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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-03
PRICE ABOVE PAR
100000 WORTH OF NEW
YORK CITY BONDS DISPOSED
OF.

New York, March 3.-Comptroller
Metz yesterday disposed of 10000
900 worth Of New York City 4 per
cent bonds to seyenty-four bidders
at an averages price OF 1915. The
highest h d was 104, the lowest sue
cessful bid 1913.
Kuhn, Loeb &c Co, secured &4,-
$4,000 at prices ranging from
101.SS to 101.75.
Tho bonds we're over Subscrlbed
more than four times, the aggregate
OF the BIDS reaching S43,O6S,13O.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-03

KILLS many
TWO HUNDRED KILLED AND IN
JURED IN VILLAGE OF MAS
RAN-sURvIvoRs CAMPING IN
THE PLAINS.

Smyrna, March SIT Is reported
here today that two hundred people
were killed and MANNED IN an earth
quake which destroyed the village
OF Masran, near Jerusalem. Accord
ing to belated dispatches win ch ar
rived today the entire village is In
ruins and the .urvivors are camping
on the plaj ms.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-03
LANDSLIDE
THIRTEEN KNOWN DEAD AND
MANY OTHERS ARE PROBABLY
KILLED IN BURIED VILLAGE
OF TASSEL.

Bslluno Italy, March S.--Thlr-
teen persons are known to have met
death today In 1andsIde that
struck the Village Of Tassel. Scores
OF houses arc bun ed and It Is fearsI
tho death list will be greatly ncrsas-
cd.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-03
ELopED TO BRISTOL.

Miss Matte Thomp0on snd ~.
Mace Showers OF Rocky Gap. sbopsd
Sunday evening to the matrimonial
mecca, Bntods where they wSrs
married by the marrying parsea.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-03-03

cHAs. j. KNEE, JswSG.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
RHEUMATISM PRESCRIPTION

The increased use of "Toris" for
rheumatism is causing considerable
discussion among the medical trater-
nifty. 1t is an almost infallible cure
when mixed with certain other ingre-
dients and taken properly The fol-
lowing formula is effective: ITO one
half pint of good whiskey add one
ounce of Toris Compound and one
ounce of Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound.
Take in tablespoonful doses before
each meal and before retiring"
Toris compound is product of the
laboratorie- of the Globe Pharma-
ceutical Co, Chicago. but it as well as
the other ingredients can be had from
any good druggist.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
SHOPS OF FLORENCE
QUAINT OLD PLACES ALLURING
TO THE TOURIST.
Everything in City Is in Artistic or
Classic Form-What You Find and
How You May Purchase These
Fascinating Crafts.

Rome-The shops of Florence are
wonderful, enticing. and numerous.
They glitter their gold and silver toys
in the open fronts of the little shops,
established in the time of Cosmos
First, that are set picturesquely on
either side of the Ponte Necchio. OF
all the wonders of this wonderful old
city of Tuscany this old bridge is the
most provocative of thoughts of the
past with its 2lories. its cruel wars, It's
deeds of blood and of romance. stand
ing in the loggia its three central
arches frame the landscape like pic
lures. The sunset sky is wonderful
You see the river winding sluggishly.
now green. now yellow. and the tall,
stately buildings bordering the Arno,
their graceful arches and colonnades
rising from the water as in Venice
and beyond are the green hills of Val
lombrosa. The shops on the old bridge
are set close together. and the side
walk is so narrow you must continual
ly take to the street 10 make progress.
only TO spring nimbly back again to
escape being crushed under the wheels
of a passing omnibus.
But though the bridge is medley
of human beings. seemingly inextric-
ably mixed with vehicles of all deScrip-
tions, no one ever is crushed, nor in
any way damaged. You walk in the
narrow street or stray carcleSsly
across ii. and escape harm, for the
movements of all are as leisurely as
your own Precious and scmi-precious
stones of every size. shape and color
are displayed in the little windows of
the shops with draping chains of gold
and silver. and pink, white and red
corals. Crossing the bridge to turn
into the Borgo ST. Jacopo your ears
are deafened by the sound of hammers
by which men weld into form pots.
dishes and jars of shining brass and
copper. This little dark street is lined
with fascinating shops. The windows
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
GENERAL NEWS.

Carrie Nation was rotten-egsed in
London Monday night.
The volcano Lagnas in Tayabas
province, island of Luzon, has sud
denly become active, but seems to
have done no serious damage.
The appellate division of the SUI
preme Court Of New York has decided
that the curb market is a legitimate
method of open trade.
Four men were killed and eleven
others injured by an accident on the
inclined railway in the Piedmont and
Georges Creek Company's coal mine
at Piedmont, West Virginia. Monday.
The total bond sales for the first
nineteen days of this year are $100,413,-
coo. as compared with 59,60o,000 dur
ing the same period last year. The
immense increase denotes material
gain in demand for sound investments.
The prices of sale have been much
higher than those of last year.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commits
sion at its annual meeting at Pittsburg
awarded twenty-six medals, $14.750 in
cash and pensions aggregating $565
per north for deeds of valor per-
formed since last October. Among
those rewarded are two full blooded
Indians, living on government land.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

Dorondo. the Italion runner, defeated
Albert Corey. Frenchman. in Mar
athon race at Chicago January 22nd, by
distance of seven miles. The win
ner's time was hours, sc minutes and
2-5 of a second.
General Jose Miguel Gomez was Of
ficially proclaimed president OF Cuba
at joint session of the Cuban Con-
gress on the Goth inst. and he was
formally notified at the Preside on
the outskirts of Havana
In the Senate debate on the proposed
increase of salaries of federal judges,
Senator Tillman suggested that some
of the judges were on the payrolls OF
corporations and refused to recall the
charge when asked by Senator Bailey
TO do so.
In opening the Japanese House OF
Lords Marquis katsuma said that a
satisfactory exchange of notes had
removed all misunderstanding be-
tween Japan and the United States
whereby peace in the Far East was
absolutely ensured.
the Pennsylvania State Board OF
Health. the city of Pittsburg must
take immediate steps toward the build
ing of a new sewage disposal system
1t IS estimated the project will cost
between SIS 900, 900 and $20,00O,o00.
Seven of the ten double steel tubes
to constitute the tunnel which the
Michigan Central railroad is construct
ing under the Detroit river between
Detroit, Mich, and Windsor Ont.
have been placed in position. 1t is
believed by those in charge of the
WORK that they will have the remain.
ing three double tubes in position by
July lst next, and that the tunnel will
be ready for operation by January 1st
OF next year.
The American battleships Maine and
Mississippi steamed into Havana Har
Dor Monday. The Maine, flying the
flag of Rear Admiral Arnold, pointed
the way. and after she passed Moro
castle began saluting the Cuban flag
This salutation was returned from the
Cuban fortress. AS the warships made
their way through the harbor the
bands on their quarterdecks played ma
tional airs, while there was desultory
applause from the thousands of per
sons who crowded the sea walls. This
was the eleventh anniversary of the
arrival at Havana of the old battleshiI
Maine. whose wreck is still to be seel
in the harbor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
For the Public Taste.

The following makes a very popular
funny paper Take three mothers
in-law, two lrishmen. one German
one or two tough kids and coon;
mix and stir well A jag is considered
to add flavor. Sprinkle in a little
spice and ginger, and garnish with
drawings. The addition of pinch of
hardsense is advisable. though not es-
sentlal. ChestnutS are used for stuff
ing. The dish is usually roasted,
though poaching is not uncommon
The Bellman
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

are full of antique treasures. Old
! church lamps in silver, bronze and
! brass hang on hooks above the open
doors; they sway towards you, invit-
| ingly. There are old candlesticks, and
Italian three-wicked lamps like those
| in use now, where gas or electricity
Is not. There are shops Of wood
| carvers where you may take lessons
| in this ancie.st art, if it pleases you.
Everything in Florence is in artistic
or classic form. At the little lattaio.
where l buy cream for my afternoon
| tea, il Is given me in a little glass
| bottle shaped like an antique vase. On
the Via Maggie there is marvellous
little shop no larger than good sized
room; it Is literally crammed with fas-
cinating small things. Old silver
lamps, vessels, teapots and vases.
Handmade metal things, all charming
and desirable, and not dear, are too
numerous to mention. There is antique
jewelry in earrings, bracelets and belt
clasps. l saw earrings set with a curl
Gus dull green stone that could be di-
vided into three balls-slightly oval
in shape-they would make charming
tips to cravat ends or to those of a
bow. There are old rings set with
huge stones in a curious metal. neither
gold nor silver and canoes are so
plentiful and SO cheap that one could
easily pick up enough to make neck
lace or tiara at a wonderfully small
sum. There are modern canoes. too,
but it does not need connoisseur to
chou ho
are sharp and crude. beside the soft
ened outlines and mellow tones of the
old ones. In this shop saw fascinat-
ing old parasols with gold tipped ribs
and carved ivory handles in the small
round form that the high born dame
of old carried in her drives, and which
are also in vogue to-day The bro
caded coverings are rich in texture,
color and design, but, alas, so tender
from age that they crack anew at a
touch. But the frames are still in
perfect order.
1t is impossible to give the prices of
should be accepted; the final price de-
pends on the tact and shrewdness of
buyer and seller.
Coveting a wonderful chain of large
silver beads, nearly two yards in
length, ! asked the price; the answer
came glibly "venticinque, lire, Sig
nora" 1 offered thirteen lire, but
shrugs and up-liftings of hands with
vehement headshakings was the only
response. Writing my price on my
card I gave 1t to the man, telling him
in case he changed his mind he could
send the chain to that address.
He mournfully accepted the card
and. without looking at it. laid it on a
table and sadly but politely responded
to my "Buon giorno." On reaching
home two hours afterward, to my Joy,
found the chain already there.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA
Oil Of Winterereen, Thymoi, GIyeerine,
Etc, Used as a Simple Wash.

1t really seems strange that so
many people suffer year in and year
out with eczema, when it is now no
longer a secret that oil of winter
green mixed with thymol, glycerine,
ETC.. makes wash that is bound to
cure.
Old. obstinate cases, it is true. can
not be cured in a few days, but there
is absolutely no sufferer from eczema
who ever used this simple wash and did
not find Immediately that wonderfully
soothing. calm. cool sensation that
comes when the itch is taken away. In
stantly upon applying - few drops of
the wash the remedy takes effect. the
itch is allayed. There is no need of eN-
periment-the patient knows nt once.
The remedy is known as the d. y. D.
Prescription, or Oil of Wintergreen
Compound. 1t is made by the u, u, ID.
Co. of Chicago. and druggists every
where know of its merits.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The treasury January 22nd pur-
chased 10000 ounces of silver for de-
livery at Denver at 51.SS2 cents per
fine ounce.
Mondays statement of the treasury
balance in the general fund. exclusive
OF the $3.50, 900 900 gold reserve shows:
Available cash balance $144592.512.
Gold coin and bullion $l6.72G,905. Gold
certificates, $29,07O,1s0
That President Roosevelts recon-
mendaton for an appropriation to re-
imburse e. II. Hartman for the eX-
penditure OF about 100000 by the
Southern Pacific Railway Company to
control the overflow of the Colorado
river into Salton sink few years ago
will be disregarded by Congress now
appears probable.
Secretary Root has informed the
House committee that the report of
an insult to the American flag in
Prague, Bohemia, was without foun-
dation. An American and a British
flag were hanging over a photograph
er's shop and during a riotous process
lean flag-was torn down.
Nearly 100000 was subscribed at a
public meeting in Washington towards
the erection of great auditorium
building Secretary of State Root, AS
sistant Secretary Bacon and other pub
lie men participated. Fifty well known
business men have signed articles Of
incorporation for the proposed build
ing, under the title of the National
Auditorium Company of Washington.
The House committee on public
lands decided to report favorably a
bin which provides for the granting
and patenting by the state of Colorado
of desert lands within the reservation
formerly occupied by the Uncom-
pahgre and WhitesRiver Ute Indians.
Colorado will be required to pay $l.25
an acre for the lands if the bill is
passed.
The question whether Chinaman
whose deportation from the United
States has been ordered is entitled to
jury trial under the favored nation"
clause of the treaty between the United
States and China was raised in the
case OF Coon Shung VS.. the United
States, which was decided by the Su,
preme Court of the United States
Monday against Shung.
The House Monday listened to an
eulogy of John r. Binns. the Marconi
operator aboard the liner Republic.
Mr.. Boutell of Illinois, who was given
unanimous consent to address the
House, said: "Binns has given the
world a splendid illustration of the he
roism that dwells in many who are do
ing the quiet, unnoticed tasks of life.
Is it not an inspiration for all of us to
feel that there are heroes for every
emergency, and that in human life no
danger is SO great that some Jack
Binns is not ready to face it,
Representative James E. Watson of
Indiana may be secretary of commerce
and labor in the Taft Cabinet Wash
ington advices say that powerful influ-
ences are working for him all over the,
country. He has served ten years in
Congress.
That the widow of Rear Admiral Jo-
seph 3. Coghlan Of Manila bay fame
will have to seek employment unless
the government grants her an adequate
pension is the information that has
been brought out in connection with
the bill now up granting Mrs. Coghlan
pension of 500 a month.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

SPOlIN'S DlSTENPER CURE will
cure any possible case OF DiSrEMPEE,
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
of all ages. and prevents all others in he
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera, and dog di-tempcr.
Any good druggist can supply Nou. or send
to mfrs 80 cents and - 90 bottle. Agents
wanted Free book. Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
In the Divorce Colony.

The little De Jones girl is talking to
her playmate, Lucy van Smith
oh. Lucy" sad she. we have q
new papa!"
Have you? What's his name?"
''Mr, Jones"
"Oh, pshaw! We had him. too, but
we didn't like him "-t.ippincotts
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
A Eacer.

Mr.. Oldhatch-So this is your we'd
ding anniversary. and you and your
wife have for 20 years fought life's
battle side by side.
Mr.. knagg-No. face TO face.-Pick
Me-Up.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

Strong drug cathartics simply aggravate
the condition-thc true remedy for constI-
patton and liver trouble is found in Car
ield. Tea. the mild Herb laxative.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
A Cruel Innuendo,

"Pop. are the man-hunting tribes ex
tinct?"
"'fes, my son, until next leap year"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

A woman no sooner forsives an IN
Jury than she proceeds to forget ahoIt
having forgiven it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
Red. wemk, Weary. Water, Eye.

Relieved by Murine Eye Kennedy Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Con
forms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Mu
rtne Doesn't Smart; SootHes Eye Pain
Try Murine in Your Eyes. At Druggists
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

Arms and laws do not flourish to
gether.-Caesar.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

Oxpropylendlisoam is the
name of new heart stimulant. The
dose is one syllable three times 4 day
after meals
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

It Cures While You Walk
Allen s Foot Ease for corDs and hunons. hot sweat
calous aching feet. 25c all Druggists
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
ONE THING AT A TIME.

Have you noticed that the baroness
never talks about other women?"
How could she? She is all the
time talking about herself"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30
PILES CURED IN g TOI4 DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any ease
Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Piles in
to IL days money refunded. 5Dc
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

A light heart lives long.-Shakes-
pea7e.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-30

havoring that is used the same lemon OF
NaiIIlI,. BY dissoiHIns lranu!atrd sugar III wa
ter and adding MaplsiHe. delicious $ UP is
made and svrup better han maple. Naplcine
is sold by rrocers. send &c stamp for sample
and recipe boob. Crescent Mo. Co, Seattle
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
Miss Elizabeth K. Thomas

stereopticon lecture on Scotland will
be given.
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The Monday Bridge club was pleas
antly entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Frank Correll at her home
on North Eleventh street. The game
was played at several tables. Miss
Marie Campbell and Mrs. Thomas
Nicholson were given the favors. AZ
In two weeks Mrs Charles Mcclure
will entertain the club.
y = =
The Ladies Aid society OF the Unit
ed Brethren church will have An all
day meeting Thursday in the Sunday
will be devoted to quilting. Dinner
will be served at noon in the church
parsonage.
The Aid society of the First NJ. E.
church will meet Wednesday after
noon at the church. An interesting
program will be given. On account OF
the Lenten services the other organ
izations will not meet this week.
- = y
Mrs. Erie Reynolds entertained the
members of the Magazine club yester.
day afternoon at her home on East
Main street. Mrs. Joseph Zeller and
Miss Lillian Paige were the readers
for the afternoon. Roll call was re.
sponded to with a quotation. At the
close of the affair a luncheon VA
served. Mrs. Joseph Mills viii enter.
tain the club next Monday afternoon
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The members Of St. Pauls Guild are
requested to be present ut q meeting
which will be held Wednesday after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock in the Parish
house.
Miss Anna Tough was hostess for 8
meeting of a thimble club yesterday
afternoon at her home on North Elev.
enth street. The time was devoted te
needlework. A luncheon was served
Mrs. Harry Shaw will entertain thu
club in two weeks at her homo In thu
Reed Flats.
- = =
Miss Mable Bollmeyer will entertair
the Gamma Tau club this evening al
her home on North Eighteenth street.
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The Ticknor club met yesterday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Leonard r. Lemon
at her home on South Eleventh street
The usual program was carried out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16

Miss Bertha Carver Of South Thir-
sometime this spring. to appear in a
recital to be given at that place. Miss
Carver Is gaining quite a reputation
among the musicians of this city.
= y =
Mr.. Rush Bowman will give a dane
ing party Monday evening in the Odd
Fellows hall. A large number of
young people have received invita-
tons for the affair. This will probab-
ly be one Of the most important So
cial events Of the season.
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Miss Denzelman has been spending
few days with her sister Mrs.
Dwight North of Indianapolis.
y = =
Mrs. Howard A. Dill and son. Mas
ter Malcolm of North ID street have
returned from a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. c. Walker, in Indianapolis.
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Mrs. r. J. Dadisman of South
Twelfth street entertained Mr.. H. II.
Dadisman and Grover Dadisman Of
Dayton. Ohio. over Sunday.
- - =
Miss Gertrude Hassenbusch who has
been visiting at Dayton. Ohio. spent a
few days recently with friends in
Lima. Ohio.
| Miss Flora Dickman. Miss Eliza
beth Bruno, Miss Mary Broermann.
Miss Anna White. Miss Julia Menke.
and Miss Carolina White attended the
closing Of the Mission at st. Eliza.
beth's church, Cambridge City Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Jennie POLAND and niece Miss
Olive Cloust have returned to their
home in Indianapolis after having Wis
tied with Mrs. Robert Rowland of
North Eleventh street.
| x y y
| Miss Nora Kirkmen and Mr. Frank
Kirkman entertained q few Of their
friends recently at their home. north
of the city. The affair was given to
celebrate their birthday anniversaries.
Dinner was served at midday to the
following guests: Miss Edna Oelklaus.
Miss Martha Shook and Miss Eliza.
beth Werts. Mr. Robert Haustetter,
Mr.. Samuel Shook. Mr.. Walter
Schneider. Mr.. Orah Kirkman. Mr.. Ed
ward Ellison and M. Neal Kirkman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey kirkman. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Kirkman. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Kirkman and family and
Mrs. Ella Hufford.
! Mr.. and Mrs S. T. Hastings enter
tanned with q six o'clock dinner re-
Gently at their home on East Main
street. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Palmer and Rev.
and MIS-. J. o. Campbell.
'- - y y
! Society women have come to the
conclusion that there are only two
sorts of entertainment, dancing and
card parties. II a hostess gives a din
ner company 1t is usually followed
by bridge.
April first, Mr.. and Mrs Charles r.
/ Unthank accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Sherman OF Chicago will
go west for stay of some months.
They vii, reside on claim that be.
longs to Mr.. Unthank. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Townsend with Miss Martha
Whitacre will occupy the Unthank
they are gone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
CLUB NOTES

The Penny club will meet Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Lewis New
comb at her home. 222 North Seventh
street. All members are requested to
come prepared to sew. The session
will be IN important one.
- = =
Miss Emmaiean Smith was hostess
for q meeting of the Epsilon Kappa
Gamma Sorority at her home on East
Main street. Miss Carrie Allen Of
Hagerstown was made member Of
meeting a social hour followed. Light
refreshments were served. The mem
bers are Miss Mary Woodhurst. Miss
Pearl Moss. Miss Ethel Henderson,
Miss Edna Jones. Miss Mary Wilson.
Miss Esther Jones. Miss Donna
Parke. Miss Emmajean Smith and
Miss Mamie Lott. The April meeting
will be held at the home of Miss
Moss on South Thirteenth street
- - = ...--. S..
A St Patrick's entertainment will
be given Wednesday evening at the
Grace NJ. E. church by the ladies Of
the organization. The program will
begin promptly at eight o'clock. A
small admission fee will be charged.
The public is invited to attend.
- - =
Miss Juliet Swayne will entertain
the members of whist club Wednes-
day afternoon at he- home on North
Eleventh street.
y = :
The Home Economic Study club
will meet Wednesday afternoon.
- = >
An interesting meeting of the Tri-
folium Literary society was held last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver p. Nusbaum on North Thir-
teenth street. Mr.. Nusbaum read an
entertaining and instructive paper on
Sir Walter Scott" this was followed
by one on .Abbotsford. Melrose and
Dryburg. given by Miss Ida Meyer.
At the close of the program a social
hour followed. Light refreshments
were served. According to the year
book the next meeting will be held
Monday. April Il At which time .