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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
The AEROPLANE
TO FIND WAR.

N'w York Aug 3O..-The perfec-
tion OF the aeroplane simply means
the end OF war, says william r..
stead, Armame1ts will 20 as armor
went. while twelve inch guns will
. be az obstacle as the bow and arrow.
THE aeroplane Is the next step. Like
Lytton's potent compound OF cleo
tricity and dynamite. By which
child could destroy an army by
waving a wand, the aeroplanc places
illbnitable forces OF destruction at
tho command OF anybody who can
raise nifty thousand dollars and find
half a dozen desperadoes to his
bidding
IA Captain Tullock says, Afty miles
OF the concentrated essence OF the
empire IN tho Thames valley could
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
DRAW RACE Line
In WINDY CITY

Chicago, Aus. 30.-Many OF the
residents of Evanstown, Chicago's S
center of culture, are up IN arms and
the suburbs constaDulary has been
called out to prevent colored mon
and women from mingling with
white persons at the Demster street
bathing beach.
Not content with entering the
water at the same point whore the
white people bathe. the coiored men
and boys are accused OF lying on tho
sand and annoying white women
passing along the beach or going to
and from the water.
This must stop" said Chief OF
Police Fred shaner "and have
detailed :. patroiman on the beach
TO arrest any offenders. 1t is only
proper mat there should be segre
cation of the race and thi5 plan
viii be carried out.
81 understand that the proprietor
OF the lockers at the beach does not
rent suits or rooms 20 colored per
sons, but they arrange in some other
manner to set into the water"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
TAFT GUEST
OF HAMMOND
President Appears in Pub
lie First Time During His
Vacation.

Beverly. Mass. Aug 3O.-The
quaint little north shore city OF Glou-
cester had the honor Saturday OF
entertaining President Taft at his
first public appearance since tho be-
ginning OF his vacation.
The President has declined prac-
tically every invitation since his ar.
rival at Beverly. Taft's visit to
Gloucester was in compensation for
his inability to attend the pageant
OF the Canterbury pilgrims, held
there just prior to the adjournment
OF congress.
The pageant was widely advertised
a. in honor OF the President and Taft
was deeply disappointed that cru
cial period in the tariff fight prevent
ed bis attendance
Today members OF the pageant
committee and many OF the other
prominent citizens OF Gloucester
were invited to the home OF gohn
Hays Hammond to meet the Presi-
dent.
Mr. Taft, with Captain Butt, IBIS
military aide. motored over to Glou-
cester after spending the morning
on the links OF the Myopia club.
Taft, Captain Butt. the secretary
OF the navy, and Mrs. Meyer and a
half dozen others were guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond in the
Hammond summer home on Lookout
Hill.
The members OF the pageant com
mittee were entertained az an el
fresno luncheon served on the elm
shaded lawns. At o'clock the re-
ception began
Several hundred residents OF Glou-
cester including tho mayor and 9TH
er city officials. were presented 10
the President who greeted each OF
them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
TO MOBOLIZE
AUTOMOBILES

Paris, Aug. 30.-The present pos
sibility OF war between France and
Germany has caused tho French
chamber and senate to pass an act
regulating the reQuisIton OF auto
mobiles IN case OF mobilization The
act makes no exception in the case
OF motor cars owned by foreigners.
and 1t is presumed that they will be
commandeered in the same way as
those OF French citizens According
TO the act the automobiles in every
commune OF France will be inspect
ed January IS. Once the vehicle
has been classified the owners in
each class will draw lots TO decide
in what order the v-hlcles will be
requisitioned The price paid for
automobiles on requlsition is the
price provided FOR vehicles OF the
same category inscribed ia the
budget OF the war ministry. Full
Price is paid for vehicles having ssrv-
ed less than two years. In case
OF vehicles manifestly superior 10 the
category OF military vChisles, q su-
perior price may be paid, but this
addition must not exceed 25 per
cont. OF the military rate. Tho We
hicies must be provided with the
accessories and spare pieces as laid
down I'm the ministerial decrer. ~
these are not forthcoming their valua
Will be deducted from the price paid
for the yehicla Failure to produce
the vehicle when called upon will
entail fine OF from $40 to $1,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
THOUSANDS LOSE LIFE
IN MEXICAN TORNADO

be brought TO ruin by a single air
ship planting a dozen incendiary
missiles in certain spots during a
high wild. Only a few minutes
would be necessary to have the whole
riverside. with ships. wharves. ware
houses AID also the arsenal. in an
unconquerable blaze.
The human race Is absolutely un-
protected from above. What. then,
Is demanded? The governments
should federate into one great world
state, with international tribunal in.
terpreting the laws and an interna-
tional parliament without whose
command no war could take place or
the earth. in the air or on the sea.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
Formulation Of Schedules
One of the Most Impor-
tant Subjects Now Before
Director brand.
EXPERTS NOW IN
WASHINGTON.
Able Men at Head of Every
Department of
Work.

Washington. ID. c., Aug. 30.--Tho
formulation of the Census schedules
upon which the enumcrators will en-
ter the information they secure next
April, is ono OF tho most important
subjects now before u. s. Census
Director Durand and Assistant Dircc-
tor Winoughby.
The Ccnsua law authorizes the
Director To determine the form and
subdivision OF the inquiries neces-
sary to secure tao information or
dorcd by Congress.
To assist I'm this work Director
Durand has secured the cooperation
OF score or moro OF experts I'm sta.
tistics, economies. agriculture, manu-
facturcs etc. They have been APP
pointed expert special agents to
serve for a short time while tho
work OF formulating plans are ul-
der way and are now assembled in
Washington. The agriculture. man
ufacturos. and population schedules
are the principal ones under current
discussion.
In the formulation OF tho agricul-
tural schedule four OF theso experts
are acting as confcreos, j. l.. Coul-
ter, ". c. Taylor G. T.. Warren. Jr..
and ThoH NJ Carver
on the schedule for population
w. -. Bailey is advising. He is pro-
fessor or political economy at Yale
! University. His alma mater, old ELI.
has given him the degrees A. B., and
Pm. -. His home is in Springfield,
Massachusetts.
On the dependent classes subject
! u B. Miller. an expert I'm social
statistics, is engaged Otner special
agents appointed because OF their
Illness along tho lines pursued by tho
| Ccngua Bureau have been added to-
the regular Office stan by Director
Durand Alexander Bowie ranch
man. and cattle and sheep raiser.
at Whoalland Wyoming has becn
| placed IN tho division OF agriculture
under Chief Stausliclans, LeGrand
Powers. The subject Of animals on
ranches has been assigned TO Mr..
Bowie. willard H.. Hotchkiss OF
Evanston. H., by profession a tea
cher, ana also a Ph. d.. A. VI. aRd
Pm. B. OF Cornell University, has
beon assigned TO the population di-
vision under Chicf Statistician w.
G Hunt and the question OF meth-
od9 of ouumcratlsg the population
CONTINUED on Page SKI
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
A BUSINESS
BEHIND BARS

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 3O.-The most
unique business being conducted IN
Atlanta today is a little store in the
police station, presided over by an
old gray-haTed man, who. himself
prisoner, is seeking to sell candies
and cologne tosother prisoners.
This old man is Josh Galloway,
who for many years has been moi
cd character about the strceta OF
Atlants.s with a little stock OF can
dy and cologne. given him by Dr.
Will MsAfee, proprietor OF the Euro
ka pharmacy on Decatur-st. tho old
man ls andlng pastimo and is try
ing to make n little extra coin on
the side by dispensing these wares
to other prisoners.
He displays his stock OF goods on
the ledge OF a big barred door and
spiels with bho energy and vim oi
some street pcddler.
Fine candles and cologne" ho
will call out. "Como on now and
buy and help the old man"
Galloway has no city license to
conduct store, but tho police have
Kiadly overlooked this. Every ono
who passes thru the prison corridor
Is hailed by the aged prisoner and
trade solicited. He has sold but lit
tie so far, but this fact has not
dampened his spirits in the least.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
PETITION
FOR CITY
MARKET
A Petition Has Been Re
ported Requesting Board
Of Affairs to Establish q
City Market.
LADIES WILL
CIRCULATE TT
May BE Presented at Next
Meeting Of the
Board.

Following an agitation which hae
be0l going on for some tims to
have city market established in
Bluefeld, n petition has been wrlt
ten out and viii be presented to the
city Board OF Affairs asking thom
to take the matter under considera
tion and take steps to establish such
n market.
Four copies OF this petition have
boen prepared. two OF which have
been left with the Evening Leader
with the request that two ladies ia
terested in civic Improvement, one
from the south and one from the
west ends OF the city, call at this
oRlce and take charge OF the peu
tions, presenting them to tho busi-
ness men and citizens in their re-
spective localities.
This is one OF tho most important
steps ever taken In the Improvement
OF Blueiield and should enllst the
support OF every ono who has the
future Advancement or the city at
heart. A city market would prove
a lasting benefit to the city and a
great convenience to every citizen
who lives here
The first two ladies ealing at this
office will be- given the petitions
Whicn bhould be circulated before
noxt meeting OF the board OF affairs
which vii be held on Friday evening
September \.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
The Santa Catarina River
Overfiows it's Banks and
Floods Montery -Ameri-
cans Among Sufferers.
A GREAT LOSS
OF PROPERTY
a Forty-Eight Hour Deluge
of Wind and
Rain.

Monterey, Mexico, Aug. So
Rescue work has begun in the tor
Hado and cloudburst region whore,
It is reported, two thousand people
are dead and twenty thousand are
homeless.
territory is under water ald a fam
inc is probable. pa Il
1t Is now estimated that the prop
erty loss as result OF the tornado
and cloudburst OF Saturday morning
will reach at least $4,000, 900
The list OF American dead is not
known. Yet there must be great
many OF tho three Thousand who
lived in that district. Troops are
being rushed to the scene OF the
storm and devastation
Laredo, Aug. 29.-Reports reach
ed this city OF one OF the most dis
astrous floods that has ever been ex-
parienced in northern Mexico, caus-
ed by the overfiowi1g OF the Santa
a
great loss OF life, estomatsd as higt
as 1000, and the financial damage
is estimated at anywhere from $1O,-
100000 to $12,0OO,O0O.
For the past forty-eight hours a
veritable deludge of rain has been
falling, which, together with the flow
OF water from the adjacent noun
tains into tho Santa Catarina river
so swelled that stream that 1t reach
ed width OF a milo and half and
completely overflowed certain por-
tions OF the city OF Monterey, wreck
Ing houses and causing loss OF life as
1t rampaged on its mad course.
Not a train reached this city since
Saturday and telegraph communica-
tion is crippled to such an extent that
the exact location OF some OF this
trains IS unknown
In the city OF Monterey telephone
communication is impossible. the
electric light plant - half under
water and our service OF tho city.
which depends upon the electric
plant for It's power, is paraIyzod
and the water works has been DANA
ged to such - extent that the water
supply OF the city is crippled.
Information reaching here through
reliable sources states that so So.
we're was the food that the inhabi-
tants IN the vicinity OF the flooded
stream barely had time to flee for
their lives. that the on-rush OF wa
ters carried away their homes and
cattles and In many eases drowned
the occupants OF the small nuts of
the natives.
The food conditions extend as far
south as Saltillo, although no great
damage beyond inconvenience TO the
citizens and minor damage to tho
bed OF the railroad is reported sou'b
Of Monterey.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
RULES WILL NOT BE
CHANGED FOR THAW

Albany. y. Y. Aug. 3O.-The re-
laxing OF the prison discipline at
the Matteawan state Hospital for
Insane Criminals. with a view OF ad-
ding to the personal comfort OF
Harry K. Thaw, as suggested by Su-
Dreme Court Justice Mills. jq not TO
be permitted. II was expected that
Thaw would be accorded privileges
not given other inmates at Maues
wan relative 20 his quarters and the
hours for his retiring at night. and
az 20 smoking and receiving callers.
These changed conditions pre-
scribed for Thaw. it was pointed ont
by the Matteawan officials, wore
contrary to all prescribed rules OF
discipline. and 60 was stated thai
6upt Collins would decide as to what
should be done. Supt. Collins re-
turned to Albany today, and declared
that nothing would be done.
"Thaw will be under exactly tn.
same regulations as those provided
for the other patients held shere d"
said Supt. Collins. "If new rules o.
conduct are to be- prescribed -.
Thaw, they will be applied cqualy
to every patient OF his class al Mat
teawau."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30

Marblehead, Mass, Aug. 90
The International yacht races begin
today.
heartfelt thaaks and gratitude FOR
- - consecutive years Of able and
faithful service A. tho beloved and
trusted Pastor OF this Church. durlnq
which time he has won the conf
dencc aud devotion OF the members
thereof, ana We Hnhesltaungly com
mend him, his fdthful and mogt cx-
c"licni wifo and Dis children. IN fhe
love and confidence OF the people I'm
his new field oG scti,ity.
And BE- q fp1or Resolved.
THAT 10 Wow OF the foregoing
this congregatsob, in congregational
meeting aSsombicd. doth now ans
hereby conson. and agree that the
said reIations rtow subsiding botwocn
the said Pastor and Congregation b,
and thc same are h0roby dissolved
and we unite with our said Pastor
10 his requcst % Presbytcry that
thcso resoluhonsBc ratified by 10
Ana The Secretary OF tnis meeting
is hereby directed 10 transmit copy
OF these resolutions TO the Presby-
terian % the South and be publish.
OIL therein. and 70 deliver a copy OF
the same to our eaid Pastor.
This August-29- 29-f9O9.
The folOwlng resolutions wor,
passed by members OF tho Prosby
tcrian congregation at a session held
Sunday evening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
A HOT INITIATION

The celebrated local society OF
The Quezips, who hold their sccret
conclavos in the Pocahostas InA
every once in a while have recently
initiated three candidates. From all
reports the services were up to date
and satisfying in every respect.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
IN POLICE COURT.

Three offenders faced Judge Crock
EFT at the morning session OF police
court. Two were arrested on a
charge OF lettering; one on a charge
OF trespasslng. AH were Gaed s.
each. One paid. two are on the
cnain gang.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
BORROWING
COAL CARS.
THE G. q o. CROWDED FOR
ROLLING STOCK UNTIL THEIR
ORDERS FOR CARS ARE FILL
ED.

ROLLING STOCK UNTIL THEIR
ORDERS FOR CARS ARE FILL
ED.
After all, so rapidly has the bust
ness OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad picked up lately that the
company is 5Iot having a sufficient
number OK cars to do the business
Anticipating this unusual rush. the
company sometime ago placed orders
FOR something over six thousand coal
cars, but these, it appears. are not
being delivered fast enough 90 cn-
able them 20 Gll their demands with
out somo trouble.
stand beside the railroad tracks
ana watch one Of those long trains
so by: read the initials Of the com
panies who own the cars and one
may readily see that the company
has had to borrow the cars from
other Ines, in order 10 keep up with
their business Last week the G d.
%. borrowed 500 cars from the chi
cago & Alton road besides smaller
numbers from other western roads
who do little coal carrying business.
Hhus while there Is no danger but
what the company will be able TO
supply It's patrons with cars. it is
causing them some Inconvenience.
and will likely continue to do go un-
til their own cars. now under order.
shall have been deliyged.-Ex
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30
.ez0S BrieSt

Grand Forks. Idaho. Aug. 20
Fire today destroyed the town OF
Grand Forks and three hundred fam
ilies are homeless.
Berlin. aua 30. Count Zeppelin
was forced TO mack another dsNccn,
at BueIsis for repairs to his dhigiblc
M n
Lexington, KY, Aug. 3O.-Arnol
troops may be, sent 10 tho scene Of
a new fcud outbreak between lbo
Triplctts and whites iu too noun
tains near Lexington
Arden, y. y. Aug. 3d. -It Is now
announced tbas there will bo ao
operation on Hartman h,s condition
being much better than was r.portol
last week
Pasadena, cali Aug 80 Tao Rcv
Matt Hughes. OF the Ns0oIisl
church. started scw ministerial
fashion here az h.s Sunday arvrn
by wearing white 0auncl8 m Tho pun
pit.
Brownsville. Tenn Aug 30
owen Taliferro and Mrs virsua
Hpayaa .t,Dro f...,.4 .r,. H.F .. ...
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30

Miss Florence a. Cook. OF Norton
Va was a visitor here Sunday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-30

Marblehead, Mass, Aug. 90
The International yacht races begin
today. fr'..f
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-02-12

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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-02-12
NO MEDICINE
But a Change Of Food Gave Relief.

Many persons are learning that
drugs are not the thing TO rebuild
worn out nerves, but proper food Is
required.
There is certain element I'm the
cereals, wheat, barley. etc. which is
grown there by nature for food to brain
and nerve tissue. This is the phos-
phate Of potash. of which Grape-Nuts
food contains large proportion.
In making this food all the food ele.
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barley. are retained. That is why so
many heretofore nervous and run down
people find in Grape-Nuts a true nerve
and brain food.
81 can say that Grape-Nu food has
done much for me as a nerve renew.
err" writes a Wis. bride.
"A few years ago, before my mar.
rlage, was bookkeeper in a large
firm. ! became so nervous toward the
end OF each week that it seemed I
must give up my position, which I
could not afford to do.
Mother purchased some Grape.Nuts
and we found it not only delicious but
| noticed from day to day that l was
improving until finally realized was
net nervous any more.
Il have recommended It to friends
as a brain and nerve food never hav.
ing found IS equal. / owe much to
Grape-Nuts as it saved me from
nervous collapse, and enabled me to
retain my position"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
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Ever read the above letters A new
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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-02-12

Prof. Munyon has generously placed
his Cold Cure with druggists through
out the United States and has author.
fzed them to sell 1t for the small sum
Of 25 cts. a bottle. He says these
pellets contain no opium, morphine, CO.
caine or other harmful drugs, and he
guarantees that they will relieve the
head, throat and lungs almost imme-
diately He gives this guarantee with
each bottle of lis medicine: IF you
buy my Cold Cure and IL does not give
perfect satisfaction. will. refund your
money" Prof. Munyon has Just issued
a Magazine-Almanac. which will be
sent free to any person who addresses
The Munyon Company, Philadelphia
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-02-12
Looking Forward.

Mr.. Virgins, being in frivolous
mood, was giving a burlesque imita-
ton of palmistry-pretending to
read his wife's fortune In her palm.
Six-year-old Ruth was listening with
intense seriousness, but neither Of
them was noticing her.
And, finally" he concluded, after
the usual recitals about a dark man, o
light man, journey, and a large for
tune. you will live to great age"
Thank Cod" broke in Ruth. clap
ping her hands ecstatically. Then my
children will have a grandmother"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-02-12
\ Black Eye for Home,

1t IL coming fashion to hire a hall
to entertain your friends, to give din
ner parties In hotel. to be married
In church, to be taken to a hospital
when you are sick and to an under.
takers as soon as you die, and left
there until the funeral. The tendency
is to conduct all public occasions
away from home. The home is get
ting black eye.--Atchison (Kan.)
Globe.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-02-12

of Doan's Kidney Pills and began us.
ing them One box made me stronger
and freer from pain. I kept on using
them and in three months was able to
get out on crutches, and the kidneys
were acting better. improved rap.
idly. discarded the crutches and to
the wonder Of my friends was soon
completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Mjlburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.