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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
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On one occasion President Lincoln
on entering the telegraph Office OF the
war department. writes Mr.. Bates In
Lincoln In the Telegraph Office" was
heard TO remark 10 Secretary Seward.
by Jings. governor. we are here at
lastp' Turning TO him I'm a reproving
manner. Mr.. Seward said, MIR. Presi-
dent. where did you learn that lnele-
CANT expressionT without replying
TO the secretary. Lincoln addressed the
telegraph operators, saying;
young gentlemen. excuse me for
swearing before you. BY jlngs' Is
swearing, for my good old mother
taught me that anything that had a
by before 1t was swearing"
One day Secretary Seward, who was
not renowned as joker. said he had
been told that II short time before on
n street crossing Lincoln had been
seen to turn out I'm the mud TO give
colored woman n chance to pass
Yes" said Lincoln. lit has been
rule OF my life that IL people would
not turn out for me ! would turn out
for them. Then you avoid collisions"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

Park row ut a. m. ana n policeman
and a sailor I'm conversation
"Keyside, keysidew said the sailor
low will Hi reach the bloomln' key
side?"
"G'wan wild We. Dye think I'm a
locksmith, that know about yer old
key and It's side? There's one key and
lock I'll be after givin' ye. and that's
to cell. Move on now"
"Keysidel Hi said keyside as plain
as Hi could, blime"
Just then high brow who had been
to the postofiice buying stamps so that
his rejected contributions would come
back TO him stepped up.
THE man wants the keyside, what.
ever that is. and dunno" said the po-
liceman. 81 believe he's looney and
I'll run him in"
HE wants the quayside-the DOCKS
said the high brow as he directed the
man to the water front, while the POI
liceman said:
well, I'll be blowedP'-New York
Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

when was connected with a GER
tain western railway" says q promi-
nent official Of an eastern line, I'VE
had IN our employ n brakeman who.
for special service rendered TO the
road, was granted a months vacation.
"He decided TO spend his time I'm
trip over the Rockies. We furnished
him with passes.
he went TO Denver and there met
q number Of his friends at work on one
Of the Colorado roads They gave him
a good time and when he went away
made him a present OF a mountain
goat
Evidently our brakeman was No
loss TO get the animal home with him,
os the express charges we're very
heavy at that time. Finally, however.
hitting upon a happy expedient nc
made out a shipping tag and tied 50 TO
the horns Of the goat. Then be pre-
sented the beast 70 tho Office Of the
stock car line.
well, that tag created no end OF
amusement but it served 70 accom-
plish the end Of tho brakeman. It was
inscribed as follows:
PLEASE pass tho butter. Thomas 7
Meechin, brakeman, s. 8. and T. Ry.'"
-Harper's Weekly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
UnintentiOnal sabbath BREAKING.

In the early days or New England Il
was the custom to keep the Sabbath
from shutdown Saturday night until
the same hour on Sunday. That this
practice was attended by pitfalls is
shown by an incident told In The Pa
pers OF the Connecticut Valley Hlstor-
teal Society,""
There lived In Ryefeld thrifty
dame. an enterprising. driving woman
and notable housewife. The good wo-
man was not willing TO lose Sunday
evenings out OF her catalogue OF house
work. but she was pious wlthal aud
strictly kept the day to the sunset
limit As soon ms the sun was fairly
below the horizon she would begin her
washing and get her clothes ready for
drying bright and early ON Monday
morning.
One cloudy Sunday she. supposlDg
the day was ended. changed her sun
day gown. rolled up her sleeves and
went TO work. AS she was scrubbing
away IN the Kitchen. her face toward
the west window. the clouds suddenly
broke. and the great round sun shone
I'm full on the poor Sabbath breaker at
work. She gave one cry OF amaZement
and horror and fed the kitchen.
After that sinful day she never be-
gan her work on Sunday evening.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
] s s VI R6iff0IkGWeStslI.
MARCH Do. 1908.

Leave S:25 a. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
andoah division. pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to New York, via Hagers-
town, Pullman PaTlor Car Roanoke
to Norfolk.
1910 a. m. Tor Roanoke, Rich
mond, Norfolk Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car 90 Roanoke Parlor Car
Roanoke to Norfolk.
2:55 D. m. for Roanoke and Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley. Philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper to Philadel-
phia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
9:48 p. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg, Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper TO Roanoke and Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke TO Norfolk
Leave Blueeld $500 p. m. for Ken
OYa. Columbus and all points West
and Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
8:15 a. N. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car
I,eae 9:03 a. m and 2:25 D. m.
daily for Tazewell, Norton and all
on Clinch valley division
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch valley division at gao p.
m and 7:4O p. m.
Leave G.1J a. m. for KenOya and
intermediate stations via Wayne.
Leave G.1j a. m. and 2:40 p. nm.
for WEIGH and Intermediate stationa.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets, maps and
Information.
w. p BEVILL, q. r. A..
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

How TO beat an undertaken. Cough
and Coughing end In Coffin Cure the
cough. stop the Cougning, and LET
The undertaken keep his Coffin Ry-
dale's Cough Elixir is the best and
surest way OF accomplishing this re-
suit Best, because &c contains the
best remedies known TO aid nature TO
cure a cough. surest. because it posi-
lively does not contain oplates OF
harmful drugs OF any kind Guara0-
teed under the pure Food and DRUG
Law. For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

Dinner was done, and the family was
assembled in the sittiag room. Mother
had taken up the evening paper aud
was reading an account OF how high
wayman had been operating I'm the sub
urbs. Father was down on his hands
and knees trying to act ike a horse
while little Willie drove him around
the floor.
Papa" finally remarked the good
lady, glanclng toward her husband
here is a story about another man
who was waylaId. Do these holdups
always stop you with pistol and then
go through your clothesT
"Oh, no." grinfully' replied father,
arising from the floor Sometimes
they walt until you hang your clothes
over the back OF chair and 90 TO
sleep. "-Pbiladclphla Bulletin.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
TO INCREASE
TRAFFIC

Bristol. Va, April 10.-The Vir-
ginia & Southwestern railway, with
headquarters in Bristol. has applied
10 the Virginia state corporation
commission for permission TO in
crease it's passenger traffic rates.
This company has oeen charging 4
cents mile. but under the recent
ruling OF the corporation commits
sion the rate was reduced 20 = cents
along with other roads. The COM
pany contends that il cannot make
expenses at this rate, considering
the lentgh OF its railway I'm Virginia.
The case is set for hearing on
April 21.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

There is a Brooklyn woman who pos
sesses n servant who is model I'm all
respects save one-in that she is none
too truthful.
Lately the mistress has been using
oil her elOquence to make Nora see the
error OF deceitfulness. But at last she
bad TO own herself beaten when Nora,
with beaming smile, turned and In
a most cajoling tone said:
sure, now, mum, an wOt dc ye sup
pose the power OF desavln' was given
US ferT
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

YOU say my daughter loves your
questioned the old man.
I'm sure OF it," replied the young
man.
well, we'll" returned the old man,
looking the young man over critically.
There's no accounting for tastes. is
thereT
And somehow, although the young
man knew that he ought 20 be happy
over the possession OF the girl, he
couldn't help scowling and specializing
on that remark OF the old mans.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
WILD HORSES
A GREAT PEST
HOW TO EXTERsnNATE THEM A
SERIOUS QUESTIoN-GoVER
MENT NOW WRESTLING WITH
THIN PROBLEM.

Wild horses by the thousands are
overrunning the government nation
al forests OF Nevada and neighbor-
ing states. and the authorities in
Washington are besieged with ne
titions from stockmen and farmers
begging them TO put n stop TO the
nuisance. A recent dispatch from
Reno conveyed the intelligence that
there are $1,000 OF the untamed
beasts upon the Toiyabe, Toquina
and Monitor forest reserves IN Ian
dor county alone. and that orders
nave been received by the forest
rangers TO begin systematic war
OF determination upon them. This
dispatch, although twisted as to
D Facts, does not exaggerate the num-
Der of horses now supposed to be
roaming at large in the districts
mentioned. AS a matter of prob
able truth there are a good many
more than fifteen thousand wild
horses In Nevada and the neighbor-
ing states, and every herd is a pest
to the owners of vegetation and do
nestle stock.
The part of the Reno telegram
which is not true Is that relating TO
the orders sent from Washington.
Neither the forest rangers nor any
other employees OF the government
have been told to destroy the horses,
and unless they do receive such or
ders they will confine their energies
to fencing crops from the trespass-
ing animals o. rounding them up
when they appear and threaten dam
age to the range.
Within the past few years they
have increased to such an extent that
in many localities they are classed
as "Yarmints," with wolves, wild
cats and grizzlies, and every mans
rifle is turned against them. No
fence is strong enough to stop these
horses, and when they appear in
force they have been known to
knock down and kill cows and calves
After each visitation from a herd
the ranchman is likely to mourn
the loss of his domestic horses. and
II requires only a few days asso-
citation with ther new companions
for the best broke mammals to be-
come as wild as their nomadic COM
Tadeg
A study of the wild horse prob
lem brings to light many interesting
facts about animals. The legisla-
ture of Nevada, it seems, passed a
law many years ago specifically al
lowing hunters to shoot wild horses
and to sell their hides for what they
could get in the open market. The
law opened the way to a new and
unusual industry. and many men
found the killing of wild horses very
profitable.
AS time went on and the business
of killing these outlaw" (as the
wild horses are often termed) on
the ranges assumed greater and
greater proportions, stockmen found
that the professional hunters were I'm
many cases abusing their rights and
were killing branded and shod hors-
es. This put an end to the business.
for on complaint of the stockmen
the Nevada legislature promptly re-
pealed the law. II is estimated that
1900 animals were killed during
the time that the law was in force.
This figure gave the basis for last
weeks story.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

Quantity and Quality rarely ever
go together Here's the exception
El!iotts Emulsified Liniment con
tains half pint of an emulsion of
Spirits Turpentine. Origanum, Kero-
sene OIL, Ether and Ammonia. and
sells for only 25e bottle. Guar
anteed or money back. The White
Pharmacy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
MISS HOWELL DEAD
DAUGHTER OF THE EDITOR ~
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTIONS.

Atlanta. Ca. April 11.-Nis5 Ju-
la y. Howell. daughter OF C]mt
Howell. editor of the Atlanta C5neii-
tuition, died az the home of Albert
Howell jr, on the Chattahoochae
river, near this city yesterday oE'
16. Miss Howell suffered an at
tack OF pneumonia two months ago
from the effects OF which She never
recovered.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
THE STEPTOE
CASH SUPPLY CO.
"A FEW OF our PRICES

"A FEW OF OUR PRICES
A nice Sugar Corn, 3 cans for 25c
Meal, per peck sack 22c, per bu 85c
Ideal and william Tell Flour,
per bbi. ............... $3.50
. Largo SACKS zoe, small ones Doc
Best Streaked Bacon, per lb .1Oc
silver Leaf, White Star or Shield
Brand Pure lard, per 10 lie
Country Mixed Beans, per III. sc
Cabbage, per ID. .......... &c
Fancy Hot House Lettuce, per III .17c
Granulated Sugar, per I'D. 49,. .52c
BenOx Soap, cakes for ..... 25c
Try our Tiger Brand White Rolled
Oats at ................ .1Oc
Our 15c Coffee Is ahead Of any
other ut anything like the price
Try Il.
We have the Old-fashioned COun-
try Meal at 23c per peck.
SPBCIATs-FOr Friday and satur-
day, April 10 and II, wc will sell
Tomatoes (gOod ones, tOo), 3 cans
for 25c. Buy ono first and sec what
they are, then lay IN your supply.
Done forget tho date.
Goods purchased In reasonable
quantities viii be delivered. We do
not deliver small purchases.
We BUY for cash; We SELL for
Cash; we SAVE you money and So
iicit your patronage.
THE sTEPTOE CASH
SUPPLY co. Onc)
50 BlueneId Avenue
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

You feel the life-glving current.
A gentle warmth fills the nerves and
blood. It's pleasure to take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 50
cents, Tea or Tablets. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

So you have not bought anything
s Agive us a trial and see n
y 1get better goods for less
9 you can get elsewhere.
- eee1eezgIELD FEED co. is
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

man OF ability to rep
resent The ordinary department OF
The Prudential Insurance Company
at BlucGel1 and vicinity; lowest
premium rates and an guaranteed
policies Address ~ O. Bacon.
Manager, Charleston w Va
4 e. IL
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

FOR RBNT Storage; large and
commOdious warcrooms for stor-
ing furniture, household goods
and other wares. railroad siding;
dry and free from rats. Blueheid
Produce and Commission CO.
4-4-1wk
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

LOST a Bunch OF keys; reward TO
finder w e. Ross. Thornton
bldg
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11

WANTED-Immediately, negro
boy between IS and 20 to work
around house and wait on table for
small family; must furnish refer
encos; good job for right party.
Apply az once Suite n Kelly e.
Meyers Bldg, city. 3-31-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-11
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

WANTED-A lady OF refinement
wishes a position as nurse and
companion to invalid or elderly
lady; will keep house in private
family; references exchanged Ad-
dress "Y," care Daily Leader.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
LABOR LIENS.

The sugar factory management and
laborers in the beet fields will mako
reports in the next Legislature to SO.
cure beet labor lien law to take
precedent over Judgments and mort
gAges on beet crops to protect the
lsborers In the beet fields and proven,
them from losing their wages by IN.
scrupulous growers In one case d
Russian with his wife and children
cultivated beets all summer for q
farmer and earned $500. At the end
Of the season the farmer was unable
to pay them. Others covered tn,
peets with mortgages and Judgments
and the Russian family was left des
titute. Such y condition ought to b
remedied.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19

Cripple Greek restaurant last night.
and after much talk u man who had
found It was convinced that he was
several dollars richer.
AS any one knows who has seen the
new coins. they are IL ateriaily differ
ent in design from the old coins And
they resemble more the old fashion
bangles worn on bracelets by our
grandmothers. than they do up to date
coin. Evidently the individual who
picked the coin up as he entered the
door thought that such was the case,
But she bar tender had seen some of
the money before. and although he
explained the fine points Of the new
coin for nearly FIVE minutes, the
stranger with the coin was still du-
bious of it when he left the place, and
remarked that he would take it to the
bank for an inspection and yerifioa-
tion of it's value
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
Good Cough Medicine for Children

The season for coughs and colds is
now at hand aud too much care can
not be used to protect the children
A child is much more Likely to con-
tract diphtheria or scaret fever when
he has a cold. The quicker you cure
his cold the less the risk. Chamber
lAin's Cough Remedy is the sole re-
lance OF many mothers and few Of
those who have tried 1t are willing
to use any other. Mrs F. F. Star
cher. Of Ripley. W. Va, says; II
have never used anything other than
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for my
Children and 1t has always given
good satisfaction - This remedy
con taius no opium or other narcotic
and may be given AS confidently to n
child "a to An adult. For sale by
Daniels Drug Store. It's
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
Beware Of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds or a protraot.
ed cold 10 almost certain to end n
chronic catarrb. from which few pei
sons ever wholly recover. Give every
cold the attention 1t deserves and you
may avoid this disagreeable disease
How can you cure a coldr Why not
try Uhamberlsin's Cough Remedy? II
is highly recommended. Mrs M.
White, Of Butler, Tenn. says: "Sev'
eral years ago WAS bothered with my
throat and lungs Someone told me
OF Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
began using 1t and 1t relieved me
at once. Now my throat and lung
are sound and we'll" " For sale by
Daniels Drug Store. It's
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
Presbyterian.

The pastors morning theme will be
appropriate to the Christmas tide. AT
7 80 p IN. the choir will render q
sacred concert consisting of twelve
musical numbers. Sabbath School
begins at :45 n. IN. Christian Eu-
deHvor 6 80 p. m. The public Is cor
daily invited to worship at this
church.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
ST. Adams.


Morning prayer litnav and sermon
Subject, Preparing for Christmas. "
Text. gospel for the day-rejoice in
the Lord always. and again / say
unto you rejoice" Sunday School
promptly At 10 O'Clock. Christmas ser
vices will begin at st. Albans church
Thursday evening (Christmas eve) at
1880 when q program by the Sunday
school will be rendered followed by
distribution of presents from the
Christmas tree. Friday the fest OF
the nativity. Christmas day ser.
vice and sermon n. TO-: 80. All are
invited to there services.
Christian Science service. 10:4t
q. m. and $40 p IN. Subiect-'ls the
Universe. Including Man, Evolved by
Atomic Force?" Sunday School II Al
a. IN. Wednesday evening service :45.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
RULES TO BE REMEMBERED
m SENDING CHRISTMAS MAI


FL, kags- Of various kinds aud SIZES
are beginning to find their way TO the
postofiice for transportation to friends
in distant states, and, in many in
stances. to foreign countries.
In few days the number will mul-
tiply many times and the CLERKS will
be almost submerged with business,
hence the necessity Of getting them
off at the earliest Practical momsnt
These packages. or nearly all Of them.
will contain Christmas presents and
the senders, while trustful that Uncle
Sam will deliver them properly. will
not be easy until they know that they
have arrived at their destination.
Illustrations of the ignorance Of the
rules Of the postoffioe are seen nearly
every day and as result. an immense
quantity of mail goes to the dead let
ter Office in Washington every year.
The postal regulations have been
given the utmost publicity by the
press and by the authorities at wash
ington. To large extent the pri.
mary rules governing the mails are
understood and observed. but there are
always people who do things without
thinking. For the benefit of these,
and others. whom Ii will help, few
suggestions about the mailing Of
Christmas packages are given below.
There has for many years been
custom. aud it is pretty one, Of
placing small stiokers and seals In
imitation Of holly clusters. and Santa
Claus heads. on parcels containing
merchandise and wide variety of
holiday gifts. Time after time the
sender has been required to either
take of the stiokers or pay the nrst
class rate Of two cents an ounce on
the weight of the package. The stick
ers are placed in such a way that they
seal the package, thus closing 1t
against inspection and changing IL
into first.calss matter. The stickers
can be put on the package all right,
but they must be placed no they will
not act as seals
Permissible Writing in parcels paid
at the merchandise rates are the name
Of the sender, the name of the reoipi.
ent and compliments Of the season OF
holiday greetings. such as. Merry
Christmas" Happy New Year."
ate.
The limit Of weight Of parcels sent
by mail to points in the United States
is four pounds, unless 1t be . sing 9
book. on which there Is no limit Of
weight.
Above all and at all times have
a return card on all letters and pack
ages registered or otherwise. Nearly
four million pieces Of mail we're sent
t, the dead letter office during the
last fiscal year for lack of this pre-
caution. A return card Is merely
the name aud address of the sender
written or printed in the upper left
hand corner Of the envelope or wrap
per, with directions to return in held
even for non delivery
Finally when It 10 necessary to use
two or more stamps In paying postage.
be careful that one stamp does not
overlap or cancel any part Of an-
other. as in that event the value Of
the particularly cancelled stamp will
be destroyed. and IL q letter will be
short rated. or. IL parcel. held for
additional postage. The safest way
Of all is to register the Christmas
present. as 1t costs only 8 cents In Ad
dition to the regular postage and in
sures absolutely safe delivery.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
AMONG THE CHURCHES
3 SUNDAY SERVICES
Christian Church
oooooooo-oooooo

Bible School promptly AT 10 O'Clock
am; preaching at II Am This is
Christmas Sunday and the theme will
be, 1.-The Wonderful Christi The
treated on next Sunday. Christian
Endeavor promptly at 6 40 pm. and
preaching at 1880, subject. 1.-THE Es.
tablishment of the Church. You are
cordially invited to attend these SER
vices.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
DIDN'T KNOW U. S. MONEY.

A common little two dollar and .
half gold piece Of tho now coinage
recently put ont BY the United Ststes
mint. 0sussd quite IN argument In
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
Methodist,

The Sunday School and morning
sermon will be upon the christina"
theme. Iu the evening the League
devotional service and the sermon
upon. 1.-THE Young Man and His Am
bitions -
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19

ID. and R. G.. Holiday rates. one
fare on all points on d. and r. G
Dates of sale December cath. 25th,
8lst, January 1st. Return limit jan
uary 4th. 92-97
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19
1t Is q Wonder.

Chamberlain g Liniment is one of
the most remarkable preparations yet
produced for the relief Of rheumatic
pains. and for lameback, sprains and
bruises. The quick relief from pain
which it affords in case OF rheuma-
tism Is alone worth many times it's
cost. Price 90 cents large size 90
cents. For sale by Daniels Drr g
Store. it's
The daily tribune., 1908-12-19

Xmas Cigars. from u. 90 a box up.
=. o News Stand. 90.97