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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
DIRECTION Of
POLITICAL WIND

Boston. Sept. 27.-Todays pri-
maries In Massachusetts are expect.
ed to be OF value as straws indicat
ing the direction of the political wind
although the primary law In this
state is optional and only the larger
cities and n few towns make direct
nominations. The state conventions
viii be held next month. State of
ficers will be named and candidates
VIII be chosen for the state legis.
!ature, which will elect a successor TO
United States Senator Lodge. Gov
Draper will probably be the Repub.
lican choice for q third term. Sever.
al candidates are in the field for the
place at the head Of the Democratic
ticket
The result OF Maine election has
put new heart in the Democrats of
the Bay state and they are prcpar-
ng to put up hard fight. the
congressional campaign, the Demo.
Gratis allege that they have a good
chance to carry four OF the districts
which have been Republican for
years.
The union labor forces of the
state viii combine with the Demo.
Gratis in an endeavor TO defeat Gov
Draper and the members of the leg.
isIaLure who opposed the labor meas
ures introduced at the last session.
GOV. Draper's veto OF the eight-hour
biIl-the second time he had set the
seal of his disapproval uron such a
measure is the priEcilal cs.a, g..
the opposition Of the nio.~
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
AN TLEREO FOLK
TO CHARLESTON

A good bunch OF Blueheld Elks
twenty-six in all, left this morning to
attend the state convention to be held
IN Charleston. They went to Mato-
aka where a special train on the Vir-
ginian was provided to carry them
to the state capital.
The Bluefeld contingent will hold
open house and will make every cf
fort to bring the next state meeting
to this city. Those attending are
5. II. Jolliffe, exalted ruler; Norman
Mcdowell. secretary: Mayor S. Fra
zier Showers, r. NJ. Peters, member
OF the board of affairs; S. J.. Ballin-
gee, president Of the city council:
w. X. Graham, mayor OF Pocahontas:
George w. Evans, manager OF the
Elks Club; NJ G.. Witten. J. D. Har.
rison, d. &. Baldwin. John Koc. y. s.
Witten, T. f. Baker w. A. Hancock
William Mccarthy Marvin Douthat
Robert Jaffee. E NJ. Lyons. T.. A.
Francisco, John r. Mccarthy. George
I. Smith, NJ. l.. Carter Blucfeld; g.
n. Powell. w. J. Hatfield. Wilcoc. e.
Tobin, Kimball. and James Thorn
Princeton,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
Two White Bandits Hold
Up Fom Clerks and Sc
cure Fifty Thousand
Dollars
POSSES SECURING
THE COUNTRY
Employees Tied and Robbery
Not Discovered Until the
Next Station is Reached

New Orleans, Sept. 27.-Posses arc
today securing the levee district IN
search of two white bandits. who last
night held up four United States mail
clerks on South Pacific train at the
Mississippi river and got registered
mail and bullion valued at $4,000.
The train is taken across the river
In sections and not coupled together
until the grade is assembled When
the mail and express cars were pull.
ed away from the others the robbers
boarded them, thus having plenty of
time to do their work. They tied the
clerks and the robbery and was not
discovered until the next station was
reached.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
The Mention of Taft's Name
Provokes Deafening Ap-
plause at the Sara
toga Convention
MUCH CHEERING.
AND ENTHUSIASM
Likely that the Session Will
Drag Through Three
or Four Days

Saratoga, Sept 27.-The Republican
ly after noon today by Chairman
Woodruff of the executive committee
The hall started filling several hours
before call to order was given.
There was much cheering and en-
thusiasm. Both Roosevelt and Sher
man received ovations as they came
In and the mention of Taft's name pro
yoked deafening applause.
sic Demon OF Utica.
Saratoga, Sept. 27.-"Gents, allow
me to introduce Fighting Teddy
Roosevelt, heavyweight champion OF
America and Africa, and Smiling
Jim Sherman, the demon of Utica
both members of this club, who will
now entertain you with fight to q
finish. In Fighting Teddy's' corner
Kid Griscom, OF New York; in Sun
ny Jims' corner. Big Bill Barnes
Go to it. gents"
With them words, or similar q fight
Reno affair look like a meeting OF the
w. G. Il. u, was opened in Saratoga
today. With the camp followers OF
both fighters clamorous of certain vic
tory, the result seems as uncertain as
the dispatches dated Reno, New, July
3. The first and the big fight Of the
convention is over the temporary
cbairmspship. with Col Roosevelt pit
ted against Vice President Sherman
who was slated for the job by the
Old Guard, headed by William Barnes
Jr. Chairman Lloyd G. Griscom, oi
the New York county Republican con
mittcc, is leading the Roosevelt for
ces.
The nomination for governor. which
would ordinarily occupy the attention
of the convention, has been subordi
mated to the battle between the Ole
Guard and the "progressives" ovei
the issue of "Rooseveltism" and di
rect nominations.
The Barnes men openly accuse Col
Roosevelt OF "wire-pulling" to secur,
the Republican nomination for Presi
dent in 1912.
Many rumors have been set anoa
as to the probable action Of the con
vnetion One OF them is that the
regulars" will concur i'm the nomina
tion of Col. Roosevelt for governor
and viii then use all their influence
to secure the adoption of a platform
which he VIII probably refuse to in
dose. It is likely that little progress
toward completing the actual bust
ness of the convention will be mad,
today, and the session may drag on
over three of four days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
WILL FOLLOW THE
LEAD OF MAINE

Tacoma. Wash. Sept. 27- Demo.
Gratis 70 the number OF G27 met I'm
state convention here today 10 launch
The Washington campaign. announce
q platform Of principles and nominate
five candidates for Judges Of the Su.
prcmc Court.
WashiDton Democrats are very op.
miatic and the leaders Of the party
declare that the northwestern state
Will follow tho lead of the north.
eastern comouwoalth. u is alleged
that the BalTingoDPinchot row and
the Republican split ON the conscr.
walton problem will help the Demo.
Gratis Of the Northwest
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
The Coal Movement for the
Month Bids Fair TO
be a Record
Breaker
WILL CROWD THE
BANNER MONTH
Operators Complain that
there is Shortage Of
Cars in Field

The September coal movcnon. f.r.o
the Pocahontas and adjoining field;
according to Norfolk & Western OIL.
cials bids fair TO be a record breaker.
Although no tables have been cast IN
1t is pretty well demonstrated now
that the haulage for the month will
cut around banner months.
August was a good month-amonp
the best, but August ran horribly dull
until about the tenth, when an upward
squirt started which lasted TIC rest of
the month, bringing the average. up
to a very creditable basis. But ac.
cording to the present showing Sep.
tember has been steady so far
throughout with indications that the
total haulage will figure much above
August and in the vicinity of May. the
big month in the history of the Nor.
folk & Western.
The operators In the field are not
complaining least not IN regard
to the demand. They say /. is good
and their plants are taxed ahnos, 10
capacity. A few mutterinss, hcwever
are heard i'm regard to the car supply.
but the railroad people are putting in
cars as rapidly as possible and have
the situation well in hand. They ar
que that car shortage shows good
business both for the company and
ioi the poerators,
1t is thought that the September
totals will go into the class of big
months, and indications are that they
may crowd closely for the first place
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
STATE AUDITOR
DIXON DEAD

alcigh, n. G. Sept. 27 The state
capitol IS draped and the flag is at
half mast today in honor Of state au.
ditor, B, j.. Dixon, who died last
night Funeral ararncments have
not been made as yet as some of rel
atives will not arrive this afternoon
and it is not known whether the body
viii be buried here or in Shelby.
The body will probably lie in state
in the rotunda of state capitol tomor-
row but even this cannot be known
definitely until absent relatives are
consulted.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
POLITICS CUT
INTO MARkET 7
Situation Today is Some
what Demoralized on
Account of the Po-
litical Situation

New York, Sept. 27.-Trading was
practically at a standstill during the
first few minutes following the open.
ing of the stock market today await.
ing developments in the political sit
uation. steady tone prevailed in
first half hour but trading was very
light
Reading was n prominent factor
but failedito continue its marked ad
vance of yesterday. Fractional gains
and losses were about evenly divided
among industrials and railroads
! ni"n Facilic acorcd a gain OF is
but fcll back j-8.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
NINE FOREMAN
MEETS DEATH
Hit by Extra West Bound
on Clinch Valley and
is Instantly
Killed

Thomas Bush, aged 40. a mine fore
man employed by the Toms Creek
mining company was struck last night
at 9 o'clock by special west bound
train on the Clinch Valley division of
the Norfolk & Western, carrying a
party OF bridge inspecting officials. at
Holbrook turnnel and instantly killed.
The train was running as No. % extra
west bound. and the foreman was un.
aware OF it's approach.
The body was badly cut up and
life was extinct when II was reached
by the train crew.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
Chevez, the First Man to
Fly Across the Alps
Dies from Injuries
Received
HE WAS BADLY
INJURED BY FALL
His Feat is Claimed to be
Most Remarkable in His
tory of Aviation

Damodosso, Italy, September. 27.--
George Chevc2 the Peruvian aviator
VINO achieved the glory of being the
FIRST man to fly over the Alps died
IN hospital here at 2:30 this after
noon from injuries receoived when his
machine crashed to earth with him
last Friday
Both legs were broken in tho fall
and he was otherwise injured.
His feat was tho most remarkable
In the history of aviation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
BIG BUSINESS
IN September

The Bluefield Dry Goods and Notion
company says that September is the
biggest business month i'm the history
of the institution. The management
says that September will run at least
twenty per cent beyond any previous
month since the firm has been In
business.
Other Blueneld firms have similar
accounts to- give, and It is believed the
aggregate Of September business in
all lines will be record breaker.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27

Pope Plus Y. who has caused T.
stir in Roman Catholic Christendom.
by denouncing Ernesto Nathan, the
present Mayor o. tho ancient munici.
pality of Rome, as blasphemous. Sig
nor Nathan, who is a jew. il not an
Italian by birth, having been born
In London. This has occasionod a
great deal Of criticism since his cleo.
ton in 1907. The Holy Father how
ever, lays particular stress ON tho
actions and utterances OF the Mayor
at the recent forticth celebration of
the entrance OF the victorious Italian
army into Rome, when, il rs alleged
tho Mayor was not content with re.
oicing over this fact, but included
also the felicitation of the nation that
the temporal power of the pope had
been destroyed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
BANKERS TO Los ANGELES

ST. Louis Sept 27.-A large party
OF Missouri bankers will leave ON n
special train for Los Angeles today
and will attend the convention Of the
American Bankers Association I'm
that city. The Missourians will urge
the election Of President Charles IT.
Huttig, Of the Third National Bank
OF ST. Louis as chairman of the eve
cutive committee Of the national as.
sociaUon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
BAY STATE ENDEAVoRERs

Springhel1 Mass Sept, o. For
the third time in the twcntyonc years
history Of the organization. Spring.
field is today entertaining the state
convention Of the Massachusetts
Christian Ehdeavd- Union A confer
ence OF state district and local Of
fcials was held this afternoon. and
"a public session will be held this
evening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
COPPER COUNTRY FAIR.

IIoughton, Mich. Sept "a. The
eighth annual Copper Country Fair
was opened here today for q weeks
run. Aeroplane flights viii be fea.
turc OF the fair.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
HoosIER LABOR MEN.

Lafayette, Ind, Sept. 27.-With del
egatcs present from nearly all the To-
calls Of the state. the Indiana Fedora
tion OF labor convened here today In
annual session. The labor meeting
is held in connection with home
coming celebration which is expected
70 attract thousands Of additional Wis
itors TO lafayette during the next
three days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
CONGRESS CONVENTION

Paterson, n. j., Sept 27.--A Rcpub-
lican congressioal convention for the
Sixth New Jersey district was con.
vened here today and will nominate a
candidate TO run against Congressman
Hughes, Democrat Judge Hueston.
OF Newton is prominently mentioned
for the nomination.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
SOUTH MICHIGAN FAIR

Benton Harbor Mich. Sept. o.
The South Michigan Fair opened to
day, although the installation Of ex-
hibits will not be completed until to.
night. Big crowds are expected on
the succeeding days Of the exhibition.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
cott-n Lower

Ncw York; Sept. ~ Cotton open.
ed two points lower to three points
higher today. Fifteen minutes after
the market opened IL was steady with
a good volume Of outside buying or
dcrs. Opening September offered
1875; October 1891; December 1888;
January 1891; March 1912.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
CONSIDERATION
IS POSTPONED
Petition to Reconsider the
Building Permit to Gas
Company Heard at
Next Meeting

A. a call meeting Of the Board of
Affairs reid this afternoon, the con.
sideration Of petition to reconsider
the building permit grantel to the
BlUefeld Gas and Fuel company on
the tower baseball grounds in the
west end at a special mceCins mold
yesterday was postponed until the
next regular meeting which will oc-
cur Friday.
w y. Ross, attorney for the gas
people stated to the board that the
due notice had been given. that the
permit had been regularly granted
and that he saw no reason for a
reconsideration.
-. NJ. Easley, rcprcscnting the prop
erty owners in the vicinity of the pro
posed plant, stated that the plant
would work an injury and in view of
the fact that they did not know Of
the action Of the board in time to
protest, deemed reconsideration ad-
vlsablc.
Becker, treasurer Of the Hale Land
company and dozen or so others.
Bernard lloClaugherty spoke several
hours In behalf OF certain property
owners which he said nc represented.
On a question asked by Mr.. Ross he
admitted that he was interested in
the Bluestonc Traction company. but
was representing clients outside OF
this interest on tho Halo Land Com.
pany. IIo was workinl for tho good
OF the community which hc thought
the gas company would iniuro.
Nj. Ross suggested that if dam.
age should accurc to the owners they
had recourse at law i'm an Injunction
process. and also that inasmuch as
his company had already started
work, if it were stopped somebody
would have to- pay for t,e work
done.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
Wheat 10 or.

Chicago, Sept o. Wheat opened
about ono cent of. Corn. and oats
were both lower Provisions were
about steady. Opening. December
wheat 80 rs; corn 81 1-8; oats "a 49,;
pork January 1910.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-27
Permit Not Required.

Contrary to tho Telegraph state.
ment this morning the frowbisc
gives the gas company the rigE, ID
enter any and all public streets.
alleys and highways of tho city" 40
Continued on Page Six
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16

PYTHIAN PICNIC OF LONG AGO

This is an incident Of the past, taken
from the Virginia Star Of July u.
1875, which many older Pythians will
remember The picnic took place on
Scott's Island in July, 1873. and it was
"a great event here. Over two thous-
and people attended. OF those men
toned Chief of Police John II. Robin
son is the only one alive.
THE Pythian picnic on SCOTS Island
is destined TO reach the apex OF enjoy
ment. Among the interesting perform
ances in the prospective are: Bag race.
by Monsieurs Taiaferroana and Al
dridgeano Tight rope performance,
thirty-three feet above the level Of the
see, by Signor Wingfeldo. whose
exploits on the string have won the
admiration Of countless millions. Profs.
Peytonena, Stoffrengenfonso and Gore
ollo will delight the audience by their
renowned trapeze performance. Herr
Brngle Platena Maizena,, who has just
closed successful engagement in Fal-
mouth, will thrill the audience by his
wonderful acrobatic performances.
Among the great feats of this distin-
guish acrobat is one which has chal-
lenged the admiration Of the world,
namely: tieing himself into a double
bow knot. and mixing mint julep in
twenty-six seconds. Signor Pittman-
emo and Mooney will climb the greasy
pole. and on its top will perform some
marvellous feats, among these holding
themselves out arms-length by their
belt; and go it alone in mid air.
Wonderful indeed Prof. Hunterio
will cast up from the earth two thous-
and pounds Of dead weight. This feat
is especially for the entertainment of
the agricultural community. Signor
Won Jonesborough has consented, at
great sacrifice to himself, to be present
and give an inspiring performance on
the bag-pipe. Prof. John Robinson,
Jr.. will ride the celebrated Pythian
goat up an inclined plain at an angle Of
forty degrees, and twenty-nine feet
from its base, and turn on a three inch
pivot and descend. II is claimed that
he is the only man that has ever ac-
complished this daring and intrepid
feat. Don Pedro Wallingsfordero will
leave terra firma in a balloon of his
own manufacture, and soar in ethereal
regions. He expects to light in the
neighborhood of tan yard.
"Signor J. S. Lunsfordena will per-
form the marvellous feat of lifting
himself by the hair and remain sus-
pended in the air at an altitude Of 60
feet for the space Of forty minutes. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
LOGAN NOTES
Logan, Va, July u. 1910.


We have had some very warm wealth
er this month. but the nice refreshing
showers make everything get such a
move on that you can almost see the
corn and garden sass" grow.
Misses Lilly and Edmo Foster spent
several weeks in Richmond visiting
relatives. They were very much
pleased with our capital.
Miss Annie Foster had a pleasant
visit at the c. H., and Miss Sophia
Foster spent few days with her
friend. Miss Ruth Massey.
Miss Eva Edwards. of Richmond, and
Miss Ruth Massey, of Waco. were
visitors at the home of Mr.. z. T..
Foster this week.
Mr.. W. II. Perry lost fine, old fam
ily horse last week.
Our two old "Confeds" =. c. Hard
ing and Z. T. Foster are still hale and
hearty. May their shadows never
grow less.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Foster had their
father. Mr. Henry McGary. to see
them last week.
Craig's church will have a rally day
on the 5th Sunday. Fried chicken and
pie will be on the bill Of fare, guess.
Busy Bee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
FASCINATING HAIR
Every Woman Who Uses Partisan Sage
Has Plenty of il.

Women who desire plenty of beautiful
hair with a brilliance and luxuriance
that cannot fail TO command admra-
ton should begin using Partisan Sage
al once.
Partisan Sage will greatly improve
the attractiveness Of any persons hair
in few days. Ii will do more: it will
rid the seal p Of every particle of dis
gusting dandruff; it will stop falling
hair and itching scalp. or money back.
II cools and refreshes the scalp in
summer, and removes every trace of
the odor arising from Precipitation in a
few minutes.
Partisan Sage is daintily perfumed
preparation, delightfully."- refreshing,
and free from grease or sickness. 1t
will make hair grow and prevent it from
turning gray.
Sold by druggists everywhere, and by
Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy for so
cents large bottle. Mail orders filled,
all charges prepaid by the American
makers, Giroux Mfg. Co., Buffalo,
N. Y.
"In the time have used Partisan
Sage have found it very satisfactory
both as a grower and dandruf cure. -
Miss Ada NJ. Bratt, HoOsick, n. Y,
Mar q. 1910.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
MISS ELKINS to WED
VIII Marry Robert Hit as Duke de
Abruzz Looks On.

Washington. July 1.-THE most i'm
portant wedding at the capital prom
ised for the early days Of the next
social season will be that OF Miss
Katherine Elkins TO William +. HIT
son OF the late Robert K Hit.
The Duke Of Abruzzi will be cne OF
the guests. This announcement. which
was made by friends Of the young
man at the Chevy Chase club. racti
cally settles the status OF the friend
ship OF the young couple. which for
two years has presagod their engage
ment. The engagement will be an
nounced when Miss Elkins returns tc
America I'm October.
Miss Elkins. the ranking belle OF
Washington. Is now abroad with hef
mother. while Mr. Hit Is travelling
with his mother. and both are follow
Ing practically the same route OF
.-avel. It Is regarded as certain that
the Duke OF Abruzzi will be present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
NEW GRAN0LITHIC WORK

Judge j. E. Mason, Messrs. Lee j..
Graves, John c. Melville and William
Seddon will lay a granolithic pavement
on the square in front of their respec-
tive properties on Princess Anne street.
Sidewalks are being laid in front of
the Baptist church and the residence of
Mrs. j. Stansbury Wallace opposite.
The city will lay a new curb from r.
l.. Woods to Thomas corner on Main
street next week, where all the prop
erty owners are pledged to have new
sidewalks put down.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
COIOred Post Cards Free
Not Cheap Trash, But 10 Beauli.
full Ones.

In order to introduce Spare Moments
Family Magazine in this vicinity we
will send it to any reader of The Free
Lance four months for 10 cents and
we will give you absolutely free 10
beautiful gold or colored Springtime,
Floral or Friendship cards, which you
could not buy at retail for less than 20
cents. Write Immediately enclosing
lOc stamps or silver to Spare Moments
Magazine Dept, 32S, Rochester, N. Y.
lmar24-tf = -..,H
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
MARRIAGES

Joseph Headley and Mrs. Annie
Thrift, both of Richmond county, were
married Tuesday evening by the Rev.
Starke Jett.
Otho H. Sims, of Byrdton, and Miss
Anne Gertrude McCrea, of Tucker Hill,
Westmoreland county, were married at
the Methodist parsonage at Kinsale by
the Rev. B. f. Hudson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-07-16
TAKES THE STOCK At 10 PER
CENT OF INVENTORY VALUE

After Mr.. J. T. Lowery's death an
inventory was taken Of the stock of
goods in store on Main street, amount
ing to ST, ,l10. 81, and fixtures, 81, ,279.7 rs,
a total Of SIS, 800. SO.
Messrs. C. w. Jones, T. N. Brent
and S. G. Wallace, at the request Of
Attorney St. Geo. K. Fitzhugh, acting
for Mrs. Lowery. made cash value
of 20 per cent Of the inventory valua-
ton, at which it will be purchased by
Mrs. LOwery.