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The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21
ALLEGED LAND FRAUD
OPERATOR ARRESTED

Ell PASO. Tex, Aug 20.-Fred D.
Hill. alleged by the police to be a
swindler, was arrested here today,
charged with passing fraudulent
checks. Hill is said to bes engaged in
colonizing tract of land in, Mexico
and to have received scores of checks
from persons living in the middle west
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21
HAVE YOU LAND
TO SELL?

LAND AND IRRIGATION
. COMPANY OF NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA is in the market
for country property in the State
OF California, north of Tehachapi,
in either large or small holdings.
Any parties having properties for
sale kindly communicate with this
company, giving price, terms, acre
age, improvements, Indebtedness,
if any. against the property, char
acter of land, for what it IS best
adapted. annual earnings and any
other information necessary for US
to form an intelligent opinion as
to the value of the property Of
fered
Replies from owners only will
be considered.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21

distinctly hear as well as those with
uerfect hearing. Can be used at nome
before deciding to buy. No treatment
required; gives instant assistance.
Thousands in use Call or write Tor
DarticuIars STOLZ ELECTROPHONE
CO.. SIT Phelan Building, San Fran
cisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21
The DEAF
CAN HEAR
The EIectrophOne

Is an electrical won-
der. 1t multiplies
sound waves so the
deafeSt person can
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21

Fifty-six per cent of the students at
Dartmouth college wear glasses.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
PAYING FOR A MEAL.
II Was Worth About = Shilling to Pick
Those Bones.

Colonel Ebenezcr Sproat OF Revolu.
tonary fame was born and bred in
MiddIeboro. Mass. He was always
fond Of n joke and was quick to seize
On opportunity TO indulge his propen.
fity, rs the following incident illus.
trates. His father also a Colonel
Sproat. kept q tavern One day while
Ebenezer was NJ home on furlougb
three private soldiers. on their retula
rom tho seat OF war. called for a colo
luncheon.
Mrs Sproat set on the table some
bread and cheese with the remnants Of
the family dinner, which her sol
thought rather scauty fare for hungry
men. He felt little vexed that the
defenders OF the country we're not
more houutifully supplied The SOL
diers. after satisfying their appetitea.
asked him how much they should pay.
Ebenezer said he would ask his moth.
~. He found her IN the kitchen.
Mother" he said. how much is y
worth 10 pick those bonesT"
About a shilling. I guess" she an
swered
The young officer returned 10 the sol.
diers and. taking from the barroom til
2 shilllngs and smiling genially upon
them. gave each man one and with
good wishes sent them on their way
Nrs SprOat soon after came I'm and
}sked EbeDezey what be- had done with
thc money for the soldiers dinner.
In apparent an1azement he cxclaim.
n Money Did ! not ask you what
It was worth 10 pick those bones. and
you said o shilling? ] thought Sc little
enough. for the bones were pretty
bare and ] handed the men the money
from the tlll, and they are gone"
Mrs. Sproot could not End heart 10
reprOve her favorite son for this mis-.
ipterpretat ton ~ her words, and then
she 100, loved q joke. and 20. after an
inaants glum look. she laughed aad
nd Il was All right
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
Literary Criticism by a Fan.

A certain publisher in Chicago,
whose chief recreation is baseball,
employs now and then la private con,
versatIon a quaint variety OF figur.
alive expression calclated 10 dis
play his familiarity with the nation.
al game.
A paper had been submitted by q
friend It's style was supposed TO be
very lofty and impressive. In real.
ny, however, it was exceedingly
rhetorical and diffuse, especially the
Introduction, which was spun ont 10
ridiculous length Moreover, the
conclusions reached by the author
were as weak and impotent as the
Introduction.
Frank" asked tho publisher. not
unkindly, when the writer came for
ais manuscript, don't you th;ak yov
look rather long run for so short
slider"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
Ia the King,
addressed as

.. addressed as ma am"
"a, :em0crs of the upper class.
a. I'll" term your majesty being
aiely 'sod except on formal occa.
ions. The king, the Prince Of Wales
ind all the other English princes arc
Addressed rs "sir." Yet foreign princes
and princ"s5es bearing the title of Sc
one Lighness must not be addressed
az sir or 'ma'am," but as prince"
,r princess"
y letter to The sovereign must begin
nus: His majesty the king" and be.
ow the single word sir" The conclu-
Sion of the letter would be worded
somewhat rs follows: Il have tbe
lonor to submit myself your maicsty's
most humble and devoted servant"
er. letter 10 the Prince OF Wales
should begin thus: ITO his royal high
le"S the Prince Of Wales" on n lower
inc "Sir.' and then the letter would be
proceeded with.
When the king and queen play bridge
)r any other round game money fresh
TOLL the mint must be provided. and
when any member OF the reignipg
tamlly joins in game Of cards new
noney is usually supfed.-I.ondon
Ladies' Field.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF A
CORPORATION.

Whereas, on the 21day OF Decem-
Der 1909, the directors of the Swan
company, corporation, by a maiori-
y vote OF the whole board ar
neetin called for that purpose. OF
Which meeting every director receiy-
notice in accordance with the by-
avs of the said corporation. did adj
words and figures:
Resolved, that in the judgment OF
his board it is advisable and most
or the benefit OF the said Swan Com
'any, corporation, that the sauna
mould be dissolved; and that due
notice OF the said resolution so
)assed an dof stockholders meeting
be called to consider said resoIu-
Ion should be given all the stock
stockholders OF the said corporation.
lolderS meeting to be given all tho
ina all of the sad stockholders bav-
hg received due notice of the said
meeting and Of the said r.solrtion.
ina whereas all the by laws OF tho
iaid corporation and the laws of tho
tate of West Virginia have been
complied with as to the matter here
opt a resolution in the following
N set forth;
Now. therefore, we the subscribers
being majority of the Stockholders
D the said corporation. in both num-
DER ana amount, being met together
N pursuance of the said resolution
ina the said notice for the purpose
d acting upon the same: have CON
sent mat the said Company be and
lhe same is dissolved; and it Is or
lered that a copy hereof DC published
III some newspaper OF general circu.
'dtloh IN Mercer Co, West Va. as re-
CURED by law, and that a COW hero
81 De certified to the Secretary OF
state of West Va; to be acted unon
Dy him as by law directed. Tbis 1snn
airy LIST 1910.
w. a. SWAN, (sBAL) -
ALLIE SWAN, (sEAL)
c. OLEARY, (SEAL1
\. $. BOOKER. (sEAt.l
l-25-4t-Tues.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
nv SUMMER IN ITALY.
The Natives Know How to Keep CosI
IL scorchinH weather

1t is summer in Italy; the hot. 7Chtts
roads radlate heat rs do the LINK
faces OF the houses. There IS not n
soul stirring at this hour except II
party OF sightseeing Americans; they
are evidently mad, for they do not keep
In the shade, which, from the italian
point of view, is far more lacking IN
Intelligence than not knowing enough
to go in when II rains"
1t is interesting 10 note that while
tho summer beats down pltiIessly until
italy is seethed in white heat the
death rate from heat prostratIon is far
less in proportion than with US In our
more temperate climate, and for the
reason that the Italians walk religious
ly on the shady side of the street II
anything takes them abroad before the
cool of the day; and that every man,
woman and child for whom il rs DOS.
sible spends the middle OF the do in
cool costume indoors.
Fortunately il is possible for the u.a
jorlty. for during tina hot weather rnaay
factories give two or three hours fe4
the incoming, and that is why our towsa
village.
In the latter part Of the afternoon
the evening breeze springs up and the
town awakes and resumes the work
which was begun in the early morning.
II YOU happen TO dine in the garden OF
the little Hotel Italia and stroll around
the garden after dinner you may. by
following UP one OF the gravel walks
come upon sort Of ont OF doc. room
screened Off from the garden IJ close
growing evergTeeas and shaded by tall
trees
An acetylene gas Jet sheds strong
light on n table and there. out of doors
IN the cool Of the evening breeze.
woman is ironing. The irons are
heated by two tiny charcoal fires made
In earthen braziers, which resemble
largo square howerpots Annunciata
loes not need range standing six feet
N its stockings to heat her four irons.
u Is doubtful if she has ever seen
such range in her life. for. though
he IL the cook or the hotel. to which
& attached a restaurant. and many
7cop'e take their meals there daily. sho
uses less fuel in her cooking arrange.
ments than tho average American fam.
'Iy would use TO cook its simple meals.
In the cool OF the morning she folded
aud sprinkled her clothes, did the
morning work early and then rested
Vow she sings ms she works in the
resi- evening air. Although people
'"e dining AT the stone tables in the
garden, she is us remote from them az
T she wore working in hot kitchen.
There is a lesson TO he drawn from
.h"sn two pictures. and that Is that we
americans are often sacrificed at the
i.ldr Of orr own prosperity, and 60
through life wesrily carrying on orr
PACKS a load Of modern improvements.
Mary Hsston Worse in Good House.
;e9ping.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
MADAM RECANTER HERE.

Madam jeanette Decauter. just re-
turned from the West with the latest
turban frames also fine selection
OF hair goods Bring your own hair
| will make it up for you.
My hair tonic will cure your dan
drum also a fine hair grower.
My cucumber cream will beautifv
Your complexion
can at the FeUcll Mcrchantile Co.
Princeton Avenue.
2-3-3t.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Facts About Bread and Flour.

Flour in the United States il sci.
dom adulterated.
Yeast is a minute fungus which
grows in nutritive material when II
n in state OF moisture.
Macsroni and spaghetti are made
by mixing hard wheat -four and hot
water into a stiff paste, which il
then nodded and dried.
Hard wheat yields large amour.
~ gluten. soft wheat yields less glu-
ten and more starch. Hard wheat
hours hold larger amount OF water
than soft wheat nours. and they
therefore make a larger loaf
To test good -four, frst note its
color II should be white, with a
'aint yellow tinge. IL pressed in the
hand it should fall loosely apart; IL
1t stays in Jumps it has too much
moisture in it. II should not feel too
smooth between the fingers, but
rather rough particles. Flour should
nave a sweet, nutty flavor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
To Keep hight Dresses Clean.

Magnesia may be obtained either
In powder or In square cakes, and IT
Is very effective in cleaning laces
and delicate fabrics. Sift or rub IL
on the parts to be cleaned, and lay
Them away in box or drawer where
'sey will be undisturbed for a day
or so, and then shake them out II
Is very good plan TO apply the
magnesia in this way when putting
away party dresses that have be-
come slightly soiled. The magnesis
absorbs the dust, and whom you take
the dresses out to wear them the
next time, they will be fresh and
dainty. The magnesia is also efrec
dive. when applied in the same way.
FOR removing grease-spots-Wom
Homo Companion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

They we're talking about the won
ders Of wireless telegraphy.
And g O ID II the agnal OF dis
tress.' remarked the pretty coed.
Yes" laughed the big freshman,
y always use those letters whom I
Send a distress message 10 the old
folks at home"
Really? And what does g q D.
stand for?"
Cash quick dad"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
NhpOIeon'N Lighter sIhn

The London Tribune relates an an.
,cdote illustrating the lighter side of
Ehpoleon's character 1t was told by
m old lady who knew the daughters
of Sir Hudson Lowe. The Misses
Lowe were young girls at the time OF
Napoleon's imprisonment at st Hele
IA and were sometimes admitted to
lis presence, when he would chat
pleasantly with them. On one or two
occasions when I'm specially good
lumor he drew his sword and. gal.
antly presenting il TO one Of the girls.
hid Now. Young lady. is your
:hance. You have TO Kill the Corsican
)gre.' He would then throw him.
iclf into position aud defend himself
With his walking stick. Whether from
nervousness or sheer IhAladresse. no
ut was ever made, and the great man
would then smile and say condo
ccndingly, We'll. ladies. YOU can now
BOAST that You have fenced with the
great Napoleon
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
MEETING oE The u d E

The monthly meeting of the Unit
ed Daughters OF the Confederacy
viii be held al the home of Mrs. r
V Campbell on Scott street. Feb
T. Those having application blanks
VIII please bring or send them i'm.
aIho the yearly dues Will be col
lected
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
PERSONAL

W. 5 Borden OF Berwind is in the
city today
T L. Blankcnship OF Huntington
IS in the city today
NJ b McCorklc OF Richlands was
N the city Yesterday.
j. Lewis Frazier of Richlands was
in the city this morning
> \. Bedcll OF the Burnwell Coal
Company is in the city today.
Mrs Martha Mead Of Gary was
shopping in the city yesterday.
w. l.. Owenby or Berwind was in
the city yesterday on business.
ii liardaway OF ST Paul. Va. is a
business visitor In the city today.
" Il. Hannah OF Eckman is a
business visitor in the city today.
Jackson Taylor Of Gary was a bus
mess visitor in the city yesterday
laadorc Marks of Pocahontas was
visiting friends in the city ycster
day
j. NJ. McElhaney left for Roanoke
This morning to spend Sunday with
relatives
Mr.. and Mrs VI. II. Bartlett of
Grundy were visiting friends i'm the
city Yesterday
". c. Pollock returned to the civ
his morning from Texas where ne
has been for two weeks visiting his
lrothc,
Mrs. Harry Weller, Mrs. s N
Smith. Mrs. w S Ripley and Mrs
c. NJ Scott are spending the day
al Cedar Bluff.
Mrs. George p Johnson, who has
been visiting her parents at Ports
mouth for several days returned TO
the city this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
Tho cigar In Dutch co,r,,,,,

An Amsterdam journal tells how I'm.
p'rtant a part the cigar plays IN
DUTCH courtshlp. The young man in
Owe calls casually al the young wo-
cams house with his cigar out and
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

y asvcr made joke but once in my
life confessed Wordsworth, and Inc
rest NJ the story icsves one In doubt
whether no knew a joke when he saw
~ Meeting "a peasant beighbor one
coy. be asked me. Tia ye seen ms
VIII" Mcesicr WordsworthT My good
fellow sad J. Il didu. 30 much as
know that YOU had = WIFE"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Among the new foulards are many
Neces called honeycomb, because the
lines are such that they make a net
work, or honeycomb over the surface
II is a bold pattern, yet in many dress
20 constructed OF this material the
&ect Is very pleasing. Usually such
Dresses are made in tunic patterns,
o. else princess with lace trimmings.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
Nav Deal For th. aon.h

II Is evident that the south is to have
a now deal. so fnr NJ tho race question
Is concerned. The Dew administration,
therefore. means much TO tho south
Savannah Morning News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
Tho Best Eauippss.

Mr. Tafts Inauguration brings 10 the
once Of president a man generally ac-
knoWledged 10 be the best equipped
man that has ever entered upon ths
duties Of the presidency Springfield
Union
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
The Packed Luncheon.

Ono who has to pack a luncheon for
someone who is going away on the
train can get quite an amount of food
into small box and make it convent
emit to carry. In the first place get
plain pasteboard box and plenty OF
waxed paper. Wrap all moist articles,
cake, etc, in paper Cut the bread,
butter it; add little Jar OF preserves
One woman keeps all OF her cold
cream jars for this purpose They have
glass lids that screw on the jars and
as they can be washed clean hey
make splendid receptacles for holding
cooked delicacies. Cut bananas in
half and pack separately: cut oranges
in half and wrap in paper. Wrap
boiled eggs in tissue paper. Chicken
should be wrapped in waxed paper.
Add neat little box OF bonbons and
few sailed peanuts. The woman
who takes genuine pride In packing
luncheon will not forget to put in
flower, il it is only rose or carna-
ton, for it will be bright and fresh.
and everything inviting has it's de-
sired effect upon the tired traveller.
II possible. cut all foods. and place
only a tiny oyster fork and butter
knife in the box. The plate should
De placed IN the handbag, the box
thrown away after the meal is eaten
and the journey is over. II is not
necessary to add large quantity Of
food, but 1t should be neatly arranged.
Tie with very heavy cord and have =
wooden handle, to that the box can be
conveniently carried.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Giles-"Only four letters OF the nj.
phabet have ever been in jail
Smiles True; but look how MANI
of than are used in the penitsn.
tisry. - Chicago News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
TRIBUTES TO TAFT.
Press Comments on the President and
His Administration.

President Taft Will grow and gain ir
the estimation Of his cOuntrymen as
they come to know him better Cleve
IaDd Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

can recommend this horse. sirv
ssid dealer. "as strong. sound ami.
nal" "'''
dust BE- agreed tho customer.
10 nave attained its present ace,'
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
pienifed, Safe and Sane.

II the Taft administration doesn't
prove to be one Of dignity. safety and
sanity, the country will be sorely dis.
appointed Kansas City Journal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Seven-eighth fitted jackets are suit.
able styles for girls in their teenA
The coats are braided slightly upon
the narrow collars ana cuffs, the
sleeves are plain. Some co&ts fasten
with ribbon strings. tied at the bust
une.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Household oonvsnienesa ~
"f have n hreless cooker"
"fhats nothing, I've Eot . smolss
laas husbanAS'
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Dress Trimmings one counter of
real bargains Sec them AZ Pcdig,e
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Mrs George =. Johnson. who has
been visiting her parents at Ports
mouth for several days returned to
the city this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

". c. Pollock returned to the city
ms morning from Texas where he
mas been for two weeks visiting his
hrothc.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

siAliat,sA&AEDsJE,z w-A
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

NE and Mrs VI. II. Bartlett of
Grundy were visiting friends in the
city Yesterday
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

lSadorc Marks of Pocahontas was
visiting friends in the city ycster-
daN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

j. VI. McElhaney left for Roanoke
'hIs morning to spend Sunday with
relatives.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Jackson Taylor Of Gary was bus
mess visitor in the city yesterday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

W Il. Hannah OF Eckman Is n
business visitor in the city today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05
About Is
Ladies' Skirts

To c.van them mp they haye
been slashod from Is to -.
Panamas Noilcs and Broad
cloths IN the latest shadings.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-02-05

Al prices unparalleled. Every
suit including the celebrated
NoottrN cut TO suit the most
modes. pocket book
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-23
Surprise Is Sprung By
 Attorney Brdndeis In
 The Bdllinger Case

MT. Kinney was not certain on that point, whereupon MT. Brandeis de- manded to know if it was fact that the statement which purported to have been made September 1, 1909. was not made until more than two months after that time.
 MT. Finney responded he did not know it to be a fact, and did not believe it was a fact
 Having come all the way here from Alaska at the behest of the commit tee to tell whether he had made the statement to Marshal H. K. Love that an agent of Golfers Weekly had told him it would be worth 5000 to s1ooo1 for him to come to Washington to tes- tify," John w. Dudley. the dis >issed registrar of the land office att 4 sau took the stand and said MT LA>> had misunderstood him.
 Mir. Dudley said Editor .>tSsell of a Juneau paper had sogcro to act az Hers whereby Russel< .o2hted him to prepare an article X Ssiementing tha receive c the the 5 sum w , sStioned
 He said he told Love of this offer from Rul and supposed Love had not underse od. He said he did not take kindly to Russells proposition and added that the weekly would not agree to it further than to pay Dudley's ex- penses to New York and there talk the matter over. He said Russell did not pose as Golfers agent and added that there was nothing said about him tes- tifying before the investigating com mittee.
 Members of the committee and at- torneys on both sides questioned Mir Dudley at length and apparently sat. isfied themselves that there had been no effort made to influence testimony improperly before the committee. c. c. Keltman, former chief of the mineral division of the interior depart ment, will take the stand tomorrow. At torney vertrees, counsel for MT. Bal finger, said tonight that he still had more than a dozen witnesses to ex- anime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-23

That applies to Representative Steen- erson," replied the witness.
 We felt from his attitude and his bitter attack on the league that his motive was not worthy; tAst he was in- ie, terested $ ed in the other side tso quest
 renton declared that the foreign in- terests dominated the Merchants associa- ton Of New York and that the league would prove that agents have been in Washington working in the interest of foreign shipping, meaning thereby that the members of the Merchants associa- tion who had appeared before the ner- chant marine committee of the House appeared regularly at the hearing"
 "Yes, sir," came the reply.
 MT. Ralston facetously asked if this was the witness conception of a lobby Mir Penton admitted that he had a higf opinion of the integrity of Congress, de- spite the American Flags publication oi references to sinister and corrupting in. tiuences'' and to colossal foreign lob bies''
 He pointed. out that no publication in dorses All that it publishes
 MT. Penton said that if Senator Bur ton had charged that the merchant ma rine bill was tainted he had said whai was untrue. He identified letters that had passed between the league and Rep resentative Boerland Of Missouri in which Mir Boerand had declined to re. ceive 8 copy of the American Flag on the ground that it abused the second-class mail privileges and a reply from the league that if this was intended as an insult to the league the Decem- ber number, about to issue, might pay it's respects to him.