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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
The Leech as a earomstsr.

A leech confined in glass jar OF
water will prove an excellent weather
prophet. IL the weather Is TO con
tinue fine the leech lies motionless at
the bottom OF the vial and rolled to-
gether Ia spiral form. If Ii Is to
rain. either before or after noon. It is
found TO have .crept up to the top OF
Its lodging and there remains TIL the
weather is settled. IL we are to have
wind the prisoner wrlggles through his
limpid habitation with amazing swift
ness and seldom rests TIL II begins to
blow hard. IL "A remarkable storm az
thunder and rain is to succeed tho
leech gives itself up to violent thrucs
and convulsive motions. In frost, as
In clear summer weather, 1t lies con.
stantly at the bottom. and in snow. as
In rainy weather. 1t pitches it's dwell
ing on the very mouth OF the jar.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12

trot over the common with his train at
revicw-a yellow haired laddie, very
like his mother. Fanny ". and no..
ded and waved as he passed aud lie
openly winked his boyish eye at u.
for Fanny with her yellow curls and
wild waving looked rather rowdy. and
the poor little prince wanted some fun.
We laughed and thought that we had
been more distinguished by the saucy
wink than by stately bow. Boys are
always jolly-even princes
BY the way, this incident occurred
I'm 1850, when the Prince OF Wales was
nineteen years old and consequently
quite broth Of n boy. and when Miss
Alcott-we blush To record twas
twenty -eight-New York Mail
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
Ate Himself Thin

A terribly emaciated man about
thirty-iive years of age. was eating
four meals day. including aGhcaYy
breakfast. He was also taking sitiilii
between meals. induced him To sgsiSe
up the milk between meals and 70 take
only cup of weak ten for breakfast
At once hiS weight began TO increase!
1t is now normal. Obviously IT was a
ease not only of ordinary mchtal wor-
ry, but also of worry and overWork of
the millions OF cell lives within him.
lie gave the cells and organs rest
and at once there was n storage OF en-
ergy and weight Metropolitan Maya.
zinc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
OLD ENGLISH BOXERS.
Hired to Prevent Trouble at George
Iv's Coronation.

Hired to Prevent Trouble at Georgs
Iv.'s Coronation.
Boxing was introduced into England
In the earlier part of the eighteenth
century. its first practitioner being
John Broughton. who kept booth for
exhibitions in Tottenham Court road,
London, and rules were drawn up
Aug. 10. 1743. The vogue was due TO
the decline OF sword combat eShibi-
lions In the reign OF George 7. Brough-
ton himself was the first who stood In
the position Of champion. Al distinction
which he held for eighteen yebrs. but
eventually he was Knocked Out by a
butcher named Slack. Erouchton was
a great pet Of the Duke of4Cumber-
land. who took the pugilist with him
to, Berlin. when he declared himself
ready to TAKE on the entire regiment
OF grenadier guards there ''if he were
only allowed breakfast between each
two battles"
The English fighter Tom Cribb once
secured very remarkable engage
ment Just before the coronation OF
George Nv. certain sympathlzers with
Queen Caroline Dragged that on the
day OF the ceremonial they would
make matters warm in the neighbor-
hood OF Westminster abbey. and this
reached the cars of the earl marshal.
That high functionary sought an in
teryiew with the pugilist Gentleman
Jackson. who taught Lord Byron to
box, M
Jackson got together some two dozen
bruisers. Besides Crib. the band In
Guided John Gully. in turn lighting
man. racing man. colliery proprietor
and member Of parliament. They were
attlred as kings pages and gathered
about the abbey doors. There was no
trouble.--Chlcago News. #fBe#f
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
FLED FROM BOREDOM.
The Tale of a Purposely interrupted
Yachting Cruise.


y few seasons back we'll known
lostcss chartered Il splendid yacht for
August and invited large number of
her friends for three weeks cruise. At
first all went well, though the party
was not specially we'll assorted but
after a few days they began TO evince
signs of being somewhat bored with
each others company.
The hostess marked these signs OF
incipient boredom, which became more
plainly evident each day, and at last
in despair she took counsel with one
Of her guests, an old and experienced
yachtsman.
What on earth shall I do to amuse
those peopleY she asked.
The yachtsman looked at the serene
sky and calm, blue water and shook
his head doubtfully.
"A storm would enliven them up a
bit" he said, but the weather looks
quite settled. There Is only one thing
TO be done. You must arrange a break
down; the engineer will manage that
all right for you. He has probably
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
REINDEER IN LAPLAND.
They Furnish the People With Shsitsr.
CIothinu and Food 80

-
Some people have said that the REIN
deer of the northern regions Is To tile
inhabitants, Of those countries jwhat
the horse, COW and sheep together ure'
to the jewellers in southern lands. and
very probably they are right. Whaf
would the Laplander he We're he de
prived OF his fnvorite? How could nc
travel without his pair of reindeer
harnessed to his sledge?
The reindeer has large black hoofs,
behind which are false or secondary
hoofs; the result is that when running
they make a Gathering sound. which
may be heard n good distance away
The reindeer has much cndurances and
takes a long journey without seeming
tired, though 1T is only about four and
a half feet in height and not very
strong. Its horns are long and slender
with branched. rounded antlers, but
they are not much used in combat like
those of some other deer.
The largest reindeer are found where
the weather is coolest, and their color
is lighter. Usually it is brown and
white, but In the case OF old animals
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
THE PRINCE WlNKED.

And Miss AIcott Was at the Other End
of the Flrtatioa.
1t seems an awful thing, but here is
the circpmsfance on record that Louisa
NJ klcott,ihe sitinted authcr of little
W'omsn,. once publicly flirted with Ed
ward VII. The fact comes out in Mrs
Belle Noses book, Louisa May Al
colt, Dreamer and Worker" There is
n passage in the book which contains
Miss AlcOtts personal account OF the
incident. 1t refers to the time when
the late king, then Prince of Wales
made his famous visit to this country
II went to Boston, Miss Alcott re-
lates, and / saw the Prince of Wales
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
African Grosbecks.

The social grosbecks OF South Africa
live in large societies. They select a
tfee of considerable size and literally
cover it with grass roof. snder which
their common dwelling is constructed.
The roof serves the double purpose OF
keeping Off the heat and the rain. and
400 or 500 pairs OF birds are known 10
have the same shelter. The nests in
this aerial dwelling are built in regu,
lar streets and closely resemble rows
sor1enemmt houses. i fi
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12

the hair Is sometimes quite white.
From the skin OF the reindeer the lap
'anders get not only their clothes. but
also bedding and tents; the milk is
drunk and made into cheese and the
flesh Is also good TO eat. the tongue
and launches being particularly liked.
Pemmican, an important article Of
food, is made by pouring fat over the
pounded meat and mixing them well
together.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
Linked Before and After.

Having entered the church at Re
gensburg, in Germany. for the purpose
Of being married ana taken his place
beside the bride, man named Wahl.
who seems to have been of a somel
what nervous disposition. suddenly
rushed out of the building. took cab
to the station and jumped into NOV.
Ing train. We have always maintained
that the bridegroom should be hand.
cufsed to the best man until the con.
clusion OF the ceremony. 1t is foolish
to take unnecessary risks. London
Globe.
Leader Want Ads bring results.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12

often done SO before Then you must
make for the nearest port for repairs
and let your guests have run ashore
Some Of them. | expect. will find an
excuse FOR bidding YOU goodby and
those who remain with you will get
along all right together"
The hostess took her guests advice
and arrived Mt Toulon II day later,
where nigh twenty of her guests bid
her goodby. London NJ. 4. T.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
Hsn ninesa.

Z t,There is an instinct in the heart OF
man which makes him fear a cloud
less happiness. IL seems To him that
he owes to misfortune 1.-THE of his
life. and that which he does NOT pay
bears interest. is umaSSed ard largely
swells debt which sooner o. later he
must acQuit.''
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-12
Unreasonable.

Mrs. Sharpe lscverelyp-Norah. can
hnd only seven Of these plates. Where
are the other FIVE: Cook lin surprise,
Sure. mum. don't We make no allow.
,dnee for ordinary wear an tear? ,et
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Entire Telegraph Business Of
America to Have One Head.
COMPANIES CEN TRALIZE
Last Move of the Postal Company IN
Petition to Change Its Name Re-
veals the Wonderful Movements
Taking Place in Consolidation.
(Bv Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Postal
Telegram Company. on petition CT ITS
vice-president. Charles c. Adams, o.
tanned an order from the Supreme
Court today PRINTING the camplny
to change its name to the Transcon-
tinental Telegraph Company. en- or
after February IL. and certified it to
the secretary of state at Albany. The
ne tition stated that che Postal Teh-
graph Company has not beer in the
overland telegraph business for sever
al ysars-
Until some years ago Nr. Adams
stated in his affidavit. the company
iisps sed OF its telegraph business to
the New England Telegraph Com
pany. which has continued under the
name of the Postal. The New Eng
land TtleyrOne e. Telegraph Eom-
panv is controlled y the Amrican
Telephone & Telegraph Company
which owns a majority = is stock as
well as a majority Of the stock OF
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. which IL acquired recently BY
purchase from the Gould estate"
Al the time Of this sale Clarence n
Mackey. president Of the Postal Tele'
graph system. came out with a state
menf in which he insisted that com
psfitirn between the various ttle'
graph c-m-anits wo1ld still be a vers
rea! actually u y admitted. how
ever. that be Mackey companies
which owns the Postal system, are al
50 the largest single holders Of thu
American Telephone & Telegraph
Company. These holdings amount e
si0.O0o.ooo. and under the condition
o. modern corporate Infringement arr
md rs;ood to constitute an effective
working control.
The situation. a. indicated BY VIC
President Adams. IN his pefit'-n 70
day. pointA directl.- toward q ceairal
lied control Of the cn.ire TELEGRAPH
business Of the couEiry.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
DOESN'T MIND THE CHAIR,
BUT AFRAID OF MOB
When Alexandria Negro is Sentenced
to Die He 8egs for Pro-
lection.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. IA
Trembling like an aspen leaf ana
pleading that he be taken to some
Other place for fear of mob violence
Henry Smith, the negro convicted
with three others OF numbering wal
ter F. Schultz, an artist of Chicago.
wa, today sentenced to be electrocu'-
ed
In condemning the terrified man 10
death. the court scathingly denounced
him fer having given peTjured tesu-
mony Upon which the three men,
Johnson. Dorsey and Pines were con-
v;cted and also sentenced to ole.
These men have been respited for SIX
tv DAYS in cider that Governor Swan
son might further consider the case
in the light of Smiths latest confess
sion.
Smith declared in court today that
he was net afraid TO die in the cleo
trio chair. hut that he did not want
to be. victim of a mob.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
EARNINGS
SHOWN FOR YEAR 1909
international Harvester Company Dis
tributes Twenty Million Dollars
to Its Stockholders.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Twenty mil
lion dollass in common stock is 20
be the share of the stockholders or
the International Harvester Cmpany
OF the profits of the past few years
The announcement that this melon
will be cut was made at the Offices
of j. p Morgan & Company, here TO-
day. The stribution is to be made
by a stock dividend TO the present
Sc. 00O, 900 OF common stock
The decision TO make the distribu-
ton followed preliminary report 10
a mes ting of the directors today by
the controller of the cmpany. This
report showed that after setting aside
reserve in excess of those set aside
in 1908. the earnings Of the company
for 1909 exceeded s14.000.0O0.
The stock distributed is not all that
the stockholders will receive, for the
board CT airec;C.s today further rec
omme noed that $5.2O0.o00 be set aside
out OF last years earnings as a hve
ger cent dividend on the common
stock.
This stock heretofore paid no divi-
denis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
BEDFORD MURDERER
DIES IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
Thurman Skinner ic Executed for the
Staying Of Young Man Named
Noel.

RICHMOND. VA, Jan. 14.-Thur-
man Skinner, alias Thursman Tnomp-
sou. colCred. from Bedford county.
was executed In the electric chair at
the penitentiary soon after o'clock
this morning. The man killed young
white man named Noel. Only the per
sons required by law to witness the
execution were allowed 10 witness the
infliction of the death penalty.
In November of last year Thomp-
son, in company with several others,
went 'pcssum hunting. Noel was in
the party. as were also several other
white men. After the party had been
hunting for sometime they stopped
to eat lunch making a fire and rest
ing a short while. Noel and T1omp-
son had known each other for long
time. and they began 10 wrestle and
play. Noel threw the negro, and in
falling the negro's shirt was tern.
Thompson became incensed and grew
disagree able. The party finally
started of and thompson. who was
carrying the axe for telling trees when
the possum was located. rushed up
behind Noel and dealt him heavy
AiOw on the head. causing his death.
The man was ~ once arrested and
taken to Bedford jail. and there was
an effort to lynch him. cool heads
Iceventing that. however. The man
made no defense of his act He was
about twenty years old
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
STEAMER CHATHAM
WRECKED ON ROCK
Ihirty-Eight Passengers Res
cued From Helpless Ship
of Florida Coast.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA- Jan Ia
The Merchants and Miners Company :
sieamsr Chatham. Captain Freeman.
from RaItimor via Savannah. for Jack
eonvillc with - first-ciass paSsen-
gers. vent ashore on the north Je''y
at the entrance Of the St Johns river
a. $40 O'Clock this morning and WIZ
b. abandoned a. a hopeless wreck.
Just what caused tn accident mas
not yet been learned. but the clyde
I.rer Mohawk. with sout 100 pas
..nsera aboard from New York. was
following close behind the Chatham
when she went on the rock.
Captain Ksmblc. Of the Mohawk. m
m,dia.clv stccrcd his ship 70 2oint
near me Chatham and sent small
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15

one hand sufficient inducement 10 pil-
Vate capital a. take them Over Tor
proper develogmen with restrictive
conditions on the other which shaii
secure 10 the public that character or
control which will prevent a monopc-
~ or misuse OF the lands or their plo-
ducts. The power OF the secretary
OF the interior To withdraw from the
operation OF existing statutes tracts
OF land. the disposition of which under
such statutes would be detri-
mental to the public intere st. Is not
clear or satisfactory This power
has been exercised In the interest or
the public. with the hope than CON
gress might affirm the action of the
executive by laws adapted TO the new
conditions. Unfortunately. congress
has no, thus far fully acted on the
rcc0mms ndations OF the executive.
and the question as To what the exc
cutive Is to do Is. under the circum-
stances. full of difficulty. IL seems
h. me that 1t is the duty of congress
now. by a statute, TO validate the
by the secretary OF the interior and
the president. and to authorize the
secretary OF the interior temporarily to
withdraw lands pending submission TO
congress OF recommendation as TO
l. gislat.on to meet conditions or emer
gencies as they arise.
Reserving Earth's Treasures.
1t Is now proposed to dispose OF
agricultural lands As such, and at the
same time 10 reserve for other dis
position the treasure OF coal. oil,
asphaltum. natural gas. and phosphate
contained therein. This may Oe best
accomplished by separating the ~,ght
to mine from the title TO the surface,
giving the necessary use Ct so much
of the latter as may he required Tor
the extraction of the deposits. The
surface might be disposed of as agrl-
cultural land under the general agri-
cultural statutes. while the coal OF
mineral could be disposed OF by lease
On a royalty basis. with provisions re-
ouirina ceftainm amount of decelop-
ment each year: mad in order to iTe-
vent the use and cession OF such
lands with others of similar character
so as to constitute a monopoly for
hidden By law, the lease should con-
tain suitable provision subjecting 10
forfeiture the interest of persons par
ticlpaiing in such monopoly. Such
~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
BETWEEN ARlSl0CRATS
AND THE DEMOCRATS
svote 10 Protect the Vote" the Ex-
hortation Addressed 10 People by
Leading Liberal oresn-FIaht is
Concentrated in Demand Of Limita-
ton Of Powers Of Peers.
Cnv AssocIatcd Press.)

LONDON, Jan. l4.-Tonight wit
messed the close of the parliamentary
election campaign. II has been fought
on an issue entirely novel to the peo-
pie OF thes times--an Issue That mas
not been ra .sed before Tor three hun
dred years: and 1t has been fought
with an intensity of conviction, energy
aud bitterness unparalleled in Great
Britain IN the present generation.
The conflict that opens the ballot
boxes tomorrow for the first metal
election since 1906. Is o death strus-
gle between the two great political
parties in the state--the arfstocrals
and the democrats.
Protect the Vote"
vote to protect the vote, IL me
exhor;ation addressed TO the people
tonight py the leading Liberal organ
and it then succinctly portrays now
the conflict presents itself TO the
Liberals. On the opposing side 3
ranged every possible inference I'm
support of the privilege classes.
AS eamrie proof that the struggle
Is concentrated in the demand OF the
house of commons for a Limitation Oh
the pw,Ts of the peers may be found
In the fact that all attempts to make
home rule and the danger OF the us
solution OF the union a faction IN the
contest have proved unavailable Ihe
British elector. as far as at present
NAV be judged. declines TO greatly
concern himself with home rule ana
it's alleged dangers.
After Public Purse.
The two outstanding features OF the
campaign hav been the determination
of the Liberals TO concentrate the at
tention of the people of the consu-
tutiopal struggle involved in the at
temp of the peers TO control the pub
lie purse and the quick relaxation by
the conservatives that the rejection
of the budget had been a mistake.
The campaign has been notable be-
! yond ali previous election struggles in
| England in the enormous use or
picture rosters and similar devices
The tariff qeformers even opened
shops in different districts In ordtr
TO display. samples of foreign I'M
ports dumped" into England. This
led to amusing incidents among them
the discovery in one case that an
allie ged Amrican chair really had been
made in London.
The question Of the cost OF food
In the United States and Germany
also was illustrated in a similar man
ner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Wealthy Farmer Dies.

w. Jones, one of the wealthiest FAR
mers in Pittsylvania county. and a
member of the last constitutional con-
vention. died in his home near Chest
nut Level yesterday, following an Ill
ness of short duration. He was near
inc his seventy eighth birthday. Be
sides a widow. three daughteSs-Mrs-
James Thompson. Mrs. c. A. Easiey
and Miss Mamie Jones, and one SON.
James S. Jones, all Of Pittsylvania,
survive him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Speaker Proposes to Knockout
White Slave Traffic.
HOLT ON LIQUOR LICENSE
Newport News Senator Will intro
duce a Bill TO Increase Taxes Or
Breweries, Wholesale ard Retail
Dealers in Ardent Spirits.
CONTINUED on Fourth Pass.)

RICHMOND. VA, Jan. "a
Speaker Bryd today offered in the
house bill which aims a knockout
blow az the white slave traffic.
Here is an extract from the text
of the bill offered by Mr.. Byrd:
An act in relation to pandering. to
definie and prohibit the same, to Tso-
vide fcT the punishment thereof and
for the competency OF certain evi-
dence at the trial thereof.
1. Any person who takes. marlboro,
inveigIes. entices, persuades,. encour-
ages. either By threats or promises.
Ct hy any device or scheme takes or
causes 10 be taxi any female into
house Of iIl-fame or OF designation or
elsewhere, against her will. or,
Sub l. Takes or detains a female
unIawfuily against her VIII with the
intent TO compel her by force. thrt ats.
De- rsuasion, menace or duress to mar
~ or 10 marry any other person or
to te cefled. OF
sub. 2 Being parent. guardian Ct
any ether person having legal charge
Of the person OF a female consents
to her taking or tanning by any per
son for the purpose Of PROSTITUTION IS
guilty Of pandeging and shall be pun
ished BY imI .isonment for term not
iess than one nor more than ten years
ana fined not more than $1,000.
Stringent Quarantine.
A measure calculated 10 PIT the
whole state under more stringent
qua antine laws was introduced IN the
houee Of delegates this morning BY
NJ. Cox. Of Richmond. providing Tor
The enforcement Of quarantine ia~s
al over the state. Although Mr.. Coz
i the patron Of the bill in the nouse
DIT. Ennion~c Williams stale hesiih
comm ssioner. IS the real promote
Of tho iii
A bill Of real interest 70 the al
~ rers Of Patrick Henry was present
Cd tbs morning By Allen Bell. Of Cub
peoer providing fo- an appropriation
Of 81 Geo for the building Of a monu-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
Suffolk Wants New Charter.

SUFFOLK. VA. Jan. 14.-FoIlowing
an agitation of some months. the town
council last night adopted a charter,
which the Legislature will be asked TO
enact. making Suffolk a city Of the
second class. The Judge Of the Cf-
cult Court OF this district is 10 be
Authorized 10 appoint a common
weaith.s attorney and court clerk
Nest Of the other officers remain IN
disturbed.
The council. by a vote OF s 10 -
asked fCr a legislature amendment IN
creasing the maximum tax rate from
, 10 IL per cent. end voted to issue
additional bonds not TO exceed $5o,-
zoe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-15
EIopes Win sienographer.

LNCHBURG. VA Jan. Ill &c
came known here yesterday thar
Arthur Williams and Miss Ruby
Brooks. a pretty sisuograpntr. eioped
10 ReidsyilIe Saturday. whe.c they
we're married. The bridegroom - a
con Of Ernest william. president .;
the rarham and southern Railway
ard CT the Williams Mcclellan Lon
b.r Company. and business asso-
csaie Of J. ". Rarr .ormef president
Of the Seaboi-d Air Line. The couple
has returned % IN rides home here.