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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18
MONDAY, MAY IS. 1908.

The Telegraph has been trying to
hand the heir apparent Swisher. a
certain acid fruit for sometime. Our
contemporary has long prided itself
as an influential factor i'm the af-
fairs of its party in this section of
the state. 1t has been staunch
adherent of Auditor Scherr for gov
ernor. 1t confesses, however. that
the odds are in favor of Swisher
judging from the personnel of the
delegates
Another thing that is not calcu-
lated to add balm to our contempor-
ary's feelings is the fact that the
convention held on Saturday begged
the question upon the submission of
the question OF prohibition to the
people. With great fare of
trumpets 1t boosted of having it's
way in the recent city convention
which could not nominate any can
didates who could pass upon the
question. Inasmuch as the conven-
ton which should have passed upon
the question has completely ignored
1t, our contemporary must feel Just
little crest fallen.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

this question where II should have
been dealt with.
Another cuJous thing was the
TACT that Bluefield Republicans
voted two to one in favor OF Davis
Thorn for county commissioner.
who is not only wet but against the
constitutional amendment. This Is
but an example OF the insincerity of
tn party to the dry people. They
are willing enough to declare them
selves in convention where the
matter cannot be affected one way
or the other; but when the matter
is to be passed upon by a convention
TO nominate candidates for Offices
who are TO deal with the question.
they beg the question and say not a
word either for or against.
We pointed to the fact in the re-
cent city election that the matter of
submission OF the question OF pro-
hibition should be dealt with in
conventions nominating candidates
for the legislature inasmuch as the
legislature will be asked to pass
upon tho question.
They took up the question where
1t could not be affected. but in the
county convention turned turtle.
In the congressional convention.
where the questio of the shipment
OF liquor into dry territories should
have been dealt with the matter was
also ignored.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18
STATE DUCTORS
ELECT OFFICERS

At Clarksburg new officers were
chosen to serve for the ensuing year
by the West Virginia State Medical
Association at Fridays meeting OF
It's forty-first annual convention.
and the date OF the annual conven-
tions was changed to fall. The
ext meeting will be held in Elkins
next October.
The new officers OF the association
are as follows:
President-Dr. Fleming Howell,
Clarksburg
President-elect-Dr V. T. Church
man, Charleston.
First Vice President-Dr. r. J..
Reed. Wheeling.
Second Vice President X. IT..
Powell. Grafton.
Third Vice President-Dr. III. d.
Hatfield. Eckman. Mcdowell county.
Secretary-Dr. r. w. Moore,
Huntington.
Treasurer-Dr. T. l.. Barber,
Charleston.
Councillors.
First District-Dr. II. p. Linsz.
Wheeling, two years; and DR.. A. O..
Flowers, Clarksburg. one year.
Second District-Dr. II. T.. Ven
ming. Chafleston. two years; and
DR.. j. c. Irone. Elkins. one year.
Third District-Dr. A. P. Haley.
Charleston. two years: and DR.. G..
ID. Lind, New Richmond. one year.
Fourth District-Dr. T. J. Nc
CURE, Parkersburg. two years: and
DR.. w. n. Burwell, Parkersburg, one
year.
Fifth District-Dr j. B. Kirk.
Elkhorn. two years: and DR.. ]. f..
RAIDER, Huntington, one year.
Delegate to the American Medical
Association-Dr. J. G. Walden, OF
Wheeling.
Alternate-Dr. o. F. Covert, of
Moundsville.
No Virtue In Whiskey.
the following resolution intro
duced by DR.. A. s. Grimm, of st
Marys, w. Va, was adopted:
Whereas, the study of alcohol
from a scientific standpoint has
demonstrated that it's action is de-
ceptious and that 1t does not have
the medical properties that we once
claimed for 1t, now, therefore be IL
RESOLVED, by the West Virginia
state Medical Association, That we
deplore the fact that our profession
has been quoted so long as claiming
for it virtues which 1t does not nos
sess, and that we earnestly pledge
ourselves to discourage the use OF II.
both In and out of the sick room.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

CURED TO furnish bond in Guaranty
Company. legally authorized to do
business In West Virginia, in double
the amount bid.
All bidders will be required to
deposit certified check with their
respective bid for per cent. OF the
amount bid. payable to the Board OF
Education and same to be forfeited
to the said board. In case said bond
Is not filed within IS days after the
letting OF the said contract.
The Board OF Education reserves
the right to reject any. and all bids.
All bids should be addressed to the
Secretary OF the Board o. Education,
Bluefeld. West Virginia.
BY order of the Board of Educa-
ton.
f. L. BOWMAN. Secretary.
Bluefieid, West Virginia
May 18th. 1908.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Mr.. Good Citizen. what did you
think OF the county Republican con-
vention held here on Saturday? One
ringster paid the fare OF one hum
dred negroes into Buefleld to help
choose candidate. Another patrf4
otto citizen from the Rock district
paid the fare of fifty negroes into
Bluefield to help him choose n good
county ticket, while still another
politician from the same district Of
Rock purchased thirty tickets for
these patriotic blacks to help select
a good ticket for you to vote for.
Mr.. Good Citizen. Do you believe
these gentlemen were actuated by
the highest motive?
This same crowd brou ght into
our city a negro band to parade
your streets with such music as
Marching Through Georgia"
Wasn't 1t an inspiring scene. this
motley crowd.
The national Republican party
represents some good politics. 1t
has in it some good, clean men.
whose patriotism is above reproach.
But what about the local Repub-
lican organization? Did you look
over the motley crowd Saturday? n
you did, question yourselves. ask
your wives, mothers and sisters
whether you should ally yourself
with such a gang.
Could you look on the proceed
ings Of the convention last Saturday
and honestly say that the nominees
OF such a crowd could represent the
best interests Of our country?
Was the convention Saturday con-
trolled by the white yoemanry and
old citizens Of the county? If you
saw the convention this question Is
suffci emily answered in your mind.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the Board
or Education OF Beaver Pond dis
trict until Wednesday. May 9th, at
IL O'Clock noon. for the construc-
ton of a High School Building I'm the
City OF Blueheld in accordance with
plans and specifications now on file
at the office OF w. Il. K T. l.. Shut
fiebarger. Architects, Bluefield. West
Virginia.
Bids will be received as follows:
GAP For the building complete In
every detail.
Oh, For the building complete
excl ding the heating and ventila-
ton thereof.
(c) Bids VIII be received for the
heating and ventilating OF said build
ing only.
The successful bidder will be re-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Every woman desires a good com.
plexion. but oft-times either ruins
the one she has or fails to gain one
by the paint and powder method she
employs. A good complexion is from
within and can't be painted or pow
dered on. Two things are necessary
In order to be the possessor OF a
good complexion. A healthy action
OF the liver and good rich blood
Rydale's Liver Tablets taken occa-
sionally and followed for week or
Ten days by Rydale's Tonic and pIen.
~ OF fresh air and out OF doors ex-
ercise VIII beat all the paint and
powder in the world Try II Just
'nce aud see. The White Pharmacy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18
BIRTHDAY OF CzAR-

81. Petersburg. May Great
rejoicing marked the celebration to-
day Of the 4Oth birthday OF En-
peror Nicholas Celebrations were
held throughout Ihe empire. re
Deums were sung I'm all churches.
which were thronged with worsbip-
pers Offering prayers for the car
ana Russia Decorations Of white.
blue and rcd lined all the principal
.'reets. An imperial salute Of 12f
Guns was fred at noon. A brilliant
court reception will be held at the
palace this evening
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18
PILEsi PU.Esi PILRsi

Williams fns1an Pile Ornament
VII cure 8iind, Bleeding and itching
PILES. 1t absorbs the tumors, aiIays
itching at once. acts as pouHlce
gives instant relief. Williams In
Ian Pile Ointment Ia prepared Cor
PILES and itching OF the private parts.
Wall NJ. and 800. williams mig
Co, Cleveland, o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

The city Republican convention
which met on April 14th last TO
nominate candidates for city ticket
declared itself in favor OF a constl-
tutional amendment for the sub
mission OF the question Of prohibi-
tion % a vote OF the people. as well
as favoring the bin before congress
prohibiting the shipment or liquor
iatc dry territories.
W. questioned the sincerity Of
this convention or tho time. and
called attention to the fact that
these questions could not Doc i'm
volved in the city election and that
they should be taken up iu conyen-
lions nominating candidates for
state or national offices.
Another thing that questioned
their sincerity was the appoint-
ment Of negro saloon keeper npou
one Of their committees. which
made the whole thing look like sa-
tan rabukiug SIM
On saturday last the Republican
party o' Mercer county held CON
vennon 20 nominate its county
ticket including fwo candidates for
~, house OF delegates.
The question OF The amendment
Of The constitution providing for
the uDms.o of such questions 10
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18
PACKS RULES OF ORDER FOR
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.

Slate your man before the con-
vention. Only n few bosses are nee
essary to do this.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Builds up muscular flesh. healthy
tissue, rich red blood. clears the
stomach kidneys and liver. That's
what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
I'a VIII do. b cents, Tea or Tab
lets For sale by the White Phar-
macy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Rush your candidate through with
hurrah before anyone else can be
named
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Nomination by reclamation means
that you don't give the other can
didate a chance to place his name
before the convention, and this is
the most satisfactory way of doing
things, doncher know.
LONG LIVE THE RING
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Have some one on the spot to
move that nominations be closed
and that the man on the slate be
nominated by reclamation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

But when two people happen to
get before the convention and some
of the districts happen to count ac-
cording to votes, then contest is
proper, and should be so ordered.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

II a majority vote against the ac-
c!amation proposition, let your
chairman declare the motion car
rled. 1t won't do to count.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

II the result is changed by the
contest so the ring candidate re-
ceives a majority declare it the
sense of the convention that he is
duly nominated.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Let the chairman of the conven-
zion put the question of naming the
candidate by reclamation with
whOor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

Do this befor4 anyone else can
be placed before the convention, IL
possible.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-18

But should anyone have the i'm
pudence TO place in nomination an
other candidate. have your chair
man instructed not to recognize
him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
4 Fight In the Ar.

W. E. Webb, the author of Buffalo Land," tells this cat story:
 The chicken hawk of the west Is . savage and dangerous enemy, but once one of these air pirates got worsted. l was sitting in front of the doctors of- flee when hawk shot down with won derful rapidity of wing-so fast that Its shadow seemed hardly to reach the earth before its body. It bounced upon the doctors favorite kitten, which lay asleep on the grass, and made off with 1t. At an elevation of about fifty feet puss recovered from its surprise and went to work for liberty. Its feline mind was exercised to astonishmcnt and wrath. Twisting like weasel. Its claws came uppermost, and to my straining gaze sight presented itself much like feather bed being ripped open in midair. The amazed hawk received new light on the subject of prey, let go and made off like badly plucked goose, but the cat came safely to earth--on its feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Yhe oriain sf . Great ,nx.otiea.

On one of the daily trips of young Westinghouse from schenectady to the foundry at Troy his train was held up oy a bad wreck. Two freights had come together in head-on collision II piece of straight track. The eng.- oeerS had seen the danger plainly, bu; by the time the hand brakes were brought into play it was too late The young man allowed these facts to sink Into his mind. Then he said to one of the train hands:
 If the engineers had been able to control their trains from the cabs, the wreck could have been prevented, ouldn't itE'
 "Control 'em how%'
 Brake them."
 "Ies. They had lots of time"
 That was enough. The air brake was conceived. Amid the piled up wreck. age the thing that was to make the name of Westinghouse familiar to ev- cry schoolboy the world over was call ed into being. It did not come in it's perfected form, but the idea Itself had standardization Latzke in Every body's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
The Qnion.D .Dodue.

"Incrediblc as it may seem." said ,he detective. there are many shoplifters who steal by the agency of the onion These men, before setting out upon their contemplated crimes, eat of raw onions abundantly. Then they stroll Into the silversmith's or the haberdash, CTS or the jewellers that they propose to rob.
 "'Show me those large solitaires sui rounded with pigeon blood rubes, please says the jewel thief.
 '"The clerk brings forth the tray of gems and, bending over 1t, the thief sighs with admiration. His face close to the clerks. he signs again. And the clerks nostrils quiver and he turns away his head. The inspection of the diamonds continues for some minutes Throughout it the thief keeps breath ing hard, the clerk keeps turning his head away, and hence 1t is no wonder. at the days end, that couple of costly rings are missing. York Press
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Imitation of Ebony.

There are two processes. says the Carriage Monthly. in use in the imita ton of ebony. Take fine grained piece of wood, use French black poi ish, made black with fine coloring mat ter. or good air drying black varnisii may be applied. This. however, givcs only a superficial coloring, and whe.l the edges wear off the light colore<l wood shows. The other method Is t. wash three or four times any dense wood with a boiling connection of log wood. allowing it to dry between eac., application. Then wash with solu ton of acetate of iron, which is made by dissolving iron filings in vinegai This stain is very black and penetrates into the wood so that ordinary wear and chipping will not show the original .OlOr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Ants the Ideal Communists.

It would perhaps be pushing meta phors to an unwarranted extreme to speak of dignity Of labor" in connec tion with the occupations of ants. But If by the phrase we mean that labor Is the honorable lot of all citizens, and that all labors of whatever sort are upon the same level of respectahility. then we might venture to apply the saying even to the labors of an an. bill. For therein all are workers, iron, the newly fedged callow to the vetera' of a second sunmer.--Henry McCooli In Harper's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
HAVE JUST INSTALLED
ONE OF THE NEW 2Oth CENTURY MANGLES-IN THE LINE OF
 IMPROVING HEALTH.

It is we'll known fact that it re- Iquires boiling heat to kill all germs. 1t is also known that you cannot get your clothes boiled when having them done by your washerwoman, as nine out of every ten wash your clothes with the same water and never boil them-and at the most they only use two waters, one to wash with and then to blue them. Now, as the city has been having a lot of fever and oth- Ter sickness, we think you can over come some of it by having your work sent to a steam laundry. In the first place, we boil them with steam; in the second place, we give en eight diff ferent waters, overcras.". he soapy smell you have from saerwomen; in the third place. :" garment is missing you have r''. urse, while in nine cases out of trH f anything is short from the wn% 'erWoman they say nothing for far If losing her; fourth, prices are such that 1t is as cheap to have them done by us; sixth, if it rains it is the same, you get your washing; seventh, you don't have to worry about your washwoman not be- ing after your linen; eighth, we are prepared with our new machines to turn out 50,000 pieces day. and, as we have gone to this expense, we feel that the people of Pine Bluff will give us trial, and if your work is not satisfactory it costs you nothing.
 Our motto: We guarantee you clean, white, beautiful linen. The American-Excelsior Laundry Go. ex- cells all others, barring none. AS we lead. others follow.
 The public is cordially invited to visit our plant and see the way the work is done. We will be pleased to show you through any time you come. AMERICAN-EXCELSIOR LAUNDRY
 COMPANY.
 Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
 8 23 1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
 JOHNSON & PRATT Contractors,
 X Builders Estimates Furnished on Request. Old Phone 1205, Pine Bluff, Ark.
CALLING IN SCRIPT.

July Term Of Jefferson County Court. July 6. 1908.
 In the matter of calling in the County
 Warrants of Jefferson County. Ark.
 as provided under Section 1175 to
 1179. inc, of Kirby's Digest; ss
 It is hereby considered, ordered and adjudged by the Court that the County Warrants Of Jefferson County. Arkan. sas, be called In on Saturday. the 10th day of October, 1908, for the purpose of cancelling and reissuing said war rants a. provided by law. State of Arkansas, County of Jeffer-
 son.
 I, J. R. Core, Clerk of the County and Probate Courts of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above 1ypeWritten matter Is a true and correct copy of the original order as made by the County Judge in the matter of reissuing Jefferson County Warrants as the same appears of re- cord on page 104 of the Jefferson County Court Record, Vol U.
 Witness my hand and seal this 1st day of August, 1908
 JESSE R. CORE, Clerk. (SeaD .. M NDCHOL, D. c. 1e dow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Her Limit.

"a eneration of Galloway ox0s primitive and hospita their conviviality some l lteawkward occurrences. In m when roads were bad and
 vehicles almost unknown, aD
 was returning from a supper Ith his lady mounted behind IhcTloback. On crossing the :: atK ford at a point where 1t | se the old lady dropped of.
 not missed until her husband
 ht1 door, when, of course,
 s immediate search made. ..ty who were dispatched in :. .lGe 4srived just in time to find
 n1HAting with the advancing
 ct 1ckled into her mouth, in
 rdsNo anither drap, neither
 aulN-Lohdon Tit-Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Iron Works

PINE BLUFF IRON WORKS-Gen- eral Founders and Machinists. Brass and Iron Castings and Machine Re-
 pairing. Stock of all standard goods carried in stock all the time. Locomotives, Engines and Boilers Repaired Long distance telephones, day, 476; night, 334. Pine Bluff, Ar kansas. Note: We operate our machine shop both day and night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Intelliaent Strenath.

It is known that the largest churcn bells may be set in motion by a man or even boy who pulls the ropes at tached to them at proper and regula! Intervals, even when their weight oi metal Is so great that the stronceS' man could scarcely move them sensih' if he did not apply his strength iu lr terminate periodical intervals.-Hein! holtZ
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Laundry

Try the up-to-date hand Laundry, run by experienced laundry man. All work guaranteed first class. We al- so do first class dyeing and press ing on ladies' and gents clothes of all kinds. Work called for and de- livered by wagon. JOHN w. TARTAR, 120 North Olive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13

to better conven- fence, I have moved my cleaning and pressing shop to 218 State Street, where I will be glad to serve the trade All work entrusted to me will be turned out in first class shape. I have mastered the cleaning and pressing business. I hope to serve you often. Very re- spectfully, F. T. Blanson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13

I. GLICKSBERG, Expert Umbrella Re- pairer. Corner Second Avenue and Walnut Street, opposite Old Tele- phone building. Covers from soc to $7.50 always on hand. All work ex- ecuted promptly and satisfaction
 guaranteed. Work called for and delivered. Your patronage solicited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
ti..A 4Sc1 Babies.

Iluo MI bao'e'
 ' thatsall babies born with
 t ofbeins adopted out o.
 asyium are not olesse' .eyes, Most persons WIG II ppt children show a prefer u blus eyed variety.
 em 6think," said the ma Id | such Institution, "that biut g Gqromi1s of great intelligence. ost d eo11fal stability Of char
 1t c pretty hard on the
 with Gyes of brown. black 9 CeS doubtedly those chh ISe to be just as worth!
 the blue eyed tots, but 1t Is | to meke most of the pro E, parenfDtin-law believe SC AI be6nIgfn fluenced by the ar. NSt|f cesf6an half baked scien' M|s wl kiaim that all the vir ~s,ouu - blue eyes, and the
 chil en. no matter what |pa,n fsu6er from ths ds-
 - York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
An Epitaph.

In little churchyard near Llanyny mech. Wales. Is a tombstone with thesc tines upon it:
 In crossing OCT the fatal bridge
 John Morgan he was slain,
 But 1t was not by mortal hand.
 But by a railway train. John Morgan was the huntsman to the Tanatside barriers and paid the capital penalty for taking short cut along the Cambrian line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Groceries

NOTICE-For the conven- fence of my customers in the West End, will in a few days open a Meat Market in my store at S21 West Second avenue. Will handle only the best cuts of foreign and domestic meats. J. w. TARVER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
Furniture

R. T. EUGENE ROss-1719 West Sixth avenue. Repairing and refin- ishing, enamel iron beds, etc. Have your stove put up and reploish, base burners also. Special attention to crippled rockers and dining chairs. Carpet and mating laying. Old phone 1191 and 745.
 Lunch Counter in connection.
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Not literal.

"Papa. this paper says lot ot me- in office had their heads cut of. Di,l they cut them off with an ax?'
 "No. my boy; with sharp move. Baltimore American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13
vord's Birthday.

Moro'o 6ITSnoay.
 rio(e to see how 6 now word IT Vocabulary. For instance, veg of photography has led updM being added to the Ian. DF Murray fixes March 14, v Birthday of the word pho.
 t was on that day that fschel used 1t in a paper { 16ad before the Royal so- henew word took root in
 tyo or three months later ' made his report to the deputies concerning the
 M. Daguerre he quoted
 as a generally accepted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-13

SIMPSON & WEBB FURNITURE OMPANY-Furniture Carpets, Stoves and Ranges. Complete House
 Furnishers. Both telephones. 212- 214 West Second Avenue. See our special prices on mating this week.