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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24
TERRIFIC STORM
DESTROYS CAMP OF PENNSYI-
NANIA GUARDSJEN AND
KILLS AND INJURIES SEW
ERAL.

Gettysburg. Pa, July "a The
second brigade Of the Pennsylvania
national guard is i'm fearful shane
today following the terrific cleo
trical storm that last night rent the
camp Of the 1900 Pennsylvania
guardsmcn II was one OF the most
destructive storms in recent years
and resulted in killing three guards
men. injuring scores Of othcrs and
blowing down jhc tent Of GOV Ed
win s stuart. Who was inside. but
escaped injury.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24
TRANSFERRED TO nLuEr'nhD

w. a Smith. who has represented
the Miller Supply company in The
Kanawha field. with headquarters
az Charleston for several years. has
been transferred 10 this field and in
the future will look after their
BlucGcld interests. Nr. Smith o. q
widc-awake young man who will
make good anywhere. and We are
glad 10 welcome him and wish HIM
sncona-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24
A TRYING
SITUATION
SPEAKER DELIVERED A LONG
ADDRESS JUST AFTER BEING
NOTIFIED OF HIS MOTHERS
DEATH.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 24.-De-
livering an address OF fve thou
sand words Immediately after learn
ing of the death or his mother. T.
l.. Cleary, OF Platteville. had a t-y-
ing experienc ebefore the Democrat
ic state convention yesterday. The
convention did not appreciate the
situation until Mr.. Cleary's address
had been concluded.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24
NOTED AUTHOR
AND POLITICIAN.

Capt Samuel r. Ncwberry. au-
thor OF Eagle OAK" and other
poems, and famous as n member OF
the big Four" in Virginia politics.
who refused TO do the bidding Of
Malone. has been I'm the city visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. G. H Mustard on
East Princeton avenue and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerome Mitchell fin South Blue
field. Capt Newbcrry left this
morning for visit on the Clinch
Valley.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24
PETIT LARCENY.
JUSTICE GODFREY SENDS TIP
ROBINSON AND ALICE MEL
WIN TO PRINCETON.

In Justice Godbey's court this
morning, Tip Robinson and Alice
Melvin, charged by Drew Brown
with the larceny OF certain bed
"kivers" and other household hxins
which they purloincd through a
window. were held for the grand
jury and In default OF bail were
sent to jail at Princeton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24
4 DARING
MAIL ROBBERY
ULSTER EXPRESS RIFLED BY
HIGHWAYMEN TODAY.

Grand Gorge, n. Y. July 24.-
Two daring highwaymen overpow-
cred the mail clerk OF the Ulster
and Delaware train No. 81. known
as the Ulster express. early today,
rified the mail pouches and escaped.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24

London, July 23.-The unfortun-
ate series OF disputes which has
arisen since the opening of the
Olympic games not only between the
Americans and the ofncials OF the
Amateur Athletic Association, but
between the athletes OF other ma
tions and the same officials, cul-
minated this afternoon IN an oc-
currence which threatened 10 wreck
the inter-Olym meetings
The trouble was over the final
heat Of the 600 metres Vat race for
which j. G. Carpenter, Cornell Uni
iversity: J. -. Taylor. Irsh-Ameri-
can A. c.; w. G Robbins. Cambridge
Mass. and Lieutenant Wyndham
Halswelle. Of United Kingdom,
qualified with the exception of
Taylor the men got off quickly on
the firing Of the pistol, and Robbins
sprinted in front, taking the pole
from Carpenter who was lust be-
hind with Halswelle trailing along
DcSlue MIN.
Race Declared Void,
II looked like anybody race as
they approached the last urn. the
three leaders being bunchDH. TheiS
squirt for the final hundred yards
was just begun when suddenly
number OF officials rushed onto the
track, the tape across the finish
was torn down and the raae was
declared void. 10 was hard for
time TO understand what had oc
Cured. but the official pronounce
ment was that Carpenter had fouled
Iialswcllc at the turn. Eyerybod9
close 90 this spot had noticed that
the three men had swcrycd towari
the outside OF the track MS they
came around the bend "a terrific
pace. but there were no s.gns ot Il
deliberate foul visible 90 hose H.
the press stands.
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MARATHON RACE,

decision as unfair and because the
officials declared no race without
consideration"
VIII Receive Credit i'm America.
The American committee further
announced that although Carpenter
and Robbins would not get the
Olympic medals. they would receive
medals from the American commit
tee and they would be credited with
their win i'm America.
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WRECK Ar sHAWsyULE.

a freight wreck occnrred last
evening at Shawsville, which de-
layed Nos. 3 and II about two
hours. No one was hurt.
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thousands of carrying the state. but
those who do not know. men like
A. /. Vorys. for instance. who
judges the sentiment OF the entire
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24

London, July 24.---When the
xowp prince of Sweden gave the
word To start the Marthon race this
afternoon. the English. American
and South African runners were
bunched. Long boat, Canadian,
forged to the front, setting a gruel-
ling pace.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24

A. c. Davis. OF Keystone. is visit
ing in the city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-24

London, July 24-Result OF
Marathon race. Durando Italy first.
Time two hours, "a minutes Sc
seconds.
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With every B. X. g w. Suit
of Clothes Excepting blaclls)
sold for $40 or more we will
give pair of Extra Trousers
or a pair of Nettleron OxfordJ.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
NO CLUE TO
DARING THIEVES

The police have no clue 10 the
burglars who forced an entrance into
the home OF William J. Highheld, ut
No. 14O5 West Seventh street. late on
Saturday night. and set the house on
fire. The flames communicated with
the adjoining dwelling. No 14O7. which
is unoccupied and is owned by William
G. Coke. president of the Harlan ana
Hollingsworth Corporation. The dam
age to the Highfield house will reach
$1,000 and to the other dwelling, about
81 600, both covered by insurance.
At the time OF the fire Mr.. and Mrs.
Highheld were visiting relatives at
Beaver Valley, Pa. They were mar
ried on November 2e, and Mr.. High
field had only recently purchased ana
furnished his new home.
That thieves caused the blaze SEEM
ed evident as the kitchen door was
found open ~ Miss Hyatt. who lives
at No. 1909 West Seventh street, when
she went to the burning house at tho
bidding Of a stranger. who informed
her that the place was on fire. An
examination later revealed that the
door in question had been forced open
with a jimmy as the woodwork was
damaged.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
NEWS NOTES FROM
THE COLLEGETO TOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Dee. 2S.-Christmas day was
quietly celebrated here.An business places
closed early in the day. The town was
very quiet, and no arrests were made. In
the morning sleighing was indulged in and
several fast steppers were noticed. Her
man r. Tyson handled the ribbons over a
toppy bay; "Ad" Thomas had Newsboy in
fine form Daniel Thompson had his trot-
ter; George II. Johnson enjoyed ride be-
hind a fine black; H. Warner McNeal,
with Prince showed good form.
The Methodist Church people observed
Sunday for Christmas exercises. Rev. W.
+. CorlSran. d. D.. preached appropriate
sermons both in the morning and evening.
The Presbyterian Church Sunday School
held Christmas exercises Friday evening.
A large audience was present. The Sunday
school OF ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
held their Sunday school entertainment
Thursday evening.
The Nonsense" Club. Of Wilmington
were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac j.
Moore Saturday evening Dinner was
served at S o'clock. The party consisted OF
twelve persons, and three tables were
used. Those present were Or. and Mrs
]. II. Johns. Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wheeler Mr. and
Mrs. II. l.. Pierce Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Appleby. Mr. and Mrs. Moore.
Mrs. David Shellender. living on Della.
ware avenue. was stricken by paralysis
and is in critical condition.
DIR. W. II. Steel. who has been quite ill
is able to be down stairs again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Hossinger and
/ child. OF Saranac Lake New York state
are the guests Of Albert n. Raub.
The Sunday School scholars OF the NJ
/ r. Church gave cantata "a Substitute
/ for Santa Claus" in Newark Opera Hous'
! Thursday evening.
]. Rankin Colmery and Miss KatheriRi
Reed were married by the Rev. Father
/ OFT on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Paul +. Pie left Thursday 10 joiI
her husband I'm Pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Editorial
Opinion

Immigrant Savings ror europe.
New YORK World.
OF the S5OOO,OVO in more than 332 500
Chrisrmas money orders taken IN one
days ship from this port over sSSO,OOO
was bound for Great Britain and over
s,e0Oo0 for Italy. Austra-hungary Will
receive more than S6OO,OOO; Sweden more
than $4,000. and Germany nearly $780,
600. Sons of Greece, who have discoy-
cred America 50 recently that in general
Immigration tables for 1908 they were
punched among aliens coming from "all
other parts Of Europe" sent slOS.OoO. as
against the $4,000 forwarded by sons Of
France.
In 1905 the Italians in America alone
sent back to Europe more than $4,000
money orders, representing sl1,OOO,OOO.
while Austro- Hungarian remitters sent
S,s5O000; British, $500 600; Russian nearly
s5,2OOOOO Japanese. s.. 100000 and German
more than Sl,OOO,OOO In the same year Ital-
ians going back 10 Italy, according to the
best estimate possible. changed about $751;
100000 into Italian money which they car
ried home.
The constant going back and forth OF
Italian wage-earners and their almost
ceaseless carriage or transmission of cash
give them special interest IN the financial
view. Other immigrants send their saw
ings to help parents and dependents in
the old country The Italians do that, too,
but they also send accumulations for their
own establishment in their own sunny
land. The transfer Of s62 900 in a single
year, as indicated by The above figures
for 1905. becomes OF important effect on
the national prosperity Of Italy.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Insanity in Japan.
.tle ePost-Lntelligencer.

seattle BoSt-intelngencer.
The statement Of Dr. X. Saito, Of the
Aoyama hospitals for the insane at Toxic,
that insanity is increasing at a remark
able rate in Japan "as Occidental civiiiza-
ton is sweeping the country" will merely
emphasize the penalty humanity must
ever pay for progress along almost any
line. Conditions have changed rapidly in
Japan and IN every direction there have
been progressive movements of large
moment. While the Japanese people have
shown remarkable alertness and aptitude
IN adjusting themselves to the changing
order an increase in insanity was per-
haps inevitable. DR.. Saito says 80 years
ago there was practically no insanity in
the country"
Before the war with China there were
only three cases Of insanity ont Of every
10000 inhabitants; In 1903 the rate had in
creased TO per 10000 and to-day Dr.
Saito says the rate Is s per 10000 That
is rather rapid increase. But 1t is bare
ly possible that much OF the increase is
more apparent than real. Closer study Of
diseases of the human mind may have
resulted In increasing the number and
kind OF mental ailments in Japan, Just as
II has IN other countries, which means
simply that persons hitherto cassed ss
sane arc now classod among the insane
because Of some mental condition which
brings them within the scope Of one or
the other Of the defined ailments.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
THEATRICAL
THE GAkRICK

For the week commencing bo-day-the
one big holiday week of all the year
The Garrick comes 10 the fore with a bill
of high-class vaudeville that is sure TO
merit and receive the patronage of the
thousands who look TO this playhouse for
a few hours entertainment each week. b.
A. Rolfe's big musical comedy Paradise
Alley with Marguerite Haney and a
company OF Is people heads the show
an exceedingly promising feature. "The
Hall Room Boys" with Tom Whifhn,
VIII Healy. Alice Gray and others. pre-
sented by permission Of II. A. Magill. the
New York Journal cartoonist who made
THE Hall Room Boys" famous; The Six
Bonnessettis. European gymnasts. and
good ones; Kratore. the mad musician;
The Helm Children. an unusually good
Juvenile act; Whitley and Bell. German
comedians; The Standard Quartette. a
good singing act and the Kinetograph
complete the bill for the last week Of the
old year
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
OF
STATE CROPS

The government crop report for the
month of December shows an estimated
corn crop i'm Delaware for the month Of
$4,000 acres, yielding an average of 80
per cent. or 6.2iO bushels. The price per
bushel on December was 50 cents,
making a total farm value Of S36s2 for
the crop.
According to the same report ll5,00o
acres Of Delaware soil are sown in
winter wheat, yielding l,725oO0 bushels
valued at 81 a bushel Oats are growing
on 1900 acres. The estimated produce
tion is $4,000 bushels, each bushel valued
az o. cents. on 1000 other acres 5000
bushels Of rye are growing, each bushel
being valued at II cents.
Other products are reported upon as
follows:
Buckwheat-1.OOO acres. 10000 bushels
production, valued at $50 900.
Potatoes-s,OOO acres, 656,0oO bushels
production, valued at S5l4,OOo.
.Hay-7s.0OO acres, 12500O tons produce
tion valued at S1,562.000
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
FOUR FUNERALS
AT MIDDLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIpDLETOWN. Dec. 2S--Four funerals
within one week beats the record for Md
dletown, and several families in and near
town have passed sad Christmas. First
was the funeral of William r. Cochran,
who died suddenly on Tuesday morning,
OF acute indigestion. Mr.. Cochran was one
of the best known men in the neighbor-
hood and was the oldest son OF the late
Ex-Governor John p. Cochran. The fun
eral services were held on Thursday af-
ternoon, and were conducted by Rev p.
L. Donaghy. OF st. Annes p. L. Church
The pail bearers were George d. Kelley.
Alexander Corbit. ]. B. Foard, Daniel W.
Corblt. William A. comegys and Thomas
Craven.
on Tuesday afternoon, at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. II, A. Pool, near AfcDon-
ough. was buried on Saturday morning in
Forest Cemetery. near here.
Mrs Mary Jones' widow OF Edward
Jones. was buried in Forest Cemetery on
wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Jones lived
here for number OF years. but has re-
Gently made her home in Philadelphia
aves two daughters. MAY and Efhe
both OF whom made their home with their
mother
Mrs William Bolten died at her home
near ST. Augustine. on Friday night. She
IS survived by her husband. three daught-
ers and one son. The funeral services will
be held tomorrow afternoon at the house
with interment in Forest Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
TARIFF REVISION DIFFICULTIES

r ACK from their homes, the Republican
~ members Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee resumed today at Washington, the task
of building a new tariff bill.
A clannish feeling among Congressman rep
rcsenting districts that have been greatly bene-
fted bv protection, indicates where those who
would revise the tariff down. are going to meet
the heaviest opposition. The manufacturers
and workingmen interested in a protected in
dustry look to their Congressn-s to have that
particular tariff upheld.
They leave him free, of course to follow any
patriotic conviction he may have to vote for
lower duties on other lines. AS the first duty Of
a Congressman is to get things for his district,
failure in an effort te keep up the tariff that ap-
plies particularly TO his own district will prob
ably relegate many statesman TO private life.
No statesman is going to be relegated if he can
help it, and one of the most promising ways of
helping it, is 10 join in with representatives who
occepy 4 similar position.
The result is that while Congressman gener-
ally are waiting for tidings from the Ways and
Means Committee, they are quietly comparing
their interestAin the tariff question. A line OF
protectionsts in the House would include both
Republicans and Democrats A number of
Southern districts are so greatly interested in
protected industries that representatives will
vote for the tariff. however much they NAV be
accused Of backsliding on party platforms and
history.
This is particularly true of Florida two of the
Congrcssmen from that State having informed
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
With the Photographers

A Brooklyn magistrate holds that man cannot oe
found guilty nonsupport of his wife II ne mas never
contributed to her support This shows how careful men
shoull he OF commencing the practceNew York Herald
supplying Tom Lawson with money TO pay for all this
advertising.-Wa Post.
Serene E PAYNE is having poor luck with the gentle
men whom he is calling before the committee on ways
r,sion would be a bad thing for this country-Chcago
Record Herald.
1aat,iipr Nelson and Richard Harding Davis the
onlv authors we of who are able to have them
selves accompanied by vaets-Chicago Record-Herad'
he people partners in all great fortunes says
Andrew Carnegie Very silent partnersNew York Amer
lean.
An excursion to the Pole is necessary to qualify
Abruzzi as the worlds leading frost eNpert-Washingon
star.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Monday, December %, 1908
GRAFT IN PITTsBURG.

M r. CARNEGIE, IL is said has been inanc-
ing the fight against graft in Pittsburg
Ia. Ii this report is correct, Mr. Carnegie de-
serves one of his own medals
Graft it is believed, has been running riot IN
Pittsburg And the graiters seem to have been
cheap lot P1tsburg has long been controlled
by ring. The ring lms initiated other combines
oi politicians such as those in New York and
Philadelphia. The city has been looked upon as
a fitting field for pluRder. But if the reports OF
the evidence collected are trustworthy, it looks
as # some OF the prominent Pittsburg citizens
would go to prison
II is high time that men in politics should
learn the lesson that public office does not mean
public plumber. Grafters in many parts of the
country have been sent TO Jail recently Even
some of the most strongly entrenchcd rings as
for example that in San F4ancisco, are totterng
under the assaults of the foes of plunder In
Pennsylvania the sentences imposed upon four
of the capital gralters bring the lesson right
home TO those in Pttsburg.
There is always a sad side to such affairs as
the prosecution of graiters There is a side
which is net fully seen or appreciated The men
implicated disgrace not only themselves they
belrav not only their friends, but they bring suf-
b .erpg upon the innocent
Ne read OF an arrest, but we do not often think
o. the family. of the mother or the wife, or the
children who, because of the misdoings of the
crooked man, are forced to pass their lives bur-
dened with the stigma of his wrong doing. They
feel the disgrace more keenly than does the man
who actually commits the crime
No sympathy should be wasted upon a man
who deliberately betrays his fellow man who
causes his bondsmen to lose money but SYM
pathy cannot be withheld from the members of
a mans own family who are also the victims OF
his nlisdeeds
The warning, however is always so clear.
Men in public Office who take money that does
not belong to them stand eight chances out OF
ten OF being found ont The rest Of the nation
is not Philadelphia The plunderers may es-
cane i'm Philadelphia but they can get away
with the goods" ia but few other places
The Pittsburg scandal promises TO develop
into one Of the most shocking municipal scandals
OF the country Those holding office elsewhere
4. vS.en tempted should think of this latest illus
tration Of the consequences OF graft and take
heed
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE
CUSTOM UPHELD
U. 5. Forester Says Cutting
of Trees Does Not Menace
Forests

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.--The nations
forests this year supplied 100000 Christ
mas trees, the forestry service estimating
that one out of every four families OBJ
served the tree custom at Yuletde. Clifford
Pinchot United states Forester. upholds
the Christmas tree custom and believes
it should be maintained.
"The number Of trees cut this year" he
said, lis Insignificant when compared TO
the consumption for other purposes for
which timber is demanded. This clearing
of an area equal to a good-sized farm
should not be the subject of much worry
when il is remembered that for lumber
alone it is necessary TO take timber from
an area Of more than 100000 acres every
day Of the year.
1T is true that there has been serious
damage TO forest growth in the cutting Of
Christmas trees in various sections of the
country, particularly in the Adirondacks
and parts Of New England, but through
these sections the damage in cutting
young evergreens for use at Christmas
is ininitesimal when compared with the
loss OF forest resources through fires and
careless methods Of numbering
Germany has the highest developed
system Of forest management in the word
although its per capita use OF Christmas
trees is greatest. In this country the for
esters predict that the Christmas tree bus
mess will become a recognized industry
and that as much attention will be given
it as now devoted to growing Of crops Of
timber for other uses. II is stated that
only conservation of the timber which re-
mains and a carefully planned system Of
reformation viii meet the demand for
40Oo0.OOOOOO feet of lumber and the mil
lions OF little trees used each year."
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Personal and Pertinent

The Most Rev William J. Walsh, ID ID, archbishop
of Dnblin first chancellor of the Irish National unver-
~ ID one of the versatile and learned ecclesastcs
living He has written books subjects ranging from
hietalls TO Glegorian music His treatise on bmeal
% was the hrs exposition Of the subject which made
It ineligible.
Dr George A Dorsey curator OF anthropology in the
,eld Museum of Natural History. has returned to Chi
900 inter- trip around world DR. Dorsey entered
regions before penetrated by whte man. Inc
result of his trip will mean much to the Field Museum
for already 60 large cases OF ethnoosea specimens nave
arrived at the museum.
Miss Marie AiacNaughton, of Washington, has been
uresened with the diploma insignia of officer dAcad-
eny by the Department of Public Instruction in France
as a reward her work in the promotion OF interest in
French language literature in this country and work
in connection with the treaty Paris between the United
States and Spain.