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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
MExIcANs FORM NEW PARTY.

President Diaz Welcomes FOFma-
tisn of Opposition Wing.
Mexico City. Jan. 2s--A national Demo-
cratic party was organized here last
night at a meeting Of number Of citi-
zens from different parts Of the country.
This action was taken at the suggestion
OF President Diaz. who announced a year
ago that he would welcome the formation
OF a strong opposition party in Mexico.
The main points Of the new party's plat
form include an amendment Of electoral
legislation, so as 10 make the voting di-
rect. and the restriction Of the franchise
on a mixed property basis. ample free
dom for the press. greater respect for
human liberty and life. and a more eff
cient administration OF justice
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
SOCIALISTS SCORE POINT.
Neither Faction of Miners Cares to
EstranEe Them.

indianapolis. Jan. 2S--The 80 Socialists
who are delegates to the miners national
convention and who hold the balance OF
power between the Lewis and Walker
factions won q substantial victory to-day
IN a declaration Of public ownership.
simply because neither faction wanted TO
estrange Socialist votes The resolution
is as follows.
Resolved. That We, the United Nine
Workers Of America. in annual conven-
ton assembled. recognize acd declare for
the necessity OF the public ownership and
operation. and the democratic manage
ment o. all those means Of production
and exchange that are collectively used.
so that every man or woman willing and
able 10 work can have free access 70 the
means Of life and get the full social
value Of what they produce"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
POWERS TO PREVENT WAR.
To Act in Concert to Prevent Bal
kan Crisis

London, Jan. 2S.-Emphatic statements
are printed here and in Paris 10 the ef-
feet that the European powers are deter
mined to put the lid on and TO prevent
fare-up in the Balkans Somewhat diff
ferent versions are current as to what
st is proposed to do to effect this end.
It is stated here that as soon as it was
known that Bulgaria was mobilizing and
pushing troops to the Turkish frontier
again. Secretary Grey communicated with
the other signatories OF the Berlin treaty
and has already received approval OF
concerted action from several
Germany and Austria have not yet re-
piled. but It is not doubted that they viii
join those already asserting. Bulgaria.
it is added. win be invited 10 demobuize
and resume that attitude Of quiet expee-
fancy on which the hope Of peace is
founded.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
KISS RoUTs NEW GOVERNOR.
school Teacher Throws GeOFEiH's
Next Executive Into Confusion.

Brunswick. Ca. Jan. "a resounding
kiss planted square upon the lips OF
Gov.-elect Joseph NJ. Brown by Miss Nil
dred Thompson. a pretty school teacher
Of Brunswick, threw the next governor
into confusion and caused him to beat a
hasty retreat.
The episode occurred at the depot,
where the governor-eIect was waiting TO
take train. a large crowd was about
the governor-elect listening TO him talk
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
FflCAIL

1-BonapaTte Gives Facts Of Merger.
Republicans Celebrate Their Victory.
2-Tribute to Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler.
2-Chamber , Favors Retirement Fund.
4-Agreement on Census Once Site
Good Weather for the Inauguration
Accounting Asked in Sands Estate.
Federation Changes Quarters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
INDIANA SOLONs At ODDS.
Proposed Repeal of Local Option
Causes Trouble.

Indianapolis. Jan "A caucus Of the
house Democrats this afternoon came
near breaking up in row over the bill
to repeal the county local option law
Seventeen Democrats declared they would
not vote for a repeating measure. nor
would they be bound by any action that
a caucus might take. as. they said, the
question is moral and not political. and
no party has the right TO override the
conscience Of its members.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
Rov Murderer win NE

Trentoz, y. J., Jan. 2S.-walter ZelIer,
Herbert Orig. and Cline Wheeler, the
three boys convicted last week OF the
murder Of William Reed. were received
at the State prison to-day. Zelier. who
Is only nineteen years Of age. was placed
in the death house to await eloctrocu.
ton during the week beginning March S
The other two. who are eighteen years
old. were sentenced TO terms OF thirty
wears
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.
More Than a score Are Injured,
Ru4 None Is Killed.

Indianapolis Ind, Jan "a Southern
passenger train. esst-bound. was wrecked
three miles east Of New Albany at noon
to-day and more than a score Of persons
were injured.
The baggage car. a smoker ana two
passenger coaches were hurled into a
ditch. the smoker turning over and one
half of the passengers being piuioned 70
the roof By the falling Of the seats upon
them No one was killed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29

New York, Jan. S-The examination OF
Oscar Slater. who IS wanted in Glasgow.
Scotland, on the charge Of murdering
Miss Marian Gilchrist. was resumed to-
day before United States Commissioner
Shields. The demanding government rest
ed its case and the defense viii conclude
cross-examiRation tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
GaIe Raging in Bermuaa..

Hamilton. Bermuda. Jan "a heavy
gale is raging. with the wind blowing at
the rate Of sixty miles an hour. The
barometer IS Gown TO 80 some boats
have been driven ashore. bat no serious
damage has been done 50 far.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
WANT FUNDS TO GET DATA.
New Bill Calls for $4,000 for Japa-
nese Facts.

nese Facts.
Sacramento. Cal, Jan. S-Assembly-
man A NJ Drew. OF Fresno. author OF
the bill prohibiting aliens from owning
land in this state, received the following
telegram from President Roosevelt to-
day
A. n Drew, Assembly Chamber. Sacramento. Cal:
Ny letter 70 governor to the proposed Isgisla-
ton is on the way. think you VIII ssree entirely
with what the letter c1utains.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
In accordance with the suggestion of
President Roosevelt and Gov. Gillette.
Speaker Stanton introduced a bin IN the
assembly to-day appropriating $4,000 TO
gather data regarding the number and
occupation Of japanese in California. A
similar measure viii be presented IN the
senate. and It Is believed that the gov
ernOr will sign It
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Rain
to-day and tomorrow; warmer
to-day; increasing southeasterly
winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
FELEGRAPHIC.

Pages TELEGRAPHIC.
Two Die from Burns.
l-Jurors Dropped in Cooper Trial.
1-Gomez Becomes President Of Cuba
-Elihu Root Makes Telling Speech.
Hartman ArOuses Storm in Georgia
dog Performs Record Feat.
1-TGbercular Germ Startles Science
3-Hopkins Fails TO Break Deadlock
S-Serious Charges Against Hospital
3-ScandaI 3 in Massachusetts Hospital
steamship Owners Sue for Damages
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
B0NAPARTE GIVES
FACTS Of MERGER
Administrations Position in
Steel Combine Shown.
SENATE NOT SATISFIED
Will Carry Out Investigation of
Matter to the End.
SENATE NOT SATISFIED

in letters Just Made Public Attorney
General UPhOIds Presidents Action
Allowing United States Steel Cor
pvrafiOu 90 Merge Tennessee Com
paay-GeOrge W. Perkins and Oak
ley Thorne Summoned for Monday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
ELIHU ROOT GIVES
TIMELY WARNING
Tells Legislators He Is a
Firm Nationalist.
A PUPIL OF HAMILTON
Former Secretary of State Makes
Telling Speech.

Appears at AIbaRy and Makes Posi-
tive Declaration lie BeII~.es Par
cells Post Measure Is Jus9iaed He
wants to Establish Closer Rela-
tiOns with Party Leaders in State.
Heard by Crowded House.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
Fast Morning Train TO Pitfxburg
and fhIca~o

Leaves Union Station, Washington. via
Pennsylvania Railroad, at 10 a. m; arrive
Chicago o'clock next morning. Parlor
cars and coaches 70 PitfsburS: sleeping
cars and coaches PittSburg to Chicago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
Continues on Psse .. Column :.
The Cotton Library and Silver
a.-.-l...-

To-day at II a m the silver. plate.
china. furniture, &c.-cataiogue numbers
z01 20 SO viii be sold a. the Sloan Gal
ieries. 1907 9 ST. and this afternoon al 8
the entire library Of scarce books in fus
bindings. by famous authors. viii be sold
Rooms comfortable and seats provided
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
400 MINERS STRIKE.
Demand for 80 Cents a Ton for SIin-
ing Coal Refused.

S1eC7al q he Waslington Head
Cumberland. Nd, Jan S--About 40
miners OF the QuemahOning Coal Com
pany, in the Meyersdale field. are out on
a strike because their demand for 50 cents
a ton fo- mining coal was refused
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
NEW SHIP Of STATE
LAUNCHED IN CUBA
Gomez Becomes President Of
Island Republic.
MAGOON'S TASK Is ENDED
Proclamation Is Issued by Pres
ident Roosevelt.

Inauguration ArOuses Great Enthu-
siasm in Havana, and Cheers Fill
the Streefs-BriIIiant AsEembIaEe
Of Civilians and Soldiers Gathers in
PaIace-oath of office Is Taken in
Presence of loyal PopuIace.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29

Saturdays and Sundays via PennsylvanIa
Railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29
Baitlmore and Return. s1.zs.

baIIInI0Ft o VEEO X X.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both DAYS. except ROYAL Linn
tied City Offices. 1H7 G st. and SO Pa
ave
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-29

IaEfeFIy FTiOFSl Creations
offered by Blackstone. 18th and Y.
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Not After Leadership.

For the Station. Thester. Receptions,
&c. hire II. 7. Co." cabs. Phone \. 12I2
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
TO FIGHT The
STANDARD OIL

Steubenvllle, o.. Nov. Local
oil operators are looking for a hot
fight between the Standard on Com
pany an the Pure oil Company Thc
former has cut the price Of Pennsyl-
vania crude oil. produced in fields
In this vicinity TO $188. and the
latter is out with an open price Of
$l.50. A number or local oil men
are now selling to the Pure OIL Com
pany IL Is predicted that the Stan
dard oil CompauE. to- IN 8kort to
crush the independent COMPANY.
will begin boosDnstthO brtE In is
stated that the Pgge OIL COMPANY
viii boost along &ith he Gp trust
a yoar ago the Standard wac pay-
ing St7s barrel and has made .re
successive roductlob51 NJ fsu at
a cnp rs atf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
JUDGE AFTER
SUNDAY BALL


Clarksburg. N6w f3. IN charg-
ing the grand jury, judge Raymond
Maxwell created y stir-by donounc-
ing Sunday basdbsll Rnd boxing
shows, branding. them as unlawr rul.
and directing the grand jury TO
inquire diligently INTO all oncnscs
along this line In the past twelve
months. The ClarksburE team Of
the Pennsylvania and West Virgin
Ia League played Sunday baseball
last season. TO stop Sunday base
ball, it is claimed, would put the
game out OF business at both Clarks
burg and Fairmont. The big sun
day attendance always keeps the
teams on a firm footing financially.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
DENOUNCED
AS FRAUDS

The Syrlans who have been i'm this
city for the past few days soliciting
funds under the pretext OF aiding
orDrans and lchools in Asia Minor
have been denounced in the BibH-
cal Recorder, the Baptist state pa
per Of North Carolina. Rev c. s.
Greoues. pastor Of the First Baptist
church OF Newburn, n. c.. says that
there is n regular invasion OF the
Southern states by the men. They
are well supplied with various Ger
tifcates OF various kinds The Con
sui General Of Turkey, located in
chicago pronounces them frauds
SO does Rev. Livingston Johnston.
Secretary of the Baptist Concention
Of y. G. and DR. W. r.. Powell who
holds1 similar position in Ken
tucky 1t is we'll for the general
public TO know these facts as the
present company is the third or
fourth band that has strcuk this city
Within Tho past year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13

BUY OIL LANDS

Cumberland, Md, Nov. 13.-Ar-
mold c. Scherr, Of Grant County, w.
Va, former state auditor of West
Virginia, Is i'm Pittsburg closing sales
for $4,000 acres OF ore lands in
Rockingham and AlbemarIe coun-
ties, Va, on which Scherr gave PITTS
burg parties an opinion. The min
eral rights alone will be transferred
while the scherr people Will retain
the surface.
The iron ore deposits are cry rich.
and 1t is said the Pittsuburg parties
propose to erect blast furnaces on
the property, rather than transport
the ore. Scherr expects to market
the stone deposits as railroad bal
last
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
OUTPLAYED.BY
THE TIGERS

The Tigers outplayed the High
School team In the polo game at
the rink last night.
The school team was lacking in
team work. while the Tigers excell-
ed in this feature. Sublette and
Baker pulled off some pretty com
donation work that was above par
Edwards for High School was the
steller member OF that team. Wade
at goal was impregnable, stopping
numerous hard drives
p. J. Kelley referred in his usual
style, and large crowd was pleased
with the game put up by the local
boys
The final score was to in the
Tigers favor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
RECORD FOR
BIG OUTPUT

Roanoke, Nov Establishing
a record for volume of the outpue
the Norfolk and Western in the
Roanoke Machine Works depart
ment OF its local shops, yesterday
turned out 1O1,2OO pounds ofmol-
ten metal; the biggest pour-off in the
twenty-five years history Of the de-
partment.
An ordinary days work has been
from $4,000 to 10000 pounds in
the pour-off, so the work accomplish
ed yesterday shows that the demand
on that department has grown to
remarkable extent and that business
Is brisk there these days, with prom
lse of a continuance Of the prosper
Gus conditions.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
DAWSON MAY
BE CANDIDATE
Slippery William Has Not
Made up Mind But Thinks
He will Run.

Washington. Nov. 13.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Dawson OF West Virginia in
an interview here today stated that
he may be a candidate to contest
Mr.. Scott's seat In the United States
Senate before the state legislature.
He said that he had not definitely
made up his mind in regard to the
matter but he Is inclined to the be-
lief that he will be a candidate.
Mr.. Dawson was in the city to
confer with the Department OF Com
merce and Labor relate to his trip
to China TO investigate trade condf-
tions
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
LATEST VICTIM
OF PELLACRA

Durham, y. c., Nov Pellagra
has claimed another victim in Dur
ham. She is Miss Maggie Hutchins.
an eighteen-year-old girl and
member OF prominent Durham
family. She died last night from
the di.case.
So far there have been ten deaths
from this strange malady I'm this
section The other victims have
been negroes Medical men here
are mystifed because the white
victim abstained from corn food in
every form
The disease ia this country has
been the subject OF a thorough n-
vestigation and ass yet no solution
OF the origin Of the disease has been
found.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
TO SEPARATE
THE | rCOLORS c u.
Board Of Affairs May Pass
Jim Grow Ordinance
at Next Meeting.

Az the meeting OF the board of
Affairs last might" the matter OF a
separation of the whites and the
blacks in the saloons OF the city.
since il appears that there will
soon be salooIr at winch the thirsty
eolored may be accommodated ex-
clusively, came up for discussion and
II was decided to draft an ordinance
to this end. phlg qrlnlnucerW Will be
prepared by Guy ATTORNEY d. E.
French and member Jame5 Kahle
and presented pt tnS neNt meeting
In the abse &c of Mayor Showers
Mr.. Peters acted as chairman.
A petition for light at the corn
er OF Bowyer and Bland streets was
granted.
The bond of $500 Of w 10. Nc
Arter guaranteeing for three years
The side walks and ,curbing he is
putting down, was. accepted,
Coditional building permits were
granted to Charles Con and l.. A.
Dunn
sam Coffmon will consult with the
city engineer next week in regard to
the widening Of Princeton avenue
IN front of his PROPERTY in the east
end.
....t.rr YssfH..
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
PLEASED wITh tts.bvrn

a $ Dawson Of VVeisnr idaro
m .ae 49,. ,Jh,r~ atet So t.gor.
and ,.-it.us " r. Dawson aud W.
T. Winr1oId of This cltv Sine
wears ago Ac sold Is yaIusbie pio~.
Of land four mile- erom this city
and i"ft FOR Idaho, Whero &c. has
bcon over since Ar Dawson IS
leguted to- bc very Wealthy and
owns considerable tesl. eststr iu
idaho IIc .Iy uuch ulasead
with the growth o. this cit, aud adj
mirvs lhe many fua buildings.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
MEN
ARE IMPLICATED
Flashlight photographs are
Said to Show eLading
Citizens in Mob.

Cairo H., Nov 13.--Flash light
photographs were taken OF the mob
which lWchcd the alleged negro ne
gro murderer OF Annie Pelley. and II
Is thought that this will aid the
authorities nv discovering the iden-
tity Of the members u is said that
great many prominent people were
implicated and there is considerable
uucasiucss expressed.
Martial law stilt continues i'm the
city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13
LATE NEWS
OF WEIGH

Welch Nov. 13.-(speciaD-
There wall be a week OF service at
the Episcopal church beginning Mon
day November 10Th Thee meet
ings will be presided over by the
pastor, Rev. w. B. Mckinley but
visiting cIergymen will hll the puI-
pit and preach at each of the meet
'ngs The pulpit will be filled ON
Monday and Tuesday evenings by
Rt. Rev. w. l.. Gravatt. Bishop Coad
tutor OF the Diocese OF West Virgin
la. An invitation IS extended to
everyone to attend these meetings.
On Friday at the school building
here the District Teachers institute
for Browns Greek District was I'm
session and for this reason school
duties were suspended, throughout
the district today. This Is the first
of several meetings TO be held dur
ing the session of 19O9-1O. The
visiting teachers were entertained
at lunch by the Welch teachers
Mrs. w. A. Wilson was the hos
tess at the first meeting of the
Bridge Club which was organized
here last week. Three new mem
bers were enrolled, bringing the
number of members up to eleven.
Mrs. Wilson as assisted in serving
delicious refreshments by her moth
er, Mrs j. NJ. Gibboney, of Wythe-
Vile, Va. Besides the members Of
the Club Mrs. r. B Bernheim, Mrs.
G. VI Kyle and Mrs. Gibboney were
presents as guests
Chas. T. Craft, who has been en-
ployed by the Booth Bowen Coal g.
Coke Company, at Freeman, has ac-
cepted a position with ]. NJ. Vest,
civil and mining engineer.
Mrs. A. S. Booker OF Bluefeld and
guest. Miss Nell Lynch. OF Union,
w. Va, were the guests OF Mis-
Blanche Shepherd Sunday and Mon
day
Mr.. and Mrs s. d Stokes of
Williamson, Miss May Jones. of
Bramwell, and G. w. Yeaton. of
Bramwell, were the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs Wyndham Stokes Saturday
and Sunday.
w. II. Summerson, who has been
In the employ Of J. VI. Vest. ergi-
neer for sometime has accepted
position with the Welch Lumber
Company.
Mrs Isaac T Mann, OF Bramwcll.
was here several days this week The
guest OF Mrs Ira J. Rhodes.
F D. Clifford, until recently chief
clerk for the United States Coal q
Coke Company. at Gary. was in town
Monday lie was accompanied by
Mrs Clifford and while here they
were the uests Of Mr.. and Mrs Jas
r. Flanagan Mr. clifford leff
Tuesday for Huntington. where Dol
has accepted a position and Mrs
CLIFFORD returned TO Gary for acr-
cral daye before joining her aus-.
band o thoir now homo
A j Kell who was operated on
seerai wceNs ago for appcndicits is.
now able to be- on the street again.
Circuit CLERK w. BurOudg. rayu.
and Postmaster j. W Edau-sI
spent sometime this week hunting
on Dry Fork they camc hack re-
porting fairly good luck
Mrs Thos. r. Connolly aud -iocoI
Of Cedar were the ruc~ts or ur and
Mrs Jas = Flan1sgau or sunday
and attended jho services hold .pcr4
hy Father Gilsouan OF Carr au sun.
day
Continued on Pago Two
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-13

by Hon J r. Mann arrived in the
city last night and was met at The
station by a delegation OF prominent
Republicans This morning Hugh
ike Shott. editor of the Daily T.lo-
graph, and Judge Frank Maynard
Of the Mercer Criminal court, took
him Ger The city in AN automobile
showing him the railroad yards and
the points OF interest The senator
appeared TO enjoy his visit to Blue
field immensely and left In The bet
OF spirits. lie said te was not posi-
tive whether he is going 20 washing
ton or New York, and that he would
decide when he got on the train.