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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09

I On next Thursday He is so enthu-
siastic i'm his faith in the town thar
he win only sell portion of his
holdings. Announcement OF the
sale giving description, terms, etc !.
will appear in this paper tomorrow.
Miss Ellen Powers. of Vivian. is
quite Ill OF typhoid fever at the
home Of n relative on Clay street.
where she is visiting Her father.
IA. w. Powers. arrived last night
TO look after her comfort. Miss
Powers lost her mother about two
months ago. Mr.. Powers has been
in the railway employ for more
than twenty years and is highly
thought OF
Mrs. Peter J. Hahn, whose arm
was amputated yesterday by Drs.
Fox and St. Clair. is doing nicely.
Mrs Hahn has been afflicted with
lumpus OF the arm for several
months andhadbeenin Roanoke hos
pital nearly all summer. On con-
sulting Drs Fox and st. Clair II
was decided that amputation was
the only cure. Mrs. Hahn stood the
operation well.
We have just received another
large shipment OF Stein-Bloch and
Strouse ANA Bros. High art Cloth
ing. Regal Shoes. Autocrat rrous-
ers and Wilson Shirts. We are now
better prepared than ever to supply
your wants in the latest styles and
shades of finely tailored clothes.
Our stock of Royal Suits for boys
Is the largest and best assorted in
the city.
THORNTON CLOTHING CO.
star Sign, Corner Princeton and
iigginbotham avenues.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

A teachers institute for Beaver
Pond District was held at Titles
burg today. Several vehicles carry
ing Bluefleld teachers left here this
morning for the institute. They
will return tonight. The next in
stitute will be held in this city
on Friday following Thanksgiving.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
FREIGHT WRECK.

A freight wreck occurred this
morning near Roderheld. in which
thirteen cars were piled up, but
no one was hurt. No. was delay
ed about six hours.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

There will be a special meeting
Of Bluefield Commandery GU. d.
knights Templar at Masonic hall 20
night at 1880. Work in knight
Templaar degree.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
GRACE CHURCH.

A song and prayer service will be
held at Grace Church Sunday night
conducted by b. c. Hartman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09

MONITOR PULVERIZED Cat all
stores.) The -four Of quality.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

% royal edict 10 remove the wells from
their faces.
A custom in vogue for so many
years" said one attacbe, could hardly
have been violated with permission and
consent of the governmental authOri-
ties"
Mehmed Ali Bey. minister 10 the
United States. is at present out OF the
city and will not return for some time.
Those IN charge declare thai any gen
eral uuveiling of the women OF the
Turkish empire woulH be impossible
both from a legal and social stand
point.
They point out that the appearance
Of q woman in public In Turkey with
out the sheltering veil about her lace
IL equivalent 20 an American woman
making public appearance without a
proper amount Of clothing.
In report from COnstantinOple re-
ccivcd at the State Department, United
States Ambassador I.eishman con-
firms the report Of the removal Of the
grand viZier aid Of the minister of war
and the appointment OF others 70 take
their places.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Stampede for Bryan
Would Fail, Says EpanS

Victor J. Evans. president Of the In
dependence League IN this city, and q
delegate TO the national convention OF
the Independence party. which SIS
sembles In Chicago tomorrow for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for
President and Vice President Of the
United States. left for Chicago yester-
day evening.
ar Evans, in answer 70 a question.
said any attempt to stampede the con-
vention into an Endorsement for Bryan
and the Denver platform would prove
a dismal failure. as would Nj. Gompers'
attempt 10 deliver the labor vote 70
Bryan.
The Democrats are making much
over Mr.: iompers' statement that he
VIII deliver the labor vote 70 Mr..
president OF the American Federation
Of Labor will find before the campaign
is many weeks old that labor can not
be bartereG and sold ike a lot OF cattle.
The men in the ranks Of organized
labor are intelligent and can think for
themselves, and they viii resent the
efforts OF professional labor leaders
10 deliver their vote 20 any party.
THE labor vote this campaign viii be
found supporting the candidates Of the
independence party. because the new
party represents the people more truly
than either the Democratic or Repub-
ican party.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
HEARST'S PARTY
AGAINST FUSION
HiSgen, of Massachusetts,
Leading Candidate for
Nomination.

CHICAGO. III. July pa straight
ticket and a hard fight Under this
CRY the new Independence party viii be
launches here at the convention which
begins Monday right.
There VIII be no fusion with any other
party. Independence party leaders al
ready on the ground, delegates who are
arriving. advices from those on the
way, all sound the same demand for "A
national ticket. Fusion has been the
chief topic OF discussion here today.
The fcllnwers Of william Jennings Bry-
an have talked II and the independence
men have rejected II.
Ilisgen. OF Massachusetts appears 10
he in the lead for the Presidential nom
nation, with John Temple Graves. Of
Georgia, and Howard. or Alabama. di-
viding the honOrs as Vice Presidential
candidates. w r Hearsts refusal 70
run. expressed in New York today upon
his arrival from Europe. is generally
accepted as taking him out or the race.
Former Mayor Spellman. Of Rutland
VT. brought in news today that the
state ticket which the Independence
party has in the field there IS taxing
the energies OF both the old parties 10
keep pace with it. There IS a definite
hope that Vermont may be the first
State 10 come over into the new party
ranks. The State election in Vermont
viii be held September ]. and a tremen-
dOus fight is being made on all sides.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
JAPANESE SEALERS
UNDER SURVEILLANCE
United States Gunboat VIII Pre-
vent Piracy on Alas
kan Coast.

Five japanese scnOOners have been
discovered sailing in the vicinity Of ST
Paul. one Of the PribilOn Islands. Alas
ka. So Ia as has been reported 70 tins
Government the vessels have not come
within the prescribed limits. but their
actions are being carefully watched IN
order 70 prevent the possibility OF q re-
ourence Of the piracy upon the Ame-i-
can seal herd last summer and the sum
mer before by japanese. which lei TO
international complications
Commander J. h CIeunOn, Of the gun
boat Yorktown. Whica IS on seal patrol
duty about the Pribilon islands. sent
this information 10 the Navy Depars-
ment yesterday by wireless from of the
Yukon river
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
ABDUL HAND,

practically all Of Macedonia was in
volved- Asia Minor then became af-
fected, and the Sultan was warned that
unless he granted a constitution by 4ext
Monday. $4,000 troops would march on
Constantinople.
The constitution of 1S76-which has
been revised-embodied. among other
things. the individuality of the empire,
individual liberty, freedom OF creeds.
the press. and Of education, equal
legal taxation. a senate and two cham
bers. a general election every fourth
year, the supremacy OF The sultan and
the continued tenure IF judges. Prac-
tically all Of these reforms will be
promulgated in the new constitution.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Silence reignedi

Silence reignedi
And. 10. The stiffness was so intense
that the falling Of 4 pin held all the
multitude in suspenas. Even the rust
ling OF tre leaves ecroed like the boom
OF many e5.nnOn waited on the breeze
Nc violent patter OF horses hoOfs or the
splash Of rain upon the roofs marred
The quiet of the night. No chime Of
clock 20 stir or rock you from your
quiet sleep. or knock OF bluecoat's stick
upon the block 10 let you know that all
IS well.
tIne neWsys siren roar will sound 10
more to rouse you from your peaceful
snoee. But then the snore must be no
more. for shores. you know. are awful
bores. and ike the car wheel without
grease. rob the village OF its peace The
GROWER mus net Erowl out loud. and
noisy Tom cats must not crowd upon
the fence and disturb your happy
dreams.
No Dog Is Allowed to Sneeze.
Muzzles on the trees viii stop the
penetrating bark that rends the air.
even II the muzzle on the purp doesn't
let IL saeeze. Now. this you think may
be in jest. but really II is for the best
II Is only done 70 give YOU rest Really,
reader, this is not feigred. Silence
reigned,
All this is the way things are going
10 be in Washington within a few days;
that is, Il the crusade against IN
NECESSARY noises - successfully car
ried out In a general order 10 the cap
tains Of the different precincts. Major
Richard Sylvester. who is chief OF DO
Ice in Washington and big chief OF
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
JAPAN FORTIFYING
PORT ARTHUR FORTS
Citadel Being Made Virtually In
pregnable in Anticipation of
Chinese War.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 25.-Japau
Is terrifying Fort Arthur in such form
liable manner as 10 make the citadel
virtually impregnable, according TO in
formation received by the ministry Of
war today from Russian agents in the
Criert
The work is being carried on with the
greatest secrecy II is known, how
ever that the fortihcations have been
extended and that especial attention
has been paid 10 the selection OF posi-
tons for guns.
A series Of signal stations is being
established on ire hills and strategic
roads are being cut from point % point
all the way TO Mukden- Work is also
being pushed az the bottom OF the har-
Dor and mines have been laid out into
the sea for several miles
Military men here attribute Japau's
activities at Port Arthur 20 her beuef
that China win be the next nation with
which she will have war
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Golden Silence Reigns
Throughout National Capital
Even the Trees Are Muzzed TO Prevent the Bark From
Being Heard-Major Sylvester Insists
on Quiet.

the UNNECESSARY noise crusader,
last night handed out a Few hot ones on
How 70 keep quiet"
Tie major thinks there has been too
much noise IN Washington IateIy-too
much UNNECESSASi noise. The
Commissioners agree with the superin-
teEdent OF police. and II looks IS il the
UNNECESSART noises must 20.
In the nrst place. Major Sylvester
has switched things arsnnd so that, be-
ginning today, the bicycle squad win
do duty By new plan
Police Are Given Orders.
Explaining the reasons for detailing
the men in the new manner. Major Syl-
Yester says:
These details viii be especially ac-
ing down disorder
The captains viii see 20 Il that pop
uIated alleys and localities where dis
order has established a reputation. are
gwen continued attention by footmen
until changes are effected in conditions;
in this regard II might be well TO have
the footmen visit thickly populated
alleys at brief intervals, from ten min
utes to half an hour. during their tours
OF duty. involving short beats, for the
purpose Of letting the disorderly and
the grower rushers understand that
there is a change expected in social
conditions
The police regulations should be en-
forced with regard 10 the crying Of
newspapers on Sunday mornings, and
noises by milk. bread. and other wagon
drivers which are unnecessary, and. IN
feet. everything that pertains 20 the
producing Of a creditable situation"
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
MINE-LAYING SHIP
FOR THE NAVY

The United states ship san Francisco
is 10 be the mine-layinE ship for the
United States navy The work OF con-
vCrting the vessel for this purpose has
Just been begun under orders from the
Navy Department
The departments original plan cor
1empIated maxim. use OF the Baltimore
for this purpose but II has now been
dec ied shat sIe viii be fitted out as q
cruiser.
Il is low planned 20 have the san
Francis o avail. ole for this important
purpose on the Pacific coast. and. when
the At antic fee has returned. convert
anOthe- vessel 10 act similarly on the
East Coast
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Mutiny Began in Macedonia.

The mutiny OF the troops at Monastir
was the first spark starting the fame
OF revolution. Within in a few hours
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
BEGGING
STOPPED BY POLICE
Women Are Ordered TO STAY
Out of District
Saloons.

Six young women wearing the n
sigma Of the Salvation Army and thel
Gospel Army were summoned 10 thsl
Office Of Police Captain Williams. Cd
the First Precinct, last night, and IN
formed that they would have 70 stop
soliciting money from patrons OF Sa-
looms and other resorts IN the down.
town section OF the city.
Captain williams mad the vyomeul
summoned 70 his ofiee individually,
and 70 each Of them he gave a fun
explanation Of exactly what the police
intend doing along these lines.
Many Complaints Made.
Women members Of these religious
bands have taken This means OF obtain
ing money for years. and heretofore
there has been no police interference
Not only have there been numerous
complaints from the prOprietOrs OF
saloons. but captain williams BELIEVES
that IL IS not IlEht for women 70 60
into such PLACES. which are patronlzed
only by men
The O1der was a severe blow 20 tns
heads Of the two organizations. al
il is probable that an appeal viii %
made TO Major Sylvester tomorrow -
allow the women 70 continue the prac-
tee 1t is stated that a large percent
age OF the revenue Of the two organiz-
atiOns has been obtained n this
manner.
Approved By Sylvester.
Major Sylvester was out OF the city
last night. but Il is known that the
action taken by the police Of the First
Precinct meets with his approval. and
q Il not considered likely that he viii
have the order rescinded-
Captain Williams told the women thai
the practice must cease az once, and Il
they continued going into saloons they
would be arrested as Migrants. Tbs
police regard this form Of soliciting
money the same as begging and Il Ihs
young women refuse 10 comply WITH
the order they viu be treated the sans
as mendicants who beg on the street.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

r mf has again come to the fore and done something entirely unique the annals
T only indication his intention FREE FOR THE 10000
store
aTsr was equal to the OCCASION Rather than dsd he post haste his
Tor 1000
n0tn
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Turkish ENJOYS Doubt
If Women Go Unveiled

At the Turkish legation yesterday. the
officials were inclined to doubt the re-
port that Turkish women IN their ma
tive country mad at last been permitted
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Sultan's Gift of Constitu7
ton, Though, BetrayS
His Weakness.
LIBERALS WON'T
BROOK TRICKERYf
Young Turks Movement Began
Years Ago-Demanded Liberty
or Threatened Attack.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July ga new
nation has evolved almost in a day from
the chaos in which Turkey has existed
for years. Following the official procla-
mstion today by Sultan Abdul Hamid of
a constitution to the country. diplomat S
believe the death of the Ottoman despo-
tsn is at hand and that a free Turkey
Is soon 10 be a reality.
The Young Turks" however. who
have been responsible for this great
change, decline to allow the Sultan and
his advisers to play the last card and
are holding the rebei1IOus armies intact
until the promised constitution and re-
forms are actually inaugUrated. The
situation tonight amounts to an armed
truce with The thousands OF armed mu-
tineers bivouacked, waiting until they
are certain that the Sultan viii not
weaken under the pressure of unfriendly
advirers.
Sultan Betrays Weakness.
Never has Abdul Hands grasp on
his throne been so weak. His conces-
sions have betrayed MS weakness to @he
I6D6i ldCllOI, anu SHOulu ne give any
indication of an attempt TO retrace his
steps, the tottering throne might be
sent crashing down. Although his ad-
visers continue 10 impress him with his
own strength. it is known that he IS
aware that his army is hOneycOmbed
with mutiny, and he lives in constant
fear of treason and assassination Turk
ing within his palace and even within
his own family.
When he learned that a large portion.
Of the third army corps, which he con-
sidered most loyal. had forsaken him
and gone over to the enemies OF the
dynasty, it is said he threw up his
hands and consented to the re-estabush-
nnent OF the constitutional government.
The Young Turkey idea took definite
form nearly a year ago. when repre-
sentatives Of various creeds and races
of Macedonia met in Paris and fOTmu-
lated a campaign OF action. Not until
about two weeks ago, however, did open
demonstration occur.
Mutiny Began in Macedonia.
The n1utiny OF the troops at BIonastir
was the first spark starting the fame
OF revolution. Within in a few hours
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES.

The Durango Democrat. still failing
to say one word in favor of George
Lane for district attorney. continues
to direct its mud batteries toward A.
Rex Mollette. who disdains to stoop
to such low contemplate methods to-
ward the young man on the opposite
ticket.
Lane was at Pagosa Springs last
week, and instead of engaging in a
legitimate canvass. he is said to have
spent all his time in looking over the
old files of the Democratic paper there,
seeking articles of abuse against Mol.
lette to reprint in the Durango sheet.
Lane is defeated. and largely be-
cause the mud he has been throwing
at Mollette has stained his own hands.
'ResQuiscat in pace"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango
Colo, October "a. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
d. Harris of Kline, La Plata county
Colo, who. on April .. 1908. made
homestead entry No. 1928 (new serial
No. 0617). for the So of SWA. section
"a, township "a north. range IL west
N. NJ. p. NJ. has filed notice of in.
tention to make final five-year proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the register and re-
ceiver of the United States land office,
at Durango, Colo, on the 9th day of
December, 1908,
Claimant names as witnesses: w.
F. Slade. Frank Kraft, Frank Walker,
Adolph Eaton. all of Kline, Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Oct. 20. 1908.
Last publication Dec. 10. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango.
Colo, Oct. 13, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that David
B. Sawyer of Allison, Colo. who, on
October 2S, 1907, made homestead en-.
try No. 1896 new serial No. O543),
for the S.W. a S. e. u. Sc. u S.W. Y
section and the NV. u NE. u and
NE. u NV. u section 1S, township
32 north, range west, N. M. p. M,
has filed notice of intention to make
final Communication proof, to establish
claim to the land above described be-
fore the register and receiver Of the
United States land office at Durango.
Colo, on the Goth day of November,
1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Milton
c. Gentry of Allison. Colo; William
w. McEwen. Jr.. of Durango. Colo;
Henry X. Scouton of Durango, Cc,o.,
and Emery Brown of Allison, Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Oct. 15. 1908.
Last publication Nov. 10. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango.
Colo, Sept. 2S, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Cora d.
Gaines Of Durango, Colo, who, on No
vember 3. 1904, made desert land en-
try No. 266 new serial No. 0447), for
the s. " NE. ". NV. u NE. "
and NE. u NV. u section 3. town
ship SO north, range west. N. NJ. P.
M, has filed notice of intention to
make final desert land proof. to es.
tabIish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re.
ceiver of the United States land office
at Durango. Colo. on the 9Th day of
November, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ed.
win G. Gibson of Oxford, Colo; Otis
M Gaines of Oxford. Colo; John King,
OF Ignacio, Colo, and Ira Bransant of
Oxford, Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Oct. l, 1908.
Last publication Nov. 6. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
Just a Few Items
Of General Interest

Good evening. Mr.. Day. has Mr.. Cos
ton paid his taxes yet?
Do you think that La Plata county
should send $4,000 each year to Den.
yer when the other counties are only
sending $4,000?
Has Mr.. Tovrea explained to you
personally why he would not reduce
an assessment against the smelter nc
matter how high 1t was?
Does he deny making this state
ment?
ls this the way, Mr.. Day. that you
would like to have juries make VI
their minds that you were guilty be
fore they had ever heard the testimon,
OF the case had been tried?
Now, Mr.. Day, take us into you
confidence and tell us do you honestl,
and truly believe that Coston SHOULD
have his third term while he still
owes that s6O5.57?
Do you honestly believe that Coston
Tovrea or Scouton should be elected
at all and II SO for what reason?
Don't you agree with the Herald
Mr.. Day. that we ought to spend tha
$4,000 at home instead of sending Il
on to Denver?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango,
Notice is hereby given that Mary S.
Duthie. 213 Continental building of
Denver, Colo, assignee of Royal N.
Moore, who, on April 4. 1905, made
desert land entry No. 22S new serial
No. 0163), for w. " NE. u and NV
u of section IL. and the Il. 1s NE
u of section 10. township 80 north
range 6 west. N. M. P. NJ, has filed
notice of intention to make final desert
land proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the reg
lister and receiver of the United States
land office at Durango. Colo, on the
Both day of October, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Rudy F'laugh, William A. Miller, Mar
tin ]. Wicklem and Renie B. Wicklem
all of Allison. Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Sept. "a, 1908.
Last publication Oct. 29, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
INHERITED INDIAN LAND FOR
SALE.

Southern Ute Agency, Ignacio. Colo,
The public is hereby informed that in.
herited Indian land within the jurisdic-
ton of the Southern Ute agency, Colo
rado. is offered for sale under an act OF
congress approved May g. 1S08 (Pub. 1867
and Will be published in the agents office
where sealed bids will be received.
bidders are informed that bids must be
accompanied by certified check for Is
per cent of the amount OF the bid which
must be sealed, stating on the outside
Bid for Inherited Indian Land. Bids
opened (state the date of opening.)" A
BID should cover one allotment or any le-
gal subdivision OF an allotment.
Allotment No. :, Chas. Choshoni nom
competent Indian. The s. II OF S.W. y
section 8. township 33. range west of N.
NJ T.. M, containing ~ acres. Listed
August l.. Bids opened October Il, 19us
Allotment No. III, heirs of Nancy Park
er. deceased, being the f. " OF S.E. Y
and the w. " Of SE. Y. section /. town.
ship - north. range 10 west N. M. p. M,
containing 1e0 acres. Listed Sept. o. l9Os
Bids to be opened Nov. II. 1905
Allotment No. g. John Tyler nom
competent Indian. The N. VI OF the S. w.
Il OF section Z. township "a north, range 4
west of N. NJ. p. M. containing ~ acres
Listed Sept Is Bids opened Nov. H. 1905
Allotment No. %, Henry Weaver, nom
competent Indian. NE. Y of Sc u. and
NV. \ OF Sc. Y section ID, township "a
north, range 7 west N. NJ. p. NJ, contain
ing ~ acres. Listed Oct. Z. Bids opened
Doc z.
CHAS. +. WERNER, Supt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-29
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

III the Matter of the Estate of Andrew
F. Hartman. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day. the 7th day of December, A. D.
1908. being one of the regular days
OF the December term of the county
court of La Plata county, in the state
of Colorado. l. Carolyn l.. Hartman,
Administrative of said estate. will ap-
pear before the Judge of said court,
present my final settlement as such
administrative. pray the approval of
the same, and will then apply to be
discharged as such administratrix. At
which time and place any person in
interest may appear and present OBJ
jections to the same ii any there be.
Dated at Durango, Colo, October rs,
1908.
CAROLYN f. HARTMAN,
Administrative of the Estate of An
drew f. Hartman, Deceased.