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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09
DR.. Cunningham
Before a Jury
PREsSMAN HIGH ACKNowL-
EDGES MAKING THE sALR.

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. S.
what is probably one of the most
interesting cases ever heard In
minor court or. In fact, in any court
In Charleston. and which marked the
beginning of series OF prosecutions
which promises to attract much at
tention throughout the state. was
opened In the court OF Magistrate
Joel Cottrell yesterday afternoon.
The case is that of DR.. II. p. Cum
bingham. West Charleston man.
who is charged with tampering with
the questions prepared by the state
superintendent of schools for use In
the uniform examinations OF teach
ers, before the questions were ready
for use
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Pittsburg. Aug. at 1880 there
was no indication OF telegraphers
strike here. The Western Union Of
iicials said they had no statement to
make, as everything was running
alright.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Three o'clock is
the hour fixed at which the Postal
Telegraph operators are to be called
out If the demands OF the operators
as framed and presented to the com
pany are not met. The executive
committee OF the Photographers Union
met at one o'clock this afternoon TO
draw up these demands
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Washington, Aug. 9-Presldent
Samuel Gompers OF the American
Federation of Laber, left Atlantic
City last night for Chicago, where It
is expected he will lend aid I'm the
telegraphers' strike
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09
MIsDEMHANoR CHARGE.

The charge on which Cunningham
was arraigned yesterday is a INSIDE
meanor and conviction would entail
a fine OF ten dollars and Jail sem
tence OF ten days After this case IL
disposed of there Is felony charge
also which the defendant will be
TO face. The prosecution
is being conducted at the instigation
OF the department of free schools
Assistant Attorney General ID. II.
Mathews, Prosecuting Attorney s. Il.
Avis and M. =. Shawkey are looking
after the interests OF the state, and
Cunningham is represented by Sen
ator Adam b. Little page, 10. X.
Reedy and s. p. Ellison.
When the case was called, attor-
neys for the defense moved to quash
the misdemeanor charge on the
grounds OF insuHlciency OF the allie
CATION. but the court refused TO en-
terrain the motion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

New York, Aug. President
Clowery OF the Western Union, said
hat the Chicago operators pre-
scented no grievances and that the
movement was an attempt To- en-
force the closed shop rule. which
would take the entire control OF the
company's affairs out Of their hands
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Mrs. w s Burton and little sons-
joel and Pryor OF Richmond. ar
rived in the city last night
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09
SERIOUS NEWS
FROM MOROCCO
ARE JUBrS GARRISON SUR
PRISED AND WIPED OUT.
(By United Press

outh of Morocco today The garri-
son was taken by surprise. all COM
posing the force being either killed
or captured The governor escaped
i'm an open boat to sea. The exact
details OF casualties is lacking.
Paris. Aug. Sin spite of the
firm intention OF the French govern
ment To keep within the terms of the
AlgecirRs convention I'm It's dealings
with Morocco. the French press
clearly foresees that France. unless
the situation rapidly Improves. has
entered upon a long and heavy task
The newspapers express the opinion
that France. upon which the chief
burden i'm restoring security I'm the
disturbed country will fan may be
forced 10 occupy I'm turn all the
Moroccan ports aud then probably
be compelled TO undertake a punt
tive expedition TO Fez. after which Il
would be impossible io withdraw.
s. was the case with The British I'm
Egypt.
As the British Oombardment en-
HANGED the prestige OF Great Britain
In Egypt. SO. e. is argued the French
bombardment OF Casa Blanca will
ave similar effect I'm Morocco. An
Expedition to Fee. the newspapers
point out, would. like the British
hctory at Tel lei Kebir complete
the parallel.
The Petit Persian today prints
an interesting interview with
high parsonage" at the German for
eign office. who indicates that Ger
many recognizes the logic of The sit
uation and is prepared 10 acquiesce
II Frances "incontestablc predomi-
nance" in Morocco, provided France
S prepared TO give a Quid pro quo in
he shape OF the admission of Ger
man government and German indus
trial securities into the French
market
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Senator ~ 70 Scott. or Elkius.
arrived iu The city This morning ON
SO. q to spend the day here the
guest of friends We viii leave to-
might for Washington.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Pittsburg, Aug. 9.-There are ap-
parently no indications here OF the
.telegraphers' strike, Il might, how
ever, result In the local union men
refusing to work with non-union
men and II these are not discharged
strike might result
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

Mrs Chas ID French OF Pearls
burg, Is Sra The city visiting relatives.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

a. H'lih ~ hu At the present Ilille.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-The Postal Com
pany men reported for work this
morning An extra force was pro-
vided TO handle the rush OF business
resulting from the Western Union
strike. There are plenty OF police
guarding the Western Union build
ing, but no evidence OF violence OF
any sort. The strike is spreading
through the suburbs, all branch Of
fees being closed. The general su-
pcrintendent OF the Western Union
said this morning he expected a
general strike The Western Union
declares II can handle the business
now and will not be seriously embar-
raised at present A mass meeting
strikers was held this morning
President Small or the Photographers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

J. Garfield White, Of Oakdale. Is
here today on business
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-08-09

New York, Aug 9-The operator
leader here says no movement for
a strike is on at the present time.
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDND.

The defense then entered plea
.of not guilty and demanded jury
trial This request was acceded to-
and jury OF six was selected Lit
tie trouble was experienced I'm this.
as only two of the talesmen ex-
amined were excused from service.
OF these, one believed himself to be
related to the defendant. and the
other had express dan opinion as to-
the matter. Al $3.50 o'clock the
jury was impannelled, composed OF
the following men: r. j. Paxton,
j. o. Jarrett, r. j. Collins, w. o.
Ballard. Frank PEBBLES and Robert
Breedlove As soon az the jury was
sworn Judge Mathews made the
opening statement OF the case for
the prosecution. He was followed
by Mr. Reedy and Mr. LittIepage.
for the defense and Mr. Shawkey
for the state
Judge Mathews and Mr.. Reedy
based their arguments mostly on tine
legal aspect OF the case. while Lit
tlepagc and shawkey spoke more
from a basis OF human interest. Lit
tlepage declared that the state ad-
ministratlon had Sprung leak"
and was trying TO saddle the blame
onto Doc Cunningham He fore
.shadowed the fact. also. that the
state would seek TO convict the de-
fendant through the testimony of
man who had turned states evidence
TO- shield himself. and declared that
the point I'm question was as TO how
the jury would credit the statements
OF such n man. In this discussion
he referred TO the recent refusal Of
the Haywood lEFy TO credit the tes-
timony Of HarFg Orchard
THE STATES CASE.
After the arguments were com
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Continued ON page aveJ
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THE STATES CASE.

After the arguments were COM
leted the defense demanded seq
regation Of the Witnesses Several
witnesses we're then introduced by
the state but when at $40, the
court adjourned TO meet again Mt 10
O'Clock this morniu. there we're still
several 10 be- heard
HIGH OK THE STAND
when The adjournment took place
the states most important Witness
was ON the stand This was " rry
H.. High. foreman NJ the prcssroom
.of the Tribune Co.. who swore that
he had given copies ~ The eYamina-
tlon question to Cunningham in re-
turn for which Cunningham had
given him thlrty.Gvc dollars The
price agreed upon was ffty dollars.
but the witness declared that he had
never received The remaining Gfteep
The witness stated that the proposi-
tion was first made 90 him by Ed
Greer. who told him that n he would
got copy of the questions that he
knew whore they could get nifty dol
lars apiece for &c. Afterwards ne
said Greer introduced him 10 Cum
bingham. who made the proposition.
High then. according TO his OWL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
HOLD A CONFERENCE

French Lick. Ind. Nov AIT cone
ference of the members OF the Demo-
cratic national committee here today %
was decided 20 hold a meeting OF the
committee ut Washington Dec ~ TOR
thc purpose cot selecting time and
place Ton the national Democratic oou-
Neulion next year. Chairman Thomas
Taggart ~ tho committee presided az
the conference which was held this af-
tsrnoon lie said there were present rs
members and other members wcro
represented hy proxy Thrro other meme
hers arrived tonight Chicago. ST.
Louis Denver and other cities arc ape
piC1nts for Che honor of entertaining
the next national convention.
Charles r. Wilson, representing Den-
vcr said tibet city was building "a bail
Go seat 1900 people, and be- told the
conference that Denver would bring 20
tho Washington meeting 500 900 in gold
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23

as a further inducemeut TO defray the
expenses Of the convention. Other cities
arc expected 90 bc represented at tho
Washington Aneeung.
Many OF the members OF the commit
tee. most of whom are accompanied ny
their families. win remain here over
Sunday. National Cha!"Han Iag art
win De a candidate for o. SECTION as
the Indiana member 81 the haioh'.
committee. when asked Dc no woui
be- "A candidate Cor reelection as chui -
man of the national committee. Mr..
TaEgarrs only reply was laugh. Er.
Taeg8rt tonight gave banquet Zoo
honor OF tine visiting members of hp
national committc,
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4 HARn DEnT TO PAY.

Il owe a debt OF gra tltu1e that can
never be paii ~" writes G. s. CLARK,
Of Westheld. Iowa. FOR my rescue fr lin
death. by Or. Kings New d scovery.
Both lungs were so seriously affected
that death seemed imminent. when 4
commenced taking New Discovery. The
ominous dry, hacking cough quit before
the first bottle was uses. and two more
bottles made a complete cure Moth
ing has ever equaled New Discovery for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
complaints Guaranteed by 2. c. NJ. l..
Drug Dept, il2-ll4 s. Main St. soc and
81 90. Trila bottle free.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23

into Canada drawn here by tales or
great Canadian prosperity and ~
demand for labor lu the railway cone
strucuon camps. Hundreds land In
Canada pauptrs and as there is mo-
work for thom 70 = almost certain
that they WIN spend the winter as
Migrants BOO county jails
United states officials. 70 is claimed.
WHOM these seek t0 return. rous. alI
but American citizens. AID others are
required to pay 50 bend t1N
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
MELVILLE TRIAL.
soven- Year Old Child Placed on stand
rs a Witness.

Helena, Mont. Nov. 22.-Vivian Guth-
RE, Z years old, was placed on the Wit
ness stand today In the trial Of George
Melville on the charge OF causing the
death OF the lads father Winfield
Guthrie. I'm Bald Butte, last May.
According 20 his evidence. the child
saw Melville enter tho cellar. bandish-
ing hunting knife. few moments
later he heard the shrlciSe of HIS fathsr
and saw him run for "a short distance
from the house and drop on the SPOT
where he died. The lad also told Of the
appearance Of Melville End, HIS threat
% kin the two children 81 his victim.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
Saw President by Appointment
But object Of Visit is
Not Divulged.
SITUATION is SATISFACTORY.
Everything Possible Being Done to RE-
Icyc Money NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Talks of subscriptions,

washington. Nov al. p. Morgan
and George r. Baker the latter presi-
Gent Of the First National bank OF New
York city. arrived here today for a
conference with Secy. Cttelyuu OF
tho treasury department. At 10 o'clock
tonight Messrs. Morgan and Baker, ac-
companlad by Asst Secy. Robert Ba-
con of the state department, went 20
the white House TO see the president.
by appointment The object OF their
visit was not divulgcd, but It was be-
Hfted 90 be- iu relation 20 the financial
situation Upon leaving the W hlte
House at 1925 after being with the
ptesident an hour ana a half, Mr.. MOT
san on being asked IN regard TO the de-
velopmeGt-, replied that conditions h'
New York were reassurlng
Tie said that everything possible was
heiul done Co relieve the money strin-
g.rcy ANA that the situation was sat-
isl1ctoly Ar Morgan said also ihat
his object iu coming 10 Washington
today was TO see Sccy Cortelyou M
fJIth ruco of t.e conference he had
with the secretary lu New York last
week 40 which time means were DIS
cussed for tho further relief Of The site
u1tiou. Tie saw SeCy. Cortelyuu before
going 90 the White House. and he called
ON President Roosevelt tonight to pay
his respects Mr Morgan probably viii
rotutn TO New York tomorrow, He could
not say whether Dee would again see the
president before leaving for New York.
CoRTELYOU TALKS.
Theeoeretary OF the treasury stated
this i ,uing that subscriptions 90 the
8 pel1 cent certificates were being Tee
coi,Df 'n large numbers and that the
issue was already a successful one. IA
addition l0 subscriptions from indivld-
u9ls many OF the national bank dcpos-
itaues in The crop moving sections or
the south and west are availing them
selves of tho opportunity 90 purchase
the certificates. receive large portion
of the proceeds as a deposit on APP
proved securities and Increase their en-
Cul8tiou to the amount of the registered
certificates iu the discretion OF the sec
Rotary OF the treasury. The benehclal
results OF this increase ia circulation
viii bc most helpful and the govern
ment will hc enabled to make It's coll
lectious ANA expenditures IN such man
ner as not 20 be q disturbing FACTOR
I'm business operations.
National banks entitled TO DO so viii
be allowed 90 Increase their circulation
by dep0siuuE currency for treasury
certificates, which, however, would be
retained il the treasury as security Tor
the Increased circulation. slmultahe-
ougly the secretary would re-dcposlt
with the purchasing bank on state, mu-
nicipal ard railroad securities, % per
cent OF the amount Of the currency put
up for certificates.
As AN illustration. 81 Is said that
bank wishing % increase It's circulation
bv sI0O 600 would deposit that amount
OF currency. when il would be allotted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23

There a. more CuiTcncy I'm the
country today ulnn there was "a
month ago. when the supply was
ample. Since thcn S35,O0o,nuo
in gold has been imported and
thc government has deposited
already sO0,0OO.OOO. These arc
facts; and I appeal to the public
to co-opcrutc win us lea rcsior-
ing normal business conditions"
--Itxtrnct from President ttOO-c-
Wells letter, Nov. ~.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
@ % a FORTY YEARS
a. G-eo sGDo SUCCESSFUL SERVICE

medicine has stood the test for period Of more than two
popular than there be doubt OF It's
merit This S. its period existence is marked by
long line blood aud skin diseases Of character and is value
in troubles has become well known that is today
The blood medicine the market Tor Rheumatism,
Caah Scro and Ulcers Skin Diseases aud all other troubles
impure poisoned condition OF the blood s. s. has no equal
tie posou huuos a1d ceanses the
system all unhealthy matter cures Tie disease permanently and restores
the blood anaem and unable to
strength needs s. s.
plies heahl properties and acts spenddy IN tonng Up ana
the bottom OF all blood
disorders and Ills way reaches inherited ants which the ordinary
elect Not only Is s. 81 s. certain m us results
but time absolutely sale remedy IT made entirely OF
healing and curative value does NOT
contain e SLIGHTEST mineral IN any form TO damage the delicate
be used by children with the good results
II not experiment 10 use 3 81
remedy with and that has its worth by It's forty
II iu need Of blood purifier Tor
cause qn the s. S. write physicians and they will send you
trouble ana VIII give without ehBe sPesa
medical advice that Is required. = -.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
OUTS TIE LAW.


Clients sorrow.
waterbury Conn, Nov % Declaring
that Boz can mo- longer bear 90 witness
tho suffering of clients who are forced
90 seek "a lawyers advice on account 1f
their troubles. Jos. 5 LAUDER bas hb1n-
doned the practise of law and au-
uuunceH that De- Wili engage in some 0a-
cupation where thc sights Incurred arp
lees pitiahle.
"rhe nervous strain Of the average
lawyers general practise is Too much
Tor any man. unless be- D. snguIaHy
callous and cold hearted" said Mr Iau-
ben. 'Tho shifting on "a clients uou-
bios tn tho shoulders OF hiu attorney
not only silr sympathy % Tho depths.
but burdens him with a RESPONSIBILITY
which is some times killing"
MI LAUDER Dr. ono OF the most su0-
oessfui young lawyers heFe ue 1
Al sladusfs 80 Vals
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
asa.,.e.a..-..-..-.-.s..-... -.

"Thc government viii -rc that
he people do mot suffer 10 only
Unc people themsrlfr. will urt boo
. ana business conditions are
sound, and $50 should pat uhc
. money Wc hutr Int1 circulation
at once to mcpl uIr needs OF oar
: Astounding prosperity '--iNtruot
from President Housrtelrs let
Ger. SOY a.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23

as part OF their government deposits.
the subscribing banks being govern
meut dopositaries.
subscriptions amounting 10 81 500 for
the certificates were received at the
sub-treasury during the day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23
C. P. BAIRD'S SENTENCE.
Month la Prison and $40 Fine for
killing Man With Auto.

Paris. Nov 22.-Thc court which has
been hearing the case against charles
p. Baird of Philadelphia. who ON oct.
DO, ran down and billed n boy at Ncuu-
iy while driving an automobile. con-
demneo him 10 "a months imprlson-
Htnt and $40 due. ln addition Baird
must pay $4,000 damages.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23

Now IS the time 20 order your
Thanksgiving flowers from the Flower
Shop. Second South and Main.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-23

Do not be scared
into thinking that every
pain in the back denotes
kidney trouble. 1t is
probably rheumatism
and easily durable by
Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills. Rheumatism
frequently affects the
kidneys, the secretion is
reduced in amount, is
strongly acid, contains
sediment and is Of a
high color. These
misleading symptoms
disappear when the
rheumatism is driven
from the blood.
Our free book, Disease, Of he Blood" tells al
about The treatment
AN IOWA WOMAN CURED
"A few years ago says Mrs.
J. G. Bryan, Of Woodbine, Iowa,
81 had an attack Of rheumatism in
my back, which panied me so that
! could hardly stand. For a period
Of six weeks was obliged to stay
in bed in order tc get any relief, and
although | med several remedies,
none of them gave me more than
temporary benefit. had been
troubled ike this for FIVE years be-
fore ! tined DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
They helped me night away and !
felt so much better that | took them
until | was cured"
SOC. per box, boxes $50 at an druggists o. from
nr Williams Medicine Co, Schenectady. y. Y.
-.
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Are You Satisfied
With Your Income?

II not let Us help YOU Increase IL. We Nl
teach YOU BY MAIL at home. ISAAC PIT
MAN shorthand touch tNpcWritiug. book
Keeping. banking. pcnnan> hip. mechanical
and architectural drawing. Graduates a.
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terc>tir = descriptive bookIci>. Free Tor the
asking.
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CLOTHING AND SHOES.

We fear sometimes we have purchased too much
Clothing and too many shoes. Having branched
out with higher grade than ever carried before
however, we have taken the risk
We have shipped off our entire stock af Gents
Linen collars, not one remaining, and today replen
ished with over seventy boxes OF the celebrated
ARROW BRAND Of COLLARS and CUFFS,
for which we are Sales Agents in this vicinity
Always Something New at
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BUFFINGTON'S

The fail trade is here; merchandise of all desir-
able kinds is here; the lowest bottom prices are
here; quality, style and perfect fit in clothing and
shoes 10 be found here.
Our various Departments have grown to such
proportions that only touch here and there
in newspaper talk. Pay personal visit and
ask to be shown around and learn what modern
merchandising do for you. No doubt there are
scores OF persons in this vicinity, now after two
years trial OF cash system who thank us for having
the nerve to inaugurate the new method. They are
no longer paying other peoples bills by the higher
prices which all merchants acknowledge have to be
charged when certain percentage Of sales are
charged to profit and loss account that business
but the only fair way for all concerned, is CASH
and CASH only; this You find at Butingtons.
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HoW's This

We offer one hundred dollars reward
Tor any case Of catarrh that cannot
be cured bv Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J.
CHENEY s; CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned have known
+. J. Cheney for the last IS years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills for coAsti-
patton
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terrible is gong TO
happen. At night
they toss and worry
and are not rested.
They tire easily and
havn't much en-
ergy. They think
many things are the
matter with them---
Consumption, Kid
ney troub lie, or
twenty other dis.
eases. It. $ just
ST m a c h trouble
nothing else in the
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nkTTnrCM Money in small Inventions
I'll Mas wei "a large. send .ur
Nv ofree booklet.
Milo 3. Stevens & Co. So Avn st Wash
inqton, D. c Branches, Chica4u. Cleveland
Detroit. EStab. 1854