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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26
GENERAL. STOFSSEI. AIMUDGED
GUILTY BY MILITARY COURT.
Defender OF Port Arthur Was &C.
c,lsed Of Cowardice, Timidity and
the Deliberate Surrender 6 the
Fortress I" tho Japanese Six Weeks
Sooner Than Necessary to Save Ills
Own Life.

st. Frtcrsbarg. Feb. 20.--Lieut
Ger Sto sssel was condemned to death
this evening by military court for
the surrender Of Port Arthur to .ne
Jaranese. Gen. Fock, who comma nd
ed the fourth cart eiterian division OF
Port Arthur. was ordere.l r-rrinnand.
I'd for disciplinary ofrense, which
was not cohncctei with the surrent
der. md Gen. Sinyrnorf. acting com.
mandant Of the fortress. and Ma,or
Gen. Eriss. chief Of stafs to Gen. s.o.
essel, were acquitted " tho charges
against them f'r lack OF proof. The
CONT recommended that the dtatr
sentence upon 1dct. Gen. Stu"ssci be
commuted to 10 years Imprisonment,
in fortress and that he be excluded
frUin service.
Gen. Vodar. president of the
court. Rad the sentences amid a tense
silence BY graf effort Gf self
control Gen. Stnrs.ei maintained q
rigid solnier.iike impassivity. Gen
Smier"ft also was seemingly unmov-
I'd. but there wore tears IN the eyes
M Gen. Rtiss.
The sentence Of death was pro-
nounccd unon .;"n. Stcessel "foy
surrcniering the fortress ,.cfore ali
the means cf defense 'hAd been ea
h*usttd. for failing to enforce his :.u
tn rrty and fer military n,isde mean
ops'
t"srn tia,ion CT the. sentence was
asked tn the ground that "Por'
Arthur. im.et by overwhelming forces
defended itself undcr Gen. stoessel's
'eat:rship with unsxampiad stub
tornees and liled the worll with as
t"ni.hMeni at the hernic courage OF
its garrison; that several ,,ssanlts haG
Lesn reialsed with tremendous losses
or the part OF the emmy; that G.n.
Stoesscl Throughout the siege hal
maintained the heroic cNirage CT he
defenders. and finally. that he had ta-
k"n energetic part in three cam.
paigns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26
NeiShbOrhO<,d E'aVOritc.

MRS. r. D. Charles, of Harbor. Me,
speaking Of Electric Bittcrs. says: ut
Is a neighborhood favorite here with
u.s." 1t deserves to be a favorite ev-
erywhere. 1t gives quick relief IN
dyspepsia, liver complaint, kidney de.
rangemcpt, malnutrition, nervousness
weakness and general debility. lts
action on the blood, as a thorough pu-
rifier, makes 1t especially useful as d
sprirp medicine. This grand alter.
ative tonic is sold under guarantee al
Sitert's Drug Store. soc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

"A weak stomach means weak
stomach nerves always. And this IL also
true Of the hcart and kidneys. It's a
pity that sick ones continue to drug
the stomach or stimulate the heart
and kidneys. The weak nerves. not
the organs themselves. need this help.
This explains why DR.. Shops Restor-
ative has. and Is promptly helping 30
many sick oneA 1t goes direct to the
cause Of these diseases. Test this
VI vital truth apd STE. sibert's DRUG
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

The Clinchfleld Coal Corporation, OF
Roanoke, Va, has definitely decided
upon Charleston as the port of distri-
button for their output, and plans tn
commence the erection there within
the next few months Of coal bunkers
costing several hundred thousand dol
lars upon land purchased near Payne's
creek, on the Cooper river.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

"To stop that pain In the back. that
stiffness Of the joints and muscles.
take Pinules. They are guaranteed.
Don't suffer from rheumatism. back
ache, kidney trouble. when you get
80 days treatment for $1.00. A single
dose at bed time proves their merit.
Get them today. Sold by Sibert
Drug Co. 12-1.3m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

The great Guadalupe artesian well
at Guadalupe. Mexico. which used to
spout 100 feet high. only spouts hslf
that now.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26
Suffering and Doll.rs Saved.

sE. 3. Loper. OF Marilla, N. T.. says
] am q carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arni-
60 Salve. It has saved me sufser-
lng and dollars. It IL by far the bsst
healing salvc have ever found"
Heals burns. sores ulcers. fever
sores, sczcsna and piles. 2Ic. at 81.
bert's Drug SrS~s, .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

Il Grippe and Pneumonia.
sFoley's Honey and Tar cures Ia
grippe, coughs and prevents pneumo-
MIA. Refuse any but 'he genuine In
the yellow package. Sibert's Drug
store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26
nmnlIEs ron GOVERNOR.

o~s1 As<m IsVV-VUcSe
b = ~ ouestsoas Likely to Fisu~.
~ HsrsNlswssily Ia the aNs.aign-
ease ~ Rwn ~ Local Optlop,>t---
opvsFal AsS.lrmnss.
n coenmbia. Feb. ls.--lJp to this time
fN1o psohAbility has been strong al
D1-< 70 The point os certainty that
DYvs Anssl would glide into second
(n without opposition. ~ was the
0oo fate Of Gov. Hayward. but he
1onsslng ef shs Legislature. and its
.o.o1oR recsntly. have wrought several
\ F<Gn<Dun1 changes In this program.
- practical certainly now " that
- ouoersatnriai race this summer
- - IN sxtrsmsly lively. if nat sen-
D1roAl one with half dozen men
- ~ raec. WITH = great variety OF
~1unoB platforms from which TO chose.
c1oes s<natnr Cole l. I:lease. Of
1oCVesrrx authorizes ysur corrsspon-
- - sdrnally announce his candi-
1off Tor 0~wvner. HIS hquor plat
/. -. ~ .,..., w.~~ s..
!. 80. ~..- 49,.
\. >rr.'[ S-~.~ ~ y -
Y, ~ - .,......, - - 80 80 -.
- Dd1asity of Ne state dispsnsary
~ S1'{r' \. v.,.,,..s v..-,,v !. ooc ,,....
\ - ~. r.e, ~hs,s ,ho xo.s 80. s,,,,
- >n,ov,r : arnbsr "A eAna,A.t..' r.
n ~ 1o,n t<.,usht shatlhe v,u,., o9s,
Y ~ oev)<<,1.u - ssn.t y. but dsvo,op.
1o6oo ~ - pn,t so< ves1rs have
<1cs Nm otA~rv,s,. IN sp,te ~ ~,
nun11un io1.e diseastsnA o. 4 large
- q ~ opoato he bss for veaYs
\ - oas q ne smartsst and most in.
onn11o, usuhers Of IL
q = also prsolscai,y certain. un-
114p thers Are further radical changes
= ~ pss1tical situation. that Repre-
1nsn6a>lvs yqha O. Richards for n
OF yssr one OF the House
" - - = ~ r.ce -, aov.rnor
q ,nnance Anssl On . stass wids proh,b,-
~ - p1oeeorm. HIs nght throush ten
4 rGn(nDucus ysars for . rspsaI Of the
USoooneutai Han lsw has brought him
H ~ psoninsncs o. account Of the ad-
<ocDe oct1pn e ne Senate on that
n nnDcDee ~ Wpek. a numbre OF a.
~ haxs come 70 hiih and ofIer-
>Do o61r suuport and urged him to
49, lroGnlslle u work SDr him re-
80 e HE Hauoe plaxform. Scme
~ onrrs hsve urpsd HIN. to run for
+ urnosnnnt gusernor against prtSaAent
~ - ouna6s McIIeoA 90 account Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

II you are In the market for a Pi.
ano. Organ or Sewing Machine see or
write me. and will give you more
for your money than any opa else.
Call and see ''The Best"
Beautiful Upright Piano from $50
up.
New Home Sewing Machine from
,ss7 up.
Organs from $50 up.
Old pianos. organs and sewing ma.
chimes taken in exchange. New one,
sold on easy terms.
Repairs Of all kinds done, and SUD
plies Of all kinds furnished.
Write for prices. Office telephone
No. 1S1. resident telephone No. 49,.
M. b. RANDLE, Manager,
10 West Liberty Street, Sumter, 8. o.
Easily
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26

Judge Wilson. who Il hulding court
In Columbia, has fined q numter Of
witnesses IS each for failure to be on
hand when called.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26
Weak Kidneys

- Meak HdneZA surely point % weak hdnv
Nesvea The kidnsya hks ths HsHSS and ~
ssn ssomnecn. md their weaMeea nos in The oeSaS
end sTensthen them. Dr.. 6hoop'S Rsceoai3vV =
medicane spedncally prepared . r0aoA thosS
Soosx0lum( nerves. TO dos4or tho xidneyS al0nN
= vsm ma's' H y . Waste Of tina and ofnonsy .
u yoW back aches o. q weak n xhs u,4no
80 csn dexk end :tzons, II yoa havsympeo4s
~ 1tnaSnn ot 0enef distrsehng or dAngsrom Ia
ne{ oieeaee try Dr. Shoopa RestcrA&aveo mon1h.
Aoteo OF IQutd-and see what it en- and Vfu
ootor yoo. Oruggik recunmon6 ond IN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-02-26


OF the lowlands. The benign hills Of
Santee. t. they were fondlly desig.
mated by GenA Honry Lee in the Rev
olution. appear to have we'll descrved
this application for this was the ia
vorite camping CROWD Of Ge. Greene
during that early and critical period
OF tho country's history.
This elevated oasis formerly In
such high repute among the dwell
ers Of the surrounding plain, though
unshorn today OF It's original attrac-
tions. has for many years beer over
looked In the fashionable rush for
distant resorts such as the increase
OF wealth elsewhere now offers the
modern traveller and seeker after
now and artificial environments, To
people acclimated to the uniform
ter.pcratue OF the low country, thu
extremes between day and night ir
the mountains are often uncongenial
and sometimes injurious to health
TO such persons the equable condi-
tions prevailing here are decidedly
more conducive to comfort
The change to the mountains In
tho height Of the summer season
proves often serious shcck to those
who have bcen enervated by long
residence In the more torrid region
Iof the low country. This observatoir
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
Thouaht She Was sliqhted.

The daughter OF well known rep
loscntative on her tenth birthday had
a party at her home in Washington.
and one of the guests was the daugh.
ter OF a senator. The birthday cake
shone glorious with ten candles. A
few weeks later the senator's daugh.
ter reached her eighth milestone. and
party was in order. Just before the
guests arrived the small celebrant be.
took herself to the dining room to take
4 look at the festal board High on
its pedestal of crystal stood the birth.
day cake and circling it's snowy cir.
cumference were eight tiny candles.
one for each year. One, two. three.
four, FIVE, six seven, eight" ejaculat-
ed the small hostess. Mamma, nam.
ma, please come here quick They've
only put eight candles on my birthday
cake and my fathers a senator! Now
Mary - had ten candles on her
birthday cake and she's only the
daughter of n congressman"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
ECHOES OF AESOP.

Genius genius!" shouted the
Book Boosters while the new novel
was still damp from the press.
The simple villagers came running
10 the cry. only to find that tie
Booster had fooled them.
In the course of time the junkman
claimed his own. and the presses put
forth another new book
Genius, gcnius," shouted the
Boosters; and again the villagers came
running with their dollars-stuue
again.
Genius, genius," shouted the
Boosters many more times, and many
more times the villagers responded to
the false alarm.
At last a real sure-enough Genius
did arrive, and the excited Book
Boosters made a terrible ado But no
body paid any attention TO their cries
or rendered the Genius the slightest
assistance.
As result the poor wretch starved
to death and was buried in the pot.
tors field.
Moral There is no believing Book
Booster, even when he speaks the
truth-Puck.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
NO MORE OF PHoNOGRAPH.
Why Secretary Metcaf Has Discon.
tinued It's Use.

Secretary of the Navy Mctcalf has
had an experience with the phono.
graph which causes him to lean all TIC
more strongly upon stenographcrs.
When arranging 20 prepare h.s an
nual repor. he found all the short.
hand clerks in the department en-
gagged upon work they could not sus.
pend, and he decided TO use phOno
graph. The first day he dictated some
thing like 10 600 words into the little
instrument. The cylinder turned With
an easy motion and the machine APP
parently registered what the secretary
said without a hitch The next day
thousands Of more words were uttered
by the secretary in the little wonders
ear. The third day he completed tie
report The cylinders were turned
over to the typewriters. and tho sec
rotary went out to play COLT When
he returned a typewriter came 20
him
Mr. Secretary" he SAID, 70 plono
graph did not register properly some
thing was the matter with it,"
What's that?" asked the secretary,
astonished Let's hear It,"
The story circulating at the navy
department is that the secretary put
the receiver TO his ears and heard
the phonograph gurgle There was q
buzz. then 10000 battle ships are re-
Guired'-buzz. submarines are
weapons, the armor Of which causes
them tc make not less than 10 knots
per hour"
Then the secretary said few words
which We're not registered on the cyl.
indor and called to his stano2rapher.
He is now engaged in debating his TO
port to his private secretary
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
THE BOND
ELECTION
A VERY LIGHT VOTE BEING
POLLED-THE VOTE IN THE
CITY SUPPOSED TO BE STRONG
LY FOR THE ISSUE.

At O'Clock only a light vote had
been polled on the proposed issue OF
bonds for school Improvement. The
vote is sufficient, however, If any
where near a unit for the issue, TO
overcome any adverse vote at the
country precincts. The news from
the country indicates a pretty heavy
majority against the issue At Brush
fork precinct IL is expected that So
per cent. OF tn, vote will be against
bonds. At Ada there are several in
fluential workers for the issue, but a
light vote is being pollel. We have
not heard from Belcher's or Titles
burg
AT the city precincts the vote at 3
O'Clock was as follows:
Precinct No. LOS votes, proba-
bly, votes against the issue.
No. lilo votes, OF which Is
will be against bonds.
No. 30 votes. about ~ against.
No. 4.-12O votes. about against
No. 5,-236 votes, about Is
against.
No. 6.-72 votes, about 3 against.
No. 100 votes, about 10
against.
No. Sd votes, about 5 against
Total, 7S7 for, and II against.
1t requires three-hfths of the
votes cast to carry the issue. If this
forecast is anywhere near correct.
the bond issue will carry. The total
vote in the country precincts will
hardly exceed 275. -
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
EUGENE FIELDS JOKE.

Eugene Field was responsible for
a great many practical jokes, but
they were always redeemed by the
merit of originality and perfect good
humor Not long ago 1 repeated his
answer to a visitor who had worn
out his welcoma and who finished
himself by asking:
"Ah, Mr.. Field, why do you have
wire netting in your Window"
ITO enable me to resist the CON
lstant impulse to jump the ten stories
when ! am bored"
Jaw, very clever, Mr.. Field. "
commented the Engllshman, squar-
ing himself for a protracted stay.
But it is detachable" retorted
Field, with annoyance: and | am
labout to remove it,"
History doesn't record that the
stranger saw the point" but let us
assume that he did.
The best practical joke Field ever
played was upon his discoverer and
exploiter, Melville Il. stone. During
the Columbian Worlds Fair. a dis
iinguishad group OF European jour
nalists and diplomats had expressed
a wish to visit the office OF the Chi
cago Daily News and date for their
coming had been set.
When the party arrived and the
bufl1fnc IaI I.,r t,.,.,.....4Y $50
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
DIED AT OLD AGE.

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 11.-Capt. r
p. McClntock died yesterday morn.
ing at his home on Campbell avenue
from Bright's disease, aged II years
lie was a native Of Bedford, but had
resided i'm Roanoke for thirteen
years. He served with distinction in
The Confederate army in Pegram's
famous battery with Purcelrs Bat.
TALON ne was a member Of william
Watts Camp Of Confederate Veterans
and stood high in the esteem Of III
who knew him He IS survived by
his wife and six children. Mr. F. w
McClintook e. this city. Mr. r w
McCHntock Of Graham, and Mrs. w
" Payne. and Misses Maggie. sallie,
and Lula McClint0ck, Of this city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
Relics of a Great COMPOSER.

Among LIES largest ircnies is the
fate that often befalls the manuscript
of a genius. OF no one is this true,
than OF Beethoven. When this greatest
of composers was alive he was inces
sanity in financial difficulty. After
his death all his manuscript were sold
at auction-oyer 200 OF them there
were-yet they brought hardly $500
This would be at the rate of abops
two dollars and a half apiece. The
other day the manuscript of his G
major sonata for violin and piano
written in r 2, was sold by a man in
Leipsic to a man in Florence for A..
SOD marks, or 10000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
But SEEING is Relieuinn.

Three business men of Chicago, one
OF whom is said to be rather close"
IN financial matters. were on their
way TO luncheon one day. when they
were stopped by several sisters of
charity, soliciting aims. Each one of
the three men contributed something;
but when one Of the sisters inadvert.
emily solicited from the close" man
second time. he protested politely
that he had already done his part. AS
the three continued on their way. one
whispered in the ear of the other. "a
believe him, but ] did not see it." 81
saw him do it." whispered back the
second man, but don't believe it,
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11

The Rich Mountain Dairy Farm at
farewell INVITES the people of Blue
ield to inspect its premises. 1t is
charge OF an expert dairyman. The
'ows are groomed like the kings
horses and the barn is as clean as
your kitchen To insure absolute
purity and cleanliness the milk is
run through De Laval Separators
cooled, aerated, and in the process
vice strained through immaculate
cloths. Depots have been established
n Bluefeld with st. Clair G. Good
son and Kahle & Kahle.
THE RICH MT. DAIRY FARM.
2-7-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
BABVs SHARE OF BLAME.

She had been fitted for two gowns
the total cost Of which was nearly
5000.
Now" she said to the dressmaker
Il want you to do me a favor"
Certainly was the prompt re
Spouse.
The customer colored deeply. 81
want you to make out the bill partly
for gowns for me and partly for baby
dresses and baby's cloak"
The dressmaker was used to the
whims OF fashionable women, but this
was something she was a little slow
In comprehending. The customer ex
planned
You see," she said, my husband
is very fond of our baby, and IL he
sees that the bill is partly for dresses
for her-welL he won't mind sc
much"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11

A little Lobster Salad,
Terrapin, and other things,
And in a very little while
A doctors phone bell rings.
The terrapin is on his feet,
The Holsters found his claw,
And judging from the inner man
Theirs Is the "Unwritten Law"
The case is quickly diagnosed
As Inside Information,
On how a lobster and terrapin
Can raise so much tarnation.
The trouble found, it was the thing
To furnish quick relief,
And the way Of Rydale's Stomach
Tablets accomplished this,
Was Simply beyond belief.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11

Hon. Stuart II. Bowman, of Hunt
ington, was in the city yesterday
looking after the real estate Of the
East View Land company. Mr.
Bowman is one of the most promi-
nent Democrats in the state, mem
Der Of the board OF regents Of the
state normal schools. and a former
state senator. Mr. Bowman is opti-
mistic as to Democratic prospects at
the fall elections.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
Not Forutno Ahead

What are you kicking about? You
have never even been arrested" said
the chronic convict.
1T is true have never been arrest
ed, returned the expert forger. but
every time l have taken the trouble to
write another mans name on a check
that check has come back marked
Not sufficient funds Puck
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
HiIaritv Paint

do you believe in the theory of life
on Mars?'
Yes answered the conyiviai but
shallow person; the redncss of the
planet would indicate that there is
considerable life on Washington
Star.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
STREET CONDEMNATION.

I'm the suit to condemn certain
lands along South Bland street. for
-troet and road purposes, tho com
mIss.oners met yesterday and made
he following awards: To George w.
Jones. sG75; S. j. Goldman, 800:
p r oliver $4,000. This. in addi-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
oregon Apples Sold at 81 Zach.

oregon Apples Sold at 81 Each.
The recent sale of n number OF
boxes OF winter banana apples at
Hood river al IS n box has brought
mp the question OF record prices for
apples The horticultural annals OF
the state show that in 1856 one box
of Spitzenberg apples grown in the
Willamette valley and shipped to San
Francisco netied the shipper $50. In
the same year three boxes of winesaps
were sold in Portland for STOP. OF s3i
a box I'm 1855. 5000 boxes Of apples
grown in Oregon were sold at prices
which netted the shipper $40 to $50 a
bushel. in 1854 500 boxes were sold
at from $50 to 800 box. The first lot
Of apples grown on grated trees we're
sold in Portland by the grower
Henderson Luelling. at 81 an apple
Los Angeles Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
Mr.. Flea Wasn't There

Yeast-They say the flea is covered
with armored plates. very hard and
overlapping each other. Each bends in
conformity with the movements Of the
body.
CrimsOnbeak-Well. I've often struck
at a flea, but l assure you that what
my hand came in contact with came
very far from resembling armored
plate.-Yonkers Statesman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
MOI Property DESCRIPTIVE.

AT what hour do you wish the mar
rage solcmnized?' asked the clergy
man.
Eight o'clock tomorrow evening"
said the caller. twirling his hat in an
embarrassed way; but there ain't
no need of being so awfully solemn
about it, you know. I'm the clown and
shes the lady bareback rider."-CLi
cago Tribune.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
The DISADVANTAGE

Why do you dislike poetry so
much o.
Because. answered the man who
uses scented hair OIL when you quote
prose very few people can be sure
it isn't AN original remark. but when
you quote poetry everybody IS wise
on the instant Washington Star.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11

Doctor said the convalcscent
smiling weakly. you may send i'm
your bill any day, now"
Tut. tut, replied the NJ. d.. silenc.
Ing his patient with a wave OF his
hand. You're not strong enough
yet'-Judge
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
Very In1pre.-:..@

All" said the foreigner, ut is very
Impressive to think that any one OF
those boys playing out there in the
street may one day be called to tho
presidency of your great and glorious
country"
Yes, any of EN- may be called"
replied the native, but you can bet
your life mighty few of EN- are likely
to be chosen. Chicago Recorders
nd
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
According TO orders.

How do you do" exclaimed the let
ter carrier, as he greeted the auc
tioneer
Il do as l am bid" answered the
auctioneer. with fendish grin.
Much the same here" reioined the
J. C. II do as ] am directed Chi.
cago Daily News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11
Helpind Her Out

Unsophisticated Visitor Crying to
use the telephone kitty, what do
you say when you take this thing of
the hook?
Little Girl-Papa always says. Darn
you, Central, you've given me the
wrong mber."-Chicago Tribune.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-11

ton to the amounts heretofore paid
Mr.. oliver, makes his total damages
about $500. 1t is to be hoped that
the litigation over these matters can
be amicably adjusted and the streets
paved in the early spring. Bland
street is, at present, in a deplorable
condition.