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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
BOARD STARTS
RETRENCHMENT

The Board of Affairs i'm somewhat
extended session last night practically
agreed upon the proposed reduction of
salaries and other reductions of city
expenses. The following reductions
which have been passed upon will be
Incorporated in an ordinance to be ad-
opted at the future meeting:
Board of Affairs salary reduced per
month $40; Patrolmen, $5 Chief of
Police, So; City Engineer, $40; City
Auditor, SO; Jailor, So; City Attorney
fees and yearly retainer of 5000.
The matter of cutting out sundry
fire plugs and electric lights was dis
cussed but not definitely passed upon
These matters will be decided before
the preparation of the ordinance. A
Zig saving will probably be made un.
der these heads.
There was considerable discussion
In regard to raising the regular
amount to meet the expenses of the
city. and it was pointed out that Roa
roke gets $4,000 a year from a tax
laid upon merchants and other bust
ness men.
The Bluefield Social Club, a colored
organization made application through
It's president T.. NJ. Hicks for a club
license on Scott Street, or in that vi
oiGity. Tho matter was referred.
Commissioner Worley presented :
petition signed by 615 people asking
the reinstatement OF A. NJ. Jones who
was dropped from the police force fol
letrenchment purposes short time
ago. 1t was granted and Mr.. Jones
was made desk sergeant at $50 d
month
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
WILL REMOVE
RESTRICTIONS
Customs Officials in tn Fu-
ture Will Discontinue
Exactions on Cana
dian Lumber.

Washington, July 30.-As a result of
series OF conferences with Canadian
officials by an expert sent from the
Treasury Department to Toronto. i'm.
practicable restrictions on lumber i'm
ported into the United States in rail
way care from Canada will be removed
AFTER today. The customs officials will
discontinue In future requiring tally
sheets or SPECIFICATIONS of the number
OF pieces of each size and length of
lumber laden on each railway car to
De hled on entry. 1t was found vir-
tually impossible to furnish such tai
y sheets, and hereafter the customs
officials Will insist on only the com.
mercial description and kind OF lum-
Der. number of pieces. and aggregate
number of feet In each car.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
PLOT To KILL
QUEEN MOTHER
Youth Chosen to Do Deed
Weakens and Commits
Suicide, Revealing
the Plans.

Rome, July 3O.-An anarchist plot
having for its immediate aim the as.
sination Of Dowager Queen Margareta
and the ultimate wiping out of the on.
tire royal family, was revealed here to.
day following the suicide of consci.
encc stricken youth who had been
chosen to kill the Queen Mother.
This plan had been made for the
assassination but the youth who was
chosen by lot weakened and killed
himself exposing the plot before he
died.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
Aerogram from Captain
Kendall Says that Sup
posed Murderer is
on His Ship.
MISS LIE NEVE
rs DESPONDENT
Wears Gloomy Look and
Neither of Suspects
- Able to Sleep

Montreal, July 3o.-The following
NOLuOnt
aerogram from Captain Kendall OF the
Montrose was received here today:
"Thel supposed Crippen was on deck
early, looking like one in deep thought.
The supposed Miss LeNeve was In
the state room all day. She wears a
gloomy look. Suspects said they
did not sleep. Misc lie Neve does not
smile or laugh. Both appear has.
gard"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
INTERNATIONAL
ROAD CONGRESS

Brussels, July 30.-America is ex.
ceptionally well represented among
the delegates who are here today TO
take part In the second annual Inter
national Good Roads Congress. The
congress will be officially convened
tomorrow and will continue it's delib.
erations and demonstrations through
all of the coming week. Among. the
American organizations represented
are the United States Department OF
Agriculture, the American Automobile
Association and the American Road
Bunlders' Association.
Twenty-six nations are represented
in the congress, which was organized
for the purpose of securing, translat
ing and distributing information con
cerning the best methods of road build
Ing and maintenance. Last years con
gress, the first, was held i'm Paris
and was attended by more than 1000
delegates.
The King is manifesting much inter.
est in the convention and will give n
reception to the delegates. lilo Is a
trained engineer and has inventd n
material for roads which is said TO
Withstand admirably the wear OF auto.
mobiles.
President Samuel Hill. Of the Amer.
lean Road Builders Association, says
that America is further behind in re-.
spect of highway construction than
any other civilized nation and that
IT ranks with Turkey in this respect.
He places the responsibility for this
condition on the state legislatures. tfa
federal government being impotent in
the matter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
THE DOMIN|ON'S
HANDICAP DRAWS

Buffalo. N. Y. July 30.-Some of the
best horses from both sides of the
international border will start this af.
ternoon in the great Canadian turf
event, the 10000 Dominion Handicap.
the opening day feature of the Niagara
Racing Associations meet at Fort
Erie. The distance is one mile and a
quarter. Hundreds Of followers OF the
game of kings are gathered today at
Fort Erie and the session promises
to be uncommonly successful.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
Revolutionary Forces Are in
Control Between Mana
qua and Rivas the
Report States.
STEADILY GAINING
IN STRENGTH.
Telegraph Wires Have Been
Cut and Communication
is Greatly Crippled.

Washington, July 30.-The Nicara
qua revolutionists have practically
hemmed in President Madriz at Ma
nagua, according to state department
advices received today from consul
Olivares.
The telegraph wires between Mana
qua and San Juan Del Sur have been
cut by revolutionists. Counsel Olivia
res also reports that revolutionar,
forces are in control between Manau
qua and Riyas and are steadily gain
ing in strength.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
A. MERRY WAR
IS PROMISED

st. Louis, July 3O.-Former Mayor
Redd, of Kansas City, will begin his
campaign for the United States sena.
torship at Moberly today. He is op-
posed by former Gov. David r. Fran
els, and a merry war between the two
is promised. Former Gov. Folk will
not enter the contest for the toga. as
his friends are grooming him for the
Democratic presidential nomination in
1912.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
c. D. ONLY
WEAK FEATURE

New York, July 30.-Thero were
moderate declines in stocks today. los.
ses of about ia to 3-S being sustained
generally in the first few minutes af.
ter which the market assumed a stead.
Ter tone and recovery from fractional
losses was in progress at end of ff-
teen minutes
The Chesapeake a. Ohio was ABOUT
the only weak feature, failing to
share In the Improvement.
Break in Wheat.
Chicago, July 30.-There was a
break Of 81 cents in the Waterman
brand OF wheat today, July selling LOG
"a at start and down to 103 ~. II
reboundcd TO 1O5 f-2. The close last
night was 109 IA. IL was heard on
all sides tina, the Waterman wheat cor.
ner had been abandoned. Corn and
oats were firm with provisions on
sharply with hogs.
New cropo Drop.
New York. July 30.-At the open.
ing strong effort was made to break
new crops on the prospect OF rain I'm
Texas over Sunday. First prices werc
one point higher to five points lower
and the after call new crops drop.
ped eight to nine points below the
close. Southern bulls made little ef
fort 10 check the decline. Opening
August, 1922; September, t41G; Oc
tober, 1854; November. 1850; Janu
ary, 1912.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
WILL INCREASE
KATY CAPITAL

Parsons, Kan, July 3O.-A special
meeting Of Missouri, Kansas and Tex
as stockholders was called here today
to authorize an increase of the bond
ed Indebtedness Of the company to a
maximum of 1926 100000. the Issue
to bear interest of not more than 5
percent. and TO be secured by mort.
gage and decd Of trust ON the property
of the corporation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
OFFICIALS MAKE s.
INSPECTION TRIP

a party Of Norfolk e. Western Of.
ficials composed OF ". X. Dawson. as
sistant superintendent, II. O.. Weller.
train master. G. w. Akers assistant
train master II. II. Fields. chief dis
patcher and y. r. Dye road master re-.
turned last night from motor car
trip Of inspection over the main fine
and brancHcs Of the Clinch Valley di
vision Everything was found in excel
lent shape
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
SWISS NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

Geneva, July 30 Switzerland's in
dependence day. the Anniversary Of
the forming OF the Swiss Confedera.
tion, was celebrated today in the usual
manner. The observance is always
quiet, since this was the way OF the
patriots OF 1891. who Immediately re-.
turned TO the care OF their herds.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
5 REGIMEN
ARE ORDERED
Nearly Forty People Are In
jured in the Lawless-
ness of the Strike
Last Night.

Columbus. July 30--There was fierce
rioting in tho street car strike last
night and martial la wwill probably
be proclaimed today. Mayor Marsh
this morning formally requested the
state militia officers to patrol the
tracks of the car company.
Five more regiments were also or
dered this morning to hold themselves
in readiness. Nearly forty people
were injured in the lawlessness of
last night. Forty riot calls were turn
cd into the police. Many cars were
stoned.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
BIG ENGINES
FOR THE c. c. & D.

Five big Mallet engines for the G.
G. e o. will pass through Bluefield
tonight over the n. & w. The new
machines are TO be used on the heavy
grades Of the road TO facilitate the
movement Of coal and other freight
II is understood that the company
intends to further increase its equip
ment in the near future.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
THREE EVENTS
ARE CARDED

New York, July 30.--As a curtain
raiser for the Vanderbilt Cup and tho
Grand Prize races in October, the 1910
season of the Motor Parkway begins
today with three events carded. The
amateur sweepstakes is the principal
race and will bring together a large
field OF entries from the Amateur Con
test Association.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
OVER, BUT COD
help MY WIFE
Cashier Wider Will Plead
Guilty Monday and Be
Rushed to the State
Prison.

New York, July 30.--"T'm glad it's
ali over but God help my wife" said
Erwin Wider the $25 week cashier
who stole $6SO.OOO from Russo Chi
nese Bank today I'm his cell in the
Tombs.
He will plead guilty Monday and be
rushed to the state prison.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
A. A. u. SWIMMING
CHAMPIONSHIP

New York, July 3O.-In connection
with the New York Atlantic Clubs
swimming meet at Travers Island this
afternoon, the Amateur Athletic Tn.
ion national 44O-yard swimming cham
pionship will be decided.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
HIT BY ENGINE
ON N. g. w. YARD

a. T. Huddleston, a yard brakeman,
was struck by an engine late yester.
day afternoon while switching and sus
tained a severe cut on the forehead.
He was taken to the Y. VI. c. A. His
injury is not serious.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
MILLION DOLLAR
PLANT BURNED

Portsmouth. Va. July Gothic mil.
lion dollar plant of the Burns Box
Company, Standard Oil contractors.
was destroyed by an incendiary fire
today. Three acres in area and a
score Of buildings were destroyed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30
No Concessions Will be
Granted the Church of
Spain in the Present
Crisis.
CONSTITUTION MAY
BE SUSPENDED
Situation in Portugal Al
most as Bad as chat
in Spain.

Rome, July 30.-The Vatican will re-
main firm in it's attitude towards the
dispute over the religious stand taken
by Premier Canaiejas and King Al.
fonso.
II is understood that an appeal to
the Pope from Spain is now beine
prepared.
mo concessions" however, is tho
attitude OF the Catholic church in the
crisis.
Martial Law Imminent
Madrid, July 30.-Although the
church leaders are cooperating with
the government to prevent disorder, a
suspension of the constitution and a
declaration of martial law throughour
Spain is imminent.
All demonstrations have been pro
hibited but popular clericals threaten
to parade on Sunday.
The situation in Portugal also is al.
most as bad as in Spain.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30

Boys suits at less than manufao
turer's cost. Pedigo's
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30

Sale on ladies goodo will only run
two or three days longer. Pedigos
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-30

Ladies black silk hose fifty cents
special for sale, PedIgo's
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-09-15
THIS IS BIG DAY
FOR THE SHR|NERS
FL KaIah Temple Will Have
''SircuS SeremOniaI" at
Great Devils Slide.

IAN aboard for DEVILS Slide Such
will be the cry of the conductor at the
Oregon Short Line station Thursday for
the special train OF FL Kalah temple
OF the Mystic Shrine, The members are
going TO the farfamed scenic wonder
10 hold the annual "sircus ceremonial"
in the big tent erected at the foot of the
slide. II will be late Thursday evening
before the train whistles for this city
on the return trip.
AS already detailed. il is going to be
the most unique session ever held by
Shrlners. and already inquiries are com
ing from all over the United States 10
find out what il means. or course. those
who are in the order know full we'll what
the significance of the slide is. but there
is some fear expressed that the fun 500
ccssful. and this adds to the curiosity.
so many are going just to see il IL can be
worked, A dozen prominent Ogden ano
Salt Lake physicians and surgeons. how
ever. have been formed into a first-aid
to the injured squad. and they will have
their full medicine chest equipment with
in easy reach Several OF the novitiates.
however, were heard TO be endeavorins
10 catch a train away from the slide late
Wednesday night, but they could no,
escape and Will be there a the fatcful
hour
Imperial Potentate Hines will be the
guest OF honor, and distinguished Shrincrs
from all over the country will be on
hand for the greatest shrine assembly
ever held in these valleys in the noun
taiuS,'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-09-15
AGED WOMAN MAKING
REMARKABLE TRIP
Mrs. Bickel of Toronto Travel.
ing Six Thousand Miles to
See Children.

Mrs. Thomas Bickcl or Toronto. Can
ada 9s years OF age. WAS In Salt Lake
City Wednesday 20 visit with her oidcs.
grandson. II. l.. Shaw, Zion being one OF
her stopping places on 6oO0-mile trip
which she IS taking for the purpose oil
seeing for the last time. I'm nil probability;
all of her children, grandchildren anu
great grandchildren. Mrs BlctcI is ac
companed on her trip by her Erama-
daughter. Miss Evelyn Wright, OF TO
ronto, and considering the age OF Mrs.
BIckeI and the great distance when sne
intends travelling before returning to her
home, the trip Is quito remarkable one
Mrs, Ec<el and Miss Wright went from
Toronto TO Vancouver via the Canadian
Pacific from there to Victoria and on
down 10 San Francisco. where the old
lady visited sons and grandsons. From
Frisco they journeyed 10 san LUIS
Obispo. TO Los Angeles 10 visit with
grandchildren, and from Los Angeles "a
this city TO visit Mr.. Shaw. "Wednesday
night Mrs. Bickel and Miss Wright lei'
for Aspen Coio., to visit grandchildren
and from Aspen they Will go on TO Golden
To visit DIR. Ralph H Shaw, son OF II. l.
Shaw. a student at Golden, and from
there TO Kansas City and on home. ar
riving there. If all goes well, in October
Mrs. Bickel remembers having seen Hal
lcy's comet seventy-firc years ago. and
she also saw the sky-wanderer on its
recent Journey.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-09-15
FAMOUS SCIENTIST
TALKS ABOUT SUN
DR.. Humphreys of Washington
Tells About the Solar Re-
search Conference.

Dr. w. j. Humphreys, professor OF
mcteorology, with headquarters at the
central station OF the United States
weather bureau, department of agricul-
ture. Washington. D. c.. accompanied py
Mrs Humphreys and A, Fowler OF inc
Imperial College of Science and Technol-
ogy, London, England, and Mrs, towicr:
arrived in Salt Lake city WednesuaS
evening and registered at the wilson.
They arc on their way home from MOUNT
Wilson, Cal. where they have been II.
attendance at the triennial conference ot
in Solar Research, DIR. Humphreys as the
official representative oi the United
States government, and MIR. to%lcr rs
the representative OF the Imperial college
of London. They will remain In TINS
city until Thursday afternoon. being en-
tertained by Alfred II. Thiessen, section
director OF the weather bureau sta'ion
here.
DR.. Humphreys. speaking of the con
ference. said; There were present at the
conference scientists and astronomers
France England: Russia, spain AN, ana
Switzerland. and Ii is safe 10 say in iact'
that three -fourths OF the eminent astron
omers OF the world we're gathered there:
The purpose of these conventions is 20
take inventory of the work that has been
accomplished and OF the prosr%ess % IN he tae
In the intervening three years between
the conventions. and to appoTtion the
work, also, for the ensuing three years
You must understand that IN STUDY
taking in as big subject as that OF
the sun there arc some phases OF iDe
situation that may be studied 10 adEan-
tage from one point, and others, from
another so that those interested in the
work talk and discuss the situation, pre-
sent ideas and theories. and then decide
what work shall be done for the next
three years in one place. and what shall
be done In another
The conference is especially adVan-
tageous, OF course. 10 our own meteor
ology bureau, for on the sun depends our
fair weather and foul our sun and
shadow our rain and our droushts. The
work or the association is, therefore. very
intimately associated with that OF our
weather department.
''Wil the sun eventually be harnessed
and made 10 do mans biddinG?' Mr..
Humphreys was asked.
''No. don't say that" he said I'VE
arc not trying TO accomplish the impos-
slbIe by changing the immutable laws Of
nature. What We want to do is to learn
more about the sun. and 20 study and
understand just what effect it has on
this old world OF ours
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-09-15
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
MEET IN CONFERENCE

To bring about an understanding be-
tween the officials OF the forest service
and the chiefs of the field division OF the
general land office In the matter OF ham
dlinV lands In the national forests, a
party OF Washington officials Is In the
city comforting with the officials OF both
branches of the government service.
Wednesday the party, including James
NJ Sheridan. chief OF the field service
of the general land office; d. y. Bron-
son, general inspector of the forest serv-
Ice, and r. w. Williams. assistant solicl-
tor OF the department OF agriculture. held
conference with Captain George F..
Hair. chief OF the field division in this
state and district. al which the whole
matter was Strengthened out.
According 10 Mr. Sheridan, the diff
Guilty has been different interpretations
of the laws regarding lands In the ma
tional forests, II is the business of the
forest service officials to make certain
demands upon applicants for patents for
homesteads. and certain methods are
used in the administration OF the af-
fairs in connection with the forest serv-
Ice land. These demands may not meet
the demands of the land office and there
has been more or less conflict The now
regulations. which are being explained
TO the forest service and land office of
ficials. simplify the business OF the two
Offices
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-09-15
WILLIAM THURST0N BROWN
PLACED UNDER ARREST

Rev. William Thurston Brown was ar
rested by Patrolman Charlie Pitts Wed
nesday night and placed In cell in the
city jail. The arrest was made while
Rev. Mr. Brown was delivering n So
cialist speech ar the intersection of Sec
ond South and State streets Patrolman
Pitts struck Rev Mr.. Brown upon the
left ear and Knocked him against the wall
OF the desk sergeant's room while search
ing him. The reverend gentleman was
released from custody after 500 had
been deposited for his appearance in
Judge Whitakers court Thursday. Will
liam Jurgen, laborer, was also ar
rested upon the same charge and re-
leased after 500 bail had been deposited
Upon being taken to the station, Rev.
Brown said that while he was being
searched Patrolmap Pitts handled him
roughly. causing him 10 jerk away from
the policeman, who then. ne said. struck
him on the ear and knocked him against
the wall
Patrolman Pitts claims that Rev.
Brown jerked away from him while be-
ing searched and attempted to strike
him. whereupon he struck the preacher
on the ear