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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
aczsr" of Newfoundland Dead.

Montreal-Sir Robert Gillespie
Reid, railroad builder and capitalist,
died here June 8. He was a native
of Scotland and went in 1866 to Aus
tralia, where he engaged in mining
and public works. Six years later he
came to America, taking up active
work as railway and bridge builder.
In 1890 Mr.. Reid began the build
ing for the Newfoundland government
of the Halls Bay railway, and upon It's
completion, in 1893, he took up the
building of the Western railway from
Halls Bay to Port-au-Basque, assum-
ing it's operation when the work was
completed.
Mr.. Reid, in 1898 made himself mas
ter of Newfoundland's railways, lands,
docks, telegraphs, coasting trade and
postal service, and later launched per-
haps the most ambitions project of
modern times.
He had come to be known as Gear"
Reid, the greatest landowner in the
world, by reason of these acquire
iHSulS, anu h0 WChI " SISP AZ" 'hOi w
capitalizing all his franchises at $780,
100000 and forming limited liabili-
ty company, with himself at It's head.
The railroads called for an outlay
of S8,OOO,O0O, which impoverished the
colony.
Mr.. Reid, however, extrlcated the
government from the difffculty by
offering to operate the system for a
term of years in return for conces-
sion of 5000 acres Of land to the mile.
This gave him $500, 900 acres, or about
1000 square miles, of the island, the
pick of its farm and forest and mineral
lands, with all the potentialities this
vast property comprehended
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
MONDAY,

MONDAY June I, 1903.
Havoc wrought by gale along the
coast.
Steamer Vaderland with 1000 pas
sengers, reported wrecked in North
sea.
Frederick L. Wood of New Haven, a
parachute jumper, drowned near Pas
sale, N. ].
Murder in Paris of Adolphe Steinheil,
noted artist and his mother-in-law.
Taft's friends and Roosevelt's oppon-
ents still apprehensive of convention
stampede for the President. Senator
Crane likely to be campaign chairman.
Figures given by labor unions show
nearly 5000 men idle out of 56,3 1894 mem
bers.
Ex-President Cleveland returns to
his home in Princeton
Brazil secures free passage and re-
duced rates for Boston students who
will go to South America this MONTH
Four boys held up train at Great
Falls, Mont.
Fletcher A. Sutherland, chief of Ev-
erett's fire department, dies in Maiden,
Mass, hospital.
Secretary Taft says he told of Grants
resignation from the army, meaning it
as an example Of the mans greatness
Peary's plans for next Arctic expedi-
tion just made public.
w. Morgan Shuster of Philippine
commission says Filipino children take
readily to industrial education.
Order from Secretary Metcalf of the
navy department gives the bureau
system" big jolt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Girl Attacked by Negro.

Woodbury., N. J.-Mlss Nellie H.
Cochan of North Woodbury. was at
tackled and probably fatally beaten by
a negro here, recently, while return
ing to her home from Philadelphia.
The young woman, who is "a years of
age, had alighted from trolley car,
and was walking along lane, when
she was attacked. Her screams
brought tollgate keeper named Val
entine to her rescue. The negro to
stop her cries beat the young woman
over the head with a blackjack. He
fed, and a posse was organized and
started in pursuit. The entire commu'
uity is aroused by the outrage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
CONDENSED NEWS
OF THE ENTIRE WEEK

Mauretania and Lusltania establish
new translantic records, the former
cutting seven minutes from westbound
and latter hours and 43 minutes from
eastbound long course time.
F. G. Bailey, wanted in New York
on grand larceny charge, promoting
Honduras export project in that coun.
try.
Steamer VadeTland safe.
Ex-senator James X. Jones of Ar.
kansas dead
Two boats loaded with persons from
wreck picked up at sea.
U. s. treasury preparing for early
issue of "or other securities" bank
notes under recent act.
Many New England mills and manu-.
featuring plants resume operations on
full schedule.
u. s. Senator Gore enters hospital
at Washington In the hope of having
his sight restored.
Readjustment of salaries of Mass
achusetts postmasters.
Revolutionary tendencies in connec-
tion with presidential campaign in
Panama; United States marines may
be used to insure fair election.
Bench warrants issued for Price,
Holmes, Haas and Peckham in cot
ton leak conspiracy" case. Haas and
Peckham in court.
Taft platform makers said to plan
flat-footed Endorsement of Roose-
welt and his policies; Taft likely to
pledge himself directly to them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
The Tiara.

The first cap of dignity was adopt
ed by Damascus II. in 1O4S The cap
was surmounted by a high ooronet
in 1895 by Boniface VIII. The second
coronet was added in 1895, by Bene-
dict XII, to indicate the prerogatives
of spiritual and temporal power COM
bined in the Papacy The third cor
onet, indicative Of the Trinity, was
probably first adopted by Urban ",
l3e5.--The American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
WEDNESDAY,,
June 8, 1908.

ShIC ~ lSOO'
Balloon Chicago descends near Clear
Lake, s. D., after having sailed mora
than 800 miles in $50 minutes
John Hays Hammond candidate for
vice-president.
Immigrant officials at Boston hold up
trio with $4,000 and bring to light un-
usual love story.
Salem-Peabody, Mass. boundary line
in dispute.
Massachusetts senate TO vote on send
ing merger to third reading; fill
buster plans miscarry.
New steamboat Betty Alden has
builders trial at Boston,
Chelsea relief committee ends its
work with 100000 left.
Annual gun and breeches buoy drill
and banquet of the Massachusetts, hu-
name society at Hull.
Gov. Chamberlain, Democrat, elected
to United States senate in Oregon;
Republicans win out on rest of ticket.
American medical association opens
its session in Chicago, Ill.
Turbine steamers Lusitania and Mau-
retania earn $4,000 yearly subsidy.
Gen. Sir RedVers Butler Of British
army dead.
CASTOR P. Philip acquitted of the
murder of cab driver in Washing
ton.
Congressman Llewellyn Powers of
Maine, who has been reported in a
critical condition, is much improved.
Maj j. K. Cree Of the general staff
detailed for duty as an observer of the
joint army and militia coast defence
exercise in the artillery district of
of Boston in June.
Union Fraternal league convention
opens in Boston.
Patrolman H. H. Hayes of Chelsea.
Mass, made sergeant of police.
Snow falls and freezing temperature
in New Brunswick marks the opening
of the month of June.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1908.
Republican platform to be prepared
by Roosevelt.Taft forces; Vorys and
Ellis at the capital.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw declares that
she has written proof that her~suit
for annulment of marriage was be-
gun through persuasion of her hus-
bands family.
Democratic filibuster on the cur
rency bill in the senate turns out to
be only mild opposition; measure
seems sure of passage today ana ad-
journment OF congress is now near at
hand.
Colin, Americas greatest racehorse,
overworked in workout, and probably
never will race again.
Development of rabies causes slaugh-
ter of famous Myopia pack of hounds.
Acting Gov. Draper of Massachu-
setts vetoes repeal of police listing act.
Majority and minority reports on
the paper inquiry submitted to the ma
tlonal house.
General conference Of Methodist
Episcopal church at Baltimore trans
fers Bishop Goodsell Of Boston to New
York and assigns Bishop Hamilton Of
San Francisco to Boston.
Whitmore, charged with wife mur.
der, on the stand in Jersey City; his
alibi unshaken by cross-examination.
Hearst's total gain by recount is 6S
votes in 8 boxes, with 1882 yet to be
recanvassed.
Report that the B. & M. is to run its
suburban lines by electricity.
Miss George A. Bacon of Worcester,
Mass, elected president Of state fed
Grafton of women's clubs.
Joseph Walsh and David McNally
of fishing schooner Fame landed at
Race point.
Two colored women create scene
of wild excitement in Boston; many
bystanders stabbed.
Gideon Keith Of Bangor, Me-, shoots
Mrs. Elizabeth Ready dead and then
kills himself.
George Fred Terry, Waterville pub
Usher convicted of defrauding the
government by false returns, may es-
cape Jail sentence on plea of ill-health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
spllt on Mormon QUESTION.

Twin Falls, Ida.-The Democratic
party Of Idaho split on the Mormon
question and amid wild scenes held
two conventions in the same hall.
Both claim to be regular and con-
test before the national committee at
Denver is certain.
The antimormon faction, led by Ex-
Senator Dubois, seemed to have a ma
jority of the delegates. The other fac
tion elected 12 delegates to the ma
tional convention, each entitled to
half vote.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Mai. Cree Detailed.

Washington, D. C.-Maj. John X.
Cree Of the general staff has been de-
tailed for duty as an observer at the
joint army and militia coast defense
exercises in the artillery district of
Boston from June 81 to June 80. Mai.
Fred Wheeler. U. s. A., retired, has
been detailed upon his own application
as professor of military science and tao
tics at the Massachusetts, Institute OF
Technology.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Hearst Makes Further Gains

New York-The recount of the bal
lots in the disputed mayoralty election
Of 1905 proceeded with expedition
Wednesday before Justice Lambert,
and 20 ballot boxes were opened which
showed a gain of 16 votes for Hearst
Seventy-seven boxes have now been
counted, and the total gain for Hearst
Ia 1923.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
showing in New Brunswick.

Moncton, N. B.-Snowfalls in the
northern portions of the province and
the mercury around the freezing point
In this vicinity have marked the open
ing of the month of June in New
Brunswick. Passengers arriving from
Campbellton report that at that place
there was a slight snowfall. At New
Castle the station platform was Gov
cred with frost.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Cong. Powers Much improved

Houlton, Me.-Congressman Llewel.
lyn Powers who has been i'll at his
home here for several weeks and who
had serious relapse recently is now
much improved and is resting comfort
ably.
Congressman Powers was confined to
his bed at his winter home in Brook.
line, Mass, for a month or more dur.
ing the early spring.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
When She Votes.

Mrs. Ball-Have you been to the
polls yet to vote for school commits
sioner?
Mrs. Lotte-oh, yes; voted this
morning for Mr.. Husler,
Mrs. Ball-FOr Mr.. Husler! Why,
didn't you know he was opposed to
the advancement OF women?
Mrs. Lotte-No, indeed, didn't;
and Pm going right back now to the
polls to change my vote.-Brooklyn
Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Matrimonial Confidence.

Mr.. Billus--I wish l could find some
way to make the hair grow on that
bald spot of mine
Mrs. Billus-Don't do it, John.
That's the only feature you've got
that ever seems to Washing.
ton Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Boston Physician Chosen President
Chicago, Ill.-The ninth annual meet
ing of the American association of in
surance medical examiners was brought
TO close here with the election of Of
fcers. Dr. Frank E. Allard of Boston
was chosen president.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
rahon on pandellons.

The Denver City Council passed an
ordinance providing a fine of $40 for
every dandelion allowed to bloom
within the city limits. The City
Council OF Florence, Col, has passed
an ordinance imposing similar fine
on the owner for each chicken al,
lowed to run at large.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
SATURDAY,
May 80, 1908.

on SUSHNp "ay W. l0No'
Bodies of the two missing Ball chill
dren found at Brockton, Mass.
Cedrino, famous auto racer, killed
while having practice spin at Pimlico
race track
Boat building yard at Neponset,
Mass, destroyed by fire.
La Toilette begins filibuster in SEN
ate against currency bill
William Jardine of New York dies as
result of attempt to save children from
auto.
Life raft Of Inflated steamer Larch-
mont washed ashore at Block island.
Big plant at Providence to resume on
full time.
Theodore H. Price of New York and
three others indicted in cotton statis-
tics case. 80. ---
Massachusetts senate assigns merger
bill to Monday after sharp debate;
house refuses to amend mileage bill:
acting governor signs Chelsea commits
sion bill.
Cereal corners bring day of excite
ment in Chicago pit.
Fred Peaslee Virgin, head of Martin
L. Hall G. Co., wholesale grocers, dies
suddenly of heart disease in Boston.
Death of C. M. Holmes in New York
satisfactorily explained and people OF
the West 47th street house released.
Receivers named Tor Wabash-Pitts-
burg terminal railway company
American telephone and telegraph
company sued for $175,OOO on monopoly
charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

According to the police census just
taken, the population of Washington
is 339, ,4O3, an increase of 9S12 over
last year There are 241,920 whites
and 97.4S3 negroes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
A NARROW ESCAPE
President and Horse Fall To-
gether Into Greek

While Riding a FractIous Young AMI
NAL in Company With His Wife Mr..
Roosevelt Goes over Embankment--
The Horse Reared at the Side Of
the Greek and Fell 6acltwards-The
President Not Badly Hurt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

There is nowhere in Brazil a dis,
tinctively American house handling
American manufactured products.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
TUESDAY,,
June 2, 1908.

TUESDAY, June 2, 1908.
Massachusetts, senate takes up mer.
ger bill, defeating several hostile
amendments and changing the only
one adopted until 1t is satisfactory to
friends of the bill; preliminary divi-
sion seems to assure easy passage of
measure through senate.
Mass meeting of Chelsea citizens
protest action of the commissioners in
granting liquor licenses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

A recent German estimate of the
worlds railroads give them a total
length of 563,771 miles. The increase
is less than that for six years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

before marked IN
graph turne will be noticed
house which employs fifty stenograph
the best have ever seen The
the senographc depart
tenmnute talk
from time to time
regarding points to be observed in
One
the
capitals
assembly the
spelling
said
up their spelling for order to be well prepared
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
-0vc~~>-.~~>.-N. The -Nc-~~.>~"~>'
> Girl and Her Job
Rp Herbert / Hapgood.

few employers who realize the Importance OF edu
eating the stenographer Girls who take dictaton as
rule have had little better than public school course.
few perhaps gone half through high school, but
their knowledge of the English language Is rdic
lousy limited.
is necessary the employer then, to devise means
and methods teaching the girls something of the simpler
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
ElGS's~-VN~' sNO~~esSS
! The Dirtue of Necessity
Ey Graham Hood.

RAZOR is extremely useful article when It Is applied 10
its purposes but the man who tried to cut through
prison bars with such implement would soon find that
of little value to him. He would succeed In dullnG MS
quickly enough however finely honed might be- nut
he wouldn't make much impression upon his bars
spite this very apparent fact however there are
plenty people this world who persist in yanly trying
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

In 1907 New Zealand exported II
ssa,ssO pounds of wool, w.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21

Much talk, Electrically considered
Is centured upon the coming en-
sagement of James Adams SHOW
which is announced TO appear here
soon Mr.. Adams has reachad the
zenith OF his career as producing
manager Never has such an organ
ination playing under tent met
with such instant recognition at the
hands OF the most discriminating re-
viewers. Some critics have declared
1t the most highly artistic and clean
est performance that Is possible to
present on any Stage. This com
pany consists Of ladies and gentle
men who are artistic OF ability I'm
their respective lines and have made
hist Of friends in the cities they
have visited. and their coming ap-
pearance here has awakened great
interest already
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
MILITARY ORGANIZATION.

1t is proposed by some OF our
young men TO organize a military
company IN Bluefield as part OF
the West Virginia National Guard.
In Bluefield's early days she boast
ed of Company A, Second Regiment,
and took a leading place in the Ma
tional Guard, and at the outbreak
of the Spanish-A war the
Blueiield company was one of the
first to volunteer for active service.
The company left Bluefield with a
flare of trumpets and expected to
see some lively service. but they
only got as far as Florida, where
they were kept for several months
and then discharged. Some OF
these men are living here now, and
the drilling they received during
their connection with this branch
of the service peculiarly fits them
to take a leading part in the new
organization. DR.. French w. Smith.
we, believe, is still a surgeon on the
general stan of the state militia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
DYNAMITE
OUTRAGE
BRIDGE BLOWN UP BY DIS
GRUNTLED EMPLOYEES.

New York. May 2l.-The south
ern end of the eighty foot steel
span that carries City Island road
over the tracks OF the New York.
New Haven and Hartford railroad
at Bay Chester. were blown into
twisted mass OF tfusses and girders
just before daylight by a terrific ex-
plosion OF dynamite. The bridge
was part OF the improvements be-
ing made by the railroad. The
manner i'm which the work was done
is proof to the engineer. that the
bridge was mined by some one
thoroughly conversant with the
structure. The work which was in
charge of Shumaker Bridge Build
ing company ot Philadelphia and
Pennsylvania Steel company. has
not progressed smoothly. From the
first the structural men have had
trouble. There is strong suspicion
that today's explosion was part OF
definite campaign against the Steel
company that has resulted in three
outrages recently.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
PASS OMNIBUS
BILL
SENATE INSERTS ALL AMEND
MENTs REPORTED BY COM
MITTEE.

washington. May si.~AThe SEN
ate yesterday considered and pass
ed the Omnibus public building
bill, inserting not only the numer-
Gus amendments suggested by the
senate committee on public build
ings and grounds, but also a few
proposed on the floor OF the senate
by individual senators. As passed
the bill carries total of about
$35, 100000 OF which $4,000, 900 is
for continuing contracts.
The larger appropriations for
new buildings added by the senate
includes the following:
Miami, Fla. $175,OO0; Abbe-
Vile. s. c., $4,000; Dyersburg,
Tenn, $4,000.
An increase OF $4,000 was made
in behalf OF the proposed building
at Wilmington. n. c., bringing the
limit up to $350.OOO.
The senate amendments providing
for a new office building for the
departments OF state and justices
to be used Jointly, was retained, the
ultimate cost Of which Is limited to
S2,500,O00 and II is limited that II
this item is not retained the bill
may be allowed to fail.
The amendment approprlaung
100000 for the purchase OF an en-
bassy building in Paris, to be used
as an office and residence, also was
accepted by the senate.
Senators Culberson of Texas. Clay
OF Georgia. and overman OF North
Carolina, opposed the Paris appro-
priation. A point OF order against
the amendment being held by the
vice president not 20 be in order.
Mr.. McCulberson moved to reduce
the amount for the Paris building
from 100000 to 100000 but the
motion was defeated by vote OF
81 to 18.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
HUNTINGTON
CONVENTION
CABELL DEMOCRATS INSTRUCT
FOR BRYAN AND BENNETT
w. $. SPENCER CANDIDATE
FOR CONGRESS-.

Huntington, May 21.-Cabell
county Democrats held large and
very enthusiastic convention in
Huntington yesterday instructing
their delegates for Hon. Louis Ben
nett. OF Weston. for governor; Hon.
Geo. I. Neal. of Huntington, as a
delegate at large 20 the national
convention at Denver, and for Dan
A. Mossman, a prominent and in
huential citizen of Huntington, for
state treasurer. Bryan was enthu-
siasticahy endorsed for president,
and a very strong sentiment was
apparent for Hon. Melville Peck. OF
Barbour county, for one OF the SUI
preme court nominations. but no in
structions were asked for by his
friends.
Senator Littlepage, OF Charleston,
was present and made a strong ad-
dress. and there was some little con-
test over the endorsement OF Ben
nett Tor governor instead of Little
page, but the vote showed nearly
three to one for Bennett, who is
regarded generally as the prospec-
tive nominee and as a very strong
man before the people. 1t is stated
on very good authority that Capt.
w. S. Spencer. the present Demo
cratic sheriff of Cabell, will be a
candidate for congress against Hon.
j. A. Hughes and those we'll posted
on politics agree that It will be
battle OF giants. Capt. Spencer was
formerly in the c. & o. service, is
widely known, has ample means, is
very thorough organizer and will
be foeman worthy OF Congress-
man Hughes steel.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
THORNT0N--CARR
INTERESTING WEDDING AT
GLEN LYN.

Samuel G. Thornton. the eldest
son OF II. T.. Thornton, of Prince
ton. and a member OF the firm of
Princeton Clothing company, was
married yesterday at the brides
home at Glen Lyn 10 Miss Mabel
Carr. the charming young daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward b. Carr.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by the groom's uncle, Rev.
Thomas $. Johnson, OF Bluefeld
The wedding took place at ten
O'Clock, and after a visit TO the
home Of r. T.. Thornton at Prince
ton, where a delightful luncheon
was served. After a visit to Wash
ingtOn City they will return to
wills, where Mr. Thornton will
have charge Of a general store.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
BARGAINS IN NICE LOTS

Capt ID. II. Baldwin. agent OF the
East View Land and Warranty COM
pany. is now Offering great bargains
In some of the yprettlest lots I'm tho
city OF Bmeheld, located In the East
End. a number OF which front on
the extension of Princeton avenue.
with a nice number one macadam-
lied street In front of them. Parties
desiring situatins for comfortable
homes will find It greatly to their
interest to call on Capt Baldwin
at his office in the First National
Bank building.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
HEAD ON
COLLISION
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE IN A
RAILWAY WRECK NEAR ANT
wERP.

Antwerp. May 21.--Thlrty per-
sons were killed and many seriously
injured In a collision between
passenger and freight train at Con-
itch. small town. six miles south
east OF here. A mistake In signals
was made and the trains came to-
gether head-on. Sixty injured are
being taken care OF In hospital.
here. Most of them are terribly
hurt and many will die. Later re-
ports from the wreck at Contich
are that the dead will number 75
and that at least 100 are injured.
haif OF them Il is believed fatally.