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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
LEGISLATION
ORGANIZATION Will LET MAT
TIERS STAND WITHOUT SEEK
INC NEW LAws-RAILRoAD
NEWS.

From what has been understood
during the past four days the rail
road organizations Of West Virginia,
composed Of the employees OF all
lines n the state have decided not
TO ask for legislation OF any char
actsr at the hands Of the present
We Virginia legislature now in
session. Several weeks ago &c was
announced that they would ask for
the adoption OF several laws which
would have a tendency to make
conditions better for the railroad
.empioye. but from THAT can De
learned through local railroaders it
Is now the intention to let well en-
ough alone and not ask for any
tn ng more at this session.
Chiefly among laws wanted BY the
railroaders Is statute creating a
state railway or corporation commits
sion and the adoption Of an aae-
quate employers Eabiety act.
Other things will OF course be asked
for in time but just now there seem
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
HARRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER
TALKS BRIEFLY CONCERNING
GovERNoRsHIP OF VIRGINIA

Roanoke, va, Feb. e.--Hon. Har-
ry st. George Tucker. candidate
for governor of Virginia, arrived in
the city yesterday morning and was
busy all day receiving callers. whea
seen yesterday by a representaty We
of the Times and asked for an ex-
preston OF opinion on the guberna-
torial outlook he said:
Il am now formulating the plat
form on which shall stand az a
candidate for governor OF Virginia,
and on which shall appeal to the
people OF Virginia for their support.
This will be furn shed the press in
the near future. This platform VIII
contain my views of the liquor ques-
ton as well as on other public ques-
tions."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
TORNADO
SWEEPS SOUTH
RANGE FROM TENNESSEE TO
TEXAS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
KILLED, MANY INJURED. HUN.
DREDs OF THOUSANDS OF DOL
LARS IN PROPERTY LOSS.

Louisville. KY, Feb. s,-Death
ipr probably score OF persons.
losses OF hundreds OF thopsanda OF
dollars In property anu the csipp ing
OF many telegraph wires Resulted
between aoon and dusk yesterday
from eefies OF small tornadoes
which swept the south central states
from the Tennessee line to the Tex
az panhandle. The storms were ac-
companied in most easss by hail,
darkness, terrific lightning flashes
and eheets OF rain.
NEWS Is MEAGRE
Most of the towns where loss of
life occurred are off the railroads,
so that news from them has been
coming in slowly. Known casual
ties are.
Stuttgart Arkansas--Mrs. Garfield
and child of Will Story. Mrs.
Addie Is reported fatally injured.
From Rolling Rock, Miss. Just
before the telephone wres broke
word came hat four had been kill
ed.
Booth, Miss-Reported to BIrm-
lnghan that six had met death there
In other towns such as Enais and
Waxachie, Texas, and Boscoe, La,
many dwell ing are said to have been
demoli he'd by the wind.
Arkansas and upper Louisiana
rice fields were injured TO the extent
of many thousands OF dollars, while
the larger cit es experienced rains
ard darkness AID lightning bolts
that made larg bui ding culver.
At Chattanooga there was a ter
rife storm OF hail.
Reports from Birmingham stats
that several per-ons were killed by
tornado at CuIlman, Alabama.
Brinkiey, Ark, Feb. 6.--Two per-
sons were k He'd aad third fatai-
ly injured in a tornado which struck
Stuttgart. The dead:
MRS. GARFIELD.
A child of william shorri.
Z Fatally injured:
Mrs. William Short.
The tornado carried away one
residence and five barns. The resi-
dence destroyed was taat of viii
Shorri HIS wife and child were
cru he'd by the fallia timbers. The
storm id extensive damage to the
rice fields.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
.OUTRAGES IN
PENNSYLVANIA
ONLY A DOUBLE POLICE FORCE
PREVENTS CLASH OF RACES
AT PITTSBURGH UNroNTowx
WOMAN USES HUSBANDS GUN.

Pittsburg, Pa, Fob. 6.--To bring
TO Justice the perpetrators OF the
many recent attacks on the white
women and girls n the HERON Hill
Lawrenceyi. 10 and South Side dis
tricts OF this city, aad TO take step
to prevent a recurrence OF the crime.
tha better element OF the negroes
have Issued cal for general mass
meeting to be held Tuesday night
The feeling BETWEEN the white people
and negroes is becoming more acute
as each day brings its quota or at.
lacks and reported attacks on white
girls by negroes. The populace oi
the affected d stricts IL highly
wrought up over the existing situa-
ton and only the most careful Wig
ilance on the part OF a double force
OF policemen prevents serious
cash between the races.
Blaaeh Smith and Rose Sesock
residing in a suburb. were attacked
by negroes yesterday but their
screams frightened the assailants,
who escaped. Two negroes, accused
OF being those who attacked the
girls. were later arrested and sent
to the workhous for three months.
John Stokes. negro, aged 80
years, was arrested on charges pre-
ferred by Mrs. Jane Thompson, OF
the South s de. who alleges he en-
tered her home and the room of her
daughter, but was frightened away
by the screams OF the girl. The
man VIII be given hearing today.
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Feb. 6.-IMrs
Mary Kruise. aged so years, was at
tackled at her home near here to-
day by negro. The aged woman,
Ecreams frightened her assailant.
who escaped, leaving his victim In
critical condition. Shortly after
the assault negro Civ ng the name
OF Arthur Cochran, and said to be
the one who committed the crime.
was arrested and Is being closely
guarded, as the neighbors of Mrs
krui.e threaten to do the prisoner
bodily harm.
Uniontown, Pa, Feb. 6.-Mrs.
Anna Davis, OF Lynn station, near
here, shot and fatally wounded Jas.
Donahue, today, when he, another
white man and three negroes, at
tempted to force an entrance INTO
her home. The men laughed at
the woman when she warned them
TO leave. Selling her husbands re-
yo.yer. she fired through the door
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

REASONS
ASSIGNED FOR DENIAL THAT A
PART OF As,SarcAN FLEET
WILL BE SENT TO PACIFIC
COAST. uruna

Washington. Feb. 6.---At the na-
Wy department today the annuonca-
ment from Vallejo. Cal. published
today to tho effect that number of
hattleships from the American feet
aud attached TO Rear Admiral Sper-
rvs, command. would be sent to the
Pacific coast upon the return. was
denied In ono quarter and confirmed
In another. The denial was made Il
was understood purely on dip omat-
&c grounds. A dispatch states that
The Montana. Mississippi, Idaho and
New Hampshire are the vessels Sc
!octed to make the trip TO the coast
20 look after American interests ana
zee that the Japanese do not exceed
their rights. Senator Perk MS. OF
California. said that white he did
not look for war with the Japanese
he did believe that II would be tho
better part OF wisdom to send s.v-
eral war craft to California. The
American navy Is competed OF ons
hundred and five veBsels. one tn rd
OF which arc battleahlpc. They are
not needed on the Atlantic side AID
number or them should be station
ed on the Pacific all the time. In
ne opinion OF Senator Perkins.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
N|APAsSENGER
RATE
MAKE APPLICATION
TO THE STATE COMMISSION
would FIX MAXIMUM RATE.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 6.--.Ths Nor.
folk and We stern, the Chesapeake
and and Ohio and the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroads have applied to the
State corporation commission for a
hear ng In the matter OF passenger
rates and asking the commission ia
prescribe maximum rate for the
roads doing business IN this state
The Norfolk and Western was the
first to make app ication, Lucien II.
Cooke, general council for the road,
coming here for that purpoze. Al
axander Hamilton, OF the Atlantic
Coast Line, and Henry 4. wickham,
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio, made
the same app ication yesterday. An
order Will be entered IN the case ar
ter the members have had a chance
to consider the petitions.
The present application IS wholly
Independent OF the matter which is
now in litigation, and which is ex-
pected TO reach the federal courts
during the coming week, when the
roads Will in al likelihood ask Judge
Jeter G. Pritchard, To- make perma-
nent the injunction granted by him
some time ago prohibiting the COM
mission from enforcing It's two-cent
passenger rate propaganda.
The committee has fixed upon
February IL as the date for hearing
the argument on the petition. The
people OF the state will be & ven full
opportunity to be represented by
counsel and to give evidence in OPP
position to any change in the exist
ing rates.
The Southern Roilroad II is be-
ieved will certainly make applIca-
tion for a similar hear ng, and It Iu
possible that the Baltimore and Ohio
the Louisville and Nashville, and
other lines, will be here by repre-
sentatives in day or two and unite
ia the application for fixing OF
rates.
The railroads viii contend that
they have not been and are not
making any money at the existing
rates. In fact, It is said they will
be abe TO show loss by reason of
ne enforcement of the two-cent rate
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

appointment is to be made by tn,
governor for = term OF -four years
The third bill amends Chapter
4s OF the code so az to repeal all
conflicting legislation. TO abolish q
district road officers aad road ievse'
so 10 make the county a unit for
laying and expanding taxes for
roads. 1t asso creates the office OF
county road eng neer. conferrins
large powers AID imposing large re-
sDonsibilities upon him. and will
take the pace OF the numerous petty
district roadyofiicers who are almost
invariably incompetent and who ara
largely responsible for the waste ol
i've s.xths the money now raised
for road purposes.
STATE AID FOR ROADS.
1t is provided that n case OF state
aid. one-third the cost shall DE
borne by the county. Ten per cent
may be lev ed on the district through
which the road passes. II major
ity OF the abutting landowners guar
antee 10 per cent OF the cost and
petition the county court to apply
for state aid It is compulsory upon
that body to do so.
Other bi Is provide. for the pay
ment into the state road fund OF
all licenses collected from automo-
bi.es and all net earnings from the
penitentiary in excess of $4,000
Two other bills provide for the
use of tho split drag aad encourage
the use OF vide tires.
TO LEARN NEW SYSTEM
The report or the comm ,ssioner
sets forth that its opinion is that the
bills submitted will result In bet
ter organization and greater effect
iveness In the administration OF the
road laws of the state and will Ia
sure wiser expenditure OF the mon
eys now be ng collected for that pur
pose.
THE commission believes that for
at least two years It would provide
more funds for the next two year
than are provided for in these bill
SO as to give us time to learn how
the new system works"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

Lyachbnrg, va. va, Treb. 6.--In
the police court yesterday morning
Ernest Wade, of Madison, had pre-
liminary hear ng on the charge Of
numbering Isaac T.. HIgglnbotham,
a fireman of this city, by shooting
him; as he was crossing the Am
herst bridge on the night OF Janu-
airy 22nd. Commonwealth Attor-
ney X. ID. Yancey conducted the
prosecution and Mr.. Don p. Halsey
appeared for the defense. The may
or after hearing a dozen witnesses
decided that he had heard enough
testimony TO warrant him in sending
the case to the grand jury, although
there were several other W theses
preaent. Mr.. Halsey, on the other
hand, asked that the accused be dis
charged.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
GOOD ROADS
LEGISLATION
A COMPREHENSIVE HIGHWAY
BILLS INTRODUCED By sENA.
TOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
STATE TAX FOR GOOD ROADS
FUND.

The good roads bill introduced in
the state senate by Mr.. Sutherland
have been carefully prepared by hiOl
after consultation with experienced
senator's, and an effort will be made
put them through in mass.
While along similar lines to the
bills introduced IN the house on the
same subject. more care has been
bestowed upon their drafting and
pains have been taken to make the
different bis harmonious, each OF
merit In itself and all dovetailins
with the others In comprehensive
pan.
"One bill provides for a state tax
OF one cent on the 500 to be paid
into the state road fund. This will
ra2se about 100000 and yet be a
matter of but " cents TO the indi.
vdual tax payer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
SPECIAL CAR
"sMARr~ NEGRO WILL EvADE
THE JIM CROW Law BIZ TRAY
FLING THROUGH OKLAHOMA
IN PRIVATE CAR.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 6.-Registrar
OF the Treasury w. T. Vernon, who
is Kansas negro. passed through
here on his from Washington TO Ok
lahomay where he is to make some
speeches on the race question.
In order to avoid the humiliation
of the Jim Grow law in Oklahoma
the negroes here have chartered .
special car for DIR. Vernon. which he
win use in all his travels Gn. the new
state. He Will take the car al
Caldwell. Kan. in the morning an
keep 1t until ne hits the Kansas
line again next morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
NO TRACE OF STEAMER MUM

Darien, Ca, Feb. 6.-Search at
Doby's Bar by pilots for the steam
CT MuDin proves that the story that
the steamer had reached there eafely
was uafounded. Pilots yesterday
and today sought for the vessel ar
ter reports had been received that
she was anchored on Doby's Bar,
came here, but returned with the
statement that the reports were I'M
true and that nothing yet is known
definitely Of the steamer. Fear In
crcaseFh here that she may have been
the mysterious steamer reported to
have gone down OF Diamond Shoals
Llghtship.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
CALLS FOR
DAUGHTER
FATHER oFcArHEnlNE LoERcH
DYING-AuTHoRrTlrs ASKED
TO LET HER GO TO HIM

New York, Feb. 6.--In a dying
cond ton et his home in Brooklyn
Ernest Loersh, the father OF Cath
ering Loersch. who was kidnapped
by Joseph gansr, now unuer arrest
In Baltimore, ca led pitifully for his
daaghter. II must see Catherine.
have not long 10 live and must see
my daughter before l die" A broth
sr OF Loersch left for Baltimore
this morning and will ask the au-
thorites to allow the girl to go to
his bedside.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

to be a disposition to take dis a
tore s'sd stand.
In national affairs, however. tho
|railrosdsrs are engaged In bitter
aght against Uncle Joe Cannon. and
alrsad, committee from tho local
brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen
has bsen named to wait upon West
virg'nists representatives in con-
gress al d ask that their support bs
contributed to defeat Mr.. Cannon
for re-es sction TO tho spcakersh D.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
SECRETARY
ROOSEVELT?
STORY THAT TEDDY WOULD EN-
TER Taft CABINET Is PRO-
NoUNCED AS ABSURD.

washington. FEB. s.--sAt the
White House this morning report
that Roosevelt was not to take his
African hunting trip this year and
would become secretary OF the navy
in the Taft administration. wa :
la 'ghed at. "The story is too abb
rud to receive any serious coa-id-
tion. was the only comment made,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. s.-A1 Ack-
erman, the middieweight wrestler.
last night beat John strahl. the
Patterson New Jersey heavyweight
here, getting the second and third
falls after both mea had worked
hard.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
TUMULT UOUS
FAREWELL
sAnRIcA FLEET BEGINS LAST
LEG OF VOYAGE WITH TIRE.
MENDoUs OVATION.

Gibraltar. Feb. 6.--The American
feet left here today on its homeward
cruise OF thirty-five hundred miles
amid tumultuous farewell from
shore and land Admiral sperry's
men were given tremendous ova-
l on and the United states sea'nght-
ers were accompanied several miles
out to sea by many vessels.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
MRS. sHUafATE Ill.

Mrs. @. r. Shumate was taken to
st. Luke's Ho pital yesterday TO be
treated for typhoid fever She has
been II for geveral days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
CLERKS TO MEET
CLERICAL EMPLOYEES OF n. s. w.
WILL GATHER AT ROANOKE
NEXT WEEK.

An Invita- on has been extended
70 all the c.erks in the employ Of
the n. & w railroad company to
attend the Joint meeting OF the
brotherhood Of railway clerks.
which will be held at Roanoke, sat
urday evening, the 18th, and the
10 lowing Sunday to prepare a
working agreement to submit to the
manag ment about February 18th.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
HELD To THE
GRAND JURY

TRIAL OF WADE
ON CHARGE or sIURDER
SEVERAL WITNESSES TEsTI-
FLED AS TO THE SHOOTING OF
HIGCINRoTHAM AND ONE STA
TED THAT HE SAW WADE on
THE BRIDGE BEFORE THE
SHOOTING. 80.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
ALLISON EULOGIES
OCCUPY MOST OF THE DAY IN
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The senate
today is devoting a greater part OF
the day in eulogizing the late SEN
ator Allison, OF Iowa, who died Au-
gust 4th last. IL Senator Allison
had lived until March 4th, next, he
would have completed thirty-six
years of uninterrupted service H.
congress. lie was succeeded by
cummins, who spoke in honor OF
Allison today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
coNTMUANcn REFUSED.


At the opening OF the hearing
Mr.. Halsey ked for a continuance
on the grounds that satisfactory ar
rangements had not been made for
retaining counsel and that there
was possibility OF there being as
sociate couns6T Tor the defense. TO
this the mayor objected, inasmucil
as there had already been one post
ponement, and 1t would work a hard
snip on the witnesses.
The only new evidence developed
In the case other than that brought
out at the cofoler's hearing was the
statement Of yoang man who was
cross ng the Amherst bridge about
five minutes before the shooting
took place, that he saw the accused
standing under an upright support
OF the bridge The witness carried
a lighted lantern, and he stated that
he did not speak TO wade because
the latter turned away as ne passed
DR.. Barksdale testified that after
Higginbotham knew that he could
not live, he stated that he believed
Ernest Wade had shot him. He said
ne had been told previously that
Wade said ne was going to Kill him.
but he had not spoken to him for
a year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06
COMMISSIONER OF ROADS.

Another bill creates the office OF
state commits oner Of public roads
with headquarters in the capital A
salary of $4,000 Is provided and the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

Use wilson EvaDora-ea N *, save
the labels and get free siivsrware.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-02-06

Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe r..
Shelton. son.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16
ACTIONS TAKEN
LAST EVENING

Last night the board OF directors of
the Chamber of Commerce held meet
ing to discuss many problems of inter
est pertaining to the organization.
Much new material for the Chicago
exhibit has been procured. y special
room is to be prepared by Mr., Mahony
to arrange for its display some place
here In the city here aud after it's dis
play In Chicago. Mr.. Mahony himself
will personally conduct the exhibit
from Grand Junction at the Chicago
aNposit or which OPENS November goth
and viii last about two weeks. The
exposition Will be national in its scope
and over half n million people are eN-
pcctcd to attend
The report Of the committee Of di-
doctors for the Western Slope Develop
ment Congress to take place here In
November was discussed, Special in
Vitations Will be sent to Secretary Bal
lingcr of the interior department, Gift
ford Pinchot of the forest service and
c. II. blanchard of the reclamation
service to attend the congress.
The poultry show to be held here dur
Ing the last week of December and the
first week OF November was discussed.
w. II. Buthorn. ]. II. Rankin and +. Il.
Dean have been appointed to select
suitable prizes for the show on behalf
of the Chamber of Commerce. \ num-
ber of other matters were discussed.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16

From six to nine carloads of apples
are being shipped from F'ruita every
day. with prospects of a great inCreas"
as soon as the hurry of the packing
season ends Many who would like to
ship apples are too busy to pack and
haul them To market The chief ship
ments now are Jouathans and Shackle-
fords Up to the present time there
has beou about 1i5 carloads of apples
shipped to market This is only a
small per cent of the total crop. There
are three orchards alone, representing
less than 100 acres. that will total more
than llb cars when the fruit is all
ready to ship. The great problem now
a place where II viii be- safe from
freezing weather which is almost sure
to come within the next month, While
thousands upon thousands of boxes of
apples are being gathered every day;
some orchards resemble bee hives. such
a continuous hum OF activity being ap-
parent; vet labor TO put the apple crop
/ in n SAT" place Is scarce. Many Of the
as they now have employed.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16
Photos for the HOLIDAYS,

Quality and low prices, combined
with prompt service, make combi-
nation irresistible
There is nothing at Christmas time
that will give your friends as much
genuine pleasure as a nice photo of
yourself or family, made and fin
ished with true artistic taste
We already have a part of our new
mountings made expressly for us for
our Christmas trade and have more
on the road here, and will be able
to supply our customers with the
very latest of this seasons creations.
which are even more beautiful than
ever.
Remember the place.
THE WOLVERTON NEW JP-TO-
DATE STUDIO,
456 Main Street
Quality, prices and no disap-
pointed customers our motto.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16

A number of vehicles have been EN-
ployed today by certain candidates to
get unregistered voters to the county
clerks office.
The new club and lodge rooms and
other business matters of Importance
We're discussed last night at a meeting
of the local lodge of Eagles
You can't afford to miss hearing
Senator Bob Taylor next Thursday
night therefore you do not want to fail
to get season tickets for the lecture
course.
Sheriff Charles Schrader returned
home yesterday afternoon from Canon
city and Buena Vista after delivering
his prisoners to the psnitentiarN and
To the reformatory.
Sam q. Adams of Steamboat Springs,
a former old time Rio Grande employee
is visiting tine city. Mr. Adams is en-
gagged in the exploitation OF mineral
and coal lands in Ruutt county and on
mis- first viist here in twelve years Iinds
many notable changes.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16

Go to nramers. 537 Main street or
phone Junction l9S during this hot
weather for choice small cuts, roasts
and meats OF all kinds. pigs feet.
head cheese. everything guaranteed.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16

You just got your fall hat and
dress. now you want a nice hat, belt
and dutch collar pin to go with them.
then get in on our 99c bargain sale
with a Grand valley souvenir fruit
plate free. c. w. primrose, ieweler.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16

owing to the scarcity of help, and
the need of getting the apple crop har-
vested right away, the board of school
trustees, after comforting with super
intcndent Thompson and a number Of
parties vitality Interested including the
high school pupils. decided to close the
high school for a short time. About
all the pupils in the five higher grades
started to work picking or packing
apples Thursday afternoon. This Will
add about 20 pairs OF active and will
ing hands to the working force in our
orchards and packing houses.
The daily sentinel., 1909-10-16

G. E. Pearson OF Chicago. editor of
the magazine entitled Irrigation Age.
| is In the city for few days getting
new material for an article He was
taken over the valley yesterday by
Mayor Lee