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Williams news., 1908-11-28
CRY OF THE RAILROADS

The result of the investigations of Franklin K. Lane of the inter- state commerce commission ought to serve as a muff1er for the big railroad magnates, whose loud lamentations have gone forth in the land. that they were run, inc into bankruptcy because of reduced traffic. The findings were that the railway earnings per mile during the year that is passing, while $61 less than for 1907. is gre,'er tha,, in any previous year rh.ir wal that rates must he increased 10 per cent or the salaries of employees reduced should therefore fall on deaf ears.
 There is no denial of the fact that there was period in the year when traffic dwindled and thousands of cars were idle for lack of business and that railway magnates, being somewhat idle also, took long vaca- tions, went east with their families, and visited Europe till business began to revive.
 The crisis has passed. and while the railroads did business for few months at loss, so did tens of thousands of merchants and men in every other line of industry, and so have farmers suffered in years of bad crops and hard times. Merch- ants might have closed shop, and farmers perched on the fence and let the idle harvesting ma chine rust in the summer rains But mercb- ants and bankers aud farmers have to take their medicine ccasionally, though bitter is the dose. and so do the railroads. The transportation companies, as we'll as the shipper, must by judicous, conservative management make the fat years tide them through the lean periods. Railroad magnates should not ex- pect the common sufferers of financial calamity to bear the burden in increased tariffs the losses of the railways. There have been business Impressions since before the time of Pharaoh, and people who worship the golden calf are not all dead yet.-Ex.
Williams news., 1908-11-28
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
[Continued from Page 2.1

J. w. Wright, zee. 16, t. 19 h., r.2e.
 George Mccormick, sec. 16, t. 22 n, r. Sc.
 w. R. Johnston, zee. IS, t. 21 h., r.5 e.
 G. L. Newman, sec. 36, t. 19 h., r.Se.
 c. E. McGary. sec. 36, |. 23 h., r. W.
 w. F. Wallace, sec. 16, t. 15 h., r. Il e.
 Upon application of D. H. Ritter, his lease to sec. 36, t. 25 h., r. 2 w., was changed to sec. 36, t. 25 h., r. W.
 The following transfers of school and university land leases were approved.
 George F. Campbell to c. J. Bab- bitt, sec. 36, t. 2 n, r. 6 e.
 c. J. Babbitt to George F. Camp bell, sec. 8, t. 21 h., r. 8 e.
 The following bill was disallowed: J. H. Donahue, damage to
 cots by jurymen ......$ 7 %
 The following claims were laid on the table till the next meeting: David Babbitt, embalming
 and burial indigent. -. 5 85 % F. s. Brown, bounty wild
 animals 40 co James T. Owens. bounty wild animals. 160 co
 There being no further business. the Board adjourned to Tuesday, December 1st, 1908. JESSE GREGG, Chairman. Attest: THos. A. FLYNN, Clerk.
Williams news., 1908-11-28
Sales Agents Wanted.

$36.OO per week or 400 per cent profit. All samples, stationery, and art catalogue free. We want one permanent agent in this local ity for the largest picture and frame house in America. Exper- fence unnecessary. We instruct you how to sell our goods and fur nish the capital. If you want a permanent, honorable and profit able position, write us today for particulars, catalogue and sam ples. Frank w. Williams Com pany, 1914 w. Taylor St., Chicago, III.
Williams news., 1908-11-28
THE LEGISLATURE
The complexion of the next leg islature will be as follows:

! The complexion of the next leg islature will be as follows:
 COUNCIL. Apache-S. E. Day, R. Cochise-Ben Goodrich, D. Coconino-F. s. Breen, R. Graham-J. R. Hampton, D. Gila-G. w. P. Hunt, D. Maricopa-Eugene B. O'Neill, D.. Mohave-Kean St. Charles, D. Navajo-Wm. Morgan. D. Pima and Santa Cruz-J. B. Finley, D.
 Pinal-T. F. Weedin, D. Yavapai--M. G. Burns, D. Yuma-G. w. Norton, D.
 HOUSE.
 Apache-J. s. Gibbons, R. Cochise-Fred Sutter, D.; Oscar Roberts, D.; Neil Bailey, D. Coconino-T. J. Coalter, K. Graham-W. w. Pace, D.; Phil C.. Merrill. D.
 Gila-John Mccormick, D. Maricopa-Sam F. Webb, D.; J. w. Woolf, D.; Frank De Souza, D.; J. o. Reed, R.
 Mohave-S. w. Tobey, D. Navajo-Joseph Peterson, D. Pima = John Doan, R :; Kirk Moore, R.; w. J. Hogwood, D. Pinal-C. L. Shaw, R.; J. B. Bourne, D.
 Santa Cruz. J. Duffy, D. Yavapai-G. D. Morris. D.; Perry Hall, D.; Gorham A. Bray, R. Yuma-R. A. Hightower, D.
Williams news., 1908-11-28
SOME LOCAL ITEMS

Fresh fruit arrives daily at Hill < Kennedy's.
 Five men charged with murder will be tried at the November term of the Yavapai county district court which is in session at Prescott.
 New winter cantaloupes are now coming into the territorial markets, the larger part coming from Yuma county. One crop is now being har vested and a later planting will yield crop about Christmas time.
 This years crop of Schotten's coffees to be had only at
 HILL & KENNEDY's
 The grand jury in Cochise county has found the total valuation-tax- able-of that county is $19,357.- 965.34, and at the present rate of taxation the amount to be collected is $441 .530.47. The county treas urer has on hand $S1, ,7O9.O9.
 Graydon and Charlie Tilbury write very encouraging letters to friends in Williams. They are more than satisfied with their col lege work at the Manhattan school. They regret that more of the Will lams boys could not enjoy similar privileges.
 Horse, single carriage, harness and saddle for sale reasonable-J c. SIMMONS.
 The Ladies' Aid Society is work ing vigorously to make the bazaar which is to be held early month a grand success. The public will be pleased with the attractive displays which awaits. Let us take for our motto: Buy and Boost Home Products.
 Rich southern songs and catchy selections were happily rendered by Williams Jubilee Singers at the Central Christian Church last night. Every number called forth enthusiastic applause.-Spokesman Review. At the opera house De- cember 4. Tickets now on sale.
 Any time you want your clothes or shoes fixed in a hurry don't fail to send for Jess Franklin, who will call for and deliver them any day in the week.
 Forest supervisors of this county have received instructions from the department that reduction of the stock on the ranges will soon be made necessary. The reduction will amount to about 10 per cent and will be misfortune to the cat tlemen grazing on the reserves.
 Baumgartner & Satori, at the Pullman, keep on hand San Diego and Joe's beer; also Old Taylor whiskey and all other drinks to be found in a first class saloon. Call.
 Sam Barkley of Tucson is the homeliest man in Arizona and has the largest feet, if the result of the vote taken the last day of the fair can be relied upon. MT. Barkley was the winner of the "homeliest man" contest by comfortable ma joriIy, the prize being a pair of shoes. Now it is discovered that no shoes large enough can be found and they will have to be made to order and shipped to him by freight
Williams news., 1908-11-28
COFFEE
Wood For Sale.

lam now prepared to furnish on short notice wood of any length or size. All orders left at the Smith home or at Sanders store, will be promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed. MARION SMITH.
Williams news., 1908-11-28

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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF STOCK.

Notice is hereby given that on the
9Th day OF September, 1908, at 10
O'Clock a. m. at the front door Of
the Kelley e. Meyers building. on
the corner OF Higginbotham avenue
and Raleigh street. in the city of
Blueneld. West Virginia. we VIII
proceed 10 sell to the highest bidder
for cash. $50 shares Of the capitai
stock OF the St paul Coal & coke
company issued - d p. Crockett,
the said D. p. Crockett having
20 us said shares OF
stock as security for the payment Of
a certain interest bearing. negotia-
bic note. bearing date on the goth
day Of August. 1907, for the sum
OF S3,6OO.OO, executed by Mrs. Eliz-
abeth f. Crockett and payable 70
the order OF j.. p. Crockett, at the
office OF discount and deposit Of the
Princeton Banking Company. at
Princeton. West Virginia. one hun
dred and eighty days after date, de-
fault having been made In the pay
nent OF said note.
PRINCETON BANKING COMPANY
This 9Th day Of August, 1908.
1twfor6w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
CHANGE OF VOTING PRECINCT.

West Virginia:
AT a County Court continued and
held for the County Of Mercer at
the court house thereof on Monday.
che 22nd day of June, 1908.
In the matter OF changing the
voting precinct of Brush Fork
Precinct dn Beaver District.
1t appearing to the Court that
public convenience requires it, 1T is
ordered that the place OF holding
elections in Brush Fork Precinct
known as No. IL OF Beaver Pond
District be and is hereby changed
from Brush Fork School House in
said precinct to- the free school
house near what is known as the
powder plant" in said precinct at
which place, to-wit: the said free
school house near said powder plant
the commissioners of election OF
said precinct shall hereafter cause
to he held all elections in which
the voters OF said precinct shall
vote.
And it is further ordered that the
Clerk of This Court do forthwith
cause to be made seven copies of
this order, five OF which he shall
deliver ITO the Sheriff of this coun-
ty who is directed to post one at
the front door of the court house
and four at the most public places
in said precinct.
And said Clerk is likewise direct
ed to deliver one copy to the Mer-
Ger Republican, a Republican news
paper published in. said county, and
one copy to The Daily Leader, a
Democratic newspaper published in
said county, which are directed TO
publish the same once a week for
five successive weeks upon the re-
ceipt thereof.
Copy.
Teste: ESTILL BAILEY, Clerk.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
NOTICE.

Thereare n great many people III
lating the city ordinances relating
to its healthy and clean condition.
There are some even who seek the
cover of darkness to throw their re.
fuse matter i'm front of their neigh
bors door. Who does this? Your
neighbor can tell you and your
neighbor is instructed to report any
and all impositions. We must look
to careful obeyance or all ordi-
nances bearing on the sanitary con-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
NOTICE.

The following is notice that b. f.
Baker residing at Bluefield, Mercer
County, West Virginia, has filed with
the clerk OF the County Court an APP
plication to the County Court, ac-
companied by certified copy OF a
permit from the City Council of
Bluefield for license to sell at retail
spirituous liquors. wines, porter. ale,
beer and drinks or like nature for
the period beginning June LIST, 1908.
and ending June 30th. 1909, m the
building at No. IL Buefield avenue,
In the city OF Bluefield, w. Va.
Given under my hand this 14th
day OF July, 1908.
BSTILL BAILEY,
Clerk OF the County Court.
7-14-4w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
TREES FOR RoADsIDEs.
Preservativo Effect Of Shade on
French Highways.

TTehcn pf0nWaJs.
In answer to inquiries from the Unit
ed States. Consul General Robert T..
Skinner OF Marseillcs furnishes the
following Information relative to the
effect OF wayside trees on French
roads:
1t Is proposed to plant trees along
the roadsldes OF New York state In
order To keep the moisture In the road
and prevent raveling. and the question
has been raised whether or not the
roots OF such trees may srrcad out un-
derneath the roal surface and cventu-
ally create great damage In n severe
climate where there are extremes OF
beat and cold While French roads
are not always borGered with shade
trees. they are so very frequently. and
my information Is that the trees are
planted not only for furnishing shade.
but In order to protect the roads Them
selves against the effects OF excessive
heat and drought 1t Is believed that
the long. dry summer season IL much
more inipical to roads than seycrr
cold. The chief officer I'm charge OF the
public roads In Marsellcs Is OF the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children
of bedwettIng. There Is n constl-
tutional cause for this trouble Mrs.
NJ. Summers, Box w. Notre Dame,
Ind, will send free to any mother
her successful home treatment, with
full instructions. Send no money,
but write her today II your chill
dren trouble you in this way. Don't
blame the child, the chances are 1t
cant help t. This treatment also
cures adults and aged people trou-
bled with urine difficulties by day
or night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
TRANSFER OF LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that J. w.
Mcclure and J. l.. Perdue. residing
at Glatto, West Virginia. have f1led
with the clerk OF the county court
an application to the county court
OF Mercer county for a transfer of
the license of M. III. Kelly to sell
at retail sp!rituous liquors, wines,
porter, ale, beer, and drinks OF like
nature, for the period beginning
June /. 1908, and ending June so.
1909, in the Kelly and Ashworth
building at Giatto, Mercer county,
w. Va.
Given under my hand, this 18th
day OF August. 1908.
ESTILL BAILEY,
Clerk.
S-7-4w
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13

opinion that. on the whole, New York
roads would be benefited IL bordercd
with trees, suggesting. however, that
only such should be p4aped AZ have
vertically descending roots.
+. Birot. civil engineer and former
conductor Of the bureau of bridges and
highways, expresses himself as fol-
lows on the subject:
''In countries where the climate Is
damp roadside trees are prejudicial to
the maintenance OF the highways, as
they prevent the circulation of the air
and the drying OF the soil. In most OF
the southern French regions such plan
tations are, on the other hand, very
Useful In dry weather, as they MAIN
tain the roadbed In n state OF fresh
ness favorable to Its conservation. In
general. trees should be selected with
high spreading branches, such as the
poplar, the elm, the ash. and they
should be planted generally upon the
outer edge of the roadbox and ut dis
tances of 10 meters $3.50 feet. Each
tree should be placed in hole meter
(3.2S feet deep and ~ meters (492
feeD square and should be trimmed to
height of 21a meters $50 feet above
the surface. r.
The earth about newly planted trees
should he loosened I'm March and No
vember-in March only after the third
year-and thereafter until their per-
manent growth appears assured. Small
trenches should be directed toward :he
foot of the trees In order to secure the
benefit of rains. Finally the tree itself
should be trimmed annually during the
first ten years"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
n ACKNOWLEDGMENT
NAY II. 1903.

Leave $3.50 a. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the shen-
andoah DIVISION. pullman Sleeper
Roanoke 90 New York, via Hagers-
town. Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
10 Norfolk.
$50 a. N. for Roanoke, Rich
mond, Norfolk. Pullman Slceper.
Dining Car 20 Roanoke Parlor Car
Roanoke % Norfolk.
Z.55 .. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg and Intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah valley. Philadelphia
and New York Sleeper 90 PhIadel-
phia Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
1912 8 M. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg Richmond Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper 20 Roanoke and Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke 90 Norfolk
Leave Blueheld $3.50 .. m for Ken
ova, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
S15 q. M Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus cafe Dining Car
Leave 1923 a. m. and 2.25 p. m.
daily FOR Tazewel. norton AMI all
stations on ClInch valley division
Arrive from Norton ard points on
Tire Clinch valley division at 90 %.
m and 7.40 p. m
Leave 6:10 a. M. for Welch and
intermediate stations
Leave 1913 IN for william
son and intermediate stations.
Leave 2:4O p. m for WEIGH and
Intermediate stations
Call on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets. maps and
additional Information
W y. BEVfI.L. q p. A..
Roanoke. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
NO MAIL ON BAD ROADS.
Rural Delivery to BE Discontinued en-
Highways Not In Good Condition.

Hurai Delivery to Be Discontinued en-
Highways Not In Good Condition.
In order To secure good roads on tho
foutes over which rural carriers de-
liver mail, Fourth Assistant Postmas-
Ter General DE Graw has issued Il new
regulation that NAH Will not be deliv-
cred on roads which are not kept I'm
good condition. Some time ago the
fourth assistant issued IAN order re-
quiriHg postmasters at rural delivery
offices to report TO the department the
number Of miles of road covered by
rural delivery from their offices ana
the names Of road officials having
Jurisdiction over each separate section
IF road.
Letters have been sent to these road
officials notifying them that rural de-
livery will not be continued on roads
which are nOt kept In condition to be
travelled with facility and safety at all
seasons OF the year. They are request
ed to give attention to the roads as
soon as practicable. New York has
l,SO4 rural routes,s made up of 1920
miles OF macadam road and 30.352
miles OF earth, gravel and sand roads,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
OUTING CONTEST

The Daily Leader will give to
three of the most popular young la
dies in Blueheld or vicinity, a free
uCting for one week and all hotel
ana transportation charges prepaid
to the following s MINER resorts:
One week at Sluuntain Lake, Giles
county, Va.
One week at Red sulphur Springs.
Monroe county, w. Va.
One week at Iron Lithia Springs.
Tip Top, Tazewell county. Va.
These outings VIII be distribute |
as follows: One will be given the
most popular saleslady in Bmefeld:
one to the most popular stenogra-
pher and one to the most popular
young lady not employed as sales
lady or stenographer.
The young ladies will each be al
lowed to choose a chaperone or lady
companion, whose expenses will also
be paid.
The young lady getting the high
est number of woes will be allowed
choice of these popular resorts.
the next highest the second choice
The contest will end on August
II and the result will be announced
on August Is and winners WI be
entitled to take advantage of the
outing Immediately.
Votes will be based upon new and
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13

1t Is only right that the postal au.
'borities demand good roads over
which the rural routes have TO travel
The people owe II TO themselves TO
build the roads anyway, says the. Boil
var Herald If a farmer would flg-
ore the time saved 10 him by having
The mail brought TO his door he could
well afford 10 build and maintain a
good gravel road over every mile OF
the route. Did YOU ever stop to cal
eulate how much you save in time and
money each year by the rural routes?
Besides there, think Of tho convenience
Ind satisfaction derived from them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
PILES CURED LTIHOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding, Itch
ing. blind or protruding piles, sen
me your address and will tell you
how TO cure yourself at home by the
new absorption treatment; and will
also send some OF this home treat
ment free for trial, with references
from your own locality II requested.
Immediate relief and permanent
cure assured. Send no money but
tell others OF this offer Write to-
day to Mrs. NJ. Summers. Box p,
Notre Dame, Ind.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
FOR SALE.

One of the best homes in Bluefield
eleven room house. big halls, cement
basement, laundry, hot water neat.
and every convenience. Lot 90x15O
situated between the residences of
ID. Il. 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, 1908-08-13

After trial of eleven weeks the ell
ployment Of convicts and local prison
ers at highway buildIng I'm the Pana-
ma canal zone Is said by the div Ision
u municipal engineering to have
passed the experimental stage, accord
ing to the Canal Record, which recently
reached Washington. Three distinct
ends were in view I'm the programme
submitted by the special committee on
the employment OF prisoners. which
was approved last February. The Grst
Or these was the Improvement Of the
prisoners condition; second. the open
ing up to development Of tho fertile
valleys OF the canal zone, and. third.
reimbursing the government for the
expense OF maintaining ifs penal sys-
tenn, the latter view having been justi
fed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13

Your stomach cSurns and digests
the food you eat; If found torpid, or
out OF order, your whole system SUI
fers from blood poison. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea keeps the
stomach in perfect condition, max
ing you we'll and happy. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. For sale by the
White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
BROKE RIGHT ARM

Estill, the 12-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Thomas, of the
north side. fell from a swing yes
terday and broke his right arm.
The broken bone was reset and
splinted at st. Luke's hospital.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13
MOUNTAIN
LAKE HOTEL
MOUNTAIN LAKE, GILES CO., VA.

The coolest place in the Sunny
South" Hotel and lake $500 feet
above the tide. Bounded on the
south by rich agricultural district
and backed up on the north by more
than 100000 acres of continuous
primitive forest. The Silver Gem
of the Alleghanies" is now one OF
the most popular summer resorts
in the Virginia mountains. IT'S the
only place east OF the Rockies or
south OF the Adirondacks where you
can really cool off and enjoy 1.-The
good old summer time" Reached
via Pembroke Bradford, Pocahontas
4 Scioto div.sions) n. e w. Ry.
Rates 50 and SO per day, $40 and
S15 per week. Write for descrip-
live booklet.
Address
b. ELLISON,
= ~ Manager
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13

Mrs. p. NJ. Shrewsbury, her daugh
ter. Miss Lillian Shrewsbury. and
her niece. Miss Mastin. Of Roanoke
left yesterday for the Iron Lithia
Strings at Tip Top where they viii
spend several weeks.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13

Mrs G. r. Dickinson and children
Of Lebanon. stopped over in the city
yesterday with Mrs. IS. A. Leonard
and left on the night train for Ill
inois.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-08-13

j. y. Hatcher left yesterday aft
ernoon for the north where he will
spend his summer vacation. He win
visit Philadelphia. New York, Boss
ton and BattlesborO, Vt, at which
latter place he viii be the guest Of
his sister.