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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
First Prisoner In History
of Mercer County to Re-
ceive q Death Sentence u
a Negro.
NC MITIGATING
CIRCUMSTANCES
Erected II Booth From
Which to Shoot His
Victim.

Judge J. Frank Maynard todaJ
pronounced the sentence of death upI
on Frank Stevenson, colored. for thd
murder of Nose Blawman, also colorI
ed. II rs the first murder ever coniI
United In Mercer county I'm which thd
cXtreme po.alty has been given thj
murderer. The murder was comi
mitted more than a year ago and al
a former trial stevenson confessed
90 the crlmo and threw himself upI
ON the mercy or the court. Thd
confession was made to- Special Judge|
John NJ McGrath. who was sitting III
place OF Judge Maynard. Judge Mel
.Grath did not pass sentence on thd
prisoner that day, hut on subsel
quent day Judge Maynard passed the|
death sentence The case was apl
pealed TO the Supreme Court and 4
new trial was granted ON the ground
that Judge McGrath had received thd|
confession and should have passed
sentence. on the second trial tht|
prisoner asked to be allowed to with
iiaw his plea OF guilty, but his pei
tIon was denied and the court prod
cceled TO hear the evidence OF the|
crime. The details ware so convinc1
ing OF the prisoners guilt, and the|
evidence showed 80 conclusively that
there was no Mitigating circumstan{
ces That the court felt It's duty to i'm !
pose the extreme penalty. 1t was
shown tAa he prisoner coveed thdl
wife OF Blagmn1 and tried to per-
sua lc her 10 nee with him. On he'd
refusal nc told her that he woul
XIII Blngm1n a1d her too If sheI
didn't go with him. He secretedI
himself ON Ia.h that he knew Blag12
man travelled AMI hacked out road
from h!s blind so that he might haveI
al unobstructcd view OF his victim
He then lay in wait until the doomed
nn appeared and killed him with )
Olt a word Of warning.
When sentence was passed on hind
ne appeared 10 be much affected. I'D
had hoped for life sentence.
Mar hall Jones. who was yesters
day convicted OF Killing Kirk Abre
much for O half gallon OF whiskey
was today sentenced to life imprison
mcnU
Sentence was also passed on John
Howard for houscbroaking and hd
was glvcn 1--WE years al MoundsvilleE {
lie had stolen some meat from John
-. Hsarn
Count adjourned today for the
term.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
PERSONAL MENTION

Rev. r. H. Elmore. pastor OF the
Christian church at Roanoke. IS visit
ing his family at North Tazowcll
whore they are the guests of Hon.
Harry W. Smythe.
W. VI. Mlnter passed through Che
city en- route TO his home al Poca-
hontas, after a visit Of several days
with relatives and friends ga Henry
county, va.
Miss Lou showers OF Tazowoll
county, Va, is the guest OF Mayor
and Mrs Frazier Stowers ON clay
stroec
Dr Fred l.. Black has gone to
French Lick Springs for wccNa
visit
Miss Celia wilson, OF Lyacnburs.
is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. g. y.
wilson, on East Princeton avenue.
Mrs WIN. Thomas. OF CariiN,
Wales. IS spending some time with
her sister Mrs George Guy of Elk-
horn
Mrs w Ripley and son, Fran
els. left last night for East So Louis.
where they will visit relatives for
some weeks.
Mrs r. l.. Ircson and little son
Earl left this morning for Tazcwcll
Mrs. Ireson was called there ou ac.
count Of the illness of her sister
Mrs. j. r. Lowder
j. y Hurt OF Tazcvcu, is in Ono
lefty ON business
W. - MooreGcld and T.. G.. Jordan
|of Ncwbcrn, Va, were in the cit
Hast night
Miss Mollic Craft Of Bramwcu
was the guest of friends in the ci.
last aight returning home This morn
ling
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
STRIKERS GOING
BACK TO WORK

Butler, Pa. July 2l- Two tdous-
ana five hundrcd strikers eurnod
to work m the pla1t of the standard
steel Car Company this morning.
is estimated that two thousand
others have returned TO their dut,,,
at subsidiary plants Of tdis compeu,
At conference of labo, leaders
ana representatives Of the comraut
last p'ghi compromisc was aTacted
satisfactorily to both parties. Tho
constabulary viii be Withdrawn soon
as everything is finally settled down
TO a resumption of work. although 40
further trouble is expected.
The Ausuo Hungarian consul is
preparing a protest against the Penn
5ylvania officials for their rcnuer.
Of strikers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
TO BANIsH
U. S. COINS.

Ottawa. Ont, July 2t-Gt IS un-
derstood that the finance department
OF Canada here has approved OF a
plan submitted by the Canadian
Bankers Association to- bar Amer
lean silver coins from circulating in
this country The work Of collect
Ing and deporting such money Will
be commenced Immediately by tn.
banks.
u is estimated that il the western
provinces Of the Dominion at least
one-half OF the silver IN CIRCULATION
is OF United states coinage. and the
assistance given to the government
by the banks in replacing American
silver with the silver coins Of this
country by the increase in seignor-
age. which is th profit derived by
The government ON bullion brought
TO tnc mint here TO Doe coined is CON
siderable. and, OF course, means a
good thing for the country. although
mot 10 the banks themselves.
IT Is estimated that the America.
silver coinage now passing current
IN the Dominion. not taking the dis
count into consideration, IS fully a
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
FRANK STEVENSON MUST |
Die FOR BRUTAL MURDER

per cent. OF the total silver circula-
tion OF the country. About two years
ago the Canadian BANKS arranged
with the government, which allowed
them small percentage for the
service. to have American silver de-
ported from Canada. but at the end
of year the government graat ex-
pired. AID the whole arrangement
fell through. II is believed that the
present plans will be permanent for
sentimental as well as business roa-
sons.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
NEW RECORD
FOR AVIATION
IN AMERICA
Wright Aeroplane Makes
Spectacular Flight of One
Hour and Twenty Minutes
At Fort Meyer.
MACHINE UNDER
PERFECT CONTROL.
Travelled Distance of Seven
~ Miles-Cabinet Offi-
GERS Present.

Washington. ID. c., July ELS
taDlishing new record for aviation
In America. Orville Wright In the
Wright aeroplane late yesterday at
Fort Meyer made spectacular flight
of one hour. 20 minutes and 3 sec
onds duration. His longest previ-
Gus flight was "A minutes, made at
Fort Meyer last fall.
During the entire flight the ma
chine was under perfect control but
several times appeared to the spec
tators TO be on the point OF diving
forward.
The machine Travelled distance of
about 20 miles. II was estimated by
Wilbur Wright, and at one time dur
ing tho flight the height attained
being 200 aud $50 feet. exceeded the
highest point ever attained by a
heavier than air machine on this
continent.
The most wonderful part of the
flight was the execution OF three
complete figure eights" which re-
quired careful maneuvering In direc-
ting tne machine.
thrill passed through the spec
tators as the white machine appar-
entity began to dive to- the earth.
would regain It's equilibrium and
speed onward around the oval above
the parade grounds After round
Ing the course half hundred times
the aviator directed the machine
around the course In small double cir
cles of figure eight" II was the
first time this season and the secoad
time during his career he has exc
cuted this maneuver.
TO the amazement OF the crowd The
machine described a second eight and
thcl a third one. after which It was
driven back to IT'S former course Of
large oyals.
With the determination OF maxi
ing a longer flight than heretofore
attempted, the Wrights ordered the
aeroplane taken from It's shed to the
starting apparatus shortly after 3
o'clock. Three members OF Presid-
dent Tafts cabinet. Secretary Of the
Navy Meyer, Attorney General Wick
ersham and Postmaster General
Hitchcock were on hand early 10 wit
ness the expected flight.
In yesterdays flight Mr.. Wright
met every requirement set forth by
the government except that OF carry
ing one passenger. and making the
Ave mile straightway run.
Wilbur Wright. replying to a com
ment that the flight would have
covered the width OF the English
Channel which Hubert Latham un-
successfully attempted to cross, said
1t would have been possible TO- his
brother to have crossed from France
to England again without landing.
lie also remarked that # would have
been easy TO have CONTINUED The
flight as far as Baltimore.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
BUILDING CHANGES HANDS.

Mes3rs. Easley & West yesterday
sold the building they now occupy
I'm part as Offices TO n w. Honaker.
of HalIsville 1t formerly belong
ed 10 Il. w. Blair. While the CON
slderatlon has not been made pub
lie. II Is understood TO have been suf-
fclent 10 net the former owners a
good profit ypn their Investment and
TO show that real estate s. more than
holding IT'S own in Blueneld.
Head TO come.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
MUSICALE A SUCCESS.

An enjoyable musicale, under the
auspices Of the ladies OF the Bland
Street Methodist church was render
ed last night by Misses Nellie and
Cecil Stuart. May Hanlins and Meta
Peery. Of TazeweIl. Va. graduates Of
the New York Conservatory Of Music
The numbers were well rendered,
the execution being Of high order.
The musicale was well attended
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
Streets Are Flooded Ten
Feet Deep and All Com
munication Is Now Cut
Off.
SITUATION is
ALARMING.
Repition of Former Great
Disaster Is
Feared.

New Orleans, July 21.-A storm
raging there today Is causing waves
to run owe the sea walls at Calves
ton. There Is ten feet of water In
the streets there now and the CUR
H. steadily rising.
"A repetition of the tidal wave dis
aster is feared. SO far the Only ma
terial loss is that communication is
cut on ana reports will be late com
ing I'm.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
His Mother Believes He
Was Killed In Fight and
Then Shot to Bolster Sui
eide Theory,
TESTIMONY IS
SENSATIONAL,
Believed Verdict VIII Be
Sutton shot Himself
\ Accidentally.

Annapolis. Md. July 21.-Mrs
sutton, tie mother OF Lieutenant
sutton, believes her son was killed
by blows in the fglt with his brother
officers and that he was shot in order
TO bolster the suicide theory.
Those who have followed the tosti-
mony closely. which is full OF SEN
sations, believes. however. that the
verdict OF the court will be that
Young Sutton came 10 HIS death by a
wound from his own pistol fred ac-
ciientally. The suicide theory IS
no longer generally accepted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21

Washington, ID. c.. July 21 a
cabinet meeting was held at which
the tarin question was one of the
principal topics of discussion. Pres
dGent Taft also held many confer
eaces with senators and representa-
tiyes covering schedules.
AZ regular meeting OF the con-
ferees today II was learned that the
row between the confcrees and Chat. o.
man Payne was greatly exaggerated
The chairman was In bad bumor
when the conferees refused 20 nc
cept his views as TO the reduction
In the cotton schedule.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
WASHINGTON
HAPPENINGS

Washington. d. c.. July 21.--For
today at least the tariff conferees will
rest from their labors. They are
expected to do nothing more until
after the big t"Taft Peace Dinner" at
the White House tonight at which
the PresidenE hopes TO effect "A COM
promise of the warning factions.
. There will be special cabinet
meeting today to consider depart
ment estimates.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
RETTRNa no RnANnKr-

Pat Carey Of Roanoke, returned
to his home last night after a few
days spent in this city. Mr.. Carey
is a son Of Superintendent Carey of
the Shenandoah division of tho Nor
folk & Western Railway ana n
nephew Of NJ. G.. Witten Of Blueneld
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
MAY UNDERGO
OPERATION.

J. VI. Pennington, OF Oakvalc, was
brought TO St. Luke's hospital I'm this
city last nignt and will undergo an
operation for complication Of dis
eases within a few days
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
WAS BABY GIRL
HOBS0N' 5 CHOICE?
Alabama Congressman Was
Probably Not Consulted
BY Stork Before 1t Left
the Baby.

Washington, ID. c., July 21 "A
daughter was born to Congressman
and Mrs. Richmond Pearson Hob
son. of Alabama. Mr.. Hobsoa is
the we'll remembered hero OF sam
tiago.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21

Annapolis. Md, July 21.-Lieu-
tenant Bevan, appearing before the
court cf investigation in the Sutton
AFFAIR testified positively that Lieu
tenant Sutton killed himself. He
says that Sutton had previously
threatened to kill himself, and
swears that he saw him end his life.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
FREE RAW MATERIALS
A SLAP At THE SOUTH
SUICIDE PACT.

Elmira. y. Y. July 21.-James r
Adams and Bertha Thomas, of lds
city. formed suicide pact and took
their own lives last night 10y drink
ing carbolic acid. Roth died In
great agony.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21

the fourth and Gfth shots. The wit.
ness said he could not say what sut-
toms physical condition was after the
fight with him
OstsmaI insisted that no argu-
mcnt took place in the automobile
ON the way 10 camp. until Lieutenant
sutton said No would not get out. no
matter what .hc ohers did. and turn
90 TO Adams and called him a cow
ara.
Adams jumped out and unloosan-
ed his coat. said that 70 Sutton was
going to do any beating he better do
it right now. said he witness.
Lieutenant Osterman said he
knocked sutton down at least three
times in che first fight they had on
The way to tac camp AID the Jas.
time sutton got up hc started up the
road ANA disappeared in hc dark.
ness Otcrman. Adams and Ul-y
remained there for few minutes,
discussing the possibility Of sutton
carrying out his threat to- shoot them
all, and then went TO the guard
house TO get some guns. Soon after
Adams started down the road. Ostcr-
man and Utley heard the shots and
ran to the scene Of the shooting.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21
rHEsnYrEnIAN cmrrcll

- Prayer meeting ut The Prcsbyter
ian church tonight at the usual
hour.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21

Annapolis Md, July 21-The pro-
cccdings at yesterdays session of the
Court Of Inquiry which is investi-
eating the death OF Lieutenant James
\. sutton, t. 5. VI. c.. OF Portland.
ore, took a sensational turn when
Fhst Lieutenant William f. Bevan
of the United States Marine Corps
now attached to the battlcship New
Jersey. took the witness stand near
the adjournment Of the court ana re-
lated his part in the tragedy in the
early morning OF October 10. 1907,
wien young sutton met his death.
Lieutenant Beavan was officer OF
the guard i'm the marine camp on
that night and one Of the first men 10
reach the scene sutton's death.
Like Lieutenant Adams, he testified
that sutton deliberately shot him
self but beyond that cardinal fact his
description of Suttons alleged sui
eide varied in important details from
the story told by Adams, the man
who said he had participated in the
life and death struggle with the
young Oregon lieutenant just prior
to bis ac, of sclf-dcstruction.
The most elarlng disagreement
with Adams story came when Bevan
wore that he and TWO other officers
we're ON top of sutton trying to hold
him down TO prevent him from using
bis revolver when Sutton freed an
arm under him and fred a bullet in
TO mis- own brain after some one re-
marked that be (Su.ton) had killed
Lcutrneut RoelRer Adams testified
lhat ho had risen from Lieutenant
Sutton IS lody and that sutton lay
exhausted and alone ON the ground
when hc avs him raise his right hand
and nre thc hot that ended his life.
Bcvu's testimony also revealed
'ha. q situation bordering ON a wild
West rampage had existed i'm the ma
rnc camp just prior to- lc shooting,
when sutton bad been trying TO make
LicI.eaaut Rocker dance by level
Iue two rovoIyers go his feet and
afterwards rushed from the camp.
disrcea ding his arrest by the Of
1ror of the guard and shouting that
ao would quit The marines for good
uI al
The fact That Lieutenant Bevan
was on duty and had not been af-
ford 70 au oppo unity TO join in The
l'rfs" of bis brother officers. is
bound TO attach weight to his vor-
sion of tao affair.
He made "a good impression on the
wi.aoss stand and gave his tesu-
uony without the least conjunction
or rcryouuoss Major Leonard the
judge advocate. lad not finished his
direct examination OF Bevan when
'cou Adjourned for the day
C#puan. One OF suUon's auto
mobile party on the night Of October
t2. corr1loratcI Lieutenant Adams
tory, except TO add that be believed
| sutton was intoxicated tlat night.
: Major Leonard brought out for
Tho FIRST time evidence in regard to
lthe space OF time between Che firing
Ioi the five shots Lieutcnant Oster-
man testified that the first three
shots were fired fin rapid succession,
! with q perccptlble interval between
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-21

Mont Testament. OF Keystone, Is
i'm the city. Ha says they have no
Bibles there.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08
OPPOSE MEASURE FOR
REDWOOD PARK ROAD
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

BOULDER CREEK, Jan. Strong
opposition is being developed in Santa
Cruz county against the bill introduced
into the legislature by the representa-
tives of Santa Clara county and the
Sempervirens club, asking for an ap-
preparation of $25, 900 for the construc-
tion of a wagon road from Saratoga
Summit over chalk ridges and through
an almost inaccessible country to the
California redwood park.
BY people well informed as to the
nature of such a road, its construction
and cost of maintenance. it is said that
$4,000 is only the forerunner of many
other thousands that would be needed
before the road will ever be open TO
travel by vehicle. The opponents to
the scheme assert that with the pres
ent San Lorenzo road to the park by
way of Saratoga Summit. also the Los
Gatos road by Bear Creek Summit
and the opening of the railroad in time
for the seasons tourist trade. the round
trip can be made in a day, including
three hours stay in the park.
As a further point against the pas
sage of such proposition they show
that Santa Cruz county has gone to the
expense of $4,000 in constructing a
highway into the park and that the
attempt to throw an opposition road.
backed with the wealth of the state
against the resources OF one Of the
smallest counties. is carrying the
scheme too far.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08
Perkins Selected Succeed Himself by Republican Joint Caucus
WELL WIN EASILY
SAY SUFFRAGETTES
Fair Lobbyists Claim Victory
Will Be Theirs When Bill
Comes Up

CALL HEADQUARTERS. CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE BUILDING. SACRA-
MENTO, Jan. 7.-Great satisfaction is
expressed by Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin
with the present situation touching the
womans suffrage amendment which
viii be introduced in the lower house
by Grove L. Johnson tomorrow morn
Ing. The women who are here busily
engaged lobbying for the measure all
express the opinion that 1t will pass.
Mrs. Coffin, chairman of the state
central committee of the organization.
stated today that on Monday Mrs. Lulu
Pile Little and Mrs. Anon Moore of
Los Angeles and Mrs. Elizabeth Low
Watson and Mrs. J. Wilson of Santa
Clara will arrive to work for the bill.
There will also be additional reinforce
ments from San Francisco and other
cities throughout the session.
The suffragettes refuse to state who
will introduce their measure In the
senate. but claim that they have been
pledged the support of several strong
men in that body.
Mrs. Coffin Is also taking deep in
terest in measures relating to child
labor and manual training. Several
have already been drawn and she will
endeavor to have them presented.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08
STATE PRINTING
MEASURE READY
New Bill Will Ask $4,000 APP
preparation to Modernize
Plant
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

CALL HEADQUARTERS, CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE BUILDING, SACRA-
MENTO. Jan BILLS will be intro
duced in both houses tomorrow asking
for the usual appropriation OF SSO,oDo
to defray the expenses of the state
printing office and for an additional
600 to be expended for new ma
chinery. Both measures have been
approved by the governor in his mes
sage.
The appropriation for the state
printing will be rushed through 10
provide funds for the payment OF sal
aries in the department and other ex-
penses. The second appropriation. II
made, will be expended as follows;
s11.9O5 for three linotype machines;
SO, 900 for two presses; $16,200 for nine
automatic feeders; $500 for one gath
ering machine; $4,000 for one casing
in machine; $525 for one wire stitcher;
$1,000 for one power embossing ma
chine; $1,000 for one cloth cutter, and
$500 for one board cutting machine
Governor Gillett has approved State
Printer Shannon's request for the ap-
preparation. stating that the office
should be modernized and placed in a
condition to do the required work at
a reasonable cost.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08
ASSEMBLY NAMES
LIST OF ATTACHES
Only One Porter Is Provided for
in Distribution of Nearly
$500 Per Day

[seeeial Dispatch 10 The CAN

CALL HEADQUARTERS CHAM
BER Of COMMERCE. BUILDING. SAC
RAMENTO. Jan. AT last the as
sembly has sworn IN its attaches The
committee worked until late last night
TO complete the selections. Its report
was presented to the republican caucus
this morning and adopted
When the list was read after the as
sembly had been called 10 order II was
discovered that in the distribution OF
nearly $500 per day provision had been
made for only one porter. and tnat -
John Gardella, who was put on at -
per day by E. B. Moore OF Copperopolis.
Evidently none OF the rest of the law
makers had men who would accept
such undignifed jobs. AS It Is Ser
geant at Arms Stafford has temporary
crew at work and viii retain these
men until supplied with help by the
assembly. Whether or not Controller
Nye will honor the warrants for these
men remains to be seen.
Attorney General Webb Is expected
to render his opinion tomorrow determ-
ining whether or not the saving OF each
day from the $500 per day limit for
patronage will accumulate and give
the assembly a neat sum for use dur
ing the last part Of the session
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08
SENATOR WRIGHT TOLD
OF FATHERS DENISE
[SpeeieI Dispatch 10 The Call

CALL HEADQUARTERS CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE BUILDING, SACRA-
MENTO, Jan. Word came to Senator
Leroy A. Wright of San Diego this
morning that his father had passed
away and he made preparations inn
mediately to return to San Diego In
accordance with the rules of the sem
ate, Wright was granted leave of alb
sence until Monday. but 1t is improba-
bic that he will be back at his desk
until later. A committee consisting of
Senator'S Leavitt. Welch and Campbell
was appointed to draft resolutions Of
coincidence with the bereaved senator.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-08
HAS BILL TO REMOVE
PROTECTION ON LARKS
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

tSpecidl Dispatch 10 The Gall
CALL HEADQUARTERS CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE BUILDING, SACRA-
MENTO, Jan. 7.-Assemblyman Stuck
enbruck OF San Joaquin county intends
to introduce bill removing the pro
lection on larks. The birds have been
playing havoc with the grapes in
Stuckenbrucks district and his con-
stituents are anxious to have the pro-
lection removed. Iarks are now
classed as song birds, and the effort
to make 1t possible to kill them is ex-
pected to develop strong opposition.