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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
A TIPPING SYNDICATE.

A new idea in the tipping system
has been devised in Chicago. A
syndicate which agrees to furnish
walters TO restaurants free OF charge
has been formed, the syndicate to
reap all monies received by its en-
plOyes in the way Of tips and out
OF this pay a salary OF $50 a month.
The tipping system has gotten to
be an almost unbearable nuisance. II
a person goes into a restaurant no.
el barber shop, Pullman car. the
employe looks forward for his dime
or quarter no less surely than the
proprietor, and if a man should be
SO ungenerous as 70 withhold his tin
or so absent minded as 10 forget IL
chat is n it is possible for the
servant 70 let a customer forget this
act Of generosity(2J the customer
will fare ill next time The one who
gives small tips az the hotels must
wait and watch guest after guest
served while nc waits and gets a
poorer fare.
I'm commenting upon ,he Ipping
syndicate the Louisville Courier
Journal says.
The syndicate is said % be maxi
ing money. but it cauno. last That
line salaried solicitor Is failure is
an. axiom OF The business world The
average waiter will feel that fhc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
RECLUSE WAS RICH
LIVING IN SEEMING POVERTY.
WOMAN LEFT $4,000.
London Police Are Seeking In Amer
lea the Heirs Of Miser OF Peculiar
Tastes Who Has Just
Passed Away.

Thirty thousand dollars worth OF
personal property awaits the heirs of
a remarkable old woman recluse who
has Just died in Chiswick, a London
suburb, says the Kansas City Star.
Her next-of-kin are believed by the DO
lice to be living in different parts of
the United States-one of them. a
niece, having been last heard OF I'm
California-and advertisements ad.
dressed TO them by name will shortly
be published I'm America.
When they come here they will find
an assortment of treasures, for Mrs.
Jane Chutton, the dead woman. an.
pears to have had peculiar tastes. AL.
though successfully posing as the
poorest OF the poor, living in a dilapi.
dated old house, with dog for her
sole companion, her death revealed the
TACT that she had slowed away in a
back room $4,000 in bank notes. $4,000
in government bonds, diamond rings.
brooches, bracelets and other jeweIry
worth about $4,000 and a great store
or valuable silks, rare Indian and
Paisley shawls.
The hovel In which she was found
dead had been her home for many
years. A neighbor brought her food
and old friends visited her now and
then. A love romance I'm the back.
ground may have had something to do
with her solitary life. In 1851 she mar.
rled john Chutton, a butler who had
passed himself off as a man OF means
and whom she found too inquisitivc
about her affairs" This was the only
reason she ever gave for leaving him
at the church door the day of their
marriage and for never seeing him
again. She seldom left her house and
her visitors were few and far be.
tween
For several days her neighbor, one
Elizabeth Camp, had knocked On her
door and was unable to get any re-
ply. so she summoned the police, who
forced an entrance. They found Mrs
Chutton lying dead on the bed A
search or the house was made. In one
room were hundreds of yards of silk
worth $3.50 a yard, rare shawls and
wraps. There were boxes full OF beau.
tiful old-fashioned clothing. and many
costly ornaments lay scattered in the
dirt. Packed away In an old trunk was
a stocking containing the $4,000 in
bank notes and $4,000 in government
bonds. A tin box revealed heap of
diamond rings, brooches, bracelets.
gold watches and precious stones.
The only food In the house was n
small piece of bread The coroner
said that he had once attended her
but had not charged anything be-
cause he thought she was a poor
woman. The police have taken posses
sion OF the dilaDidated house and all
It's precious contents, and they are
waiting for the American relatives to
reveal their whereabouts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
FRIDAY. JAN. 3, 1908.
GET on THE WATER WAGON.

The Bluefield Water Works & I'm
provement company have announced
that they would spend any amount
Of money necessary TO give the city
water supply free from contamina-
ton, but as yet nothing seems o
have been done.
The epidemic of typhoid demands
immediate attention. The question
OF the city's health is one of first
importance, and the most speedy
remedy should be sought
The sanitary expert finds plenty
of room from contamination. even
found sess pools and caves where
dead animals were accustomed to be
thrown connected with the Ada wa
ter supply.
We trust the water works intend
TO carry out their New Year resolu-
tions.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
y NAV, Nv Mz,;M!!!'H0ito|ksWastarr)
NOVEMBER % 1ooz

NOVEMBER "a, 1907.
Leave S:15 a. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
andoah division. Pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to New York, via Hagers-
town, Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Norfolk. Cafe Dining Car.
9:45 a. m. for Roanoke, Rich
mmd, Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper,
Dining Car.
2:55 p. m. for Roanoke and Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper to Philadel-
phia.
1888 p. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
sleeper to Norfolk and Lynchburg
to Richmond. Cafe Car.
From the West at 8 200 a. M. GAR
a. m, 2:O5 p. m, $3.50 D. m, 1928
p. m.
Leave Bluefeld 500 p. IN. for
kenova Columbus and all points
West and Northwest. Pullman Sleep
ers for Columbus and Cincinnati.
Cafe Cars.
Trains arrive at Bluefleld from the
East at 500 a. M, 2:1O D. M, $40
p. m. and $3.50 p. m.
$3.50 a. m. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus, Toledo. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave 9:35 a. m. and 2:25 p. M.
| daily for Tazewell Norton and all
stations on CIinch Valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch Valley division at 2:40 D..
m. and 1926 p. m.
Leave GAS a. m. for Kenova and
intermediate stations via Wayne.
Leave $40 a. m. and 2:40 p. m.
for WEIGH and intermediate stations.
For Pocahontas $40 a. M, GAS
a. M, $3.50 a. m, 2:40 D. m. and
$40 p. m. Arrive from Pocab ontas
/ at 500 a. m, 1908 p. M, $3.50 p.
M, 9:35 a. M, and 500 p. m.
For Bramwell, leave Bluefield $40
a. m, 5:45 a. m, $50 a. m, 2:4O
p. m. and $3.50 p. m.
Cali on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets maps and
additional information.
w. p. BEVILL, G.. p. A.,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
A Vacation.

A certain scientist in the service
OF Uncle Sam At Washington IL said
to be a hard taskmaster to both his
official and his domestic servants.
Being detailed once to accompany
a scientific expedition on an extended
cruise, the scientist is said to have
unbent a trife in communicating the
news TO his personal attendant.
Henry" he said, how would you
like to go with me around the world p,
do we go from east to west, sir?,
asked the man.
Yes
and we lose a day going that way.
do we not, sir?"
we do"
Then, SIR ] should like very much
to go II would give me day Of
Harpers Weekly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
Non.Commlttal.

Young Mrs. Jorkins is a very hard
woman to pump. She always gets out
OF giving you any information when
you ask her anything"
Il heard she was very close.
mouthed."
You know, II was reported that she
and her husband did not get on very
we'll together, so when | asked her
quite casually what her husband gave
her the other day for birthday pres.
ent Ito see IL they were on good
terms), I couldn't tell from her answer
whether he had given her a handsome
piece OF brica-brac or whether they
had quarreled."
What did she say?"
She just said. He gave me a lar ~
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION SITS
HARD ON CIGARETTES

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 3.--In the
constitutional convention yesterday
cigarette discussion, that, in the be-
ginning gave the appearance of hav-
ing been entered into jokingly, pass
ed quickly into serious stage and
resulted in the adoption Of pro-
posal prohibiting the manufacturing
and sale of cigarettes in the state.
The proposition was carried in the
committee of the whole and later
was adopted, Sc to II, in formal
session. The opposition to the pro-
posal will be renewed when 1t comes
up on the second reading.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

There is mole Catarrh In this sec
tion OF the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies. and
by constantly failing TO cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it incura-
bic. Science has proven catarrh to
De a constitutional disease and there
Gore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure manu-
featured by +. ]. Cheney & Co. To-
ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t Is taken in
ternally In doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
syst EN-. They offer one hundred dol
lars for any case It fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials
Address: f. ]. CHENEY &c CO, To-
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
afflicted WITH SORE EYES
FOR 33 YEARS.

4 have been afflicted with sore
yes for thirty-three years. Thirteen
ears ago I became totally blind and
was blind for six years. My eyes
we're badly in1amed. One OF my
neighbors insisted upon my trying
Chamberlain's salve and gave me
ialf a box OF IT, To my surprise Il
iealed my eyes and my sight came
back to me.--P G. Earls, Cynthiana,
Ky. Chamberlain's Salve Is for sale
y The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
WILLIAMS
KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neg1ected your Kidneys?
Have you overlooked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
kidneys and bladder? Have you
pains In loins, side, back, groins and
bladder? Have you fiabby appear
ance of the face, especially under
the eyes. Too frequently a desire
to pass urine? II SO, williams Kid
ney Pill will cure you.
Price soc.
For safe by The White Pharmacy:
Cor. Bland street and Princeton ave-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
DONNA LEADER IS
COMING TO NEW YORK

London, Jan. Paul Nilyoukov.
the leader OF the Democrats in the
Russian parliament, will sail from
Liverpool tomorrow for New York,
where he will deliver what is ex-
pected TO be a sensational address
on Russian conditions before the Ma
tional Civic Forum. In order 20 take
up the leadership OF the Constitu-
tional Democrats on the floor of the
douma at its reconvening, Milyon-
koy will remain in America only
three days before he sails for Rus
STA again.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
$4,000 PAID TO
SCHOOLS OF STATE

Charleston. w Va Jan 3-The
treasury department paid out during
the month OF December about S275.-
600 70 the schools OF the state. De
cemb"r is one Of the heavy months
in the year in the disbursement Of
school funds There still remains
fair sized sum to be distributed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
les, satI,faetorr-to himself.

recent number OF simpllzissImus
tells this STORY with a moral: The
Union Bank Of S. Petersburg has It's
own police service One night the di.
rector vas slcepless lie wondered
whether the bank police we're really
trustworthy lie concluded to make
a trial lie disguised himself and
rushed pistol IN hand into the bank
vault The police we're good for moth.
Ing They looked on quietly while the
director pocketed 1000 900 rubles and
carried them away Since then no one
has seen the director"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03

Harvey Harmer. OF Harrison coun-
~, after several moons OF getting on
and or, OF pulling and hauling. will
next week announce himself a can
didato for governor. Perhaps
Parkersburg Sentinel.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
PUBLIC OPINION.

Perhaps after all it may not be a
bad idea to pay of that old Virginia
debt entire. II is said that Senator
pooner is talking of charging a lit
tie fee OF FIVE hundred dollars as
starter. State Journal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-03
Under the STARE.

Don't be serious, Jack Let's change
the subject What Is that bright
starr"
That's Sirius. too. dear"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
ACTIVITY IN
 ATLIN DISTRICT

Frank Weir, who has been mining In Atlin for a number of years came out from there last night and will leave on the Princess May tonight.
 Mir. Weir brings the news of the sale of certain leases on Ruby creek to J. M. Daulton of Seattle and that he will in- stall hydraulic plant to work the same. The claims were owned by Don- aid Ross, Jack Kirkland and others and they are deemed very rich. It is ur- derstood, he says, that the purchase price was s6O,OOO.
 The Spruce creek power company, says Mir. Weir, is putting in bed rock Hume from the falls up to their bench lease holds. This will make their prop erty one of the best in the district. There is considerable activity on Wil. son creek which is showing up we'll though hard to prospect. The North Columbia company Is rushing work on the big ditch and expects to have 1t completed this season. The Guggen- helm sieam shovel will start work in August and a new plan better Iadapted 10 working their claims will be installed.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19

Chicago June 9-COngressman James S. Sherman was nominated for the vce-presdency by Timothy Woodruff Uncle Joe Cannon seconded the nomination. The speech es made by these two clearly indicated that Sherman had
 clear field and that he had been agreed upon by the leaders, Governor Guild placed in nomination by Chairman of the Convention Senator Lodge of MasSachu setts Former Governor Franklin Murphy of New Jersey was nominated by Robert McCarter, of New York The ballot following stood: Sherman, Sl6; Murphy, Wj Guild 76 This was enough and Shermans election was made unanimous,
 Amid great shouting and wild scenes of enthusiasm the convention adjourned.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19

 HONOR MAN

Fred J. Rosenberg arrived up on the Dolphin bringing with him all the hon ora that Hill Military academy, of Port land, which he has been attending. had to offer. He graduated from the academy with the highest hOnOrH and was the valedictorlan of his class. He is but IS years of age, and son of George Rosenberg. Hehas accepted position in the office of the Alaska steamship company with Agent Carroll.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
PROF. GAVIN
 HAS ARRIVED

Prof. J. W. Gavin and wife, the new principal of the Sksgwsy schools, ar rived up on the Dolphin this morning accompanied by Mrs. Garvin. Prof. and Mrs. Gavin have engaged the cottage formerly occupied by the fam fly of c. NJ. Dlers. They came directly from Portland. Prof. Gavin was lately vlce-prlnclpal of Hill Military academy a, Portland. Prof. Gavin comes with the highest recommendations He Is 8 graduate of Yale.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
MOVING
 ALL RIGHT

The steamer Whitehorse which left Whitehorse at p. ID. Tuesday, arrived at Dawson this morning.
 The Dawson passed Stewsrt river at 5 a. m.; the Selkirk, Yukon Crossing at 8 6. m.; the Casks, Lower Lebarge at ' Q m. The next sailing from White horse will be the Victorian tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The White horse will leave Dawson for White horso this evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
Chicago, June 19-Congressman James s. Sherman. of New York, was nominated for the vice-presidency on the first ballot
tunls.d Pres. rolouraph-cabIo S0rIoo.)

Chicago June l9-The first ballot by which Taft was nominated was as follows: Taft 7O2 Cannon 58 Fair banks 40; Hughes 67 Foraker l6 Knox, 6S Lafollete 25 Roosevelt, 3; absent l.
 Washington, June 19-secretary Taft received the news of his nomination at the White House. Hewas much affected when told of the result of the first ballot He later sent his resignation as secretary Of war to ake effect July l. It will he says take about ten days to clean up the business of his office that he may turn 1t over to his successor with clean desk.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
WILL HAVE
 BIG HOUSE

Great interest Is being maniieSted in the coming of Miss Crystal Snow and Niss Dazle StromBtadt In concert on next Tuesday. The young ladies are well known here for their talents and those who have not heard them. They will have !, crowded house.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
.BALLAINE AND
 JUDGE REID
(By Unhed Press.)

Seattle, June l9.-Judge Sllas H. Reid, of the third judicial division Of Alaska who Is here, has granted per sonal interview to Ballaine touching the receIvershIp.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19

Major Richardson, president of the Alaska road commission and Captain Plllsbury, engineer, left on the morn ing train for the lower Yukon and Nome. Major Richardson was asked as to the import of the dispatch printed in yesterdays Alaskan as to the Gug- genheims having given the government the right to the use of Keystone canyon near Valdez to construct a road to the Tanana. Major Richardson said that the Copper River & Northwestern rail-
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
DARK HORSE WINS SECOND PLACE
THAT ROAD THROUGH KEYSTONE


 road company had been occupying the canyon but that their rights would er- pire shortly anyhow; that the commIs- sion had run It's road higher up and at considerable disadvantage pending the completion of the railroad with the idea of connecting the government road with the end of the track when completed but, tired Of waiting, they had negotiated with the railroad people for the use of the grade through the canyon until the railroad be built If built within certain time.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
James S. Sherman, Congressman of New York Chosen on the First Ballot
 Wild Manifestation of Enthusiasm Marks the Close of the Convention.
(Ry United Press.)

TokIo. June 19,-A fearful tornado has swept the north coast of Japan and 400 fishermen are reported lost.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19

Although rather slow about getting started, the Fourth of July committees at laNt report progress. AL the meet ing of ;be general committee last night
 the different sub-commiltees, with the exception ol the finance, report that their work is now moving satisfactorily. The committee ln charge of the selee- tIon of the Goddess of Liberty, have their ticket and ballot boxes at work, aud a count, the first of the contest, will be made tonight. The sports commit tee say that in addition to the baseball contest they will have an interesting program of miscellaneous sports in- cluding from kid races to a horse con- test. The program committee have de- clded cue regular old-ioshionsd feature not seen in skagwsy for some time-a patriotic oration aud the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The finance committee started their laborS
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19

Best meals in Whitehorse at Royal Cafe. If
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19

The Bull Dog IS par excellence, ca at Tony Dortero's for same.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-06-19
\ BIG CELEBRATION PROMISED

today, having deferred action until the present tlme owing to the general rush of business which has prevailed throughout the town on account of the big crowds of the past few weeks, but the general sentiment Is so decidedly in favor of bIC, whole-souled, thorough celebration, that there Is DO danger of their being any lack of the needtul.
 Friday night July 3, it is the inten- tiou of the committee to give 8 dance for the benefit of the celebration, and the following night free dance for the benefit of our visitors.
 This brief outline of our plans will, we trust, convince our citizens that we are going to have a frst-class celebra- ton and get everybody interested, especially the business houses and the like who will, 1t is hoped, prepare floats for the parade.
 Chairman Publicity Committee.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-10-15
Center View Items

School opened last Monday with a
large enrolment Miss Beulah Wilson
Will WELD the birch.
f. ). Davis made trip tn Lib, raj
ast week after his father-in- law. Jas
3allinger, who has been visiting his
laughter in st. Louis Mrs. BallingeI
visiting daughter in Washington
and will not return to her home here
for a few months,
Sam Evans, Ed Brown and Joe Shep-
lerd went to Liberal the first of The
week with broom corn.
The meeting at Center View, or bet
,er known as the Brown school house,
is still in progress. The Presiding
Elder was with them Saturday night
and Sunday.
Rain, rain. We certainly have had a
Inc rain and little wind and hail
With il. The wind last Sunday night
Olowed down two barns and unroofed
sam Evans blacksmith shop Sam
put in the rest of the night after the
storm ceased, hunting his blacksmith
tools.
Joe Shepherd was so unfortunate n
% lose a fine mare Sunday night dur.
ing the storm. 1t is supposed she was
struck by lightning.
Frank Henderson, George Mayo and
sam Evans ceiled the schoo. house last
Thursday
Rev. Nile and Mcknight are con-
Quoting meeting at Center View
Commenced last Sunday
Wheat sowing is the order of the
day. Wheat that has been sown looks
nice since the good rain.
The wind storm Sunday night played
havoc with our enterp-ising farmers
Messrs. Brewer and b. II. Horns wind
mills were blown down; Mr.. StreulPs
barn was made into kindling wood
Hershel McCalls' house was partl3
unroofed Sam Wollie's buggy was de-
molished and many others too numer-
Gus 10 mention, were victims of the
storm
Mrs BIG BONNET.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-10-15
Couc,,

Ev, rybody Is feeling good over the
fine rains
Wheat is looking fine in this vicinity.
Mrs Jim Couch is enjoying visit
from her father, Nr Kirs.
Leslie Bobbett, Grant Couch and
Jess Wigton start for Kansas next
Tuesday where they expect to shuck
corn for several months
E.F Davis of Amorita, Oklahoma is
visiting his brother, u. +. Davis.
L. G. smith and Mr.. Kildow made a
business trip to Liberal Monday
Sunday school at Couch was discon-
tinued last Sunday Oh account of so
many people leaving.
Mr. Phelps made trip to Beaver
Saturday.
Mr.. Peckham, of Beaver was making
calls in our vicinity Thursday
Frank Skinner entertained large
crowd last Thursday night. A de
licious supper was se-ved. Ills friends
will long remember his 5Oth birthday
Mrs Sam May returned home Thur
day after months visit at her ole
home at Hitchcock, Oklahoma.
Miss Bessie Bobbitt left for Cleo
where she expects to teach sch Dol
An ice cream supper at Mr.. Wander
burgs last Friday night for the beneh
If the church.
Leslie Bebbitt returned home last
week from Cleo.
Jim Kamp made business trip to
Hooker Wednesday
The infant child of Mr.. aud Mrs
Kennedy died Sunday morning. They
nave the sympathy of many around
Couch.
A cyclone and hail storm struck thi.
vicinity Sunday night about S:3C
,'clock Considerable damage was
done TO buildings and crops.
Mr.. SINNERS visited at his brothers
last Sunday.
i. +. Davis buildings were all
blown to pieces, except his house, in
the storm Sunday night. He also lost
several chickens.
Several of the young people gathert d
at Mr. Barr's one night last week
They report "A fine time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-10-15
DIR. y. A. MILLER,
Dental Surgeon.

| have located in Beaver for the
practice of dentistry in all its branch
es. Plate work a specially. | will be
absent from my office one week begin
ming with the first Monday in each
month. Respectfully,
j A. MILLER
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-10-15
Official Directory
L. s. Land Office, Woodward
District Court Officers.

Hon n " loofbourrow. Judge
Hon. John Embry. u : Attorney
John Il Ahcruathy, 4 ) .Jarshnl
~ f Quinn. District Clerk