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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
This Is The Way They
Generally Do Things.

whom had been elected To the COM
nittee by the voters July last. Both
Messrs Nelson and Bare are recog-
nized as active supporters or MIR.
aendon
!, Is said the vote in the commit
tee was not true test of the strength
.of Ritz aud Herndon. but We have
nothing to verify this further than
the absence from the committee of
Mr.. c. l.. Dunn. one OF Judge Ritz s
staunchest supporters. which seems
to have been enforced by circum-
stances OF a very extraordinary ma
ture-but that is another story told
ia another column
The adjournment of the commit
te" was followed by a renewal OF the
charges OF corruption hurled back
ana forth by leading republicans Of
the county. We have no personal
knowledge whatever of the truth OF
these accusations. but certain II IS
tha, members of the party which the
committee claims to represen, ard
gCNe stood on the street co. .ers
ard openly declared that "A big pro-
prttion OF their committee hqt so'd
ii One old gray-headed republican
aveired 1t was an effort Ito buy the
franchise of people" Others asser-
ted that certain men had Scared
themselves for life.
II is not for us to take up the cud-
gel in this controversy for either one
side or the other. but if even "A frac-
tion OF these examinations and re-
ordinations are true, it should AVA
ken unfeIgned grief and mortifica-
tion n the breast or every good citi-
zen of the county. No man liveth to
himself and one party cannot be cor
rupted without injury 10 the whole
body of the lectorate and harm to
society IN general Whether the con-
ditiOns and practices alleged TO exist
here extend TO other portions of the
circuit We are not prepared to say
Among The instances related I'm detail
by republicans OF the best standing
in their party as indicative of the
methods employed is the following
An emmissary of one of the candi-
dates FOR Judge, Il is stated ap-
preached q certain member of the ju-
dicial committee some weeks ago
and said he was In position to get
the committeeman $1,000 IL he would
support his friend for Judge. but
added If the deal was made the com
mitteeman ought to give him 500 OF
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
SHOOTING AFFRAY ON DRY FORK,
NEITHER DAVIS TO
BE CANDIDATE

Keyscr Aug. H. Neither COZ r.
B. Davis nor his brother. Hon Hen
~ g. Davis. viii consent to be a can
didate for congress I'm the second dis
trict this fan Col Davis adheros TO
his determination 10 Withdraw at the
expiration Of his present term .andex-
senator Davis turns a deaf ear to the
importunitics OF his personal and po
liucal friends
IT, is believed. however. that Hon.
Horny q Davis may he prevailed up
on TO make Che race in 1908 for gov
ernor nf tho state which ho has done
so much to develop Hc ia familiar
with its resources. its possibilities.
and its needs and he rs looked upon
by many os the strongest candidate
tho Wr'y could select
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
J. 3. MCCLURE ELECTED
NEW PRINCIPAL FOR GRAHAM
COLLEGE NEXT SESSION.

At meeting Of the Board of
Trustees OF Graham College held
ytnterday. the resignation OF Prof
j. B. Greever as principal was ac-
cepied, and Prof. j. NJ Mcclure. who
Las LceE connected with tho COLLEGE
for .o past two ycdl4, was elec.ed
TO hIl the vacancy Prof McClmc'a
g. any .'icnds throughout this section
viii be lad TO hear Of his well
canned promotion. as he has worked
faithfully for the college during its
struggle for recognition, and n IS
"GlIncntly Gtting that he should be
3, i"Cicd 10 suptIintend its futur,
growth. Pgof. Mcclure IS n native Of
Kentucky. md has a wide reputa, ~
:s an educator through this sec,i 81
'Ie vas for everal years principal
Of ttl T'hocls at Bramwcll. and an
.n,'ructor in the West Virginia state
Normal Schools
'Ne wish for the school during the
coming session q greater degree Of
prosperity than IL has ever enjoyed IN
tie past, and we are confident OF
Prof McClure's ability to run 20 in
manner that VIII be a credit to- This
community
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
LET DELEGATES
ALL ATTEND,
The Convention at Princeton
and Inaugurate Reform
on the 18th.
DEMOCRATIC
DISTRICT CONVENTION HELD An
RLuEFIELD. AJG. iITH.

j. ~ Harrison called meeting Ia
order and stated It's purpose and
Lamed w II Thomas Tenporary
chairman and t. NJ. Peters tcmpo-
r""y secretary. Temporary organic
ti"n was made permanent
ON motion OF r. D. Browa. a com.
rit'ee consisting OF r. j. Brown ID.
! French, r NJ Peters aud r IL
R@'ev, was named by the chairman 10
scie"r del gates to the cc".t e =,
ven, who reported the following de
as =" who were acccp pred d, Tho
convention to-wit
r. l.. Bailey ID. NJ Easlev. n :.
brown. w. ~ Thomas. ". NJ. Calfce.
= w. Crocketr. PornarG McCIr.rher
ty, a. II, Land. T.. j. Keney, A. :.
Booker. c. w Akers. r II. Bailey.
II. B. shelton, f. J Drown. "a. y.
Postlethwaite,. J. T., Crockett. J. II.
Movers. o. c. Jenkins. a. Lynch. A.
G. McCue. Thos. r. Peqrey, c II Bell
Il. II. Easley, C. OI.eary. r. NJ. Pc
ters. ID. l.. French. c. O. Wright w.
J. Winsett. A. H. Carr. c. 4 Bailey.
c. f. Francis. j. ID. : Harrison. l.. A.
Dnnn. y. B Garner. h. w. Cubbege.
c. j. Kinzer John Roberts, H. h.
Kits, a. B. Thompson. w p Per
kns, c. A. Fulwlder. w. II. StClair.
7. \. Campbell, Geo. r. Hale. T.. l..
A. Wilson. l. T. Thornton " H.
McArtor. B s. Higginbotham, W. s.
Crockett. ]. $. Mastin G. NJ McCul-
locE, @. j Ellis, r. Il. Shiroy. Il. r..
spencer. w. ", Comman. VIM II
Thompson. Estill Bailey. Geo. r..
Caldwell, Henry Bailey. JOS. Hcther-
inlton Harry G White, r. II White.
John Culling, J.. D. Gillette. S. II.
'olline. G. l. billiard, II. B Thomp-
son. John Barberie. Ballard Wilson.
\. w. Lester. Andy Gott. Charley Ter
ry, Russell Shrader. Jas c. David
son. Writ Harry, Tas Perdue. Robt
rugsse. X. e. Thomas, }. r. Calrce.
}. II. Hardy. w II ~ Loving.
- g. Jp' klns was nominated r
President Roard of Education and r
II. Becker for member of Board.
B. Postlethwaite was nominated
for Constable. and f.. NJ. Peters FOR
committeeman from Beaver Pond
District
Convention adjourned.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
Gary Played Well
But Got Beaten.
HOOSIERS LAUGH AT
ANTI KISSING RULES

Indianapolis. Aug ~ mdianopo.
Lis and Indiana generally arc laugh
ing at and quizzing the state Roord
of Health today To block consum-
puon, tuberculosis and incipicut
"rms ~ the white plague the board
thinks that kissing should he stopp-
ed
kissing ON the mouth Is particular
y objectionable. and I'm a set Of
rules for school children" the board
speaks especially of the kissing habit.
DO not kiss any one on the month
or allow anybody To DO SO TO YOU. -
the rules say.
In the opinion of the board the
germs OF consumption may easily be
communicated In this way. and Il is
suggested that not only children. but
grown people. may well do away with
the habit of kissing each other on the
mouth whom thoy meet I'm the street
or i'm tho home.
Among other suggestions to school
children are the following:
DO not put your fingers I'm your
mouth; do not wet your fingers I'm
your mouth when turning the leaves
of hooke; do not put pencils in your
mouth or wet them with your lips: do
not hold money In your mouth: do
not put pins In your mouth: do not
PM anything in your mouth except
FOOD and drink; do not swap apple
cores. candy, chewing gum. halr-eat-
en- food whistles, bean blowers or
anything thnt Is put in the mouth:
peel fruit or wash II before eating n !.
never cough or sneezo i'm person ~
tace-turn Your face TO one side or
hold n handkerchief before your
mouth; keep your face and hands
ana finger nails clean; wash your
hands with soap and water before
each meal; when you don't feel wen
have cut yourself or have been hurt
by others, do not be afraid TO report
to the teacher; learn 10 love fresh
air and learn 10 brenthe deeply, and
do II often"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
M'GRAW TO ENTER
TAIN MR.. BRYAN.

Grafton. w. va. Aug. John
r. McGraw, member OF the National
Democratic committee for West Vir-
ginia. and a member Of the general
committee to the reception 10 be &C
corded William Jennings Bryan at
Madison Square Garden. N. y. has
received letter from Mr. Bryan. in
which he accepts Mr. McGraw's invi-
tation 10 be his guest for several days
at his summer cottage az Deer Park.
Nd The Nebraskan will probably
be escorted 10 that point by West Vir-
ginians who will attend the New York
reception They have already been
appointed by Mr. McGraw Mr.. Bry-
an was a guest Of Mr. McGraw at
Deer Park. during his tour OF West
Virginia In 1900 There will be mo-
celebration during Mr. Bryan's stay
LAT Deer Park, the distinguished vis-
tors preferring the rest.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
CIRCUS
John ROBINSON HERE AUGUST
TWENTY-FIFTH

The modern circus has about II
nothing debasiug Mankind has al
ways held physical achievement i'm
high esteem; It's heroes are those
who have done something notable.
Especially is courage. and the dis
play OF leadership on the battle
field. held In the highest esteems.
The military hero stands on the pop
ular roll Of fame Physical pruwess
delights the average man; and in the
athletic exhibitions OF the circus. the
racing, the display of consummate
horsemanship. and so on, which are
the leading features OF a circus.
nearly every one, young and old takes
pleasure and a pleasure that is most
certainly innocent.
within the past half-ccntury or so.
the circus in American has moved
to a much higher plane than 80 ever
before occupied The exhibitions arc
unobjectlonable ON the score of mo
rality. the comfort and convent
ence Of spectators are carefully con
served there is no more fear of meet
ing insult or disagreeabic incidents
than there is in attending q lecture
or theatrical performance
AS q result, the old-tirne prejudice
against a circus as q proper amuse-
ment for all classes, ages and sexes
lis rapidly disappearing. The love of
diversion and harmless amusement
for all classes. ages and sexes is ln-
born in man To forbid them IS to
turn counter to human nature The
Creator would not have implanted
this desire for amusement lu man
Kind were it detrimental
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
GOVERNMENT WILL
MAKE EXHIBIT

Washington, Aug. II The gov-
ernment exhibit at the jamestown
Exposition viii cover 10. 900 square
feet of space This compares very
facorably with the exhibit made at
Portland and In which 10000 square
feet was utilized This. OF course.
does not include the scpcrate cXhi-
bits 10 be made by the life saving de
partment The government board
VIII determine nothing definite re-
gardlng tho buildings and exhibits
until the return of Assistant Secro
tary of the Treasury Edwards. on
Monday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
QUITS CHEWING
AFTER 81 YEARS

Winthrop, Me. Aug, IL ELIAS NJ.
Clark has decided to quit chewing To-
bacco after eighty-one years of the
habit He was ninety-nve years of
age Tuesday, and To celebrate the
event called together his friends with
the announcement that hc intended
to sign n pledge proved To- be his
declaration that he VIII no longer
use tobacco.
Much ceremony attended the dorla-
ration, and his townspeople, many Of
whom were present. are now WAGER
ing ON how long he will keep his
pledge. odds are that he Will though
after the nrst few hours Clark ad-
mitted there was something he mis-.
sod
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
BISHOP PETERKIN
IN BLUEFIELD

Bishop Peterkin is TO occupy the
Episcopal pulpit in this city tonight
Following are his future appoint
monis In this section:
Aur 18Th Mora Crane Creek. at
D. M
aug l1ih-- Elkhorn, p. m
18TH Gary. p. m
10Th ECkman
l7th Panther. $ p m.
18th Wolch. T. IN.
10th Bramwcll. II "a. m.
All persons are cordially invited tn
attend these services.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
BLAND STREET METHODIST
CONREGATION.

Al, services held ct Christ Eplsco-
pal church Tazewell street
sunday school, at 2 %. m W {
lrunntr Supt
Preaching at the Manila school
house. South Bluehcld II q. m
The public cordially invited "a
these services
Inc Bishop Of West Virginia viii
u'c the church a. the evening hour
and we viii not have the usual ser.
vice for our congregation az s p. ~.
J. a. BAYLOR, Pastor
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
But Graham Had to Root
Hard.
4 FINE GAME on BASE RAIL ~
THE TOWER-AN INTEREST.
NC GAME FROM START
TO FINISH.

ON yesterday at the Cover grounds
Graham took Gary into camp In
game that was closer and more ex-
citing than Fridays game between
Graham and Bmencld Tho large
crowd OF rootcrs were treated To
cyhibition of the national game that
is rarely II ever, surpassed save In
tie larger leagues
The gamo was a pitchers game
from beginning TO end and Mcclure.
of Graham. pitched the best game
hat has ever boon pitched In this
section lngles went in to do tho
-twlrling for Graham. although suf-
rcrlng from any Injury to his alde
At the end OF the second inning he
was compelled to leave the game.
Mcclure taking his place. In the two
Innings that he pitched lngles did
hno work. allowing no hits and
striking out two men But ono Gary
man reached first during the two
innings that Innlcs pitched and af-
ter Mcclure wont into the box only
one Garyite reached second This
lonely one was mig Joe" who. in
The nfth inning secured a two-bag-
ger But 'Big Joe" looked SO lonely
on the second sack that Mlchner was
sent In to run for him Michner held
the sack nrmly I'm its place whilo
Mct lure struck Ont three mon, re-
tirning the side And then again In
tho seventh the little Graham
twlrlcr made three OF them lay down
the stick and souowuny go In
search OF other worlds to conquer
Bat Graham had not lost any of those
other worlds. $50 It's cinch that Gary
found none. In the seven innings
that hc pitched Mcclure struck out
fourteen men. an average OF two for
each inning he pitched. aud hore let
It be gently whispered that the only
lone hit that Gary secured during
The nine innings was Big Joe's"
two baggcr OF the Rfth inning.
Graham's two scores were made I'm
tho seventh inning, and one n tho
eighth. In the seventh Taylor. Ora
hams clever short stop demonstra-
ted that there was no hole I'm his bat
by putting the horse-hidc over the
fence for three stations, scoring on
5tcclc's hot drive 10 Michner. who
tumble The bail Ia the eighth Leon
ara took FIRST on hit stole second,
and scored on w BrumGeld's slash
ing two-bagger
The batting honors OF the game go
10 w BrumGcld who has three two
baggora to his credit Taylor Is next
with single and q thrcc-baggcr
Leonard has two singles TO his cred
II ana wilton and Mcclure each see
ccrcd single There were but three
errors modo during the game. which
Vaa % first class exhibition all the
way through The catching of wit
rnn for Graham was FIRST class in
every wny not an error being
recovered against him
anderson demonstrated that he
hncw the game by umprng in
manner that gave satisfaction 10 all
Following $50 give the lineup Of
the teams and summary of TIE
.....v.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
BOURKE COCHRAN
SERIOUSLY I'LL

San Francisco Cal. Aug 49,
News comes from Lake Tahoe that
Bourke Cochran IS seriously uI Of
heart failure A short time oeo Mr..
Cochran loft here for Tahoe with a
party. ono member Of which was
Miss Annie Ide. the daughter OF the
former Governor General of fho Phil
ippiues to whom ho is betrothcd
unaccusfomod czcrcisns iu tbo high
altitude FOO which Che lake la situated
brought ON dangerous cardiac weak.
moss TO which Cochran hoa Iong been
subject
Ills physicians fear complications
which ua, prove dangerous % hc la
nnFtwo roars old. and not boo good
physical condition Misa Idc remains
at thc patients side and nurses him
with the greatest care
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12

Editor II T. Bauscll. OF Lebanon
Va. left this morning for his home
His excellent wife is sul here with
her parents for the present but will
soon leave for her Virginia home.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12

Because he playfuly removed hi
friends hat and placed - ON his own
head. George Lang OF M Carbon.
wu shot aud Killed az thc spott. $50.
loon ON Armstrong creek last we'd
nosd1} night Ills slayer was Pom
Robins The men were the bcai of
friends Both were drunk Lang wa
shot FOO thc breast aud died tbrcr
hours after Doc was shot Robins ram
from the saloon after Inc shooting
and - arrested The novt day a
Gauloy functions by officers pcou
and soulsby. while ho was waunr
for train square Davis held him
to answer charge OF murder aud ho
ie now u Jail Tho dead man was q
son Of David Lang and was about
22 years old
Lizzie Johnston. colorcd OF sDargro
ia charged with the murder OF hcr
infant child
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
THE JUDICIAL
CONTEST

We publish quite an extended ar.
uclc from the Monroe Watchman I'm
reference To the judicial contest I'm
Monroe county this morning. Read
II and YOU will see what methods
Ire being resortcd I'm tlls judicial
district. The voter should make a
note OF these things and discountance
such unworthy chicanary at tho polls
We give IL 10 our readers as a mat
ter OF fact for them 90 consider. Re
member these things and do not for
get good people.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12

Miss Matte Becker returned last
night after spending several days in
Roanoke.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12
EFFORT TO STIR
UP a WAR.

sau FuurIHco Aug DO The can
.odaH published sensational story to-
.ho rnc.t CHAT fhe recent disturbances
aud r"por. of American outbreak on
rho MovIcau border Wa due Co 20 ei-
eHnt'c plot to stir up war between
Mexico and thc unitod states
Newport Nows n Co have news
paper to be called the Independent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12

'".' IiIIt Leonard 2, Mcclure,
f. .r ana wilton
Two HarnH W BrumGeld B.,
s1ro8
stolen Bases Mcclure p. Taylor.
aI.'io 81 leonard YarIor
Ha#" ou HalIa On mglca. none
on Mcclure off Sayros
iIt rr pitched BAN steele
ElrDr Cunningham, Mlcber aud
W A Wilson
struck ont by Mcclure ~. by In
giles by ayrr lI
Umpire Anderson
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12

y nuhber OF our county people
were in the city yesterday attending
I ie Democratic Convention.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-12

Attention IS directed to the circus
ad. this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-17
FOUND DYING At
FOOT OF STAIRS

An unconscious man was found late
last night at the foot of the stairway
of 4S7 Brannan street About 10 o'clock
Policeman j. H. OBrien was notified of
the presence of the man. and on exam
ination found the fellow was suffering
from wounds on the head O'Brien
called for the Central Emergency am
bulance and the stranger was removed
to the hospital. where he revived long
enough to mutter that his name was
Richard White.
White is suffering from a basal frac-
ture of the skull. On his clothing was
found a card of the Woodmen of the
World, with the name r. T. Rains,
Ponca City, Okla. written uponit
The knuckles of Whites right hand
are badly cut. He may have sustained
this injury by falling down the stair
way and in endeavoring to grasp some
thing to stay his fall. Possibly White
got into fight and was beaten into
insensibility, or he may have been
held up, robbed and beaten by foot
pads.
Detectives are investigating the case.
as it is not expected that White will
survive.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-17
ROVER'S CAPTAIN IS
IN CUSTODY
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

SAN DIEGO. Dec 1e.-Captain A. w
Hall, for whom the United States Gov
eminent was asked to send a warship
because he was accused of kidnapping
q I4-year-old girl from this city, is at
Ensenada. Lower California. but there
is no telling where the kidnapped girl
is nor where the gasoline schooner
Rover, which Hall commanded and on
which he took Dora Dennis away from
here. is located.
Hall was found at Santa Domingo
landing. about 45O miles down the
coast. by Robert Israel. who went from
here looking for him. Israel was in
his own yawl. America. and when he
found Hall he simply took possession
of him, a proceeding TO which Hall did
not seem TO object in the least He
was, in fact. very glad of the oppor-
tunity apparently TO get away from
Santa Domingo, even though he was
informed that more trouble was await
ing him at Ensenada and at San Diego.
To Israel Hall told a story of being de-
serted by the rest of the party on
board the Rover. The rest of the party
consisted of Dora Dennis, the alleged
kidnapped girl: Mrs. Emma Howiston,
and the latter's supposed husband. who
was, or is, the engineer of the Rover
Hail says that he landed at Santa Do
mingo for the purpose of securing an
additional supply Of gasoline If pos
sible, and that while he was on shore
the others got the Rover under way
and left for the open sea
Israel brought Hall as far as En-
senada, where he was taken into Gus
tody by the customs officials, who as
sert that he must make satisfactory
explanation of what became of the
Rover and those who were on her 1t
is asserted that the of1icials have an
idea that Hall may have made away
with the other three 10 hide the evi-
dence Of crime on board the schooner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-17
TWO MANNED BY
STREETCARS

Two serious accidents, one of which
may result in a fatality, is Sunday S
record of accidents on the streetcar
lines of the United Railroads William
Robinson, an ironworker, residing at
557 wisconsin street. was startled into
jumping from a car on Market street
and striking on his head, receiving a
possible fracture Of the skull and con-
cussion of the brain. William Coul-
ter, a streetcar conductor on the Nc
Allister-street line, was pinched be-
tween two cars and sustained a frac-
tured hip.
The car on which Robinson was rid
ing had just started up after leaving
the Sixth-street crossing when the fuse
belw out with sharp report. Fright
ened for the instant. Robinson, who
was seated on the front end of the car,
leaped head first over the railing.
striking on his head. He was taken to
the Central Emergency Hospital
Coulter was engaged in switching his
car at the carhouse at McAllister street
and Central avenue and was standing
on the ground behind the car, holding
the trolley in place, when second
car coming up behind, collided with
Coulter's car, catching him between the
two
The injured man was taken to the
Park Hospital for treatment and later
removed TO his home, 53s Buena Vista
avenue.