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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
officer Jones Captures smil.
ey Hanson Who is Want
ed in Georgia on Vari.
GUS Charges
JAIL BREAKER
WITH A RECORD
Sheriff at Rome Advises He
Is One of Worst Men
in the State

Police Officer a. NJ. Jones made an
important arrest this morning about
Q o'clock when he took into custody
man by the name Of Smiley Han.
son AT, the Enterprise planning mill in
the west end. who Is wanted at Rome,
Ga, on various and sundry charges.
burgalry and Jail breaking being the
main ones. Hanson, who has been in
the city for about six weeks and
who was going under the name of
Brown admitted that he was the right
man. He told the arresting officer
that he had broken Jail seven Or eight
times. and intended to repeat the ope
ration whenever an opportunity pre-
sented itself. He evidently has it
right now, but in view of the fact
that he was placed In the strong cxge
at the city Jail when he was arrest
ed this morning, the chances OF es-
cape at least in this locality appear
very slim.
On the adyices of Sheriff T. B.
Broach of Floyd county. Ga. Officer
Jones has had Hanson shadowed. for
the last two weeks, and this morning
when thoroughly convinced that he
had the right man he made the ar
rest. Hanson made no resistance, and
there was no hesitancy in his admis-
sion that he was the man wasted. He
said that he had broken jail at Rome
where he was confined on a burglary
charge. This corresponds to the ad-
vice received from Sreri:ff Broach,
who say that Hanson is one of the
worst charcters to be found In the
state OF Georgia. He and Claud Per.
rien. who was in Jail for similar
oflense, and who is also said TO be
n very bad man, escaped twelve
months ago. According TO Hanson s
account he and his partner separated
In Kentucky several months ago. Han
son came to Bluefield and secured
employment at the planning mill with
the intention of earning money Il
pay his passage 10 the Panama canal
zone for which he said he intended
leaving within few days had his ar
rest not stopped the voyage. A re
ward was offered by the Georgia au
thorities for the capture Of the tvc
men.
The Georgia sheriH was notiaed by
wire 'short time after the eabture
and will probably come at qce "a
take his man into custody.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
bRAMWELL WANTS
SECOND BATTALION

General Irving Walker OF Bran.
well was in the city today in the In.
terest Of the regiment at Bramwell.
The second battalion OF the second
regiment is non.existant. and il is urg-
ed that IL should be stationed at somo
point in the Pocahontas coalfields
which at present are without such
protection. After the Spanish.Ameri.
can war the second battalion dropped
out and there was n petition before
the last Legislature for It's reinstate.
ment with headquarters at Bramwcll
but IL WAS never recognized.
1t is urged that there is state mi.
litary establishment at Wheeling and
one at Parkersburg, but nothing OF
the kind in tho southern part of the
state, and especially In the coal min.
inE districts where such service Is
particularly needed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

Three more days and then several
judges will assemble at The Leader
business Office to count the vote cast
by the four leading candidates to de
termine which Of the three highest
shall be declared the winners of the
handsome prizes offered in tho sub.
scription contest which positively
comes TO close December ~ AZ .
o'clock Each Of the three prizes are
awaiting proof OF ownership
minutes after the award Is finally
made they will be transferred 10 their
rightful owners-and they will also be
rightfully earned, for only candidates
who have actually turned in the lar.
gest amount Of cash earning the larg
est number Of votes can win in THIS
contest.
Thus far it has been q fair fight for
th" leading position and The Leader
management hopes that this spirit OF
fairness will continue 10 the cnd--
and il viii.
Three more costly prizes we're ney-
or offered by any newspaper in city
tho size OF Bluefeld. Never bas "a
contest won the attention Of the pub.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
CHRISTMAS TREES
REPORTED SCARCE

New York, Dec. 20.--Dealers report
shortage In the supply of Christmas
trees and other holiday greenery, and
as a result high prives prevail and
the poorer people of the city viii be
forced to do without such adornments.
Holly, mistletoe and other green's are
selling at more than doubly The prices
charged last year.
Heavy SHOWS in the sections where
the green's flourish are responsible
for the scarcity and increased prf.
ces. The same cause has delayed tho
cutting and shipment OF Christmas
trees, and received by the West street
dealers are not OF as good quality as
usual A growing movement against
the denudatlop OF forests by the
cutting OF trees for Christmas mes
has also played is part in curtaIlIng
the supply.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

Iofrer to the person who pays his or
her subscription the longest time In
advance.
1t matters not whether you live in
the country or city, the longest num-
Der of years in advance wins--not the
largest amount OF money.
This offer has no connection with
the subscription offer now just about
concluded by The Leader, but all striv
ing for the set Of books are entitled
TO vote 5000 times for the candidate
of their choice on each years sub.
scription.
Candidates are not allowed to re.
ceivo money on this special oner. All
money must be paid directly to the
business manager of The Leader.
Receipts win be given to any candi.
date whom a subscriber may select.
The books are expected to be omen
for inspection at the business office
of The Leader Tuesday evening. Call
in and inspect them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
IMPERIAL DIE!
OF JAPAN MEETS

Toxic. Dec. 20-The Japanese Diet.
or parliament. was convened today in
Toxic. Many important measures will
be considered during the session. es.
pecially in relation to the government
OF Korea, which recently became a
part OF the Japanese empire. Several
acts looking to the increased efficiency
OF the navy and army will be intro
duced. The further development of
the Japanese merchant marine will
be taken up. The recent plot against
the life of the Mikado will probably
result in the passage of more strin-
gent laws for the protection OF the
imperial family.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
YOU SHOULD NOT
WRITE DON'T OPEN

Washington, De-. 20.--Thousands O.
packages containing Chris: u,s sit,s
are being held W At possogiccs all
over the land and will be returned to
the senders, IL known. Or forwarded
to the dead letter division. because
of the written Endorsement on the
wrappers. Don't open until Christ
mas The writing OF such n dlrec-
ton subjects the parcel to letter rates,
TWO cents an ounce. Printed slips or
stickers bearbg the words may bo
pasted on parcels mailed at merchan-
disc rates. Cards containing the writ.
ten words, MERRY Christmas'' or
Happy New Year." may be enclosed
with gifts sent through the malls, but
any words beyond these salutations
render the parcel subject TO first class
postage rates.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
ASSAULT
MURDER
ARSON
Young Negro Charged With
Heinous Crimes in Gran
vile County, North
Carolina
BLOODY KNIFE
is DISCOVERED
Arrested by Sheriff and the
Excitement is Intense
in Vicinity

Durham, n. c., Dec. 2O.--Nathan
Montague. n young negro charged with
assault, murder and arson last night
In Granville county was placed In
hil here this morning. The neigh,
bors discovered the home OF J. l..
Sanders on fire about 10 o'clock last
night. They rushed to the scene hut
none of the family could be found On
the ground nearby, however, were
found portions of girls clothing.
hair blood and n bloody knife. When
the fire died down the charred bodies
Of Miss Mary Sanders, her father.
j. l.. Sanders and two-year-old
granddaughter were found. The knife
was recognized as belonging 20 Ma
than Montague. o. 2nll
Sheriff Wheeler was called and went
to the house OF Montague where he
found the negro trembling, bloody
and with hair on him. He made no
resistance to arrest and was hurried
10 Durham.
The excitement in Granville "a in.
tense.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
NEW CITY LIGHTS
ARE SATISFACTORY

The new lights which have been
fecently installed on the front and
back streets Of the city, numbering
ninety-one is all. are thus far prov.
ing satisfactory, and will save the
city approximately $500 a year in
light bill. In addition 10 this advan.
tage, the Bluestane Traction Company
Is to take care Of them.
The lights on the front streets are
$50 X. ". and those on the back
streets 100 The change is largely
due TO the efforts Of Finance Commits.
sioner s. ~ worley, and Il is be
heved It will not only prove a saving
TO the city, but will give more eff.
cient service.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

lie thot The Leaders, subscription CON
test haa won. But there is n reason"
for this feeling--the board OF direos
tors guaranteed to all an equal on
rortunity 10 win and fair chance
will be given 10 every contestant
right up TO The last minute.
Because this or that candidate did
such strenuous work during the ear.
Her days OF the two months struggle
.r supremacy in The Leaders, sub
ecriptiOn contest, II does not allow
one at This stage OF the contest to
rest Easy. Neglecting TO bring ones
vote TO the largest amount possible
may mean defeat The leaders Of to-
day may give way to another leader
tomorrow
Al candidates should realize that
~" contest is about completed. that
Continued on Page TwoD
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
JOLLY TARS WILL
BE WELL FED

London, Dec. Contracts have
been made by officers of the American
Atlantic fleet for vast uantities of del
icacies to be served at the Christmas
feast of the tars.
The battleships arc now heading
for Bibraltar, where the ywill mobilize
within day or two and where Christ.
mas VIII be spent. Special arrange
ments have been made by the British
government to facilitate the delivery
OF Christmas mails TO the men OF tho
feet
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
SNOW ORDINANCE
MUST Be OBSERVED

= - -
IN view or the snow today and the
fact that lot more is liable to occur
before the winter breaks, the city
authorities deem it wise to call at.
tention again to the ordinance relat-
ing to keeping the sidewalks clear.
The ordinance provides that the own
ers OF the abutting property whether
the property is occupied or vacant
must see that the snow after each
storm is cleared from the walks. The
provisions OF the measure were not
complied with when the last snow
fell, and as result there were sundry
fallings amoIAB the citizens and sever
al severe injuries which might have
Teen obviated had the law been ob.
served
In several localities the snow pack.
4 and became a sheet of ice over
which it was difficult for the sleek
shod pedestrian to navigate. In many
instances the earth arose and hit him
and for no fault OF his.
The property owner IS liable TO be
fined IL he does not attend tn the
matter. and the city is liab,; for d4m
ages in cases Of injury where the
walks have not been cleaned accord
Ing to law. Therefore, the city authori
ties say that the provisions Of the
ordinance must be complied with.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
TO OCCUPY NEW
OFFICES JAN. Is

II. w Shieldf land agent for the
Pocahontas Coal & Coke Company at
Bramwell and Thos II. Claggett. chief
engineer, are in the city today looking
after the construction Of the new
flee building which Is being complet-
ed on the plat adjoining the Norfolk
& Western division Office. They hope
TO move into thoir new offices about
the middle of January.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
THREE CUSHION CHAMPIONSHIPS

New York. Dec. 0.-Alfred Do orc,
world championship at pool and
three cushion billiards, will defend
the latter title against John Daily,
beginning tonight TIRE match viii
continue three nights and will be hold
at Doyle's Academy.
Cue experts are greatly interested
in the contest many OF them doubling
whether any man can turn from cham
pionship pool to championship bill.
liards in less than month and he
successful in defending both titles,
Tho wonderful Cuban recently won
the pool title and broke worlds
record. DAILY is former champion
at the three cushion game.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
ALABAMA SOCIETY.

New York, Dec. -Alabarnians
who have yielded 10 the lure Of the
metropolis will dance and make mcr.
ry az the Waldorf.Astona this even
ing, the occasion being the first ball
and reception TO be held this season
b ythe Alabama Society Of New York.
This society has many prominent
New Workers among It's mcmbcrs, in.
cluding Judge II. W. Somervillo. who
is it's president, and Dr. John s.
Wyetb. the distinguished surgeon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
SUFFOLK IS DRY
BY 55 MAJORITY

Sunolk. Va, Dec. 2O.--SunfoIk yes.
terday voted 10 keep the saloons out
of town by majority Of fifty.fye
votes. The election was hotly con
tested. many Of the leading business
places Of the town closing during the
day. The vets are considerably sore
at their defeat. while the drys are
correspondingly elated. SO far there
Is nothing 10 indicate a contest by
either Iarty.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
VICTORY FOR
THE RAILROADS
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Decides that Ex-
Port Rates May be Low
Ell thar Domestic

Washington. Dec. 2o.-The rail
roads of the country gained a victory
In the decision OF the Interstate Com
mercc Commission which decided that
the roads have not been violating the
Interstate Commerce act in fixing OK
port freight rates lower than domes-
tic rates, with certain exceptions.
Under the decision the railways can
continue to fix export rates lower than
domestic rates.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
TO WE'D MEnnssnAY

Harry DarnelI former resident
Of this city, who now has a posishon
with large contracting company Of
Chattanooga, is at home to attend the
marriage Of his sister Miss Gertrude
TO Mr.. Harry Biggs. which event is
10 take place az the Presbyterian
church next Wednesday evening. Rev.
8. W Moore will perform the service.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
COTTON REPORT
SHOWS INCREASE

Warrington. Dec. 2O.-The census
&C on report issued today shows i0.-
69S,fN2 bales. counting round for half
bales, ginned from the growth OF 1910
to December l3, compared with 9,35S,-
0S5 bales for 1909. 1904, ,2G9 for 1905.
The percent Of the last three chops
ginhed to December i3 Is 92.9 for
1903. 9l for 1908, 81 for 1907.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

Dr. w. III. st. Clair returned from
Washington last night where he ac-
companied Mrs. G.. o. Wright TO ope.
rate on her daughter, Miss Josephine
Tor appendicitis. The Doctor said that
Miss Josephine recovered from the
anaesthetics and is getting along nice
ly. Mrs. Wright remained with her
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

If you are one of the many friends
OF The Blueheld Evening Leader
(and who IS notY why not pay your
subscription several years in advance
and become the winner OF the twenty.
hye volumes, a complete set OF the
writings OF Mark Twain?
Through the courtesy OF Harper e.
Brothers, the New York publishers,
The Leader Is able to make this great
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
IS SENTENCED TO
EIGHTEEN YEARS

Boston, Dec. 20.-Big Bill Keliher,
leader Of the faro gang which swindl.
ed George w. Coleman out Of the
thousands he stole from the National
City Bank of Cambridge, was today
sentenced 10 eighteen years In pris-
on. He was then released under $50.
900 bail pending the application for
a new trial
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
Last Days OF Leader
Contest Are At Hand

LEADERS OF TO-DAY MUST KEEP
POSITION TO WIN ANY OF THE
PRIZES OFFERED IN CONTEST
JUDGES MUST BE SELECTED
PLAINLY WRITTEN LISTS OF
SUBSCRIBERS FOR LAST DAY
ARE REQUIRED.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
HIGH GRADE PIANOS

Prof 7. ~ n. Christie. conserva.
tory graduate. who Is a local dealer in
pianos and organs, and tunes and re-
pairs, uses Leader advertising space
today TO cail attention 20 his busi-
ness. Intending purchasers Of pianos
can reach Prof. Christie by address
ing Box sos. Blueaeld
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
Mark Twain S Writings
To Be Given Away

TO THE PERSON WHO PAYS HIS
OR HER SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
LEADER TO THE LONGEST DATE
IN ADVANCE - TWENTY-FIVE
BEAUTIFUL VoLUMEs-AWARo
WILL BE MADE DECEMBER "a
AND BOOKS IMMEDIATELY CIV.
en- TO WINNER.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

While the people of Bluefield rather
expected larger population than that
wired the Leader today by Director
Durand of the Census Bureau. the
returns show gain OF over 140 per
cent over the census OF 1900, which Is
regarded as very healthy increase.
charieston's Population.
Washington, Dec. 20.-Census Bu.
reau today announced the population
OF Blueield. w. VA, Hiss and Char
lesion. w Va, 2?,996.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20

DIR. Harvey Wiley, the governments
pure food expert ut Washington, and
Miss Anna Kelton. to whom he Is
engaged. The announcement Of his
engagement came as surprise to his
friends fyrs.sr. Wiley was regarded
as one OF wseshington's staunch advo.
Gates of the life of single blessedness.
Miss Kelton's famil yis well known
in Washington, having been of official
and social Importance there ever since
the Colonial days Her father was
Adjutant-General John c. Kelton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
A BIC SALE ON
RED CROSS SEALS

Bluetield is proud of the fact that
she Is doing her part in the sale OF
the Red Cross stamps or seals. Ray
Evans of the Flat Top Book & Sta
tionery company reports that the com
pany has already sold $4,000 of these
stamps and hopes TO reach 100000
before tie Christmas sales are over.
This is the only place the stamps
can be procured in the city. and the
company in the interest OF the cause
is conducting the sale without profit.
Any person. or dealer who wishes 20
sell the stamps may get them at the
Flat Pop Book & Stationery company
store on Bland street and distribute
them on the same basis. t.ti
Prospects Bright.
Reports from headquarters of the
American Red Cross given out today
indicate that at the beginning OF the
last week of the sale the Christmas
Seals, searly 35.0O0,O0O have been sold
and that the prospects are bright for
sale of more than 50,000,0O0.
The actual number of Seals sold to
date Is nearly 100000 In excess If
The entire number sold in 1909 and
! $ already nearly three times the sale
| 1908. If the sale this week keeps
up at the same rate as since Decem-
ber 1st, the national authorities esti.
mate that over $500. 900 will be added
TO the tuberculosis funds In all parts
of the country. This will be double
the amount realized last year.
Engaged in this campaign for sell
ing Red Cross Seals is an army OF
over 100000, including men, women
and children OF every rank and sta
ton. Agents have been appointed in
one or more places in every state
except Idaho and Montana Among
the groups and institutions which are
assisting in the movement are the
iAnti-TuberculosIs Societies, Red Cross
Chapters, Women's Clubs, Labor I'm
ions, Lodges. Schools, Banks, Thea
terra Department Stores, Hospitals
and inDumerable other agencies. Thou
sands OF dollars worth of advertise
ing is being doD&ted' 10 khe campaign
and many millions OF circulars ar,
being distributed TO remind peopl
TO buy Red Cross Seals.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
EARLY MARKET
VERY ACTIVE
Later Tendencies Reaction.
ary With Result that
Earlier Gains Were
Wiped Out

New York. Dec. 20.-~During the
first fifteen minutes OF trading in the
stock market today securities were
exceedingly active and prices of most
stocks ruled fractlonally higher. To-
ward the end of the first half hour the
market developed reactionary tenden-
cies with result that many OF the ear
lier gains were wiped out and losses
OF point or more scored. The drop
was largely due to fairly large cover
Ing Of shorts.
Market Depressed.
New York. Dec. 20.--The ginning
report announced in Washington to-
day depressed the cotton market
which opened with prices unchanged
to seven points lower. Figures In
report We're larger than had been
expected.
Opening, March 1919. May 1887;
July 1899.
Wheat Firmer.
Chicago, Dec. 20.-Wheat was O
shade firmer with corn also flrmer and
oats and provisions easier. Opening
December. wheat 81; corn 40 Ia;
oats 81 is; pork January 1850.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
- FLowERs FoR HoLlpAYs

Largest shipment ever received In
Blueheld will be on display at our
store Friday md Saturday, Dec. %
and g. Call or phone us your orders
now. Phone No. 1876. Kelly-Jsckson
Drug Company, Blueheld
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-20
CITY GAINS !. !
140 PER CENT
Population of Bluefield Is
1l,18s According to Cen
sus eturns Made
Public Today

Washington, Dec. -(SpeclaD -.
The population of the city OF Blue.
field according to the thirteenth sen.
sus returns made public today is
Hiss. The twelfth census showed
n population of i6ii. aud the eleven.
tn. 1876.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-29

Alleging that her husband, Daniel Raph,
from whom she had been separated since
August /, 1908, had taken their 10-year-old
daughter, Alta, and was planning to take
her TO Wyoming, Mrs. Anna Raph began
habehs corpus proceedings in the district
court yesterday to regain possession Of the
little girl. Judge Thornell issued the writ
aud Sheriff McCaffsrty was directed to
produce the child In. court at $3.50 o'clock
this morning.
According to the mothers story, she and
her husband had been separated since
August /, 1908, because he failed to provide
for her and the child and she had been
compelled TO make the living for the fam
lily. Her husband, she said, had been Nv
Ing in Cheyenne; Wyo., but recently rs
turned to Council Bluffs, and on Tuesday
last, while she, the mother, was at WORK,
took the child and has since detained her
at the home Of some of his rela ives. Mrs.
Raph stated in her petition that she had
worked hard to provide a home for her
self and the little girl, who UP to the day
the father secured possession Of her had
been attending school.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-29
RECEIVER FOR MEXICAN BANK
Vice President of efunc institutions
Says DepOsitOrs VIII he Paid e..
In Full.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 2S,-Alfonso Arrlag-
ara, an attorney, was today appointed re-
ceiver Of the United States Banking COM
pany, which suspended operations yester-
day after a run of a day and a half, by
the Judge of the second civil court.
James Foryth, assistant manager OF the
Mexico City branch of the Bank of Mon
teal, was named supervisor.
1t IL impossible at this time to give any
idea OF the banks finances and 1t may be
several days before the receiver can make
a statement. Officials of the bank said lit
tie Canadian capital is involved. A few
companies in New York are reported to
have had deposits with the United States
Banking company, but the sums are said
to be small. Most Of the stock was held in
Mexico.
M. Elsasser, vice president of the insti-
tuition, still has hopes of r~eorganizlng and
resuming business, and he r~eiterates his
former statement that he believes every
depositor will be paid in full, though the
stockholders may lose.