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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
WILL FORCE
LINEUP FOR
GOV. HUGHES
STATE CHAIRMAN TIMOTHY l..
wooDRUFF AND SECRETARY
ROOT ROTH WANT TO MAKE
NoMNATRG SPEECH.

New York, March 6.---H Is likely
that the odell faction will seek to
ioree a line-up on the presidential
nomination. OF Governor Hughes al
the meeting of the Republican state
committee tomorrow. II is alleged 10
be their intention to ofrer resolu-
tons indorsing tho governor as New
fork's favorite son, and instructing
the convention TO elect new state
committee.
AT tomorrow'ss meeting OF the
committee the call will he issued for
the state convention, to choose four
delegates at large and four alter
mates to the Chicago convention.
New York city will probably be Sc.
leeted as the place and Saturday.
April II. as the date for the con
vention.
Primaries will be held Tuesday.
March 81, to elect delegates to the
state convention and congressional
conventions.
state Chairman Timothy l..
Woodruff and Secretary Root win
be among the big Four" that Will
head the Empire State delegation to
the Windy City.
There is still sonrN question as
to who shall make the speech nomi-
mating Governor Hughes. Mr.. Wood
rum wants to do Il himself, believ-
ing that to do so would put him in
stronger position In the fall, when
there will be another state conven-
ton and n state ticket to be chosen.
The president is said to prefer Sec
rotary Root, who. It is reported. is
on the tentative slate for either tenn
porary or permanent chairman OF
the convention.
The Parsons Woodruff forces may
fight to have the election of the
state committee postponed until the
regular state convention in the fall.
In the event of such postponemenS
the present dominant forces would
DO at the helm at the beginning OF
the presidential fight.
Among Republican leaders II is
the consensus OF opinion that ex-
Governor Odell will seek to put the
state committee on record regarding
the candidacy of Governor Hughes.
Odell offered a resolution last May
indorsing Governor Hughes, but It
was laid on the table. He may call
mp that resolution, or he may pre-
sent a new one, because of changed
conditions.
Organization OF the campaign to
capture the primaries on March 81
is well under way. OdeIl has taken
prominent headquarters at the
Firth Avenue hotel and Is personally
directing the battle that will be
fought all over the state.
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MOB AvENGES
DOUBLE MURDER
TWO NEGROES LYNCHED NEAR
THE SCENE OF THEIR CRIME
HRD KILLED AGED COUPLE
Murdered Man Was Known 90 Have
Had Large sum of Money I'm His
House, Which Furnished Motive
of AssaiIants OF Himself and Wife

Hawkinsville. Ga, March G.
Two negroes, Curry Robertson ana
John Henry, were lynched yesterday
near here and their bodies burned.
Thy were charged with the murder
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Hart.
one OF the negroes confessed to
the crime and said the motive was
robbery. Robertson and Henry were
arrested Wednesday following the
discovery of the body OF Warren
mart. His wife was lying nearby I'm
dying condition.
SCENE OF THE MURDERS.
The murders took place near Fra
Zier, the home of the Harts. Mr..
and Mrs. Hart had been killed as
the result of a blow in the head. ap-
parently made by an axe. Mrs.
Hart was seriously beaten and was
found unconscious. She died
Wednesday night without having re
covered consciousness.
yesterday the negroes quietly
were taken from the county iafl and
carried some distance from the
town, where they were hanged TO a
tree.
The lynching party consisted of a
number OF men who concealed their
Identity with masks. After the hang
Ing the bodies were cut down and
dncinerated. After this the posse
quietly dispersed. There Is no ex-
element in the district as a result
of the lynching
The crime of which the negroes
were accused was committed Just al
daylight Wednesday, when some
one attacked Hart as he went from
his house to feed his stock. His
mead was crushed. The murderer g
then went to the kitchen OF the Hart
nome. where Mrs. Hart Was prepar-
ing breakfast. and attacked her with
an axe, leaving her for dead.
Mrs. Hart was found on the floor
with fork ir her hand and the
breakfast which she had cooked
to crisp. She died late Wednesday
night.
HAD $1,000 IN THE HOUSE.
The purpose of the assault is be-
lieved to have been robbery. as the
Harris were known to have about 81
600 in the house. The murderers did
not get the money.
News OF the murder spread quick
W through the section, and in the
vicinity OF Empire, a village near
the scene of the murder, there was
the most intense excitement. over
a thousand persons gathered, among
them the friends OF the aged cou-
pie. who Immediately. formed a
posse. secured dogs and began 20
search. Within a short time two
negroes were arrested and brou ght
here for safe-keeping. During the
night men gathered near the county
jail. demanded Robertson and Hen
~. and then took them TO an iso-
lated place near the scene Of the
double murder and lynched them.
Mr.. Hart and his wife were S.
years old.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
ANTI-BAILEY
CONVENTION
EFFORT TO PREVENT HIS
ELECTION AS A DELEGATE
TO DENVER.

Dallas, Tex, March G.-Politlcal
enemies Of United States Senator
Bailey will hold q convention in
Waco tomorrow, as the result of
call Issued by Chairman George w.
r. Riddle, of the Democratic club OF
Texas.
The stated purpose Of the con
vention is to take steps to prevent
United States Senator Bailey from
being sent to the national conven-
ton at Denver as delegate al large
and ITO fight against the evils in DO
litical and official life which have
come to be generally grouped under
the name Of Baileyism."
The Bailey adherents are also ac-
tive and the senator IS being doomed
az one OF the four delegates at large
from Texas TO the national Demo
cratic convention at Denver. Many
Of them are advocating making up
the Big Four" az follows: United
states Senator Charles A. Culber.
SON. United States Senator J. w.
Bailey, Governor T. VI. Campbell
and state Chairman George A. Car
den.
There seems to be little doubt
that these four names will be pre-
sented by the Bailey men at the
state convention in Fort Worth on
May %.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06

ROBBERY
RESIDENCES OF y. J. GIBSON
AND II. q. JONES sCENE OF
OPERATIONS.

Last night about IL o'clock an at
tempt was made TO enter the house
or s. j. Gibson on Pearls street. Two
windows were tried by the would-be
burglar before he was frightened
away by the presence OF Mr.. Glib
sons three sons, who. were waiting
Tor him. The man was chased by
Mr.. Gibson's sons to the ridge
south or their residence, where they
lost sight OF him. Others Joined
them In the chase and several shots
were fired without effect. The man
was not recognized.
An attempt was made on the resi-
dence OF E. o. Jones on Walnut
street on Monday night. While the
burglar got away. his features were
recognized and he is white man.
The probabilities are that he will be
caught.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
JAPAN INSISTS
ON DEMANDS
CHINA MUST put UP" OR
FIGHT.

Pekin, China. March with the
Japanese squadron on It's way TO
Canton, and danger OF an armed
clash with the Mlkado growing hour
ly more imminent, China Is waver-
ing between national pride and fear
OF war which might mean the dlsin-
tegratlon of the empire. While ia
pan has been assured that the Tatsu
Marue incident was an accident, she
Is now thought to have made II clear
to Pekin. according TO information
in high official circles, that force
Will be used II the Chinese govern
ment persists I'm defying and disre-
gardlng Toxic foreign office de-
mandg
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
MATTEWAd INMATES
AMUSED BY THAW

Albany March 6.-Harry X.
Fhaw, after three weeks in the
Matteawan asylum. has become
model inmate, according to a state
ment today by Dr. Ferris, head OF
the commission of lunacy. lie has
gained twenty pounds in weight.
and fitted into the asylum life with
each, and not only amuses himself
but provides amusement for others
by playing the piano, etc The Of
ficials, however, will take long
time. for observation before arriving
at a decision regarding his release.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
DEATHIN
WRECK
THREE MEN AND A WOMAN
BURIED IN DEBRIS-NINE
JCMBOS AND AN ENGINE
PILED IN A HEAP--PASSEN-
GER TRAIN ANNULLED.

Early this morning as freight No.
81 was bowling along at lively clip
between Tip Top and Bailey. on the
Clinch Valley division. the engineer
saw large boulder on the track
Just ahead OF him. IL was too late
To stop and all he could do was to
check the speed of his train and
Jump for his life. the fireman doing
likewise, The engine struck the
boulder fair and was badly wrecked.
Nine jumbo cars OF coal and coke
were piled on top of &C, and several
trespasser We're buried beneath the
wreckage, A colored man named
Thompson, said 60 be from Poca-
hontas, and a colored woman travel
ing with him, were killed.
Another colored man. giving his
name as Richard Johnson. was
brought TO Blueheld Sanitarium. He
is in pretty bad shape, and will not
recover.
n white man whose name could
not be learned, was brought TO Ora
ham and is said to be I'm a dying CON
dition. with both legs crushed TO a
shapeless mass.
These persons were all trespassers
and IL is rumored that there were
Others whose remains have not been
round. This may prove to be un-
founded.
The wreckage covers the track for
some distance and will not be en-
urely cleared away before tomor-
row morning. The morning passen-
&c rtrain was annulled and the after
noon trains transferred
"ngineman Wilbur Light was
painfully bruised. but not seriously
injured.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06

COMMITTEE
APPOINTED m SPEAKER CAN
NON no INVESTIGATES THE
CHARGES OF CORRUPT pRAC-
TICE.

washington. March 6.--The house
decided this afternoon TO Investigate
representative Lilley's charges In
reference TO submarine boat ieglsia-
ton, having adopted rsolution
brought In by the committee on
rules. providing for the appointment
OF n committee OF Ave to Investigate
charges OF corrupt practice ON the
part OF the electric boat company
and members OF congress In respect
TO legislation. Speaker Cannon az
pointed Boutelle. OF Illinois; Ste
yens. OF Minnesota; olmstead, OF
pennsylvania: Howard. of Georgia
and Broussard, OF Louisiana, a com
mittee.
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OF
VICTIMS
MEMORIAL SERVICE MONDAY
FOR UNIDENTIFIED DEAD.

Cleveland. o., March 6.--Early
today the first funerals OF the chill
dren burned TO death at Colling-
wood school began. followed at in
tervals OF half hour. Many are set
Tor this afternoon. A big funeral
memorial service for the unidentified
dead IL set for Monday. Services
Will be held then simultaneously at
all churches In town. Tomorrow
morning solemn high mass will be
held In the churches. While arrange
ments for the memorial service 20
on, the relief committee is hard at
work preparing relief for the strlck-
en-.
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CONFERENCES OF LABOR.

Washington March President
Roosevelt will today hold q confer
ence with the delegation from the
Civic Federation, which is here for
the purpose OF discussing questions
concerning labor and capital with
members Of congress.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
OEPEW GALVANIZED
NEW YORK SENATOR - ALIVE
AND MAKES A SPEECH-FA-
VORS ALDRICH BILL.

Washington, March en- a
speech on currency Legislation this
afternoon. Senator Depew endeavor-
ed 20 show that Wall street Is no.
the den Of iniquity that it has been
painted Of late. He charged thai
'hasty and ll-considered legislation
in many states had much 10 do with
tho recent panic. incidentally he
warmly praised Governor Hughes
for his veto OF the two-ccnt fare
bill. lie favored the Aldrich bill
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
Mrs. WADE pARALYzED.

Mrs. ArdeIs wade. mother Of Mrs.
=. H. Becker. was paralyzed today
at her home on Tyler street and is
iu very critical condition Mrs.
Wade has been in bad health all
winter. but had appeared for SOW
oral days 10 be improved This sud
den turn for the worse Us quite a
shock 90 her friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
BADLY BURNED.

Richard Ramage, who burned his
foot so badly last Saturday. is re-
ported as resting fairly well at his
home on Third street. Mr.. Ramago
is a moulder for the Superior Sup
ply company and accidentally spilled
lot Of molten metal into his shoe.
lie quickly plunged his foot into a
tank Of water. but not until ne had
burned 90 so badly chat he will not
be able to walk for some time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
WOULDN'T TELL NAMES.

Bristol. Va, March Because
he declined to tell tae grand jury
the names OF persons from whom he
had bought whiskey i'm Bristol since
the saloons were abolished. Harry
Sumpter was fined $50 and sent 10
jail for ten days by Judge John w
Price, OF the corporation court
Charlie Massie, another young man
who declared he could not remem-
Der the names of the men from
whom he had bought whisky. was
sent to jail, as the Judge suggeste d,
ITO refresh his memory"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
TO BE MUSTERED N TONIGHT

All members OF the uniform rank.
knights Of Pythias. are earnestly re-
quested 10 meet at their drill hall.
Bailey building. tonight in full dress
uniform TO be mustered in a mus
tering officer will be present and all
members should be- present By or
der OF n. 4. TayIor. captaIn.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
GERMANY TOO
HONORABLE To
BUY SECRETS
HEINRICH EssER ARRESTED ny
FEDORA L. AUTHORITIES AND
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING
10 SELL WAR SECRETS.

New York. March 6.-The federal
authorities OF Brooklyn reluctantly
admitted today tho arrest OF Helm
rich Esser. on an alleged attempt to
sell United States war secrets To
Germany. which is directly due TO
the German authorities. The latter
notified the German consul in New
YORK. who In turn opened commune
cation with the police. Together
with the tip came the assurance OF
Germany that under no circum-
stances would she take advantage OF
such offers.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
WHITE PLAGUE sANIrARUM.

Albuquerque n. NJ, March e.
Plans are being made for the ercc-
ton here. at a cost Of 100000, Of
q great sauitarium for the treatment
Of tuberculosis. by the Presbyterian
church Of the United states.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
SHOT FATHER To
SAVE MOTHER
CAD PAGE, OF WILSON COUNTY
n. c., KILLED BY HIS SON
BOY HELD JUSTIFIED.

Raleigh, n. c., March 6.-Today.
n Wilson county. Cad Page, a prom
inent farmer, was shot dead by his
htt1en-y Lac-old son, Ernest, while
The father was attacking the boys
mother. The old man was drunk.
The coroner's jury is holding an in
quest this afternoon. The evidence
assures justification OF the boy who
lid not attempt TO escape Wilson.
Lewis, OF Wilson. who killed las
wife last Saturday, died ia Wilson
county jail early this morning.
Cause nnknOwn..--
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
SUICIDE
OF WELL KNOWN FINANCIER-
ILL HEALTH SAID TO HAVE
BEEN THE CAUSE.

Detroit, March G-Treasurer Ell
wood r. Hance, OF the Union Trust
company committed suicide by
blowing out his brains today. He
was formerly postmaster OF Detroit
ana one OF the best known flnanciers
in the city III health is believed
TO have been the caused of the rash
deed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
bic FIRE
IN JAPAN
FOUR HUNDRED BUILDINGS DE
STROYED.

Toxic, March "a tremendous
fire is raging q NOdasoy near here.
Four hundred buildings have been
destroyed with a loss OF two and a
half millions.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
RUSSIAN
POLICE
KILLED
SHOT TO DEATH BY SUSPECTED
REVoLUTIoNIsTs.

kherson. Russia, March 6.-Four
policemen were shot death by sus-
peeted revomtionists when attempt
ing their arrest. The slayers es-
capped
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PROMOTE long Pony RACE.

Eigemont $ D. March g. Upon
the suggestion OF Col w. r. Cody,
a race Of COW ponies from this place
TO Denver IS being arranged, the
first rider TO arrive at the Colorado
metropolis to receive a purse Of
$1,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
THE GrHL FROM our YoNDEW'

a fair audience greeted Adelaide
ThurstOn IN her appearance at the
opera house last night and an seem
ed we'll pleased with the play Miss
ThurstOu Is "a clovci little actress AMI
had good support
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
ECONOMY

Is the wOtchword OF almost every
household. Note few OF our prices
and get the habit:
tomatoes, per can .....10c
sugar Corn. per can ...... &c
Sweet Potatoes, per can ....12c
w. N. Clark a. Co.'S fancy
goods, per can .........25
Nice Lean Bacon, per lb. .....1Oc
Fat Backs (for boiling pur-
poses). per H. .......... &c
Pure Leaf Lard, per ID. .....11c
Breakfast Bacon, per Id. ...1bc
Sugar Cured Hams. per 10. ...13c
VIM. Tell or Ideal Flour, per
Dafr0l .......... ...... $3.50
Large sack ............... Zoe
small sack ..............
Potatoes, per peck .....30c
Cabbage. per ID. ...... &c
Lenox Soap. 7 cakes for ......25c
10 Is our purpose TO minimize ex-
pense to the very lowest figure and
sell goods accordingly. We do not
deliver small purchases.
We sell for cash only and solicit
your patronage.
THE sTEPTOE CASH SUPPLY CO.,
80 Buefield Avenue.
3-6-8t
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J. c. PECK DEAD.

Had Charge of Pant Which Manu-
featured Guns for COnfederaCy.
Atlanta, Ga, March 6.-J. G..
Peck, retired contractor and
builder, and during the civil war in
charge OF the plant which manufac-
tured guns and other arms for the
confederate army. died at his home
here last night lie came to At
lanta in 1856 from Connecticut and
was n years old.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
DEATH FROM DIPHTHERIA

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Black, OF Po-
cahontas. lost their little son, Geo
William, yesterday, from diphtherla
They have the sympathy of their
many friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
At DEATHS DOOR
PROHIBITION LEADER AND CAN
DIDATE FOR PRESIDENT -
DYING.

Harrisburg. March g. Rev. Dr.
Silas G. swallow, leader for years OF
the PrOhibitionists OF the country. is
at the point of death at his home
near here lie has been 500 for some
time with q complication Of diseases
and his physicians stated today that
death might come 40 any time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair and colder tonight and satur-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
NOTES FROM BOYDS.
correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
BOYDS. Md. October 10. 1908.
Mrs. Francis c. Van Doren and her
daughter. Camille. former residents here.
have been visiting here this week and re-
turned to Washington Thursday.
Mrs. Mahlon T. Lewis. who has been
visiting the past three weeks relatives at
Laurel, Md. returned home Wednesday,
Miss Belle Colt of Washington. after
visiting her mother. Mrs. M. Kebecca
Colt, here, returned to Washington Thurs
day.
Mrs. ]. D. Brown and son, who have
been visiting during the summer and early
fall at Clarksburg with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Asa H. Welsh, returned to her
home in Baltimore Wednesday.
Miss virgie Walter Of Baltimore, who
has been visiting her parents. Mr., and
Mrs. George M. Walter here. left this
week for Camden, N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Sseley Hutchinson and
family Of Washington. who have been
summering here, returned to Washington
Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
BENNING AND VICINITY.

The Benning Council, Junior Order Of
American Mechanics. was host at a box
party given In its hall here Friday.
The program consisted OF addresses by
Councilmen Stowe and May of the Ana
costa branch. a recitation by Miss Inga
Shilling and solo by Erie Shilling The
committee in charge of the entertainment
consisted Of Messrs. Faunce, Benson and
Strauss.
The Benning NJ. E. Church will hold a
rally of the Sunday school tonight. Be-
sides addresses by officers Of the school,
the children will participate. Supt. Nor
rison of the Sunday school will present
badges to the children for faithful at
tendance. The pastor. Rev. ]. E. Fort.
will deliver the sermon.
The Benning Athletic Club rendered a
banquet to the base ball team Thursday
in the clubrooms. The team consisted of
the following players: N. Merle and
Luckbert, catchers; Hogan. ]. Nellie and
Carroll. pitchers: Gray. Barnes. Meredith.
FAIR. infielders; G. Nellie. Miller, Burnell
and Hardesty, outfielders. The Benning
team will cross bats with the Landover
team at Tuxedo Sunday at II o'clock.
A branch of the District Union, Chris
tian Endeavor. will be formed next week
in the Kenilworth Chapel by F. Marion
Bassford and W. c. Curtis of the local
Young Mems Christian Association. The
work carried on will be interdenomina-
tional in character.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomas and fam
lily have just returned from a weeks stay
in Nelson county. Va, as the guests OF
John Johns. formerly resident In this
vicinity.
Mrs. r.. E. Crowder and daughter Of
Kenilworth have just left for Norwich.
Conn.,, where they will attend the mar
rage of Mrs. Crowder's brother. Robert
f. Corson, to Miss Felicia Sommers. for
merly Of Washington.
Michael Hagan and family Of Benning
road have moved to their home. 926 E
street northeast, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Bispham. formerly
residents Of East Washington Park. have
returned to their home In Pocahontas.
Randolph county. Ark. after a two
month visit to their old home.
w. T. Russell. c. B. Turner and H. Har-
rison Of Desnewood have left for . hunt
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dane, and Messrs. Nicholas and William
Dawson. Edward and James Broome.
Clyde Griffith and Raymond Lyddane.
An abundance of good things to eat was
carried along, and dinner and supper
were served in picnic style on the Virginia
shore.
Mr.. Edwin Smith. jr., who has been in
various parts of the west for several
months, has returned to Rockville.
DR.. Fenton Collins Of Washington spent
several days In Rockville during the week.
The condition Of Mr.. John B. Brewer.
one Of Rockville's best known citizens.
who has been dangerously Ill for several
weeks, does not improve.
Mrs. Millard A. Belt Of Atlanta, Ga. is
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Thompson. near Rockville.
Mrs. William C.. Bean Is convalescent
after an illness Of several weeks Of ty-
phoid fever.
Mgr. James F. Mackin Of Washington
was in Rockville early in the week and
called upon a number of old friends. Mgr.
Mackin was at one time pastor OF st.
Mary's Catholic Church here.