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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-24
Mountain.Top Flowers.

AT the rooms of the Appalac chan
Mountain Club in the fremont build.
inf, members of the club are exhibit.
ing "a large collection of mounted spe.
cimens of plants collected by them the
past summer during their trips to
Mount Washington Or while they were
guests 81 the camp of the club ut
Three-Mile Island.
There are flowers whose foliage
looks IT, the uninitiated like the fines,
OF moss, there are perfect little til Oh
and pine trees not more than ~ in
ches Ugh; anemones and goldenrods
aurei end hepatica, all found between
5000 and 5000 feet above sea level.
and all getting their growth between
July and September. but ute as per
feet as those whose season allows of
slower growth.
With many OF the mounted speci-
mems there are photographs showing
plants as they are growing before ma.
turalists secured them for the exhi.
bition.- Boston Globe.
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Other Editors

Scientists Among Savaees
I'm Italian anthropologist. DR. Modig
mani, featuring on the people of the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-24

Mentravel Archipelago, in the Indian
Ocean. recently. showed a beautiful
example OF tatooing on his right hand.
and this is how he accounted for A.:
81 hand landed on one of the is
lands with a few men. was soon sur
rounded by an angry people and cap.
tured. / was taken to the neighbor.
ing cillage, little knowing what fate
awaited me. I soon placated my hosts
with GOODNESS and a few presents. I
pretended great joy 10 be among them.
and affirmed that had no desire to
escape. They believed me. and made
me an honorary citizen. tatooine me
with the mark of the tribe"
DR.. Modigliant says that one even
ing at Globan his hosts saw him take
Off his boots. They at once came 10
the conclusion that he had unscrewed
his feet. On another occasion he in
structed one OF his men to feign III.
ness. The man fell to the ground aud
the doctor took "A plaster cast OF his
face. When it was done the patient"
appeared TO be cured. Forthwith the
natives brought all their sick to lie
treated. AS a preliminary TO the
cure the doctor took a cast OF each
patients face after that. and only
after the cast had been taken. was
clinical treatment adopted. Generally
1t was success, aid loud were tho
praises of the naties of the skill of the
white doctor. --London Globe.
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BIRTHDAY OF A KING

King George |. of Greece is sixty.
i've years old today. For forty-seyen
years ne has ruled over the Hellenes.
with more or less success. Just now.
however. the country is facing grave
constitutional change. Elections were
held recently TO choose men who will
be charged with the responsibility OF
revising the Constitution. King George
is connected with most of the impor-
tant royal families of Europe, being
brother of the King of Denmark.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON. DEC. q
SANTA CLAUS.

"A great many people are inclined
TO knock Santa Claus on the theory
that belief in this mythical dispen-
ser of gifts to the children is liable
To cause them to have foolish illusions
aud exaggerated notions of real things
While of course there is no physical
S,.nta Claus, TO the little ones he is
an entity as real as the God of the
grownups, and more real probably i'm
a great many instances Even 10 the
child who has later learned that San
Ia Claus is no other than father and
mother, the merry old gentleman with
his RENDERS who rules the Kingdom
of Toyland and remembers his little
friends at Christmas time. is still
more or less of reality Santa Claus
shades into an impersonation of pa
ternal love, and even If he is myth
ical parsonage, who can say that this
love and the gladness which ii ere
ates in the hearts OF the children. IL
wrong?
OS' VI US H"'C uCiiNcu plSoouit
from the classic fables, the tales ol
the heathern gods. the Arabian
Nights. and the child today is not
properly constituted that is not en-
chanted with Ole Bre'r Rabbit in his
prankin' on de animals an de cree
tiers. The man without Imagination
and sense OF humor certainly mis-
ses much of the spice of Iife--much
OF what God intended him TO enjoy.
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whole family of Brunswick wolfen


whole family OF Brunswick Wolfen.
buettel
l1s3-The French Conyention
agreed that the Houses of Tonlo,
should be leyeled with the ground
j. lSOO--An attempt TO assassinate
Bonaparte at Paris by an internal ma.
chine.
leVi-The Sac and Fox Indians
coded to the United states 10000
suare miles, 600 OF which tract was
along the Mississippi river.
1S46-Erastus Root, distinguished
statesman died.
1854-Two United States ships
seized at havana ror conveying arms
and seditious proclamations.
1S64-Wilmington, H. C. lombard
ed by Union fleet.
1SS4-Rumors of a large telegram
syndicate to compete with the West.
ern Union followe dhard upon The
opening of the Mackay-Bennet Cable.
1S94-Governor Atkinson of Geor-
gia fastened troops to QuitmanA to
suppress race war.
~19O4-Japanese captured fore one
and one-half miles south OF 203 metro
hill.
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Think 'these things
over seriously. Call
and look over the list
in our office and pick
out just what suits
you. You will find
it there just the piece
OF property you want
at the price you want
to pay and on the
terms that suit your
bank account.
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of the Dowager Queen Alexander OF
Great Britain. and the Dowager EN-.
press of ussia. His eldest son. Con-
stantine, married Princess Sophia.
sister of the Emperor of Germany.
and his eldest daughter, Alexandra
the wife of the Grand Duke Paul. un.
Gle OF the Car OF Russia.
King George has had serious diff
eulties lately: not only regarding the
change OF constitution for the Govern.
ment of his people, but over his al.
legged fondness for certain famous
stage iavorite of Paris For some
time there have been rumblings OF an
approaching revolution in the land OF
the Greeks. Demonstrations have
been maed at the very door of the
Kings palace. and it said that ;he
foxy king has transferred his valil.
ables 10 n strongboX in Paris.
King George likes Paris; he has
spent much of his time there and is
familiar figure as ne travels incog.
nito through the Partisan underworld.
II the affair OF King Manuel of por.
tugal with ably was displeasng TO the
Portuguese, King Georges blind 81.
fatuation for Mile. fucio Lantolme.
the beautiful Partisan Is fully rs
much disliked by his subjects. The
Grfeek ruler is alleged 10 have Law.
ished a mint of money upon his Ca.
vorite, and has spent much of his tim 4,
in her company. Paris is the STAMP.
Ing ground for European Kings. ca
Kings and would-be-kings. There they
bask in the sunshine of the smiles
of stage fairies.
Mile. Lantelme, whom George fin.
vors particularly, was the daughter
of peasant parentc but now she sc,.
the fashions of the French capita. ana
grand dukes and princes are turned
from her doors. She is celebrated
for the perpetual sad air she affects.
She has never been known to smile in
public; her eyes turned upward in
a wistful manner, give one the idea
that Lamtelme is a regular saint.
December "a is also the birthday of
DIR. Emile Lasker, the celebrated
chess champion mad of Sir John Nor.
ley the British statesman and schol
ar. DR.. Lacker was born in Berlin
In 1868. Sir John Morley was born
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Seen and Heard on Lone Is and.

"A teacher tells me that at Brook
Ign school. not long since. the 70 ,
In geography was asked: VIVA: ale
some of the natural pecu .aItieS II
Long Island?"
The pupils trie dto think and 2ttoY
a while boy raised his hand II
know said he. Well. what are
they?" asked the teacher why,
said the boy, with triumphant look
"on the south side you can see the
sea, and on the north side you hear
the sound. spare Moments.
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90 Much.

Why did YOU kill your parrot Tho
poor bird meant nothing by It's pr1
family"
Il could stand its profanity, but IT
learned to initiate the lawn mower.
last Washington Herald
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and Santa Clans the fairies. the "a
bles. the tales OF mythology and the
prankin' of Ole Bre'r Rabbit posses
ses a distinct educat,ve influence over
the minds OF the young toward this
end
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Just Joshes
A Cautions Program.

How do you go about ordering
a dinner?' inquired the man from
rural district.
Well, l see how much none.
have, take out the waters tip. and
then spend the change on myself"
Washington Star.
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DECEMBER "a IN HISTORY

l247-Robin Hood. English outlaw
sentenced to death.
165O-Edinburgb Castle taken by
cromwell; said to be the first time
ever reduced. fh
17o4--First eruption on record OF
the peak of Teneriffe.
l736-Plot discovered TO destroy the
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Skeleton In the Closet.

How is ii ] never hear vol spc..
OF your college days?"
We'll, the college Went t. iidnt
have very good football team
Louisville Courier-Journal.
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Not a large Price.

In some parts of Africa. dilated
the returned explorer. "one can Duy Il
wife for holt n pint OF common ala
beads"
Well, replied the fussy old baobc
Tor. mo doubt good wlfe's worta
that much. -Lippincott's magazine.
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COTTON EXCHANGE HOLIDAYS

Liverpool Dec. IL --TAe Cotton
Exchange viii be closed from today
until next Wednesday, for the Christ
mas holidays.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03

RENO July JefiesJohnson battle the
complete
articles expired Promoter Tex
$510OO which
ceremonies
| in tion
bringing
and party of friends
in their o
Jefries placed
the bell for the
and Jehries
win in the forty
consists Pull
a biggest
will small
possibility being
sleep
schedule but
that excursion
add
will
within
there probably would
rngsde
side tomorrow afternoon will be close to 500 persons
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO, July 2-Chicago defeated
ST. Louis to in a featureless game
today. Score:
Chicago 8, hits Z, error l.
st. Louis 2, hits 6, errors 6.
Batteries-White and Payne; Lake
and Stephens
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.-Philadel-
phia again defeated New York in both
games of a double header today.
Pitcher Huges of New York was put
out of the first game for coaching from
the bench. Score first game:
New York 3, hits 6, errors g.
Philadelphia s. hits g. errors I.
atteries-Quinn, Hughes, Fisher and
Sweeney; Morgan and Thomas.
Second game:
New York 1, hits s, errors 2.
Philadelphia s, hits 13, errors 3.
Batteries-Frill and Mitchell; Bender
and Donahue.
WASHINGTON, July 2.-Boston de-
featel Washington today in hard
fought game, to 2. Score:
Washington 2, hits 8. error 1.
Boston g. hits TO- errors 2.
Batteries-Groom and Street; Cicotte
and Carrigan
CLEVELAND, July 2.-Cleveland de-
feated Detroit easily today, II to 4. The
score:
Cleveland II, hits II, error 1.
Detroit 4, hits 8, errors 8.
Batteries-Link, Koestner and East
erly; Mullin and Stanage, Schmidt.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE

PITTSBURG, July 2.-Cincinnati to-
day defeated Pittsburg because of bet
ter hitting, to l. Score:
Cincinnati 5, hits 0, errors o.
Cincinnati 5, hits g.
Batteries-Powell, Philippi and Glib
son: Burns and Mclean. Umptres-
KLEIN and Kane.
NEW YORK, July 2.-After losing
five straight games to New York, the
BROOKLYN team won today, 6 to 3. The
score:
Brooklyn 6, hits 9, error l.
New York 8, hits 10, errors 2.
Batteries-Bell and Bergen; Ames,
Marduard, Dickson and Schlei, Myers.
Umpires-Johnstone and Moran.
ST. LOUIS, July 2-Chicago-S Lou
is game called at the end of the fourth
inning; rain.
BOSTON, July Brown pitched
winning ball today and Boston shut
out Philadelphia, to 0. Score:
Philadelphia 0, hits 2, error l.
Boston 5, hits 8, errors 2.
Batteries-Stack, Shelter and Mo-
ram Brown and Graham. Umpires-
O'Day and Brennan.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
JEFF 10 TO 6 FAVORITE
IN THE BETTING AT RENO

RENO, July 2.-"Ten to six that
Jeffries will win. even money that he
won't win in twenty rounds" shouted
the magaphone booster outside Tom
Corbetts poolroom tonight. These
figures fairly represent the prevailing
odds on the fight, but there was little
betting. One heard rumors of this or
that sporting celebrity risking large
amounts on Jeffries or on Johnson but
usually these rumors. when run down,
ended in nothing tangible.
Jim Corbett let it be known that he
had $4,000 to place on his friend JEFF
fries, this sum being a pool sent over
from San Francisco by Jeffries' ad-
mirers. The placing of it was not in
evidence around the poolroom, where a
heterogeneous crowd loafed and slept in
the chairs. Sometimes the chair warm
ers sat up and took notice when some
one bought a few pools in the mutuals.
but taken by and large the betting
was exceedingly tame. The mutual
board was opened today, and this form
of betting gave good indlcatlon OF
the way the small bettor regards the
match as a gambling proposition. Out
of 123 tickets sold thirty-five were
taken on Johnson and eighty eight on
Jeffries. Eighteen favored Jeffries to
win in from one to five rounds, while
but two believed Johnson had a chance
in the first five periods. Fifteen
thought Jeffries would end the fight in
from six to nine rounds, and two picked
johnson, while in the tenth to thir-
teenth Jeffries' admirers numbered
eighteen to Johnson's three.
The longer the fight the better john
sons chance to win, is the way the
mutuais figured it. For instance, from
nineteen to twenty-four Jeffries tickets
numbered fourteen and Johnson's
eleven, and twenty-five and over to-
tailed eleven for Jeffries and twelve for
Johnson.
The first special train from the east
carrying Chicago delegation came in
during the afternoon and there was a
little furry to see if the sporting men
from Johnsons home town would make
their presence felt in the betting.
There was much Johnson talk, but no
big money came out to back it up.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03

will be able to cope with any emer-
gency that may arise.
To guard the Pullman sleeping ears
parked in the railroad yards here, and
in which a large number of fight fans
and tourists who failed to find ac-
commodations in the city are sleeping.
the Southern Pacific railway has
brought a large force of special men
Each train entering the city either
from east or west carries one or more
railroad detectives, whose business IL
is to guard passengers against pick
pockets. and to keep the roofs and
trucks on the cars clear of tramps
and boys stealing rides to the big
fight.
According to their announced after
the-fght plans. both fighters will
shake the dust of Nevada off their
feet on the day following the battle.
It makes no difference. both declare,
what the outcome of the battle. JEFF
fries will hasten back to his home in
Los Angeles. He will travel in a
special car, and other members of his
training staff will travel as far as
San Francisco with him.
Johnson will go direct to New York.
He also plans to travel in a private
car. and the members of his staff who
are closest to him will travel with him.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
JOHNSON AND OLD MANAGER
TO SETTLE MONEY TROUBLES

RENO, July I'm a statement made
here today by Frank A. MCEvoy of
Chicago, representing George Little,
former manager of Jack Johnson, Lit
tie will receive $500 in all from the
heavyweight champion in settlement
of the financial differences between
the two men. 1t had been announced
that Little had agreed to take $16,500
in liquidation of his claims against
Johnson, which amount according to
McEvoy, will be paid to Little by the
manager of a San Francisco bank now
holding the money paid by the moving
picture concern to Johnson for his end
of the fight films.
Besides this the agreement signed by
johnson and Little contains a pro-
vision that the two certified checks,
amounting to $4,000, which were placed
on deposit by Little with Stakeholder
Tim Sullivan as Johnson's forfeit
money in his match with Jeffries,
would revert to Little when the two
heavyweghts had entered the ring on
July 4.
Little stated today that he would be
at the ringside ready to offer $4,000
as a side bet in the interests of Sam
Langford for a fight with Little's
former charge, whether Johnson loses,
wins or gets a draw with Jeffries.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
JOHNSON CERTAIN
Of BEING VICTOR
Takes Joy Ride Through Reno and
InSpeCtS Ring in the
Great Arena
WANTS PLATFORM ENLARGED
Champion Assures All Callers His
Training Is Ended and
He Is in Shape
WANTS PLATFORM ENLARGED
ASSOCIATED Press1

JOHNSON'S TRAINING CAMP, July
with the turmoil of his training
over, Champion Jack Johnson is just
as certain of. his ability to defeat Jim
Jeffries on July as he was when the
idea of such a battle first crossed his
mind five or more years ago.
1t was learned about the camp today
that johnson believes it will be a short
fight if Jeffries takes the aggressive
from the start and carries the fighting
to the champion. The big negro is SUI
premely certain that he can knock the
white man out. If Jeffries fights a
cautious battle and stays away, John
son is just as certain in his mind of
victory. He knows the speed and agll-
ity of his opponent, but feels certain of
his own ability to follow the white man
and to cut him up terribly. But he
expects long fight in this event.
INsPECTs ARENA
Johnson put in an Idle day. He was
motored into town today by Dick Shev-
lin, the old Yale man, and personally
looked over the arena. The distance
from the ropes to the outer edge of the
platform did not suit him. He said he
wanted a foot more room out there.
Rickard agreed to do what was wanted
in this matter, and arrangements to
that end were soon made.
Later in the day Johnson went to the
city again. He was "just Joy riding"
he told those who questioned him, and
his evident enjoyment bore him out.
After a few hours of speeding around
the city and suburbs the party returned
to camp. George Harting, the official
timekeeper, called and was shown to
JohnSon's room.
Harting and Johnson were in confer
ence for half an hour. When the ring
official came down stairs he said that
he did not care to talk of the con-
ference.
MEASURES JACK
zone thing I might tell you, though"
he said. II measured Johnson's waist
while l was up there. He measures
just 3515 inches"
Did the champion express his opin-
ion in regard to your appointment, Mr..
Harting?' was asked.
Yes; he said, I am sure of square
DEAL"
johnson asked me-" continued Hart
ing, "if l would sit in the timers cor
ner. 1 told him no. that 1 would sit
at the center of the ringside; and he
laughed and said, 1T makes no differ
ence.'
delegation of Salt Lake fight en-
thusiasts called on the champion dur
ing the day. He received them cordial
ly and assured them he was ready to
make the fight that viii be, no matter
what the outcome. the most spectacu-
lar of his ring career. Some members
of the party asked him what he thought
of the odds.
"Well," said Jack. "you know people
will bet, and their sentiment is gener-
ally with their money, All 1 say is,
give me a square deal and let the best
man win, regardless of sentiment"
The champion assured every caller
today that his real training work was
completed. AS limbering up measure
he went eight miles on the road late in
the day He expects to cover the same
distance tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
SMALL WAGERS ON BIG FIGHT
PUZZLE FOLLOWER OF GAME

NEW YORK, July 2.-J. B. Brooks,
who has placed thousands of dollars on
previous championship fights and han
dies the bulk of Wall street wagers
on elections and fistic events, says he
is at sea over the betting situation OF
the Jeffries- Johnson contest.
"There's simply no betting" said Mr..
Brooks today. Where there were for
merly thousands put up, there is only
small stuff wagered on this fight. l
never saw so little betting"
The biggest wager so far made To-
cally is one of $25OO to $14OO on JEFF
fries. One man has $4,000 to bet on
Jeffries at 10 to 4 in blocks of not less
than $500. One curb broker bet $500
even that Johnson would not last ten
rounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
ATTELL is MATCHED TO FIGHT
WELSH IN CARDIFF OR LONDON

RENO, July 2.-Abe Attell, feather
weight champion of the world, and
Freddie Welsh, the British lightweight,
have been matched to fight in England
at the lightweight notch The match
was made here today by George Nc
Donald, the London capitalist and
sportsman, who is a member of the
big Tim" Sullivan party from New
York, and who was empowered by
Welsh to close the deal with Attell.
Mcdonald told Attell today that Welsh
was willing to fight for a side bet of
5000 in either London or Cardiff,
Wales, before the club offering the
best purse and at a date yet to be
set.
The weight agreed upon is 1873 pounds
ringside. Attell Immediately agreed to
the proposition and the match is de-
cIared made. Mcdonald will go to Lon
don after the Jeffries-Johnson fight
and will cable Attell transportation and
pypeOSeS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
BOWLING

The second week of the Electric
Bowling league shows the members
bowling in better form and fighting
hard for place.
The teams are doing good teamwork
and showing more class.
The Western Electrics lead with the
possible having won ten straight
games, which is a remarkable record.
Meyers leads the individuals by a
good margin. Grass. the winner of the
high average prize in the last tourna-
ment, got a bad start.
Arbogast, who the fans thought
would be near the top or thereabouts,
doesn't seem to get his stride, and is
down in sixth place. The standings as
computed by Secretary Mackenzie are
as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
POLICE ARREST MAN WHO
PICKS GOVERNORS POCKET

RENO, July 2.-An injudicious dip"
evidently newly arrived and unfamiliar
with the faces of Nevada's celebrities,
was caught in thpe act of attempting
to pick the pockets of Governor d. S.
Dickerson in a hotel lobby tonight. A
member of the state police who has
been guarding closely the person of
Nevada's chief executive promptly
nabbed the thief and took him into GUS
tody. The governor has not yet regis
tered a formal complaint against the
prisoner
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
NEGROES WILL PRAY FOR
JOHNSON WHILE HE FIGHTS

HUTCHINSON, Kas., July 2.-The
negro Holiness church here today called
special services for Monday afternoon to
pray that johnson may defeat Jeffries.
The church has not yet built house
OF worship here and a large tent was
constructed today for the accommodation
of those who will attend the services on
Monday.
Arrangements have been made to have
the result of the fight bulletined by
rounds at the meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
RUSH OF JEFFRIES MONEY
DRIVES ODDS TO 10 TO

SAN FRANCISCO, July after re-
naming stationary all day at ten to
seven, the odds in favor of Jeffries
changed tonight to ten to six with
plenty Of money in sight at that fig
ure. Much Johnson coin was offered
during the day that the champion
would last twenty rounds, but there
was no Jeffries money to cover it,
The betting was lively, but the odds
did not change until night when a
rush of Jeffries money caused the odds
L.,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-03
JAPANESE BALL TOSSERS
ARRIVE AT HONOLULU

HONOLULU, July 2.-The Waseda
baseball team arrived today from
japan for a series of games with a
picked nine from all Oahu. The team
was welcomed by the mayor of Homo
lulu and a committee of prominent
Japanese residents.