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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15

premium had been Increased 70
2A cents over December. More I'M
portant than anything else 10 the
drought which threatens the next
winter wheat crop. Last year We
came into the new crop with sup
plies practically exhausted In all
positions but with a promise OF =
fair crop, which has been realized
The foreign demand has kept mp
in volume larger than the average
trader dared hope, and II Is but
reasonable to assume that what
we have already shipped and what
will be taken in the shape Of wheat
and -four for balance of the crop
year will more than take care Of
the surplus grown last year over
and above our own requirements.
Liverpool close-Wheat: n to
y lower; corn; " to " lower.
Wheat close: December, 99Ac:
May, $1.02N; July. 98Ac.
Corn close: December, 63Mc:
May, 63c; July, 62Ac-
Oats close: December, 48hc:
May, 501sc; July, acc.
Clearances: Wheat 227 100, corn
$500. oats 500, -four 10000; wheat
and -four, 273,500.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
DEMOCRATS GRAB
THIS MONEY

The republicans who started to
throw a scare into the democrats
by betting even money that Taft
will be elected by a popular ma
jority of 100000 have had to pull
in their horns. After accepting
every bet of this kind offered the
democrats have cleaned off the
board on that proposition and have
posted $500 additional to the
placed on the same basis should
any more million majority repub-
lican money appear.
One big bet of $4,000 to $4,000
that Taft wins remains untaken.
A bet of 5000 to 500 on Taft has
just been taken. Bets of to l are
offered that Taft will carry New
York, while only even money can
be had on Hughes, and that is
scarce, as $500 Chanler money is
still awaiting takers.
The only offer on Indiana by re-
publicans was even money. A bet
of 500 even money that Bryan
carries Montana remains open.
One bet of $25 has been placed
that Taft will carry Washington by
$4,000, but it was not permitted to
get cold. State of Washington bet
ting has now simmered down to
aveu money that Taft carries the
state by $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
KENWOOD NEEDS
LARGER SCHOOL

People whose children attend
the Kenwood school are objecting
to the fact that but half day ses-
sions are held there, on account of
a lack of room. The building is
only half large enough and the
school board has bee nmaking
promises of an addition, but none
was built.
Zach Stewart. member of the
school board, when asked about
the Kenwood building, said that
the board had gone as far as it
could with the funds on hand
More money, he thought, would
have to be provided if any new
buildings are put up.
The city authorized a bond issue
of $250.000 year ago. which is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
WINS AGAINST RAILROAD.

OLYMPIA, Oct. Ion the
grounds that their time in the OPP
tion had expired, the supreme court
has reversed the decision of the
superior court of Spokane county
and ruled that the Spokane, Port
land & Seattle railroad will now
have to secure by new arrange
ments right of way through the
land of l. j. Ballenger and wife
near Cheney. Ballenger had given
the road an option for six months
on his land; the company failed to
buy In that time and later COM
PEELED the defendant to execute a
deed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
BOOM IN PANHANDLE

morning at ~ cents, the highest
point reached for some weeks.
Alameda, Humming Bird and
Snowshoe were all in good de-
mand, although no sales were
recorded. The recent bull move
ment in Monitor shares expert
enced a decided reaction this
morning, the stock slumping to As
cents, the lowest point at which
it has sold during the past 10 days,
and closed weak at AZ bid and 46
asked with little support at the
close.
Mr.. James Howarth, mining
broker of Wallace. is in the city.
Mr.. H. f. Samuels. also of Wallace,
and interested in the Monitor, was
in the city this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
sJACKASS BATTERY''A COMPLETE SUCCESS
BY L. G. GUERNSEY.

CAMP ATASCADERO, CAL, Oct
a4.-Military experts of this and
other countries are watching with
the greatest interest the tryouts of
the machine gun or "Jackass Bat.
terry" of the Twenty-eighth infantry,
u. s. A., at the big maneuvers of
the regular troops and militia of
California and Arizona, now in
progress here.
Capt. John Henry Parker, who Is
in command of the battery, has de-
voted his entire military life to the
perfection Of this type of battery.
He attained distinction during the
Spanish war and has been the cen
ter of numerous exciting scenes Of
active service. Colonel Maus, in
command Of the department of Cali.
fOrnia, was the first regimental
commander of the army to offer his
organization for the experimental
operations of machine guns, and
Parker was detailed by the war de-
partment. Officers at Atascadero
who have watched the battery in
action unite in stating that it is a
big success and the only thing of
its kind in the world. The machine
guns differ from other small
mounted arms in their mechanism,
which affords surer aim and en-
ables the gunners to handle the
formidable weapons with ease al
most under the nose of the enemy.
The guns pick sure mark at
$500 yards quite readily and are
packed on mules. In an emergency
they can be carried by the soldiers
and may be whisked about the fir
ing line as easily as squad Of
fOurs
The famous Maxim automatic
machine guns are each capable of
pouring out leaden hail at the
rate of 600 rifle bullets a minute.
"The 'jackass battery does not
go out of the way" says Captain
Parker. ITS business is to reach
its destination as soon as possible
in the shortest time. Nothing else
counts"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
SEATTLE LEVY
a MILLS

SEATTLE, Oct. 1.-THE city
councils finance committee an.
nounced that the rate of taxation
for city purposes would be IA mills
for the old districts and IL mills
for the newly annexed suburbs.
The total amount to be levied ex-
elusive of the proposed bonds is
$2,465,607. The departmental esti.
mates will stand practically as
they have been revised. If further
changes are made, the rate will be
reduced.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
U. s. Government Bonds
Chicago Grain Market

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-In a gener-
al way it looks as if the wheat
trade had already contended with
the bearishness of the heavy spring
wheat movement and the increased
stocks and that now. with diminish
ing receipts and the big mills and
elevators still unsupplied with
what wheat they want, the situa-
ton will be stronger than before.
Minneapolis wired that the cash
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
WOULD DYNAMITE HEARST.

PORTLAND. Ore, Oct. 15.-An
unsigned letter, addressed to w. r..
Hearst, was received by the indie
pendence party headquarters,
to dynamite Hearst If
he read any more of the sensa-
tional Standard Oil correspondence.
The letter is written in lead pencil
by a scrawling hand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
LILLY WINS BIG BET

Mrs. Langtry's horse Yentoi
won the CZarevitch stake at the
Newmarket, England, racetrack
yesterday at odds of 100 to 6. Pure
Gem was favorite at to 2. Mrs.
Lantrys winnings on the race are
said to amount to 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
ENGINE JUMPS IN RIVER.

STANDPOINT, Ida. Oct. 1.-THE
fiier was wrecked
near Bonners' Ferry. The engine
crew saved themselves by jumping,
and it is said none of the passen-
gers was injured. The wreck was
caused by the engine jumping the
track at rock slide. The engine
went into the river.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15
LOOKING FOR BAD MEN.

Sheriffs O'Connell of Kalispell,
Mont, and Mcdonald of Fort Ben
ton. Mont, are in the city today
both looking for bed men of their
state. They refuse to divulge any
information. The former is going
to Occur d'Alene on his quest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15

Dugdale park in Seattle will be
the scene CO Two football games
on Saturday when the Washington
high will meet Centralia and the
Lincoln high will meet Tacoma.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15

Only one game was played in
the Coast league yesterday. Oak
land went down to defeat 2 to 0
in Los Angeles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15

There is time to submit to
guidance, and a time to take ones
own way at all hazards.-Huxley
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-15

now exhausted. The school cor
poration of Spokane was nearly
81, 100000 in debt ON June 30, 1908.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
A WARNING.

The Wheeling Intelllgencer. one
the ablest Republican pa ers in
the state warns rs party against
the present organization and de-
clares that they must put their
house In order before another state
election
says our contemporary:
The Intel igencer notes without
pain or regret that a few newspa-
pers that were more or less conspic-
uous in futile support Of the candi-
dacy OF G. w. Swisher, are inclined
to question it's right 20 give adv ce
in Republican politics. The Charles
ton Mail, and Preston Journal, and
perhaps others, express their view.
They may consider this an answer
20 the lntelligencer's suggest ons
that certain gross evils in the r -
publican state organization should
ne corrected, but the majority of
he voters are not likely to consid-
er II. 1T s not in fact any more
pertinent to the real question than
the fact that one paper happens to
be edited by a postmaster, and an
other is BANKRUPT.
The simple fact is that there is a
very wide spread among the Repub-
ilcan voters OF the state, that the
machinery of the party has in many
cases fallen into the hands of men
whose only aim S to use 1t for the
perpetuation OF themselves and
their friends in office. This convic-
ION does not exist withou: cause.
There Is entirely too much excuse
FOR It's being. The events of .he
past six months should be a warn
ing to Republican leaders in Yves.
virginia. Before another election.
Ihey must put ;heir house in order
or they VII invite the disaster hat
was narrowly ayerted at the last
nour during the campaign Just past
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
"EWAhR OF OINTMENTs FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MEROIrRY

Is mercury ~rII sAreIy destroy the
iense OF smell and completely de-
'ange the whole system when enter
ng 1t through the mucous surfaces
such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repu-
able physicians, as the damage
hey will do is ten fold to the good
'ou can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
" F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O..
ontains NO mercury, and is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
ystem. In buying Halls Catarrb
lure be sure you get the genuine.
Is taken internally and made in
Toledo, OHIO, by F. ]. Cheney q
%. Testimonials fire.,
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c.
ber bottle.
Take Hall's Family Pills for con.
stipation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

In speaking of \the Democratic
suffrage planks. the Petersburg
state Journal says:
1t IS possible II the Republicans
were divided into Ave or x paris.
The Democratic party Nigh: beat
the saml!est one. 1t would have to
cave out OF It's platform the folly OF
disfranchisement, II IL expected to
10 hat much.
The time has passed when the
people OF a great and growing Re
publican state Ike this, can be ex-
Dected to take backward steps in
civilization. a good many Demo
Gratis are not willing 20 do shat"
But for the ignorant. vicious and
criminal negro voters who had been
disfranch.sed in other states. the
Democratic party would have been
successful. Bv IDENTIFY the state
Journal believes that the mos, liz
norant and deprsved should have
equal voice In the Affairs OF the
state with the most lntelligen: and
upright We would not be in favor
Of disfranchisiag any one who is
qualified for it, proper e1erc So.
But We submit that the suffrage OF
The ignorant negro cannot have a
very salutatory effect.
The Republican party have found
the negro very good asset when
u comes 20 voting He votes early
and often lie always votes and
for the same party. He has no con.
wct.ons. Lincoln never intended
that the negro should be given the
i'sht % suffrage lie even placed
himself on record as being aga INST
negro suffrage By that long remem
bered northern office holding clasf
'hai infested the south known as
carpe'baggers The saw In the ne
gro a powerful political asset and II
vas az their instance % was used
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
stipation.
OCTOBER 10, 1908.


Leave $3.50 a. IN. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the shep-
thdoah division. pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to New York, via HaRers-
own, Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
20 Norfolk.
$3.50 a. m. for Roanoke, Rich
nond, Norfolk. Pullman sIeeper
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke 10 Norfolk.
2:b5 D. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
Jurg and intermediate stations and
he Shenandoah Valley. PHILADELPHIA
md New York. Sleeper TO Philadel-
Jhla. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
9:25 .. m. for ROANOKE, Lynch
)urg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper to Norfolk.
Leave Blueheld 1920 .. m. for Ken
wa, Columbus and all points West
End Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati Cafe Cars.
8:15 q. N. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave 1875 a. m. and 2:25 D. m.
ally for Tazewell, Norton and al
tations on Clinch valley division.
Arrive from Norton AID points or
be Cllnch Valley division At 2:4O o.
m and 7:40 D. m.
Leave $40 a. m. for Welch and
Intermediate stations.
Leave 10:45 m. for william
'on and intermediate stations.
Leave 2:40 D. m. for Welch and
Intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
I'm Railway for tickets. maps ard
additional information.
W. b. BEVILL, O. p. A.,
Roanoke, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

I will be at the following places
on he date opposite. for the pur-
.,ose OF CT llsctIng taxes for the year
1903 which are now due. All par
Ties paying their taxes on these
iates will be given a discount OF 2
IL per cent
Princeton. November II, O8.
Belcher School House, November
70. os.
Httlesburs, November 10, 08.
Ada, November -. 08.
Brush Fork. November I6. O8.
Blueneld. November II to 30 in
sluslVe.
Don't fail to take your discount
N the day specified
Yours very truly,
" =. HAWLEY,
Deputy Sheriff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

The object of Hearst's visit to
the White House ia sad to have
been an effort to induce Roosevelt
o accept an ed torlal position upon
Il 8 paper. Mr.. Hearst knows the
newspaper game thoroughly, but II
interesting to speculate on what
might happen IL one OF Teddy's ar
t cIes was blue-penciled and den ed
pub icat!on because it was contra
ny to the policy OF the paper
Wheeling Register.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
DYSPEPSIA ON THE RUN.

The long aIi bitter light between
the advocates ani opponents or veg
etarian IN Is ing Tough; out to a
scent tic show down in the labora-
tore OF Yale un-yeIsry ana pre-
urinary reports indicate remark
able and possibly "a Revolutionary
advance in the science al ties. As
result o. somewhat Startling ex-
per.emcnL. Prof Oh tendon an
nounc-s tina, there Is mo lint 10
our power OF producing organic
substances by purely chemical syn
thesis. He has discovered the Sc
cret of separating the tissue-bui d.
ing proteins OF both flesh and yege-
tables. and by artificial chem.ca'
means reproducing the various pro-
cesses OF the S omach and assimi,a
tive organs.
With such a perfect tool of inyvs-
CATION. the mysteries OF dietetics
should soon. be numbered with the
problems solved Not only will the
conflicting pretensions Of the yege-
tar ans ana the flesh eaters be
we ghed IN this new scientific bal
ance but most OF dietetic fads and
fancies, from the gospel OF butter
milk to the evangel OF raw beef and
cereals, will by tn 5 new method, be
put to the test of exactness and II
is safe bet that a vast quantity
Of advertising matter will have to
be rewritten. The forecast inci-
Gates dark and gloomy days ahead
'or Washington Post
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
KNEW WHERE TO FALL.

says The Wheeling Register:
Do statistics ever lie? We hope
not. but here 10 compilation from
Life which has the earmarks Of
a whopper:
or the 1,001 young women who
:ainted last year. SS7 fell into the
arms OF men, two fell on the floor
and one into a water-butt.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

III Roosevelt, in addition to edit
.ng the Steel Trusts Outlook, also,
rs suggested. agrees to write signed
editorials for Hearst's papers, what
club wi Il that put the President in?
The Anan!as Club will be exclusive
by COMPARISON. -Richmond-Journa
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
WILLIASis' CARBOHO
sALVE WITH ARNICA
AND WITCH HAZEL

Tue best ssivO n the world for
cuts bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chappsd hands and
all skis eruptioBs. Guaranteed 10
give satisfaction. or money refund.
Cd. Csc sold By the white PhAr
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

Begin your Christmas shopping
now There is every advantage IN
buying carly. You have the oppor-
tunity Of purchasing before the
stock is picked over. you avoid the
rush, and make &. easier for both
your self and the merchant.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

VI. Property Owner prefers FIRE
lighting facilities 20 vacant lots.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

Taft says he wants a thorough re-
vision OF the tariff The eyislop
may be thorough, but we predict
that it will go as far up as down.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1908

It's now up to the council 10 pro-
vide fire department.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

1t doesn't look like the supervis-
ors are gong to make a noise like
a Nose like a fire wagon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

- inch overcOats and So inch
"A ncoats, are being sold Al the Met
Opolitan.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Five sales lalies wanted at the
new store in the Hicas building.
mrs; door west OF the Fiat Top Fur
.n!ture Company. Bluefield avenue.
Must have had some experience.
The Bait more stock company.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

WANTED Four boarders In pri-
vate family. middle aged men pre-
ferable. Reasonable terms. Over
Follansbee's Drug Store. No. 81
Bland street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

FOR RENT-Two four room fa:s
with bath on Red Lot. over Busy
Bee restaurant. Reasonable prices.
{. O'Leary & Son 1O-8e-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

CHAs. Q. BURGNER, Expert Plano
Tuner, overhauling and rsfelting
old actions q speciality. All work
guaranteed. Best OF references
Headquarters Bluefeld. w. Va.
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
tion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

FOR SALE-A ins bluegrass farm
In farewell county. virginia, con-
taininE III acres, within ono mile
OF churches. school AID store.
Farm we'll watered. big fruit crop
and other crops sufficient to do
the place for next twelve months.
Possession can be given at once.
House Of six rooms, frame, and
all necessary outbuildings. Also
following property: All crops
growing, such an hay, cora. 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 IL desired. Good terms or
will trade for town property. APP
ply to Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

FOR RENT-One seven room
house. apply r. J. Black OIL r. ].
Brown. s-1S-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

Advertising rates made known On
application.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20

Telephone Business ofncs and
Editorial Room, GO1.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-20
The Daily Leader

Published every evening except
SUNDAY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-24
MESSENGER BOY HURT.

About 8 clock last night a messen-
ger boy on a bicycle, with message
to someone on the Hackfeld wharf, had
a very narrow escape. About the mid
die of the length of the wharf there
is break in the wharf designed to
prevent access from rats. This break
is bridged by drawbridge which ex-
tends over only part Of The width OF
the wharf. The unbridged part is FRO
tected by fences. On one side, how
ever, the fence has been down for
about a month. The wharf is not
lighted. The boy riding along missed
the bridge and fell into the chasm in
the wharf. The fallen fence prevented
him from going into the water, but he
received several severe bruises and
scratches.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-24
NEGRO WOMAN SCULPTOR.

Philadelphia is the birthplace and
home of the one negro woman in the
United States whose work as a sculptor
has attracted wide notice. She is Meta
Warriek, and her work has been ex-
hibited in the Paris salon, besides hav-
ing won the eommendation of Auguste
Rodin. One of her best groups was
exhibited at the jamestown tercenten-
NAL aud represents the advancement of
her race since the landing at James
town. Miss Warrick is descendant of
slaves and is not at all ashamed of it.
-I1er father was a barber and her moth
er a hair dresser. Her people are all
of the laboring class and poor. Her art
work began with molding clay in the
kindergarten. When she was older she
won free scholarship in the Pennsyl-
wanna School of Industrial Art. 1t was
in this school that her talent attracted
attention.