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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10


 The inhabitants Of the Green Islands, m the China sea, are largely engaged in diving for sponges. No girl there marrles until she has shown skill in bringing sponges from the depths In some of the islands the father of marriageable daughter bestows her upon the most successful diver-he who can stay longest under water and bring up the biggest lead of sponges.
 . Professor Kuhnemarn Of the Untver- slty of Berlin was tremendously inn pressed on his recent visit to Boston with the learning of Bostons women 'Fron, the highest to the lowest class, ," Prof kuhnemann said at a dinner T md the women Of Boston n,arvelously Iearned. How different things are in London" he said. There ! once over heard a cook correcting the grammar or a housemaid. Don't say "ax.P you l harsk''
 The new school of commerce being established at Montreal will be con ducted in French under the provincial government of Quebec, ana as its su- perintendent the late principal of the Commercial University at Louvain, Bel : gium, has been chosen The Chambre de Commerce, a French Belgian and French h-Canadian organization at Mon treal, has been largely active in be- nall Of this new enterprise, which, 1t Is expected, will raise the standard of ed ucation in the preparation of those aiming to enter bus'.ess
 It is proposed to hold a wine trade and agricultural produce exhibition ir Heres do Ia Frontera, Spain. the center of the sherry industry in April next An advertising campaign is to be car ried on throughout Europe and a Tim tied liability company is to be forme, to find the money required. The exhi bition Is to include separate section devoted to sherries and other Spanisl wines. wines from France. Portuga' Germany. Italy. Algeria and California There will be included horse and cat der, plants and agricultural machiner , from all parts. g AFE.t.3
 The Parts police have taken a lea from the book of experience and prac tice of New York's police commissfone who recently dumped few thousan confiscated murderous weapons into tn } bay to prevent their resale to dangei ous characters. Owing to the increas , of outrages by the Paris hooligans was decided by the authorities to dt stroy all weapons belonging 10 "ls apaches," as these ruff1ans are calle, which fall into their hands. Previot to this decision all the revolvers knive and knuckle clusters were resold b auction. as was formerly the case , New York, Now, however. they al . broken up and sold as scrap iron.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

dlv,slon, accommodating all the freight ana passenger trafic of the Union Pa enc between central California and the 6an East Tn elghty-three miles 1t rises T., 900 feet and is full of sharp curves.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
SAVINGS AND pcINes.

When the electrical project Of the Southern Pacific road is carried out It will cover lS5 miles over mountain
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

That sun spot which is 10000 miles in area is nothing to the politics spot that will soon be visible in this part Of the earth
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

There are eighty thousand more women than men in Massachusetts. and Massachusetts is often called the best State in the Union.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

An astrologer says Boston will sink into the sea within a year Boston has debt enough to sink her.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

II is not wholly surprising to rsad that Miss Vera Fedorovina kom- misarjewskaya has the greatest name among Russian actresses.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10
THE YALE NATIONAL BANK.
SECURITY.

Ample for surplus funds appeals to prudent men in profession The assets policy and record of this bank extending fty-our years absolute safety for money entrusted its
 We cordially invite your patronage
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-10

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL. Issued Thursday. One Dollar q Year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
B. B.. I.
BROTHERHOOD OF RAILWAY
TRAlNMEN HELD MEETINGS
SUNDAY.

The brotherhood of Railway
TrainmoN held, two special meet
ings on sunday. afternoon and
night. for the purpose OF bidding
farewell TO their chairman. Mr.. o..
c. Cash, who has accepted a gov
eminent position as safety appli-
ance Inspector. and sJso for the
purpose OF meeting the new chair
man. MIR. w y. Doak. of Bluehcld.
w. Va. There was a large attend
ancc M both meetings. Mr.. 7. n.
Dodge first vice grand mastcr. of
Cleveland. O.. was present az both
meetings. other visitors from
Bue6eId Lodge $50. we're II. l..
Bishop. J II. Turubuu w. y.
Doak. NJ. ID. Hazy. c. T. Joint
From Lodge G72. Crewc. Va. c. NJ.
Ncwcomb. e ]. NalthaI. II. n.
Cranuess w. H. Chappou. II. G..
Wright There was a large attend
ancc from old Virginia Lodge 1872.
Roanoke Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
BEWARE or OINTMENTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MLRlI-RN

MS mercury viii surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de
range Che whole system when enter
Ing It through the mucous surfaces
such articles should never Doe used
except ON pr scrlptions from repu-
tabl. physicians. as the damage
they VIII DO ls ten fold to- the good
you cam possibly derive from them.
HALLS Caiarrh Cure, manufactured
by D. j. Cheney & CO., Toledo, o,
contains no mercury. and is taken
internally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system I'm buying Halls Catarrh
Cure Doc sure you get the genuine.
90 IFS taken internally and made iu
Toledo. Ohio. by j.. j. Cheney g.
Go Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, Use.
uor bottle
Tako Halls Family pills for con-
sIraIon ......
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
Of
VETERAN
CAPTAIN John {. RNPER DIES
Ar MS HOME IN WNTHE.

Wythevuo, Va. Juno S.-Capt.
John c. Roper died at his residence
In the east end of this county Mon
day night at the advanced age Of
over 90 years
Capt Rapor was an old Conred-
crate soldier, and tokk great inter.
est i'm all chat pcrtaiucd 10 the
lost cause" He was a man OF
large property and influence I'm the
county. owning a large estate.
which no sold only week or two
before his death for $4,000. Uc
had been the superintendent or the
lead mines of Wythc county from
the cnd of the war until its sale n
few years ago.
lie Is survived by his wiC,. two
son ana one daughter.
Tho funeral will be today from,
the residence and utermcut ut the
family huryinE ground ON the place.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03

Every man TO his trade" Is an
old adage and Ia familiar TO nearly
all or us. 10 Is brief I'm lts wording
but conveys \ great deal in It's mean
ing. II is merely terso way OF
saying that a man who makes spe-
cialty OF any one thing knows more
about, and Is moro proficient I'm his
particular speciality than any one
else could be. IL is for this reason
that We all seek n specialist when
we have any serious physical all
mont. 1t IS for the same reason that
The Rydalo Remedy Co. won't to one
OF the best specialists I'm the United
states on liver and intestinal trou-
blos. a professor I'm Columbus. O.
Medical College, and secured from
him n prescription from which Ry-
dalo's Liver Tablets are made.
This specialist knew more about liv-
er troubles than n doctor who treats
all diseases, and that ia why Ry
dale's Liver Tablets relieve and cure
more quickly all liver troubles than
tho ordinary liver pills and pow
dors.
90 tablets in metal box. 25
cent? For sale by the White Phar-
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.

My friends having been denied
the privilege of voting for me I'm
the Republican county convention.
after my name had been properly
and regularly placed before said
convention. they feel that they
should have the right TO vote for
me In the general el seton. ! there
fore announce myself an independ-
ent candidate for the ofhc OF county
clerk and promise. II elected. to
faithfully and impartially discharge
the duties OF said office.
J. +. T. SENTZ.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
SALOON ISSUE WILL
NOT Be RAISED
McALIISTER MAKES DENIAL OF
REPORT-LEAGUE IL NOT TO
llIICAI.

Richmond. Va. June 3.-pr j.
d. McAuistcr. secretary OF the
Auti-Saloon League of Virginia.
denies I'm s,rong language the ar
tlc'c printed in a morning paper to
the erect that the league will APP
pear before the state Democratic
convention az Roanoke next Thurs
day and attempt 20 commit the con-
vontlon 90 statewide prohibition.
The article iu question says that lit
is learned ON hiyh authority that
ana cGort will De made by the Anti
Saloon League 20 commit the Dem
ograUc convention ON this subject
Whom the convention meets I'm Roa-
noko ON June nth. and that
committee has been appointed 20
appear before tho committee ON
resolutions and ask that the CON
venton go ON record I'm favor of
statewide prohibition
Discussing the matter, DR. Nc
Nl.ster says.
No such Action Contemplated.
80 such action is contemplated
at am by the state Anu-Saloon
Loaruo Neither the headUuartors
committee nor the executive com
mittoo nor any of the state league
officers have proposed or discussed
such q question among themselves.
and YOU may put it down as a safe
saying hat when the convention
meets I'm Roanoke the Anu-Saloon
League will not be on hand. and
that some OF the most adroit lead
cr,' win rot DE delegated to APP
pear 10 show cause why they think
tho people should not poto al an
early date on the question of WHIP
ing liquor on the Virginia map"
Asked 10 ne thought a state pro
hihitiop movement Will come I'm
virginia DR. McAllstcr said:
81 certainly think that such
movement Will bc finally inevitable
certainly think Virginia will final
~ join the other states i'm the
south in the prohibition ranks. But
the Auti-Saloon League rs very well
satisfied wit hthe work being ac-
compiishcd along present lines and
has no disposition to change its
methods"
do You think tho AnthSaloon
League viii finally ask the domi-
nant party I'm this state to endorse
state prohibition?"
~ do not think so. 7 think the
state movement will finally come in
the shape OF a non-partsan com
mission of the question to the vote
of The people. According TO our
present methods, we keep all of our
elections entirely divor,& from
every political organization and
from an other political questions.
Whom the state movement comes
we now expect it to come I'm entire
IS the same way"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
ORDER or PUBLICATION.
Circuit Court, May Term. 1868.
West Virginia,

Circuit Court. May Term. 1868.
West Virginia,
Mercer County.
w. c. Pollock, c. 3. Hancock and
c. o. Wright, trustees OF the Prcsby-
terrain church OF BlueGcd w. va.
eN parte, In chancery.
j, w. d. Honaker, clerk OF the
Circuit Court Of Mercer county.
West Virginia. do hereby certify
that w. c. Pollock. c. -. Hancock
and c. O. virginia trustees Of the
Presbyterian church of Bueneld, w
Va, have filed their petition in said
court, praying for a sale OF certain
real estate in Blucfeld, said county
and state, conveyed TO said trustees
by deed duly recorded In said coun-
~ and state I'm deed book 80, .. ans.
said property being known as the
Presbyterian manse and located ON
Tazewell street I'm said city.
Attest: w. 3. HONAKER. Clerk.
May 10. 1908. 5-13-iw
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
l. W. $. ALLIANCE no MEET.

New York. June A great
meeting OF Clubwomcn is 90 be held
In Amsterdam whore On, mterna-
tional Woman Sunrag, Alliance
holds a convention on Juno 18th
Twenty countries will De- represent
ed by delegates from national assoc
citation having universal unrage as
their object The UnuoI States.
Canada. Great Britain. tho Neither
land. Germany. Denmark ireland.
Norway. Sweden. Finland RuRsia.
italy Hungary and Australia are
the countries where the national
associations are best organized Tho
local committee OF ANS ordam has
secured n large sum for the enter
tainmont of the convention which
is expected TO number about one
thousand delegates Tho rcurescu-
tativcs FROM this country viii num-
bcY about twenty regular delegates.
supplemented by many other wo-
men who will attend unofncially.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for clerk of the county court
OF Mercer county. subject to the ac-
ton OF the Democratic convention.
and respectfully ask the support OF
my friends in convention and at the
polls. r. II. BAILEY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
THE TEACHING OF ECONOMY.

Let your little boy take his wa
gon and buy your groceries from
The Steptoe Cash Supply Co. 1t
VIII teach him the saving habit.
which may be the very making OF
him. 1T PAYS TO BUY FOR CASH
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
FOR JUSTICE OF THF PEACE.

We are authorized to announce
w. A. Bennett as a candidate for
Justice of the Peace OF Beaver pond
district, subject to the action OF a
Democratic Good Government con
vention or primary. Mr.. Bennett
served "a a justice in Virginia for
ten years and would bring wide OK
perience to the duties OF the Office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
furniture bargains An OF my no
tel furniture for sale on account OF
lease expiring and wishing 20 retire
from hotel business. Write or call
on J. L. Patton, Altomont Hotel.
Good bargains for quick buyer.
Il J. l.. PATTON
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03

TOMATOES. very best sorts.
Transplanted. by express in bask-
"is, 75c per hundred. FALLON.
Florist, Roanoke. va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03

constable 20 Beaver Pond District.
subjey; 60 The action OF tho DEM
ocratic party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03

work that you want done In your
sgf's's
mouth, Just make few inquiries
concerning the work done by Mayer
Bros. the Dental Specialists, or DIR.
Jas h. Mayer and hear what people
who know say OF them. Finest ma
'oriaL scientific work, honest prices.
all modern methods and equipment
to prevent pain.
An work guaranteed.
ofnco Phone. 457.
Residence Phone. 953-L.
BLUEFIELD. w. VA.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
FOR CONSTABLE

We are authorized to announc,
j. s. Thompson as candidate for
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
Flat, ROOMS and bath. on Red
lot.
Fiat o rooms and bath. on bland
street.
Flat, 70 rooms and bath. on blue
field avenue.
10 room dwelling on Beaslcy
street.
+. H. EASLEY,
425 Princeton Ave.
FOR RENT Late residence of y.
Partoe. on Rogers street. Il. H.
Easley.
FOR RENT Cheap. nice three
foom cottage on South Powell
street. j. II. Johnson.
FOR RENT Three nice rooms. suit
able for light housekeeping: all
modern couvcnienccs. 500 Prince
ton avenue.
FOR RENT -Four nice rooms with
hot and cold water and electric
lights in good ncighborhood. Ap-
ply at 31I Fourth street.
FOR RENT Three store-rooms ON
Raleigh street. c. OLeary &
Son. 2-6-tf
Clothes last longer and retain
their original shape il you have them
pressed regularly. Phone 22S. Blue
field Pressing Co., jerks & Land.
proprietors.
FOR RENTS Some good ofHco
rooms on Princeton avenue. c.
O'Leary 81 Son. 2-6-tf
BARGAIN One-half interest
N eight lots, two new cottage hous-
es. Well located in west end. Good
safe investment Must be sold. Box
SAP. I'm
FOR SALE / - horse power gas
oline engine. Electric sparkcr
Apply Meadows Ptg Co, ia
ILigginbotham avenue.
The best dressed man Is not ncces.
sarily the man who wears the most
expensive clothes, but he who keeps |
his suit cleaned and pressed. Can
phone 22S, BlueAcld Pressing CO.. F.
c. A. Pearson. manager.
LOST-A silver knob from an UNI
brella handle, engraved H. w. w. |
Return TO Leader office.
--
FOR RENT -Four rooms with nan
try and poarches, No 222 Blue
field avenue. r. H. Il. Christie .
5-18-2t
FOR sALE-A practically new
American Typewriter Cost $50. /
will sell at a bargain Address
Leader, City.
WANTED Fifteen good men 10 .
work on grade near Williamson. /
Meet me at No tonight. e. J..
BAILEY.
WANTED by young man, board In .
private family near Presbyterian F.
church. A. c., Box CA, Blue .
field.
LOST A white skirt between Blue T.
field Mercantile company and w. .
p. Hawlcy's store. Return to an I
Bland street.
WANTED Boardcrs at powhntan
Dgstitutc, Bclona. Powhalan /
County, Virginia. Thirty-nya /
miles from FarmWlle. Uoathm
location. no malaria. GOOD wa
'nr plenty of lcc. shade and
chickens Terms $3.50 per week
For further particulars apply u
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03

Flat, rooms and bath. on Red
Lot
Flat, rooms and bath. on Bland
street.
Flat. 10 rooms and bath. on Blue
field avenue.
10 room dwelling on Beaslcy
street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-03

MORRIS ROSENBERG
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
.GONGLAVE OF
CHEWING IS ON
lack Tars Masticating Tobac-
co to Decide Awarding
of Contest.

To determine which of a great va
riety OF chewing tobacco win best
serve the needs OF the United states
Jack Tars for the next year, board
of paymasters have begun at the
Brooklyn navy yard a solemn COM
clave TO last a week. A force OF
blue jackets detailed from the several
ships at the yard VIII act as experts.
On. the result OF the test win rest
the award of a contract for $780,
600 pounds OF tobasca. That no
chicanery may creep into the
samples. they VIII be freed from any
mark OF identification save numbers
before being submitted to maceratlon
by the testers.
Although the rules governing the
competition do not require segrega-
ton OF the several judges. It is pre-
scribed that the chewing arbiterf
shall proceed with their work In ST.
lence.
The paymaster, speaking figurative-
~. win also take hand In the chew
Ing. in addition to supervising chem
ical and other tests of the purity of
the samples. but the greatest weight
will rest with the patriotic Judgment
of the Jack Tar. Arrangements have
been made with the navy yard sur
geon's office for quick aid in case
any OF the chewing phalanx shall be-
come temporarily disabled.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Heat prostrates the nerves. In the
summer one needs q tonic to offset
the customary hot weather. Nerve
and strength depression. You Will
feel better within IS hours after be-
ginning TO take such a remedy as DR.
Shops Restorative. Its prompt act
lon in restoring the weakened nerves
Is surprising. OF course. you won't
get entirely strong in a few days. but
each day you can actually feel the
Improvement. That tired. lIfeless.
spiritless. feeling will quickly depart
when usng the Restorative. DR.
Shops Restorative will sharpen a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat or the disease
Catarrh Is blood or constitutional dis
ease. and In order TO cure Il you must
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
y On the blood and mucous surfaces.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is not a quRclx
medicine. II was prescribed by one Of
the best physicians In this country for
years and Is regular prescription.
II Is composed Of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such WON
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
=. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
THOUGHT DRIVER HIT HIM.

A Polish miner in No. at Monon-
gah yesterday came in contact with
a live wire while leaving the mine.
He had an anger bit in his hand and
this member was badly burned. For
some reason he thought driver, who
was passing through the heading at
that time with load. had struck him
with a lump OF coal. and as soon as
he recovered from his shock. the for
eigner chased the driver several hun
dred feet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

THE great rush of last week was more than we ex-
pected. It does not take long for the good news
to go around. You could here some of our own pat
rons remark: 81 wonder how they do it." The Sc
cret lays in buying. Ready cash is the great pur-
chasing power coupled together with the knowledge
and experience that has taken years to learn we know
a.good thing when see it, and grasp the opportu-
nifty when it is presented. The manufactures and
jobbers know where they can dispose of their goods
large the lot is we can use That is the secret
Come and be convinced
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
DEEDS RECORDED.

]. NJ. Waggoner to f. F. Randolph.
&c acres. Jesses Run, Grant district.
]. NJ. Waggoner tot Lloyd Stout.
113 acres. Jesses Run, Grant district.
NJ. A. C. Hollen to NJ. F. Stewart,
one lot, Craigmoor.
Sarah NJ. Garrett to okey B. Ken
needy, one lot, city.
Charles G. Reynolds to R. L.
Barnes's estate. one lot. city.
Z. w. johnson to Milton w. Bean,
two lots. city.
Milton w. Bean to Clara v. John.
son, two lots, city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

accidental death. $50 per month acci-
dent indemnity. all accidents. $50 pc,
month sickness indemnity. all dis
eases for 1s weeks; also a partial In
demnity for IS weeks for sickness
Cost you only One Dollar per Month
CHARLES W. WORCESTER,
1. o. o. F. Bldg. Main St, ClarEsburg
". Va. Ben Phone 2OSW.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
MONSTER TURTLE CAPTURED

A monster 75-pound turtle Is on
exhibition at the Tuna hotel, Indus
trial. The turtle was captured 10y
the Muddy Ducks camping Club com
posed Of Bob Campbell. Charles Hud-
son, Harry Zafoot and d. X. Miller.
on a recent camping trip.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
SALARIES INCREASED
Clerks and Carriers at Local
PostoffiCe Are Given
a Raise.

The postoffice department an
nounces increases In salaries OF post
office clerks and carriers as follows
for West Virginia.
Clarksburg-Two clerks and one
carrier. 5000 to $500: four clerks
$500 to 5000; two clerks and six car
riers. 5000 to $1,000; two clerks.
$1,000 to S1.1O0.
Grafton-one clerk. 5000 TO $500:
one clerk. $500 to $500; six carriers.
5000 10 $1,000.
Morgantown-one clerk, 5000 to
$500; one clerk. $500 to 5000: one
clerk and six carriers, 5000 Il 81 900.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

failing appetite; 1t aids digestion; 1t
VIII strengthen the weakened kidneys
and heart by simply rebuilding the
worn out nerves that these organs
depend upon. Test Il few days and
become convinced. Sold by all
dealers.