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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
TO ORGANIZE
POSTAL BANK
Trustees Meet to Perfect
Details Under the New
Law Recently Pass
ed by Congress.

Washington. June 2S.-Thc first
steps toward the organization OF the
new postal savings bank system were
taken this afternoon when the trus-
tees met in the office of Postmaster
General Hitchcock TO arrange for the
establishment OF the system.
The trustoes under the law are the
postmaster general. attorney general
and secretary of the treasury. They
have full power to perfect the details.
The meeting is for the purpose of
adopting regulations to govern now
business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
POWELL CASE
BEING TRIED

Warrcnton, ~ c.. June -. IN the
Powell murder case today the defense
played a strong hand in carrying out
the same plea of insanity. IT. went
back into the history of the man for
over half a century. His life through
the civil war down 20 the day Of the
murder was laid bare.
Several witnesses said there were
times that the man did not know
right from wrong and in numerous
incidents his eccentricitios were re-
cited
Miss Alice Powell went ON the
stand again and told q pathetic story
Of his home life
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
HOLD-UP MAN
IS ARRESTED

Paul Garwell who was employed as
a laborer at Huger for the Middle
States Coal & Coke Company. was
arrested here last night by Police OF
ficer j. l.. Booth. Garwell on the
night of June 26 went in the home
Of Slavish family taking from the
occupants 1t is alleged. $2S. in money
and a watch. after which he caught
train and made his escape. A mes
sage was sent TO the chief police Of
this city by J. T. Johnson. store man
ager OF the Middle states Coal e.
Coke company, and Deputy Sheriff
of Mcdowell county giving n descrip.
ton Of the man.
The police officers were notified and
in about one hour the man was run
down by Omccr Booth and landed in
the city Jail
a message was sent 10 thc officer
at Huger who came here today, idcn-
tilted the man and took him to
Welch.
This is the third time within eight
months. 10 Is stated. that Garwell has
been behind the bars at Welch for
charges Of this kind
Thinking that he could make his
escape. DO headed for New York. lie
stated while in the city that he had
taken the wrong route. Sheriff John
son said today that Garwell woi9d be
given the full extent Of the law. as
the people wanted TO &c rid Of him
in that community
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
MEETING OF N. G..
BAR ASSOCIATION

Wrightvilla Beach ~ c. June 2Q
Lawyers OF tho state arc headed ln
this direction today 10 spend three
days at the beach and incidentally
to hold tho twelfth annual meeting
Of the North Carolina Bar Association
Tho session win open This evening
and continue through tomorrow and
Thursday The annual address win
be delivered tomorrow by the Hon
James Byrnc. q prominent Now York
lawyer
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
LEWIS & COMPANY
INSTALL MACHINE

Lewis & Company of Stewart st.
have just completed the installation
OF quick repair shoe machine which
will not only repair shoes while you
wait but which is equipped to manu-
facture shoes 10 order ON short no
tice. II is so. Flemming. the
latest model manufactured by the
Lands Machinery company Of ST.
Louis
The machine is driven by clcclrci
ty and is modern in every respect
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
Detective Peters Receives
Fatal Injuries at Jed
Last Night and
Dies Today
DETECTIVE SHOWS
SUPREME NERVE
Man He Arrested and Asso
ciates Regarded as a
Bad Bunch.

Later details OF the double killing
which took place at Jed at ten O'Clock
last night were received this morning
from passengers coming in from that
section OF country Charles Peters,
detective of the Baldwin Felts Agency
who was fatally wounded died this
morning shortly after one o'clock at
the Miners Hospital in Welch. Charles
Champ the man who fired upon the
officer was instantly killed and his
wife badly wounded. According to
the first report it was thought Champ
had escaped in the darkness, but his
lifeless body penetrated by two bull
let's, fired from the detectives gun
after he had been fatally wounded
was later found. Peters had gone to
the house to arrest Gordon Ellet for
Illegally keeping a woman as his
wife. Handouts were placed on Ell
ct who remarked TO Champ that he
was powerless. Champ who had
strated with the officer. it is said. and
seeing that Peters would not turn his
prisoner loose. Champ opened fire.
the ball penetrating Peters left lung.
In his wounded condition Peters turn
ed his weapon on Champ, who fell 10
the ground dead The ball passed
through his brain. Champs wife see
ing her husband fall picked up mis-
revolver and was about to fro at
Peters when the officer fred his lest
shot 1t entered the womans ieg, to-
tally disabling her.
When Peters fell to the ground he
sal dto W. NJ Morris who had come
to his rescue Bill | am shot" lie
then lapsed into unconsciousness. A
desperate effort was made to prolong
his life, so his relatives could see
him, but without avail He died
about one thirty this morning.
Peters is very well known in this
section of'country, and was liked by
all who knew him. He had been i'm
the employ OF the Baldwin Detective
agency for several years and was con
sidered one OF its most efficient Off
GERS. He has taken part in running
TO earth some of the worst criminals
OF West Virginia and was largely in
strumental IN the capture Of Howard
Little, who murdered six members of
the Justis family in Buchanan coun.
ty several months ago. and for which
crime Little was electrocuted.
Peters has been located near WEIGH
for nearly a year and had gained the
respect and friendship OF all the lead
ing citizens of that community. Ills
father lives at Pearlsburg. Funeral
arrangements will be made later
Champ was originally from Pearls.
burg and bad a criminal record of
long standing.
Champ and his outfit are regarded
as undesirable citizens. Champ hun
self is accused Of moonshining. and
his wife is said 10 be q desreputable
character Both are said to have
many crimes to their credit.
Ellet the man who was arrested
by Peters, escaped and is said to be
in hiding near Pocahontas. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
REWARo ls INCREASED.

Bristol Tenn, June 28.-The re-
ward for John Green. the 17-year.old
boy who stabbed Policeman Walter
McPeak 20 death at Johnson CITY.
Tenn, last Friday night, has been In
creased TO 5000 II is believed Green
IS being shielded by friends and there
are threats Of a lynching should the
youth be caught.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
BETTING 10 To s
IN FAVOR OF JEFF

San Francisco. June 49, Betting
ON the Johnson-Jenrics fight was
heavy today with odds remaining at
10 TO 6 in favor OF JcTrics A large
amount Of money poured into the pool
rooms. but it was so evenly distribut
ed that the odds were not affected
Local betters still control the situa-
tion, but Il is expected that an innur
OF eastern money during the next few
days may change the odds
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
SUIT AGAINST
PEARf BEGUN
Francke Would Recover
$4,000 for Prizes of
the Hunt Taken
from Him.

Berlin, June 2S-The suit OF Dr.
Cooks polar" companies. Rudolph
Francke against Commander Pcary.
was begun today Francke alleges
he was compelled by Peary To relin.
quish certain prizes of the hunt be-
fore Peary would take him home. and
demands $4,000 as their value.
Peary's lawyers set up general de.
nial as n defense and questioned the
jurisdiction of the court.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
TooTH.PuLLgRs CONVENE.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 28.-Tooth
doctors from all over Pennsylvania.
several hundred In number. opened n
convention Of the state Dental Society
today Sufferers from jumping molars
have been invited to call a the con.
yention hall and serve as material for
demonstrations Of the latest methods
OF dental surgery.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
TAKES NEW PLACE.

=. u Tyroc. formerly master me-
chanic for the Ncw Riyor Couicries
company A. Ecoles was i'm the city
last night on his way TO- Giatfo where
hc has accepted the position of chief
electrician for the Wcyanokc Coa g
Coke company Mr. Tyrcc is lroJ0.
or Of u. r Tyrcc cashier Of the FlaJ
Top National bank
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
PEARY BRANDS THE
SUIT AS NONSENSE

New York June 28. Rudolph
Franckcs suit set FOR hearing in
Berlin today is branded as mon.
sense by Commander Pcary. The lat.
tor VIII be- represented today by an
attorney who viii seek to- have the
caso thrown out of court.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
SOLDIERS 10 see GAME

Chicago. June 2S Sixteen hundred
soldiers from Fort Sheridan have been
invited to attend the opening of the
new park of the White sox on Fri.
day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
GUN ENTHUSIASTS
IN TOURNAMENT

Scranton Pa, june 28- Rod and
gun enthusiasts OF Pcnnsylpna are
gathering today In Susquchanna coun.
~. north OF here. wnerc the conyen-
tion and tournament Of the state
Camp Of United Sportsmon viii be in
progress during the next three days.
Several hundred dollars will be dig
tributcd among the winners of fishing
and shooting contests.
RodGold. S d.. June 28 Crack
shots of South Dakota will compete
during fhc next three days I'm the an.
nuaI shooting tournament Of the state
Sporismons Association. Liberal priz.
os viii bc awarded TO- the winners.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
OPTICIANS Nv SESSION.

Castloton. w. June 2s.-The Yer.
mont state Optical Society com.
mencod "a session or three days at
Lake Bomoseen today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28

Monitor Pulverized.
Jefferson Crushed Wheat.
They have tone and finish.
The brands Of distinction.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
DECLINE
THROUGH LIST

New York June 2S. A steady tone
was sustained in the stock market at
the opening today although there was
some lack OF outside demand and
absence OF support
Steel sold under It's previous low
record OF the year After the first
few minutes the market again re-
sumod a downward movement. prices
declining a point or more all through
the list More important stocks at
the end OF fifteen minutes were sell
ing substantially under previous low
record of the year.
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
Suffers Sharp Break.

New York. June 2S.- Following the
lead of Liverpool the local cotton
market suffered sharp break at the
opening today prices being nine to
nineteen points lower Commission
houses and room traders sold freely
on call finding little opposition from
the bulls. Opening July 1850; Au-
gust 1850; September 1922; Oc-
tober. 1898.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-28
Wheat Up Today.

Chicago. June 2S. Wheat was up
and corn and oats also opened up but
eased off Provisions were easy. but
lower at the opening today. JIy.
wheat 100 -; corn, SO "a; oats. 80
70; pork, September 22.43.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
HARVEST CARNIVAL
TO LAST TWO DAYS

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Nov. 10.-Friday
and Saturday, November Is and 1e.
are the days when all farmers within
a radius of 100 miles are invited by
the merchants of Las Cruces 70 bring
samples Of their produce to this city
TO compete for prizes. purse has
been made up and merchandise to a
considerable value in the aggregate
has been donated by the business men.
There will be prizes offered for farm,
garden, livestock, women's work, poul-
try and machinery exhibits and these
exhibits, from present indications, will
be good ones. The affair is under the
auspices of the Las Cruces Citizen
Committees have been appointed and
all members will meet tomorrow even
ing at the office of the Campbell Henry
Realty company at 1880 o'clock to COM
plete the arrangements.
The Las Cruces fire department will
make an exhibition run to a miniature
burning house, the National Guard and
the Agricultural cadets will go through
military maneuvers, there will be a
concert each night by the Las Cruces
band, and the affair will wind up with
a genuine old-fashioned barn dance
ar the armory. The Overland Auto
Sales company's garage will be used
as the exposition hall and the lots
adjoining will be used for exhibiting
livestock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
APPOINT VIEWERS
FOR THREE ROADS

Las Cruces, N NJ. Nov. 10.-The
board of county commissioners met in
special session at the court house, +.
Nietzschmann, chairman; ]. T. NevareS,
deputy probate clerk. and Francisco
Jaramillo, being present. A petition
was presented asking that roads be
opened on the west side of the Rio
Grande on the section lines running
east and west between sections IL and
IA, 10 and Is, 9 and 16, and II: also
on the half section line running north
and south through section IA, all In
township 10, range 3 west, and thence
to connect with the proposed bridge
across the Rio Grande below the pres
ent railroad bridge at Rincon. The
board appointed as viewers Epifanio
Benavidas, of Las Cruces. and Santos
Alvarez and Francisco Lodesma, OF
Dona Ana, the road to be viewed anu
marked out on November II.
In the matter of the road from the
Rincon bridge to Hatch station. Au-
gust Schenck, of Las Cruces, was ap-
pointed to take the place OF Ellas
Speare on the committee appointed TO
view the road and November II was
set as, the day for the viewing and
marking.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
LAS CRUCES PERSONALS
AND MINOR HAPPENINGS

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Nov. 1O.-Henry
Stoes is seriously i'll at his home. the
result of a hurt received while playing
with his children. In some hammer ne
received a blow which causd severe
hemorrhages.
Ralph E. French, who has been quite
i'll for several weeks, is at last on the
convalescent list and will soon be abie
to leave the house.
Aztec lodge No. 8, 4. F. & A. NJ, held
a regular meeting at the Masonic hall
this evening.
The Elks have appointed a Christ
mas cheer committee with Robert
Dross as chairman to perfect plans for
a big Christmas tree to be given 20
the poor children of the city, and also
to arrange for Christmas tree and
entertainment for the children of the
members of the lodge.
Arrangements have been perfected by
which the Elks will have the Ernest
Gamble Concert company here at some
date in February, the proceeds from
which will be applied on the fund for
the new club and lodge hall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
NEW THEATER PLANNED BY
l. D. WALKER FOR CARLSBAD

Carlsbad, \. NJ, Nov 10. ID.
Walker, of the firm OF Walker & Bunch,
Is negc tiating for the property ON Main
street on which he purposes to erect Il
two story building, the front portion OF
which will be arranged for small sales
rooms On the main floor, with office
suites upstairs. The rear portion of the
building on the ground floor, extending
back the full length of the lot will be
converted into theater. The auditorium
Will have a seating capacity of about
700 with a gallery encircling the second
floor which will add about 200 mere.
John R. Joyce, president of the First
National bank and also of the Joyce
Pruit company, has returned from an
extended visit with his mother and
relatives in Tennessee. He reports con-
ditions prosperous in that section OF the
country.
The hunting party composed OF mayor
c. H. McLenathen, his brother DIR. W. H.
McLenathen, of Brooklyn, \; Y, a son
of the latter. Paul McLenathen, DIR. +.
L. Doepp. ]. Carl Gordon, George Rob
erts. Will Quirey, all of this city, and
''Snooks" Gordon and Gus SeItz, both OF
Queen. returned from 4 ten days hunt
ing trip in the GuaGplOuDe mountains.
They brought back with them an 9Dun-
dance of trophies and venisOn as evidence
Of their success. They found plenty OF
game. One big bucks head which is now
in the hands of the taXidermist, showed
- points on his antlers, which is the
largest one brought in for several sea-
sons.
An annual hunting party composed OF
Messrs. w. r. Owen, Will Matheson, j.
F. Butler, John Cantrell, George Beckett
and C. L. Swain left this week on deer
hunt in 4ha Sacramento mountains, 10
or 80 miles northwest of Carlsbad.
They expect to be gone about two
weeks.
The Arethusa society of the Carlsbad
HIGH school defeated the Delta society
in a contest in athletics, oratory and
music.
A. NJ. Hove. secretary of the Water
Users association, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past ten days,
Is reported as being somewhat better
and expects to be at his desk again
SOME dav this week. He suffered
nervous collapse after a strenuous years
work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
las CRUCEs DAILY RECORD.

Las Cruces. n. NJ. Nov. 10.-The fol-
lowing deeds and other papers of rec
ord have been filed in the office of thu
probate clerk of Dona Ana county:
Deeds Filed.
Martin Howard Peterson and wire
to Harry H. Houston and wife, Waf
rantv deed to lots 9, 10, II ana lZ'
block Is, Peterson place adoltloh u
Las Cruces, $500
Fletcher jackson to Lafayette Clapp
Rincon. quit claim deed TO a tract 9f
land 1915 by SCI by 2411 by S2 feet
on College Hill road, two miles soutf-
east of Las Cruces, 81 and other VaIu-
able considerations
Mary J. Bryan. Ell Paso, to Hiram
Lake. Sewickley, Pa, warranty deco
to 2S779 acres of land lying west OIL
and adjoining the Schneider and NiI'
lis ranch, about three miles northwest
of Las Cruces. 81.
l.. H. Vanderwerf, Ell Paso, to HaT-
rv H Yamakami, Pueblo, Colo, WAY
rarty deed to lots IS to 81, both in
elusive, block 76, Miller's Washington
Park addition to Las Cruces, 81 ana
other valuable considerations.
l.. H. Vanderwerf, Ell Paso, to ,
Yanazawa Pueblo, Colo, warranty
deed to lots II and u. block rs. MIL
Ier's Washington Park addition TO Las
Cruces, 81 and other valuable con-
siderations.
J. T. Miller to Willis J, Launder
St. Joseph, Mo-, warranty deed to lots
4s and Al, block 62. Miller's addition
to Las Cruces, 81 and other valuable
considerations
The Sunshine Valley company u
New Mexico to n. B. Norton and Roy
Norton, warranty deed to lots ID, "a,
Is. Is and II, block 81 of the Mes1
Heights addition to Las Cruces, s125.
William Moeller, A Krakauer. w.
B. Latta and ]. A. Happier, of FL
Paso. to J. D. Haley, warranty deed
to lots 80, 81 and 80. block SO of the
Altura Park addition to Mesilla Park
s35
Frank T. French and wife to Martin
Lehman, warranty deed to house and
lot on Main street in Las Cruces, s4OO5.
Wills Filed for Probate.
The last will and testament of Steve
Severe deceased, of Chamberino, was
approved and allowed and Antonio Las
SIGH appointed as executor of the es-
tate.
The last will and testament of Maria
Colmenero de MARQUEE, deceased, was
filed.
Final Accounts.
B. E. Sampson presented his final
account and report as guardian Of
Violetta Sampson and Helen n. Samp-
son. minors.
The final account and report Of
Desiderio Lopez, guardian of FraL-
cisco Romero, was approved and the
guardian discharged.
Birth Returns.
November 8, a daughter was born 20
Jose Vasquez and wife at Las Cruces.
October Is, a son was born to
Manuel Barasa and wife at Mesilla.
November 8, son was born to T..
Burt Bray and wife at Las Cruces.
Marriage License Issued.
Tomae Medina, aged 20 years, ae5
Sarita Apodaca, aged Is years, both of
Mesilla.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
Las Cruces andthe Mesilla Valley
COLLEGE BOYS ARE
ELATED OVER GAME

Agricultural College, y. NJ, Nov. To-
The football men were jubilant when
they found out for sure that they would
get to play a game with the University
of Arizona at Tucson and play the
game on Friday. After the q. of A.
game the college team viii return by
way of FL Paso, where the second elev-
en- will play a return game Hith the
FL Paso High school.
Prof. George Kyle gave an instruct
i've and helpful talk 10 the 7. Al .. A.
members on the subject of Habit" He
said that habit was one If the greatest
forces which go to make up our lives.
Asked by president Campbell for q
report from the financial committee
appointed last week to canvass :he
student body and faculty members for
money to bring the Roswell NJ. /. team
here Thanksgiving. Briggs. chairman,
stated that they had met with unusual
success in their efforts, ami shat
enough money was in sight already 10
guarantee the expenses of bringing the
team. He stated that Las Cruces was
already boosting the proposition. and
that under the leadership of l.. w.
Case the committee up OWN would
soon have a good sum put up.
This game was to be played in FL
Paso but the extra expense Of charter
ing a train seemed inadYisable, as
many of the students ~wouli nave TO
miss the game.
The management of the Swastika.
the college annual, is already pre-
pairing for the arduous task before
it. The Junior class of the college
edits the book each year. John Hag-
CART is the editor, and Olaf Windsor,
the business manager. The junior class
requested that the sODhOmore class
elect an assistant to the editor and the
manager. Bausman and Kruger were
unanimously elected
The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation Of the college will hold a fair
next Saturday night with all sorts of
amusements. Committees have been
appointed to look after certain depart
ments-
Ernest Archer, of Pirtleville. Arizo-
ma, is among the latest students to en-
ter school here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
OFFER 27 SITES
FOR POSTOFFICE

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Nov 10.-Twenty-
seven sites have been offered to the
government for the new postoffice and
z federal building, and James c. Plans,
who was here to look over the loea-
tions, was kept busy all day Tuesday
and Wednesday, visiting the various
lots offered.
Mr.. Plant stated that the govern
ment preferred a location on the main
street of any town as rule, but thu
of course other things entered into the
selection, especially in a town of the
size of Las Cruces.
Mr.. Plant left last night for Ell
Paso. where he will remain for a day
or two and then go to Tucson, AriZ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
CRUCES CIVIC LEAGUE
ON SUNDAY CLOSING

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Nov. 10.-At
meeting of the Mesilla Valley CIVIC
league statement was made of its po-
sition on Sunday closing:
1.-The members believe that enforce
ment of the Sunday law, as long as
the law is on the statute books, fails
within tAe purpose of this league
says the statement.
THE Civic league at no time mas
made request upon the authorizes 10
close any particular business, but mas
uniformly maintained the position that
all infractions of the law should De
stoDped. and we believe that the right
thinking citizens of this community
will agree that as long as the law Is
on the statute books it should be en-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-10
PECOS TIMES TO PRINT
DALI EDITION soon

Pecos. Texas, Nov 1o.-J- B. Strick-
land, editor and proprietor of the Pc
COS Times. which has been published
as a weekly newspaper, made the an
nouncement today that he would begin
the publication of a daily afternoon
newspaper in Peccs next week Inc
rame of the paper will be The Pecos
Daily Times" and his present plan is
10 publish a five column. eight page
journal He will probably use the
Texas News service afternoon dis
patches.