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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-10
SHOT HIS
SON-IN-LAW
WHILE TEMPORARY INSANE A.
l.. MoRRIssEY GETS DANGER.
Gus.

Daytona, Fla. April Seized
with temporary insanity A. L. Nor
rissey, a well-known citizen of this
place, suddenly assaulted his son
in-law, II. S. Maley. at the latter's
home, then secured revolver and
sent bullet into his own head,
causing almost instant death. Ma
ley. although seriously injured, will
recover
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-10

Quantity and Quality rarely ever
go together. Here's the exception
Elliotts EmulslHed Eminent con
tains half pint OF an emulsion Of
Spirits Turpentine, origanum. Kero.
sene OIL. Ether and Ammonia, and
sells for only 25c a bottle. Guar
anteed or money back. The White
Pharmacy.
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You feel the life-giving current.
A gentle warmth fills the nerves and
blood. It's pleasure TO take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. So
cents. Tea or Tablets The White
Pharmacy.
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DR.. c. ". CORE
DEAD
MEMBER OF THE FACULTY OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
CAROLINA.

Charlotte, y. c., April 1O.-Dr. J.
w. Gore, for % years a member OF
the faculty Of the University OF
North Carolina and who was at one
time offered the presidency Of that
institution, died suddenly yesterday
He was one Of the most prominent
educators in the south.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-10

IF you have not bought anything
from as give MS a trial and sec if
you don't get better goods for less
money than you can get elsewhere.
BLUEFIELD FEED co. rs
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EMPLOYERS
LIABILITY BILL
MEASURE GOES THROUGH Up
PER BRANCH AS 1T CAME
FROM HOUSE INTERESTING
DEBATE IN WHICH HARTMAN
LETTER is INTRODUCED
SENATOR CORES APOLOGY.

Washington. April 1O.-Three
times yesterday in the house the
Democrats caught the Republicans
mapping" and forced them to pro-
duee quorum. On one other oc-
casion vote by tellers disclosed
the absence OF quorum, but Sneak
er Cannon peremptorily applied the
Reed rule and declared a quorum to
De present. In doing so he had a
br'ef but lively clash with Mr.. Will
liams
Notwithstanding repeated roll
calls progress was made i'm the
transaction of business. Both the
army and the Notifications appro-
priation bills were sent to confer.
ence; the senate bill to increase the
efficiency OF the revenue cutter ser
vice was, with Democratic helm.
passed. and the bill to promote the
safe transportation in interstate
commerce OF explosives was consid-
cred. 1t will be finally disposed OF
today.
The Democrats prevented the
adoption of the conference report on
the Indian appropriation bill and
caused it to be sent back to confer
ence.
The employees liability bill recent.
ly passed by the house was passed
by the senate without amendment.
SO that it is ready to go to the pres
ident for his approval The scope
of the bill is limited to common
carriers by railroads.
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WANTED "A man Of ability TO rep
resent the ordinary department Of
tho Prudential Insurance Company
40 Bluefeld and vicinity. lowest
premium rates and an guaranteed
policies Address ~ o. Bacon.
Manager Charleston, w. va.
AL rr.s
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FOR RENT Storage; large and
commOdious warerooms for stor-
ing furniture, household goods
ana other wares; railroad siding;
dry and free from rats BlueGeld
Produce and Commission CO.
4-1-1wk
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Meets Courts Objection.


meet the objections of the United
States supreme court to the com
mon carriers liability law of 1896.
decided to be unconstitutional by
the court. The bill abolishes the
strict common law liability which
bars a recovery for personal injury
or death of an employe occasioned
by the negligence o. a fellow ser
want. 1t also relates to the common
law rule which makes contributory
negligence a defense to claims for
such injuries, and permits an en-
plCSe ~ recover for an injury
caused by the negligence of CO.
employe
The bill does not bar recovery
even though the injured one con-
tributed by his own negligence TO
the injury. The amount OF the re-
covery is diminished, however in
the same degree that the negligence
OF the injured one contributed to
the injury
During the discussion OF the
measure there was extended refer
eDces to the campaign contributions
by railroad men, and especially to
the Hartman contribution to the
Republican campaign fund Of 1904.
The discussion consumed the
greater part of the day. Because
the senate bill did not specify the
cause for the injury or death of
the employe. Mr. Nelson. Of Mime
sofa, said he believed It would be
pronounced unconstitutional by the
supreme court The bill would make
the company liable for injury or
death whether It related TO the SER
vice or not. Two employees OF a rail-
road might. by their negligence,
wreck a train and kill 100 people,
said Mr.. Elklns. and yet the pro-
posed law would pay for the iniu-
ries received by those employees. Tie
did not believe that was a just pro-
vision.
Promote Rights Of Men.
Senator william Alden Smith IN
quired whether the bill would facili-
tate interstate commerce. and sena-
tor Doiliver replied that it was in
tended to promote the rights Of en-
ployes Of common carriers. Mr.
Smith declared that that was very
important question. IT.. he said.
there was no purpose to facilitate
commerce IN this bill he thought the
warrant for Its constitutlonality
would be doubtful
Senator Hepburn said that he
wanted 10 have It known tSat the
pending bill was not an "unmixed
blessing" as e would substitute
this federal legislation for leglsla-
tion by the states I'm matters COW
cred by the bill To would make
necessary the bringing OF suits nm
der this law IN federal courts often
far removed from the place OF ac-
cidegt. Whereas In the past they
have been taken to nearby state
courts.
BY vote OF SO to 81 motion by
Senator Dolllver TO substitute the
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WANTED Immediately, negro
boy between IS and 20 to work
around house and wait on table for
small family; must furnish refer
enccs; good job for right party.
Apply at once Suite p Kelly &
Meyers Bldg, city. 3-31-3t
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LOST A Bunch Of keys; reward to
finder W. p. Ross, Thornton
bldg
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A BARGAIN One-haIf interest
in eight lots, two now cottage hous-
es. Well located in west end. Good
safe Investment. Must be sold. Box
G42. I'm
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CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR RENT Three store-rooms on
Raleigh street. c.. O'Leary g.
Son. 2-6-tf
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Washington. April I0.-The bill
relating to the liability OF common
carriers by railroads, passed by the
house of representatives on April 6,
was yesterday passed by the se>>
ate without amendment and without
division.
The senate bill on the same sub
jeet was not confined to railroads,
but covered all forms of common
carriers, and Senator DolIiver, who
had reported 1t from the committee
on education and labor, sought to
substitute it for the house bill, but
his motion was defeated. Numer-
GUS amendments were offered but all
were voted down.
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senate for the house bin was laid
on the table.
Carriers plan
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
The Political Roster

The candidates for county Offices
whose petitions have been circulated
to date are as follows:
DEMOCRATIC
Sheriff-C. w. Kidd, Medicine Lodge
TreaSurer-R. L. GrOendycke, Nip
pawalla
County Superintendent-E. E. Hag-
erman, Medicine Lodge
Probate Judges. p, Garrison, Med
icine Lodge
Surveyor-E. McClearey, Medicine
Lodge
Register of Deeds-Chas. c. Painter,
Commissioner, 3rd District-Riley
Lake, Lake City
REPUBLICAN
RepreSentative-W Gesner, Kiowa
Observation-Disclosures Griffin, Med
icine Lodge
County Clerks. w. Ireland, Medi-
cine Lodge
Register of Deeds-G. F. Guthrie,
Medicine Lodge
County Treasurer-C. NJ. Hoghton,
Medicine Lodge
County superintendent E. Thom-
as, Medicine Lodge
Sheriff.. D. Mathews, Medicine
Lodge.
Clerk of the District Court-R. S.
Crane. Deerhead.
1t will be noticed that there is only
one instance Of rivalry thus far developed
and that is for the nomination Of repre-
sentative in the republican party.
There are a number Of places yet to
be filled by both parties. No candidate
in either party has yet come to the FROM
for the Offices Of County Attorney, ,Coro-
ner or Commissioner of the Second Dis
trict but there is still plenty Of time.
There is one feature that looks wrong
in both parties. Nearly all Of the candi.
dates who are out for Office live in Medi
cine Lodge. This is not as it should be
and the democrats still have chance te
distribute the candidates. There are Z
number Of Offices for which no democrat
have yet announced and these should al
be filed by democrats outside Of the
county seat There has been consider.
able effort on the part Of democratic lead
ers to induce different men to consent t.
nomination but it seems that the numbe
IN the ranks who want Office is small.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
To The Public

The ladies Of the Cemetery Associa-
ton have undertaken the task of supply
ing the east side Of the cemetery with a
substantial iron fence. The fence and
building that were erected several years
ago, were destroyed by the cyclone.
The ladies will need more funds than is
at their disposal, they have caused to be
placed at both banks subscription papers
for the purpose Of raising additional mon
ey to carry on this needed work.
The banks are authorized to receive
all donations on these papers. Parties
wishing to donate and do not find it con-
venient to call at the bank during bank
ing hours, can leave their donation: with
any Of the members Of the Association or
with the treasurer, WaIdron Chase. All
parties donating for this good work will
be given a place on the records Of the
Association.
Contributions should all be in by MAY
30th when it is expected the fence will
be completed.
Per order Cemetery Association,
Mrs. w. Chase, Sec'y.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
A $24,OOO.OO Deal

D. S. Jones and P. B. Cole traded on
a large scale last Friday. MIR. Jones
bought Mr.. Coles ranch east of this city,
consisting Of 460 acres Of land moder-
ately improved, for $4,000. In pay
ment he sells to Mr.. Cole his store and
store building in this city. the former at
invoice price and the real estate for
$4,000. After invoicing he will pay the
balance In cash.
The store will be conducted by MIR.
Jones and wife, Raynor Trotter and Mrs.
Mamie Holmes for the present. until
Mrs. Holmes becomes familiar with the
business. Mr.. Jones and family expect
to leave some time during the summer,
but considering their large real estate
holdings. it is not probable that they will
cut Barber county off the list.
We wish Mr.. Cole abundant success
in his new departure.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Merry Widow Hats

The Merry Widow hats for ladies are
the rage all over the country. The Web
ster City Qowa) Freeman gives the fol-
lowing directions for making them:
Take one cart wheel Superimpose on
the hub one wire waste paper basket.
Stitch on cover Of white fishing net over
green.mosquito bar from your last season S
camping outfit. Around this crown bank
a few sunAowers and daisies, brown roses
and cerise and crimson chrysanthemums,
a bunch Of tall grass, a spray Of lavender
lilacs, Alice blue hyacinths. stalk Of holly
hooks, purple and varigated petunias,pink
verbenia and candy tuft interspersed with
the blue and brown forget-me-nots. Next
take 6fty-three yards Of lavender colored
ribbon edged with cerise, and construct
a number Of loops for either side Of the
front Of the hat, extending from the CEN
ter Of the front of the crown to either
outer edge Of the brim, using as braces or
stfening long strips Of bamboo. In the
center Of this dainty bow place the gar
den gate, the latest fad in Merry Wild
ow hat buckle, should the ribbon not be
fourthcoming two canoe paddles, secured
by the above mentioned buckle and ap-
propriately tinted will serve satisfactorily.
A golf stick, garden rake and flag
pole will give jaunty effect as hatpins.
These are only few hints in regard to
the material used for the home manu-
facture Of the popular Merry Widow hat
Any changes may be made or fixtures
added to suit the maker for anything i:
IN style if the size is maintained"
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
District Court Next Monday

District court will convene next Mon
day. There are three criminal cases on
the docket as follows:
State Of Kansas VS. Spence Morlan,
Jess Morlan, Geo. Horton, VIM. Golden,
Vim. Batson. Ben Kaufman, Sam Ken
nerly. charged with crap shooting
State Of Kansas VS. Sam kennerly,
charged with shooting and woundine
Geo. Horton and Jess Bunch.
State Of Kansas VS. H. Oldson. charg-
ed with beating and manning. This is a
case from Kiowa.
The civil docket contains sixty-three
cases but less than twenty Of them are
jury cases.
Last Thursday the members Of the bar
met in the Office Of the clerk and organ
lied a memorial committee. G. M
Martin was elected chairman and COM
mittee consisting Of Seward |. Field, ],
N. Tincher, Samuel Griffin and c. D
Rackley was appointed to draft res.
olutions on the death Of Sheriff McCrack-
en-. to be presented in open court, with
other appropriate exercises, at time tc
be designated by Judge Gillett. during
the May term.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Candidate for Congress

Hon. w. P. Morrison Of Sterling,
Kansas, writes the Index that he is a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for the office Of Congressman Of the Sew
enth district. Mr.. Morrison is an old
time laborer in the ranks. From 1895
to 1901 he published the Central Kan
.sas Democrat at Sterling and has for
many years been prominent ID the pro-
motion Of Democratic doctrine in Kansas.
Hon. S. |. Hale Of Rush county Is al
so candidate for the nomination. Mr..
Hale has been member Of the legisla-
ture several terms and is an exceptionally
able man. He was formerly republi-
can but allied himself with the democrats
IN the 6ra Bryan campaign and has been
steadfast to the new democracy ever since.
Congressman E. II. Madison, republi-
can. is the present Congressman and is a
candidate for reelection. The district is
normally republican by large majority
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Concerning Township offices

Unless there is a special effort made in
the different townships in Barber county,
there will be few candidates for township
Offices on the general election ballot in
November next. The primary election
law applies to townships as well as state
and counties. To receive nomination
by either political party, a candidate tor
township Office must file petition with
the county clerk not later than June 18th.
This petition must be signed by not less
than three per cent nor more than ten
per cent Of the party vote. based on the
vote for secretary Of state, cast at the last
preceding election. 1t is getting about the
time Of year that candidates must decide
on what they want to do. There is a
great deal Of red tape and nonsense at
tached to this primary law.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Behind Closed Doors

Something doing politically Monday
night but further afiant saith not. Hon.
Vim. Gesner. Postmaster II. E. Glenn
and ex-Posmaster ]. H. Nichols came
up from Kiowa on the $50 cannon ball
Monday evening and locked arms with
the Colonel, the General and other
notables and went into executive session
instanter. The conference did not abate
until long after the dme-piece resounded
twelve times and the cock crowed thrice.
We are in absolute darkness, the powers
are mum as a clam and we know moth
ing Of what the mountains brought forth.
This much we are authorized to say. not
withstandins: Representative Gesner is IN
this race until the polls close on the even
ing Of August 4th; he is not even dis
tandy related to the gutter family and
the streak Of yellow does not mar hi.
political countenance. Thus It doth seem
that between Samuel and William it i.
fight to a finale.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Bryan Volunteer Club Convention

By order Of the Democradc State
Committee, there will be a convention
held IN the city Of Salina. on Wednesday,
May 10Th. at 10 O'Clock a. m. for the
purpose Of pefeetmg State Organiza-
ZION of Bryan Volunteer Clubs.
The basis Of representation will be one
delegate for each Fifty members and ma
ior fraction thereof, and one delegate al
large for each club in the State.
The names Of delegates to be sent tc
Secretary PeppereIl at Concordia, mol
later than Saturday. May 10th.
Every county IN the state is urged to
get busy, and send representative to
this convention, and more # possible. Il
Is going to be a very important meeting
The State Committee viii also meet or
that day at the same place. and eveg
Democrat interested IN filing the vacan
places on the state ticket are earnestly re
.quested to be present and assist IN max
ma this one Of the srandest meetings o
Democracy that Kansas has ever had.
Hon. T. NJ. Pattenon. Of Denver
Colorado. and othen viii address h'
meeting.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Double Track on Panhandle Line
From wichita Eagle.

From wichita Ragle.
Railroad men who are watching the
rebuilding Of the Panhandle line Of the
Santa Fe railroad are Of the opinion that
the Santa Fe is preparing to double track
the line, and that it will find it necessary
to do so within few months after the
Belen cutoff has been in operation. 1t is
their opinion that with single track there
will be many times during the year that
1t will be impossible to handle the traffic
without serious congestion Of freight.
Those who are acquainted with the
conditions in the country through which
the line runs say that the local business
has been so heavily increased that thi.
alone would tax the capacity Of single
line road.
AS yet there are no through Califomia
trains on the Panhandle line, but the
business there is now about all that can
be handled. When the through trains
are sent over the Belen cutoff the railroac
men are asking the question Of how il
the combined traffic to be handled oveI
a single pair Of railsp
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Respect the Dead

There will be meeting at the Lodi
Cemetery on Decoration Day. May Both,
for the purpose Of electing officers for the
ensuing year, and to FIX up the graves
and beautfy them generally. We con-
slider it our duty. especially. to keep the
graves Of those in order. whose relatives
have moved away. All who can do 50
are requested to bring some small cedar
trees and rose bushes and plant them.
Committee.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
They Get the Silk

In response to newspaper advertise
ments to the effect that if 81 were for
warded to firm IN Morsantown. w.
Va, there would be sent m return ten
yards Of silk. large number Of person.
IN the vicinity Of Mone.sen. Pa. availed
themselves Of what looked ike a bargain,
and each one Of them received ten yard.
Of silk thread. The government Official.
are investigating.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Marriages

John M. Emmele and Miss Vngie
Cole Of Sharon were united in marriage
by Probate Judge Garrison on Wednes-
day, April 29. 1908.
The groom is one Of the industrious
and progressive farmers in the vicinity Of
Sharon and the bride is a daughter Of
Samuel J. Cole and wife, a young lady
who counts her friends by the scores.
The Index wishes Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmele happy, prosperous married life.
Lon S. Gibbs and Miss Edna A.
Trice were united in marriage at the
Christian church in Sharon, Kansas. on
Wednesday, April %, 1908. Elder S.
E. Hendrckson, spoke the words that
united the fortunes Of this popular young
couple.
Both parties to the marriage contract
are well and favorably known in this
city and throughout the eastern half Of
Barber county.
The groom is a son Of w. J. Gibbs
and the bride is a daughter Of T. H.
Tnce and wife, both Of which families
have long been identified with the busi-
ness and social affairs Of Sharon. Mr..
and Mrs. Gibbs enter life's responsible
ties under most favorable circumstances.
Both are endowed with talents that ad-
mirably fit them for lfe's battles and both
are Of disposition that converts acquaint-
ances into friends.
The fondest wishes Of their numerous
friends go with this estimable couple a:
they begin mutually on lfe's journey.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

The state executive council is adver-
Using for bids to change the heating and
ventlating systems Of the house Of repre-
sentatives. The last legislature voted
$500 for that purpose. The appro-
priation was foolish expenditure Of pub
lie money but it will have one redeeming
efect-it will lop off that army Of super
intendents and assistant superintendents Of
ventilation" that have been Ioungine
around Topeka at the past four session.
Of the legislature and drew So per day
out Of the state treasury.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

Mrs. v. S. Cook entertained a jolly
crowd Of guests at her beautiful home
one mile east Of the city at 8 o'clock Frii-
day evening. School teachers predomi-
mated at the function but the member: Of
the school board and several Others were
fortunate to get on the LIST. A forestry
contest was the feature Of the evening
and was provocative Of much laughter
and enjoyment. The prize wa. won by
Miss Grace Williams. I'll LndIey.
who would be supposed to know more
about trees than anybody, got the conso-
laiion prize and seemed to be the proud
est IN the bunch. Light refreshment.
were served and al enjoyed the evening
most heartily. Mrs. c. A. Bumey as-
sisted Mn. Cook "a the preparation 70.
the eatestanment.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

lhe entire county seat g. o. p. push
were milling at kiowa last week. They
would all like to climb into the representa-
tive bandwagon if they only knew how
it is labeled.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

c. H. Rankin was very severely
bruised on the head Monday morning
while unloading tomb stone at the de-
pot. One of the skids supporting the
stone gave way on the end resting on the
car and struck MIR. Rankin who was on
the wagon. DR.. Coleman dressed the
wound and it will be some little time if
everything is favorable before Mr.. Ran
kin can resume work. 1t would not have
required much harder blow to have
broken the skull.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

The announcement Of ]. D. Mathews,
republican candidate for sheriff. appears
in the Index this week. To some, the
announcement Of Republicans candi-
dacy in a Democratic paper may look
odd. but upon mature deliberaion it will
be found judicious advertising. Under
the primary law. the only way candidates
have Of getting before the people is
through the columns Of the press and MIR.
Mathews has chosen to utilize the col
umns Of the papers representing both po-
idcal parties. His announcement carries
with It no obi CATION on the part Of the
Index to give him poGical support.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

Mrs. D. F. Painter went to Wichita
last Friday to see MIR. Painter.who was
taking treatment for cancer in a sanitari-
um. Both returned home yesterday.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06

The county commissioners wese in ses-
s;on yesterday considering road matters
and several other questions Of local COZ
CEN. Commissioner Flanagan Of Kiows
was the 6rst member Of the board tc
register IN th1 ime.
Barbour County index., 1908-05-06
Sam and Bill

Sam and Bill went up the hill.
To survey the situation;
Says Sam to Bill b'gosh will.
Procure that nomination.
Says Bill to Sam a chump am,
II let you beat me to it:
IL you persist and don't desist.
On August 4th you'll rue 1t.
This enraged Sam like an angry ram.
Said he. by Jove. I'll show you"
Then Bill swelled up like a p'isened pup.
And said. Dis IS de time | t'row you"