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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23
TAT CABINET
PREsIDENT-ELECT MUM AS AN
OYSTER IN REGARD TO IT'S
OoMPosITIoN-oNLY TWO 70.
sITToNs DEFINITELY KNOWN.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Probably
President-elect Taft is the only one
who knows VIII compose the Taft
cabinet. There have been many
speculations. but up TO this me
the portfolios have not been placed
OF course, Hitchcock Is TO be post
master general and Knox Is to b.
secretary of state, but not one other
position In the official family has
been decided upon. Pre- Ideat Taft
says he positively refuses To say
anything until aiter 9TH or March
A slate sent out from Phlladel
phia yesterday was made up a. fol
lows:
Secretary Of the Treasury-Frank
lin MacVeigh, OF Illinois, oil Myron
t. Herrick, of Ohio.
Secretary or Stats-,Phllander c.
Knox. OF Pennsylvania
Attorney General-George w
Wickersham OF New York.
Secretary OF War;. M. Dickin.
son, OF Tennessee.
Secretary Of the Navy-Georgc
Won L. Meyer. OF Massachusetts,.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagei, or Missouri.
Secretary of the Interlor-,R. A
Ballinger, Of Washington.
Secretary OF Agr.culture-Jam
Wilson. OF Iowa.
Postmaster General-F. "a. Hitch
cock, OF Massachusetts,.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23
SOUTHERN RAIL-
WAY BOND ISSUE
NO OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
WILL BE MADE UNTIL AFTER
PRESIDENT FINLEY's RETURN

Washington, Feb. 23.--At the
general Offices of the Southern Rail-
way here today 1t was said that no
announcement of the unexpected is
sue Of twenty one million dollars
in development and general -four
per cent bonds will be made until
after the return of President Finley
next Saturday. THIS issue is to
meet the sixteen million dollar FIVE
per -ent notes Of the company now
outstanding which mature April LIST
and TO finance the improvements
which are contemplated.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

O. II. Evans, who has been confin-
ed TO his room for nearly three
months with rheumatism, left last
night for De Land, Fla, he was ac-
accompanied by his son, Dan.
John II. Evans, OF Blueheld. w.
Va, who has been visiting his moth
or, Mrs S. e Evans, OF Concord De-
pot, is stopping with his brother.
ID 5. Evans and G. II. Evans, in Rev
ermont-Lynchburg News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

washington ID. C., Feb. a.
Opportunity now offers to test the
business conditions OF the United
States at the ci,se OF the caleadar
year 1908 in COMPARISON with cor
responding dates at an earlier peri
cd. and to thus determine whether
or not business conditions have re-
ally improved. Some figures just
compiled by the bureau of statist cs
OF the department OF commerce and
labor give this opportua ty for COM
pairing present conditions with those
or year and two years ago.
The conditions In the various m
dustries. occupations, businesses. and
groups of people can be mea- ured
at least approximately, by move
ments OF the articles in which they
are in one way or another Interested
and IN whose production, movement
purchase. sale or consumption they
respectively participate. The quaa-
tity OF manufacturers material i'm
ported. for example, must give at
least an approximate indication of
the activity OF those OF our manu-
facturers udaizing these various raw
materials. III, for example, the GUAM
thy Of raw silk imported In Deem
Der, 1908, is twice as great as in
December, 1907, and this Is the fact
Ut may be assumed that the great
silk manufacturing Industries OF the
country have greatly increased tn air
activity a. compared with that of
a year ago.
III the importac on OF india rub
Der was two and half times as
great IN December, 1908, as COM
pared with December. 1907, and this
is fact, II may be assumed that the
numerous industries which ut lize
india rubber in their various lines
of manufacture are busy, much bus
Ter than year ago. IL importat ons
of hides and skins have. doubled, and
this is a fact. comparing figures of
december 1908, with those OF De-
cember 1907. Il raw wool impol Ia
IONS have increased nearly $50 per
cent Ia quantity, pig TIN more than
100 per cent. and manufactured
hbres 20 per cent, and this Is fact
In each case mentioned, It may be
assumed that there Is greatly IN
creased activity In all these lines
OF manufacture. IL the importation
OF diamonds and other precious
stones is IN value six times as great
In December, 1908. as In December
1907, and this is true, 1t may be
assumed that the class OF our pop
ulation chiefly utilizing these mate
rails OF importation are again re-
turning to that general business con-
dtion which has permitted them Il
expend from 8 to million dollars
a month IN recent years for mer-
chandise OF this character.
II the number OF cars handled by
the great car-service associations of
the country is greater at this time
than year ago, and this is the fact,
ut may be assumed that general bus
mess conditions are improving and
that the quantity Of merchandise be-
Tag bought and sold and transport
ed is increasing. II the number of
building permits and the value OF
the buildings In the great cities OF
the country show marked increase
in December 1908. when compared
with December 1907, these figures
may be accepted as a further evi-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23
ROBIN COOPER ON
WITNESS STAND
YOUTHFUL PRISONER MAKES A
GOOD WITNESS --DECLAREs
THAT SEN. CARNiACK SHOT
HIM BEFORE HE OPENED FIRE
Ex-sHERIFF SHARP EASILY
RATIFIED ON CROSS ExAMINA-
TIoN.

When court adjourned last night
IN the mdst OF the cross-exam ma
ton OF John Il. Sharp, the honor
were even between the state and
the defense In the Cooper-Sharp trial
for the slaying OF former Unted
States Senator Edward w. Carmaclx
Young Robin Cooper, under a hit
ter cross-exam!nation of nearly four
hours held his own vi tn ease. He
waJ always cool. careful and d g.
played an inclination TO be absolute
~ fair that evideatly impressed the
jury and just as evidently exasper-
ated Attorney General McCarn.
The next witness and the only
other one OF the day was John ID.
Sharp. another OF the defendants.
Sharps Gets Worst OF IL.
Sharp told his story we'll uader
direct exansnatlon end made good
impress ion. But hee~as turned over
to Attorney General Garner OF Mau-
ry county. for cross-examination.
Mr.. Garner has somewhat of a rep
utation IN his own county for cley-
er work. but he was an unknown
quantity In Nashville. When court
adjourned for the day the defense's
counsel drew a long breath and were
40 longer In doubt as TO Garner's
ability. HIS cross examination fs
of the rapid fire order.
John Sharp 10 man OF high tenn
per and Garner soon had him be-
side himself. lie contradicted him
self on many minor details, but
never on the more important par
dculars. Once he got on dangerous
ground. on direct examination he
swore that he saw the killing and
that 'fCarmack fell after Robin
Cooper had fred three times.
One of the bullet wounds, a nee
esyarily fatal one pierced the sena-
tors neck within ones xteenth of an
nch OF the spinal cord and came
out under his tongue. AS Sharp
swore that Carmack was facing
young Cooper. aiming a revolver at
him, this wound would be imposg p
bic TO reconcile with the statement.
On crosg-examilatlon Sharp said.
however. that Carmack turned his
head Just as the second shot was
hred. He did not explain how the
Senator could turn Ms head FAR
enough 20 permit the ball TO enter
the med an line of the neck on a
straight line. The state pushed
Sharp hard up to nearly D. m,
then asked that continuance be
granted until today, when n was
allowed,
Leaves Stand With Relief.
Sharp leit tho stsod With a gh
OF relief. HE faithful little wife,
who has never missed q minute at
his side IN court. sprang up TO meet
h m With smiles ana words of en-
couragemsnt.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23
Leaves stand wIth Relief.

Young Cooper said the automatic
revolver be shot Carmack with was
the finest one It's bnd he ever h Id
in his hand. II developed too that
while looking for his father the day
OF the tragedy. Robin met Governor
PATTERSON and walked through the
arcade with him at the governors
request. This wac not testified TO
on direct examination.
He was armed at that time and
talked with the Governor about the
trouble.
How often had you talked with
Governor Patterson on that day7"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23
ROBBED OF JEWELS
WIFE OF THE PINK WHISPERED
OF CHICAGO sUsTAUNs HEAVY
Loss ON STEAMER.

London, Feb. 23.-Mss. James
Hamilton Lewis, Of Chicago, who IS
guest at the Hotel Ceoll. was rob
bed OF Six thousand FIVE hundred
dollars worth Of jewelry while cross
ing the Atlantic on the Mauretania.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23


Twice. Once in front of the Tu-
lane"
And were you armed them"
mo, sir. l got the revolver after
| saw the governor the first time. :"
You had an animated converse
tio1 with Governor Patterson across
from Carmack's office after which
You went and aFsnsd yourself?"
mot an mated; just conversation"
You suggested your uncle. James
Bradford, to arrange the diffculty?''
YES"
You knew Bradford hated Cor
mack?"
Il knew he did not admire him +"
DO you know whether there is
any reason why Mrs. Eastman or
Charles Warwick, or Care yFolk
shiuld perjure themselves to deprive
you Of your life ald hberty?"
Il do not"
The lawyers for the defence were
fighting each OF these questions des-
perately, but the court ruled against
them.
Coming to this point where the
Coopers were approaching C,rmack
just before the shooting the state
asked:
And did not your father say:
There's the damned rascal now,
we Will go out and shoot It out with
him2"
mo. SIR, he did not. He said
There's Senator Carmack; want
to talk with him"
viii you say what Senator Car
mack was doing with that pistol
from the time you saw Bm draw Il
until you got in ~ line Of fre?"
He was holding it behind Mr5.
Eastman ready to shoot"
But he did not shoot until you
got around the pole did he?
mo, ar.'
He said the stone from his scarf
PIN was blown out by the concus-
sson from Senator Carmack'G re-
volyer.
What was Senator Carmack do
ing when you began 70 fire?"
He was aiming his revolver dl-
rectly at me-"
There had been no unpleasant
ness and you did not draw your re-
volyer u1til you were shot?"
II Gd not. was shot before !
opened fire"
WAS he standing erect at the last
shot?"
Il cannot say, he may have been
falling
ROBIN showed the jury the scar
from the wound in HIS shoulder.
10 not the wound o recourse of
the bullet distinctly upward?" ASKED
General McCarn.
Apparently"
DID you in the spring OF 1908 to
Attorney Peoples denounce Senator
Carmack with profane oaths and
SITTER language?"
Il did not use profane or bitter
language. may have criticised the
senator's political course"
Did not you use the expression
God damn Senator Carmack?'"
mo, sir, ] did not"
ID q you use that language about
Senator Carmack IN his senatorial
contest with Governor Taylor?"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

Capt. and Mrs. Rees Bowen, Capt.
Arthur Rose and w. u. Landrum
were among those from trig city
who witnessed the return of the
feet a
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

Mrs. Julia A. Witten, who has
been visiting her son NJ. 6. wilton,
and her daughter. Mrs J. T Carey.
Of Roanoke, left last night on her
return to her home in Oklahoma
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23
CARS ROBBED

A couple of freight cars wore bro
ken open at Walton last "a ght and a
quantity OF goods stolen. Detectives
are on the hunt of the robbers.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

II you want hand-me-downs get
them. II you want tailoring see a
tailor. 9. II. Bergman, Raleigh
street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

Get our pm ces on watches AID
tewelry before purchasing elsewhere
They Will convince you.
RANDOLPH a. MITTENDORys
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

Mrs. e. NJ. Cash returned this aft
ernoon from visit to relatives at
Ingleside.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

Get our prices on diamonds,
They speak for themselves
RANDOLPH q NITTEEDORF
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

HEREss TO THIRTY MILLIONS
WEEDS GRANDSON OF JOHN JA-
con ASToR-HETTY GREEN
WANTED SIMPLICITY.

New York, Feb. 23.-Sylvia. the
only daughter OF Hetty Green, the
richest woman I'm the world, was
married at noon today to Matthew
Astor Wilks, grandson of the late
John Jacob Aston. The bride Is Just
past til rty years of age aad will
inherit half OF her mothers estate
OF sixty millions OF dollars. The
bridegroom Is about sixty five years
old and worth only a couple OF mill
lon dollars. Strange and ludlcrous
scenes preceded the ceremony be-
cause of the efforts OF Mrs. Green TO
have the cermony performed in Sc
cret. When a one-horse carr age
carried the bridal couple from Mrs.
Green's tenement In Hoboken a mot
Icy crowd followed in milk wagons
and ether vehicles.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-23

Try a Leader Went Ad.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
DECREE oE PocAHoNTAs.

on Wednesday evening in Foresters'
hall there was a good attendance a
whist given by the Neosha club of
Sebequonash council, No. IL, and the
social evening was spent delightfully."-.
At the end. after cake and coffee had
been served, the announcement of
prize awards was made as follows:
First ladies'. Mrs. John Rush, 80, a
pocketbook; second, Mrs. Annie
Church, 36. fancy box of writing pa
per; first gentlemen's, Robert McKen-
ma. 80, q box of cigars; second, j. c.
Edmond. 80, a shaving set; consola-
tiOns, to Mrs. H j. Clement and Frank
Davis. This whist is to be followed
by another in the hall on January 20,
and on January 10 the club Will have
one of its home whists at Daniel
Deans on Laurel Hill.
Sebequonash council received one
candidate at it's meeting in Foresters'
hall on Monday evening. and also
elected its officers, who will be in
stalled at the next meeting. The fol-
lowing were electedi
Pocahontas. Mrs. Della Bailey; We
nonah, Agnes Dean; prophecies. Julia
VergasoA; Powhatan, stephen Culver;
first escort. Melvina Boucher; second
escort, Agnes Bessey; first runner,
Maria L. Button; second. Ada Z. La
throp; G. of F., Mary Chappell; G
T.. Mary Whiting; keeper of rec
ords Mrs. Helen Culver; c. w, Jen-
ME Harvey; r. W. Nettie Prince;
warriors, Mrs. Nettie Rennie, Mrs
Helen Culver. Mrs. Jennie Harvey,
Mrs. Della Bailey; first councillor.
Daniel Dean; second councillor, Josie
Smith: trustees, Maria L. Button, Ag-
mes Dean, Mary ChappeI.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02

plicatiOn for membership in the post
was received, that of George W. Nash
Sixteenth Connecticut.
The installation was then taken up
and impressively performed by a past
commander of the post, George :.
Smith of Mantle, who is also past
department commander Of this state.
The following were the officers in
stalled:
Commander, Vine S Stetson: senior
vice commander. Charles +. Geer: ju-
NOR vice commander. Seth l.. Peck;
adjutaHt, Henry HoVey surgeon \. A
Walker: chaplain, \ A. Monkey, quar-
termastcr y. J.. Bishop; officer of the
day, Olriu VI. Price; officer of the
guard. Charles Croker; post patriotic
instructor J Herbert George SER
geant major. j. i Wheeler; quarter
master sergeant, $. 5. Stocking; del
cgatcs 10 national eucampmeut A.. A.
walker. :. :. Stocking. charles
trocNer; alternates. c. +. Geer, :. l.
Peck and %. NJ. Price.
just as the business of the meeting
was concluded. visitors were aunoUnc-
ed, and the women Of SedWick Relief
corps. No. Is. led by the president.
Mrs. Ida r. Greene, and four color
bearers, marched into the room In
behalf of the corps. Mrs. Greene pre-
scented the post with 500. One-half 10
DC USED Tor relief work and One-hdlf
for the per capita tax for delinquent
members, telling the" post members
that the women always had the in
terests Of the post in mind and at
heart, and that they had earned this
money by the hard work Of their
members. serving suppers at different
times and especially in the big I'M
dertaking Of supplying the meals for
the state convention of the w c. Z.
L. here. In conclusion she wished the
post prosperous and happy New
Year.
The post was completely taken
aback by the gift, but accepted it by
vote of thanks proposed by Com
mander Stetson and passed by A ris-
ing vote. This was not all that the
women had in store, for they then in
yited the veterans to the post hall,
where Quartermaster Sergeant Stock
ing had had q small spread prepared.
which the ladies had augmented with
delicious cake A most enjoyable So
cial evening followed Among lie
comrades from out Of town present
were Henry Nerriman Of Bristol. J.
II. Lee Of Jewett City and Philip
Spe.lmau Of New London.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
TrzG9D and
Quality

appeal to the Wen-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
iugly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best Of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
ihe quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co, only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
DRASTIC CHANGES
IN LIQUOR SELLING
The New Law in Louisiana is Various
ly interpreted.

New Orleans. Jan. 1-Variously in
terpreted ard threatened with a test OF
its Constituti0nality in some particu-
lars. the Gay-Shattuck saloon regula-
ton law. which went into effect today,
will compel, many changes, some of
them drastic. in the method Of con-
Quoting the liquor business in this
state.
The clause of the new law which
prohibits foreigners from operating
barrooms will undoubtedly involve a
test on constitutional lines. Many
claim that it IS an abrogation of trea-
ty rights which they participate in.
Among the prohibitions Of the Cay
Shattuck law are.
That a combined saloon and grocery
shall be conducted without partition
between.
That liquor licenses shall not be is
sued 10 woman or a girl
That no woman. girl or minor shall
serve i'm a barrOom.
That licenses shall not be issued TO
foreigners and residents Of other
states.
That pianos and musical devices shall
be barred from bsTrOoms.
That an officer Of q brewery or dis
tiliar-. or even stakeholder shall not
he permitted to obtain barroom IL
CensCs.
That those financially interested in a
brewery or distillery shall not have
any interest in a barroom, or even in
the lease OF the premises thereof.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
KNIGHTS OF pYTHIAs-

Officers for the year were elected by
Wauregan lodge, No 6, at its regular
meeting held Tuesday evening in
Pythan hall. these being the first who
will hold office for the full twelve
months instead of six under the new
regulations of the order. They will oe
installed at the next meeting by Dep
uty Beckwith from New London. The
following were elected: c. c., Charles
Treadway; V. c., Samuel Taylor; NJ.
Of W. Henry A. Guile; prelate, William
Blackburn; X. of r. and S, John +.
Amburn: NJ. OF f., Edwin \. Dudley;
NJ of FIX. James H. Smith; NJ. at A,
s. $. AiOfsin; ]. G., Casper Graft; o. G.,
John r. Benson; trustee, for three
years, William Blackburn, for two
years, Charles E. Whitaker, for one
year, T.. p Pratt; representative for
two years to grand lodge, Dennis j.
Murrissey. for one year, Charles Tread
way; alternate, two years, II. A. Guile,
one year, ). S. Alofsin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
President HELPS orrhans.

Hundreds Of orphans have been
helped by the president Of the Indus
trial and Orphans home at Macon, Ga,
who writes: I'VE have used Electric
Bitters in this institution for nine
years. It has proved n most excellent
medicine for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles We regard it as one Of the
best family medicines on earth II f9-
vigorates the vital organs. purifies tle
blood, aids digestion, creates appetite
To strengthen and build up Thin, pale
weak children or rundown people 10
has no equal. Rest for female COM
plants only SOC AZ The Lee & O--
rnnA CnIs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
A Horrible Hold Up.

About ten years ago my brother was
held up in his work health ana han-
piucqs by what was believed to be
hopeless consumption" writes w. r..
ipscomb of Washington a. C.. "Hc
took all kinds OF remedies and treat
ment from several doctors but found
no help till he used Dr. Kings New
Discovery and wa wholly cu-ed py E
bottles. He is a well man today It's
quick to relieve and the surest cure FOR
weak or sore lungs hemorrha ges
coughs and colds, bronchitis, Ia grippe,
asthma and all bronchial affections
SOC ard 81 Trial bottle free. Guaran-
ted hN The Lee & Ossood CO.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
LUNION ST. JEAN 5APTlSTE
D'AMERIOUE.

A whist for New Years. eve by La
fayette council, No. 207, was largely
attended in Foresters' hall on Thurs
day evening, and carried out with the
usual success of the social affairs o.
this society. Twenty-Five tables en-
joyed the game. at the close Of which
the prizes were awarded as follows:
rirsts, Miss Mine Morse. berry dish;
DR.. r. r. Richards; seconds. Miss Rose
Icmoyne. a landscape: E. Crepea, Il
silver tray: consultations Mrs f. G..
Tanuar. an art calendar; and Edward
G Tannar. a bulldog. Refreshments
were served.
An informal entertainment conclud-
ed the evening, conducted by the com
m;ttee in charge, including DR.. G. A.
Comcau, H. L. BeausOleil. Anne Cor
don, Bert CarOn. P. Sabourin. Joseph
Boucher and Edward Boucher
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
GRAND ARMY

Sedgwick post, No. l, started the
New Year in a blaze of good fellow
ship and sociability at the Bucking-
ham Memorial on Friday evening
having it's largest attendance
in long time, due largely
to the sending out of 125 postal cards
by Adjutant Hovey, announcing that
this was to be installation night and
every comrade was expected to attend
A complete surprise sprung on the
post by the women Of the Relief corps
was also a big factor in making the
evening one that the veterans will
long remember.
The regular meeting was convened
at the appointed time, Commander
Vine 5. Stetson presiding, and among
the items Of business was a vote to
give the use Of the war office to the
committee which the Society of the
Founders of Norwich will name in
connection with the 25Oth anniversary
Of the town next September. One ap-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-02
/ ne Red, White

nd other constituents of your
GOD are powerfully enriched and
isaiized by Hoods SarsapariIla.
ltNincreases the red corpuscles and
akes strong the white corpuscles, and
-s protects and restores the health.
j. cures scrofula, eczema, eruptions,
arrh, rheumatism, anemia, nervous
e, that tired feeling, dyspepsia, loss
appetite, general debility and builds
the whole system.
81 it today in the usual liquid form or In
~oi7tcd tspet form called Saryatabs.