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The Washington times., 1908-06-21
Taft Is in Deep Quandary
About National Chairman

President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft.
upon looking around for a manage. for
the Secretary of War decided TIA; sec
rotary Loeb was admirably fitted for
the position in every way. During Mr.
Taft's absence IN Europe he did much
to keep alive the Interest in the Taft
boom-in fact, many believe that lie
prevented it from dying altogether
When the Secretary of War eturned
TO the United States Mr.. Loeb was
offered the position Of campaign man
aver. with the understanding that if
he made a successfUt canvass and sue
ceeded in bringing about the nomina-
ton Of Mr. Tart he would become man
ager OF the Presidential campaign. Mt
Loeb merely gave the answer>that he
has given when several other lucrative
places lave been offered hm-namely,
that h preferred 10 remain at the
White House until Presidont Roosevelt
retired on March 4. 1909
In view OF this decision. therefore, Il
is not regarded among those who are
fSmiliar with the situation as 1T all
probable that s'r. Loeb will take an
active part Ia the campaign In fact,
he already has m1de plans to speaG the
EilA4lE lLbull o. --L5u1L away IRON
civilization. hunting. much after the
fashion Of his clief.
1t il generally admitted on all sides
that Senator W. Murray Crane OF
Massachusetts, would make an admir-
anie campaign manager. but his soiec-
tion IS doubtful for several reasons In
the first place, lac has artas"ai1ed the
Taft candidacy from The start, not be-
cause ne @8s opposed to tie Secretary
Of War personally, but because he was
opposed to what he believed 10 be Also
lutte dictation 10 the party on the part
of Pres iJenJ Roosevelt.
His convictions in this matter were so
strong that he was regarded as the
leader OF the Alias in their tight
against the Taft forces. Should u be
found, however, that Senator Crane
would accept the place, IL is believed
that he aould be the best campaign
manager In the party. As has been
pointed out, however the entire ques-
ton is now one of speculation, and the
choice Of Secretary Taft and Represen-
tative sherman may not be known for
many days.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
MISS WOLVERTON
LAWYERS BRIDE

CUMBERLAND. Nd, June 20.-Thom-
as R. Knox, formerly Of Adrian. Mich.
now member OF the bar at ParKers-
burg. W. Va. and Miss Mary Louise
Wolverton, daughter Of Mrs. Cornelia
V. wolverton and the late John +. VOL
verton, former mayor Of Piedmont, W
Va. were married this evening a. !
o'clock at the home Of the bride in
Piedmont. by The Rev. John II Clyner
pastor OF the Presbyterian Church, IL
Williamsburg. Va, assisted by the
Rev. J. r. Leeper. pastor OF the Pres
byterian Church at Piedmont.
The bride was attended by her sis
tiers, Misses Elizabeth and Katherine
HVolveTton. DIT. James Hanson WOlver-
OF the University of Kentucky, a broth
er Of the bride, was best man. The
bride is a member of Cresap Chapter
Daughters OF the American Revolution
Mr.. and Mrs. Knox, after spending their
honeymoon at Adrian. Mich. viii te
at home. at 1888 Eas, Main street. Par
keTsburg. w. Va, after August /
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
Earle Goodman and Viii
liam Poole Take
Ba Most Prizes.
ENJOY EXCURSION
DOWN THE RIVER
Potato Races, Dashes, and Field
Events Enliven Afternoon.
Dancers Innings at Night.

Earl Goodman and William Poole are
the star athletes OF the Washington
Chapter, American Institute of Bank
ing. They proved themselves such yes
tcTdly 1T ne SIKH annual outing at
Marshall Hall. Goodman taking three
firsts and one second prize, and Poole
one first and two seconds in I'VE aJh-
letic events.
About fifty members Of the chapter,
with nearly as many sweethearts and
enough sisters and wives 10 equal the
number. disembarked at Marshall Hail
from the steamer Charles Manchester.
The ride down the river from Washing
ton he'd been Lneyentful and the ath-
lstic field was az once sought as prom
Using the best opportunity 10 start
something.
A program Of sports had been pre-
pared By a committee consisting Of r.
Is. Devereux, Z. Z. Herrell, and L. L.
Payne.
Goodman Draws First Blood.
The contestants gathered on the lawn
east Of the place where shad Is planked
and about them in a seni-circle were
grouped the uoncombatants and wOm-
en-. The first event announced was "a
tries. Earl Goodman pulled down the
fret prize. Poole finished a close sec
onE
Six entered the lists for the shot-put
This time William Poole was the winner
and I. B. Dalrymrlo took second prize.
the pair putting the shot thirty-five feet
nine inches and thirty-three feet eight
inches. respectively.
nine entered for this event After chas-
Tag back and forth nine times and
picking up a potato at each chase. much
10 the amusement of the assembled
witnesses, W. A. Whitaker was declaT-
ed entitled 10 the arst money, but Good
man turned up in time 10 take second
Tug of War Soon Over.
A tug-of-war was inteTjected at this
point. The fun for tie audience was
& more important feature than the re-
suit. Thirty seconds was enough time
for the light side. captained by Z. Z.
Hsrrel, TO pull the heavy men ove- the
line
There were only six entries III the
next event. the l10-yard dash, for IL
looked too much like work. 1t proved
a pretty race. being done, it was an
nouneed, III something like eleven or
twelve seconds. Goodman Won handl'y'
and Poole came in q length behind.
Goodman also came in FIRST in the next
and last event OF the afternoons pro
gram, the relay race, with ". \.
Whitaker closely following.
Dancing. dinner, boating, and bathing
then occupied the rest of the afternoon,
The evening boat arrived at S with
about eco aboard, so that the dane
ing pavilion was packed until the last
steamer left at 1870. The dancing was
IN charge Of a floor committee. OF which
W. A Whitaker was chairman.
The excursion this year was organized
by the following committee.
Chairman, Edmund S. Wolfe. vice
Chairman. Frank 3. DevCreuk- seCre-
tary, A. c. Father; treasurer, A B.
Claxton, Jr.: W Mex. Stoweu. II =.
Haynes. F. Il. Ghiselh, / 3. Dalrymple
A. II. Bedford, z. E. Payne, ]. NJ. Rior-
dan. e Z. Herrel, T, c. Grant, 5. r..
BauIsir, and F. B. Stevens.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TAFT HEADQUARTERS
NOT NEEDED HERE
Handsome Suite of Offices Will Be
Vacated Within q
Few DAYS.

4 death-like stiffness pArvaded the
Taft headquarters in the Union Trust
Company building yesterday. A reporter
who was sent TO the once busy place
went up and down the corridor trying
door after door, in a vain effort TO get
some evidence Of the renewed vigor of
Secretary Taft's race for the Presi-
dency Finally. having reached the
last door, and just as he turned away
20 catch a returning elevator the door
was opened a few inches. a shock Of
blond hair was thrust out, and inquiry
was made as TO the necessity OF dis
turbing its owners solitude.
The reporter called in turn for Mr.
Hitchcock, Mr. Williams. Mr.. Phelps,
Mr. Lord, Nr- This. That. ana The
Other Thing. and so down along the
list of forty or more assistants &c
"OId Sleuth." When he had concluded
the roll call the solitary occupant OF
the headquarters remarked that he
alone was holding down the fort. and
that the return Of his superiors was
indefinite.
II is learned on the best authority
that Secretary Taft proposes TO
abandon the quarters which ne main
tanned here for his preliminary can
vass. It had been intended in the event
of the Secretary's nomination TO make
the headquarters here a literary bu-
reau to work in connection with the
national campaign headquarters in
New York, but this project has now
heen given up and the elegantly fur
nished suite of six rooms viii be given
IN in q few days.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
lContinued Ion IS 20

TWO names were prominent In today S
discussion. those Of Senator Henry Ca
bot Lodge. chairman OF the National
Convention, and Senator Chester l.
Long, Of Kansas, who was one OF the
foremost leaders In the committee on
resolutions on behalf of the platform
sent from Washington.
1t is understood that the feeling is
strongest for the man from the West,
and that his selection is the more prob
able as between the two. The master
full manner in which Senator Lodge
handled the turbulent and. at times un-
controIlable convention, twice checking
the Roosevelt stampedes and assisting
in settling the Vice Presidential ques-
ton, has caused him TO be highly re
garded as an executive of sterling
worth.
on the other hand. the campaign is
to be fought in the West and in the
State Of New York. The irritation dis
played by some of the radical Repub-
licans from Missouri over the defeat OF
the original Washington plan 10 name
one OF theirs for Vice President must
be anayed. No one is calculated TO
give stronger assurance to this section
IMAM DNadtDl A4ulEs WHOSE lAluE Win
the reactiOnaries in the resolution COM
mittee Is matter OF history.
Others Are Named.
There were other persons suggested,
among them former Gov. Myron T.
Herrick, who said that IL would be inn
possible for him 10 accept. The name
OF Harry S. New, Of Indiana, past
chairman. also was brought up. The
indications are that the chairman viii
be really only the titUlar mead OF the
national organization, and that a way
will be found whereby both Vorys ana
Hitchcock will be retained in the ac-
tive management. Yet this is by no
means certain. This was suggested al
Chicago last week. and met with IA
yor
Following the close Of the conference,
the afternoon was passed in the en-
joyment Of a general love feast and
visits 10 points Of interest about the
city. The majority of the visitors de-
parted on evening trains.
Mr.. Sherman left for the East early
tonight The Secretary plans 10 leave
for New Haven. Conn, tomorrow, 10
attend the thirtieth anniversary Of his
class graduation. The formal notifca-
tion committee Is expected TO meet him
IN Cincinnati about July Il.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TO PRESENT SILVER
ON JULY FOURTH
Cruiser North Carolina Will Re-
ceive Service From State at
Point Lookout.

The patriotic people of North Caro-
lima will have opportunity to celebrate
the Fourth OF July in an unusual way
By personal request Of Governor Glenn,
other officials OF the State. and the
people generally, Acting Secretary OF
the Navy Newberry has ordered
the new armOred cruiser North Caro-
lima shall be anchored of Cape Look
out July 10 receive her silver service
The governor. lieutenant governor
other State officials the Con-
gressional delegation, mayors of near
" all the principal cities, and prom
inent citizens generally. will go 10 Point
Lookout on a special train, and will be
taken OF in small boats aboard the
ship for the ceremony
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
DEMOCRATS SEEK
A RUNNING MATE
Nebraskan, 1t Is Said, Favors John
Mitchell for the
Ticket.

CHICAGO. June 20.-W,-a the nomi-
nation Of William J. Bryan fer Presi-
dent al the Denver convention OF The
Democratic party apparently assured
the leaders are casting a0oSt for a cam
didate for running mate. Charles A
Towne. New York: John W Kern, In
diana, w. l. Douglas, Massachusetts
John Mitchell, Illinois, and Cornelius
Pughlev. New York, are mos pTomi-
nently mentioned. II is reported here
that Bryan has sent a messenger 10
Mitchell 10 find out how he stands.
Reports have IL that Indiana Demo
Gratis propose 20 make "a strong bid 20
capture the Vice Presidential uOmina-
ton for Kern. They believe Kern 8
popularity in his own State viii carry
Indiana for the Democrats, and have a
strong effect on the result in Illinois.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TafPS Own Signature
To 5000 Letters

Six stenographers were set &c work in
the office of Secretary Tai today
drafting letters in answer 10 the 1000
OF !. 500 kilograms and 1000 to 200 let
gers already received cOngratula ing the
Secretary upon his nomination,
Upon Mr. Taft's return 10 Washing
ton al the end Of the week, he intends
TO sign every one of the letters The
task will take him at least a day,
The letters will not be of the stereo-
typed form, but will be drawn 10 suit
the Individual case.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TAFTLOSES CIGAR BET
BY INDIANA VOTE
Secretary Promised Sailor a Smoke
IfHe Didn't Get Vote in
Every State.

NORFOLK. Va, June 2O-Bccause IN
diana cast a solid vote against Score
tary William Il. Taft, for the norlina-
ton at the Chicago convention thus
making one State in which the big
candidate did not receive a vote. Sea
man Burns. an enlisted man in the
United States Navy. stationed at the
Norfolk Navy Yard. viii Se paid q
cigar by the Secretary.
Secretary Taft was examining the
hole torn in the side of he Florida b.
the torpedo.
1T is quite a big circle" said the
Secretary.
If you do as we'll at Chicago you
will have rings around all the other
fellows" said Burns.
THAT viii be easy was the con
fdent reply If I don't get votes in
every State in the Union at aicago ]
Will buy you good ciga And the
wager was on
Now Burns is waiting his cigar
to show up.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TO BE CAMP TAFT"
AT CHICKAMAUGA

ATLANTA, June 2O.-Brigadier Cen
eral Potts. commanding the Department
Of the Gulf. announced today that
Camp William H. Taft will be the
name of the encampnent at Chlcka-
manga, which begins in July.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
HUGHES FOR TAFT RALLY.

NEW YORK. June 20.-Tht Republi-
CO a Club which fathered the boom of
Governor Hughes for the nomination
for the Presidency. has already ar
ranged a ratification meeting to indorse
TAFT and sherman Monday evening.
The chief feature viii likely be a speech
by Governor Hughes.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
DECREAsE I'M Immigration.

According 10 the monthly report for
May. issued by the Bureau of Iinmi-
grafton, the figures show d decrease OF
80 per cent in immigration from that
OF the same month last year. From all
who came over in May of this year
was 36317 compared with -S4, $50 last
year. and I50,s27 in May 1896.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
TWO STATUS UNVEILED.

PHILADELPHIA. June 2O.-In cele-
bration OF the retirement of the Brit
fish from Philadelphia in HIS. an eques-
trian statue Of cen. Anthony Wayne
Svas unveiled here today by the Sons
OF the Revolution. Frederick Reming-
tons stature. THE Mounted Cowboy. -
was also unveiled in Paramount Park.
Cowboys and Indians took part in the
ceremony.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
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all of the best materials,
and the most up-IO-date
styles you can possibly
want or possibly buy at
anything anywhere near
the present price of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09

BENNETT
IN A DIGNIFIED BUT POSITIVE
STATEMENT SHOWS THE FAIL
sITY OF REPUBLICAN CAM
PAIGN CHARGES

Devoid of any live issue OF ap-
peallng interest upon which to 40
before the people in the present
campaign, the Republican leaders
nave resorted to a species of mis-
representation OF Democratic candi-
dates and Democratic policies SO
brazen tha. Il would not deserve
notice but for the fact that In many
cases IL bears the official stamp OF
Republican candidates and Renub-
lean campaign leaders. In keeping
with this policy OF misreprese a ta-
ton is the attempt that is being
made to create the impression chat
there is organized hostility in the
Democratic ranks to the interest OF
the temperance clement. Indeed,
some OF the moro reckless OF the
Republican agencies OF the Repub-
llcan party have charged an exis.-
ing alliance between the Democrat
ic managers, including Governor
Bennett himself. and the brewery
and liquor interests. No political
statement ever made is more alb
solute In its falsity. II Is reassur-
ing to Democrats throughout the
state that Governor Bennett him
self has been the first to brand this
statement false. In speech de-
livered at Hinton, on Monday, Oc-
tober 3, and since reiterated Gov
ernor Bennett made clear his posi-
tion and that OF the Demoyatic
party in the following sta ement:
II hear that some OF the Republi-
can papers OF this state are criti-
cising as vague and uncertain that
plank In the Democratic platform,
which speaks OF prohibition
amendment to our constitution. AS
a matter OF fact, that plank is en-
tirely clear and concise. The Dem
ocratic party, about twenty years
ago, submitted that question to a
vote OF the people. (Had Democracy
been In power il would, under our
H-''''SA 49, nav b''n buDlDllltu at
our last legislature In response to
the large petition presented to that
body And ] will here say that In
obedience to the platform, / would
favor ITS submission If there should
be petition asking for it,
81 am also told that 1t has been
charged that my nomination was
brought about by a deal with the
brewery interests, and that they are
financing my campaign. have on
ly to say as 10 this that II is wholly
and unqualifiedly untrue. There
never has been the slightest deal
between them or me or any one for
me. Nor have they or any other
socalled interests contributed one
dollar toward my nomination or my
present campaign. / am perfectly
willing for all contributions for all
campaign purposes OF myself or for
the entire state ticket TO be given
full publicity before the election ."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
Mr..
GOMPERS
DUNCAN ENDORSES POLITICAL
PROGRAM or FEDERATION OF
LABOR.

Washington, oct "a state
ment was Eives out at the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor Offices 20
show that James Ducan. FIRST vice
president OF the Federation, is sup
porting the political program Of
President Samuel Gomper5 and the
executive council. The statement
reads as follows:
= friend sent the following tel
cgram to Mr.. James Duncan. FIRST
vice president OF the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor:
Republican papers everywhere
arc declaring you have deserted
Gompers. Please write for publi-
cation as TO whether this is true or
false and also whether you are sup
porting the political program Of the
executive council Of the American
Federation Of Labor.
TO this Mr.. Duncan sent the fol-
lowing telegraphic reply.
Am not responsible for sensa-
tional headlines or FOR problemati-
cal Introductory expressions Of Re
publican papers They form no part
Of my letter nor are they construed
there from Ny letter was self-ex-
planator and its true position of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
LABOR AFTER CANNON

Chicago, Oct 9.--Labor is pre-
pairing final and determined on
slaught on the candidacy OF Speak
er Cannon. The political action
committee or the Chicago Fedora
tion of Labor yesterday made plans
to send a number OF labor leaders
into Uncle Joe's" district next
week.
During the last three weeks ui
the campaign there will be nenrl,
nifty labor speakers in Danvillle and
vicinity. Two organizers for the
American Federation of Labor are
In the district now making speech
es Tor the Democratic candidate for
Speaker CaITnon's seat in the house
of representatives. Among those to
be sent by the Chicago lsederution
OF Labor will be Secretary Il. ~.
Nickels. and John G. Harding, sec
retary OF the Typographical union
OF Chicago.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
BALKAN TROUBLES
AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR EX-
PLAINS SITUATION TO PREsI-
DENT ROOSEVELT.

Washington, Oct. 9,-Baron Ven
gelmuller, ambassador from Austria
Hungary to the United States was in
conference with President Roose-
welt for an hour last night. He
explained Hungary's official posi-
ton in regard to the independence
OF Bulgaria. and annexation OF Bos-
MIA and Herzegovina. Il am salts
fed there is no reason for war, "
said the ambassador. Seryia re-
grets that Bosnia and Herzegovina
annexed to Austria-Hungary For
years Servla has tried TO annex
these two little countries and now
yells war when they lose OUT
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
DESERTER ARRESTED

Deputy Sheriff w p. Hawley ar
rested near st. Paul yesterday and
lodged in the local Jail on a United
States warrant James II. Hampton,
a deserter from the 144th coast ar
tillery, who has been away from his
company and regiment since No
vember. 1907. The young man was
located some time ago, but on ac-
count of the recent ruling OF the
supreme court special precautions
had 20 be taken to secure his ar
rest He will be taken to Norfolk
where he will have to stand court
martial.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
FIVE STORY BUILDING.

DR.. J. Il. Martin will commence
work at once on a five story build
Ing to be erected at the corner OF
Bluefield avenue and Mercer street
The building will front on both
streets and will have a corner en-
trance. The work will be under the
personal supervision OF Or. Martin
and will cost between $4,000 and
100000 Work on the building Will
be pushed to completion as rapid
ly as possible.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09

Chicago, Oct. 9.-News OF Chica.
go's victory over New York assur-
ing the National League pennant to
this city for the third successive
year was received with wild enthu.
siasm by the crowds watching the
bulletin boards and tickers.
BY capturing this years pennan,
Chicago created the unique record
OF having twice in its career won
three consecutive pennants. The
first championships were won In
1880. 1881. 1882.
That record crowds will attend
the worlds series OF games In this
city, goes without question.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
KERN At
F|NCASTLE
SPENT A QUIET DAY WITH en-.
TER yEsTERDAY-p PLEASED
WITH OUTLOOK.

Roanoke. Va. Oct. 9.--John w.
Kern. Democratic vice presidential
candidate. will mako speech st
Fincastle. tho county seat of BOT
tetourte county. this afternoon. NJ.
Kern spent yesterday with his sister
Mrs. Isaac Engel. near this city. He
also spent an hour ut his fathers
grave He is pleased with tho prob
ability OF Democratic success ut the
coming election. He said the pros
poets are bright In doubtful states
and of course all the old solid south
ern states will go Democratic.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09

ular foundations OF our democratic Ia
government and converting 1t into
an imperial republic. with nothing
wanting OF monarchism and tiular
nobility except the nomenclature.
The white House is already the
palace OF king. The president is
already a sovereign in everything
except the name. why Shouts not
member OF the court circle blurt
IL out that Taft is expected merely
to- hold down the job for Roosevelt
since II was thought premature TO
run Roosevelt for the Immediate
succession
The campaign was and IL is a
family affair. II the machine which
nominated Taft was so merciless to-
ward the Republican allies who
dared TO resist Il. why should Il be
counted on to share our free insti-
tutions after eight additional years
Of money accretion and augmented
power. Only this can account for
the personal interposition or the
president who throws duty and dig
nifty to the winds and gets down
like matedor into the bull ring,
mudstained and powder smirched,
swearing like a trooper at all who
come within the sound OF his voice
and the reach OF his fnfiamed fan
cv
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-09
CHILD IS
KIDNAPPED
MOTHER DECLARES FATHER
KILLED III TO PREVENT A
SCANDAL.

New York Oct. 9-Mrs. Frances
McCloud OF Brooklyn, whose seven
year-old child was mysteriously kid
mapped while playing on the street.
positively Identifies the clothes
found in the river and says the
child's father, who is not her hus-
band, killed the child. He is to
marry again soon and desired to
prevent scandal.
The police are trying to learn the
facts of the case.