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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
ADVANCEMENT.

My friends having been denied
the privilege OF voting for mo in
the Republican county convention.
after my name had been properly
and regularly placed before said
convention. they feel that they
should have the right to vote for
me In the general election. there
fore announce myself an independ-
ent candidate for the offic of county
clerk. and promise. IL elected, to
faithfully and impartially. discharge
the duties of said office
J. T.. T. SENTZ.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorlz I'd To announce
tho candidacy OF Judge George l..
billiard for the office OF Justice OF
the Peace for Beaver Pond district.
subject TO the action OF the Demo
cratic party. Consider his charac-
tyr and qualifications when you
come ITO consider your choice OF
candidates.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorized to announce
w. A. Bennett az q candidate for
Justice OF the Peace OF Beaver Pond
district. subject to the action OF n
Democratic Good Government con-
vention or primary. Mr. Bennett
served as justice In Virginia for
ten years and would bring wide ex-
perience to the duties OF the office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

record made by him on tho bench in
the secret OF his popularity in that
state.
Toward tho end OF his career as
federal Judge n young man was con
victed I'm Tafts court OF violating the
postal laws. From tho first tho big
Judge was convinced that the oncnsc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce
L. G.. Cameron. OF 1873 Third street,
Bluefield, w. Va. as candidate
for constable for Beaver Pond dis
trict. subject to the Democratic
convention, July II, 1908. Mr.
Cameron has been lifelong Dem
ocrat and is entitled to considera-
tion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

tho Philippines and preferred TO re-
main there until the work he had made
up his mind to accomplish to his salts
faction was done That no realized
what he was refusing Is apparent from
his cablegram TO the president declin-
ing the offer: Look forward TO timo
when I can accept such an offer. bur
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce
Robert y. Vermillion as candi-
date for clerk of Mercer County
Court, subject to the action OF the
Democratic convention to be held
at Princeton, June 81. 1905.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
BAGGAGE AGENTS MEET.

Milwaukee. Wis. June 1.-THE
American Association OF General
Baggage Agents convened In an
nual session in Milwaukee today and
Will transact much important bust
ness.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
DECLINES TO DISCUSS
MIR. BRYAN WILL SAY NOTHING
UNTIL PLATFORM Is ADOPT.
ED.

Lincoln, Neb., June l7.-Wm. j.
Bryan. after reading the draft OF
the Republican platform. declined
to discuss II. saying he would not
discuss the document in advance OF
its adoption by the convention.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

vested OF all evidences OF brutality. for
he IL man who will go to great
lengths to avoid giving pain Always
dIgnifled on the bench, his manner was
tempered by IA suggestion of kindliness
and charity which ne could not con
ceal, AS judge Taft earned the repu-
tation OF being scrupulously just and
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
GRAY MACHINE REPAIR SHOP

Now I'm the Rear OF Fowler-Rich-
ardson Company.
All kinds of repairing OF Lawn
Mowers, Sewing Machines, Bicycles
Guns, Pistols, Typewriters. Adding
Machines. Locks. Keys Fitted and
in fact, all kinds OF machines. Work
and price guaranteed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

all his Immediate expectations and
those OF his friends. He was only
thirty when he became Judge OF the
superior court and only thirty-five
when he was appointed a Judge OF the
United States circuit court In those
days he made no secret OF his ambition
to follow in the footsteps OF his Illus
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for clerk OF the county court
OF Mercer county. subject to the ac-
ton OF the Democratic convention.
and respectfully ask the support OF
my friends In convention and at the
polls. II. III. BAILEY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
LIE MERcuRlAl 1lnnr

Surgeons ON duty az the English
NaNtl academy have recommended the
,d'ptiuu OF the Cooper Hewitt mcr.
cur.Hl liEht. as % VIII relieve tho mid
su.pwou from Tho gluring light which
iF now thrown ON their study tables
from swinging electric lamps.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
Your stomach churns and digests

Your stomach churns and digests
the food you eat; IL found torpid, or
out OF order, your whole system suf-
fers from blood poison. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea keeps the
stomach in perfect condition. max
ing you We'll and happy. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. For sale by the
White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

i hereby announce myself can
didate for justice OF the peace OF
Beaver Pond district. subject to the
action OF the Democratic couven.
ton. NJ. Il. PoSTI.ETHwAITE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
Quantity and Quality rarely eve

Quantity and Quality rarely ever
go together. Here's the exception.
Elliott's Emulsifed Eminent con-
tains half pint OF an emulsion OF
Spirits Turpentine. Origanum. Kero-
sene oil. Ether and Ammonia. and
sells for only 25c a bottle. Guar
anteed or money back. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

Don't wait "nt!l you have a deep
seated cough. can ounce OF proven
tion Ia worth a pound OF cure" With
the first tickling OF the bronchial
tubes get bottle OF Rydale's Cough
Elixir. Safest for parent or child.
Contains no opiates. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR CoNsTARLE.

We are authorized to announce
w. 1. Bailey as candidate for con-
stabla OF Beaver Pond district. sub
iect to the action OF the Democratic
party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR JUSTICE. ROCK DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce
X. l.. Weaver as candidate for
Justice OF the Peace for Rock dis
trict. subject TO the action OF the
Democratic party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

constable OF Beaver Pond District.
subject TO the action OF the DEM
ocratic party.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

trious father when any ~ his usso-
ciatcs reminded him that there wcro
higher prizes 20 be won he was wont
to declare that he asked no higher
honor than TO become "a member Of tho
supreme legal tribunal OF the land
When tho opportunity camc--al the
world knows how and when-hc was in
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
Viewpoint

manner appreciated I'm college town
He entered the annual freshman
sophomore rush with a zeal that made
him conspicuous even on that field of
activity. He was seventeen years of
age and already a giant in physical de-
velopment The leader Of the sopho-
mores was also youthful Hercules.
and as preliminary he advanced
from the ranks OF his fellow classmcn
and challenged any freshman to wres
tie with him. without a moments
hesitation Taft stepped forward and
began TO strip for the encounter.
Arthur Twining Hadlcy. the present
head Of Yale university was the upper
class man who had been chosen to be
Judge OF wrestling that night. and
when he noted the apparent case with
which Taft hoored the big soph he
turned TO a friend and remarked:
THE freshies have got tho best man
in the town. Mark my words. that big
fellow has n career I'm athletics. ]
don't believe he'll win many academic
honors."
The future president OF old Eli was
wrong In his guess. Although Taft
was the leader Of his class in all sorts
OF activity. he never neglected his stud
les and soon established the reputation
Of being one Of the brightest men in
/ the university He became 50 inter
csted in his studies that he practically
abandoned athletics and devoted him
self to his books. After demonstrate
/ Ing his ability TO lead in almost every
species OF athletic sport he gave II Mp
and never afterward appeared I'm q
Yale uniform at the public contests.
a Noteworthy Feat.
/ Perhaps the most noteworthy feat
/ Taft ever accomplished at Yale was to
/ excel as n student. remain popular
among ali classes Of his fellows I'm spite
\ Of the prevailing suspicion that he was
a grind" never once get into "a scrapc
OF any kind and be highly popular with
the faculty. all at the same time Tho
secret Of his popularity with the fac
ulty was his open advocacy OF law and
order under all circumstance Always
the most influential among his fellows.
the faculty came 20 rely on his control
Of the student body. and he never fail
ed 20 exert himself on the side Of de.
/ cency and common sense. This was q
service which tho Yale corporation
never forgot In recognition Of his
holpfulncss nc was honorcd with b
doctorato IN laws when he was thirty
six years OF age. tho youngest man
ever awarded that degree by Yale.
II speaks well for Tart that hig
friendship for Yale has never wavcrcd
that his connection with tho university
has been maintained 90 the present
time. lie IS now a member Of the cor.
poration. the governing body Of the in.
stltution. ana Yale "a 20 loyal sup
porter Of his claim 60 the presidency
When he left college. "a few days after
he was twenty one. Taft was already %
big man mentally. socially. morally
and physically He went home 20 Gin.
/ cinnau and studied law in the local
school Admitted 20 the bar. his sue
cess was phenomenal from the nfst
o. curse his opportunity was ex
. cep1iUnal, but he succeeded In realizing
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17
FOR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce
]. s. Thompson rs candidate for
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-17

Try a Leader want ad.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23

"Oh, do let lis see those delightfully."-
horrible idols" cried Mrs. Bowser.
The policeman led the way into the
dimly-lighted building that served as
a temple.
l fingered a moment by the door to
see that all my party passed in.
There's Wainwright" whispered
Porter, who closed the procession.
"Where?" I asked, a dim remem-
brance of the mission on which | had
sent him in pursuit of the snake-eyed
man giving the information a sinister
twist.
Porter gave a chirrup and VAIN
wright halted at the door.
Hes just passed up the alley here"
said Wainwright in a low voice.
who? Terrill?" l asked.
Eyes," said Wainwright. 1--WE kept
him in sight all the evening" -
- Hasn't he seen you?" asked Porter.
II spied you as soon as you turned the
corner" "a
Don't know" said Wainwright;
but something's up. There he goes
now. / mustn't miss him." And
Wainwright was off.
The presence of Terrill gave me
some tremors of anxiety, for I knew
that his INSCRIPTIONS ferocity would
stop at nothing. Then l reflected that
the presence of Doddridge Knapp's
daughter was a protection against ar
attack from Doddridge Knapp's
agents, and l followed the party into
the heather temple ;without further
apprehensions. :
The temple was small, and the dim
religious light gave an air of mystery
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23

ing my arm, but It's certainly stupid
at times"
l suspected that Mr.. Carter had not
been entirely successful In meeting
Miss Knapp's ideas of what an escort
should be.
81 didn't suppose you could find any.
thing stupid" said.
81 am intensely interested" she re-
torted, "but unfortunately the list of
subjects has come to an end"
"Nou might Have begun at the begin.
ming again"
HE did, she whispered, 80 l
thought 1t time he tried the guide or
Aunt Julia"
THANK you," I said.
THANK him, you mean" she said
gaily. Now don't be stupid yourself,
so please change the subject. Do you
know" she continued without giving
me time to speak, that the only way
| can be reconciled to this place and
the sights we have see Is to imagine
| am in Canton or Peking, thousands
of miles from home? Seen there, it is
interesting, instructive, natural-a
part of the people. AS a part of San
Francisco 1t is only vile"
Come this way" said Corson, halt
ing with the party at one of the doors
I'll show you through ONE Of the
opium dens, and that will bring us to
the stage door of the theater."
How close and heavy the air isl
said Luella, as we followed the wind
ing passage in the dim illumination
that came from an occasional gas jet
or oil lamp.
The yellow nan is a firm believer
in the motto, Ventilation is the root
Of all evil, II admitted.
The fumes of tobacco and opium
were heavy on the air, and a moment
later we came on a cluster of small
rooms or dens, fitted with couches ant
hunks. 1t needed no description t.
make the purpose plain. The whole
process of intoxication by opium wa
before me, from the heating of thu
metal pipe to the final stupor that l
the gift and end of the Black Smoke
Here, was a coolie mixing the drug
there, just beyond him, was another
drawing whiffs from the bubbling mai
cotic through the bamboo handle o
his pipe; there, still beyond, was an
other, lying back unconscious, hall
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23

the Doddridge Knapp OF plot and coun
terplot, and the Doddirdge Knapp who
was the generous and confidential EN-
ployer, could dwell in the same body
The King of the Street was a slave OF
the Black Smoke, and, like many an.
other, went mad under the influence
of the subtle drug.
AS / moved forward, Luella chung tc
me and gave a low cry. The VOL
figure threw one malignant look at us
and was gone.
Take me home, oh, take me home!'
cried Luella in low suppressed tones
trembling and half-falling. ] put my
arm about her to support her.
what is IT." l asked.
She leaned upon me for one mo
ment, and the black walls and gloom,
passage became a palace filled will
flowers. Then her strength and reso
luton returned and she shook hersel
free.
Come: let us go back to the 9th
ers," she said a little u%nsteadily. "W'
should not have left them"
Certainly" l replied. They ough
to be here by this time"
But as we turned a sudden or.
sounded as of an order given. Their,
was a bang of wood and a click o
metal, and as We looked we saw tina
unseen hands had closed the way t
our return. A barred and iron-boun,
door was locked in our faces.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23

to the ugly figure of the god and the
trappings Of the place.
That's one of the richest carvings
ever brought into this country" said
Corson, pointing to a part of the altar
mounting. Tin thousand dollars
wouldn't touch one side of it."
you don't say!" cried Mrs. Bowser,
while the rest murmured in the effort
to admire the work of art. And is
that stuff burning for a disinfectant?"
She pointed to numerous pieces of
punk, such as serve the small boy or
the Fourth of July, that were consum-
ing slowly before the ugly joss.
mo, ma'am-not but they needs 1t
all right enough" said Corson, "but
that's the haythen way of sayin' your
prayers"
This information was so astonishing
that Corson was allowed to finish his
explanation without further remarks
from Mrs. Bowser.
I'll show you the theater next"
said he, as he led tks way of the
temple with Mrs. Bowser giving her
views OF the picturesque heather in
questions that Corson found no break
in the conversation long enough to an.
1 swer. AS l fingered Tor a moment in
some depression of spirit, waiting for
the others to file out, a voice, that
thrilled me spoke In my ear. ~,
Our guide is enjoying a great ia
vor." 1t was Luella, noticing me fol
the first time since the expedition had
started.
He has every reason to be delight
ed" ! returned. Frightening at the
favor / was enjoying.
Foreign travel is said to b@ Of grea1
value In education.' said Lyhlla- AZ
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23
AGNRE or ZW WOZF

clad, repulsive, a very sorry reality in
deed to the gorgeous dreams that are
reputed to follow in the train of the
seductive pipe.
This is depressing" said Luella,
with a touch on my arm. Lets go
on"
Turn to the right there" Corson
called out, as we led the way while
he was explaining to Mr.. Carter the
method of smoking.
Let us get where there is some
air." said Luella. This odor Is sick
ening."
We fastened on, and, turning to the
right, soon came on two passages. One
led up a stair, hidden by a turn after
half a dozen steps. The other
stretched 80 or rs feet before us, and
an oil lamp on a brackett at the farth-
err end gave a smoky light to the pass
age and to a mean little court on
which it appeared to open.
I'VE had better wait for the rest
said Luella cautiously.
AS she spoke, M OF the doors 10
ward the farther end of the passage
swung back and a tall, heavy figure
zane out. My heart gave a great
bound, and / felt without realizing II
at the moment that Luella clutched
my arm fiercely.
In the dim light the figure was the
figure of the Wolf, the head was the
head of the Wolf and though no ligh'
I shone upon 1t, the face was the fact
Of the Wolf, livid, distorted with an
ger, fear and brutal passions.
"Doddridge knapp" exclaimed
and gave a step forward,
1t flashed on me that q myster.
was explaiped. ] had e, VII,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23
Time Lost Means Slavery.

The time wasted in delaying and
postponing and pro~crastinating and
putting off, If rightly utilized, would
be sufficient to accomplish the most
important of tasks, which when thus
summed for the present because OF
some little unpleasantness or din.
Guilty are liable to never be performed.
The road af "By-And-by" leads 70 the
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23
Jap immigrants for Brazil.

Jap immigrants for Brazil.
Brazil has received It's first batch OF
Japanese ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the
arrangement concluded about nine
months ago between the Japanese and
Brazilian governments. Within two
days all were at work on the coffee
plantations. Other shiploads will ar
rive regularly.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23
LYDIA E. PINKHNM

No other medicine has been so
successful in relieving the suffering
of women or received so many gen.
uine testimonials as has Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
In every community you will find
women who have been restored to
health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound. Almost every
one you meet has either been bene-
flied by it, or has friends who have.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, any womananydaymay
see the files containing over one mil
lion one hundred thousand letters
from women seeking health, and
here are the letters in which they
openly state over their own sigma
lures that they were cured by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has saved many women
from surgical operations.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is made from roots and
herbs, without drugs, and is whole
some and harmless.
The reason why Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is SO
successful is because it contains in
gradients which act directly upon
the feminine organism, restoring it
to a healthy normal condition.
Women who are suffering from
those distressing ills peculiar to their
sex should not lose sight of these
facts Or doubt the ability of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
to restore their health.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23

A married woman fixes the date q
things by the years her children were
born in.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23

Lewis Single Binder cigar-rlchest, most
satisfying smoke on the market. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. III.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-23
FLY YOUTH,

The Boss-Where did you work
last?
Boy-On a fly paper.
The Boss-A fly paper! What's a fly
paper?
Boy--Wot! Don't you read the Daily
Balloon?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
MILWAUKEE BUSHES
WORK NEAR TEkOA

TEKOA. Wash. March 19.-Train-
load after trainload of construction
material is passing through Tekoa to
Piummer on the Wallace branch of the
20. r. & NJ, where the Milwaukee and
the O. r. & N. connects. Some of the
track is laid, locomotives and cars are
Expected soon, and construction will
be rushed with all possible speed. The
Milwaukee expects to have trains run
ming through here inside of six months
Several big cuts west of Tekoa are
nearly completed, and this will COM
plete all grading in the vicinity of Te-
koa.
A large crew of concrete men have
commenced work on the big steel
structure over the O. r. & NJ and
Hangman creek. This is one of the
longest and highest trestles along the
milwaukee,, being about 1900 feet high
ANA over half a mile long The con-
tractors expect to complete the bridge
in five or six months.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
PLEASING MUSICAL EVENT.
Recital Of Miss Edna MeIeher at
Whitman Last Night Draws Good
49,. Audience.

Miss Edna Melcher's vocal recital
for graduation at the Whitman col
lege chapel last night was one of the
most pleasing musical events which
has been given at the college this year.
Miss Melcher has a beautiful soprano
voice and her charming personality
makes her appearance on the stage one
Of the most gifted performers in voice
that the Whitman conservatory has
turned out. She was accompanied by
Miss Branscombe.
Every number rendered last night
was given in a manner which was
imuch appreciated by the audience.
Miss Melcher was in perfect voice, her
notes We're sweet and clear. She also
mad a feeling IN her voice unusual
with most soloists. Miss Ella Ayers as
sisted with two piano numbers which
were exceptionally we'll rendered.
Miss Melcher has been in Whitman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-19
CHICAGO RESIDENT RELATES
MOST GREWSOME EXPERIENCE

During l.. T. Cooper's recent visit to
Chicago, where his new preparation
and theory created the usual sensation.
many hundreds of people brought
enormous internal parasites to the
young man. which had left the system
after taking his medicine.
Among these people was Mr.. Emil
Winkler. who brought to Cooper a
taDeworm that proved to be over
80 feet in length. Mr.. Winkler. who re-
sides at 1872 East Ohio street, Chicago,
had this to say of his experience: For
five years | have been more or less
complaining. l have had severe head
iaches. and any food that | would
eat would nauseate me. 1 would
have bad dreams almost every night;
dizzy spells would compel me to quit
work. Black spots would appear be-
fore my eyes When stopping over and
rising quickly. l would feel tired most
of the time; in fact, 1 had no life in
ME 20 speak of for the last five years.