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ESTABLISHED APRIL 8» 1906 BLUEF1ELD. W. VA.. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. NOVEMBER 8. 1910
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Watch for the Leader's Extras Tonight—Bulletins in Front of Office and all Election News Hot from the Wirl
EVERYTHING POINTS TO
OENIOCRITIC VICTORY
ILL OVERTHE COUNTRY
The Odds on Dix in New York Are 3 to
1 —Harmon has the Best of It in Ohio,
and Republicans in Chicago Fear
a Democratic Landslide
New York, Nov. 8.—Snow and rain
are falling in New York. This is
favorable to the Democrats because
the country vote is largely Republi
can. and this is causing the Republi
canse some worry. There was a big
early vote in the city.
This inorniug odds on Dix were
three to one.
Harmon Favorite.
Coumbus Nov. 8.—Repuuiicaus and
Democrats both claim Ohio. Governor
Harmon, Democratic nominee, bus
the best in the betting.
Democratic Victory.
Chicago, Nov. 8.—Uncertainty as
to the outcome of the election re
turns throughout the West today
marked the opening of the polls in
most of ttfio e fates and politicians
confessed they were totally at sea for
a means of forecasting results. The
hotter element of voters is silent.
They were at the polls early and
whether this presages Democratic or
Republican victory is hazy, but the
leaders asserted it means the election
of clean men in any event.
In Chicago a he wry vote is being
polled. Republican leaders here for
the first time express doubt while the
Democrats predict a landslide. Ballou
ing is being done seriously and the
national issues are about the- only
things considered.
The election in Ohio is regarded
as doubtful.
Obey Strike Orders.
Wilkesburro, Pa., Nov, 8.—Thous
ands or laboring men throughout the
anthracite region of Pennsylvania to
day obeyed the strike order of the
otate Federation of labor to quit
work and vote and work for tho candi
dates favorable to union and labor
interests.
Working men took greater interest
in the election in coal mining belt
than ever before.
A storm of wind with flurries of
snow gaged during the day.
Sacrifice Taylor.
Nashville, Nov. 8.—Early voting
indicated that the regular Democrat*
were scratching R. L. Taylor lor gov
ernor in order to save the legislative
tlckot. As a result of this, Republicans
and Fusionists claim the election of
Hen W. Hooper by lf»,000 plurality.
Grand Father Clause.
Oklahoma City, Okla., Nov. 8.—In
terest In action of the negroes in Ok
ahoma overshadowed that In the state
and congressional offices. The ne
groes threatened to vote In spite of
"grand father clause," an din many
Places are preparing to use force. At
many places th^y have been seeretly
buying arms and trouble Is feared.
Troops are held ready to act.
Alabama.
Montgomery. Ala., Nov. 8.—With the
Republican party split Into two war
ring factions, Alabama Democrats will,
as usual have a walk-over today. Em
met O’Neal. Democratic candidate for
governor, is opposed by J. O. Thomp
son, regular or Taft Republican, and
Charles Scott, insurgent or Roosevelt
Republican. The Democrats will prob
ably carry all nine congressional dis
tricts, although there Is a possibility
of Republican success In the Sevang
district where Congressman ’ John
1j. Burnett Is opposed by former Con
gressman M. W. Howard, regular Re
publican, the author of "If Christ
Came to Congress."
Arkansas.
Utile Rock, Ark., Nov. 8.—Little In
terest Is manifested In today’s con*
Sessional election In Arkansas, the
gubernatorial election having already
been held All seven congressional
districts of the state are safely Demo
cratic.
California,
San Francisco, Nov. 8.—Hiram W.
Johneon, who heads the victorious Re
publican Insurgency of the Golden
■tate, Is practically certain of election
today, although Theodore A. Bell, the
has made a good tight and his adher
ents continue hopeful. California in
surgency is confined to the overthrow
of ih«* so-called "Southern Pacific ma
chine,” which, it is alleged,' has long
controlled the party, and does not
j much reanect the congressional fight,
ing waged In Colorado today, (lov.
John F. Shaftoth. Democrat, Is oppos
ed for re-election by John B. Stephen,
and both are claiming certain victory
California's eight representatives are
now Republican, but the Democrats
have mad** a strong battle against En
glebrlght. of the First, and Kahn, of
the Fourth districts.
Colorado.
Denver. Colo., Nov. 8.—One of the
closest political battles in years is be-j
this afternoon. Colorado's represents-1
tion in the lower house of Congress
is now Democratic, but a complete
overturn is considered possible, al
though hardly probable.
Connecticut.
Hartford, Conn., Nov. 8.—Early re
turns from today's election leavju the
issue in doubt, but with a chance that
tbe Nutmeg state may fallow Maine
Into the Democratic column. A heavy
slump in the Republican vote was
evident early today. Charles A. Good
win is the Republican candidate for
governor and Judge Simeon B. Raid
win, a Jurist of prominence, tbe Demo
cratic leader. Four of the five coiv
gressional districts are certainly Re
publcan. but the Second, composed of
Jfow Haven and Middlesex counties. Is
the scene of a pitched battle, with the
odds only slightly favoring the Repub
lican nominee, Col. Andrew Shepard,
who is opposed by Moyar Thomas L.
Riley, of Meriden.
Delaware.
Wilmington, Del., Nov. 8.—As in the
past, Delaware, is a hard fought po
itltral field today Congressman Wil
liam H. jfeald, Republican, is a can
didate for re-election, and is a slight
favorite in the betting over former
Atomey-Oeneral Robert C. White. A
state treasurer and auditor of ac
counts are the only state officials to
be chosen today.
Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 8.—Florida
will, an usual, return three Democrat*
to Congress today. The battle between
‘'wets” and “dry*." which has agitat
ed the state for years, hag occupied
the attention of the voters of the
state to the exclusion of nearly all
other Issues.
Georgia.
Atlanta, Oa., Nov. 8.—Georgia has
already elected her governor this year
and thl« has detracted from the Inter
est In today's congressional fight. Ten
of the eleven district** arc assuredly
Democratic. A factional spilt, has
caused trouble In the Right district,!
but the selection of a Democrat is
reasonably certain.
Idaho.
Boise, Id.. Nov. 8.—Indications point
to Republican success In today’s elec
tion. both for governor and represen j
tatlve. The liquor question has been
one of the principal issues of the
campaign, both parties being divided
between adherents of locrl option and
statewide prohibit ton.
.Illinois.
Chicago, Nov, 8.—Indications are I
■ that the Chicago vote today will be the,
j largest ever cast in an off year, al
though falling below the total of two,
years ago Managers of the state
congressional campaign naturally
make varying claims toisv. the Demo- J
crats asserting that, their represents-j
, Mon will be Increased from alx to at
least eight, while the Republicans al
lege that all the present Republcan
districts are safe and that the Fourth,
Fifth and Twenty-third distrteta, now
Ib>roooralc, may he captured by the
O. O. P. Reports from Speaker Can
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Sir Veaey Strong, the new Tx»rJ Mayor, of Ii«k4oAy who fa the flrat
“te.itotal,” Chief Magiatrato of the E it (1 lull capi.al In 700 yeam*
Chauffeurs in Sympathy
Swell Ranks of the
Striking Expressmen
in New York
New York, Nov. 8. One thousand
more taxicab chauffeurs joined the
rank.* of the striker* today in a sym
pathetic movement In behalf of strik
ing expressmen.
There are now 1.800 taxi-driver*
out.
HAND BLOWN OFF
BY DYNAMITE CAP
0
A ten year old boy whose name
could not be learned had his right,
hand blown off yesterday. at Mohawk,
near Welch, when a'dynamite • cap
which he hit with a hammer explod*
ed. He was taken to the Miners'
Hospital at. Welch where the neces
sary surgical attention was given. It
is said the boy found the cap while
playing near tho railroad track.
GRAND PRIX ONLY
FEW DAYS OFF
ttavannah, Oa., Nov. 8.—With the
Grand Prlx only a few days away the
last contingent of racers that will
compete In it arrived today from At- ’
lanta. From now on Grand Prig.
courso will be covered dally with prar
tlee dashes.
RESIGNS POSITION.
I
T. N. Daugherty, general mine fore-'
man for the Premier Pocahontas Coal
company, has resigned his position to
accept one with the Northern Coal
company of California. Mr. Daugher- ’
fv has been with the Premier people
for ebout two years. MU uucessor
ban net been appointed jret.
HEAVY VOTE.
Judge I. C. Hemdor of Welch, ac
companied by his stenographer J. S.
Clark, passed through the city this
morning going to Union to hold court.
The Judge stated there was a heavy
vote being polled at Welch,
w..,
MCE DIR IT
Fra cm
Negroes Seize the Polls, and
Armed White Men
St&t Immediately
for the Scene
MtiRkoK4'< , Okln., Nov. 8.;-/Bj-ouble
p«me otll5!between the no-tUft' and
whiten att Knarry < r> < I j Y'Vtilet in
.Wagoner ^ounty and Ui< -U gfp<•!*
ed the polls Fuasey Cree'k l* forr
miles noffh from Coweta, the ntar
est white town.
Fifteen armed white men started
immediately for the acene and others
will folio*. The negroes at (fowefii
are Hullejj' but have not made any dein
onatratldf
jp •»*- e. - --- * .
THANKS POLICE FOit
ATTENTION TO SON
Tho_ tffeolwing letter lias Just Item'll
received-ibv Police Officer Booth from
John tL4 Shepherd of Charleston, S.
('. thanking the force for their atten
tion to hi t son while he was In the
city:
Saturday, Nov, r>,,i9io
J. L. Booth,
Biueffild, West Vn.
H Dear Hir,
Thankihg yoti for myself and for
our family for the kindness shown
tnv soo Thomas C. Hheppard, by your
good self and others of Blueflukl.
which can assure you is fully appre
ciated. i know that you will he glad
to learn that the fellow Is now, by
advice of Dr. Taylor of the Broad
Oaks Sanitarium. at Morgantown,
N« C., where he was carefully examin
ed. restlTK at my sondn law's hofhe at
Winston-Salem. Mr. Martin whom you
mat in my company.
Hoping you will some day pay our
city a flalt and give us an opportu
nity of' showing you some attention
I with kind regards, remain.
Yours very truly,
JOHN L| 8HEPPARD.
I* 8. Be kind enough to 1st othtrs,
who unknown to us, have been kind
to Thomas, know we fully appreciate
such kindness and shall be glad of
any opportunity to be of service to
them, Truly, J. L. S. . t .
Advices from Out-of Town
til Precincts State that
Democratic Voting
is HeavX
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THE CITY LOOKS
DEMOCRATIC NOW
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Insurgents Are Doing Man
ful Work for the Tick
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et at Polls
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With an exceptionally beautiful day
for election, the present indications
are that a large vote will be polled in
Mercer county. The voting began ear
ly in the city and the ballots have
been feediug Into the sheet iron casks
Readily all day. So far the colored
vote lias been exceptionally light, and
■ lie grand rush will probably not taka
place until a short time before the
closing.
Everjthlng points to a Democratic
victory not only in the city and Hea
ver I’ond district but in the entire
county. Advices from Ada state that
the largest Democratic vote in his
tory is being {rolled. Hrnmwell.
Princeton and Cooper, Democratical
ly speaking, are said tQ ho in most
excellent shape. Further reports
state that Athens. Camp Crec*k, Lit
tleshurg, and various other county
points are polling good votes and that
the Democrats are in the lead.
There has been somo scratching
in the city, but It Is thought, the
majority of the tickets wont. In
straight. The insurgent Republicans
ur« doing heroic work for the Demo
cratic ticket, and notwithstanding the
fact that a few have been silenced
by the guns of the machine, tho rest
have redoubled their efforts.
Tfh*1 day in the city has been very
Quiet oppressively so, and barring a
Tew militarv skirmishes, no lights to
mention have taken place.
BIG ORDERS FOR
GOAL GARS PLAGED
K. I). Seldom representing the
Arthur Koppcf company of, PJttuburg,
manufacturers of mine ears was In
the city last night, and In an Inter
view with a representative of the
l/emler stated he had Just closed sov
,eftil orders with different coal com
panies for steel mine ears, art evid
ence of a big boom in the coal indus
try, Among those who have ordered
cars Is the Pemberton Coal and Coke
company nt Affinity on the Virginian
railway. Its order calls for one hun
dred steel cars.
f The K. K. White Coal company near
lister on th<*« Virginian, has given an
order for one hundred cars.
An order for one hundred ears has
also been pared by the Slab Fork Coal
& Coke Company at Slab Fork. All
'of these orders are for immediate de
livery.
I It Is understood the Keystone Coi.1
land Coke Company is In the field fe<
one hundred cars. The order has not
been placed yet. J. K F. Steele Is
[general manager of this concern.
The Koppel company secured the
order for mine cars recently placed
i by the Red Jacket coal company*
Mr. Selden stated hlR company Is
getting out the biggest coal hopper
made by any car manufacturer. It haf
a capacity of 136,000 pounds, which
allows for twenty tons overloading
MBS ITTICK
WELCH MIKES
Led by Women and Chil
dren Infuriated Men
Storm the Collieries
*
at Oberdore
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Obordoi•«>, Wales. Nov. S.— Led by
women and children, infuriated mobs
of Welch coal strike re are attack*
mg the collieries. Many have been
wounded, some fatally.
A squadron of cavalry tried to scat
<er the strikers and is now patrolling
mining districts.
FRIENlSlF SHIP
SUBSIDYJOPEFUL
Washington Nov. 8.—Friends ot
ship subsidy legislation «r© hopeful of
tho passuge of the ship subsidy toll
In tho early days of tho coming sof
slon. The bill was reported to the
house by tho majority vote hiHt Ap
ril and It was the purpose of the
friends of the measure to have It con
sidered under a special rule but this
was prevented by the insurgents who
oppose It for the reason that they
could not secure legislation advonced
by them.
Another thing that retarded ship
subsidy legislation at. the last ses
sion was the Stevenson charges that
a lobby was at work to stifle the leg
islation. A special committee was ap
pointed by the speaker to investigate
these charges. Many witnesses were
examined and some rather interesting
testimony was heard by rho commit
tee, but, nothing criminal was brought
out. This special committee Is ex
pected to make a full report to the
house in December, and ir it does
some entertaining speeches may be
delivered. If the subsidy hill can be
brought up In the regular order there
Is no question but it can pass the
house, but If Its passage Is moved
under the suspicion under the rules
It will have m> votes to spare.
TO SOON ERECT
II NEW TIPPLE
The Virginia Iron Coal and Coke
company, according t oa report re
reived here last night is planning for
extensive Improvements at Its opera
tion at Tom's Creek. It is not post
lively known of what nuture the Im
provements will he, but It was said n
new tipple will be erected in the near
, future.
REVIVAL MEETING.
i’rof. T. II. It. Christie returned to
the city yesterday from Christians
burg, Vn., where lie had been In a
revlvnl meeting singing and plnylng.
Kvangellst M. I). liryanf of Lynch
burg, Vn.. and Itev. H. F. Sublett, of
Hnowvllle, Vn., wero the preachers.
Fourteen were added to the Christian
church.
iWiiol
MGDOtn ;i
County Court Refuses
Appoint Challengers a]
Arrests Man Namec
by Democrats
REPUBLICANS FEAI
FAIR elect:
Democratic Chairman 1
Recommendations in Ti
for Appointments
WeicII, Oct. X. (Special)—Tb
publicans Hliowd a dirty hand
morning when (hoy refused to i
nlxe a Democratic challenger a
PoIIh of the Welch precinct.,
county court fulled to appoint I
• ratio that for this pro!
evidently fearing that they u
endeavor to sc^ that a legtt
negro vote wan polled, althougl
county chairman, Col. L. E. Tu
made the recommendations in I
time for tlie appointments to
made. 4
This morning the Democratic
ers met ut the polls and elects
F. Taylor, a prominent uitprne}
member of the Arm of Strother,
lor # Taylor. Mr. Taylor wa
fused recognition not withstand!®
fact that Graham Sale, a well k
lawyer vouched for the appoint
and was immediately placed
arrest. The policeman who mad
arrest when he had taken Mr, 1
outside the voting place turned
loose and no charges were prof
The entire matter savors of
Dowell machine methods and
opinion held among all honest \
lr. that the Itepub)leans aro at!
In every way possible to prov
fair vote.
SOCIALIST MOBS
STORM THE H
IJruftsels, Nov. X.—With the
surrounded by soldiers and mot
Socialists clamoring in street!
attempting to storm a cordon- c
dlera and break Into the bulldit
Melglum parliament was foi
opened today by King Albert.
The Socialists demand the di
lion of Parliament.
HELLS HOUSE.
D it Wood cashier of the
Marik and Trust company sold a
belonging to him on Park str<
the North side to M. F. Wallace,
consh'erntlon Is not knowiwr
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ELECTION RETU1S OVER PRIMT
WIRE LT DEMOCRATIC CLIiBROOl
The private wire has been paced
and everythin* is in readiness at the
Democratic club in the Dailey build
ing on nine-field avenue to receive
the election returns tonight. An ex
pert operator has been engaged by
the club, who will copy the returns
on a typewriter and they will be post
"d by a member of the club. Direct con
’portions will be had with all th<
states In which elections are being
held and there will he no delays in
• getting any of the reports. A good
crowd will he on hand. The ladles
, are Invited to visit the club rooms.
The hall Is a spacious one And scats
have been provided for all. foods!
arrangements have been mad<
receiving the bounty returns.
At the final rally of the clul
night a large crowd turned out t<
O. K. French, candidate for th
tile and William H. Thomas,
t'afe Tor the president of the bo
r location In Heaver Pond d
> v. Thomas spoke first and en
ti e crowd when he attacked t!
publican ^lachine loti its extravi
at d scored it heavily for the
si> vo taxation placed on the pe<
this cotintv and s'afe.
Mr. French made a most ef
speech, and when he said he
be elected beyond any reaa
quest.'on of doubt the crowd a
its temper hy wild applause