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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
WARNING IS ISSUED
Fourth Of Juiy Wound Should Be I'm
mediateIy Dressed and Carefully
Attended To.

washington, June 25.--BeIieving
that neglect OF proper precautions
against tetanus in dressing wounds
resulting from the celebration of July
is responsible for many Of the
deaths which follow the holiday, Sur
geon-Generai Wyman. of the Marine
hospital. sent out a general warning
in the public health report.
During the last ave years there
have been SIG cases Of tetanus as the
result of the annual Fourth OF July
celebration Of which 721 have died, a
mortality Of % Der cent.
Physicians often treat blank car
fridge and other Fourth of July inju-
ries, unless OF serious character, as
trivial" says the government warn
ing, "contenting themselves with pick
ing out the plainly seen places Of wad.
powder, etc, and applying dressing.
In a few days the patient returns
with symptoms. Of tetanus and then,
when 1t is too late. antitoxin is CIV
en-. the wound is thoroughly cleaned
out. and perhaps a piece Of wad or
clothing found in it.
ut should be an invariable proce-
dure that all Fourth OF July wounds
be laid fully open under local or. pre-
ferably, general anaesthesia. and all
foreign material and necrotic or badly
| injured tissue removed, as the pres
sence OF bioodclots and necrotic It's
sue favor anaerobic conditions which
are essential for the development OF
| the tetanus organism. After the wound
has been thoroughly cleaned out it
should be swabbed out with strong
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

events among which were the with
drawaI Of the Hawaiian treaty, his ef-
fort to restore Queen Liiluoklina, sew
eral issues OF gold bonds and the APP
pointment of the Venezuelan commits
sion.
Since the expiration OF his term or
Office he has lived practically re-
tired life at his home at Princeton.
A sketch Of Mr., CleveIand's home
life appeared In The World on June
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

'carbolic acid, followed bv a washing
with alcohol or peroxide Of hydrogen.
to prevent further action of the acid.
after cauterization the wound
should be thoroughly washed out with
$1,000 or 10000 solution OF bichIo-
ride Of mercury and packed with
gauze soaked in saturated solution
of salicylic or boric acid and a large
wet dressing Il the same solution APP
piled. In no case should the wound
be closed, but it should be allowed
to heal by graduation. The dressing
and packing be renewed every day"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
YOUNG MAN DIES
Harry A. Henry Dies At His Homo
Near vsncievesvIIIe Tuesday
MINT.

Mr.. Harry A. Henry, son Of Mr..
LhraIes r. Henry, died at late hour
Tuesday night at the home Of his
father near vancIevesville, death be.
ing due to consumption and dropsy
He was % years old and for several
years has been a member Of the Wash
ington Camp, No. 81, P. o. s. of A., at
vancleyesvilIe.
The deceased is survived by hfs
father. sister, Miss Ruth Henry and
brother. Mr.. Clarence Henry. all re-
siding at home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

than Ii favored BIZ the |esdefs 81
congress- They are stilI bent on st
ting after the railroads and nnahin9
them reduce rates
"A cold reception has been given
the platform It is regarded - =
'straddie' on more things than 60
matter Of iniunctions.'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

nominate. This count does not include
any OF the counties in he -orthern
psnhandle. Ohio county will be for
Hearna"
Il viii also get the entire Ohio
CONT dclagat.oa," declares Scherr.
"Hearne may bring his delegation
down here but that won't amount -
anything. for he was never permitted
to name his own delegation. viii
also get the entire delegation from
Lincoln county Thursday. You ca
say for me that everything To-
mighty bright"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

The Wells Glass company OF Sis
tersville has just contracted for the
delivery Of eighteen cars of window
glass, which will keep them busy for
some time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
FORMER PRESIDENT DIES
Expired Suddenly at His Home
This Morning.
HAD LONG AND NOTED CAREER
son Of a Presbyterian Minister He
Was Thrown on His Own Resources
and Made Success Of Life.

Special Dispatch to The World.
Princeton, N. ]. June 24.-Ex-Pres-
ident Grover Cleveland died suddenly
at his home here this morning at
$40.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Tie Platform.


Probably tn. most important declar-
alton in the republican platform is
the plank favoring tariff revision. In
explanation It may be said that this
does not mean an abatement in any
jot or little of the republican policy
Of protection. 1t means simply that
the tariff schedules are to be gone
over critically; that where abuses
have arisen through unnecessary pro-
lection. they will corrected and
wherever and whenever it is possible
to create new American industry
or stimulate one already existing, by
imposing new duties, we'will not hes
itate to do so. Wheeling people TO-DAY
have the most striking evidence OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

Continued on FIN Pass.,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
RANDOM SHOTS

While the writer lies abed. sleep
ing much of the time, but with an
occasional waking moment. an occa-
Sonal bubble rises to the top of
his think tank" and here pr sents
some random thoughts for his own
amusement rather than for the edi-
hcation of a reading public.
He feels that his first duty is to
dictate 4 word of thanks to the good
people of Welch and vicinity for
their kindness and sympathy during
his recent misfortune. 1t seemed to
n I'm that the people of Welch al
most to man called during the
afternoon and night TO offer their
aid and sympathy and he will all
ways treasure the remembrance of
their kindness While individual
mention is out Of the question. he
fels that he must at least express
his Indebtedness to Mrs. Shields.
and Drs. Kell, Judd and Hall. who
did all possible to relieve his suf-
icrinS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
TO ORGANIZE CLUES.

Hon. George Byrne of Charleston
has been appointed by the National
Committee, and also by the Demo
cratic State Executive Committee. to
have charge of the organization OF
Demcratic Clubs in this state. and
has begun the work. 1t is the de-
sire OF the National Committee to
have such an organization made in
every precinct in the United ST.
and the work IS now in progress all
over the country. Mr.. Byrna has
declared his intention to try to
make West Virginia the banner
state I'm that Observation-Disclosures
state in that respect, and asks the
coop ration of Democrats through
out the state to that end. He re-
quests that the secretaries Of the
clubs now organized communicate
with him the location ofo such clubs
the names of their officers. with
theT postoffce addresses. and the
number Of active members. Also.
those who wish to aid in organiZ-
ing clubs in their precincts should
write Mr. Byrne for instruction ana
plan of organization. Mr.. Byrn g
address is Parkersburg. care Demo
cratic state committee, Box a564.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

The Lca4er is in receipt or tn,
following letter from Go. !. Neal.
Vice Chairman of the Democratic
Executive Commi;tc'.
Bluefield Lca-sr.
Bluefeld. W. Va.
Gentlemen:
wish to congratulate you and
your paper upon the great fight you
are putting forward against the
Republican ring m your section Of
the STATE. You certainly deserve
great credit and your pap.r is do
ing much good. The Democrats
of the state are just beginning to
appreciate the state Of AFFAIRS up
the ~ & w. as well as to apr
ciate thu good YOU are doing. You
may have to keep an extra supply
of Editors on hand TO take the pace
OF those disabled from tim TO
time; but If they are all as good as
Kdts the cause viii not be lost
one.
| hope TO be down your way soon
and meet with you. If IN the m an
time # we can aid you in anything.
please suggest now.
Yours truly,
GEO. |. NEAL
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
Roads and IN. q g o

Notlce Is being sent out from the
postofiice department TO many rural
communities that unless roads arc re-.
paired and placed in condition for an.
interrupted service during the year
the rural service viii be discontinued.
This IS work Zoe good roads that will
doubtless have n wide ana Wholesome
effect says the Atchison Globe. The
rural mail service has become so
much q part Of the farmers Hfr as to
be regarded ms a necessity. ana no
isn't likely to let it lapse for the sake
OF a little time and energy needed I'm
road building
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
NOTICE oE TRUSTEES SALE

BY virtue O; enc authority vested
N mc by a deed OF trust bearing
late on the LIST day OF March 1907.
executed by J. r.. Price and Lille
y. Pr &c. n IS vic. 10 the undersigned
as trustee to secure J. Clint Bailey
'hc payment OF Two certain notes
therein described. and recorded I'm
the clerks office of the county court
Of Mercer county. West Virginia, in
trust deed book No. 10, page &c.
the unders gne1 VIII offer for sale
at public auction 20 the highest bid
der at the front door CT the law
O. fec Of ID. NJ Easley, in the city OF
Bluelicld. in said county. on the Is
day OF September 1908. ut 2 o'clock
p. m. all that certain lot or parcel
of land in the ci.y OF Bluefield. Mer-
Ger county. Yves Virginia. and de-
SCI. bed as follows. to-wit:
BEGINNING al stake ~ tire inter
section Of the north Inc OF Smith
street or alley. and tire east line
Of Coe street: thence along the east
line OF Young street and the east line
and - minute west, seventy-n'n4
and eight tentns 1888 feet to a
stake AT the intorsection OF the south
line OF young street., and the cast line
OF Coo street: th nee along the south
line of Young street north 70 de
grecs and II minutes east. one hun
drod ana eleven and five tenths
G11.J) feet 90 r. stake. corner OF
j. f.. French's 'pt; thence with said
Frcnch's line south II degrees and
Is minutes east Zone hundred and
fifteen and eigh'-tenths G15.S) feet
to a stake on the north line OF Smith
street: thence along the north line
of Smith street north 50 degrees and
> minutes wcst. one hundred and
seventeen AMI nine tcnths G17.0
feet 10 a stake at the point OF be
ginning. being lot No. 4, OF section
No .. Of the eliza Bailey tract.
said sale W.. be made on the fol-
loving terms Cash i'm hand on day
&C sale.
y VI. EASLEY,
Trustee.
@ - 4.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
Contributions acknowledged:
Combine For Good Road.

Minneapolis (MinnJ tcamstcrs and
motorists have joined forces i'm an Of.
fort to secure better roads. the Mime
apolis Transfers union and the Mime
apolis Automobile club having decided
to go into politics to secure good high
ways. The plan is 20 work and vote
only for aldcrmanic candidates who
will pledge their aid TO the good roads
cause. Theodore With. supcrintend-
ent of the Minneapolis parks. has been
elected the first honorary member of
the Automobile club. and he Is expect
ed to help the movement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

My friends having been denied
the privilege of voting for me in
the Republican county convention.
after my name had been properly
md regularly placed before said
convention. they feel that they
should have the right to vote for
mo in the general election. I there
ore announce myself an independ-
snt candidate for the offic of county
clerk, and promise, If elected, to
faithfully and impartially discharge
he duties OF said office.
j. r. T. SENTZ.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
\ NoTRE DAME LADYs APPEAL

TO all moving sufferers of rhcu-
matism wcther muscular or of the
Joints scIatica lumbagos. backacbo.
pains IN the Kidneys or neuralgia
pains. to write TO her for home
treatment which has repeatedly
cured all or these torturos She
feels 10 her duty 30 send 81 70 all
sufferers Free You cure yourself
at home as thousands will testify
change Of climate being niece airy
The simple discovery ban.shes uslc
acid from the blood, loosens .hc
si'nened joints. purifes the blood
and brightens tho eyes. giving elias
ticity and tone 90 the whole system.
II the above interests you. for proof
address Mrs VI Summers. Box r..
Notro Dame. Ind
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

MAY II, 1908.

Leave $3.50 q. m. for Roanoke,
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
andoah division. rullman Sleeper
Roanoke to New York, via Iagers-
town. Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
TO Norfolk.
$3.50 a. m. for Roanoke, Rich
mond. Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke to Norfolk.
2:55 p. IN. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley. Philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper TO Philadel-
phia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke
1912 y. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper to Roanoke and Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke TO Norfolk.
Leave Blueheld $3.50 p. m. for Ken
ova. Columbus and all points West
and Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
8:15 a. m. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave 1925 a. IN. and 1928 p. m.
daily for Tazewell, Norton and all
stations on Clinch Valley division.
Arrive from Norton ard points on
tie Clinch valley division at 2:40 p.
IN. and 7:40 p. m.
Leave $40 a. an. for Welch and
intermediate stations.
Leave 10:45 a IN. for William
son and intermediate stations.
Leave 2:40 D. m. for WEIGH and
intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets, maps and
additional information.
W. y. BEVIIIL. @. p. A.,
Roanoke. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
REMINISCENT

The manager has been reminded
within the past few days of an oc-
currence of his boyhood days. About
Is or 30 years ago. when he was a
KID he was managing a little
weekly newspaper in Virginia. there
vas hot contest on in that state
between the feuders and readjusters
Col. Dick Bierne, editor of the State
and Col. William C. Elan, editor of
the Wing, fought a duel. and Col.
EIam was wounded in the jaw. The
wing editorials were more caustic
tlan ever and this writer pronounc-
ed the conundrum, why is Col.
ELAN like woman?" The answer
was. He can jaw back with his jaw
broke"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

How 10 peat an undertaken: Cough
and Cough .ng end In Coffin. Cure the
cough, stop the Coughing, and let
the undertaken keep his Coffin. Ry
tales Cough Elixir Is Toe best and
@urest way OF accomplishing this re-
suit Best. because 1t contains the
best remedies known TO aid nature to
cure cough. Surest, because 1t posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs Ok any kind. Guaran-
eel under the Pure Food and Drug
Law For uale by white Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
A CAR LOAD OF GUANO

As there is no wheat or other
winter grain raised at K9eystone. an
order for car load of guano has
gwen rise to much speculation. Our
informant says that the Leader ex-
posures having split the Republ'-
an party full car load of some
extremely pungent odor was neces-
sary to purify the atmosphere.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
VOLUNTEER FUND.

In accordance wiIn the request OF
the national committee, the Leader
VIII take subscriptions for the ma
tional Democratic campaign fund
Mr.. Bryan refuces to accept contri-
buttons from corporations or trusts.
He appeals to the people instead of
the Interests. He favors campaign
publicity and will publish all con
tributions so that the voters may
know from what source the con
tr.butions are received. Four years
ago Hartman raised n quarter mill
lon dollars for the Republican cam
paign fund. Mr.. Bryan refuses
large contributions, and appeals to
the great masses instead. II the in.
terests put up the money they must
be repaid by special fayors. The
Democratic party is the partyof tn,
people. All contributions given the
Daily Leader viii be acknowledged
giving the name of the contributor.
unless he requests otherwise and
the money forwarded to the treas
urer of the national committee ev-
cry Saturday night.
Contributions Acknowledged:
-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS

We have this day sold the bust
ness Of tho Blueaeld Pressing Co
TO Mr. G. S. Cooke. All accounts
due the concern up TO this date are
payable 20 the undersigned, and we
will also pay all bills the concern
owes prior TO this date. Mr.. COOK
will continue the Pressing Club"
and as stated above, all dues fallinr
due prior 20 this date are payable
20 us We solicit for Mr. Cooke
continuance OF the patronage We
have been favored with
j. n jerks.
JNO. r. LAND
Blue6cId W Va. Aug -. 1908.
Try a want al In the Daily Leader
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

If w. w. Hughes believes h can
ecure the reforms at Keystone
lctured by him through the cleo
on of G. T. Epling and w. w.
Nhyte, We admire his consistency in
ticking to them. Mr.. Hughes is
me of those extremely nice gentle
men, perhaps, who believa that a
yellow dog is better than Demo
crat.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

Stuart Reed said at Keystone that
\braham Lincoln was working over
line. making crowns for the faith
nj negroes who vote the Republican
icket. AS the Keystone negroes
would not be at home outside of
Hades; We presume Mr.. Reed has
coated Uncle Abraham down be-
ow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

The Republicans having adopted
he eagle and the Democrats the
'ooster as party emblem, how will
ne former keep the colored brother
rom stampeding to the Democratic
)arty?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

MERCER COUNTY.
For House OF Delegates:
d. II. BARGBR.
Hiawatha.
CHAS. b. HANCOCK.
Blueheld.
For Sheriff:
JOHN B. NEAL.
Rock.
For Prosecuting Attorney:
JOHN r. PENDLBTON,
Princeton.
For Commissioner County Court:
WRIT A FRENCH,
Princeton.
For Clerk Of the County Court:
ROBERT N. YERMILLION,
Athens.
For Clerk OF the Circuit Court:
J. A. y. BRUCE.
Blueheld
For Assessor:
JOHN K PECK,
Athens.
For Surveyor ~ Lands.
FILLMORE ". THORNTON.
Tngleside.
Mcdowell County Ticket
For House Of Delegates
q S. ANGEL
y j.. ANVIL
HEAVIER POND DISTRICT.
justices ~ the Peace.
JUDGE GEO. T.. DIIIARD.
NJ q. PO5TLETHWAITE
For COnstnblcs.
w. J BAILEY.
J. $. THOMPSON
For school Commissioner.
T.. j. HOLLAND
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

For state SenatOr-Sixth District
GEORGE FRENCH sTROTHHR
Mcdowell County.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

DEMOCRATIC TICKET
NATIONAL.
For President.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
of Nebraska.
For Vice President,
JOHN WORTH KERN
OF Indiana.
FOR presidential Electors-at- Large.
HOWARD L. SWISHER.
BRUCE MCDONALD.
For District Presidential Electors.
j. p. O'BRIEN
VIM. G. BROWN, Jr.
d. JOHN G. LOBBAN,
SAS. A. ROBERTS
HI WILLIAMSON
For Congress-Fifth District
DIR. l.. II. CLARK
of Mcdowell
For Congress
Ninth Virginia District
j. CLOYD BYARS
of Bristol, Va.
STATE.
For Governor
LOUIS BENNETT,
Lewis County.
For Secretary of State
ADAM b. LITTLEPAGE.
Kanawha County.
For Superintendent OF Free Schools.
IRA E. BUSH,
Summers County
For Auditor.
OSCAR JENKINS,
Wood County.
For Treasurer.
JEREMIAH MILLER.
Ohio County.
For Attorney General.
p. II. MORTON,
Webster County.
For Judges OF the Supreme Court:
VIM. G.. MATHEWS,
Kanawha County.
WALTER PENDLETON.
Roane County.
MELVILLE PECK,
Barbour County.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

For State Senator-Seyenth District
JOE l.. SMITH
OF Raleigh
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-08

FRY want ad in the Daily Leader
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1908-06-11

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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1908-06-11
Memorial Day.

Henrietta Steele writes that Gen..
John Gibbons Post and W. r. c., Sisse-
ton. S. D., had very large turnout on
Memorial Day in spite of the rainy
weather.
Kitching Post, Yonkers, n. Y, had
the assistance of the Sons of Veterans.
city authorities. the National Guard.
High School Cadets, Red Men, and
other associations. in celebrating
Memorial Day. Augustus Kipp. chair
man of the Memorial Committee, pre-
sided. and Charles Phillip Easton. pres
ident of the Board of Education. de.
liyered the address.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1908-06-11

It is not an easy thing to fill all out
doors with melody, but Miss Newland
sang with such spirit that it seemed as
though the dome was filed with music.
Among the speakers on Memorial
Day was Mrs. Isabel Worrell-Ball. Past
Department President, who paid an
impressive tribute to the steadily les
sening Grand Army of the Republic, at
the ceremonies at st. Eiizabeth's. IL is
rarely the case that lady is assigned
the position of speaker on Memorial
Day in the District.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1908-06-11
Ex-Pri.oners Of War.

Thomas w. Ward. Carpinteria, Cal,
is a veteran of three years service and
also a long prison experience. He doe3
not favor the 50 day bill. which looks
like putting the old soldier in the atti-
tude of a mendicant. He thinks that
the best thing would be to give each
one $25 a month until IS, when this
should be increased to $40.