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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
ALL NATIONS
TO PARTICIPATE
Notable Gathering of Boats
of All Nations Assembled
For Hudson Fulton Cele-
bration. "tJ

New York, Sept. 24.-The com.
mencement OF the great Hudson
Fulton celebration tomorrow will be
nshered in with paraed Of Ulited
States and foreign craft assembled
to participate in the celebration
The German squaGrom arrived
this morning and will joil in tne pa
rade tomorrow.
immense crowds from all over the
United States and many from foreign
countries are already here for the
celebration, which will close Septem-
ber 80.
Fine weather is promised for the
opening day tomorrow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
BURNS
HIS0WNI
STORE

Charlottesville, Va, Sept. GA
special grand jury has indicted a. T.
Snitzer, manager OF Snitzer & Co.,
mems furnishers. for setting lrt to a
dwelling The store in which Saitzer
& Co. were doing business. The sec
and before the firemen got IL under
dwelling, was found 30 be on fire
tno before the aremen got !tundGr
control the stock was destroyed.
Snitzer Is out on bail. the case to be
heard at the next term OF court.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
NOW DO YOU WANT
A NICE CUT OF PIE?

Washington. Sept Great ac-
tivity Is being displayed BY agents
Of the Department Of Agriculture
In this city, and sensational disclos-
ures have followed a number of
raids. Thousands Of pounds OF
wormy raisins and peaches were
seized at a pie plant. In a seizure OF
1900 pounds Of wheat hour lnspec-
tors found beetles and similar in
sects.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
TWO JOY
RIDERS DEAD
Gasoline Tank Explodes and
Occupants Burn Before
Help Could Arrive.

Americas. Georgia, Sept. ga
John X. McGlendan, prominent
banker and Miss Ella G.. Burke. OF
Amelfcus. were instantly killed and
their bodies burned in an automo-
bile accident last night
The gasoline tank furnishing the
motive power for the auto exploded
while the machine was running at a
rapid gait on the outsiSirts OF the
city. The occupants were consumed
before help could arrive.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
ODD FELLOWS
CHOOSEATLANTA

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 23.-Atlanta
was chosen as the next meeting place
fol the convention Of Odd Fellows.
Brilliant weather favored the
great parade Of odd Fellows through
the business streets yesterday. Vir-
tuaily all Odd Fellows within 15O
miles Of Seattle participated iu the
parade, tempted by the prizes and
honors offered to lodges sending the
most men. coming tho greatest dis
tance. or making the best display.
More than 10000 men we're IN the
column.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
Dr. Cook 'eats Peary's
Charges IN Silent Con
tempt at Banquet Given
Last Night.
BANQUET AND
A RECEPTION
Many Notable Speakers and
Members of Arctic Club
Present.

New YORK. Setember 24.-Cheered
by a thousand men and wome, as
he entered the banquet hall on the
arm OF Rear Admiral Winfield Scot,
Sch!ey (Retlred) DR.. Frederick A.
Cook told his story last night be-
fore the most brilliant audience that
he has addressed since he left the
court OF Denmark. The banquet
was given by the Arctic Club of
America. OF which DR.. Cook is a
member. in recognition of his last
polar venture, which eliminated in
his announcement that he had
reached the North Pole. While there
was no official representative OF
either State or nation, the assem-
blage was cosmopolitan and enthu-
siastic. Crowded in the great ball
room Of the Waldorf Astoria they
toasted the Brooxlya explorer and
listened attentively to his recital in
the form of an after dinner address.
Among those at the tables were
explorers, some OF whom know the
dangers and suffering of the Arctic
zone almost as well as Mr.. Cook him
self. Men OF science We're there
also. but the address was not teen
nical.
commander Pearys name he did
not mention except at the end OF
his speech, when he said
There is glory enough for all"
DR.. Cook entered the hall al s
o'clock On the arm OF Rear Admiral
Schley. He did not pause to greet
old friends or to meet new ones.
but walked direct to his seat while
the guests cheered wildly. Their
plaudits the explorer answered mere
ly with a smile
Patrick s. MCGOWAN, president OF
the board of aldermen. sat next to
Rear Admiral Schley, and in the
chair at Mr.. McGowan's right sat
Bird S. Coler, president of the
Borough Of Brooklyn. DR.. Cooks
home town. Mrs. Cook did not at.
tend the banquet proper. but occu-
pied a balcony box during the latter
part of the evening.
The banquet was to have been pre-
ceded by a reception but after a
long wait the diners crowded into
the hall without chance of previous
iy shaking the hand OF the explorer
The reason for Dr. Cooks delay was
both amusing and at tae same time
Characteristic Of DR.. Cooks simpIici-
ty. IT became known that he had
landed in this country without bav-
Ing conventional evening clothes I'm
his wardrobe and the suit ordered
since his arrival here was late in be-
Ing delivered. For that reason the
reception followed the dinner instead
of preceding It.
The speakers in addition TO DR..
Cook. we're eRar Admiral scblev.
Mr.. MCGOWAN, Bird s. Coler. Count
Maltke, Professor Brewer. honor
ary president Of the Arctic Club.
Representative b ,nnet. OF New York:
Job Hedges. a prominent local Re
publican. AMI Charles Wake. OF the
Explorers Club.
John r Bradley, who furnished
the money for Dr Cooks expedition.
was present but he did not SPEAK
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
jew MASSACRE
NOT CONFIRMED
English Think Report Has
Been Largely Overdrawn.

London, Sept. 24.-Ministor ol
Foreign Affairs. Gray, says that the
English government nas received no
official confirmation OF the massacre
OF Jews at Kion, Russia, and Is in
elmed TO looH upon the report as
distorted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
CAN WRITE SMALL CHECKS.

Washington, Sept. 24.--Thore is
no law which stops a man or woman
from writing a check for less than a
dollar, despite reports to that effect,
according TO the treasury depart
mont
"a number Of inquiries have reach
ed the department regarding a state
ment that there was such provis-
ion IN the penal code about 10 20
ia effect
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
GERMANS PLAN
TO RAISECOTTON

Berlin Sept ~ German cotton
manufactures arc planning TO raise
This staple in great amounts I'm or
dor that German African colonies
may he independent of American
producers. This action was decided
upon after conference OF practical.
y all the DadIng lmanufaoDurers
of cotton goods which was held in
thia city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
WAR BETWEEN
GLASS MAKERS
Manufacturers of Hand
Blown Window Glass Will
Fight Machine Made Pro
duct.

Pittsburg. Pa. Sept. 24.--The I'M
perial window Glass Company. COM
posed of forty-two glass manufac-
turing plants valued at $1,000, 600
are being organized and will make
a fight on the American Window
Glass Company's machine made pro-
duct.
The Bethlehem plant OF the I'M
perial company, Il Is said, will add
three new mills at a cost OF some
thing over one million dollars.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
HOsPITAL MEETING ENDs.

washington Sept 24.-The elev-
enth annual conference OF the Amer
lean Hospital Association ended to-
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
NEWS
BRIEFS

Washington, Sepl 24.--An aft
ernoon paper here declares that the
failure in New York city to agree
on candidate for mayor Is due to
the deal consummated hero last
March between the Republican and
Tammany politicians to help Speaker
Cannon force. an observance OF the
old House rules.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
sToCKK EXCHANGE CLOSED.

New York, September 24.-The
New York stock exchange will be
closed all day on Saturday. the open
ing day Of the Hudson-Fulton cele-
bratiOn.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24

Spain fears a general Moroccan
war and has ordered 10000 addl-
tional troops sent to Africa. Dsor-
ders are increasing In Barcelona.
Bank explosions are OF daily occur
renee. The leading newspapers have
been seized by the government.
Mrs. VIM. x. Vanderbilt. who re-
turned today from Europe refuses 10
discuss tho reported coming separas
ton with her husband.
Tho bodies OF nine Victims of the
Tidal wave have been washed ashore
at Mobile. Ala.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
rOsTMAsTEns ArroIyrrn

washington. Sept. 24.-George NJ
Wolf has boon appointed postmaster
at Fitzpatrick o. X. Adams. al
bonneville. w Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
TRYING TO
SWIM CHANNEL

Calais, Sept 24--Jabez. woRle.
a swimming expert Will attempt to
swim aci oss the English channel to-
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia. Fair and cooler
tonight; Saturday fair and warm
err.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24
NEW MINISTER TO CHINA.

Washington Sept Charles r.
Crane. the newly appointed minister
to China. is here TO receive instruc-
tons before sailing October 6.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-24

The Leader is the best advertising
medium IA lhis section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
BESSEMER AGAIN
 BEATS GRASSELLI

Bessemer won the second of the post season series with Grasselli by the score of to g. The feature for the game was the hitting of the entire Bessemer team. Grove and Lambert were batted almost at will and but for the good support ac- corded them the score would have been much larger Sikes pitched a masterly game for Bessemer. allowing only two hits. The game was never in danger. sikes being very effective with men on bases. Grove went in to pitch for Gras- selli but was batted out of the box ill the second inning. Score: R.H E. Bessemer ................ 130 400 00O-s 13 8 Grasselli ................ 900 200 O00-2 8 6
 Batteries: Sikes and O'Mara; Grove, Lambert and Brown.
 Summary: Struck out, Sikes, ?; Grove, 1; Lambert, 5. Bases on balls Sikes, l; Grove. 1; Lambert, g. Innings pitched. Grove. IF; Lambert, 71z. Hits, off Grove. 3; off Lambert, 10. Hit by pitched ball. Lambert (Johnson and Randle).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
VETERAN CITIZEN
 OF BESSEMER DIES
S. A. HONEYcUT PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG lLLNESS-TOWN IS BASEBALL MAD AS RESULT OF PRESENT SERIES.

Bessemer. September 24--(SpeciaL)-s. o'clock at the Robinson hospital after a long illness. MT. Honeycut has been in Bessemer for over 20 years and the news of his death was received with sorrow by his many friends. MT. Honeycut was 65 years of age, veteran of the civil war, and had been connected with the Alabama Great Southern railroad for some years. He is survived by two sons, E. E. Honey out of Bessemer and Walter Honeycut of Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church on Sunday morning at o'clock and the body will be sent to Vance station to be inferred by the side of his wife. Jacobs & Son will be in charge.
 Mrs. S. G. Hinton died suddenly at the home of her son. W. L. Hinton, at late hour last night. The deceased is sur- vived by two sons and three daughters. The remains were shipped to Pell City to- day for interment by Kennedy Bros.
 The Jefferson Fertilizer plant has in stalled a new chemical sprinkler at the plant, which will add largely to the man. ufacture of acids by the company.
 Phil Lacey, fullback for four years on Auburn; Will Lacey, a graduate of Au- burn. and Griff Hughes, fullback or, left for Montgomery today, where they will play with the Montgomery Athletic club against Auburn tomorrow afternoon
 The First Presbyterian church has is- sued directory which contains a his- tory of the church, the list of officers, all societies and the full membership of the church. The pamphlet is well gotten up and contains much interesting matter.
 The Day of Atonement will be cele- brated by the Jews of the city beginning tonight at 6 o'clock. The Jewish stores will remain closed until tomorrow night at o'clock Services will be held at the synagogue.
 The musical festival given by the Grove School of Music tonight was well attend ed. An elaborate programme was pre- scented, the pupils acquitting themselves with credit.
 There has been some opposition among the citizens living in the territory which will probably be taken into Bessemer, and a plan to have meeting at an early date is on foot The object of the meeting will be to discuss the project and to take some definite action.
 Mayor J. A. Lewis has vetoed the ordi- nance passed by the city council Tues day night creating the office of city cleo trcian and requiring all wiring to be inspected. Mir Lewis takes the stand that such action is not necessary in a city of Bessemers size.
 Bessemer is baseball mad at present, and large crowds are going to see the games at West End park. With the win ming of today's game the fans feel as- sured of the pennant and are already making wagers as to the outcome of the series with Cullman. Men who have seen both teams in action express the opinion that Bessemer will win from Cullman and so capture the state amateur champion ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
NEGRO RECEIVES
 1O-YEAR SENTENCE.
CHARGED WITH MURDER-NOTA- BILE SHORTAGE OF COTTON CROP, BUT STAPLE IS BRINGING 1a CENTS.

Talladega, September A.-(Special.)- Henry Simmons received 10 years in the penitentiary as punishment for murder ing a fellow man because he failed to pay 30 cents claimed to be owing to Simmons, in the city court Wednesday. When his case was called, Simmons, through his counsel, entered plea of guilty of mur- der in the second degree, and by agree ment the jury fixed the penalty at 10 years. The special jury called in the case was dismissed until Monday next.
 Last year the local cotton receipts ex- ceeded 15,0OO bales, but there will be a notable shortage during 1909. Up to date less than half the number of bales re- corded last year have been received at the various warehouses. On all sides the farmers report less than half crop as compared to the production of 1908. Local buyers are offering nearly 13 cents.
 There is an unusual scarcity Of birds in this section. The game warden is puzzled to account for it. He says that last year in travelling over the country birds could be seen everywhere, but that now none are in evidence. His theory is that they have either emigrated or the unusually wet spring and early summer has killed out the young birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
CHATTANOOGA IS
 AGAIN THE VICTOR

Chattanooga, September 24.-Chatta- nooga assumed a commanding lead in the Dixie championship baseball series to- day by defeating Atlanta to B. Until the ninth inning the score was to 8, but by batting and errors Atlanta tied it. Chat tanooga sailed into lengthy Rogers in her half of the ninth, however, and by infield hits which were too hard to be handled scored one, the winning tally be- ing made when the bases were full and only one was down.
 A doubleheader will be played tomorrow and if Chattanooga wins one game the pennant for all Dixie will be hers, whila Atlanta must take both of them to win the championship. Helm will pitch the first game for Chattanooga and Fisher for Atlanta, both of whom have won their previous games in this series.
 Nearly 400o spectators saw the game to- day. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
WAR |S DECLARED ON LOCKER CLUBS Sheriff At Chattanooga Says
 He Will Enforce Law INTERESTING SUIT FILED Widow Is Trying to Recover on h. surance Policy Upon Husbands
 Life-Sightseeng Automo-
 bile Line Planned.
INTERESTING SUIT FILED

Chattanooga, September 24-(Specfal )- Sheriff Conner has declared war upon Chattanooga's locker club system, and it Is to be a war of extermination unless those connected with such clubs ac- cept the alternative and obey the law.
 Heretofore we have not been arresting trunks on the streets of the city" sad Sheriff Conner. ''but from now on the crusade will begin, and if the law is violated, as I have every reason to be- lieve, I mean to take hand in it's en- forcement. I have instructed my men to arrest drunken men on the streets and to search them for whisky or other liquors. If they have fasl1s in their pos session We shall expect them to make a clean breast as to where they got it. ment of the club will be subject to ar- rest for violation of the liquor laws"
 Whether or not a wife is responsible for all the acts of her husband when the latter is acting as her agent is the in- teresting legal point in the suit of Mary M. Cheek against the Northwestern Mu- tual Life Insurance company of Milwau- kee. The suit was brought to recover on life insurance policy amounting to s10,- 900, upon which it is claimed by the de- fendants that the husband of Mrs Cheek borrowed sums of money amounting to $5000. The plaintiff ayers that she did not authorize her husband, Captain Cheek, to assign the policy, and is, therefore. endeavoring to recover full value.
 Secretary Reynolds of the Chamber of Commerce. has perfected arrangements with a company which will start sight seeing automobile line in this city. This company will have a 24-passenger sight seeing car like those used in New York city. The company will issue maps of different routes, which will cost 50 cents and $1 each. The dollar trip will be the one to Chickamauga park Missionary ridge and other points of interest about the city. The 50-cent trip will be short CT than that to the park, and will include points of interest about the city. The automobiles will cost between s4000 and s5000, and will be modern and up-to-date in every respect. Every trip that the sightseeing car will make will be ac- companied by caller, who will announce the different points of interest and make a short talk on the battlefields. It is thought that this sightseeing car will prove popular and be well patronized..
 The Southern Steel and Iron company's s Dunlap mines will begin operations De- tober l. The company is making prepara- tions to greatly enlarge the output The Dunlap mines furnish the coke for the Chattanooga furnace which is one of the holdings of the Southern Steel and Iron company The furnace, it is expected, will go in blast about November l. Elk tensive repairs are being made on the plant, and the furnace and stoves are being refined. As so soon as the re pairs are fully completed the furnace will % into blast The repairs will cost about s15, ,oo0 The local furnace is in charge of B. B. Gesmar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Peat Society Meets.

Boston, September 24.-The annual meeting of the American Peat society was begun here today. The body was organized at the Jamestown expxosi- tion for the purpose of bringing peat into common use in this country. P. R. Ranson of St. Augustine, Fla, occu- pied the chair today in the absence of President Joseph H. Pratt of Chapel Hill. N. c. Reports were received from various sections of the country in re- gard to the exploitation of peat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Giants Defeat Reds.

Cincinnati, September 24.-New York elinched the game today by scoring 10 runs in the second inning, the first Il men batting reaching first base. Cincin- natl kept up plucky fight and managed to score nine runs before the finish. Thirty men took part in the game. Score:
 R. H E. Cincinnati ........0 2 0 O2O 02S-9 9 1 New York ........1 10 0 O1O 00O-2 13 l Batteries: Rowan, Cantwen and Clark; Ames and Schlei and Wilson. Time, 2:15. Empires, Kane and Johnstone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Demara in the Lead.

Kansas City, September 24.-Demara to- night retained his lead of two laps in the six-day, eight hour bicycle race here, and with but one more performance to hold his advantage is a strong favorite. The positions of the riders are: Demara, s14 miles. five laps; Williams and Hunter, S14 miles, three laps; Mitten and Morgan, S14 miles, one lap; Stein, S14 miles; Palm CT, SIP miles, nine laps; Crebbs, S10 miles, 10 laps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
pro+est Is Disrecarded,

Paris, September 24.-The French government has decided to disreeard the formal protest made by Mulai Ha- fid. the Sultan of Morocco, against Spain's course of action in the Riff country, on the ground that the qles- tion concerns only the twop arties in- tereSted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Blind Tioer Cases.

Huntsville, September 2+-(Special)-Al- bert Smith, negro charged with boot fegging whisky without revenue license, was given a hearing by Commissioner Greenleaf yesterday afternoon and com mitted to jail to await the action of the United States grand jury. A. W. Todd was brought up from Mount Rozell on a charge of bootlegging but the case against him was not sustained and Commssloner Greenleaf discharged him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
New American Aviator.

Lucerne, Switzerland, September "A. A new American aviator, Dane Hurl- but, has made several successful aero plane flights here lately.x His machine differs from existing aeroplanes in that it travels lengthwise through the air and has two propellers-one in front and auother behind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Shortstop OyIcr Badly Hurt.

Columbus, O., September 24-Andy Oy- Ter, shortstop of the Minneapolis Amer ican association baseball team who was hit on the head with pitched ball on Wednesday, has not yet regained his memory. He Is still unable to recognize the faces of friends Otherwise he ap- pears to be recovering from the blow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
More Trouble for Spain.

Madrid, September 24.-The repub- lican and liberal parliamentary groups plan to demand the immediate restora- tion of the constitutional guarantee and the reassembling of parliament Tn case of refusal they announce their intention of commencing profound agitation" throughout the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

+One out when winning run was scored.
 Score by innings
 Chattanooga ................... POP OlO OOl-6 Atlanta ..........................O OO1 600 112-5
 Summary: Two-base hit. Meek. Three base hit, Johnston. Home run, Bayless. Bases on balls, Demaree, ?. Hit by pitcher, Johnston Struck out, Demaree, B. Rogers, | Double plays, Alcock to Gaston to Johnston; Walker to Jordan to Smith. Left on bases, Chattanooga, 5; Atlanta, 8. Time, 1:45 Uurpires Rudder- ham and Collins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Indianapolis: Indianapolis 0. St. Paul 4.
 At Columbus: Milwaukee 2, Columbus 4. At Louisville: Kansas City l, Louis vile 4.
 At Toledo: Minneapolis-Toledo game postponed; rain,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Killed While Resjstinu Arrest.

Middlesboro, Ky, September Awhile resisting arrest today David Hayes was shot to death by Deputy Sheriff Gordon Givens. The tragedy occurred at Edge wood mines, where the deputy had gone with a warrant. It is alleged Hayes was attempting to escape when Givens fired four bullets into his hody, killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

St. Louis. September 24.-Brooklyn de- feated St. Louis today in a free hitting game by a score of 12 to G. Today's game was the fifteenth straight defeat for the St. Louis team. Score: R.H. E. Brooklyn ............... 300 102 2O4-12 16 ? St. Louis .............. Ill GOO 003-6 15 ?
 Batteries: Rucker and Bergen; Harmon and Phelps. Time, 2:17. Empires, Bren- nan and Klem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pirates Still Winning.

Pittsburg, September A-In game full of exciting situations, Pittsburg today de- feated Philadelphia, 2 to l. The all around playing of Leach was the feature. Both pitchers were effective. An out at the plate in the ninth inning prevented Phil adelphia from tying the score. Score:
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