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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
M BILLY'S
! PROPOSAL
81 By VI. J. HILIIP
Copyright. 1873 by Associated Literary
BTegy.J

.
There was no good reason. except.
Ing his own oyerpowering bashful.
ness. why Billy De Voc should not
marry Nellie Melrose. Billy loved
her devotedly. while the girl. the belle
OF Hornville and with numerous ad.
mirers, had Enthusiastically shown her
preference for the quiet Billy
Billy's income was sufficient for
two. lie was bookkeeper in the Horn.
vile Department store. and besides
had recently taken to writing short
stories which sold well and which
caused the Alton County Courier to
refer TO him as our rising young an.
thor"
The young mans bashfulness
amounted almost TO fear OF every
thing feminine. excepting Miss Mel
rose, whom he had known and loved
all his life And this idiosyncrasy pre-
vented his asking her TO be his wife
For n year he had been trying to ger
out the mOmentous question each
time he started for his tri-weeklv visit
TO the girls home Billy would prom
Use himself 1T will surely be to.
night Then he would. in magma
ton. build conversation which led
as a pathway, right up to the storm
, Ing OF the citadel
With commcndable persistence he
followed the conversation previously
planned to the last redoubt to the
point where the final desperate charge
was needed. Then, when gcneralitles
began to give way to personalities and
constraining little pauscs. the bat
talon OF Billy's courage broke and
| fed to the safe and dreary fields or
the commonplace again-the weather
or the next church social
Billy berating himself soundly as
he went home one night after another
inglorious failure, realized that mat
ters could not go on as they were for.
! ever Dick Parsons. for instance had
begun to appear in the Melroses' par
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14

G. ID Kcndrick of WEIGH was in
The city today on busine s..
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14

Tor altogether too frequently and
Dicks personal attractions. he humbly
admitted, far outweighed his own.
Must he sit idly By and see another
charge straight on to victory? Never:
something had 10 be done
Aroused by this fancied danger Of
losing Nellie. Billy's brain worked
fcversaly. All sorts OF schemes for
outWitting HIS bashfulncss until ne
could proDose were tried and reiectec
uhtil q great idea burst ON his brain
with th" suddcnness of a comet It's
brl.iancy and daring were appalling
In the full glow OF his uew-fouud on.
thusiasm he set 10 work that very
night iCdring that time would dim
ifs brightness and lead again 10 fail.
ure
Miss Melrose thought II nothing out
OF the ordinary when. a few evenings
latcr Billy dimdcntly drew neat
typewriter manuscript from his
pocket Sc had frequently requested
beg TO pass Judgment on ms stories.
aud relied greatly upon her opinion
can seem 20 got ar ending to
swift me for this one NeIHc.' h. said
81 don't know whether to make il "a
happy or au unhappy one Wfer
you'd tel! me what you think about
a Young woman is quick TO feel arg.
teton Iu the man Hho loves hcr mo-
matter what her own feeling. toward
h.m may be- The girl knew ina, some
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
Arms and Limbs.

MY arms and limbs are 80 tired +"
sighed an ultra precise young woman
the other day after rather strenuous
gymnasium stunts.
One OF her associates whispered
THAT isn't a logical way to talk.
Don't say arms and limbs if any
limbs are limbs they are all limbs and
II you would like to distinguish be.
tween legs aud arms and yet talk in
arboreal language ! would suggest
that you call your arms your
branches and your legs your roots.''
Needless To say. the first speaker was
not pleased with the badinage.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
PERSONAL

w T. Dean OF the Dupont Powder
Company spent sunday AZ Richlands
with riends
:. :. J. .
George Biggs Wharnclnc spent
Sunday in tie ity visiting relatives
aud friends
IIs " hippyy remruei from
St Louis 'ast night after - weeks
visit Wit nrela,ives
!. = :.
Henry Gross. connected with the
Clinc,Ucld Coal Corporation at
Dante was in the city yesterday
!. = :. =.
\ r Capcrton OF Princeton was a
visitor in the city Yesterday.
:. :. :. 4.
VI NJ Capenhaycr of Marion was
in the city yesterday.
!. :. :.
Mr. and Mrs. Wslter Smith of
Hrlmwen were visiting in the city
Yesterday
:. :. :. =,
{. H. Campbell of Wimowton was
here Io ru fc" hours S,\iay
:. :. : E.
r. T. Matters o. oPaishurg was
in the city this morning.
:. :. :. =.
George Barber OF TroutviUe is i'm
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
Too Much Of a La11-

The captain of a well known foot
BAN club had turkey presented 10
him Christmas giI bg far mem.
beers %. 'hn team on going to tho BAG
iu which hc had deposited the turkey
ho found that the bird had novn
BIO suspected three ioUaI ac0u9iDt
aucos and ON asking one OF hpm. re-
coiyod thr reply 'It was only lark "
Lark bee bothered" cried the can.
taIn 3, weighed 20 pounds Tit.
Bits.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
A rrainca nnn....

Walter Adams or SEowbegan. has a
rooster which has been trained to- do
many odd and Interesting things The
BIRD COMES ot Mr. Adam rslI and
whom told FOO CROW puts its head on
ono Idc and sends ont ringing chaI.
long" Mr. Adam has trained the
rooster to Jump through his hands.
and after ho does any trick be h. .s
proud "s % child would be aud viii
Immediately crow The rooster ap.
pears 20 delight TO have his picture
taken and viii stand on q box or IA
bin and pos" in very Knowing way
kcnrcbtc Journal
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
Aerial Nouris!iment

orchids live ON air said the
botanist.
II don't know about that" replied
young Mr.. Finn. Tut if | keep on
buving them. I'll have to-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14

The advance for The Cash Girr
which will appear at the Ei.t's Op.
era house Thursday night is in the
city today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-14
Unique.

He's queer fellow a
What makes YOU think SOP"
somebody gave him silver match
box for Christmas. and he still keeps
his matches I'm it"
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1910-11-04
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SmOer. %iortuiol | 0in llsieIbeO ei.
Sirl. iom bar iBnoei. meO Rconina ior oia
0riimS .er Iommen. ortt beicr ban iig
REQ ior at rei'e I'll 8lg0en % eioet
Tic. for buis SreIie III Siu ban bar aiurt.
SisnnenOe. b'eOcnOe. mnrirei ban Osor
Silt poa SorbnnOeIlens 1rr iOr Din grsOe.
@, for bans Roaocsrsit oplao oit grei
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1910-11-04

g@aabe for migl @il nit Suf ban oe bpre9~
So, / ben Strsnt, iom for Spnoere flpo,
8oet Mig MI, Serre, for booo leg forbrsb,
0g ieg ifal bliue, troos Somnler o9 Spe
9oioere ielo emo ben oeiIige Sne.
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
CHAMBER TO REJOIN
CAVALIER IN PARIS
Artist Breaks With Family
and Will Turn TO Rae
ing in France.

NEW YORK. Sept 16--Robert Win
thrOp Chanler has finally split with the
AstOr-Chanler clan over his beautiful
wife, Lima Cavalier and the manner in
which he turned his fortune over to her.
ana today his agents are looking for
residence in Paris where he VIII rejOin
her and reside in the future. according
TO cable which was received in this
city today.
Chanler Will maintain an elaborate
French racing stable and like his cousin
William Waldorf, the multi-milliOnaire
expatTiate, he viii live the rest Of his
life abroad, according to this report
Friends of ChanIer denied the report
that Chief Bob would live in France.
Chanler IS said 10 have retained
Michael PaUtal. one Of the best known
tuTfmen IN France, to form a racing
stable for him at Maison-s Ladtte. It
is supposed that he was led TO this by
the request OF his wife, who : known to
nave a decided prediction 10 sport in
It is not stated in these reports when
Chanler IS going abroad. The mystery
ana silence which the Chanler family
nave thrown around the case was not
lutSd today No one could be found
who would talk Of the reported break
IN the family BY which sheriff Ron,
mas become eStranEed from his kin
sidney Harris, Chanler's personal at
torney, said the family was deeply agi-
JateC by the publicity given the case
and that the affair was greatly ex-
aggerateG- Beyond this he would say
nothing
The StubbOrnneSs with which the
CnSnIer FAMILY has opposed the claims
Of Nine Lima led TO much Speculation
TO-DAY as 10 what settlement. II anv
mad been agreed upon The prevailing
opinion was that the settlement had
been left 10 lawyers
me attorneys in the triangular fin
6Ilcldi-InaJTImOnial sgusbble were on
the alert today. each watching The other
70 see that no hidden moves were made.
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
FATHER FINDS CHILD
IS FATALLY BURNED
Another Badly. Injured Will
Live-Nurse Expected
to Die.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 16.-Emf
Nranian, proprietor Of a confection-
cry store returned home in Broad
street today 70 find his fourteen
months-old baby, Henry. fatally
burned; his three-year-OId daughter
Ethel Scared for life. and Lassie
NeoeT, the negro nurse left with the
Children 50 badly burned she cannot
recover
The fire. which caused a monetary
loss Of only SIS, was the result OF an
attempt on the part of the nurse 10
neat milk for the baby The on
lamp exploded. causing her dress TO
become ignited- Firemen. attracted
by the smoke extinguished the
names, but the nurse and the baby
were fatally burned
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
AssYRIAN SCHOLAR DIES.

BRIGHTON, Eng Sept. 16.-ProE
Hermuzd Rassam, the eminent As
syrian scholar and explorer, died here
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
SPIRITUALISTS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETING

FORT WORTH, Tex. Sept Is.-The
annual convention OF the Texas state
Spirtualists' Association began IN ms
city today and viii continue throur6
Saturday and Sunday.
A large, representative attendanoe.
and the presence Of some Of the fore
most mediums IN The country combine
10 give promise OF one Of the most -
cessful conventions ever held BY the as
ISOLATION.
Many cities and towns Of Texas are
represented among the several hundred
delegates and visitors
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
ODD FELLOWS MEET
AT ATLANTA, GA
Sovereign Grand Lodge Advance
Guard in Southern City-Pre-
liminary Entertainments.

ATLANTA. Ca. Sept. 16.-Tle ad-
vance guard Of delegates arrived in At
lanta to attend the meeting Of the sover-
etgn grand lodge Of the Independent
Order Of odd Fellows.
An excursion to the cotton fields he's
been arranged for the entertainment Of
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
DOWNS IS IN JAIL
FOR FOURTH TRIAL

BALTIMORE, Nd. Sept EVIL
liam F. Downs, charged with the
larceny OF more than $4,000 OF the
city's money, is in Jail waiting his
fourth trial, which viii take place
next week
As Judge Duffy, of the criminal
court, had refused TO reduce his BAH
from $4,000 to $4,000 so that it
could be covered by Downs bonds
men, the former stock clerk viii
spend the time between row and his
trial = the city Jail
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
MARYLAND MAN CHOSEN.

ALBANY. y. Y, Sept 16.-Frank W.
Howe. of College Park. Nd, has been
appointed TO the position Of supervisor
Of agricultural education He was named
by the state commissioner Of education,
and his salary viii be $3.50 a year
The Washington times., 1910-09-16

the visitors tomorrow. Religious serv-
ices at Wesley Memorial Church viii he
held Sunday and on the following day
viii take place the formal opening OF the
gathering
The sessions of the sovereign grand
lodge VIII continue through the week
ard VIII be participated in by repre-
Sentatives of the order throughout the
United States and Canada.
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
ACCUSED OF SwINDLING.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. I6-DanleI
E CTiswOld is held here for the police
Of Harrisburg, where he is wanted On
q charge Of swIndling Peter Man-au in
fake horse race The police think ne
is a member OF the Maybray sang. Of
Council Bluffs. Iowa
The Washington times., 1910-09-16

ten Deputy Sheriff George Hewins. Of
San Bernardino- She says she wants
70 marry the deputy sheriff.
Miss Clark gets her idea OF having
a cowboy husband from reading the
newspapers, she says She saw the
story Of Willie Boy published a num-
Der Of months ago. Deputy Sheriff
HeWins was one OF the men who led
the hunt for that notorious murderer.
and Miss Clark asks him to send her
his picture.
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
HUSBAND
SUITS GIRLS TASTE
Miss Clarke, of Brooklyn, Writes
Deputy Sheriff of San Bernardino
That She Thinks He Will Do.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 16-seek-
ing a nice young cowboy Of the wild
and wooily West variety, who wears
leather chaps and who is able to ride
anything or shoot up a town, Miss
Mabel Clarke. of Brooklyn. has writ
The Washington times., 1910-09-16
FAVORS FEDERAL CONTROL.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept Ex-senator
BeveTidge has declared in favor Of Fed
eTal control Of railroads. He took The
stand IN speech before the State
Bankers ASsOCia ton. saving there IS
no reason why Uncle sam could not
control the roads IS well as the banks
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
WAITE KILLED
WHILE FISHING
ON THE SAT|LLA
FORMER BRUNSWICK YOUNG
MAN MEETS WITH VERY
TRAGIC DEATH.
His Death was Caused From a Knife
Wound But it is Not Known How
1t occurred-Mystery Surrounds
-
the Tragedy. ~

News was received in the city yes
terday of the death of Henry Waite,
formerly of this city, but who has
made his home in Waycrcss for the
past several months. Only meager
reports could be ascertained and it
is not known exactly now the Young
man lost his life, more than that it
was the result of knife wound. The
following dispatch concerning the
tragedy was sent out yesterday from
Waycross:
''Meagre details of the killing o.
Henry Waite on the Satilla river east
Ct Waycross were heceived tonight.
TT is said that Waite died from a
knife wound inflicted this afternoon
No particulars as to how he was kill
ed nave been T1cei I'd. Els bod
was brought in late tonight and car
ried to I:is ia, er's home.
"}Vlite was % years old and unmar
rieG. He IS survived by his parents,
Mr.. a-d Ms j. |. Waite of this city,
anG seY~ral '.rothers.
'4-c CO. wound vn Waite's bod
is a straight stab directly into the
left breast, possibly into the heart.
The killing occurred in Pierce coun-
ty and the coroner of that county
will hold an inquest tomorrow when
the mystery Of the young mans death
may be cleared 1t was stated he
was a member of a fishing party on
the Satilla river.
Young Waite was we'll known in
this city, where he was born and
reared. He was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. I. Waite and has a number
Of relatives in the city. He removed
to Waycross a few months ago co
make his home with MS parents.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
To FIGHT FOR
EhCAMP PMENT Of
STATE TROOPS
BRUNSWICK WILL TRY TO Sc
CURE SOLDIERS FOR ST.
SIMON ISLAND.
All Regiments CT Georgia Will En-
camp Within the State Next Year
anI the Island May Be Selected BY
the State Authorities.

Brunswick. cooperating with ST.
Simon and the St. Simon Transit
company, is going in to secure the
encampment of the Georgia state
troops next year, and nothing will
be neglected in an effort to land the
big encampment.
Georgia soldiers go into camp each
year; every other year they go to
Cbicamauga at the expense of the
national government, while once ev-
cry two years they go into camp
wherever the state authorities select
Next year it is more than likely
that the encampment will he held in
Georgia and st. Simon, always con-
Sidered the most desirable place in
the state. will be bidder for the en-
rampment, 1t will 'be remembered
that two or three Georgia regiments
encamped On tie island last year and
they We're considered the most sue
cessful held in recent years.
A first class rife range has been
tuilt on the island, which, with a few
improvements could be made as god
as any in the state. There is ample
room for drilling grotnds, tents, etc.
and, as matter of fact, St. Simon
offers every advantage for the en-
campment.
The matter will be taken up with
the state authorities at once and as
soon as the necessary information is
secured, active steps will be taken.
1t is estimated that it will take ap-
Pre- ximately $1,000 to defray the ex-
penses of making ready for the en-
campment and this sum. it is thought,
can be easily raised in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
EAGLES To MEET
On WEDNESDAY
MEMBERS OF ORDER FROM
THREE STATES TO GATHER
IN THIS ciTr~
Probably Every Aerie in Georgia,
Florida and South Carolina Will Be
Represented-An Interesting Pro-
gram Arranged.

Eagles from three states-Georgia
Florida and South Carolina-wiH con-
vene in Brunswick on Wednesday in
tri-state convention, and it is ex-
pected that the attendance will be
unusually large and the convention
which will be the second held by the
organization, will be a successful one.
Practically every aerie in the three
states will re represented by one or
two delegates, while a hundred
strong will come from Savannah and
large d5delgations will also represent
other aeries
That the visitors will have a. great
time during the two days that they
are in the city there is no doubht as a
very interesting program has been
arranged and the membership of the
Eagles is made up of a class who
have a good time on all such occas-
ions
The LOCAL aerie has made elaborate
arrangements for the convention, and
everything is in readiness for it.
w. L. Grayson, of Savannah, is at
present at the head cf the organiza-
ton, while L. Ludwig, of this city, is
vice president. 1t is expected tnat
Mr.. Ludwig will be elected to the
highest Office in the organization at
the coming meeting.
THE Program.
The program in full for the two
\
First Day fAt2iai-j
10 a. m.-State aerie conyenes at
Eagles hall.
Address of welcome, Hor. R. R.
Hopkins, mayor,
Response, Col VIM. l.. Grayson, of
Savannah, state president
Regular business of state aerie.
2:20 p. m.-State aerie reconvenes.
Paper on Our Order John F.
Harty, Savannah.
Paper on "Fraternity Of EagIedom"
J. j. Byrne, Of St Augustine. deputy
grand president state Of Flarido.
Pape- on beneficial Features Of
Eagledom." Henry V. Napier Of Ma
con
FaPer n "Soc.el FEATURES Of Ea-
eledom.' Austin Branch of Augusta.
General discussion c. various su5-
iec-s.
50. m.-Resull meeting Of Glynn
aetie No. 1883, initiation Of candi-
dates ~ the team of Savannah aerie
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
THOUSANDS CHEER ROOSEVELT
AS He TOUCHES NATIVE SOIL

yachts and harbor craft, all gay with
flags and bunting.
Mayor >Gaynor and a reception
committee which reads like Who's
Who in America" greeted the return
ed traveller when he landed at the
Battery. From that point up Broad
way, Fifth avenue and other thor
oughfares to Fifty-ninth street, the
carriages containing Col. Roosevelt
and hundreds of other nCtables pass
ed through a veritahle human wall.
The Rough Riders formed a guard of
honor for the former President and
shared in the tremendous ovation
which was accorded to thier leader,
Greeted BY All Glasses
Nearly every city of the United
States was represented in the vast
cCncourse of people which gathered
10 greet the nations hero, and repre-
sentative men from all the official
delegations were given places in the
roped arena at the Battery where Col.
Roosevelt landed from the revenue
cutter Androscoggin. Cornelius Van
derb}!t, chairman of tthe reception
committee, presided at the brief meet
ing held there, Mayer Gaynor making
a brief address Of welcome and the
former President responding with a
few well chosen words, in which he
gave expression to his joy at finding
his feet once more on American soil.
The procession uptown was con-
fined within strict limits and incIud-
ed only men cf mark and official del
egations from cities and organiZa-
tiOns, with not @ few congressman
and politicians who are anxious to
seize the first opportunity to tell
Teddy Of the controversies which hav
wsged in his eN=ence. If all Of these
who wfnted to take part in the pro-
cession had been permitted to do so,
the parade wouldn't get by a given
point for a week to come.
Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel Roose-
welt, Kermit Roosevelt: anG Mrs. Mich
olas L0ngWOrth were given a private
box at the Battery ceremonies and a
place of honor in the parade.
Among those not present at the re-
ception were Jack London, the Rev
William J. Long, Senator's Bailey,
Hemenway and Chandler, Luke E.
Wright, William J. Bryan, Eugene v.
Debs. Messrs, Meyer and Haywood,
and a few others.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
TO SPEND TWO WEEKS
ON CRIMINAL DOCKET.
Many Cases to Be Disposed Of in
Superior Court.

Judge Conyers will convene the
Glynn superior court again tomorrow
morning and will begin work on the
criminal docket. The first case to
be called will be that Of the state VS.,
]. A. Cooper, the former manager of
the local Office of the Western Union
Telegraph company, who is charged
with embezzlament. The facts in
this case are well known to the peo-
pie Of the city.
It is announced that the court will
e Oh tae criminal docket for two
full weeks, if it takes that long to
disp Sc of all cases. The court will
taen meet again on July , to complete
the civil docket and will then adjourn
Until the third Monday il July, when
.ne case against ". Z. and Archie
Lyens viii De taken UP. il can oe
seen that Judge Conyers tribunal
will have an unusually busy session
for the next mont2.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
BIG IMPROVEMENT.
kaplan's Shoe Factory Receives
Handsome New Head Machine

Kaplans shoe factory, the only one
in this city and which is gradually
being enlarged, yesterday received
new from the factory in ST. Louis, a
handsome, new head machine. With
the addition of this very remarkable
piece of machinery the Kaplan fac
tory is now very near complete and
the proprietor is now ready to turn
out machine made shoes right along
Mr.. Kaplan has worked very hard for
the success of his enterprise and he
is entitl d to the support OF the pee
PIE of this city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
They Have Been Going On In The
City For Two Full Days.

number Of the teachers and a
greater number Of those who desire
to he teachers in tie public schools Of
the city have been pretty busy for the
last two days underg ing the regular
examinations conducted under the
auspices Of the loca! board OF edu-
cation each year Some fifteen lad
les have stood the examinations and
they are Of course On the enXious
bench. IS il is necessary for them
to make an average of IS per cent in
order to pass and the figures will not
be given cut il q week or ten days.
Of course the teachers now III cum
mission, except those VINO are Being
examined fer higher grades, did Lot
have to stand the examination.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-06-19
m BANKRUPTCY COURT
TWO Or Three Casas Heard BY Ref-
cree Isaac Yesterday.

Quite an interesting session OF
referees Isaac's bankruptcy court
was held yesterday a number Of out
of town eases being taken up.
Ii tae case Of A Schlit-Ie", Of 1i5H
ley the fiji NAl1eetiug Of tho cred;2'..
vas held. y A. Kia2, of HaZle3ur5I
J. ing named as trustee.
The first meeting of the creditors
in the case cf B. D. Finn, Of Way-
cross. was also held, and Herbert ".
Wilson was elected as trustee.
One or two other matters we're tax
en- up ard the session w&7 attended
~ number Of visiting attorneys: