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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
DEPENDS UPON
THE POSTAL CO.

New York, Ian. 24.-"Thc Postal
Telegraph Company will be the last
competitor in tclegraphy. ana when
that competition ceases there win be
choice only between monopoly
and Government ownership.
This is Clarence H. Mackcy's views
o. the telegraph situation i'm the Unit
Cd states as expressed today before
committee OF The state Legislature
which is trying 10 determine the ad-
Visibility Of placing telegraph and
telephones under state regulation
As president Of the Postal company.
h' was rciterating that keen compc-
iition between his company and tho
Western Union would continue and
by reason Of this competition. hc said
rates had been reduced from ~ lo 80
per cent
tn" Postal Company. he said. was
the only company that had ever suc-
cccdcd in competing with the West
orn Union, and if the Postal Compan,
should combine with thc BcH Tole-
phone Company and the Western
Union there would never be- another
connective telegraph company. as II
is praciicaIly impossible 10 obtain On
france into th" larger commercial cen
ters. or TO obtain rights OF wag ou
IHSh"ays between great cities
To the direct question. did hc m
Tor placing telegraph companies un-
der The public service Commission Ab
Hackay answered:
we have no objection to being
placed urdl the public service com
miFHon, If that is desired bv the
state. ] would. however csI az
teniion TO the fact that the telegram
business is very different from thc
telephone business in 'ha, our rcc.
orda show that about srvou-oiphfs
OF the telegraph business foo Naw
YORK state is interstate. over which
] suppose. The public service commI..
sion would have no Jurisdiction.
How much salary Go you receive
counsel asked tho Postal presidcn.
7 occupy an unique position in
that respect draw mo- salary what
ever from any " the companies
Mrs Mackay was an Interested au
ditor while her husband testified
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
MAN HIGHER UP
WAS LEFT OUT
EMPLOYEES TO TESTIFY IN THE
BEEF CASE WHICH is
COMING UP AT
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan 2f-Subpoeaus were
served today ON the employees of the
Beef Trust TO testify in the case now
coming mp wherein the United States
will try TO dissolve The trust
80 men higher mp We're summoned
as the rank and file OF employees will
be better able TO testify as to rates
it is stated
Efforts have been made in vain by
the trust 10 get wall Street TO bring
pressure on rhe officials at Washing
ton to stop The investigation
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
ENGINEERS TO
Get A RAISE

Il is understood here today that
the officials Of the Norfolk and Yves
tern have given the engineers a four
per cent raise TO take effect Febrn-
airy This raise means raise of
about seventeen cents a day ON all
short and through runs.
While Il is not big increase the
engineers seem satisfied With it. John
Mastin who was on the wage com
mittee at Roanoke returned 10 the
city Saturday night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24

Tenor Carl Jorn. who has Jus, been
throw into great state of trcpl-
dation by the arrival OF his wro and
daughter from Germany. For reasons
sufficient unto himself the tenor. who
mas aroused thousands OF patrons of
the Metropolitan Opera House I'm New
York TO the highest pitch of enthu-
siasm by his singing did not wish
Mrs. Iorn TO come 10 this country.
When she arrived he fled to the tall
est room IN the Hotel Astor. An
emissary was appointed TO INSISTS Mr.,
Jorn at the Knickerbocker Hotel. AZ
ter much negotiation and a stipulated
sum, Mrs. Jorn and her daughter
agreed to return on the next steamer
But Tenor JOrn will not lcae his re.
treat until ne sees the smoke from
the funnel of the Hamburg steamer
down the bay
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
isoUIRe KERseY TO RESIGN.

Squire Kcrsey Us going to resign
This report. while not confirmed bv
the Squire comes from one or his
many friends II is understood hc is
going 10 work for tine Hinton Hard
ton Hardware Company and ril' re-
ccive q salary Of $500 year. with
an agreement that the salary vl Doe
raised after "a stipulated amom Of
sales
Mr. Kersey will have chare. Of the
house lIeforc being elected magis-
tratc. Mr. Kcrsey travelled for the
Hinton Hardware Company
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
-INVITATIoNs REcElvEp

Invitations have been received 10
the wedding OF Miss Lucille Prince
70 Mr Alfred Hugh Nuttvcomb. Of
CharlottesviJe Wednesday of thi-
w%k 81 Palm Beach Fla Miss
Prince Us the daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Ash VI Prince. of Roanoke. who
arc now az the Hotel Royal Ponciana.
Ra4ai. Reach Thcy arc former rssi-
dents % Bucfod
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
. S. nALLooN woRrHLEss-

Los Angeles IAN % The bIs
government diHgible balloon sent
here by tho war department for OK
hibiiion % tine aviation meeting has
been found practically worthless Not
flight was made br 81. and t was
found that j.. could not hold gas An
Investigation hss been ordered.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
REPORT DENIED

Th report that the C. g. O. had
Jought the O. G. e. G. was denied
today by Hon Isaac T Mann Of
Bramwell who was in tho city tm
morning Mr Mann Iob 'or wash
inglon thi. afternoon
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24

?. T. lIutson Of Keystone is among
the business visitors in The city to-
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24
BETTER TONE
IS DEVELOPED

New lork Jan. 21.-Thc stock mar
ket showed weakness at The openin,s
today and with early trading prices
declining from fractions to over y
point all through the active list
Most speculation centered i'm steel
common. Reading. ST. Louis. south
crn Pacific and G. q o. declined a.
point or more Many ndusfriaIs
shaded fractionarly. but at the end or
fifteen minutes brighter tome dr.
Yrloped
Wheat Down.
Chicago. Jan 81 Nhcnl corn
oats were all down about halr cont.
today Provisions wcrc casv 0no..
ing. wheat May III l-G corn cs
oats. IS, pork 2il0.
Cotton Report.
Washington. Jan r. -Ihr 1rr,au
OF census report ON cotton ginning g..
sued this morning shows 9.192 500
bales giuned from the growth of 1900
to January 1G compared with d.
66G.2oG for zoos and lo389.55l fo.
1907 Proportion last three cr...
finncd TO January ~ is 9GS for Ig.
"3' for 1907 o3.S for 1905
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24

q y ST Clair OF Tazewel was
bnsinoss visitor in tbe ct, this morn
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-24

Dr. .. II. Hatfield Of Dckman is in
the city on business today.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Treasure Trove.

Treasure trove is the name given to
coin. gold or silver plate or bullion
found hidden in the earth or other pri-
vate place, the owner being unknown.
According to the Roman law, such
treasure, if found by man on his
own land, belonged to the finder, but
II found on the land of another was
divided between the finder and the
landowner. In England treasure trove
belongs to the crown, and concealment
by the finder is an indictable offense,
punishable by fine and Imprisonment.
II, however, the treasure is not ac-
tually covered by earth 1t belongs to
the finder. In the United States treas
ure trove usually belongs to the per-
son finding it.-New York American.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
The Best Hour of Life

is when you do some great deed or
discover some wonderful fact. This
hour came to ]. r. Pitt. OF Rocky
Mt, N. C. when he was suffering
intensely, as he says. from the wors'
Aod l ever had, l then proved to my
great satisfaction, what a wonderful
Cold and Cough cure DR.. Kings New
bottle, l was entirely cured. You
can't say anything too good of medi
cine like that" It's the surest and
best remedy for diseased lungs, Hem
orrhages, LaGrippe, Asthma, Hay
Fever any Throat or Lung Trouble
SOC. s1!00. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by all Druggists.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
The Rich, Wax 10 Cha.

An American who was educated at
the University OF Gottingen was dis
cussing German universities and said:
"A great many young American stu
dents finish up In Germany. They have
quite reputation there. A great Ger.
man biologist once said to me:
81 think we shall have to exclude
your young cOmpatriots from our
schools. They no sooner come here
than they begin to cheat
CheatT said |. alarmed. How so?
why said the biologist, they only
pay tuition for one. but they learn
enough for three or four"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Tn. Young Lady Boar.

"a little girl in our Sunday school,"
said minister. ''as reward for good
behavior was accorded the privilege of
choosing the closing hymn.
Now. what hymn shall it be, my
dear? her teacher asked.
1.-The one about the little BEAR was
the reply.
1.-The one about the little bear
What on earth do you meanP exclaim
ed the teacher.
1.-The one that says answered the
little girl, '"Can mothers tender care
cease toward the child she bare?"'"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
A safeuuard ro children,

"Our two children of six and eight
years have been since infancy subject
to colds and Group. About three
years ago l stained to use Foley's
Honey and Tar, and it has never
failed to prevent and cure these
troubles. 1t is the only medicine
can get the children to take without
a row." The above from w. C. Orn-
stein, Green Bay, Wis, duplicates
the experience of thousands of other
users of Foley's Honey and Tar
1t cures coughs, Gods and Group, and
prevents bronchitis and pneumonis
For sale by Burnaugh & Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Not Needed.

According to the London Saturday
Review. celebrated surgeon met a
young officer in Piccadilly one day and
greeted him with surprise. "Well, l
am pleased to see youi l am surpris-
ed! Do you know have a portion of
your brain in jar at home"
"Ah, WELL" laughed the other, II can
easily spare that. ! have got a berth
in the war Office"
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Not With Malice.

Look here" said the head Of the
firm, Il want to give you pointer"
Eyes, sir" the office boy respectively
replied.
'1f l hear you humming any more
popular songs around here I'll dis
charge you"
"All right. won't do 1t no more. l
wouldn't have done it this time, only
me lips is sore and l can't whistle"
Chicago Record Herald.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

A few minutes delay in treating
some cases of Group, even the length
of time it takes to go for doctor
often proves dangerous. The safest
way is to keep Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in the house, and at the first
indication of Group give the child
4 dose. Pleasant to take and always
cures. Sold by all dealers.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Life On Panama Canal

has had one frightful drawback-mala-
ria tkouble that has brought suffer
ing and death to thousands. The
germs cause chils, fever and ague,
billiousness, iaundice, lassitudd, weak
ness and general debility. But Electric
Bitters never fail to destroy them
and cure malarial troubles. Three
bbttles completely cured me of yer.
severe attack of malaria" writes VIM
A. Fretwell, of Lucama, N. c., "and
I've had good health every since"
Cure Stomach, Liver and Kidney
Troubles, and prevent Typhoid. 50c
Guaranteed by all Druggists.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Staggers Skeptlcs.

That a clean, nice, fragrant compoun
like Bucklen's Arnica Salve will in
stanty relieve bad burn, cut, scah,
wound or piles, staggers skeptics,
But great cures prove it's a wonder
full healer of the worst sores, ulcers,
boils, felons, eczema, skin eruptions,
as alsb chapped hands, sprains and
corns. Try it. 25c at ALI Druggists.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Holland Customs.

Holland has some peculiar customs.
In many towns bulletins are affixed
to the doors Of houses In which per-
sons are sick In order that their friends
may be apprised of the state Of their
health without knocking or ringing
and in Haarlem the birth Of child
is announced by means Of a small
placard adorned with red silk and
lace
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

More people take Foley's Kidney
Remedy evry year. 1t is consider
ed the most effective remedy for all
kidney and bladder troubles that medi
cal science can devise. Foleys KIDD
ney Remedy corrects irregularities
builds up the system, and restores
lost vitality. For sale by Burnangh
& Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
When You Need

Foley's orino Laxative. When you
have that dull, heavy, feverish feel
ing. accompanied by constipation
When you have headache, indigestion
biliousness, pain In stomach and
bowles. then you need Foley's Orino
Laxative. 1t moves the bowels freely
and gently, and thoroughly clears
the intestinal tract. 1t does not grippe
or nauseate and cures constipation
Foa' sale by Burnaugh G. Mayfielh.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

An attatk of grip is often followed
Ivy persistent cough, which to many
proves a great annoyance. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has been ex-
tensively used and with good success
for the relief and cure Of this cough
Many cases have been cured after all
other remedies had failed. Sold by
all dealers.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Tho Battery.

There had again been trouble in the
O'Hagan household, and O'Hagan had
the word Of sympathy when he next
met his neighbor.
"'Tis not much Of team ye make,
ye and yer woife," said O'Hogan.
"An' that's where ye're wrong" said
OHagan. "'Tis the foine team we
make entirely. Me- wolfe pitches an
OF catches."-Puck.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

If troubled with indigestion, con-
stipation, no appetite or feel bilious
give Chamberlains Stomach and
Liver Tablets a trial and you will be
pleased with the result. These tab
lets invigorate the stmcoah and liver
and strengthen the digestion. Sold
by all dealers.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

While 1t is often impossible to
prevent an accident, it is never Inn
possible to be Prepared is not be-
yond any ones purse. Invest 25 cent
in a bottle of Chamberlain's Lint
.ment and you are prepared for sprains
bruises and like injuries. Sold by
all dealers.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
West Poin, Graduates.

1t will doubtless surprise most Amer
leans to learn that out of the small
total OF 4.l2l graduates during the
first century of the existence of the
Military academy, from 1902 to 1902,
2,731 entered civil life at some period
Of their career-National Magazine.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
sors Lungs And Raw Lungs.

Most people know the feeling, and
the miserable state Of i'll health it
indicates. All people should know
that Foley's Honey and Tar, the
greatest throat and lung remedy, will
quickly cure the soreness and cough
and restore normal condition. Ask
for Foley's Honey and Tar. For
sale by Burnaugh & Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Struck A Rich Mine.

6. w. Bends. of Coal City. Ala, says
he struck a perfect mine of health in
DR.. King's New Life Pills for they
cured him Of Liver and Kidney Trouble
after IL years of suffering. They are
the best pills on earth for Consti-
patton. Malaria. Headache, Dyspep-
sia, Debility. 25c at All Druggists.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Oriuin of Waltzinu,

The waltz originated In Germany
during the latter part Of the eighteenth
century, but did not become fashion
able until 1900. 1t was introduced into
England by Baron Neuman and 9th
ers in 1913. 1t is termed a popular
round dance Of three-quarter time.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
A Decorative Miss.

'They do not seeIl to have got any
further with these decorations than
suspending few lights from the cell.
Ing"
"Yes; 1t struck me, too, that 1t was
a case Of hanging fire" Baltimore
American.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Multiplied.

Tess-Mrs. Fadd's collection Of bric-
a-brac is wonderful | saw 1t yester-
day. She's got a number Of fiE9 ole
pieces. Jess-Yes, and she's got at
least twice as many more today. Tess
You don't say? Jess-Yes. Clumsy
servant tgirl!-Philadelphi Press.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

Do you know that Group can be pre-
vented? Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse or even after the croupy
cough appears and it will prevent
the attack. 1t is a certain cure for
Group and has never been known to
fail Sold by all dealers.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
The Gazette Van Gent.

The oldest newspaper in Belgium is
the Gazette Van Gent, which received
the privilege of printing the Gendtsche
Post-Tydinghen on Nov. II, 1865. and
which has existed almost continuously
since the first number was printed on
Jan. /, 1867.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Tho Feminine Tendertoot

Young Lady ION first visit to western
ranch)-For what purpose do you use
that coil of line on your saddle? Cow
puncher-That line, as you call 1t, lady.
we use for catching cattle and horses.
Young Lady, dare say. Now, may
ask what do you use for bait Judge.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Trades and Diseases.

Breweries and tanneries and print
ing ink factories confer exemption
from tuberculosis, and employees In
turpentine factories never have rheu-
matism. Copper mining excludes the
possibility Of typhoid among the work
ers.-Harpers Weekly.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Hoarse couohs. stuffv Colds

pain In chest and sore lungs, are
symptoms that quickly develop into
dangerous illness If the cold Is
not cured. Foley's Honey and Tar
stops the cough, heals and eases the
congested parts, and brings quick
relief. For sale by Burnaugh G. May
field.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

LaGrippe pains that pervade the
entire system, LaGrppe coughs that
rack and strain. are quickly cured
by Foiey's Honey and Tar. Is mild
ly laxative. safe and certain in result
For sale by Burnaugh & Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Professional Directory of UaAowa County
UiISeo.

Edith. aged six. had Just been In
formed that twin boys had been added
to the family.
That's funny" she mused. Ethel
and | both prayed for baby brother.
but we thought 1t was the same one"
-Everybody's.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Comes High.

Bronx-Thats handsome umbrella
you've got there. old man.
Lenox-Yes. isn't it?
Bronx-About what does 1t cost to
carry an umbrella like that?
Lenox : Eternal vigilance. = Circle
Magazine.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
What Will ha caref

What Will He Caref
Seems this poor poet starved to
death"
Yet his works had merit"
Undoubtedly. l wouldn't wonder a
bit II hundred years from now they
gave him a Washington
Herald.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
The Guinea Pin

A guinea pig loses no time in grow
ing. In six weeks after birth 1t at
tains its full growth.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24
Warships.

Warships require 1000 to 1,450 feet
clear space to swing around in tidal
harbors.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-02-24

We do fist-class job work.
New-York tribune., 1910-09-09
SUPERBAS SCORE A RUN
Not Enough to Win. However, as
PhiIIieS Score Eiqht.

Philadelphia. Sept. R-Brooklyn lost an
other game 70 the Phillies here this af-
rernoon by score of s 70 J. Ear Moore
was too stiff q proposition for the Su-
perbas 9 single hv Davidson. followed by
Daubert's triple in the first inning. netting
them their only tally Thereafter Moore
vas in-inCible, allowing the visitors only
four more hits and striking OUT nine bats
men
The Phillies took kindly to Bell and
scored IN every inning, with the exception
Of the second Altogether. they pounded
him for fourteen hits. Magee and Doolan
being the rtnEieaders with the stick The
latter made double. 2 triple and q single
out Of four times al bat. and scored three
runs. while Magee made d similar batting
record but only crossed the plate once.
The Phtllies PLAYED a fast game in the
field and gave Moore fine support
New-York tribune., 1910-09-09
SkEELS GOES TO DETROIT
National Commission Allows
Draft of Player from Canada.

Cincinnati. Sept Sin a decision handed
down to-day the National Baseball Com
mission allows the draft OF David Sksels
BY the Detroit American League club. The
Western Canada League is held account
able 10 the player FOR salary from August
to August 80 Skeels has been playing
with the Western Canada League.
The commission also adopted an amend
rnent in amplfhcation OF the rules making
il clear that IN the releasing OF players
from major 70 minor league clubs the
former must provide the players released
with transportation 10 their new desrina-
ton but that the miner league clubs must
reimburse the majors for money SO ex-
pended. the method being adopted merely
10 expedite matters.