senator Hart,
who has charge OF the bill on the
senate floor, that the Norfolk &
Western was alone Interested I'm the
measure, and that II was introduced
for the purpose OF enabling u t.
go ahead with its new line.
Senator Strobe opposed the bill
and said that the Norfolk & West.
ern had its remedy by amendment
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
CONTRACT HAS
BEEN AWARDED
VI. II. PEDIGO WILL REPAIR
STORT1HOUSES.

NJ. II. Pedigo has been awarded
the contract TO repair the two store
houses owned by the w. II. Harry
Hardware company, just east OF
their present stand These rooms
VIII be thrown into one, modern
front inserted. and the walls
strengthened to sustain the weight
OF a hardware stock New metal
ceilings will add to the attractive
ness OF the interior and the changes
will make It thoroughly modern
and attractive storehouse.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
FIRE ALARM

An alarm OF fire was turned ln
today about 1880 from South Blue
field The fire department respond
cd as promptly as the fearful con-
dition Of South Bland street would
permit, only 20 find tina, they were
too late TO Doc OF any service For
tunately the blaze was q very small
one. the damage amounting .o few
dollars fully covered by insurance.
The fire was iu tho handsome resi-
dence Of r OF Uarbcson. in Fair
view addition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
WET OR DRY?
ELECTION CON-
TEST TO BE DECIDED MON
DAY.

1T is understood that the con-
tested election case from the town
of Pocahontas. Va, involving the
question Of local option, will be
heard by Judge Henson Monday at
Tazewell. 1t will be remembered
that at the last local option cleo
ton held at Pocahontas a majority
OF the electorate voted dry. The
legality Of the election was chal-
lenged by the "wets" and a contest
instituted in the circuit court. The
courts decision in the matter is
awaited with much interest.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
JAPAN s
ULTIMATUM
DEMANDS ON CHINA INCLUDE
INDEMNITY FOR SEIZURE or
THE MARU.

London, Feb 28.-Japan has sent
several warships 20 HongkOng, nc
cording 10 a News Agency dispatch
TO enforce the demand on China for
the surrender OF Tatau Maru. a Jap
ancsc vessel recently seized ~
Chinese on a charge OF smuggling
arms TO the Chinese revolutioni5ts.
Japan's formal demand 10 is said
also asks indemnity as Japan claims
that Maru's transaction was bona
hds
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
SOUTHERN CUTS AGAIN.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 2S-A reduc-
ton OF 10 per cent I'm the wages Of
all employees OF the Southern rail-
way, except contract labor, such as
engineers, nremen, etc. effective
March was announced yesterday
A previous cut Of 10 per cent. ar
fected all general officers of the
company The general retrench-
ment policy adopted by the road is
given as a reason FOR The cut.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
WHITE SOX TO
TRAVEL IN STYLE
Leave Chicago Feb. 20.
Dostlnation-I,og Angeles


DestinatiOu-IlOs Angeles.
Mileage OF First Team 1893
miles
Mileage Of Second Tcam-7.4O8
miles
Total Mileage -14Gf1 miles.
Exhibition Games scheduled for
First Team 30.
Exhibition Games Scheduled for
Second Team 80.
players to BE Taken on "Trip
30.
Members OF First Team Catch
crs. Sullivan and shaw. pitchers.
Walsh White, Smith and owen.
inheliers Donohue. Isbcl uncer-
tainJ Davis, Parent and TanuchII:
outhelders. Manager Jones. Hahn
and Doughcrty.
Members Of second Team
Catchcrs Hart and Armbruster.
pitchers. Altrock. Patterson. LANCE.
Fiene Manuel. Purtell. speer. Free.
man and Most. inhoders. Andcr.
con. Atz, Quillin and Robe. out
hoIders. extra pitchers
Estimated Expense OF Trip
$4,000.
Return 10 Chicago April 13.
Open Season April 10 az Chi
rago.
Chicago. Feb. 28.-"Au aboard
for The White sox special"
This cry VIII ring out tomorrow
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
OBSERVE WAR ANNIVERSARY

Pittsburg, Pa. Feb Officers
Of the Fourteenth infantry viii cell
citrate the anniversary Of the mus
ter out Of the regiment at the close
OF the spanish-American war with a
reception and ball in the armory to-
night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
JUDGE RHEA
CONFIRMED

Judge Rhca's appointment as
Corporation Commissioner of Va.
was confirmed last night by a vote
of 81 20 %.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
ROADS INVOLVED.

The railroads that would become
involved in the struggle include the
Pennsylvania; New York Central;
Boston and Albany Norfolk and
Western; the Southern; Readin:
New York, New Haven and Hart
ford; Boston and Maine; Erie; Bal
tlmore and Ohio; Lehigh Valley;
Evansville and Terro Haute: Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern: Buff
falo, Rochester and Pittsburg; New
Jersey Central: Clncinnari, Hamil-
ton and Dayton: indianapolis and
Louisville; Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Chicago and St Louis: Grand Rap
ids and Indiana; Grand Trunk;
Hooking Valley; Lake Erie and
Western: Michigan Central: Maine
Central; New York. Susquchanna
and Western; New York, Chicago
and ST. Louis: Pere Marquette: To-
ledo. ST. Louis and Western: Ohio
Central; Toronto, Hamilton and
Buffalo; Vanda!ia, Buffalo and Sds-
quehanna Central; Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western: Chicago Great
Western. Chicago Milwaukee and
st. Paul. ROCK Island; Union Pa
cilic, and the Wisconsin Central
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
HANGED FOR
WIFE MURDER
MARYLAND NEGRO PAYS PEN
Atty FOR ms CRIME.

Baltimore. Md. Feb. Edward
"A. Wilson. a negro, was hanged In
the city jail here today for murder
ing his wife last August
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
BLUEFELD WEST AFTERNOON IS zoos

understand the situation. In case
an attempt is made to hold up the
abnormslly high price OF labor when
the earnings OF railroads and indus
trial corporations do not warrant it.
the alternative wilS De TO shut dowa.
In the Immediate future employees
will have more TO say about the
scale OF wages than for several
years, provided the recent business
recession obtains as now
DEPRESSION" A FARCE.
The other side of the controversy
is set forth by leader of one OF the
big railroad brotherhoods. who says:
we do not believe all this talk
about depression OF business we
believe Il Is not so bad as Il Is re-
ported 10 be. The officials OF the
railroads. In my opinion. are taking
advantage OF the situation and are
cutting salaries. The wages OF train
hands and OF conductors have not
been advanced in years. while the
living conditions have been greatly
increased. owing TO the high prices
they are compelled TO pay for the
necessities of life the men are not
able to make ends meet now. and It
will be simply impossible TO get
along Il the railroads persist in their
determination to make general re-
duction"
During the next two weeks the Of
ficials and leaders OF the brother
hoods of railroad employees will hold
conferences at various points
throughout the country to settle
upon the course to be pursued
Two months ago general strike
was contemplated unless the rail
roads agreed TO a wage increase. But
the business depression came on
about the same time and after sew
eral conferences Il was agreed that
the demands would not be pushed
for the present. Now that cut in
wages all along the line is in sight
the talk OF general strike Is again
renewed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

Snow and warmer tonight. SAT-
urday snow or rain and warmer.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

strain until that from the trump OF the
final Fall inl"
Eufaula, Jan. 2s, 1908.
The Barbour County Chapter u. D. c..
and its Auxiliary Robert e. Lee. met
on Monday, the goth Inst, at the home
of Mrs. W. II. Prhett, in celebration of
General Lees Birthday. the, 18th fall
ing on Sunday. 81 i
The commodious receptIen1 hbll aud
adjoining rooms were rendered. bright
or and more attractive by the, Confed-
crate colors--red5 and whichever q
beautiful combination = appropriately
made the scheme: japonicas of glow
ing crimson, carnations of paler
shade, and the narcissus. with its waxy
snow-white petals constituted the for
al decorations. Fiags---St.-. Andrews
Cross. the Stars and Bars-were group
ed artistically above the picture Of
General Lee, suggestive Of the occasion.
This picture used, was won as a prize,
by the Robert e. Lee Chapter Children
of the Confederacy. for answering cor
rectly the greatest number of histori-
cal questions given by Mrs. Pickens.
Director of the Alabama Division
Children of the Confederacy. (This is
stated with pride.l
Conspicuously placed, attracting i'm
mediate attentioA. was another flag.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

Il
faded. tattessds and worn. This was .
genuine, ssure-enough. Confederate dagl
It was made by. the ladies of Midway
in 1861 and presented to the Midway
Guards Of which company Major w.
H ,Pruett was &captain. It. lead these
brave men; in many battles. and under
its folds. as they marched. many
weary miles, hungry maybe. and foot
sore ? a.. 3s
1.-The program opsned with singing
'How Firm Foundation; This was
followed by the recitation OF poem:
Lee at the Battle Of the Wilderness"
sweetly and expressively rendered by
Miss Marie Locke, of thee Robert q
Lee Chapter n | 95a -
: Rev. BeEtram e. Brown, invited ora
tor of the day, delivered an interest
ing and unusually Instructive address.
General Lee being the subject.
Mr.. Brown. 5as speaker, has the hap
by faculty of covering in a. short tine.
with perfectly chosen words, broad
area: and in stlye and deliver so
graphic. and clear, that he holds the
interest of his hearers from beginning
to finish. =; Thus In talk of a half
hour. ,on this occasion. he analysed the
private life OF General Lee. step by
step. in all its phases. relating incl
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02
Plain Talks ON Fertilizers
How 10 Get the Greatest POuziEAs YieEd par Acre

sd TO Soul xn ExSn-
mhst years andevGy
year the dezzGnd be-
comes greater.
The best results IN
producing com, the
good cd st1n6by crop
&tlae SO sfDEADwthe
cztinEA If 800 20
90 pounds Of theEitat
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

BILE character. and held him up as an
example for the7youth of our land.
Mars Robert is alseep" was sung
with reverent voices By the male quar-
tette- The address on jackson. which
was to be made by the Rev. Mr.. Folk,
had to be omitted on account OF sick
ness in Mr.. Folks family.
| Miss Lizzie Scruggs gave q beautiful
reading on Lee, as the soldier. at the
close of which she read an original
poem, written by one OF our Daugh-
ters the poem breathing the love and
honor in which our noble .chieftain IL
held. Mrs. White then went to the
piano and In stirring notes played a
Confederate air to the tune of which
six little girls dressed in the colors OF
the Confederacy and bearing Confeder-
ate flags. marched into the room. and
sang In q most charming way. Bonnie
Blue Flag" being encored, they rend-
cred Dixie" the song that thrills ev-
cry Southern heart. which brought APP
plause from the audience and shouts.
and the Rebel yeli' from the veter-
ans.
Some Of the veterans were then call
ed upon to give personal "reminiscences
OF the war. Mr.. vass responded and
gave an exceedingly interesting talk
ON the fall of Port Hudson. Mr.. Da-
Wis told of hts following Lee four
years In Virginia, and related some
laughable as well as pathetic incidents.
Mr.. Grove dressed IN q uniform Of
Confederate gray, and looking the typ
ical Johnny Reb" followed with an
amusing account OF a Run for Life.
he had when surrounded by the enemy.
Miss Tutwfler told In her happy
strain OF visit to Mrs. Lee. telling
of the gracious manner In which she
was entertained by this sweet. noble
woman, who was q descendant of Mrs.
Washington. and the wife of our peer
less Robert 70. Lee.
The guests were invited into the din.
ing room. where delicious refreshments
were served by the Daughters. after
which all reluctantly departed, voting
this the most delightful entertainment
ever given by our Chapter.
(Mrs.) George NJ MADISON.
Recording Secretary.
Sidney Lanier Chapter. u. d. C., Al
exander City. observed the anniversary
OF General Lees birth at the Court
House Saturday, the 18th. Owing to
much sickness In town the full pro-
gram was not carried out. The exer-
cises were very graciously presided
over by Mrs. DR.. Street, who in her
charming manner welcomed the veter-
ans present and read the rules for be-
slowing Crosses of Honor. A recita-
ton, '-The Sword of Lees" was given
| by Miss Mary III. Hodo. s"AmeFica" and
other appropriate songs were rendered
by the choir. seventeen Crosses Of Hon
| or were bestowed, after which one old
veteran present made very touching
talk.
1t was indeed gratifying to see and
know how much these old men appre-
ciate the efforts of the Daughters "a
procure crosses for them, and we felt
more than repaid as we listened to the
| touching war experiences of this old
| soldier. Mrs. vara Walker.
Director.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

and &gKlculErr-
alists every
where confirm
the fact that
planfA IKE AMI
mails, mead the
flh@t possible
MnoUut6now-
isInneut that
they can Ohtzin
M they me 10 be
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

Many farmers wTll feed their
stockas much nCErishing food
Is they can possibly asziuf
lEe, yet Win sfarve theirGups
On the mistaken notion that
theyaTe S'ecOnoE1fzing~ On feE-
tiliza. The Sxpexiences Of.
GaxmGss government experts
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02


Il b a weBknOwn
scientific fact that n
order to produce the
very greatest possible
yield from amy SOIL Il
must confirm an @sEaE
ez1esS over and above
an demands that can
possibly be made On Il
bY the pKaufx
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

Of5ce6m the VM
MziaCarOImA
Chemical Com
pauY MaWw
G their Etet
Year Book OK
Ahr,AnAHalEge
1S0Pg~ book
MthemEtvllu-
able and uarM~-
JUDGED hrfmTra-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

developed to the utmost =
The ecun0uy IN fertilizers
Is not N the amount used bot
IN the xxtio If Quality to cos6
Vnginia-CzroEna Fertilizers
a. AA 49,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

&xe the hest IN the
world for the last
NANCY More &m
@e M7f0Ea kEMS Wae
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

Editor--Aaiss Anne "A. Williams. state
Historian. 63s 8 Perry st. Montgon-
cry. Ala
ssRemember the days OF old: consider
the years o. many generationi ASK ths
father and he win show thee Sny
Remove not the ancient lsndmark
which thy fathers have set--soiomoh
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

Mr.. J. b. MILAN. of Talladega, has
in his possession q rifle carried by his
great grandfather through the Revo-
lutionary War. -
In Florence. in the possession OF MIRA
Sam Thompson, Is an old diary, kent
by Rev. Edward Pride, an ancestor Of
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-02

strain until that from the trump Of the
final Fall inls
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-19

|
Peaches, pears and plums have
reached bottom. Get them now, at
Peterson's.
E. A. Mills of Crookston, road
master for the northern division Of
the Great Northern railway, spent
last night in the city and was a
guest at the Markham.
Richard Leet of this city, ship
ping manager for the w. C. Church
Lumber company, returned this
morning from few days business
trip to Houpt in the interest of the
company.
Charles Kinkele, ex-mayor. of
Walker and who was candidate at
the recent primary election for the
republican nomination for sheriff of
Cass county, was visitor in Be-
midi last evening on business. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-19
Malaga grapes $1.75 per 4 basket

Maiaga grapes = y. 81 per & basket
crate at Peterson's.
Dr.. Waringer, the veterinary sur
geon, returned this morning from a
professional call to Kelliher.
w. T. Blakely, the Farley logger,
came in this morning to attend some
business connected with his logging
interests. ' ,
The Pioneer would suggest to the
city authorities that they take action
whereby the street of the city run.
ming north to the fair grounds from
the Masonic hall be sprinkled during
next week in order that the dust
may be settled and teams and pedes-
trians to the fair grounds will not
kick up so much dust.
The members of the Militia foot
ball team are getting into shape for
playing and will practice very dill
gently from now until next Saturday,
when they will play at Grand Rapids.
The eleven will meet in front of the
city hall tomorrow forenoon at 900
and will practice for an hour. All
members should be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-19
QUICK Vnanqe.

..-=-- QUICK Onange.
"Who," she asked, ''is that scrawny,
,bowlegged, ridiculous looking person
talking to Miss Rockingham"
'That Is Count Brisczpicksnitzel."
"Oh! What an aristocratic, noble
bearing he seems to have now that
he has shifted his position so that the
light strikes him properlyv-Chicago
Record Herald
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-19

ties of fruit for the sick room al
Peterson's.
A. B. Clair of Grand Rapid.
arrived in the city last night for q
brief business visit. ~" s
The school for your boy or girl is
the . Little Falls Business College.
Write today for catalog.
John R. Stewart returned to Black
duck last night after spending the
day on business in this city.
Andrew Lee went to Fargo, N. D.,
yesterday afternoon to attend to
some personal business there.
E. H. Gerlach went to Crookston
yesterday afternoon on business for
the American Tobacco company.
Oscar Thyren went to Blackduck
last night to buy cedar for the
Page & Hill company of Minneapo-
lis.
Remember the 6 o'clock Sunday
dinner at the Hotel Markham. An
excellent menu, with the best of ser.
vice.
John L. Brown Of this city went
to Crookston yesterdar afternoon on
business and returned to the city
this noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson
returned last evening to Blackjack
after a few days. visit in this city
with friends.
A. O'Kelliher returned to his
home at Blackjack last evening
after few days visit with friends in
the twin cities.
A. A. Smith returned last evening
to Kelliher, where he owns hotel,
after spending the day at the court
house in this city.
E. H. Jerrard, of the firm of
Jerrard & Covington of this city,
went to Mizpah last evening on a
short business trip.
Miss Alice Mills, who is teach
ing the Eighth grade in the Walker
public schools, came in last even
ing for a short visit with her par
ents in this city.
Theo. Gullickson, local agent for
the Hamm Brewing company, re-
turned last evening from a days
business trip to Backus.
John McKinnon, the Kellihe1
hardware man, returned home last
night after enjoying a day among
acquaintences in this city.
Alfred Olson returned last even.
ing to Blackjack after a few days
in this city in order to determine
the results of the election returns.
Miss Estella Oracle of this city
went to Blackjack last evening to
spend the night with friends there
and returned to the city this mo, n.
ing.
Owen Fourier came in yesterday
afternoon from his home at During
and left on this afternoons train fol
Crookston to enter the hospital there
for treatment.
S. c.. Barlow, auditor for the Dull
nth Brewing company, went to East
Grand Forks yesterday Afternoon
after looking over the books of the
company here.
Miss Fulton returned to Crane
Forks, N. D., yesterday afternoon t.
attend the University of North
Dakota after enjoying the summer
with friends at Beuna Vista.
]. F. Essler, the local agent fol-
the Minneapolis Brewing company
went to Fowlds yesterday afternoon
on business for his company and re
turned to the city this morning.
Mrs. A. E. Webster and two ch1l
dren of this city returned last even
ing from Clam Falls, Wis, ant
Lake City where she visited will
relatives. Mrs. Webster was gone
about three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gordon an,
family returned to Shevlin yesterda
afternoon after enjoying a thre
weeks outing at Bemidji Beach
Mr.. Gordan likes Lake Bemidji an
bought lot at the Beach.
Mrs. Green of International Fall
came in Yesterday afternoon from