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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

st. Paul. Mimi. May 15.-The
Democrats yesterday formally in
dorsed Governor John A. Johnson
as presidential candidate. and at the
same timo by vote of 772 to 100
refused to declare In favor OF w. j.
Bryan as a second choice.
The followers or Bryan d'd not
carry out their threat that they
would bolt and hold a rump conven-
ton If their contests were defeated
before the committee on credentials.
or If they We're not able TO secure n
partial endorsement of their LEADERS,.
They made sturdy fight for their
man. and when they had been over.
whelmingly defeated remained
quietly in their seats.
Generous i'm Their victory.
Tho Johnson men were penerous
in their victory and declared in
their platform that while they en-
tertained "an affection for and con
fdence in the integrity and ability
" '''+'Ni' ~ III y hus NUtN DRilRNt0
that Johnson was man better cal
culated TO bring success to the Dem.
ocratic party and was first entitled
to the support OF Minnesota.
The Bryan men did not make as
great n fight before the committee
on credentials as they had declared
they were prepared to make. They
reserve their strength for fight on
the floor of the convention in ia
vor of having Bryan declared the
sole heir to the votes of Minnesota
In the event Of any political disaster
overtaking johnson. Two or the
nineteen m mbcrs of the resolutions
committee presented platform
plank to- this erect. whic hthcy ask
ed to he made IAN addition" 10 the
platform. They did not move that n
be substituted for Che majority re-
port, but Chairman Works declared
that ne would consider the minority
report as an amendment and the de-
feat Of tn Bryan faction came
about on the motion to substitute
the minority report for that Of the
majority.
Mention of Name Applaudcd.
The fight Mt times waved warm
while the debate on platform was in
progress. but there WAS nothing APP
preaching disorder
Tho convention today wae nat-
tering tribute 10 Governor Johnson.
Tho 'nthusiasm for him was un-
bounded and sincere. every mention
Of his name was instantly followed
by wild yell OF delight and the
final adoption of thu platform for
mally indorsing him ana instruct
ing Minnesota TO fight for him at
Denver was followed by demon
stration OF enthusiastic loyalty Of
which any man might feel proud
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
GERMANY WELCOMES Hna.


Berlin, May i5.--Despite the tenn
pest ia a teapot that ragged in Ger.
man diplomatic circles following the
announcement OF the appointment OF
Dr David Jayne nm as ambassador
20 Germany. there Is every evidence
that be win De given an enthusiastic
reception when he begins his duties
in Berlin. Highly Gathering COM
mcnts ON Or. mrs historical works
are frequent IN the Berlin papers.
aud one Of the leading Journals has
declared him To be the urofoundest
scholar contemporary America has
produccd." This is high praise
coming as II does from a semi-offl-
oial newspaper that largely reflects
the opinions OF the emperor.
Pending the arrival OF Dr. hin in
June. American Diplomatic Affairs
are being cared for by Secretary
Garrett. who is serving in the capa-
city OF charge d'aTaires. since First
Secretary Eddy left Berlin to begin
MS duties as American Minister to
tho Argentine Republic
Berlin real estate dealers cherish
the prospect that somebody will be-
come rich through the proposed pur-
chase OF an American Embassy bull
ding IN the Kaiser capital. Since
the announcement OF the project.
the Embassy and State Department
have boon deluged with offers OF
property OF every description, rang
Ing from palatial and princely es-
tablishmcnts to suburban tenement
houses. Americas fame for wealth
is so thoroughly established In Ger
many that each entcrprising house
agent ia confident h. will have no
trouble i'm driving n handsome bar
gain for himself II. ms reported. IL
is Intended TO divide half a million
dollars equally between the cmbas-
sizes of Germany and Mexico. not
much of an establishment Will be OBJ
tainahlc here.
The palace Amassador Tower has
vacated is held at half a million dol
lars. and three or four others re-
garjcd as ut for the housing of our
Embassy are priced at $4,000
each. The Japanese Government,
which has inst rented Ambassador
Francis's house in Vienna. is think
ing OF leasing or buying the estab-
lishment in Berlin vacated by the
Towers.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
N',!.S;N!;z:2!!g!'lylH0it1lk&NeSlar
MARCH ID. 1908.

Leave 500 a. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the shen-
Hndoah division. pullman Sleeper
Foanoke to New York, via Hagers-
own. Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
10 Norfolk
1910 a. m. ior Roanoke. Rich
mond. Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car 10 Roanoke. Parlor Car
Noanoke to Norfolk.
2:55 y. IN. for Roanoke and Lynch
lhrg and intermediate stations and
he Shenandoah valley. philadelphia
nd New York. Sleeper TO Philadel.
rhia. Cafe Car Gary ana Roanoke
9:4S p. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
lnrg. Richmond. Norfolk. Pullman
sleeper 10 Roanoke and Pullman
sleeper Roanoke to Norfolk.
Leave Bluceld SEQ y. m. for Ken.
ava, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
S:15 a. m. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car
leave S:25 n. IN. and 2:25 u. m.
'aily for TazewelI, Norton and all
stations on Clinch Valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch Valley division at 2:4O d.
80. and 7:40 p. m.
Leave 6:15 n. m. for Kenova and
Intermediate stations via Wayne.
Leave GLE q. m. and 2:4O y. I'M.
tor WEIGH and intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
On Railway for tickets, maps and
additional information.
w. u. BFVILB, G. p A.,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

Every woman desires good com.
pleXion, but oft-times either ruins
the one she has or fails to gain one
by the paint and powder method she
employs. A good complexion is from
within and can't be painted or pow.
dered on. Two things are necessary
In order to be the possessor OF n
good complexion A healthy faction
OF the liver and good rich blood
Rydales Liver Tablets taken occa-
sionally and followed for week o.,
ten days by Rydale's Tonic and plen
ty OF fresh air and out OF doors cx-
ercise Will beat all the pain; amt
powder In the world. Try II Just
once aud see. The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

How 10 peat an undertaken: Cough
ana Coughing end in Coffin. Cure the
Cough, stop the Coughing. and let
Inc undertaken Keep his Coffin. Ry-
ia!c's Couch Elixir SIS the best and
'urest way or accomplishing this re-
suit. Best because 30 contains the
pest remedies known TO aid nature 20
cure a cough. 5urcst. because 70 posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs OF any kind. Guaran-
iced under tho pure Food and Drug
Law For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

One hears and reads great deal
tall" The government IS after n
great many OF them with the big
Stick and +. Is to be hoped that
they will be broken up. There Is
another great combination however.
that is a source OF much good, and
not only does not come within the
swath OF the big Stick" but CON
forms strictly the law. 1t Is a
combination OF Quality and Quantity
10 be found in the half pint bottle
OF Elliotts Emuisifled Oil Linlment
for csc. Guaranteed under Pure
Food and Drug Law. Yellow pack
age. For sale by the White Phar-
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
PILES! pUEsI PILEsi

Williams YnA1an Pine Ornament
VIII cure Blind. Bleeding and Itching
Piles. II absorbs the tumors. allays
itching at once, acts as n poultice
gives instant relief. Williams In
liam Pile Ointment is prepared soI
Piles and Itching OF the private parts
Wall DC. and $500. Williams Mfr
Co. Cleveland. o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
ORGANIZED

Rev. -. Emory Hawk left ycster-
day afternoon for Bramwell, where
last night he and Rev Mr.. Moore.
OF Pocahontas, Organized an anti
saloon league. The anti-saloon PEG
pie are organized all over the conn
~ and will demand OF the convon-
lions that they nominate dry" men
for the county offices. They have
already the signatures Of more than
thousand men i'm the county who
are in favor of dry legislation
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

Don't walt -ntil you have a deep
seated cough AN ounce OF proven
ton is worth n pound OF cure" with
the first tickling Of tho bronchial
tubes get n bottle or Bydale's Cough
Elixir. Safest for parent or child
Contains no opiatcs Tho White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

Quantity and Quality rarely ever
20 together. Here's tho execution.
Eli'ott's Emulsined Linimont con-
'ains half pint OF an emulsion Of
Spirits Turpcntinc Origanum. Koro.
seno oil. Ether and Ammonia. and
sells for only 25c bottle. Guar
anteed or money back. The white
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

Gov. Jobs \. Johnson. of MINES
ota, has been an interesting figure
in Washington during the past Few
days He was o,,e of the governors
summoned by President Roosevelt
to consult rs TO the best way of
saving the country's natural re-
sources.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
10. 90. xrN CLERK.

herSay announce myself cands-
date for clerk Of the county court
OF Mercer county. subject to the ac-
zion OF the Democratic convention.
and respectfully ask the support OF
my friends in convention and at the
polls. II. II. BAILEY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

We are authorized 10 announce
". !. Bailey as candidate for con
atable OF Beaver Pond district. sub
'cct 70 the action OF the Democratic
party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

WANTED Woman to do house
work. white woman preferred
c. II. Bradley, sos Tyler st. Blue
field, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
FOR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announc
j. S. Thompson as candidate for
constable OF Beaver Pond District
subject to the action OF the Dem
ocratic party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

sarily the man who wears the most
expensive clothes, but he who keeps
his suit cleaned and pressed Call
phone 22S. Bluefield Pressing Co.
c. A. Pearson, manager.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15

FOR RENT-Late residence OF y.
Partee. on Rogers street. f. ii.
Easley.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
furniture bargains. All of my ho-
tel furniture for sale on account of
lease expiring and wishing TO retire
from hotel business. Write or call
on J. l.. Patton. Altamont Hotel.
Good bargains for quick buyer.
q j. l.. PATTON.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-15
Prof. Buckley's Herd OF Performing Elephants
Including DUCHESS, the Elephant in the
E, LARGEST GORILLE EVER EXHIBITED in AMERICA

n Pounds
"a 10
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
Marriaue Among the Aztecs.

The Aztecs, the most civilized peo-
ple Of the new world at the time OF It's
discovery, had a curious marriage Gus
tom. The ceremony was performed
by q priest, who took the hands OF the
bride and bridegroom, asking them II
they would marry 9.
He then took a corner OF the Wo-
mans veil and the mans robe ana
knotted them together, and so tney
wore led to the bridegrOOm's house. A
fresh fire was then kindled on the
hearth. and around this fire the priest
caused the bride to go seven times.
The welded couple then sat down to-
gether. and so was the marriage con-
trocted. An inventory was also made,
which the father Of the bride after
ward retained, OF all the man and
wife brought together, Of furniture TOT
the house. of land, of jewels, orna-
ments and clothes. Then if 1t CHANGED
that the couple were divorced Cas was
common among the Aztecs when man
and wife did not agree) they divided
the goods according to the portion each
had brought to the other, both man
and wife having liberty to marry again
whom they pleased. OF the children
Of the marriage the daughters were
given to the wife and the sons to thF
husband. 1t was enacted upon pair
of death that the divorced couple were
not again to remarry.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
THE PRISON BIRD.
Tyrannlcai and Jealous Feathered
Beauty of Africa.

The popularity Of the prison bird,
reathered beauty Of Africa, is that he
Is the most tyrannical and jealous
Of husbands, imprisoning his mate
throughout Der nesting time. Living
stone watched the birds habits while
In Monpour, and In his subsequent OBJ
servations referred to the nest as
prison and the female bird as a slave.
The nest is built IN the hollow Of a
tree through an opening ih the bark.
As soon as it is completed the Liotnef
bird enters carefully and fearfully and
settles down In 1t. Then papa walls up
the opening, leaving only just space
enough for air and food to pass
through. He keeps faithful guard and
brings food at regular intervals with
out fail. The female thrives under her
enforced retirement. But IL the prison
bird is killed or in any other way pre-
vented from fulfilling his duties the
mother and her little ones must die OF
starvation. for she cannot free herself
from bondage.
Normally the Imprisonment lasts I'M
til the chicks are old enough to fly.
Then the male bird destroys the bar
rier with his beak and liberates his
family. "It is charming" writes Liy-
ingstone, "to see the Joy with which
the little prisoners greet the light and
the unknown world"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
ManoIeon and the Roman Law.

Napoleon |. had an extraordinary
mind. He appeared never to forget
ANYTHING he cared to remember ana
assimilated information as the stom-
ach assimilates food, retaining only the
valuable. An incident will illustrate
This remarkable quality Of his mind.
When forming the Code Napoleon
he frequently astonished the council
Of state by the skill with which he IL
lustrated any point In discussion by
ouoting whole passages from memory
of the Roman civil law. The couneli
wondered how man whose ll1e hau
been passed in camp came to know SO
much about the old Roman laws. FL
nally one of them asked him how he
acquired his knowledge.
"When l was a lieutenant" Napo-
leon replied, Il was unjustly placed pn-
der arrest. My small prison room con-
tajned no furniture except an old chair
and a cupboard. In the latter was a
ponderous volume, which proved to be
a digest of the Roman law. You can
easily imagine what valuable prize
the book was to me. 1t was so bulky
and the leaves were so covered with
marginal notes In manuscript that had
I been confined 100 years | need never
have been idle When l recovered my
liberty. at the end Of ten days, l was
saturated with Justinian and the de-
cisions of the Roman legislation. II
was then l acquired my knowledge OF
the civil law"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
The Relationship.

"You say, madam" said the bespec-
tacled lawyer to the woman In the
witness box. "that the defendant Is
sort Of relation of yours. VIII you
please explain what you mean by that
Just how you are related to the de-
fendantY
The witness beamed upon the court
and replied:
"Well, it's just like this. His first
wife's cousin and my second husbands
first wife's aunt married brothers
named Jones. and they were cousins
TO nv mothers aunt. Then, again, his
grandfather on his mothers side and
my grandfather on my mothers side
Y ere second cousins, and his step
mother married my husbands step
father after his father and my mother
died. and his brother Joe and my nus
bands brother Harry married twin
sisters. amt never figgered out Jus'
how close related we are, but I've al
ways looked on i'm as a sort OF
cousin"
"Quite So" answered the lawyer
"Your explanations are perfectly satls
factory"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21

He had expected tender embrace
from his sweetheart, but her greeting
Of him was cold. He could not under
stand 1t.
Darling" he exclaimed In agony,
"what is the matterY
But she remained silent, her lips
tightly closed, and motioned him from
her.
He fell upon his knees.
"Ay love-" he cried, "tell me what
have done to offend you? swear
have done nothing wrong! l confess |
kissed the Simpson girl last night at
the party, but on my oath II thought
she was you"
Her lips closed even tighter, but she
uttered not a syllable, and, in despair
at her unbending demeanor, he fed
from the place, he knew not whittier.
Would yon know, oh, reader, the rea-
son Of the conduct by which woman
blighted two young lives? Twas sim
ply this: She had left her false teeth In
the bathroom.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
A CHINESE STORY.
The Noted Liar Who Had a Fairly
Competent Spouse.

The Noted Liar Who Had Fairly
Competent Spouse.
A noted liar once told friend that
he had at home three precious things
q bullock which could run 800 miles
day. a fowl which crowed at the begin
ming of each watch day and night, and
q dog that could read books. The friend
intimated that he would lose no time in
seeing these marvels with his own
eyes. The man did not expect this, as
his house was somewhat distant, so he
went home and told his wife that he
had got caught at last and that tomor-
row the man would arrive and he
would be dlsgraced.
"Never mind" said the spouse.
Leave that to me. 1t will be all right,
only you must keep out Of sight"
Next morning the visitor arrived and.
being met by the mistress, asked where
her husband was.
"He has gone to Pekin," she replied.
"When will he be back"
"In eight or nine days"
"Why, how can he be so quick"
"He has gone off on our fast bullock
and so can do 1t easily"
81 hear you have also a wonderful
fowl" said the visitor. And, behold, as
he was speaking small cock crew.
"Thats it." said the wife. HE crows
at the beginning Of each watch and
also when a visitor arrives"
II would also like 10 see the learned
dog" he said.
"Ah," said she, 81 am sorry; but, you
see, we are very poor, and so he keeps
a school In the city."-Scrap Book.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
THE NORMAN "0YEZ."
A Legacy of William the conqueror to
the Courts.

A Legacy Of William the Conqueror to
the Courts.
Everybody who has ever been In
United States courtroom knows that
when the Judge walks out Of his cham
bers and ascends the bench the court
crier drones out:
"Oyez, oyez, oyez, the honorable court
of the (whatever district it may be- Is
now in session."
Not many persons, however, realize
that the crier says "oyeZ, oyez, oyez,'
instead of "harken, harken, harken,'
because Of a chance visit that William
the Conqueror made to an English
court almost 900 years ago.
William had overrun England, seized
the government and placed himself at
its head. Happening to enter a court
room, he heard the crier call the as
semblage to order in English. William
rebuked him and on the spot decreed
that the business Of all English courts
should be transacted in Norman
French, his native tongue. Afterward
the courts went back to English, but to
this day "oyez, oyez, oyez," clings to
court customs wherever the English
language is spoken as reminder OF
the great Norman who whipped King
Harold In the battle Of Hastings
| Scrap Book.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
STUPID SHEEP.
They Are About the Most SenseIess Of
All Animals.

A Colorado ranchman declares that
no animal that walks is as big a fool
as a sheep.
1--WE have to watch them every min
ute, and If vigilance is relaxed for an
instant the entire flock is likely to
practically commit suicide. In han
ding most animals some degree of self
help or intelligence can be relied on to
aid the owner in saving their lives, but
sheep seem to set deliberately to work
10 kill themselves.
"If caught In a storm on the plains
they will drift before the wind and
die of cold and exposure rather than
move a hundred yards to windward to
obtain shelter in their corral. To drive
sheep against the wind is absolutely
impossible. / once lost over 1000 head
because | could not drive them to a
corral not 200 feet away.
an the corral they are still more
foolish. If storm comes up they all
move down wind until stopped by the
fence. Then commences the proceed
ing so much dreaded by sheepmen
known as piling' The sheep Will
climb over each others backs until
they are heaped up ten feet high. OF
course all those at the bottom are
smothered. Not one has sense enough
to seek shelter under the lee of the
fence as a horse or dog would do.
again, If a sheep gets into a quick
sand its fate teaches nothing to those
that come Immediately after, but the
whole flock will follow its leader to
destruction. No more exasperatingly
stupid animal than sheep walks.
, ST Louis Globe-Democrat.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
Left Him In Doubt.

A certain young artist in New York
who is on terms Of comparative inti-
macy with the janitor Of the, apart
ment house wherein he maintains his
studio is In some doubt whether the
said janitor is a cynic or something OF
an art critic, or both.
zone day while doing bit Of repair
work in the studio" says the painter
mike scrutinized a bit Of my work
with ominous solemnity. When l indi-
Gated a portrait of myself the blow
fell. Said I:
"'The paint on this is badly cracked
which spoils the likeness
"With no more expression in his
countenance than is to be seen in the
face Of a representative of Buddha
Mike replied:
"'Not at all, sir.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-21
q essen From Nature.

young gentlemen" lectured the EN-
inent instructor, you are old enough
now to put away the childish and triv-
ial amusements that sufficed for you
when you were younger. Learn a les
son from the dumb brutes and even
from the reptiles. When they arrive at
maturity they comport themselves with
q certain dignity"
at isn't so with the rattlesnake, pro-
fessor" objected the young man with
the bad eye. "The older he Crews the
more rattles he plays with."-Chicago
Tribune.
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Strictly a home institution.
We Pay Interest ON Time
Tax Notice.

To the Tax Payers of Accomack Co:
Notice is hereby given that the
State Tax and County Levy for the
year, 1908, are now due, and that IN
pursuance of law, We will be at the
following named places in the sald
districts at the time herein speclheo,
for the purpose OF collecting salo
taxes and levies, viz:
Appointments OF A. J. Lllllston:
Pungotea, ne, October Gath, Nov. 70.
Accomac, Nov. 25th, 26th and oOth.
Painter, October 10th, Nov. oath
Keller. d" 14th, Nov. 9th.
Appointments of w. IL. Pruitt, Jr.
Sanford, November 20th and 2lst.
Hunting Greek, :" 26th, morning
LeemOnt, Zoln' AFTERNOON
.Instisville &" 2Sth, morning.
Parksley, Nov. 2Sth, afternoon.
Accomac Z. H., October 5th, and tirs'
day of every court.
Those falling to pay their taxes be
tore lst day OF December, 1908, VII.
have 5 per cent. and an additional e
per cent. added to their tax bills d
the law directs. All tax payers al
requested to pay before DecemOe
1st, and thus save the penaltles
Those who have not paid their 19O
taxes are requested TO do so at tb'
appointment most convenient IL.
them.
ALI 1907 Capitation taxes unpaid b.
November 18th, 1908, will be returne'
Delinquent. The payment OF CaplVe
Jion tax for 1908 Will be required ST.
months before an election i'll order l.
vote.
Yours very truly,
A. J. LILLISTON, Treasurer,
w. Ii. PRUIrT, Jr., by. Treas