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The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05
Vts-s t.s &C u.lssssaa.

u \ re~pr,isa that the first trial min
srs were murh Disguised with Plati-
uum and did not know what 20 do with
the hard. dirty bg'kihg nIetal. Gays a
LoIsdOn contemporary. They thought
they had solved the prol,leSn q sue
ccssful utilization when they had made
buIlets u Il for their sporting musketz.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05
The snI.. Confederation.

The swiss confederation had its OH
gin IN a league coinI,Used for PURPOSES
Of defense by the men u the thrre can
tons of Tn. S,hwyz aud Tnierwahhcn
~ far back as l2yi. A. years vent
on other caRtous jolBesi the confeiera.
tlon. some of the latest t,riRg the caa-
tons u Geneva. Nalais and Neuchatel
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05
AfrIraa ahIIslrxa.

The chilslr,n of the darkest Africans
are lorn Whitish. ln = pIunth they be-
come pale yellow: Ia a year. brown: at
four. dirty black. aud az sin 60 seven.
glossy black The rhangr II In the
mucOns menilTanr lH.lpw the GUTHRIE.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05

The hsisrhog. l'adgsT. squirrel aud
some kinds of mice lay NJ a r-gular
store Of provisions foe the winter. u
Is said that tbss Eat only during mild
weather aud In extreme cold remain
TORPID.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05

Wagner had a cI.arly molded, elias
sisal face. with thin. cynical IPs. whieh
seemed 90 wear a perTetaal sneer. lie
vas exceedingly vain and greatly dis
liked 90 h-ar words % praise given 30
any other composer.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05

The drSt lS,uak printed an shurthand
writing was by Iir Timothy Bright q
cambFidge In is<ss. who delicatrd u
% Queen Elizabeth under The title q
-An Art u Sh0rt. swift and Secret
Writing BIZ Chararter"
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05

In France Il ~ believed that when q
white pigeOn settIes upon q chimney
the ihcideat brtSkens speedy death for
sone inmate &c the house.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05

The man who invested th@ brasa
spring fingers one sees On lamps Co
holliag TIE chimney IN place got foS Z
tsRs peFisd q W. 20 $So&SJ) . yu4R.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05

In Egypt the natives believe that
rrOcOliles Try aud moan like msa In
di~trs-ss ln order 60 attract aud make q
PREY Of the unwary.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-01-05
MasfiReo4,

MistletOe h a parasite which feeds
upon tie tires upoa whis4i "a grOw&
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
FOR RENT One furnish
ed front room. Apply at
No. 6 Giles street.

Read the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
county of Mercer.

Voters, do not forget that A. II.
Land, candidate for President OF
Board OF Education, was for many
years 4 professor at the Virginia Mil
itary Institute, and is thoroughly
education. Our schools should go
forward with the times, and the men
who are best able TO give us this
progress should be elected Vote
for our excellent board of education.
We want good men and Land and
Thomas are the best that could be
elected in our community.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
HEARST AND HUGHES.

There is a fellow named Hearst
Who,many declare, lis theworst:
He owns eight newspapers.
And several skyscrapers.
And says "G'll be Governor or hearst"
Another bright fellow named Hughes.
Who gave all the grafters the blues,
Says TN see about that
I'll bet new hat
That I'll step into Higgins shughes. F."
Hartford Times
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
was delightful. The attendance was
large and everything passed on nice

was delightful. The attendance was
large and everything passed on nice
ly.
The day OF election is almost here
Citizens of Mercer county have
duty to perform. Vote for French
and protect the bench from politics
Now is the time to rally around q
man who will do honor TO the Sth
judicial district on the bench. Think
seriously of this matter before yod
vote
French on the Circuit Court bench,
Collins i'm the State Senate and Nc
Mutt for Criminal Judge. would go
Il long way toward bringing about
that reform the people so much dc.
sire. Let them be elected by all
means. II you desire reform In Mer.
'Vi ''uh'S p'bIH " ny 'itClinB SuCU
men to Office.
French. the pure and upright citi.
zen. is the man for whom you should
vote for i'm the judicial race this
time. Remember that he was pre-
vailed upon TO make the race In the
interest OF the people and now tina;
he has consented to make the sac
riflce the masses should vote for him
regardless OF party.
A prominent colored citizen OF this
city, informed the Leader yesterday
that the ring leaders were using
money TO bring the colored voter
around all right. He also stated that
the ring was becoming frightened rs
to the colored vote In this section.
but that It was too late to make any
change I'm the colored vote for next
Tuesday
The indications are that We shall
have quiet election in this part of
the country. If Their is any very
great interest being manifested it
does not appear on the surface. There
is no doubt but that there is a great
feeling among our people for reform
and purer politics. and past records
hereabouts may be smashed in many
instances.
Jairus Collins is growing more pop
ular throughout this senatorial dis
trict all the time. His election is
now generally conceded by all who
know anything about the situation.
| From every county comes the news
of growing strength. On every hand
it is conceded that he is the man
for the place and the people are GO
ing to vote for him regardless of
party.
When you go to vote next Tuesday
bear in mind that our county tick
let is made OF the very best and pur-
est men in the county. Every citi-
zen should take an interest in the
good government of our county af-
fairs. Vote for the men on the Dem
ocratic reform ticket and that will
procure an honest and economical
administration OF your local affairs.
Look in another place and you will
see one OF the best county tickets
ever put before the people in the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
The Leader.

kSSS>S4eSSSSSSSS>s>SsS>>>
A. C. Day. of welch, was In the
city last night
Campbell N. Brown. was up from
Roanoke last night.
v. l.. Saxton. OF Pocahontas, spent
last night In the city.
L. King Crockett. OF Tazewell, Va.
was IA Bluefield visitor yesterday.
w. N. Surface. OF Norton. Va. wa
in the city last night.
E. b. Lee and II. A. Mitchell, of
Bramwell. attended the show last
night.
Political trickery and boss rule Is
playing its last game in this part OF
the country.
night for Cincinnati and will make
that city her home.
Hon. II. s. White. Republican can.
didate for the Senate, was I'm the city
yesterday greeting friends.
,l..... ~
friends coming in from the county
and putting their names on the sub
scription list OF the Leader. We APP
preciate their kind considerations.
Here is about the way the bosses
size up the political condition of
affairs In this section: at is wrong
in the eyes OF the bosses for the
people to want to govern themselves. q"
Miss Charline Bell left Tuesday 70.
Roanoke where she will attend the
marriage OF her aunt, Miss Loise
Henry Barksdale to Mr. Gordon Be
ker. which happy event occurs on
the Sth inst.
Mrs. E. Fl. Easley left yesterday
morning for Richmond, Va, accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Mar
tina, who is recovery from protract-
ed spell OF typhoid fever. We hope
Miss Martha will soon be restored to
perfect health.
vaccination as preventive for
tuberculosis is the latest idea ad-
vanced by some Of the scientists. II
would be great boon to humanity
IL 1t should prove as efficacious I'm
preventing and eradicating tubercu-
losis as 1t has proven with small
pox.-Knoxville Sentinel.
There Is no use in Disgusting the
fact that the boss political ringsters
In this Immediate vicinity are a lit
tie frightened at the independent
action OF the colored people. They
know when they lose the colored vote
they have lost all. hence their anx-
iety.
The musical entertainment at the
Presbyterian church is now over and
we are pleased to state that every
thing about the entertainment was
most gratifying success. The sing
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
NOTICE.

The retail clerks of the city Of
Bluefield will meet at the b. l.. H.
Hall on Princeton avenue at $50
o'clock, p. m, Wednesday, Octob n
31st for the purpose OF organizing.
All are urged to be present.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01

FOR RENT: One 7 room
house on Third ave. near
Grace Methodist church.
Apply to j. e. Keith. 81
Third avenue.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
STRAYED OR LOST.

Cow, or 6 years old, pale red,
smooth, crooked horns, white under
forelcgs, and small white ring
nearly midway of the tail. Reward OF
$500 for finding and delivering tho
same to w. r. ANDERSON. 453, RAJ
eigh Street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
YOU SHOULD
HEAR THEM

The Taylor Lectures start tonight
at the Presbyterian church. Rev.
II. ID. Taylor will give five lectures
here on American Citizenship. Ad-
mission free. Lecture starts prompt
ly ut s o'clock p. m. You are ask
ed TO attend
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
w. D. ROBERTS, Agent Graham Va

On the 10th day of November.
1906. ut the City Hall, In BIueneld
there will be meeting OF the Con-
federate Veterans OF Mercer county.
for the purpose OF distributing
crosses of honor to old soldiers. All
veterans are requested to be pres
ent and participate in the proceed
ings.
MRS. w. II. THOMAS.
Pres. ID. Of G
II. @. WHITE, Secty. OF Camp.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01

Luther III. Butt and wife and Arch
Butt, of Eggleston, Va, are visiting
relatives in South Bluefield We
wish them n pleasant visit.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01

FOR SALE:-New River
planning mill at Sandstone
ready to start on days no
tice. Ready market for out
put. For full information
write j. w. Graham. Hin
ton, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01

AMERICAN BEAUTY CHORUS
lively THE GREATEST, PRETTIEsT. SINGING. ACT
DANCING CHORUS EVER ORGANIZED
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01

FOR RENT:-Three rooms for
rent over Bohannans Feed store on
Pulaski street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
WANTED: = Experienced
Clerks for the New Sur
prise Stores. If.

LOST. A daughter of the Confed-
racy pin, some place i'm the city of
BlueAeld. The finder will receive
a liberal reward by returning to
Mrs. r. V. Campbell, or at the
Leader office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01
FOR SALE.
A first Class Saw

FOR SAIE.-A first Class Saw
Mill outfit. Foe particulars call
on or address the Leader, Blue
field, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-01

Rooms for rent at No. "a Pu-
laski street, to good par
ties who will keep the
rooms clean and pay the
rent.
Prof. r. HI. r. Christie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Mr.. Perdicaris Repeats Lecture.

Mr.. Ion Perdicaris lectured last evening
before the Mems Club of the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church upon the In
cidents of his recent capture by the ban
dts OF Raisouh There was a large attend
ance Notwithstanding the fact that Mr..
Perdiearis has given the lecture in several
sections of the city. During the course
of his remarks the speaker said that the
Raisouli was clever enough to force the
Sultan of Morocco to grant all of hts de-
mands because OF the fact that on account
of the kidnapping the warships Of the
United States seemed to be about to raze
the Moorish seaport town. The lecture
was illustrated with stereopticon views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Miss tombstone Bennett Dying.

Miss tombstone Bennett, an actress, Is
critically Ill at the home of Mr.. Frank
Petit in Bloomfield, N j., and her death
is said to be question of only few days.
Two years ago, while appearing in vaude-
Vile at Denver, Miss Bennett caught a Sc
we're cold, which settled on her lungs She
went to sanitarium in California and re-
NAMED there until February 1 last without
any permanent improvement. She then
came east and has failed steadily. Miss
Bennett began her stage career in 1857 at
the Madison Square Theater. appearing with
Mr.. Richard Mansfield in Monsieur Beau
caire" Afterward she joined Mr.. Charles
Comforts of Home" Jane and 1.-THE AM
azons" For three years she starred in
THE Female Drummer" Her last appear
ance on the stage was In vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
witness Fined for Contempt.

A feature of the Greene and Gaynor trial
at Savannah. Ca yesterday was the impo-
sition by Judge Speer of fine OF SO for
contempt OF court upon p. Sanford Ross OF
Newark, N. j.
Mr. Ross had been asked certain cues
lions as to Interpretations IN bids that were
presented to Capt Carter. your question
is impudent.s he said to District Attorney
Erwin. ~
The court interrupted and instructed the
clerk to prepare an order lining Mr.. Ross
for contempt. Later, when his testimony
had been concluded. Mr. Ross was given an
opportunity to apologize. He did 20 and
the me was RENTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

launched today the Callahan / made some
objections to this at the time. as / had an
other name in view that / thought would
be more appropriate. and requested our d.
rectors to grant me a personal favor by
permitting me TO select the name for This
steamer: but at subsequent meeting by
unanimous vote they rejected my PROPOSE
ton and stood by the name originally Sc
iected
This being the FIRST personal favor ever
asked of our directors since the organiza-
tion of the company, / think IL very ungen-
erous OF them to refuse it-that Is, from
my standpoint. However, knowing them
all personally as 1 do. ] could not, OF
course, take offense at their action, and,
after thanking them for the honor which
they have conferred upon me and the con-
fidence they have repesed in me In naming
this fine steamer Callahan, i desire to say
In addition, for the benefit of all present,
that there is no board of directors in cx-
istence whose members are more loyal to
their managing officer than those compris-
ing our bo9rd have been
Il sincerely hope that the steamer just
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
AMONG THE BOAT YARDS.
Launching of the Jennie Lou and
Louise Knew Craft Here.

The auxiliary power launch Jennie Lou.
which has been hauled out on the marine
railway at the boat yard of Capt. Sonney
Reagan for several months. being equipped
with power and put in order for pleasure
cruising the river was launched yes
terday. and what work remains to be done
on her will be attended to while she is in
the water. 1T is expected that the little
craft will be ready to go into commission
IN about two three weeks.
Work on the large twin-screw launch
Louise X. which has also been hauled out
vt Reagans during the winter months, has
been. completed. and she was also put over
board yesterday afternoon. The Louise K
Is ready for service and with good weather
viii make frequent short trips on the river
A power launch. the One Omi, which has
recently been purchased from parties I'm
Baltimore by residents of this city was de-
llvered at the boat house at the foot OF 18th
street several days axo and will be put into
the water within the next day or two. Be-
fore the little craft goes into service how
ever, she viii be given an osexhauling and
painting and viii be an addition TO the local
fleet of pleasure craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
PASSES TO THE WAVES
New Ferry Steamer Launched
From Wilmington Ways.
FOR SERVICE ON LOCAL LINE
Two Little Girls Take Prominent Part
in the Ceremonies.
MEMENTO PRESENTED TO EACH
Party From Washington and Alexan-
dria Attend as Witnesses-The
After-Dinner Speeches.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
WILMINGTON, Del, March 24.-Attend-
ed by the blowing of whistles on all the
steamboats, and engines about the big ship
building plants of the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Corporation, and the cheers of those
who had assembled to witness the event, the
new ferry steamer Callahan H." the second
launched for the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company of Washington within
the past eight months, passed into the wa
tiers of Christiana creek today shortly be-
fore noon. The ceremonies incident to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

launching and naming of the new steamer
were performed by little Miss Dorothy Cal
lahan, daughter of Mr.. Daniel j. Cal
la han, assistant general manager of
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company of Washington and Miss Louise
Paff the little daughter of Mayor Frederick
J. Paf of Alexandria, Va, in the presence
of a throng of guests from Washington,
Alexandria and from this city, and was a
gala occasion at the big shipyard.
The guests of the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company arrived in this city
about 10 am aboard the parlor car Europa
which was attached to the express train
leaving Washington over the Pennsylvania
railroad at TAO am Breakfast was served
aboard the car on the way. Arriving here
the car was detached from the train and
was backed into the shipyard, and while
waiting for the tide to reach a suitable
stage for the launching of the boat the
guests amused themselves by wandering
about the yard and inspecting the vessels
under construction.
The Vessel Christened.
Shortly before noon the launching party
took their places in the gaiiy decorated
stand about the bow of the steamer. and.
when all was ready, little Miss Callahan
armed with a sharp Ratchet, cut heavy
rope that held the key piece in position.
This released the vessel, and as she started
down the ways Miss Paff broke a gaily
decorated bottle of wine on her stem and
christened her, using the words God speed
thee. Callahan" and the new boat glided
gracefully down the ways and made her
obeisance to her native element. When the
launching was over the guests were taken
into one Of the big mold lofts at the ship
yard, which had been decorated with flags
and bright-colored bunting. They were
seated at handsomely decorated tables and
the luncheon in honor of the Callahan was
served by the shipbuilding company.
AT the conclusion of the luncheon Presf-
{ al r
worth Corporation, who acted as tOastmas-
ter, arose, and in the name of his corpora
ton welcomed the guests to the luncheon
and. after speaking of the Callahan, pro-
posed toast to her good fortune.
Mr.. Galatians Speech.
To this toast Mr.. John Callahan, the
general manager OF the company, respond
ed, saying:
Mr.. Toastmaster ladies and gentlemen:
There have been so many of these func-
tons of late, at each of which we are nee
essarily required to do some talking, that
It makes it difficult for a man who is not In
any sense of the word a talke- to find
words appropriate for the occasion After
the launching of the steamer Woodbury.
there was some talk among the directors of
our company of naming the steamer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

The Municipal Art Society of New York
announces a competition for design for
the decoration with historic paintings of the
two side walls of the west vestibule OF the
Morris High School. The subjects must be
Gouverneur Morris addressing the conven-
ton for framing the Constitution OF the
United States, and the first treaty OF peace
made between the Weekquaisgeek Indians
and the Dutch at the residence OF Johannes
Bronck in 1912. Three thousand dollars arc
to be expended for the finished works. Pre-
liminary sketches must be submitted by
May Is. and full particulars can be OBJ
tanned by application to the secretary, Mr..
William Walton 81 West 38th street, New
York This again lays stress upon the
educational value of art and may be noted
LEILA MECHLIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Jesse Evans. q crotan half-breed sawmill
hand. was arrested at Augusta, Ga, yes
tertiay. charged with putting an iron bar
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo ouinine Tabiees
Druggists refund money II It fails to cure.
Z. ". GROVES signature II on each boz. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

IN the same room. more recently. have
been placed two portraits By Mrs. Barney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

A petition for the removal of the duty on
works of art was signed by sixty-six repre-
sentative American artists and presented To
Congress on February 1. On the Goth OF
the same month a bill providing for the
free admission of paintings. sculpture. etch-
ines and engravings was introduced Into
the House of Representatives by Mr.. Will
lam Eden Smith, read and referred TO the
committee on ways and means. This is at
least a step in the right direction anu
Though IL may not lead to immediate sue
cess must hasten the time of its coming.
The measure is one which educators as well
as artists are strongly In favor of and II
cannot be too vigorously urged Art anu
ethics are closely allied and what restricts
one depreciates the other. Our lawmakers
are by no means ignorant or needless, and
IL does not therefore seem possible thac
they will deliberately place themselves on
the opposite side of this question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

ALL and band of ornamental lettering
runs the entire length OF the frieze. 1t
has been done in oils on canvas and has
been highly commended both for its color
Ing and drawing-but every one does not
know that It has been done as play-work
during leisure hours and that # has been
freely donated by the artist. as we'll as
lovingly wrought, for the continual pleas
ure and entertainment Of the ailing little
ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

A portrait of the late Rear Admiral H c.
Taylor. painted by Rufus r. zogbaum, has
lately been placed In the loan collection at
the Corcoran Gallery. 1t Is a three-quarter
length and shows the popular officer In full
uniform. standing with his hat under his
arm and his left hand on his sword II is
rather academically painted, but is well
constructed and strongly modelled. and 1t
is considered an excellent likeness. It was
painted for and is later to be hung in the
war college at Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Mr. Gutherz has returned from Memphis.
where he went some weeks ago TO execute
a number of commissions. He is now at
work upon a portrait of a young Memphis
lady-a typical southern girl of charm and
beauty-which In composition and access
series, promises TO be uncommonly Interests
ing and picturesque.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Miss Suzanne Gutherz, who has been for
some time with friends in Bermuda, Il now
doing some poster work and has just COM
pleted In this style and her usual manner
an attractive picture of a young girl wear
ing a light flowing gown and large hat
of purple, and carrying in her hand a bunch
of lilies and orchids.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Mr.. Freeman Thorp Is spending the WIN
ter in Galveston, Tex. He went there 70
paint a portrait of Gen. Edward Burleson'
which has been accepted by the state COM
mission for the capital, and has been de-
tanned by subouent orders for portraits. He
has made, during his sojourn there, IA trip
10 Mexico for the purpose of painting, as a
character study, the portrait of a descend
eHt Of the Aztecs.