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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
A GAMBLERS RING.
When Ito Owner Deals tho Cards Arc
an Open Dook e.,t.....

When Ito Owner Deals tho Cards Are
an Open book. ,1g-,.
A curious ring seen recently Is one
that belongs to gambler. one OF the
most famous card players In the ULit.
ed States. 1t is heavy gold band df.
fair and Is exactly five.cighths OF an
Inch wide. Running around the band
In such way as to completely circle
IL Is row OF Eve small signets. Each
one Of these IS worked In gold In the
form OF a shield. These shields are
polished on their surface and bear no
marking OF any sort.
Inside the ring and grooved into fts
outer circle IL another rold circle
When the ring Is put ON the OPERATORS
finger by slight movement II IL nos.
sible to slide the outside band around
on the inner one. The Instant this T.
done from under one Of the xmnll
shields appears minute mirror Viii
mirror Is u scnnt quarter incl III diAu
etcr
When the operator sits In nj gam
OF cards he wears tho ring ON the little
finger OF his right hand.
When he slides the cards Off the nnrk
rs he deals this little mirror comes III
rectly under the card TINT TX being
dealt The dealer. looking down nj his
hands as he deals. sees cnrh cnrd ~ N
comes or the pack. lie knows each
card that he has dealt and exactly
who has the card.
AS the denler puts tho pack down by
movement either slow or fast II ~ n
perfectly simple matter to give the
ring n slight rub. sliding It buck into
It's original position. The mirror. even
when II Is exposed. Is always on the
inside OF the hand and concealed from
every one. After long practice II is
possible TO pull every card on the pack
In such manner that II will reflect I'm
the exact center OF tho mirror Boston
Post
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
Or. Haln,a Dau.

DR.. Tale and the late Bishop Hunt
lngton OF New York we're fast friends
The latter had been n Unitarian, and
bis shift caused a sensation, says the
Christian Register. The Episcopallans
have saints assigned TO the various
days In the year. When an Eplsco-
palian minister writes a letter on any
day for which there Is a saint lie al
ways writes the name OF the saint at
the close OF the letter Instead OF the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

Stockman have long been Of the opin-
Ion that ration OF mangels or sugar
-beets In some way causes kidney or
bladder stones when fed for any
length OF time. To shed some light on
this subject the Iowa experiment sta
ton has been carrying on some expert
ments In feeding mangels aud sugar
beets to rams. The results OF these
experiments show conclusiyely that
snch feeding Is attended with consider
able danger and is almost sure TO prove
fatal If continued for any considerable
period Of time. For short fntterlug
periods there is no particular danger,
and the roots make valuable addition
to the ration.-Country Gentleman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
Spray For Potato BIiuht.

Potato blight is often very destruc-
tive to Irish potatoes. The plants
should be sprayed every three weeks
during growing season where blight is
prevalent. A good formula for this
purpose is copper sulphate (blue vitroD
four pounds. lime Ave pounds. water
hfty gallons. Paris green may be
added at the rate Of one pound to fifty
gallons Of the mixture. when potato
beetles and flea beetles will be destroy.
ed as well as blight-Farm and Ranch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
Amount Of Grain on Pasture.

Growing or fattenlng pigs cannot be
produced satisfactorily ON pasture
alone. but p grain ration IL necessary
The Montana experiment station found
that hogs fed full grain ration on
pasture gained on an average 1.39
pounds per hog per day and required
ALP pounds Of grain for 100 pounds Of
gain Hogs fed half ration OF grain
gained .9S pound per hog per dry and
required POI pounds Of grain for 100
pounds Of gain. Thus 1t will be seen
that the hogs fed full grain ration
on pasture made more rapid gains, but
consumed much more grain for every
100 pounds Of gain.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

An invention intended for many uses
In the kitchen is the meat press above
shown. designed by a Wisconsin man.
For making pressed chicken. veal or
other meat Loaf and for COMPRISING
meat for sandwiches this device Is
suited. SIhS appearance the affair Is
much like letterpress. except that
the lower portion. instead Of being a
6at plate. Is box deep enough to hold
@ large quantity of meat. The meat
or fowl is chopped up into large
chunks and deposited in this box. The
press is then screwed down until the
contents OF the box IL compressed into
a solid piece. from which slices may
be cut as from loaf Of bread. This
Is especially handy for making sand
wiches. rs 1t eliminates all waste and
does not necessitate the slicing of the
roast or fowl only where large pieces
OF meat can be obtained. u.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
SNAPSHOTS AT LOCAL NEWS

Miss Willie Nay Carr of Falls Mills
was in the city on shopping tour this
morning A
Miss Nancy Leslie left this after
noon for Tazewell where she will visit
relatives.
Ray Sanders, Leftwich Otey, w. r.
Bond and Ray Evans drove over to
Princeton yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. J. NJ. Sanders and children who
have been visiting friends in Tazewell
returned home yesterday afternoon.
George d. Hughes, Superintendent
OF the Dorchester Coal and Coke Co.
is visiting in the city.
Mrs Sidney Peery OF Buchanon
county has returned from two
weeks visit to her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. G. HUFFMAN 221 Reese street
Miss Bert Keothe and Miss Mona
Reese of Parkersburg are the guest OF
Mrs. G. o. Stahlman on Raleigh Ter
race.
Mrs. G. o. Stahlman returned yes
terday from Parkersburg where she
has been visiting for the past month.
Miss Lorvis Hill OF Bedford City
who has been visiting relatives In the
city for several weeks left this after,
noon for ner home.
They will leave Wednesday for Bos.
ton, Mass. where she will attend the
eighth annual convention Of l. b. NJ.
w. of Z.
Francke Fox left this afternoon for
Roanoke, where he will visit friends
for several weeks before entring
school
President l.. Z. Johnson OF the n. G.
w. will larrjve in the city tomorrow
afternoon OH special train to inspec;
the road.
Joe Kelley left this afternoon for
Tazewell where he will visit relatives.
Robert Henry left for Tazewell this
afternoon to visit friends.
Miss Alice Hoover OF Tazewell pass.
ed through the city this afternoon on
her way to Pulaski where she will
visit friends. IS.
Rev. J. d. Splitter OF Mora. va, pass.
ed through The city today enroute to
his old homo at Bedford City, where
he VIII spent several days.
Two OF the large Mallet engines
passed through the city yesterday en-.
route to Johnson City, where they will
be used on the C. c. & o. Ry.
Mrs. Raymond Staley and dauphter
Margaret OF Roanoke who have been
visiting friends in the city for reveral
weeks left this afternoon for tbe1
home.
miss Matte Askin who has been
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

w. n. Doak OF Williamson is I'm the
city on visit to friends.
l.. G. Luger OF Kimballton, Va. Is in
the city on business.
Col. l.. f. Tierney OF Powhatan is
In the city today.
w. J. Bragg of Bedford City was q
visitor In the city yesterday.
Buy a home then you wont have to
move EASLEY & WEST.
w. B. Steele OF Keystone was visi.
tor to the city yesterday.
represent the best Life Insurance
Company in the world. f. III. EASLEY.
H. A. Wilson spent Sunday with
his family on Giles street
j. j. Allen OF East Radford spent
Sunday in the city
Ernest Burks spent Sunday with
friends in the city
do all kinds of Insurance. Phone
'144. E. II. EASLEY.
Ellie Greever OF Tazewell was a visi-
tor TO the city yesterday.
j. NJ. McI'lhaney spent Sunday with
friends in Roanoke
Henry Becker OF welch spent Sun
day with relatives in the city.
List your property for sale with
EASLEY & WEST.
II. E. Ded,ick Of Princeton is in the
city today
Prof. James Brown left this after
noon for Tazewell to visit friends.
q" EASLEY & WEST can collect your
rents cheaper than you can and only
charge per cent and remit monthly.
Attorney w. Z. Ross left for Balti.
more this afternoon on business to be
gone 70 ra few days.
The Sunday school of the Presbyter.
ian church will hold their annual pic.
mic on September sixth.
c. c. Broskie left today for his home
at Marion. Va, where he will spend
few days vacation with hhome folks
A. j. Simmons OF Vivian is In the
city and will leave today for Rich
mond, Norfolk an dother eastern cities.
Mrs. r. j. Malkey OF st. Louis. Mo.
Is In the city on a visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. p. Stuart of Baldwin Avenue
Miss Nellie Cooley left this after
noon for Tazeweli where she will
visit relatives.
William Hudson and Frank Bag.
gett OF Norfolk are the guest OF N;,s
Aileen Akers OF Tazewell street
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
RECRUITING OFFICER
GETS SEVEN ROOkYS

Recruiting officer Johnson rounded
up seven recruits today and gave them
thorough airing an da test in endur-
ance by marching them around the
block reveral times. This is the big.
gest day that officer Johnson has ever
had since he has been In the recruit
ing service.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

IT'S all very well for you to preach
economy" said his wife. but notice
whenever ] cut down expenses that
you smoke better cigars and spend
more money for your own pleasure
than at any other time"
Wei. confound It, what do you sup.
pose ] want you to economic for, any.
way"-ChIcago Record. Herald.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

Miss ErRestine Kahle of Abingdon
Va. who has been spending the sum
mer with her sister, Mrs. w. p. Sum
ner at Holden viii larrive in the city
tonight to visit relatives for several
days before her return home. =.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
A Chanoed Girl,

How Is II thnt Julia is so Jealous
and quarrelsome? She used to have
such a sweet disposition"
IL know. but the past year she has
been singing In n church choir."-Bal-
iimore American.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
Hard on Him.

Hello, Ned, old boy. Writing home
for money"
mo"
What are you making SO much fuss
over? You've been Tuning over that
letter for two hours"
'Tm trying to write home without
asking for money"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

date. Bishop Huntington learned all
these things quickly and began to prac-
tice them at once. The first time he
had occasion to write to his old friend
DR.. Hale after Joining the church he
placed "St. Michael's day" after his
signature. A reply from the doctor
came, and after his name he had writ.
ten In full. round hand. Wash day."
The Frying Pan.
People are always decrying the fry
ing pnn." said an experienced cook.
but the thing they refer to-cooking
meat. etc. In shallow pan with but
ter as fat-isn't really frying It: II is
sauteing. The real frying pan Is a
deep kettle filled with hot clear lard
or olive oil. In this the food-douch-
nut. croQuette or whatever Il may be-
Is Immersed just long enough to make
crisp and brown on the outside and
featbery and light on the inside. Food
cooked In this way is entirely digesti.
BILE IL properly mnde. Hut 80 many
cooks make the mistake OF putting too
much shortening In the mixture to be
fried, and the fat inside. combining
with the fat outside. prevents the for
nation of the crisp crust aud p,skes
the food soggy."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

Mistress-Here's the man for that
CLOCK to b0 repaired. Get It for him.
Nora-And. shure, where Is n? Ais.
ress- Upstairs. OF course. Nora.
Faith. an J thought It had run downi
New York Press
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
The Usual Quantity.

Train Passenger Ito porter. who Is
welding whisk)-Much dust on me.
porter? Porter-'Bout 30 cents with,
sRh.- Boston. Transcript.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
PlcKEHs IN DIXON PLAY.
MEMBER Of Famous Family is Fore
most Comedian Of "sine
Of the Father"

George H. Brennan has engaged Ar.
tnur }. Pickens to play the role O,
Andy, the negro butler in Thomas nv
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

the guest of Mrs. K. II. Easley O,
Giles street returned to her home al
Greenville. Miss. this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
A Dead Game Sport.

Sir Claude de Crespigny has crossed
the North sen In a balloon and is the
only white man who has successfully
swum the first Nile cataract. He has
escaped from the coils OF python.
Owed among the sharks to amuse a
few friends ut Bermuda and enlisted
as scout during the Boer war be-
cause red tape threatened to keep him
In England waiting for billet until.
as he put 1t. ''all the fun was over"
three OF his sons also being ut the
front at the time. One might search
the world over 10 find nm individual
more fond of sport and adventure. In
swimming. shooting. running. riding
and rowing he. excels.--L London Tit,
Bits.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29
Treatment For Limbsrnsck.

Limberneck In chickens and hens Us
usually caused from eating poisoned
food, such as spray mixtures. decayed
meat. etc. It can be more easily pre-
vented than cured. Ii results from
paralysis Of the nerves caused by trou-
BILE In the intestines. Give the fowls
cruel made from fiaxseed or white OF
an egg with milk seasoned slightly
with ginger.-Farm and Ranch q
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

Miss Willie Nay Carr of Falls Mills
was in the city on shopping tour this
morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

Miss Nancy Leslie left this after
noon for Tazewell where she will visit
relativeG
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-29

Miss Matte Askin who has been
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
NATIONAL BoWLERS TO MEET
Congressman KrOnmiIIer VIII Rep
resent President Taft.

Baltimore. Md. April 12-Thursday
night will witness the opening Of the big
Bowling Association tenpin tour
nament at the Garage. Mayor Mahool.
the city, viii be on hand
ana make an address Of welcome to the
officers and members. Congressman Kron-
miller. representing President Taft. will
also be present and assist in extending
the welcome.
President Clingen, Secretary Stevens.
Treasurer DUNCAN. Second Vice Presi-
dent Pryor. and Messrs. Kirk and Hazel
ton, of the board Of governors. all Of the
National Bowling Association will off,
cially open the tournament in the name
Of that organization. They will also roll
a contest on alleys Nos. IL and p against
a team composed Of officers Of the Balti-
more Bowling Tournament Company.
In addition. there will be a contest be-
tween two teams composed OF members
OF the Baltimore city council As the
councIImen have practiced diligently for
the last three months. a keen combat is
looked forward to between the rival
teams. which will be composed OF DR..
Downes. DR.. Heatwole. Or. Muse. Charles
Whiteford, Charles Greibel, John Betz.
IT.. DR.. Heller, and others.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
CHARITIES WORK EXPLAINED.
Frederick L. SiddOns, Of Board of
Trustees. Replies to Criticisms.

Replying to the recent criticisms Of the
Associated Charities. Frederick L. Sid
dons. member of the board Of trustees Of
that organization, yesterday gave out
the following statement:
ITO endeavor TO improve the environ
ment which poverty produces is a great
work. 1t will not solve the problem Of
poverty. but who can measure in dollars
and cents the value Of a rescued member
OF society? And this is the work the
Associated Charities IS doing. To do Il
successfully we must have men and
women Who are moved not by the attrac-
ton OF salaries but who are inspired by
love OF their fellow-nan and by n de-
sire To help as best they may IN a work
Of regeneration and rehabilitation. Yet
they too. must live.
The Associated Charities pays it's
agents not by any manner or means
what they deserve and need. The board
OF directors has long since won the con-
fdence Of this community In their judy
ment and discretion They give OF their
time and means in the doing OF a work
which, though it will not solve. as I
have said, the problem OF poverty az
least is not pauperizing the objects OF
their work. but rather endeavors 10 re-
store them as useful citizens and mem
bers Of society"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13

Rovardennan. Cal. April FIT was
great day at Jefrries' camp to-day. as it
witnessed Jen's first boxing since he went
into active training. After many delays
and disappolntments. the big fellow put
on gloves with Berger for three fast
rounds. His work was a revelation for
the fans who witnessed II, and also
source Of discontinue TO Berger. who
was sadly out OF condition.
The bout was filled with action from
start 10 finish. JeT did not devote him
self 20 any one style of milling, but
fought all over Berger until Sam was
completely exhausted.
The most noticeable thing. probably.
was the marked Improvement in wind The
wheeling and labored breathing, which
characterized his work on the stage. has
disappeared completely. His nose. which
bothered him considerably at that time.
has been fixed. so his breathing appara-
tus is in excellent shape. Berger waXed
enthusiastic over Jefs work
After Berger blew up, Jim took to
punching the bag as a substitute He
INDUCED in this form Of exercise until
the bag was broken from its fastening
after several rounds Of pummeling
81 am IN good condition right now.
said Jen after he had completed rope
skipping. boxing bout. and bag punching
"and II you don't believe It I will bear
Bob Armstrong playing handball 20 show
you that I am not tired"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
LABORITES SUPPORT DOLLIvER
Federal Financial Aid to Country'H
Trade Schools Urged.

Trade Schools Urged.
Representatives of the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor appeared before the SEN
ate Committee on Agriculture and For
estry yesterday in behalf OF the bill In
troduced by Senator Dolliver for Federal
financial aid to schools that give voca-
tional training.
The bill was outlined by the educational
committee Of the federation. and pro-
vides for an expenditure Of $1,000 900 an
.nually.
Among those who appeared were Her
bert Myrich. OF Springfield. Mass. presi-
dent Of the National League OF Industrial
! Education, and publisher Of several maya
zines devoted to the Industrial arts and
| home economies; Dr. George f. Myers.
principal OF the Mckinley Manual Train
ing School IN this city; Charles H Wins
low. acting secretary OF the committee
on Industrial education Of Massachusetts;
f. E Balcomb. president or the Rhode
Island State Normal School, and a rep
resentative of the National Educational
Association: Myron ]. Jones. director of
education Of the Washington Y. NJ c. A;
Thomas c. Miller. principal OF the West
Virginia state Normal School at Shep-
herdstown. w. Va; N. I. Batchelder.
master OF the National Grange.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13

from Baltimore and Philadelphia to-day.
The New York visitors will arrive to-
morrow
Half dozen OF the most popular breeds
are 10 be judged to-day. and It Is ex-
pected that a large crowd will be on
hand this morning when the show opens.
Every indication points 10 a record
breaking attendance, and it Is believed
that the show will be the greatest ex-
Lib!t Of the kind ever seen in Washing
ton.
Mr. Oldham said last night: This show
ought 20 be one OF the best ever seen in
Washington. l believe il will compare
favorably. IN number Ct fine dogs en-
tered. location OF the exhibit. and IN ev-
cry way. with any other show given this
year in the United States"
DIR. French Optimistic.
DR. French said: Everybody connected
with the exhibit has worked hard 70 give
tho public a great show II will be lib
orally patronlzed and IS we'll worth a
visit from all who are interested IN fne
dogs"
Z Treasurer Johnston believes the show
/ is the greatest ever arranged. He said
/ The exhibit in every way compares IA
vorably with the biggest dog shows giver
! anywhere. a large attendance is ex-
: pected."
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
WILL SETTLE WAGE DISPUTE
E. Z. Clark Selected Arbitrator in
New York Central Differences.
Points Between Railroad Company
and It's Employees VIII He
Adjusted by Board.

z. F. Clark, Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. has accepted the invitation
OF both sides OF the controversy TO be
ioint arbitrator with p II. Morrissey, OF
the differences between the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad and
the Order Of Railway Conductors and
brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen as 70
the question OF increased wage sched-
ules.
Mr.. Clark received an urgent telegram
signed by representatives OF both sides
asking that he serve as one Of the judges.
He wired Immediately that in view Of the
fact that such a duty would be IN the
nature of a service TO the public. he will
be glad to act as an arbitrator. Mr..
Clark will probably go to New York to-
morrow
The following statement was given out
yesterday by the New York Central. after
a conference:
1T has been decided to submit all
points OF difference now existing between
the company and its conductors, train
men and yardmen TO arbitration. Mr.
E f. Clark, member of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and formerly
grand chief OF the order OF Railroad Con
ductors. with 2. II. Morrissey. president
Of the Railway Employees and Investors
Association, formerly grand master OF
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen
have been chosen to act as arbltrators,'
Both sides have agreed to abide by tn,
decision Of the two men selected. It 1,
expected that the arbitration session will
be held in New York very soon.
". c. Brown, president cf the New
York Central: A. II. Smith, vice presi
dent and general manager; Mr.. Cowley
William Lee. representing the trainmen
and A. r. Garretson. representing tn,
conductors. with about fifty other dele
gates, met by appointment at II O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
COLD STORAGE BILL ENDORSED.
Beef Trust Prosecutor Declares
Measure Important Legislation.


In a conference with Representative
Kinkald. Of New Jersey and Senator
Lodge. OF Massachusetts, yesterday.
Pierre P. Garvan, prosecutor OF Hudson
County, y. j., who is fighting the beef
trust. declared the cold storage bill IS the
most important piece Of proposed legisla-
ton introduced since the passage OF the
pure food law.
''rhe committee investigating the high
cost OF living. Of which Senator Lodge
is chairman" said Mr.. Garvan, rs per
forming a great public service. 1t is only
natural that the big packers and cold
storage people VIII have no lack OF advo-
Gates and arguments TO oppose the pas
sage Of the cold storage bill.
by the cold storage system the season
Of plenty has been wiped out. and IN its
place is perpetUated a scarcity Of food.
always producing high prices for the
benefit Of the operators OF the system.
Without the present system of cold stor-
age there would be no beef trust"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
Light Diet.

Frou HarpeTs Monthly.
An old darby, sent TO a hospital, upon
his arrival was placed in a ward, and
one Of the nurses put a Thermometer in
his mouth to take his temperature.
When the house doctor made his
rounds, he said:
We'll. my man. how do you feel7'
81 feels right torbIe sub"
Have you had anything 10 eat YETI"
"Yessuh, had n little"
What did you have?"
"A lady done gimme piece OF glass
ter suck, sub
The Washington herald., 1910-04-13
Too Small for Use.

From tho Chicago News.
Man" remarked the student OF I'M
natural history, lis the only animal that
uses a handkerchief"
Then, rejoiced the thoughtful thinker.
1T is just as I suspected"
How is that?" queried the student
"A woman's handkerch.efs are only for
show" answered the [. l.