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The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
WORTH CAREFUL READING.

Hon, L, + Noel paid his re.
spects to his numerous Water Val.
ley friends and admirers in a visit
Thursday,
Mr.. Noel is the same genial, af.
fable, courtly, capable gentleman
that he was when our people knew
him so well and liked him so much
during the memorable campaign OF
1903,
As is wetl known, Mr., Noel is
again a candidate for Governor
and in speaking Thursday of tht
coming race for that office he ex
pressed the utmost confidence in be
ing in the second primary and tht
final winner.
Mr.. Noel has already declared
the prime issues upon which he vii
make his fight for the nomination
aud as was expected Of him, the,
are along the line Of Mississippi
best interests.
What might be called his plat
form viii be found on the frs
page of this issue, and it is vel
worth the careful reading Of think
ing men. Water VALLEY Progress
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
ABLE, sTATEsMANLIKR, PATRIOTIC

The following able, statesman
like and patriotic document is from
the mature, broad mind and tren-
chent pen Of Hon. r, +, Noel, Of
Lexington, Holmes county, in
which he plainly, practically and
forcibly announces his candidacy
| for the honor of the Democratic
nomination for the Governorship
of Mississippi His ntterances are
those of a broad-minded, patriotic
American citizen and thoughtful,
considerate statesman; one that be
Iieves i'll the ever-present NOW and
mot in groaning and monEqlng and
llamentlng over a dead and irrecoy,
Ierable past and endeayorlng to live
THEREIN. The Plaindealeg bespeak'
for Mr. Noel's platform thu
thoughtful study and practica
consideration of the voters o.
Greene and jackson counties Reat
the able document:
Laoedqie PldtndealeT,
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
WOODS FULL OF NOEL MEN.

While the respective partisans Of
Hon. Charles Scott and others al
jackson are filling the daily papers
with songs of praise for their can
didates, Hon. E. +. Noel is "saw.
ing wood and saying nothing. Z His
friends are legion, however, and
the other candidates will find ere
the campaign is over that MIR. Noe
is "a man who must be reckoned
with. F" The woods are full of Noe
men, and when the time comes foi
them to east their votes, they art
going to be very much in evidence
-SdrdiS Rep0rter.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
MANY FRIENps IN NoxupEE.

Hon. L f. Noel, Of Lexington,
has announced himself as a candi-
date for the Governorship. He was
"a candidate in the last race for that
office and commanded a strong
support. Mr.. Noel met many Of
the citizens of Noxubee in that
campaign, and has many friends
in this county. He is a lawyer of
fine ability and a dignified gentle
man of high character, He has long
been prominent in the politics OF
the State, and performed services
of great value to the party and the
State, notably in being the author
of the State primary aw.--Macof
Beacon,
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
SOUND BUSINESS SENSE.

Mr.. Noel, candidate for Gov
ernor, has, we think, hit a very
popular chord when he tells the
people Of the State he is in favor Of
the State living within her income
that is, that the State should not
spend more money than Is paid
into the treasury. That statement
Is briihful of good sound business
sense. There never has been and
there never. will be an individual
who has succeeded who spends dur
ing the year more than he makes,
and if this is true with an individ-
ual, it is also true of the State.
There is limit placed on the
amount of taxes to be raised, and
when that limit is reached the tax
collectors can 90 no further, and
as there ID a limit on the amount
to be paid in, there should likewise
be a limit ON the amount paid out
which limit should be the amount
paid in. Mississippi has already
one blot of Reputation on her fan
name, and should succeeding Leg
islatures make heavy bond issues
| as the present one has done, it viii
be but few years until the Stat'
viii ilaye a greater load than cal
be carried, and when that stage il
reached, the reputation will agair
be in order, Should Mr.. Noel anc
a Legislature with like views b
ELECTED, the State will have a goo'
business administration. .Ashtano
| Advocate.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
ACTIVE FRIENDS in EVERY COUNTY

In another place OF the Herald
today will be found the platform
of Hon, Z r. Noel upon which he
will make his canvass for Gov
ernor. II is declaration that will
appeal to the conservative element
of the state, it being "a dignified
expression Of his views upon ques-
tons Of interest to the people of
Mississippi, No man in the State
is more familiar with its needs
than Mr., Noel. His long legisla-
tive experience, his well known
abilities as a lawyer, and his large
acquaintance qualities him to speak
intelligently, and there is no ques-
ton that were he successful in his
llaudable ambition 10 be Governor
of his native State bat what he
would efficiently discharge the du.
ties of the high and responsible
offGg
He has pitched his platform
upon a high plane, and around hi'
standard his followers will rally
In every county he has ACTIVE
friends, and be is acknowledged II
be one Of the leading candidate,
| for Gevern0r.-fazoo Herald.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
NOEL HAS sTRIyEN FOR II FOR
YEARS,

During the week Hon. E, +, Noel
and Judge Truly have issued ad-
dresses to the public outlining their
views ON various subjects which
they conceive to be Of Importance
to the people of Mississippi: Being
candidates for Governor, these ad-
dresses may pe considered plat
forms. Bit they will not be OF
much assistance in choosing be
tween them, for both are able pa
pers. Igdge Truly stands for an
elective judiciary, something MIR
Noel has striven for for years. ~
Lincoln County Aeirs.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
A STIRRING uTTERANcE.

The announcement is a stirring
utteranee. Its language indicates
that the author believes in his cause
and is confident that it win appeal
successfully to the people of the
State, and if We can jndge Of the
signs of the times, he will not be
disappsihted. Mr.. Noel has exert
ed himself in behalf of the mass Of
voters in this State more than any
other man IN it today.-Daraat
News.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
pLAINDEALER CoMMENDS PLAT.
FORM.

AT the sacrifice of other matter,
The plaindealer surrenders q large
portion Of its reading space this
week to the publication of the
platform Of Hon. Il. +. Noel, can
didate for the Democratic nomina-
tion for the Goyernorship of Mis-
sissippi, 1t is good reading and a
timely document, and The Plain
dealer, having no apology to offer
for its presentation, bespeaks for
it the careful, calm perusal and
thoughtful consideration Of every
voter to whose notice it may come
in the hope that the worthy gen
tleman's appeal for their suffrage
may not be in vain n.-Lncedale
pIdindealer.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
eREAD THE PLATFORM,

Senator Noel's platform looks
good to us, We see no good reason
why we SHOULD not elect our judges
and United States Senators, levec
commissioners and all Did you
read what he said about Existing
methods of distributing the school
fund3n Some counties have ihpre
money than they can spends paying
every teacher a maximum; others
hardly run for four months, and
pay the minimum salary. Senator
Noel says he believes this condition
ought TO be changed. 1t is the
States duty to educate her chill
I1ren; she ought TO give TO all an
sdhsl chance, Read the platform
twill just suit you.-Ray Springs
News.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
SOLID ARRAY.

We are la receIpt Of the formal
announcement of Hon. L. f. Noel,
OF Lexington, as a candidate for
Governor in the coming campaign.
While not disposed this early TO
pledge our support, we take pleas
bre in paying our need Of tribute
10 alr, Noel as a high-toned, Chris
tian gentleman and a Guberna-
torial candidate who. il elected,
would dignity and ably discharge
the duties Of his high office. He
went through the last campaign
without reproach either TO his pri-
vate or public character, and enters
the pendigg taia win psrhaps a
Solid array Of former Supporters
together with those his genial per.
sonality and undeniable public
achieyements may rally around hi
MISUNDERSTANDING Advdnce.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
NO EASY FIGHT.

Hon. Z. F. Noel, of Holmes
county, is a candidate for Gey-
enor who is going to make a tall
run for the place. In his canvass
during the last State election be
made things warm lor Nardamau
and Crftz, and carried off over a.
000 votes in the primary election.
The boys who want to be Governor
are not gong to have an easy fight
against Alr. Noel.-4oaHt 0lirt
TrlkNpe.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
HOKE SMITH IN LINE.

In the great joint debate between
Hoke Smith and Clark Howell, candi.
dates for governor in Georgia, at AT.
lanta, on June 9Th, wherein Mr.. How.
ell Jared so badly, Mr.. Smith adyocat.
ed legislation in Georgia along the
lines Senator E. F. Noel has been
following for several years. He wants
the people to know how much money
candidate spends in his campaign,
the same wholesome idea Senator
Noel proposed to our last, legislature,
He opposes convention nominations
and favors legislation requiring nomi,
nations to be made at the ballot box,
the principle embodied in the Noel
Primary Election Law. His words
follow;
II believe that every candidate for
a state house office, or for the legis-
lature, should be required to file, I'M
der oath, statement Of just what he
spends in connection with his candi-
dacy, what he spends it for, and
where gets the money FROM
y am opposed to convention nomi-
nations. favor not only a resolu-
tion to be passed at the next Demo-
cratic Convention, requiring that
future nominations shall be at the
ballot box, but | also favor legislation
which will fix the time for our pri.
maries, and require that our nomina-
tions for legislators and state house
officers shall be at the ballot box"
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
ED NoEL,s TIME.

Z. F, Noel, Charles Scott and
Earl Brewer have already an
nouneed themselves as candidates
for Governor. All three are most
excellent and capable gentlemen,
and any one Of them would make
"a good Governor. However, the
Gazette thinks it is Ed Noel S time.
-Neu Albqpy pdzefte.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
r0 RE REcKoNEp WITH.

The SentineI's space is too limit-
ed I'd print Nj. NoeFa platform, re-
esntly given to The press, 1t is a
solid, substantial document, how
ever, and one which will command
tie careful consideration Of all
thoughtful voters throughout the
State. Mr.. Noel is a gentleman OF
the highest integrity, is an able
lawyer and an experienced legisla.
tor, and is q foFae 70 be reckoned
with in the coming race for Gov
ernor, YgsoQ Sentinel.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
wnuLn REAT rHE FIELp.

If the election for Governor was
pulled off now, Senator Noel would
beat the field. There seems to be q
sort Of unanimous consent for Noel
to be Governor next. Noel would
make as good a Governor as any
man in the State. Noel is tho kind
of man we ought to honor with our
votes. He is able, honest, sincere,
statesman. and, above all, q Chris
tian gentleman, - Bay Springs
! NC1ps
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
BELONGS 10 no FACTION.

Charles Scott says he was not
brought out by any man or fac
ton; jeff Truly says he was not
brought out by any man or faction.
Wen, who said they were7 Better
stop denying it, or some folks will
think it is so. The next Governor
ought to be elected. by the people
of the whole State, We do not
need faetioaal Governor.-Bay
Spyin0S NeWS.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
WTTHOUT DOUBT.

Hon. e. T. Noel, Of Lexington,
is a candidate for Governor. Mr..
Noel made clean, open race for
that position in 1908 and received
d handsome vote, considering the
strained political condition Of that
campaign. His venture into the po-
litieal arena Of 1907, doubtless, will
meet with increased consideration
at the hands OK the people of the
State.--Aberde6n Weekly
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
SUPPORT ALL OVER STATE.

Hon. E. +. Noel, a prominent
candidate for Governor, was in
New Albany Monday mingling
with friends. He was en- route to
Pontotoe to attend circuit court.
Mr. Noel is receiving many prom
ises Of support all over the State
Near Albany Gazette.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
CAN'T HELP ADMIRING NOEL.

II the Hon, L. +. Noel, Guberna-
torial candidate, holds the support
he had III the last election, he will
come ont second in the first coming
primary in the next State election.
While we have hoisted the name
Of our fellow townsman, Hon. b.
NJ Thomas, to the top Of our col
umn, we cannot help but admire
Mr.. Noel and his straightforward
political tactics cs--Greenyille Tones.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
NOEL OUR NEXT GOVERNOR.

Hon. u. F Noel announces that
he will be- a candidate for Gov
ernor in the coming election, and is
being fatteringly mentioned by the
State press. He viii be strong
candidate, and the man who beats
him will have to rise early and gel
up and get. f, F. Noel win very
likely be our next Governor --Shit
qaasok NeW Era,
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
WHrTFIELp,s FOLLOWING.

The impression prevails that the
retirement Of supt. Whitfield III.
ures 10 the benefit of the political
fortune Of Judge Truly The eff
feet has been distinctly adverse
here. Whitfield's following will di-
vide between Scott and Noel.--
Crystai Spriags Meteor,
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
CONCEDED BY ALL.

Hon. L. +. Noel, candidate for
Governor, came in on the excursion
train from Heidelberg, Thursday,
and spent Friday renewing old ac-
quaintances and forming new ones
Mr.. Noel is not an unknown guam,
tity in our city and State, ant
every one comedies he would be {
safe man for Governor Merdim
Sun.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
vlDEfTE FLIES NOEL coLoRs.

Thus far the Vidette has re
Trained from an expression al
choice for Governor, not because
the Yidette has had no choice, but
because the Vidette didn Il care tc
seem hasty III SO important a con
clusion.
The Importance OF the office Of
Governor cannot easily be over
estimated Our Governor, whom
soeyer he may be, has not only
large political and economic inau-
ence, but he is, to a greater on less
degree, the crowning glcry or the
disgraceful shame Of a proud spIr-
tied citizenship,
We need a business administra-
tion, and that is exactly what we
may expect Of Senator Noel should
he be elected Governor.
The business manager of the vi
dette first knew Mr., Noel as a sol
der in the Spanish. American war,
and his big heart, tender care and
able leadership there endeared him
to every officer and private in the
command. There he was a leader
without harshness.
As lawyer and legislator, Sena-
tor Noel has few equals, and no su-
perlor, in the State. He is not an
orator that the world would call
great, yet, as his words and his ar
guments pour forth from his noble
soul and polished brain, one can
but recognize the force and the
power Of the man.
The Vidette is for Senator Noel
for Governor because
tie is q good man,
He is a capable man.
He believes in a government of
the people, for the people and by
the people, " and, with INN as Gov
ernor, Mississippians would never
have cause to be ashamed
The Vidette flies Noel colors. -
Neac Albany F{dette,
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
STAND FROM UNDER.

Hon. Charles Scott, of Bolivar
county, has announced himself as
"a candidate for Governor, and Hon.
Henry L. Whitfield, now State Su-
perintendent of Education, it is
said, will also be a candidate. Now,
you little fellows stand from under
when Hon. E. F. Noel, from
Holmes, starts the ball to rolling.
There is going to be something do
ing when the time comes. - Mount
Olive Tribune.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
AWAY WITH RnSSrSM.

We hope the race for Governor
in this State viii not be narrowed
down to a fight between the Nc
Laurin and Vardaman factions;
but If it IS, we hope the people will
step in and elect a man not allied
to either faction, Away with this
bossism. .--AshlaNd Register.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
HIS HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

Mr.. Noel is one of Mississippi s
purest and best sons. He would fill
the position to which he aspires
with credit to himself and honor to
the State He is one Of the States
most thoughtful men, and wher-
ever he may be placed will deeply
study the interests Of the State and
the people He is not only brainy
and thoughtful man. but a good
man, the highest recommendation
a man can hage.-Woter VALLEY
EItemtzer.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
MANY FRIENDS IN JASPER.

Senator Noel does not make any
oratory, but holds his audience by
simple reasoning and plain state
lnents Of facts. Senator Noel had
many friends here and made many
more by his coming Senator Noel
is the kind Of man we admire; has
convictions and the courage to ex-
press them, if he is a candidate
Ban SpNnas NelcS.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
MnMR 49, ouESTIoN IN.

The Holmes County Times bold
ly makes the assertion that Missis-
sippi is indebted to Hon, +. f.
Noel more than to any one else for
the enactment Of the primary elec,
ton law
The Times is not perfection, but
this declaration we don't believe
the most ordinarily informed citi-
zen viii question StarkUiite Nelos.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
THE THING THAT COUNTS.

1t is not so much the platform
upon which the candidates run as
it is the man behind the Platform
that the voters should be interested
in. Promises are easily made
keeping them is the thing that
counts. RipleU SeHtiBet.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
WILL HAvE To HUME u.

Hon. II. Il. Noel delivered an
address in the courthouse at Boone
VILE Monday. His speech was in
the interest Of The Southern Cotton
Growers Association, and free
from politics, although he is a can
didate for Governor at the next
election, and the man that beats
him will have to hump 1t early and
late.--Baldl0yn Home Journal.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
DESERVES POPULARITY.

Hon, E, +. Noel is a declared
candidate for Governor. He made
a good race the last election and is
desePvedly popular, = CIdrksddEe
Banner.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
PRACTICAL, srRAlGHrFoRwARD.

lof Holmes county, candidate foi
Governor, will be found in today Y
-Ipaper, and it is worthy Of careful
lperusal. as it gives the views OF
this distinguished gentleman on
many important questions of thc
day,
| 1t is a very practical and
straightforward paper, and ideas
are expressed in the clearest Eng
Ilish No double Interpretation can
be placed upon any point dis
cussed, as no ambiguity is employ
ed III expression.
/ Mr. Noel reaftirms the position
he had before taken, that all Off
GERS should be elected by direct
vote OF the people, even United
States Senators, judges and levee
commissioners, insisting that the
people are as competent to elect
these as other officers He comes
very near calling a spade a spade,
when he says:
"rhe centralizing tendency of
taking the choice Of officers away
from those whose interests are
most vitally affected is undemo-
cratic, fostering rings and factions
which seek for the purpose of graft
to dominate the selection of Off
GERS, controlling patronage Of in-
portance, Judges and levee com
missioners should be made elective.
and the patronage of the chief ex-
ccutive reduced to the smallest
limits practicable
Mr.. Noel declares for an eff
cient system of public schools and
colleges, which should be SO man
aged as to minimize political infu-
ences, and favofs a change in dis
ltrihution Of the school fund, which
would be more equitable in results
to the white children of the State.
Ie insists that the State should
live within its income, and that all
property should bear its just pro-
portion of taxes, and calls atten-
tion to "our defective assessment
laws. !"
He says contests for office should
turn ON merit and not money, and
deprecates a canvass costing more
than the salary of an office for four
years, and fayors law restricting
expenditures Of candidates.
While. fayoring the building 81
railroads, which he considers "es,
Esential to modern life, " with Just
Eand Fair treatment being accorded
Ithem, he declares it to be the duty
of the State 10 protect its citizens
Eagainst unfair and discriminating
rates, to provide equal opportunity
to every shipper.
| Mr. Noel says that no trade,
combination or promise OF ap-
[pointment shall enter into his can
Lvass," and that his name has moi
land will never be associated with
faetional politics; that "'those whc
Iappeal for support on account OF
Isupport of a faction are self-con-
idemned. +"
! He will take 40 part in the Sena,
| torial contest, and is glad to nun
| Der supporters among the friends
Of each aspirant for Senatorial
honors.
He will not undertake a letter
canvass of the State, which he says
will cost $4,000, but prefers t,
have face 10 race communication
} with the white voters, adding tina
his campaigning will not be mad'
by proxy, but in person.
1 He concludes by referring 70 hi
canvass for Gopernor in 1903
, against two candidates who ha,
! contested for the Gubernatoria
nomination hQsore and who in con
sequence had many committals Ii
is encouraged by offers of suppog
from every section OF the State
, and hopes to win the nomination, =
; lClarion-Ledger.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
STRONG ALL OVER THE STATE.

Hon, I'd f. Noel's platform for
Governor Is a strong one, and he
will have strong following in the
race all over the State. Green
mood Commonwealth.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
NUMBER &
POPULAR CANDIDATE.

Hon. &. f. Noel, the popular
candidate for Governor, was in to
see us yesterday. Mr.. Noel looks
like the man victorious, and has
every hope Of winning in the Gu
bernatorial race. Brookhdcen
Leader.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
woRTHY or THE MAN.

Altogether, Mr.. NOel's platform
is worthy of the man, and viii re
eeive favorable consideration by
whomsoever read-Crystdl Springs
Meteor,
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
FRANKLIN COUNTY FRIENDLY.

Hon II f, Noel says he is o
candidate for Governor. From that
we learn Noel, Of Lexington, Miss,
il fast one, and it's going to take
something swift and surefooted to
run with him in the raee for Gov
ernor. THIS county is friendly dis
posed toward Mr.. Noel. And re-
member the early bird. -Ieadplle
Sp1rcbHGbf
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
MADE COOP RACE BEFORE.

Hon. L. F., Noel is a declared
candidate for governor. He made
a good race the last election and
is deservedly popular. West POM
Leader.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
MUCH FAVORABLE COMMENT.

The Courier acknowledges q
pleasant call last Monday from the
Hon. Il. f. Noel, of Lexington who
delivered a short address after
court convened 10 the interest Of
the cotton association. Mr.. Noel
spent the day in town renewing ac-
quaintance with our people. He
is well known in Copiah, having
been a candidate for Governor in
the last election and received about
800 votes His platform. was pub
lished in the Courier two weeks ago
and already we have heard much
favorable comment for it. When
the campaign is ON he will visit the
county again and make a number
|of speeches. HaztehurSt Courier.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
AspIRANT on HIGH cHARAcTER.

non. H. T.. Noel, OF Holmes
county, has published a declara-
ton Of views upon the issues he re-
CARDS as most important in the
campaign for Governor. 1t is
couched IN language betting the
high character Of the aspirant He
says, among other things: 1T is
not my desire or purpose to take
the slightest part in the Senatorial
contest Among my supporters aae
Imany Of the friends Of each aspir.
ant, whose continued good opinion
| will do nothing to forfeit. "
Aberdeen Examiner.
We will add, that it is worthy
Of publication in every paper
throughout the State. -StarhUiie
Ncars.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14
MANY WARM FRIENDS IN
PONTOT0C,

Senator L. +, Noel, a prominent
candidate ter Governor, and, by the
way, high,toued, Christian gen
tleman, spent an hour in this office
Tuesday MIR Noel has many warm
friends and supporters in this sec
tion Of the State --P9htot0c Senti-
mel.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-06-14

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