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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
REPUBLIOANS WORRIED.

Democratic State Chairman Dimeling
is at state headquarters to remain all
week and take up the work of the cam
paign which is progressing very favor
ably. State Secretary P. Gray Meek
went to Harrisburg last evening and
with his force was very bnsy today send
ing out documents and arranging for
meetings and speakers. Asked what be
thought of the sudden activity Of the
republican machine bosses in preparing
for mass meetings and dra ting their best
speakers for the slump, Secretary Meek
smiled and said: 81 see they are get
tiug active, which is sure indication
that they are scared. And they have
every reason to he scared for that big
msj rity given Roosevelt in this state
will be VtrS mat rally cut down in No
vember Tley talk of Taft having 2OO,-
600 aj)rity 10 this state. If they get
80, 600 majority fer their national ticket
they will be lucky. | am not talking
as a boast. Or reports every day are
be TER and better. The old constrgi tives
who YOU'D have nothing to do with
Bryan when he ran for president before
sre now under the banner and fighting
for him. 1t is no wonder that the re-
publican mschinists are getting scsred.
They remember how easy it was Tor
Berry t, be elected state treasurer and
they do not forget that they elected Gov
ernor Stuart by less than $4,000 and
they are beginning to sit up and do some
thinking, al the same time they are get
ting out to hustle. But it is too late for
them to get busy nov. Their big ma.
iority will not come to them sgsin, and
they are going to lose congressman, state
senators and members OF assembly, and
they know it. OF course they may have
a big cash balance in their treasury that
may help them" - Star independently
Harrisburg, Pa.
This seems somewhat remarkable
when the fsct is considered that Roose'
welt carried Pennsylvania in 1904 BY at
least 500, 900 plurality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
Threatened REVOLUTION.

City of Mexiro, Oct. 2i.-HOnduras
is threatened with another serious revo-
luton, according to advices reaching
this city. Gen. BoDilla Is at the head
of the new movement and is getting his
forces in shape to strike blow. Mexico
is being appealed to by the friends of the
government to preserve order. The
j, ais are full of political prisoners, but it
is impossible to curb the agitation.
Actual fighting is believed 70 be i'm
minent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
Robe tson Victorious.

Motor Parkway, L. l., Oct. "a
Robertson In a automobile won the
Vanderbilt cup today in 4:0O:4S. Lyttlt
In an Isotta was second in 4:02:96.
Three hundred thousand persons
witnessed The contest from the nam.
mouth grand stands at the finish and
banked a score deep at every one Of the
difficult turns which put the skill Of the
driver t. the greatest ttst.
David schue, of Brooklyn, was caught
between two cars and suffered broken
leg. This was the only accident of the
dgy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
Suffragettes Sent to jail.

London, Oct. 24.-Io the Bow street
police court today, Mrs. Eneline Pauk-
hurst and Mrs. Emily Drumm)ud we're
sentenced to jsil for three months snt
Miss Chr slsbels Pankhurst for ten
weeks. The women are leaders In the
suffrsgette movement and we're charged
with inci.iOg riot of October IL,
when 40 attempt was made to "rush''
the House Of Commons. The women
we're given the Alternative of furnishing
bonds for their good behavior or going
to Jail and chose the all sentences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

SECRETARY RooT, sitsr second con-
ference with the president yesterday, at
which it was decided to send the cabinet
out on au election tour for Mr.. Taft, was
esked II the decision to send him to Ohio
In behalf of Taft didn't indicate that the
State was in danger. at indicStes that
the situation is very mixed" Mr.. Root
replied. This is more than significant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

Prof. Osler, the author Of the Osler
theory went down in defeat today In his
race for the Lord Rectorship of Ediu-
burg University, the place going to
George Wyndhsm, NJ. P, who was
chief secretary for Ireland from 1900 to
1905. Lord Cursor of KedlestOn was
today elected to the Lord RecIorship oil
G. asgOw University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

THE San Francisco Gall states that 8
report affecting the transport service on
that coast has been made 10 the War
Department aud that some startling dis
closures may be expected when the re-
port is made public. it seems almost
impossible for the government to engage
In any undertaking without scandal
ensuing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
ExpIoslou In Palace.

Lisbon, Oct. 24.-An explosion oc
CURED in the royal palace at Operao to-
day, ipjuring Gen. Oibros and three
other persons. 1t was announced tina
the explosion was due to an accumula'
ton of gas, but the rumor became cur
rent that 1t was the work Of revolution
lists aud the city became greatly excited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
OLD AGE
Comes TO Every one, But Its Visits
May Be POSTPONED.

Old age is not q question Of years.
Some men are old at forty, Others are youue
at sixty.
It's mighty hard proposition to look
young,no matter how you feel, If your hair is
falling out and your head becoming bald
Perhaps You are tired trying Intellectual
remedies for this evil.
We don't blame you If you are.
Why not try an effective one for a change.
Why not try an effective one for change.
Newbro's Herpicide kills the Dandruff
germ-which is the cause Of the whole
trouble.
destroy the cause you remove the effect"
Sold by Ernest l.. Allen & Co., agents.
Two sizes SOC and S1.00. Send 10c in
stamps for sample TO Ths Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich. ITO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
After Night Riders.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 24.-Frazier
LIGHT Guards and Forest r hes, COM
prising 100 mer, under Msj. Horton.
left this morning for Qbeion, and will
march through to Samsburg, l8 miles,
the heart Of the might rider" district.
Governor Pstirson's life has been
tnrert4ned, bu, be st'ys at Walnut Log
investigating. T. @ W'rl, keeper OF
the hotel where Rankin and Judge
Taylor we're Stopping, is under arrest IS
the result Of information cleaned from
ten suspects, who we're released. 1t is
reported that Ed. Powell, who was csp-
tured by night riders and forced to ac'
company them to the hotel, swsnted on
orders Of G ,Vtrnor Patterson, but he has
not been found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
Killed by Moros.

Manila, Oct. 24.-Nne Filipino Ia
borers aud their superintendent were
killed in a fight with band of Moros
on the sugar plantation near lligsp,
Island OF Mindanao, news of'which wa
received hire tlday. The attack Of
the Moros was wholly unexpected, and
the lsborers lost heavily before they
rallied and drove Of the attacking party.
The buildings of The plantation were
fired by the MOros IS they retreat6d
slowly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

Prizs fighting received its death blow
il greater New York today. Police
Commissioner Bingham has issued Or
ders to all precinct commanders to see
that no more six.rOnnd bouts were held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
Lame Back,

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism OF the muscles Of the small
of the back, and is quickly cured by ap-
plying Ohambtrlsin's Eminent two or
three times a day and massagiDg the
parts at each application. For sale by
W. F. Creighton Il 20. aud Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

]. W. She's, a railroad contractor, who
helped to construct the old Shenandoah
Valley Rsilroad, died yesterday at Mace,
nesr Roanoke, sged fifty mine years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

Many sufferers from Gasil catarrh say
they get splendid results by using IN atom
izer For their benefit we prfpre Ely's
Liq1id Cresm Balm. Except that II IS liquid
it is in all resIeet. Ike the healing, helpful,
plin allaying Cream Bilm that the public
has been familiar with for years. No cocaine
nor other dangerous drug in it, The soothing
spray is remedy that relieves at once: All
druggists, 75c, including spraying tube, or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street, New
York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

Gents You want 10 see our Wall
Streets, Pstent Kid Butcher and Button
shoe. The Sc kiod at 81 j. A. Mar.
shall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

IT APPEARS that st last the farmers
of the country are becoming con-
yiuced that Providence has more TO do
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

In sending them good crops than govern
ment tax rates. This change of mind Is
the cause of great anxiety in the repub-
lican camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

FLOWER POTS AND SAUCERS an
STOVE PIPE POTS for sale by
j G. MTLBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

GOLD MEDAL SELF RAISING BUCh-
WHEAT, new; for sale by
j. C. MTLBURN.
Selected LAkGE PRuNtS and Choice
Evaporated APPLES Just received by
J. G. hILBHBRV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24
Elegance and Comfort

are features of our carriages. They have
all the style, all the beauty Of trimming
and comfort as we'll. The comfort is
both mental and bodily. You can sit
back at your ease and feel confident
that no one has a finer looking carriage
than yours. Give us a call and We will
prove it, and our prices won't scare you
either.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-24

babies and children, will quiet the little one
in short time. The ingredients art printed
on the bottle Contains no opiates. Sud by
w. F. Creighton 4 Co.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
4 l!!!! ks:!z!!MH6it6Ik&WsSter
JANUARY ~. 1908.

Leave 8:15 a. M for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the shen.
ahhoah division. rullmau Sleeper
ROANOKE 20 Now YORK. via fIarcrs-
Town, Pullman Parl0r Car Roanoke
TO Norfolk
S:15 q. NJ. for Roanoke. Rich.
mond. Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car 10 Roanoke Parl0r Car
Roanoke 20 Norfolk.
2:5J p, m. for Roanoke and Lynch.
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley. PhiladeIphia
and New York. Sleeper 90 Phlladel.
phia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke
1898 p. NJ FOR Roanoke. Lynch
burg. Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper 10 Roanoke and Pullman
sleeper Roanoke 10 Norfolk.
Leave Blueeld $50 p. m. for Ken.
OYa, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cara.
1855 a. m Pullman Sleeper Tor
Columbus. Toledo. Cafe DINING Car
Leae 9:O3 q. m. and 2.26 %. m
daily for Tazowell. Norton and aII
stations on Clinch valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch valley division az 2.40 %.
m. and 1926 p. m.
Leave 6:45 a. m. Tor Kcn0va ani
intermediate stations via Wayne
Leave $40 q. M and 2tAO % m
for WEIGH and intermediate stations
Call ON agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets. maps and
additional Information.
W j.. BEVllL, O. D. A..
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
NEWS, VIEWS AND
GOSSIP OF NEW YORK

During the trial OF a case some
weeks ago, the learned exponent of
the law and the statutes permitted
himself the assertion that Women
talk too much"
Later he elaborated on the sub
iect TO reporter. talking about
two columns OF solid nonpareu In
giving publicity to his views on the
faults and frailties OF women folk.
but always reverting to the primal
sin of over-much conversation.
Since that time Magistrate Hylan
has been besieged by letters and
postal cards and personal calls
from indignant women who have
taken exception to the ungallant in.
terview. Among the suffragists. his
name has become a synonym for the
brutal tyrrany OF man. who would
deprive them of even their purely
feminine rights and privileges.
Half the troubles OF this world
said Magistrate Hylan, in part. ARE
the result OF women's talking too
much They begin the instant they
are out OF bed, and are still going
1t like magpies when they return to
the roost at night. The minute two
OF them get together. Il is buzz.
buzz-and most OF the time they
are buzzing about what does not
concern them at all. Mans business,
for instance; they are always buzz.
ing about that You seldom catch
them buzzing about a woman's bust
ness"
AS a result OF this outburst, Mag
istratc Hylan has had it borne in
upon him that the other half of
the troubles that afrlict the world
are due to mems talking too much
and that he himself has furnished a
conspicuous example.
No more interviews for Magis-
trate Hylan. II a reporter should
ask him his opinion on the seismic
theory, he would kick the inquisi-
tive news-gatherer out OF court. as
a willful disturber OF the public
peace
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
BOSTON AUTO SHOW.

Boston. March All is in read
mess for the opening tonight Of the
Boston automobile show. the great
est in the history Of the many sue
cessful exhibitions held by the To-
cal dealers association. Mechanics
hall has been transformed into a
scene OF oriental magnihcence for
the exhibition. which will continue
through all OF next week. All Of the
latest models OF machines and ac-
cessories have been installed. The
decorations are i'm Japanese style
and the interior OF the hall resem-
bles a mammoth garden Of Nippon.
with Japencse war flags floating
from numerous STATS and covering
the walls
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
CHESTER GILLETTE
FACES DEATH
CHAIR

Auburn. \. y March The
woman tempted me and I fcli'' IL
the old-age excuse OF Chester 0u.
lette. slayer Of Grace Brown. vho is
covering in his cell IN Auburn pris.
on. awaiting In fear and tremblin x
the execution OF the death sentence
In the electric chair.
Unless further delay - secured
Gillette has but little more than a
three weeks TO live. the death war.
rant fixing the week 81 March so
as the time for the execution.
Shrinking from the terrible fate
that awaits him. Gillette finds relief
in blaming his misfortune upon the
young girl whom he was convicted
of staying during that tragic eNcur.
sion on big Moose Lake.
II didn't Kill Grace Brown" he
he walls. with ohattering teeth she
Jumped from the boat I was fright
ened and l ran away and let her
drown. II was all her fault. 1 would
never have got mixed up n this
scrape II che had let me alone. she
always kept chasing after me. aud
then. like any other fellow. yield
ed TO her opportunities
1T was Grace Browns paibetiS
letters that convicted me-" cor
tinuel Gillette. But Grace Brown
wasn't as good an1 pure as her let
ters lead people 20 believe. could
never believe that they were writ
IN by her. they were so different
from the real girl as ! knew her. 90
Despite the caumnies OF Gillettn
those same letters OF Grace Brown
have become classics. depicting as Il
has seldom been done before tho
pains and agonies OF unreQuited
love. Coming straight from the heart
of this poor little factory girl.
heart buffeted between shame and
love. she little knew the weight Of
her thrilling words
1t did not require a Judge nor jury
to convict Gillette OF crime great
er than the mere laughter OF a fell
low creature. The death OF "Billy'
Brown at his hand was but trivial
incident compared with his crimes
against the sacred forces of human
nature His desplcablo record on
file in the old court house at Her
kimer. side by side with that OF the
dead girl, showing him, q mere boy.
as sniyeling, hypocritlcal, wholly
heartless and selfish villain who. In
the sheepskin of an honest suitor.
resorted with precocious faculty to
the ancient devices OF the sly Sc
ductionist, prostituted woman's
trust to crafty his animal nature.
misSCd the whole truth of LIES
meaning. turned a singing back to
honest responsibility, knew no high
er moral courage than self-protec-
tion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
a SALE or SCHOOL BONDS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
ON the 21gt day Of March, 1908. az
two o'clock y. m. at the office OF
the Secretary Of tho Board OF Edu-
cation Of the District OF Beaver
Pond, in the County Of Mercer. u
the City OF Blueheld. Mercer County.
West Virginia. the Board Of Educa-
ton OF the District Of Beaver Pond
IN the County OF Mercer will offer
for sale. 90 the highest bidder. for
cash, coupon bonds OF the said
Board or Education Of the District
OF Beaver Pond in the County of
Mercer. Of the denomination Of one
Hundred CStOO.OO) Dollars each. or
any multiple thereof. payable I'm
twenty (20) years from date. the
same TO bear date on March +. 1905.
and aggregating the sum or one
Hundred and Fifty Thousand $3.50
100000 Dollars, and bearing six CO.
per cent interest payable annually.
All bids received shall be in writing
and under seal. and filed with the
Secretary Of said Board Of Education
on or before the time OF sale afore-
said and each OF said bids shomI be
accompanied by q certified check FOR
one G) per cent OF the amount bid.
BY order OF said Board of Education.
February 10. 1908.
r. J.. BOWMAN. Secretary.
22-29-3-7-14
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
A little Lobster Salad.

A little Lobster Salad,
Terrapin. and other things.
And in a very little while
A doctors phone bell rings.
The terrapin is on his feet,
The Holsters found his claw,
And Judging from the inner man
Theirs Is the "Unwritten Law"
The case is quickly diagnosed
AS Inside Information,
On how a lobster and terrapin
Can raise 80 much tarnation.
The trouble found, 1t was the thin
To furnish quick relief,
And the way OF Rydales Stomacl
Was Simply beyond belief.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
VILLA MARIA ACADEMY,
WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA
MUSICAL.

The musicale recital given by the
pupils of Villa Maria academy on
the evening of the 29th ult., is re-
garded as one of the most success
full events of the year. The musical
program, consisting of choice selec-
lions from the best composers, won
much commentator.
Miss Sallie Crocketts graceful
reading of an original sketch OF the
well-known composer. Crieg, was
highly commended. The work dis
played most effectively the young
lady's refinement of sentiment and
brilliancy Of mind, and at the CON
clusion Of its delivery she rendered.
with technical accuracy and beauty
of tone, ITO Spring" by the same
master, and was most successful in
bringing the audience under the in
spiration of the composer.
"Mariannia' "a. GallD, played by
Miss Augusta Croononberghs was a
brilliant solo. showing skIlful tech
mic and sympathy OF Interpretation
This number was one of the most
enjoyable features OF the program.
The piano solos by Misses NJ
Hurt, NJ Ewald, f. O'Donnell, NJ.
French and w. NJ. Carr were artist
cally rendered with a refinement Of
Interpretation not often heard i'm
amateur work.
Little Misses Edith McCombs, NJ.
and L. Heatherman played their re-
spective selections with much clear
ness of touch and well-modu'xted
tones, and won grateful words of
praise
There Is Land Johnson), ar
ranged as a semi-chorus, was a
beautiful selection rendered with
charm of musical expression.
The number par-excellence was
the chorus. Come with Me-" by
Campana. sung by the vocal class
with all the warmth and breadth OF
tone required
Especially worthy OF mention was
'he chorus, Dolly, Stop Weeping,
by the members Of the Junior class
The beauty Of the selection being
augmented by the charm OF the
fresh young voices They also re-
cited with deep feeling. Choice Of
Trades" and held the undivided at
tention Of the audience during their
possession OF the stage
Miss Marcella Hurts paper. a
Trip TO the Moon" being thorough
ly original and showing as It did
the young writer's unusual facility
and fertile imagination. attracted
much interest. 1t was brightly writ
ten and read with great ease and
charm of manner
The biographical sketch Of Thorn
as Gray, by Miss Anastasia Peters,
was comprehensive study Of the
poet and q portion Of his works. It
abounded in we'll chosen selections.
showing that the writer had given
thought as we'll az research to her
work.
Miss Mary Frenchs recitation
containing a vein Of rich humor and
being delivered with great clearness
Of enunciation, was favorably re-
ceived
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
He Talked TOO Much.

Tf there is Disguised man IN
Brooklyn, 81 Is Magistrate Hylan Of
the New Jersey Avenue police court
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07

Los Angeles CALI March
This IS Arbor day 'n California and
tho event .n Los Angeles was made
the occasion for an exceptionally
elaborate celebration Including tree
planting addresses and musical
program.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-07
Treasure Trove.

IItdSNft IIONts
The days of romance are not past.
Witness the expedition Of Captain
-. S. Osbon and a dozen hardy ad
venturers, sailing forth from New
York in the good ship Research to
seek to uncover a million dollars in
Spanish gold that Is supposed to lie
buried on the little isle Of Abaco.
in the Bahamas Captain Osbon, who
is not i'm the least romantic but, on
the contrary, Is a typical hard-head-
ed son Of the sea, secured his infor
nation regarding the treasure from
a dying Spanish soldier Two barrels
of shining Spanish gold hidden by
fleeing buccaneers in the old days
when pirates roamed the raging
main, await the adventurers on the
Research, according TO the tale told
by the dying warrior OF old Spain.
A chart given to Captain Osbon
marks the exact location Of the
buried treasure. and in two months
he expects to return TO the metropo-
lis a millionaire.
Fight on Canned Music"
The fight on canned music CON
tinues TO be waged morrily by the
composers who are intent upon sc.
curing the passage OF law that
will render So necessary for the
manufacturers OF mechanical rec
ords to pay a royalty ON an songs
and musical selections 10 is q bat
tie of the "intellectuals" against
the Commercial interests and so
far honors arc easy.
Victor Herbert IS the leader 30
the crusade and on Monday night
he will appear before the Sunrise
club. at its tri-weekly dinner at the
Cafe Boulevard. to urge the justice
Of the composers claim before the
members Of that cosmopolitan or
ganization IF Evelyn Thaw. who
supplied an irresistible counter-at-
traction at the last dinner OF the
club. can be induced to stay away.
Mr.. Herbert win probably succeed
I'm convincing the critical highbrowe
OF the Sunrise club that brains
should be given precedence over the
piratical prerogatlvcs Of the talking.
machine manufacturers.
Hc Talked Too Much.
n there is n Disguised man IN
Brooklyn, St Is Magistrate Hylan Of
the New Jersey Avenue police court.