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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
UP TO THE REPUBLICANS.

Two lin portant reforms have
been promised by the Republican,
party and are naturally expected by
the people to be written on the stat
ute books at the next session OF the
legislature. One is the employers
general primary law.
1t was only the Other day that
the courts in deciding against a mi
ner injured through the negligence
of his superior officer, held that
fire boss, entrusted with the work
of keeping the mine safe is not an
officer OF the company for whose
negligence the company is liable but
fellow servant of the miners who
therefore must share the risk OF
such negligence though the miner
depends absolutely on the fire boss
and has no way of telling If he does
his duty. This is but one of hun
dreds Of rulings under existing laws
which give workman injured
through no fault of his own no hope
of obtaining compensation. Il is an
evil condition that should be RENE
died, and it is up to the Republi-
can party to fulfill its promise
Both the governor-elect and the
legislature are pie iged to the pas
sage OF the primary election bill
and prospects are exceedingly bright
for It, Events Of the past summer
have convinced even the most ar
Dent opponent of this measure that
1t VIII provide a better system than
the present haphazard way, and OPP
ostion will likely be weak
Wheeling News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
WAR OR PEACE?

(From an address at Buffalo New
York, by Hon. David J. Brewer.
associate justice of The supreme
court of the United States
Il have had no military education
| do not know how 10 conduct a
war; / do not edit yellow Jour
nal; and so l yield unuuestioning
assent 20 the claims made by army
and navy gentlemen, that, in case
If war, coaling stations in different
parts of the globe are desirable.
And yet, with the incredibly and
questioning spirit OF Yankee, |
cannot but notice that we have got
ten along safely for an hundred
years without any coaling station
outside Of our own territory. And
further, it is clear that for a eoaling
stat on territory as large as New
England is not essential. But. be-
yond that, is there not such n thing
as overriding this getting ready for
war? ! have noticed that a man
who goes with a chip on his shout
der is very apt to have many quar-
rel5, but the gentleman who min Is
his own business is ordinarily let
alone aud goes through life without
a fight.
We have lived and prospered for
more than three hundred years with
handful of regular troops. We
nave preserved peace at home and
nave been respected abroad. Gov
eminent by consent Of the govern
ed has little need OF a soldier. So
the World has come to believe. and
so 1t IS. Are we ready to forfeit
This high position? DO We not en-
ianger ia very foundation princi-
pies Of this government when we
make the blare OF the bugles and
the tramp OF the armed battalion
the music which is heard on every
SIDE and the Inspiration which at
tracts She AMBITION Of youth?
May God save the United States
or America ana keep them from The
road 50 often Travelled by nations.
OF increasing territory, accumulat-
Ing dominion. rapidly and easily ac-
CURED wealth, luxurious splon1or. a
growing separation between the
poor and the rich, decay ana death.
And may we always hear the sol
emn prayer of Abraham Lincoln.
borne upward to Heaven from the
ccnsecrated field Of Gettysburg. that
government OF and by ana for the
people may never perish from the
earth"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

Now That the election is over the
people OF this country. freed from
political excitement. can :urn their
tention to business. All signs in-
dicate revival OF prosperity VIII ch
in all probability will coItinue for
several years until the pace shall
become so rapid as to- require a
check. That seems to be the natu-
raj course of things in this country.
There is an almost regular alterna-
ION or what are called good times
and nara times. When things are
moving too fast the remedy is IS
$ ow up for awhile and &c: back on
solid ground. The present financial
depression has almost run it's course
and the time for the return of pros
perity is now in sight
Il is going too far to say that tn.
election Of Tai; is the chief cause
of returning prosperity. If Bryan
had been elected prosperity would
have returned all the same. because
the return does not depend so much
on the political character of the
aiministrat on as upon other and
more solid foundations, among
which may be mentioned the album
dance OF the crops, the energy and
industry of the people and the pro-
auctions of the mines. All these
would exist and bring about their
natural results regardless of The 20
iltical views of the national admin
lstration. 1t goes without saying
that the excitement of a national
election temporarily dissurbs trade.
but the disturbance is only tempo
rary and produces no lasting effect.
When the elect on is over, no mat
ter which party is successful. trad,
resumes normal conditions and the
business of the country goes on
without much regard to political
conditions.
1t Is gratifying to observe that
an optimistic sentiment pervades
the country. People are realizing
mat there never was any justifica-
zion of the panic in the material
conditions of the country.
There is more money in the Uni
ted States than there ever was be-
iore. The crops of 1908 are fully
up to the average. There is plenty
OF business for the railroads. and
there is a demand for the products
Of the factories. The panic. it is
true, has thrown many persons out
or employment but the return of
confidence and activity will revive
the demand for labor, so chat in
the next year the number of unem-
pfoyed will be reduced to n mini
mum, and every man who really de-
res 20 work will be able to find
employment. Let us all take heart
and look to the future with hone
for confidence and hope are no in
considerable factors in creating gem
eral MISUNDERSTANDING News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

Yes, Mr.. Telegraph, we are in ia
Yor OF bonds for city hall and other
improvements 100. But don't you
remember that the city was bonded
TO the full extent OF her indebted
ness last year and that the Repub-
Lcan administration left a heavy
current Indebtedness to its record
which must be paid off. We would
be in favor of issuing bonds for q
fire department, extens, on of sew
ers and the purchase of the water
works. But you know there is a
limit which had been gone long be-
fore he present administration was
installed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.
state of West VIZ ginia Mercer coun
ty, So.
w. G. Huffman, plaintiff.

Isabel Huffman, defendant.
Pending in the Circuit Court of
Mercer county for Divorce.
The above named Isabel Huff
man will take notice, that on Tues
lay, the Nth DAY of November, A.
D., 1908, the plaintif above named
viii take the dispositions OF himself
and sundry other witnesses. TO be
used as evidence in the trial of the
tooVe cause, in behalf of the said
plaintiff at the law Offices Of r.. G..
and Bernard McClaugherty in the
'ity of Blueheld, in the county of
Mercer, in the state Of West Viz
5inia, between the hours of eight
clock a. m. and six o'clock D. IN.
II said day. And If, from any
ause, the taking of said dispositions
hall not be commenced. or being
commenced, shall not be completed
IN the day aforesaid the taking of
anne Will be adjourned from day TO
lay. or from time to time, at the
same place, between the same hours
until completed.
w. G. HUFFMAN.
Il II. G. and Bernard McClaugb-
'rty. his attorneys.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
DEMOCRACY, NOT SOCIALISM.

The Industrial Era, labor paper
published in Roanoke. exhibits bit
ter disappointment over the defeat
of Mr.. Bryan for the presidency.
and even goes so far as to declare
nat hereafter there will only be
lwo parties before the people-the
Republican party and the Socialist
party.
1t declares that the Democratic
party as power in national cleo
ions is out of busln ess-its mission
ended and it's sun gone down.
The capitalists" proceeds the
era. have a c.nch on the supreme
court for the next twenty years
Capitalism is firmly in the saddle.
booted and spurred, and licensed 20
ride whittier it will"
The Era is wrong in it's conclu-
sion that the Democratic party has
been buried beyond resurrection. 1t
VIII live on, and will grow and in
crease, and multiply its hosts from
he ranks of the men who protest
against the rule OF money. II Is
essentially the party of the poor
man Of principle who rebels against
accepting the crumbs that fall from
he tables OF the trust-nade rich.
There should be continued Access
s.ons to The Democratic party from
ne progressive element Of the Re
publican party-far more than suf-
hcient to replace Republican sym
pathizers in the Democratic party
whom the force Of events will drive
INTO the parry OF high tar.n and
trusts, where they belong.
NO greater mistake has ever been
made than the mistake of those who
since the election, have viewed the
defeat Of the Democratic party as a
protest against Bryan and the Dem
ocratic platform. That Bryan ma le
large gains in progressive Republi-
can states will be abundantly prov
en- when the final vote is tabuIated
analysed and compared.
The reactionaries in the Demo
cratic party will finally go to the
Republican party. the .adicals i'm
the Republican party VIII come into
the Democratic party. and then She
evolution through which we are go
ing will have reached the point
whore there will be a logical battle
between two great armies Of labor
and capital
No; the Socia'isi party will not
Do the most numerous parry of pro-
test in our day.-Richmond Jour
nal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

FOR SALE-A fine bluegrass farm
In Tazewell county, Virginia, con-
tanning 131 acres, within one mile
OF churches, school and store.
Farm well watered, big fruit crop
and other crops sufficient to do
the place for next twelve months.
Possession can be given at once.
House Of six rooms, frame, and
all necessary outbuildings. Also
following property: All crops
growing, such as hay, corn, oats,
rye, wheat, garden, etc.; two
good horses, wagon, harness,
farming implements, bran new
surrey, all hogs, cows, poultry
and household and kitchen furni-
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will trade for town property. Ap-
ply to Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

Congressman f. W. Saunders has
only 81 majority over Parsons, his
Republican opponent in the Fifth
virginia district. After the general
assembly redistricted the state for
congressman Floyd county with 900
Republican majority was removed
from The fifth and placed in the
sixth. and it was thus believed that
Mr.. saunders would thus be una
blel 20 win an easy victory over his
Republican opponent a great deal
OF Doodle was sent into the district
By the Republicans, they were bet
ter organized than ever before, and
a great deal OF resentment was man
lies cd over the gerrymandering of
Floyd county Gu. of the district
In this connection Il is not out of
place to chronicle the sentiment of
the yo.ers Of that section. Judge
Saunders. able man that he is. is
not popular with the voters. He
a not a mixer. he is not a good
campaisuer; ne is charged with be-
ing icy in his lemeanor to the vot-
crs Indifferent at lines and with an
utter lack o diplomacy in handling
men There is not a man in the
dis,rir. who G0,s not recognize his
ability and integrity, but he is not
q politician 800 any sense.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
CHRIST OF THE ANDES.
a Noble Suggestion

-
The progress OF though male
among men since the time. little
more than half century ago.
when our p.ous and we l-meaning
fathers frowned upon all drama and
theatre-going as an innovation from
the lower regions. was never better
illustrated than by the fact that
Mrs. Minnie Madden Fiske. ,he ac-
tress. is in consultation with Pres
ident Angel OF the American HUI
name EIucat on society. with re-
garj to developing a drama founded
on the noble figure OF Christ. made
Of molten cannon. which stands on
the crest OF the Andes mountains.
overlooking Chill and the Argentine
republic, known as the Christ OF
the Andes" and symbolizing the
guaranty of eternal peace between
the two countries.
Sanding wenty-sx feet high, at
an attitude OF 1850 feet above the
sea level, is this famous statue, cast
from cannon taken from an ancient
spanish fortress when Argentina
declared her independence OF the
since decadent, but erstwhile pow
erful, nation which once held Cuba
IN her thrall. In the left hand OF
this colossal figure is the cross, lift
ed five feet above the head. and the
right hand is extended in blessing.
On the base is Inscribed: Sooner
shall these mountains crumbla into
lust than shall the people of Ar
gentina and of Chill break the peace
which they have pledged themselves
at the feet OF Christ the Redeem
ar."
1t would be interesting to know
the detail of the erection of this
noble monument; but it is there,
perhaps the grandest enforcement
OF the doctrines OF the prince of
Peace" ever raised by human hands.
It's very existence is known only to
the comparatively few people who
read much; but we venture to say
mat if the mOoted plan Of the ac-
tress and Mr.. Angel come 20 frui-
ton, the drama which shall com
memorate it will be one OF the most
forceful in its application, as is the
statue in conception, of all the
worlds agencies in enforcing it's as
pirations for peace on earth and
good will to men. '-Newburyport.
Mass, News, Sept. 2S, 1908.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

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OCTOBER 10, 1908.

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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

that had the FLOYD vote been count
ed IN the Fifth as it was while Gov
ernor Swanson represented the dis
trict Saunders would have been de-
feeated by majority OF approx =
mately 500.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
THE DEATH OF SENATOR CAR
MACK

Not only Tennessee, but the en-
tire southland, grieves the death of
ex-senator Carmack, of Tennessee e,
Brilliant, clean, patriotic and fear
less were his attributes. He was
c!assed among the most brilliant
men that the south has produced
since ;he Civil War.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1908

The Telegraph is now devoting
columns OF matter in speaking of
business revival" Just before the
election it devoted columns of stuff
telling its readers that there was no
panic. But we are not much sur
prised as our contemporary has new
er been famed for consistency.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
CARBOLIO
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

FOR SALE-Furliture AMI fix
lures of the Parker House, good
paying business. Steam heated
building. For terms see j. N. Par
ker at the Parker House, Mercer
street 10-31-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Five sales ladies' wanted at the
new store in The Hicks building.
first door west OF the Flat Top FUR
niture Company. Bluefield avenue.
Must have had some experience.
The Baltimore Stock company.
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WANTED Four boarders In pri-
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Bland street.
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FOR RENT OR SALE-Cn rea-
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Al ply to No. 20 Franklin street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-10

FOR RENT nice large
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FOR RENT-A fine place for a
butcher shop. Best stand in Welch
Apply to H., care Leader.
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MALE HELP WANTED

Wholesale liquor house, who ship
gallon orders direct to users, wants
ocal representatives everywhere.
Big pay for work among your
friends. For full particulars write
Keene & Co, Covington. KY
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FOR RENT-Two flats containing
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FOR RENT-Furnished room,
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FOR RENT-Two rooms on Ba!-
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FOR RENT-Six room house
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rent. G. O'Leary & Son 1O-15-tf
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CRUSHED LIME STONE.
any size made and delivered to tiny
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FOR RENT-Two four room fia.s
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FOR RENT-One seven room
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Published every evening except
Sunday.
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application.
The evening world., 1908-03-12
THUGS VICTIM
BEATEN, ROBBED,
THROWN IN RIVER
Engineer Rescued, and Amhu-
lance Racing to Hospital With
Him Hits a Woman.
PATIENTS NEAR DEATH.
Ward Has a Chance of Recov-
ery-Miss Pertiet Removed
to Bellevue.
PATIENTS NEAR DEATH.

Matthew Ward. an engineer on the
Albany steamboat line. refused to give
money to two highwaymen who held
him up at Fourteenth street and North
River to-day. and after hard fight
was tossed OF q stringpiecs into the
water.
Ward had been over to Hoboken TO
visit friends and returned to New York
By the Fourteenth street ferry early
this morning. Two men followed him
as no started along the river front,
making for Mills Hotel No. l. where he
Il stopping.
How much money have your" asked
one of the men as he caught the en-
Eineer by the arm.
Whats It to you?" replied Ward
For answer the man struck the ens-
nesr in the face. Ward sent the man
sprawlin9 With a blow in the pit OF the
stomach. The two, however. soon over
powered Ward. and after rifing his
pockets OF a few cents, carried him out
on tho stringpiece and dropped him
overheard.
Ward Is good swimmer but when
the tide caught him and began carry
TOO weak from cold and shock to make
much OF a fight. He yelled for help.
and as his body shot by n coal barge
Peter Connolly. deck hand, threw him
q rope Ward was dragged on deck
a1d there collapsed
When Dr. O'Connor came IN An ambu
lance from ST N!Deent's hospital he
saw that Ward was near to death, and
told his driver. Frank G!lien:
"unless you break records in getting
TO the hospital this man will die"
Gillen gave his horse the lash and
galloped west through Fourteenth
street. At Eighth avenue a young wom-
an was waiting for a north bound car.
A. the ambulance came dashing up the
woman became confused and stepped IN
the way OF the horse. She was knocked
down and the wheels of the vehicle
passed over her body.
Gllen stopped, and the unconscious
woman was lifted in the ambulance be-
side the unconscious Ward.
At the hospital the woman said she
was Alice Pertiet. domestic employed
at No. 80 West Eighty-siSth street.
She had q badly cut head and injuries
about the back She was removed to
Bellevue.
Wards condition is serious, but It
- satd he has a chance to recover.