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The Washington times., 1908-07-27

Martha T. Howard, IS years. Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Margaret A Gilbert, 81 years. Takoma,
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Infant of Susie and John Dunn. 2 min
utes. 90 Thirteenth street southwest
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
CALL ISSUE
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN.
TON TO MEET AT CHARLES.
TON ON JULY 30.

To the democratic voters of West
Virginia:
Conforming to the established
custom. and In pursuance bf the
authority vested in the Democratic
State Executive Committee 1t is
ordered by said committee that a
state convention OF delegated rep
resentatives OF the democratic party
from the several counties of the
state be held in the city OF Charles
ton, In the county of Kanawha, for
the purpose OF selecting candidates
OF said party to be voted for at the
general election to be held in the
month OF November OF the present
year for the following ofaces:
Governor, secretary of state, state
superintendent OF free schools, audi
tor, treasurer, attorney general, two
electors at large for president and
vice president OF the United States,
the confirmation of the election OF
presidential electors for the several
congressional districts, the choosing
OF the members OF the state demo-
cratic executive committee, and the
transaction OF such other business
as may be deemed proper and nee
essary; and the said convention
shall assemble at O'Clock D. m
or the goth day OF July, 1908.
Said convention shall consist OF
delegates from the several counties
Of the state, proportional as fol-
lows: Each county shall have one
delegate in said convention, and no
more. FOR each one hundred votes
or fraction thereof OF fifty votes or
more cast in the county for John J.
Cornwell in 1904. That 10 to say:
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

FOR SALE-A practically new
American Typewriter Cost $50,
Will sell at bargain. Address
Leader, City.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
N!!!!kS!SWN6ij0|ksWasisrT
MAY II, 1908.

Leave $3.50 a. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the Shen.
andoah division. pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to New York, via Hagers-
town, Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
TO Norfolk.
r $3.50 a. m. for Roanoke. Rich
mond, Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke TO Norfolk.
1912 p. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley. philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper TO Philadel-
phia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
9:4S' p. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper to Roanoke and Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke to Norfolk.
Leave Bluefield $50 u. IN. for Ken
ova, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
S:15 n. m. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave S:25 a. m. and 2:25 n. m.
daily for Tazewell. Norton and all
stations on Clinch Valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch Valley division at 2:4O p.
m and TAO p. m.
Leave CLIO a. m. for WEIGH and
intermediate stations.
Leave 1O:45 a m. for William
son and intermediate stations.
Leave 2:40 p. m. for Welch and
intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets, maps and
additional information.
w. B. BEVILL, G.. p. A.,
Roanoke. Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

FOR RENT-Four rooms with pan
try and poarchsS, No. 222 Blue
field avenue. Il. II. II. Christie
5-1S-2t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

LOST-A silver knob from an UNI
brella handle, engraved IL. w. w.
Return to Leader office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

FOR SALE 1-2 horsepower gas
oline engine. Electric sparker.
Apply Meadows Ptg. Co., ia
Higginbotham avenue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
FOR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce
w. !. Bailey rs n candidate for con
stable Of Beaver Pond district. sub
jet to the action OF the Democratic
party. ttr
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
GREAT BARGAINS IN NICE LOTS

Capt. ID. B. Baldwin. agent of the
East View Land and Warranty com
pany Is now Offering great bargains
In some OF the yprettiest lots in the
city OF Blueheld, located In tho East
End, n number or which front on
the extension OF Princeton avenue,
with a nice number one macadam-
lied street in front Of them. Parties
desiring situatlns for comfortable
homes will find It greatly to their
Interest to call on Capt. Baldwin
at his office I'm the First National
Bank building.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
FOR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announcs
j. S. Thompson as a 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, 1908-05-22
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for clerk OF the county cour,
OF Mercer county. subject TO the &C
ton OF the Democratic convention,
aud respectfully ask the support OF
my friends in convention and at the
poils. r.. II. BAILEY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

FOR SALE-One Jersey COW and
all household and kitchen furni-
turc. Must be sold before juno
1. Il. b. WOODWARD, G15
Bluefleld Avenue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
furniture bargains. All OF my ho-
tel furniture for sale on account OF
lease expiring and wishing to retlre
from hotel business. Write or call
on J. l.. Patton. Altamont Hotel.
Good bargains for quick buyer.
u ]. l.. PATTON.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

A BARGAIN-One-h interest
In eight lots. two new cottage hous-
es. Well located in west end. Good
safe investment. Must be sold. Box
642. I'm
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

The best dressed man Is not neces-
sarily the man who wears the most
expensive clothes, but he who keeps
his suit cleaned and pressed. Call
phone 9RS, Bluereld Pressing Co,
G. A. Pearson. manager.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

WANTED-By young man, board I'm
private family. near Presbyterian
church. A. c., Box 644, Blue
field.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22
WILLIAMS'
KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neSfeGssu your Kidneys7
Have you overlooked your nervous
system and caused trouble With your
kidneys and BLADDER Have you
pains In loins, side. back, groins aud
BLADDER Have you a hsbby appear.
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the eyes. Too requontly q desire
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Price soc.
For sale by The White Pharmacy
Cor. Bland street and Princeton ave
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-22

BY order Of the Democratic State
Committee.
JOHN r. McGRAW. Chairmas
j. CARL VANCE, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

missioner. and city attorney to inves-
tigate.
Allow che BiIis.
The aldermen allowed the bill of
H. F. Butler for 1912 balance on ac-
count for Installing the new books in
the city clerks Office, and referred the
bill for $3.50 for extras to the commit
tee of the whole. The bin of George
P. Stauduhar on account for preparing
plans for the city hall buildings was
allowed.
Alderman Smith introduced a sreso-
luton to instruct the committee TO re-
port an ordinance to make it impossi-
BILE to accept any plats until the OWL
ers have graded the streets and side
walks and laid cement walks in the
additions.
Alderman Blochlinger brought up the
peddler's license ordinance. and secur-
ed the adoption of resolution to in
struct the ordinance committee TO con-
| slider certain amendment desired by
the business men of the city.
Theater Must Comply.
The Elite vaudeville theater ON Eigh-
| teenth street was ordered to remain
closed until such time as the ordi-
nances relating to public safety meas
ures in buildings used for such pur
poses have been complied with by the
owners. Chief Hastings of the fire de
partment stated to the council that in
several reSOectS DarticularlV relative
/ to a standpipe and roof air drafts, the
theater is not as required. The CHIEF
explained the provisions of the ordi
nances and stated that the Illinois
theater and the Family vaudeville
house have been made to comply with
the requirements. The chief took oc
casion to urge the adoption of part al
least of the ordinance proposed some
time ago by Alderman Tuckis felating
TO theaters, public halls, and like
iplaces of public gathering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

Manufacturer hard up--Cash bought EN-
thatl che beauty in being able to pay CASH
all the benefit goes to our customers. Price
less than the material alone is worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

be represented at the congress by L.
B. Strayer. who is second vice presi-
dent of the congress. Probably others
from the county will attend.
The delegates will be entertained
while there in various ways including
rides on the lakes. band concerts af-
terroon and evening. theater parties
and sightseeing trips through the city
ana the surrounding country. They
will be given badges that will show
the residents of the city that they
are members. of the congress and
these will insure them every courtesy.
Lodging places will be secured for
them in almost any part of the city
desired and the Woman's building will
be at the disposal of the ladies who
attend the convention. The morning
sessions of the congress will be held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
COLUMBIA WILL SAIL
AT 4;3O SHARP
Time of Starting of the Booster Clubs
Naval Cruise Thursday
Changed.

The good ship Columbia on which
the Booster club will start on its
cruise Thursday afternoon will weigh
anchor in the Rock Island harbor
promptly at 1880, Thursday afternoon,
instead of 3:35, the schedule time
originally announced. The change in
sailing time is made in order to ac-
commodate a large number of those
who have been SO fortunate as to Sc.
cure tickets through the good Offices
of members of the Booster organiza-
ton.
There is general demand for
tickets and the members of the club
who have not already disposed OF their
respective allotments will experience
70 difficulty in placing them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
BIG SEWER is
PROVIDED FOR
BY COUNCIL
Aldermen Adopt Measure for
Construction of East Section
of Seventh Ward System.
IT WILL COST s74,64L5o
Will Drain Large Territory-Bids
for City Hall Are Opened and
Pump Is Discussed.

At the regular meeting of the city
council last evening the ordinance for
the east section of the Seventh ward
sewer system was adopted, and the
last preliminary to advertising for bids
and awarding the contract was dispos-
ed Of The estimate of cost submitted
by the city engineer with the report
of the board of improvements places
the probable cost of the construction
of the system at $74.G41.50. The ordi-
nance provides for the construction OF
sewer ranging in size from 10 to 80
inches on practically all streets in the
territory between Thirty-eighth and
Forty-siXth streets and from the river
TO the city limits at Eighteenth ave-
nue.> 1t is one of the most comprehen-
sive systems in the city. Mayor Schaf-
fer expects to have work begin on the
job this fall. This is but part of the
Seventh ward sewer system, the ter
fitory west of Thirty-eighth street be-
ing separated in order that the esti-
mated cost might not exceed the limit
of the jurisdiction of the board of local
improvements. The entire job will
cost about $4,000. Difficulty has
been met in securing right of way for
part of the western section, but it is
expected that the preliminary steps
will be completed soon, and the ordi
rance ready TO be presented TO the
council.
The council also adopted the ordi
nance for the construction of sewer
ON First street north of Fifth avenue
This ordinance has BEEN before the
council for several meetings. 1t was
opposed by Aldermen Holzhammer and
Utke.
Bids for Building.
Bids for the remodeling of the city
hall were opened, and the propositions
of five contractors, stated in full else
where in this issue, were referred tC
the building committee for considera
ton. The committee meets this after
noon to examine the bids, and the
matter will be referred to the commit
tee of the whole meeting, which is Sc
for tomorrow. evening.
Talk About Pumps.
Considerable attention was given II
the waterworks department. Alder
man Ellinwood Oh the waterworks com
mittee reported on the trip made b!
the aldermen and Mayor Schaffer AM
Superintendent Cavanaugh, and dis
cussed technical problems relating t.
the comparative merits of the plunge
and centrifugal type of pump. Tn
council is considering the installation
of another pump at the reservoir sta
ton, to serve as a reserve machin
and make the city Independent of tn
Rock Island Brewing company. whic
under present conditions must be Gale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

at the Fuller opera house and the af-
tenoon sessions will be held in the
university gymnasium and in the agri-
cultural building
The Farmers National congress has
for its purpose the promotion of the
knowledge of the principles of farm
ing, by means of talks from men who
have studied the subject and from
those who are ripe in experience. The
knowledge Which the delegates gain
of the different parts of the country
is also great due TO the fact that the
peculiarities OF the different parts are
nj taken up BY the speakers. 1t is
great help to the farmers of the
country and its work in the future
promises TO increase due to the fact
that is size and Importance is il
oreasing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
MADISON PREPARES
FOR THE FARM Frs
Wisconsin City's Residents Raise Fund
for Entertainment of Delegates
to the r. N. C.

The Farmers National congress,
which is to be held in Madison, Wis,
in September, promises to be a great
success due to the fact that Madison,
like Rock Island, where the congress
met two years ago. is centrally located
and affords many easy ways of ac-
cess. The citizens of the city have
donated literally to fund for the en-
tertainment of the visitors and an ex-
celient time is promised TO all who
attend the convention. This city viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

on 10 supply the pressure whenever
anything goes wrong with the reservoir
pump. The pump to be installed will
have 100000 gallons capacity, and
will be equipped with separate motor
connection, so that if required a 5000
goo gallon capacity may be used.
Superintendent Cavanaugh was cali
ed on to explain the needs of the pump,
and the mechanical questions involved.
He argued in favor of the centrifugal
pump, which he states can be installed
with the motor for about $1,000. This
cOntemplates a 6-inch pump with an
8-inch discharge, and would equal one
fire stream for "a hours At present
the pump. which has 100000 capa-
city, is operated at a rate of about
see 600 gallons day The matter will
be discussed further in committee OF
the whole.
The council instructed the mayor
waterworks committee. and city engi-
neer. TO secure plans for the proposed
mechanical filter plant at the water
! works.
Appoints Library Board.
Mayor Schaffer made appointments
of three members of the library board
for terms OF three years. John w
, WEIGH, who has for some time been
! secretary of the board, and Charles
Fiebig, were reappointed. and NJ. T
Cozad was named to, succeed DR.. 10
seph DeSilva. The appointments Were
confirmed by unanimous vote.
Action Against Nuisances.
The aldermen gave some attention
to nuisances about the city in the way
of buildings unfit for habitation, bu
occupied, and vacant lots from which
foul odors arise. A small shed OF
Twenty second street. north of NintI
avenue, ownership of which is in dis
pute between Messrs Schnell and Muir
Iphy, was complained of by DIR. RALPH
BERT, health commissioner, who de
clared it absolutely unfit for human
habitatiOn. Another on Twenty-firs
street, in very similar condition. wa
} complained of, and vacant lots on Thit
: tieth street just north of Thirteenth
avenue; on Thirty-eighth street nea
Ninth avenue; and several between
Fifth and Sixth avenues on Third
Fourth and Fifth streets, were ais
, called to the attention of the council
| The matter was referred to the healt
and police committee, the health con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Assault Case DISMISSED.

The assault and battery case against
Harry McCaskrin.a growing out of the
encounter between Mr.. MeCaskrin and
K. T. Anderson yesterday noon on Sec
ond avenue. was dismissed in Magis-
trate Elliott's court this morning. Mr..
McCaskrin objected to B. D. Connelly,s
appearance in the case as represepre
senting the prosecution, claiming that
only the city attorney might act in
that capacity.
Oscar Carlson who was arrested il
Moline and brought here on the charge
of larceny was up before Magistrate
Elliott this morning. His case wa!
continued until next Monday. His
bail was placed at $1,000.
] All the news all the time - TIL
| ARGITS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

All the news all the time = THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
Monument to Victims.

The monument dedicated yesterday
commentaries the battle and is a me-
mortal erected by the state of Illinois
to the 10 United States regulars. four
Illinois rangers, one woman and a
child, all of whom fell under the
slaughter of the redskins in the bat
tie The story of the engagement,
and its lesson to the community, were
told at the afternoon exercises, at
which Senator o. F. Berry was the
principal speaker, and addresses were
given by B. F. Peek and W. A. Meese,
and the monument was turned over
| to the Campbell's Island Monument
association by Mrs. William Butter
worth of the Moline d. A. R.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21

johnson. a Moline saloon keeper, was
touched three times, first losing a
plug of tobacco, then a Iodge pass and
receipt book, and finally his pocket.
book and s14. Assistant Chief Oscar
Youngren of the fire department lost
SOS. and William Suohmel' lost S35.
while Fred R. Young was relieved of
So and some valuable papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
A SECOND BATTLE.
As on July 10, 1914, Red Men
Attack Party Of Whites at
CampbeIi's Island.
REPRODUCE HISTORIC EVENT
Great Crowd Witnesses Closing Feat
ure of Day Marked by Dedication
of State Monument.

Campbell's island was thronged by a
crowd estimated at 10000 people last
evening when the battle of the island,
which took place July 10, 1914, was re-
produced by the Moline Red Men and
members of the Moline militia. The
sham battle was delayed, and the rest
less crowds were required to wait over
an hours before the performance was
begun. When the battle finally was
given, however, it proved such an able
reproduction that the long wait was
forgotten.
The battle was the closing feature
of the celebration of the anniversary
of the battle, and followed the dedica-
tory exercises of the island monument
which were held in the afternoon
Indians Attacked Boats.
Led by Captain Lyons of the Moline
militia company, a small company in
boats and launches came up the river,
representing the party of whites who
played that part in the historic battle
The white men, on approaching the is
land, were attacked by the Indians
! represented by about 800 Moline Red
| Men, many of them in fantastic cos
tunes. The Indians were under the
leadership of M. j. McEniry, who play
ed the role of Chief Black Hawk Dur
ing the sham battle the two parties
fired about 1900 rounds of ammuni
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-21
THIEVES DO WELL AT
CkMP2ELL'S ISLAND
2iekpockets Operate in Big Crowd with
Ease, and with Success in a
Financial Way.

Campbell's island was rich field
for pickpockets last night Barney
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-03-03
PERMISSION GIVEN
INDIANS TO SELL LANDS

Special to Daily Leader.
Muskogee, okla, March 3.-The sec
retary of interior has approved the ap-
plications OF the following Indians to
be permitted TO sell their lands
Chickasaws: Ada E. Cox. Ardmore ::
Nancy Colbertnee John, Wyly; Chas.
c. Cooper Ron; George II. Collins,
Cheek, Mollie Greenwood. .-nee Fill
more, Fillmore; Minnie Hilton, Sui
phur; Ruth lIitchcock-nee Easky.
Manasville; John Henderson. Cornish;
Isabel Land-nee Neal, Ron; Cora
ramsie SIeen, Wapanucka; Malinda
Stevenson, Pauls Valley; Matilda
5keen, Wapanucka
Choctaws: Viola Bailey. Bebee;
Perry Crowder, Bennington: Rueben
Freeny, Jr.. Roff. Samuel Foster,
Blanchard; Estella Collision, Leaba-
don: Cornelia Gazaway Wheeler;
Enoch b. Gregory. Ada; Myrtle B.
Johnson, New Castle; Turner Meln-
.osh, Kinta; Missouri l.. Mackey,
Wynnewood; Jerry J McMurty, Harts-
aorn; Chas. Plato, Duncan; William
Ward Plato. Amber; Anna Smith
Fleetwood; Willie b. Taylor, Ron,
Sophia Williams, Atoka; Carroll Tay-
Tor, Brock Andrew Peyton, Boswell;
Mary G. Moore, Linn; Joseph G. Dill
lard, Hewitt; Jimmie Choat. Kinta;
Joseph NJ, Callaha, Oyerbrook; e, W
Cotton Maxwell; Ida Bunch-nee Clay,
Owl; Nettie Frances Byrd.nee Carter.
Purcell, Mary Glover, Durant; VIM NJ.
Glover, Durant. Dibbin Marris, Ard
more, Bette Victor-nee Sockey. Ard
more; Osborn Anderson. Corners
Vile: John Sacra, Purcell
Cherokees: Nancy A. Stephens.
Oolagah; VIM II Thornton. Wauhil-
lau; Nellie Bolson, Coneyyille, Kan.
Alma Barnett, Ruby; Ruby ID. Arm
strong, Delaware Samuel A. Bigby
evansville, Ark, Robert Beck. Rowe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-03-03
DRIVER ANTS.
The Way These Feroeious Little In
seets Defy the Freshets.

The Way These Feroeious Little In
seets Defy the Freshets.
There are certain ants that show
wonderful intelligence, and the driver
ants" not only build boats, but launch
them too. only these boats are formed
OF their own bodies.
They are called drivers" because OF
their ferocity. Nothing can stand be
fore the attacks OF these little crea-
lures Large pythons have been killed
by them in single night. while chick
ems, lizards and other animals in west
ern Africa fee from them in terror
10 protect themselves from the heat
they erect arches, under which mmer-
ous armies Of them pass in safety.
Sometimes the arch is made OF grass
and earth ana Is gummed together by
some secretion, and again it Is formed
by the bodies OF the larger ants, which
hold themselves together by their
strolg nlppens while the workers pass
under them
AZ certain times Of the year freshets
overflow the country inhabited ~ the
drivers" and II Is then that these ants
go to sea The rain comes suddenly,
and the walls Of their houses are
broken In by the nood; but. instead Of
coming 10 the surface ia scattered hun
dreds uid kaing swept on 10 desuuc-
lion, cut OF the ruins rises black
ball that rides safely on the water and
drifts away.
AT the first warning Of danger the
little creatures run together and form
a solid body Of ants, the weaker IA the
center. Often this bail "a larger than
a common cricket ball, ana Ia this way
they noat about until they lodge
egalnst some tree. upon the branches
Of which the. lare soon safe aud sound