The Raleigh Herald from Beckley, West Virginia • Page 1

THE RALEIGH HERALD VOL. 8 BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 3, 1907 GAIN IN TONNAGE By BotliC. and N. W. Railways GREAT BUILDING YEAR Coal Carrying Roads Handle Immense Quantity of Coal and Coke-West Virginia Contracted 130 Miles of Railway During the Year Just Interesting Figures.

According to the monthly summary of the bureau of statistics, the Norfolk Western railroad handled during first ten months of the past year 11,379,747 tons of coal and coke an increase of nearly a million tons over 1905, when the total quantity handled amounted to 10,542,529 tons. Of the total tonnage in 1906, 2,736,776 tons was hauled to tidewater, while 8,642,771 tons were to points on the line of the road. During the first nine months of the past year the Chesepeake Ohio handled 7,265,403 tons of coal and coke, TO HEAD OFF DEEPWATER Norfolk Western Takes Over Proporiy of Big 1 Sandy, Eut Lynn and Cuyan Line. Bluefield. Dec.

deal has been consummated by which the Norfolk Western railway company takes over the property of the Bit Sandy, East Lynn and Guyan railway. This line was constructed in the summer of 1908, by a syndicate headed by Senator B. J. Prichard, chief owner of the rich coal deposits in the-East Lynn territory. The road extends from the junction with the Norfolk Western, at Wayne to East Lynn, nine miles south.

When the enterprise was first launched, it was planned to operate the" mines at BECKLEY MUNICIPAL ELECTION Hugh A. Dunn and L. Contest for JIayor H. Davis Having Spirited Today- -The Council which is an increase of over a million tons as compared with the first nine months of 1905, when the total amount handled amounted to 6,339,784 tons This is an.increase of about 24 per cent in the business done in 1906 -as compared with 1905. This is the largest East Lynn on a grand scale.

A company was formed in which were interested numerous capitalists of East Eadford and Richmond, and Capt. Perry, of Alabama. The road was constructed and a considerable sum expended in developing the mines. When the work of development was about completed the stockholders' disagreed among themselves. Then ensued a long period of litigation which greatly retarted the work, and gave the enterprise a set back from which it never fully recovered.

Meantime Senator Prichard sold out his holdings in the The municipal election in Beckleyiab unusual interest this year. The candi dates for mayor are making a deter making a determined fight for the honor. Friends of the two candidate- Hugh A. Dunn and L. H.

predict a victory for their candidate. What the council will do and wont do is a matter of contention. All citizens agree that the "streets should be at- company and the entire management devolved upon Capfain Perry. The deal is considered to be one of vast importance. This is not because of the amount involved in dollars and cents, but because of the significance attached.

It is claimed by persons in tended to and in some instances wit have a hard time deciding upon the merits of candidates. Jackson Smith is a candidate for recorder on all tickets gotten out so far and will doubtless be unanimously elected. Isadora Meadows also has that distinction. Everybody was not apparently satisfied with the two tickets first placed and got up another one. The tickets are as follows: For mayor.

Hugh A. Dunn; for recorder, Jackson Smith; for councilmen; French, E. J.B.Ear wood, T. K. Laing and Isadora Meadows.

For mayor, L. H. Davis, tor recorder, Jackson councilmen; A. A. Lilly, A.

B. Redden, Isadora Meadows, 'Ashton File and P. P. Trail. Town and Citizens Ticketsf for recorder, Jackson Smith, for councilmen, Isadore Meadows, Ashton File, W.

H. MeGinnis, J. G. Robertson and A. B.

Redden. Mr. Dunn's name will appear for mayor on the "Town Ticket" with this council and Mr. Davis' name on the Ticket. A merry race is on between the two rivial candidates for mayor and it is likely to be close.

Atkinsville is having a spirited- race or council. Three colored men are andidates and the fight is mainly on hem. The mayor Lacy Furrow has no ppbsition for re-election. MISSED HIM percentage of increase in the amount good position to know that it is the in of coal.handled by any of the coal rying roads. The year 1906 will pass into history as-the yuar.of greatest railroad build ng in the United States since 1889, 6,067 miles having been completed dur- ng the year, according to the statistics repared by the Railway Age.

record in 1857 tention of the Norfolk Western to extend the line many miles south, ultimately to connect with the Chesapeake and Ohio on the Guyan. This, it is claimed, is a move to head of the Deepwater, and at 'the same time it will open a territory of rich coal ana timber. The East-Fork of Twelve river has the richest misunderstanding Caused Frank Jordan lo Shoot at Charley Shumate. Frank Jordan and Charles Shumate two miners employed at Raleigh, ha a misunderstanding over some sup posed trouble existing between thei families, Wednesday a-week, which almost caused a fatal shooting affray Jordan used a shot giin, but his aim was bad and Shumate was uninjured It is said that the misunderstanding has been amialy settled and the two are as good friends as before. Squire'Thurmond bound Jordan over IN A FRAME U.

MAIL Will be Carried By Piney River and Paint Crtek Railway After January 7. On January 7, 1907, Mr. Seyrhore Meadows, formerly C. 0. agent here will take charge of the Piney river and Paint creek depot at Beckley, on Ford street.

The accepting of the position Mr. Meadows is most gratifying to Beckley folks, as well as the company officials. The post office department has ed the contract for carrying the mail romtheC. 0. Beckley station, to leckley proper to the Piney river arid Paint creek road arid it will no longer carried by a hack after the 7th of the year.

Many conveniences to Beckley will be had by the opening of the station, express office and telegraph office in Beckley proper. It has suffered many unavoidable delays and the city depot's opening will be more than welcome. 3 HOUSES BURNED miles Wel-e built, and Construction has ufituated since between miles in 1SSS and 1,803 miles in 1905. In no ysar since 1888, however, have there been so many miles under construction as during the past year and had it not been for labor scarcity and the difficulty in securing rails, the record of 1888 for completions would have bean surpassed, in 1905 5,000 miles were completed. Tlmre are nine states showing an excess of 200 miles of new road.

Texas being far in the lead with 700 miles Louisiana and South Dakota are close seconds with 391 and 389 miles respectively. Nevada is fourth with 360. Pennsylvania built 400 miles, Ohio 55 niles and West Virginia 130 miles, tfew Hampshire, Vermont Connecti- Rhode Island, New Jersey and Delaware added nothing to their mile ige, while Massachusetts built bu 'our and a half miles. yein of cannol coal in the country, under a $500 bond, which he gave. There are Various seams of both hard and soft coal encountered in the territory and the development of this section will open up a region second to few in the state.

For several months the relations between the Norfolk Western and the Chesapeake Ohio railway company have grown mysteriously close and it has been persistently that they will join interests in the fight against the Deepwater in Southern West Virginia. CLEAR CREEK. The entertainment given by the Sun SAM BETTES Sheriff Campbell 1 Troubles Related By Former Raleigh Editor. "Rev. Sam Bettes, the "(Jow-boy 'readier" so called, was campaigning laleigh county in the interest of the 'e Ru-Na cause.

He made charges and Minter-charges against Sheriff Campell of that county, called out his ame in a speech and predicted many id things that would come upon him. he Sheriff stood it until he could en- ire any more, then he gave the minter a good pounding. The preacher's illar bone was broken, and he was iherwise badly bruised. As oil for wounds, he brought suit against the leriff for $10,000 damages. Mr.

Campbell took good time to ink the matter over, and he conclud- 1 that his good name was hurt about 0,000 and filed suit for "that amount. If each man is successful in gaining amount asked for, how much will ey be ahead?" Ihe foregoing clipping from the mdennin Courier, a paper edited by E. Shafer, one of the poineen of KILLED TOT OF FIVE Put Pistol Against Child's Breast and Fired Killing it Instantly. Madison, W. Dec.

Webster Bone, a young man about 22 years old, shot and instantly killed the little five-old-old son of Mrs. Ida Meadows, on Big Coal river, neap the mouth of Laurel Creek, at the home of Mrs, Meadows one day last week. It is reported that the ifttle child went into a room where young Bone and a girl were making love to each other and that Bone put his pistol against the little boy's breast and shot; that the pistol was so close to the little fel- that the shot set his on fire. Bone and the girl refused to make any statement at all in regard to the kill- ng. It is not known, at this time, whether Bone has been charged with murder and apprehended or not.

DEATH OF MES. TEUMP, Mrs. Dick Trump died at her home in Beckley, Friday, after several weeks illness of typhoid fever. Burial took place at Wildwood. Mrs.

Trump leaves a husband and three small children, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was a daughter of Squire Wm. Richmond, of Richmond district, and was universally loved by all who knew her. day school Christmas eve was excellent ard seemed to be enjoyed by all. Mr.

and Mrs. Tobin Stover and sister, Miss Rosalie Waldmg. of Koanoke, are spending the holidays with friends and relatives at Noble. Miss Perna Dunbar, who has been away some time, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Dunbar, here. Misa Ethel Lewis, who has been attending school at Harper, returned home last week. Miss Pearle Stover is back once more among friends and relatives. She will teach the home school this term. We need our home teachers.

There is only four schools in Clear Fork that have teachers. Mr. Dennis B. Jarroll was milling at Noble Sunday. J.

F. Easton, who has been employed here for some time, left last week for his home at Pittsburg, Pa. There was a party from Noble sleigh riding last Sunday. They all seemed to be enjoying it very much. John R.

Ford sport a few days her last week. We are expecting a wedding soon a it gets a little warmer. Boys prepare your bells and horns. Newman Puts His First Fee For Lawbreakers of Mabsc'ott to Behold. 'Two Italians were the first violators ajjainst the ordinance the new incorporation of Mabscott.

These two engaged in a fistic encounter at the Beekley ccal works and were arrested by Policeman Tilden Snuffer, taken before Mayor Newman and fined $5 and cost for allowing their temper to get their fists to working. Mayor Newman has his fee of $1 for the first fine ever imposed in the town ii Mabscott nicely framed as' soiiv- jnir of the occasion. "WATCH" PARTY. Miss Blanch Kent entertained a number of her young friends at her home on Kanawha street, Monday, from 8 until 2. Many games were played and beautiful music was rendered.

At five to twelve everything was perfectly quiet and 190(i was bid farewell, and the New Year was welcomed amid loud cheers and music. Many resolutions were made and all departed fcr their home, with best wishes to the beautiful young hostess, for a merry and prosperous New Year. Among those present were: Misses Ophia E'lison, Minnie Davis, Hattie Harper, Margaret Conway, Nettie Sweeney, Dexie Wray, Grace McDowell, Lottie Earl 7, Claude Williams, Mrs. Willis McCreery and Messrs. J.

Bumgardner, Til. Williams, Clarence Wray, Frances Conway, Keith Davis, Willis McCreery, Cabell Early and H. 'v Qniiin Brothers Store Entirely Lost HAD INSURANCE And Likewise Cottage of Mr. Mutson at Wickham the Morning After Belonging to Dr. Hume Skyrockets the Cangearfthe Conflagration? About 2 o'clock the morning after ihristmas, fire was discovered in the esidence of a Mr.

Matson at Wickham. 'he town had not the proper facilities or fighting the fire and in spite of the aliant work of citizens the flames, pead quickly to nearby buildings. The store and goods of Quinn Bros, was burned to the ground with a loss of $2,300 and $1,500 insurance. This building was the property of Jake- Palmer and was a dead loss insomuch as Mr. Palmer carried no insurance.

A cottage belonging to Dr. Hjjme was badly damaged, but not beyond repair. It is said that skyrockets caused the conflagration. A number of these were used that night in celebrating Christ- mas, however nothing dcfinate is known BECKLEY IN MUD Bad Condition of ihe City Slrects Furnish a Topic of Discussion for Citizens. publican journalism of thlt county well known minister of tbegoapel PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Public school opened Wednesday after a holiday vacation for children mod teachers. The school will close on the 18th. SCHOOL BOOK BOARD. The members of the above board aie requested to meet at Beckley on the the 8 and 9 day of February, 1907, for the purpose of adopting school books to used for a period of five years. This is a very important natter and I trust each member will examine the sample books furnished him closely and vote for what he thinks beat for the interest of the school youth of Raleigh county.

Respectfully, G. W. THOMPSON, County Supt. PEAOH TREE OFFICE. The Herald was in error in iu last issue in regard to toe discontinuance of Peach Tree post office.

It waa Citie that the office waa discontinued. REALTY DEALS. Crockett Mankin to G. G. Kasey, lot W.

Trail's lot, Beckley. Van B. Stover to C. H. Cobbs, lot on Dock and Canaday streets, Sylvia, con- ideration $275.

Bracket 0. Miles to J. McGinnis, 0 acres Clear Fork district land. Jtts. H.

McGinnis to John D. McGinnis, contract to sell land above. W. II. Rardui, special commissioner, P.

M. Snyder 110 .75 acres land in ee on Maple Fork consideration $8,200. P. M. Snyder to New River Fuel same for $8,200.

Margaret Callaway to C. M. Callaway, 6 surface lots, Sylvia, consideration, $500. J. E.

McGinnis, guardian, to Marsh Creek Coal 4-llth undivided coal interest in 109,60 acres, Trap Hill district, consideration $996.36. C. M. Callaway to Bertha Harmon, surface lots on White Stick to corner of Canaday and Atkins streets, Sylvia, consideration, $150. G.

Wash Williams to J. C. Harvey, lot, Beckley, consideration, $750. A. Lilly, special commissioner, to S.

H. Snuffer, surface land and Crab Orchard creek, Town district. Floyd McMillian to George F. French, interest in acres of Trap Hill land. Floyd McMillian to George F.

French same. Jno. T. Bair, to S. W.

Trail, 194 .74 acres, Shady Springs district, consideration, $4,868.50. N. B. Williams to Rowland Land all claims on 60 acres, 155 poles on Toney's Fork. Raleigh Lumber Co.

to Glade Creek and Raleigh Railroad 30 feet on either side of right of way from Raleigh Lumber Co. to Blue Jay Lumber Company. Raleigh Lumber Co. to Raleigh Southwestern Railway right of way on 'iney creek. Raleigh Lumber Co.

to G. H. Smith rustee, i interest in "Bond brothers tract." CUPID FOE 1907, The following- permits to w.ed were issued by thecounty clerk since the 2'lth. F. S.

Blake 21, to Sarah Evans 18. Chas. Griffith 26, to Rose Meadows 16. A. C.

Acord 20, to Evy D. Cook 23. J. W. Miles 24, to Dora M.

Carper 18. Edd Bennett 22, to Ollie Hanks 16. John Holland 25, to Minnie Richmond 24 W. H. Wood 24, to M.

E. Cole 17. S. W. Hodson 32, to Eva Warden 19.

WITH AN AX Charley Jones, of Mt. Hope, Attacks Wife and Demolished Furniture. Glen Jean, Dec. with intoxication caused by excessive drinking, Charley Jones, of Mt. Hope, last night demolished furniture in his residence and attacked his wife with an ax.

She suffered a slight injury in the hand and Policeman Dan Stevens rescued her from further attack and locked the man up. Mrs. Jones forgave her husband and has taken him back on the promise to never again repeat the occurrence. Jones is a well known man on Loop Creek. NORTH SAND BRANCH.

Prof. Wiseman, E. A. Kidd, of Beckley, and J. W.

Smith, Maynor Evans and H. L. Davis, of Nesco, were in this vicinity recently on a fox hunt. H. C.

Godbey was here last week visiting friends. Lewis Williams spent Christmas at Wittenberg visiting. W. D. Evans and son, formerly of Cirtsville have gone to Greenbrier county, where they will make their future home.

The condition of Becldey streets has been the chief topic of discussion among the citizens of the town for some time past. They are in a horrible condition and -worst of' all 'the main of the city are mudder and the mud is deeper.than any. The mud is not common mud. ft is thin and black and as horses and wagons pass, it has an undue tendency to fly over passing citizens. Energetic citizens clean bhe crossings in the mornings and before then it is impossible to cross the street without doing the mud turtle act.

Ladies find it particularly annoying. Chickens have learned not to attempt the feat of wadding toward the other side of the street. They measure the distance in their mind's eye and if it seems too far to fly, they stay on the other side. The condition of the streets has aroused the citizens to take an interest in their town's government and friends of the two candidates for mayor are pointing to the streets and declaring if their candidate is elected, something will be done. If they both stick to their promises the citizens will be batter off next winter.

GOOD AMOUNT COLLECTED NO MEN WANLED. The ladies of Mt. Hope gave a banquet Tuesday evening all of their own Toasts were given and a general good time was had. After the banquet the guests were invited to the skating rink to skate until the wee hours of the morning. The affair was given by the Misses Myrtle Walker, Blanch Koontz, Aline Douglas, Elsie Frantz, Virginia Leeky, Florence Harland and Winifred Brown.

By Young Ladies For the Roman Catholic Church of This Place. The collecting contest which has been going on for some time between the Misses Trone Zwelling and Ella Higgins for the benefit of the Catholic church now in process of erection in this place closed last week. The prize, a neat gold cross and chain, was won by Miss Zwelling who delivered $315.20. Miss Higgins collected $221.00. The sum realized from the contest surpassed expectations, and speaks eloquently not only of the splendid work of the collectors, but of the generosity of the people of Beckley and the surrounding country The pastor and congregation join in offering of sincere thanks to our non- Catholic friends who have so kindly contributed.

We were greatly disappointed in not being able to use the new church on Christmas day. The exterior work is completed, but work on the interior has been delayed because of the non-arrival of the furnace and windows. J. J. SwiNT, Pastor..