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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
BAY STATE To Be
NON-COMM|TAL

Boston, Mass. April 9.-Political
bees are buzzing in a lively manner
in the Hub today. scores OF the rep
resentatives OF the various prcsiden-
tial aspirants arriving in the city
to look after the political fences OF
their candidates in tomorrow's Re-
publican state convention. IL Is al
most certain that no preference will
be manifested by the convention for
any candidate. Senator Lodge and
other leaders having decided that
such an Endorsement would proba-
DIy lead TO factional fights.
Postmaster General George Won 7.
Meyer, who is a close friend and
admirer of his cabinet colleague
secretary Taft, will be Chairman NJ
the convention, which will he held
In fremont Temple at 1920 O'Clock
tomorrow morning to select four
uelegates-at-large to the Republican
national convention in CHICAGO
George f. Smith, ex-presldent of tho
senate believer in an unpledeed
delegation, a warm supporter of ox-
Governor w. Murray Crane and now
harDor and Sand commissioners. an
pointed by Governor Crane. will he
chairman OF the committee on reso-.
lutions.
Tomorrow's convention will be the
largest in the history OF Massachu-
Setts' with 1850 delegates. The an
portlonment has been made from
the vote of last fall on an allotment
or one delegate for each first TX
votes Tor governor and one addi-
Ilonal delegate for each succeeding
10Y votes or a fractional part of
that number as large as rs votes
interest in the state convention CEN
ters mainly in the effort of the Taft
people to force resolution of pref
erence for that candidate. They no
longer ask to secure n definite
pledge binding the Delegates to the
national convention to vote for the
secretary of war. The only other
matter of interest is the selection
or fourth delegate-at-large to ac-
company Lodge, Crane and Bates.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
THE LABOR VOTE
NEW ELEMENT TO BE FACED by
THE OLD PARTIES AT THE
NEXT PRESIDENTIAL ELEC-
TION.

Washington. April 9.-How much
ice will the labor vote cut next fall?
Taft isn't the only one who would
like to- know. The allies" are do
ing as much guessing on this sub.
ject as is the war secretary. Bryan
and Johnson and Gray are also fig
uring on the proposition. And among
none is the interest deeper than
those Republican congressman In
doubtful districts who see in the lat.
est activities OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor a menace to their
political futures
Organized labor claims to control
the votes OF 100000 American cit
liens. If this assertion is true the
workingmen OF the country hold the
balance of political power. They
could not only swing the presiden-
tial election, but they could deter
mine the complexion of the next
house of representatives. But how
ar the rank and file will follow the
advice of President Gompers and the
leaders of the various unions who
met recently in Washington is prob
lematical. No names were mentioned
In the appeal they sent out to the
members of organized labor to work
Tor and vote for only such candi-
dates as can be depended upon to
accede to labor's demands. The rec
ord Of each candidate is to be scru.
'iniZed, and he is to be pledged as
to his attitude toward the various
measures that labor stands for. IF
he is hostile, or even Indifferent. he
IS TO be scratched.
John Mitchell, former president OF
The United Mine Workers of Amer.
lea, who was in Washington last
week to consult with President
Roosevelt, declares that organized
labor throughout the country will
follow the dictates OF the federation
rs unit. He asserts that the po-
'itical Affiliations of any candidate
will cut no figure in labor's support
provided he is right" on labor
questions.
All the candidates will have a try
out in the labor forum April 10 and
20. when mass meetings are to be
held in every city where working
men are organized, under the call
issued by President Gompers and his
associates. AS a result of these
meetings a better idea may be had
5 10 how the toilers OF the country
are going to line up, not only in the
congressional but in the presidential
campaign, and whether they are in
sympathy with President Gompers'
plan OF unifying the labor vote. I'm
doubleday al these meetings the can
iidacy OF Secretary OF Wart Taft
will be fully discussed. Gompers
personally has branded Taft as inim-
cal TO the best interests OF orga-
7ized labor largely on account of
his labor decisions when ,on the fed
aral bench in Cincinnati.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09

The Charleston Gazette gets of a
good piece of humor upon those Re
publican organs who are continually
harping upon signs of returning
prosperity Says the Gazette:
THE people you meet on the
street going at top speed with a far
off look in their faces are not crazy.
They are rushing to their creditors
TO force the latter to take some
cash. which the former do not need
and cannot lend and which has sud
denly been thrust upon them by the
sudden return of prosperity That
is why collections are so satisfactory
lin these good old Teddy times"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09

The success of the ticket at the
city election in May will depend. in
a large measure. on the personnel
of the ticket nominated tonight. Let
every voter who has the best inter
ests of the city at heart attend the
convention at the Bailey Hall and
use his influence to secure ticket
composed of good and pure men.
And let our citizens attend the con
vention prepared to make a sacrifice
If they are called upon to serve the
city in an official capacity Business
men do not, as a rule, want Offices
but the best interest Of all concerned
demands that business men make
the sacrifice.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
WHY ENADE?

The Telegraph gems to be afraid
to undertake the defense of the
present city administration. and is
attempting to evade the question
Last year it published a "fxed-up"
financial statement with errors SO
apparent that a child could detec,
them, and made every effort to re
instate the gang.
We have asked certain pointed
questions with reference TO the
present administration which H.
party cannot we'll afford to evad,
yet these questions have gone unan
swered
As an example Of our contempt
rary's evasiveness squibb In to.
days Telegraph is but an instance
We asked our contemporary If il
would give 20 its readers another
financial statement as it did year
ago, and here is the only reply.
"The Leader IS working itself up
some excitement, apparently. Don't
worry so. The ticket "to be voted
for will no doubt be voted for bv
somebody. We have never yet been
able TO get IT unanimously but have
comes near it sometimes"
Why not answer? why not pub.
fish another financial statement and
compare the per capita expenses of
running the city Of BueneId with
thar of CfHar ,fttl-s
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09

Every man to his trade" is an
I'D adage and is familiar to nearly
all Of us. 1t is brief in its wording
but conveys a great deal in its mean
ns. 1t is merely a terse way of
aging that a man who makes a spe-
'ialty of any one thing knows more
about, and is more proficient in his
particular speciality than any one
Else could be. 10 Is for this reason
hat we all seek a specialist when
re have any serious physical all
nent. It Is for the same reason that
The Rydale Remedy Co. went to one
" the best specialists i'm the United
states on liver and intestinal trou-
bles, professor in a Columbus. o..
Medical College, and secured from
MIN a prescription from which Ry-
1ale's Liver Tablets are made.
This specialist knew more about liv-
or troubles than a doctor who treats
all diseases, and that is why Ry-
dale's Liver Tablets relieve and cure
more quickly all liver troubles than
The ordinary liver pills and pow
1ers.
90 tablets in a metal box. 25
cents. For sale by the White Phar-
macy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09

Bristol Tenn. April 9.-"The AS
ISOLATION an Agency for Service" Is
the general theme Of the twenty
eighth biennial convention or the
Tennessee Young Mems Christian
Associations. opening here today for
session Of four days. scores Of
delegates arrived this morning and
vii be- entertained during their stay
oy the people Of Bristol DR.. Ira
Landri'h Or j. + Vance. Of New
ark a. j and vs.. D. Weatherford
of the international committee. are
among the speakers ON the program.
The state y. N. C. a. basket ball
championship viii be contested for
during The convention.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
NOTICE.

The following Is notice that J.
walton Thomas, residing at God
frey, Mercer county, West Virginia.
has made application to the county
court of said county for a license to
sell at retail spirituous liquors,
wines, porter, ale, beer and drinks
OF like nature for the period begin
ming on May LIST, 1908, and ending
June 30, 1909, in the d. P. Crock
EFT building in the town Of Godfrey
Mercer county, West Virginia.
Given under my hand this the
10th day of March, 1908.
Teste: ESTILL BAILEY, Clerk.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
Garriek. VIZ

David Gorrick on one occasion passed
Tyburn as q huge crowd was assem-
bling TO witness the execution OF n
criminal WHO Is hep asked tho
great actor OF friend who accompo.
MED him
II believe bis name is Vowel" was
the reply.
"Ah' said Garrick. ~ wonder which
or the vowels be ls for there are sew.
eral. At oll events it IS certain that ~
ls neither u nor Iw-LondOn Saturday
RevIew.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09

Every woman desires good com.
pIoNon but Outlines either ruins
The ono che has or fails TO gain one
by the paint and powder method she
amploys a good complexion ig from
within and can't be painted or pow.
1erod on. Two things are necessary
in order 90 be- the possessor OF a
2ood complexion A healthy action
Of tho liver and good rich blood
Rydale's Liver Tablets taken coca.
s.ona'ly and followed for a week or
.'n DAYS by Rydale's Tonic and plen.
~ oi fresh afr and ont OF doors OK.
erciso VIII beat an the paint and
powder Do The world Try H mst
once and see The White pbarmacv
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
Where Bessars Have Trades Unions.

Begging is n vocation i'm China ana
beggary an institution. In every prov.
ince there is an organized beggars'
trade union or guild-in some districts
several These guilds have presidents
and officials and are in every respect
thoroughly well organized. There IL
membership fee of about 81, and all
members swear to abide by the rules
The chiefs. or kings" rs they are
called, are under the protection or the
magistrates, and their power is con.
slderable.-Wide World MagazIne
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
OF COURSE.

The Telegraph under the caption
of Hope Beams With April Show
ers' attempts to show a few signs
of returning prosperity while IT
talks of the green of the springs
day and the flowers etc
Yes, jesse, jesse, And as an evil
dence of it the Norfolk G. Western
laid off some 500 men at Roanoke
and this place April /.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-09
THURSDAY, APRIL % 1908.

The prospects of Democratic
governor in West Virginia grow
brighter and brighter as county af.
ter county instructs for Secretary
Swisher. Logan county is the latest
addition to the ranks of the ring
candidate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

Nice books for Commencem ent gifts a
Wortley & French's.
Extra fancy Bananas S and 20 cents
per dozen at Patterson's.
Mrs. H. Andrews of Saranac is passing
a week with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Chas Youngs Of Three Rivers is a
guest of Belding friends for few davs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stout and two Chi
dren, of Stanwood, were guests of rela-
tives here over Sunday.
Miss Effie Wood went to St. Louis yes
terday for few weeks visit with her
cousin, Mrs Perry Leonard.
Mrs Neil Smith of Post Falls, Idaho,
was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. James
Cramer the first Of the week.
Holy Inocents Guild will meet with Mrs.
j. A. Baynton next Saturday afternoon to
finish their work for the summer.
Rev. Harvey S. Bush, rector of the
Episcopal church of Greenvile was the
guest of Rev. ]. A. Baynton, Tuesday.
Ray Stanton returned to his work at
Cadillac Monday, after two weeks Wis
it at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs George
Kingsbury.
Rev. j. A. Baynton preached the ann
ual memorial sermon for the Lady Mac
cabees of Smyrna at their hall in that
place Sunday afternoon.
See notices elsewhere concerning views
taken of the Guinness farm, the home Of
the arch murderess, which are to be shown
at the Bijou Friday and Saturday.
Miss Blanche Stacey returned to her
home at Cedar Springs Monday, after a
two weeks visit with Mrs. Willard Peck
Little Harold Peck accompanied her for a
short visit.
F. E. Chapman is guest of his sister
Mrs. M. A. Lessiter this week he is from
Nebraska where he has resided for the
past "a years. He was a soldier in the
army being member Of the 10th Mich
Inft.
A GAS RANGE makes the kitchen as
clean as the parlor. 81 tt
In the hurry and hustle Of last week we
neglected to mention the charming lite
party given by Mrs. Jesse WILDER to "a
Of the little friends Of her daughter Mar
garet on the occasion of the 9th anniver-
sary Of her birth. The little folks were
happily entertained by trip to the Bijou
theatre and nice refreshments of ice cream
and waters at O'Bryons. The little lady
was the recipient OF a number OF nice
gifts from her little friends.
Suitable gifts for Commencement day al
Wortley & Frenoh's.
The Y drill ard graduating exercises
will be held at the Disciple church Friday
eve. June l2,Program: America, song. My
Boy" Mr.. Friedly; recitation Mss Trimble
recitation, Miss Monroe; song, rainbow
drill by q young ladies'; Graduate exer-
cises; song. Wear your ribbon white, Mrs
Friedly. A little talk, What next, Mrs
A. L. Benedict; song chorus "Will it pay
the unfolding Of mystery. Song, Bene-
dlction. Everybody welcome, no charges
Reserved seats for w. c. T. U. Cont
and wear your bow.
Or. CUPS veterinary remedies for sal'
at our store. Wortley & French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

A special attraction at the Biiou for
Friday and Saturday nights will be about
so views Of the notorious Guinness farm
near Laporte Ind. the scene Of so many
crimes which startled the whole country a
few weeks ago. At the time OF the dis
covery Of these tragedies. excursion trains
Carried thousands Of sightseers to the farm
and you will be given an opportunity to
view, by the aid Of the steropticon, some
Of the sights. Regular price Of admission.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Local ~
BrevitieS.

Special sale on all trimmed hats June
ll-l2-l5 at Mrs. Simpsons.
Mrs. Della Roberts is spending a few
days with friends in Lansing.
Mrs. L. Halliday and daughter have
gone to Portland to remain for the sum-
mer.
Regular meeting Of Calanthe Temple
Monday evening. June S. Initiation and
lunch.
Miss Florence Ordish left Monday for
Big Rayids where she will spend her va
cation.
Miss Belle Crosby returned yesterday
from three weeks visit with friends in
Traverse City.
The Smyrna Sunday school is arrang-
ing fine children's day program for next
Sunday evening, all are invited.
Chas. Murray and Lyle Fox had good
luck fishing in Pine Island Lake the fore
part OF the week, bringing home string
Of 2o8 Speckled bass.
Hon. A. B. Morse was in the city
Saturday the guest Of his brother Joseph
D. Morse. His many friends were pleased
to see him looking so well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira S. LETTERS and son
Albert. Of Palo. spent Saturday afternoon
and Sunday with Fred MINER and family
at their new home on the north side.
Rev. N. j. Myers was in Crystal over
Sunday assisting in dedicating the new
church there. In the evening he gave his
lecture. THE Greatest Thing On Earth"
to large audience.
The Misses Iva Borner, Gertrude Will
son, Ethel Whitman and Mrs. Bert Gregg
took carriage Saturday and drove to
B. B Rays in Cannon, where they were
very pleasantly entertained for the day.
Special meeting OF Doric Chapter o. E.
S. Tuesday evening. Officers requested
to meet at o'clock for rehearsal. Inltia-
ton at o'clock. Refreshments served
at close. A full attendance of members
desired.
No Episcopal services at Woodman
Hall next Sunday as Rev j. A. Baynton
will conduct services at Grand Ledge on
that day. Sunday school will be as usual
but at the home of Rev. Baynton at IL
o'clock.
DR.. Ball and wife will leave Belding
next week to be absent about four months
They will visit Their son at Gordon, Wis.,,
and before their return the doctor will
take ten weeks special course with the
South Bend college Of Optics. He says
he wants to give the people the very best
there is in the profession.
DR.. Marjorie Orr concludes that it pays
to advertise. She says there have been
about dozen applicants to purchase her
household furniture since the Banner APP
peared last week. II occurred this way:
The doctor resides in the Demorest flats.
the second door west of Mr.. Demorest's.
The ''for sale" adv. should have read
third" door, instead of second" 1t kept
her busy answering calls and phone.
The great offer Of thrice week New
York Tribune and the Banner for six
months. is still open to all. Subscribers
who are now receiving the Banner may
take advantage of the offer on payment
OF seventy-five cents and their subscript-
ton will be credited six months in ad-
vance Of the expiration Of present SUBJ
scription. This is an offer which no one
can afford to pass up. hand in your rs
cents and get the Tribune three times a
waak and the Ranner for sly months
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Short Hems of Interest Re
Lating to the Town and Its
People. told IN a Single
Paragraph.

Ice Cream made from Jersey Cream at
O'Bryons.
Special sale on water sets from 90 cts.
up at Patterson's.
Fine line of linen and straw sailors at
Mrs. F. Simpsons.
Try the Red Cross cigar lisa dandy
for cents. Sold by Wortey g. French.
Frank O'Bryon manufactures his own
ice cream. Special price to lodges in b
gallon lots.
You can see no better racing in Grand
Rapids or Detroit than you will see in
Iona week after next. Visit in lonla
race week.
Miss Agnes Purdy and Mrs. Clyde Cot
ter of Grand Rapids were guests Tuesday
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Spencer, south
of town.
Don't forget the combination offer OF
the Banner and the thrice week New
York Tribune, both papers for six months
for rs cents.
The Ionia races will be the equal Of any
in the circuit The track was never in
better condition. The horses here are
among the best that will trot in Michigan
short ship circuit this year.
Marshmallows DC per pound at Pat
tersons.
Chi-Namel makes the old wood work
new. Sold by Wortley & French.
The Smyrna Cemetery association will
give social at the home Of Mrs. Eleanor
Dicken on Thursday, June 8. Picnic
dinner. Everybody invited. Meat will
be furnished at the house.
Devoe & Reynolds strictly pure paris
green 80 cents a pound at Patterson's.
The Free Methodists camp meeting is
in session IN north park groye and will
continue week. The grounds are COW
cred with tents and the place looks very
clean and inviting Meetings will be held
every day and evening with good speakers
in attendance. The public is cordially in
viteo.
w. |. Benedict has gotten out neat
Greeting from Belding' in folding post
souvenir card, which is a very handsome
thing 1t contains twelve views of the
principle buildings and places of interest
in the city in such convenient form for
mailing that it makes very desirable
souvenir indeed to send away to friends.
The Barn Dance" 10 cents per copy at
Patterson's.
DR.. j. T. Hook arrived home last week
from Greencastle, Mo-, where he had been
on account of the sickness of his wlfe's
father, j. r. Walters. He found him in
bed, having been sick for some time. The
doctor began treating him and soon had
him able to accompany him home. Mr.
Walters will remain here for several
weeks.
Jessey ice cream by the pint, quart or
gallon at o Bryon's.
AGAs RANGE saves its cost the first
season in decreased fuel bills. 81 If
Saturday, June | 3, is carnation day at
O'Bryon's. A carnation given with every
purchase afternoon and evening.
A number of Lowell citizens are ar
ranging for the purchase Of as many pairs
of tame squirrels to be suitably housed in
trees on their various premises. Follow
ing the example Of eastern cities, the Sag
NAV board Of trade recently purchased
several thousands Of these cute little ami
mails. In Boston parks the little fellows
will search visitors pockets for nuts and
other goodies and their antics are amusing.
The June teachers examination for all
grades will be held Thursday, Friday and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

The June teachers examination for all
grades will be held Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, June l8, 9 and 20, at the
court house, Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

Mrs c. H. Mcpherson is entertaining
two of her grand children from Ronald
this week.
Mrs. Ann Hins6ale of Lake Odessa is
spending few days at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Barber.
c. A. Mcdonald, who has filled the po-
sition OF ticket agent and operator at this
place for some time past. left yesterday
to take similar position in Alma He is
succeeded by c. S. Clarke Of Greenville.
Ed. Engemann returned Tuesday from
St. Paul. Mimi, where he had been as a
delegate to the National convention of the
Mystic Workers of the world. He re-
ports very pleasant and enjoyable time
and trip,
Fred Boyer, who has been taking a
course in a college at Washington, D. c +,
returned home the last of the week, having
completed his course. Hewa accompan-
led by L, H. Nebi Of Sturgeon Bay, Wis
who was class mate Of his in the college.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Notice-Two or three teams to work on
city streets at $500 per day.
Apply to City Marshall

Notice-The dog tax is now due and in
the hands of the marshall for collection.
Every person owning a dog should pay
this tax at once. w. w. Mitchell
Marshall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Scrub Brushes

Extra good large scrubs at sc
and 1Oc. Small scrub brushes, with
or without handle &c
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-01-16

forbiddfug the assignment OF staff
officers to the command Of any naval
vessel. hr. Hale's bill also pro-
hibits the existence Of the Naval
General Board, which has been call
ed into existence by executive order
and despite the fact that Congress
has never BEEN willing to consent 70
its creation by law.
Secretary Taft has amazed bis.
enemies by stating bis position by
public letter and in public on the
subject OF labor. iniunctions against
strikers, etc The Secretary's enc
mics have supposed be would eight
shy Of both OF these subjects and
believed that therein be would be
weak but be has taken the bull by
the horns. has come out into the
open aud confounded his enemies.
He at least ENJOYS the advantage Of
being the only Republican candidate
for the presidency who has fully and
frankly stated his views on all pub
lie questions and his course liz the
occasion of the utmost annoyance to
the average Republican politician
who always relies on buncome 10
win bis way and feel the voters.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-01-16

This week the Maryland Legisla-
ture will get down 70 the work Of
the Session.
Tue chief events will be tke cleo
ten Of United States Senators
Walter Smith for the long term and
William Pinkney White for the short
term.
Gen. hurry Vsndiver will be re-
elected State Treasurer for bis sixth
term and 10 assured OF receiving the
vote Of every Democratic member of
the Assembly.
Under the Constitution the joint
ballot for United States Senator will
be taken on Tuesday. The Treasurer
will be elected Wednesday.
The Senate and House Committees
wilfshs announced at the Thursday s
session.