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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
PRESERVE THE EXHIBIT.

Governor Swanson in his MESSAGE
to the Virginia legislature calls at
tention to the splendid mineral and
timber exhibit of the state at the
jamestown exposition and recon-
mends its preservation. The legis-
lature should act favorably on the
governors recommendation and es-
tablish the exhibit in building ut
Richmond, in charge of capable
official, who could give prospective
investors reliable information in re-
gard to the mineral wealth Of the
state. Such a bureau could be con-
Quoted at comparatively small OK
pense, and ought to be Of incalcula-
bic benefit to the industrial develop
ment Of the Old Dominion. The
governor in his message says:
Through the generous contribu-
tions and earnest efforts Of the rail-
roads and the mineral and timber
interests. Virginia made at the
jamestown exposition the most mag,
nihcent display Of mineral and for
estry wealth ever before collected
by a state.
This valuable collection cost more
than 100000. and believe ina,
one equal to this will never again be
secured All The contributors TO-
this wonderful exhibit are willing to-
give 10 to the state. provided suit
able building SIS furnished the
state capital for its permanent in.
stallatiOn 7 recommend that this be-
done In addition, ! suggest that
you consider The adwsabuty of as-
iablishing state department OF
mines and q bureau OF state g clog.
ioaI surveys The mineral resources
Of Virginia are so varied and vaIua.
bie and possess such vast possbui-
ties Of wealth. that the state should
undertake their systematic udy and
e2plo.ta Ion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

for the abolition of the fee system
and prescribe salaries instead.
Among the important subjects
designated in the governors procla-
nation are:
To establish uniform system OF
public accounting. auditing and re-
porting of all public moneys.
To amend sections "a to 1O7a OF
chapter % OF the code. concerning
the as essmont of property for taxa
tion by the board Of public works
To amend the law relating to the
form and preparation of ballots.
90 Sections 81 TO III of chapter
3 OF the code, relating to the regis
tration of voters.
TO prohibit fraud, bribery and
corruption in elections. and in the
nomination OF candidates for public
office: to prevent the corrupt use of
money or other things of value from
or election, and the solicitation Of
money or other thing of value from
such candidates.
To make additional appropriation
OF money to protect and defend the
interest OF this state in the contro-
vcrsy now pending in the supreme
court OF the United States concern
ing the debt OF the state OF Virginia.
To investigate mine disasters and
report to the legislature; and to
amend the laws relating to the in
spection OF coal mines and the min
ing of coal.
To adopt and submit to the people
for ratification amendments to the
constitution.
The abolition of the fee system
will correct an evil of long standing.
The law relating to assessment of
property for taxation by the board
of public works is certainly worthy
o. attention. Examples of tho need
of a change in this respect are ap-
parent in Bluefield, some of the pub
lie service corporations being as
sessed at a rediculously low fgure.
Our present law relating to the
registration OF voters is a cllcer OF
long standing in the body polite II
opens wide the door for corruption.
1T appears to us that the appropri-
alton to defend the interest of the
state in the suit with Virginia is
sufficient, $5O,OOO,OOO should be
ample to employ the ablest lega!
talent.
1t is well that something should
be done looking to the protection of
miners. The recent disasters are
disgrace to the state. Better min
ing laws should be enacted, as we'll
as a more efficient means of enforc-
ing them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

The mud baths OF Martinsville are
much better advertised than the
mud baths of Louisville, but If mud
is all you need turn on the spigot
and tumble into the ub.-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
In Bluefield it is not even neces-
sary to turn on the spigot-just
start down South Bland street when
a thaw comes.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
THE LOVERS CHOICE.

I'd like 10 be the tiny shoe
With which my lady's shOd.
That /, with all my sole might kiss
The ground on which she trod.
Ia Ike 20 be the glove she wears,
For then, you understand,
ia take the opportunity
To squeeze her little hand.
I'd like 20 be her looking glass
fAll hung about with Lace
And know no duty than TO just
Reflect upon her face.
But. moro than all. ia like TO DO
Her ribbon belt and haste
Win absolute propriety,
To clasp her slender waist
Royal Magazine.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

There Is mole Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurpble. For a great many years
doctors pronounced 1t local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly falling to cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it incura-
Bile. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
factured by F. j. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken in
ternalIy In doses from 10 drops to
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 &c CO., To-
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
Lltsle Turks At the Capital.

The Turkish minister's little young.
sters drive around the national capital
iu a victoria. in the most remarkable
and uuciassihable millinery. The head
pieces ~ all four or FIVE Of the swarthy
little strangers are exactly alike. with.
out any sex determination They all
wear little smooth black fezes. aypar.
emily o. rubber or OH elk. with cx.
tensions that come down over the ears
and fasten under the small chlns The
sifn faces peep out oddly upon he
aew sights abou, them TO this great,
range land.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
ADS IN THIS COLUMN ONE CENT
A WORD.

MEN WANTED-Miners, coke men
and laborers of all kinds, can find
steady employment at the large
mining and cooking plant OF the
Pocahontas Consolidated Golfers
Co., Pocahontas, Va. Apply in
person to VIM. Leckie, Division
superintendent. 11-1tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

Don't you think when the Hon.
William H. Hearne gets through pay
ing his advertising bill the Repub-
lican Rags of the state will have
made a good big hole in his stock,
ing?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

The promptness of Rear Admiral
Brownson in resigning has been ia
vorably commented upon. But did
you notice the presidents prompt
ness in accepting the resignation? A
man who is going to put a PROPOSE
ton like that up to Theodore Roose-
welt might as we'll move out in ad-
vance.-Columbus Dispatch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

We are today in receipt of the
first issue of a new publication, the
Graham News" and welcome it on
our exchange list. Mr.. w. d. Rob-
erts, who edits the paper, has given
to Tazewell county a very creditable
paper and if the quality of the first
issue is maintained we predict for 1t
a very successful career.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
NO MORE OF PHoNoeRAPH.
Why Secretary MetcaIf Has Discon.
tinued Its Use.

Secretary OF the Navy Metcalf has
had an experience with the phono.
graph which causes him to lean all the
more strongly upon stenographers.
When arranging to prepare his an
nual report he found all the short
hand clerks in the department en-
gagged upon work they could not sus-
pend, and he decided to use a phono.
graph. The first day he dictated some
thing like $4,000 words into the little
instrument. The cylinder turned with
an easy motion and the machine APP
parently registered what the secretary
said without hitch. The next day
thousands OF more words were uttered
by the secretary in the little wonders
ear. The third day he completed the
report, The cylinders were turned
over to the typewriters, and the sec.
rotary went out to play golf. When
ne returned a typewriter came to
him,
Mr. Secretary" he said, the phono-
graph did not register properly. Some
thlng was the matter with It,"
What's that?" asked the secretary,
astonished, Lets hear it,"
The story circulating at the navy
department is that the secretary put
the receiver to his ears and heard
the monograph gurgle. There was q
buzz, then 10000 battle ships are re-
CURED Submarines are
weapons, the armor of which causes
them to make not less than 10 knots
per hour"
Then the secretary said few words
which were not registered on the cyl.
inder, and called to his stenographer.
He is now engaged in debating his re-
port TO his private secretary.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
PUBLIC OPINION

An encouraging statement is to
the effect that there is less room for
spectators at the present Thaw trial.
Pity there is any-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
a Chance for II

Nurse Ito doctor who has just been
called init appears to be a very
complicated case. doctor. Can you
make anything out of II?
Doctor-Well. between you and me.
think | can make couple OF hun.
dred out OF II.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

1t would be seemly for certain COW
owners to take their defeat grace
fully and not go around saying they
won't obey the ordinance. 1t will
be sort of cutting off their nose to
spite their face, for, sure enough,
their cows will be impounded.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
EXTRA SESSION

Governor Dawson has laid down a
wide range of subjects for the spec
cial session Of The legislature which
convenes Jan 2Sth lie has named
- subjects 90 be- dealt with The
main object, however is 10 deal with
the state tax laws. and to- provide
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

Governor Dawson does not sug-
gest the necessity of a Jim Grow"
car law in West Virginia. He evil
IDENTIFY does not believe in the separa-
ton of the friends of his party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

And our esteemed local morning
contempoi lry is getting some of the
pickings. suppose they'll count them
selves in the motor car (the band
wagon is a back number now.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

The governor thinks the state
should add something to the $50
100000 with which to pay lawyers to
defend the state. Like oliver Twist
they will take it all and still ask for
more
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
Bound to Be Heard

Patience-How did the report Of
Peggy's engagement get out? She
said she hasn't whispered It to a soul.
Patrice-No. she didn't; she used a
aphone!-Yonkers Statesman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
Tit for Tat.

The Congressman (sternly)-You
seem to forget. madam, that there is
such word as obey" in a marriage
contract
The Congressman Wife-Is there?
Why. isn't II funny how Jokes" do
creep into thingsi-Puck.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

YouI be healthy and happy 90
your liver. and bowels work natural
Iy. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
keeps these organs working rlzht.
brings robust health to all Try 70
now 35c Tea or Tablets For sa1e
by The white Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

Messrs. Ross s. Kahle beg to an
nounce the removal of their law of
fees from the SOhn Building TO
Rooms 13-15-17, second floor of the
Thornton building.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

Now watch out for another lobby
list taking a trip to the capital at
the city's expense so that a few more
votes may be secured.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

Senator SCOTS persistent with
holding of his cordial approval of
Swisher will. if kept up, soon place
him in the state house machines list
of undesirable citizens.-Parkers
burg Sentinel
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

v. 8. Treasurer BorroWs Car Fare.
Chrales n. Treat, treasurer Of the
United States, on a hurry to catch
train for Washington found he didn't
have any change except three pennies
in his pocket, and the ticket seller al
the Sixth avenue downtown station
couldn't change a bill. Treat told the
ticket seller he was United States
treasurer and asked trust for two
cents Later the ticket seller J A.
Van Valkenburg, was given the laugh
by his friends. who said he was
easy Valkenburg himself. doubling.
wrote TO Treats New York address.
and has received the following reply:
II am indebted TO you for the very
prompt and also gracious help in the
loan Of the needed two cents to my
five-cent fare, as you could not change
the hvcdOllar note presented.
beg TO inclose two twO-cent stamps 10
reimburse you and 20 again express
my cordial appreciation Of your conf.
dence In my personality.
Ny wife says T could travel. she be
lisves TO the Pacific coast on my Der.
sonal word, but / always make good"
Washington Star.
AFFLICTED WITH SORE EYES
FOR 8S YEARS.
have been afflicted with sore
yes for thirty-three years. Thirteen
ears ago became totally blind and
vas blind for six years. Ny eyes
we're badly ln6amed. One Of my
neighbors insisted upon my trying
Chamberlaln's salve and gave me
lalf a box OF II. To my surprise It
lealed my eyes and ny sight came
oack to me.--P. G. Earls, Cynthlana.
Ky Chamberlain's salve IL for sale
y The white Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
LOOKING Backward.

Patience-Oh. | can look after my
self.
Patrice-So you can. dear, II there is
a mirror handy States
man.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

She was the pride Of the country
round,
Enyied by other girls was she;
In beauty and health she did abound
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
For sale by the white Pharmacy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1908.
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

Despite rumors to the contrary the
COW ordinance will be law on Janu-
airy 14th.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

And then. If the fine is not paid
someone will be minus COWS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-10

WANTED-Position as bookkeeper.
Work hours from to 9 p. m.
Long experience. Reasonable SAL
airy. Address S., care of Daily
Leader. 1-9-1t
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
NO ACTION IS TAKEN
IN DR.. MOORE'S CASE
Police Surgeons Refuse TO Report
on Navy Mans
Sanity.
Sanity

After an examination, lasting more
than two hours. Police Surgeons Rich
ards and Barry refused to take any
action IN the case Of Dr. Miller Moore,
former surgeon in the navy. who came
10 this city last Wednesday and submit
ted to a voluntary Investigation as to
his mental condition.
DR.. Moore, who is well known IN this
city. came into prominence some months
ago, when he was CouTt-martialed while
with the battleship fleet, and dishon-
orabIy discharged from the navy. He
was next heard OF in an insane asylum
IN Paris. II is said his incarceration
IN the institution was. because of his
alleged abuse OF high officials Of the
French government.
Dr.. Moore was placed IN the custody
OF a friend, and brought to this coun-
try. Coming TO Washington, he asked
that he be examined before a court OF
lunacy, but this could not be done until
Two surgeons had certified that he was
insane.
The police surgeons refused to sign
any papers IN the case although they
were clOseted with DIT. Moore for more
than two hours. The former surgeon
talked freely of his confinement IN the
French asylum. and told the physicians
shat he courted a fu!i investigation II
doctors TO either sign a commitment,
or TO certify that they believe the per
son to be of sound mind.
1t IS said that II DR.. Moore had been
found 10 be of uusOund mind, il would
have been necessary to reinstate him
init him TO the Government Hospital
for The Insane.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
AUTO SMASH KILLS
BIGLUABER DEALER
Car Going Sixty-fve Miles
an Hour Hits Iron Tele-
graph Pole.

SCHENECTADY. y, Y. Nov, As
the result OF d serious automobile smash
up In this city last night, Richard
Pierce. a prominent lumber dealer u
Carman. a suburb OF this city, Is dead.
ana lis brother, Paul Pierce. and friend,
FRANK Bascombe. a foreman IN tho
American Locomotive Works. are badly
injured.
The auto was going at the rate OF six
ty-five miles an hour when Il cOllided
with a telegraph pole and fire hydranJ,
completely wrecking the car. The OC-
cupants were thrown distance Of
twenty feet. Richard Pierce striking
the ground heavily with his head. He
was hurried TO the Ellis Hospital. but
died at go clock this morning. with
out regaiuing consciousness. 4 piece
OF his skull three square inches in area
was removed at the hospital in an effort
20 save his life.
The automobile was a large SI0d5ard-
Dayton. owned by Bascombe. II was
so badly smashed that repairs are inn
possible. Paul Pierce. who was rid
ing on the rumble seat. escaped with
the least injuries. and said that the
automobile was going at the rate Of
sixty-five miles a the time Of the col
nsion.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
ENGLAND'S SHIPS
WILL CIRCLE GLOBE
Now Planned to Bring Fleet
Home by Way Of Suez
Canal.

LONDON, Nov st has been said
that, following the successful maneu-
yers OF the American navy, the British
government is planning TO send a feet
OF warships around the world. Officials
Of the admiralty were questioned, but
all they would say was There is no
Information We can give you on this
natter"
This negative statement, however,
would seem to support the intimation
that such tour has been suggested.
but under the present political cordi-
tions in Europe st Is not thought at all
probable that the admiralty would dis
patch fleet In any way comparable 10
the American battleship feet
There Is a possibility that the squad
ron Ender Sir Percy Scott which fs ar
present in South Africa. ana which mas
been ordered tc South America. NAV be
brought home by way Of the Tar EAST
and the Suez canal
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
CHINESE TOTS SING
FOR THE PRESIDENT
Little OrientalS, From San
Francisco Home, Given
Hearty Reception.

Seven tunefuI little Chinese. all in q
row. with a diminutive boy leader Of
nine years, welding a baton with all
the grace OF a Sousa, was the unique
sight presented at the White House yes
terday, when group Of little OrientaIs.
OF from four 10 thirteen years. sang
America" for the President of the
United States.
They We're from the Rescue Home OF
The Womau's Home Missionary Society
of San Francisco, and in charge q Mrs.
Fannie O. Davis. superintendent Of the
home. Mrs. d. b. Street. Of this city.
arranged audience with the President
who spent a lively i've minutes with the
unabashed youngsters.
After II was all over tho President
gave each one an autographed souvenir
card OF the White House and told them
TO 90 out in the lobby and break the
rules by singing America" for the
newspaper men, ushers. and waiting
contingent there. Lum Wong, the only
boy in the crowd. who acts as leader.
agreed TO this with gusto, and for the
first time in its history perhaps. the
Executive offices we're filled with song.
The little Chinese sing in perfect time.
harmony, and enUnciatiOn. although
music is not considered an attribute OF
the race generally.
The tots are In attendance upon the
convention Of the Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
which was concluded at Hamline II. e.
Church yesterday, and they have led
the entire congregation in song upon
one or more occasions since their ar
rival.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
GUESTS ROUTED OUT
BY ALARM OF FIRE
Occupants Of La Corona Apartment
House Frightened by Near
by Blaze.

Shouts OF Fire" ringing through the
corridors OF the La Corona apartment
house. 425 NJ street northwest, drove
many persons 20 the street ia their night
clothing about $3.50 clock this morning,
when fire was discovered on a second
story balcony Of the home Of Frank W.
White, 42I NJ street,
Although the blaze at no time threat
ened to spread to the La Corona, per
sons living in the front apartments. who
were awakened by the crowd in the
street, hurried from their rooms, and
after rOusing the other occupants
rushed from the building. When the po-
lice reserves arrived the occupants OF the
apartment house were assured that
there was no danger, and returned 10
their rooms
The fremen eXtinguished the blaze
with a chemical line after IT had done
so damage. The origin of the fire is I'M
known. The flames were confined to the
balcony, and the interior OF the house
was not damaged.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
WAR STORIES RECALLED.

e Campfire stories and tales of Philip
pine adventures enlivened the house
warming Of the Henry W. Lawton
Camp Spanish War Veterans. at their
headquarters, Fourteenth and streets
northwest. last night. Friends of the
members and many military guests
were present DIT. 3. &. Cox, past COM
YnaHder of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams, presided Major Barry S. How
land, OF the Philippine Scouts, told of
adventures In the service and other Of
ficers contributed military yarns that
PASSED the evening pleasantly.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06

No man likes 70 look older than he
IS. every woman on earth ABSOLUTELY
abhOrs such a condition.
You may be 30 IN years but If yJu
are baldheaded or gray, people VIII
surely take you u be many years older,
and you viii be helpless to prevent
Danfrun is the root OF all hair evils
II it were not for the little destructive
germs working with Il DersistenCy
w0rAy or q better cause there would
be no badness.
Partisan Sage, Americas greatest
hair restOrer, viii keep you looking
young and attractive
It is guaranteed by Henry Evans 10
make hair grow and stop falling hair;
to cure dandrun in two weeks; 20 stop
irch'1E OF the scalp almost Instant.
Partisan Sage is the most inv g1ratng
satisfying ana plsasal. aa.I ---a.....
made; # makes the hair soft, Iuxuriant
and handsome, it is especially praised
by women who love beautiful hair.
Partisan Sage Is for sale by Henry
Evans at 50 cents a bottle OF by ex-
press. prepaid. from GiroUx Mfg. Co,
Buffalo, y. Y.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS.

The Baltimore Conference Woman.s|
Home Missionary Society closed it's
tweuty-drst annual meeting yesterday
afternoon at HamIne Church. Ninth
and p streets northwest. Mrs. w q
Mcdowell, president of the society
presided. Mission topics and methods 81
work filed the long program Of the dav.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
AMHERST HAS rs CLUB.

AMHERST. Mass, Nov "a press
club has been formed among the stu
dents Of Amherst College for dissent
mating the authoritative news Of the
college. William II Wright. of Spring
field, Mass has been elected chairman,
and Edward II. Sudbury, OF Mt. FeTn-
on y. y, treasurer OF the club.