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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
enforced without enect2

enforced without effect?
And did not the administration a
year ago attempt to get the bond is
sue through without complying with
he law or telling just how this mon
cy was to be spent. but were forced
20 do so by the Chamber OF Com
mere?
And did not this same administra-
t,3n hand out a doctored financial
statement TO deceive the people? And
are they now showing Willingness
TO take the people into their con-
iidence by telling the people the
present financial condition Of Blue
field?
What about a mayor who attempts
10 close a public speakers mouth
when invited to address the Good
Government Club as was done a
year ago in the case of Hon. George
Byrne? 1t will be recalled that
Mayor Carter wired the Manufacture
trs' Record with which Mr.. Byrne
was connected in the attempt to close
his mouth.
What about n mayor who encour-
ages the people to break law as
Mayor Carter did last winter when
he said he would pay the fine of
anyone who violated a certain ordi-
nance, although he was sworn to
obey the law?
What about the head of the police
department. who threatens to assault
anyone who prints the proceedings
of the police court and who did
knock a mere boy down who had
done nothing more than his duty?
And have we non-partisan police
force, or are they used as political
/ henchmen to retain the administra-
/ ton in power?
DO the people want officers who
psrpetuate themselves in power by
using the ignorant negro vote at the
polls?
Do the people want city attor-
ney who represents both sides of the
case at the same time, in the Ian
suage of Judge Sanders Cwho is the
/ chairman of the Republican execu-
/ tive committee) with the city's
money in one pocket and the money
Of public service corporation in
another?"
And isn't it about time change
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
PRESIDENT SIGNS
NEW EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
BILL BECOMES A LAW.

Washington. April 23.-President
Roosevelt yesterday signed the en-
ployers' liability bill. upon receiy-
ing an opinion from Attorney Gen
eral Bonaparte that the measure was
constitutional.
The bill makes railroads or other
common carriers. while engaged in
Interstate commerce, liable for the
injury or death OF an employe IL the
injury or death results in whole or
In part from the negligence of any
officers. agents or employees of such
carriers. or by reason of any defect
or insufficiency in equipment. This
provision is made applicable also TO
carriers in the territories, the Dis
trict of Columbia, the Panama Canal
zone, and other possessions OF the
United States
1t is provided that in any action
brought under the provisions of the
bill the injured employee shall
not be held to have assumed the
risk OF his employment i'm any case
where the violation by the carrier
OF any statute enacted for the safety
of employees contributed to the in
jury or death OF the employee. Any
contract. rule. regulation. or device
to enable the carrier to exempt itself
from liability under the act is rem
dered void by a specific declaration
to that end. Provision is made, how
ever, that the carrier shall receive
credit for any contribution made to
the employer or his family in the
form of insurance, relief, benefit or
indemnity.
An action for the recovery of dam
ages must be commenced within two
years from the date of the cause of
the suit.
In his opinion the attorney gener-
al indicates that the bill is confined
in it's scope to common carriers by
railroads."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
1.-THE PROOF OF THE pUDD,xG."

Regarding good government Tor
the city of Bluefeld we desire 10 call
attention to the fact that the people
have gone on endorsing the RepubN-
can administration Of that article
since they had an experience some
thing over six years ago with Damo-
cratic administration The proof Of
the pudding is the eating Daily
Telegraph
And here are a few samples of the
good government administration on
the part of the administration.
Not quite a year ago the Chamber
OF Commerce said: I'VE are con
vinced beyond all doubt that the
present system of keeping tn city's
records and accounts is totally In
adequate to thoroughly correctly
and legally handle the municipal
business Of greater Bluefeld."
No ordinary business man would
allow his affairs conducted i'm the
careless way which has been fol-
lowed by the administration.
But the Republican administra-
ton, which claims TO have given the
city all that could be desired I'm the
way OF good government does some
funny things. Take the question of
first refusing and then granting IT,
quor licenses The Telegraph recent
~ said
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
STORK MADE AN ERROR.

Jackson, Miss, April 23.-Dr. V.
5. Pitts. a prominent Webster coun-
ty physician, vouches for the truth
OF the statement that nine-year-
old negro girl of Cedaretta has be-
come a mother. The infant weighed
seven pounds at birth. This is be-
lieved to be the earliest birth record
In the United States, although such
instances are said to be not mncom-
mon among the native negroes in
Africa.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
DAUGHTERS AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. April 23.-It is an
nounced that President and Mrs.
Roosevelt will give reception at
the white house early tomorrow
afternoon TO the distinguished wo-
men in attendance at the continental
congress OF the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
This mornings session was de-
voted to an election for ten vice
presidents general and an editor and
business manager of the American
Monthly Magazine. the official organ
of the society. The result of the
election will not be announced I'M
til this evening. when a brief bust
ness session will be held, followed
by concert by the United States
marine band
Among the candidates presented
by the various state organizations
| for vice presidents general and who
were voted on this morning, are
Mrs. Ira H. Evans OF Texas, Mrs.
Truman II. Newberry of Michigan.
Mrs. Theodore G. Bates OF Massachu-
sets, Mrs. Drayton w. Bushnell of
Iowa, Mrs. Egbert Jones of Missis-
sippi. Mrs. Ira Yale Sage OF Geor-
gia, Mrs. William f.. Stanley of Kan
sas, Mrs. James NJ. Fowler OF Indi-
ana. Mrs. Erastus Gaylord Putnam OF
New Jersey, Mrs. Martha b. c.
Clarks OF New Hampshire. Mrs. Will
liam A. Smoot OF Virginia and Mrs
Sallie Marshal Hardy OF Kentucky
Ten vice president general are elect
ed each year. to serve two years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23

How to peat an undertaken: Cough
and Coughing end in Coffin. Cure the
cough. stop the Coughing. and let
the undertaken keep his Coffin. Ry-
dale's Cough Elixir is the best and
surest way OF accomplishing this re-
suit. Best, because It contains the
best remedies known to aid nature TO
cure a cough. Surest. because It posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs Of any kind. Guaran-
iced under the pure Food and Drug
Law. For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
NOTICE.

To the Patrons of the Bluestone
Traction Company:
At a recent meeting of the com
pany the stockholders decided to al
low all patrons of light and power
a discount of five 60 per cent. on
all bills paid at their office at No
% Bluefield avenue, on or before
the 10th of each month Positively
no discount allowed after the 10th
Of the month.
BLUESTONE TRACTION co.
BY p. NJ. Waller, Manager
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
WIFE MURDERER TO HANG.

Sparta, Ga, April 23.-Porter
Cooper, a negro who killed his wife
last month and was given an imme-
diate trial, convicted and sentenced
to death, will be hanged tomorrow.
Cooper, after crushing his Wits
skull with an ak, dismembered the
body, severed the head and lower
limbs from the trunk He is said to
have placed the fragments in crocus
sacks, buried and fired his house &c
conceal the evidence. In the cour;
room he made a full confession.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 81.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Election Tuesday, May 3, 1905.
For Mayor. NJ Peters.
For Treasurer-A. II. Land
For Recorder. T.. Crockett
For Supervisors Frazier stow
ers.
For Councilman-at-Large Jane,
+. Clark.
For Councilmen:
First Ward-W. r. McArter.
Second Ward-M L. Wingneld.
Third Ward-Dr. Wade II. ST
Clair.
Fourth Ward-G. A. Matthews.
Fifth Ward-A. Lynch.
Sixth Ward-Benton Crumpler
Seventh Ward-Hoge Mason.
Eighth Ward-A. b. Thompson.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23

One hears and reads a great deal
these days about Combinations"
especially Combinations Of Can't
tai The government is after n
great many Of them with the "Big
Stick and +. is to be hoped that
they will be broken up. There IS
another great combination however.
mat is a source Of much good. and
not only does not come within the
swath of the Big stick" but con
forms strictly the law. II is a
combination Of Quality and Quantity
20 be found IN the half pint bottle
Of EIliott's Emuisihed Oil Liniment
Tor 2jc Guaranteed under Pure
Food and Drug Law. Yellow pack
age For sale by the White Phar-
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23

Cheer up! Harmony's got another
lob. The Frank Goulds are to be
reconciled.-Daily Telegraph.
But won't harmony have a Job on
'and when it attempts to reconcile
That Republican fish in BluefeId
with an aquatic head and dry land
body. We suppose it will have to
declare that alligator-like. it belongs
TO the amphibeous species. and can
adjust itself to either dry or wet.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23

You feel the life-givIng current.
A gentle warmth fills the nerves and
blood. It's a pleasure to take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. So
cents, Tea or Tablets. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23
Quantity and Quality rarely ever

Quantity and Quality rarely ever
30 together. Here's the exception.
Elliott's Emulsifed Liniment con-
tains half pint OF an emulsion of
Spirits Turpentlne. Origanum. Kero-
sene Oil. Ether and Ammonia. and
sells for only 25c a bottle. Guar
anteed or money back. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-23

Entered as second class matter
April 9Th, 1905. At the Post Ofnco
at Bluefeld, ~. Va. under act OF
Congress. March Srd, 1879.
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Address all communications ana
all remittances to TDe B!uestonc
Publishing Company.
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application.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04

soon daH-ned upon them and their daily journeys
to and from the elevated stations transit lines
changed their ideas TO the attractiveness of the
section a high class residential zone
SUBWAY MADE THE SECTION ACCESSIBLE.
With the reopcning Of the subway the district
received the needed stimulus TO the rapid trans
formation OF its northerly end. Every part Of the
Drive which inaccessible from the various
zones Of the city became easily accessible, and
score or more Of builders and investors there be
gan 10 feel a larger demand for residential places
in the district. Steps were quickly taken to meet
this demand. and since that time the entire front
age Of the Drive from 72d St 10 127th St has
more than doubled attractveness to builders,
investors and homeseekers. At I'D St the sub
way is only two blocks east Of the Drive, and it
continues parallel TO the Drive, two blocks
east until it reaches point near Schuyler square
where It IS only one block east. Schuyler Square
is between 1G5th and 10th SITS. AT ll6th st. the
subway IS only one block Thus the sub
way throughout the older par Of the Drive section
is never than two blocks east, and at several
points In the northerIy part of section it is
little less than block away. This bordering OF the
entire district by a great artery of the subway is
Of the principal IN the extensive devel-
opment now being carried on throughout this
beautiful residential the greater city. Many
students of real estate conditions long time ago
predicted that the Drive section would become one
OF the safest and Of the most active in which
spectators investors and builders would be most
prominent.
Somehow 1t has taken several years for great
numbers OF realty leaders to see the wonderful
changes THAI have taken place IN the realty
strength OF the district in the last five years, and
it has required just long a time to forcefuIly
bring home the added attractiveness Of the dis
tricl thousands Of persons seeking homes in ac-
cessble parts Of the highest residential type
FUTURE OF THE REGION NEVER BRIGHTER
The future Of the Drive Is brighter now than it
ever appeared before. It does seem likely that
fn the. years to come its greatness as one of the
foremost residential zones of the greater city will
be rnarred and therefore dimmed by anv unfore-
happenings II now measures up to the high
standard OF strength from the point Of view
the leading investors and builders.
The recent financial disturbances shook 10 the
very centres the foundation which rests the
stability OF realty field and showed clearly that
real estate values firmly fixed 1t may surprise
the public learn that in spite Of the many trying
obstacles which real estate developers have had To
surmouIt in the last five six months the great
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04
REPORT ABOUT TUNNEL SITE.

The Real Estate Record and Guide says in It's
last issue: 1T was learned on Friday that plans
for the improvement Of the uptown terminal sue
of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company, al
6th ave and SD and S3d SITS, in Greeley Square
have now been practically settled upon by the HUI
son Companies which have given a long term lease
of the property to out-of-town concern WHICH
will Immediately erect a large department store
oo,,erinp the whole plot 250xSO0 feet The railroad
cornpany will have an entrance with the subway at
the sth ave and 32d ST corner OF the building the
same as the other stations along 6th ave Inc
plans are being prepared in another city
A representative of the Hudson * Manhattan
Railway Company said yesterday that the property
had not vet been leased.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04

II is not easy task for operators and investors
and builders TO overlook at the present time that
part Of Riverside Drive extending from "a ST
20 l27th st. For some months it has been one OF
the most enhancing thoroughfares to large num-
hers Of realty leaders, and in that time great
areas OF vacant land forming part OF this oeau-
.tful section Of the Drive have changed hands and
many projects have been planned for improving
sites there The development Of the Drive, in spite
Of its wonderful natural beauty and the VAST
sums which have been spent in the last ten years
in preserving its artificial charms. has been very
slow Soon after the Drive brought to It's
present state attraCtiveness the southerly enc
from I'd St about Sist ST. appeared to be more
HIiuring 10 persons seeking fine home sites thah
TO builders CT big apartment houses Many me
dwelling houses were erected in that part OF the
Drive and here and there plots were improved
with high class apartment houses. As the ma
1oritv Of the dwelling houses were put UP for the
occupancy Of the owners, il was some time before
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04

Che market was tested as TO whether or not such
houses would be readily taken over whenever the
owners decided TO sell them. When the test was
made II was found that the demand for modern
ewellinE houses there not strong. and that
owners looking for quick sale of their premises
could best obtain their object If they sold at a
sacrifice.
OBSTACLES MET BY PIONEER BUILDERS.
The pioneer builders Of the early apartment
houses there had to face other difficulties the prin
cipal one being their inability TO induce persons to
rent suites IL their houses soon after they were
ready for use IN other words the houses, though
they were Of the best type and occupied splendid
sites Of land overlooking the Hudson River and
within the southern boundaries OF the great park
system OF the city we're not considered first class
investments. owing 10 the large numbers OF va
cancies IN the houses from year TO year Moreover,
81 was q difficult task for the pioneer builders 10
get loans at medium rates Of Interest and for that
reason the of construction was considerably
greater than that incurred IN erecting similar
houses in other sections Of the city a house which
IS not quickly renta ble, 10 matter how wei 1t Is
b7.slt or how beautiful are the surroundings Of the
grounds which il occupies. is not realty ware
attractive 10 big investors unless the future OF
the section is brighter than other districts in which
apartrnent house building and high class dwelling
houses a feature
WHAT RETARDED EARLY DEVELOPMENT.
The principal drawback 20 the rapid development
was its inaccessibllity. coupled with the growing
popularity Of the upper -5th ave residential dis
irict as an exclusive centre Of modern private
dwelling houses Until the opening of the subway
In 1904 the traffic facilities of the entire district
especially that forming the Drive. were not good,
from a specu!ator's and investors point Of view
The elevated road in Columbus many
blocks east The Drive, and in The northery sec
tion Of the great West Side the elevated road was
stiII further away from the river frontage. 40
wonder sites north " s1st St IN those days
found few buyers and fewer Developers Of proper
ties anxious 40 take such Gne vacant land.
The most comfortable way To reach the Drive in
those days vas by the elevated road The walk
from the stations bright summers day was a
pleasant one but in the cold days Of winter the
walk usually seemed more uncomfortable and
longer than il really After nightfai the dis
trict was very lJBely one. and the tenants of
houses there who timid seldom Nentured alone
through the thOrouEhfares after dark Many blE
real estate leaders imagined that persons WA"
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04
OAKD4LE ESTATE SALE.
Of61ng includes Choice Bung0tozC
Plots.

tract OF forty-four choice bungalow plots form
ing a part of the Peperidge Hall estate property
at OakdaIe Long Island. is to be disposed OF al
auction on October q at the Real Estate Exchange
SaIesroon1 Nos Il and Is Vesey street. by Bryan
L. Kennedy auctioneer. The PeperidSe Han
estate comprises about five hundred acres OF beau
tiful shore property within an hours ride OF this
city. 1t is Of the most popular resldehIial
sections this side of Montauk Point. Several shore
front n1ots on Great South Bay will be included In
the sale.
The first section of the Long Island Motor PARK
way is now completed. The parkway Is only
few minutes ride from Oakdale station
The terms of the sale will be easy as 50 per cent
80 tho n1rchase price will he allowed to remain or
mortgage for three years at per cent. No charge
will be made for title insurance
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04

plot with high class apartment house. Through
the entire year trading in the Drive section has
been a feature of the real estate market. The
volume of business done there this year is much
larger than il many previous years The year
openeG with the sale of large Riverside Drive
plot, and it will likely close with transaction
there Of great Importance. Some months ago Mary
A. Jeffrey sold No. SO Riverside Drive, north cor
ner of S0th st. a five story American basement
house on a plot 419 by irregular That house was
resold some weeks ago through Sheldon & Becker
for Frank l. sheldon Joseph B. Cronan sold for
Charles Bruno No "a Riverside Drive, four story
American basement dwelling house. on LOT 2 Dy
rs by irregular, TO William II. Gentzhnger' VINO
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04

West Side Of which the Riverside Drive section
forms n large part has had more actNe
or a more satisfactory renting season Houses
of almost record breaking dimensions, whlch were
onened some months ago. now almost entlreiy
occupied This brisk renting season does not re-
feet that great numbers OF business persons nave
encountered hard times, that the majority on
leading families of the city have begun 10 cuI 'dAi
their living expenses in fear of a long period OF
dulness in commercial centres. No. bit IL rehects
the Wilderness of the prosperity of the country ana
the growing opinion that an era OF greater eoi"
roercial achievement and therefore greater pros
neritv is at hand In this beautiful section OF
the West Side dealing exclusively with the hgh-
est tvne of apartment house. the business done mas
been entirely in the maximum rentals here WIN
NOT ,e found the $40 month suite of rooms but the
s,ites which rent from 5000 more a year. and
In many cases at S12 600 q year. or course tue
public wonders how the great speculative builder
Is able to quickly turn TO investors the nm
ished product Of his work. A visit TO the district
will quickly reveal that what is troubling the
builder there is his inability to meet the great
demand for the highest type of apartment mousse
and not the perfection of plans for finding mar
lxet for his houses after they are hnisheo' TOT
as regards that point he has no trouble IN many
cases builders have this year succeeded IN sehihs
their houses from the plans
LARGE VACANT AREAS BEING IMPROVED
If the present rate of building in the Drive sec
tion continues it will not be two years BEFORE
there will be few vacant lots throughout the en-
tira region Last week feature Of the real estate
trading was the purchase Of plot 100 By lo rect
on the south side 86th St, 100 feet east OF RIVER
side Drive by Henry Schf from r. H Mac
donald & Co. Mr.. Schif intends to improve his
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04
TO SHOW CITY'S PLANS
Fifth AUenue Widemng PROJECT
VIII Be Explained.

The Fifth Avenue Association will hold an In
portant meeting at the Holland House at noon TO-
morrow George W. Tillson, chief engineer OF the
bureau of highways of Manhattan, Will address the
meeting and explain the work now gong on oi
widening the avenue. the change in the stoop hne
and other conditions which these changes involve
The purpose Of these improvements, and no" ana
when they are to be carried out, will be fully and
clearly explained by Mr.. Tison enabling properly
owners to understand these matters tnorousniS.
The meeting is open the public, Irrespective OF
,rar,bershin and q large attendance is expected
because of the opportunity afforded TO learn OF the
present Important street Improvement and other
matters under way
New-York tribune., 1908-10-04
Plan BIG L. I. HOTEL.
WM Occupy & Fine Plot at Long
Beach.

7 l. De Saules of this city. and Henry L. Giles
pie of the T A. Gillespie Company contractors. OF
Pittsburg have formed corporation to be known
as the Nassau Hotel Company. 1t will erect steel
and concrete Gotta trimmed hotel at Long
Reach Long Island. It will cost 100000 and will
occupy a plot directly facing the ocean.
The proposed hotel Will front three hundred feet
~, the boardwalk and hundred and fifty feet
ON National Boulevard. The building is TO be
erected In the shape of ~, the open side facing
the ocean n order get a maximum number of
rooms with that exposure.
The exterior is to be designed in the Spanish
Renaissance style and built entirely Of steel con-