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SYMPATHETIC
STRIKES ILLEGAL E
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENT
ING EMPLOYEES. FROM CON-
QUOTING "oPEN SHOP"

BOSTON, April Sin a decision
handed down today the Massachu.
sets Supreme Court declares that
sympathetic strikes for the purpose of
preventing an employer from conduct
ing an open shop are illegal. The
courts decision was rendered in the
case OF nine firms of building contract
ors In Lynn, who applied for an in
junction restraining the Lynn Build.
ing Trades Council and several affili.
ated unions form enforcing a sympa-
thetio strike against the employers
over the issue Of an "open shop" IN
the Superior Court a permanent in.
against the unions was IS
sued and the case went to the su-
preme Court on an appeal.
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on such things. You'd better let ii

on such things. You'd better let il
drop"
go on"
There has been lot of talk among
the ladies about-well, er-the fact is
it's thatsyoung Glenister Mrs. Cham
plan had the next stateroom to them
er-him-I should say-on the way up
from the States, and she saw things.
Now, as far as I'm concerned, a girl
can do as she pleases, but Mrs. Cham
plan has her own ideas of propriety
From what my wife could learn,
there's some truth in the story, too, so
you can't blame her"
With "a word Mcnamara could have
explained the gossip and made this
man put his wife right, forcing through
her an elucidation of the silly affair
In such a way as to spare Helen's
feelings and cover the busy tongucd
magpies with confusion. Yet he hest,
tated. 1t is wise skipper who trims
his sails to every breeze. He thanked
his informant and left him. Entering
the lobby, he saw the girl hurrying
toward him.
Take me away, quickl want to 80
home"
You've changed your mindr'
Yes, let us 60" she painted, and
when they were outside she walked SO
rapidly that he had difficulty in keen
ing pace with her. She was silent. and
he knew better than to question. but
when they arrived at her house he
entered, took off his overcoat and
turned up the light in the tiny parl6- |
She flung her wraps over chat. |
storming back and forth like a little
fury. Her eyes were starry with tear.
of anger, her face was flushed, he, |
hands worked nervously. He leaned
against the mantel, watching her
through his cigar smoke.
You needn't tell me-" he said nj
length. Il know all about it."
Il am glad you do. l never could
repeat what they said. oh, 1t was
brutalr' Her voice caught, and she
bit her lip. What made me ask
themP Why didn't l keep still? After
you left / went to those women and
faced them. oh. but they were bru.
tai! Yet. why should I carer" She
her slippered foot.
II shall have to kill that man some
day" he said. flecking his cigar ashes
into the CRATE.
What manI" She stood still ana
looked at him.
"Glenister. of course. II had Z
thought the story would ever reach
7ou I'd have shut him up long ago.
1T didn't come from him." she cried
lot with Indignation. Hes a gentle. }
nan. It's that cat, Mrs. Champlan." 4
He shrugged his shoulders the slight. a
st bit but It was eloquent. and she Il
oted It, "Oh. don't mean that he q
Id IL intentionally-he' too decent n ;,
hap for that-but anybody's toneue ),
1ill wag TO beautiful grill Ny lady y
falotte is a jealous trick" s.
"Malotte! Who Is shef' Helen oues. p
oned curiouslv.
(To be Continued.)
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breath q the little man behind Be-
rattle as though be were being thrOt
tied and saw the lockout pass a shak
Ing hand 70 his chin. then wet hi.
parched lips. She saw the man Sd.
had helped to ruin bend forward. hi,
lean face strained and hard. an odd
look OF pain and WEAKNESS in his eyes
She never forgot that look. The
crowd was frozen IN various attitudes
OF eagerness. although II had not vet
recovered from the suspense Of the
last great wager. II knew the Midas
and what IL meant Here lay half Of
It. hidden beneath a tawdry square OF
pasteboard. With maddening DELHI
Grafton the Kid dealt the top card. Be
meath it was the trey Of spades. Glen
lister said no word nor made a move.
Some one coughed. and il sounded ike
a gunShOt Slowly the dealers fingers
retraeed their way. He hesitated pur-
posely and leered at the girl, then the
three spot disappeared and beneath it
lay the ace as the king had lain on
that other wager. 1t spelled utter ruin
TO Glenister. He raised his eyes blind
~, and then the deathlike silence Of
the room was shattered by a sudden
crash. Cherry Malotte had closed her
check rack violently. at the same in
slant crying shrill and clear:
That bet is off. The cases are
wrongr'
Glenister half rose. overturning his
chair: the Kid lunged forward across
the table. and his wonderful hands.
tense and talon-like. thrust themselves
forward as though reaching for the
riches she had snatched away They
worked and writhed and trembled as
though in dumb fury. the nails sinking
into the oilcloth table cover His face
grew hvid and cruel, while his eyes
blazed at her till she shrank from him
affrightedly, bracing herself away from
the table with rigid arms.
Reason came slowly back TO Glen
lister and understanding with it, He
seemed to awake from 4 nightmare.
He could read all too plainly the gam
bler's look Of baffled hate as the man
sprawled on the table. his arms spread
wide, his eyes glazing at the covering
woman. who shrank before him like !
rabbit before a snake. She tried TO /
speak, but choked Then the dealer |
came to himself and cried harshly !
through his teeth one word:
"Christr'
He raised his fist and struck the
table so violently that chips and cop
pers leaped and rolled, and Cherry
closed her eyes to lose sight of his aw-
full grmace Glenister looked down on
him and said:
81 think l understand, but the money
was yours anyhow, so 1 don't mind.
His meaning was plain. The Kid sud
denly jerked open the drawer before
him, but Glenister clinched his right
hand and leaned forward. The miner
could have killed him with blow for
the gambler was seated and at his
mercy The Kid checked himself,
while his face began to witch as
though the nerves underlying it had
broken bondage and We're dancing in a
wild. ungoyernable orgy.
You have taught me a lesson" was
all that Glenister said, and with that
be pushed through the crowd and out
into the cool night air. Overhead the
arctic stars winked at him, and the
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THAT bet Is off, The cases are aOrong /"
sea smells struck him clean and fresh.
AS he went homeward he heard the
distant full throated plant of wolf
dog. 1t held the mystery and sadness
of the north. He paused and, barring
his thick matted head, stood for a
long time gathering himself together
Standing SO he made certain cove
narts with himself and vowed solemn
" never to touch another card
At the same moment Cherry Malotte
came hurrying TO her cottage door,
fleeing as though from pursuit or from
some hateful. haunted spot She paus
ed before entering and flung her arms
outward into the dark in wide ges
ture of despair.
why did do it? oh, why did do
it? can't understand myself"
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It is our duty to discharge"
Il suppose 50. Uncle Arthur; but l
would much rather stay at home"
"Tut, tut! Go and have good time. "
Dancing doesn't appeal to me any
more. | left that sort of thing back
home. Now, If you would only come
along
NO; I'm too busy. l must work to-
night. and I'm not in a mood for such
things. anyhow"
you're not WELL" his niece said.
81 have noticed it for weeks. Is it
hard work or are you truly i'll? Yours
nervous; you don't eat; you're grow
ing positively gaunt. Why, you're get
ting wrinkles like an old man. She
rose from her seat at the breakfast ia
BILE and went to him, smoothing his
silvered head with affection.
He took her cool hand and pressed
IL to his cheek, while the worry that
haunted him habitually of late gave
way to a smile.
ats work. little girl-hard and
thankleGs work that's all This coun-
try is IN tended for young men, and I'm
too far along" His eyes grew grave
again, and he squeezed her fingers
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CHAPTER NV

CHAPTER NV.
Y dear Helen. don't you re-
alize that my official posi-.
ton carries with it a GER
tain social obligation which
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
WR|TEsTOJoHNsON
BRYAN WANTS MINNESOTA GOV.
ERNOR TO VISIT FAIRVIEW

st. Paul. Mimi, July 27.-Gov.
John A. Johnson OF Minnesota has
received a personal letter from VIII
liam j. Bryan, Democratic candi-
date for the presidency. requesting
Governor Johnson's early presence
at "Fairview," and asking when the
governor could be available for
speaking purposes. The latter ques-
tion is asked. Mr.. Bryan says in his
letter, because of the numerous re-
quests that Governor Johnson be al
lotted speaking dates in the various
states.
Mr.. Bryan says the demand In
this respect is general and he hopes
the Minnesota governor will be able
to give them his attention. Mr.
Bryan hastens to request the pres
ence OF Governor Johnson at Fair
view. that details concerning the
campaign may be talked over.
Governor Johnson is on lecture
tour, but the contents OF Mr.. Bry-
ans letter were wired him.
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SELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
MEANS THAT FIGHT WILL BE
MADE IN EAST AS WELL AS
WEST-MACK THE CHOICE
OF BRYAN.

At Chicago Saturday night, after
a seven-hour conference with will
liam J. Bryan and John w! Kern
respectively. Democratic nominees
for president and vice. president,
the subcommittee of the National
Democratic ic,i'committee made stts..se.
lection OF the officers. of the com
mitiee as follows: a.
/ chairman,--Norman 2 3a Mack,
Buffalo. N. Y. rs
Vice Chairman. p. Hall, Ne
braska.
Treasurer--Gov C. n Haskell,
Oklahoma
Sergeant-atArms-John /. Mar
tin. Missouri.
SecretaryLUrey Woodson, Ken
lucky.
1t was the first time In many
been selected by the Democratic
party only after a bitter contest had
been waged
When the Democratic nominee
for president reached here he was
strongly in'ifavor OF MIR. Mack for
the place, but Mr.. Bryan frankly
told the committee that he wished
them to consider all candidates and
make an appointment accordingly.
There were in the race besides Mr..
Mack, Judge NJ. J. Wade, Of Iowa;
7. +. Ryan, OF Wisconsin. former
Governor James r. Campbell OF
Ohio, and Urey Woodson.
The sentiment for Mr. Mack
however, steadily grew, but he was
confronted with a handicap which
had to be removed The well known
opposition of Messfs. Murphy and
Conners towards him because of his
rivalry with Mr.. Conners for the
control of Erie county stood in the
way. The long distance telephone
was put into play and Mr.. Conners.
after the situation in the commit
tee was explained to- him. declared
he would no. longer interpose any
objections but that Mr.. Murphy's
views first must be obtained. The
Tammany leader gave his approval,
and withs theza atmosphere thus
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
OPEN TONIGHT
UNION PARK GALA NEEK-ST.
LOUIS GREATER AMI SEMENT
COMPANY WILL OpEN THIS
EVENING.

The big shows Of the st, Lou
Amusement company arrived ir
Bluefield yesterday. having bees
transported to this city on thei'
special train. a superb concert was
given at Union Park vest day aft
ernoon. which, notwithstanding the
showers. was appreciated by sew
eral thousand delighted people, who
spoke in the highest terms Of Prot
Leon anS his musical organization
Many difficult and beautiful sclec-
tions were rendered.
Today everything is dvity at
Union Park. Tents. seats. stages
and paraphernalia are being erect
cd by busy workmen and an the at
fractions, making a veritable
Worlds Exposition" will be open
ed to the public this evening at z
o'clock, sharp
a daring and sensational free
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
WIFE MURDERER
Is BEING SOUGHT by pOLICE OF
TOLEDO.

Toledo. o.. July 27.-In the hone
OF apprehending Louis Armour. so
years old. who murdered his VIE.
tried to kill his daughter, and at
tempted suicide yesterday and then
escaped Toledo is transformed into
almost an armed camp and every
avenue OF escape Ia carefully guard
ed. Coming back to his wife's house
Tor the second time In sixteen years.
Armour met her as she was leaving
FOR church. She refused again to
take him back and he shot at her
two or three times. One bu let
struck her head and she dlod In the
ambulance. He then tried TO XIII
his daughter and himself, but failed
and ran away.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
NINE MILLION ACRES
NEARLY HALF THE INDIAN
LANDS IN EASTERN OKLl-
HOMA Thrown OPEN TO SET
TLEMENT.

Muskogee Okla. July 27-At
midnight last night the law remov-
ing government restrictions on nine
million acres of Indian lands in
Eastern Oklahoma went into effe:..
Every one Is striving to get the
first chance at the property. The
removal means that 100000 OF
the 2O.000.00O acres OF Indian land
In the forty counties Of Easte n
Oklahoma. which was formerly In
dian Territory. becomes salable.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
DALEY QUARTET
OF PHILADELPHIA
TO GIVE ONE OF THEIR POPU-
LAR CONCERTS AT BLAND
STREET CHURCH, FRIDAY,
EVENING, AT $50.

The j. G.. DALEY Quartette on
route from Winona Lake Chautau-
qua to Mountain Lake Park, Mary
land. will appear at Bland Street
Friday evening.
The Winona Assembly Review OF
July 10th gives the quartette the
highest praise.
They have appeared before audi
ences OF 5000 Chautauqua goers at
Winona and made good
Bluefleld is fortunate to be able
to hear them.
They are commended by John
Wanamaker, DR.. Banks. OF Brook
lyn, Dr. Tudor of Richmond. George
Stuart and others with equal repu-
tation. They always make good.
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FOR {. N. CARTER
SCOTT COUNTY DEMOCRATS IA.
voR HIS NOMINATION FOR
CONGRESS-. g..

Gate City. Va, July 27.-Thc
Democrats OF Scott county In a
large. enthusiastic mass meeting
here elected delegates. to the Pu.
laski convention and instructed the
delegates to support T.. NJ. Carter
OF Gate City. Tor congress.
MIR. Carter was brought In and
made a ringing speech IN which he
signihed that he would make n
vigorous campaign IL nominated
He said that all we had to do to
win was to make spirited fight.
He Is one OF the most forceful
speakers OF the district
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Weeks OUTING MA POPULAR RESORT TO SIX LADY FRIENDS TO THE MHD DAILY LEADER H OUTING C1E

act will take place by troupe of
worid-renowned aerialists. whose
marvellous performances I'm mid-a aiy
are breath-taking. This act con-
cludes with the breakaway trapezs.
The band win play during the
week, making the park an exceed
ingly attractive place for all who
go whether they care to visit the
shows or not. The management.
however. are so confident OF the
merit OF their shows that they ex-.
pect a large patronage. Pleased
patrons will so advertise the places
OF merit that full tents will result
at every performance.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
INDEPENDENCE
PARTY
NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL
BE CALLED TO ORDER AT q
O'CLOCK THIS EVENING BY
WILLIAM IL. HEARST.

Chicago, H., July 27-This even
ing at 8 o'clock the national CON
vention OF the Independence party,
the new party. will be called to or
der by William Randolph Hearst,
who fills the office of temporarg
chairman. There will bcSnone of
the noise. none OF the tremendous 8
crowds, none OF the holiday spirit
and gay decorations In connection
with this convention. The assem-
blage has the appearance of what
the workers in the new party In
tended " to be, n working organ.
ization.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
PLUCKy GIRL
THROWN INTO WATER TO
DROWN, IS RESCUED NINE
HOURS LATER.

New York, July 27.-The police
of South Brooklyn and the central
office detectives today sought for
two men who abducted eighteen
year old Amelia Steichel. In a row
boat. and then threw her into the
bay to drown. The girl was found
upc0bsoious. clinging to a rope at
the side OF a pile driver anchored
about one hundred feet OF Fiftieth
street, The girl when she recover
cd consciousness said she had been
In the. water nine hours.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
INQUEST BEGUN
INQUIRY INTO MYSTERY OF
HiZEL DREW'S MURDER.

Troy. y. Y, July 27.-The cor.
oner's inquest In the final effors to
solve the murder OF Hazel Drew
the Troy governess, whose mutIlat-
ed body was found floating in Teal's
Pond, near this city, two weeks ego
began today at Wagner's hotel.
about two miles from the scene ct
the crime. Twenty-eight witncsses
are present. among them VIM Tay-
lor. an uncle OF the murdered glrl,
and Frank Smith, the half-witt3 /
farm boy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
DUTCH on
WARPATH
INDIGNATION AT VENEZUELA
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS COM.
PLICATIONs.

Amsterdam. July 27-Official an
nOuncement was made here today
that all OF the Dutch warships in
American waters have been ordered
to proceed at once to Venezuela and
make an assertive demonstration
unless President Castro apologies
for the summary expulsion of j. II.
Dereus, the Holland ambassado".
Should the worst come to the wors'
the Dutch may lombard the Ven
ezuelan ports OF LaGuayra and
Puerto Della. although such an ac-
tion Is hardly anticipated
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
4 BIC EVENT

The biggest event Of the season in
sporting circles will be pulled on
at the rink tonight, notice OF which
appears in a full page ad in this
paper These men are artists In
the ring and Bluefield will have an
opportunity TO witness a wrestling
match between champions this even
ing Blain Carter. OF Pittsburg.
and r. A Brady. OF Cincinnati. will
give an exhibition that will attract
the greatest crowd that the rink has
ever known, or we fail in our guess.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
RAILROAD
CONFERENCE
OFFICERS OF SOUTHERN RAIL-
WAY MEET TO DISCUSS BuSI.
NESS SITUATION IN THE
SOUTH.

Washington. ID. ,Cl SJuly IA
conference of twenty OF the chez
traffic OFFICERS of tile Southern
railway and subsidiary corporations
will begin at the office OF the South
ern here today. the purpose being
a discussion of the business situa-
tion generally in the south. The
gathering. which was called by w.
w. Finley. president or the South
ern, will be presided over by him
and will include the presidents OF
the companies affiliated with tie
road.
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LIGHTNING
STRUCK TENT
WILD MAN BECOMES UNGOV-
ERNABLE AND BITES VICIOUS
IL.

Mcdonald, Pa, July 27-Leppo.
the wild man, with the Metropolitan
show here, became crazcd when
lightning struck the big tent, and
in his fury attacked John Dudley,
a negro, with his teeth. and bit him
so badly that he will die. Leppo
fastened his teeth in Dudlcy's neck
and held on until his Jaws were
pried apart with an iron bar in the
hands of another employc of the
show
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
MIR. MOSS ILL.

The services at the Christian
church last evening were with
drawn on account OF the illness Of
the pastor Mr.. Moss was taken sud
denly III shortly after dinner yea
charge of the service. He is at
present resting nicely.
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Publicity Committee.

Henry Watterson, OF Louisville,
was selected chairman of new
committee which will be charged
with the publicity problems of the
campaign The body which Col.
watterson will head will be known
as the Newspaper Committee" It's
membership will be drawn from
the publishers OF all metropolitan
newspapers in the country who sup
port Mr. Bryan's candidacy.
The exact membership of this
committee will be announced from
Buffalo after Col Watterson has
had an opportunity to confer with
National Chairman Norman j..
Mack. The executive committee Of
the national committee. will also be
announced from Buffalo. according
to a statement made just before the
adjournment OF the subcommittee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
NEW YORK
FOR BRYAN
cleared Mr. Mack was elected by ac-
clamation.
MIR. Bryan's Statement.

Cleared MT. MdCh WIS elctleu Dy aC-
clamation
Mr.. Bryan's Statement.
| SO pleased was Mr.. Bryan that
he gave out n statement, In which
he openly announced that the APP
pointment is a recognition OF the
eastern Democracy and that fight
will be made to carry New York.
The statement follows:
THE action of the committee in
Its selection of officers" said he. SIS
Iyery satisfactory. Mr.. Mack is
member OF the committee, and It
has been felt all the time that the
chairman should be taken from the
,com~ittee unless Ihere was some
weighty reason for going outside
and sJfcA syeason appeared. Mr..
Matt$ " APPOINTMENT is a recognition
OF the eastern Democracy and an
announcement thatN we expect TO
fight fer New York.
He is in harmony with our plat
form apd. can say OF him person
ally that he has been a close and
trusted friend in my two former
campaigns. One of the strongest
arguments in his favor was that he
is successful business man. Be
ginning at the bottom of the ladder
he has built up business that
amounts to more than a half a mil
lion dollars n year, and the eXecu
tive ability that he has shown in his
work commended him TO the com
mittee that made the selection.
Mr.. Mack when asked for a state
ment said:
"The selection came unsolicited
and / am thankful for the conf
dence reposed in me. We will open
headquarters in Chicago as soon as
possible and branch headquarters
in New York city The plan at
present is for a systematic campaign
and to push the fight in every
state"
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AMERICAN
ATHLETES
THE CONoUoRING HEROES WILL
RECEIVE ROYAL WELCOME
ON RETURN.

New York. July 27.-Acting
Mayor Patrick +. McGowan today
named the members of big recep-
ton committee to arrange well
come for the conquering American
athletes of the Olympic games fit-
ting their unparalleled achievement
on track and field upon their re-
turn from England.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27
OAKVALE VS.. GLEN LYN.

In a game OF ball between the
Oakvale and Glen Lyn cams on
Saturday. the score stood TO In
favor Of Oakyale.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27

The Southern Clean street COM
pany are having samples OF their
sanitary trash cans displayed on
the streets today. They are clean
and attractive In appearance and
will be Of great service.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-27

commemorative Attorney H. A
Routh. of Russell county, Virginia.
was In the city yesterday