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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION.
Differences Between Operators and
 Miners May Be Settled.

Kansas City, May S.-After weeks of conference during which time numerous proposals were made by both sides result ing in leaving the entire matter to Il subcommittee on each organization, a settlement of the differences existing be- tween the United Mine Workers and the operators of the southwest was reached this afternoon, and the joint sub-commit- tee adjourned.
 Thirty-five thousand miners in Missouri. Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas have been on strike since April l pending the completion of the new contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
FATAL EXPLOSION
 OF KITCHEN STOVE

St. Johnsbury, Vt, May S-The explo- sion of a kitchen gas stove in the tene- ment of John Wilson today set fire to the interior and caused the death of four persons, two by burning and the others by suffocation.
 The dead are:
 Mrs. John Wilson, aged 40.
 Miss Mary Lee, her sister, aged 16 years.
 Sarah Wilson, her daughter, years.
 John Wilson, her son, years.
 Mrs. Wilson was sick in an adjoining room and was cut off from escape.
 The firemen, after putting out the fire, found the bodies of Miss Lee and the two children on, the kitchen floor. Mrs. Wilson's body was beside the bed, but 1t was not burned, death being due to suffocation. The cause of the explosion has not been determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
WHITE MAN MAY BE HANGED
 BY MOB FOR BRUTAL CRIME

Augusta, May s-Lula May Leopard, years of age daughter of MT. Dolli- var Leopard of Langley, s. C., was crim- inally assaulted this afternoon by an un- known white man and is in critical con- dtion. Her assailant escaped and up to a late hour tonight had not been caught
 Excitement is at fever heat tonight at Langley and the woods around the vil- lage literally swarm with crowds of armed men. If the object of their search is caught, a lynching will probably fol- low, despite the fact that Sheriff Rabun is doing all he can to pursuade the crowds to be satisfied with capturing the as sailant. At at late hour scores of citi zens and a number of officers are still securing the country, but no arrests have been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
STORM SUFFERERS
 APPRECIATE AID

Washington, May S.-Major Devol of the army, who had charge of the earliest portion of the relief work at Hattiesburg, Miss, following the destruction by the tornado there, says in his report to the adjutant general of the army that the general sentiment of the country seems to be one of great appreciation. Hs quotes from a letter received from the chairman of the Puryls relief committee, who, after expressing thanks to the gov ernment, the war department and the Red Cross society for aid given, conveys the assurance that 'it would make of us better and more nation-loving people, feeling that our national government is not an ideal or an intangible object, but a father and a friend to all it's people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
RAILROAD TIED UP.
Mile or Texas and Pacific Track Is
 Under Water.

Natchez, Miss, May 8.-A break in the Texas and Pacific embankment at Bou- gere, La, occurred last night and all traffic south of Shaw. La, has been sus- pended Fully a mile of track Is under water. As a result of the break thou sand acres will be flooded. The break relieved the high stage of the river on the Mississippi side. the fall at this point being two-tenths of a foot in 24 hours. The government levee, which runs behind the embankment is not finished, but is holding its own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Rebels Active in China.

Pexin, May s.-The foreign board has asked the assistance of c. " E. Bapst, the French minister to China, in the suppression of several thousand rebels, governor of Yunan province. have cap- tured the Lachu pass. on the Tonlking border. and who possess French arms. and who have been trained by French men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Charged With Arson.

Norfolk. Va, May S.-Four members of the Jamestown exposition fire department and two of the Powhatan guard were to- day held by Justice Dackus for the next Norfolk county grand jury upon the charge of arson. Two of the men filed written confessions that they started the fire on the grounds which destroyed the Philippine village and other buildings 10 days ago. They said it was understood that Fire Chief Miller had recommended q cut in salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Jay Gould Defends Title.

London, May S-Charle5 Sands of New York today defaulted t. V. H. Penncl in the semi-final round of the amateur court tennis championship Jay Gould of New York, the British champion, will defend his title against the winner of the all-competition, which will be decided Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Bryan Meets Committee.

Lincoln, Neb, May S.-W. J. Bryan to- day met the members of the democratic national executive committee who are on their way to Denver. MT. Bryan, who was waiting at the station, met Norman E. Mack of Buffalo and Roger Sullivan of Illinois, then shook hands with each member of the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Plaque Is Reduced.

Guayaquii, May S.-As a result of the efficient sanitary measure taken by the authorities the plague at this port has been materially reduced during the past few days. Since Saturday of last week there have been only 16 new cases and seven deaths There are s6 cases jpn the Lazaretto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Irish Coercion Act RepeaIed,

London, May S.-By a vote of POI to '. the bill repeating the Irish coercion act of 1887 passed its second reading in the House of Commons today. Chief Sec retary for Ireland Birrell strongly sup ported the measure, declaring the CO., ercion act to be unconstitutional and in tolerable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Battle With Natives.

Libson, May S.-Offcial dispatches re- ceived here from Portuguese Guinea say that an expeditionary column had been at tackled by a native tribe called the Papels The onslaught was violent and the enemy was equipped with rapid fire guns. The figghting lasted nine hours. at the end of which the natives were re- pulsed with heavy loss. The column had two men killed and many wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Officer Kills a Driver.

Macon. Ga, May Especial Officer Jack Wilson tonight shot and killed Lonnie Williams, driver of a dairy run at Crump's Park. Williams had been mak- ing trouble at the park and when Officer Wilson put him out he fired three times at the latter. Wilson then shot Williams killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Grover Cleveland Better.

Lakewood. N. J., May S.-Further en- couraging reports came today from the hotel where former President Cleveland is still confined by illness. Mrs. Cleve- land was the authority for the announce ment tonight that her husband was doing splendidly. It is expected that plans will be made to remove MT. Cleveland to his home at Princeton as soon as normal May weather arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Wrestling Bout Unfinished.

Kansas City May 8-Frank Gotch worlds champion wrestler, won from Hjalmer Lundin, champion of Sweden, In a handicap match tonight. Gotch under the terms of the agreement, was to throw Lundin three times within an hour. He won the first fall in Is minutes and the second in g, when an injury to one of the Swede's ankles rendered him unable to try for the third fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
RevolutionIsts Captured.

Lima, Peru, May S.-Juan Durand, one of the leaders of the recent abortive rev. olutionary movement in Peru, and 10 of his followers, have been captured. The government has issued a statement say ing that the banks carrying funds belong ing to persons suspected of complicity in the revolution will retain thoso moneys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
oklahoma Food Bill.

Guthrie Okla, May S.-The house and senate today passed a very complete pure food bill with more exactng require ments than the national bill The anti trust bill was agreed on in conference and accepted by the house and senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Bill To Return Cotton Tax.

Washington, May S.-Representative Sims of Tennessee today introduced a bill appropriating $7,S73,460 to refund to the state of Tennessee the money collected from the citizens of that state for taxes on cotton for the years 1863 to 1888, inclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Taft WiIl Return soon.

Pensacola, May 8.-A cablegram from Secretary of War Taft from Co lon to Mayor Goodman, this city, in reply to an invitation for him to return via Pensacola, states that as his pres ence in Washington is needed at once, he will take the shortest route, landing at Charleston, S. O., about May 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
French Promoter Released.

Paris, May S-Henri Rochette, the French promoter of financial institu- tions and mining enterprises, who was arrested March 23 on a charge of swindling on an enormous scale, was released today in $40,000 bail, the ex- the Investigation of the charges does not now necessitate his further deten-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
lndependence Party Convention.

|fNew York, May s.-The independence Ilarty announced tonight that it had been Recided to hold it's convention in Chicago
 nn July 27 and 2S. This convention is 10 name an independent candidate for President and vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Neuro Is hanued.

Waterboro, s. C., May s.-Thomas Washington. colored, was hanged here today for the murder of Frank Rich- ardson in August, 1901.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-09
Badly Broken Corpse.

bddIy bfoKen Corpse.
 The body was by far the least preserved of any of the 10 gruesome relics. In addi- tion to the usual traces of lime, the evil dences were that less skillful hands had accomplished the dismemberment of to- days corpse. The legs had been. as usual,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
Take csIs.tlal erlnenrnonl.

At Los Angeles. Cal, the other day
rich Chinese merchant was married
to colored woman, and almost the
entire colored population turned out to
witness the marriage. The ceremony
was performed in one of the colored
churches by Rev. G. III. Anderson, for
which he received a fee of $50. The
Chinaman, whose name is Keen
Scheck, was attired in American cloth.
ing Of the latest fashion, and his bride.
Miss Anna Laura James, was dressed
IN a manner that would have been
envied by many white belle. The
bridal gown was of the finest white
satin trimmed with real lace, and on
her head was a hat covered with
white ostrich plumes and satin pSames
to match. After the ceremony the
people retired at once to their own
home, a $1,000 mansion on a popular
street, which had been previously
decided as a wedding present to the
bride.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

Some one once asked Tim" SulIi.
van OF New York for information as
to the prospects OF a politician who
was popularity supposed to be ION the
ragged edge"
We'll" said Sullivan, "he seems to
think he's getting on all right; but
there are other who entertain a diff.
ferent opinion. The situation re-
minds me of the story OF the old wcm-
an up in Maine. Being asked as to thy
whereabouts Of her husband, she TO
Piled:
If the Ice is as thick as Jim thinks
1t Is. he is skating: IL 1t is as thick
as l think it is, he Il swimming -
Sunday Magazine.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
PERSONAL

p. w. Alien. o, welch. was here
yesterday.
c. II. Dehart, Of near oran. was
here today
a. p. Mckinney, of Pageton. is in
the city today.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Evans, a daughter
Mrs. c. w. Smith went to Ennis
to visit relatives today.
G. NJ. Williams, of Glen Lyn, is
here on business today.
Col C. OLeary left today on a
business trip to Richmond.
\. o. Hawkins, of Roanoke, Va,
is in the city for few days.
w. II. Hetherington left today on
a business trip to Princeton.
Percy Hancock has returned from
a pleasure trip to Marion, Va.
William Adair, of Zurich, is a
business visitor in the city today.
o. X. Lambert, Of Princeton. was
a business visitor here yesterday.
Geo. A. Harris, of Pikeland. Ohio,
is business visitor in Bluefeld to-
day
Mrs. Morgan, OF Rocky Mount.
Va, is the guest of her niece, Mrs.
T. III. Becker.
f. tP. Griffith, superintendent of
the mines at Norton, was in the city
yesterday en- route east.
Miss l.. G. War has returned from
Sprfngville, Va, where she nursed
two cases of typhoid fever
Mr. S. b. Gaudel, who has been
seriously sick at his home on South
Bland street, is improving.
Mr. J. II. ONeil a prominent lum-
Der dealer of Rome, Ca, is in the
city looking after business interests.
Joe billiard, shipping clerk for the
Bluefield Dry Goods & Notion com
pany, left today for Wilkesbarra,
Pa.
Postmaster H. l. Shott, accom-
panied by his little son, James. and
Miss Lillian, are visiting the Ma
tional capital.
Mrs. w. j. Hutton, who has been
quite sick at her home on Davidson
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
WHY THE CLANSNIAN"
WAS WRITTEN

The author of THE Clansman -
tho much discussed reconstruction
play which will be seen on Monday.
March 16. at the Elks' opera house.
said recently of his work: 81 have
been accused OF writing my books
and plays for money only. This is
n cheap assertion, one that is stamp
ed with falsehood on it's very face.
Books written merely to make mon
ey never make 1t. Books which at
tain tremendous success have within
them the tremendous emotional i'm
pulses OF their authors-impulse
big and vital, that throb and pull
safe, take hold OF their readers,
grip them, an- AsAd them across the
way to tell their neighbors. My
books were written under such an
impulse. | had something to say and
couldn't keep silent. said it simply,
passionately, boldly, without apollo
gy trimming or lying. And the
people hear it gladly. | do not need
to assert its truth. Those who read
and see know it is true. Yet as a
standing challenge to my critics
offer one thousand dollars reward
for the discovery of a single histor-
ical error in The Clansman.' "
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
TWINS CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAY
UNIQUE DINNER ENJOYED BY
DISCIPLES OF BLACKSTONE
AND ESCULAPIUS.

One OF the most enjoyable af-
fairs of the season was that given
last evening by Mesdames ID. NJ. and
Edwin NJ. Easley at the residence of
their mother, Mrs. NJ. b. Easley, on
Rogers street. The occasion was
that OF the thirty-third anniversary
of Mr.. ID. NJ. Easley and DIR. Edwin
NJ. Easley. The occasion was unique
In that upon behalf Of Mr.. ID. NJ.
Easley, only his legal friends were
invited, while in behalf of Dr. Eas-
ley only the medical fraternity of
the city were on hand. None were
invited but doctors and lawyers. A
most exquisite o'clock dinner was
served to the doctors and lawyers.
and the occasion was one of real en-
joyment to them all. 1t was the first
occasion OF the kind where the doc
tors and the lawyers were brought
together exclusively upon a social
occasion like this, and they proved
most congenial lot. The affair
was planned by Mrs. ID. NJ. Easley
and Mrs. Edwin NJ. Basley in cele-
bration OF the anniversary OF their
husbands, and the idea of inviting
only the members OF the profession
to which each belonged was a novel
one, and proved to be one Of the
most congenial affairs 1t was plan
ned without the knowledge of the
Easley brothers by their wives to
give them a pleasant surprise. There
is something clanish about profes-
sional men that makes such an oc-
casion enjoyable.
Those present were
Lawyers-Judges Holbrook. Nc
Claugherty, Johnston, DiLari. AL
len, Saunders, Ritz. Messrs. French,
II. w. Crockett, Geo. Crockett, Der.
nard McClaugherty, Gollehon, ]. r.
Ritz. Kahle, Ross, Moffett, billiard,
Sam Williams, Floyd Brown.
Doctors-Smith Martin, John
ston, Peery, st. Clair. Thompson
Ridley, Wood Cornett, Slusher.
Scott, Jett, Crockett, Hare. Fox.
After the sumptuous dinner had
been served, Judge Holbrook was
called upon to make a few remarks
The judge responded in a manner
which pleased all He mentioned
the careers of the young profession
al men whose host the auditors
were, commencing the high stand
they had taken in the professional
life of Bluefield. He spoke especial
ly of the young professional men OF
our city and said that they were
up to the standard of any city
DR.. Smith responded in behalf OF
the medical fraternity. He also
commended the high stand of the
professional men of Bluefeld, and
declared that the standard of any
community was measured by the
professional man Upon being called
upon Judge Allen made some very
happy remarks. At this juncture a
surprise was sprung by the guests
upon their hosts. Judge McClaugh.
erty was handed an exquisite silver
service to present to his legal friend
and host, Mr. ID. VI. Easley. with
few happy remarks Judge Nc
/ Claugherty presented this token oil
esteem in behalf OF the doctors and
lawyers OF Blueneld Another beau.
/ tiful silver service was handed DR.
Martin. the chairman Of the meet
ing, to present TO Dr. T. VI. Easley
In behalf Of the two professions
DR.. Martin asked that Judge saun
dcrs present this which ne dld In
most appropriate manner. DR.. d
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

IN the naval service have taken and
aro taking advantage OF the excel
lcut system which these Schools fol-
low ] have heard many favorable
opinions expressed n regard to their
work"
ON board many Of the ships study
tuaI ,ers have been fitted up where
.ulents may have quiet and all con
raniencos for progressing I'm their
Courses. Admiral Chas. NJ. Thomas.
.u charge OF the second section OF
'he feet has expressed himself as
being amazed at the wonderful pro-
-rezs his men have been able to
make.
The advancement OF enlisted men
n the Navy is only one branch OF
The enormous work carried on by
his great factory of trained brains
the International Correspondence
schools of Scranton, Pa For 16
ears they have been occupied in
he sole business OF providing am
,itious men and women IN all trades
ana professions. ii all conditions
and circumstances of life. with the
training that would qualify them for
higher positions. better salaries. ana
roccssful lives. That Rhey have
been successful in doing this Is
proved by the gigantic growth to
which this institution has attained.
sixteen years ago it was a mere ex-
erlment with one Course of In
'ruction. 1t is now in many ways
the largest educational institution in
he world, with POS Courses of in
rtruction. The proprietors of the
institution have capital of So
100000; own and occupy 3 build
.ngs covering over 100000 square
aet Of floor space; they have a pri-
Eate printing plant turning out 8 1-2
..ns Of printed matter per day;
mailing department handling 49,
200 pieces of mail every "a hours:
1000 employees and an instruction
tan competent to handle the work
Of 5000 students each day.
The original preparation of the
instruction matter for these Schools
est $1,50O,OOO. and every year
there is spent a quarter of mil
ion in revising and improving this
Instruction matter
Hundreds of thousands of men
have secured advancement through
T. c. S. training. Carpenters have
Aacome architects: machinists have
Hacome superintendent and clerks
Rave become managers and proprie-
.Irs Of businesses of their own. Not
My have men advanced in their
own trades and professions, but men
hut men working in uncon-
-anial occupations have changed
oongenial occupations have changed
ID more pleasant work where adj
Fancement was quicker and greater:
nd young men wishing to learn a
trade or profession have been en-
ahled through l. c. S. Courses to
enter the trade Of their choice and
the start have secured a position
paying a good salary. In the city
of Bluefeld there are a large num-
Der of men who owe lifelong benefit
to this institution The incalcula-
BILE betterment brought to a vast
multitude of men and women proves
that this great plan of teaching is
ono Of the greatest benefits to hui
manity the world has ever known.
The J. c. S. is represented I'm
Hluefeld by j. A. Patterson. who
win be glad to communicate with
any ambitious men I'm this vicinity
Who desire to find out more about
Tine most practical way i'm the world
RI gaining promotion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
A little Lobster saiad,

a nttie Lobster Saidd,
Terrapin, and other things.
And in n very little while
A Doctors phone bell rings.
The terrapin is on his feet,
The Holsters found his claw,
And judging from the inner man
Theirs is the "Unwritten Law"
The case is quickly diagnosed
AS Inside Information,
On how a lobster and terrapin
Can raise so much tarnation.
The trouble found, 1t was the thing
To furnish quick relief,
And the way of Rydale's Stomach
Was Simply beyond belief.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
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PROMOTE
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ape 10 the 'N'''"S CTS Blu I'd '"e
Navy Department ana the officers o.
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
PILES: PILES PnEsi

Williams inS1an pile Ornament
WiIl cure Blind Bleeding and itching
Piles. 10 absorbs the tumors. aiiays
itching ~ once acts as a poultlce
Gives instant relief. Williams In
dian Pile Ointment IS prepared sor
Piles and itching Of the private parts.
Mail oc and 800. Williams M'Pg
CO. Cleveland q
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

Hon. James f. Beavers, of Welch
was in the city last evening. Sena.
tor Beavers is candidate for dele.
gate TO the Denver convention and
If long and faithful service and ad-
herence to party under adverse con
ditions amount to anything, Senator
Beavers deserves to be recognized
He has been a visitor at two previ-
GUS conventions and intends to 90
to Denver whether he is a delegate
or net, but would appreciate the
honor OF representing his party
there.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

" Easley thanked his professional
iriaG Tor this surpr!ee ana token
OF friendship both for himself and
in behalf {; his brother.
All declared the affair most en-
joyable one.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Kegley, who
were married at Radford yesterday
were at the Summit hotel last night,
and left this morning for their home
at Wilcoe.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11
S.naularly Approprlate.

She Dear, whore shall we make an
appointment to meet in the conserva.
tory?
He-I should suggest under the date
tree.-Baldmore American.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

Messrs. NJ. l.. Holiday and ]. l..
Grouse. of Greensboro. y. c., who
were the lowest bidders on the fed.
eral court house and postoffice, arc
in the city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-11

TIE wound in the knee of Robert
Hall, mentioned i'm yesterdays Lead
er, is more serious than at first re-
ported, and It is feared that It may
result in n stiff joint