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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

Fire which started in the ware
room Of the Standard Oil Company's s
! plant on Bluefeld avenue this after
noon quickly spread to the adjoining
buildings of the Amicon Fruit Com
pany and TO the coal sheds OF the
Peerless Coal Company, destroy
ing these places.
The fire was first discovered in
empty oil barrels and on account OF
their infamable nature was under
head-way before the two fire depart
ments could reach the place. Some
trouble in scuTing. connection with
the fire plugs on Bluefeld avenue
was expeTinced. Two connections
broke as the water was turned on,
which aided in the delay to the fire.
men.
The Amicon Fruit Company's build
ing was The first to barn down, the
fierce heat from the burning oil bar
rels and, being a frame building was
soon a mass Of ruins.
Only tne Office fixtures were saved
from the Amicon plant. Their loss
will reach $4,000 which they state
Is fully covered by insurance No de.
lay will be experienced in filling or
Gers, however, and announcement is
made by officials of the company mat
trey will be able 20 render as prompt
service as before the fire.
The heat from the burning oil bar
rels at the Standard Oil plant wa,
excessive. There was much fear ex-
pressed for a while that the flames
would reach the gasoline and kero-
sene tanks on the grounds. a IA.
vorable easterly wind, however, turn.
ed the flames in tne opposite direction
and danger from this source was
somewhat reduced.
The Standard Oil Company's loss
including building and stock, will
reach $4,000, which is fully cover.
ed by their own insurance.
Five hundred barrels of oil sto.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
WHEN GREEK
MEETS AMERICAN.

When Gree6 meets Crock is one
story, but when Greek meets Ameri-
can makes another and entirely diff
fcrcnt one ~ the evidence we have
at hand bears out.
A story comes from Pocahontas to
the effec3 that number OF young fel-
lows ranging from Is TO 18 years Of
age went 10 nearby swimming pool
last Sunday 20 take 4 bath While
IN swimming some money was miss
cd from the pockets OF one OF tho
bathers and IN carrying ON am inycs-
tlga-ioa after the loss was discover
ed. IT appears that suspicion go,
tangled up between two young mon
of about IS, ono an American, the
other a Greek.
A scrap started between .he two
which was stopped by the interFer-
onco Of tho other boys
The next day tho American receiv-
cd a not from the Greek inviting him
20 mecs him in the cuurch yard noxf
morning. whore they could settle
their difficulty without interference
and, as he put &C., "get your revenge. "
The story leaked ont however.
a1d che tow boys appeared NJ the
spot selected by the Creek lad. two
doctors and O crowd OF sympa1hizerg
were also there.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
HARTMAN
RETURNING


Cherborougb, France. Aug. 18.-
Il. II. Harriman sailed from this port
today for New York.
Hartman arrived mere in an au-
tomobile, and according to his
friends has greatly improved I'm
health during his soiourn I'm Europe.
New York, Aug. 1S.-E. II. Har-
riman's home coming at this tlmr is
awaited with interest { nview OF the
recent reports in Wall street that he
had obtained an option on controll-
hg interest in the New York Cen
tral lines. which would give him an
ocan to ocean route.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
ARMY ADOPTS
new INVENTION
Pan-Angle Telescope, Sim
pie In Construction, May
Revolutionize the Art Of
Warfare.

Wakefield, Mass, Aug 1S.--After
years Of patient experimenting and
improvement, in the course Of which
his ideas have been at times held up
to ridicule, Dana Dudley of this town
has just had the satisfaction OF hav-
ing his "pan-angle" telescope adopt
ed by the war department. OF tho
United states,
The invention Is simple I'm its con-
etruction, yet, II is said, may revo-
lutionizc modern warfare. II con-
sls.s OF redecting lenses so arranged
at angles in a tube that persons or
objects above or below and on all
sides may be viewed from a place Of
concealmcDt.
The device as constructed for use
in warfare Is arranged so that even
On disappearing guns or guns used
in trenches and fred from any point
Invisible rom the exterior the OPP
orator may ascertain the location OF
the enemy, target or other objective
point without exposing himself.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

MADE IN ITALY
European Plant Turning
Out Spurious American
Certificates Uneartbed by
Secret Service Men.

Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 1S.-With
the arrest Of Giuseppe spica, OF New
York, Secret service operatives be-
lieve they have unearthed a counter
feiting plot OF most unusual kind.
STica IS alleged to be IN league with
a band OF counterfelters who have
their plant I'm italy, Manufacturing
spurious American certificates. spica
is alleged TO have distributed 1G 81
notes I'm this city recently. lie was
held today under $4,000 bail for the
September grand jury.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
STANDARD OIL, AMIC0M
FRUIT, ,PEERLESSCOALCO.
DESTROYED BY FIRE
NOT READY TO
FIX TAX LEVY

The board OF affairs did not hold
It's regular meeting az tn eclty hall
last night. data from the county
board i'm the matter OF the city levy
not yet completed The meeting
was 20 have made an estimate OF the
city expenses for the ensuing year
and fix the tax levy Members
Showers, Kanle and Wurley were
present.
II Is learned that the board will at
its next meeting take steps to rush
the matter Of collecting dog taxes. a
matter which appears to have been
moving along rather slowly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
STANDING or THE CLrEs.
CONvICTs TAKEN NTHRoUGH.

\ guard from the tate prison D.
Moundsvllla Dasso5 through t,Is civ
iast night from Princeton with fsIfs.
prisoners, Frank Roberts, colcrcd,
sent up for f"e years for highway
robbery; Frank Irvll. ii,e year. On
Ike charge. ana another nero.
who goes for lifb sentence for muir
der COMMITTEES AT Widcmoush. A
number Of others VIII be taken IA
charge at Welsa and Williamson.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
BURIAL ORC JOSEPH EVANS.

The remains Of Joseph Evans. who
died suddc1Iy Monday a. the home
OF James Talbcrt, on Clear Fork.
were brought 10 Blucneld Iast nlght
The funeral .Ook place from his lafo
residence ON Williams street This
morning at $3.50. Rav. ~. s.. Uamu-
ton. of Grace Methodist church con-
Quoted tho 2oryIso Inrormcnt was
made IN walnut Grave cemetery.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
Verdict In Cutton Case BY
Nava, Court of Inquiry Is
Unsatisfactory to Sutton
Family. =, T
WILL ASK A
NEW HEARING.
Mother Declares That She
VIII Have New
Trial.

Washington. II. c., Aug. 1S.---The
sutton verdict is "straddle." II
declares that Lieutenant Sutton KILL
cd himself accidentally or was n
suicide. Attorney Davis, counsel
for Mrs. Sutton, declares that other
proceedings will be taken. she says
she must have now trial.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
BRIGGS BACK
IN BLUEFIELD

Geo. D. Briggs OF Cincinnati. who
recently conducted msrcAandiga
sale for the Hawlcy NorchauGisc
company came TO this cit las. night
From hero VI, Briggs VIII go 10 Nor
toH va, whore his complry has
closed deal for the cof8uotng " a
sale Tor o1c - the N.-.oD mercSan.s
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
HANSON SUED
FOR DIVORCE.

Atlanta, Ga Aug 1S.-Mai y. J.
Hanson president of the Central OF
Georgia Railway mas been sued for
an absolute divorce Alleged I'M
fatuated for Mrs HoTner, cruelty
and neglect are charged by the bill
filed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

8. A. Burton. president OF the Bur
ton System bllpOsters, Of 1G South
7th street Richmond, Va. was ~ vis'
for I'm this city od1y on business con
ncced with hc local bill boards.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

Washington Aug 18.-Thc De-
portment Of Justice is just now giv-
lag some attention to She prosecution
Of the tobacco trust case which comes
mp before The Supreme court during
the latter par OF this year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
NO ONE WANTED
BLACK PUGILIsT

Salt Lake City Utah, Aug. H.
Jack Johnson anu wife were refused
accommodations at all hotels here
last nigh, and we're compelled TO
obtain rooms from colored friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
NATIONAL LEA !IR.

Philadelphia-New York-raln,
Pltisburg IL. s.. Louis y.
Chicago 2; Cincinnati 0.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

Washington ID. c., Aug. H. The
report Of the court Of inquiry in the
sutton case Will be made public to-
morrow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
Sutton An Accidental
SJJIC.!I.!I|!.)E ]. = 9
Baseball
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

n Lynchburg: Portsmouth z:
Lynchburg 4.
At Norfolk--First game: Norfolk
,; Richmond l. Second game: Nor
folk 3; Richmond ..
At Danville-Flrst game: Roanoke
,; Danville 1. Second game: Dan
Vile 6 Roanoke 1.
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STANDING or THE CLups.

SCHEDULE lNOls TODAY.
Portsmouth at Lynchburg.
Roanoke at Danvillo
Richmond at Norfolk.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Washington I (; Philadelphia O--12
innings.
Detroit 2; Chicago 3.
Cleveland .; st. Louis 1.
Cleveland Z st. Louis 3--second
game.
Boston-New York-rain
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

Mr. ". Cleck and li'uo daughter
arc the guests Of Mrs J T Yearout
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
STANDING OF THE CLULs.

Boston-New York-rain.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
NEGRO SHOOTS CONDUCTOR.
Angry Because Car Would Not Gt
on Three Miles.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
WOODBURY., n. j., June l2-Walter
Owen, a negro farmland. shot and prob
ably fatally wounded Clarence Kline, a
conductor of a Woodbury. trolley car,
early this morning.
owen and a woman named Wilson were
passengers on kline's car. When it
cached Woodbury. the negro demanded
that he and the woman be carried to Man
tua, three miles south of this place.
Kline explained that the car did not
go to Mantua. Thereupon the negro be-
came indignant and insisted that he and
the woman be taken to their destination.
From words the negro and Kline came
to blows. LII the tussle Owen pulled out
revolver and pulled the trigger The
ball entered kline's intes ines. The con-
ductor fell to the floor of the car, un-
conscious.
AS soon as Kline fell the pair jumped
from the car and fled in the direction of
Mantua. After they had run a consid-
cradle distance the woman jumped into
rig that was standing unguarded by
the roadway and drove south at furious
gait.
a posse pursued the woman. She was
caught after chase of about three
miles She was brought back here and
placed in Jail.
The negro finding his pursuers close
after him. dashed into a piece of woods
and was lost sight Of.
Sheriff Wilson and fifty deputies. as
well as a large number of citizens, all
armed have surrounded the woods. The
capture of the negro Is only q matter Of
a short time.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
FIRES THREATEN MAINE TOWNS
PRESQUE ISLE HOPES TO ES-
CAPE GRAVE DANGER.
Forests Ablaze Throughout Aroo.
stock County-Light Show
ers Help.

POCLTON, Me-. June 11-Rain, consd-
cred the only hope of extinguishing for
est fires raging for days in Aroostook
county, has not materialized Fires to-
day are sweeping unchecked through the
woodlands and destroying large tracts of
valuable timber.
The town of Presque Isle. which suf-
fered a heavy loss by fire Monday, was
again seriously threatened. All able
bodied men Of the town worked through
out the night to hold back the flames from
the village. Early today the town was
completely cut off from telephone or tele-
graphic communication.
The inhabitants of other threatened viii
lagos were alert today to prevent the
fires from attacking outlying mills and
houses. Many required constant wetting
to save them.
The break In telephone communication
with Presque Isle was repaired during
the forenoon. At IL o'clock the situa-
ton at Presque Isle was considered
slightly improved.
Showers, though light. and an absence
of wind were responsible for the feeling
that the danger had lessened.
The Bangor and Aroostook railroad has
announced that. temporarily, all freight
trains will be sent through by night to
minimize the danger of starting hreS
from engine sparks.
Reports from Calais today are en-
couraging. Fires near the city were
either burned out or under control.
big fire was still raging in the vicinity
of Red Beach.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
TO APPOINT HEALY OR HACKER
ANNOUNCEMENT AS TO BUILD
ING INSPECTOR.
Selection Will Be Made Monday
Capt. Kelly Will First Be Con-
suited on the Choice.

Either Morris Hacker, former superin-
tendent of the county roads of the Dis
trict. or John F. Healy, an assistant
building inspector. will be appointed build
ing inspector as the successor of Snow
den Ashford.
This announcement was authorized by
Engineer Commissioner Judson this morn
ing. He declared that he had not made
up his mind definitely as to which one
of the two he will appoint.
The appointment will. however. be made
Monday. Capt. William Kelly, assist
ant to the Engineer Commissioner. in
charge of the building department, will
return to the city Monday, and Maj Jud-
son will consult him before making the
selection.
Mr.. Hacker has been the most promi-
inent candidate since the race began for
the vacancy caused by the promotion OF
Building Inspector Ashford to be munich
pal architect. Mr.. Hacker was appoint
ed an assistant engineer In the District
government July II, 1898 About three
years later he was promoted to the posi-
ton of superintendent of county roads
and performed those duties until March -
1907, when he resigned to accept lucra-
aiNo poSitioi III oHio. nc IS Ho" CHleI Ell
gineer of the Ohio Electric Railway Com
pany, with headquarters at Lima, Ohio
Mr.. Healy has been in the building de-
partment for several years. Prior to his
connection with the District government
he was a builder and engineer. Argu-
ments presented in favor of his appoint
ment are that it will result i'm numerous
promotions along the line in the building
department and that it Is in line with
civil service principles. 1t is known that
he is favored by Mr.. Ashford. who has
held the position for about a decade.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
CELEBRATE BRIDGE OPENING.
Big Parade Over the New Queens
boro Cantilever Structure.

NEW YORK, June IA celebration of
the opening of the new greensboro
bridge across the East river was be-
gun today. The bridge is a cantilever
structure. said to be the largest of this
kind in the world. 1t connects the
boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, the
Manhattan terminal being at East 59th
street.
The celebration began with parade
OF 10000 members of civic and military
organizations, which escorted the first
trolley car from Manhattan borough
across the bridge and was then reviewed
by Secretary of War Dickinson. Gov.
Hughes and city officials in the plaza at
the eastern terminal of the bridge.
This was followed by a marine parade
under the bridge and the opening of d
carnival in stadium in Long Island
City, and extensive fireworks are plan
ned for tonight. The carnival and cele-
bration will be continued in Long Island
City all next week.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
FIGHTS ON THE SCAFFOLD.
Condemned Man Struggles Desper
ately With Executioner.

FLORESVI14LE. Tex. June 12.-Using
as a weapon a metal spoon sharpened TO
keen edge, Refugio Juarequea, SEN
fenced to hang for criminal assault upon
a fifteen-year-old girl, fought desperately
on the platform of the scaffold yester-
day to prevent the execution and sue
ceeded in stabbing Sheriff William
Wright over the heart when he at
tempted to adjust the black cap. The
blade, however, was detected when 1t
struck a bone and the wound is not con-
sidered necessarily serious. When the
man was Subdued the execution was pro-
ceeded with. a brother of the wounded
sheriff acting in his stead
The man protested his innocence to the
end.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
HOUSE READY FOR THE IAFTS
PREPARING FOR THE PREsI-
DENTS FAMILY AT BEVERLY.
Large Clerical Force for Administra-
tive Work to Be Installed in the
Board Of Trade Building.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BEVERLY, Mass, June 12.-Everything
is in readiness at the Stetson mansion on
Burgess point for the occupancy of Presi-
dent Taft and his family.
President Taft will come after the Ver-
mont celebration. He has sent word that
If the tariff bill is settled at that time he
will remain in Beverly, but if Congress
is still in session he will return to Wash
ington and leave his family here, to join
them later in the month.
Mrs. Susan Longworth, mother of Rep
resentative Longworth, Is expected to ar
rive next week. and her mansion off
Mingo Beach is being prepared. This will
be the first time in five years Mrs. Long
worth has spent the summer at Beverly.
Representative Longworth and his wife
are expected later in the season to take
part in the social activities after the
Tafts' arrival. 1t is said that they will
spend most of the summer at the Roose
Welt estate at Sycamore farm.
The rooms which have been assigned for
administrative work in the board of trade
building are in readiness for the large
clerical force which will be here after the
arrival of the President.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED
Reports of Conspiracy Among the
Japanese in Hawaii.

No little interest is manifested today
in official and diplomatic circles over
the dispatches from Honolulu telling of
the discovery of papers indicating the
prospective formation of a conspiracy
among Japanese to wrest governmental
control from the white residents. At
the State Department. however, it was
said there had been no correspondence
bearing on the subject, and at the Japa-
nese embassy the reported attitude Of
the Japanese in Hawaii was character
lied as highly improbables At the EN-
bassy the officials are in constant COM
mun;cation with the Japanese consul at
Honolulu. and the latter keeps the am
bassador at Washington informed of
important events in the island that may
be of any interest to him. The consul
general wrote several weeks ago re-
gardIng the declaration of a strike by
the iaborers in the field. but he then eX-
pressed the opinion that the disagree
ments would be settled by compromise.
Reports of government agents show
that the Japanese residents are largely
in the ma ajority in Hawaii.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
JEFFRIEs WILL NOT REFEREE
Prejudiced and Hopes Ketchel Will
Beat johnson for Him.

MONTREAL. June flames j. JEFF
fries refuses to referee the fight be-
tween Stanley Ketchel and Jack John
son next October although requested by
ketchel to act.
Jeffries said today:
"Ketchel wants me to referee his fight
with Johnson. but right here. l say no.
In the first place. it would not be
consistent. ] am heart and soul with
Ketchel in that fight | want TO see
him win.
Il make no bones about that senti-
nlent How would il look for me to get
into the ring as a third man with that
feeling on me-
MY sympathies are with ketchel or
any other white man who fights Johnson
for the championship. | hope that
Ketchel will beat him. for it will simply
save me the trouble"
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Sulzer Gets Mining Concessions.

GUATEMALA CITY, June l2.-Repre-
sentative William Sulzer of New York,
who has been for some days in Guate-
mala, left here yesterday for home. 1t
is understood that he has secured ex-
tensive mining concessions from Manuel
Estrada-Cabrera, the president of the
republic. and that thorough prospects of
this property are tobe made Some New
York capitalists are said to be interested
in Guatemala and the investment of
American capital in the republic is ex-
pected.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
His Dream Dive Was Real One.

BERKELEY, Cal. June IA SOM
nambulistic stroll during which he dived
head first from a second-story window to
the ground, twenty-five feet below. re-
suited in the serious injury OF Francis
r. Steele, editor of the California Occi-
dent a university publication. and a
member OF the track squad. His injuries
consist of fractured ankle, painful
decorations about the breast and the loss
OF two teeth.
Upon recovering consciousness Steele
said that he dreamed he was diving into
0he ocean
Evening star., 1909-06-12
WILL DANCE IN CHURCH.
Pastor Is Also Planning a Stage for
Theatricals.

ATLANTA. Ga. June 12.-Dancing to
the sound of piano music in the First
Universalist Church is to be a weekly
diversion of number of young people
of the church.
Rev. T.. Dean Ellenwood. the pastor,
said yesterday of the dancing: Il con-
slider dancing an innocent and health
full amusement. l do not believe in let
ting the devil have all the good things"
The church is planning to arrange a
stage where amateur theatrical perform
ances may be given by the Players Club
of the church, which is already organ
lied
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Secretary of State Knox. DR.. Ritter pleas
ingly referred to the fact that he had met
the President in Japan two years ago. In
responding to the minister's address Pres
ident Taft said in part:
THE natural ties of sympathy and af-
lection which bind two peoples of like re-
publican principles have marked the close
and unbroken intercourse between the
United States and the swiss nation. The
American people have ever regarded the
valorous SwitZers with admiration and
friendly interest and they are gratified
that this sentiment is reciprocal.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Corey Able to Be About.

PALAISEAU. France, June 12.-William
f. Corey. president of the United States
Steel Corporation who was injured in an
automobile accident near here Thursday,
was able to leave his room today and
take a short walk in the chateau grounds.
Godilleau. the manager of Mr.. Corey's
French estate WHO also was injured in
the accident has shown great improve
ment and his recovery is considered as
Sured
Evening star., 1909-06-12
William J. Bryan, Jr.. to Wed.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. June 1a.-The
marriage of Miss Helen Berger. a former
Milwaukee girl daughter of Alexander
Berger. well known here for years in the
grain and -four business. and William ].
Bryan, jr.. only son of William Jennings
Bryan. will occur at the Colorado sum-
mer home of the father of the bride
elect, Grand Lake, Thursday. June -.
Shortly after the wedding Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan will take up their residence at
Tucson. Ariz
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Ohio Church Victim of Dynamiters.

LEETONIA, Ohio. June 12.-Unknown
persons blew up the First Presbyterian
Church in this village last night with a
dynamite bomb that had been placed on
a large window on the north side of the
edifice. Rev. Joseph NJ. Grimm, the pas
tor, has taken an active part in fighting
the liquor cases now on trial at this
place.
This is the fifth attempt in the last day
or two at dynamiting in this village,
the others having been discovered in
time to prevent any damage.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Twenty Perish on Torpedo Boat.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 12-The sub
marine torpedo boat kambala of the Rus
sian navy has been sunk in a storm in
the Black sea, while the boat was under
going trials. Twenty members of her
crew including the captain. first lieuten-
ant and chief engineer, perished.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
RENEW THEIR ACQUAINTANCE.
New Swiss Minister and President
Met in Japan Two Years Ago.

DR.. Paul Ritter, the new Swiss minis
ter, who was formally received by Presi-
dent Taft yesterday, was introduced by
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Weather.

Fair tonight. Sunday in
creasing cloudiness; not much
change in temperature.