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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-09-05

Bloodshed has already commenc.
d in the southern part OF the state
over tho negro question as raised by
the Democratic party. The cltor
Of the Buedeld Leader was beaten
into insanablity the other day by
Dr. II D. Hatfield o prominent Re-
publican Of Mcdowell county. The
race issue may cause several muir
ders this fall and 81 So ioos the peo-
pie viii know what party to blame
Tor FairmOn west Virgin an.
Bore for the simples an Igct
Republican editor every time.
What party IS to- blame for the
Killing OF negroes and the burning
Of their property 81 Springfield. or
What party is TO blame" for the
murder of harmless agroes. for
the murder OF harmless negroes. for
the burning of their HON s. and for
snti-negro riots in Springfield. Ili-
nois? For tho sake Of the prof S.
on please cease your efforts 20
force yourself into I'M, g. r. class
You will get there in the natural
course Of events 81 you w.Il just wait
awhile Parkcrsburg Sentinel
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What do county candidates say
about the Jim Grow" issue? The
Yoters should make them speak out
On the question. 1t is one of sur
"assing interest to everybody.
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EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

The Democratic state ticket
stands for honesty and economy in
The administration Of state affairs.
Vote it straight.
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In 1898 it cost the state $1.45 a
lay for the contingent expense Of
zach member of the senate, which
vas Democratic. In 1907 it cost
he state $14.S1 day for the con
.ingent expenses OF each member of
of the senate, which was Republi-
can. In 1893 the employees OF the
senate cost 1927 a day for each
senator. In 1907 the employees Of
he senate cost $15.42 a day for
Zach senator. 1893 the senate,
which consisted OF twenty-six mem
bers. spent $1,7OO for contingent
expenses and 1881 for employees:
in 1907 the senate. consisting OF
thirty members, spent $4,000 for
contingent expenses AMI $2O.S23
for employees. Both sessions we're
forty FIVE days The contingent OK
penses OF the senate paid by the
state in 1907 were al least two
thirds steal; the money spent for
employees at least two thirds graft
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The state machine has not made
change in the platform for two
lays. What's the matter with the
official carpenter?
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MERCER COUNTY.

MERCER COUNTY.
For House OF Delegates:
d. II. BARGER,
Hlawatha.
CHAS. b. HANCOCK,
Blueheld.
For Sheriff:
JOHN 3. NEAL,
Rock.
For Prosecuting Attorney:
JOHN n PHNDLBTON,
Princeton.
For CommtssioneF County Court
WRIT A FRENCH,
Princeton.
For Clerk Of the County Court:
ROBERT H. vERMTLLION.
Athens.
For Clerk Of the Circuit Court:
J. a. .. BRUCE,
Bluefeld.
For Assessors
JOHN X. PECK,
Athens.
For Surveyor o. Lands.
FILLMORE ". THORNTON,
Ingleside.
Mcdowell County Ticket
For House Of Delegates
g. S. ANGEL
u. J. ANVIL
BEAVER POND DISTRICT.
justices Of the Peace.
JUDGE CBO. T.. DTIARD.
" 70 POSTLBTHWAITE
For COnstabIcs.
W. J BAILEY.
J. s. THOMPSON.
For school Commissioner.
l.. ]. HOLLAND.
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For state Senator--Sixth District
GEORGE FRENCH sTROTHBR
Mcdowell County.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET
NATIONAL.
For President.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
of Nebraska.
For Vice President.
JOHN WORTH KERN
OF Indiana.
For Presidential Electors-at-L Large.
HOWARD L. SWISHER.
BRUCE MCDONALD.
For District Presidential Electors.
]. l. p. O'BRISN.
VIM. G. BROWN, Jr.
JOHN G.. LOBBAN,
JAS. A. ROBERTS
HI MSON
For Congrcss-Fifth District
DIR. l.. H. CLARK
of Mcdowell
For Congress
Ninth Virginia District
j. CLOYD BYARS
of Bristol, Va.
STATE.
For Governor
LOUIS BENNETT,
Lewis County.
For Secretary of state
ADAM B. LITTLEPAGE.
Kanawha County.
For Superintendent of Free Schools.
IRA Z. BUSH,
Summers County.
For Auditor.
OSCAR JENKINS,
Wood County.
For Treasurer.
JEREMIAH MILLER.
Ohio County.
For Attorney General
FL. II. MORTON.
WEBSTER County.
For Judges OF the Supreme Court:
WIN. G. MATHEWS.
Kanawha County.
WALTER PENDLEToN
Roane County.
MELVILLE PECK.
Barbour County.
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JOE i. SMITH
CT Raleigh
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Entered as second class matter
April 9Th, 1906. at the Post Office
at Bluefeld, w. Va. under act OF
Congress. March 3rd, 1879.
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The Daily Leader

Published every evening except
Sunday.
The Washington times., 1908-10-18
THE SYNOPSIS

bssbound Oriental Workmanship the window of
pswnbroks shop for than One sailor John Lind
enters and tries to buy it. The wnrok him
at the price Lindsay pay, sailor policeman
claiming the be his and pointing the initials
proof
The policeman enforcing Indsas claim They
Lindsay recognized
to rooms
pawnbrokes
plan pawnbroker.
quarters with presses
Of
monds exposed.
by greed Lindsay box and makes
for the iaang shelter lonely where asleep.
escaping Lindsay to get his
clothes, finding them Lindsay placed
bag He continues his flight,
Dropping the deep boulder stagges
throws his hands and falls dead.
body and sit down
await the arrival of the officers
lies down upon
his face reach large
the body
moving all evidence packs up
of his belongings and leaves neghboring
Hnney, old friend who informs him that his
covered and that he being Swallowed hide
glass works where he. Fnney $
The warde seeking to drown the memory previous
himself to death during the night Fy finds
ders but afraid being charged
in his cottage and putting the body prepares
into the big glass furnace.
On the edge Of the furnace fright loses his
balance with the dead body pit.
1t Is found that Finney possessions Dsco
miner. She upon among papers decides
them back family
Immediately plans to rob her lie ciees Caye
follow Miss Drsco Dublin Caye ingratiating
himself with the happens they put up
hotel the two conspirators reverend gentlemen
Clay manages the diamonds and
disappears leaving Young BaNendae
ders why Claye left him, n of a stupor
Miss DscoH discovers Bendale guilt hoewhp
ping him and turning him police she pursuit OF
Caye and the diamonds
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cemce-tle man In the quiet unassllru-
ing. well cut suit, the man with the
aristocratic bearing and handsome
grizzled raustache was Richard Claye
without a doubt
Young Mr.. Baxendale began 70 think
hard. II was evident that Claye was
lying hidden with Kilner, who was no
doubt an old friend OF his. Was il
possible that KIlner was IN the secretT
Baxen6aie thought not. Claye was not
likely 10 sacrifice one penuyworth Of
the diamonds now that he had got
them all TO himself
Now. how would ir be & 10 was sug-
gested 10 Eilner that he and Baxen-
dale should secure the prize. or Al any
rate force Claye 20 part with proper
Tomato shares Of liz To this Young
mans mind no man was above sordld
consideration; IL was not in his mental
economy TO conceive Of "a person liv-
ing who would not sell his soul for a
reasonable sum-
He had no desire 20 return the dia-
monds 10 the DriscOu Woman-not he,
He wanted the diamonds for himself
lit was a pity that one must take an
other man into partnership ia order
10 get them. but just as he had been
obliged 20 seek Claye's help IN Leeds,
so he was now obliged 10 obtain XII
ner-s I'm Dublin
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DayidsOn's Proposition.

Young Mr.. Baxendale's eyes open
ed-his arms and his back tingled stiil;
it came as surprise TO him that Miss
Drlscoll would feel any mercy for any
body.
Yes" repeated the sergeant. Miss
Driscoll is inclined 10 be mericfuI. II
she finds some evidence of repentance
and OF wish 10 make PREPARATION in
you. young man."
The young man AT that moment
would gladly have slain Miss Driscou
by means Of horrible torture. but as
he was very weak and wobbly, and as
the tears started 10 his eyes when he
scanned the sergeant. he was not only
fun OF penitence. but anxious TO make
all reparation in his power.
Very good" said the sergeant. 7
shan't say, mind you, what will event
ually happen. but II you do as you're
told and give me the assistance 1
want. 1 promise you it'H be better for
you"
IN do anything. sir" eagerly re-
spOnded the culprit- What is it you
want me to do2"
wilson, to help me to find the man
who's got Miss DriscolFs diamonds"
A CLEAN OF malice shot across young
Mr.. Baxendale's features. and his
fingers frightened themselves at the
thought OF Mr.. Claye's perfidy
All. wouldn't I like it. just" he
cried 'I'n pay him out for his mean
ness in sHeaking of as he did. What
can do. sir?'
ITS my BELIEF" replied the detec-
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enable the young fellow to turn over
a new leaf.
Now, ma am. II you'll leave matters
10 me, I'll see that all goes on right.
an make use OF this oungster in my
own way. and I'll carry on the usual
investigation I've notion, ma am.
that a quiet posiey viii pay best in
his case"
4 win leaFe 10 With you, then, ser
geant," said Miss DriscOu.
II suppose you'l be staying In
Dublin for a while. ma'am?' inquired
Sergeant Davidson.
Il shall stay here in this house IN
iii something IS Sscertained., replied
Miss Driscon. with great determine
ton. ITS not agreeable TO my pre-
vious plans. but here 1 stay"
The sergeant nodded his head and
finished his breakfast in silence. He
rose at last and looked at his hostess
and smiled quietly.
I'm just going upstairs 20 try a
little moral suasion on the young
man" he said. 'Tu come down
again presently and let you know how
Re seems disposed, ma'am."
He climbed slowly upstairs 10 the
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ing business and see wat you can
do"
He took his man down TO the cab by
way OF the station entrance. and
thence drove him OF 10 hds own house.
where he set 10 work On efecting a
difference in young Mr. Bavendale's
personal appearance which would have
done the highest credit 10 Mr.. Claye
himself
Within Lair an hour the young man >
appearance was entirely changed, and
Miss Driscoll herself would not have
recognized him. lie wore a suit OF
very old and seedy secondhand
clothes. with boots 20 match; a big
red neckerchief encircled his throat;
his head was covered by an old cap.
The sergeant. after trimming his
hair Intil It was almost level with his
scalp. fitted him with a beautifully
made red wig and the: proceeded 10
make up a complexion for him. over
the left eye he fitted a black patch
and the Transformation was complete.
Young Mr.. Baxendale did not know
his own face. and he said 70 himself
that nothing would be easier than 10
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cut ard run under such a disguise.
But the sergeant was anxious that the
police should know him. and he was
unkind enough TO parade him before
a large assemblage ia a barrsck yard
and 10 promise another parade ar
night. And then he turned him into
the street with final Instructions.
You're a loafer." he said Wander
round and keep your eyes open. II you
see anything. communicate with me by
wire. but don't lose sight OF your man
il you can help it, II you want help
show the badge gave you to any con-
stable. And remember that We're
watching YOU
Young RIr- BaxendaIe wandered forth
on his mission. Sergeant DAVIDSON had
turned him into the street with only
a couple Of shinings in his pocket. and
with no other solacs than a clay pipe
and a paper OF tobS eco, those articles
OF luxury being more In keeping with
his character than cigars OF cigar
cites. II was not a cheerful prospect,
but 1t was better than sitting in a cold
and viewless prison cell.
He was 10 wander where he liked,
about the principal streets. around the
public buildings. TO linge- wherever he
pleased. on the bridges. the cuays. or
the open spaces. But he was to use
his best judgment as TO all this and
TO decide for himself as to the most
likely places in which the versatile
Claye would be found. Unfortunately,
he had been unable TO convince the
sergeant that Claye would most likely
be discovered IN saloon bars or billiard
rooms-that sage gentleman bade Mr..
Baxendale keep to the streets.
He tramped over q good deal Of
Dublin that day without achieving any
success. and he went home TO the ser
geant at night rather footsore and
little bit dOwnhearted.
But the sergeant fed him and warm
ed him and cheered him up. and IL
he did keep him under lock and key
for the night. he gave him a grateful
and generous dose OF hot grog before
he retired 70 rest, and provided a band
some breakfast for him next morning.
so that his heart was eomforted with
in him.
And next day young Mr.. Baxen,IaIe
hit on a stroke OF luck He was stroll
ing aimlesSly along SackviIie street.
hands in pockets and clay pipe in
mouth, the very picture Of a dOwn-at-
heel loafeT. when he caught sight OF
very tail and corpuient man who was
rolling. rather than walking, toward
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An Implement OF Torture.

I'VE can keep an eye on him.
ma'am.' said the detective. Keep him
without money. oblige him TO report
himself AZ stated times. and he can't
20 far. Ny notion was to let him
wander about Dublin for few days
or SO. with Instructions 10 keep his
eyes open for Claye."
DO you really think that's any
good?'' asked Miss Driscon.
Yes / do. or l couldn't recommend
It." answered the sergeant falling 10
work on the eggs and bacon which he
had ordered from the waitress. Il
think I can make the younsster very
useful indeed in tracing Claye II Sou
can get him to agree 10 my proposal
Get him?" exclaimed Miss Drlscoll.
with wide open eyes. Il should think
there was no question OF that. ser
ge6nt. Get him, indeed. The sight Of
my riding switch will soon terrify him
into anything"
4 wouldn't be too free with that
implement Of torture" said the ser
geant, with a broad smile. I'm
afraid you rather overstepped the law
this morning. and that am guilty of
aiding and abetting. but Pv no doubt
it did the young man good"
A lot OF good" said Miss D-iscoH
emphatleally. "He ought TO have had
periodical doses OF the same medicine
administered TO him years ago. But
his father is much too easy-going. and
far too weak"
a well-knowR solicitor, think you
SAID .n6'am?" inquired the detective
We'll ,-g7t. npt-er l-nov- --ha+ ., ~
pect. Let's hope tins experience viii
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chair on the other side Of the table
ut which the lady sat
Wei, sergeant. wha is il YOU want
10 talk about?' inquired Miss Driscou.
at the same time lnou1ning the wait
ress TO hand the 9in Of fare to her
guest. ------------.
Why madam answered the ser
seaiES I've been wondering whether
Il rs your best policy to hand the
1Sungster upstairs over to MS or not
lNour great object IS TO get back the
missing property. is It nOt?"
That's the first object" admitted
Miss Driscol. Il naturally want 10
recover the diamonds, and az quickly
as possible. I shall want to punish
the scoundrei who's made of with
them
We'll. I've been wondering whether
u wouldn't pay you better to make
use Of the young man upstairs rather
than lock him up" said Davidson. NY
theory about Claye IS that he'll remain
here in Dublin for some days. Hen
know quite we'll that he'll be locke,
for carefully at all the English por
With which Dublin has commune
r'Niis t'%aA AAN ~ AAUL lEukt lLSL AeL
Hell also be a Bit afraid Of ..oin-
either south or north. because. hen
know that he'll be watched for AZ
Cork. Belfast. Waterford. and London.
derry. You may feel assured that he's
here m Dublin. ma'am. and viii remain
mere until be feels il safe to leave. p.
We'll, about Baxendaleg" asked
Miss Driscol1.
My notion is that he might be use.
ful in looking for the other man. said
the sergeant. 1T may be that we don,t
know all that he knows yet. bur
reckon that you've so broken his spir-
II. ma'am. with that switch. that we
could get the greatest secret he has
from him"
Il am inclined TO do just what YOU
wish. Sergeant Davidson" replied Miss
Driscoll il slow accents. Y don't
want this young rascal to go unpun-
isled though
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CHAPTER XXIII.
MIR. BAXENDALE Is sIT.ENC

MR.. BAXENDALE Is SILENCED.
The big man rolled slowly along,
sometimes nodding 70 an acquaintance.
sometimes pausing 20 look at the goods
displayed in a shop window. once OF
twice stopping TO exchange a word OF
TWO with folk WHO met him
He appeared to be I'm no hurry. and
the lOafer who followed IN his wake
was in no hurry either. Whenever
Mr.. Kilner paused or loucred. Mr. Bax-
endale found II easy work 10 pun him
self up. stare IN the windows or re-
light the contents OF his clay pipe. Ia
this way he followed the stout man
about Cntii Lower Abbey street was
reached. and there he beheId him en-
Ter small drinking saloon over which
appeared the name
PHELIM HANRAHAN.
Up 20 this moment. and indeed for
some moments later. BaxendaIe had
10 more reason for following Mr..
Joseph Knner than Jlat OF idle
curiosity. He had recognized him in
Sackville street as "A man who. uo 10
three years previo Is. had kept a small
oyster b, tn Leets and mad since dis
appeared.
taken an oyster supper at thls bar. or
mad called tor mar score OF yesr
natives early in the morning when h.
did not feel ycly vel. md e mad often
exchanged opinions Win the proprie-
tor. uslaiiy On matters relative 10
lose rscins OF the urlze r.ug.
lie theI elOre felt n-uch interest in
ar kiiner. and had ne been himself
instead OF what he seemed 10 be he
would have gone up 10 ham and greet
Ell him warmly as an old acQuaint-
Ance- But under present circumstances
ne could only gaze at A4r. KIIner's
mountainous figure and ;hink OF old
tlmes.
he stood IN love- Abbey street for
some time staring al the door OF tie
saloon and wondering why Mr. Ki!ner
did not come Gus. The advertisements
IN the window presently acted 50
strongly upon his imagination that he
decided 10 take a drink himself. ana
be bngied few cOpiers ia his pocket
and started across the street With a
thirsty tongue and Itching lips.
lie walked into the saloon There
behind the bar. his coat OF. his shirt
sleeves rolled up. his leg-or-nauttoa
nand engaged in polishing glass with a
white cloth, stood Mr. Kilner lust as
much at home among his bottles and
barrels as he mad once been among his
blue points. Dutch natives. ana whit
stables
Mr. BaXendale dissenbIed with
marked success. He selected three
coppers from little handful which be
drew from ms pocket and asked for a
bottle OF Bass as he .aid them on the
counter
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I'm sure. sir. Ire answered. trying
TO throw as much sincerity into his
voice as he possibly could. I'm sure
III do my best and try 10 deserve your
confidence. But there's one thing 7
may as well tell you. and that is that
Ciaye's awfuiiy smart and cute. and
he's-he's bit dangerous. tOo,-'
"Ah, said the detective. Danger
Gus? How do you mean
He always carries a revolver. "
answered Young Mr.. Baxendale. And
he's the sort TO use t,if he's pressed
We'll. we must act accordingly
said Davidson. 4 want TO get him
quietly II We can Now, then. III go
and settle your bill-and you can give
me the money If you have it-and get
your things. and on we'll go.
And I'll tell YOU something. young
man. Although YOU could go to penal
servitude Tor this. if you assist in re-
covering the diamonds you'u not only
get off, but you'll be rewarded
Thank you. sir. replied the pris-
oner with heartfelt gratitude. I'm
much Obliged to you. indeed. I've COX
money 10 pay my bill. sirT-and he
held out a fve-pound note.
Sergeant Davidson took the note
without inqUring how Mr. Ninian
BaNendale had become possessed of it
and left the room The grateful young
man looked at his reflection in the
mirror and grinned at himself.
"TH beat them all yet" he unused.
All the lot Of EN-. I'd like TO cut
Claye's liver out if could get at MIN
the mean cur, And as for that She
dragon-on. never mind. I'll settle with
her yet"
The sergeant presently returned
with the receipted bill and the news
that M Baxendale's baggage had
been placed in a four-wheeIed cab.
And out Of consideration for your
feelings, young man" he continued,
I've sent the cab on 10 the station
entrance, and you and me can join It
there by way OF the covered passage,
p so that you won't have TO pass through
the entrance hall. And now. come
along. and mind all I've told you and
don't Try any tricks"
assure you. sir have no inten-
ton Of playing any tricks" said
Ninian as he followed the detective
from the private room ~ am only
TOO glad TO be able 10 atone for my
misdeeds"
mph." said Sergeant Davidson.
Neii- Wen go and begin the atom
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frs fiOOr. and admitted himself TO the
room wherein the sad and sinful Bax-
endale junior sat chewing the bitter
end Of his reflections as a species Of
dessert after his solitary meal
lie shrank together when the door
opened, and seemed relieved when ne
found that Sergeant Davidson was
alone
We'll" said the sergeant not I'M
kindly. Feeling better?"
That's right" said the sergeant He
took chair and lighter a cigar and
passed another 10 his prisoner. 1--WE
just had talk with Miss Drfscou.' he
continued. lingering his Sar. About
you. you know
Yes" said young FIR. BaNendale.
Am I-are you going 10 lock me up?-
well" said the sergeant. that. OF
course. IS what follows usually in such
cases as these. but Miss Driscou is
inclined 10 be mericful"
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CHAPTER XIII.
A THIEF 10 CATCH A THfEF.

A LhAtLI ~ CATCH A THIEF.
Miss DriscOlrs arm was none Of the
weakest and she had administered
such a sound thrashIng TO yoanS Mr..
BaXendale that the detective decided
that the culprit had better be rested
and refreshed before being conveyed
70 the police station.
On his own initiative ne assisted the
sobbing and trembling young man to
dress; he sot him q stir brandy-and-
soda and did something 70 console him.
"she's powerful woman. Miss Dris-
coll said the detective as he helped
the victim on with his coat. "She laid
into you. I guessT'
''Sh-sh-she's a f-f-fend.'' sobbed
young Mr.. BaKendale. a perfect
iend"
We'll. well. YOU must allow for her
feelings" said the detective. How
would you like robbing OF 30. 900 pounds
worth OF diamonds?"
Il wish I'd never had anything to
Go with the diamonds" walled the I'M
happy youth. A precious lot OF good
I've got out Of 'emr'
''Ah"" said the detective oracularIy.
That's generally the way.
Then he went downstairs, and him
self got the prisoner some food and
bsde him eat and drink and pull him
self together and having accomplished
this errand OF mercy he locked him up
again. and went 20 find Miss Driscon.
who. having had no breakfast. was
now RECALLING herself in the coffee
room.
Il wish to have a little conversation
with you. madam" said the detective.
Certainly" answered Miss Driscol,
who was now in an excellent temper.
sit down and have some breakfast
Let me see-your name is-T
Sergeant Davidson at NOur SCrViCe.
ma am" answered the detective. Who
seemed inclined 10 accept Miss Drs-
coils offer OF breakfast. and VINO took