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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
OF MDOWEBL Is FORECAST OF
WADE ". FRAZIER-ROUSING
MEETING OF DEMOCRATS IN
HALLSVILLE-DR l.. II. CLARK
MAKES CLEAR AND CONCISE
TALK.

Hallsville, w. Va, Oct. 22.-Spe-
cial.--Dast night was the banner
night for Democracy in this little
town. The largest attended and the
most enthusiastic meeting Of the
present campaign was held here in
the public school house, the meeting
having for its speakers, Hon. l.. n.
Clark, candidate for congress from
the Filth district, Hon. ID. l.. Auvill,
candidate for member Of the house
OF delegates from Mcdowell county.
and Hon. B. w. Lively, OF Hunting
ton. The meeting vas presided over
BY Wade H. Frazier candidate for
justice OF 5he peace. who In a few
remarks stated the object and aim OF
the meeting. and who brought forth
hearty applause by stating that he
saw better times ahead for the de-
cent people OF Mcdowell county
.lr. Auvill made short, clear and
honest statement OF his position In
this campaign, stating that he wore
no mans collar, belonged TO no man
or clique Of men, and II elected By
the people OF Mcdowell would rep
resent the whole people, and not
simply the chosen few. Dr. Clark,
who next spoke, made a riost favor
able impression indeed, this being
the first time the people OF Dayy
had heard him. and Il Is the opin-
ion OF those present that the doc
tor made many votes by his clean,
straight unprejudiced talk. II Is
an omen OF better things for the
people when such men as Dr. Clark
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
Better Times
Ahead For the
Decent People

lay down their business interests
and consent TO devote their time
and talents to the interests OF the
entire people. The principal speech
OF the evening was delivered by Mr..
Lively, OF Huntington, who made a
strong, clear and plain explanation
OF number OF the national issues,
and discussed at some length the Is
sues before the people in the state
OF West Virginia. This Is a cam
paign OF education and not OF Wilt.
6cation, and the speaker who comes
before the people to discuss the is
sues, must have something besides
jokes and anecdotes TO give them
There were about three hundred
people present at this meeting,
many OF whom were Republicans,
and quite a number OF ladies. The
meeting was closed by few re-
marks from Senator Beavers. who
urged upon 5he young men espccia-
ly the importance or q wing all mat
ters concerned in this campaign. fap
and due consideration befire cast
ing their vote on the tbird Of No
Yember next.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

Taylor Tells
Of His ESCAPE

bayou and made for a sunken log.
Behind this l hid and the mob fired
several hundred shots in 10 the log.
They evidently believed | was dead,
for l heard one of them say: He's
dead, and let him god and with that
he rode away.
Il remained In the water unbll
after the mob was out OF hearing
and went TO an island in the lake.
where I remained all day Tuesday.
At night | started out and walked
all night, coming up to a house at
six O'Clock this morning"
Union City. Tenn, Oct. a.
Governor Patterson, who arrived
here last night. begand to direct
operations toward the apprehension
or those concerned in the murder OF
Captain Ranxin at Reel Foot Lake
One hundred and fifty militiamen.
under the command of Col. n. c..
Tatom. arrived yesterday and were
distributed throuhout the district
Posses started from this city to
seacch for Colonel Taylor.
Governor Patterson gave out the
following statement yesterday be-
fore II was learned that Colonel
Taylor had not been killed.
Il have ordered the largest re-
ward the law will permit fer the ar
rest and conviction of the assas-
sins. and have ordered out troops.
have believed that the military
should be the last resort OF state
governed by law. but the time has
now come when IL Is my duty as
governor TO use all the power at
my command TO restore order in the
region where these assasS.nations
have occurred and to assist the
courts in the apprehension and pun
ishment of the perpetrators. II
must be taken by all as purpose
deliberately formed, and i hope NJ
Ian or body OF men anywhere In
the state VIII fail to understand 1t.
We have had enough OF lawless acts
OF threats, intimidation and other
methods OF terrorizing citizens and
communities. This should be stopp-
ed, or the consequences will have
to be accepted. For the present i
have left the campaign for the gov
ernorship, believing the upholding
of law and order in our state is OF
more consequence than political dis
cuss.on."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

DISCLOSURE
OF THE ACTIONS OF THE MIG
GERS PLACED ON THE FORCE
AGAINST PROTEST. OF THE
MERCHANTS AND OTHER RE
srECrABLE PEOPLE OF THE
CITY.

c'arksburg, w. Va, Oct 22.--
Minnie Mcdonald. young woman
or Fairmont, arrived here Tuesday
morning and appealed to Chief OF
Police Stealy to recover her purse
and bracelet which sho said Niger
Officers Howard and Farmer stole
from her along with Ave dollars i'm
money she said that tho theft oc-
Cured near the Southern Pine Lum-
Der company's plant between Main
and Pike streets on the night OF the
twonty-serond of September.
The charges made by the young
woman were OF such serious ma
ture as TO warrant the chief In taxi
Ing her affidavit on the same for the
purpose of taaing action against the
two officers. Some action Will be
taken this morning by the mayor.
AS stated In her affidavit the
young woman was practically forced
to drink whiskey handed to her by
the two niggers. She then fell asleep
and does not know what happened
but said yesterday that she believed
she had been assaulted by at lehst
one OF the nggers.
II will be well remembered that
when the city police were being se-
ected by the council last spring for
the ensuing year that the merchants
association presented a petition to
the council to name the force up OF
white men. The gang end of the
council voted those two niggers In
o.. the force In the face OF the pro-
test by the merchants and many 9TH
er citizens.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
RESOLUTIONS BY State
FEDERATION OF LABOR

The West Virginia State Fedora
tion OF Labor, IN sesson at Clarks-
burg, drafts the following resolu-
tion in endorsement OF Samuel Com
pers in his stand for w. J. Bryan:
whereas, the opposition TO la
Dor is conniving in ever possible
way to cast odium upon the leaders
OF our movement, and especially
Pres dent Samuel Gompers, OF the
American Federation OF Labor. that
our eorts may be nullified; there
fore, be il
Resolved, That we, the repre-
natives OF the West Virginia
State Federation OF Labor. do here
by affirm our confidence in the in
tegrity of Samuel Gompers, Presi-
dent OF the American Federation OF
Labor, and the members OF the ex-
ecutlve council in that they are
carrying out the instructions and
mandates OF American Federation
OF Labor conventions and protest
meetings neld TO register the desire
of the rank and file Of wage earn
ers against the legislative and judi
cial discrim nation OF our govern
ment and courts; and
Resolved, That It is significant
that every accredited LABOR repre-
sentative is using his greatest ef-
fort in support of labors program,
which augure success in our under
taking"
The resolutions we're unanimous
Iy endorsed after spirited debate.
The following telegram was seat
to President Gompers, president OF
the American Federation of Labor;
ITO Samuel Gompers, president ana
Frank Morrison. secretary Amerl-
can Federation OF Labor, 423 q.
street. Washington, ID. c.:
"The officers and delegates OF the
second annual convention OF the
West Virginia State Federation OF
Labor. in convention assembled, ex-
tend to you and through you to the
labor movement OF our country ira
ternal greetings, having every con-
fidence I'm your integrity and con
duct OF the campaign for genuine
liberty.
wv F. WEIGH,
pres. w Va. state F OF L.
wv. r. CURRY,
"sec. w Va state F. OF l..
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
BRYAN AMO G0MPERs
ATTACKED BY ROOSEVELT
BITTERLY ATTACKS DEMoCRAT-
10 CANDIDATE AND LABOR
LEADER--SAYs THE PROOFS
ED REMEDIES ARE A SHAM.

Wash nton, Oct. 22.-Campaign
literature was enriched yesterday by
letter from President Roosevelt
addressed TO United States Senator
Philander G. Knox, of Pennsylvania.
In which Mr.. Roosevelt pays his re-
spects to Samuel Gompers. president
of the American Federation OF La
Dor.
Speaking at Philadelphia on Tues
day. Senator Knox took issue with
Mr.. Gompers on the question OF the
attitude OF organized labor In the
president campaign and the presl-
dents letter OF yesterday Is in sup
port OF Mr.. Knox's views.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
Forest Fires
Checked
GENERAL RAINS FOR THE PAST
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.

Richmond, Wis, Oct. 22.-Rains
have been general all over north
eastern Wisconsin during the last
twenty four hours. There has been
a sufficient quantity fell to check
the forest fires which have been
raging all over the state The gov
ernment gauge shows a rain fall OF
1872 inches.
Never before have the forest hrss
been so destructive and tn rata
comes at a most oppOT.une time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
BRYAN IN
HUNTINGTON
SPEAKS TO TwENTY-Two THOU
SAND ENTHusIACTIC HEAR
ERS.

Huntington, W. Va, oc-. "a
Special.-Twenty-two thousand en-
thusiastic people heard William J.
Bryan speak here today. His voice
was lin excellent condition and he
held his audience completely spell
bound for over an hour.
Great enthusiasm prevails among
the Democrats In and around Hum
ington. Cabell county will roll NJ
n Democratic majority OF Ave hu7.
dred and Wayne county at least
seven hundred. The belief mere a
that Bryan will carry the state by
safe majority, while Bennett VIII
sweep the state. g. @ ssssfa .r-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
kERN'S SON IS
DANGEROUSLY ILL
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
MAY CANCELL ENGAGEMENTS
TO BE AT BEDSIDE OF LITTLE
BOY.

indianapolis, Oct. 22.-Little
Johnnie Kern, son OF the Democrat
ic vice pres dental candidate, who
recently suffered a stroke OF infan-
tile paralysis is no better, an dre-
mains dangerously H. Mr.. Kern ar
rived at home this morning and will
remain at the bedside OF his son
1t may be that Mr.. Kern will have
to cancel speaking engagements.
Complications have set in and there
is little hopes for the recovery OF
his favorite child.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
SWANSON AD-
DRESSES CLUB IN NEW YORK

New York, Oct. Ex-Governor
Swanson OF Virginia, will be one OF
the principal speakers before the
Association OF Southern Democrats
here tonight. This association has
thirty thousand members and is a
yer strong organization.
Governor Swanson has been very
much In demand in this campaign
He is recognized as one OF the ablest
speakers in the country.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
WHY WOMEN LOVE, TONIGOT

The Hutton Bailey Stock compa-
nv played "Down the Trail at the
theatre last night to large house
This play turned out to be one oi
the best popular priced plays OF me
season and instantly won for them
splendid reputation. This was
by far the strongest and best play
30 far presented By this excellent
company. and its presentation was
delightful in It's artistic finish.
why Women Love" This Is a
sensati onal comedy drama-the
scenes being laid in the Blue Grass
regions OF Kentucky. NaudeN'pe
between acts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

An alleged newspaper said TO be
published some where in the interior
OF the county makes the miBleading
statement that John w. Dunn, Of
Plymouth district. will vote the
straight Republican Ticket as re-
suit OF reading THE Reformer." +"
Now, the truth OF the matter Is that
tie Republicans and Democrats Of
Piyn,)Ith district have all along
placed Mr.. Dunn in the list OF eleV-
en- Republicans in that district who
Will vote the straight Republican
ticKet. Wade Dunn Is the kind Of
partisan who wca vote his party
ticket 81 every man on It was proven
guilty OF felony. Such partisans are
scarce in Plymouth this year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

Tfptonville, Tenn, Oct. 22.-Un-
harmed, save numerous scratches re-
ceived in a thirty-hour trip through
unfamiliar woods and the fatigue
incident to the trip, without food.
and the mental strain, Col r. Zah
ary Taylor reached here yesterday.
after a miraculous escape from
night riders at Reel Foot Lake, who
murdered his partner, Capt, Quin-
tin Rankin, night before last.
His own story OF his experIen-
ces was told by him yesterday as
follows:
Monday noght last. Capt Ran
kin and L went to Reel Foot Lake
in response to a letter from a Mr..
Carpenter, of Union City, who want
ed to lease some timber lands. On
the Log House, or Ward Hotel,
and early after supper retired. Some
time during the night we were
aroused by some one knocking at
our door, and on opening the door
mob of masked men were found
standing in the hall. We were or
dered TO dress, and as the leader of
the mob said, he wanted to talk to
US, we put on our clothes and ac-
companied the men to the back OF
the lake, some distance from the
hotel -~as. .'-r--T ss-7.fe rltzes.l
THE leader OF the mob talked
with us telling us we were asso-
ciating too much with Judge Har-
ris, and were taking entirely too
much interest in the lake. He said
that the course of Harris and the
West Tennessee Land Company, n
prohibiting free fishing, was caus-
ing the starvation of women and
children, and that something had to
be done.
II never dreamed that the mob
intended us any harm, but just then
the mob threw a rope around Cap
tain Rankin's neck and swung him
to a limb. He protested and said:
Gentlemen, do not kill me- and The
reply of the mob was a volIey OF
fifty shots.
This was the first evidence o.,
any intention to harm us, and when
the firing began. jumped into the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
PEACE IN BALKAN
SITURTION PROBABLE

London, oct. 22.--The latest de-
velopments in the Balkan situation
is the reported agreement between
Bulgaria and Turkey This offers
an alliance and suggests a peace
pact and the immediate cessation
OF hostilibles. NJ. Dimitroff, Car
Ferdinands agent, Is at Sofa max
ing preparation for the negotia-
tions.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
AUCTION SALE ON
THE Goth OF OCTOBER

We will sell at public auction our
entire stock OF goods cons sting OF
dry goods, notions, groceries and
store fixtures.
One two horse wagon, one one
horse wagon, one set two-horse har-
ness. farming tools and a bunch OF
Leghorn hens both white and brown
Household and kitchen furniture.
CHAS. GOFF & co
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22
ORv|LLE WRIGHT
IMPROVING

Washington Od 22.-Orville
Wright, the aeroplanist who was
badly hurt by fall fro man airahip
at Fort Meyers, Virginia, is rapidly
recovering and says he hopes short
ly 20 be out again. In the spring
he and his brother, Wilbur, will
make several Nights together at
Fort Meyer. and other places in
this country. Wilbur Wright will
return to America from France
within a month or 90.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

TENNESSEE JUDGE, CARRIED
OFF BY NIGHT RIDERS, TURN
UP ALL RIGHT-WITNESSE
LYNOHING OF CAPTAIN RAN.
KIN-TELLs HOW HEARTLEss
BRUTES PUT HELPLESS MAN
no DEATH AND RECITEs THE
STORY OF HIS FLIGHT.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

The Catholic church and parson-
age at Gary, w Va we're burned
TO the ground last night. The
cause OF the FIRE is not known.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-22

WANTED -Stenographer for two
weeks. Address f., care OF Leader.
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ALL THE LATEST TEIE-
GRAPHIC NEWS By THE
HEARST NEWS SERVICE.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24

produced. It is scheduled to come to the Opera House on Wednesday even- ing. February l2, for one night only and will be produced by "The Jol- lities" the company of clever actors, singers and fun.maker. The company carries all its own scenery and coz tunes and gives a production. which is far above the average of those usually seen in this town, The music for "The Jollities" is written by Charles D. Blake and John A. Bennett and there are 26 musical numbers, ev- cry one of which is a veritable gem. The story takes place in an old Eng fish toy shop, where, by means of cleo tricity, mechanical doll, invented by "John Senior Stubbs, ".'is. brought to life. Fun, produced by such a com bination of circumstances, is better imagined than described. Sufficient to say that the entertainment never fails to keep it's audience laughing from start to finish. "The Toymakers" was taken from the book of the same name written by MT Pidgin, and those who see the play would do well to read .the book.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
Rundown
 Condition Due
 To OVerWOrk.
A Battle Greek Woman De- scribes Her Symptoms and Tells How Dr Williams
 Pink Pills Cured Her.

The symptoms described in the fol- lowing case are SO common to-day wherever overwork and worry have resulted in a decline in health that means by which a cure was effected deserves the careful attention of ev- cry thoughtful man and woman. It is such conditions as are here described that are commonly neglected until the injury to the health is past repair. It is therefore the part of wisdom to take the remedy that cured Mrs James Stru- win, of 4SS West Main street, Battle Creek, Mich, as soon as the first warn- ing symptoms are noted. She says:
 For several months l was sick with anaemia and part of the time had to remain in bed. It was brought on by overwork which produced rundown condition. didn't have much of an appetite and had to be careful what l ate. My kidneys were weak and the secretions contained a sediment. My cheeks and lips were white, 1 had bad headaches, dizzy and fainting spells and would see black specks floating be- fore my eyes. l would often have palpitation otithe heart, could get no rest from sleep, was nervous, low spirited and weak. My blood was watery and l didn't have strength enough to work.
 "We employed a doctor for six months but without avail. Then l read about Dr Williams Pink Pill, in a paper and soon after began to take them. A few boxes cured me, giving me strength and plenty of blood and l have been well and strong ever since. "
 So general is the success of Dr Will liams' Pink Pills Tn curing anaemia that it may be safely stated that they are the most certain remedy for all conditions of thin, weak and watery blood. They are also tonic for the nerves and have cured indigestion and general debility. where the stomach and other organs of the body are weak ened and disordered simply through lack of proper nourishnent. They have also been especially successful in cur ing rheumatism and after reflects of the grip and of levers.
 A pamphlet on Diseases of the Blood" and copy of our diet book will be sent free on request.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 Rev Allyn K. Foster of Litchfeld preached two scholarly sermons at the Congregational church, Sunday. He will also supply next Sunday.
 The muscial program at the Congre- gational church, Sunday, will be as fol- lows: .a-
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
Odd and End Sale of Wall Paper.
OF Mems Suits and Oyerc0ats.

In order to clear our shelves for the new 1908 Patterns of Wall Paper daily arriving, we are selling the odds and ends, left over from our 1907 stock, contain ing many pretty patterns at cost prices and less.
 It will pay you to call at once.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

The following members of Good Shep- herd lodge, l. o. 0. F., visited Samari- tan lodge of Danbury, Monday evening, when the four degrees were exem- plified: Charles D. Pulver, Clarence Kinney, F. D. Brague. W. J. Kiefer, W. B. Leavenworth and Oscar Ross. The visitors report a splendid time.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
MRS LILLE A. BOOTH.

Mrs Lillie A. Booth, wife of William H. Booth, died on Tuesday morning of
 last week, as the result of an attack
 of typhoid fever. She underwent two
 serious operations, which did not save her life. Mrs Booth was a woman of .Ioveliness and refinement of character, and will be sadly missed by her hus- band and daughter, as well as large circle of friends. Mrs Booth was a charter member of Palm Rebekah lodge, and for the year just closed held the office of noble grand. She per- formed the duties in most satisfac- tory manner, until compelled by illness to relinqulsh the duties thereof. The love and esteem in which she was held by the members of the society was manifested by the attendance of a large number at the funeral which took place, Friday afternoon, from St Johns church, Rev J. E. Plumb ofici- ating. There was beautiful array of floral tributes, including an ivy wreath with pink roses from Palm Rebekah lodge, a standing anchor from the Odd Fellows. a standing crescent and star from the Water Witch Hose Co.,, a flat bouquet of carnations from the Girls Friendly society at All Saints church, a pillow from the family, an ivy wreath with white roses from Mrs Jen- nie Baker, fiat bouquets from the Sons of Veterans, Maccabees and other fo- ral remembrances. The pail bearers were Clifford A. Trowbridge, William M. Keeler, Sherman P. Garfield, How ard Conkrite, J. Edwin Hungerford and Charles D. Pulver. The burial was in the Center cemetery. Funeral Director Hubert Thomas had the ar engagements in charge.
 ENTERTAINED ROYALLY IN
 BRIDGEWATER.
 A party of New Milford gentlemen were delightfully."- entertained, Friday night, by the men of the Bridgewater whist club. Following the cards an elegant supper was served by the ladies. The New Milford gentlemen present were: M. H. Nal | lett, w. G. Barton, E. J. Emmons., J. Edwin Hungerford, c. M. Beach, A. H. McMahon, F. J. Hatch, w. M. | Keeler, c. A. Trowbridge, A. M. Booth, ". c. Beeman, R. P. Strong, Harry Lee, Sherman Garfield, Daniel Can field, Henry Peck, F. M. Williams, George Ackley, Dr c. B. Blackman.
 NO SAMPLES RECEIVED.
 James Marsh, Walter Hatch and R. | P. Strong visited o. B. Peppers pond n Sherman. Saturday, securing a | string of 5 fine pickerel. No samples were sent to the editorial sanctum, put it was said to have been the finest | 'tring of fish brought into New Mill 'ord from local ponds, this year,
 State Highway Commissioner Mac lonald was in town, Saturday, and vent over the Wellsville roid with ,electman Stephen c. Beach. He also isited the section on the Plains near allows hill, which it is plaNoed to improve next year. AA |
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
New Milford Farm Land and
 Building Lots for Sale,

Located on East side of Aspetuck Avenue and on East and West side of Park Lane road, just North of the Center Cemetery. Farm land about 75 acres. Good tobacco barn on farm land. Plenty of water. Brook running through farm land. Fine piece of woods. Prices reasonable. Twenty-Five per cent '(25) cash, balance can remain on mortgage. For further particulars inquire of c. H. Noble of New Milford. Ct., or J. P. Treadwell, Norwalk. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
NO SAMPLES RECEIVED.

State Highway Commissioner Mac donald was in town, Saturday, and went over the Wellsville rojd with Selectman Stephen c. Beach. ! He also visited the section on the Plains near Gallows' hill, which it is plaNned to improve next year. GA