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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
charges, would tend to embarras

charges, would tend to embarrass
Mr.. Bryan or injure his chances?"
1T might. At any rate | would
not be a good citizen if L risked
any embarrassment in the fight of
the honest people against the spe-
cial interests"
Do you intend to reply to Pres
ident Roosevelt?"
81 have not done so yet"
DO you intend to renew your
demand for an investigation of the
charges?"
How can 1? Roosevelt admits
ne did not tell the truth"
In answer to a series of ques-
tions as to his relations to the Ci.-
liens Alliance, said to have been
organized at Muskogee, Okla, to
fight the local labor unions, Mr.. Has
kell denied that the alliance was
ever organized. In reply to ques-
lions concerning the Standard OIL
Company he repeated his former
denials of ever having had anything
to do with the company
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
CHILD DIES OF BURNS.

Wednesday afternoon on Mercer
street two-year-old colored girl
tn edaughter of Bentor Ward. wa.
playing with some matches when in
some way her dress caught fire. and
she was in flames when the neigh
bors were called in by her screams
They picked up the little one am
tired to put out the fire This th5S
succeeded in doing, but not until
the child was 50 badly burned that
she died Thursday afternoon
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
Gov. HASKELL
HAS RESIGNED
Continued from page one.)

swers to The questions which had
been given him.
Il have my answers" he said
They Will explain themselves"
After giving an affirmative re.
ply 20 the question whether he hal
Re signed, but denying that Mr.
Bryan knew of the charges made
against you by Mr.. Hearst before
you We're appointed treasuror?"
II do not see how he coul dhaye.'
DO you think your further con
nection with the campaign. regard
less Of the truth or falsity of the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
TWO MARRIAGES THURSDAY

Thursday afternoon at the home
of Henry Kidd iu East view. Miss
Nelly Kidd was married to Maxey
Kidd. The young couple will make
their home i'm this city.
I'm the evening on Lewis street.
Miss Jessie Thompson and James
Kidd were married They will also
make their home u this city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
SENATOR MLAURIN.

10 is well 80 remember when read
nE Mr.. Hcarst's charge that Sena-
ior Mclaughlin. of South Carolina
was 10 the employ of the STANDARD
oil CO.. and sosgnt to defeat Sen
a'or Tilman that Senator McIau.
rn was the friend Of President
Roosevelt and before his term of Of.
flee ended was an avowed supporter
oi the Presidents policies and re.
fused 90 abide by the Democratic
caucus Indeed it is q VOL known
fac, that he had left tho Democrat.
ire party before his overwhelming
defeat in The South Carolina prima
ries for reelection
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

DR.. j. 7. Henderson will deliver
an address on the Layman's Move
ment at the First Baptist church
Sunday at II a. m. DR.. Henderson
is general secretary of the Laymen
OF the Southern Baptist convention.
Come and hear a layman talk to lay
men. Sunday school at GAS a. m.
Service at 7:45 p. m. Young Peo-
pies meeting p. m. Everybods
invited to these services.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
BIG FIRE IN FON DULAC

Fon Du Lac, Wis, Sept. &c
Fire this morn ng threatens six
blocks of the city. Three churches.
St JoseDhs, Catholic and the First
Congregational ARE gone and a big
garage and several residences are
among the buildings. comprising an
entire block, which have been de-
stroyed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
WEDDING INVITATIONS.

Cards have been issued for the
marriage OF Miss Ruth Leigh Sterne
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Melville
w. Sterene, formerly OF this city
but now of Greensboro. n. c., IL
DR.. Joseph Henry Boyles. The wed
ding will take place on "Wednesday
evening, October 9TH, az the West
Market street NJ. Il. Church. Green's
boro, y. c. Miss Sterene will be
pleasantly remembered by many
Bluefield people who will wish her
great happiness.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
ECKMAN AND KEYSTONE
VI. IL. CHURCH, SOUTH

Preaching Sunday morning al
E'%man by thf pastor. Subject,
Test of Cir stian CITIZENSHIP. -
Text. by this shall all men knav
that we are my disciples, if " love
enc 10 another"
Evangelistic service at keystone
at eight O'clock in the evening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
LUTHERAN CHAPEL

The text for the sermon in the
chapel on Sunday morning is God
or mammon." The subject for Sun
day evening is. Some reasons for
not going to church." The pastor,
Rev. C. r. w. Kegley, requests all
the parents and children to be at
Sunday school to complete the or
ganiZatlon of the school on Sunday
A hearty welcome for everybody.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
FUNERAL OF INFANT

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Taylor, which died Thursday
night, was buried yesterday after
noon at Maple Park cemetery. The
funeral services were conducted
from the home on Bluefield avenue
by Rev S. II. Thompson.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The usual Sunday services will be
held at the Presbyterian church.
Sunday school at $50 a. m. Preach
ing by the pastor at IL a. m. and
7:45 p. m
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
Notes
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Bible class 9:45. Morning service
and sermon at 1 a. N. and the reg
ular evening service at s.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26

/. II. Il. Boiling, cashier of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
II. II. BOILING. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 23 day of Sept, 1908.
ID. NJ. EASILY, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
w. ID. THORNHILL,
C. o. WRIGHT,
Il. A. HELLER,
Directors
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FLAT TOP NATIONAL BANK

at Bluefield, in the State OF w. Va.
at the close of business, Sept. 23rd,
1905:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 80. 1896 1897. &C
Overdrafts, secured and UNI
secured ................ 1,457.39
u. S. Bonds TO secure circu-
laton ....... 100, 900. 90
U. S. Bonds to secure U. S.
deposits .............. 10000. 90
Premiums on U. S. Bonds. . 100000
Bonds. securities, etc ... 100000
Banking house. furniture and
fixtures .............. 100000
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents. go. 13,226.7O
Due from state banks and
bankers ...... 1,747.19
Due from approved reserve
agents ............ S9,475.O2
Checks and other cash
items .............. 2,4O4.12
Notes of other National
Banks ........... 100000
Fractional paper currency,
nickels, and cents ....... 923.SO
Lawful money reserve in
bank viz:
Specie ...... $15,355
Legal-tender notes 10000 35,3J5.00
Redemption fund with u. S.
treasurer 6 per cent of
circulation ... 100000
Total .... 1927 ,5S6.SS
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. 5 100000
Surplus fund ....... $4,000 90
Undivided profits. less ex-
penses and taxes paid. " 7,037.7S
National Bank notes out
standing ....... 100, 900. 90
| Due to other National banks 1S,S05.97
| Due to State banks and bank
ers .................. 7,433. 80
| Dividends unpaid ..... 105.00
Individual deposits subject
to check ........ 2S5.52414
Time certificates of deposit 121 965.4O
Certified checks .. 1,715.09
United States deposits. 100000
-
Total ....... 1927 ,5S6.SS
State of West Virginia, County OF Mer-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26

WANTED-By a reliable, ener-
getic young man, position as clerk
% office or sore. Address w. r..
care Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26
PERSONAL

w. r. Kahle. of Littlesburg, is in
the city on business.
NJ. II. Kelly, OF Toms Creek, is
IN the city.
w. w. Brennaman. OF Pocahon-
tas, was in the city this morning.
Miss Maggie Heiry, OF Lynchburg.
is the guest OF Mrs. w. II. Thomas,
on Russell street.
o. c. Jenkins and daughter, Miss
Gladys, are in the city visiting
friends
Col. j. Kyle Montague, of Chris
tiansburg, returned home this morn
ms.
III. G.. Crowder will leave this aft
ernoon for a business trip 10 South
Boston, Va.
Mrs. w. L. Adkins and little
daughtsr have returned from a visit
to relatives in North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Smith left last
night for Clarksburg, where they
VII spend few days with Mr..
Smiths parents.
Miss Lillian Shrewsbury returned
last night from Roanoke where she
has been the guest of friends for
several days.
Mrs. Wade Blackstock, who has
been The guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
{. Blackstock, has returned to her
home al Jacksonburg.
John r.. Evans left last night for
Campbell county. Va, where he will
visit his brother and other rela-
tives.
Fred Ramey has returned to
Blacksburg. Va, to resume his stud
es al the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute
Mrs. Il. III. Milled returned last
night from Rural Retreat where she
has been to attend the funeral Of
nar hnGlNaO1 h. II, \, T. o;t
A. c. Johnston, of Elgood, is in
the city today. Prof. Johnston
taught in the city schools for sew
cral years.
Miss Annie Berry, of Bristol, who
has been the guest of Mrs w. II.
Thomas on Russell street, for sever
al weeks, returned home this morn
ing.
Rev. c. w. Kelly, presiding elder
of the Tazewell district. is in the
city today, en- route to Pocahon-
tas, where he will hold a quartedly
conference tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. c. b. Wilson with
their son, Franklin. and daughter,
NJ IS Lucille, left this morning for
I.ynchburg, where they will attend
the fair next week.
T. r.. Roach, the well known news
butch, has returned from a vaca-
ton spent at his home at Pipe Stem.
He will resume his work for the
Union News company.
Rev. J. W. RAIDER returned yes
terday from Webster. where be at
tended the eWst Virginia confer
snce of the NJ. Il. Church. South.
He preached once druing the confer
encc.
Prof. Samuel A. Baer, president
of Graham College, was pleasant
caller at the Leader office this
morning Prof. Baer announces q
% III IiN idOuity VI JHS COllrSS
John G.. Willier, b. S. of Lima Col
lege and Ohio state University hay
ing succeeded II. X. Richards. pro-
lessor of mathematics. Great i'm
provements have been made in the
college buildings this year, a strong
faculty has been secured, and the
outlook, we arc pleased to hear, is
excellent for successful year.
Prof. Baer is school man of large
experience
r--------.----- &c. t-----
TWO MARRIAGES THURSDAY
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26

NJ. II. Kelly, o. Toms Creek.
IN the city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26

w. W. Brennaman. OF Pocahon-
tas, was in the city this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-26

w. r. Kahle. of Littlesburg. is in
the city on business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
CHRISTMAS

Tomorrow (Christmss Day) will, &c
nspal. be observed in Alexaadiil ss a
general holitag. The day ia probably
more general observed herfa outs thsn
any h,r holiday in the calendar. In
some sections of the couVtry the 25lh Of
December lie, IN a mta'nre, neglected,
New Years Day having become the o.
casion for fsmilY reURl0us and social
gatherings. The Old Dominion, how
ever, st II cliOgiog to- th' English Gus
tom Of colonial days, holds 10 Cnri't.
mas as The most Joyous day Of The year.
This is right and pr per for many rea-
sons which there is no need to set iorth
here.
Presentations have been made in most
households for the occasion, and the
final purcba,es will be made tonight
The little ones, who for weeks have
been anticipating Christmas, aud whore
souls have been sglow with anticipa'iOns
as the day has drswn nearer and nearer,
will re ire tonight with bright dreams Of
the morrow.
Dizziness will be suspended most OF
The day. The government and city
offices will be closed and the p0stotfice
will observe Sunday hours. Services
will be held 10 some Of the churches,
and many persons will mingle their de-
yotious with the good cheer of the
season,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
rHE nHRIsEM IS GERMAN.

One of the prsttiest dances ever given
nv the Alexandria German Club, was
l6st Of last night, at MsBurney's hall,
and might Justly be considered as the
principal social event OF the season. Tbs
entire management reflects credit upon
the governors and committee Of the club,
who hsd control of the affair. Toe music
furuished by S;broejer's band, of WASH
ingtou, was pronounced by many TO rave
been the best ever heard at similar
function 10 Alexandria After a number
of preliminary dances, the coiilon was
begun about 10 O'Clock led by Mr.. BsV-
rlv, who introduced a number Of new
a ID beautiful figures. He in,efspersed
them with the new popular bsrn dance,
which always seems 10 enforcs sort OF
feeling OF Jolly abandon in every one:
A substantial supper was served at IL
O'Clock, aud the german ended at once
A special train furnished by tae W., A.
q Mt. Vernon BY, at few minutes
after the close of the dance, conveyed tie
Washington guests to that city, tbst
railway company showing their usual
accommodating aud enterpfising spirit.
The pstrouesses were Mrs. ]. Sidney
Douglas, Mrs. George Uhler, Mrs. Dan
enhower and Miss Cochran. Among
the out of town guests were Miss's sny-
der and Williams, of Washington; Miss
Robinson, of Louisiana; Miss Nelson,
of Wa,reut,D; Mr. and Mrs. Ftank
Mccormick. of Bsrryville; Messr'. W.
H. Gaines it,, of WsrrenIoD; B F.
Idep, of Manassas; GsoIg9 W. Ander-
ton, Washington and Lee UOiversi'y;
Messrs. Olsrkson, Brown, Ohss. CraW-
ford, A. Med. Crawford, E. Jackson,
B. L. Howell, P. A. P. Finley, Alger-
non Chalmers aud David T. Chalmers,
of the University of Virginia; Mr.. K.
R. Fsrr, of Fairfax, Mr.. 0. Q. Smooi,
Of North Carolina; Mr.. and Mrs. Board,
Mr. and Mrs n. F. Robertson, DIR.
Bsye;ley Pollard, U. s. NJ; DR.. Allen.
DIR. WIN. Garter, DR.. Roster Biley,
Msssrs. Frank Armstrong, Hamilton
B ixter, G.McMiuilrae, John b. Gwa b.
mey, @. B. Ohcyoey, Dr. VIM, Robert
S tad, IT,, G Y. Howard, F. Addison,
d. smith, Mr.. D,ysdale, VIM. Camp ard
Phil Campbell, all OF Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
FIRST Baptist CHURCH.

The following special music for Christ
mas will be sung on Sunday next at the
First Baptist Church
MurOing strvice-Anthew, "While
Shepherds Watched" Judefnd; hymn
1913 "To Us child Of hope is born, +"
Morrison: chsnt, Lords Prayer"
G ibsl; hymn 1O7, "Hsil, Thou long
expected Jesus" Wesley; anthem,
"There we're shepherds, Earle; hymn
III, "In lowly manger aleeping,"
Evening service Anthem, 1.-THE
prince of peace" Judefnd; hymn 1O2
iiHsrk, The glad sound The Saviour
Comes" DOddridge; chant, Lords
Prayer" Felix; bymn 1O8, "Hark
The herald angels sing" Wesley; an
them, "B 'hod bring you good It'd
InSs," McPhsil; hymn 10, cit came
npon the midnight cleor," Sears.
Oboii-S )loisls, soprano, Misses K ate
Lsef, Bessie Elicit, Josephine Nails and
Eiuh Ovens; sl,c, Mssdsmes E w.
Nails, G.. B. CneeseUa1; tenor, Mr..
HAYDEN ii. HeudersOn; bass, MsssTs. J.
T. Preston and Floyd G Saunders. Or
eanis', Mrs. w. A. BJl.oD; director, j.
T. Preston; soprano, Misses Bite,
Ohauncey, OILS, Elliott, Hoffman, Lsef,
Nails, Pa7ne, Pnrvis, A. Scba'e, 5.
S,bafe, WeDz-l, Z. Wood, Me'dames
J. I. Balleugsr, A. G.. Bits and T. l..
Finks; ALTO, Misses Barnett, Williams,
Mssdsmes G.. B. Oheesemsn aud f. w.
Nails; tenor, Messrs. Chsuncey, Cover,
Henderson, Langley, Smith, Trsna'y
and Thompson; bass, Messfs. Foster,
Francis, johnson, Kerrick, Phillips,
Preston aud saunders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
HOLIDAY.

Christmas Day is the one day in the
year most generally observed as holiday
In Alexandria and in fact throughout
the south. The hanks aud eli the pub
lie Offices, government, state and city,
will be closed; the pOstoffice will observe
Sunday hours and those stores which
open st all will close tarly in the day.
The saloons will not be open from mid
night tonight till Saturday morning
which will, of course, interfere With the
iollity of a few, 50 those who want the
"ardent" will govern themselves accord
iDgly. There will be many family re-
unions, while on the other hand mary
Alexsndrisns will spend tue day viNt-
iDg in the country snd 10 other cities. II
is hoped the cay mRy prove an ENJOY
able one to all and may pass without ac-
cident 10 any one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
ATTXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISE.
PARDONED BY TIE GOVERNOR.

Ia addition to the charitable work Us
uaiIy performed during the fesiivs STA
sou by Alexandra Lodge of EIks sug
gesiion from a prominent member q
night CT two ago ct q special session
tia! the organic stion request the COVER
ernor to pardon three Alexandrisns who
we're serving terms in lhs Penlteutisry,
so that they could spend Christmas at
home, was iaken up by the lodge and
today G vernon Swanson rewarded t1eir
Effort by granting psrdoDs to John Penn,
John McOuen snd Frank Wilkins, whose
terms would have expired in February.
II ia understood that two OF the men
Plea 1 guilty With the understanding tSai
they we're to be released after serving
six months. The other, John McOden,
was defended by Mr. 8. P. Fisher. 1t Is
uuderst1od that the Judge, jury and CON-
monweslth's attorney sigutd the petit
ton. The men are expected home this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
OPERA HOUSE.

Referring to Volta, the electric marvel,
who will be seen here with Volts the
aud Sl-Hers Trout a1ours, on Monday
night, an exchange says. Can you
imagine man carrying from 1000 TO
10000 volts Of electricity in his BODY aod
sill live? Well, this is what Volta
is doing every evening this week a. the
Trsnt Tht atra, giving one of the most
artliug exhibitions ever seen on the
5 age OF q theatre, There is nothing
geitd about his performance, in fact, he
marages to extract grta deal OF hum
or and comedy out of his various diff
cult fats. From the tips Of his fingers
he flashes a spark five inches long, show
lug that he Is poaitively carrying enough
electricity 10 his system to light thea
ire. Heignites cigars by simply touch
ing them with his fingers, lights gas st9
with his tongue and sets FIRE to several
handkerchief placed in contact with his
body Volta appears on the stage at
tired in evening dress and the current
is fed to him through cable attached
to bis wrist, leading from q huge gener-
ator placed 10 The centre OF the stage.
VOLTA is one of the most bftfl Dg illus
trations ever seen in thresire. de
has no rivals but several rash imitators
are said to be laid up for repairs in hos
pitfalls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
PERSONAL.

Miss Cora Cochran and Mrs. Thomas
B. Cochr an were hostesses yesterday
afternoon at q most charming card party
given a! the home OF the latter on Duke
street. The pretty house looked tbs
prettiest in it's Christmas decorations OF
red aud green, and old Virginia hospital
iiy was in evidence. Bridge and euchre
we're the games OF the evening and the
handsome prizes were awarded Mrs.
Henry Robe tsou, Mira. Clarence Lad
bester and Mrs. Hubert Snowden.
Mr.. Johu a. Marshall handsomely
enterla ned a few of bis friends at supper
lat night st the restaurant Of Mr.. John
Riley. The table was tsstefully deco
rated and the dishes set before the guests
were leading sessoDable delicacies, pre-
pared 10 a style known exclusively to
Riley. The liquid refreshments were
Mumm's extra dry and other choice
yands. The company sepa atsd wishing
their host a merry Christmas and happy
new year.
Mi. +. W. Hunter spent yesterday
in this city, the gaest OF Mr.. W. b.
Smoot.
Mrs. w. q. F. Lee, Of "Ravens
| WORTH" was the guest yesterday oil Miss
Katherine S usrt.
Miss Frances S. Carr, of Newport
News, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gard
ner L. Bottle.
Miss Kate NJ. Llmper aud Mr.. 1.
Kuble Bond, both of this city, were
M rried lsst night at the parsonage OF
the First Baptist Church by Rev. W.
F Wa 500.
Mr.. Leo T. Downey, son of Mr.. NJ
Downey, who, is now living In Portugal,
N. Y, is in this city, aud will spend the
holiday SESSION with his parents.
Miss Bona STRAIT on is spending the
holidays with her father, MIR. ID. b.
S ration, 10 Lynchburg.
Mr.. Charles S ScOver and Miss
Mauds Bellomy were married this moru-
ing by Rev. Father II. j. Cutler at st
Mary's Church parsonage.
Mrs. J. n. Bitter has gone to Hol-
comb, Miss, to spend some weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
FINED TWENTY DOLLARS EACH.

Justice Thompson held special SEA-
sion Of the Police Court yesterday even
ing for the trial of Walter Moore
and Walter Sloper, charged with On a.
gault on Robert F. Downham, the pro
prietor of store at King and Payne
streets, The accused were fined $50
each. Moore paid bis assessment, but
Sloper, through his attorney, Mr.. Lewis
II. Macheu, noted an sPpesl to the
Corporation Court, ard gave a bond OF
$780, his counsel becoming his surety.
Mr.. S G.. Brent, commemorative a'ttr-
new. conducted the prosecution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-24
DESTITUTE FAMILY.

A white man applied at the station
house this morning for assistance stating
that his family was in want. Au officer
went with TIE man and found tha' The
latter lived On Fayet!e street extended.
There he found the mans wife and three
children In abisct need. The family
had come here from Lalrel, Nd, 10
quest of work. The ladies' of the Co
oosra'ive Charities we're notified AID
promptly supplied the wants of the
needg family.