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Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Wednesday, May 27, 1908.
acHILp LABoRn IN SCHOOLS.

IT HE agitation Of the child labor question has
4 aroused a writer in the Independent to call
attention ITO a less recognized form OF the same
evilr-the child labor in the schools
This writer prints a table showing the alleged
tvpical life of a New York High School pupil
According to the table, the child has about seven
hours sleep and, barring the time spent IN meals
and on the way to and from school, the remainder
of the working hours are spent either in the
school room or in study at home.
If this is the typical life OF New York high
school pupil it is a very destructive life, and one
that will reap no permanent reward Unless the
scholar is unusually strong physically IN early
manhood he will hihi that his health is so impair
ed that he will become practically useless mem
Der of society.
But we can fancy that the pupils of New York
as a rule spend no such long hours in study and
schools 1t may be and always is possible that
few of what are called "grinds" devote the whole
day to study and practically little OF their tel-
lows. But in every school the proportion OF
"grinds' is small.
In many of the colleges nowadays there are
compulsory athletic exercises for the purpose of
forcing the so-called 'grinds" to exercise so many
hours in the gymnasium a week
Another cause of complaint in the New York
schools as cited by the Independent writer, is the
examination of pupils. The examinations are pre-
ceded by excessive study. Such examinations
where there is a regular course of study in class
room are inadvisable far as the promotion OF
the pupil depends upon his standing at an ex-
animation.
The promotion should depend upon the term
work of the pupil and the teacher who cannot tell
whether the pupil deserves promotion on his or
her term work is certainly an incompetent
teacher There are instances of bright boys in
colleges who constantly neglect their term work
and who know nothing of the subject, yet by in
cessant study " a couple of nights, and some
times in one night, pass brilliant examinations in
the most difficult studies, come out with fly
ing colors and are promoted. Their term work,
and not the examination should be the basis of
promotion.
The tendency is to get away more from eXarHi-
nations. OF course examinations are necessary
when they are for men who are to be admitted to
the bar for instance or who want to practice
medicine, but in ordinary school life they should
occupy minor place.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
PROMOTING PROSPERITY.

He Prosperity Association of ST. Louis,
\ which was recently formed set aside June
] as day for resuming work by many idle indus
tries. The promoters Of the association had de-
cided that the way TO resume business and manu-
featuring was to resume and quit talking about it.
Some thirty-hve corporations and firms of the
Missouri city, however have decided not to wait
for June l. but have already started the ball roll
ing and have, as beginning, given employment
TO about 1000 men.
The association is receiving communications
from hundreds Of employers saying that the short
work hours viii be heightened, that the number
of employees will be increased and that already
trade is growing rapidly.
The officers of the give us a rest and sun
shine movement in business are mailing letters
to all parts of the country, telling how the work
is going on in Missouri and asking cooperation
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
WOULD DIG NO GRAVE
FOR LIVING CHILD

CHESTER, Pa, May 27.--Alfred
Dawson. caretaker OF the n Iospect Hi'l
Cemetery, at Prospect Park, was ar
preached by a Norwood man, who re-
quested him TO dig a grave for the in
ternent of his child.
when will the funeral take place ?''
asked Dawson. To his great surprise,
the man replied
"Why, don't you know You see,
the little one is still living. although
her death is hourly expected. and
came 10 the conclusion that il would
be better to make arrangements be-
forehand for the digging Of the grace
Dawson informed the Norwoodite
that he never dug graves FOR eithcr
young or old until the person was dead,
and the man left, apparently dlseom-
fted.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Editorial Opinion
stranaIed EIeetoraI Reform.

oUdn9ied Electoral RSIoFHs
New York Press.
No tears will be shed over the dea'h Of
The Mccall Publicity bill. which has been
stf angled effectualiy by hanging around
its neck an amendment looking 10 cut
Of Southern representation In Congress.
This idea was meant TO cool the ardor
Of the Democratic leaders who have been
50 hot in favor Of purity in campaign
funds. It aceomplishes the purpose admir-
ably. Were the Mccall bill to come Lack
to the House in its amended form it is
probable that John Sharp Williams, who
represents a State which sends eight men
TO Congress with a smaller number Of
Votes than are cast in a single ward Of
Philadelphia, would object TO its passage
Then Mr. Williams might well take the
ground that the Mccall publicity scheme
is worthless anyway, because 1t does net
provide for exposure Of the campaign
funds before election. and in this way
lodges the question Of equality Of repre-
sentation in Congress. But there is little
danger that the gentleman from Mississ.D
pi win be embarrassed in this manner. for
the Senate is only too glad of the oppor.
tunity thus offered to kill the Publicity
bin altogether.
Electoral reform In Congress has hard
row to hoe. When one set Of members is
called upon TO surrender the particular
fern of privilege Of which it is the bene.
flciary it can easily agree to do so pro-
vided the other fellows will make similar
sacrifices. But as the spirit of altruism
does not so far rule Congress delibera
tions II Is safe TO say that when such
bargains as these are proposed the mem.
bers will sooner decide to call every.
thing off than to surrender their special
graft-whether It is in the form of cam
paign Doodle or suppressed votes, or what
ever the shape ii takes.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
STOCKHOLDER
HAS SALE HALTED

Alleging that efforts were being made to
oust himself and others from the firm Of
George W. Brooks 4 Sons COMPANY a
fabric and upholstery concern Of Philadel
phia, George B. Morrel yesterday obtained
from Federal Judge Bradford an order to
restrain the stockholders Of the company
from holding meeting tomorrow. Ac
cerding to Morrell IL had been planned by
the stockholders TO carry through at the
meeting a sale OF the companys property
and all assets TO George Brooks & Son
incorporated.
Application also was made for an in
junction, and Saturday morning was set
by the court as the time for a hearing.
Herbert H. Ward and Christopher l.
Ward represent the complainant
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
KNOX DELEGATE FAvoRs ROOSEVELT.

HERE has been another bolt OF a supposed
- Knox delegate from Pennsylvania to the
Chicago convention. The Pennsylvania dele
gates are presumed to be riveted to the senator.
Some of them, however, are disposed to break the
chains.
Mr. Thomas w. Phillips was chosen a national
delegate from the home town (Beaver) OF the
late Senator Quay. He is an independent oil re-
finer, and as such has felt the heavy hand of the
Standard Oil Company Grateful to President
Roosevelt is Mr. Phillips for the crusade that has
been made on the Standard, and therefore he in
tends to vote for Roosevelt for the nomination on
the first ballot in Chicago.
Mr.. Phillips thinks of Roosevelt as the leader
in the battle which he declares is to go until
every business man has a square deal and every
laboring man a square meal" Therefore he be-
lieves il TO be unwise to change from Roosevelt
and nominate some other candidate.
The hold that Roosevelt has upon the people
of the country is indeed remarkable. No doubt
hundreds of thousands think as does the Pennsyl-
vanan.
Taft gains his greatest strength in the fact that
he is looked upon as the embodiment of many
ideas that have been put forward by Roosevelt
Most of the Taft delegates really for Roose-
welt. And just how many of them will vote for
Roosevelt at Chicago is a question that may be
pondered over.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
FIGHT FOR CONGRESS
ON EASTERN SHORE

CENTREvILLE. Md. May 81
Opposition to the candidacy Of J. Harry
Coyinston, of Talbot county. for the
Democratic Congressional nomination
from the Eastern Shore district sui
denly appeared yesterday when the
Queen Anne county convention unau-
imously indursed for the honor Colonel
y. II. c. Legg, the oldest member OF
the bar N this county.
EASTON, Md. May 27.-Defeated at
the primaries Saturday, County Chair
man ]. Frank Turner called to order
the Talbot County Democratic Con-
ventiOn here yesterday and urged that
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
To Have stravvherru Eestiual

The women OF First Presbyterian
Church are working hard for a new car.
pet for their church, which is very badly
needed, and along that line they are ar
ranging TO hold a strawberry festival and
bazaar Thursday, Friday and SATURDAY
evenings Of this week. In the basement
Of the church
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Kniahts to Attend Church.

Members of st. Johns CommandaTy,
Knights Templar, accompanied by =
band viii attend divine services to-
morrow evening, Ascension Day, at
Second Baptist Church. A special SER
mon will be preached by the Rev. I.
p. Holloway.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
WOOdWard&BrO'S

is the place TO buy
Ice Cream Freezers,
Philadelphia Lawn Mowers,
Ice Axes, longs and Hatchsts,
Grass Shears, Grass SlckIes,
Green, Black, RustIess Bronze and
Pure Copper Screen Wire,
Chicago Rubber Hose,
Hose Reels, Brass Hose NOzzIes and
Couplings,
Spring Hinges, Screen Door Hard
ware,
Jsp-a-Lac and TiIe-Like Varnishes,
Front Door Sets and Water Coolers.
SOS Market St. psoa., BStS SO2 ShipIey 81.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27

j. Harry Covington be supported for
the Congressional nominations. Double
delegations were elected to both the
State and Congressional conventions.
the latter being instructed for Cow
ing ton.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Bids For Removing Wreck.

Bids were opened yesterday in the
office of the United States engineer for
removing a submerged wreck in the
Brandywine creek but the contract was
not awarded.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Victim Of rxnhoId-pneunnni.-

Philip Clark, Of No. l1O6 West Fifth
street, is seriously III with typhoid
pneumonia. Mr. Clark is a grocer at
Fifth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
DUTY
TO FAMILY

Requires you to make provision
for the careful management Of
your Estate, so that the largest
possible income will be provld-
ed for your wife and children.
This can be done successfully
by creating a TRUST ESTATE
under your Will and including
therein the residue of your
property after the payment of
all debts and charges. This
company will act as your Exec
utor and Trustee and will ad-
minister your Estate to the best
advantage of your family.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27

THE EVENING JOURNAL the United Press New, News
Service, received in its editorial rooms over sp'''A
Evening journal., 1908-05-27

Advertising rates application
No attention paid 10 unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Letters of Credit and
Travellers Cheques

which we will be pleased to
supply at any time and with
out any previous notice.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27

This newspaper Is sale regularly at every neMss.an
IN wilmington and principal towns In the state OF
Deawar, also at Broad Street Station ana I"en'y-
'urth and Chestnut Street Station Philadelphia Ia
Evening journal., 1908-05-27

TERMs OF SUBSCRIPTION
BY mali. postage prepaid. $500 year, or 70 GEMS
month, payable ia advance BY carrier. six cents "es
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-11

AHIo 10 UIIO UOoC IA72C OIIIS-
ham made, comes in assorted
pink and blue colors, full 30
n. wide and when we offer this
at half price we should attract
the crowds. Your choice a
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-11

IHIdIIO 0IV10IUOWII CIOdAo III
pink, blue, white and grey COL
or These are all nicely trim
med and cheap at $1.00. We
want to unload this stock at
once and offer these, your
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Tx Bale In IhlS
Business bringing bs
more acceptable, ust
$ you will save by bu
= 10 clear out the stock we
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A good quality Of bleached
muslin 36 in. wide. We posi-
lively excel ourselves in value
giving here. Go where you will
it will cost you 7 and Sc a yard,
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Stores History
rgains for these days
full and economical
ying now.
20-inch Black Taffeta Silk,
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Mt, have

yer been cut wv
saving mon
come to this ~
Store. AZ AQl
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ANVAN NAOAA AS0 OI1O O1llC SOllDCu
orders. These are made for
lngle beds. If we had bought
1ese blankets in the regular
7ay we could not sell them at
lch low prices. The low price
ill do the work, a pair. :. .39c
Grand Reduction Sa
Prices SIas
We rise Friday to Civ
clearance sale ever held i
sales, no matter how rem
have been, pale into insi
with this one. Here is Il
The Topeka state journal., 1908-12-11

Iannel is the next attraction
or this sale. Comes in a grand
'ariety Of desirable patterns,
light and medium colors, and
lever sold for less than 7c, and
many would ask you Sc for it,
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he nnthusiaSn al WHO VIII
of the care V
sale, if you k
Tot o11;

)OE 5 iii0A Z
knew how e
1vr lengths in Il
\ N\A\ are marked |
N VOxA tic as we are
v-w Every short Il
kLM all staple dry E
marked about ha
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oeclai Starting Saturday Special Starting Saturday

. o.
Sale Of Cotton Blankets Sale Of Mems Pants
Good quality Of grey Cotton 1000 pairs Of Mems Pants
lankets in grey color and in grand variety Of dark nat
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Special Starting Saturday Special Starting saturda

Sale Of Dress Ginghams Sale Of Sheeting
1400 yds of dress ginghams This comes 1914 wide and
Just received in one grand lot good quality of UbIeach
4 cho o ,u1,o,,
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erns. In this lot you will find
ants that sell elsewhere at So
pair. The power behind this
ale is the lowest prices on rec
I'd "a heaping bargain table
lied out, a pair. .95c
Ie Of all Staple Dry
he'd Right and Left
} the people the largest
| this community. Other
arkable their values, may
gnificance when compared
e way the prices run.
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OVVNKO WN18W M
r the holi lay season.
Nothing is perhap
mt, and at these price
Dress Goods, in Plaids,
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- OAAS' AAo O''A oocAL pAAO'tA
prove the strongest possibl
incentive to draw buyers t
this sale. 1t is the widest sheet
ing made and while others as
you 30c a yard for it, we offe
: it a yard :. l71a
latchabIe Low Prices
d Underwear
hildren should come here for
'ou will be astonished at the
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ore. 81
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0ther can compare With tins i
variety Of bargains offered. "
weeks in the preparation of tn

cut the prices as they have ne
before. If you are interested in
ey it will be to your interest to
sale.
ZanditiOn Dep!
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IS to unload this Stock at once.

W ALL VXEN I'LL IlO|
2 81 <; X
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hat8a m
Sale Bache Sale Of dHdown Coak Sale Cmbay Sale Outing Flannel
yds Of heNvM
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n grand variety Oh patCern
and just the thing for child
ren's dresses. This double folC
dress gingham never sells fo
less than 10c, but to create bi,
selling we offer it a yd. .3112'
Grand Array Of Unn
in Hosiery an
Hundreds of women and {
their hosiery and underwear.
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HING SHORT OF A 81

ldiit0n
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HoPoCU UIIIS SUOCK. II you KNEW
e have taken in preparing this
lew how persistent we were in

.tremely low all the short
IS entire stock Of piece goods
len you would be as enthusias-
over this event.
lgth of Dress goods, silks, table linen and
ods are piled upon bargain table and
the usuhI price. II You miss this sale
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)ent:. s.
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Nb1 OV&OVO8 - Z NOe
A special purchase fc
of the holiday rush
for a pres
One lot of Fleece Lined
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amount and What a v
e have spent of authorization
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I " -

EXTRA SPECIALS
Low prices rank these as bargain wonders:
Small Checked Towels, made with fringe 1c
Mems Dress Shirts in assorted light pat
terms, each ................ 19c
Regular zoe grade of Straw Ticking yd. &c
Fine Straw Carpet Brooms, well made ca 15c
Kings Thread, 200 yds. on spool, all num-
bers in white and black, spool. =. 21ac
Ladies Fast Black Hose, pair. &c
The Best Dress Prints in 1 to 10 yd. pieces,
Glycerine Toilet Soap, put up 3 bars in box,
Udf ................. ....t........ &c
Black Sateen Petticoats, accordian pleated,
truly bargain wonder each. . 29c
Grand Sale Of Remnants
A Master Stroke in Price Cutting
Too much cannot be said about the low
prices marked upon the remnants. Prices so
low that thoTy ono n Of ~ IL
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VIC OuIIClluCT AulS EIllITC
Stock at a Great Sacrifice
A great sale which all Topeka and vicin-
ity can look forward to as the most impor-
tant bargain event Of the entire year.
A sale that has no competitor Aclean
sweep Of every dollars worth of goods in
the store. Every article offered here is de-
sirable and in many instances the price ask
ed is a mere trife of the actual cost No re-
gard for original cost or value A thorough
clean up of all stocks. We have planned to
open this sale in a manner that will actually
astonish all Topeka. Over 10000 price tick
cts have been used, but we can only hint at
the thousands of bargains here This sale
bo 4bo L G
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ace before you this commanding effort We slash the prc
workers, and we say that
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)ndrous sale of cash values we
has changed us all into willin
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE"
TONIGHT

A delighted audince filled. the Elks
Theatre last night to greet the Hutton
Bailey Stock Co. in The Gambler S
Sweetheart" The Nay went beyond the
expectations Of the patrons in every way.
The production itself is powerful in plot.
presenting an extremely interesting story
and introducing strong vein Of good
comedy that kept the audience in the best
humor from start to finish. This is I'm
doubleday one Of the best companies that
Bluelield audiences have had the pleasure
to witness. The members are young and
talented people whose work bears the
stamp Of refinement and sentiliiy. The
specialties were clever and well worth see
ing. Tonight the company will play a
dramatizatiOn Of Mary j. Holmes famous
novel. Tempest and Sunshine" This
I'LL gives the company some excellent OPP
portunities Tor good. strong. artistic acting.
This is undoubtedly one Of the compsny's
strong plays. and no one who sees il will
be disappointed. New specialties will be
given.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
HATFIELDS AND M'COYS

In his speech at Wheeling, Mon
day night, in speaking of the south
ern counties, Mr.. Glasscock used
the following words, as reported by
the Intelligencer, the leading Re-
publican paper of the state:
However, before going further. I
wish 20 state to you citizens of Ohio
county that what you will find in
the southern part of the state is not
that you might expect from Demo
cratic reports. In Mcdowell. Min
go and Mercer counties the people
are not all Hatfields and McCoys or
negroes. They have educational ad-
vantages there and educated men in
proportion that northern counties
l believe cannot equal"
What does Mr.. Glasscock mean
by saying the people are not all
'Hatfelds and McCoys and ne
groes?" Are not some of the best
citizens of Mingo county members
OF the Hatfield and Mccoy families?
Does he mean to class the Hatfields
and McCoys with the negroes? His
remarks certainly need some expla-
nation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
SC0TT-M0RT0N

An approaching marriage of more
than usual interest was announced to-
day by DR.. and Mrs. William Wade
Norton who have issued cards for the
approaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Edith Hazel, to DR.. Chaales Mat
thew Scott on the evening of Tuesday.
the tenth OF November, at half after
eight O'Clock, at the First Presbyterian
Church, Catlettsburg. Kentucky. DR..
Scott is one Of our formost physicians,
having had successful pratice ever
since his graduation. Last summer
he took tour ofiEurope, visiting the
most celebrated hospitals and schools.
His bride is relative of Mrs. b. L..
Prince and has many friends i'm this
city, made during her visits here.
The Leader extends its congratula-
in advance.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
ELIAS HATFIELD ILL

The many friends in Sou
thern West Virginia of Elias
Hatfield, of Logan, will regret
to hear that he lies at the point
of death. The old gentleman
was paralyxed recently and has
been sinking gradually since.
He was a gallant Confederate
soldier and was never recon
structed." To him the Confed-
crate cause was never Lost
Cause" During his long life
he has always had the honor
and respect of his Logan coun-
ty neighbors.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
GOV. VARDAMAN COMING

Governor J. X. Vardaman, of
Mississippi, will address the
voters of Bluefield within the
next few days. Mr.. w. E. Ross
is in receipt of long distance
telephone message to this eff
feet today. An itinerary of the
N. & w. Railway will be ar
ranged tomorrow. Governor
Vardaman is one of the most
eloquent speakers in the South
and draws large crowds wher-
ever ne speaks.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
EDWARDS ACQUITTED

Albert Edwards was acquitted of
murder charge at Welch last night
after the jury had been out three
minutes. His plea was self-defense.
Edwards is a grandson o the late
James X. P. Bailey and has always
borne an excellent reputation. His
acquittal is very gratifying to his
many friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
n. & ". REDUCTIONS
LARGE NUMBER OF MACHIN-
lists AND SECTION HANDS ARE
SPENDED.
SUSPENDED.

Lynchburg, Va oct 21.-Fol-
lowing the announcement from Roa
noke a few days ago thai the work
ny hours fro the shops there would
De reduced for the remainder or
bis month, a reduction OF the num-
Der of employees Of the Norfolk and
Western railroad in Lynchburg has
taken place not only we're quite a
number taken Of at the Island yard
shops. but many section hands we're
also suspended. At the Island Yard
matters had almost resumed a nor
nal condIt on since the cut last
Dring and this reduction Of the
force at this season Of the year will
work a hardship on many worthy
machinists and their families.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-21
NIT SENATOR SOL.

The Huntington Dispatch, with
about as much reliability as it ever
displays in us political news, says i:
Senator II. S. Whyte. of Mingo.
one of the oldest members of the
West Virginia senate, Saturday with
drew his name as a candidate for re-
election from his county. Advanc-
ng age and inability to properly att
tend to his work in the senate while
at the same time caring for his ex-
tensive personal interests caused
Senator Whyte's withdrawal. DR..
Hatfield of Eckman. was named yes
terday as Senator Whyte's success
scr, but word reached Huntington
late last night that DR.. Hatfield had
declared be could not enter the race
at this late date The county exec
utive committee will meet again TO
borrow for the sake Of Fam ng a
now candidate"
II was not Senator Sol White. OF
Ningo, who withdrew, but w. w.
Whyte, Of Mcdowell county, the
leading Republican OF Southern
vest Virginia, a man WHO stands
so high with Dawson AMI the state
machine that Dawson appointed
lin member OF no less than four
= the state boards. We hardly
think advancing age had anyth ng
% do with the senator's withdrawal.
Ills recoId caused his withdrawal.