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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-04

arc being used to have every kernel thoroughly
;gested liquid food in the form of matt essence
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
New Pronunciation.

A Frenchman who had been in
Washington only few days accosted
a prominent banker in the Metropoi
itsn club some time last spring.
Monsieur" he said, Il haf seen q
strange sign on a shop down town.
1t says: 'Youfolster.' know not that
word. Will you explain III"
"Youfolster!" exclaimed the be-
wildered clubm8n.
Yes; that is eet."
The club man declared that he had
never heard such name before, and
they argued about II for some time.
Finally they made q bet as to who
was right on the subject, and to decide
II the FrenehmaR escorted the doubt.
Ing clubmah TO the shop.
Imagine the Amsricans astonIsb.
ment when the Freedman stopped
before an unRrstentlous house with a
large sign painted over the door which
read: "Upholsterer"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06

There are two old adages, Haste
makes waste" and make haste slow
ly," that every one should employ
when they undertake to cure n cough
in n few minutes with preparations
containing Morphine, OPIUM Chloro-
form or other opiates. They must
stop the cough and cause sleep quick
ly, but they also dry up the secre-
lions and constipate leaving oft
times a far worse trouble. Rydale's
Cough Elixir is Guaranteed under
the Pure Food and Drug Law TO con-
tain no opiate or harmful drugs OF
any kind or character. Think about
1t when you or one OF Ene children
have cough. For sale by the White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
CALF ENTERED AN osIscr,oN.
Why One Milking Machine Was Never
Put on the Market.

Inventive genius seldom achieves
success at the first attempt 4 half.
grown boy In Pennsylvania. who had
devoted his leisure hours for many
months TO the making OF a milking
machine OF his own devising. at last
completed IL TO his satisfaction and
resolved TO make trial OF t. With
out saying word to anyone he car
RED his machine down from the attic,
whore he had wrought patiently day
after day to bring II to perfection. and
took IL out TO the barnyard. where
old Cherry. tho family COW, stood
placidly chewing her oud with her big.
Iusty calf playing round her. A few
minutes later his mother saw him try.
Ing To re-enter the house unseen. He
was covered with dirt from head to
foot aud In state OF generalization
generally. In his hand he was car.
rying something that looked like the
wreck OF a toy battleship. For
mercy's sake. Judd" she exclaimed.
what have you been doingG" I've
been trying my milking machine on
the COW" he said. Your milking ma.
chine! Good land. Did tho cow do
all that to your" No" answered
Jud. "old Cherry would have stood
Tor IL all right. IL was the calf that
-er-kind o seemed TO object to the
machine. Youths Companion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION.
Chronic Bachelor Makes a Few Re.
marks About the Modern Hatpin.

There ought 10 be a law against
women carrying unconcealed weap.
ons. growled the chronic bachelor
at the club. THAT haven't been
stabbed TO death or MANNED for life
before this is due TO combination
OF agility and good luck, I'm con
WINGED. tell you. II keeps n man
busy lodging nowadays to avoid blood
letting when he's travelling I'm crowd.
ed conveyance with women, or even
walking on crowded thoroughfare
A woman is positively menace to life
the moment she gets outdoors" why
outdoors especially ?" "Hatpins! Hat
pins! Foot and a half long. some of
EN-. They stick out from both sides
or hat like spears. Every time n
woman turns her head these wicked.
looking spears sweep around I'm a
twofoot radius; and every time she
hobs her head up and down she takes
chance OF raking the nearest person
fore and aft. Suppress the woman or
the hatpin. l say" Lets make IL the
hatpin," suggested the married man,
gently.
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est inhabitant of the District OF Co
lumbia.
All of DR.. Starts ancestors were re-
nowned for longevity, his father dying
at the age of 103, his paternal grand
father at the age of los. and his great
grandfather at the age of 104 years.
DR.. Starr, however, does not attribute
his unusual lease OF life I'm any way to
heredity, but to the fact that he has
always abstained from excuses, and
has lived close to nature.
lie fought in the Seminole, Mexican
and civil wars In 1911 DR.. Starts IA
Their moved to Mahoning county, Ohio,
where he lived at the outbreak OF the
war OF 1912. His father served under
Jackson at New Orleans. DR.. Starr
served under the same general in his
campaign against Florida Indians, and
was twice wounded.
At the time the war with Mexico
was declared DR.. Starr had become a
citizen Of Wisconsin, and from that
state he enlisted. He fought In the
artillery and served with Taylor at
Matamoras, Buena Vista, Monterey,
hCSdNo uO Ia anna duu lotto GOTuO.
In the gold rush of 1849 he Joined
an OK wagon caravan and crossed the
plains, made $4,000, and went from
there to New Orleans to invest in
sugar plantations. There he married
Miss Lizzie Day. Of that city, in 1857.
She died ia 1864.
At the outbreak of the civil war he
raised battalion Of 500 men, enlisted
In the confederate army, served at
Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg,
and assisted In repelling Banks inva.
sion Of the Red river country. He was
brevetted for meritorious services.
Greatly Impoverished by the war.
DR. Starr began the study OF botany
and medicine when peace was de-
clared, and practiced with such sue
cess that in 1875 he came TO Washing
ton. where he has remained In active
practice ever since.
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To Open italian Emha.au

The Italian embassy at Washing.
ton, which In the early days OF its
establishment In its present spacious
quarters (tho forner home OF Mr..
Phoebe HearsD was a conspicuous so.
oial center, but recently closed he.
cause Of the absence OF the dean of
the diplomatic corps and Baroness
Mayor des Planehes. is being out IN
order and indications point 70 a bril-.
liant season OF entertaining there. Tho
ambassador and his wife. both ~
whom are enthusiastic autoists arc
now on their way TO this oountrv
bringing With them one OF the lstsst
models Of Italian touring cars. Sic
Montagna, counselor and charge d'at
flares ad interim, will 60 over 10 New
York to greet them. and. owing TO the
lateress q the season, will accom-
Dany them direct TO Washln gton.
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n N, S&xMN6itoIk&Wasterr
NOVEMBER "a, 1907.

Leave S:15 a. m. for Roanoke.
Norfolk and all points on the shen-
andoah division. Pullman Sleeper
Roanoke TO New York. via Hagers-
town. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Norfolk. Cafe Dining Car.
s:45 a. m. for Roanoke. Rich-
mond' Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper,
Dining Car.
1858 y. m. for Roanoke and Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley Philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper to Philadei-
phia.
s:SS p, m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg, Richmond. Norfolk. Pullman
sleeper to Norfolk and Lynchburg
to Richmond. Cafe Car.
From the West at 500 n. m. O.. AZ
a. m, 2:05 p. m. $3.50 p. m, s:2s
u. m.
Leave Blueneld $40 p. m. for
Kenova Columbus and all points
West and Northwest. pullman Sleep
ers for Columbus and Cincinnati.
Cafe Cars.
Trains arrive at Blueneld from the
East at 500 n. m. 2;10 D. m, $40
p. m. and ESQ p. m.
$3.50 n. m. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Toledo. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave 9:35 a. m. and 2:25 p. m.
daily for Tazewell. Norton and all
stations on CIinch Valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch Valley division at 2:4O d.
m. and S:25 p. m.
Leave GAS n. m. for Kenoya and
intermediate stations via Wayne.
Leave $40 n. m. and 2:4O p. m.
for WEIGH and intermediate stations
For Pocahontas $40 n. m. GAS
a. M, $3.50 n. m. 2:40 p. m. and
$3.50 p. m. Arrive from Pocahontaf
at 500 n. m, 2:05 p. m, $3.50 p
m, 1886 n. m, and 9:20 p. m.
For Bramwell. leave Blueneld $40
a. M. 5:45 n. m, $3.50 n. m, 2:4O
p. m. and $40 p. m.
Cali on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets maps and
additional information.
w. p. BEVILL. G.. p. A..
Roanoke. Virginia.
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GOT RID OF THE TREES.
Arbitrary Action OF Officer Stopped
All Controversy.

The present movement for the pro
lection OF the historical trees In the
Botanic garden" remarked one OF the
oldest Inhabitants TO Washington
Star reporter. bids fair TO be much
moro successful than was a similar
movement In behalf Of a fine row OF
large trees that once graced the south
side OF Pennsylvania avenue near
Seventeenth street. They were like
the trees in front OF the White House.
and I'm fact were part OF that row.
When the old war department-which
was brick building at the corner OF
Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue-was razed TO the ground in
the late seventies to make room for
the big granite building that now oc.
cupies that space. the question arose
as TO what should be done about the
trees that lined the sidewalk I'm front.
Opinion was equally divided among
those In authority as to whether they
should be allowed TO remain or wheth.
er they should be removed. The resi-.
dents OF the city were almost a unit
In favor OF preserving the trees. II
was finally decided by authorities that
a proper display of the fine big build.
ing required their removal.
Col. t. l.. Casey (afterward chief
of engineers and now deceased), who
had supervision OF the construction OF
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A Good Loser.

But" said the girls father, what
qualifications have you? What ia there
about you to make you consider your
self worthy OF my daughter? Why do
you think | ought to accept you as a
sonin-law?" Since you pin me dowa
to IL, ! Will tell you candidly," the
young man replied, that have never
had very high opinion OF my qualifi.
cations. | am here strictly because ]
hate TO give pain. Your daughter ac-
copied me before had a chance to
finish what had started to say, which
was not what she seemed to think It
was going TO be. II you do not think
| am worthy OF her and IL you are con-
vinced that am not the man you de-
sire for sonin-law 1 will inform you
right now that l am one OF the best
losers you ever saw"
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the state, war and navy building, was
charged with that work. That officer
wasted no time in executing the order,
and In fact he had the trees down and
out OF the way before the general pub.
lie knew OF his intentions. What he
did was to have a large force OF work.
men at the scene at the first approach
of dawn, and the trees we're all cut
down and the debris removed before
the city actually awoke for the day's
business. 1t was a somewhat arbi
trary act. but 1t was probably the only
way the thing could have been 40.
complished without considerable frio.
ton and bad feeling. As II was, the
people who had opposed the plan to
remove finally accepted the situation;
in fact they had to, as the trees were
gone and no amount OF indignation or
protest could restore them"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
STANDARD
OIL INQUIRY

New York. Jan. 6.-Hearing in
the government suit to dissolve the
Standard OIL company OF New Jersey.
the si00.0oo.o 900 holding company
OF the "oil trust" which was post
poned on December 3 last. was re-
sumed today before Judge Franklin
terriss OF 81. Louis, appointed by
the federal court to take evidence.
Many prominent New York officials
will be called 10 the stand to testify
in the case. Since the adjournment
the counsel for both sides have been
abstracts OF testimony sub
mitted In other prosecutions OF the
Standard Oil company. notably that
before the Interstate commerce COM
mission and in the Waters-Pierce
company suit and in the Findlay. o.,
case. III the various records were
read In full, It is said that two years
would be required, while the ar.
arrangement agreed upon will enable
the testimony to be presented within
two months. The hearing is being
held In the custom house, where the
previous sessions were held.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
HAS HAD LONG LIFE
WAsHINoToN's OLDEST CITIZEN
REACHES CENTURY MARK.
Or. William NJ. Starr, 100 Years old,
Declares That Conservatism Is the
Key TO Longevity - His
Active Career.

Surrounded by friends and we'll
wishers. DR.. William NJ. Starr. Wash
ingtons oldest inhabitant. was toasted
and praised by many of the prominent
business men of the city in honor Of
his one hundredth birthday. says the
Washington Star. The members OF
the Oldest Inhabitants association OF
the District OF Columbia gathered. at
his invitation. ut a banquet
Conservatism is the key TO longev-
ity," declared the venerable man, who
has reached the century mark.
There's no secret about It, 1t lies in
stopping just before the limit is
reached.
When was young. l never walked
or ran as fast as 1 could. / never ate
as much as | could. l always stopped
while l had some reserve energy"
Thomas Jefferson was president
when at the home of Henry and Sarah
CWagner) Starr. Bull Run, Va, was
born a boy, who is now really the old
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Munhrnnnna.

A singular and very interesting and
useful institution has been established
in the little city Of Tarare, near Lyons
France. II Is Theological bureau
whore expert judgment is furnished
concerning mushrooms brought TO II
for examination. The country round
Tsrare abounds with mushrooms.
many OF which are poisonous. Since
tho establishment OF the bureau no
body buys mushrooms which do not
carry their ticket Of Identification and
guarantee, and ali the country people
from miles around bring their mush-
rooms for examination. One surprising
result has been the discovery Of scores
Of excellent edible mushrooms, which
before nobody dared TO touch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
The Prevalence Of Drug Hablte.

The daily press recently has again
drawn public attention in connection
with an inquest upon woman who
died Of an overdose of cocaine TO the
deadly results OF drug habits. All these
habits are carried on in secret, and
they are far more common than might
be supposed. Those who know this
best are the chemists and druggists.
for they know how much OF each Of
these drugs Ia sold for consumption in
this way. They cannot help 1t, for the
licensed druggists are not in a posi-.
ton to refuse to supply the drugs, pro
vided the poison book is properly
signed.-LoDdon Hospital.
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PILEsl PILEsi PILEsi

williams indian Pile Ornament
will cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. II absorbs the tumors, allays
Itching at once, acts as a poulHce.
gives instant relief. williams In
dianoPile Ointment Is prepared for
Piles and itching Of the private parts.
Mail DC. and 800. Williams MFG
Co, Cleveland, o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06

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 re,
suit. Best. because 1t contains the
best remedies known to aid nature to
cure cough. Surest because 1t posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs OF any kind. Guaran-
teed under the Pure Food and Drug
Law. For sale by the White Phar-
macy.
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WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE SAID.
Lucky for Poet That American WON.
an Was Not His Spouse.

A witty and popular American lady
was recently dining with n literary
coterie In London. when some one
started a conversation about the meth.
DDS OF working adopted by authors.
Among the many instances given vas
that OF well-known poet. who, II
was said. was In the habit OF writing
at night and in the early morning, ind
who was wont to rouse his wife and
exclaim about four o'clock: Maria
get up: I have thought OF a good
world" Immediately on receiving this
signal, the poets obedlent helpmato
would arise and make proper note
OF the thought-of word. About an hour
after new inspiration would seize
upon the bard. and he would then
call out: Maria, get up get up!
I've thought OF n better world" The
company generally listened to the
story with admiration, but the bright
eSed American remarked: We'll. n
he'd been my husband. I should have
replied: 'Alpheus, get up; I've thought
81 bad word!'"-London Tit-BIts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
Motherly Care.

six-year-old Marion has an eminent.
ly practical mind. and the delights OF
dolls tea parties, games, end o,hor
infantile joys are easily ccllpsed by
the promise OF being allowed TO dust
the parlor or help cook Marion has
just acquired a new canary bird OF
tender age. and has added the care
OF Dick 70 her other small duties. On
saying her prayers the other night
she astonished her mother by adding
as postscript: And God bless my
birdie, and let him grow up TO be a
strong, healthy useful little canary
bird"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
CONGRESS
MEETS AGAIN

Washington, Jan. 6.-Gaining new
strength from its holiday or rest for
the strenuous work OF averting and
postponing desired legislation, con-
gress resumed its session today
Nearly all of the senators and rep
resentatives who spent the Christ
mas period in the bosoms OF their
families have returned TO Washing
ton. prepared for the long grind
ahead OF them.
The road ahead OF the solons is
not now SO rocky as when they ad-
journed, with a great sigh of relief.
Tor the holidays. The worst OF the
financial panic is now apparently
past and the demand for financial
Legislation and currency tinkering is
not SO strong as it was a few weeks
ago. The Republican members look
with dread upon the passing OF any
Exceedingly important measures In
the face OF presidential election
and the acrimonious comments of
their Democrat colleagues upon the
'do-nothing" policy was as gall and
wormwood TO the Republican palate
Nor that prosperity has returned. in
ia measure. the solons of both parties
are looking forward to an interest
ing and wordy period OF debate. The
orators on both sides have spent
their holidays in printing with YER
bal fireworks, which will soon be let
loose to the end that the great
American voter may be educated as
70 the best means of disposing OF his
outrage in the coming election.
or chief interest as a topic of con-
versation among the returned leg
islators, particularly those of the
lower house, is the presidential
boom OF Uncle Joe" Cannon.
3Friends of the speaker in the house
#et representatives-and he has many
Esupporters In the body over which he
presides-have been quietly working
Tor the last few days on plans that
VIII bring Cannon forward as the
oigsest gun among the Republican
&aspirants for Roosevelt's place. IL
likely that these plans will culmi-
GATE shortly in a definite launching
pr the Cannon boom. Many central
8and western states are already
booked upon as being in the Cannon
colump. Illinois will undoubtedly
Stand solidly back of her favorite
son, and Michigan. Minnesota and
other northern states have been
8siven evidence OF considerable Can
ION sentiment.
Among the important legislative
natters now prominently before con-
gress, that OF reorganization OF the
navy department is attracting the
8most attention. Recent structures on
he conduct of the navy. coupled
with the resignation OF Rear Adj
niral BrownsoL because of internal
issensions, has made the matter Of
readjustmont of naval affairs a
ressing one.
Congress will also have a nard
me to dodge the question Of addi-
onal railroad legislation. Many
Important organizations of the COM
percial interests Of the country. IN
uding the trans-Mississippi con-
ress and the National Live Stock as
'ciation. have demanded legislation
p the subject of furnishing cars 90
s. hippers and on other matters. II
unlikely that any such bills Will
81 Y passed, as the congressman do
OF consider this the proper time.
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savInn Grace OF Hnmot.

Blessed are the cartoonists and tho
Baurists and the funmakers. For by
enlarging upon our follies and foibles
and conspicuities they awaken US to
their elements Of the ridiculous and
lead US with wisdom to temper exuber.
ance. Blessed is tho saving grace OF
humor, For where humor f., treason
hnds no fertile soil. deceit nourlshes
not hypocrisy withers and dies. greed
is tempered and reason only rules.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
ESTERN PIGEON CLUB
HOLD ANNUAL SHOW

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 6.-In connec-
Pm with the exhibition OF the Kan
Is State Poultry Association. the
Iestern Pigeon Club opened its If
fnth annual show In the auditorl-
\ here today. The pigeon show is
On to. the world and has attract
entries from all over the coun-
\. X. ]. Muir OF Chicago is the
ige. over 100 special premiums
offered in the various classes. in
Hilton to the cash awards. The
|pltry show has also attracted
oh attention among the farmers
N fanciers Of the state and the
ries surpass all previous exhibit
ne, Many poultry raisers in Okla
ma, Missouri and Nebraska have
prize winning birds.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06

Question: When is a pain not a
hin? Ans: When 1t is due to a con-
Ition that can be reached by an ex-
'rnal application and somebody has
een thoughtful enough to purchase
frorehand a half pint bottle If Ell
Ptts Emulsified Oil Liniment for
C. and rubbed the affected parts
'eely. Guaranteed by the White
aarmacy.
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little Lobster salad.

little Lobster Salad,
ferrapin, and other things.
= In a very little while
\ doctors phone bell rings.
, teTrapin is on his feet.
he Holsters found his claw,
: Judging from the inner man
heirs Is the "Unwritten Law"
Z CAGE IL quickly diagnosed
rs inside Information.
how lobster and terrapin
an raise so much tarnation.
trouble found, It was the thing
70 furnish quick relief,
the way OF Rydale's Stomach
Tablets accomplished this.
kVas Simply beyond belief.
'for sale by the White Pharmacy
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TAR AND CANCHALAGUE
ROGERS LTVERwoRT

For the complete cure OF CouEhp.
Colds Asthma and BrsnshitIs and
All Lung complaints rendering co
AND WILD CHERRY. have for ages
maintained an established reputation
3 a standard Cough Ramedy. Il con
tains no opium or harmful drug, can
be given with safety to children
Price ti.50
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-06
WILLIAMS
KIDNEY PILLS

Have you nessected your KidneysY
Have you overlooked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
Kidneys and bladder? Have you
pains In ioins. side. back, gvoins and
BLADDER Have you fiabby appear
aneo OF the face. especially under
the eyes Too frequently desire
TO pass urinef IL so. williams Kid
ney PHI will cure you.
Price soc.
For sale by The White Pharmacy.
Cor. Bland street and Princeton ave.
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CLASSIFIED COLUMN
ADS IN THIS COLUMN ONE CENT
A WORD.

MEN WANTED-Miners, coke men
and laborers of all kinds. can flnd
steady employment at the large
mining and coking plant OF tho
Pocahontas Consolidated Golfers
Co., Pocahontas. Va. Apply In
person to VIM. Leckie, Division
superintendent. 11-1tf