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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

that the candidacy OF Mr.. Fairbanks
had much to do with the sweeping
Republican victory OF four years
ago. In truth the votes of the
Hoosierdom state are not so easily
iured by the vice presidential bait
as seems to be commonly suppos-
ed.
Another factor OF somewhat spe-
cial sort that many believe will be
OF considerable importance in the
forthcoming election is the indus
trial and business depression which
is more or less in evidence In this
state. II may be doubted whether
the recent reaction in the business
world has been felt anywhere more
seriously than in Indiana.
The question that naturally pre-
sents itself to the political observer
is, what effect may these conditions
be expected to have upon the forth
coming election? on every side one
will hear from Democrats the pre-
diction that this epoch OF stagnation
'alling as II has in Republican times
will turn the votes OF thousands OF
laboring men from the Republican
to the Democratic candidates. Il
Is hard TO escape the conviction that
there will be a tendency in this di-
rection.
The one thing. however. which
more than any other makes the out
come of the campaign in Indiana
an absolute uncertainty is the over
shadowing temperance" question.
which already appears to have
crowded practically all other issues
into the background. In common
with other states, Indiana has long
been agitated by the troublesome
questions connected with the sale
and use OF intoxicating liquors, but
never before has the subject been
allowed so completely to monopo-
lie the political thought and eff
fort OF the commonwealth.
~ ~ PNbAAeaiS nave put Nh0ul-
selves on record as favoring "coun-
ty local option. which leaves the
counties to decide the liquor cues
ton themselves, If successful at the
polls, to enact legislation adequate
for the inauguration of this i'm
proved system. The Democrats de-
clared merely for local option OF the
old sort. by townships and wards.
There is, therefore. going to be To-
cal option, whatever happens in No
vember; the question is merely one
OF the larger or smaller unit by
which it shall be applied. But this
question is a vital one, and in the
ensuing campaign there is going to
be no issue which will stir the pott-
icians and the people as will this
one.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

FOR SALE--A fine bluegrass farm
in Tazewell county, virginia. CON
tanning 1871 acres. within one mile
OF churches, school and store.
Farm we'll watered, big fruit crop
and other crops sufficient % do
the place for next twelve months.
Possession can be given at once.
House OF six rooms. frame. and
ell necessary outbuildings Also
following property: All crops
growing, such az hay. corn. oats.
rye, wheat, garden. etc two
good horses. wagon. harness
farming implements. bran new
surrey, all hogs. COWS. poultry
and household and Kitchen furni-
ture 81 desired. Good terms or
will trade for town property Ap-
ply TO Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02
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Leave $3.50 q ~. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
andoah division. pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to Nov York. via Hagers-
town, Pullman ParlOr Car Roanoke
20 Norfolk.
$3.50 = m. for Roanoke. Rich
mOnd Norfolk Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car 90 Roanoke. Parlor Car
ROANOKE iO Norfolk.
2:b5 % no for Roanoke. Lynch
burg AMI Intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah valley. philadelphia
and NeF York Sleeper 20 Philadel-
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1913 m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg. lurhmond. Norfolk. Pullman
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Sleeper Roanoke 60 Norfolk.
Leave H.ueheif 5 90 D. m for Kon-
1va. Columbus and afI points West
and Nor Feft Pullman Sleeper for
Coiumbla and Cincinnati Cafe Cars
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Arrive from Norton aFf points on
IRE CIinfh valley f.Fisi1u a. Z. 90 3.
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intermediafa sfaHors
Call on AGENT Norfolk ara West.
ern haiiesy for tickets MAPS and
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02
WILLIAMS
KIDNEY PILLS

Have yOu nesseetsd your Cidnsysf
Have you overlooked your nervous
system and caused trouble With your
kidneys and BLADDER Have you
pains in loins, side. back. Ero.ns sne
BLADDER Have you = sabby appear
snce Of the face. especially undoi
the eyes. Too frequently q desire
TO pass urine9 II 70. Williams Kid
ney Pill will cure you.
Price soc.
For sale by The white Pharmacy
Cor. Bland street and Princeton ave
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

We have this day sold the busi-
ness OF the BlueGeld Pressing co.
70 Mr @. s. Cooke. All accounts
duo the concern mp to this date are
payable 20 the undersigned, and we
VII also pay all bills the concern
owes prior 10 this date. Mr.. Cook
VII continue the Pressing Club"
and az stated above. all dues fallinp
duo prior 20 this date are payable
70 us. We solicit for Mr.. Cooke a
continuance OF tho patronage We
have been favored with.
ID. n. jerks.
JNO. +. LAND
Blueheid. W. Va, Aug. "a. 1908.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

How 10 peat an -indertaker: Cough
and Coughing end IN Coffin. Cure the
cough, stop the Coughing. and let
the undertaken keep HIS Coffin. Ry.
dale's Cough Elixir is me best and
surest way Of Accomplishing this re-
suit. Best, because It contains the
best remedies known TO aid nature TO
cure a cough. Surest, because It posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs OF any kind. Guaran-
teed under the Pure Food and Drug
Law. For oale by White Pharmacy.
-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

FOR RENT-A neat room dwell
ling with furnace and bath room OF
Wyoming street. for rent for twelv'
months. Everything about the hous'
neat and we'll finished. ID. u. Bald
win, pioneer real estate agent. room'
and 2 First National Bank build
ing.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

FOR SAILS room frame resi-
dence comparatively new with hot
and cold water bath room. electro
lights and all modern Improvements
Lot 6OX140, near passenger station
Price and terms reasonable. Apply
w. II. Thompson, 113 Boone street
CITY S-15-6t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

I have for sale, Privately, some
household goods and kitchen furn'-
turc, a roll top desk and office tn
bIes. and n ladies' riding saddle, etc,
Dav;d T.. Johnston, S-17-2w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
Money to Loan
L. ]. HOLLAND
FOR SALE

Three hundred shares of the can
ital stock of the s. NJ. Smith M-
surance Agency. Par value $1,000.
The owner OF this stock wishes Ia
sell Immediately ami will t2ko
$3.50 cash per share, for same.
Address Insurance" care DAILY
Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

WANTED-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Address
a." Leader office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

WANTED-A reliable man with
eNperienience To opurata Lime
Kiln. Write or apply to II. l..
Spangler. Ingleslde. w. Va.
1wk-iwksS
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

FOR RENT-Two nice DWELLINGS
on Boone street, rooms each, cleo
trio light and bath rooms. will rent
for twelve months. ID. B. BALDWIN
Pioneer Real Estate Agent, rooms
1 and First National Bank BLDG
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

FOR RENT--Five room house
corner Marshall and Beasley streets
Apply John II. French. phone %
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02
HELP WANTED.

FOR RENT-Three store-rooms on
Raleigh street. C. O'Leary &
Son. 2-6-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

WANTED-Two white expert
enced ohambermaids for coalfielt
hotel. apply at Daily Leader Office
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02

Try a want ad. in the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-02
SURFAC|NG OF ROADS
An Excellent Foundation Is a
Prime Necessity.
MUST BE FREE FROM WATER

Provision Should De Made For Thor
eash prsinase-How 20 Reli the
observation-disclosures to Use For
surfaeins Rural Highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
BIG BATTLESHIP
 IS CHRISTENED

Philadelphia, July 11.-Amid the din of cheering of thousands of persons assem- bled to witness the event. the 'all big gum battleship South Carolina was launched today at Cramps shipyard on the Delaware river. As the latest addi tion to the American navy slipped into the water, Miss Frederick Calvert Anscl, daughter of Governor Ansel of South Car olina, broke the traditional bottle of wine against the prov of the great hull ana gave the big sea fighter it's name Sur rounding the pretty girl stood a group including her father and his military staff, many officials of the navy depart ment, the commandant of the Philadel- phia yard, officials of the city, officers of the Italian warship Ettore Fieramosea, now in port, and hundreds of other in- vited guests.
 There was no hitch to the launching. and after the tugs had warped the big hull into the dock, the invited guests pro- ceeded to the famous mold loft of Cramps, where many launching feast has been spread, and sat down to luncheon. The christening party sat at center table, and the usual toasts to the new ship, the president of the United States, the navy, and to the fair sponsor of the South Carolina were drunk.
 Later in the afternoon the governor and his party were entertained by local citi- zens and then the governor and his staff were guests of the Southern club.
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BRYAN'S PROMISE TO JOHN ". KERN

Loncoln, Neb., July 11.-(Special )-Wil- dent of the United States on November 3, will share the White House with the vice president, John W. Kern of h. diana.
 Bryan, some time ago. even before Kern had been talked of prominently as a can didate for a secondary place on the demo- cratic ticket, made Kern the offer of an abiding place in the executive mansion of the country for the four years starting March 4, 1909, and he said emphatcally today that the "offer still stood good"
 Kern and his family can have a place in the White House." said Bryan. Any man who is good enough to get the nom- nation for vice president on the demo- cratic ticket is good enough to live in the White House."
 The offer was made some time ago; it was repeated when Kern was in Lincoln last week and will be renewed when the gentleman from Indiana reaches Fairview again on Tuesday next. Kern is not rich. He has said so many times. He did not seek the,vic presidential nomination because he thought that if elected he would not be able to keep up an estab- lishment in the style if had been kept up by his predecessor and neighbor Charles w. Fairbanks.
 When Kern was in Lincoln last week, and when discussing the use of his name as Bryan's running mate, he said he was fortunate enough to have a neighbor in Indianapolis who was a vice president: that his neighbor spent $14,000 a year for the rent on his house in Washington and probably $50C00 year in living expenses .fnr& 1.f.,.. .fe a one year in a place like that on a s12, eco salary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
CORONER STATES
 HIS SIDE OF CASE
Says Law Leaves Question of lnvesti. qation In Hands of Coroner and
 Not Auditor.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I see in your paper of July Il an article entitled Coroner Once More in Trouble" and that on account of some inquest fees claimed by the coroner. This, I think, does the coroner an in- justice. for, under the law, the fees are just and reasonable. Section 7162 of the criminal code says that when a person has been killed or has suddenly died the coroner must make pre- .iiminary investigation to ascertain the cause of the death and if upon that preliminary investigation by the coro- ner (not by the auditor) the coroner is satisfied as to the cause of death, and as to who caused the death, and if both the cause of death and who caused the death are found out on the preliminary Investigation, then no inquest is neces- sary. There is a difference between an Inquest and preliminary investigation. A preliminary investigation is to de- termine the cause of death and to de- termine whether an inquest is neces- sary or not. As I have stated before, if both the cause of death and who caused the death are known or lounu out on the preliminary investigation, then no inquest is necessary, for an inquest is ito determine who killed the deceased. sIn other words, if the coroner is not Satisfied on the preliminary investiga- tion who the person is who caused his Heath, and if the coroner has reason able grounds for believing that such death has been caused by the act of another, he must summon jury and Inc jury must be sworn. to find out, M possible, from the evidence who the person is, what caused his death, and who caused the death.
 Now. in reference to the two other :laims in question: They wNre botn .ases that ought to have been yesti- rated by the coroner. In the VI 1isz Emma Blair, no one say hd Ne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
BISHOP POTTER
 HOLDING HIS OWN

Cooperstown, N. r., July 11.-(Spe- cial. .)-Bishop Potter did not lose any ground today, but material improve ment appears impossible. Nourish- ment in fair quantities was adminis- tered today.
 While the bishops physical condition is no worse, his mind, which has been most active during his two weeks ill- ness, ran in comparison with it's former activity somewhat lately. The fol- lowing was the final bulletin for the night:
 There has been no material change in Bishop Potter's condition Since yes terday evening. Respiration, 34; pulse, 102; temperature, 100. He has had comfortable day and has not suffered at all from the heat.
 "J. E. HAWKING, M. D.,
 "M. I. BASSETT, M. D."
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SENATOR DANIEL
 BURIES RATCHET

Lincoln, Neb., July 11-Arl differences W. J. Bryan were completely healed this afternoon when the two statesmen met at Fairview, shook hands and made mu- tual pledges to each other
 Senator Daniel was coming through, from Denver with the Virginia delega- tion, the chairman of which telegraphed MT. Bryan that they would like to see the Fairview master at the depot
 Bryan met them and took the entire party out to his residence, Senator Dan iel and MT. Bryan walking arm in arm.
 Arriving at Fairview Senator Daniel made short talk in which he said in part:
 "'Whatever differences existed between the Virginians and you was settled when the gavel fell bringing to a close the Denver convention. From that moment every democrat in Virginia was for Bry- an and we will carry the state for you this fall"
 MT. Bryan was much pleased at the sentiments expressed by the senator and icPAiSb 'i' e' if"PPS fblCti Sdy1nS III Pai |.
 ''We expect to carry Virginia; we al- ways did carry Virginia and we. appre- ciate what the senator from that state has so well said, and furthermore, we will undoubtedly wish to call upon the most distinguished speaker of that state to assist the party in neighboring states and I know now that we will not ask him in vain for his assistance"
 Then the party of Virginians warmed up and scattered over the fine yard at Fairvew, while MT. Bryan and Senator Daniel had half an hours quiet chat by themselves Both men semed simply de- lighted over the events.
 For two years there has been a de- cided coldness between MT. Bryan and Senator Daniel, the eliminating point be- ing reached last summer in Washington when Senator Daniel refused to shake the hand of the Nebraska statesman. The reapproachment of the two leaders is one of the events of the aftermath af tho Denver convention.
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the poison: she was found in dying condition, and did die, and no one knows to this day who caused the death of the deceased. I decided on the preliminary investigation that there was no one save herself criminally re- sponsible for her death. Therefore, I did not summon jury and hold an in quest.
 In the other case of Birchheld kill ing Mrs. Van Hooser, I decided on the preliminary investigation that Birch field alone was responsible for their deaths.
 The law is plain, and l have always investigated such cases, and will con- tinue to do so until the expiration of my term of office. Human life is too cheap in Jefferson county. l am sur prised at the criticisms offered by our honorable auditor. He is always nag ging at the coroner and recommending the Board of Revenue not to pay the coroner for trying to place the re- sponsibility and blame where they be- long for some of the most atrocious crimes that were ever committed. How would the auditor or anyone else ever know the facts in any case If 1t was not officially investigated? The public would have nothing but hearsay about 1t.
 But I will close this by saying that think the auditor makes a pretty good auditor, but a poor coroner.
 ". D. PARIS,
 Coroner of Jefferson County.
 Birmingham, July Il, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12

CHINA CLOSETS.
 No better stock in town and priced at 50 per cent below value.
 A quarter-saw mirror top Closet, $30 value, for ............... S1S.4O A quarter sawed, mirror top, bent glass; $40 value, now ..... $24.6O $50 value, very handsome, now S&S.1O
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BRYAN IS OWNER
 OF WHOLE PARTY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

 wrestling match. Everybody knew what the result would be, which was what the result was. They put out plat form that is calculated to suit every body. You do not find any young and impetuous w. J. Bryan charging down the field in that platform. Instead you observe W. J. Bryan carefully deploying and watching for chance to get in, in a safe, secure, calm and inonenslye way. Bryan knew that men who were on that platform committee and who had influence with it were there for the specific purpose of toning it down to meet all requirements, and he ac- ouiesced After a man has been beaten twice for the Presidency he becomes conservative.
 Bryan's original choice for vice pres ident was Judge Gray of Delaware. He knew he has some strength with the labor element, even if he did not represent the conservative end of the democratic party.
 Long Struggle.
 Gray would not consent to help pull Bryan's chestnuts out of the fire. Bryan could not land him. He tried for weeks. Gray was adamant. He had an idea. Gaynor of Brooklyn might do, but objections were raised. He canvassed McNeill of Connecticut, whose only qualification seems to be that he lost coal contract with the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford .cailroad because he was for Bryan at seme previous period; and he looked over Douglass of Massachusetts, who was anxious to run, but who did not seem fit
 Therefore he turned to Kern of In- diana. an emnently logical candidate. in-
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New cIuh In Atlanta.

Atlanta, July 11.-(Special.)-At banquet at the Piedmont hotel tonight the Mechanical and Manufacturers club of Atlanta was organized, with 15O charter members, in this number being the most prominent business men and mechanical experts of the city. G. B. Watts was elected presi- ident. A committee was appointed to consider the erection of club house. The club is planned on the broadest scope and anticipates membership of 500 in Atlanta and l00o more Tn the south outside of the city of Atlanta.
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asmuch as l have previously pointed 0ut he has been defeated twice for governor of Indiana, while Bryan has lost the pres idency twice. Kern is not presidential size. He is not vice presidential size. He is an Indiana lawyer, formerly reporter of the supreme court, who is clean and decent and who practices law in a small city in a small city way. He has been nominated for various offices, but has never won anything. Bryan probably thought that so long as Kern Is clean and decent, nothing else mattered much, inasmuch as Bryan is the big show
 Rule of Thumb.
 The delegates talked themselves hoarse, meandered around over the sainted name of w. J. Bryan and the immortal if some what decaped policies he represents; spoke when they pleased and pleased n '- body when they spoke. Business was transacted haphazard by rule of thumb. but over it all was the certainty that Bryan was in absolute control
 Wherefore the democratic party goes into a campaign led by a man who had demonstrated that he is as hard, calculate ing, remorseless and vengeful political boss as this country has ever seen-a man who has taken no chances in gaining the goal of his desire who has issued ulSases and tirades and seen to it that they were obeyed, who will run his canl- paign in his own way, who will stop al nothing to gain his ends, who is making his last stand for the presidency and who will fight desperately and continu- ously who will not be above consolidating in every possible way, who has laid the ories aside and is proceeding in the iine of fact that the only way to win is to get enough votes, who wants, aches, pants to win and who is open to argu- ment if he thinks it advisable to argiB instead of slaughter.
 Eager to Succeed.
 The first two Bryan campaigns were well enough in their way. They were tical machinist eager to succeed. All by a crusader. There is nothing of the crusader about Bryan now. He is prac- tical machinist eager to success. All corners are welcome. All principles will be subordinated to practices. Al laboard for Washington. Come with ticket if YOU can. Come without one if you must. The Hon. w. J. Bryan of Lincoln, Neb., is about starting on his third race, and he has been practicing on all things to all men for some eight years back He strives to please.
 Opportunity, as some one said, makes strange bedfellows.
 
 IAA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
WINS
 BY 6443 VOTES

Nashville, Tenn, July 1.-The returns of the recent democratic primary in this state have been officially announced ana the vote follows: For governor, Patter- son S5,077; Carmack, 7S,634.
 The supreme court judge, E. D. beii' was elected by a plurality of l0,9oS.
 For judge of the court of appeals A. B. Lamb was ekected by majority or Sl91
 Frank Avent wss chosen railroad com missioner by a majority of 24,2S7.
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BRYAN EMPHASIZES
 ISSUE OF PUBLICITY
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American Crjcketers Win

z Worcester, England, July 1.-The American cricket team, representing the gentlemen of Philadelphia, won its match here today from the Worcester shire eleven by 95 runs. This is the second time the visitors have played since their arrival. The first match was at Cardiff, where they were also victorious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12

Coroner or JenerSon Birmingham, July II, 1908.
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A Promise Kept.

From the Baltimore American.
 She (reproacnfully)-You promised me when you went off on this little risning expedition you would drop line or twd every day.
 He (earnestly)-My dear. I do assurd you. I did nothing else.