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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
WALKER & HALL
TO HANDLE ISSUE
Gas Company Awards Con
tract of Financing Enter
prise to Prominent
Banking House

AT meeting OF the board OF direc-
tors of the Bluefeld Gas 4 Fuel com.
pany. Inc. held late yesterday after.
noon, the contract was let for financ.
ini the new enterprise.
The firm OF Hall a. Walker bankers
and brokers was awarded the contract
for handling the stock OF the new
company. and when interviewed today
In regard to the matter, stated that
1t had commenced selling the stock.
a large amount having already been
sold and the Indications are that
large portion of the ecurities will
be placed here in Bluefeld within a
shor: time.
This being n Bluefeld enterprise.
a home industry, as we'll as a prone.
sition favorably regarded from lfnan.
cia! standpoint, in the opinion OF
investors. its securities are an excep.
tionally desirable investment and will
undoubtedly be very much in demand
There Is row in course of prepara.
ton. a very instructive little pros.
pectus which gives full particulars
concerning these securities. 1t is a
very instructive little booklet and will
be OF material value to anyone who
has surplus funds to invest or who
is interested in practical finance. it's
well worth asking for, and may be
had free OF cost upon application to
Messrs. Hall & Walker or TO the
Bluefield Gas & Fuel Company.
This new company bids fair to be
come one OF the most important in
dutrles of Blueheld and is pushing it's
enterprise to early completion. q,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
CRIMSON SQUAD
IN FINE FETTLE.

cambridge, Mass, Sept 20.-StaId
old Cambridge was awakened this
morning by the tramp an army OF
young hopefuls come to imblbe at
HarVard's famous fount of learning.
The term was formally opened TODAY
with a big enrolment OF "fresbies" i"
Ms usual on the inaugural day. popu.
lar interest among the students does
not center on the chances of absorb.
ing great gObs of knowledge. but
rather on the latent possibilities in
THIS years football eleven. The opin-
ion OF the competent is that the Grim
son squad will surely make good. dcs.
pite the handicap OF the new rules
The preliminary practice in Maine,
attempted as an experiment. was an.
parently very successful i'm getting
the men into shape and the chosen
eleven Is expected to give a good ac-
count Of itslf I'm the first game of the
season two days hence.
Harvard opens the season we'll pro.
yided with veterans and with promis-
ing recruits from the victorious fresh
man team Of 1909. The graduation OF
Capt Fish and Paul wilmington has
weakened the line by the loss of
fine tackle and star center rush.
Browne and Houston ends. and Long
and GalatG. i'm the backneld. will also
be missed. Good material has been
found TO take thcir places, however.
and before the dates set for the big
games the Harvard eleven will doubt
less be IN first class shape TO meet
tho enemy. Ir the backfeld tho
situation has not been changed by
the graduation Of any Of the veter-
ans, but only by the availability OF
some good new men. II Is declared
that Harvard has not had such a
wealth Of material for building up an
invinciblo back field I'm many years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
WILL PREVENT
h. r. ACCIDENTS

Indianapolis. Sept. Members of
the advisory board o. railway super.
intendents, appointed at the last state
railway convention to confer with the
indian abroad Commission concern
ing the operation of roads and the
prevention of wrecks and accidents
met here today to discuss plans and
to arrange n general convention. The
latter meeting will be held here Nov.
J and Is expected TO be of general in
terest to railway men and others In.
terested in the prevention OF the ac-
cidents which now render American
railways the most deadly I'm the world.
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70
Be FRICASSEED
SihnSfs be Jerked to Tor
ment and Fad of
= u,. Wcrld in Day
y Egg auc Or So.

Boston, Sept. 29.--Despite the fail
ure OF several recent predictions O,
the end of the world, New England
prophets are not discouraged. Elder
"A. JgA awson. head OF the Apostolic
Mission at Lynn, 10 the latest to Ell.
ter The anks OF the seventh sons OF
seventh sons, He declares that with
In few days, probably tomorrow or
Saturday. some terrible things win be
pulled ohnEE
All sinners, which include all tho
people OF the earth who have no; con
tributed TO the apostolic sect's s,,onp
box, viii be friceaseed eternally but
the good folk-meaning the followers
OF the Itprophet-will be jerked ,rcm
the Jaws of jeopardy by husky angels
and taken up into the clouds un.u tne
storm Trolls by. Then they will bc
returned To the earth. which In the
meantime viii have been purified by
hro and transformed into an eden.
their souls will be placed back in
their natural bodies, and they will live
forever There will be no more deaths
or births, and marriages will tabooed
The Prophet, is the leader OF sect Of
holy rollers" the members of which
have every year for years been ex-
pecting the dissolution OF the world.
This time the Elder says he has Sc.
cured his dope from the most reliable
sources. AMI the end of the world will
take place heeording to schedule. rain
or shine.
a A o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
LONDON TODCHOOsE
HER LORD MAYOR

London, Sept 29,--As usual. Mich.
aelmas Day will mark the election OF
new Lord Mayor of London. The
new head OF the worlds greatest city
will be selected from among the TWEEN.
ty-six aldermen OF the city of Lon.
don by body known as the Common
hall" consisting OF the aldermen and
iiyerymen, members OF the various
city guilds. The election ceremony is
exceedingly quaint and is reminiscent
of the London of centuries ago.
D The common hall" also elects the
sheriffs Of London, both the mayor
and sheriffs holding Office for year.
Last year the choice fell on Sir John
Knill an ardent Catholic. The Office
OF Mayor has been filled by men of
all faiths. recent years having wit
messed the selection Of non-confor.
mists, agnostics, Catholics and Jews
as wei las members Of the Church OF
England.
The lord mayor elected today will
be sworn In on Nov. s, and the fol.
lowing day, as usual will be marked
by n general holiday and a great civic
pageant Tho Lord Mayor Of London
receives n salary Of $4,000 a year and
lives I'm the famous Mansion House
opposite the Bank Of England. the
home OF tho chief executives o.
London since early i'm the eighteenth
century. by right Of office, the Lord
Mayor VII become a chef butler and
cupbearer to His Majesty and the
mayor elected today WIN play an i'm
portant part IN the exercises and Ger
emonies attendant upon the corona
ton OF King George next Juno.
IN addition to- being provided viii
big salary and mansion, the Lore
Mayor had many other perquislties
The municipal government provide.
him with gentlemen I'm waiting,
purscbcarcr a swordbeaber. mar
sl@ll. chaplain and a personal hang
usm OF late years the last named
lob has been something Of q sinecurc
but there was a time when the Lord
Mayor had only 10 speak the word q,
provide a victim for the genuemanly
executioner In theory, King George
himself cannot legally entcr the city
Of London without the permission oil
the Lord Mayor, and the SAND prohi
bitiou applies TO all the soldiers of th,
British empire. Theoretically. tho
Lord Mayor OF London is about th,
most powerful despot to be found ir
any civilized land Actually. he ha.
less power for good or evil than tho
mayor Of an average American city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
!. PWARD TREND
TO THH MARKET
Further Advances Are Look
ed for When Democrat-
ic Convention at Ro.
chester Closes

New York. Sept. 29.-Gains ranging
iroh fractions to one point wera scor
ed in almost every active issue at
the opening of stock market toiay.
a. partial clearing OF the state prliti
al situations prominent brokers' de-
clared, was the cause OF inward
trend. Other advance are looked for
when the Democratic convention at
Rochester comes to close. A strong
tone was displayed all through the
market and considerable trading was
lndulged in. Canadian Pacific and
Union Pacific were leaders among
railroad hares and Amalgamated Cop.
per and Western Union in industri.
all,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
QUEEN CONTEST
EXCITING

e The contest for Queen Of the Car.
nival and the diamond ring to be
given the winner is growing very i'm.
teresting and promises to be one of
the features Of the Eagles Carnival.
The candidates stand as follows:
Miss Mays list, Miss Phelps End, Miss
Smith 3rd, Miss Sadd1er 4th.
The voting boxes are at East End
Pharmacy Whites Pharmacy West
End Pharmacy r Frank Masin Phar
macy.
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Mobs of Striking Miners
Rage throughout the
City and Mounted
Troops Patrol
RESIDENTS MUST
KEEP INDOORS
Stated that Bystanders Are
Knocked Down and Stab
bed by the Rioters.

Berlin. Sept. 29.-The situation was
tense throughout the city today fol-
lowing night of violence when mobs
OF triking miners ragged through the
streets and more than 200 persons
were hurt In battles with the police.
Mounted troops patroled the
streets today and orders were issued
to all residents OF the Mooblt dig
trict where the trouble occurred to
keen in doors.
Some of the wounded were fatally
Harsh criticism was directed
against the police today. Il was de.
ciared that nearly half those knocked
down or stabbed were by-standers
who were taking no part In the riot
ing Berlin authorities are thorough.
iy alarmed over the situation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
BUT
STILL TOURING
Representative McKinlay
though Turned Down
Continus to Remain
in the Ring

Washington. Sept %. President
Taft today recFfed confidential rel
ports on the outlook for Republican
success in the congressional elections
Among the callers was representa-
tive McKinlay of California, who, al
though defeated In his own district
by an insurgent has been touring the
country in the interest OF Republican
candidates fos congress.
Many other prominent leaders can
ed but nothing was given out "a (,
tenor of their reports. ~
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
BIGGEST LODGE
Jt SpIuG
&: .:::'. e: '::....::osYlN +: THE STATE


Regarding the Blueheld lodge Of
hlks which opened at Charlestcr yes
terday secured the next annual meet
ing for this city, the Charleston
Gazette says:
.II The Bluefield lodge is the biggest
in the State, numbering more than
seven hundred brothers. They have
a. hfnme worth one hundred and fifty
thQYsand, dollars on which they have
recently spent seventeen thousand
dollars in furnishing. They claim to
have the largest and most comforta-
bio home of any lodge in the asso-
citation.
q And Ei4cGcld is not a dry town.
oitEci."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
CANDIDATE SLEMP
IS LOSING GROUND

y. J. Wysor OF Swords Creek. who
is largely interested in Russell coun-
ty, Va, coal lands who was i'm the
city today on business, says that Rus
sell is lined up for Henry Stuart for
congress in the Ninth Virginia dis
trict, and that the propect Of his
election is growing better every day
Slemp, Mr.. Mysor says. is losing
ground. and his record has failed 20
inspire confidence even among many
OF his Republican friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
KILLED ON THE
MATE BRANCH
Brakeman Whitaker Crush
ed to Death While Cut
ting Car From
His Train

l.. NJ Whitaker. aged twenty-five
brakeman on the Norfolk n Wes
tern was instantly killed mt the Red
Jacket Store on tho Mate Creek
branch late yesterday afternoon. &C.
cording to a report received last
night at the division Office while
cutting out car from his train. He
mad cut the train and on account OF
mistake I'm signals he was caught
between the draw heads and crushed
To death.
Mr.. Whitaker was unmarried and n
resident OF Williamson.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
IS KILLED BY
JUMP FROM CAR

Harrisonburg, Va, Sept. 29.-Paul
Sampsell, aged seventeen, was killed
last night at Elkton. He jumped from
moving Norfolk e. Western train
and fell on a cattle guard breaking a
rib and receiving internal injuries.
He was employed in the Valley Tri-
bune Office and was the son of the
Rev w. II. Sampsell OF the United
Brethren Church. He leaves FIVE sis
ters and four brothers, including As
bury Sampsell OF Washington.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
Two Other Prominent Candi
dates Are Sulzer and
Havens in Democratic
Convention
TWO BITTER
FIGHTS ARE ON
The Direct Primary Plank
in Platform is Causing
Much Discussion

Rochester, Sept. 29-With a dozen
gubernatorial booms to draw from
and with Tammany apparently in con
troll of more than 200 votes out of
total of 450. the Democratic state con
vention opened here shortly after
noon.
There Is a prospect of two bitter
fights, one over selection OF the state
standard bearer and other over the
direct primary plank in platform. Tam
many favors Edward NJ. Shepherd.
Two other TRANCE candidates are Con-
gressman Sulzer and Havens.
Parke: Chairman
Rochester, Sept. 29.-Alton b. Par
ker was selected as temporary chair
man OF Democratic convention.
Tammany Braves
Rochester. N. Y, Sept. 29.-Thero
are many Republicans in Rochester,
but they are saying nothing about 1t
today. With 200 big chiefs and Tam
many braves encamped in the city,
the adherents of the unterrified Dem
ocracy OF the Empire State has sell
dom before attended a Democratic
state convention. Special trains
brougt many delegates to Rochester
from New York, Buffalo and other
cities, and the immense crowd of
last night was largely augmented by
todays arrivals. All the hotels are
tNIa yfn To
though the followers Of the tiger are
making ~ met misc. the :uaI del.
egates are sea 'cciY less enthusiastic
Harmony ia the watch Horn Gf g. g
convention, say the leaders, the Dem
ocratg will abide by IL and victory is
in the air, as their representation In
the convention is greater than ever
before. Two years ago, when Tam.
many was in power in New York City,
1850 shouters went to the state con.
vention.
There arc no lack OF candidates
willing and anxious to accept nomi.
nations for governor and other off.
ces. Many Democrats believe that
Mayor Gaynor is the only man who
can lead the party to victory this
fall. Practical politicians do not like
the idea OF nominating the New York
mayor, because OF his independent
spirit, but will bow 10 the inevitable
II the the Gaynor sentimnt proves
overwhelming. The list OF avowed
and tentative candidates and dark
horses" runs up into the dozens. Ed
ward NJ. Shepard OF Brooklyn, has q
considerable following. Thomas NJ.
Osborne, Of Auburn chairman OF the
Democratic League; Martin n. Glyhn.
OF Albany, former state controller;
Congressman William Sulzer, OF New
York; Judge Martin J. Keogh. OF
Westchester; former Judge -. Cady
Herrick, and State Chairman Dix are
also among those mentioned for the
gubernatorial nomination
The competition for minor state or
fee nominations is scarcely less keen
John s. Whalen, OF this city. fornicr
secretary OF state, is a candidate fl
nomination TO the same Office. Win
lcld A. Happuch. former secrc'arv II
the Democratic state committse. and
Mayor Edwin Fiske OF Mount Ner
non are among those who woulI ac
cept p nomination as controller. Dan
iel T. Frisbie, minority leader Of tho
assembly,, Is being urged by many
friends as the naminee for lieuten
ant governor.
In their platform. 'Nn Democrat
viii doubtless point with scorn e
Continued from Page One)
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
pouRLE AMMluERsARY-

London. Sept English imper.
ialists today celebrated double an.
niyersary- that Of the birth, Sept. %,
1925, Of Robert Lord Give, founder
Of the British empire in India and the
birth, I'm 1853, Of Horatio Lord Mel
son, tho naval hero.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
BROOKS sTARsT FLIGHT

Chicago, Sept 29-Aviator Brooks
started his fight to Springfield. III.
shortly after O'Clock today. His
machine was in perfect running order
and the aviato sped though the air
like e giant hawk
. a pecial train IS accompanying
him.
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IS KILLED IN
}F NILCOE YARDS

q ~ Duncan, aged Go. employed
y the Norfolk G. Western as ear
fcmiltai on the Wilcoe yards was run
over and Instantly killed shortly aftcr
Z O'Clock mis- morning, when train
badlcd into a car under which Dun.
can wag working
DUncan, who is married man. and
has family, had left his residence
about twenty minute before the fatal
accidtnt
4 Pc had been in the employ of the
ffhilrobd company for a number Of
.yeai.A-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
Optimistic Cables

New York, Sept 29.-Cotton open.
ed easier with Nov,mber fifteen
points lower today. Other months
from one to eight points lower. Poor
cables were mainly responsible. Much
apprehension has been felt over the
strike and lock out OF textile workers
at Manchester, England. Later ca.
bles were optimistic and there was a
good buying rally which became gen
eral. Opening, Eeptember 13.45: DC.
tober 13.46; November, offered, 1912;
December 1858; January 1850.
Wheat Higher
Chicago, Sept. 29.-The wheat mar.
ket opened higher on unexpected high
'er cables. Oats started steady to l-Sc
lower. Oats opened a shade higher
with wheat. Provisions were higher
with a light Offering. Opening Sep.
wheat, 9s Is; corn, Sept. SO IA: oats
80 1-2; pork, January 1927.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-09-29
REGISTER

Tomorrow is you last day to regis
ter. " You haven't done II, do It
now.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-19
AN EXPERT OPINION OF SKIN
DISEASES

A prominent national expert on skin
diseases whose name you ore familiar
with says that in all his scientific ex.
perience he has never found so hard a
disease to conquer as Eczema. Yet he
does not hesitate to recommend ZEMO
as a most successful remedy for the
treatment of Eczema, itching skin
diseases, dandruff, pimples, blackheads
and all other diseases of the skin and
scalp He says that not only do its
urative qualities make it popular but
also the fact that it is clean, liquid
remedy for external use. A great i'm
provement over the old style greasy
salves and lotions which are not only
unpleasant TO use but do not destroy
the germ life that causes the disease.
ZEMO draws the germs TO the surface
and destroys them, leaving the skin
clear and healthy. Can be used freely
on infants. Grover Bros, will gladly
supply those who call with a free
sample bottle of ZEMO and booklet
which explains in simple language all
about skin diseases and how TO cure
Yourself at home with ZEMO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-19
NORTH ARCADIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Clark were in
Ithaca on business Tuesday.
David Cuvrell, of Alma, visited his
daughter, Mrs. Alvin Miller, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd Clark, of East
Arcadia, were Sunday guests of Alvin
Miller and family.
Mrs. Clarence Clark entertained
Mrs. p. NJ. Smith and daughter Olive,
of Alma. Sunday afternoon.
Charlie Rogers and family, OF St.
Louis. were the guests of William
Godfrey, Sunday.
Miss Florence and Lulu Keefer Wis
tied their sister, Mrs. Mabel Clark,
Saturday.
Mr.. Stickrod and family visited
their daughter. Mrs. Headrick, of Ar
cada Center, Sunday.
Mrs Charlie Rogers, of st. Louis,
and Mrs. Fred Farmer, of Bowling
Green. Ohio. spent Wednesday with
their brother. William Godfrey.
Mrs. f. II. Hodges was the guest
of Mrs. Ezra Smith, of Alma, few
days this week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-19
LOTS Of AUTOS HERE
Nearly Forty Buzz.wagODS are Owned
in This City

A St. Louis paper disclosed the fact
last wick that twenty-seven automobiles
are owned by residents of that city and
suggests that an organization of ST.
Louis autoists would be profitable as
well as pleasurabl-. 1t also hints that
the neiehboring city is fast taking the
lead among cities OF its size i'll the num-
her of machines owned there.
\ cursory glance down the list of
business and professional men in Alma
show that there are thirty-four machines
owned by residents of the city and that
farmers within mile or two of the
city limits own six more. making n
total of forty cars owned i'll and about
town That his is true seems difficult
to believe at first sight, but on some
days when car after car speeds up and
down Main street, it seems as if there
are many more here. Unless Ithaca
can improve upon this record it would
seem that Alma is the auto center of
the county. This is gratifying to the
residents here as the ownership Of many
machines in city is always indicative
of the prosperity OF its residents.
A list of the owners of automobiles
here is given herewith
a. c. Wyant, Bert Forquer (2), Geo.
Moore, J. II. Lancashire CD, Frank
Pollasky. II. G. Richardson, NJ. Sluyter,
J. Mlunick, William Smell, Chas.
Murpv, {. +. Brown. Floyd Glass, H.
Fatty, f. w. Lake, Bert Knapp, Milton
Holmes, Chef Walker, Geo. Latimer,
John Carpenter, Andrew Hall, DR.. Day,
c. S. Ward, Bart Miller w, Naldredth
(2). Alma Sugar Co., Francis King,
Wilbur, Bert Eckert, J. T. Watkins, Z.
+. Timby. Total, 81
Out of town owners: John Sullivan,
Chas. Sullivan, Lete Adams. Myron
Potter, Lew MUM, Fred Shafer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-19
MRS. Sc. WLCOXDEAD
Alma Lost Another Of Its Oldest
Residents Sunday
FUNERAL IS REID WEDNESDAY
Husband and Sister Alone Survive Her
Lived in Alma Twenty six Years

The citizens of Alma were saddened
to hear of the death of one of the oldest
residents of the city, when the news of
the death of Mrs. S Il. Wilcox became
known Mrs. Wilcox died Sunday,
May the fifteenth, at her home, corner
of West Center street and Grant avenue,
Cancer of the stomach was the cause.
She had been ailing for about a year,
but the disease did not take on an acute
form until about four months ago, since
which time she has been confined to
her bed.
Mrs. Wilcox's maiden name was
Sophie Johnson. She was born III
Calmac Lane, Sweden, in 1871 She
spent her. girlhood there and in 1868
she came to this county. No one else of
her family came with her, but she came
as a companion of Mrs. Ephram Nelson
of Cheyboygan, Michigan, with whom
she resided for several years. Ephram
Nelson is the millionaire sugar king of
Cheyboygan, having become very
wealthy through the beet sugar industry.
In 1915 she made visit to her native
home and when she returned her
brother and sister accompanied her.
She lived for sometime i'll North
Adams, Hillsdale county, Michigan,
moving there in 1915 and it was there
that Mr., Wilcox met her They were
married in Manchester, Michigan, on
March 10, 1875. In 1888 Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilcox moved to Alma. For one
winter they rented a home, but in 81
built the house in which they have
resided ever since that year. Three
boys blessed this union bat all of them
died, two when quite young. The
other Herbert Wilcox, died five years
ago at the age of twenty-seven. He
was a graduate of Alma College. Mrs.
Wilcox was member of the Lutheran
church in the old country and she never
became affiliated with any denomination
in this country. She is survived by her
husband and sister Mathilda Johnson.
The funeral occurred Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock. at the house,
Rev. Mr.. Doty, pastor of the Methodist
church officiating. Those out of town
in attendance were Miss Blauch Muir of
Clinton and S. d. Evans of Hawley.
The pall-bearers were members of the
Masonic lodge of which Mr.. Wilcox is
a member.
In the death of Mrs. Wilcox Alma
pioneers who make this country of ours
what it is.