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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
cold WAVE FOLLOWS
FoUR DAYS RAIN

BY Associated Press.
Arkansas City, Kans., Nov. l6.--
Following four days rain, with pre-
cipitation of tive inches. the weather
suddenly turned colder and today the
thermometer stands twenty-six above
zero.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
RELATIVES REFUSE
TO GIVE UP HOPE
But No Ray Of Hope is Held Out BY
Mine Operators That Entombed
Men Still Live.


BY Associated Press.
Cherry. H., Nov l6 - Geological
director Geo. II. Rice. Of Pittsburg,
today took the temperature at the
top Of the shaft burning at the Paul
mine, in which three hundred men are
entombed, and found the temperature
to be one hundred eight Fahrenheit,
indicating it will probably be impos-
sible to break the sealed shaft today.
Hope that any Of the entombed men
win be found alive has been long
abandoned by the mine officials but
not SO among the grief-stricken rela-
tives, many Of whom are clustered
about the top of the shaft piteousy
begging the officers for one ray Of
hope. Many oI them remained at che
mine all night hoping dawn would
bring rescue The funerals Of victims
whose bodies We're recovered Satur.
day were held today, and the suryiv-
ing miners attended in body.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
SHOOTS TWO POLICEMEN
FOLLOWING W|FE'S ARREST
EnrGged When Woman Says Officer Struck Her,
William SchmuIbGch, of Joplin, Uses Re-
uOIuer With Telling Efect---One PatrOlman
MOrtqlLy Wounded, Another Seriously
Hurt - Schmulbach Escapes.

bullet passing through the stomach
and lodging in tie muscles Of the
back He was removed to st. Johns
hospital. where it was said he could
hardly survive the night Graney's
wounds, while they are not expected
to prove fatal, are serious. a bullet
passed through each leg Immediately
above the knee, fracturing the bone
in each instance. He was first taken
to police headquarters, where City
Physician Hill ordered his removal to
ST Johns hospital
The shooting came as the climax
of the raid Of disorderly houses begun
yesterday morning After the first
raid in which the more widely known
resorts were visited, the police re-
ceived instructions to arrest all the
inmates of smaller places.
II was on this errand that Smith and
Graney entered the house at No. S0S
Main street, place that has been
notorious for a number Of weeks.
Jessie Schmulbach and Maude Martin
We're arrested. The Schmulbach wo-
man resisted arrest. and Graney was
forced to scuffle with her before she
would go with them to Jail.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
MISSOURI STILL HAS
MUCH CHEAP LAND
By Associated Press.

Chicago, H., Nov. l6. - Governor
Hadley of Missouri, in an address here
today, before the National Farm Land
Congress, declared there are in his
state twelve million acres Of undevel-
oped farm lands within a few hours
travel of the great markets. The soil
is suitable for corn or cotton" he said
and selling at from ten to thirty dol
lars per acre.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
LAST REHEARSAL FOR
BIG ELKS MINSTREL

The last rehearsal for the Elks Min
strel will be held tonight, beginning
at 1880, sharp. The entire company
held good rehearsal last night and
everything is bright for a grand sue
cess. The end men have arranged
some fine comic work and tomorrow
nights show will be as promised the
fun event of the season. For up-to-
date minstrelsy the Elks would be a
formidable rival to Cohon & Harris.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
SUGAR TRUST DISCUSSED
At CABINET MEETING
Nv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 1.-THE
first cabinet meeting since adjourn
ment Of the special session Of con-
gress last summer was held at the
White House today, During a part
Of the time the sugar trust" situa-
ton in New York was under discus
sion. and Attorney General Wicker
sham and Secretary o. the Treasury
Macveagh made detailed statements
of the situation as they understand it.
said the rigid investigation had really
just begun.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
MAY SECURE CONTROL
OF WESTERN UNION.
By Assoclated Press.

Boston, Mass, Nov 16.-The Ameri-
can Telephone-Telegraph Company has
secured a substantial amount Of the
minority stock Of the Western Union,
and sufficient voting right Of other
stock to give the telephone company
control Of the telegraph corporation,
according to an announcement made
today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
NORTHWEST is
BLIZZARD SWEPT
Nebraska, South Dakota and Mime
sofa Visited by the First Heavy
Snow Of the Season.


BY Associated Press.
Norfolk, Neb., Nov l6.-A blanket
of snow, ten inches on the level, COW
cred all northern Nebraska, southern
South Dakota and nothern Wyoming
today. The temperature is moderate.
There is much delay on all railroads.
Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 16.-A severe
blizzard is raging in northern Wlseon-
sin today
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
FLOOD DANGER PASSED
BY KANSAS STREAMS
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
Topeka, Kanso Nov 16.-The river
is stationary today, but there was q
slight rise during the night. The
weather bureau announces the max
imum has probably been reached. The
stage is now nineteen and four-tenths
feet Manhattan and ST. Mary's also
report flood danger past The water
is receding from the bottoms at Bel
yue, where considerable damage was
done
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
FREIGHT STEAMER WITH
CREW OF TWENTY ARE LOST
Rv Asaociated PICS.

BY Associated Press
Winnipeg, Manitaba, Nov 1R-The
freight steamer, Ionic, loadsd with
wheat, is reported lost OFF Passage
Island, Lake SUPERIOR with a qeY Of
twenty men.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16

Mrs. p. L. Swearengin is here from
Nevada, Mo. for visit with her
niece, Mrs. A. B. Berger
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-11-16
PROMINENT KANAs POLITICIAN
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

By Associated Press.
Hiawatha. Kans., Nov. l6.-Captain
John Schilling, a widely known Kan
sas politician, was stricken with para
lysis last night One side Of his body
is completely parelyzed, and as he is
seventy-two years old, it is feared the
attack will prove fatal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12

efficient work as director in the opera
Priscilla" as presented here last sea-
son under the auspices OF the Wom-
ans Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. C. A.
= = =
Mr.. Carl Morris of New York, who
came to attend the Mauzy-Ross we'd
ding. will sing this morning at the
Reid Memorial church. The public is
invited to attend.
Vesper services will be held this ev.
ening at the First English Lutheran
church Mr.. Carl Morris of New York
will be the soloist.
3 - -
Miss Laura CASTOR will furnish the
music at the Edmunds-Kaminski wed
ding Wednesday, evening, September
fifteenth.
The increased enrolment in the VIC
lin and voice departments of the Col
lege of Music, Cincinnati, will enable
the chorus and orchestra to recruit
their ranks to larger proportions. TIL,
chorus will again be under the direc
ton of Mr.. Saar and the orchestr;
under the direction of Mr. Ern-Musi
cal Courier.
Miss Ruth Peltz of this city will b,
| among the students
- = =
Among the soloists engaged by tn,
| Theodore Thomas orchestra for TIL
coming season are: Bussoni. Gadski
| Schumann-Heink and Olga Samaroff.
| y - -
| A number of the musicians and mu
sic lovers of this city are endeavorin,
TO promote a May festival this year
When Professor and Mrs. Earhart re
turn from their visit in Franklin. O
it is quite probable that definite al
engagements concerning the affair will
be made. Professor Earhart has ha
charge of the large chorus at the re
cent festivals held in this city.
| ~ - -
Miss Marie Green, Miss Alma Pfafi
lin and Miss Bertha Taylor will atten,
the Indianapolis Conservatory of MI
sic this fall.
| - - ~
The choir of the First Methods
church will render several pretty mu
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12
EDITED BY ELIZABETH R. THOMAS.
PHONE m2l

written. both as to music. words and
style. and is sure to catch on when
introduced.
The little lullaby is just out at Pc
toskey and when Miss ROBBIE returns
to this city in October. she will prob
ably put 1t on sale in the shops here.
Der. New York publication devoted
to the interests of musicians, teachers
and music lovers, and the official or
gan of the New York State Music
Teachers association. an entire page
is devoted to the work of the Holstein
string orchestra of Dayton, which for
the past several seasons has been un-
which has given a number Of concerts
here. The article speaks very highly
of the work accomplished by this ex,
cellent quartet of musicians and the
impetus which their concerts have
given to the more extended vogue OF
chamber music in this city.
- - y
A number of the young women OF
this city will attend music schools
this year.
- - y
Mr.. Edward Taylor of Indianapolis
and who has a large class of vocal
students in this city is arranging for a
recital to be given in the near future
Mr.. Taylor will be remembered by his
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12
Fashions and FddS

Medieval frocks apparently are lead
ing back to the draped skirt.
Newest coats collars are large round
affairs of Irish or cluny lace.
The pannier dress is coming back.
to the dismay of the short women.
Ostrich feathers hold their own, but
most of them now seen are curled.
Light. old rose tints are genuinely
girlish colors for millinery purposes.
The yelling of one color over another
is one of the fashions of the mom-
ent.
Curious and fascinating dog collars
are made of old coins fasened togeth-
| err
Satin crepes, on account Of their
light weight, are the preferred hat
| facing.
| Gowns worn everywhere show a
great deal of embroidery done with the
coarsest threads.
Plain shoulders are already here.
and full skirts are declared to be on
the way.
| Fancy white jabots. inset with
white lace, are very pretty for ths
elderly women to don with dark
lawn dress.
| The half-around-the-head barrette Is
favorite decoration for young girls.
1t is usually twined with colored rib
bons.
The old sewing silk wells are a boo
for the travellers and sojourners at
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12
Music

The following clipping from the Pc
toskey Evening News is of local inter-
est:
Bertha Grace ROBBIE has composed
one of the sweetest of pathetic little
ditties set to music OF recent years
and has given it the title of Mann
my's Lullaby" which name carries
with 1t its significance. It is well
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12
SOCIAL CALENDAR FOR WEEK

Monday-Dorcas society meets with
Miss Esther Besselman at her home
on South Fourth street.
Trifolium Literary society will meet
IN the evening at the First English
Lutheran church.
tain with a dinner for Miss Lillian
Kaminski and DR.. Charles Edmunds.
Mary F. Thomas w. c. T. u. will
meet in the dome room OF the Norris
son.Reeves library.
Woman's Auxiliary of the Y. M. c.
A. will meet in the Y. M. c. A. build
ing.
Tuesday-Dr L. F. Ross Will enter
tain in honor Of Miss Lillian Kaminski
and DIR. Ross.
Members of the Tuesday Afternoon
Card club will meet.
Wednesday-The Wedding OF DR..
Charles Edmunds and Miss Lillian
Kaminski will be celebrated in the
evening.
A dance will be given in the pavil-
ion at Jackson's park.
Members of the Penny club will
meet.
Thursday-The Womans Relief
corps will meet in the post rooms at
the court house.
The West Side Aid society of the
First Christian church will meet with
Mrs. Hazeltine.
FrIday-The Ladies Aid society Of
the Grace Methodist church will give
q calico social at the home of Mrs.
e. E. Townsend, South Sixteenth
street.
Mary Hill w. G. T. U. will hold it's
regular meeting.
- y y
Mrs. Franklin Lamar entertained
with kitchen shower Saturday after
noon in honor Of Miss Lillian Kamin-
ski, who will be married Wednesday
to Dr.. Charles Edmunds. The after
noon was spent in sewing for the pro-
spective bride. Miss Kaminsd re-
ceived q number of useful gifts. Lat
or In the afternoon the guests were in
vited to the home Of Mrs. Ida Lemon,
South Seventeenth street, where de-
licious luncheon was served. Among
the guests were: Mrs. Anna Kaminski.
Miss Kaminski, OF Steubenville; Mrs.
Ray Robinson, Miss Lillian Kaminslli,
Mrs. Mendenhall, Mrs. Charles, Miss
Reba Stutson, Miss Annette Edmunds,
Miss Cook, Miss Mary Lemon, Mrs.
Livingston Of Kansas. Mrs. Cannon,
Mrs. Fred Lemon. Mrs. Everett Lem
on. Mrs. Earl Mann, Mrs. Theme. Miss
Edna Johnson. Mrs. Hotton, Miss Mich
olson and Miss Stanton.
- y =
One Of the most elaborate social
functions for the week is the wedding
Of DR.. Charles Wallis Edmunds and
Miss Lillian Kaminski, daughter of
Mrs. Anna E. Kaminski. The affair will
be celebrated Wednesday evening al
seven-thirty o'clock In st. Paul's Epis-
copal church. A large number OF
guests have been invited. Amonn
those from out-of- flown expected to at
tend are: DR.. Carl D. Camp and DR.
George L. Streeter, professor in the
medical school of the University OF
Michigan; DR.. Hugo Theme. Dr. Ralph
d. Fox OF Bloomington, Illinois; DR.
Thaddeus Ames OF Kalamazoo and Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Edmunds of Mon
tana.
- = -
Miss Lucille Mayr is spending her va.
cation with her aunt, Mrs o. j
Brooks. at the latter's summer cottage
at Point Aux Pens, Michigan.
= ) -
Mr.. Russell Dennis of Cambridge
City. Indiana, was guest in this city
Saturday.
- - -
Mrs. Cornelius A. Steddom has re
turned home after months visit with
her granddaughter. Mrs, c. T. Goodsor
and family at Highland Park, Illinois
- - y
A beautifully appointed luncheon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12

sic numbers today at both services.
Mrs. Grace German has charge Of the
choir.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12

Mr.. Russell Dennis of Cambridge
City. Indiana, was . guest In this city
Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12

Mrs. Cornelius A. Steddom has re-
turned home after months visit with
her granddaughter. Mrs, c. T. Goodson
and family at Highland Park, Illinois.
- - y
A beautifully appointed luncheon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-12

The old sewing silk wells are a boon
for the travellers and sojourners at
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
Will CONDUCT SERVICES

In the absence OF the pastor,
Rev. S. II. Thompson, the prayer
meeting at the First Baptist church,
will be conducted by Rev. W. -
Pearson. = ~ N -
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
CORNWELL GETS
CASH FOR R0AO
-Four Hundred Men to be
Put to Work on Forty
Mile Road in West Vir-
ginia.

Romney, w. Va, May 19.-For-
mer State Senator John w. Cornwell
has returned from New York, where
he was completely successful I'm Sc
curing the 100000 needed to In
sure the construction OF tho pro-
posed Hampshire and Southern rail
road, forty miles. from Romney. I'm
'Hamrsh'rs' county. through Hardy
county TO Petersburg, In Grant coun-
~. Districts in these counties have
also subscribed TO the stock OF the
company through bond issues.
To-Day the Blodgett company, OF
Wheeling was awarded tho cuntrac,
for the construction OF the road, and
by June LIST 400 men Will be placed
upon the work, Which Is to be push
cd to completion as rapidly as posi-
BILE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
MAHER REFUSES
$4,000 A YEAR
General Manager of the
Norfolk & Western Turns
Downs OFF, Of Norfolk &
Southern Receivership.

Roanoke, Va, May Without
hesitancy. Gen 5ral Manager n. ID.
MaheT, OF the Norfolk and Western
Railroad, has declined to accept a
position with a salary attachment of
something like $4,000 a year with
the understanding that he would
soon become president Of reorgan-
lied railroad company. with prom
ises of great future in she railroad
and general business world.
Judge Edmund Wadjl, OF the
United States district court, at
Richmond, recently ordered a re-
Ownership for the Norfolk and
Southern Railway. and the selection
of a receiver will be made this week.
rMr. Maher is said to have been of
fered the position, but has declined
having asserted that he is satisfied
with the position he now occupies
especially as many important steps
will be taken by the company dur.
ing the next few years in the way
Of Improvement Of service and gen
eral expansions Of the system.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
S N. Smith IS NAMED
ON GOVERNORS STAFF
Only Bluefielder w h o m
Glasscock Honors in This
Direction Has the Rank
Of a Colonel.

Charleston, w. V. May 10
Governor GlasscocK has announced
the following personal staff:
Brigadier generals ,Edwd. Otoole
commissary, OF Gary; George C. Ba-
ker, judgc-advocate OF Morgantown.
Colonies Jesse V. Sullivan, Roy
u. Meals, Enoch Carver, Peter A.
Simpson, Charleston; William X.
Bohlcy, Soto Laughlin, Wheeling;
Charles Beall. Wellsburg; w. f..
Crooks, George r. Carskadon. Key
ser; .. VI. Smith, Bluefeld; Charles
5. Smoot, Parkersburg: G.. p. Snyder
Elkins; George w. Graham, Har-
per's Ferry; II. G. Patten, Clarks-
Iburg; James II. Jones, Switchback:
"a. c. Mcintyre, Berkeley Springs;
a G. Hughes, Kingwood; J. ID. Bur-
ley, MOundsyille; w. c. Lloyd, II. G..
fapspeoken, Leopold Slbwart, Louis
+. Krebs, i. V. Keck. Joseph l.. Kee-
ner, G: y. Brisco, Morgantown; Fred
StarcI;, Washington, ID. G.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
BRANDENBURG
IN GOTHAM To
ANSWER CHARGE
Arrives From San Francis
CO and Predicts Interest
ing Developments in Leng
thy Statement He Gives
Out. !

New York, May 18.-BrouehtoB
was brought back from San Fran
cisco to answer to the charge Of
grand larceny which was preferred
against him by the New York Times
Brand enburg had this statement to
give out regarding his affairs:
when / left New York / arrang-
cd to return in October with album
dant money TO pay for the proper
defense Of a complicated suit and
cancel all my private obligations.
Now / return no better on than
when went. 10 not cIpect bail.
may not even be able to secure couz
yel, but all the came tho imm edists
future is going to DO interesting for
all hands Please take these three
general divisions:
First, TO meet the charges in ref
erence to the Cleveland letter;
second. to secure out OF the tangle
OF the country's divorce laws, In
which we arc involoved, an unqueS.
toned legality OF the marriage status
between the second Mrs. Brandon
burg ana mySelf-so noble and
splendid n woman deserves a thouE
and times more, and shall be salts
fled with nothing less; third, and
quite as important, the ultimate re-
cOvery OF our boy.
Sometimes much patience and Sc
we're hardships perhaps must be eI-
perienceI TO secure these ends, but
what must be, must be.
II have been quoted as charging
various persons with share IN GER
tain conspiracies, notably District
Attorney Jerome. These statements
/ deny. ! do not care to be made
a catspaw OF the dishonest enemies
OF man whom | have found to DO
honest, though an enemy.
The treatment shown me by
Lieuts. Norman Fitzsimmons and
John McMillin since leaving Cali
fornia, while conscientious, has been
most kindly and courteous. No at
tempt was made to take advantage
OF technicalties and none will be
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
BLACK HAND
CASES ARE ON
TRIAL At WEIGH

~ WEIGH today tho criminal
court is continuing its work Of dis
posing Of the cases OF the members
Of the Black Hand. who recently at
tompted,to III rider and abduct the
vile Of an italian, Joseph Gravino.
a. East Vivian
The cases were first gone into yes
'tcTiay and PctrO CreO, the alleged
riug-lea9Cr Of the band Of outlaws,
was the first one to be convicted
a conviction is expected in almost
every instance. There are eleven
more OF the foreigners to be tried.
The defense is being represented
~ VI j.. Davis and -. H. Carter,
colorCi attorneys OF Keystone, while
Che prosecution Is being conducted
~ Prosecuting Attorney II. r.
smitn assisted by Judge Counts, as
siataut prosecuting attorney OF Nc.
Duwrll county.
The cases are attracting unusual
attention.
Tony CapsileJto is the chief wit
ness for the prosecution. GravlnC
will probably be called TO the stanC
some time this afternoon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
WIFE OF MAN KILLED az CAr.
TAIN PETER c. HAMS An.
NOUNCES THAT sHR AU0r
PROVIDE FOR HER TWO SONS
AND SIGNS CONTRACT HOR
ONE YEARS ENGAGEMENT.
HAS MORE ARTISTIC taste
THAN BUSINESS ABILITY

New York, May 19.--To provide
for herself and her two sons. who
we're made orphans whom CAPITALS
Peter G. Halns killed her husband,
Mrs. William E. Annis. today an
nounced that she would 20 upon
the stage. She has signed a con-
tract to appear for one year IN van
deville. Mrs. Won Hunner'beln,
mother OF Mrs Annis. said today
that some people might think her
daughter was going On the stage for
the excitement OF tho lifo, but che
declared her friends Knew differ
emily.
she will go on tho stage because
she has better musical and artistic
tastes than business ability" says
Mrs. Won Hunnerbein.
The announcement that Mrs. An.
mis- would go on the stage was not
made until after Captain Hains. ths
slayer OF her husband. was removed
to Sing Sing prison.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
ON
MODERN ROME
Rev. G. R. w. Kegley Talks
Interestingly at the High
School this Morning about
Italy's Capitol.

At the high school this morning
Rev. G. II. w. Kegley, of the Luther
an church, delivered a highly inter
esting and entertaining lecture to
the students. He took as his sub
jet Modern Rome, as it Looks
to the Tourist Today"
Rev. Mr.. Kegley discoursed ably
ION this topic, giving graphic detail
ed descriptions, which held the rapt
attention of his youns audience
He is splendidiy equipped for this
work, having two years ago, accom-.
panied by Mrs Kegley, made tour
Of Europe and the Holy Land.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
LAKE MOHONK PEACE
CONFERENCE IN SESSION
Among the SPEAKERS Is Ex-Governor
Montague, OF Virginia

Lake lMonhonk, n. j., May 10
The fifteenth annual meeting Of the
Lake Monhonk Peace conference on
internatioal arbitration began here
today with an array OF famous
speakers. DR.. Nicholas Murray
Butler, Of Columbia University, is
presiding. Among the speakers is
Ex-Governor Montague, of Virginia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19
RAT ATTACKS
GIRL IN BED
Child's Screams Awoke Par,
ents Who Rush to Scene
After Daughter Had Been
Bitten TIL zee Times.

Middletown, y. Y, May 19.-Em-
ma Dunlap. eight years Old, aroused
her parents early today with her
shrieks when big RAJ attacked her
in bed. The parents rushed to the
child's room in time to see the ro-
dent covered with the child's blood
run across the bed and disappear in
a hole. The rat had bitten the girl
three times on The left cheek.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-19

statue to General John F. Hartranft,
who fell during the seige of Peters.
burg during the Civil War.
The president came as the guest
OF both Virginia and Pennsylvania
He was scheduled as the orator OF
the day and the plans for his enter
tainment here supass anything Of its
kind ever undertaken.
The streets were early in the day
lined with thousands Of visitors, who
eagerly sought a glimpse Of Judge
Taft. Bands played and soldiers
marched, adding magnifcence to the
scene.