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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

affair The supreme court recently
knocked out the most important
provision OF The Erdman act. which
prohibited interstate railroads from
dismissing employees because of their
membership in labor organizations
Coming on the heels Of the decision
declaring the employers Uablity
law to be unconstitutional. together
with other recent judicial mandates
interpreted as decidedly hostile TO
organized labor. the Erdman law
defeat has raised grave arprehen-
sion on the part of the Republican
leaders regarding its effect on the
labor vote at the coming presiden.
,ial election.
Only the other day Judge DAYTON.
OF West Virginia. one of President
Iooseyclt's appointees. issued an in
Jpnction against labor leaders on
that state so sweeping i'm character
rs to attract the unfayorable atten-
ton OF the white house and the SEN
ate. The president has caused in
quiries to be made into the facts
ANA resolution is pending before
ia" senate judiciary committee call
ing for information to determine
whether the situation warranted
Judge Dayton going so far I'm re-
str'inlng labor leaders. The presi.
dent and his friends realize that
these unfavorablc decisions. taken
with the fact that the panic has re-
suited in reduction Of forces IN
mills, factories and in other indus
tries, are bound to have a bad effect
on the big labor vote.
Mr.. Samuel Gompers. president Of
the American Federation of Labor
recently proceeded to catalogue
some of the recent decisions in
which labor has sustained defeat
he mentioned the decision of yes
terday, which declares the Erdmon
act unconstitutional; the decision Of
! n Few days ago. holding the en-.
Pioyers' liability law unconstitution-
al; the decision in the surname
court of the District of CoIumbi,
against the American Federation of
Labor and Mr.. Gompers personally
IN which the I'VE don't patronize,
Iist published in the organ of the
Federation was held to be against
the law; the decision in New Yorl,
holding the bakers ten-hour law nm
constitutional; the decision in the
case of the National Hatters' Asso-
cation and, finally, the Injunction
issued by Federal Judge Dayton. in
west Virginia restraining the off
GERS OF a labor organization from
attempting to induce the emploves
OF coal company to join union
Judge Taft recently made snaach
explaining the fairness of his labor
decisions. His campaign manager
IS sending out many explanations
along this line.
The question is one that Is guu %
trouble for the Republican partv in
the coming campaign, any augurs
wei FOR the Democrats.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01
aEg@o
SATURDAY, FEB. I, 1908.

The loss by fire of the railroad Y.
NJ c. A. will be very seriously felt.
1t has been vast power for moral
and spiritual improvement Of tn
large community of railroad men
who most frequently avail them
selves Of the hospitality OF its quar-
ters. Under the management Of Mr..
Roof as director, and Mr.. Fisher,
the organization in recent months
has made great strides
Doubtless the Norfolk 4 Western
railroad will come to the rescue The
people Of Bluefeld will undoubted-
ly back every effort made to install
new building at the earliest posi-
BILE moment.
The Daily Leader is proud to mi
tiate subscriptions for this great
work. Practically whilst the fire
was raging and it was seen the
building was doomed our en-
ployes were prompted to set the ball
rolling which will eventually assure
for Bluehsld an even handsomer
building than the old one.
Subscriptions will be received and
acknowledged by the Daily Leader
and when some permanent BUILDING
committee is arranged will turn
over the list and still continue the
good work
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

How to beat an undertaken: Cough
and Coughing end in Coffin. Cure the
Cough, stop the Coughing, and let
the undertaken keep his Coffin. Ry-
dale's Cough Elixir is the best and
surest way of accomplishing this rev
suit. Best, because it contains the
best remedies known to aid nature to
cure cough. Surest, because it posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs of any kind. Guaran-
teed under the Pure Food and Drug
Law. For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

instance. amending the constitution
changes an 'he wage scale or u de-
clare strike. The strike is the
Weapon OF last resort In this union.
and is only appealed to after all
other means to adjust difficulties
nave failed. A proposition to declare
a strike must receive three-fourths
vote of six months members i'm good
standing. and in order that the mem
bers may be entitled to international
benefits must conform to certain in
ternational laws and be sanctioned
by the executive council.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01
WILLIAMS
KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neg1eoted your Kidneys?
HaVo you overlooked your nervous
systom aud cauced trouble with your
iidneys and bladder? Have you
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bladder? Have YOU a habby appear
oHco OF the face, especially under
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oey Pill will cure you.
Price soc.
Tor sale by The white Pharmacy.
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

There Is more Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to b.
incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced It a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it incura.
Bile. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treat
mcnt. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by f. J. Cheney e. Co.. To-
ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. II is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dol
lars for any case It fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials
Address: f. J. CHENEY G. CO., To-
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01
RIGHT-OF-WAY SECURED.

Mercer Republican,: The right
oi-way for the trolley line between
This place tPrinceton) and Athens
has been finally secured and the di-
rectors of the company are only
awaiting the return of its president.
Hon. r. G. Meador. from Florida, to
put in motion the actual construe-
tion work of the road.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

Count Szech nyi's family may
have money, as he claims. but the
list OF wedding presents failed TO
disclose any indication of their will
lingness to spend it.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

With two Bills, two Charleys ana
Joe in the presidential race il
looks as though the country will
have a good old-fashloned name in
the white house at any ate.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

'Manic-dcpressiye" does sound
somewhat milder than "dementia-
Americana brainstorm," but plain
old "loose-screw" is more expressive
than either one.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01

The Massachusetts gentleman who
found $1,000 coin while digging
bait can AFFORD to spend the rest or
life fishing.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01
SCI55ORRINCT NJ s

The New Jersey preacher who was
turned out Of the pulpit for breed
INK dogs had no idea his deacons
were going to growl about IT.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01
G. o. p. AND UNION LABOR

The Republican party much d.
rIrbei over 'ho rs~eut decisions
against union labor The president
himsel' has grown nervous over the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-01
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08


original scope OF tile catalogue has
been greatly enlarged, and II Will con-
tain Il number of features not usually
to be found In publications OF a like
character. This book will prove inval-
liable in putting In permanent form
many OF the records of graduates and
alumni of the college. and also in
bringing the college and It's sons closer
together and within correspondence
communication at least. The task has
been l,rodisious one, and DR.. Bagby
has been indefatigable In his efforts.
His service to the college in the prepa-
ration of this book Will be hard to
overestimate.
On Wednesday evening. at her home,
Poplar HILL near here, Miss .Lucie
Knight Huntington entertained de-
lightfully in honor OF her guests, Miss
Mabel O'Ferrall.y of Richmond; Miss
Huntington. of the University of Vir-
glnia; Miss White. of Charleston. w.
Va. and Miss Shields. Of Lexington.
Va. Dancing formed a pleasing part
of the entertainment. After this the
most tempting delicacies In the way
OF refreshments We're served Among
the guests were some dozen or more OF
the Hampden-Sidney students.
Mr.. II. G.. Thayer, of the college. is
at his nome. in Charleston, W. Va, on
matter of business this week.
Miss Della Brock is stopping with
friends in Richmond.
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Newborn Social News.
Snecial to The Times Dispatch.

Snecial to The Times Dispatch.l
NENVBERN, N. c.. March Rev.
John Fl. Brown, OF Fcrnandina, Fla. has
arrived in the city and taken UP his
work as rector OF Christ Church. An
informal reception was given him
Tuesday night by the ladies' Of the
church and a large number were pres
3ent to welcome him.
The "AItl<ado'' was presented by To-
cal talent on Monday night and again
on Tuesday. night. Large houses gree
cd the performance on both occasions
and much praise has been given those
Who took the leading parts. The play
was given under the auspices Of the
Elks and was success in every way.
The Board of Stewards, of Centenary
Methodist Church have decided to en-
ploy an assistant pastor and steps ara
now being taken to find 81 suitable man.
The intention is to have him take up
the work at once.
Mr. L. a. Jack talked to the pupils
of the High, School on last Friday on.
the Eight between the Monitor and
the Merrimac.' Mr.. Jack was an en-
gineer on the Merrimac during the bat
tie and his account was very much en-
loved. d
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08

style OF architecture. There Is no
ornate decorations. but dependence is
placed entirely on the outlines, pro-
portion and the contrast between the
materials used. Twelve school rooms,
accommodating from thirty-fivc to for
ty-fve pupils each, together. with an
auditorium seating five hundred per-
SONG. each pupil being supplied with
fresh air In ample quantities, and each
room lighted according to the most
approved method. The building is
heated and ventilated with perfect
fan system, and built thoroughly
strong and of the best materials, with
wide halls, ventilated cloakroom, and
easy stairways. The basement of the
building is reinforced concrete UP to
the f1rst-story widow stills. with brick
above the central portion extending
higher than the sides. Mr.. Robinson
advocates a school building not over
two stories in height. with wide CEN
trail hall and no narrow or dark pas
sages. the doors opening outward.
Therefore there arc no rooms above
the second story in this building. The
wisdom of this is shown by the re-
ports of the horrible disaster In Ohio
during the past week. when hundred
and seventy little lives We're sacrificed
School buildings should be as near fire.
proof as possible. but this requires a
great deal more money than is usually
available. and the next best thing is
to take all possible precautions, as has
been done with this building. A fire
escape will he provided.
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Unusually Large 6Iment-Intcrcst
in Baseball and Athletics.
Special to The Times DISPATCH.


OAK RIDGE. n. c., March 1.-THE
enrolment here this year is consider
ably over 200. They represent all
parts of this State. and in addition
thereto there are young men here from
Virginia. South Carolina, Georgia. Ten
nessee and other States. Cuba is rep
resented by four young men. The
graduating class number more than
fifty in the various departments.
The outlook for the baseball team
IS most promising With Professors
Holt and Moore in charge of the large
number of applicants for positions
there is no doubt of winning team.
Mayberry will be the main pitcher.
though several colts of local reputation
will make their debut in the box.
The local athletes of note have al
ready made their arrangements for the
summer. Professor Earle 2. Holt will
play with Lynchburg this year as
catcher and first-baseman. Professor
j. Walker Moore expects to play with
Wilson. in the Eastern Carolina League
Cab Cook will play with Orangeburg.
In the Ca2lina League. Harvey Holt
will play Ohird or short with Green
Vile. S. c.. in the Carolina League
Professor (PuG) Bennett will manage
and captain the Seattle team. in the
Pacific Coast League. and will hold
second-base. Murrow Benbow will hold
his former position as captain ana
tirst-baseman of the Spartanburg. S. c.,
team, in the Carolina League. Bob
Stafford (Sir Robert) will manage and
captain the Danville team, in the Nir-
ginia League, and hold the initial sack.
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Bcrryville Social News.
fsnec,,l 10 rhe Times Dispatch. /

fspecial TO The Times Dispa,ch.l
BERRYNILLE, VA, March 7.-Theres
was "a leap year ball held at the Bat
tletown Inn on Friday night of last
week. in which alarge number of young
people participated. All reported a
good time
The ladies of Grace Episcopal Church
gave a dinner oneSday last week for
the benefit of tile church, which was
we'll patronized.
The regular meeting Of the AIM
High Literary Society at the High
school gave an interesting program
to quite a number of visitors Friday.
the most interesting of which was
debate by four young men of the Sc
Nor class. The subject. Resolved.
That Examinations in Schools Should
Be Abolished" was represented on the
affirmative by Messrs. L. J. Foley and
James %. Lindsay, and on the negative.
by Messrs. Loring. Kackley and Syl
vcster Smallwood. The debaters spoke
fiuently from notes. and the argument
of both sides was we'll chosen, and ably
and enthusiastically presented.
The young men were given a shower
of congratulations by visitors and
schoo.mates after adjournment.
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ample Fairgrounds for the romping
students, while the other scholars en-
gage in u promenade, tete- tetes
and various games. There are
enrolled about 900 stundents. nine
teachers. with eleven grades, and the
school Is in a most excellent condition
and ranks along with all the; leading
schools of the State therefore a
graduate of the South Boston High
School can, with ease, enter any coll
lege or university.
The work Of the school has greatly
Increased within the past few years,
and much of the success is due to the
school board. composed OF Messrs. r.
u. Jordan. r. b. johnson and II. T..
Watkins. the teachers. and Professor
Charles II. Friend OF Charlotte county,
and the. principal. who is not only pop
ular with the patrons. but the stu
dents as well. as there always seeing
a spirit of congeniality surrounding
the teacher and the scholar. The plans
for the school building were drawn by
Mr.. Charles NJ Robinson, of Richmond
the contract let to j. G. Curtin. of New
port News. and 1t was built by Mr. p.
y. Agee. of Virginia, at cost of $4,000
The building will be entirely finished
within the next few weeks. and will
stand forth as a great shining mark Of
art and refinement, an institution
which Will impart to every knowledge
seeker an inspiration for nobler and
better lffa
The building is constructed of con-
lcrete and brick, in a very pleasing
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fspeeIal TO mic rImes.pl.pateh l

ISpeciai to The cs-Dispatch1
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. March -
The South Boston High School, which
begun construction on the first of
October last is nearing completion.
and the little cito on the noble "DAs.'
" Justly proud of It's new educatio.tIi
institution.
1t is situated in an ideal location
about one mile from the business Sec
ton, and gently graccs the boundary
line OF the corporate limits, and is H
handsome structure of cement and
brick. 1t is three stories in lci~ht.
with truss roof. and is covered with
Buckingham slate. The huge build
ing contains twelve rooms and an
auditorium. with seating capacity of
500. and Will be equipped with the
spiral fire escape and heated by steam.
One OF the chief attractions OF the
building Is Its large. convenient and
well ventilated rooms. while "Old Soi''
has easy access TO every part OF the
building. The interior is neatly finish
ed In oak and cherry, while the walls
stand firm with Tight Hold plaster.
Only modern fixtures VIII be allowed
space within these walls OF learning
Revolving desks and seats will be used.
while every comfort and convenience
Will be offered the student. The en-
trance to the building is from street
level, through an arch-shaped door
way.
Two acres OF real estate (partly oc-
cupied by the school building) furnish
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
nrEcu GROVE school INCIDENT.
Teacher Justified by Local Board aud
Children Suspended,

ROCkFlSf, NELSON CO., Va,
March with a view of correcting
erroneous Impressions that may have
been created by publication regarding
the recent troubles at the Beech Grove
Graded School In this county. of which
Miss Cynthia Rodes is principal, re-
sultlng FROM the whipping of ono of
the pupils, the following account is
published as plain statement of tho
facts of the case as ELECTED by the
Investigation of the Greenfield School,!
Board and at the trial of tho actions
brought By said board for disturbing
the school, and by Miss Rodes for as
sault and battery. On January 29th
Miss Rodes punished one of her pupils
by whipping for serious misconduct.
1'bis was the second time within a
month she had been constrained to
punish him in the same manner. While
the punishment was being inflicted a
sister of the boy ran home and In
formed her mother of what was going
on. The latter Immediately repaired
to the schoolhouse, and entering tho
principals room, made violent as
sault upon her in presence OF the school
in session. Miss Rodes, With the as
sistance of several of the pupils. sue
ceedetl In partially warding off the at
tack and escaped without serious in
Jury; hut the incident caused the clos
.irg of the school for that afternoon,
The school hoard, on February 10th,
Investigated the conduct OF the two
pupils mentioned, and after hearing the
evidence Of many of the other pupils.
decided to exclude them from school
for tho current session. on February
18th the mother OF the pupils was tried
before Justice of the Peace r. II. Cole
man, Esq. on the charges of interrupr-
ing the proceedings of the school and
assaulting tho principal, and a fine
and costs We're imposed In each case.
1t was fully proven that the whipping
was not unnerciful and tho pupil in
nowlse injured thereby, while the re-
suits of the Investigation hy the school
board and trial before court competelY
exonernted Miss Rodes from any blame
in the matter.
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Abingdon Social News.
IspectnIto,The Tlmes-plspatch. I

ispeciu to,Ths Times-Dispatch1
ABINGDON. VA, March Mr.. Ro-
bert johnson. of indianapolis. is the
guest OF Captain FuSate.
Miss Martin and Mr.. Walter Martin,
of Glade Springs. were the guests UT
their sister for n few days this week
at Stonewalf Jackson institute.
Judge Blnns Will hold court here
next week to try the case of tho
Douglas Land Company vs.. the Tllaye e.,
Company. in which Judge Hutton Is
Mr. John Il. Lyons. of Kentucky. was
in town this week to attend his
mothers funeral.
Miss Mamie Byrd Trigg Is visiting
Miss Margaret Priddy at Keysville.
Miss Annie White is spending the
week with Bristol relatives.
DR.. Daniel Trigg. of johnson City.
Is n visitor in town.
Mr.. w. ~. Mingea has returned from
n trip to Florida.
DIR. Il. V. Lancaster returned We'd
nesday from Alicevllle. Ala: McComb
City. Jackson and Port Gibson. Miss.
Messrs. David a. Preston and Daniel
Thomas are home after pleasant
visit to Hot Springs, Ark, and Mardt
Gras.
DR.. Malcolm Campbell returned the
last of the week from South Caro-
funeral of his brother-in- law. Colonel
YOmans.
Mr.. Sol Scott left this week for Bal
timore and New York.
Or. George r. Stuart OF Cleveland.
Tenn. lecturcd at Martha Washing
ton College chapel Thursday night on
"Lopsided Folks"
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AUGUSTA COUNTY
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The Augusta County Teachers Asso-
citation held its second convention in
Stanton. February .sth and Goth. be-
ginning at 1880 Friday. the eSth 1t
was called to order by President T.. NJ.
Somerville. and after beautiful
prayer by Rev. John III. Taylor, the
reading of minutes. presidents secre-
tary.s and trcasurer's reports, an adj
Parrish, one Of our able high school
principals, upon The Responsibilities
of Teacher"
Mr.. Parrish handled his subject in
masterful manner, and his address
was one of the most. eloquent and i'm
pressive delivered at convention. After
Mr.. Parrish Mrs. II. B. Kelley spoke
clearly and forcibly upon the advan
tages of teachers associations.
Then followed The Social Status Of
How Can Teachers Best Exercise Au-
School" by Mr.. D. Q. Good.
In the afternoon. our efficient super
brief, but impressive talk upon Teach
,ers' Reports" This was followed by
the delivery of three very elegant es-
says: THE Value of History In the
Course OF Study" by Professor D. l.
ing. Prizes Balanced by the Dlsad-
.vantages." by Mrs. Floy w. Bratton.
and "How to Manage Country School
at Recess. by MISS Rosa u. Blanton.
The Saturday morning session was
for most part. consumed in the trans
action of business. A pleasant devia-
ton from this, however. was very
fine essay by Miss Pearl Pugh, upon
the subject, "Shall Boys and Girls BE
Separated at Recess" motion was
made by Mr.. Fred NJ. Parrish that a
prize Of s. be offered for the best short
story written by an Augusta county
pupil. This story must be entirely
original. and consist Of not more than
1000 words. The motion was carried
by a very large majority.
resolution was then offered by Mr..
D. O.. Good, that the Augusta County
Teachers Association go on record as
favoring the adoption Of Reed and
Kellogg grammar, by the State Board
of Education, for the public schools of
Virginia. This resolution was also
adopted.
The convention throughout was one
of the most pleasant and profitable
ever held by our association. There