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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Father of Roberta Believes
that Attempt is Being
Made to Hide His
Daughter
OLD NAH BUST IS SUSPECTED
Becomes Clam-iike and VIII
Neither Affirm Nor Re
ny Anything

Phiiadelpma. Jan. 7.--Ferd,naut
dc Janon, father or Roberta dc Jan
on. declared today that he believed
n conspiracy Is on foot to hide h,s
daughter from him. Investigation
today gave no confirmation of m
nouncement made yesterday that the
girl had been found. Buist would
neither affirm or deny the reports
made TO newspaper men, but he told
de Janon, who called over from New
York by phone at o'clock this
morning that he knew nothing OF
her.
The attitude assumed by Bulst in
the hunt for the girl aas brought on
a family quarrel. and the father OF
Roberta said in New York today that
he was going to bring lawyers to
Philadelphia and find out just what
the old man does know about Il.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Says CLAWS IS
A M|E||.g5jAtONAN|AC
SECRETARY ,,S1ckERsHAM AL
lEGEs THAT ACTIONS WE'RE
BASED ON FALSE PREM
1898 THROUGHOUT.

washington Jan ltp7TUpenouncing
L. X. CLAWS as a 5megaiomaniac, and
analyzing Various correspondence
and many Of dis saetsoin Relation to
the charges Of misconduct against
Secretary BqlhESer and other off,
cials of the Department. OF the in
terror in dealing with, the, so-called
Cunningham group OF coal land
claims iii Alaska, in report to the
President sgbpitted re ), the Senate
today, Attorney Gegfral Wlckersham
declares thai NJ. Glayis.l statements
are entirely dfsbyoyed, @ ya,,
1t was upon this report that Pres
ldent Taft dismissed Mr.. CLAWS
from the public -serYIoe, ,nts
"Gavis' sl4oAiN IAtIdAsy Gener-
al wickerasfmi fAA.U spears to
have been founded upon wholly
exaggerated sepsf9 bG 6ls own impor-
tance and aldSshds i% personal ad-
vancement I5tbes lthaH ON genuine
desire TO protect the interests OF the
government, and this species Of
megalomanial has finally led MIN to
submit TO youg charges OF improper
! motives and conduct raghlnst his Of
Bclal superiors whieb. IA my opinion.
are 80 unjust and unfoundcd as 70
merit his Immediate separation from
| tho service rr' "f'
In mis- conclusions Mr. WirkerGbam
! says So far from taking action
20 favor the Cunninshanr ciainanL ID,
40 record clearly shows 'ne. ~.
retagy Balhuger was scrupuioGsly
careful not in any respect 20 act up
on these claims, for tOe reason mat
during the summer OF 1903, wlile he
was In no manner conDcctoJ "I,h
the government, he had been con
suited by some OF the claimants with
respect to the, inRuance .of patents
and had called upon Secr5tary Gar
field for the purpose OF ascsrtalnlng
ne attitude OF his department there
on. Neitnerg his action nor any Of
his written or sp6ken Expressions
were favorable to these claimants.
The utmost he Gid vac to instruct
the Land once 70 promptly inyesd-
gate and dispose 81 sa pending
cases"
Mr. Wlckahsham charatterIzes as
unsound the suggestion that It was
unlawful for Mf BafHbsef to have
any professional relation with those
claimants because OF MS previous i'm
cumbency Of tho ONCE OF Commission
or of the General Land once. The
statute making IL unlawful for any
ohhcer Of inc government to prose
cute any claim. agaInaL- -Lhe United
States which yYaF pendlRg while he
was in of8c6. 5wffhing f&o Years after
he ceased TO hold such posltion. he
says, applies to-a-cla1Ia-- Eor money
against the UpitFd States, which
view he puholds by citations OF court
decisions.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
BANKS TO BE MERGED

Big Stone Gap. Va, Jan. 7.-Those
controlling the First National Bank
of ApDalachia have acquired more
than two-thirds Of the capital stock
Of the Bank OF Appalacnia, a state
institution with an authorized capi-
tai Of $4,000, organized several
years ago, and the latter Will short
ly be absorbed by the former.
The capital stock Of the First Ma
tional Bank will be increased from
$4,000 to $4,000, and this. with its
surplus of more than $4,000, will
make it one Of the strongest fnan-
cial institutions In this section.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
NEW GArETY DEVICES


The Atlanta Georgian tells OF z
new safety device lately patented
which r. is claimed will do away
with the usual results Of the dcraI-
mant OF railway cars As most Of
TIE danger in railroad travel comes
from the possibilities Of dcrailmcnt
this device is seen to promise much
for the comfort Of future travellers.
The device can be applied 20 cars
o all kinds at cost OF $500 n c~r
and Is Of the added advantage that
IT makes wooden cars as safe ss
steel cars. Il has been tested on
rolling stock preceding at the rate
Of 90 miles an hour Cars then de-
rallied suffered absolutely no damage
A hundred actual tests have proved
It's efficiency. The inventor is an ex-
perionced railroader, who is said TO
have worked this thing out for the
benefit Of the world. not for private
profits It is said that under the
laws Of Alabama the company en-
gagged In manufacturing the device
has been exempted from taxation for
10 years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07

Bramwell was visited by destruc-
tive fire that started about 10
O'Clock this morning and at press
time II looks as IL the entire town
will be wiped out. At this hour
twelve buildings have been reduced
to ashes, but fortunately without the
loss of any lives.
On account OF the fact that the tele-
phone ONCE was burned down COM
munication with the town could not
be gotten.
The fire originated in a pool room
run by negro and it soon spread
10 the adjoining buildings. The
cause OF the fire is not known.
The fine residence OF Edward
Cooper, prominent coal operator,
was burned TO the ground.
Assistance asked from this city was
the cause of the fire whistles blow
ing this morning but on account OF
the shortage of engines the fire com
pany did not go. The FIRE hose was
on the car and ready to be moved
when it was found one of the en-
gines were not available.
Pocahontas sent its fire depart
ment with a hundred men.
The loss will be near 800 ,0O0 II
is estimated.
Among, the buildings destroyed
were oopers residence, the Bryant
Drug Store, the Lee Merchandise
Company, Bramwell Drug Company,
postofice, J. c. Hunts store, the
Bluestone Inn, Belcher's boarding
house. Lee Hardware store, Abra.
hams store, Pence Hotel, barber
shop, Norfolk and Western passen.
ger station and freight depot, tele-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
LONG AUTO TRIP.

Tampa, Fa., Jan. 7.-Leaving his
home at Benton Harbor. Mich, In
a snow storm, Edward Tonnelier,
accompanied by his wife and two
children, in an automobile. made the
trip Of 1873 miles to Tampa in hf-
teen days, a remarkable record since
Mr. Tonnelier encountered the se-
we're blizzard which ragged over the
Central West ten days ago.
The trip was made without acct
dent, and the machine was in per-
feet condition when the party arriv-
ed here.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Before Committee.

Washington. Jan. 7.-Chief Fores-
ter Pinchot was before house agri-
culture committee today for over an
hour He told the members OF the
needs Of his bureau, what is has
done and is trying to do and the
amount of money required to con
tlnue work Of conservation. Pinchot
declined to comment OF statements in
todays papers about his letter TO the
senate in support OF L. r. Claws.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
WILL P|NCHOT
GET AXE OR NO
QUESTION IN oFFIclNLDoM
WHETHER FORESTER is
TO GET 1T IN THE NECK
OR NOT.

Washington. January 7-Woethsr
the official axe vii be welded by
president Taft to decapita.o Chief
Forester Clifford Pincnot is a problem
that chiefly occupied attention of the
members OF the cabinet at a regular
meeting today. It Is an immediate
burning question II ohicisldom here.
No members OF cabinet would talk
after meeting.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
GR|E VANCE OF
THE SHIPPERS
WHOLESALERS AT CHAMBER
MEETING LAST NIGHT SAID
THEY WERE GETTING
ROTTEN DEAL.
At Its meeting last night the Cham.

AT It's meeting last night the Cham
Der of Commerce discussed the
grievance OF the wholesale shippers
of Bluefield as detailed In IN inter
view VITA President Thomas printed
In the Leader yesterday.
President Thomas brought the mat
ter up, and the shippers present
agreed that they all are getting a
pretty rotteH deal at the hands OF
the railroad company. The railroad
people were not particularly censur-
ed since IT was taken into conside-
ration that the local officials are do
Ing all in their power to remove the
handicap, and It is realized that a
railroad company seldom makes a
noise like velocity I'm such matters.
AS a general proposition 1t moves
very deliberately, but In the present
instance 1t is believed the move is
practically assured.
In addition to President Thomas,
Messrs. Alexander, Perkins. Wright
and SHader spoke regarding the
matter and each had had the same
experience. Several OF the speakers
went so far as TO call the present
freight station a rat trap. and all
agreed that It takes a man at least
half ais time to attend 10 the ship
ping on account OF the very poor
service at the station
The matter YVES referred 20 the
trafic committee.
II. Shot postmaster aud edItOf
OF the Telegraph. stated 10 the chaiE
Der that Blueaeid Is IN danger Of
loosiDg its carrier and free delivery
II the houses ere not properly mum
bsred He said that there Is abso-
lutely no system II a man moves
from one part Of the city 10 anotn-
er, he takes his street number with
him. The street numbers 90 down
through generations and removals
which naturally mixes the thing up
TO greater or less extent. The
postohice department he had been
advised would cut out free delivery
II the matter isn't remedled pretty
soon. A committee consisting Of
Judge II. A. Ritz. George Strsder
RI. l. Snott, D. p. French and w r
Perkins was appointed to wrestIe
with the question.
Mr.. Shot also called attention u
the census enumsrators. and ne said
IL was up TO the city 70 get enume-
rators who would get an honest
count of the people. The last cen.
sus, he thought, was improperly TAX
en- and Bluefeld did not get credit
for It's entire population.
The matter Of excessive taxes in
Beaver Pond district was discussed d
and It was agreed that something
snould be done to relieve the situa
tlon.
J
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
TAFT'S MESSAGE
CAUSES SLUMP
RAILROAD AND INDUSTRIAL
SHARES SUFFER A DECLINE
ON ACCOUNT OF PRO-
POSED LEGISLATION.

New York, Jan. 7.-There was a
decided slump in the stock market
al soon as Wall Street read the
Presidents message. The decrease
was principally in railroad and in
dus'uaI shares because OF Wholesale
new legislation affecting them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
COT WHAT WAS
COMING TO Him

John Bailey was sentenced to one
year in tAe. county jail yesterday
lie got six months on two charges,
one for robbing man in this city
several months ago, and six months
or breaking Jail at Princeton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
TWO ARE KILLED
in FIRE TODAY

Pittsburg, Jan Two persons
were killed. another seriously ID
jured and a dozen others were res
cued from the flames today in a
dwelling house. Eight children had
narrow escape.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
FINGERS MASHED.

While making coupling on some
cars on the Williamson yard ysster-
day OF the Norfolk and Western,
conductor r. sifford met with a pain
ful accident Three fingers we're
caught between the couDlers and
mashed. It Is thought the fingers
will have to be amputated,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
TRAIN DELAYED.

No. 1S was delayed an hour and a
half this morning on account OF the
interlocking plant at Tug station
freezing up. A train was made up
here and left the city on time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
MARKET MAKES
GOOD ADvAN CES
SUBSTANTIAL FRACTIONAL GAINS
TODAY FOLLOWED BY BLIGHT
RECEssioHs AFTER
TIE cPEEiNc.

49," IoIH. Jan. 7.--.tJ f..t a stron 5
tone prevailed ia the stock market
this morning Nearly everything
made substantial fractional adyan-
ccs, but after the first few minutes
recessions were IN order ard in some
cases all opening gains were &osJ
before tho first quarter OF an hour.
Reading, which started 81 higGer
reacted to yesterday's close and Rock
Island moved up somewhat gaining
"a but lOosing IT, Southern Pacific
was strong Union Pacific opened
higher but reacted below yesterday 3
final.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Originates at 100 clock this NOM
ing in Pool Room and Flames
Spread Rapidly to the Ad-
joining Buildings.
THE BUSINESS SECTION IS DESTROYED
Twelve Buildings Reduced to Ashes,
But No Loss of Life is Reported
Several Narrow Escapes

graph exchange. the pool room where
IL Is claimed the fire started. and
several dwellings.
The mines near Bramwell all
closed down, the empoyees render
ing assistance in fighting the flames.
The main business section of tbe
town has been reduced to ashes, and
wnie at this time IL is difficult TO
even approximate the loss 1t Is con-
servatively placed at 100000, with
insurance to cover in most instances.
The scenes in the town according
to all accounts were beyond des-
cription. Householders. barely them
selves escaping the flames, fought
struggled and almost suffocated to
get their chattels in the open.
There were several narrow es-
capes, and in one instance according
to the report received a mother risk
ed her life to save her infant child.
1t was given out from authorita-
tive sources this afternoon that the
buildings will be replaced just as
soon as possible.
The fire is --I under control and
there will probably be no further
damaSs.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Streets Full Of Household Goods

Coopers, Jan. 7-(Speclal) Every
building in Bramwell from the Nor
folk and Western station to the
Cooper residence is destroyed by a
fire which started about 10 this morn
ing. The cooper residence and the
Masonic Temple were saved but sus-
tanned much damage.
The strsets are filled with house
hold goods and merchandise which
Is being guarded by officers.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Barley Steady

New York. Jan. Tn response to
strong vables which were as higs as
had been expected, cotton this morn
ing opened barley steady with March
twenty points highor and the remain
der OF the Hst two 20 twelve points
up. There was considerable profit
taking and after the call. The list
declined sharply Opening, Jan. Of
fered, 1886; March. 1850. bid; May,
1916; July 1873.
Generally Firm.
Chicago Jan, 7--Thore was an un-
certain trend in the grain market
with under current generally firm.
Wheat was fractfonaiiy better with
free offerings IN corn, oats easier.
Provisions were higher. Opening.
wneaE May. III Ii, corn, May, 6S
81; oats. 4s; pork, May, 1920.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
How to Apply
the Design

THERE are two ways to apply
= this design to the material
upon which you wish to work it.
If your material is sheer-such
as handkerchief linen, lawn, batistA
and the like-the simplest method
is to lay the material over the de-
sign, and with a well-pointed pencil,
draw over each line.
If your material is heavy, secure
a piece of transfer or impression
paper. Lay it, face down, upon this;
then draw over each line of the
paper design with a hard pencil or
the. point of steel knitting needle.
Upon lifting the pattern and trans
fer paper you will find a neat and
accurate impression of the design
upon your material.
There are two points to observe
in this simple process, if you would
execute it satisfactorily. One is,
see that your material is level-cut
and folded by q thread-and that
your design is placed upon it evenly
at every point.
The second is, when placed accu-
rately, secure the design to the ma
terial with thumbtacks or pins 50
that they cannot slip during the
operation.
Transfer paper comes in white,
black, blue, red and yellow. / ad-
wise the use of the lighter colors
when possible, as the black and blue
are so liable to crock.
Do not rest your hand or fingers
upon any part of the design you are
transferring, else the imprint of
hand or fingers will be as distinct
upon the material as the drawn
lines of the design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

which are stitched on and briar-stitched
along their centers.
Hemstitch.ng is 70 be the finish for the
front Of the cap and for its strings.
Many OF those who have made and
mastered little dresses do not under
stand cap construction. For them let
me say that the very short ends Of the
cap are felled together. after which the
longest straight edge of 1t is gathered
into the round crown. both~having been
divided into quarters for the accurate
distribution Of the gathers.
Remember. always. that no amount Of
embroidery can take the place Of fine
and careful hand sewing on baby
clothes. II one or the other must be
sighted omit the embroidery
BY saving the moments that would
otherwise be wasted. these dainty bits
Of work may be wedged In without
waste of valuable time and at no ex-
pense Of more pressing duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

"oR those who have asked me for
X baby things I have had designed
tho dainty pattern before you on
the page today.
II Includes the necessary ornamental
don for dress and cap. and Just
there have ! drawn the line, because
everything for babies and small chill
dren should suggest that certain excel
lent taste which demands the least
touch only OF good thing An excess
Of elegance is for older persons, where.
aiasi It. Is too often proclamation Of
dubious taste. ..
But back 90 baby clothes. The
work is. mainly. over-and-over solid
stitch. The petals and leaves are solid.
With an eyeiet or collection OF seed
stitches as flower centers. Stems and
tsndrils are carefully worked in out
line stitch OF the dantiest kind.
You viii observe the broad shape Of
the petals and try not TO disregard 1t
In the working If you would have the
result as rich as possible.
The scallops. though small, may he
slightly padded before they are button
holad.
Allowance Is made for seams and
hens. Plenty of material has been left
for the quarterback seam on the yoke,
the cuff and on the crown OF the cap
for the setting in of tiny embroidery
beading or for scanning
When the plain seam is resorted to for
Joining the separate parts of baby
clothes. the garment is put together
with some OF its seams on the right
side: these are then covered with the
1srrowest Of hand-folded bias bands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
New Ideas in Leather Work

Cutwork on skins is another and most
effective development in this artistic
decoration. Back Of tho openings satin
is permissible where delicacy is demand
ed. brocade may be used to give added
richness. and velveteen is the most sue
cessful heavy material to supply back
ground color and texture on such large
pieces as cushions and hangings.
Jewels on leather are the most brill
. liant touch and q last invention OF the
successful worker. Green and red Jewels
resembling emeralds and Earnets have
sewn upon the suede leather to further
decorate some open space filled in with
necessarily. the same note Of color as
that Of the inserted silk.
Lacing. done with silk cord or with
leather thongs. Is the method by which
many leather novelties are fastened to-
gether.
with eyes open and q receptive mind.
there are marvels Of beauty to be seen
in this rich material. They are DIS
tinctly salabIe. too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
ClOth-Of-GOld

TTY ITH the continuance Of the faAh.
wv ion for metallic weaves and
w fancies there 10 Z liberal show.
ing Of that delicate fabric known a
cloth-of-gold. In its several variations
1t takes on a silver simmer or . rich
bronze tone. and IN each OF these thres
general colors or notes II drifts into
blues. lavenders. greens and rosy pinks.
which make 1t q material suited to many
purposes.
Tho richest theater bags. for the
purse. opera glass and fan. have been
developed most successfully in this gold
tissue. because its colorless eleganca
makes 1t alike harmonious with the sim
plest black or gray frock or with the
most elaborate and colorful creation.
Metallic tissues are not as perishabls
as they look, and their durability Is in
creased by the silk lining. which may
b either q cream white or an old gold
or a silver gray II It is to match every
thing: or. again. a faded rose pink or .
dull blue lavender or leafy green n
the tinted tissues are used.
These fich-looking opera bags need No
exterior decoration because OF the very
and assured elegance OF their fabric.
All sorts Of perfect boudoir ornaments
are made OF this tissue. from the folder
In which q fair lady may keep her rib
bon-bound love letters to the little work
bag which holds some delicate bit OF
1acework: from the galloon-bound cam
dleshade. with its paneled lights OF
cloth-of-gold, to the lining OF the gilded
or silvered scrap-basket beside her desk.
Hats are touched with the same fab
rio: the rosette and the homemade
flowers have not yet vanished before the
breeze of spring. The narrowest strips
of 1t are used to wrap the end OF
feathered quill. and great scarfiike
twists Of it are the successful decora-
ton on the blonde-coloced straw hat.
The party frock for the quite young
girl demands silver gauze. and for the
matron a bronze or gilded rose: and be-
tween the two there is a long line OF
youth and beauty for whom q touch Of
colorful gold cloth adds the last needed
bit OF brightness to rich but half
worn dress-the dance frock that has
seen almost too many good times.
These metallic stuffs are very manage
able by the amateur. They may be
folded and cut on the bias. Turned In
once or twice. they may be made into
marrow French folds for beautifying the
sleeves of party dresses or for Weighing
the tunics.
Indeed, this fabric fills many . long
felt want in the dress. the millinery and
the fancy-work field. and We cannot
now picture q day when IL viii Be done
with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

r EATHER work has taken such a
firm hold on the retailer Of small
- fancy articles and on the woman
with the gift habit that 1t is well to go
into 1t at greater length. There are
many points Of interest unknown to the
leather burner whose knowledge stops
Newest among the useful leather arti-
cles for the library table are those
which are gilded.. This is. done upon
smooth or suede leather after the de-
sign Is traced and outlined by one
process or another. Burning with.
Topographic needle is the usual outlin-
Ing. method, but fooled work is later
Institution.
the dull side Of a pairing knife. have
been found sufficient for the work.
Within the outlined design heavy gold
paint is applied to good effect upon q
Conventional pattern. not too ornate. but
generous gold touch to the dark leather:
Oil paints work up we'll on suede and
better still on smooth or glace leather
surfaces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
FlOwered Bedspreads

AYOT only a lowered surface, but
IN with blossoms made by hand, is
- the latest in bedspreads.
Great cabbage roses in rich. delicious
pink dotted here and there all over the
plain surface OF a white linen spread.
them, with the embroidering in view
but just SO near that there will he
plenty OF pink in evidence You can do
the stamping yourself. If you secure
single large rose with q leaf and a very
httIe stem and trace it upon the goods.
Mercerized and twisted embroidery
cotton-a coarse number-will be your
solid. Skeleton embroidery Is effective