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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
REGISTRATION
WILL Be HEAVY
ABoiiSHiNG POLL TAX WILL
HAVE RIG INFLUENCE IN
DELAWARE.

Wilmington, Del. Aug. fO.-Reg-
istration In this state this year viii
be the largest ever known. This
fact is due, primarily to the 81 poll
tax abolished. Registration here
alone may reach $4,000 The same
interest Is taken in registration all
over the state. and indicates that
an unusually large vote will be cast
at the November state election.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
DAUGHTER Webs.

Paris, Aug. 10.,-Mle. FallIeras,
daughter of the president OF France
today became the bride OF NJ. Jean
Lanes. her fathers private secretary
The wedding was n quiet affair ana
was wholly accompanied by the en-
,husiasm and publicity which attenu
cd the marriage OF President Roose-
vclts daughter. The bride received
many handsome presents.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
BEAT HOTEL BILL.

New York, Aug 10.--A young
man, who says he is J.hn E. Messcr-
vey, and 10 years o. /. 0f Cha, lestoo
S. c.. declares his father Is OF su p
ncient importance In that vicin ~
TO issue railway passes. is being de-
tanned by the police here on charge
OF not paying his hotel bill.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
DWELLING BURNED.

A flve-rom cottage on the north side
belonging to c. T. Law. of Tazewell
county was burned at an early. hour
yesterday morning. The house was
unocchpied and the origin OF the fire
is mater of conjecture
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
DISCUSS AMERICAN QUESTIONS.

Rome. Aug. 1O.--A meethg OF
the congregation OF the Propaganda
was commenced today, with cardi-
nal Gibbons in attendance. Amer
lean questions are being discussed
for the last time by the congrega-
tion. Among the matters UP for
consideration are the selection OF n
bishop for the new diocese of Rock
ford. ILL.,. and coadjutor bishop OF
San Francisco.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
FOR SALE.

one Of the best homes in Bluefieid
eleven room house, big halls, cement
basement. laundry. hot water heat.
and every convenience. Lot 9Ox15O
situated between the residences of
u. r. French and walter perkins
and opposite Bernard McClaugher-
ty For prices and terms apply to
Booker e. Crenshaw
S-7-1w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
BLUEFIELD SHOE
SHINE PARLOR

Hat cleaning and blocking store
at the Elite Pool Room, Princeton
avenue
Derby Hats cleaned and pressed, 0c
Soft Hats cleaned and pressed, csc
straw Hats cleaned and blocked. zoe
Panama Hats cleaned and blocked,
25 cents.
by electricity. while you wait.
Hats will be cleaned from August
18Th. 8-7-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
An INDEPENDENT.

Estill Bailey. the present clerk OF
the county court. has announced him
self an independent candidate for The
office. This makes five candidates IN
the field. two independents and the
regular Democratic. Republican ana
nominees,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
BIG TIME ARRANGED FOR AT
ODD FELLOWS HOME AFFAIR
AT ELKiNs. AUGUST aaND-
MhS'nERs OF THE LODGE IN
LARGE NvMaER WILL AT.
TEND.

wheeling. Aug. iO.-The coruer
stone of the fine new odd re,lows,
nome at Elkins VIII be laid ON tho
22nd or August. with elaborate COR
emonies, under the auspices OF tho
Grand Lodge OF West Virginia
Governor Swanson OF Virginia wil,
De secured as the principal apeak-
er for the occasion, IL he accepts the
inl tation.
sltcial trains VIII DO run from All
parts OF the state and splendid
crowd of Odd Fellows IL expected to
attend.
The foundation is now being
rushed to completion, and when the
building IL constructed n hne edi-
hce will be ready for the accommo-
dation OF orphans and INDECENT and
inlirm members OF the order. Tne
building Will cost nearly sI25.OOO
OF which over $4,000 has already
been subscribed by members OF the
order.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10
KILLED At COALWOOD.

Geo HinkIe. 9nite miner whose
home was at Cedar BLUM. was killed
by falling slate IN the mines at Coal
wood Saturday. lie leaves a family.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10

VI which over $4,000 has already
been subscribed by members or the
order.
Located at Elkins.
IL was decided at the grand
lodge meeting OF the West virginia
Odd Fellows In 1899 to build a home
and committee was appointed to
secure the necessary legislation, and
push the matter to completion. A
tract OF land containing 100 acres
was secured near the corporate
limits of Elkins. the grounds being
highly adapted to the proposed pur-
pose. and being beautifully situated.
The committee has had much to do
In the last few years and plans are
now complete for one OF the finest
buildings OF It's kind in the United
States =. The ~cjty of Eikins donated
the grounds for the home.
Committee Met Here.
a meeting OF the subcommittee
OF the general committe was held I'm
urday, there beng present John A.
Book. of Pennington: O. s. McKIn-
ney. o. Fairmont. and Sep Hall. of
New MartinsvIlle George s. stout.
OF Parkersburg. treasurer of the
Grand Lodge OF the state was also
present. The committee talked over
matters connected with the lnstitu-
ton and will hold other meetings
from time to time at different cities
In the state. The matter or laying
out the grounds was discussed, but
nothing done In the matter, as yet.
The money necessary to construct
the home Is expected to be raised
by the time the building Is ready for
dedication, and the Odd Fellows
Of West Virginia will have erected
and paid for an institution highlJ
creditable to their order.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10

. Try a Leader Want Ad.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-10

Charleston. W. Va. Aug lo.-An
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09
UNITED MILITANT DEMOCRACY.

The high personal character. the
d"'u sympathy with oppressed and over.
nprdeuud humanity, the sincere and ar
dent patriotism Of the great leader 10
whom M' huyr given our presidential
domination for the third time. no friend
mas eyer duuut"a. no political opponent
VIII dar" Imp"uch. II Is true, We nave
b'd oar I,tl rcuCus In the past. differ
ences over economic issues which have
,a'ihE'u some democrats. bgi these
differences are now buried, ana the Dem
,NIhIr party II again united with It's
lhIh'r its Oiuuy, It's FrauClF It's Wat
lnfn"u ana u,h"r leaders who were allen
h.'u 70 dozen years ago now earnest and
enthusiastic supporters OF the great
'uIuWo""r Ui Nebraska Thcs. cunaI-
. IONS. gentlemen, Justify us In recalling
the significant fact that Democracy
united ald harmonious has never yet
been beaten.
"Ih. ngnH 30 Missouri this year is on
lines mat luu.. arouse the uurhusiasn
ana sur lH" energy of every Democratic
tiilur Tho issues invite the active in
lrrcsi aud highest uudeavur Of every man
Who i''ls the furgor Of the true Demo-
ral!r spirit Missouri Is battling to hold
i's own ms yrar on a record tnut In IL.
SOIL constitutes The issues Of the cam
lHlsn For that record NJ efficient public
-'f'I." no Democrat need unpr cXplaun-
Ton or make apology
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09
POWER OF THE PRESS,

III Us not from the impassIOncd lips OF
'h' distinguished speakers, whose elo-
VHthc' WI! draw crowds To the hastings.
lhHl me citizens of Missouri Will most
certainty gather correct understanding of
"hal democracy has done for their state
ana what lIS continuance In power will
assure In the future. That story can he
TOLD best by the Democratic press. and
the editor far more certainly than the
orator can inform and convince the
voter. ~ every campaign Of education
me burden Of the work falls 10 the
uress, and II is SO In this campaign OF
iyH IN Missouri The Democratic news
papers must INSTRUCT the people nbout
the honest and faithful service OF their
ldItS. about It's high aims and laudable
purposes
with the Republican party conducting
campaign OF cant and hypocrisy, with
lA candidates committed TO a programme
oI pI'tths" ana discrimination. the Dem
ocrhtlc newspaper has an exceptional an
Ilortuh'tS Tor aggressive journalism II
Is an opportunity that particularly calls
Tor vigorous work by what we are in tn
habit OF icrminR the country press the
lhilE OF the smaller towns and the coun
~ weekly, Fortunately the men who
uifttt these papers, the men who sit
Hnoht These tables tonight are accom-.
lhshtu. brilliant aud courageous or
curse, the metropolitan daily can give
u'lP' ana me Republic. sending more
'lhH thTt"-Guhrt"rE OF a million comics
'i us various editions to Missouri repd-
'tb every week. will strive hard to do it's
mar OF the work But after ali Ia
''ul lh' great responsibility rests on the
country press,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09
DEMOCRATIC EDITORS ARE FIGHT.
Frs

so one who In acquainted with the
lthucfuuc press OF Missouri no one
who knows the Democratic editors of
lhls STATE, VIII doubt for a moment their
ability or their willingness to fully meet
Az their responsibilities. No state in the
Union can show such "A list of fiEhting
'ditofs as the roster Of this association
VIII disclose, and when the returns are
counted In November II will be found
Missourls Democratic editors have done
their political lighting to good purposp
But there is another and a higher OBJ
LEGATION which every self-respecting editor
will place above his political responsible.
". II is the obligation OF public duty,
winch must always rank above the de.
munds or craftsmanship. II is the obllga-
tloH when rises on the call Of conscience
an obligation which every worker for
the press, be- he editor or reporter, must
recognize as the paramount law. No
measure OF political zeal should ever
lead either reporter or editor to forget
ms moral scruplcs, and the newspaper In
Whlch the reign OF conscience is always
evident Is Of necessity. the true exem.
par or the real nobility of journalism.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09
MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD.

Let us resolve, therefore, to keep our
pontlcs WITHIN the lines Of truth to fear
lessly attack evil no matter what marty
mask II may hide behind, to uphold the
Jaw whether It's enforcement means en-
barrassment or advantage in our politi-
cal alliances; These standards faithfully
preserved. the highest reward that can
come to newspaper from n polItIcai
victory Is assured II is the strengthens
confidence OF subscribers who respect.
even when they disagree with the news
paper they read.
In this spirit let us unite. fellow
Democrats. to give Bryan and Kern.
Cowherd and Painter, with their assocI-
ates on our ticket, an old time Missouri
majority. Let us exhaust every energy
we can command. exert our best en-.
deavors, to make the victory OF 1905 n
monument TO the vigorous aggresslveness
OF Missohris splendid Democratic press
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09

Today. the New York Times, which
published IN good faith what pnrported
Cleveland received a letter from r
Hastings, executor OF Mr. Cleveland's
estate which. after referring to the ar
ticle published and an interview on the
subject, printed on September %, says:
/ now desire to saw that thers bas
s!nC" come to my knowledge "evidence"
which leaves In my mind no doubt that
the fa!d article was not written nor
slgned by Mr. Cleveland, and, therefore.
credit us his production. ~
MIS-. Cleveland. in my Judgment, was
right IN regarding II forgery, when
shc positively declared to us since it's
publications: II do not believe It liz GEN
uinc" |, therefore. hasten To- inform
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09
Sewer Pipe and Trusts.

Posing as a trust buster, Mr.. Had
ley selects Walter S Dickey of Kan
sas City as his campaign manager. No
sewer pipe is sold in Mr.. Dickey's
territory except such as comes from
his plants, AMI since by some device he
gained control OF all the factories in
that territory, and his councillors
vefv generously decided not TO inter
terc with him. he has more than
doubled the cost of every foot of pine
that is laid in that portion of the
United States. A trust-busting cam
paign managed by Dickcy and an
antl-brcwcry camp ,rgn managed by
Stielel presents the climax of false
prctcnse IN politics.
Mr.. Hadley left public office as a
result OF the campaign OF 1902. but
he retired to the more lucrative posi-
ton OF attorney for the Metropolitan
Street Railroad Company and the NJ.
X, * |. road, ! have no fault to find
with him for such employment 1t
was honorable and proper work for a
man in his profession, but his mouth
ings against railroads comes with bad
grace from railroad attorney
i do not know where the railroads
OF the State stand in this campaign,
but shall not denounce any great in
dustry in this State in the hope tina,
by. playing the demagogue ! NAV
gain the vote of the disconnected. l |
want the vote OF every honest mar. |
] want the support Of every honest
business. But whether they support
me or not, as Governor of this State
l shall endeavor to see that in the
administration of the law each is
given that and that only to which all
are entitled, fair deal, just admin
stration of the law, punishment for
he guilty, protection for the inno-
cent.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09
FORGERY.
Letter of Cleveland on Taft,
Circulated by Republican
Committee, Proven
to be a Fake.

New York, Sept. 25.-The alleged post.
dorsing Taft. the Republican candidate
for the presidency. published throughout
the country on August so. is now declared
by Mrs. Cleveland and +. S. Hastings.
executor of the Cleveland estate, to be
forgery.
Much comfort was derived from the
publication OF the story by the Repub-
lican National Committee. which saw
TO II that the alleged u,terances OF The
man who was twice elected to the presi-
dency on the Democratic ticket were
published In every city and hamlet OF
the country. the object being to make
It appear that Mr.. Cleveland. up to the
hour of his death. was opposed to Mr..
Bryan and the Democratic party az it
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09

you Of my conclusion regarding the ar
ticle and beg to express the hope and
belicf that you will promptly give TO this
inence in the Times that was given TO
the statement made by me IN your issue
OF September q. Yours respectfully,
+. s. HASTINGS.
The Times received letter from Mrs.
Cleveland several days after publication
or the alleged letter rejecting on Mr.,
Bryan and the Democratic party. in
winch she expressed doubts as to the
CATION was Immediately started, with
the result that both Mira. Cleveland and
MIR, Hastings now repudiate the article
as ne product OF the pen Of the former
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-09

] made the minority report and led
the Nght against an appropriation OF
millions OF dollars IN land and money
to be given to the two great railroad
companies entering the City OF Wash
Ingtun to aid them IN building de
pots and cleyatlng their tracks And,
though defeated at first, 1t was due
to the tight | led that IN the end we
reduced the Appropriation million
dollars and gave the present magnI-
scent Union Station to the City OF
Washington. Had Mr.. Hadlcy made
such night m any representative
body he would now be posing as a
builder OF the station and calling up
on the public to erect his monument
III the place II adoTns
% made the minority report and
led the uRht against the bill increaS-
ing The capitalization q. the Wash
rugt0n Gas Light Company Nine
million dollars, without any CORES
puuIuE bunciI, to the people Of that
city, and, Notwithstanding It was a
Republican Congress and the measure
supported by ever Republican but
uuc upon the committee, il was de-
iratcd
when J went upon the Committee
on Post Omccs and Post Roads the
Government was appTup,iatIng about
S15oDou for rural free delivery.
served SIX years ON that committee.
oil portion OF the time a member OF
size subcommittee that framed the
-ran'r.t appropriation bill that comes
#t.. 3
vice the rural free delivery grew
fwu % handful Of carriers 20 an army I.
aut ibr appropriation for that service
ium sl5u.uoo 10 more than $4,000. /.
oo' | did my part IN giving to the /
farmers Of Missouri and the United .
States the benefit OF a daily mail, /
and every traveller over Missouri
roads may find monument to that .
work ia the humble boxes before ey-
cry farmers house.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

The near approach of the election
brings to the front all matters per-
tanning to voters and voting, including
the desire of many women to take
part in election matters, as we'll as an
equal desire of many of their friends
to have them do so. The Grange has
been prominent factor in advocating
the extension of the right of suffrage
to women. During the summer
Skagit County Pomona Grange de-
clared itself in favor of equal SUI
frage and the enactment of constl-
tutional amendment granting 1T. 9th
ers have taken similar action.
Washington women were granted
the right of suffrage in the territorial
days, and first voted in 1884 In 1887
their right to vote was denied by the
courts on a technicality, and in 1883
the right of the Legislature to pass a
new equal suffrage act was also de-
MED by the courts. When the conven-
ton met in 1889 to formulate state
constitution woman suffrage and pro-
hibition were not inserted, but were
sent out as separate items, and 1t IS
claimed they were defeated by improp-
erly printed ballots. However that
may be, the question is receiving much
discussion. Perhaps at no previous
time has this discussion been so gen
eral. In London recent petition IT.
boots to Parliament brought out lOO,-
: 600 women in street parade.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01
THE PEONY

BY E. J. Berneche, Olympia, Wash.
Where is the soul hardened that has
not admired the gorgeous Peony. Why
have these most beautiful and fragrant
of flowers been so long neglected? 1t
certainly must be due to the fact that
people are not acquainted with them.
A noble flower, rivaling the rose in
fragrance, and rhododendrons in state
liness Always beautiful and never fail
to bloom.
The people of the Coast have not yet
begun to realize the great superiority
of the peony over all other flowers OF
it's season. In all Europe and Eastern
States the whole floral world is SIM
ply going crazy over them and well
they may.
The first point in their favor is hard
mess. 1t is often said of them that
are as hardy as the oak. In the Sc
verest climates the plants require no
other protection than that which they
afford themselves. Then their vigor-
Gus habit of growth, freedom from all
guments in favor of their cultivation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01

When once planted all is done, each
succeeding year adding to their size
and beauty.
The foliage is rich and glossy and
of a beautiful green color, thus rem
dering the plants very ornamental,
even when out of flower. No other
flower is SO we'll adapted for large,
SNOWY bouquets. The peony may be
planted singly on the lawn or in bor-
ders. Where the lawn is extensive,
a large bed makes a grand show, sur
passing all other flowers, 1t is really
a flower for the millions.
Peonies are extensively grown in Eu-
rope, France leading in originating
new kinds. This is accomplished by
planting the seed which comes up the
second year, then requires four to
eight years to bloom, then three years
more to prove their permanently
Japanese Peonies.
Some of the Eastern growers claim
these do not do we'll and are not sat-
isfactory in the East, while others
think they are satisfactory here on the
Pacific Coast The writer has had the
chance to prove this, however, this
season, being a peony specialist has
purchased large number which have
bloomed fine, and will have them for
sale for the benefit of all lovers OF
this beautiful flower that they may
Judge for themselves Their chief mer-
it is their readiness to cross with 9TH
ers, and this union has given some
very large and rare varieties.
The peones are perfectly hardy and
so robust that they grow well in any
ordinary soil However, they furnish
the largest and most desirable flowers
when planted in good deep, trenched
ground and in situations where the
soil retains a moderate degree of
dampness. If the soil is poor it should
be copiously mixed with rich old ma
nure, COW manure being the best.
Manure must not come in contact with
the roots.
Peonies rapidly thrive, increasing in
strength and beauty every year. The
third year after planting they have
already become large clumps which
produce many blossoms. To maintain
luxuriant vegetation add to the soil
every fall a cOpious dressing of well
rotted manure.
The best time for planting peOnies is
in September and October as soon as
it is cool enough for the roots to be
shipped without danger. However,
may be planted any time from Septem-
Der to April in this locality.
E. J. Bereneche, the well known pro-
prietor of the Capitol Point Nursery
at Olympia has an excellent article on
the peony in another column of this
paper Mr.. Berneche makes a spec
ialty of roses and peonies, and any
readers of The Ranch who want to
beautify their homes and grounds with
these beautiful flowers should write
to Mr. Berenche for free information
on this subject.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01
MOLAssEs COOKIES.

Put into the mixing bowl cup and
a third of molasses, one cupful brown
sugar and a cupful of sour milk; add
a heaping teaspoonful soda and stir
until the soda stops singing; add a
cupful of shortening that has been
softened by heating, a tablespoonful
each vinegar, cinnamon and ginger
and one we'll beaten egg; put in Hour
to mix soft, roll out on a well Toured
board, cut in circles with a cooky
cutter and bake on we'll creased
dripping pan in hot oven.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01

Happy the man and happy he alone,
He who can call today his own,
He, who, secure within, can say,
Tomorrow, do thy worst, for | have
lived today
Be fair or foul, or rain or shine,
The joys l have possessed, in spite of
fate are mine.
Not heaven itself upon the past has
power,
But what has been, has been, and J
have had my hour.
Selected
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01
THE PRAYER WAS ANSWERED

Little Dorothy, at the age of six, was
very thoughtless regarding the care
of her clothes and the many admoni-
tons she had received about neatly
arranging her clothes on a chair each
night before retiring were daily for
gotten.
One night, just as she was ready for
bed her mother came in, and finding
the little garments in heap on the
floor, as usual, said: Dorothy, you
may say your prayers and then moth
er will have to punish you for not
minding her about your clothes" Hav-
ing said this she stepped into the
adjoining room and partially closed
the door.
In a few moments she heard Dor
othy, who was a firm believer in the
power of prayer, repeat, Nov | lay
me-" and after the "amen" she heard
this appeal: And, dear Lord, if ever
you wanted to help a little kid, now's
your chance. THE Delineator.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01

Graham Bread.-At night take one
cup molasses, one teaspoon each salt
and soda and pour over it one quart OF
boiling water. Stir till it foams; let
cool until only lukewarm, then add
Yeast and two measures OF Graham
to one of white flour until stiff enough
for a spoon to stand up in it. Let rise
till morning; put in pans and when
raised enough bake one hour.