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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
STRANGER ENDS
LIFE in BRISTOL
Shot Himself on Street in
Front OF Church After
Writing Address.

Bristol, Tell. Sept. S.-A stranger.
apparently more than 40 years old,
whose name, from a note found in
his pocket appears to have been j.
c. Wilbun, committed suicide in
front OF State Street Methodist
church here yesterday afternoon by
shooting through his heart with a
new $S-calibre revolver. which ne
had just purchased from local
store.
He was seen writing in note
BOOK a few minutes before he fired
the fatal shot. He had recorded these
words: My brothers address is
'Sl4 Beverly street. Richmond. va.
My wife's address is Mrs. J. c. VIII
burn, Church Hill. Tenn"
He left no explanation as to the
cause OF his suicide II wore cordu-
roy trousers and black coat and
vest. He is believe To have been en-
ployed in connection with the con
struction OF the Holston River rail
road
His act caused excitement, as he
shot himself in the presence OF a
number OF pedestrians.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
Wizard of Finance Who Controlled
the Railway Situation in the Unit
ed States, Succumbed to Linger-
ing Illness Today
DEATH FOLLOWED RELAPSE SUNDAY
Not Improved by Treatment Abroad
---HasGrown Steadily Worse
Since His Return.

death received here this afternoon.
Hartman returned to this country
as he left It June /. last--a sick,
tired man, seeking health. The ener-
waiting baths and dietic treatment
which he underwent at the Austrian
resort, Bad Gastien, apparently failed
TO produce any improvement in his
health.
The marvellous brain that could
conceive and the energy that could
bring into existence vast railroad en-
terprises. that could find hundreds
of millions for railroad expansion
and the power 20 grasp the limiuess
potentialities OF our country is for
ever stilled and the gigantic up
building plans of this great railroad
constructive genius will be halted.
The south and west will most feel the
effect which his death will produce
upon railroad expansion and upbuild.
ing
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
INSURGENTS LAY
FOR CANNON

Washington. D. c., Sept S.-The
Republican insurgents I'm the house.
it was said today. will make no
change in their policy of fighting the
organization as controlled by Speak
er Cannon
This will be made manifest when
the house meets next December.
When the Speaker showed his re-
sentiment against the insurgents by
deDriving them of committee chair
manships enjoyed i'm the asst con
gress, he displayed a weakness that
surprised many OF his friends.
Representative Murdock, OF Kan
sas an insurgeat leader. said recent
ly that Speaker Cannon has not by
any means strengthened the mousse
organization by his petty spite WORK.
When a party has q majority OF
something like fifty, Mr.. Murdock
said, and a minority that fails to-
unite. it Is well that certain
amount OF ind spcndcnce should be-
displayed by majority members as a
safeguard and to- prevent the passage
Of vicious legislation
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08

New York, Sept. S.-"Harriman is
dead" was the brief not not unex-
pected message which flashed over
the wires this afternoon, throwing
spectators on Wall Street into a
riotOus panic.
Reports here and at Arden are
conflicting, bulletin having been is
sued from Hartman country home
saying that he was better.
Edward II. Hartman, genius of
finance. leader of men and master
builder OF railroads, on the daily re-
ports of whose health the financial
world has stood on tiptoes in anxiety
and expectancy since his return from
Europe, August "a, grew almost i'm
perceptibly worse until the end.
which came today.
Notwithstanding conflicting re-
ports, there is little doubt OF the au-
thoritatiyepess of the news of his
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
DEBT CASE UP
in SEPTEMBE,
Special Master Charles f.
Littleficld, Of Maine, VIII
Hear Arguments in
New York, Sept. 21.

Richmond, Va. Sept. S.-Attor-
ney General And rson, VINO for soy
eral weeks past has been attending
to most of his official business at his
home I'm Lexington. is back at his
desk in this city today, and will not
leave Richmond again for sometime
to come. lie is greatly improved ia
health, and has been able to rest up
a little, too.
About the first thing that met his
attention today was he printed record
in the West Virginia debt litigation.
in addition to a volume containing
all the legislation bearing on this
great legal contest, there is 1,OIS
page publication cmbodying the
verbal evidence submitted, as we'll as
numerous ana complicated statistical
papers.
While these records would hardly
prove interesting TO The lay reader.
they nevertheless contain much data
Of importance 20 historians and stu
dents OF the states fiscal affairs
The condensing of all this great
mass of evidence into two volumes.
which can easily &c handled will
greatly facilitate the work of Special
Master Charles E. Litlcncld Of
Maine, who will hear argument in
fHo yggo eoufr., f.,,. pr.t sr.t. .
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
DRYS WILL LOSE
BRISTOL FIGHT
This Is the General Opinion
Following a Decision
by Judge Kelley

Bristol, Va, Sept Sin the local
option contest case, now being heard
in Ahe corporation court here, the
drys were today dealt what the vets
are pleased to term a solar plexus
blow, when Judge Joseph l.. Kelley
rendered his opinion with reference
to the claim of NJ. A. Stull to citizen
ship in Bristol, Va.
Mr.. Stull has been a resident Of
Bristol Tenn. according to his own
evidence fot rwelyc years but claim
ed that he was citizen of Bristol,
Va, and had been enclosing that
privilege in all elections when he
was at home, during the whole Of
the time that he has resided on the
Tennessee side.
Judge Kelly, in clear and un-
qualified opinion. i'm which he took
occasion to quote eminent authority,
held that Mr. Stull had acquired the
right of citizenship I'm Virginia 10
years ago, that he mad kept himself
qualified I'm accordance with the pro-
visions Of the law, that he had not
voted or attempted to- vote else
where. according to- the evidence and
that as the matter Of citizenship is
determined by honest intention, Mr..
stull was therefore a citizen of Bris-
tol. va. and having complied with
all other legal provisions was a legal
voter.
IT seems evident that q majority
Of the men whose right to- vote I'm
Bristo J. Va. has been attacked. are
situated similar to Mr. StulI's case is
therefore regarded as a virtual de-
cisiou OF the local option contest case
as thcFc Sc ms little left upon whica
ne drys may hope TO have the cleo
tion declared illegal.
But counsel for the drys were not
content To- surrender when Judge
Kelly gave his opinion ln The case OF
W Sull. but proceeded to- place WITT
uc4scs ON the stand Ald so the for.
NAL hearing Of the case is proceed.
ing. and the court is hearing witt
uosscs a. means of dctcrminine
whether there may be- sumclent uod.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
GETS CONTRACT
AT PEARISBURG
Blueficld Architect VIII
Build Modern Bus
mess Block.

T. T. Carter, the architect has
completed plans for a block Of stores
and Offices for Judge Bernard Mason.
OF Pearisburg The structure will be
three stories hign and will cost in
the neighborhood of $4,000. It will
be Of bricS and stone. Bids for The
construction work are now being rc.
ccived by Judge Mason.
Mr Carter is now completing de-
signs for several othorlarge buildings
for neighboring towns and says tho
prospects for @ very good season m
thc building line are excellent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08

resident voters to change the result
of the election.
The drys sprung a surprise this
evening by filing an amended petit
tion alleging that so per ceat of the
votes cast in the election were illegal
on the ground that the officer who
registered them held two Offices at
the same time. making the registra-
tion void The court took the mat
ter under advisement but indicated
that he probably would allow the pc
tition 10 be amended.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-08
Murderer Elcctrocu,cd.

Trenton 81 j. sept Richard
Donnegan was olectrocuted here This
morning for the murdef of Jos PIN
Summerhcld ald Mrs Madgo Kudle.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
WCKSBURG MONUMENT
Dedicated In the National Military
Park Today, In Connection
With Confederate Reunion.
Herald Special.)

Vicksburg, Miss, Nov. ia hand,
some monument and a number OF
markers erected in the National Mill.
tary Park to commemorate the valor
of the Mississippi troops who fought
and fell in the defense of Vicksburg
were formally dedicated today as the
browning feature of the annual state
reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans. Several thousand veterans
were included in the large assemblage
present at the ceremonies.
Conspicuous among those taking
part in the program were Governor
Noel and the members of the monu-
ment commission. Col H. M. Street,
speaker of the lower house of the Mis-
sissippi legislature, and Congressman
Humphreys delivered the chief ad
dresses of the day. Governor Noel
delivered the speech of presentation
and the acceptance address was made
by Blewett Lee of Chicago, son of the
late Gen Stephen d. Lee.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
FATE OF DEs PLANCHES
Will Likely Be Decided at the Present
Session of the Italian ParIia-
ment, at Rome.
Herald Specially

Rome, Nov. 12.-iThe alleged apathy
of Baron Mayor des Planches, the
Italian ambassador at Washington,
during the late revision of the Amer
lean customs tariff by the congress of
the United States, is likely to be made
a subject for lively debates at the
session of the Italian parliament which
met today. The charge is made that
France, Germany and other countries
of Europe, through their respective
embassies at Washington, derived
special advantages from the tariff
changes, which were lost to Italy
through the so-called lethargy of her
diplomatic representative Chambers
of commerce throughout the country,
centered in the Union dele Camere
di Commerce. d'Italia, have joined
in demand for an Interpolation of
Premier Giolitti upon the floor of.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the
postoffice at Palestine, Texas, for the
week ending Nov. 9, 1909. Persons
calling for any of these letters will
please say advertised and give date.
A charge of one cent will be made on
each piece of mail advertised.
Geo. W. Burkitt, Jr.,
Postmaster.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
TEAMsTER ELECTRocUTED.
Took Hold of Broken Telephone Wire
Which Lay Across Electric Wire.

Port Arthur, Texas, Nov. 10.-Bill
Brazelton, a teamster in this city for
the past six years, was eIectrocuted
tonight near the jefferson Hotel about
Z o'clock by catching hold of tele-
phone wire which was hanging loose
over one electric light wire. Some
one at the hotel who saw Brazelton
catch hold of the wire threw a chair
and knocked the wire away from him,
but Bra2elton was killed instantly
oyer twelve hundred volts having
passed through his body. His hands
were badly burned. Deceased was
about As years of age and was well
known in this city, being one of the
pioneers. He leaves a wife, who re
sides in this city.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12

the Chamber of Deputies, and it is
predicted that the protest may result
in the recall of Baron Mayor des
Planchse.
The opening of parliament was at
tended by the customary ceremnies.
The city was decorated for the occa-
sion, and huge crowds of people as
sembled to witness the arrival of the
senators and deputies. King Victor
Emanuel and Queen Helena were en-
Enthusiastically cheered as they drove
through the streets, which were lined
with troops.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12

EwD0
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12

Alonzo Foster manager Star Lay
ceum Bureau, says: 1T gives me great
pleasure to recommend Pere Evans
Barber to committees. She is an
artist Of splendid ability. She has a
fine voice and her manner is attract
i've and graceful. She stands in the
front rank of entertainers" At City
Hall Nov II. Admission: Adults
soc; children, 25c. 9-ti
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
Mems List.

]. c. Arnwine, Ira Allen, Jeff Bon
ner, E. Brooks, Joe Boykin, ]. w. Cot
ton, Eddie Clouse, Joe Duncan, John
Furlough, Pete Glover, B. J. Heaten,
George Johnson, j. j. Johnson, D. j.
Jones, LeVic Lacy, o. j. Martin, Robt
Morgan, R. w. Mcdonald, w. NJ. Nc
Gowan, w. H. Moser, Cotrell Moore,
G. 7. Rady, Mauer Red, Burr Rum
sey, Henry Shaver, T. NJ. Smith, L..
A. Tucker, Pete Worthey.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
What Would You Do?

In case of a burn or scald what
would you do to relieve the pain?
Such injuries are liable to occur in
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain's
Salve applied on a soft cloth will re-
lieve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is a very severe one,
will cause the parts to heal without
leaving a scar. For sale by Bratton
Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
Ladies' List.

Oracle Bennaman, Ella Bowens, Mrs.
Lena Blake, Mrs. Sallie Burnes, Miss
Mayemer Ellis, Miss Minnie Hayes,
Miss Villa Huston, Miss Willie James,
Miss Luella Jackson Especial deliv-
ery), Mrs. Lille Mills.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
Official Letters.

Jack Berry, Mrs. c. L. Flora, Mabel
Howard, Sam Hardy, julius Jones,
Mandy McGinty, Menard Perry, C. L.
Patterson, Mary Rector Mrs C. B.
Winston.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
A Methodist Minister Recommends
ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera
and nin,.rhnnn Rarnnh,,

q have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
several years for diarrhoea. l con
slider it the best remedy l have ever
tried for that trouble. l bought a bot
tie of it a few days ago from our
druggist, Mr. R. r. Brooks. l shall
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12

ever be glad to speak a word in its
praise when l have the opportunity"
Rev. J. D. Knapp, pastor NJ. E.
church, Miles Grove, Pa. Sold by
Bratton Drug Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from a disordered condition of the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Get a free sample at the
Bratton's drug store and try it.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12

PerIe Evans Barber charming i'm
city hall, Nov. II, benefit
Dixie Club and City Library. Aft
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-11-12

Perle Evans Barber at city hall,
Wednesday. Nov. IT. $50 p. m. tt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-05

senate was introduced, was overtaken
by total deafness. His silence at this
time has won him the new and strange
title OF the sphinx of Abel"
1t is also reported that one man even
made trip to Abel second time, but
not once did he hear the name Of one
of any prominent committees of the
senate mentioned with his own name
added, and he came away wondering
if the state was right when 1T gave
Mr.. Clarke the largest majority ON the
republican ticket.
In the meantime, a large number OF
the republicans have been wondering
about the conditions which will govern
the next session of the senate. The
only declaration Mr. Clarke has been
known to make is that he will be abb
solutely fair in his control Of the sem
ate, which, from his record as head
of the house, has not been a startling
statement While some of the mem-
bers have been specializing as to the
organization. it is not likely that they
will know before Mr. Clarke arrives in
Des Moines with the list of committee
chairmen in his pocket
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-05
AN oLD-TrME Fiddle"
(Newton Record.)


Everett Moore recently had on ex-
hibition at Carts store a, violin which
is certainly one Of the pioneers 1t
was present to Everett's father, J. S.
Moore of Buena Vista township -
Jimmie" is what his friends have
called him from his boyhood. When
Jimmie's father first received 1t In the
early SOS, and presented 1t to the boy,
George w Harlan had to put on the
strings and do the tuning up act be-
fore Jimmie could play a tune on 1t at
the first school exhibition ever held In
Newton, in the old brick Chen new
school house, when ]. M. Blanchard
was teacher. The boys playing was
wonderful thing to the rest of us
boys, and maybe the cause of just
little bit jealous on public occasions
when he could "outshine" the others.
We also remember his wagon with four
wheels, just like the "big ones" to
which he used to hitch his big dog
Jack, making trips loaded with boys
to the fair grounds, then out on Mrs.
Edmundson's lots. Over fifty years
ago..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-05
Topics of the Times.

The congressional action that rushed
funds to the rescue of the quake suf-
ferers will meet universal approval.
If it had been the price of battleship
none would have found fault. 1t is
better to spend money to save than to
take lives.
II the Rainsbargers have, as is as
serted, grown old and gray and made
themselves fit by reason of their skill
to become useful citizens, perhaps it
would not offend justice to give them
a trial. The poorest place for men
who desire to be decent and are able
to be decent, is in a penitentiary.
Dubuque is mourning over the clos
ing of Tom LOTUS bar. However, it
may send Mr.. Lotus into some other
business where his exceptional talents
may be Of far greater use to the city
than his marble palace of intoxication
has ever been.
one law WHICH shol'iu NC ehAoA SSu
to the letter and which is being neg
lected by those whose duty is to ex-
ecute It. Is the wife desertion law.
There are hundreds Of louis living
easy In Iowa, while their deserted
wives are toiling to support and edu-
cate their children. Every one OF these
should be nailed and given the choice
between the penalty and bond to care
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-05

and the men who learned the doctrine
of reciprocity at the feet of the great
commoner'' might not have waged an
uphill fight thru their latest years to
die disappointed at last.
There is always an Illuminating light
to be thrown upon history if some one
can be found to turn on the gaslight
of inside experience. How much Don
Cameron and his fellow practitioners
of practical politics" knew of the shut
ting. off of the gas from the chandeliers
must be suspected butt will never be
known; but none of them were men
who left anything to chance and it is
not unlikely that as the shades OF
darkness fell some one of them re-
the gas cock under the stair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-05
A NEW WRINKLE IN MILK.
Daoorab Ranuhlicnnl

j. C. Beard. our city milk distributor,
has prepared his dairy for complying
strictly with new law of the state
that goes into force Jan. l. or tomor-
row. Announcement to that effect Is
given in the Republican and city pa
pers this week. All milk he will here
after distribute will be "Pasteurized'
This means that his milk will be heated
to 159 degrees of temperature, or more
This heat will destroy all disease
germs, or bacteria. as scientists term
taem: and all such milk will have its
Keeping quality prolonged for TWEEN
ty-four or more hours. But cream will
not rise on it. All the health-giving
qualities that make milk go valuable
for food purposes will be fully retained.
For those who want cream for table use
he will deliver cream in pint bottles.
1t is a new deal, but the local board of
health is the body to kick at, If any
one is dissatisfied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-05
THE MESSAGE.

The presidents expected message
materialized yesterday and was re-
ceived by congress 1t was not TRADE
as some had expected but one of the
most judicially written and quiet Of
the many he has sent to that body. He
took nothing back, disclaimed nothing
except the plain misrepresentation of
congress that had accepted insult
where none had been given and went
on to show the justice and propriety
Of his demand Those who read the
message Will be likely to see reasons
why the secret service should be at the
command of the administration.
The president shows where and how
the service in the interest of the state
and under the direction of the admin
istration had accomplished much that
permitted the execution of the
laws against graft lotteries, etc. That
it had brought home guilt and brought
about the conviction of certain con-
gressmen was simply Incidental. When
the average man stops to consider he
will agree that the secret service could
be used to no better purposes and join
the president in his demand that it
shall continue to be used to the con-
fusion of rogues in and out of the ma
.tional legislature.
TIE message is worth reading. Read
1t When done and assimifated the
president will have lost nothing and
congress have gained less to the mind
of the man who works every day out
of two years and votes for congress-
man only on one of them.