davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1908-01-22
SUGGESTS PEACE SECRETARY
Mr.. Mead's Argument for Estab-
lishment of Peace Budget.

" peace budget Tor tac IuitNd States
was advocated by Edwin boak Mead of
Roston i'll lecture under tn, auspi,-, :
"i II" collegr of the political sciences of
IN" George Washington University and
the Lake Mohou6 conference ON interf,a-
t"Iial arbitration al Ccors, Washington
nlVersitN last night Mr.. Mead was
delegate of the .tnerica Pe4c, Society IN
the congresses ct Glasgow and Rou.n
and chairman of tho executive. cnmmittc.
OF the Thirteenth international peace cnn-
sfess held at Boston in 1901 The sub
1ect OF his lecture was The Evolution
"f Peace.
ne suggestion for a peace budget was
derived directly from Edward t.yerett
haie lament that. although this conn
Try had a Secretary of War. i, had M
secretary of peace. Mr. Mead urged that
nations 80 into the peace BUSINESS :,
and referred. as houerul sion ia -.
appropriation. OF 2.JiO crowns inst rn.,,,,.
by the ffanish parliament To pay the sx-
penses of peace delegates ana f1r sjno,.r
purposes. and NJ expressed the eonrictio,
'hat Before long such. AN .apnropria,io;,
would b$ made by the Americas e,mpras.
'specia " since. according 10 Representa-
i've BSrfholdt. 2io members of orr CON
SFess /dre pledged to do t.varytbinr IN
lhtiT powfr u Promote the cause of
= afC. w
Mr. Mead reviewed the history ,f Tho
'TnrtS ot great thinkers 10 substitute ,ba
"tpi''atnlh oil courts for the arbjtrap.nt
~ war. inn!hs ais first authorities in the
"Fthss Ut the Hebrew prophets ana
con1lns down through Dante. who .le
ssntn the hrSt modern man; Henry ~
OF france. with his dream of !. federat IA
I.uIopt: drofius, tho father of interna
.toiffi td" "iioSe treatise changed war
rom rot Of barharism to a mitigate,
error William Penn. Emmanuel Kaut.
lhe philosopher Of peace. and genianir
rfahhhn VINO framed the first treaty
that with Germany-in whicn il ,U,s
provided that commercial yessals sbonI
pass free in time of war.
The achievements of IN, naara ,a,.o
'ates Were summed up bv th,~iec
5ius: The existence of the parIia M .,,t..S,.
Ifhion, with 100 members from the
risid legislative bodies and the estah-
..shineht or an International tribunal
ne speaker deplored the failure of tho
last conference at The Hague TO adont
me principle of limitation OF arrnan,artc
ana attributed the proposed increase of
Various navies directly to this faiIura
re urged that the lending of money. to
ptLlSerents or intending bcl!igarents he
MADE an international crime on thp nrin
'ipie lhat certain articles purchase hi.
WIN that same money. are made contra-
band of war o'i''i q
Inc speaker ridiculed at the Jananesa
war scare. and said that he VS. in
position TO assure his heG-ers that tb.ra
"as no japanese question.
Evening star., 1908-01-22
CAT TRAVELS 100 MILES.
Thin From the Jaunt, But Otherwis.
Well as Ever

CATSkILL. n. V. January 2l.-The
Reed and Powell Transportation Com
pany of Coxsackie,' n. Y. always has
number of cats in its storehouse as
protection against rats and mice. De-
cember a barge loaded with hay left
it's dock for Jersey City. When the
barge reached there 1t was found that
Nick one of the storehouse cats was
on board the craft which was to be
laid up for the winter when unloaoed.
He was given to truckman. who car
ried him home in bag two miles back
in Jersey.
Last Saturday morning when the dock
master at Coxsackie opened the store
house and called the cats for their morn
ing meal, Nick" appeared with his friends
to have his share. He had made his
way from Jersey City to Coxsackie, 12u
miles. Although somewhat thin, the cat
Is well as ever
Evening star., 1908-01-22
BLOODY RACE RIOTS.
Seven Men Held for Fierce Fighting
at Lorain, Ohio.

LDRAIN. Ohio. January 2o-One for
e2ner is dead. another is dying, while
third is seriously injured. and seven men
are under arrest as the result of two
race riots here Monday night.
new saloon. just opened. gave away
beer. and many foreigners became intoXi-
Gated. \ crowd of Slavs became incensed
at of their number named Xonak.
The latter ran tn a nearby wood and
hid. He was finally .cornered. however,
and while several men held him others
cut down young tree and beat his head
To jelly.
At the same time on the east side Yo-
lin Rako was attacked by seven men and
is now in hospital with "A crushed skull.
Steve Kortity. who tried TO help him,
also had his skull fractured, and is I'm a
serious condition.
Seven mon are under arrest, and the
police expect to take a number of others
into custody shortly.
Evening star., 1908-01-22
Sues to Recover $4,000.

Virginia III. Bovse. proprietor of local
Turkish bath establishment. has filed a
suit in the District Supreme Court to re-
cover $4,000 damages against Thomas
Hyde. She claims that in the repairing
of the adjoining property. owned by Mr..
HYDE the contractor failed to protect the
rarty wall and that the wall settled and
caused the floors 10 sink and the door
frames to fall out of position.
The alleged unsafe appearance of the
wall she declares. frightened her woman
patrons so that they would not remain
FOR treatment and thereby her business,
she ayers. has fallen off.
Attorneys Baker. Sheehy & Hogan and
Nelson Wilson represent the plaintiff
Evening star., 1908-01-22
DVSPEPS A=PpOOE.

HOW ANY MEAL Gan RE TunEai-cury
ENJOYED BN ANY STOMACH
Men. as rule. are first discovered bv their
enemies Their antagonists turn on the search
night and the proof of merit VIII lie In helm.
able I" stand the flash
II was only in this way that Mr. Whit. .ror
hne" That dyspepsia was ON, of Mr. rl.cL.s
worst enemies. Sitting racc.to fare a, . w.
"t four table. he handed his afflicted friend tho
hill OF fare.
oyster Cocktail Stuffed Olives
Boston tam thowder.
Strained tumbo
Sirl"h Steak with Mushrooms
Roast E|cf Hash
Boiled OK ToHsu. with Saucrkraut
Lobster la N"wburg.
Baked Pork a.d i.an~
tnmhinatio Crab Salad.
Hot Minc- Iie
Pineapple Fritrers
Mr. White ordered ittle II each MIR
Dyspepsia Black ordered crackers and 4 glass
"f milk u bad such = big breakfast This morn
ing. he said. that Ill just take bite To keep
!"u COMPANY. But Mr.. White could not h. de-
crred II am afraid you can't stand III. cleam
Mr. Black Why don't YOU say you fav. ,irs-
lfpsia aud b" d"ae with IL: You'll always have
THAT hungry leak. anyhow as long as You have
dyspepsia. Now. listen Ny stomach was in
just H. bad condition yours al one time But
now can eat anything. any time For in
stance. this clam chowd,r or sirIoiu steaE ar
even the lobster would b. just a. welcome. to
my stomach a. your crackers aud milk Yon
don't realize how this dyspepsia business is rob
hing y"a If Your spirit. Of Your energy ard ahii-
ity 10 think quickly. | can't help notice, it, You
haven't the cheer aud Suciability you had three
months age. Now. II tell you what 10 do. and
thareat the cheerful Mr.. White took Il vial from
his pocket and extracted "a tablet There
iS tahl"I that contains an ingredient one srai
az which digests 1000 grains uf food For even
The worst dyspeptic it's the only thing that
really gives rrlicf The reason i. II relieve,
the stomach OF nearly all the work 1t has tn .ln
digest every thing in th" stomach and stiinuat.
the ga STRIFE juice. cant GET along without them
They Stuart's By>p.psia Tablets lou car
get them anywhere earth for ..bc a package =
Yes II is true StuArt's Dyspepsia Tablets alb
solutcy stop heartburn. naisea. indigestion. dys
pcpsa nf tho worst type. sour stomach. blna 1,
frrlin. aud sfl crtistatipns and irTitations. ant
fr.shsn spd inygnrste the stomach. They chec
,,,i. ,Ip and make you get ali The good there i.
in your fnad. lou will forget you ever had
stomach worr! soa.
Send your and address today and W
will at send YOU by mail a santp+ package
free. Address +. \. Stuart Co., LOO Stuart Bldg
Marshall. Mich.
Evening star., 1908-01-22
Dies From Injuries.

charles F. Moore. about fifty vears ,f
age. VINO was struck by a loconotiva
whiie on the New York avenue bri5pa
ahout ten days ago. ana had bo,I, leeS
nroheh' died at the Casualty Hospit al
-nohoaS -S night Moore was employed as !,
Md.tItiah Tor contractor His hodv
- now at The moreue Coroner Nj,
save certificate of accidental, death.
Evening star., 1908-01-22
Nine Killed in Train Crash.
rial Cablegrsm TO The Star

MILAN. January 22.-A triple collision
tonk place Monday night a the Acquaocla
bridge. outside Milan. An express crash
ed into train that was standing on the
track and another train came up and
ploughed into the wreckage. Nine persons
were killed and forty were seriously in
iured. Sgnor CarcaIio. minister of the
treasury, and several senators were on
board the express, but were not hurt.
Evening star., 1908-01-22

to North Capitol street. and on the norti
side of street from North Capito, to lst
street northwest He also protested
against the Commissioners levytng any
assessment against tho cemetery company
to pay for this Improvement. lie declares
the lands of tho ceme tcYy arc not subject
To taxation.
The matter has been referred tn the
District corporation counsel to advise
the Commissioners whether or not they
have authority to lag this sidewalk ana
assess the cemetery company.
Evening star., 1908-01-22
Objects to Cement Sidewalk.

JOHN }. Hemphiil. attorney for the Pros
pect Hill cemetery. has protested against
any proceedings OF the Commissioners r.
set new curb and laying a cement side
walk on the west side of North Capitol
street. or TO set a new curb on the south
side OF Adams street northwest from 1st
Evening star., 1908-01-22
Protests Against Liquor Licensee.

H. Virgil Easterling Of $40 18th street
northwest has written Il letter to the
board of Commissioners protesting
against the ixcis, board of the District
granting license to the Washington
Terminal Company to sell Intoxicating
liquors i'll tho new Union station In
making this protest. Mr. Easterling said
III. makes tho same AS a householder "A
property owner. taxpayer and a
citi izen interested in the welfare of this
city,
Evening star., 1908-01-22
WEST END CITIZENS
PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION
APPOINTS COMMITTEES.

About sixty members attended meet
ing Monaay evening of the Georgetown
Citizens Association. in fishers Hall.
Wisconsin avenue and y street. George
A King presided.
The first business was the appointment
of committees by the president, fol-
lows:
Executive-Albion X Paris. Frank F.
Leetch. \. S. Stewart and g. W. Offutt
Legislation-T. Janney Brown. \. H.
Quigley. Robert d. Weaver, Zcd Ii. Copp.
Charles D. Warden. George j. Easterday
Charles d. Pennebaker. Thomas Brad
ley and {. W. Rlackford
Public Improvement--Dr. T. j. Jones.
| Lawrence O. Mallery. John Hadley Doyle
George J. Worthington. II. w. Offutt. A.
NJ. Baa-, j. w. Stohlman Capt. f.. \.
Kreidler and S. Is. Rud ord
Commerce-George L. Nicholson. H. w.
Fisher. George Freeman. S. Duncan
Bradley. Lewis Hopfenmaicr George w.
Ray and !. T. Clements
Public health-Dr. George W. Wood. DIR
A. a. Snyder. Rev. T.. g. Howden. Lloyd
B. Wright and Frank J. Wissner.
kenney Berry John T. Wood. Henry p.
Gilbert and Edward +. LOCKER
Mr.. King directed attention to the al
legged increase of crime and the lack of
ponce prOlecI1On In the District. He also
spoke of the bllboa-dS at oath and p
streets. which. he said, contain faring
theatrical posters and instigate crime.
MIR King stated that a landslide on the
banks of Rock creek, just south of the
p street bridge. may be looked for at any
time, as the earth is slowly sinking into
| the creek.
To Ask for Asphalt Roadway
The committee on legislation was direct
ed to make an appea! to the District Com
missloners for an asphalt roadway on
| Wisconsin avenue and on street from
18th street to Wisconsin avenue. The COM
mlttee on commerce was directed to ad
wise the House District committee that
the sentiment of the Georgetown Asso-
ciatlon Is IN favor of the passage of the
Gailinger bill. which has been passed by
the Senate. authorizing a years extension
TO the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for
laying its track to Water street in George
town. as progress has been halted by a
| friendly suit involving right of way
through property of the independent Ice
Company
| A resolution indorsing the present law
regulating public schools in the District
and protesting against any change in the
| same was adopted. The secretary was
! instructed to transmit copies to the Sen
ate and House committees on the Dis
| trict of Columbia. the District Commits
sioners and the judges of the District su-
| preme courts.
DIR. S. Syme, Percy THOMPSON w w
Anderson and Rev. DIR. j. H. w Blake
We're elected members of the association.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
MISS SCHERR INJURED

Clarksburg. Aug. ga telc-
phone report Of a serious motor sar
accFent near Webster Springs. a
wcll known summer resort in web.
st county, was received her last
night
Miss Sweet Mollohan, daughter OF
a prominent attorney Of Charleston
and Miss scherr. daughter Of Ar
mold G Sch Lincoln Republican
candidate for governor. were riding
in a motor car on the Holly River
and Addison Railroad whom the car
coIlided with log train. The mo-
tor car was thrown over an cmbank
mont and Miss MoiIohan's lower
limbs were broken and she was 9th
crwise seriously injured. It is
thought one or both OF Miss MoiIo.
hans limbs I'D have to DC amputa-
ted. Small hopes Of her recovery
arc entertained
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
WATER SUPPLY
NEARLY GONE
AUGUSTA GOING AFTER HARD
EST PROPOSITION SHE HAS
EVER HAD.

Augusta, Ga. Aug. 20.--Augusta
is going after the toughest PROPOSE.
tion that has ever confronted the
municipality. The once beautiful
streets. are now great muddy ditch
es. great industries arr idle and the
water supply is nearly gone, and
electrical utilities are paralyzed ana
dead bodies are piling up at the
undertaking establish hm nts But
the town Is not dishcartened. The
people arc smiling as they wade into
the filth and thank GoI that their
lives were not lost in the greatest
food that has visited this section.
and are taking up the work of rc-
construction with renewed energy.
Gas facilities are greatly improved.
At ten o'clock this morning the
total number of bodies recovered
was twenty-five. and it is thought
the list viii be run up to nfty be-
fore all the missing are account Il
for.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
CHARGED
WITH ARSON
ALLEGED THAT MAYOR OF CAY
EY IL RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE
HELD IN $4,000 BAIL.

San Juan. Porto Rico. Aug 20
Horaclio Mcndosa. Mayor OF Cayey,
was arrested yesterday charged with
arson It is alleged that the recent
fire at Cayey in which many build
ings We're destroyed was caused by
mcndosa. His arrest followed the
entering of a suit by him TO recov-
er $4,000 from Palatine and Lon
don and Globe Insurance Company
for damage done by fire Mendoza
is being held in $4,000 bail
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
ALL BUT TWO LOST
BRITISH STEAMER SINKS IN TY.
PHOON IN EASTERN WATERS.

Toxic, Aug 29.-News OF the
sinking Of the British steamer Dun
earn and the loss OF all but two
members of her crew in the typhoon
which ragged on August 2G, off the
Port of Goto. on the Island of Kui-
hui has reached here in a report
from Mol. town on the same isl
and.
The names of the survivors are
given as William Phillips. an eugi.
neer. and John Landon, seaman.
Doth OF whom were picked up by
the Japanese steamer sakyo Maru.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29

coincidence to Mr.. kits and his fam
ily. The ladies' from one end OF, the
county to the other AZ once sent i'm
expressions OF sympathy. Telegraph
and telephone messages were re-
ceived by Mr.. Kits and his family
from all over the country. within n
slsort time after the assault.
Messages were received from New
Port. Richmond, Cincinnati Lynch
burg and Roanoke ana number OF
other places. The good women OF
Mcdowell appreciate beyond express
sion the fight that has been
made In behalf OF decency.
There were number of ladies I'm
Welch attending the tennis tourna-
ment. who were enraged over the
matter. DR.. HATFIELD had attacked
n defenseless man whose only crime
was his exposure of the rotten CON
ditions existing I'm Mcdowell. His
fight had been in behalf of the pure
white womanhood and manhood of
the county.
1T is a long lane that has no
turn Righteous indignation has
been aroused against Or. Hatfield.
To show the littleness o. The. man.
after beating him almost to death
he went before magistrate and
had himself fined the beggarly sum
OF 5000. In order TO prevent fur
ther prosecution. O! Justice. Where
Art Thou! o! Virtue Where Hast
Thou Flown"
Mr.. Kitts was taken u the hotel
In half conscious condition. His
clothes were saturated In his own
blood. The good men and women
at Welch took him to Tug River
Hotel where every attention. was
given him.
Mr.. kits suffered greatly from
loss Of blood II, had several hem
orrhages. one from tho ear. which
gave considerable trouble, and his
condition was for some time regard
cd as very serions. Some of the
internal membranes OF the hCad
were injured. causing continuous
flow of blood Late I'm the after
noon, he rested more quietly His
family left on No 3 last night.
which was several hours late. ac-
companiel by their family phys. clan
Dr. Slushcr, Miss Via. trained
nurse, r. s. Brown. George Kits.
brother Of Mr.. II. B. Kits, and ].
5. Kahlc Mr. kits was able TO be
moved to the train this morning.
having recovered considerably from
The shock. ~ reached Bluehcld
ON No. 4, this morning at 9:2O and
is now resting quietly at his resi-
d'nce on Higglnbotham avenue. and
his physician thinks him out OF dan
ger.
His assallant could have no other
motive In attacking him than that
hc has told the truth But right
VII win in he end All the powers
OF evil will not avail against the
fight the Leader is now making I'm
Mcdowell. We will carry # on TO
victory We appeal for volunteers.
We will continue 10 print the truth
T. gardless OF fear or favor.
The right 10 print the truth is
sacred guarantc. of the constltu-
tons Of both West Virginia and the
United States. II would be sad
day for personal liberty II the time
should eyer come when the truth
could not be printed. except at the
risk OF life and limb
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
o PER CENT GOLD
BONDS FOR SALE

First mortgage 6 per cent gold
bonds secured by valuable up to-
date coal operation with electric
plant and equipment In Virginia
coal field. Why would you only al
low your money TO earn only or 4
per cent on as safe q security? It's
40 least worth investigating. It won't
cost but two cents 20 do so, address
" Gold Bonds care Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
MASKED
ROBBERS
nNANiITE RANK IN CANADA AND
GET AWAY WITH $4,000.

Montreal Can, Aug. 29.--At an
early hour this morning Ave mask
cd robbers dynamited the safe In
the Provincial Bank at Steustacho.
Twelve miles from here They se-
cured about $4,000 In cash and
made good their escape. Two Gus
poets have been arrested.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
DEATH OF LITTLE BOY

Christiansburg, Va. Aug. %
After a week Of horrible suffering
from rheumatism. Frank. the young
est son of the late Frank Lavende"
died last night Both parents are
dead The little sufferer was about
nine years old.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
.LITTLEFIELD
IS RECEIVER
FORMER CONGRESSMAN - TO
TAKE CHARGE OG BANKING
COMPANY WHICH FAILED.

putanam Conn Aug 29.-Judga
Holt from his summer home here
today appo nted former congress
man LittlcGcl1 receiver OF A. o.
Brown and Company The books
Of the firm viii bc taken charga of
Immediately and am effort Will be
made to untanglo the complicated
transactions therein.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
HOBSON NOT
THE ONLY ONE
GOVERNOR HUGHES WHILE a
GUEST AT FAIR IS KISSED
TWICE BY PRETTY BLONE

Ithaca. n. Y. Aug. 29.-Govcr-
nor Hughes is the guest of honr at
the Trumansburg fair. which is at
teneded by about six thousand far
mcrs OF this district. He molly went
through the ordeal of shaking
hands with more than a thousand
people but had. per force, TO submit
to being kissed twice by handsome
young blonde.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
RAILROADS
DESPERATE
DECLARE THEY WILL CANCEL,
ORDERS FOR NEW MILEAGE
AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVE
MENTS.

Galveston, Aug. 29.-Dr,v.n dss-
peratc by the action Of the Texas
railroad commission in fighting the
proposed increase in Interstate
freight rates, the Texas railroads
clare they will cancel all orders
and plans for new mileage and con-
struction improvements which will
aggregate $4,000. 900.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
BODY FOUND
BEHIND DOOR
MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE HEIR
TO VAST FORTUNE ~ FOUND
DEAD.

London, Aug 30 The body Of
Horatio Edwards. OF Finchey. who
c'aimcI TO be- heir to property i'm
the nc'ghborhood Of New york
worth $275,OO0.0OO was round hanz
ing behind the door Of his room
today. Life had bee ncxtnct for
a couple OF days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
MINISTER
SU|D|DEs
PASTOR OF FIRST pREsBYTERr-
AN CHuRCH AT CANTON. o.,
KILLS HIMsELF.

Canton, o., Aug. 29.--Rev. B. O.
M'lligan. pastor OF the First Pres
byterian church of this city and well
known throughout the state. both
M minister and golf player. kill
cd himself with shot gun yester-
day
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
DESPERATE
FOUND DEAD
HAD BEAT ENTIRE FAMILY IN
TO UNCONsCIoUsNEss.

Sterling, Forest NJ j., Aug. %
William Monroe. n desperado who
burned the farm buildings Of Jona-
taan Dcyo and beat the entire FAINT
ly into unconsciousness nth iron
bar at Irclands Corner was found
dead today with bullet hole
through his head in the woods mar
Newton n. J.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
BIDS TO BE OPENED

Washington. Aug 29.-Bids will
be- opened on september fst for the
construction Of ten torpedo boat de-
siroyers which were authorized to
the last session Of congress
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29
) K|LLEDIN
" COLLISION
A TRAIN. OF MINE CARS WITH
TWENTY MEN ON. Is STRUCK
AND ONLY SIX ESCAPE INJU-
RY-ONE OTHER EXPECTED
TO DIE.

Wflkesbarre. Pa. Aug. 29-Five
men were killed. another is expect
cd to lie. and FIVE others were Sc
riously injured in a collision late
yesterday afternoon at the Warrior
Run colliery of the Lehigh Valley
Coal Company six miles from this
city. The men were being hoistd
up a slope when a runaway car
struck a train OF mine cars on which
were twenty men. who were employ
ed in the mine. Only six OF them
escaped injuries. Those killed were
horribly mangled.
The List OF Dead.
The dead are:
James Gallagher. aged 81. single.
Frank Ostroski, aged 40 married,
wife and eight children.
Simon Buscovage. aged 16.
John Torkarchach, aged 40, min
er. married.
Julius Martz, aged 40 miner. sim
gle.
Wllilam Nawadny, aged A, SIN
gle. was fatally hurt.
The car which ran away was be-
ing switched from one track to an
other when the head man in charge
lost control OF It, It went beyond
The point intended, jumped the
latehes at the head OF the slopo
and then ran back down into the
slope 1000 ceet. before it struck
the other cars.
Mass of wreckage.
The cars with the workmon
aboard had just stopped at what
was known as No. 3 life to take
other employees from part of the
mine. The force of the impact
broke the cone to which the cable
was attached and allowed all tho
cars to run down the slope.
hundred feet down they jump-
ed the track and piled up in a mass
OF wreekage. pinning under them
many of the men.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29

Try a Leader want "A.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29

Try a Leader Want Al.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-29

The good people OF Mcdowell
county fastened 60 express their