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The Washington times., 1907-08-28
ELEPHANT RESCUES
NAN FROM WRECK
Basil, Said to Be Jumbo's
Mother, Lifts
Debris.

WHEELING. ". Va. Aug. zs.-BasiI.
an elephant over 90 years old, said to
be the mother Of the famous Jumbo.
owned by 3 circus. saved q man from
death here today. A freight train on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad had
been wrecked near Morgantown and thB
er gineer was caught underneath The
wreck caught fire and il seemed that the
man was doomed.
Two sections following the wrecked
train having aboard tho circus coming
up. Basil. with her trunk, lifted the
yreckage from the body OF the engineer
and he was taken out just as the names
reached hun.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.-Anyone be-
slowing even a casual glance at the
ford countenance and weather-beaten
habiliments Of Michael Mccarthy as.
with careless mien. he rested his weary
weight on his left leg while awaiting
the disposition of his case in Harlem po-
lice court. would have safely hazarded
a guess that his schooling had not
been extensive and that what little
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
DUCHESS OF MANCHESTER
GUEST OF VANDERBILTS

NEW YORK. Aug. 2s:-Consuelo,
Duchess OF Manchester. has a-fved
from England on the Kaiser WEnelu
II. She was met at the pier by Mrs.
Vanderbilt and Alfred Vanderbilt. with
the duchess was Lady Ponsonbx. The
duchess left directly, with Lady Pom
sunby. for the AdirOndaCks. where they
" III be guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Vanderbilt at their camp.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
BOY KILLS COMPANION;
CRAFTSMANSHIP QUARREL

WHEELING. W. Va. Aug. 2S.-The
details of a youthful crime at Elmi-a.
on the West Fork of the Little Ka-
nawha river, have reached here. McKin-
lev Nettles a boy eleven years of age.
shot and instantly killed Cecil Stanley,
a thirteen-yea boy.
The boys had quarreled, according 20
the confession of the murderer. over
craftsmanship, and the Nettles boy fred
at Stanley at close range. The latter
fell DE- d II his tracks.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Star Chamber Sessions
Among g. Il. r. Posts
; To Protest at History
Paragraph On Page 20
Of the 7Ufpir History

General Scott said (speaking
to President Lincoln): Robert
Lee is the best soldier I ever saw
in the field. He viii show him
self the foremost captain of his
time. Make him chief Of the
army. He viii be worth $4,000
men to you So President Lin
coin sent and asked Lee to take
charge of his army"
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
A SUFFICIENT REASON.

Il presume" commented the tourist
from the North, that that-er-ram-
shackie-ioobing gentlemen over there is
called the Hon because he is or has
been a member of the legislature"
'.Nope!" replied the landlord of the
tavern at Polkville, Ark. He assumed
the title because he used TO sell tickets
for the Honduras lottery. Puck.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
FARMERS ACCLAIM HUGHES
AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT

sANDTlHILLA n. Y. Aug. 8.-Amid
the scenes where the first years Of his
childhood were spent. Governor Hughes
was acclaimed the next President of the
United states and warmly applauded by
q farmer audience Of upward Of 5000
persons, who heard him speak at the
Washington county fair, IN Sandy Hill.
The speech Yves the first in series
the governor is scheduled to make at
county fairs in this State during the
autumn
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Behind Closed Doors.

Whatsoever has been said and done. -
said Mr.. Perham, has been done be-
hind closed doors. and anyone who has
been indiscreet enough TO talk to re-
porters on the subject has disregarded
his obligation to the post. We do not
intend to take the public into our con-
fidence in the matter. neither do I ex-
pect to see any action taken by the ma
tionaI encampment when it meets at
Saratoga on September TO-
Col John A Joyce, who enjoys an ex-
tensive reputation as prose and poetic
writer on war topics. when seen by The
Times reporter. talked freely OF the Tur-
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Mike Forced to Plunge
Into Higher Mathematics
Twenty Cents Per Day for Beer for 20 Years
Makes More Than he Can Count-The
Rows of Kegs 81, 400 Would Buy.

add It up" ordered the court, land
when you get the answer step right
back here"
Horrible Proposition.
The prisoner fairly gasped with hor-
ror at the problem confronting him,
but, accelerated by the court police
man. Withdrew from the rail to the rear
OF the prisoners Enclosure and whilo
the court took up the next case en-
gagged in a violent mental struggle with
himself. After half an hours effort,
during which the perspiration rolled In
great beads from HIS forehead and he
could be heard muttering at intervals,
Put down six and carry two" and
Gee, bat this Is hard 10 do" a sympa-
thetic bluecoat finally handed him bit
OF paper on which were scrawled four
figures. thus ending his misery A few
minutes later he again stood before the
magistrate.
well. sir demanded the court. ''how
much money have you drunk I'D since
you began twenty years ago2'
zone thousand, four hundred G1d
sixty dollars. your honor. replied f4c-
carthy. -
yes. that's right" assented the mag
istrate; only # you had saved ne
money and invested it wisely IL would
aollars-a small fortune. But you've
drunk Il ali up.
Melancholy Prospect.
tits gone-aIl gone-and what have
you got TO show fot It? Nothing but a
prospect OF going 20 prison. Now, Nc
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

Former Chairman Burton, Of the
Rivers and Harbors Committee, Is pro-
posed for mayor OF Cleveland A man
with his experience ought to be able to
grapple even with Cleveland's street
railway problem.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

THE States are the whole works. -
Mr.. Hughes. Republican; Mr.. Parker.
Democrat.
''The National Government is the only
effective power 10 combat corporation
abuses. Mr.. Bryan, Democrat; Mr..
Roosevelt, Republican.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

. Twas a weepin, widow he left behind
When in heaven he made his bow;
He'd had his troubles-he died resigned
An the widow amt widow nowi''
Atlanta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

II Mr.. Cannon hopes TO avert talk OF
tariff reform by preaching the prosperity
OF the farmer, he should stump the rural
communities on the cost Of dressed
meats, store groceries. and furniture.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

It is to be said for Mr.. Harper's
Chamber Of Commerce" letter to
Japan that If it does consist chiefly Of
honeyed phrases the people Of two ma
lions will smack their lips over It.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

jamestown is at last in the Louisiana
Purchase class. Only in Virginia it was
not the women but the men who got up
the social feud.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

Joe CantiIlon might sing, with the
Sheriff of Nottingham: Were brave as
lions for we're two to one!"
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

The indications are that oyster Bay
viii keep closed until there is an ''r''
in the month.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

Even the. National Bar Association
was afraid to tackle the unwritten law.
It's members have trouble enough over
that which is written in VS. and rs.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

Step up. ladies and gentlemen. and put
the marbles into place!
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
AN EPITAPH.

Bucket bucket who's got the bucket'
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

add It up" ordered the court, land
when you get the answer step right
back here"
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Melancholy Prospect.

''It's gone-au gone-and what have
you got TO show fot IT? Nothing but a
prospect or going 20 prison. Now, Nc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of the authority vested
me as trustee of a certain deed
Of trust made by Susan NJ. Letter
and Early NJ Letter. her husband. to
Sth day Of February, 1907, and re-
corded in the office OF the clerk Of
the county court Of Mercer county,
West Virginia. in trust deed book
No IL at page S8 c. TO secure the
payment OF certain negotiable notes
mentioned i'm eaid trust iced. and
default haine been made in the
payment Of said notes. being direrte
so to do by the holder Of said notes,
NOTICE is hereby given that on
he 10Th day Of august. 1907. at
ten O'Clock a. m. al the front door Of
the City Holl, in the city of Bluefeld,
West Virginia I will proceed 10 sell
at public auction TO highest bidder,
the following described real estate
lying I'm that part Of said city known
as South Bluefeld. and bounded as
follows: BEGINNING at stake
I'm the division line between 3. S.
Higginbotham and r. j Carr. and
said line South 50 deg. 30 min west.
IS feet 10 point I'm said division
line. thence leaving said line North
45 deg 30 min west 10 a point in
what is known as the Williams road
thence North 76 deg 6S feet to
point I'm said road thence leaving
said road south IS deg 30 min east
215 feet to place Of BEGINNING be
ing the same property now occupied
by said Early NJ Letter as resi-
dence.
Terms of sale. There will be re-
Quired cash in hand enough 20 de
fray expenses Of this sale and pay on
an said notes with interest now UNI
paid and the residue Of the proceeds
of sale " any shall be payable at
such time and secured in such man
Ter as the said Susan VI Letter and
Early W Letter shall direct
r " THOMPSON Trustee
J.. r. Aug 28
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

rails shall not be above the level of
the street or streets so as to inter
fere with the passage of vehicle
over said track
Sec. .. The said Bailey and
Oliver shall run cars at such inter
walls and over such part of theh
track or tracks as shall be deter
mined by their general manager anG
the street committee of said city
of Bluefield
Sec. l6. This franchise and tn
lights and privilege, hereby grant
ed is to continue for period o.
forty-seven (4O years from tho
date of acceptance of this franchise
by said Bailey and Oliver.
r. L. BAILEY,
f.. +. OLIVER.
August, &c. 1907.
S-27-3Ot
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

Dressing Tables,
Writing Desks,
Fancy Polished Rockers,
Combination Book Cases,
Chifoniers,
Center Tables,
Library Tables,
China Closets,
Dining Tables,
Side Boards,
Willow Rockers,
Morris Chairs,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27
DO NJ NOW.

~
Now is the time to take
something to clean aud build
up the blood, Kidding the sys-
matter and acids which cause
TEN OF the poisInous waste
rheumatism. Blood disorders.
Nervous Debility. Backache
and other miserable weak
nesses.
Here is one OF the simplest
though safest and most GER
tain mixtures, which can ~ead-
lily be prepared at nome at
nominal cost:
Fluid Extract Dandelion
one-half ounce, Compound
Karagon one ounce. Com
pound Syrup Sarsaprilla three
ounces. Get these ingredi-
ents from any reliable phar-
macy and mix by shaking
them well in a bottle The
dose is one teaspoonful after
meals and at bedtime. Also
drink plenty of water.
This home made mixture,
writes a noted authority,
will overcome most forms OF
kidney and Bladder troubles
and at the same time force
the Kidneys TO filter, and
strain all Impurities and ao-
ids from the blood, restor
ing the full blood count OF
SO per cent blood corpuscles,
which means good, sound
health and vigorous vitality,
to say nothing of the clear.
rosy skin and complexion
which must result.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

TUESDAY, AUGUST ~, 1907.
THE STANDARD OIL SIDE.

The Standard Oil Company has
sent broadcast over the country a
pamphlet giving the company's YER
sion of the recent ne OF $29.2iO.OOO
imposed upon it by Judge Lands FOR
violation OF the anti-rebate law The
company emphatically protest, it's
innocence OF any wrongdOing i'm any
OF the prosecutions lately institute
against it in the federal coIr
pamphletsays that it shouli Boz Known
that the verdict was ohta'nef ~ me
government upon the most ha'rsplit-
ting technicality aided by frc Wig
orous exclusion of cvidcnc. fra'
would have removed all pre- sumption
Of guilt; that the trial iu .e refused
to allow proof that the Is cent rate
had been filed by the Chicago and
Eastern lllino's. ou was. therefore
legal rate. hat he also refused
10 allie 'rat lnseei oil was
carried for rcrte anl other bulk
commodities as low as = cents but
that he insis'c that is cent was
the only legal rate for oil when no
one had ever rail 10. ana when it
was authorize velv sworn that IT did
not apply to oil
The COMPANY laimS that so per
sistent ana ga. Nocn the r,r-
fare waged with all the overpower-
ing authority of the federal admin
i-uation against The stem on
Company. that il has bc.u ,'r
ly difficult to get fair hearing be
Gre the public or in large portion
of the press. the latter. 10 its great
harm. being swayed alike by social
istic cutlery from below and political
pressure from above.
The paper speaks Of the attack
made upon the company to force the
passage OF the rate bill OF Commits
sioner Garfield's MISREPRESENTATION
in his report on petroleum transpor-
tation. and characterizes the com
missioner's second report as "A
wholly false deduction from incom-
rlete facts" which was sent i'm adj
vance to the press for publication on
August 3 i'm the knowledge that
Judge Lands would pronounce
'udgment on August characteriz-
ing this as "a combination influence
ing all sources of public opinion.
disturbing the orderly dispensation
nf Justice"
The opening article Of the pamph-
Jet is then followed by a statement
- James \. Moffett. president of the
STANDARD oil company. of Indiana
stating the position of the companv.
The paper also contains number
Of clippings from new papers and
periodicals favorable 20 the com.
pany.
Heretofore the standard on com
pany has been impervious 10 attacks
and now breaks silence I'm answer for
The first time Whether The fine inn
po Cd for violation of anti-rebate Law
was inst we are unable 10 saw but
us Is common knowledge that the
'' "a0 never heSl'd'ef 20
crush fhe small competitor.
u is highly gratifying TO know
Thar the company has ar last sought
Vindicafion from the public. u is
an indication that its dealings fin the
future viii be such as 20 meet pub
lic approval and not general CON
domination
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27
For an Impaired Appetite.

10 improve the appetite an
strengthen the digestion try a few
does OF Chamberlain Stona h an
Liver Tablets. Mr.. ]. II. S,tz. y,
Detroit, Mich. says: .Tlay ~,
stored my appetite when il,paire I
relieved me of a bloated fee Ag an,
caused a pleasant and sat- actor,
movement OF the bowels" irice. 2.
cents. Samples free at the Whit,
Pharmacy, Cor. Princeton .Avenu,
and Bland Street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

The controversy between Mr.. For
aker and Judge Taft is largely per
sonal. and appeals principally TO Re
publicans But II Is not apparent
that the Ohio senator does his cause
much good by the peculiar methods
which ne adopts. He seems TO real
ize that he has the unpopular side
OF the rate bill. and his efforts TO
hedge are rather feeble He tries
to help himself out by his old plan
of attacking the south. but IT is
doubtful that his people will respond
10 such an appeal as they did years
ago. Louisville Courier-Journal
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

Telephone: Business office and
Editorial Room, sos.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

nate hut $50 mast admit that 81
och"r get. the nomination ana
should happen TO pull through. there
would be feeling abroad that
worse things have happened TO the
state Charleston Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27

Flour cannot bc better than
MONITOR PULVERlIEn
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-27
HUYLER'S CANDY
ALWAYS FRESH.
For Sale by
THE WHITE PHARMACY.

Corner Princeton Ave. and Bland St
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-07
Pennsylvania Presents Mr.. Knox.

Enlivening in the domain of political
speculation is the entrance of Senator
Knox into the race for the Republican
Presidential nomination. Ohio may have
a favorite son in Taft or Foraker, she
hasn't said which one yet; Illinois may
have one in Uncle Joe Cannon and In
diana in Vice President Fairbanks-they
have not thus committed themselves yet
but Pennsylvania has the advantage of
bounding first into the arena with a
formal declination. This was made by
the Republican Convention of that State
last week in a strong Endorsement of
Senator Knox for the Presidency. In a
case, like the present, of the field against
Taft the advent of Pennsylvania's man
into the running naturally pleases Tr.
Foraker and his friends more than it does
the supporters Of Mr.. Taft.-Progressiv
Farmer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-07
Powers RAN JUDGE cFF BnNcH
Made Afiidavit that, He Could Not
Get a Fair Trial.

Georgetown, KY, July 31,-Judge
j. e. Robbins, in written decision,
which he read in open court, vacated
he bench in the Caleb Powers case
this morning.
His decision followed the filing of
an affidayit by Powers, alleging that
Judge Robbins was prejudiced and
could not give him fair trial. The
conclusion came like bombshell ex-
plosion In the camp of the prosecu-
tion and was a great surprise to the
defense.
Judge Robbins took up each alle-
cation of Powers and denied specifi-
|cally that they were true, but said
that 1t was too late to mar his record
as Judge by sitting In a case when he
that the statement to the effect that
he had said, after the last trial, that
they were all guilty and should he
hanged, was utterly false. He said
that his political Affiliations would
not influence him against the defend
ant, but that he was Democrat and
had been Democratic office-holder.
Breathless silence was maintained
in the crowded court room while the
Judge read his opinion, and his vacat-
ing the bench came as complete
surprise to the spectators.
Immediately after he left the bench
people rose in their seats and began a
disturbance, so that they had to be
subsiGed by the sheriff. Judge Rob-
bins said that the affidavit Of Powers
was unsupported, but that he would
not sreve under the circumstances.
After leaving the bench he asked the
clerk to notify the Governor and ne
lot IN, N of tn
on another Judge. The defense sub
mitted thirty-two names to Common
wealth Attorney Franklin from which
to select a special judge, but all were
refused. Most of the names submit
ted were Democrats. Franklin re-
fused to give list himself. An order
Of disagreement was entered and the
government will now have to find &
Judge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-07
RAsiEsEs A FRAUD.
Discovered to Have Been an Impostor
Rather than Great Man.

Egyptologists claim that they have
discovered that Rameses III was a
fraud, and that he is not entitled to
the appellation of Great" which
historians have given him. Recent ex-
ploratios, 1t Is stated, have developed
the fact that the many temples and
monuments bearing his name, and,
therefore, supposed to have been his
work, existed a thousand years before
him. The explorers believe the king
was vain, and caused his name to be
cut everywhere.
Prof. Naville, one Of the official
explorers of antiquity In Egypt, had
this to say about Rameses:
/ "The more we discover about Ra-
meses the more convinced we are that
he was fraud. He was not great in
any way, bit his vanity was colossal.
To satisfy this he conceived the idea
of causing his name to be inscribed
on every temple, statue and noun
ment that he imagined would stand
the test of time. This plan succeeded
only too we'll for many, years. The
consequence was that explorers were
united in deciding that he must have
been great king. Now we are be-
ginning to finu him out"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-07
HIGH AUTHORITIES CLASH.
Governor Ansel and Superintendent
Martin Have a Little Difference.

Columbia August 1.--There was a
sensational clash in State Superin-
tendent of Education Martins Office
yesterday morning between Governor
Ansel and Mr.. Martin over the APP
potntment as member of the State
Educational Boaid of Ex-Governor
John c. Sheppard of Edgefeld. Mr..
Martin denounced the appointment
as a political one and against the In
terests of the schools and told the
Governor that he had deceived and
duped him in making It after consult
ing him on the subject. Governor
Ansel protested that he was acting
for what he considered the best inter-
ests of the schools, but would make
no statement for publication.
Mr.. Martin said to the newspaper
representatives "I regard the ap-
pointment as political rather than
educational. l believe that the posi-
tion was rendered him because of
former associations in politics and
because of his political prominence.
THE law gives the Governor the
power Of appointment, but think
that common decency and courtesy
demand that the State Superintend-
ent of Education be consulted. At
least several very distinguished Gov
ernors, including that delightful and
considerate gentleman who adorned
that office during the past four years,
have taken that view. know that
this is the view held by very large
majority Of the educators of the State
l refuse to believe that 1t was ever
intended that the Governor should
be political and paternalN Santa
C1anSa tender S,rnricq annnipt r.
ments to a child-like State Superin.
tendent.
This same Chief Executive made
a similar surprise appointment in the
Sixth District and concurred in the
result because l realized the necessity
of having one excellent lawyer on the
board'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-07
ALMOST TO DISTRACTION.
Terrible Experience on Schooner
Loaded with Old Bones.
philadelphia Correspondence of the
Chicago Inter OCEAN,

philadelphia Correspondence of the
Chicago Inter OCEAN,
Tantalized almost to the verge Of
mutiny by swarm of bugs taken
aboard at Havana, Cuba, the master
and crew of the British schooner
Delta, which reached this port yes
terde'', had the worst experience of
their lives. The vessel left Havana
weeks ago and the insects made their
appearance on deck by the millions
when she was a few days out. They
had swarmed over everything below
until it was impossible for human be-
ings to exist in the cabin or hunks.
Captain Baxter, master of the Delta,
was accompanied by his wife, and
they were early forced to establish
sleeping quarters on deck. The crew
soon had to follow suit, and though
the biting insects were killed by the
thousands and swept overheard there
were thousands more to take their
places, and they were allowed full
possession of the quarters below the
deck. Even the food was made al
most unit for use, and the odor from
the bones added to the discomfort of
those aboard.
All hands were forced to wear
masks and gloves to save themselve es
from being eaten alive but as 1t was
all were terribly bitten. There were
also many lizard-like creatures that
crawled into the hunks and added to
the misery of the men, who several
times threatened to leave the schoo-
ner in the small boats, and had to be
coaxed and threatened by turn until
Captain Baxter was in despair.
1t was a sorry aud disfigured crew
that brought the Delta into port yes
terday, and medical attention was re-
quired for some of the men. The
cargo will be discharged at once at a
fertilizer factory, and the schooner
subjected to a thorough fumigation
before she can sail again.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-07
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than half of mankind over
sixty years of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disorders, usually en-
largement of prostate glands. This
is both painful and dangerous, and
Foley's Kidney Cure should be taken
at the first sign of danger, as it cor
rects Irregularities and has cured
many old men of this disease. Rod
ney Burnett, Rockport, Mo-, writes:
81 suffered with enlarged prostate
gland and kidney trouble for years
and after taking two bottles OF Foley's
Kidney Cure l feel better than l have
for twenty years, although 1 am now
81 years old" j. w. Bell